Clark College hosts International Day on February 13
For Immediate Release
February 5, 2024
Vancouver community invited to free, family-friendly festival celebrating international culture
VANCOUVER, Wash. — Clark College is hosting an International Day celebration for the Vancouver community from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. on February 13 in Gaiser Student Center, GHL 150 on the main campus, 1933 Fort Vancouver Way. The event offers a variety of free, family-friendly activities to learn about and celebrate cultures worldwide. It also is an opportunity to celebrate international education and exchange and to learn about the college’s International Programs department.
Associate Director of International Programs Jody Shulnak said, "Bringing folks together to learn about a variety of cultures and celebrating global exchange are highlights of this annual event. It’s also an opportunity for international students and those in our ESL program to engage and share about their home countries. It’s a meaningful event all around."
International Day highlights
- Unveiling the mural "Coming Together for Art and Peace" designed by artist Christian Barrios, a Clark College graduate. The mural was painted by Clark students, staff and faculty during a community mural project on campus during International Education Week last November. Barrios will be on hand to answer questions.
- A panel of Clark College international students talking about their experience (video)
- Kendo Dojo demonstration
- Belly dancing demonstration by Clark alum, Ona Parker
- Information about the Study Abroad program
- Sampling of food from around the world
- Henna tattoos by Glitter Ruby's
- Chinese drummers and dragon demonstration by Oregon Chinese Coalition
- Story time by Clark College alum, Moses Korir, who will read his new children’s book, "Moses and the Impossible Piano"
| Time | Topic |
|---|---|
| 11:05 a.m. | Welcome |
| 11:05 a.m. – 11:15 a.m. | Art + Peace Mural Unveiling with mural artist Christian Barrios |
| 11:15 a.m. – 11:25 a.m. | International student panel video |
| 11:30 a.m. – 11:50 a.m. | Belly dancing demonstration |
| 11:50 a.m. – 11:55 a.m. | Raffle drawing and announcement |
| 12:00 p.m. – 12:20 p.m. | Chinese drummers, Oregon Chinese Coalition |
| 12:20 p.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Dragon demo, Oregon Chinese Coalition |
| 12:30 p.m. – 12:45 p.m. | Storytime: Moses & the Impossible Piano |
| 12:45 p.m. – 12:50 p.m. | Raffle drawing and announcement |
| 12:50 p.m. – 1:00 p.m. | TBD |
| 1:00 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | TBD |
| 1:20 p.m. – 1:30 p.m. | International student panel video |
| 1:30 p.m. – 2:00 p.m. | Kendo Dojo demonstration |
| 2:00 p.m. | Closing remarks and final raffle draw |
About Clark College International Programs
International Programs provides support services and opportunities to foster a global perspective and cross-cultural competence for Clark College and the communities it serves. The program also offers an intensive English Language program. During the 2023-24 academic year, Clark College has 57 international students. This number changes every term.
About Clark College
Founded in 1933 and celebrating its 90th year, Clark College provides residents of Southwest Washington with affordable, high-quality academic and technical education. It is a public community college offering more than 100 degree and certificate programs, including bachelor’s and associate degrees; professional certificates; high school diplomas and GED preparation; and non-credit community and continuing education. Clark serves a wide range of students including high school students, displaced workers, veterans, parents, non-native English speakers, and mature learners. Approximately three-quarters of its students are in the first generation of their families to attend college.
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For additional information :
For media inquiries & photo requests
Maureen Chan-Hefflin, Clark College Communications & Marketing
T: 360-992-2243 E: mhefflin@clark.edu
For event inquiries:
Maggie Li, Clark College International Programs
T: 360-992-2495 E: mli@clark.edu