Student Resources • Office for Cultural Diversity • International Festival
International Festival
Tuesday, October 22, 2009
The Somerset Community College International Festival is presented 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.
This year, with the help of our program participants, which includes SCC faculty, students, staff, as well as elementary and middle school age children and local residents, we will explore various traditions of different cultures and countries. Celebrations will be held at the following locations:
- McCreary Center, October 20 from 3:00 - 7:00 PM
- Russell Center, October 21 from 2:00 - 5:00 PM CT
- Somerset Campus, October 22 from 9:00 AM to 6:00 PM (See detailed schedule below)
The public is invited to all events and admission is free.
| TIME | EVENT/PRESENTER | PLACE |
|---|---|---|
| 9-10:30 AM | Coffee - donated by Baxters Breads - donated by Wayne Co. Homemakers |
Rogers Community Room |
| 9-10:30 AM | Study Abroad program, Study Travel Videos | Stoner 101 |
| 9-10:30 AM | Parade of Nations – led by Davidson and Lewis bagpipers; SWHS Color Guard; The National Anthem sung by SGA President. | Outside |
| 9-10:30 AM | -The Sacred Drum Ensemble (West African) | Outside |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Ten Thousand Villages Bazaar - Assisted by the Hybrid BA283 Class, Phi Theta Kappa, Student Ambassadors | Meece |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Anime Screenings | Strunk Library |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | International Display | SCC Bookstore |
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Interfaith Alliance Booth Gail Derryberry |
Rogers Commons Corridor |
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | The Ghana Room – exhibits, games, music Sponsored by the Wayne County Homemakers. | Rogers Community Room |
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Japanese Exhibit - featuring Carol Severns, Project BEAM, Russell Center | Rogers Commons Corridor |
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Anime Club Candy Booth | Rogers Commons Corridor |
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | International Coin Display, J.W. Jones | Rogers Commons Corridor |
| 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM | Oakwood Client Sales | Rogers Commons Corridor |
| 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM | Cosmetology International Festival Contest | Meece Auditorium |
| 10:00 AM | The Chicken Dance Demonstration - Marci Randall | Oudside Stage |
| 10:00 AM | Wayne County Homemakers welcome KEHA State International Chariman, Linda Heflin from Lone Oak, Kentucky | Rogers Community Room |
| 10:30-11:15 AM | Puerto Rican Cooking Demo, featuring Allison Hahn Sobieck and Ed Nazario from Doolin House Inn and 2Chefs Catering | Grill - Rogers Commons |
| 10:30-11:15 AM | Scottish/Irish/German Heritage: How to Trace Your Heritage Presented by Daniel Engle |
Meece Auditorium |
| 10:30-11:15 AM | Interfaith Alliance - Dr. Sonya Jones | Stoner 101 |
| 10:30-11:15 AM | Contra Dancers | Outside |
| 10:30 AM | Anasazi's Secret (Native American Group) | Outside |
| 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM | Health Care in Great Britain – Dr. Keith Sinclair | Rogers Student Lounge |
| 11:30 AM -12:30 PM | Germany, Bavaria, and Nuremberg – Mandy Davis | Rogers Community Room |
| 11:30 AM -12:30 PM | Videos on Egypt – Dr. Zenab El-Kalliny | Stoner 101 |
| 11:30 AM -12:30 PM | Food Treats– Catered by Chef Meté Sergin of Bluegrass Oakwood. - Music by John Polk |
Grill - Rogers Commons |
| 11:30 AM -12:30 PM | - Russell County Dance Team – Hip-Hop, Jazz Routine - SWHS dance team |
Outside |
| 1-2 PM | Panel Discussion on Health Care in the rest of the world | Rogers Community Room |
| 1-2 PM | Modern Day Slavery – Look Beneath the Surface: Maja Cupac | Stoner Room 101 |
| 1-2 PM | Healthy Eating/Diets: Stephanie Mears Oakwood Dietitian and Amy Atwood-Fugate, | Meece Auditorium |
| 1-2 PM | Food Demonstration – Mete Sergin; Preparation/Presentation of foods | Grill - Rogers Commons |
| 1:30 PM | Supahlicious Pinays Gurlz led by Tita Riggins from the Phillippines | Outside |
| 1-1:30 PM | Anasazi’s Secret – Native American Group |
Outside |
| 2:15-3:15 PM | - Homemakers’ Tea presented by Pulaski County Homemakers. featuring Susan Hansford, Emma Hutcheson and Joanie King - International Projects presented by John Adams, Assistant District Governor for the Rotary Club. |
Rogers Community Room |
| 2:15-3:15 PM | The Lost Cause of the War (Commentary on Croatia) – Maja Cupac | Stoner Room 101 |
| 2:15-3:15 PM | Commentaryon Iraq, Muslims – Sects in Iraq presented by Dr. Saadi Hassan. | Meece Auditorium |
| 2:15-3:15 PM | Drumming Works Workshop featuring Joan Brannon – with 20 drums available for participant learning. | Grill - Rogers Commons |
| 2:15-3:15 PM | - Zumba Demonstration; featuring Loretta Johnson and Marci Randall - Egyptian Belly Dancing – Mira Baker |
Outside |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | Guatemala - presented by Roger Angevine and Gaspar Miguel | Rogers Community Room |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | History, Culture of Iran - Dr. Hossein Fallahzadeh | Stoner Room 101 |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | Anasazi’s Secret – Performance |
Outside |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | Food Demonstration – Marleana Wheaton, Mediterranean Delight | Grill - Rogers Commons |
| 3:30-4:30 PM | Taekwondo History and Demonstration - Jeff Turner, Somerset Karate Academy | Meece Auditorium |
| 4:30 - 4:45 PM | PCHS Dance Team | Outside |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Celtic Musician, Robert Tincher | Rogers Community Room |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM | East to West, Turkish band | Stoner Hall Theatre |
| 4:30 - 5:30 PM | Gallery Exhibit and Reception | East End Art Gallery - Stoner Hall |
