Published March 17, 2016
MONROE, La. — The University of Louisiana Monroe will host its annual International Week—a week
dedicated to celebrating the diversity of cultures represented on ULM’s campus.
This year’s event will begin Monday, March 21 at 11 a.m. and end Thursday, March 24
at 7:30 pm.
“International Week is exciting for our international students because it provides
an opportunity for them to share part of their culture with all of campus and the
community,” said Sami Owens, Director of International Student Programs. “This will
be a week that is packed full of new and fun experiences that have their roots in
countries all over the world.”
This year, the event will kick off with a flag parade at 11 a.m. on Monday, March
21. The parade will begin near Fant-Ewing coliseum and end at Scott Plaza (the fountain
located in front of the ULM Library). Participants are encouraged to line the bridge
and sidewalk.
The Food Fair, which provides an opportunity to sample foods from a wide variety of
cultures, has been a success over the last several years, with strong participation
from members of the community. Music, presentations, and flags from different countries
will also be featured. ULM students, faculty, and staff will provide samples of various
cuisine. Beverages will be provided, and food samples will be priced from 50 cents
to $1, per item.
The week’s events are as follows:
MONDAY, MARCH 21
11 – 11:30 a.m.
FLAG PARADE
Northeast Drive
(near coliseum)
12 – 2 p.m.
WANDERLUST
Scott Plaza
Belly dancing display
Yoga workshop
Booths for Henna, face-painting, origami, rangoli, and hair braiding
6 – 8 p.m.
ISLAND PARADISE
Liew Family International Student Center (food provided)
TUESDAY, MARCH 22
9 – 11 a.m.
OPEN HOUSE
Liew Family International Student Center
(snacks provided)
11 – 1 p.m.
CULTURAL EXHIBITION AND STUDENTS WALL
ULM Quad
6:30 p.m. – Until
KARAOKE & COOKING
Liew Family International Student Center
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 23
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
FOOD FAIR
SUB Ballrooms
(arrive early as food is limited)
6 – 8 p.m.
TALENT SHOW
Sub Ballrooms
(snacks provided)
THURSDAY, MARCH 24
10 – 11 a.m.
COFFEE & CULTURE
“Not Born in the USA: The International Roots of
Voodoo” by Dr. Jeff Anderson, School of Humanities
Liew Family International Student Center (snacks provided)
11 a.m. – 1 p.m.
LUNCH SOCIAL & POST CARD PHOTO BOOTH
ULM Quad, Sponsored by CAB
5 p.m.
HOLI-Water and Color
ULM Bayou Park
7:30 p.m.
TALES BY MOONLIGHT & MOVIE MARATHON
Liew Family International Student Center
For more information, contact Sami Owens at saowens@ulm.edu or at 318-342-1885.
