UIS presents the 38th annual International Festival

WHAT: The University of Illinois Springfield invites the community to the 38th annual International Festival. Join UIS students, faculty, and staff to share an evening of cultural exhibits, artistic performances, food tasting and more. This year’s theme is the "World at a Glance”.

WHEN: Friday, November 13, 2015 from 5-8 p.m.

WHERE: The Recreation and Athletic Center (TRAC), located on the south side of the UIS campus. Parking is available in lot F and I, located next to TRAC. A map of the campus is available at www.uis.edu/maps/.

DETAILS: For over 35 years, the University of Illinois Springfield family has celebrated its rich international and cultural diversity with the annual International Festival. Some of our friends from the greater Springfield community will be joining UIS students, faculty, and staff to share an evening of cultural exhibits, artistic performances, and food tasting.

Admission is free and the festival is open to the public. Countries and organizations that will be represented include several African nations, China, India, Ireland, Peru, Scotland, the Middle Eastern countries, and more. Guests will have a chance to sample delicious ethnic dishes from many of the counties represented.

Guests should pick up a program as they enter to find their ways to the exhibits, cuisines, and performances. Everyone can spend some time getting to know people from every part of the world!

For more information, please contact the Office of International Student Services at 217/206-6678 or e-mail iss@uis.edu.