ALL WEEK, APRIL 13 - 17
Around the World in 5 Days!
Handschumacher Dining Center and Center City Hahnemann Cafeteria, University Club, Academic Bistro
Drexel Dining Service presents a culinary tour of the world, featuring the cuisine of different continents or regions. Enjoy your favorite ethnic foods, or try something new.
19th Century Cultural Pieces Collection
Rincliffe Gallery, Main Building
When the World Meets Drexel Snapshot Challenge-
Vote Now!
The snapshots will be exhibited from April 13th through April 17th in the Creese lobby display case for admiration and voting.
The three snapshots with the most votes will be award a prize. These photos will also be displayed at the newly opened Student Organization Resource Center (SORC).
1st Place – Digital Camera
2nd Place – Digital Photo Frame
3rd Place - $50 Barnes and Noble Gift Card
The winners will be announced at the World Fusion Fest-International Food Fest on Friday April 17th in Behrakis Grand Hall from 12:00 – 2:00 pm.
THURSDAY, APRIL 16
Intercultural Spring Arts Festival
Sponsored by International Students and Scholars Services, Commuter Graduate Transfer Programs and Services
12-2pm, Creese outside patio, rain location – Mandell Theatre
Join Drexel students as we celebrate their rich and diverse culture! Learn about the numerous countries and cultures represented at Drexel by trying some of their diverse customs and tasting their delicious desserts. Henna art, bake goods and much, much more. A cultural trip around the world!
“So, You Think You’ve Got Talent”- a multicultural talent showcase- Register Now!
Sponsored by English Language Center, Office of Study Abroad, International Students and Scholars Services
7-9pm, Nesbitt Hall 111
A panel of judges will award cash prizes to the best solo and group performances. If you would like to perform as an individual or with a group, please contact abk35@drexel.edu for an application or for more information. Come and see who at Drexel has talent. An evening that is sure to be exciting and adventurous.
Pickle Ball Tournament
Sponsored by Drexel Recreation Sports
6-9pm
Daskalakis Athletic Center
Dance Around the World Dance Lessons - (Flamenco)
Sponsored by English Language Center and International Students and Scholars Services
5-6:30pm, Daskalakis Athletic Center
Join Tomas Dura as he shows you the beautiful dance of Flamenco.
Hard sole shoes preferred and skirts for girls are preferred.
World Café Live
8pm, 3025 Walnut Street/Downstairs Live
Toubab Krewe, also performing: Floating Action
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $19 ($15 ticket + 4 processing fee) Bring your Cultural Passport.
FRIDAY, APRIL 17
International Food Festival and How to Eat Like a Millionaire
Sponsored by International Students and Scholars Services,
The Department of Counseling and Health and Violence Information & Education for Women (VIEW)
12-2pm – Behrakis Grand Hall, Creese Student Center
Sit, eat and play! Enjoy a fantastic lunch and be a contestant on the most exciting game show at Drexel! Test your knowledge of cultural facts and trivia while playing for your chance to win gift certificates to dine in exciting culturally themed restaurants in Philadelphia. Play the game while enjoying a variety of dishes at our cultural food bazaar.
Interfaith Dialogue Workshop
Sponsored by Interfaith Council and Office of Multicultural Programs
2-3:30pm, 2019-2020 MacAlister Hall
A special workshop for students facilitated by filmmaker Valarie Kaur (see Divided We Fall screening below). Valarie has emerged as a powerful voice for religious and racial dialogue from a new generation of leaders in post-9/11 America. A third-generation Sikh American, Valarie is a writer, public speaker, lecturer in religion and ethics, and award-winning filmmaker. As a Harvard Presidential Scholar, she received her master’s in theological studies at Harvard Divinity School and presently studies the intersections between religion and law in post-9/11 America at Yale Law School. She also serves as founding director of the Discrimination and National Security Initiative at the Harvard Pluralism Project.
Space is limited so RSVP is required: tsr24@drexel.edu.
Divided We Fall: Americans in the Aftermath
4:30-6:30pm
Stein Auditorium, Nesbitt Hall
Sponsored by Africana Studies, Asbury Ministry, College of Media Arts & Design, Great Works Symposium, Interfaith Counciland Office of Multicultural Programs
See the award-winning documentary, Divided We Fall, followed by a Q&A with the filmmaker, Valarie Kaur. Divided We Fall is the first feature-length documentary film about hate violence in the aftermath of September 11, 2001. The film weaves together a personal journey and cross-country road trip with an authoritative examination of race, religion and American identity in the ongoing aftermath of 9/11.
Dance Around the World Dance Lessons
(Bollywood Dance)
Sponsored by English Language Center and International Students and Scholars Services
6:30-7:30 pm,Daskalakis Athletic Center
Join Rosalyn Reidt as she demonstrates Bollywood moves.
Badminton Tournament
Sponsored by Drexel Badminton
6-9pm
Daskalakis Athletic Center
NASHA
Sponsored by Drexel Indian Students Association (DISHA) & The Graduate Indian Students' Association (PRAGATHI)
7-10pm, Main Auditorium
Drexel University's annual Indian cultural showcase featuring best dance teams in the tri-state area including those from Drexel University, University of Pennsylvania, Temple University, Villanova University. This in addition to sparkling performances from Drexel's in-bred undergraduate and graduate dance groups like Masti, Naaz, Aag and many others. Also featuring Drexel's in-house bands playing some of their most popular cover versions and original songs...
All this and more...for FREE...FREE ENTRY...
World Café Live
8pm, 3025 Walnut Street/Upstairs Live
Bronze Radio Return, also performing: Stepanian
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $13 ($10 ticket + $3 processing fee) Bring your Cultural Passport.
Events Completed below:
MONDAY, APRIL 13
Scavenger Hunt - Register Now!
Sponsored by the Office of Victim Support and Intervention Services and International Students and Scholars Services
Join us for a free interactive text-message based cultural scavenger hunt during the week of the World Fusion Fest! During the SCAVENGER HUNT you will receive clues and challenge questions from 8398-63 (TextMe). Students will work to solve these clues and text back the correct location where the clue object is located. Students will then run, bike, swim, hop, roll, or take public transportation to that location to answer the challenge questions and text back the correct answer.
Beware, these questions are impossible to answer unless you're actually at the right location, so get there fast. These challenge questions might require you to take a photo, in which case you can use your cellphone (and send the photo to photo@scvngr.mobi immediately) or use your digital camera and upload the photos later. Send photos to pics@scvngr.mobi with your cell number in the subject line. *Make sure to text in the word DONE for picture challenges so that you can get your next clue!
Clues will begin on Monday, April 13th and conclude on Thursday, April 16th at 4:00 pm. Winners will be announced at the International Food Festival on Friday April 17th in Behrakis Grand Hall from 12:00 – 2:00 pm.
Prizes will be given to the top three finishers!
1st Prize – I Touch
2nd Prize – Ipod Nano
3rd Prize – Ipod Shuffle
To sign up………….you can register at:
http://www.scvngr.com/worldfusionfest/
Enter your cell phone number - no team code or password is required
or
send a text message to 728647 - with the message worldfusionfest
You can register in advance!
The first clue will be sent on April 13th at 9:00 am.
Click here for player instructions
The SCAVENGER HUNT is FREE to play, but standard carrier rates for text messages may apply. If you have a texting plan, then these additional text messages are likely free.
For FAQ, click here: http://scvngr.mobi/faq/ or email cms38@drexel.edu
The person that scores the most points wins, not the person finished first. If you skip questions, you will not be able to go back and answer them later!
REVISION - A player can only play the game one time for competition. Additional rounds will not be counted towards the prizes - first round score is counted.
Take your time, answer the questions, take the pictures and have fun!
ASEAN’s Great Power Negotiations
Sponsored by International Area Studies
4:00pm University Club
Speaker Alice Ba, from the University of Delaware, will talk about Southeast Asia’s Changing Relations with China and the United States
Dance Around the World Dance Lessons - (Bharatabatyam)
Sponsored by English Language Center and International Students and Scholars Services
12-1:30, Daskalakis Athletic Center
Join Rupa Gopinath as she shows you the Indian classical dance called Bharatanatyam.
Dance Around the World Dance Lessons -
(Irish Step Dancing)
Sponsored by English Language Center and International Students and Scholars Services
2:00-3:30, Behrakis Grand Hall
Join Eileen Moran as she teaches you the art of Irish Step Dancing.
Conversation Network Spring Reception
Sponsored by the English Language Center
5-7pm, Behrakis Grand Hall North
Interested in practicing a foreign language with a native speaker? Curious about other cultures? If so, join the Conversation Network, a forum where Drexel students can meet English Language Center (ELC) students for reciprocal language and cultural exchange. Come to the reception and mingle with ELC students from all over the world. Game prizes, pizza, and refreshments will be provided.
If you cannot make it to the reception but you would like to join the Network, submit an online sign-up form by visiting the ELC website, www.drexel.edu/elc.
Buddhist Chanting Workshop
Sponsored by International Students and Scholars Services
6-8pm, Behrakis Grand Hall Central & South
Local Buddhist ministers and practitioners from the Won Buddhist Temple of Philadelphia will give a short demonstration of Buddhist chanting meditation as well as an introduction to the basic tenets of Buddhism. A question and answer session will follow. Light refreshments will be provided.
This presentation counts toward CEO accreditation.
TUESDAY, APRIL 14
With respect for the loss of our President, Constantine Papadakis, this event has been rescheduled to May 19th (same place and time) so that our students, faculty and staff may participate in funeral services during this same time period.
Lost Boys of Sudan Project
Sponsored by The University Writing Program
12-2pm, Behrakis Grand Hall
At this event, you will have the opportunity to meet our 2009 "Lost Boys" of Sudan Reunion Project recipient(s), along with several local and/or national celebrities supporting our cause such as Bill Zorzi, prize-winning Baltimore Sun columnist and writer, The Wire, television series. Proceeds from the "Read-A-Thon" will be used to reunite 1-2 "Lost Boys" with their families, many of whom have been separated for decades. Suggested $1-$5 donation.
This presentation counts toward CEO accreditation.
Interfaith Panel- Bridging the gap between the world and Drexel University
Behrakkis Grand Hall, 4:00-6:00pm.
Sponsored by CAB
As college students, different religion may only be at the back of our minds. It often effects events globally, but hits closer to home than many would think. At first glance, religion seems to play only a minuscule role on campus but upon closer inspection, we can see that it influences everyday decisions of many Drexel students. Join our discussion about Christianity, Islam, Buddhism, and other faiths to bridge the gap between the world and Drexel University.
Where in the World Presentation
Sponsored by Student Career Development Center
5:00-5:30pm, LeBow 348
Come enjoy the photographs taken by your classmates who entered the Co-op Photo Contest. These are photos of their co-op experiences around the world. Additionally, there will be an opportunity to win a Starbucks gift certificate.
Dance Around the World Dance Lessons (traditional Chinese dance)
Sponsored by English Language Center and International Students and Scholars Services
5-6:30, Daskalakis Athletic Center
Join the Drexel Chinese Dance Club as they teach Dai dance-one beautiful place.
Global Perspectives Student Panel
Sponsored by Office of Study Abroad
5:30 – 7pm, Hill Conference Room, LeBow Engineering Center, Room 240
Mingle with exchange students, international students & members of Dragons Abroad for tasty international food & games. Learn about study abroad opportunities from a Study Abroad Advisors who can answer questions about your destination choice.
Slumdog Millionaire screening and panel discussion
Sponsored by: Pragathi, USGA, ISSS
6-9pm, Ruth Auditorium (Nesbitt 125)
Pragathi, ISSS and USGA invite you to a free screening of Slumdog Millionaire and a panel discussion. Winner of 8 oscars, 76 other awards and 28 nominations, this feature film tells the story of a Mumbai teen who grew up in the slums, became a contestant on "Kaun Banega Crorepati" or the Indian version of "Who wants to be a millionaire?" and won the million. Refreshments will be served.
Table Tennis Tournament
Sponsored by Drexel Table Tennis
6-9pm , Daskalakis Athletic Center
Philadelphia 76ers Basketball Game
Sponsored by International Students and Scholars Services
7-10pm Wachovia Spectrum
76ers vs. Boston Celtics. Last game of the season. Fan night, receive a free sixers hat. Tickets are $25 each. Contact intlprog@drexel.edu for more information.
WEDNESDAY, APRIL 15
Empanada Bake Sale
Sponsored by Chi Upsilon Sigma
11:00am-2:00pm Korman Quad
Drexel Business Services congratulates World Fusion Fest "So YOU Think you can COOK?" winners!
- Teodora Stoyanova, a senior majoring in business administration, for Snezhanka Salad (Bulgarian cuisine)
- Elizabeth Hanson, director of marketing & recruitment at Goodwin College of Professional Studies, for Joe Flores’ Plantain Lasagna (Italian and Puerto Rican cuisine)
- Divya Mahbubani, a freshman majoring in business administration, for Kheer (Indian cuisine)
The winners' recipes will be served on Wednesday, April 15th at the Handschumacher Dining Center during a special lunch (11am- 2pm).
Are We Really Worlds Apart?
Capital Punishment & Torture” Different Perspectives from Around the World.
Sponsored by Office of International Programs and
The Intercultural Initiative
12:00 - 1:30 pm, MacAlister 2019/2020
In 2007, a minimum of 1,252 people were executed in 24 countries and at least 3,347 people were sentenced to death in over 50 countries. Just five countries - China, Iran, Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and the USA - carried out the overwhelming majority (88%) of known executions in the world last year. What do students from across the globe think about these two controversial topics? Let’s take a look at these issues - capital punishment and torture - engaging Drexel students from the US and other countries in an open discussion. Refreshments will be provided.
Dance Around the World Dance Lessons - (Merengue/Bachata combo)
Sponsored by English Language Center and International Students and Scholars Services
3:00 - 4:30 Daskalakis Athletic Center
Join Drexel’s very own Nikki Echols as she teaches you two hot and spicy latin dances.
Greek Studies Dinner and a Movie
Sponsored by Hellenic Society and The Organization of Philhellenic Performing Arts
6-10pm, Bossone Auditorium
An autobiographical short story from Nikos Papandreou’s book “Ten Myths and a Story” is now a film by director Olga Malea. “First Time Godfather” is about the California-born eldest son of a political family who goes to Crete to act as godfather to the child of a local party cadre and aspiring parliamentary deputy. He becomes a godfather for the first time to show everyone, above all his father, that he is a worthy son. His foreign appearance and shaky Greek, the local customs and the trials he undergoes to prove himself all make for tragicomic scenes with a political dimension and existential angst.
World Café Live
8pm, 3025 Walnut Street/Upstairs
Blair Bodine, also performing: Lizanne Knott
General Admission Seating/Standing*: $15 ($12 ticket + $3 processing fee) Free CD with every ticket purchased. Bring your Cultural Passport.
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