International Banquet is April 9 at Nebraska Union
Released on 03/29/2005, at 2:00 AM
Office of University Communications
University of Nebraska–Lincoln
WHEN: Saturday, Apr. 9, 2005
WHERE: Centennial Room, Nebraska Union, 1400 R Street
The International Student Organization at the University of Nebraska-Lincoln and its special interest group, Tsunami Relief Effort, will host the International Banquet April 9 at the Nebraska Union, 1400 R St.
Barbara Masekela, South Africa's ambassador to the United States, will open the event at 6:30 p.m. in the Union's Centennial Room. The banquet will feature delicate international dishes and entertainment representing different areas of the world. It will also include a colorful parade of nations, featuring participants in native traditional dress, heralding the series of cultural performances to come. Dancing, singing and drumming will represent different regions of the world.
The purpose of the International Banquet is to promote diversity and multicultural awareness on campus. Its goal is to educate UNL students about the diversity of the campus and give them an opportunity to learn more about its international community. The banquet seeks to encourage the development of relationships among international students and members of the university and the Lincoln community.
"The International Banquet will be an exciting experience to enjoy the cultural diversity of our university," said Ekaterina "Kate" Apostolova, president of the International Student Organization. "It is a fun way to explore different cultures without leaving the campus."
Tickets are $10 students and $15 for the general public. They are available at the International Affairs Office, 420 University Terrace (Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. -5 p.m.); the Office of the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs, 106 Canfield Administration Building (Tuesday-Friday, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.); at a booth in the Nebraska Union (11 a.m.-3 p.m. through April 8); and at the door. For more information and ticket reservations, please e-mail the International Student Organization or call (402) 436-7217. The banquet is supported at UNL by the offices of International Affairs and the Vice Chancellor for Student Affairs.
CONTACT: Ekaterina "Kate" Apostolova, President, International Student Organization, (402) 436-7217