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In This Issue
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End-of-Year Picnic
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Borrowing Closet
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Graduation Reception
Important Information
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Information for F-1 & J-1 students
completing studies in May 2008
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New OPT rules
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OISS is hiring 2 great student
workers!
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Fraud Alert: IRS does not send you
e-mails
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Travel Signature
Upcoming Events
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May 1-4 -
Festival of Nations
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May 1- OPT Information Session on New Rules
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May 2- Mentor Event to Festival
of Nations - 20 free tickets!
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International Film Festival
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April -May
- What is a Citizenship? Who is a Citizen? Exhibit at Weisman
Interesting Articles
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Preparing to go home-
To Do list
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Global Citizen Awards Announced
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International Student Leadership
Award
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Festival of Nations 2008
Travel the World without a
Passport
May 1, 2, 3 & 4
RiverCentre
175 West Kellogg Blvd.
Downtown St. Paul
Established in 1932 by the International Institute of Minnesota, the
Festival of Nations is designed to bring Americans of all
backgrounds together - native and naturalized citizens alike - to
share the ties with our past and take pride in the richness of
diverse cultures in our community. At the Festival of Nations, we
are able to renew a sense of dignity in our respective ethnic
heritage. At the same time we have the opportunity to develop an
appreciation, rather then just toleration, of the culture of others
as we build for the future together.
At the 2008 Festival of Nations, 90 different ethnic groups from
around the world will share their foods, crafts and traditions that
form the mosaic of our American culture. Enjoy one of the nation’s
largest and longest-running multi-cultural events and discover that
there is so much more to who we are.
Shop at the International Bazaar – Shopping from around the globe,
with imported gifts including clothing, jewelry and artifacts from
many cultures.
View Ethnic Demonstrations
– Folk artisans practicing crafts
passed down through generations and interactive, educational
demonstrations are featured. New in ’08 – The world’s largest
African map presented by the National Geographic Society (complete
with teachers facilitating a walk on the map), the “Earth Balloon,”
which takes visitors around and inside the earth, and more.
Dine at Ethnic Cafés
– Enjoy the different tastes found around the world at 35 different
ethnic food cafés. From Norwegian lefse to Thai noodles, each café
benefits a non-profit organization. New in ’08 – A Somalia café
makes its Festival of Nations debut.
Enjoy the Entertainment
– Over 90 adult and children’s
dance groups, featuring brilliant costumes and choreography, and
live music are just part of the continuous entertainment at the
Festival of Nations. New in ’08 – Hayor Bibimma’s African music and
dance, GRAMMY-nominated Malian kora player Mamadou Diabate,
traditional Chinese instrument virtuoso Ying Zhang and more.
Experience Cultural Exhibits
– Groups showcase their distinctive cultures through exhibits, with
a focus on “Arts & Architecture.” Visitors can pick up a Festival of
Nations Passport to be stamped at each stop on their travels around
the 60 exhibits.
Special Feature -Flag
Unfurling. The American flag is unfurled daily, in the hands of
participants from 90 ethnic groups. This ceremony is a tradition at
the Festival of Nations and it's a symbol of the diversity we have
in St. Paul and across the state. |
