Austin Bridges International

It’s not too late…

kerbygoff — Thu, 26 Apr 2012 18:28:53 +0000

It’s not too late to join us for the J-1 Café this semester if you haven’t made it yet. This week we’ll have some awesome snacks and games! Check out the facebook group for more details to come!

Join us at the J-1 Café this Thursday, 7 p.m.
SAC 1.118
Food, friends, and lot’s of international fun!

Bowling!

kerbygoff — Thu, 12 Apr 2012 13:34:07 +0000

Sometimes it feels good to knock things over. While some may be taking it to the streets, we’re heading underground with the J-1 Café this week with some bowling in the Union Underground. Don’t forget to bring some money and some socks (not money in your socks). Here’s your chance to take your stress out on some unsuspecting bowling pins. Where else can you hurl a 12 pound ball across the floor while dancing to disco music?

We hope to see you there!

Thursday, 7 p.m.
Meet at Starbucks in the Union

Oh, and you had better practice your bowling tricks. There’s some stiff competition!

The 7 things of the Persian New Year

kerbygoff — Wed, 28 Mar 2012 02:57:03 +0000

“It’s hard to work together when you don’t have the same rules and you can’t communicate well.” That’s just one of the lessons we learned last week during our interesting and sometimes frustrating game called Barnga. I’d tell you all about it, but then it would spoil the game for your first time to play it! In order to help us work together better, we thought we should continue to learn more about each others’ cultures! This week we’ll celebrate the Persian New Year as it is celebrated throughout Central Asia and the Middle East, and you can find out what the 7 things are! You won’t want to miss it! Check out the facebook group Bridges International at UT for pictures from this weekend’s potluck and more!

J-1 Café

Join us for an evening games, friends, and great conversation!
Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m.
SAC Room 1.118
(look for the Bridges International sign)

Potluck!

kerbygoff — Thu, 22 Mar 2012 20:05:01 +0000

We hope you all had a great Spring Break! We had a pretty awesome retreat dancing the night away with the XBox Kinect. Check out the facebook group Bridges International at UT to see some good pictures, some crazy video, or to upload your own from the retreat!

Tonight at the J-1 Café: Join us for an evening games, friends, and great conversation!
Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m.
SAC Room 1.118 (look for the Bridges International sign)

Potluck!

Sunday at 6:30 p.m.
Meet us at the 7601 Northcrest/Prairie Dell bus stop at 6:30 p.m.

We’re having another international potluck this Sunday! If you missed it last time, we had some awesome food from all over the world! Bring some food from your own culture and try some from another! The house is near the 7601 Northcrest/Prairie Dell bus stop, and you can take the 1M, 1L, or 10 to it. If you need help bringing your food and need a ride, send us an email.

Gimme a break…

kerbygoff — Wed, 07 Mar 2012 12:38:41 +0000

It’s almost here, Spring Break, that is. Prepare for a week of no classes and better parking by joining us this Thursday at the J-1 Café. We’ll hang out, play games, and create our own cupcake masterpieces together! It’s sure to be a great beginning to your Spring Break! We’ve also got a few spots open for our retreat to Corpus Christi in Saturday. Don’t miss your chance for a fun and encouraging weekend on the coast of Texas!

J1 Café: Game Night

Join us for an evening games, friends, conversation, and a cupcake decorating contest!
Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m.
SAC Room 1.106
(look for the Bridges International sign)

Hola Tejas!

kerbygoff — Wed, 29 Feb 2012 16:45:18 +0000

This week we’ll try to explore the Latin roots of Texas with some Mexican food, a little bit of dancing, and some games and activities! We’ll also have a piñata, which is a shape made out of paper and plaster with candy inside. You get to smash it and take the candy!

J1 Café: Hola Tejas!
Join us for an evening of celebrating the Latin roots of Texas with free Mexican food, a short Salsa lesson, activities, and a chance with the piñata! It’ll be a smash!

Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m.
SAC Room 2.120 (UPSTAIRS)
(look for the Bridges International sign)

Don’t get in line, Dance in line!

kerbygoff — Wed, 22 Feb 2012 13:05:37 +0000

Last semester we set aside some time each week for students to spotlight their own country and culture. We certainly intend to continue that next fall, but for the next two weeks we’re going to spotlight the great state of Texas! This week we’ll celebrate with boots and boot-scootin’ (country line dancing) and next week will have a Salsa party with music and chips!

This week we’ll have Texas cookies, Texas facts, line dancing, and free Chick-fil-A!
Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m.
SAC Room 1.106
(look for the Bridges International sign)

Fight for love this Valentine’s Day

kerbygoff — Sat, 11 Feb 2012 15:06:08 +0000

Celebrate the holiday of love by fighting for those who have neither freedom nor love. Join the movement to help abolish slavery. Both of these organizations below work with people at all levels of society around the world to prosecute human traffickers and rescue the victims. Take this opportunity to take the next step.

Not For Sale Campaign

International Justice Mission

Be mine?

kerbygoff — Wed, 08 Feb 2012 12:22:26 +0000

Since Valentine’s Day is next Tuesday (guys, don’t forget!), we’ll be celebrating it J1 Café-style this week. Valentine’s Day is a holiday to celebrate those you love, but there are many for whom “B Mine” isn’t sweet. It’s slavery. There are 30 million slaves in the world today, many of whom are trafficked for sex. Therefore, we’ll celebrate this Valentine’s Day holiday not only by talking about love in relationships but also in discussing how love moves us to help those in need. For more information about this issue, visit NotForSaleCampaign.org We hope you’ll join us this Thursday.

J1 Café: Valentine’s Day

Thursday, 7 – 9 p.m.
Gregory Gym
Room 2.104
(look for the Bridges International sign)
Join us for Valentine’s Day activities, discussion, and food! You’ll learn about this holiday, talk about love, and discuss how you can help fight for true love!

First Thursdays on South Congress

kerbygoff — Wed, 01 Feb 2012 01:46:30 +0000

First Thursday is basically like one big block party, and it is perfect for all ages. On the first Thursday of each month, all of the stores along South Congress stay open late, and some have special sales. Click here to take a virtual tour!

Meet at 7 p.m. outside Starbucks at the Texas Union to come with us. We’ll be taking a party bus!

Don’t forget to bring some cash for food and your ID if you want to take the public bus back on your own!