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IAP 2013 Activities by Category - Multicultural Activities

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Argentine Tango Beginner Two Day Bootcamp

Hanna

Jan/26 Sat 01:00PM-05:00PM W16-RRB
Jan/27 Sun 01:00PM-05:00PM W16-RRB

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/21
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions
Fee: $30.00 for Instructor fees

MIT Tango Club is pleased to announce that the popular Two Day Tango Bootcamp returns for an IAP Edition!  Tango Bootcamp is an intensive two day introduction to Argentine Tango designed to get you from no dancing to tango in two quick days.

2011 IAP bootcamp demonstration video: http://www.facebook.com/v/10100286658316256/

Argentine Tango is a social dance with emphasis on leading and following, improvisation, and musicality. Partner connection and movement together to the music are emphasized over flashy moves. Come learn tango in a comfortable, relaxed, and open environment: in two days we teach you all the basics of Argentine Tango to get you ready for fun on the dance floor! You will learn tango connection, walking, ochos, cruzada, molinette and other delectable movements in this no-nonsense workshop. Snacks and drinks will be provided.

No dance partner or previous dance experience are needed: just a willingness to try new things. Space is limited. Our bootcamps have been very popular in the past so be sure to sign up at the website below.

Register here: http://tango.mit.edu/workshops/bootcamp.php

UPDATE ON 1/21/2013: The bootcamp is SOLD OUT and the online registration is now closed.

Sponsor(s): Tango Club
Contact: MIT Tango Club, tango@mit.edu


ATS Cooking Workshop

Emily Yang, Stephanie Yu

Jan/26 Sat 02:00PM-05:00PM McCormick Dining

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Learn how to make delicious homemade food with the Association of Taiwanese Students!

Sponsor(s): Association of Taiwanese Students
Contact: Stephanie Yu, styu@mit.edu


ATS Karaoke/DDR Night

Stephanie Yu, Emily Yang

Jan/20 Sun 07:00PM-10:00PM McCormick Dining

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Whether Mystery Hunt was a party that you wished would never end, or it taxed your brain more than you really wanted it to and you need something to lift your spirits and get you pumped for the week, this night is the night for you! Show off your musical talent with our collection of Mandarin and English karaoke. While waiting for a free spot at the mic, work on your rhythm and dancing skills with DDR in the Dining Hall. Tired of the noisy stuff? No problem. We'll also have board games and such for you to enjoy. Come join us!

Sponsor(s): Association of Taiwanese Students
Contact: Stephanie Yu, styu@mit.edu


ATS Mahjong Tournament and Arts & Crafts!

Stephanie Yu, Emily Yang

Jan/12 Sat 07:00PM-10:00PM McCormick Dining

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Join us for ATS's annual Mahjong Tournament and Arts & Crafts event! Show off your awesome mahjong skills (or lack thereof) and compete for prizes. Don't know how to play or forgot how? Never fear! We will have a teaching/refresher session starting at 7pm just for you, so don't be late. The tournament will commence at 7:45pm. Mahjong not for you? Come for a wide range of arts and crafts! We will be having calligraphy lessons, origami, and more.

Sponsor(s): Association of Taiwanese Students
Contact: Stephanie Yu, styu@mit.edu


Dimsum Run with MIT CSC

Liza Xu

Jan/12 Sat 11:00AM-12:30PM Student Center

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09
Limited to 30 participants

Kickoff IAP 2013 with MIT Chinese Students' Club with delicious dimsum at Hei la Moon in Boston Chinatown! Relax and meet up with other MIT CSC members and MIT students over some great food.

All attendees will be subsidized $5!

Space is limited to 30 people with preference to MIT CSC members. Please RSVP here for further details about the event.

Sponsor(s): Chinese Students Club
Contact: Liza Xu, mitcsc@mit.edu


Experience How Christians Worship

Ora Gladstone

Jan/20 Sun 08:30AM-01:00PM Lobby - W11 RAC, No jeans please

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/15
Prereq: RSVP and cell #-need to know who's coming

Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue invites you to join in our visit to 2 very different Christian services: 1) 8:45 - St. Paul's AME (African Methodist Episcopal) Church and

2) 11:00 - St. Paul's Parish Church (Catholic). We will travel as a group to both Cambridge-based services. RSVP - ora@mit.edu

Sponsor(s): Chaplain to the Institute, Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue
Contact: Ora Gladstone, W11-035, 617-610-1060, ora@mit.edu


Experience the Way of Tea - Japanese Tea Ceremony

Kyoko Wada, Urasenke Tea School Instructor

Jan/27 Sun 02:00PM-03:00PM W20-491

Enrollment: Limited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/24
Limited to 50 participants

Join us for a Japanese tea ceremony performed by Mrs. Kyoko Wada, who has been studying the Japanese Tea Ceremony for more than 30 years. She will share "the happiness of the tea ceremony" with you and invite you to take this opportunity to leave your worries and problems at the door. Be transported to Japan by the calligraphy, ceramics, flowers, lacquer, and incense. Experience the four elements of the "way of tea:" harmony, respect, purity, and tranquility. Imagine how they can bring harmony into our daily interactions. Take the first step of what can become a lifetime of study and meditation. Please send email to iap.chado@gmail.com to reserve your place.

Sponsor(s): SpousesandPartners@mit
Contact: Kyoko Wada, (781) 860-0373, iap.chado@gmail.com


Experiencing How Jews Worship

Ora Gladstone

Jan/18 Fri 03:45PM-08:00PM Meet - Lobby W11-RAC, No electronics, women long sleeves,skirts or coat

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/15
Prereq: RSVP and cell #-need to know who's coming

Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue invites you to join in our visit to two very different Friday night/welcoming-the-Sabbath services: 1) Young Israel of Brookline (Orthodox - ID required, cell phones off, no electronics/photos, women-no slacks). 2) 6:00 Temple Beth Zion (Spiritual, Jewish Renewal, song-filled) followed by a kiddush/light meal.

Sponsor(s): Chaplain to the Institute, Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue
Contact: Ora Gladstone, W11-035, 617-610-1060, ora@mit.edu


Experiencing How Muslims Worship

Ora Gladstone, MSA- Leaders of Muslim Student Assoc., Members-Addir Interfaith Dialogue

Jan/25 Fri 12:00PM-03:00PM Meet-Lobby W11-RAC, Women-long sleeves, head scarf

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/22

Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue invites you to join in our trip to the I.S.B.C.C. (Islamic Society of Boston Cultural Center) for their weekly sermon, Jum'ah/Friday prayer and a tour of this beautiful center. Women please no bare arms and if possible bring a scarf.  617-610-1060

Sponsor(s): Chaplain to the Institute, Addir Fellows Interfaith Dialogue
Contact: Ora Gladstone, W11-035, 617-610-1060, ora@mit.edu


Iron Chef - Fried Rice

Liza Xu

Jan/19 Sat 06:00PM-07:30PM Baker Dining

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/09

Think you have what it takes to be named the best fried rice chef at MIT? Or do you just want to test out your culinary skills for some sweet prizes? Then be sure to sign-up for MIT CSC Iron Chef and compete against your peers for the title of THE Chef of Fried Rice.

Individuals and teams of two can participate. Rules will be distributed to pre-registered competitors.

If you're only into eating fried rice and not cooking it, no problems. Feel free to stop by the intense competition and enjoy various types of fried rice from some of our favorite nearby restaurants!

 

Register here to compete. 

Sponsor(s): Chinese Students Club
Contact: Liza Xu, mitcsc@mit.edu


Love and Romance in Ancient India

Shekhar Shastri

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/07
Attendance: Participants must attend all sessions

Romantic poetry was considered the supreme form of aesthetics in ancient Indian literature. Strikingly uninhibited in their content and intensity, the works of poets such as Bhartrhari, Kalidasa, and Jayadeva are unparalleled in their sublime expression of love which provide deep insight into ancient Indian society, culture, and relationships in general. In addition, a brief background in Indian aesthetics would be provided to help in understanding the literary works and the sensibilities of the era under study; paintings inspired from the above-mentioned love poetry would be shown and discussed

Students would be encouraged to create original works on their own deriving inspiration from the works studied in the class.  The final session will take place in the Indian Art Gallery at the Museum of Fine Arts, Boston.

Comments from IAP 2011-12 students:  "...very engaging and dynamic...what a wonderful way to learn Indian culture...drew us in immediately...very stimulating...beautiful...moving"

Instructor

Shekhar Shastri is an entrepreneur, poet, and filmmaker and is a Director of Meru Education Foundation, which produces educational programs on the arts and culture of India. He writes poetry and plays in Sanskrit, Hindi, Urdu, and English. He has produced four films, one of which was nominated for a National award in India. To register, please email:  shastri.shekhar@gmail.com

Sponsor(s): Mechanical Engineering
Contact: Shekhar Shastri, shastri.shekhar@gmail.com


Jan/08 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 1-135
Jan/10 Thu 07:00PM-09:00PM 1-135
Jan/15 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM (CANCELED)
Jan/17 Thu 07:00PM-09:00PM 1-135
Jan/24 Thu 05:30PM-07:30PM MFA Boston

Shekhar Shastri


Jan/22 Tue 07:00PM-09:00PM 1-135, Make-up for canceled session on 1/15

Shekhar Shastri


MIT Asian Dance Team IAP Workshop Series

Jocelyn Lu, Kris Shin

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions

Asian dance spans a wide variety of styles, from traditional cultural pieces to modern pop dances. The MIT Asian Dance Team will hold workshops consisting of a one-hour dance instruction in either traditional or hip hop Asian dance. 

Saturday, January 19th: Coming Spring, a traditional handkerchief piece 
Saturday Jan. 26th: Lucifer, a popular Korean pop song by SHINee 

Both workshops will be held in McCormick Dance Studio, 3-4pm. No dance experience necessary, but please dress comfortably!

Contact: ADT Exec, adt-exec@mit.edu


MIT Asian Dance Team Workshop Series

Jocelyn Lu

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up
Attendance: Participants welcome at individual sessions
Prereq: None

Want to learn some Asian dance this IAP? Come to the MIT Asian Dance Team's IAP Workshops! We are hosting two separate workshops on Saturday, January 19th and Saturday, January 26th, from 3-4PM. Each workshop will feature a different facet of Asian dance. No dance experience required; participants are welcome to come to either or both workshops. 

Participants should come dressed in comfortable clothes.

Please visit our website for more news and updates! If you have any questions, please contact us at adt-exec@mit.edu.

Sponsor(s): Asian Dance Team
Contact: Ruobing Lu, 281-832-5316, RBINGLU@MIT.EDU


ADT Workshop Session I: Coming Spring

Jan/19 Sat 03:00PM-04:00PM McCormick Dance Stud

We will be teaching a segment of Coming Spring ¿¿, a traditional Chinese handkerchief dance, as well as some simple handkerchief technique. Props will be provided.

Jocelyn Lu


ADT Workshop Session II: Lucifer

Jan/26 Sat 03:00PM-04:00PM McCormick Dance Stud

We will be teaching a Korean hiphop piece, Lucifer, by the popular band ShinEE.

Kris Shin


MIT CSC Dessert Night

Liza Xu

Jan/23 Wed 09:00PM-10:00PM Maseeh, Flower PDR

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

Come out and relax with a variety of cultural desserts and pastries.

Like egg tarts and almond jelly? Then this is the prefect event for you.

All are welcomed.

Sponsor(s): Chinese Students Club
Contact: Liza Xu, mitcsc@mit.edu


(CANCELED) Speed-Friending: China versus Non-China

Cuicui Chen and Rong Yuan, Co-Presidents of China Crossroads

Jan/11 Fri 03:00PM-04:30PM W20-407, bring your pen.

Enrollment: Unlimited: Advance sign-up required
Sign-up by 01/10

Want to know the Top 3 reasons why Chinese versus non-Chinese people break up with their BF/GF's? 

Interested in how Chinese versus non-Chinese people receive political information and express political views? 

Non-Chinese students will be matched with Chinese students to chat about various aspects of China and the world in a cozy setting.  With 8-minute rotations and 30+ neat questions to select from, you will likely be stunned by how huge the difference is between the preconceptions of China and the real one!  

Sample questions include: 1. Who is your idol and why do you admire him/her?  2. How do people in your country establish connections, or guanxi (in Chinese), for career purposes?  3. Do you think the rise of China is a threat to the rest of the world?

A similar event was held in November, funded by GSC Funding Board.  Here is what one of the participants in that event has to say:" The experience was packed with fun and valuable insights. It provided us with a great opportunity to meet and to talk to friends who are interested in knowing more about China. "

Registration required here by January 10.  Space is limited as speed-friending requires a balance between the number of Chinese versus non-Chinese participants. 

This event is brought to you by China Crossroads, an MIT-funded student group with the main aim of promoting critical and creative thinking towards mutual prosperity of China and the world. For more information, please visit chinacrossroads.mit.edu.

Sponsor(s): China Crossroads
Contact: Cuicui Chen, (617) 971-6911, CUICUI@MIT.EDU


The Adam Doesn't Fall Far from the Tree

Rabbi Michelle Fisher, Chaplain, Reverand Kari Jo Verhulst, Chaplain, Dave Thom, Chaplain, Adam Reynolds, Chaplain

Jan/23 Wed 02:00PM-03:30PM W11 Community Room

Enrollment: Unlimited: No advance sign-up

An interfaith reading of Genesis 3 (the Garden of Eden).  Come study a central Bible text in an open, friendly environment and see how you understand (or come to understand) the Garden of Eden story in conversation with those of other faiths and viewpoints.  All welcome, of every and no religious affiliation. Co-sponsored by Hillel, LEM, Vineyard, Leadership Connection

Sponsor(s): Hillel, Vineyard Christian Fellowship, Lutheran Ministry at MIT
Contact: Michelle Fisher, 617-253-2982, RABBIF@MIT.EDU