IUPUI International Festival Features Ethnic Dress Competition, Photo Contest, Parade of Nations
The fourth annual IUPUI International Festival offers the opportunity to experience the vibrant and growing international identity of the campus.
The International Festival will be held Tuesday, April 8, 2008 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. in the Campus Center, Room 450. It is free and open to the public.
Participants are encouraged to wear traditional clothing of a country visited, country of heritage, or a country they'd like to someday visit and enter the best-dressed contest for a chance to win a $25 gift card from the Jags Bookstore. Categories are student, staff, and faculty. The student organization with the most entrants will win $50. Contestants should check in with the judges' table at any time between 10 and 2.
Activities will include international music and dance, a photography exhibit by IUPUI Study Abroad students, a best-dressed contest, interactive displays and information tables and free samples of ethnic cuisine and sweets donated by Greek Islands, The Rathskeller, and Endangered Species Chocolate Company.
Performances will include the Russian Speaking Student Association, the Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts, Inc., and the Persian dance troupe Aftab.
Learn about out about the new Confucius Institute and the international courses, programs, and partnerships that make IUPUI a truly international campus.
Products from Global Gifts and the IMANI workshops in Kenya will be available for sale in the Fair Trade Expo in room 405.
10:00 Study Abroad photo contest exhibit
11:00 Parade of Nations through IUPUI's new Campus Center
11:45-1:15 Performances: Aftab, Russian Speaking Student Assn, Indianapolis Chinese Performing Arts, Inc.
12:00-1:00 Tai Chi demonstration and lessons
1:15 Stage open for student performances
This event is cosponsored by the IUPUI Office of International Affairs, Campus & Community Life, and Chartwells. For more information visit http://www.iupui.edu/~oia/IntlFest.html.
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