This Tursday, we will take a look at "Invisible Children". This film is not quite as cheery as "The Chorus". This is a documentary done by three college students in
2003.
They head to Africa in search of adventure and what they find changes them forever. They learn firsthand of the struggles of the children in Uganda, who hide every night to avoid being abducted and forced to serve the Lord's Rebel Army. It is a great piece of work and goes a long way in showing what anyone with a camera can do. These are just college students with a desire for life who become moved by the struggles of others.
Come watch the film with us. It is an amazing, inspiring tale.
Again, we will be in Snyder Bldg 213 at 6:30.
Monday, March 9, 2009
Tuesday, March 3, 2009
The First Cultural Session: Café, Crêpes et Conversation
The first meeting of during Cultural Awareness Month will feature the French film, "Les Choristes", ("The Chorus"-USA). The meeting will take place Thursday, March 5
Aside from watching the video, we will learn a few useful, common French phrases. Come prepared to have a little taste of France!!! We are going to make crêpes and French-style café. There will be two types of café: Café au Lait and Café Crème. Fillings for the crêpes will include: Grape, Strawberry and Nutella.
We will start the meeting at 6:30 pm in room 221, in the Snyder Bldg. First, we will go over some of the common phrases used in the movie and begin making the café et crêpes. Please leave a comment with your name if you plan to attend. Movie Runtime: 1 hr 36 min.
Aside from watching the video, we will learn a few useful, common French phrases. Come prepared to have a little taste of France!!! We are going to make crêpes and French-style café. There will be two types of café: Café au Lait and Café Crème. Fillings for the crêpes will include: Grape, Strawberry and Nutella.
We will start the meeting at 6:30 pm in room 221, in the Snyder Bldg. First, we will go over some of the common phrases used in the movie and begin making the café et crêpes. Please leave a comment with your name if you plan to attend. Movie Runtime: 1 hr 36 min.
Thursday, February 19, 2009
On Display: Culture
In March, the SCC Multicultural Awareness Club will be displaying different aspects of cultures from around the world. In an effort to expose county residents and students of SCC to the world, the MAC will host eight different sessions that will educate and entertain those who participate.
The countries and regions that will be displayed were chosen due to the results of the International Student Surveys that many of SCC's students completed earlier this month. The club wanted to present the cultures that were important to the students, not just those that were important to the club. "The results were surprising. It made it very easy to choose the countries that we are going to present", said Josh Griffin, club coordinator.
The following is just a sample of the planned events. The rest of the presentations, along with dates, times, and locations, will be posted shortly:
Café, Crêpes, et Conversation: A small French lesson followed by the film "Les Choristes". Enjoy the movie with plenty of Crepes and different varities of French coffee.
The countries and regions that will be displayed were chosen due to the results of the International Student Surveys that many of SCC's students completed earlier this month. The club wanted to present the cultures that were important to the students, not just those that were important to the club. "The results were surprising. It made it very easy to choose the countries that we are going to present", said Josh Griffin, club coordinator.
The following is just a sample of the planned events. The rest of the presentations, along with dates, times, and locations, will be posted shortly:
Café, Crêpes, et Conversation: A small French lesson followed by the film "Les Choristes". Enjoy the movie with plenty of Crepes and different varities of French coffee.
¡Un Viaje de Moto!-A Motorcycle Journey!: Embark on a cinematic journey through South America in the film "Los Diarios de Motocicleta". Ride along with Che Guevara and Alberto Granado as what they see and experience in South America changes them, and the world, forever. Then, allow you tastebuds to travel as we sample different appetizers, "botanas", from several different South American countries.
India InStanly: If you have never had the chance to try authentic Indian food, you have been letting you tastebuds down. You will wonder how can there be so many different flavors in just one dish. The MAC will prepare an authentic Indian meal right in front of you, and teach you how all that you will need to know to prepare it yourself. We will complete the meal with a delicious Chai tea!
Latino Nights: Do you like Salsa? No, not what is on the end of your tortilla chip!! Come to Stanly CC and learn some basic moves and a little behind the history of the dance. We aren't planning to send you to "Dancing With The Stars", but you will learn enough impress just about anyone.
Any of the recipes we use for the presentation will be displayed here on the MAC's blog following the session.
Thursday, January 29, 2009
¡¡¡¡Viaje a Querétaro!!!!
The SCC Multicultural Awareness Club will be visiting its sister institution, La Universidad Tecnológica de Querétaro, for two weeks in May and June. In addition to Spanish language courses and cultural presentations offered by UTEQ faculty, there will be plenty of events to attend in Querétaro, as well as trips to Tequisquiapan, San Miguel de Allende, and Mexico City.
Take a look at the following presentation. If you are interested, leave a comment on the MAC blog.
Vamos a Querétaro II
Take a look at the following presentation. If you are interested, leave a comment on the MAC blog.
Vamos a Querétaro II
Thursday, December 4, 2008
Coming Soon: Knowledge
The MAC will begin displaying country profiles on campus starting next semester. In order to be chosen, the MAC must decide that popular knowledge among SCC students about the nation is low and the American impact on said nation and their impact on the US is substantial: national security, trade, relief efforts, etc.
Iran has been chosen to be the first country in the MAC's spotlight. If you have suggestions, let us know.
Iran has been chosen to be the first country in the MAC's spotlight. If you have suggestions, let us know.
Monday, December 1, 2008
World AIDS Day
Today is World AIDS Day. It may be hard for some of us to imagine the implications that come with the spread of HIV. In our everyday life the vast majority of us don't come in contact with someone who is infected. None the less, there are communities in Africa where around 60% of the population is HIV positive. Imagine your class, we'll say 20 people-12 of your classmates would be infected, 12 out of 20. That number should cause you to think.
Think-that's all I am asking. Not to donate money, not to volunteer your life to eradicate HIV, not to buy every trendy silicone bracelet that promotes awareness; just think. Think about battling everyday, think about 60%, think about 22.5 million people (roughly the combined populations of NC, SC and GA) in Sub-Saharan Africa that live with HIV. On this World AIDS Day, just think. This virus does not have to spread to even one more person. Through responsibility and good decision making, the virus could be stopped in its tracks.
The SCC Multicultural Club has put together a presentation with facts regarding the effects HIV has on the World, Africa and our very own state. If you think this is something that will not come close to home; THINK AGAIN! North Carolina's rate of new infection is 41% higher than the national average. This issue is very much alive and well at home.
Think-that's all I am asking. Not to donate money, not to volunteer your life to eradicate HIV, not to buy every trendy silicone bracelet that promotes awareness; just think. Think about battling everyday, think about 60%, think about 22.5 million people (roughly the combined populations of NC, SC and GA) in Sub-Saharan Africa that live with HIV. On this World AIDS Day, just think. This virus does not have to spread to even one more person. Through responsibility and good decision making, the virus could be stopped in its tracks.
The SCC Multicultural Club has put together a presentation with facts regarding the effects HIV has on the World, Africa and our very own state. If you think this is something that will not come close to home; THINK AGAIN! North Carolina's rate of new infection is 41% higher than the national average. This issue is very much alive and well at home.
Tuesday, November 25, 2008
MAC logo contest
The MAC is looking for help in designing a logo. Remember, the MAC promotes cultural diversity, knowledge of world issues and the enrichment foreign cultures add to our own. So keep these points in mind as you are designing your entry. Submit them to Josh Griffin, 216 SB, or email them to mac.SCC@gmail.com. Your design will be seen by students all over the world.
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