UC’s Worldfest 2009 will run from April 24-May 1, and plenty of interactive activities are scheduled for the week on the RWC campus.Schedule
April 24-May 1: Economic Crisis Corridor, Muntz Computer Concourse Corridor
Poster board displays on aspects and impacts of the slumping economy, researched and presented by students in correlative classrooms. (Sponsored by Multicultural Council and Cultural Diversity Committee.
Friday, April 24
Faces of RWC, 12-1:30 p.m., Muntz Lobby
Digital images of RWC students, faculty, and staff, reflecting the RWC family of cultures, snacks
Monday, April 27
Worldfest 2009 Kickoff, 12-1:30 p.m., Courtyard Commons, SAHB
Welcome, World Flag Display, Worldfest Kickoff Reception, Music of the World
Peace Conference, 12-1:30 p.m., SAHB 100
“Poverty, Justice and Peace”; Facilitators: RAPPORT students (RAPP grad students), Rebecca Lehman, Program Coordinator, Racial Awareness Program, Student Activities and Leadership Development (Sponsors: Dr. Grace Auyang, Professor, RWC Behavioral Science, and Dr. Stephen Sunderland, Professor, CECH)
RWC’s Green Walk for Health and Economy, 11:30-2 p.m., Campus Grounds; Coordinator: Lois Moore, Faculty Secretary
Worldfest Evening Kickoff, 5-7 p.m., Muntz Lobby
Becchana Steel Band, Reception (Sponsor: Student Life)
Tuesday, April 28
Focus on Hispanic Cultures, 11:30-1:30 p.m., Muntz Lobby
Hispanic cultural display, Spanish Classes, El Salvador fashion and cultural items, Hispanic Pride, national flags display, Merange dance demonstration and participation, music of Hispanic nations, Hispanic cuisine (co-sponsors: Natalia Darling, Assistant Professor, Math, Physics, & Computer Science, Dr. Fabio Santos, Associate Professor, Math, Physics, & Computer Science)
Wednesday, April 29
Diversity Fair, 11-1:30 p.m., Courtyard & Commons
Booths: 11:00-1:30 p.m.
RWC Study Abroad Programs: Information
Multicultural Council: Information, Cultural Cuisine & Items
Cultural Diversity Committee: Cultural Diversity Quiz Game, Prizes
First Book: Information, Children’s Book Sale, Gift Card Sale, Prizes
Akwaaba: Information, Cultural Cuisine, “Split the Pot”, Prizes
International Student Group: Information, Cultural Item Sale, Cultural Cuisine, giveaways
Student Parent Support Group: Economic Savings Information, Pops, Prizes to win, giveaways
Pathways: Transition Information, Humanitarian Fundraiser
Career Services: Information (green jobs, tough economy job searching, global career opportunities, “hot” industries, competitive “Standing Out”)
Ohio Benefits Bank: Real Help During Tough Times ACT Program- Ken Jostworth
BEARCAT Card: “Steals & Deals” Information, Prizes
Japanese Culture: Learning simple Japanese phrases over Japanese tea & snacks
Magic Magnets Poetry Booth: Poetry Creations with Magnets
Human Rights: Information
Partners In Justice: Personal Pictures with Cultural Heritage Flag, Economic Q & A on Criminal Justice System, Bottled Water
Performers in Muntz Courtyard
11:00, Anthony Malone, Tribute to Freddie Hubbard, saxaphone
11:30, String Fever Faculty Jam Band, Rhonda Pettit, Mike Roos, Ruth Benander, Julie Mitchell, Debbie Page, and Margaret Cheatham
12:00, Mike Roos, roots music on banjo and guitar
12:30, “Jammin” John Kraimer, keyboard/synthesizer
Thursday, April 30
Reading Across Cultures, 11:30-1:00, Muntz Lobby
Prose and poetry by writers from diverse cultures, selections presented in English and other languages, trivia questions, prizes, and ethnic desserts
Friday, May 1
Grand Finale, 11:30-1:30 p.m., Commons and Courtyard
Courtyard Cookout
Basketball Hoop and Volleyball Freeplay
Cornhole Games
Love Child Records: Will Lundrum