On Monday, April 30, UC’s annual Worldfest is set to begin its weeklong tradition of honoring other cultures and bringing diversity to the University. The events that take place during that week for RWC are coordinated through the offices of Multicultural Affairs and Student Life. Worldfest is designed to help bring a better understanding to students of cultures other than their own.
To begin the weeklong celebration on our campus, on Monday, April 30, Ms. Shakila Ahmad and Dr. Saba Chughtai are going to be giving a presentation on “Hate, Terrorism, and Religious Extremism,” in SAHB 100 from 12-1:30 p.m.
In addition, RWC Student Life will be hosting a steel drum band on Monday, April 30 for evening students.
On Tuesday, May 1 the focus will be on India, with Indian food samples and cultural music from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. in the Muntz Lobby. From 12:30-1:00 p.m. there will be a “How to Wear a Sari” workshop.
Wednesday, May 2, will showcase a diversity fair from 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m., with free food, games and prizes held in the Courtyard and Commons. Several musicians from RWC faculty and staff will provide musical entertainment.
Thursday, May 3, from 11:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., there will be poetry, prizes, and ethnic desserts in the Muntz Lobby.
On Friday, May 4 there will be a courtyard cookout and basketball and volleyball for anyone who wants to play from 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m.
Other events scheduled include those to be held by The Foreign Language Department. Department Chair Professor Debbie Page said that her department will be sponsoring a Culturelogue on Taiwan. Hung Koo will give a presentation on Thursday, May 3, at 1 p.m. in 349B. She will talk about her home, present a Powerpoint show and provide representative snacks from the Taiwanese cuisine.
Professor Page also stated that the Department will be hosting “Multicultural Bites: Tapas, Hor d’oeuvres and Haeppchen,” which will take place on Friday, May 4, from 12-2 p.m. in 349B. Students in foreign language classes will prepare snacks from one of the cultures they are studying. The food is free of charge.
Other events are also scheduled for the week. Look in the next Activist issue for more details.