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International Festival
Thursday, October 18, 2007

The Somerset Community College International Festival is envisioned as a street fair that seeks to celebrate the richness of the world's diverse cultures and promote unity and acceptance in the local community. This mission is accomplished through presenting authentic international cuisine, lively diverse music and visually appealing cultural exhibits. We also promote exploration and learning through a series of educational workshops.

 

Last year, with the help of our program participants, which included SCC faculty, students, staff, as well as 95 elementary age school children and local residents, we explored various traditions of 20 different cultures/countries (Appalachian, African-American/Soul, Argentina, Bayou, Japan, Kuwait, Mexico, Iraq, Cuba, India, China, Bavaria, France, Egypt, Venezuela, Kenya, Guatemala, Greece, Korea, and Italy).

 

The public is invited to all of the following events and admission is free.

SCHEDULE OF MAIN EVENTS SOMERSET CAMPUS

TIME EVENT/PRESENTER PLACE
9 AM Cultural Relativism
Comparing East Africa and East Kentucky Cultures
Presented by Mr. Christopher Amaechi
Rogers Community Room
10 AM Medical Practices in Australia
Presented by Dr. Keith Sinclair
Rogers Community Room
10:30 AM Parade of Nations
Featuring Northern Middle School students, International Models, and Bagpipers (Mr. Jack Lewis, Mr. Bart Davidson and Mr. Malcolm McGregor)
Perimeter of Meece Hall Auditorium
10:50 AM Opening Ceremony
Welcome: Dr. Jo Marshall
Outdoor Stage
11 AM Music (Bluegrass)
Mountain Connection
Outdoor Stage
  Sheltowee Artisans
Ten Thousand Villages Sale Opens
Meece Hall Foyer
11:30 AM International Food Taste
Banquet Tables Open
Harold Rogers Commons Grill
  Cultural Displays Open Rogers Community Room
  Music (Indie, Experimental, Psychedelic)
The Color Out of Space
Harold Rogers Commons Grill
  CONCURRENT SESSIONS  
11:45 AM Demonstration
The Great Highland Bagpipes/Scottish attire
Meece Hall Auditorium
  Informational
The Origins of Bluegrass Music
Presented by Mr. James Claypool
Rogers Community Room
12:30 PM International Fashion Show
Sponsored by the SCC Chapter of American Association of Community Colleges
Meece Hall Auditorium
  CONCURRENT SESSIONS  
1 PM Demonstration
The History of Martial Arts
Presented by Mr. John Wainscott,
SCC PTA Student
Rogers Community Room
  Cooking Demonstration/Taste
Pumpkins in International Cuisine
Presented by Mete Sergin
(first come first serve up to 25, call 451-6697)
Stoner 101
1:30 PM A Closer Look to Modern Egypt
Presented by Dr. Zenab Abdelalim
Meece Hall Auditorium
1:45 PM International Food Taste
Afternoon Tea with Meze/Tapas/Snacks
Harold Rogers Commons Grill
  CONCURRENT SESSIONS  
2 PM Informational
My Hometown, Nurenberg, Germany
Presented by Ms. Mandy Davis
Stoner 101
  Informational
China's Environmental Challenges
Presented by Mr. Zhiming Xia
Rogers Community Room
  CONCURRENT SESSIONS  
2:35 PM Informational
Mexico City 2007
Presented by Mrs. Valerie Allen
Stoner 101
  Informational
Viva Italia! Part Two
Presented by Bob Hekel
Rogers Community Room
3:10 PM Panel Discussion
Globalization: Economic and Environmental Impact
Presented by Mr. Chris Phillips, Dr. Jesus Rivas, Mr. Gary Sherman, and Ms. Anita Walker
Rogers Community Room
  Demonstration
Yoga's Reinterpretation for Western Culture:
How the Ancient Eastern Practices Can Help Us Lead Better Lives
Presented by Mrs. Jenny Watkins and Ms. Misty Adkins
Meece Hall Auditorium
3:45 PM Music (Hip Hop)
Tha Senate
Harold Rogers Commons Grill
  CONCURRENT SESSIONS  
4:20 PM Cooking Demonstration/Taste
Mediterranean/Italy
Presented by Mrs. Marleana Wheaton
(first come first serve up to 25, call 451-6697)
Stoner 101
  Informational Performance
Women's Dance of the Middle East and North Africa
Presented by Jamila Zahran and Sandra Hanes
Meece Hall Auditorium
5:00 PM Informational Performance
Native American Dance
Presented by Jeanetta Howard
Meece Hall Auditorium
5:35 PM International Food Taste
Banquet Tables Open
Harold Rogers Commons Grill
  Music (Folk)
The Charming Third
Harold Rogers Commons Grill
6 PM Informational
Davidic (Jewish Messianic) Dance
Presented by The Warriors of Praise
Rogers Commons Community Room
  Cultural Displays Close  
6:30 PM Music (Reggae)
Rob Dread and the KMA Live!!
Meece Hall Auditorium
  Ten Thousand Villages Sale Closes  
7:35 PM CLOSING CEREMONY Meece Hall Auditorium
     

 

 

Office for Cultural Diversity
Somerset Community College
Somerset Campus - North
Meece Hall, Office 122A

Natalie A. Gibson, MPA
Director for Cultural Diversity
606 451-6697
natalie.gibson@kctcs.edu

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