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2013
April 18, 2013--6:00 PM--Location TBA
International Issues Series: Consul General Hermano Ribeiro from the Brazilian Consulate in Atlanta will be speaking
on current issues in Brazil.
April 12, 2013--8:30 AM--Engineering Technology Center Q-104
All-day conference on "Globalizing the Future: Infusing Southeast Asian Perspectives
into Social Science, Humanities, Education and Business Curricula". Guest speakers
include Trude Jocebsen and Julia Lamb from the Northern Illinois University Center
for Southeast Asian Studies. RSVP to Raj Sashti at rsashti@spsu.edu.
April 8, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
International Film Series: "La Strada" (Italy)
April 3, 2013--12:00 Noon--Design II (Building I-2) Auditorium
International Forum Series: Dr. Noriko Horiguchi, Associate Professor of Modern Japanese Literature at the University
of Tennessee, will lecture on "Japan as Woman; Women in Japan: Visual and Literary
Representations of the US-Japan Relationship".
March 28, 2013--6:00 PM--High Museum
Trolley Trip to the High Museum to see the "Frida & Diego: Passion, Politics, and
Painting" exhibit. Both the exhibit and the transportation are free with SPSU ID.
Trolley leaves from Student Center, near large stairway near parking lot 35. Trolleys
leave hourly at 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 PM, and return one hour later.
March 27, 2013
International Day at SPSU. Details to follow.
March 21, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Ballroom A
International Issues Series: Prof. Nicolas Florsch, Scientific Attaché and David Kibler from the Consulate General
of France in Atlanta, will be speaking on "French Research Structures and Strategies"
as well as study abroad opportunities in France.
March 21, 2013--12:00 Noon--Design II (Building I-2) Auditorium
International Forum Series: Kazumi Hasegawa, Lecterer in Modern Japanese History at the University of Georgia,
will present a lecture on Oyabe Zen'ichiro, a Japanese student who studied in the
United States in the 1890s. She will explore the meaning of cultural identity.
March 21, 2013--12:00 Noon--Room Q-202 (ETC)
Irish-American Heritage Jeopardy. Answer questions and win prizes! All who attend
can participate.
March 19, 2013--12:00 Noon--Room Q-202 (ETC)
Dr. Lawrence Eng, online community manager for ServiceNow, will be speaking on "The
Evolution of Otaku Culture, from Japan to America and Beyond". Otaku, meaning "super-fan",
is most evident among fans of Japanese animation (anime) and comics (manga). Otaku
culture has transcended national identities, and has become a significant subcultural
strategy for living in our increasingly postmodern and globalized world. This event
is part of the International Forum Series and is a First Year Experience event.
March 11, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
International Film Series: "Babette's Feast" (Denmark)
March 4--March 8, 2013--SPRING BREAK
February 26, 2013--11:00 AM--Q-202
Fulbright Scholars Series: Eric Huerta, visiting Fulbright Scholar from Universidad de Queretaro, Mexico, currently
associated with Purdue University, will speak on "Quantitative Methods for Engineering
Education and Research".
February 25, 2013--5:00 PM--Design II (Building I-2) Auditorium
Fulbright Scholars Series: Presentation by Dr. Shiro Matsushima, visiting Fulbright Scholar from Toyohashi
University of Technology, Japan and currently affiliated with the Harvard University
Graduate School of Design, will be speaking on Architecture of eMotion and in Motion.
February 20, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Presentation by Daymond John, founder and CEO of FUBU clothing. Daymond John is an
American entrepreneur, investor, author and motivational speaker. FUBU has received
several honors for entrepreneurial achievements including two Congressional Awards
and two NAACP Awards, A reception and book signing will follow.
February 14, 2013--6:00 PM--Design II (Building I-2) Auditorium
International Issues Series: He Beom Kim, Consul General of South Korea in Atlanta,will speak on current economic
and educational issues relating to South Korea.
February 11, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
International Film Series: "The Closet" (France)
February 5, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Ballroom
Herman "Skip" Mason, Jr., noted historian and expert on tracing one's family tree,
will speak on "If These Bones Could Talk; Researching Your Family Genealogy".
January 29, 2013--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Speaker: Isabel Wilkerson will present a talk on her Pulitzer-prize winning book "The
Warmth of Other Suns". The book is about the migration of African-Americans from
the South to the North from 1915-1970, telling the stories of both "average" folks
and the famous (such as Jessie Owens). The talk will be followed by a book signing.
Her book will be available for purchase.
2012
November 15, 2012--12:00 Noon - 1:30--Student Center Ballroom
Military Appreciation Week Event.
Closing Ceremony, presentation of 2012 Military Appreciation Memory Plaque and introduction
of scholarship winners. A discussion panel will take place, moderated by Dan Branham,
USAR, SPSU Faculty. Panelists: John B. Commander, Jr. Lt Col USAF (retired), Daniel
Timmons USMC (current student), Greg "Bo" Taylor, USA (current student), Spencer Norris,
USMC (current student), and Josh Durkee, USMC (current student). Lunch will be provided,
but reservations are required--email dramsey@spsu.edu before 11/12 noon to reserve.
November 14, 2012--8:00 AM - 9:00 AM--J-130
Military Appreciation Week Event. Presentation by George "Jay" Veith of "Code-Name Bright Light", The story of our
efforts to rescue U.S. and the South Vietnamese POWs during the Vietnam War.
November 14, 2012--12:00 Noon--Student Center Theatre
Andrew Greenberg, President, Georgia Game Developer's Association, "Winning the Business of Games ... or at Least Not Getting P0wnd."
November 14, 2012--12:00 Noon--Student Center Ballroom
Military Appreciation Week Event. Presentation by George "Jay" Veith
Master of Ceremony - Roger Soiset, SIS Faculty of "Black April", The story of the
collapse of South Vietnam in 1973. Jay Veith will be signing copies of "Black April"
after the presentation. A light lunch will be provided by AMPVO
November 13, 2012--12:00 Noon-12:30--Sycamore Grove
Military Appreciation Week Event. Flag Ceremony, master of Ceremony - Jerry Pierce, SIS Faculty
November 13, 2012--4:30 - 9:00 PM--Gymnasium
Military Appreciation Week Event. Military Appreciation Basketball Night.
Special reserved seating for military guests. Tailgate & Cookout.
Color Guard Ceremony, Presenter - Cary King, Vietnam Veteran & Local Attorney on "Transitioning
from Active Duty to Service in the Community" - Learn how a Vietnam Veteran moved from Active Duty to continue his commitment to our
country in service to the community. Women's Basketball Game vs. Reinhart, Men's Basketball Game vs. Reinhart
November 12, 2012--12:00 noon - 1:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Military Appreciation Week Event. Opening Ceremony
Presenter - Bob Kerr, WWII Pearl Harbor Veteran on "Remembering Pear Harbor" - Experience
the memories of a World War II veteran who was at Pearl Harbor. Hear what it was like
and stories of his service experiences more than 70 years ago.
November 12, 2012--4:30 - 6:00 PM--J-Building Lobby
Military Appreciation Week Event. Students Affairs Booth
Information for non-traditional and military students
November 12, 2012--4:30 - 6:00 PM--Student Center Ballroom
Military Appreciation Week Event. Presentation by Major General Larry Taylor, USMC (Ret.) on "Are We Entering Another
Interwar Period?" - Gain the thoughts and insights from a retired Major General with
experience in Iraq, the Dominican Republic, Laos, Vietnam, Central and South America.
He is in a position to reflect on our history and comment on the future. A reception will follow.
November 5, 2012--12:00 Noon--Student Center Theatre
Mock student presidential debate--come hear a presidential debate and vote for the
winner the day before the election!
October 29, 2012--6:00 PM--Student Center Ballroom
Alan Wilson, Vice President, Tripwire Interactive, will speak on "From Mod Team to
Riches via Digital Zombies"
October 15, 2012--7:00 PM--N-175
Fulbright Scholars Series: Dr. Mushtaq Memon of Washington State University will be speaking about Fulbright
grants that are available to graduate students and to undergraduate students in their
final year. In addition to outstanding academic credentials, to be eligible for
consideration, ALL Fulbright applicants must be U. S. citizens.
October 9, 2012--3:00 PM--J151
Ms. Viivi Seppanen (Kainuu Vocational College) and Mr. Ville Tuominen (North Kerelia
Municipal Vocational Training Consortium) will speak on "Digital Learning Technologies
in Finland: From a National Framework to Local Projects and Classrooms."
October 9, 2012--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
Film: "Pan's Labyrinth". Part of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
October 5, 2012--11:00 AM--Student Center Theatre
Ian Schreiber, founder of Global Game Jam will be speaking at SPSU's Convocation/First
Year Experience event. Part of the Interface Lecture Series.
October 4, 2012--3:15 PM--J-130
Film: "The Way". Part of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration
September 26, 2012--6:00 PM--Student Center Theatre
"Illustrated Indian Classical Dance/Demonstration Program (including display of costumes
and jewelry)" by Ms. Sasikala Penumarthi of the Kuchipudi Dance Academy. Free, but
please contact rsashti@spsu.edu for reservations.
September 26, 2012--12 Noon--J-130
Student Panel on “The Popular Perception of the United States in Latin America and
the role of the Peace Corps and Economic and Military Aid”. Part of Hispanic Heritage
Month Celebration.
September 25, 2012--6:00 PM-- Q-202
Speaker: Dr. Laurence Michalak on "Tunisia and the Arab Spring".
Dr. Michalak is a cultural anthropologist and former director of Center for Maghrib
Studies in Tunis (CEMAT) as well as former vice chair of the Center for Middle Eastern
Studies at the University of California, Berkeley. He is the author of “Tunisia: Igniting
Arab Democracy” for inclusion in A Diplomat’s Handbook for Democracy Development Support
(3rd edition). He is one of the top American experts on these topics.
September 19, 2012--12 Noon--Building J Atrium
Student poster and demonstration session. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration.
September 17, 2012--12 Noon--Design II Auditorium
Constitution Day Lecture: “Immigration Reform in the American Federal System: The
Supremacy Clause and State Immigration Enforcement”. Part of Hispanic Heritage Month
Celebration.
September 12, 2012--12 Noon--Student Center Ballroom
Speaker: Henry Birnbrey, Holocaust Survivor, from the William Breman Jewish Heritage
Museum
September 9, 2012--2:00 PM--William Breman Jewish Heritage Museum, Atlanta. Trip to Exhibit: "Beyond the Swastika and Jim Crow"