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Show Q&A with ASWC SAC Diversity Chair Chante Jimenez International week is March 22 through 27 Walter Denison Contributing Writer (5our involvement with the projects (past and present): I have been working with Princess and the International and Diversity Center to plan all of the events that wall be held during International Week, including International Fest and Voices. faculty and international students and faculty. y is it important students get involved with these projects? Students need to step outside of their own world and be exposed to new, exciting and unique ways of life and opinions. at is International Week? It is a collection of unique backgrounds, brought together to increase awareness, bridge cultures and celebrate diversity. (What is Voices? Voices is an open mic night aimed highlighting diverse voices from the Westminster Community in a safe, respectful, inclusive space. at is the mission of International Week? The mission is to offer the community an opportunity to see, taste, feel and hear about new cultures and regions. It is an opportunity for our community to share stories, talk about their culture and diversity, share a specific story, talent, etc. y is international week important to the Westminster community? It gives students an opportunity to glimpse into other ways of life. It opens their minds to the world around them and gives them a new perspective into other regions. It also builds bridges between students, who can participate? Students, faculty, staff who are a member of a college student, minority group, like a a member of Westminsters LGBTQcommunity, an international student, staff or faculty member, a person with a disability, a woman, a New American, a member of a minority religious or spiritual group or a person with a working-clas- s background, can all participate in presenting during Voices. All students, faculty and staff that do not participate can show support by coming to the event and supporting from the audience. first-generati- (SVhat is the International Festival and who can participate? International Festival is a festival celebrating cultures in five regions Africa, Asia, the Middle East, the Americas and Europe. Everyone who comes will see cultures, taste a variety of foods and be exposed to the art and decor from places around the world. o should be interested in international week? Anyone! The Westminster community and the community at large including students, parents, faculty, children, etc. o does international week benefit? Everyone! on ere can people go for more information? They can contact me or Princess Gutierrez or go to The Diversity and International Center in Shaw. Q All questions were answered via email. ' ' I Voices Wednesday, March 24 at 7:30 p.m. Vteve Gore Concert Hall International Fest Saturday, March 27 from 6 p.m. to 9p.m. Behnken Field House V V S. ulifl small McCafe real fruit i smoothie no purchase necessary Expires 43010, Valid only it I paiticipatinB McDonald's restaurants n Utah, Springs. Breen River, Evanston, Jackson Cunent prices and participation based on ndependent operaHole, Wyoming tor decision. Prices may vary Not vakd m conjunction with any other otter, Wendover, X Elko, Ely, Nevada, Rock discount coupon or combo meal Cash value 120 oil cent per person per visit Plus tax if applicable Price ot re- bout one coupon t board. Coupon may quired purchase posted on menu Mt be transferred, copied or dupfcated m any way or transmitted via electronic media Vaid when product served. May not be valid tor custom orders. U 2010 Pm lovin' H McDonalds. X . to. -- ijl 5 fA f. 5 I MARCH16, 2010 |