ULM's International Week March 26-30 on campus
International Student Services is hosting its International Week from听Monday, March
26 through Friday, March 30. This special week is marked to celebrate the diverse
cultures and nationalities represented on ULM鈥檚 campus.
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鈥淲e are very excited about this year鈥檚 activities. Our international students are
thrilled to share their food, music and experiences with their ULM family and with
other the members of the community,鈥� said Arely Castillo, Director of International
Student Services.
All of the activities are free听except听the Food Festival and the International Student
Gala. The gala is free for current ULM international students, $10 for ULM domestic
students, and $15 for the general public.
Tickets can be picked up at the International Student Services office, suite 200 in
Sandel Hall.
鈥淚 encourage everyone to participate in the many activities we have prepared and to
make new friends with our lovely international students," Castillo said.
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One of the most anticipated events of the week is the International Food Festival.
This event provides guests the opportunity to sample foods from all across the globe,
priced from 50 cents to $2 per item.
Kaile Finies, ULM graphic design student and president of the African Caribbean Association,
shared her excitement, 鈥淭he food festival is my favorite international event on campus
because what better way to showcase different cultures than through food!鈥�
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SCHEDULE
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Monday, March 26
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Flag Parade
Time: 10:30听a.m.
Location: Coliseum to Scott Plaza
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Henna, Face paint, Braid, Language table
Time: 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: Scott Plaza
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Game Night
Time: 6-9听p.m.
Location: Liew International House
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Tuesday, March 27
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Rock Painting & Henna
Time: 11听a.m.-1听p.m.
Scott Plaza
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Holi, Festival of Color
Time: 4-5 p.m.
Location: Bayou Park
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Wednesday, March 28
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Food Festival
Time: 11听a.m.-1 p.m.
Location: SUB Ballrooms
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International Zumba
Time: 6:20-7:20听p.m.
Location: Activity Center
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Scavenger Hunt
Time: 7:30-8:30听p.m.
Location: Liew International House
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Thursday, March 29
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International Student Gala
Time: 6:30-9 p.m.
Location: SUB Ballroom
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For more information, contact Arely Castillo at听castillo@ulm.edu听or 318-342-1295
Published March 23, 2018
