International
International Street Fest show and dinner
The annual International Street Fest will include a culture show and international dinner. All events are free except dinner.
A variety of cuisine from around the world will be served in the Gerber Center Dining Hall starting at 5 p.m. The all-you-care-to-eat dinner is $11.45 for adults, $8.50 for faculty and staff, and $6 for children. Augustana students may use meal swipes or Viking Bucks. Cash, check and credit cards are accepted.
The menu will represent Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and the U.S.
The fashion and culture show will begin at 6 p.m. in the Gävle rooms. This year's theme is #GETaway. Audiences will "take-off" to various countries around the world. There will be a fashion show of traditional clothing from around the world and performances. Hors d'oeuvres and refreshments will be served, and there will be a raffle from 6-8 p.m.
The Office of International Student Life and the Global Engagement Team will host the festival.
International Street Fest: Dinner
The Office of International Student Life will sponsor the International Street Fest, with a fashion show of traditional clothing, international dinner, game night and folklore presentation. All events are free except the dinner.
A variety of cuisine from around the world will be served in the Gerber Center Dining Hall from 4:30-7 pm. Meal swipes for Augustana students will be valid, and the cost for community members will be $11.25. Faculty and staff will be able to enjoy the meal at a discounted price.
The menu will represent Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe and the US.
Full International Street Fest Itinerary:
Folklore & More is from 4-6 p.m. Thursday, followed by Game Night in the Brew by the Slough. Those interested in competing at Game Night should register by Jan. 25.
On Friday, the dinner will be served from 4:30-7 p.m. in the dining hall. The cost of the international dinner is $11.25 for those without an Augustana meal plan. The menu will represent Africa, Asia, Latin America, the Caribbean, Europe, and the U.S.
The Culture Show will begin at 6:30 p.m. Friday in the Gävle Rooms. There will be fashion show of traditional clothing from around the world and an exhibit of student artifacts. Hors d’oeuvres and refreshments will be served. Those interested in participating should sign up by Jan. 25.
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The program is in conjunction with International Education Week, an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences.
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The program is in conjunction with International Education Week, an opportunity to celebrate the benefits of international education and exchange worldwide. This joint initiative of the U.S. Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education promotes programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences.
International Street Fest
This annual event is designed to celebrate the diversity of international and cultural backgrounds in the Augustana community. Augustana has international students from more than 40 countries. There will be an international dinner provided in the Dining Hall and a fashion show.
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