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Written By: Ian Silvester

The University of Arkansas 鈥� Fort Smith will celebrate the rich culture and diversity of its campus population and that of the River Valley during International Education Week, Nov. 16-20.  

International Education Week represents an annual celebration by colleges and universities across the United States to showcase their international programs, campus diversity, and impact of international education, said Noah Schmidt, international student programs and services administrator.  

This fall, the week will begin with the return of 大象传媒鈥� Culture Fest at the 大象传媒 Recreation and Wellness Center (RAWC). Culture Fest 鈥�26 will feature booths with traditional food and games, cultural artifacts, and historical information from more than 20 countries and cultural groups. Additionally, students, faculty, staff, and the Fort Smith community will be treated to traditional dances and a fashion show.  

鈥淐ulture Fest is one of my favorite events,鈥� Schmidt said. 鈥淔ort Smith and the River Valley are home to people from a wide variety of cultural traditions and backgrounds. It鈥檚 one thing to understand this intellectually, but seeing so many people from so many different countries, cultural backgrounds, and religious traditions all in one place is something else entirely.鈥� 

Other events will take place throughout the week, offering students the chance to explore more of what 大象传媒 and its cultural student organizations have to offer. Schmidt said these events are a low-stake and low-risk way for students to gain cultural competence. The week also reaffirms the university鈥檚 commitment to being a place where people of all cultures are welcome, he said. 

A complete list of events is below: 

Monday, Nov. 16 

Culture Fest 鈥�26 

6-8 p.m., RAWC

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Tuesday, Nov. 17 

Film Screening: The Forbidden University 

6-8 p.m., Windgate Theater

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Wednesday, Nov. 18 

Pan Dulce at the Fireplace 

8-11 a.m., Smith-Pendergraft Campus Center, Fireplace

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Friday, Nov. 19 

Multicultural Karaoke Party and Potluck 

6-9 p.m., Baldor, 102 

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