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November 3, 2003

WOOSTER, Ohio † The College of Wooster will celebrate its rich global diversity with a series of public events during International Week 2003, scheduled for Nov. 7-14.

The celebration begins on Friday, Nov. 7, with a culture fest spotlighting Wooster¡s international history through music, dance, art, and fashion from 7:30-9 p.m. in the lounge of Lowry Center (1189 Beall Ave.).

Festivities continue on Sunday, Nov. 8, with two events: Kabbaddi † the Southeast Asian form of Capture the Flag † at 1 p.m. in the Armington Quad, and Dance Latino † a workshop that shares the secrets of such Latin dances as the Salsa, Merengue, Bachata, Chacarera, and Gato † at 7 p.m. in Babcock Dining Hall (1315 Beall Ave.).

The following day (Sunday, Nov. 9), Jamaican, Ghanaian, Brazilian, and Pakistani cuisine will be on the menu for an International Cooking Class at 4 p.m. in the kitchen of Mackey Hall (353 E. Pine St.)

On Monday, Nov. 10, there will be a forum on ÀLiberia: History and Current Conflict” from 7:30-9 p.m., also in the lounge of Lowry Center. Boubacar N¡Diaye, assistant professor of Black Studies and political science, will shed light on Liberia, the West African country founded by African American Slaves. Refreshments will be provided courtesy of UJAMAA.

The highly popular international bazaar, featuring games, special talents, traditional practices, and presentations from around the world, will take place on Tuesday, Nov. 11, from 5-7 p.m. in Lowry Center.

Wooster¡s student ambassadors, who represent the countries of Bangladesh, the Gambia, Israel, Jamaica, and Mexico, will offer insight into relationships, family, traditions, and other aspects of their respective cultures, on Wednesday, Nov. 12, from 7-8:30 p.m. in Room 119 of Lowry Center.

On Thursday, Nov. 13, Judy Logback will present ÀSustainable Development, Preservation, and Conservation,” at 7 p.m. in Room 009 of Severance Hall (943 College Mall). Logback¡s address will center on her creation of a sustainable development project in the Ecuadorian rainforest as well as the conservation of natural resources and culture. A reception at the Lilly House (1452 Beall Ave.) will follow at 8:30 p.m.

On Nov. 13-14, Kallari crafts will be on display in Lowry Center Lounge from 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. Visitors will have an opportunity to browse and purchase beautiful jewelry and crafts made from renewable resources from the Ecuadorian rainforest and chat with Logback about her sustainable development project and internship opportunities.

The weeklong celebration concludes on Friday, Nov. 14, with Global Beats, a celebration of dance music from around the world, from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. in The Underground (535 E. Wayne Ave.).

For more information about International Week, contact the Office of International Student Affairs at 330-263-2074.