Second CGC Global Chat Focused on "Understanding Other Cultures" Oct. 16

Anthropology professor Dr. Kimberly Simmons will be the featured speaker at the Carolina Global Community (CGC) Chat at 7 p.m. Tuesday, Oct.16 in South Quad. Dr. Simmons will discuss the importance of symbols and communication in cross-cultural contexts.

Dr. Simmons’ research interests include identity formation and the cultural construction of race and gender, as well as international immigration and women’s organizations. She has conducted research in the Dominican Republic focusing on gender identity and racial identity formation.

The chat is open to all members of the University community and will be followed by a question and answer period and refreshments.

For more information on the CGC Chat Series, call Abbey Glick at 803-777-7461.

 

First CGC Global Chat Sept. 5

The first Carolina Global Community (CGC) Chat of the semester will be at 7 p.m.Wednesday, Sept. 5 in South Quad. University of South Carolina art professor Dr. David Voros will speak on issues related to international themes in the context of art.

Dr. Voros teaches studio art courses, specializing in painting, and his work addresses personal history and experience in the context of western mythology, as well as the history of painting and contemporary popular culture. Voros will be discussing these topics among others, including a study abroad trip he led to Italy this summer.

CGC is a learning community designed for students interested in enhancing their intercultural experiences by living, learning, and working with international students. The community also emphasizes educating students, faculty and staff on international subject matters.

The chat is open to all members of the University community and will be followed by a question and answer period and refreshments.

                For more information on the CGC Chat Series, call Abbey Glick at 803-777-7461.