Free, family-friendly festival celebrates international cultures
Would you like to hear from some of the 57 international students who are enrolled at Clark and hear about their experiences at Clark?
Do you enjoy learning about the art, music, dance and martial arts of other cultures?
Does your mouth water when you consider sampling delicious food from all over the world?
Would you like to view the finished Clark College mural, “Coming Together for Art and Peace” and meet the artist, a Clark graduate, who designed it?
If you answered “yes” to any of these questions, consider joining Clark’s International Programs for an International Day celebration geared for the entire family.
What: International Day celebration presented by Clark’s International Programs
When: Tuesday, February 13 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: GHL 150 – Gaiser Student Center
Who is invited: Clark College students, faculty, staff—and the community
Activities: Free, family-friendly fun to learn about and celebrate cultures worldwide. It also is an opportunity to celebrate international education and exchange and to learn about the college’s International Programs department.
Event webpage: Learn more here.
Associate Director of International Programs Jody Shulnak said, “Bringing folks together to learn about a variety of cultures and celebrating global exchange are highlights of this annual event. It’s also an opportunity for international students and those in our ESL program to engage and share about their home countries. It’s a meaningful event all around.”
International Day highlights
- Unveiling the mural “Coming Together for Art and Peace” designed by artist Christian Barrios, a Clark College graduate. The mural was painted by Clark students, staff and faculty during a community mural project on campus during International Education Week last November. Barrios will be on hand to answer questions.
- A panel of Clark College international students talking about their experience (video)
- Kendo Dojo demonstration
- Belly dancing demonstration by Clark alum, Ona Parker
- Information about the Study Abroad program
- Sampling of food from around the world
- Henna tattoos by Glitter Ruby’s
- Chinese drummers and dragon demonstration by Oregon Chinese Coalition
- Story time by Clark College alum, Moses Korir, who will read his new children’s book, “Moses and the Impossible Piano”
Schedule of Events
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 11:05 a.m. | Welcome |
| 11:05 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Art + Peace mural unveiling and remarks |
| 11:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. | International student panel video |
| 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Belly dancing demonstration |
| 11:50 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. | Raffle drawing and announcement |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Chinese drummers, Oregon Chinese Coalition |
| 12:20 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Dragon demo, Oregon Chinese Coalition |
| 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Storytime: Moses & the Impossible Piano |
| 12:45 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. | Raffle drawing and announcement |
| 12:50 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | TBD |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | TBD |
| 1:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | International student panel video |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Kendo Dojo demonstration |
| 2:00 p.m. | Closing remarks and final raffle draw |
About Clark College International Programs
International Programs provides support services and opportunities to foster a global perspective and cross-cultural competence for Clark College and the communities it serves. The program also offers an intensive English Language program. During the 2023-24 academic year, Clark College has 57 international students. Learn more here.
