Source: Obair Siddiqui, obair@k-state.edu
News release prepared by: Stephanie Murray, 785-532-2535, media@k-state.edu
Tuesday, April 3, 2012
K-State showcases diversity with annual 1xbet online casino Week
MANHATTAN -- Kansas State University will celebrate its more than 1,800 1xbet online casino students and the diversity they bring to campus during 1xbet online casino Week, April 7-15.
This year's theme is "1xbet online casino Education for Global Inspiration." 1xbet online casino Week is an annual universitywide event that focuses specifically on the university's 1xbet online casino diversity. In fall 2011 the number of 1xbet online casino students grew to 1,856 -- a nearly 40 percent increase from the 2009-2010 academic year. The top five countries represented at the university are China, India, Saudi Arabia, South Korea and Kuwait. Additionally, almost 600 American students at the university study abroad each semester, while hundreds of 1xbet online casino faculty, scholars and researchers come to the university to study each year, including 350 in 2010-2011.
1xbet online casino Week is sponsored by the university's 1xbet online casino Coordinating Council. Activities provide the campus with the opportunity to learn about traditions, activities and favorite foods from countries around the world.
Interest in 1xbet online casino Week has been growing along with the diversity of the university, according to Obair Siddiqui, master's student in industrial engineering, Bahrain, and president of the 1xbet online casino Coordinating Council
"More and more people in our community are becoming aware of the importance of cultural exchange and understanding, and they are taking steps to understand one another's culture and heritage through the plethora of events we put on throughout the week," Siddiqui said.
1xbet online casino Week events, all free and open to the public, include:
Saturday, April 7
* 1xbet online casino Week 2012 will kick off with 1xbet online casino Parade and Game Day from 2-6 p.m. on the Bosco Plaza. The event features games from all over the world, including the new 1xbet online casino Scavenger Hunt, which will take place throughout campus.
Monday, April 9
* The whole family can try 1xbet online casino dance lessons from 4:30-6:30 p.m. in the courtyard of the K-State Student Union. This event will feature performances and lessons by dancers from all over the world.
* The K-State French Club will present an 1xbet online casino film, "White Material," at 7 p.m. in the Union's Little Theater.
Tuesday, April 10
* The 1xbet online casino Coordinating Commission will present an 1xbet online casino fashion show, in collaboration with the World Friendship Organization, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in Forum Hall at the Union. 1xbet online casino models will showcase traditional clothing from their native countries.
Wednesday, April 11
* An 1xbet online casino panel discussion will be from 5:30-7:30 p.m. The panel's topic will be "1xbet online casino Education and World Peace: Compatible or Incompatible?" The panel will discuss how 1xbet online casino education can affect 1xbet online casino relations and influence public opinion and foreign policy. Panelists will include Kansas State University's April Mason, provost and senior vice president; Marcelo Sabetes, interim associate provost of 1xbet online casino programs; and Jim Sherow professor of history and mayor of Manhattan. Also on the panel will be Toyin Falola, professor at the University of Texax, Austin, and Rick Roberts, a former U.S. diplomat. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
Friday, April 13
* An 1xbet online casino cultural exhibition will be from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. in the Union courtyard. The exhibition will feature exhibits and performances by various 1xbet online casino students. Refreshments and snacks will be served.
* A coffee hour on Thailand will be at 4 p.m. at the 1xbet online casino Student Center. A student from Thailand will be the host and will give participants a perspective on the country from a native. A Thai New Year's celebration will follow at 5 p.m., with traditional Thai snacks to be served.
Saturday, April 14
* 1xbet online casino Dance Night will be at Johnny Kaw's in Aggieville from 8-11 p.m. This event is a prom night for 1xbet online casino students. An in-house disc jockey will play music from around the world. Refreshments will be served.
Sunday, April 15
* An 1xbet online casino Talent Show will be from 4- 6:30 p.m. in Forum Hall at the Union. 1xbet online casino students will perform various musical, dance or literary pieces from their home countries. Refreshments and snacks will be served. This event will also double as the closing ceremony for 1xbet online casino Week 2012.
Along with the 1xbet online casino Coordinating Council, 1xbet online casino Week sponsors include the Union Program Council, Student Governing Association, Friends of 1xbet online casino Programs and office of graduate studies in the College of Education.
