Whitman International Week is an annual multicultural event developed to bring together the SU community in celebration of the cultural diversity present in the graduate and undergraduate student body at the Whitman School. Co-sponsored by the Kiebach Center and the Whitman MBA Student Association, the event is free to the public and is held around the Syracuse University campus.
Students can showcase their heritage by representing their home countries in native cuisine, ethnic dance and music, and international talents such as calligraphy, henna art, and origami.
Events include:
Nov 15 :Monday- Opening Ceremony
Nov 16 :Tuesday- TLNT 101 (Talent Competition)
Nov 17 :Wednesday-Whitman International cup (Sport event b/w American and Intl teams)
Nov 18 :Thursday- Around the world in 80 minutes (Student Association presentations and games)
Nov 19 :Friday- Flavors of the world (Food Festival)
Website: http://whitman.syr.edu/Centers/Kiebach/programs.asp
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