MULTICULTURAL AND INTERNATIONAL EVENTS
Fall 2009
SEPTEMBER: 2009
Wednesday, September 22nd @ 4:30pm – 6:00pm – Music Room
M&IC Welcome Reception for new ALANA, International Students and Faculty
International Happening Hour @ 4:30-7:30 PM - Backstage
The Multicultural and International center along with the Student programming center will be sponsoring an International Happening Hour in backstage for study abroad alumni, international students, travel study faculty and the La Salle community.
OCTOBER: 2009
October 3, 2009 - Egypt on the Potomac Field Trip is not a tour of Washington, D.C. It is an interactive experience designed to educate, enlighten and transform. This field trip will familiarize you with the architecture, symbolism, philosophy, and mythology of the ancient Nile Valley, and show you where elements of these disciplines can be found throughout the District. We will decode symbols, discuss the influence of Masonry, and show you America’s secret acknowledgment of ancient Africa’s contributions to civilization. Once this field trip is completed, you will never look at this city the same way again!!!
Signups begin September 21, 2009 in the Union room 307 and will last until October 2, 2009. You will need a $5 deposit (which will be REFUNDED back to you upon arrival at the bus. Leaving La Salle’s Hayman Center at 10:00am – contact Zakia Tucker at tuckerz1@lasalle.edu for more information. Sponsored by the Multicultural and International Center in conjunction with the African American Student League.
October 8, 2009 – 12:30pm – 2:00pm, Main Quad
World Cultures Fair!
Location: Union Patio (rain location, La Salle Union Ballroom)
The Cross Cultural Association will be sponsoring their annual World Cultures Fair on the Union Patio. The fair will include a variety of different ethnic foods, Hannah hand painting and a performance by the Neo African Drums.
October 9, 2009 – 5:00pm – 7:00pm
University of Pennsylvania Museum International Reception (for international students and scholars)
Departing from the M&IC at 4:30 PM
Location: University of Pennsylvania art museum
The Multicultural and International Education Center will be hosting a trip to the UPenn annual “International Scholar Reception”. Contact the Multicultural & International Center at 215-951-1948 to RSVP.
NOVEMBER: 2009
Native American Month - TBA
November 16-20, 2009
Monday, November 16 through Saturday, November 20 La Salle will be celebrating International Education Week!
National International Week Events:
International Education Week, November 16th-20th
Monday, 11/16 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Kick off (Multicultural and International Center) |
Tuesday, 11/17 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
*Study Abroad Luncheon (Music room) |
Tuesday, 11/17 4:00 PM Wednesday, 11/18 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
H1-B Symposium (Olney 100) International Coffee Hour (College Hall) |
Thursday 11/19 12:30 PM - 2:00 PM |
Passport Required (Olney100) |
Thursday 11/19 5:30 PM |
*American Thanksgiving Dinner (FDR) |
Friday 11/20 9:00 PM |
World Cup (Hayman Center) |
Saturday- Lasallian World Cup 9:00 PM Hayman Center. Email Ingersoll@lasalle.edu or cook@lasalle.edu to register your team.
* Seating is limited please contact Ms. Betsy Wilson at 215-951-1948 to sign up by Nov. 9th.
DECEMBER: 2009
Pre-Kwanzaa Celebration - TBA
Hanukkah/Winter Solstice - Observance