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International Night

International Education Week (Nov. 14.–18)

November 14–18 is International Education Week. To celebrate, the International Club is hosting an evening of conversation on Friday, November 18, at 5:30 p.m. in the Commons. We will be exploring themes of community, culture, and belonging. In addition to joining us for this re-imagining of International Night, we invite you to attend a range of events happening across campus this week.  

While we have intentionally reduced the volume of programming this year, we are happy to post any relevant events or opportunities folks have planned here. Email details to cortes@up.edu to be included on the page.

International Night, March 22: All Welcome!

The University of Portland will celebrate its annual International Night in support of continuing Diversity Dialogues on Friday, March 22, beginning at 5 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The annual event is a night for the campus and community to come together and celebrate everything that international cultures contribute to the world. The event is free and open to the public and will start off with a student hosted Showcase of Cultures highlighting various countries and cultures from around the world. Student and professional musicians including Kalabharathi, Trio Tsuica, and Mariachi Viva Mexico will begin at 6 p.m. During the night, international cuisine will be served a la carte. There will also be free henna body art, family activities, and a photo booth for participants to enjoy.

Please see the ISS website for additional event details, or contact them at iss@up.edu.

International Night, March 2

The University of Portland will celebrate its annual International Night in support of Diversity Dialogues programming on Friday, March 2, from 5 to 8 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The annual event is a night for the campus and greater Portland community to come together and celebrate international and cultural exchange at UP. The event is free, family-friendly, and open to the public. Activities include the student-hosted Showcase of Nations, highlighting various regions and cultures around the world; a photobooth, henna body art, and kids activities. The stage will host student and professional musicians including Mariachi Viva Mexico, UP Vietnamese Student Association, Murray School of Irish Dancing, Indonesian Performing Arts of Oregon, Kalabarathi School of Dance, and a number of student and alumni performers. During the night, international street food will be served by Bon Appetit and priced a la carte.

Be sure to check the Facebook Event Page at this link. For more information contact International Student Services at iss@up.edu.

International Night at UP, March 3: All Welcome

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The University of Portland will celebrate its annual International Night during Diversity Dialogues Week on Friday, March 3, beginning at 4:30 p.m., in the Bauccio Commons. The annual event is a night for the campus and community to come together and celebrate everything that international cultures contribute to the world. The event is free and open to the public and will start off with a student hosted Showcase of Nations highlighting various countries around the world. Student and professional musicians including Portland Taiko, Turkish group Ritim Egozotik, and Mariachi Viva Mexico will perform. During the night, international cuisine will be served a la carte. There will also be free henna body art, a Chinese calligrapher, and a photo booth for participants to enjoy.

For more information contact International Student Services at iss@up.edu.

 

International Night This Saturday, Nov. 22

internationalAll are welcome to bring the whole family to enjoy an evening of international sights, sounds, tastes, and smells at the 51st annual University of Portland International Night on Saturday, November 22, in the Bauccio Commons, from 5 to 8 p.m.

The night will begin with dinner and a selection of world and African music spun by DJ SOLO, a local favorite for global music-infused dance parties. Members of Portland Taiko will take the stage with their hypnotic and heart-pounding Japanese drums. A fashion show displaying the attire of cultures all around the world will be followed by a dazzling collage of dances from Europe, the Middle East, Latin America, and the Pacific Islands. The mesmerizing MexicaTiahui Aztec Dance Group will demonstrate and teach Native American dance and drumming traditions from Mexico. DJ SOLO will return to close the night with an African dance party.

Enjoy live performances and the company of friends while savoring international dishes from Europe, Asia, Africa and the Americas. Students from Germany, China, Vietnam, Saudi Arabia, Taiwan, Mexico, Peru, and more will showcase their cultures at the Showcase of Nations. Event attendees can take home a free photo strip memento from the night by piling into the Red Curtain Photo Booth with friends, family and global attire.

This program is sponsored by the International Club, international student services, and ASUP. For more information go to www.up.edu/iew.