APRIL 2024
The IDC is located at 2100 Student Center. Information: ua_idc@ua.edu or 205-348-9029. Programming is open to all students, faculty and staff.
Study Abroad Pop-Up Advising
Tuesday, April 2, 9, 16, 23 | 1:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. | IDC
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
Open to all UA students
Education Abroad hosts weekly pop-up advising sessions on studying abroad. The sessions are first-come, first-served walk-ins where students have the opportunity to meet one-on-one with an Education Abroad advisor. For more information, contact the Study Abroad office at studyabroad@ua.edu.
‘Far East Deep South’ Film Screening and Discussion
Thursday, April 4 | 4 p.m.-6 p.m. | Room 30, ten Hoor Hall
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
Open to all UA Students, Faculty, Staff & UA Systems
“Far East Deep South” is an award-winning feature documentary produced by Larissa Lam and Baldwin Chiu, a husband-wife music and filmmaking team based in Los Angeles. This documentary presents a personal and eye-opening perspective on race, immigration and American identity. It sheds light on the history of Chinese immigrants living in the American South during the late 1800s to mid-1900s through the emotional journey of Charles Chiu and his family and explores the interconnected relationship between the Black and Chinese communities. This event is sponsored by the College of Arts and Sciences, the UA departments of History, Asian Studies and American Studies, and the Division of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion. For more information, contact Dr. Di Luo at dluo10@ua.edu.
TEDTalk Tuesday: The World Needs All Kinds of Minds
Tuesday, April 9 | Noon-1 p.m. | IDC
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
Open to all UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employee
In celebration of Autism Acceptance Month, the Intercultural Diversity Center continues its TEDTalk Tuesday series by featuring autism activist Temple Grandin. Autism Acceptance Month raises awareness to promote autism acceptance, celebrate individual differences and foster inclusivity and connectedness. Participants will learn about how Grandin’s mind works, the way she “thinks in pictures,” which helps her solve problems that neurotypical brains might miss, and the case why the world needs people on the autism spectrum. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
Multi-Cultural Coffee Hour
Friday, April 12 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | IDC
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Open to all UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employees
International Student and Scholar Services and the Intercultural Diversity Center host weekly coffee hours for students, faculty and staff to enjoy free coffee, tea, snacks and conversation with others from around the world. For more information, contact the International Student and Scholar Services at international@ua.edu.
Keys of Student Success
Monday, April 15 | 2 p.m.-3 p.m. | IDC
(Educational Engagement)
Open to all UA students
Sponsored by the Intercultural Diversity Center and the Capstone Center for Student Success this program offers students a firsthand opportunity to connect with peer coaches, learn about various academic resources, and additional ways to succeed through printed materials and worksheets. Keys to Student Success occurs monthly on third Mondays. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
TEDTalk Tuesday: How to Make Stress Your Friend
Tuesday, April 16 | Noon-1 p.m. | IDC
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement)
Open to all UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employees
In preparation for final exams, the Intercultural Diversity Center concludes its Spring TEDTalk Tuesday series by featuring psychologist Kelly McGonigal. She shares how stress has been made into a public health enemy and how new research suggests that stress may only be bad if it is believed it to be bad. McGonigal introduces a new perspective to see stress as a positive and presents an unsung mechanism for stress reduction by simply reaching out to others. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
Coffee & Mental Health
Wednesday, April 17 | 11 a.m.-12:30 p.m. | IDC
(Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Open to all UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employees
The Intercultural Diversity Center and the UA Counseling Center present Coffee and Mental Health where participants have an opportunity to speak with a therapist in a one-on-one setting. The program provides an environment for participants to ask questions, get to know a UA therapist, and learn about counseling as a student resource. In addition, the program offers a space for students to learn about the many mental wellbeing resources the counseling center has and ways they can connect with the counseling center. Coffee and Mental Health occurs monthly on third Wednesdays. For more information, contact the Intercultural Diversity Center at ua_idc@ua.edu.
Multi-Cultural Coffee Hour
Friday, April 19 | 11:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | IDC
Featured country: Saudi Arabia
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Open to all UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employees
International Student and Scholar Services and the Intercultural Diversity Center host weekly coffee hours for students, faculty and staff to enjoy free coffee, tea, snacks and conversation with others from around the world. For more information, contact International Student and Scholar Services at international@ua.edu.
Multi-Cultural Coffee Hour
Friday, April 26 | 11:30 a.m.- 1 p.m. | IDC
Featured country: Turkey
(Cultural Exploration/Educational Engagement/Social Enrichment)
Open to all UA students, faculty and staff and UA System employees
International Student and Scholar Services and the Intercultural Diversity Center host weekly coffee hours for students, faculty and staff to enjoy free coffee, tea, snacks and conversation with others from around the world. For more information, contact International Student and Scholar Services at international@ua.edu.