Multicultural Affairs hosts cultural event
Ramiro Funez, Staff Writer
Issue date: 11/18/09 Section: News
"It was great for international students to come out and see the different cultures that are present at St. John's so they can see how diverse this country and this campus is."
Musical performances at the showcase included drum dances by members of the African Students Association and Creole dancing lessons from students of the Haitian Society.
The program also displayed folkloric Filipino dances presented by P.A.R.E. members.
"The best part was learning how to dance the different dances of different countries because it brought all of us together in an enjoyable way," said Rigoberto Reyes, a freshman, who attended the event.
"We need more programs like this at St. John's where we can all educate ourselves about the different cultures in the melting pot that is St. John's," he added.
The Department of Multicultural Affairs will hold other events in the future aimed at promoting cultural heritage on campus.
"Our expectations for next year are to become more globally inclusive," said Whittenburg. "We want to establish additional global, civic, cultural, and religious student led organizations, increase global literature and programming, and to begin celebrating additional cultures through heritage months."
Musical performances at the showcase included drum dances by members of the African Students Association and Creole dancing lessons from students of the Haitian Society.
The program also displayed folkloric Filipino dances presented by P.A.R.E. members.
"The best part was learning how to dance the different dances of different countries because it brought all of us together in an enjoyable way," said Rigoberto Reyes, a freshman, who attended the event.
"We need more programs like this at St. John's where we can all educate ourselves about the different cultures in the melting pot that is St. John's," he added.
The Department of Multicultural Affairs will hold other events in the future aimed at promoting cultural heritage on campus.
"Our expectations for next year are to become more globally inclusive," said Whittenburg. "We want to establish additional global, civic, cultural, and religious student led organizations, increase global literature and programming, and to begin celebrating additional cultures through heritage months."
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