CROOKSTON, Minn. – Delight in the taste and culture of
countries around the world through the annual International Dinners Series at
the University of Minnesota Crookston. The 2018 series highlights the Hmong,
Cayman, and Zimbabwe cultures, and concludes with the International Dinner
Finale.
The dinners are scheduled for Monday, March 5, Monday,
March 19, and Monday, March 26, with the finale on Wednesday, April 4. All
dinners begin at 6 p.m. in Bede Ballroom, Sargeant Student Center. For tickets
and information, contact Rae French at 218-281-8339 (rfrench.umn.edu).
Tickets are limited and a savings is available when purchasing tickets for the
entire series.
Individual tickets for adults: $20 for meals in March and
$25 for the final International Dinner on April 4; Individual tickets for
students: $10 meals in March; $15 for the final International Dinner in April;
Series tickets: Complete ticket set for all 4 meals are $75 for adults;
Students (18 and under) are $65.
These dinners are family friendly and a highlight for
people interested in culture, musical entertainment, and cuisine.
Monday, March 5, “I am Hmong, so Where Am I Really From?”
Featuring Henry Soung, who is from St. Paul, Minn., and a senior majoring in
communication; starting at 6 p.m.
Monday, March 19, Grand Cayman Islands, “Cayman Style: A
Taste of Paradise,” featuring April Ebanks-Agurci, a freshman majoring in
elementary education would love to share a bit about retirement and tourism in
the Caymans; starting at 6 p.m.
Monday, March 26, “Legends and Culture of Zimbabwe,”
featuring presenter, Marshall Mbanga, a freshman majoring in information
technology management. He will share his love for his country and its
legends and the world of soccer; starting at 6 p.m.
Wednesday, April 4, Final International Dinner- starting
at 5 p.m. with booth displays in the Northern Lights Lounge followed by the
International Dinner and Show at 6 p.m.
The dinner series concludes with dances, singing,
instruments, and more. There will be booths on display, food from several
countries, and international student performances. Tickets must be purchased in
advance.
The International Dinner Series is a longstanding
tradition at the U of M Crookston and highlights the culture and cuisine of selected
countries annually. To learn more about international programs, visit www.umcrookston.edu/international
