2009 I-Week Highlights
América: Views from the South

Photo Contest

Any photo taken outside the United States by a JMU community member is acceptable. If you've ever traveled or lived outside the United States, and you've had a camera, you could turn those beautiful pictures into cash and be recognized as an award-winning photographer in the process! But you have to work FAST - the DEADLINE is September 10, 2009 at 5:00 p.m. Click here for the rules and additional information.

Carrier Library Exhibits

The winning contest photos will be on display in Carrier Library, along with other artifacts from South America. Many non-winning photos will also be displayed, as space permits.

The Office of International Programs is especially grateful to the Carrier Library for its cooperation and collaboration in I-Week events. Please visit the Lobby in Carrier Library for an exhibition of the winning photos in the I-Week Photo Contest, along with other displays pertinent to our theme.

PRISM Gallery Exhibit

Looking Out – Thirty Years of Study Abroad at JMU, 1979-2009

Since its beginnings thirty years ago in London, JMU’s study abroad program has continued to flourish and now sends more than 1,000 students each year to nearly 40 programs around the world.  Come enjoy the sights and sounds of other cultures as captured by students and faculty whose lives international education has transformed.

The PRISM Gallery is located in the lower level of the Festival Conference & Student Center and is open during normal building hours. The Exhibit will be open from September 15 - December 15, 2009.

Monday, September 21, 2009

Opening Ceremony 
12:00 p.m.
Commons

Come and celebrate with the JMU community and RAYMI as we begin this year's International Week. Feel free to bring your lunch, grab a seat and enjoy the show.

RAYMI uses traditional instruments such as Zampoñas, Mosceños, Quenas and Tarkas in context with the classic band instrumentation; exploring the possibilities that the bass, guitars, keyboards and trap drums can have together with the Andes tradition. RAYMI, which means Feast or Celebration in the Quechua Language, is a new musical language for many, a place from which contemporary universal music can be seen through to a dimension of unity and understanding.

Juan A. Cayrampoma, the lead musician, was born in Lima, Peru. At the age of 12, he had the chance to travel to the Andes (Puno) where he realized that the Andean music was the music that would define him. That’s when his career started as a self taught musician. His contribution to RAYMI consists of Zampoñas, Quenas, Mosceños and Tarkas instrumentation. Mainly focused on the Andean wind instruments he also plays guitar, charango and Saxophone (Alto).

French Language Class
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Taylor Hall 404

No experience needed! Come learn some fun and basic conversational French.

Tuesday, September 22, 2009

Latin Dance Demonstration
12:00noon - 1:00 p.m.
The Commons (Rain location: Transitions)

Come out and enjoy the JMU Latin Dance Club as they demonstrate Latin dance moves, with audience participation (and lessons) for those interested.

Spanish Language Class
3:30 - 4:30 p.m.
Taylor Hall 404

No experience needed! Come learn some fun and basic conversational Spanish.

Concert:Reflecting Brazil
7:00 p.m.
Wilson Hall

Guest artists Jonas Durante (drums and percussion), Gigi MacLaughlin (voice, accordion, and percussion), Alex Lacquement (bass), Richard Miller (7-string guitar), and Pablo Regis de Oliveira (cavaquinho) join JMU’s Andrew Connell (clarinet and saxophone), Charles Dotas (trumpet), and David Pope (saxophone and flute) for Brazilian and Brazilian-inspired works.

This concert also showcases JMU performers Gabriel Dobner (piano), Dorothy Maddison (soprano), The Madison Singers, under the direction of Patrick Walders, and a number of others.  Charles Dotas will present his original work, which premieres at the Staunton Music Festival’s Brazilian Weekend earlier in the month. 

Wednesday, September 23, 2009

International Bazaar
Noon - 4:00 p.m.
Commons

The International Bazaar is a free event which will feature many vendors, music, a slide show presentation, and displays from South America. Come expand your knowledge and perception of South America by attending this unique Bazaar. And bring a bit of money - this will be a great place to pick up gifts for your friends and family, or splurge on something for yourself! The following vendors, bringing items from around the world, are committed to attend the event:

• Sue Dille Designs
• Artisans’ Hope
• Celtic Tides
• Mary Ann Gentry - Alpaca wool items/weaving
• Linda Kofeldt and Linda Leffel - items from Haiti

Motorcycle Diaries
7:00 p.m.
Keezel Hall G8

Brazilian director Walter Salles Jr. follows up the Golden Globe-nominated Behind the Sun with this filmed adaptation of Argentinian-born Cuban revolutionary Ernesto "Che" Guevara's journals of the same name. The Motorcycle Diaries stars Gael García Bernal (Y Tu Mamá También, Amores Perros) as a young, pre-revolution Guevara, a 23-year-old medical student in 1952 traveling across South America on a motorcycle with his friend Alberto Granado (Rodrigo de la Serna), who co-wrote the source material. As they embark on their journey, both young men come of age and find their individual world views broadened farther than they ever expected. The Motorcycle Diaries premiered at the 2004 Sundance Film Festival. ~ Matthew Tobey, All Movie Guide

Thursday, September 24, 2009

Study Abroad Fair
11:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
Festival Grand Ballroom

Interested in going abroad? Come and learn about different study abroad programs, international internships and scholarships available to you. JMU semester and short-term program directors and representatives will be available to share their experience and to answer your questions. In addition, you will also have the opportunity to speak and learn about programs from other universities and providers.

Portuguese Language Class
3:00 - 4:00 p.m.
Taylor Hall 404

No experience needed! Come learn some fun and basic conversational Portuguese.

South America Through Our Eyes
4:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Taylor Hall 405

JMU students from South America will share stories about their countries of origin and answer questions you may. Come prepared to learn things you never knew about our Southern neighbor who shares our name.

Friday, September 25, 2009

Solazo Performance
7:30 p.m.
Festival Grand Ballroom

Hailing from Chile, Argentina and Ecuador, the four members of this extraordinary band are now making their 6th USA tour. Solazo delivers a unique blend of Latin folk, contemporary dance music and soulful ballads that appeal to all ages and cultures. Their newest CD, "Mindful Journeys", is an exciting compilation of original music inspired by traditional styles borrowed form Spain, Cuba, Argentina, Chile, Brazil, and Ecuador. Layered with sensual Cuban rhythms and spiked with the unusual flavors of Andean sounds (panpipe, charango, and mandolin), the authentic and artful arrangements move fluidly from flamenco to mambo within the course of a single song. The band's sound is further distinguished by enchanting and pure vocal harmonies that consistently captivate the audience. Go to Solazo's web page for more information

Latin Dance Party
10:00 p.m.
Festival Grand Ballroom

Conclude International Week with a hot night of dancing. Join the Latin Dance Club, Latino Student Alliance and live DJ Kilombo for Salsa, Merengue, Bachata and more.  Don't know how to dance? No problem! Beginners are welcome.  Lesson will start after the Solazo concert and then we'll hit the dance floor all night long.