Mexico Days

Experience the true spirit of Mexico Immerse yourself in the vivid colors, arts and films of Mexico. Enjoy the Mexican masks exhibited in the University Theatre, School of Creative and Performing Arts lobby, and Museo store. Visit our study abroad booth and find out about exciting study abroad opportunities in Mexico. Learn about Mexico’s changing landscape and our strong collaboration and research ties. Pick your events and join the celebration. Entrance to all campus events is free and excitement is guaranteed. Visit event page, download poster and send it to your friends. Monday, Nov. 24 Mexican film festival: Espiral (2009) I 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. I Social Sciences building, SS 203 (Spanish with English sub-titles) Her Excellency, Cecilia Villanueva, Consul of Mexico in Calgary will provide opening remarks for Mexico Days Latin America study abroad booths I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. I North Courtyard, MacEwan Centre Tuesday, Nov. 25 Mexican film festival: Amor en Fin (2009) I 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. I Social Sciences building, SS 203 (Spanish with English sub-titles) Thursday, Nov. 27 Research and Arts Showcase, with Guest Lecture on Mexican Foreign Affairs I 4:30 – 7:30 p.m. I Alberta Room, Dining Centre Opening remarks from University of Calgary, VP Research, Dr. Ed McCauley, and Her Excellency, Consul Cecilia Villanueva, Consulate of Mexico. Chaired by Dr. Janaka Ruwanpura, VP (International) Guest lecture on Mexican Foreign Affairs by a representative of Mexican Ministry of Foreign Affairs Presentations on University of Calgary research connections with Mexico, including presentations by: Dr. Amelia Kiddle, assistant professor (Arts – History – Foreign Affairs) Dr. Carlos Scott, project manager (Schulich School of Engineering -Energy) Dr. Denise Brown, associate professor (Arts – Geography, History, Latin American Studies program) Dr. Kathryn Reese Taylor, associate professor (Arts-Archaeology) Dr. Geoffrey McCafferty, professor (Arts – Archeology) Introduction to Mexican arts exhibits on campus by Her Excellency, Consul Cecilia Villanueva, Mexican Consulate of Calgary Mexican ballet performance Reception and mingling Register here today to attend the free Research and Arts Showcase. Mexican film festival: El Estudiante (2009) I 7:30 – 9:30 p.m. I Social Sciences building, SS 203 (Spanish with English sub-titles) Mexico study abroad booth I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. I North Courtyard, MacEwan Centre Colors of Mexico photo exhibit I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. I North Courtyard, MacEwan Centre Friday, Nov. 28 Mexico study abroad booth I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. I North Courtyard, MacEwan Centre Colors of Mexico photo exhibit I 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. I North Courtyard, MacEwan Centre Tuesday, Dec. 2 and Wednesday, Dec. 3 Tastes from Mexico Dec.2, 6 p.m. – Petroleum Club I Dec. 3, 6 p.m. – Ranchmen’s Club Enjoy the amazing Mexican food prepared by Nayarit Riviera Resorts’ famous chef brought in by one of our Mexico Days sponsors, Nayarit Riviera Resorts. Her Excellency, Consul Cecilia Villanueva and representatives from the Mexican Tourism Board, Riviera Nayarit Resorts and University of Calgary will start with a presentation at 6 p.m., followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Tickets can be purchased directly from the Petroleum Club and Ranchmen’s Club. For more information about this event please contact University of Calgary International at uci@ucalgary.ca or at 403-220-7702. Mexico Days sponsors: University of Calgary, Consulate of Mexico in Calgary, Mexico Tourism Board and Nayarit Riviera Resorts.

More information at http://www.ucalgary.ca/events/calendar/mexico-days