International Speakers (I Speak)

Kanjana Thana sharing Thai Culture at Allen Neighborhood Center

International Culture Exchange

International students and scholars at MSU, if you are interested in volunteering to speak to local school students, service clubs, senior citizen groups, etc., join us in room 201 in the International Center this Monday, January 23, at 6 p.m. At this orientation and sharing meeting, you will meet experienced speakers, share information and ideas, get on the list to receive invitations to speak, and just socialize. Send e-mail to [email protected] to reserve a place.

Hello, Volunteers for the International Speakers Program (I SPEAK) at MSU - An Invitation

We invite you to attend a meeting offering pizza, orientation, networking and opportunities to sign up for speaking assignments on Wednesday, January 27, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 201, International Center. You will have a chance to meet other members of the I SPEAK group and to hear about speaking experiences from some continuing members. You will also have the opportunity to meet Joy Walter, an International Student Advisor and Program Coordinator who is CVIP's liaison to the OISS office. We will briefly review guidelines and suggestions for successful speaking experiences, as described in a helpful handout prepared by the OISS office for your reference. We plan to have an experienced presenter show a sample part of a presentation and tell how it was constructed.

We have a few requests from schools and community groups for presentations. We'll have details available about each request, so bring your calendars along to the meeting so that you can sign up for one or more of these opportunities. We participate each spring in an event called "World Language Week" at Holt High School. This year, speakers are needed for Monday, March 14, and Tuesday, March 15. On March 16, one hour will be devoted to performances from around the world. Please volunteer if you can sing, dance, play a musical instrument, read poetry, demonstrate martial arts, etc. The schedule sheet will be available for signing up at the meeting on the 27th.

Pizza is being provided, so we need to know in advance whether you will be attending. Please reply by Monday, January 25, by sending e-mail to [email protected] or by phoning Carol Towl, 517-882-4391.

If you have international friends who are not yet part of I SPEAK, please pass this invitation along to them so that they can register to attend and learn more about the group, and perhaps become active participants.

Hello, Volunteers for the International Speakers Program (I SPEAK) at MSU - An Invitation

We invite you to attend a meeting offering pizza, orientation, networking and opportunities to sign up for speaking assignments on Tuesday, September 15, at 6:30 p.m. in Room 201, International Center. You will have a chance to meet other members of the I SPEAK group and to hear about speaking experiences from some continuing members. You will also have the opportunity to meet Joy Walter, an International Student Advisor and Program Coordinator who is CVIP's liaison to the OISS office. We will briefly review guidelines and suggestions for successful speaking experiences, as described in a helpful handout prepared by the OISS office for your reference. The sharing portion of the meeting may include working together to plan a sample presentation.

We have a few requests from community groups for presentations . We'll have details available about each request, so bring your calendars along to the meeting so that you can sign up for one or more of these opportunities.

Pizza is being provided, so we need to know in advance whether you will be attending. Please reply by Monday, September 14, to this e-mail, or by phone to Carol Towl, 517-882-4391.

If you have international friends who are not yet part of I SPEAK, please pass this invitation along to them so that they can register to attend and learn more about the group, and perhaps become active participants.

**If you have graduated, or if you have moved out of the East Lansing area and no longer wish to be part of this group, please reply to this e-mail to request that we take your name off our mailing list.**

Best wishes for a rewarding Fall Semester!

Carol Towl, Chair
I SPEAK - International Speakers Program
Community Volunteers for International Programs (CVIP) at MSU
Phone: 517-882-4391

Website: www.cvip.isp.msu.edu

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UPDATE ON SPEAKING OPPORTUNITIES! Please send an e-mail to [email protected] if you can accept any of the following assignments.

(1) We have one speaker from Zimbabwe scheduled to go to the Alternative High School at Eaton County Youth Facility this Friday, October 24, from 2 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. The second speaker (from China) had to cancel because of her exam schedule. Can any of you (from any country) volunteer to be the second speaker for this assignment? You will be giving your presentation twice, once to each of two classes of 15-20 students ages 14 - 17 years. We will provide a driver to take you to Charlotte. PowerPoint, digital or paper photos, artifacts from your country are all suitable for this presentation.

(2) Wednesday, November 5, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. We still need one volunteer speaker to share your home country (any country) and its culture in a presentation for about 15 retired persons who gather for coffee and friendship at Allen Neighborhood Center. PowerPoint presentation is suitable. You may also bring sample artifacts. Transportation provided.

(3) Thursday, November 13, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Need one volunteer speaker to speak about your country (any country except Saudi Arabia, because they have a Saudi speaker scheduled for November 6) to the Kiwanis Club of Lansing at a lunch meeting. You may use a PowerPoint presentation for these 12 to 20 business and professional persons who meet for lunch, networking, learning and service.Transportation provided, and your lunch is included.

(4) Thursday, November 20, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Need one volunteer speaker to speak about your country to the Kiwanis Club of Lansing (same as 3 above) at a lunch meeting. You may use a PowerPoint presentation for these 12 to 20 business and professional persons who meet for lunch, networking, learning and service. Transportation provided, and your lunch is included.

Hello, I SPEAK Volunteers,
We just had a cancellation of a speaker scheduled to speak at Allen Center next Wednesday, October 1, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. We need a speaker to share your home country (any country) and its culture in a presentation for about 15 retired persons who gather for coffee and friendship at Allen Neighborhood Center. PowerPoint presentation is suitable. You may also bring sample artifacts.

Please respond as soon as possible, because this date is only one week away! Thanks!

Hello, I SPEAK friends! We have opportunities available for volunteers to make presentations about their countries. Please respond to let us know that you will volunteer for one or more of these requests.

(1) Monday, September 29, 6 - 7:30 p.m. Need one or more volunteers from Mexico to demonstrate song, dance, craft, or costume at a Mexican fiesta for residents of Crosaires Elder Care Home in rural Williamston.

(2) Wednesday, November 5, 9:45 - 11:45 a.m. Need one volunteer speaker to share your home country (any country) and its culture in a presentation for about 15 retired persons who gather for coffee and friendship at Allen Neighborhood Center. PowerPoint presentation is suitable. You may also bring sample artifacts.

(3) Thursday, November 6, 11 a.m. - 1 p.m. Need one volunteer speaker to speak about your country (any country) to the Kiwanis Club of Lansing at a lunch meeting. You may use a PowerPoint presentation for these 12 to 20 business and professional persons who meet for lunch, networking, learning and service.

(4) Tuesday, November 18, 9:30 - 11:15 a.m. Need one volunteer speaker to make a presentation about your country (any country) to 10 or 15 members of the Golden K Kiwanis Club in Lansing. This is a group of retired business or professional people who meet for networking, learning and service. PowerPoint and artifacts are suitable.

We look forward to hearing from you soon. If more than one person volunteers where only one is needed, we will accept the first person to volunteer. In all cases, we can arrange transportation for you.

Hi again, I Speak Fans!
Here is another opportunity to share your culture with others! The Far East Festival has been moved to Friday, March 16th, and Mason Middle School needs speakers who can demonstrate or teach calligraphy, origami and creating a Haiku, and/or talk about the Chinese New Year. If you are available or would like to help the entire school day from 7:45-2:30 OR anytime between 7:45-9:30am/10:25-11:15am /or 11:51-2:30pm please, e-mail Nicole Namy at [email protected] if you are interested or would like more information.

Hi, I Speak Fans!
Tuesday, March 13th, Haslett High School needs 1-2 Africans from Algeria, Mali, Tunisia, Angola or Namibia and South Africa, Nigeria, Rwanda, Uganda, or Sudan; they also need 1-2 speakers from the Asian countries of India, Pakistan, or Bangladesh and Cambodia, Vietnam, Myanmar, or Laos. The commitment would be from 12pm-2:30pm. You only need to present 10-15 minutes on how imperialism has impacted your country, and you do not need to take the time to put a power point presentation together. Please, e-mail Nicole Namy at [email protected] if you are interested or would like more information.

On World Thinking Day the Girl Scouts get to see how people in different parts of the world live. This year people from Ukraine, Chile, China, Madagascar, and Indonesia shared their cultures with the girls.

Hi, I Speak Fans!
Yesterday’s trip to Holt was a success! The Girl Scouts loved hearing about the countries and cultures of Chile, Madagascar, China, Indonesia, and Ukraine. They especially enjoyed seeing the traditional dress some of the presenters wore from their own countries. Learning some Ukrainian folk dance steps and listening to Chilean Spanish songs played on a traditional Chilean instrument was also a highlight of the Girl Scouts experience!
Pictures coming soon.