A steaming cup of tea.

 

Interculturali-tea: A Podcast Listening Club

You’re invited to join the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) and the Center for 21st Century Universities (C21U) for a brand-new podcast listening club! Modeled on a typical book club, this "tea" is a gathering for international and domestic members of the Georgia Tech community to share their cross-cultural experiences. We’ll listen to podcast episodes prior to gathering, then come together for discussion. Bring your curiosity and we’ll bring tea and a culture-connecting dessert!

Register for Interculturali-tea.

This project is made possible by the Office of the Provost Employee Engagement and Culture Council.

Important Notes:

  • Space is limited to 16 participants to promote conversation and connection. If registration reaches that number, we will close the form; please email bethany.harris@gatech.edu to be added to the waitlist.
  • Please try to attend if you register, as our small group will miss you. If your plans change, just let us know so we can offer your spot to someone on the waiting list.
  • The inaugural Interculturali-tea will take place in Fall 2024 and Spring 2025, with two meetings in the fall and three meetings in the spring. We hope participants can attend all or most of the meetings. 

Schedule:

  • Jan. 15, Feb. 12, Mar. 12, and April 16 | 3 p.m. | Wilby Room

About the Facilitators:

  • Yelena M. Rivera Vale is the communications program manager for C21U. She oversees marketing and communications efforts, project management, leadership communications and development, editing and copywriting, design, web development and content management, social media, event promotion, and more. She is also an instructor for GT1000/2000 and serves as the chair for Tech's ERG HOLA. Yelena joined Georgia Tech in 2014 after moving from Puerto Rico to Atlanta. Yelena is a fervent advocate for diversity, inclusivity, and belonging. She champions gender equality, sustainability, and well-being.
  • Sarah Kegley is the International Teaching Assistant (ITA) program manager for CTL. She designs ITA programming, which includes training in teaching skills and cultural awareness for work in the U.S. university classroom. With a background in TESOL and intercultural communication, Sarah has a wide array of experience in K-12 education, higher education, and international education, including work with undergraduate and graduate students at Saint Louis University’s Madrid campus. Sarah fosters a multidimensional approach to programming that builds confidence and fosters connections in the teaching and learning field.