2005:  Year of Languages in Connecticut
Calendar of Events in Connecticut

September 2004
  Time Location Event Title Event Description Contact Information
9/15/04 3:00 - 4:30 p.m.

Town and County Club, Hartford, CT

 CT Year of Languages meeting Committee planning meeting for CT 2005:  Year of Languages.  Open to organizations with a language connection or interest. Barbara Lindsey, Pres., CT COLT barbara.lindsey@uconn.edu
9/22/04 8:00 - 9:00 p.m.

WGBH 44

 Bomba:  Dancing the Drum This film, new to WGBH, looks at the legendary Cepeda family, known as the patriarch family of "bomba," Puerto Rico's African-rooted music and dance. http://www.wgbh.org/article?item_id=1056232.

 
9/22/04 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Whitney Humanities Center, Rm. 208
53 Wall Street, New Haven		 The Public Debate on the Islamic Headscarf in France and Turkey:  An Intercultural Comparative Reading Sponsored by the Departmen of Sociology Nilufer Gole, EHESS (Ecoles des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris, France. Please contact ann.fitzpatrick@yale.edu if you plan to attend.
9/23/04 4:00 - 5:30 p.m. Rm 107, Williams Hall
80 Sachem Street, New Haven		 he Public Debate on the Islamic Headscarf in France and Turkey:  An Intercultural Comparative Reading Sponsored by the Departmen of Sociology Nilufer Gole, EHESS (Ecoles des Hautes Etudes en Sciences Sociales, Paris, France. Please contact ann.fitzpatrick@yale.edu if you plan to attend.
9/25/04 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. WGBH 44 P.O.V.:  90 Miles Cuban-born filmmaker Juan Carlos Zaldivar recounts the strange fate that brought him to exile in Miami as a teenage communist during the Mariel boatlift of 1980. http://www.wgbh.org/article?item_id=1056232.

 
9/30/04 4:00 p.m. UConn Coop The Asian American Cultural Center's slAAm! (Sampling Literature by Asian Americans) Author Ed Lin, will discuss "Waylaid."  This coming-of-age novel is about a Chinese American boy who works at his parents' motel and struggles with the concepts of friendship, family, class, race, sexuality and self-worth.  
October 2004
  Time Location Event Title Event Description Contact Information
10/1/04 7:00 p.m. 1800 Asylum Avenue, West Hartford
The UConn Greater Hartford Campus		 The Daniel Salazar Ensemble Spanish guitar; Latin and world rhythms Trio Surcari music of Latin America and the Spanish Caribbean.  Free of charge. 860.570.9209
10/9/04 6:30 p.m. Mount Carmel Banquet Hall
30 Roberts Street, East Hartford, CT		 L'Eco Del Gargano
Dinner/Dance/Show		 A traditional Apulian folk group from San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia.  Artistic Director, Benito Ripoli. For tickets, call Rosaria Tenace at 860.257.4227.  Cost = $25.00 for patrons; $50.00 for a quarter page; $80.00 for a half page and $150 for a full page.  Please make checks payable to "Eco Del Gargano" and mail to Rosaria Tenace at 95 Southwell Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109
10/10/04

2:00 p.m.

Mount Carmel Banquet Hall
30 Roberts Street, East Hartford, CT

 L'Eco Del Gargano
Dinner/Dance/Show		 A traditional Apulian folk group from San Giovanni Rotondo, Foggia.  Artistic Director, Benito Ripoli. For tickets, call Rosaria Tenace at 860.257.4227.  Cost = $25.00 for patrons; $50.00 for a quarter page; $80.00 for a half page and $150 for a full page.  Please make checks payable to "Eco Del Gargano" and mail to Rosaria Tenace at 95 Southwell Road, Wethersfield, CT 06109
10/16/04 9:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. Yale University
Henry Luce Hall
34 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, CT		 Teach Europe Seminar The Teach Europe program offers yearly workshop seminars intending to provide participants with fair and updated information about the European Union, its multicultural nature, its economy, role, and impact on today's world, and its relations with the United States.  It is a unique chance for educators to meet specialists of the European Union and exchange knowledge and experience.  This program also features a general website for the teachers and their students, and a pedagogical resources kit, for direct classroom use, will be given to all participants.  For further information (description of workshops and presentation of presenters) and on-line TES2004 application form, please check the  website, www.teacheurope.org.

 

10/21/04

4:30 - 8:00 p.m.

Henry Luce Hall
34 Hillhouse Avenue, New Haven, CT

Third Thursday Workshop
Presented by PIER of the Yale Center for International and Area Studies and the Yale Council on European Studies with support from a U.S. Department of Education Title VI grant.

 Vladimir Golstein, Associate Professor of Slavic Studies at Brown University, will present this workshop on Yevgeny Yamyatinis' We, one of the greatest and most influential Russian novels of the 20th century, having inspired both 1984 and Brave New World.  Designed to be of interest and use to teachers of history, social studies, language, or literature, this workshop will examine Zamyatin's masterpiece in both its historical and literary context.  This workshop will begin with  a presentation by Vladimir Golstein, followed by dinner, followed by an intensive discussion of the book and Professor Golstein's presentation on it. This cost for this workshop is $35.00 and includes the Clarence Brown translation of We, dinner and 0.2 CEUs.  For more information and registration, contact Brian Carter at 203.432.3424, brian.carter@yale.edu or visit the website at www.yale.edu/ycias/pier/thursdays.htm.
November -- Please note that November 5th through 11th is National French Week.  Please visit the American Association of Teachers of French website for activities, resources & materials.
  Time Location Event Title Event Description Contact Information
11/6/04 9:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Yale Center of International and Area Studies, New Haven, CT Teaching About the Arab World and Islam This full-day workshop will examine in detail cultural geography, history, family and women in Islam in addition to recommending books and materials that are especially helpful when teaching about the modern period.  Special attention will be paid to techniques on how to effectively communicate the new knowledge.  Attendees will participate in hands-on activities and practice quizzes they can take directly back to their students.  During the workshop, participants will discuss A Medieval Banquet in the Alhambra Palace, a cross-curriculum activity in which students take on the roles of notable figures in medieval life gathered for a banquet in 15th century Spain. This workshop will be led by Audrey Shabbas of the Middle East Policy Council. For more information or to register, please contact, Greta Scharnweber, PIER/Outreach Director, Middle East Studies, Yale Center for International and Area Studies.  Email:  Greta.Scharnweber@yale.edu.  Phone:  203.432.8135.  Workshop registration fee = $35.00 and includes a copy of the 540 page Arab World Studies Notebook, edited by Audrey Shabbas.  Lunch will be provided.  Tuition scholarships are available for New Haven Public School teachers and others.
11/6/04 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Environmental Science Center
21 Sachem Street, Room 110
Yale University, New Haven, CT		 Oral Tradition in Latin America.  Why do people tell stories and how do they tell them? Across cultures, people tell and retell stories as a way of transmitting and creating knowledge; as a way to preserve memory of their traditions in ways that give meaning to certain moments in history that define not only their personal identity, but also that of their community.  In the form of myths, legends, tales, jokes, gossip, lore, oral tradition is maintained contributing to the enhancement of our understanding of Latin America from one generation to the other.  $30.00 fee.  For more information please contact Carolina Belalcazar by e-mail at  carolina.belalcazar@yale.edu or by phone at 203-432-5605 or 203-432-3422.
11/9/04 7:00 p.m. Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center
University of Connecticut		 Poetry Slam Read your poetry or simply enjoy listening to the poets.  Prizes will be awarded for First and Second Place.  This event is open to anyone who would like to participate.

If you are interested in reading your poetry or for more information, contact Jasmin Gonzalez at ladiejaz5@yahoo.com.
December 2004
12/4/04 9:30 a.m.-5:00 p.m. Luce Hall
34 Hillhouse Avenue
Yale University, New Haven, CT		 The Subtle but Important Difference of Public Space.  Transitions from Latin America and the United State, Our Daily Lives How do we move through and interact in public space - in streets, buildings, transportation systems, neighborhoods, social gatherings and with each other?  How is public space regulated and given form in various societies?  To what extent does this determine who we are and how a culture defines itself?  You are invited to a three-session workshop, including first-hand testimonies, comparing how daily lives in Latin America and the United States are transformed in public spaces.  (Program details to be provided.) $30.00 fee.  For more information please contact Carolina Belalcazar by e-mail at  carolina.belalcazar@yale.edu or by phone at 203-432-5605 or 203-432-3422.

January 2005
1/5/05 10:15 a.m. Washington Primary School
Washington, CT		 Washington Primary Celebrates the Year of Languages You are invited to come join us to hear our guest speaker of Italian read a story to the students and teach them some Italian at the Washington Primary School Library Ginny Staugaitis
staugaitisg@region-12.org
860.868.7331

February 2005
2/8/05 2:15 p.m. Saint Joseph High School
First Floor Classroom		 Mardi Gras Carnaval Students at Saint Joseph will celebrate FAT TUESDAY with Italian, French, and Hispanic food & music.  Entrance is gained by the student body through the purchase of Mardi Gras beads, which students are expected to wear in order to attend the events.   A dance instructor will teach Salsa, Merengue and Tarantella.  Students will prepare all the food for the festivities.  Other events include mask making and instruction on the making of crepe and cappuccino. KCarey@sjcadets.org

 
2/8/05 10:00 a.m. Washington Primary School Chinese New Year You are invited to come join us hear our guest speakers of Chinese discuss the Celebration of the Chinese New Year with our students at Washington Primary School. staugaitisg@region-12.org  860.868.7331

March 2005
3/7/05 6:00 - 8:00 p.m. Vernon Center Middle School Taste of Languages 2005 The Vernon World Language Department teachers and students offer a unique opportunity for all members of the community to experience "A Taste of Languages" -- 45 minute classroom "tastings" of various languages.  This will be an evening for families and community members to "taste" a non-traditional language, and to sample some international entertainment and some international goodies, too!  For more information and to register, go to http://www.rockvillehighschool.org/taste_of_languages_ 2005.htm. tasteoflanguages@vernonct.org

 
3/7-18/05 All Day Foran High School, Milford Proyecto Papel Collection of school and medical supplies for the children in Quetzaltenago, Guatemala.  The winning World Language class will receive a prize donated by a local business. cconvertino@milforded.org

 
3/9/05 6:15 - 9:00 p.m. Silas Deane Middle School
Wethersfield		 International Night An evening to celebrate the cultural diversity of the Silas Deane Middle School community. 6:15 - 7:00 International Cuisine Sampling - Cafeteria Haitian and Guatemalan markets; proceeds benefit school in Port-au-Prince and children's shelter in Quetzaltenango.  7:00 Program - Auditorium - Poetry Recitations in French, Spanish and native languages of our students, Around-the-world Fashion Show, Music, Dance.  Finale: World Peace Flag Ceremony presented by Victoria Christgau, teaching and performance artist of the Connecticut Commission on the Arts.  Brought to you by the World Language Department of Silas Deane Middle School. Ellen Brookes, ebrookes@aol.com, 860.563.3490 Ext. 317
3/15/05 All Day Foran High School, Milford Argentina and Colombia Mr. Hernan Yepes from Housatonic Community College is a native from Colombia and has recently returned from Argentina.  He will present a PowerPoint photo journey to all our World Language students. cconvertino@milforded.org

 
3/15 & 16/05 See Description Washington Primary School
Washington, CT		 Washington Primary School Celebrates The Year of Languages You are invited to come join our guest speaker of "American Sign Language" demonstrate Basic Signing to our students at the Washington Primary School.  Please call the school for scheduled ASL demonstrations. staugaitisg@region-12.org  860.868.7331
3/15-18/05 All Week Foran High School, Milford World Language Week
2005 The Week of Languages		 Mayor Richetelli has declared 2005 the Year of Languages in Milford and Foran High School will celebrate all week.  The school will be decorated (bulletin boards, glass cases, signs) and each day will be dedicated to a specific language.  Each day will begin with a greeting, a trivia question, the school lunch menu and one new word in that target language.  The food services will coordinate and label all meals in Latin, Italian, French, and Spanish.  Music pertaining to that day's language will be played between classes.  
3/16/05 All Day Foran High School, Milford León, Nicaragua Evan Markiewicz from Viviendas León will speak to students about León, Nicaragua and the opportunity to enlist in a summer program to work on building a house for the community. cconvertino@milforded.org

 
3/17/05 7:45 - 12:30 Foran High School, Milford International Breakfast/Lunch Students from language and foods classes as well as language clubs will be preparing international foods for the Foran faculty. cconvertino@milforded.org

 
3/17/05 All Day Foran High School, Milford Let's Learn Salsa, Merengue, Mambo and Bachata Alisa Bowens from Alisa's House of Salsa located in New Haven will educate and teach all World Language students how to dance the Salsa, Merengue, Mambo, and Bachata. cconvertino@milforded.org
3/18/05 12:15 - 1:53 Foran High School, Milford World Language Assembly Culmination of the week.  Thanks to being awarded the Milford Mini Grant, the Milford Chamber of Commerce Mini Grant and our principal, Mr. Michaels Cummings, all World Language students will view an eleven piece Salsa band called Sabor Latino.  The assembly will begin with our Girls Acapella choir and Foran High's 23 member Jazz ensemble. cconvertino@milfored.org

 
3/18/05 All Day Foran High School, Milford Crazy Hat and Wear Your Button Day Students and Faculty are encouraged to wear a crazy hat and the ACTFL 2005 Year of Languages button.  Each faculty member that wears and shows their button to me will receive a coupon for a free coffee or tea from Pop's Donuts located in Milford. cconvertino@milforded.org

 

April 2005
4/4/05 5:00 p.m. Rome Commons Ballroom
South Campus
University of Connecticut		 36th Annual Latino Month
Opening Ceremonies
Banquet		 Hosted by the Puerto Rican/Latin American Cultural Center at the University of Connecticut.  The keynote speaker this year is Ed Morales, author of "Living in Spanglish" and "The Latin Beat."  This event is free and open to the public; however, reservations are required.  Please RSVP by March 31 by calling or e-mailing Cindy Schaefer. Cindy Schaefer at 860.486.1135 or Cindy.Schaefer@uconn.edu
4/14/05 2:30 p.m. Washington Primary School
Washington, CT		 Washington Primary School celebrates the Year of Languages You are invited to come join us to hear our guest speaker of Portuguese read a story to the students and teach them some Portuguese at Washington Primary School. staugaitisg@region-12.org  860.868.7331

May 2005
5/27/05 12:00 p.m. Washington Primary School
Washington, CT		 Washington Primary School
celebrates the Year of Languages		 You are invited to come join our guest speaker of Spanish talk about Spain and its culture with our students at the Washington Primary School. staugaitisg@region-12.org  860.868.7331

June 2005
TBA TBA Joseph A Foran High School
Milford, CT		 Year of Languages Week Celebration (March) Students filmed the week long activity as a project for their TV production class.  Students submitted their video to Fox 61 and their video was selected to appear on television.  Date and time to be announced.  Keep your station on Fox 61 ! cconvertino@milforded.org

 
November 2005
11/4/05 6:00 - 8:00 Academy of Information Technology & Engineering
(AITE)
Foyer		 Russian Elegant Evening Russian Ethnic Food, Russian Kvac, Russian Tea, Russian Cultural Exhibit, Arts & Crafts, Chess, Music & Dancing, Raffle & Door Prizes.  Click here to see the flyer for this event.  Suggested donation:  $5.00 Mrs. Anna Koltypin, AITE, 381 High Ridge Road, Stamford, CT 06905. 203.977.4336
11/28/05
thru
12/4/05

 

 8:00 - 5:30 Trinity Conference Center, Cornwall, CT Learn Spanish, French or Japanese with Rassias Immersion Programs Extraordinary language immersion opportunity as the Rassias Method (R) founded at Dartmouth College will be offering classes in Spanish, French and Japanese. There will be over 65 hours of instruction; only the target language is spoken and average student response rate is 65 times per hour!
 		 Laurie Rosen (603) 643-7674 or lrosen@rassias.com
 

CT COLT would like to maintain on this web site a calendar of Year of Languages events taking place within the State of Connecticut.  Please help us accomplish this by completing a "Year of Languages Event Form" for your language-related event.  Please click here for the form.  For the activities scrapbook page, please e-mail information to Paul St. Louis at pmsaint@map.com.

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