International Student Centre

The International Wednesdays documentary series presents the 2006 film An Inconvenient Truth, today at noon in the International Student Centre on the second floor of Laurier Hall.

Former US vice-president Al Gore has travelled the world delivering a presentation on the global climate change, proving that humankind must confront global warming now or face devastating consequences. This film—winner of the 2007 Academy Award for best feature documentary—captures his journey as a worldwide environmental champion.

Fearless, feisty and resolute, the “Rough Aunties” are a group of women unwavering in their stand to protect and care for the abused, neglected and forgotten children of Durban, South Africa.

The International Wednesdays documentary series presents a screening of the film Rough Aunties, February 20 at noon in the International Student Centre on the second floor of Laurier Hall.

The International Wednesdays documentary series presents a screening of From C To C: Chinese Canadian Stories of Migration, February 6 at noon in the International Student Centre on the second floor of Laurier Hall.

Filmed on location in British Columbia and throughout China’s Guandong province, From C to C is a moving, and cinematic, tapestry of Chinese Canadian stories of migration. These stories outline the injustices faced by Chinese migrants during the last century, and the little-known effects of migration on the families and communities of migrants.

Iranian students, staff and faculty are hosting a potluck dinner party this evening—Thursday, December 20—in celebration of the festival of Yalda.

Shab-e Yalda is celebrated on the Northern Hemisphere’s longest night of the year, the eve of the winter solstice.