International Lecture:
The Music of the Brazilian Carnaval
by Dr. Welson Tremura 
Time: Monday, February 24, 2014 at 2:00pm
Location: SF NW Campus, Room S-29
Dr. Welson Tremura is professor of music and Latin American Studies at the University of Florida. He holds an MA and PhD in ethnomusicology with a specialization in Brazil, his home country. Dr. Tremura is also the co-director for “Jacaré Brazil” (Brazilian music ensemble) where he teachs guitar and vocal repertoires and organize performances. He is also the founder and director for the Brazilian Music Institute. Dr. Tremura has performed extensively throughout Brazil, United States, Europe.
(Friday, Feb.21 2014)
E-Portfolio Workshop
Tuesday, January 28, 2014
Time: 2pm-3pm
Location: B-224.
We will be meeting with students enrolled in the International Studies Certificate to discuss e-portfolios. Please feel free to join us if you are interested in learning more about e-portfolios. We will discuss the following:
1- Overview of requirements and point system
2- Why creating an e-portfolio?
3- What should an e-portfolio look like?
4- View portfolio samples and talk to the students who created them
5- Info about upcoming workshops
If you have any questions about the e-portfolio, please contact the International Education Coordinator (paloma.rodriguez@sfcollege.edu)
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Hi class!
If you click here you will find a list of events from the International Department. Remember that you can get extra credit with me by attending, and also you can get credits towards your International Studies Certificate.
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QUIZ #1 is tomorrow. Bring your notes with you. Go to the link “Quizzes” to follow directions.
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Last Chance to Apply for a Scholarship
The deadline to apply to the Student Life Study Abroad Scholarship is Friday, January 17th, 2014.
1- Apply to the program (Your scholarship application will not be considered if you have not completed your program application. Find the programs here. Find the program application here.)
2- Meet in person with the faculty member leading the trip.
3- Pay a non refundable deposit of $100 to Santa Fe College through the Cashier’s Office.
4- Requested a letter of recommendation from a professor (Recommendation Form)
5- Write a personal essay and a statement of financial need
6- Apply for the Student Life scholarship online here.
7- Gather documentation to prove your financial need
8- Print your unofficial transcript (available in e-santafe under “Records”)
9- Bring your application and supporting documentation to the Coordinator of International Education (S-130, paloma.rodriguez@sfcollege.edu)
The deadline for scholarships is January 17th. There will be no deadline extensions as there is very little time left before the trips. If you are missing any of the above documents you will not receive a scholarship.
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Museum Night at the Harn
Thursday January 8th from 6-9pm.
Earn points towards the International Studies Certificate by joining us in celebrating the Chinese New Year (Year of the Horse) at the Harn Museum on Thursday January 8th from 6-9pm.
- Enjoy the performances of traditional Chinese Dance & Music
- Attend a demonstration of Chinese calligraphy & brush painting
- Enjoy a free tour of the Asian collection
- Enjoy the free food
(Last updated January 7th, 2014)
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TODAY:
Tuesday, September 24, 2013
2PM, S29
1) “History of Immigration in the United States.”
Presented by Professor Bobby Hom. Sponsored by The Democracy Commitment @ SF College NW campus. Our campus.
2) Geological Collection Debuts at 1:30 p.m. Building X on campus.
3) Watch documentary “LATINO in the United States” in PBS (channel 5.1) at 8pm.
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Dear class,
My office hours for September and October will be on Thursday from 2:00 to 3:00 pm. If you cannot come during this time, let me know and I can accommodate you in a different time.
Please note that the best way to communicate with me is via campus email: ericka.ghersi@sfcollege.edu and NOT via the mail service provided by CANVAS.
Até logo,
Prof. Ghersi
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Dear class,
Welcome to HUM2461!
Bem-vindos ao HUM2461! / Bienvenidos a HUM2461! / Bienvenue sur HUM2461! / Benvenuti a HUM2461!
Students in HUM 2461. Welcome to this class! Please note that we will be using three delivery modes during the semester: (1) More or less traditional in-class instruction with lecture, recitation, and student participation (in-class attendance is mandatory); (2) Full Web-assisted site, which contains the syllabus, daily assignments, homework assignments, index, supplementary materials, and the entire textbook; in other words, the text, which was written entirely by Dr. William Little, is free and open to you at all times online; (3) Occasional use of this CANVAS site accessible through SFC’s Open Campus and available during the Fall semester only; the quizzes, midterm examination, and final examination will be conducted in class, unless you are notified to the contrary either in CANVAS Announcements page or in class or in both places.
Please note that the best way to communicate with me is via campus email: ericka.ghersi@sfcollege.edu and NOT via the mail service provided by CANVAS.
My consulting hours’ are Wednesday (10-11am) and Thursdays (11-12pm), also by appointment.
Welcome to my class!
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