23rd Annual International Festival - “Protecting the Earth and Our Future”

Monday, April 2

Lecture and Performance: Persian Music
9:05 a.m., Winnet Student Life Building, Coffeehouse
Enjoy the passionate and soulful sounds of Persian music as played by a local Iranian musician in the intimacy of the Coffeehouse. You will learn about Persia’s long tradition of poetry and song, as well as about its instruments.

Lecture and Dialogue: Religion and Ecology
10:10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. Bonnell Building, Small Auditorium, BG-11
Dr. Birdwhistell is professor of Philosophy and Asian Civilization in the Philosophy and Religion program at Richard Stockton College of New Jersey. She received a B.A. from the University of Pennsylvania in 1966, an M.A. in 1968 and a Ph. D. in 1974 from Stanford University. Her most recent book, Li Yong, along with Epistemological Dimensions of Confucian Philosophy (Stanford University Press, 1996), as well as her most recent article, “Ecological Questions for Daoist Thought: Contemporary Issues and Ancient Texts,” touch on the topic of human’s belief in religion and its impact on the environment.

A Sampling of International Cuisine!
Noon, Bonnell Building, BG-16 A/B
Join the Hospitality Management students as they tantalize your taste buds with cultural dishes from all corners of the globe! Coordinated by Mark Kushner.

Architectural Walking Tour
12:30 - 2:30 p.m. Meet in the Lobby of the CBI building.
Professor Michael Stern, Architecture and Interior Design, leads this interesting tour of architectural style and history in local buildings.

Documentary and Discussion: “The Negro Zone” (27 min., 2003)
12:30 - 2:00 p.m., Bonnell Building, Small Auditorium, BG-11
“The Negro Zone” hit the nail on the head as it took a funny look at the serious topic of racism. Join the producers of the documentary as they show the film. Q & A session to follow. You won’t want to miss this amazing presentation! *Co-sponsored by the African American Men’s Book Club.

Opening Reception for Students, Faculty, & Guests
3 - 5 p.m., Winnet Student Life Building, Coffeehouse
Help us kick off our International Festival week as we announce the winners of the Annual Essay and Poetry Contest. Join us for an afternoon of cultural foods and festivities.