14th Festival of Nations Set for May 5

The 14th Annual Festival of Nations event champions the diversity of students, staff and faculty on campus and offers The University of Scranton community an opportunity to unite in celebration on May 5. The United Cultures Organization and the Multicultural Center invite all to join on Friday, from 2:00 p.m. to 5:30 p.m., at Dionne Green and DeNaples Patio, with a rain location of the Byron Center.

"At the Festival, students will host tables that showcase the heritage of their families and countries," said Jose Sanchez, Assistant Director of the Cultural Centers.
"Interactive events will include student performances and food samples. The University community is invited to learn about all the cultures and ethnic identities here on campus."

Michael Trought '23, a kinesiology major from New Rochelle, New York and Aaron Asiedu-Wiafe '23, a kinesiology major from East Chester, New York, shared their perspective while promoting the event at a tablesit hosted April 27 at the DeNaples Center.

"Each country table is going to make a trifold and have something that represents their country... some people doing dance performances," Trought '23, said.

"[We] are going to be making some Jamaican food, showing off our country. A lot of the country tables are mainly doing food. The trifolds provide some facts so you can educate yourself," Trout added, describing what he and three other students have in store with their table presentation.

"Last year 200 people attended and 24 countries were represented by between 35 and 50 student participants," said Sanchez. "It has always been a fun event for all."

This year's event is sponsored by the Office of Equity and Diversity, the Office of Global Education and the Office of Residence Life.

For more information or topic suggestions, contact the Cultural Centers at multicultural@scranton.edu