International Gathering Set for November 18 at Park University
On November 18, 2022, Park University's International Festival will take place from 5 to 8 p.m. in the Park Avenue area within the Academic Underground on the Parkville Campus. This exciting event, hosted by the Office of International Student Services, is free and open to the public, offering a unique opportunity to experience the rich diversity of cultures represented at the university.
The International Festival will feature an international buffet, serving dishes from each continent, for a cost of $12 for the public. However, Park students and employees on a meal plan can enjoy the buffet free of charge with their Park ID.
The buffet is just one aspect of the festival. Visitors can also expect information booths, captivating performances, engaging cultural activities, and fashion shows, representing countries such as Bangladesh, Brazil, China, The Gambia, Ghana, India, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
Julia Baer, the associate director for international education, encourages everyone to attend and learn more about the festival. She can be contacted for more information at julia.baer@our website or (816) 584-6857.
Park University is home to more than 530 students from 70 countries, making it a vibrant and diverse community. The International Festival is a celebration of this diversity and an opportunity for the wider community to experience the richness of these cultures.
We hope to see you there!
Experience the diverse home-and-garden of cultures represented at Park University by attending the International Festival on November 18, 2022. Join in the travel through cultural-travel performances, activities, and fashion shows from numerous countries, including but not limited to Bangladesh, Brazil, China, The Gambia, Ghana, India, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Malawi, Mexico, Nepal, Pakistan, Russia, Togo, Uganda, Uzbekistan, and Vietnam.
