International Focus Week (IFW) is here!
November 16–20, 2015
Monday, November 16:
Event | Details | Campus | Time | Location |
Opening Ceremony and Food Fair | Sample foods from around the world, see a musical performance by the Chinese Students and Scholars Association of the Pipa and Chinese flute, and hear from guests speakers from BC Council of International Education, the Richmond Mayor's Office and KPU International. It will be our most ceremonious opening of International Focus Week yet.. | Richmond | 11-12 | Rotunda |
Tai Chi Performance External group of performers | Drop by for a live demonstration by Tai Chi practitioners. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-1 | Rotunda & Maple Atrium |
Tai Chi Booth External group of performers | Learn more about the practice of Tai Chi from at the Tai Chi Booth. | Surrey | 12-3 | Maple Atrium |
Amazon Field School Info Booth | Join us to learn about student's experiences in Columbia and the Amazon rainforest. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-3 | Rotunda & Maple Atrium |
| Exchange Info Booth KPU International | Share which country you are from, where you want to go on exchange/travel, and learn about opportunities for studying abroad during your program at KPU. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-3 | Rotunda |
Xiniteer Volunteer Organization Society Booth Xiniteer Volunteer Organization | Learn about the volunteer opportunities available through the Xiniteer Volunteer Organization, such as community clean-ups and nursing home assistance. | Richmond | 12-3 | Rotunda |
China Partnerships Showcase Students from KPU's partner schools in China | Video presentation about the experiences of international students experiences of studying in KPU. | Richmond | 1-2 | Next to the Book Store |
| World Anime KPU International | Featuring animated shorts from around the world, we will be showing a diverse selection of animation throughout the week. | Surrey | 2-3 | Fir 204 |
| Study Abroad Social Past Exchange and Field School Participants, Incoming Exchange Students & Student-led Group | Join us for a casual evening of drinks and finger foods to swap stories of travelling abroad, featuring KPU's past field school, outgoing exchange students, and current incoming exchange students from abroad. Whether you have studied abroad or are interested in chatting with those who have, everyone is welcome! | Surrey | 6-8 | Grassroots Café, Cedar Building |
Tuesday, November 17:
Event | Details | Campus | Time | Location |
| Multicultural Hospitality Judi The Manners Lady & Richmond Friendship Network's Skye Fulton | Learn to say "Hi" in the language of everyone at your school work or club. Come celebrate Kwantlen's Multicultural Friendship Program with Judi The Manners Lady and Richmond Friendship Network's Skye Fulton, as together we have fun learning to say "hi" in as many languages as we can! Win a prize! Together we'll learn the "3 Keys to Success in Canada...and in life!" | Surrey | 12-2 | Maple Atrium |
Fine Arts Field School Display Faculty of Arts & Past Fine Arts Field School Participants | A showcase of artwork and images from students who have participated in the Fine Arts Field Schools. | Surrey | 12-3 | Maple Atrium |
Amazon Field School Info Booth | Join us to learn about student's experiences in Columbia and the Amazon rainforest. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-3 | Rotunda & Maple Atrium |
| Exchange Info Booth KPU International | Share which country you are from, where you want to go on exchange/travel, and learn about opportunities for studying abroad during your program at KPU. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-3 | Rotunda & Maple Atrium |
Xiniteer Volunteer Organization Society Booth Xiniteer Volunteer Organization | Learn about the volunteer opportunities available through the Xiniteer Volunteer Organization, such as community clean-ups and nursing home assistance. | Richmond | 12-3 | Rotunda |
Cedar Weaving Workshop Aboriginal Gathering Place | Join this popular workshop to weave your own cedar basket, a First Nations tradition. | Richmond | 12-3 | Rotunda |
World Anime
| Featuring animated shorts from around the world, we will be showing a diverse selection of animation throughout the week. We will be serving freshly popped popcorn and drinks. | Richmond | 3-4 | Melville Conference Centre (A-side) |
Wednesday, November 18:
Event | Details | Campus | Time | Location |
Amazon Field School Info Booth | Join us to learn about student's experiences in Columbia and the Amazon rainforest. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-3 | Rotunda & Maple Atrium |
| Exchange Info Booth KPU International | Share which country you are from, where you want to go on exchange/travel, and learn about opportunities for studying abroad during your program at KPU. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-3 | Rotunda & Maple Atrium |
Middle EasternCafé Student-led Event | Come enjoy traditional Middle Eastern style coffee, treats, and social activities. | Richmond | 12-3 | Rotunda |
Japanese Showcase Japan Club and Japanese Exchange Students | Sample Japanese snacks, see traditional Japanese demon masks, learn about Japanese geography and culture, try Japanese calligraphy, write your name in Japanese, and meet the Japanese exchange students studying at KPU this Fall. | Richmond | 12-3 | Rotunda |
Henna Tattoo Art Student Led Event | This art of painting hands (Mehndi) comes from various countries like India, Pakistan etc. Experience this tattoo art which is made from leaves of Lawsonia inermis, a shrub. | Richmond | 12-3 | Rotunda |
| African Showcase International Students from various African countries | Featuring African patterned beads and a display about parts of Africa, the students will be handing out handcrafted bracelets and sharing their home country's culture. | Richmond | 12-3 | Rotunda |
Cedar Weaving Workshop Aboriginal Gathering Place | Join this popular workshop to weave your own cedar basket, a First Nations tradition. | Surrey | 1-2 | Maple Atrium |
World Anime | Featuring animated shorts from around the world, we will be showing a diverse selection of animation throughout the week. We will be serving freshly popped popcorn and drinks. | Surrey | 2-3 | Fir 204 |
Thursday, November 19:
Event | Details | Campus | Time | Location |
| Multicultural Hospitality | Learn to say "Hi" in the language of everyone at your school work or club. Come celebrate Kwantlen's Multicultural Friendship Program with Judi The Manners Lady and Richmond Friendship Network's Skye Fulton, as together we have fun learning to say "hi" in as many languages as we can! Win a prize! Together we'll learn the "3 Keys to Success in Canada...and in life!" | Richmond | 11:30AM-12:30PM | Rotunda |
Amazon Field School Info Booth | Join us to learn about student's experiences in Columbia and the Amazon rainforest. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-3 | Rotunda |
| Exchange Info Booth KPU International | Share which country you are from, where you want to go on exchange/travel, and learn about opportunities for studying abroad during your program at KPU. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-3 | Rotunda & Maple Atrium |
Japanese Showcase Japan Club and Japanese Exchange Students | Sample Japanese snacks, see traditional Japanese demon masks, learn about Japanese geography and culture, try Japanese calligraphy, write your name in Japanese, and meet the Japanese exchange students studying at KPU this Fall. | Surrey | 12-3 | Maple Atrium |
Henna Tattoo Art Student Led Event | This art of painting hands (Mehndi) comes from various countries like India, Pakistan etc. Experience this tattoo art which is made from leaves of Lawsonia inermis, a shrub. | Surrey | 12-3 | Maple Atrium |
| African Showcase International Students from various African countries | Featuring African patterned beads and a display about parts of Africa, the students will be handing out handcrafted bracelets and sharing their home country's culture. | Surrey | 12-3 | Maple Atrium |
Oboe Performance Compassionate Winds | This live musical performance features the Oboe, a double reed instrument. Called a Halil in the Hebrew Bible, it was played at the anointment of King Solomon.The Aramaic and Modern Hebrew word for Oboe is ‘Abub’. | Richmond | 12:40-1:40PM | Rotunda |
| Israeli Dance Performance Multi-faith Centre | Liven up your afternoon and check out this live performance of a traditional Israeli Dance, complete with accompanying music and featuring a team of dancers sure to get your foot tapping. | Richmond | 1:45-2:50PM | Melville Conference Centre (Side-A) |
World Anime | Featuring animated shorts from around the world, we will be showing a diverse selection of animation throughout the week. We will be serving freshly popped popcorn and drinks | Richmond | 3-4 | Melville Conference Centre (Side-A) |
Friday, November 20:
Event | Details | Campus | Time | Location |
Amazon Field School Info Booth | Join us to learn about student's experiences in Columbia and the Amazon rainforest. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-2 | Rotunda |
| Exchange Info Booth KPU International | Share which country you are from, where you want to go on exchange/travel, and learn about opportunities for studying abroad during your program at KPU. | Richmond & Surrey | 12-2 | Rotunda & Cedar Conference Centre |
Traditional Outfit Party | Grab some refreshments and behold the beautiful array traditional outfits of the nations and cultures represented within the KPU Community. Come dressed in something cultural if you have any cultural pieces of clothing you would like to showcase. The party is open to you whether or not you are wearing something traditional. | Surrey | 1-2 | Cedar Conference Centre |
World Anime | Featuring animated shorts from around the world, we will be showing a diverse selection of animation throughout the week. We will be serving freshly popped popcorn and drinks | Richmond | 2-3 | Melville Conference Centre (A-side) |
Note: Schedule is subject to change. For more information please contact internationalprograms@kpu.ca