International Street Fest
International Street Fest is a fun and educational event for the entire campus community focused on celebrating the diversity of Augustana College. While we have cultural events specific to groups present on campus, International Street Fest is our attempt at bringing this diversity in one place.
Campus celebration of Holi
The Global Engagement Team is hosting Holi in collaboration with the Multicultural Programming Board (MPB) from 4 p.m. onwards.
Holi is a joyous festival where we celebrate with colors and water and come together as a community. Join us as we splash colors, dance to festive music and enjoy a delightful spread of Nepali and Indian finger foods. As the evening winds down, we will gather around a bonfire for "Holi Ka Dahan," a traditional ritual symbolizing the triumph of good over evil.
This event is open to the entire campus, and we warmly invite everyone to join the fun, regardless of background or experience with Holi. Come dressed in clothes you don't mind getting colorful, and let's make unforgettable memories together! Get ready to immerse yourself in the vibrant spirit of Holi, and we can’t wait to celebrate with you!
Campus celebration of Eid al-Fitr
Eid al-Fitr – the "festival of the breaking of the fast" – is celebrated at the end of Ramadan. Hosted by Global Engagement Team (GET), this event will include snacks and food from South Asian, Middle Eastern and Mediterranean cuisines. We invite you to join us in celebrating the end of the holy month of Ramadan.
Community iftar
Iftar is the fast-breaking evening meal of Muslims during the month of Ramadan. Global Engagement Team will host a community-wide Iftar for the Muslim community as well as for the rest of the campus community and create a space for everyone to come together and have a meal during this auspicious time. Food will be offered for everyone and it will be a good time to bond as a community. We warmly invite the entire campus community to be a part of this event!
Diwali
Diwali, known as Tihar or Deepawali in Nepal, is a Hindu festival celebrated in Nepal and India. For our Diwali event, we will have a Diwali presentation to educate our audience on why and how Diwali is celebrated.
The event, which runs from 8-10:30 p.m., will include snacks from India and Nepal and a raffle with the winner getting South Asian dry snacks. There will also be dance performances and a Rangoli template coloring session.
Set up your Wi-Fi connection remotely
If you have a device that has not yet been set up for Wi-Fi, we recommend doing so before you come on campus. You can set up network access at home or anywhere that you have an internet connection. It will be one less thing to do at move-in.
Study Abroad Fair
The Office of International and Off-Campus Programs will host an informational fair from 11 a.m.-2 p.m. to promote the faculty-led J-term study abroad programs for the 2025-2026 academic year.
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