April Events
Wednesday, April 11
Friends of Asia Reception
4 to 5:30 p.m., Kennedy Union Torch Lounge
Meet students, faculty and staff with an interest in or affiliation to Asia and its languages and cultures. Sponsored by the Center for International Programs, the Office of Multicultural Affairs and the Office of Institutional Diversity and Inclusion.
Sushi Making with FUSIAN
7 to 9 p.m., ArtStreet Studio E
Come make your own sushi! Mike Kane of FUSIAN will demonstrate this culinary art form. Space is limited; register online.
Thursday, April 12
Education Abroad General Advising Session: Africa
12 to 1 p.m., Rike Center
Learn about your options for study and service abroad
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Celebration Dinner
4:30 p.m., Kennedy Union; 5 p.m., Marycrest
Join UD's Dining Services in celebrating Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Month by offering a host of traditional dishes from India, China, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Turkey. First 400 people eat FREE!
Friday, April 13
Tea Ceremony
7 p.m., 131 Gosiger Hall
Join UD professor Suki Kwon for a demonstration focusing on traditional Asian Tea ceremonies. Come and learn about the history, the symbolism and the practice of this ancient tradition.
Monday, April 16
OMA Day Lunch: Asian and Pacific Islander Theme
11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., 131 Gosiger Hall
Join the Office of Multicultural Affairs in celebrating the cultures of Asia and the Pacific by dining in fellowship. This lunch is free and open to all students, faculty and staff.
Thursday, April 19
Education Abroad General Advising Session: South America
12 to 1 p.m., Rike Center
Learn about your options for study and service abroad
Gamelan Ensemble
8 p.m., Sears Recital Hall
Asian and Pacific Islander Heritage Trivia Competition
7 p.m., The Hanger, Kennedy Union
Join in the competition as UD students compete in a knowledge bowl formatter activity. The trivia questions will focus on the cultures of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Prizes included!
Friday, April 20
Film and Discussion: A Village Called Versailles
Two showings: 11:30 a.m., Roesch Library Flexspace; 7 p.m., 131 Gosiger Hall
The showing of the film A Village Called Versailles with a discussion to follow
Monday, April 23
World Music Choir/Percussion Ensemble
8 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
Brown Bag Lunch: Different Dimensions of Asian Identity:
12 to 1 p.m., Kennedy Union 331
Join us for this thought provoking discussion focusing on the many different dimensions of Asian identity. The conversation will focus on why some identify as Asian while others choose not to.
Tuesday, April 24
World Rhythms Series: De Temps Antan
8 p.m., Kennedy Union Boll Theatre
Since forming in 2003, De Temps Antan has taken the high-energy sound of traditional Québécois dance music around the world. Using fiddle, accordion, harmonica, guitar, bouzouki, foot percussion and rich call-and-response vocals, the band offers “a new take on Quebec folk music … traditional music with nothing old-fashioned about it” (CBC Radio). For tickets, visit the Cityfolk Web site >>
REAL Topic: The Objectification of Women of Color
7 p.m., 131 Gosiger Hall
A discussion focused on the overall objectification of women, with a special concentration on the culture of Asia and the Pacific Islands.
Thursday, April 26
Education Abroad General Advising Session: Central America
12 to 2 p.m., Rike Center
Learn about your options for study and service abroad
