[H-wing Auditorium] Enjoy the viewing of 2016 Italian Documentary ‘Fire at Sea’ (Italian: Fuocoammare) that follows the life on the island of Lampedusa during the refugee crisis directed by Gianfranco Rosi. It won the Golden Bear at the 66th Berlin International Film Festival. The film was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Documentary Feature at the 89th Academy Awards. It was also selected as the Italian entry for the Best Foreign Language Film at the awards but it was not nominated in that category.

[Pavilion #1] At the event, the SGA will have a panel discussion sharing their experiences in Ghana and at KNUST. The panel includes members of the Ramapo College Chorale and the SGA. Also, there will be a small musical performance by the Chorale.

[ASB123] Food and drink often provide a window into the cultures of different countries and regions of the world. Tea in particular has played various roles in multiple cultural traditions. If you enjoy tea, or are just interested in learning more about the cultural traditions behind tea, come to the International Tea Party on October 31st, from 2:00 to 3:00 pm in the Roukema Center! There will be a focus on English, Chinese, and Japanese tea traditions, and of course, tea and snacks! Hosted by Phi Beta Delta and the Global Roadrunners.

[SC-158] Experience Europe through photographs captured by our very own Global Roadrunners and members of Phi Beta Delta. Countries showcased include England, Greece, Ireland and Spain.

[SC-158] Come learn about the Cuban culture in a fun and relaxed way! There will be traditional Cuban food, great music, a video containing pictures students took over the summer study abroad, an ability to use your language skills and dancing. We hope to stimulate your five senses, so come on by! We look forward to seeing you there, bring your friends!

[Pavilion #3]. Learn about Nature, Ecological Culture and Livelihoods in the Peruvian Amazon from Professors Eric Weiner and Ashwani Vasishth, as well as a new study abroad program on this theme. More details about the study abroad program can be found here: https://ramapo.studioabroad.com/?go=Amazon . For more details, please contact the Roukema Center at x7533 or visit ASB123.

[Pavilion #3] Presentation by Marta Ceai, Professor at the Universidade Nova de Lisboa and Academic Director for the CIEE Program in Portugal. The presentation will be followed by a faculty panel discussion. A full description of the presentation is as follows:
Portugal is often pointed out as an example of good practices when it comes to dealing with drug abuse. The well-known expression “war on drugs” is not a reality in that country. In Portugal, there is no war on drugs when it comes to use and possession for personal use (with no intention to supply). The Portuguese approach is neither punitive nor coercive,
but a comprehensive one that tackles drug abuse for what it really is: a health and social policy issue that should have the well being of the individual and the community as its main
priorities. In 2001, this new radical approach to drug policy was introduced in Portugal. Until that year, the country had a drug epidemic with more than 200 thousand people being active users, most of them heroin addicts. Faced with this problem, and the ineffectiveness of the traditional punitive approach to drugs, the government sponsored a radical and somewhat counter-intuitive approach to drug use: decriminalization. This desperate attempt to stop a public health epidemic was a fully top-down process supported by the majority of Parliament – even though some members of the more conservative parties were publicly vocal about their disagreement – and gathered a surprising acceptance by the public in the a known traditionally catholic country. Why? Because every family in Portugal had some connection with drug abuse, so it became more than a policy issue: it was foremost a personal experience.
Coffee and cookies will be served.
For more details, please contact Professor Stephanie Sarabia (ssarabia@ramapo.edu).

[A-102] Join the Italian Club in A-102 from 1:25p.m.-2:25 p.m. on every other Thursday to learn the Italian language and culture. Pizza will be served. For information, please email rmontem1@ramapo.edu

[ASB-123] Join us for some delicious Indian food that will cater to both your savory and sweet taste buds, enjoy Bollywood music and create a simple Diwali to craft to light up the week.

The Roukema Center for International Education offers Hindi Language Happy Hour every Wednesday from 1-2pm in ASB-123. All levels are welcome. Come join us!
For more information, please email goabroad@ramapo.edu or call ext. 7533.

[ASB-123] Japanese Happy Hour will be hosting an Okonomiyaki (Japanese savory pancake) Cooking Demo in the Roukema Center lounge. Come learn how to make this popular treats and learn about local variations in different regions while you taste them. Green tea & Oolong tea will be served as well.

The Roukema Center for International Education offers Japanese Language Happy Hour every Wednesday from 2-3pm. All levels are welcome. Come join us! For more information, please email goabroad@ramapo.edu or call ext. 7533.