Upcoming Programs

The following is a list of some of the activities, events, and celebrations that will be happening this Spring semester of 2012.

Wednesday, Jan. 18, 12:30pm-1:30pm
"I Have a Dream": A Tribute to Equality (MGMT M336)
Students, faculty, and staff will read excerpt of Martin Luth King, Jr's famous "I Have a Dream" speech, including spoken words of poetry, followed by signing a pledge to uphold liberty and equality.

Wednesday, Mar. 28-Friday, Mar. 30
International Festival (around campus)
A three day, interactive frestival celebrating the many different cultures that exist within the Lawrence Tech community.

Wednesday, Mar. 28, Noon
Holi (Campus Quad)
Celebrate the arrival of spring by dousing yourself and each other in a rainbow of powder in this traditional Hindu festival of color.

Wednesday, Mar. 28, 8:00pm
World Dance Fair (Don Ridler Field House)
Enjoy the sounds and moves of dancers from around the world: Africa, Latin America, Ireland, Poland, the Middle East, India, and more! 

Thursday, Mar. 29, Noon
International Career Solutions: 8 + 10 Success (MGMT M336)
The opening day of a seven-session seminar series on developing your career skills outside of your home country. Other sessions: April 3, 5, 10, 12, 17, 19. 
Pre-registration required: http://ltu.edu/international/careersolutions.asp

Thursday, Mar. 29, 12:30pm
Cultural Mosaic Panel Discussion (UTLC Gallery - T210)
 International students discuss their home countries and provide insights on living in a different culture.

Thursday, Mar. 29, 3:30pm-7:30pm
International Festival Service Project (Meet in Buell Artium, bus transportation provided)
Volunteer at the Salvation Army Soup Kitchen and assist in feeding the hungry of our community.

Friday, Mar. 30, 6:30pm
The Thrill of Victory (ARTS S100)
Celebrate how sports unite and empower us. Strolling international hors d'oeuvres.

Friday, Mar. 30
Keynote Speaker Frank Tanana (around campus)
Be inspired by major league baseball pitcher Frank Tanana, who enjoyed a 20-year career playing with the California Angels, Boston Red Sox, Texas Rangers, Detroit Tigers, NY Mets, and NY Yankees.

Friday, Mar. 30
"Salaam Dunk" (around campus)
View the award-winning documentary about the women's basketball team at the American University of Iraq-Sulaimani and the Iraq we don't see in the news. Tee, coffee, and desserts to follow.

*Dates and locations are subject to change.

Contact stuevent@ltu.edu for more information.