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ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ culture connection presents “Embracing our Differencesâ€�

Published November 10, 2014

The University of ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ at Monroe’s Culture Connection—a social and educational space where students, faculty, and community members can gather to share their culture and learn about new cultures—will host “Embracing Our Differences: Languages, Cultures, & Traditions,â€� from 4-6 p.m., on Monday, Nov. 10 in George T. Walker Hall, Room 2-101, on the ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ campus.

The event is free and open to the public.

The Culture Connection hosts a series of multicultural events, which are geared toward helping students, faculty, and families feel more welcome at ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ, while creating social connections within the community.

The presentations will feature various visiting professors and current ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ international students.

The schedule is as follows:

Dr. Marohang Limbu, professor of English writing at Michigan State University, will present “Networked World: My Personal and Professional Growth,� from 4- 4:25 p.m.

Dr. Charlotte Foster, professor of education at Missouri Western State, will present “Diversity and Inclusion: Culture of Class Participation� from 4:30 – 4:55 p.m.

Stanley Owusu Danso, a ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ international student from Ghana, will present “Ghana: Arts, Culture and Celebrations,â€� from 5-5:10 p.m.

Yi-an Lin, a ÌìÃÀÓ°ÊÓ international student from Taiwan, will present “Taiwanese Cuisine: Ingredients and Culture,â€� from 5:10-5:20 p.m.

Danielle Adams will present “America Life in the South: Our Identity and Culture,� from 5:20-5:30 p.m.

Sadaf Ramazani, an international student from Iran, will present “Iran: The New Look of Persia,� from 5:30-5:40 p.m.

International students from India, Krunali Bhagat and Sandeep Pallerla, will present “India: The Land of Festivals & Monuments,� from 5:40-5:50 p.m.; and Eunhui Kim from South Korea will present “South Korea: One of Asia’s Most Intriguing and Vibrant Countries,� from 5:50-6 p.m.

Refreshments will be provided.

For more information about this event, call Dr. Krishna Bista at 318-342-1254.