Multicultural affairs hosts slate of events

April 25, 2012

Marmian Grimes

Marmian Grimes
907-474-7902
4/25/12


The University of Alaska Fairbanks Office of Multicultural Affairs and Diversity will host three days of free public events April 26 - 28.

The events will take place in a variety of venues on the UAF campus and recognize Asian American/Pacific Islander Week. Events include a potluck, dance and poetry performances, lectures and more.

For more information, call 907-474-7300.

The full schedule is below:

Thursday, April 26
1 p.m. - Open dance off in the Wood Center with the collaboration of Student Activities
Friday, April 27
Schaible Auditorium, Bunnell Building
3-4 p.m. - Opening by Troth Yeddha’ Dancers Invocation: Elder Robert Charlie
4-7 p.m. - Karaoke Night hosted by Jason Sinoben
7-11 p.m. - Poetry Reading hosted by Donald Crocker
Saturday, April 28
In the Schaible Auditorium, Bunnell Building
10 a.m. - noon - Art Show featuring art work from Yasunari Izaki
In the UAF Alumni Lounge 201 Constitution Hall
10 a.m. - noon - Learn martial arts
In the Brooks Building Gathering Room
Noon - Potluck: A grand buffet of international fusion
In the UAF Alumni Lounge, 201 Constitution Hall
1-3 p.m. - Video gaming/history
5-5:30 p.m. - Opening by Troth Yeddha Dancers, Invocation: Elder Robert Charlie
5:30-6:30 p.m. - Fashion Show
7-11 p.m. - Music and dance celebration
11 p.m. - Benediction: Elder Robert Charlie


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