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Ibaraki American Culture Workshop
Zoom Room Link: https://ewu.zoom.us/j/sample
Line Group Link: http://line.me/ti/g/sample
Welcome to the second annual Ibaraki American Culture Workshop at Eastern Washington University (EWU). This program is designed to connect students, faculty and community members of both universities for the purpose of greater cultural understanding and mutual cooperation.
**All times and dates are displayed in Japan Standard Time**
8:00 am to 11:00 am, Japan (Tokyo)
Week 1: February 8, 9, 10, 11 & 12
Week 2: February 15, 16, 17, 18 & 19
**All times and dates are displayed in Japan Standard Time**
On this page, you will find information about each day's schedule and other related information. More information will be added and changes will be made. Please come back often to see the most recent version of the schedule. We are working with lots of amazing students, faculty and community members, so all events, speakers, and topics are subject to change.
Four Steps to Prepare for the Workshop
Please take a moment to become familiar with Zoom and Line to successfully participate in this program. The same Zoom Room and Line App group will be used throughout the program.
**Other Zoom Room links might be used when observing other classes so please make sure to review the schedule every morning for the most up-to-date information and any last minute changes.**
Step 1:
Download Zoom and test the Zoom Room
Download Zoom and test the Zoom Room
https://ewu.zoom.us/sample
Step 2:
Join the Line Group
http://line.me/ti/g/sample
Step 3: Preview some of the materials below.
Like at least three things that are interesting to you by clicking on the ♡ symbols.
Step 4: Review the Workshop Schedule below
Remember to check back often as all events and topics are subject to change.
We will see you on Monday Morning at 8:00 am, Japan Standard Time.
Week 1
**All times and dates are displayed in Japan Standard Time**
Monday, February 8
8:00 am to 10:00 am JST
(Zoom Room open at 7:30 am for coffee and chat)
Program Overview and Welcome
(Zoom Room open at 7:30 am for coffee and chat)
Join the Zoom Room and Line Messaging Group: https://ewu.zoom.us/j/sample
http://line.me/ti/g/sample
Meet the program facilitator and EWU administrators.
Explore the necessary technologies for the program.
Learn key concepts and vocabulary that will be necessary for successfully navigating the program.
Project Options & LGBTQ+ 101
Explore options for program projects.
Meet Nick Franco, Director, EWU Pride Center and learn about connecting with members of the center.
Discuss key concepts and vocabulary important to the LGBTQ+ community.
Check Line Messaging Group for any files and related links.
Please join Dr. Maranucci's Zoom Room promptly at 8 am JST:
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://ewu.zoom.us/j/9s?pwd=sample
LGBTQ+ -- Facing Prejudice and Discrimination
8:00 am to 9:00 am*
*Please do not be late for this meeting
Observe Dr. Mimi Maranucci's Introduction to LGBTQ+ Studies course and interact with students who have been taking the course.
The course textbook is free and available online: LGBTQ+ Studies: An Open Textbook Edited by Deborah Amory and Sean Massey
The class is going to be discussing Chapter 7: Prejudice and Discrimination against LGBTQ people
Join from PC, Mac, Linux, iOS or Android: https://ewu.zoom.us/j/9s?pwd=sample
Conversation Groups
Meet EWU students and community volunteers.
Discuss what you have learned in the program and build community with student and community volunteers.
Native American Culture 101
9:00 am to 10:00 am JST
Meet Nicole Devon, Director of Native American Affairs and Tribal Liaison to the EWU President
Explore key concepts and vocabulary important to the local and national Native American community.
Tough Talk: What's going on with BLM?
10:00 am to 11:00 am JST
William Robinson will address the fundamental of race conversations and the BLM Movement; as well as how to be mindful as an educator.
Check out some of his previous episodes of "Tough Talk"
Friday, February 12
8:00 am to 11:00 am JST
(Zoom Room open at 7:30 am for coffee and chat)
More to come soon!
Cross-Cultural Living and Teaching: Japan & USA
Meet several Japanese EWU community members who have lived in the United States for many years.
Discuss issues of intersectionality, family life, and careers as teachers/educators.
Conversation Groups
Meet EWU students and community volunteers.
Discuss what you have learned in the program and build community with student and community volunteers.
Week 2
Queer Eye: We're in Japan
Watch and discuss an episode of Queer Eye: We're in Japan
For the Love of Teaching Language
Meet and get to know language teachers from EWU
Ask all the questions you want about how to become a great language teacher.
Gina Mikel Petrie, PhD
Program Director; Associate Professor
The Difference between Language Practice and Language Use
Special lecture with Dr. Gina Petrie
Get to know students in EWU's Teaching English as a Second Language program
Conversation Groups
Meet EWU students and community volunteers.
Discuss what you have learned in the program and build community with student and community volunteers.
Special Session on Native American Culture and Community
Nicole Devon will join us again along with other volunteers and community members to help us learn more about the local Native American community, culture, and language.
Thursday, February 18
8:00 am to 11:00 am JST
(Zoom Room open at 7:30 am for coffee and chat)
More to come soon!
Gender and Sexuality Alliance
Members of a high school club will help us understand their club and its purpose
Conversation Groups
Meet EWU students and community volunteers.
Discuss what you have learned in the program and build community with student and community volunteers.
Friday, February 19
8:00 am to 11:00 am JST
(Zoom Room open at 7:30 am for coffee and chat)
More to come soon!
EWU Pride Center: Meet and Greet
Meet EWU students from the the EWU Pride Center.
Discuss what you have learned in the program and learn about the lives of these students.
Multicultural Center Tour
Meet and get to know Vanessa Delgado, Director the EWU Multicultural Center.
Take a tour of the space and discuss the various ways EWU works to meet the needs of all of its students.
