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Volume 27 Issue 12
May 11, 2006
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Alcorn Hosts It’s Second Annual Multicultural Festival
In a celebration of institutional as well as regional diversity, Alcorn State University hosted its second Multicultural Festival. The Festival has been expanded to include more days and more activities this year. Festival activities took place on Monday, April 24 – Thursday, April 27, 12:30 – 1:30 p.m. with the major feast and activities happened Tuesday, May 2, 2-6pm at the Jack Spinks Stadium parking lot on the institution’s main campus in Lorman, Mississippi.
This event is designed to bring the university and community together by bringing a “taste” of different places to Alcorn State. The Multicultural Festival also serves to further dispel the myth associated with Historically Black Colleges and Universities by demonstrating how diverse Alcorn State really is with its ever-growing international student contingency. The university also boasts several faculty and staff from the international community as well.
A variation of “taste-of-the-town” events found in major metropolitan areas across the United States the Festival will feature foods from 11 international and American communities, arts, crafts, fashion, music, contests and games.
The Multicultural Festival represents a wonderful opportunity for the general community to enjoy a fun day at the Academic Resort. The event, which includes food, refreshments, prizes and fun, is free and open for the public.
International students conducted demonstrations and lessons for such sporting activities as cricket (Tuesday, May 2) and soccer (Thursday, April 27. Please see program below).
For information on this exciting event celebrating the diversity at Alcorn State University, contact the Office of University Relations at (601) 877-6130.
Multicultural Festival 2006 Program
- Monday, April 24, 12:30 - 1p.m. Jack Spinks Stadium parking lot Festival opening with a DJ, International Student Flag parade, and International Karaoke.
- Tuesday, April 25, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Jack Spinks Stadium parking lot Global and Multicultural Education class poster presentation. (Instructor – Dr. Carr)
- Wednesday, April 26, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Jack Spinks Stadium parking lot International Student Day. International posters, arts and crafts, and games.
- Thursday, April 27, 12:30 - 1:30 p.m. Henderson stadium (track / soccer field). Soccer game demonstration/sample game.
Main Event, Tuesday, May 2, 2-6p.m. Jack Spinks Stadium parking lot
2-4p.m. Games, activities, quiz bowl, DJ, fashion show by Beaute' Noire and international students.
4-6p.m. Food served.
Festival Photo-Diary
Day 1. Opening Ceremony
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Day 2. Global and Multiculturalism Class Presentation
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Day 3. International and Multicultural Student Day
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Day 4. Soccer game. Soccer team (women) vs.
volunteers (men)
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Women won 2:1
Day 5. Main event.
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University Relations Staff
W. Christopher Cason,
Director
Sherita L Bailey, Administrative Assistant,
Writer
Elena Dobrynina, Staff Writer/International Student
Recruiter
Mail:
P.O. Box 389, Alcorn State, MS 39096-7500 ~ Phone:
(601) 877-6130 ~
Email: elenad@alcorn.edu
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Office: WWACB, Suite 511
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