QU International Club Meeting 9/9/2011

UNDERSTANDING: :CULTURE: :DIVERSITY

QU International Club (QUIC)

Our Mission

To host and attend events and activities of international character to promote the understanding and appreciation of multiculturalism and diversity in our community, in the United States, and around the world!

QUIC Members are Culturally Conscious

SEPTEMBER EVENTS

CIC Celebrate! Week at Queens: Cultural celebrations in the Dining Hall each day during the week of Sept. 26th – 30th with authentic cuisine and decorations to celebrate the country/region of the day.

The Shades of Blue & Gold Talent Show: The finale of CIC Celebrate! Week, and a showcase of the diverse talents of Queens students!

OCTOBER EVENTS

Diwali: The Indian Festival of Lights Indian Cuisine in the Dining Hall with a performance

by the Bella Faraasha Belly Dancing Club

A Henna Artist, Rangoli Designs, Traditional Indian Music, Décor and Desserts

NOVEMBER EVENTS

Native American Heritage Month

Native American Storyteller/Performer

Bonfire with marshmallow roasting

Native American arrowhead craft

DECEMBER EVENTS

Invisible Children Book Drive

Collecting unwanted, used books at the end of our semester for the QUIC philanthropy.

Sending the books to Better World Books to benefit the Invisible Children program in Uganda.

JANUARY EVENTS

Chinese New Year

Chinese Lion/Dragon Dance

Chinese cuisine during lunch hour

Chinese New Year Decorations in the Dining Hall

FEBRUARY/MARCH EVENTS

Invisible Children Screening

See Invisible Children website for details

Malcolm Opoku – Philanthropy Chair

APRIL EVENTS

Intercultural Festival

Volunteer members/students create informational posters about their country of origin or a country of interest

Chartwells provides a food sampling of traditional food from that country

Cultural performances throughout the event set an intercultural atmosphere and guests enjoy the fun!

SERVICE

“Not to be served, but to serve”

Shamrock Senior Center: Serving the international senior community of Charlotte

Sedgefield Elementary School: Queens-Sedgefield Partnership

Log all group volunteer hours with the CAC under QUIC affiliation!!

GETTING TO BUSINESS

Talent Show Sign-Ups Table 11AM – 1PM: Monday Sept. 12th – 16th

CIC Celebrate! Week Decoration Staff 10AM – 11AM: Monday Sept. 26th – 29th

Talent Show Decoration Staff 11AM – 12PM: Friday Sept. 30th

FESTIVALS THIS WEEKEND!!

Yiasou Greek Festival – 600 East Blvd $2 event http://www.yiasoufestival.org/

Singgalot Family Free Day -- Charlotte Museum of History & Hezekiah Alexander Homesite 3500 Shamrock Ave, Charlotte, NC FREE Event http://www.charlottemuseum.org/calendar.asp