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March 30, 2017

International Coordinating Council to host International Week 2017

Submitted by Dhruthi Singamsetty

International Coordinating Council will host its annual International Week April 2-9.

International Week 2017 events:

• Come and join us for a special fashion show at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 2, where students and community members will showcase their traditional clothes from respective countries in the K-State Student Union Ballroom.

• A parade with flags will go from the International Student Center to Bosco Student Plaza at 11 a.m. Monday, April 3. Game Day will follow from noon to 1 p.m. at Bosco Student Plaza, featuring fun activities to learn more about the different cultures represented at K-State. Stop by to learn how to write your name in different languages, use chopsticks and more.

• Students from different cultures will exhibit artifacts from their home countries from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, April 4, in the K-State Student Union courtyard. 

• Students are invited to an open discussion with a panel consisting of people from different walks of life from 4-5 p.m. Wednesday, April 5, in the multipurpose room at the International Student Center. This year's topic is the about the benefits of having a multicultural community.

• Come and learn some traditional dance moves from different countries from 5:30-7:30 p.m. Friday, April 7, in the K-State Student Union courtyard.

• A talent show will be at 6 p.m. Sunday, April 9, in Forum Hall at the K-State Student Union. Dancers, artists, singers and other talented individuals will share their rich culture through their talents. Members of International Coordinating Council will present scholarships and the winners of both the cultural exhibition and International Week.

Join International Coordinating Council for an exciting time and learn more about different cultures. 

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