Ian Effendi
Game developer. Composer.
Unification (2019)
GLOBAL UNION
Introductions
The
House
Rules
For Your Safety
Make note of the exits nearest to you.
In the event of an emergency, walk calmly and safely.
For Our Convienience
Please silence your cellphones.
Please turn off flash, if taking pictures.
This event is being recorded!
You may end up in promotional material that Global Union derives from event photography and footage.
What is Unification?
Schedule
PERFORMANCES
INTERMISSION
PRIZE DRAWING
ACTIVITY
PERFORMANCES
Wadaiko
PERFORMANCE
Nikachu
POET
Dierdre
VOCALIST
The Spectrum Walk
EXPERIENCE
The Spectrum Walk
Volunteers!
Let'S JUST GO OVER THE RULES ONE LAST TIME.
Take a step forward if you agree with the prompt.
Take a step backward if you disagree.
Otherwise, remain in place if you don't want to answer.
LeT'S GET STARTED.
Take a step if ...
... you were born on planet Earth.
HERITAGE
Prompts about personal backgrounds.
Take a step if ...
... you have been to more than one country.
Take a step if ...
… you have at least one parent who was born in a country different than your own.
Take a step if ...
… you are from a country that is not the United States.
Take a step if ...
… you have a friend from a country that is not the United States.
Take a step if ...
… you have to take a plane to visit home.
Take a step if ...
… you grew up on a ranch or a farm.
Take a step if ...
… you grew up in an urban city.
Take a step if ...
… you have any siblings.
Take a step if ...
… you are an only child.
ROCHESTER
Prompts about the flower city.
Take a step if ...
… you think there is nothing to do in downtown Rochester.
Take a step if ...
… you have never been to downtown Rochester.
Take a step if ...
… you have been to Rochester and found something to do.
LANGUAGE
Prompts about language.
Take a step if ...
... you are fluent in two or more languages.
Take a step if ...
... you are fluent in three or more languages.
Take a step if ...
... you are fluent in four or more languages.
Take a step if ...
... English is not your first language.
Take a step if ...
... you are fluent in ASL.
Take a step if ...
... you are fluent in more than one sign language.
Take a step if ...
... you think learning a new language is challenging.
Take a step if ...
... you feel safe using your native language(s) on campus.
Take a step if ...
... you feel safe using your native language(s) in this country.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever been threatened after using your native language in this country.
Take a step if ...
... you feel safe using English in another country.
Take a step if ...
... you don't know any sign language, but, you want to learn it.
Take a step if ...
... you are in the middle of learning a new language.
Take a step if ...
... you grew up in a multilingual home.
Take a step if ...
... you can speak more languages than at least one of your parents.
TRAVEL
Prompts about travelling the world.
Take a step if ...
... you have been to one of RIT's global campuses.
Take a step if ...
... you have studied abroad.
Take a step if ...
... you want to study abroad in the future.
Take a step if ...
... you want to study abroad in the future.
Take a step if ...
... you have a passport.
Take a step if ...
... you had to get a visa in order to study at RIT.
Take a step if ...
... you have visited at least two countries.
Take a step if ...
... you have visited three or more countries.
Take a step if ...
... you have visited four or more countries.
Take a step if ...
... you have visited five or more countries.
Take a step if ...
... you want to visit another country.
Take a step if ...
... you miss home.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever felt unsafe in this country, because
of your appearance.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever felt unsafe in this country, because
of your ethnicity.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever felt unsafe in this country, because
of your gender identity.
POP CULTURE!
Prompts about popular U.S. and global culture.
Take a step if ...
... you can teach me how to Dougie.
Take a step if ...
... you can do the Floss.
Take a step if ...
... you can Milli Rock on any block.
Take a step if ...
... you know about Orange Justice.
Take a step if ...
... you're completely lost and don't know what those dances are.
Take a step if ...
... you don't think you can dance.
Take a step if ...
... you think you can sing.
Take a step if ...
... one of your favorite musical artists is multilingual.
Take a step if ...
... one of your favorite musical artists is from a country different than your own.
Take a step if ...
... you listen to music in a language that you don't understand.
Take a step if ...
... one of your favorite films had a scene filmed in a country different from your own.
Take a step if ...
... you watch films in a language that you don't understand.
Take a step if ...
... one of your favorite books is written by an author from a country different from your own.
STUDY THIS!
Prompts about your studying habits.
Take a step if ...
... you have pulled an all-nighter.
Take a step if ...
... you have spent a night at the library.
Take a step if ...
... you overslept for one of your classes this year.
Take a step if ...
... your classes are challenging this year.
Take a step if ...
... you proved a professor wrong by doing your homework.
Take a step if ...
... you didn't do your homework.
Take a step if ...
... you have used the Academic Support Center before.
Take a step if ...
... you are a student employee on campus.
Take a step if ...
... you are taking more than 12 credits this semester.
Take a step if ...
... you are working more than one job this semester.
Take a step if ...
... you are a student leader of a club or organization at RIT.
Take a step if ...
... you will be the first in your family with a college degree.
Take a step if ...
... you think you're too hard on yourself.
RESOURCEFUL
Prompts about community resources.
Take a step if ...
... you know where the International Student Services office is.
Take a step if ...
... you know where the MOSAIC center is.
Take a step if ...
... you know what MCAS is.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever been to the RIT Global and Study Abroad office.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever been a part of Alternative Spring Break.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever had a consultation in the Writing Commons.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever visited a Rochester City public school.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever been to an RIT Career Fair.
Take a step if ...
... you wished there were more opportunities for people like you.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever been turned down from a job because you're an international student.
MIND OVER MATTER
Prompts about mental health and personal goals.
Take a step if ...
... you have ever doubted yourself.
Take a step if ...
... you aren't confident in your interviewing skills.
Take a step if ...
... you feel that you struggle with a language barrier.
Take a step if ...
... you think you aren't good at public speaking.
Take a step if ...
... you would describe yourself as being good with words.
Take a step if ...
... you would describe yourself as unsatisfied.
Take a step if ...
... you are undecided about your major.
Take a step if ...
... you have switched majors while at RIT.
Take a step if ...
... you plan on going to graduate school.
Take a step if ...
... you are uncertain about your future.
Take a step if ...
... you talk about your mental health with a friend.
Take a step if ...
... you don't have the words to describe how you feel.
Take a step if ...
... you would help a stranger in this room if they asked for help.
SpiRIT
Prompts about RIT culture.
Take a step if ...
... you are shorter than President Munson.
Take a step if ...
... you remember who Bill Destler is.
Take a step if ...
... you are always unprepared for Rochester's cold weather.
Take a step if ...
... you have been to ImagineRIT.
Take a step if ...
... you have taken a selfie with RITchie.
Take a step if ...
... you have taken a selfie with the Tiger statue.
Take a step if ...
... you are proud of everything you've done this year.
Take a step if ...
... you are graduating at the end of this semester.
PARTING WORDS
The last prompts for this exercise.
Take a step if ...
... you learned something about yourself.
Take a step if ...
... you learned something about someone else.
Take a step if ...
... you didn't react to a prompt that you think you should have reacted to.
Take a step if ...
... you are a volunteer who is tired of standing!
INTERMISSION
Please enjoy a short break while we prepare for the prize drawing.
PRIZE DRAWING
Please have your ticket ready...
RULES
- You must be the original recipient.
- You must have the physical ticket.
- You must be present during the drawing to win.
- If a winning ticket is not claimed, it will be voided and a new ticket will be drawn.
- Global Union must receive your first name, last name, and email in order to give you a prize.
CLOSING STATEMENTS
Thank you for coming!
Upcoming EVENTS
Global Union Gala
Saturday, April 6th | 6:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Open to affiliate e-board members only; please RSVP using the CampusGroups form.
Upcoming EVENTS
ImagineRIT
Saturday, April 27th | 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Come visit us at our exhibit if you're free during ImagineRIT!
Upcoming EVENTS
Airport Pickups
Summer TBD
Global Union will be helping ISS manage airport pickups for students. Don't hesitate to send an email to ask more questions about this.
THANK YOU!
Have a good afternoon!
Global Union - Unification 2019
By Ian Effendi
Global Union - Unification 2019
Introduction slides for Global Union.
