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SakaiThe Big Event: East Asia
Thursday, April 5 at 10:00am to 3:00pm
Memorial Union, Ballroom, Atrium 1 & 2 50 Lower College Rd, University of Rhode Island, Kingston, RI 02881, USA
The Big Event is an annual destination-themed festival, geared towards raising a greater awareness of International opportunities here at the URI.
Each year we select a different destination to celebrate. The Big Event 2012 will focus on East Asian countries and culture. In addition to food, performances, and giveaways, students present destination inspired projects and display booths. URI faculty, staff, and the community are invited to collaborate with projects and displays as well.
Students and participants interested in creating an academic focused or interactive booth related to The Big Event 2012's theme may earn a stipend of up to $150.
- Event Type
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Entertainment/Performance, Exhibit, Information Session/Tour, Special Event
- Website
- Group
- Contact Person
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Jacob Lastrina
- Contact Email
- Contact Phone
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401-874-5546
Recent Activity
Emma Victoria Montague left a review 4/5/2012
Lots going on and consistent theme throughout. Would have been great to have more of the event outside, or promoters going around campus advertising.
Thupten Tendhar left a positive review 4/5/2012
Wonderful!
Jacob Lastrina 3/29/2012
Another great presentation has been added to the Big Event! Join us in Atrium 2 at 10:00am to listen to Dr. Hong Yang, the Director of the U.S.-China Institute at Bryant University present " Modern Technologies Shed New Lights on Ancient Chinese Civilization".
Daravuth Hav 3/22/2012
Just caught a sneak peak at Darlene's video for the event. Awesome job! Can't wait to see the rest! =]
Jacob Lastrina 3/22/2012
There will be authentic food provided by the Korean Student Association (KSA) and Dining services will also have catering. Come sample all of it for free!
Daravuth Hav 3/20/2012
what kind of food will there be to the event? =]
Jacob Lastrina 3/20/2012
Visiting professor Thupten Tendhar from the Non Violence and Peace Studies Department is giving a presentation titled "Enrich Compassion and Happiness with meditation". The presentation will be at 11:00am in the MU Atrium 2.
Following him with be a presentation by the International Institute of RI. Matt Mclaren and Mary Ellen Lynch will give a presentation titled " Migration of Burmese Refugees to Rhode Island in the 21st Century: Resettlement Challenges and Successes". It will be at 2:00 in MU Atrium 2
Jacob Lastrina 3/13/2012
the URI Film Club and Daniel Larsh is working hard on a video that will explore East Asia and students experiences abroad.
The Video will be playing on stage in the ballroom throughout the day. Come see the video, enjoy the FREE food, enter in the FREE raffle, and check out the booths created by Faculty and students!
The ballroom opens at 10:00am.
Jacob Lastrina 2/24/2012
Rebecca Briggs is leading the Yoga session on the Quad. She works at River Bend Athletic Club in Wakefield and she will be offering FREE Thai Massages after yoga! She will be set up in the MU ballroom from 1-3.
Getting Here
Sheri Davis left a review 4/10/2012
Congratulations to Kelsey Maley ! She is the winner of $25.00 Ram Account dollars.