Third Culture Kids / Global Nomads

August 2007

Monday, August 27, 2007
All Day
ARRIVALS AND MOVE-INs
New TCKs/Global Nomads and international students arrive for the International and TCK Student Orientation. Check the schedule for events and activities at http://www.lclark.edu/offices/international/admitted/important_links/nso_schedule/.
International Student Office, 3rd Floor of Templeton Student Center

Wednesday, August 29 - Sunday, September 2, 2007
All Day
New Student Orientation
For the schedule of events and activities, please check your welcome packets.

September 2007

Wednesday, September 5, 2007
3:30 pm - 5:00 pm
Reception for all international students and TCKs
Join us to welcome the new international students and TCKs to Lewis & Clark. Armstrong Lounge of Frank Manor House.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
3:30 to 5:00 pm
Face to Face
Come to a panel discussion in Thayer about Tolerance, Acceptance and Celebration. A diverse panel of faculty and students will share their experiences, answer questions and facilitate discussion.

Tuesday, September 18, 2007
6:00 pm
First TCK Tuesday
TCK Tuesdays are a biweekly event for the TCKs and their friends to gather informally and get to know each other over some tea, or coffee, or chai, or whatever your drink of choice is. Some Tuesdays have a guest or a speaker, or a special host. For the Tuesdays, meet at Maggie’s, a cafe/convenience store located at the bottom of Roberts Hall.

Saturday, September 29, 2007
11:00am to 2:00pm
Multicultural Fair
Come to Akin and enjoy international and multicultural cuisine cooked by LC students. There will be lots of other activities, such as dance and origami too!

October 2007

Tuesday, October 2, 2007
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday.
This is an opportunity for the TCKs to meet the President of the college, Hochstettler and his wife. They will be at Maggie’s for about an hour, so stop in for a chat. President’s kids are TCKs, as they grew up partially in Germany.

Friday, October 5, 2007
5:00 pm
Dinner at E-Sam.
A group of TCKs and friends are taking a trip downtown to eat some delicious Thai food. Check out the PICTURES!

Tuesday, October 16, 2007
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday.
Mervyn Brockett is the Associate Provost here at Lewis and Clark College. He is a TCK and lead last Fall’s LC Kenya and Tanzania Study Abroad trip with his family.

Wednesday, October 24
3:00-5:00 pm
International Tea Hour
Hosted by the ISLC (International Students of Lewis & Clark), this is a first of several Tea Hours that happen throughout the year. Come meet the ISLC Executive Board. Find out about opportunities to get involved on campus, talk with good people about world events and drink some fantastic tea from all over the world.
Templeton Foyer, next to the curving stairs

Tuesday, October 30, 2007
6:30 pm
TCK Tuesday Pumpkin Carving.
This week’s TCK Tuesday will be held in conjunction with ISLC in Platt/Howard main lounge. International students, TCKS and anyone who shares a love of Halloween and baked pumpkin seeds is welcome to join in this event!

November 2007

Friday, November 2, 2007
6:00 pm
Global Forum.
Come and discuss Current affairs that need attention in Akin lounge over free snacks. How do you feel about China’s ban on blogging websites or the student who was tazered at John Kerry’s speech? This week’s topic is Freedom of Speech.

Tuesday, November 6, 2007
8:00 pm
Speaking of Diversity.
Akin Hall is hosting this monthly event where students come to discuss issues of diversity at Lewis and Clark College.

Tuesday, November 9, 2007
7:00 pm
Diwali Celebration
Eat free yummy rice pudding and other Indian snacks while learning about the history of Diwali and how it is celebrated in India and around the world now-a-days! In the East Hall Rec Room we will be projecting the Bollywood movie “Kuch Kuch Hota Hai” on a big screen!

Tuesday, November 13, 2007
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday.
Guests: International School Teacher, Eloise Sylla and daughter Lauren. She will come and talk to us about their 20+ years overseas in countries ranging from Pakistan to Kenya.

Tuesday, November 27 2, 2007
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday.
Guest: Dean of the College, Julio de Paula joins us to talk about his experience as a TCK from Brazil, speaking Portuguese, life in Portland and his job as Dean.

December 2007

Tuesday, December 11, 2007
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday.
CHEESECAKE! No explanation necessary.

January 2008

Tuesday, January 29, 2008
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday.
Sophomore, Hiroshi Tomita hosts this weeks TCK Tuesday. This event is geared around creating a Portland/Lewis & Clark survival guide for TCKs. What cultural differences have you had to adapt to? Come draw pictures and share stories!

February 2008

Tuesday, February 12, 2008
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday.
Senior, Joseph Bae wonders whether you have ever been an embarrassing cultural misunderstanding? Have you ever called an eraser a rubber in front of a Brit? Do you think that it is polite to slurp your soup? Come to Maggie’s Cafe and share your experiences with other TCKs!

Tuesday, February 26, 2008
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday. Program TBA.

March 2008

Tuesday, March 11, 2008
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday. Program TBA.

April 2008

Tuesday, April 1, 2008
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday. Program TBA.

Tuesday, April 15, 2008
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday. Program TBA.

Tuesday, April 29, 2008
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday. Program TBA.

May 2008

 

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Past Events - 2006-2007

August 2006

Monday, August 28
All Day
ARRIVALS AND MOVE-INs
New TCKs/Global Nomads and international students arrive for the International and TCK Student Orientation. Check the schedule for events and activities at http://www.lclark.edu/offices/international/admitted/important_links/nso_schedule/.
International Student Office, 3rd Floor of Templeton Student Center

Tuesday, August 29
1:00 pm
TCK meeting for the new students.
Meet Tanya Sloan, TCK Intern and learn about the TCK group. Student Assistants: Eve Barker, Anne Scheiman, Mary Davis, Andrew Thayer, Alex Zani, Hae-hee Joung, Jon Charnas.
Trailroom, Templeton Center

Wednesday, August 30 - Sunday, September 3
All Day
New Student Orientation
For the schedule of events and activities, please check your welcome packets.

September 2006

Friday, September 1
5:30-7 pm
Faces of Community: Diversity at Lewis & Clark
Come hear a diverse panel of students speak about their experience at L&C. Race, Sexuality, Spirituality, Ethnicity, Learning and Physical disabilities, Socioeconomic classes, and other issues will be discussed. A fantastic experience for those interested in what makes L&C special.
Stamm

Saturday, September 3
7:30 pm
Residence Hall Discussions on Diversity
Participate in a discussion in the main lounge of your hall. An RA and an L&C staff member will lead a discussion on the various kinds of diversity.
Akin Main Lounge, Tamarack, Platt Main Lounge, Copeland Main Lounge

Monday, September 4
Labor Day - no classes

Tuesday, September 5
FIRST DAY OF CLASSES!

Thursday, September 7
12(noon)-2:00 pm
International Tea Hour
Co-hosted by the TCK group and the ISLC (International Students of Lewis & Clark), this is a first of several Tea Hours that happen throughout the year. Come meet the ISLC Executive Board and the TCK Intern and TCK Advisory Board. Find out about opportunities to get involved with these two great groups and drink some fantastic tea from all over the world.
Templeton Foyer, next to the curving stairs

Friday, September 8
Kick-off at 4:30pm, continues all afternoon/evening
LC PIO FAIR!!
Look, it’s an LC Beach Party! Find out what activities you want to do or what groups you want to be an essential part of. All the clubs, groups, and sports teams on campus will be there for you to find out what they do and get involved. Anything from Cheese Club and Russian Club to the Gaming Society and environmental groups to Crew and Ultimate Frisbee. Don’t miss it! In addition, a host of exciting events is planned - even a magician may make an appearance!
The Glade/The Grassy Knoll/Various other places on campus

Tuesday, September 12
6:00 pm
First TCK Tuesday!
TCK Tuesdays are a biweekly event for the TCKs and their friends to gather informally and get to know each other over some tea, or coffee, or chai, or whatever your drink of choice is. Some Tuesdays have a guest or a speaker, or a special host. For the Tuesdays, meet at Maggie’s, a cafe/convenience store located at the bottom of Roberts Hall.

Friday, September 22
5:00 pm
Korean Dinner at Koreana Restaurant
RSVP by the preceding Thursday at NOON to tck@lclark.edu. To go out to ethnic restaurants, taste and learn about new cuisines and cultures is one of the TCKs’ beloved traditions. Don’t miss out on a chance to meet some great TCKs and get a group rate discount for you dinner! The reservation is for 5:30, we leave at 5pm. This is scheduled for an early dinner so that you can have the rest of the evening free for other plans.
Meet at the ISO at 5pm on Friday if you have RSVP’d
See pictures from this event!: Dinner at Koreana

Monday, September 25
6:00 pm
Peace and Politics in Sri Lanka
Our guest lecturer Sagala Ratnayaka joins us again to discuss the Sri Lankan civil war, the peace process and negotiations with the Tamil Tigers and the effects of those issues upon the country. Sagala will lecture and answer questions regarding his country and the civil war which has torn it apart as well as discuss the peace process and what is being done and can be done in order for a sustainable peace to be reached. He has done a lot of work in Sri Lanka on tsunami relief, and will talk about how that disaster impacted the peace process in Sri Lanka with Tamil Tigers vs. Indonesia’s Aceh province.
Thayer Rooms, Templeton

Tuesday, September 26
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday with President Tom Hochstettler and family
This is an opportunity for the TCKs to meet the President, his wife and sons. They will be at Maggie’s for about an hour, so stop in for a chat. President’s kids are TCKs, as they grew up partially in Germany.

October 2006

Tuesday, October 10
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday
Host and activities TBA
Maggie’s cafe

Tuesday, October 24
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday with Houston Dougharty, Dean of Students, and his family
Stop by Maggie’s cafe to meet and welcome our fantastic new Dean, who started working at L&C this summer. He is a great supporter of diversity and a wonderful person to meet.
Maggie’s cafe

Saturday, October 28
Morning-afternoon
SPELUNKING!
The TCK Group went sea kayaking last year with College Outdoors, and we had so much fun there is another CO trip this year, this time to lava caves and tubes. This is not for the claustrophobic or those afraid of the dark, but is a lot of fun otherwise. Explore the natural beauties of the North West with the TCKs! The first opportunity to sign up will be at TCK Tuesday on October 10. Email me at tanya@lclark.edu to see if there are any more spaces left.

November 2006

Friday, November 3
6:30pm
Dinner at Swagat Restaurant
Join the TCK group in the second outing to an international restaurant. This time we will try Indian cuisine at Swagat Restaurant. This restaurant is famous for its delicious dinners, and is also located in the midst of all the fun by the NW 21st and NW 23rd streets. After dinner we may go explore one of those streets and maybe stop by at another TCK favorite - Bubble Tea at Tea Chai Te, which is open till 11. Don’t miss this! RSVP to tanya@lclark.edu by Thursday evening.
Meet at the shuttle stop at 4:50pm

Tuesday, November 7
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday
Host and activities TBA
Maggie’s cafe

Wednesday, November 15
6:00pm
Come to a lecture by Edith Mirante on Burma’s human rights and environmental crisis. Edith Mirante is an American activist, artist, author and traveler. She will also talk about her new book - Down the Rat Hole: Adventures Underground on Burma’s Frontiers. For more info about her or the book go to http://www.burmaforumla.org/menu_pages/downrathole.htm.
Refreshments will be provided
Stamm Dining Hall, Templeton

Tuesday, November 21
6:00 pm
TCK Tuesday with Julio de Paula, Dean of the College
Come to Maggie’s to meet and chat with our wonderful Dean. Julio is a TCK from Brazil, and this is his second year at L&C. He is a great supporter of diversity at the school and a fun person to meet.
Maggie’s cafe

December 2006

Tuesday, December 5
6:00pm
TCK Tuesday
Last meeting for the fall semester! I will bring snacks to fuel your the last push towards finals
Maggie’s cafe

January 2007

Monday, January 22rd
3pm
Welcome and Welcome Back Reception
Please join the continuing students, faculty and staff in welcoming new international students and TCKs. International teas and other light refreshments will be served.
Armstrong Lounge, Frank Manor House

Wednesday, January 24th
4-6pm
Activities Fair
Come to the spring Activities Fair and get involved. A variety of clubs will be represented, as always, and there is guaranteed to be something of interest to all who attend
Stamm Dining Hall, Templeton

Tuesday, January 30th
6pm
TCK Tuesday
Stop by Maggie’s cafe around 6pm and catch up on life and school with other TCKs. What did you do for winter break?
Maggie’s Cafe

Wednesday, January 31st
3:30pm
3rd Annual Ray Warren Multicultural Symposium
“I, too, sing America”: Different Roots, Shared Future
Attend the three days of the symposium, featuring speakers, performances, student, staff, and faculty presentationsm, as well as an Art Show. See http://www.lclark.edu/college/student_life/multicultural_affairs/symposium/ for full schedule of events and details.

Wednesday, January 31st
6-8pm
Surviving Civil War and Tsunami in Sri Lanka
What progress has been made in the reconstruction of Sri Lanka, a conflict- ravaged island further weakened by the destruction of its coastal economy and the loss of over 40,000 lives in the tsunami?

Sadna Samaranayake, a native Sri Lanka, graduate of Lewis & Clark, and founder of Sri Lanka Foundation, for an honest look at the progress that has been made in the last two years. She will review the successes and failures of the reconstruction effort in the unique environment of a civil war, and the challenges faced by NGOs working in this climate.
Multnomah Athletic Club, $15. Visit http://www.worldoregon.org/events/event.php?run=209 for information on how to buy tickets

February 2007

Friday, February 2nd
5pm
Riyadh’s Lebanese Restaurant
Meet in the International Student Office at 4:50pm to go to dinner to a great Lebanese Restaurant on the famous Hawthorne Boulevard. This restaurant is famous for its variety of delicious ethnic cuisine and is also very affordable. RSVP by Wednesday evening to tck@lclark.edu. We will carpool, so if you don’t RSVP, there may be no space left in the cars.

Tuesday, February 6th
6pm
TCK Valentine Tuesday
Stop at Maggie’s to make Valentines that will be mailed to MSC boxes.
Maggie’s Cafe

February 9-24
Portland International Film Festival
The schedule of the films will be available at NW Film starting January 24th. We will plan at least one outing to see a film during that period
Downtown

March 2007

Saturday, March 3
42nd Annutal INTERNATIONAL FAIR!

The Fair is a day-long event featuring ethnic cuisine, cultural displays, and performances, all planned, organized, and performed by the LC students.

There are so many opportunities to get involved I hardly know where to start. There are an unlimited number of volunteer opportunities here - from helping out a particular country or region represented at the fair to volunteering with the international student government (ISLC) to help out with general tasks - decorating, selling fair t-shirts, setting up, etc.

If you want to see what last year’s fair was like, I have a DVD. Information about last year’s fair can also be found at . That page will soon be updated to the current Fair information.

If you like cooking and/or performing (singing, dancing, playing an instrument), and are looking to have a very very very good time doing it, email maddy@lclark.edu and soniya@lclark.edu, they are the Fair Chairs, and also VPs of the ISLC Board.

Food Booths: 11am - 1:30pm
Performances: 2 - 4 pm
Food and Booths in Stamm and the Trailroom, Templeton; Performances in Agnes Flanagan Chapel

April 2007

Monday, April 16
5:30-7:00pm
Senior Farewell Dessert

Come join in the celebration of the achievements of the graduating TCK and international students. This is our last opportunity to get together as a big group, look at the past year and the years ahead, and say goodbye to the seniors.

This event will be catered by Bon Appetit, and will include delicious custom desserts like eclairs, cream puffs, chocolate mousse, and cheesecakes.

Please RSVP to me to tck@lclark.edu, or use the invitation in your mailbox. You need to RSVP by Friday, April 6th.
Stamm Dining Room, Templeton