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TranscriptOffice of University Relations SDSM& T News 501 E. St. Joseph Street ( Rapid City, SD 57701- 3995 Phone: ( 605) 394- 6082/ 2554 ( Fax: ( 605) 394- 6177 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE ( March 11, 1998) MULTI- CULTURAL EXPO 98 TO BE HELD AT SDSM& T MARCH 27- 28 " THE WORLD IS COMING TO SOUTH DAKOTA - CULTURAL EXPO 98" will be hosted by groups from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and National American University on March 27 - 28, 1998. This multi- cultural festival will be held in the Surbeck Center Ballroom on SDSM& T's campus. Over 500 students from local and regional schools are scheduled to visit the cultural exhibits on Friday, March 27, between 9: 30 a. m. and 3: 00 p. m. In additional to educational exercises and opportunities, games and crafts also will be offered by the various cultures represented at the festival. On Saturday, March 28, the cultural exposition is open to the general public between 10: 00 a. m. and 2: 30 p. m. A sampling of native foods will be offered for a nominal charge on Saturday from 11: 30 a. m. to 1: 30 p. m. Cultural entertainment including dancing and singing also will take place between 11: 30 a. m. and 1: 00 p. m. on Saturday. Cultural displays from Norway, India, China, Japan, Zambia, Brazil, Bangladesh, Ecuador, and the American Indian Science and Engineering Society ( AISES) will be exhibited on both Friday and Saturday. There is no charge to visit the exhibits. This annual event is sponsored by international students, AISES, the Ivanhoe International Center, South Dakota School of Mines & Technology, and National American University. SDSM& T and National American University work jointly to encourage multi- cultural activities which promote friendship and cultural exchange between people of different countries and cultures. Schools interested in attending the March 27th activities are requested to make reservations by March 24. Community groups also are invited to participate in the CULTURAL EXPO 98" activities. For additional information, contact the SDSM& T Ivanhoe International Center at 394- 6884 or National American University at 394- 4827. ++ 30++ ( f:\ programs\ dept\ univrel\ pressrele\ 398\ Multi- Cultural Expo fax/ dailies & weeklies) [ MEDIA ADVISORY: The Cultural Expo offers many good photo opportunities, especially on Friday morning, March 27, while area students visit the exhibits.]
CreatorSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology. University Relations;
SubjectSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology;
Local SubjectSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology
Multi-Cultural Expo
Digital PublisherSouth Dakota School of Mines and Technology. Devereaux Library
Date1998-03-11
TypeText
Formatapplication/pdf
Languageeng
RelationIs part of Office of University Relations SDSM&T News Collection
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Submitting InstitutionDevereaux Library. South Dakota School of Mines and Technology.
Date Digital2009
CONTENTdm number1011
CONTENTdm file name1020.pdf
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