International Week
Join us for a week long event as we celebrate International Week, dedicated to embracing the diversity of cultures and traditions that make our university a vibrant and interconnected global community. From Sep 4 to Sep 8, immerse yourself in the variety of events and activities that will transport you to different corners of the globe, right in the heart of our university.
International Week’s Primary Goal To Celebrate And Showcase All The Wonderful Countries And Cultures, And Our Own, That Make The University Of Wollongong A Truly Amazing Campus!
We’ve got an entire lineup of interactive workshops to get you involved in our International Week celebration. Free for UOW students, there will be Chinese Calligraphy Workshop, Movie Night, Cultural Couch Convos, Ink Brush Painting as well as cultural food and dancing. Check out what’s on below.
Chinese Calligraphy Workshop
Date: Monday 4th Sept 23
Where: Exhibition Space
Time: 11am
Cost: FREE
What: Learn the basics of traditional Chinese calligraphy as the foundation of Chinese ink painting, using simple but expressive brush stroke on rice paper to creative the beautiful Chinese characters of Tain Ren He Yi – The unity of man and nature that reflect the ancient Taoist concept of harmony between humanity and natural world. Appreciate Chinese philosophy and aesthetics regarding calligraphy. This elegant brush writing technique is taught in a way that is easy to understand, yet meditative, enjoyable and relaxing.
Ink Brush Painting
Date: Monday 4th Sept 23
Where: Exhibition Space
Time: 2pm
Cost: FREE
What: learn the basics of traditional Chinese ink brush painting, using simple but expressive brush stroke on rice paper to creative some beautiful Chinese paintings of fruit. Class will start by teacher’s introduction of the basics of this Chinese brush/ink painting’s history, equipment, materials, and techniques. Students will then learn how to hold a brush in Chinese way, understand the basic principles of using it to draw dot, lines, circles and followed. Students will then learn how to mixing water with Chinese ink and colour to paint on rice paper by creative strokes that is unique to a Chinese painting. Lesson will start from simple stroke of the leaves and working towards larger and complete picture of grapes. This elegant brush writing technique is taught in a way that is easy to understand, yet meditative, enjoyable and relaxing.
Movie Night
Date: Tuesday 5th Sept 23
Where: Student Lounge
Time: 6pm
Cost: FREE
What: Enjoy the movie MULAN with free popcorn, Fairy floss, snow cones and slushies! Bring blankets and pillows, wear your Oodie or Onsie and snuggle up whilst watching a Disney Classic!
Multicultural Musings - Tales Across Boarders
Cultural Chat X International Week
Date: Wednesday 6th Sept 23
Where: Duck Pond Lawn
Time: 12pm
Cost: FREE
What: Join UOW Pulse and UOW to talk on the cultural importance and influence within the Illawarra. Talk about your own experiences and hear about others. Donuts and Drinks provided.