Community College of Philadelphia – 24th Annual International Festival
“We the People: The Challenge of a Changing World,” March 31-April 3

PHILADELPHIA, March 31, 2008 – Community College of Philadelphia presents the
24th Annual International Festival – “We the People: The Challenge of a Changing World”
March 31-April 3. The festival is a lively and informative series of international lectures, films, demonstrations and musical performances

All events are free and open to the public. Building locations are at the bottom of this release.

This year’s highlights included a keynote address from Chris Satullo, former editorial page editor of The Philadelphia Inquirer, at 10:10 a.m., Monday, March 31 in the Bonnell Building’s Small Auditorium on 17th Street, between Spring Garden and Callowhill streets. There will also be a keynote address from Daravann Yi, a Community College of Philadelphia counselor and the founder and president of Salt Seeker Foundation, Inc., which is dedicated to helping Cambodian orphans. Yi will speak at 12:30 p.m., Thursday, April 3 in the Bonnell Building and at 6:30 p.m., April 3 at the Northeast Regional Center, 12901 Townsend Road.

Schedule of International Festival Activities at the Main Campus

Monday, March 31

• "The Gutenberg Moment: How today’s young people can master a revolution
  in media and make sure it turns out for the best."
  Keynote Address: Chris Satullo
  10:10 a.m., BG-11 (Small Auditorium)
• International Cuisine Sampling
  12:00 p.m., BG-16 A/B
• Film: Chunhyang (2000)
  1:00 p.m., S2-3
• "The role of Faith and Religion in Democracy"
  Keynote Address: Father Thomas Higgins
  1:25 p.m., BG-11 (Small Auditorium)
• Opening Reception for students, faculty and guests
  3:00 p.m., Winnet Coffeehouse

Tuesday, April 1

• Film: House of Sand (2005)
  11:00 a.m., BG-11 (Small Auditorium)

Wednesday, April 2

Cultural Fest Day

Presentation: Cross-Cultural Spring Break in Merida
9:00 a.m., BG-11 (Small Auditorium)

Cultural Performances
10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m., BG-10 (Large Auditorium)

• Tai Yim’s Lion Dance
  10:00 a.m.
• Kenny Endo Taiko Drumming
  11:15 a.m.
• Southeast Asian New Year Flower Ceremony & Fashion Show
  1:00 p.m.
• Indian Dance
  2:00 p.m.
• Belly Dance by Dellaneira & Azhia
  2:35 p.m.

Thursday, April 3

• Film: Soundless (2004)
  11:00 a.m., BG-11 (Small Auditorium)
• International Recipe Contest
  11:30 a.m., Bonnell Cafeteria
• Keynote Address: Daravann Yi
  12:30 p.m., BG-11 (Small Auditorium)
• Lei Making Demonstration
  12:30 p.m., BG-16 A/B

Friday, April 4

• Architectural Walking Tour
  9:00 a.m. - 11:00 a.m., meet in the CBI Building Lobby
• How Can You Change the World?
  10:10 a.m., C1-34 (Career Services Center)
• Presentation: Troupe Da-Da African Dance and Drum Ensemble
  10:10 a.m., BG-11 (Small Auditorium)
• Film: Gabbeh (1996)
  11:00 a.m., BG-11 (Small Auditorium)
• International Poster Display
  11:15 a.m., Bonnell Cafeteria

Schedule of International Festival Events at the College’s Regional Centers

Tuesday, April 1

• International Information Fair at Northwest Regional Center (NWRC)
  11:00 a.m.-1:00 p.m., Basement Lounge
• Film: Hero (2002)
  6:30 p.m., NWRC 216

Thursday, April 3

• International Information Fair at Northeast Regional Center (NERC)
  11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m., Cafeteria
• Keynote Address: Daravann Yi
  6:30 p.m., NERC 218

Building Guide

CBI = Center for Business and Industry located at 18th and Callowhill Streets.

Bonnell Auditorium - is located in the Bonnell Building, which is on the east side of 17th
Street, south of Spring Garden Street. The building is set back from the sidewalk by a
stairway.

NWRC = North West Regional Center, which is located at 1300 West Godfrey Avenue at
the corner of Broad Street and Godfrey Avenue. Signs at the Center will indicate the room.

NERC = Northeast Regional Center, which is located at 12901 Townsend Road. Signs
at the Center will indicate the room.