Calendar of Events

For general descriptions of International Place Programs/Events and Services, please click here!

International Place on Facebook can also provide you with more information regarding specific events. 

July 2009
Saturday, July 4 - U.S. Independence Day Events (Parade, Dessert Party, Fireworks)
Wednesday, July 15 - Children's Concert in The Park (Picnic and Concert)
Monday, July 20 - American Writing and Speaking Program Orientation (CGU)
Friday, July 24 - Quakes Baseball Game and Fireworks

August 2009
Monday, August 17 - KGI Orientation
Thursday, August 20 - Wednesday, August 26 - Please click for college-specific Orientation Schedules
Wednesday, August 26 - Community Friends of International Students Welcome Picnic, 5:30PM
Monday, August 31 - First Day of Classes for Claremont Graduate University

September 2009
Tuesday, September 1 - First Day of Classes for Undergraduate Colleges
Tuesday, September 1 - International Place Open House, 7:00PM-10:00PM
Wednesday, September 2 - First Day of Classes for Keck Graduate Institute
Sunday, September 13 - Sunday Supper: Chef Donald's Gourmet Spaghetti Dinner
Monday, September 14 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group
Tuesday, September 22 - Program for Spouses and Families: International Families Reception
Thursday, September 24 - L&C: "Perceptions of Police in Mexico"
Saturday, September 26 - Day Trip: Los Angeles County Fair 
Monday, September 28 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group
Wednesday, September 30 - Study Break

October 2009
Thursday, October 1 - L&C: "Desert Energy and Climate Change"
Monday, October 5 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group
Thursday, October 8 - L&C: Maternal and Child Nutrition in Honduras
Monday, October 12 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group
Sun, Oct 18 - Mon, Oct 19 - Joshua Tree National Park Camping Trip
Monday, October 19 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group
Tuesday, October 20  - Day Trip: Disneyland
Thursday, October 22 - L&C: "Aftermath of the Indian Ocean Tsunami in Communities in India and Sri Lanka"
Sunday, October 25 - Sunday Supper and Banquet Planning, 5:00PM-7:00PM
Tuesday, October 27 - Program for Spouses and Families: Family Event - "Harvest and Halloween"
Thursday, October 29 - L&C: "The Heard and Unheard Stories of Internally Displaced Pakistani People"

November 2009
Monday, November 2 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group
Thursday, November 5 - L&C: "India's Growth Turnaround"
Friday, November 6 - Workshop: Employment for Visa Students and Scholars
Sunday, November 8 - Program for Spouses and Families: Family Event - Charlene's Trip to Downtown Los Angeles
Monday, November 9 - Community Friends of International Students Fundraiser - Wine Tasting Party
Monday, November 16 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group
Saturday, November 21 - International Banquet 
Thursday, November 26 - Thanksgiving Dinner Hosted by Scripps College Dean of Students, Debra Wood and Family
Monday, November 30 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group

December 2009
Wednesday, December 2 - Study Break
Thursday, December 3 - Program for Spouses and Families: Family Event - Cookie Decorating Party
Sunday, December 6 - Holiday Reception Hosted by Community Friends of International Students
Monday, December 7 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group
Monday, December 14 - Program for Spouses and Families: Conversation Group

January 2010
Tuesday, January 19 - First Day of Classes
Thursday, January 28 - L&C: "Does China have a Grand Foreign Policy Strategy?
Sunday, January 31 - Sunday Supper: Welcome Back! 

February 2010
Thursday, February 4 - L&C: Topic to be announced
Friday, February 5 - Workshop: Employment for International Students and Scholars 
Wednesday, February 10 - Study Break
Thursday, February 11 - L&C: "Education for the Hmong Children in Guizhou, China"
Thursday, February 18 - L&C: Topic to be announced
Thursday, February 25 - L&C: "Land Usage and Migration"
Saturday, February 27 - Day Trip: The Grove, Los Angeles County Museum of Art and La Brea Tarpits

March 2010
Thursday, March 4 - L&C: "Collective Leadership out of Women's Lives and Experiences"
Sunday, March 7 - Sunday Supper: International Festival Update
Sunday March 14 -Wednesday, March 17 - Spring Break trip to Grand Canyon National Park 

April 2010
Saturday, April 10 - International Festival 
Wednesday, April 28 - Study Break

May 2010
Thursday, May 13 - Farewell Celebration for Graduating and Departing Students