With International Education week at NSU comes many events for students to participate in and attend in order to learn more about the world around us. In collaboration with the Office of International Affairs, the Multicultural Affairs Committee (MAC) is hosting the fifth annual Multicultural Fair on Nov. 15 from 11:30 a.m. – 1 p.m. in the HPD Clocktower Courtyard outside of the Terry Building. The event features a potluck-style taste test of foods from all different cultures surrounding the event’s theme “We are all the same on the inside.”
“International Education Week is a joint initiative between the U.S Department of State and the U.S. Department of Education to promote programs that prepare Americans for a global environment and attract future leaders from abroad to study, learn and exchange experiences,” Katie Goodroad, graduate assistant for the Office of International Affairs, explained. “Here at NSU, International Education Week is a week of campus-wide events and programs highlighting NSU’s international initiatives.”
The potluck-style event gives attendees the opportunity to sample dishes from different cultures all in one place. Students, faculty and staff of the NSU community are invited to bring a potluck dish from their culture to share with others for the event. Attendees are also encouraged to dress up to represent their culture as well.
“The Multicultural Fair is an opportunity for community members, NSU students, faculty and staff, to come and get to know other diverse cultures,” Jonathon May, director of Student Affairs and Multicultural Affairs Committee chair, said. “It’s fun because it’s one of the largest multiethnic potlucks that you’d ever be able to experience.”
In addition to the NSU community, May explained that the Davie community is invited to partake in the event as well. May said that over 40 outside vendors will be in attendance with either food for attendees to sample or art for them to enjoy.
“The goal is definitely community building and letting people know about groups, organizations and resources not only here at [NSU], but also in the larger community for a diverse population and experiences,” May explained. “What’s great is that anybody from any culture can get the opportunity to engage with another culture, religion, people… It’s really cool. For instance, you may be a student from Connecticut and not even know that we have this amazing Jamaican restaurant that’s right down the street.”
For more information about getting involved in the event, email Jonathon May at jm2501@nova.edu.
