Various cultures featured during Cultures Around the World Week

Published: 03/28/2019

SCC features various cultures during Cultures Around the World Week

Experience cultures from around the world on campus! St. Charles Community College invites students, faculty and staff to visit Cultures Around the World, beginning 9:30 a.m. Monday, April 8. 

ELI (English Language Institute), Student Activities and the BRIDGE (BRidging Inclusion Diversity & Global Education) Committee are co-sponsoring a week of multicultural awareness activities. 

Events throughout the week will take place at various locations and times, both on and off of the SCC campus at 4601 Mid Rivers Mall Drive in Cottleville.

Events during the week include:

• Cultures Around the World Festival
  9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Monday, April 8
  SC Café
  Travel to other countries without leaving campus! Sample ethnic fare, view cultural crafts and clothing, experience music of the world and play international games. SCC’s English as a Second Language and International students will explain the showcases. Hosted by Dawn Huffman, English Language Institute chair.
  Contact info: Dawn Huffman, English Language Institute chair, at 636-922-8574 or dhuffman@stchas.edu

• “STL Immigration Stories – Then & Now”
  Speaker: Anna Crosslin, CEO International Institute of STL
  1:15-2:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 9
  SSB 1102
  Hear an engaging speaker who has helped more than 8,000 immigrants from 80 countries assimilate into the St. Louis region. Since 1978, Anna Crosslin has led the International Institute of St. Louis, our region’s welcome center for new Americans. Her experience, insights and real-life stories will enlighten all who listen. Refreshments immediately following from 2:30-3 p.m.
  Contact info: Martha Kampen at 636-922-8654 or mkampen@stchas.edu

• “Real-world Career Advice for a Job in the Global Market”
  Speaker: Jim Phelps, president, APICS
  3-5 p.m. Tuesday, April 9
  SSB 1102
  On behalf of Mosaic, Stuart Bradley and Rick Shang will join Jim Phelps, APICs president, to speak about International Students and Career Advancement in a Global Market. Free event but reservations are required.
  RSVP and contact info: Virginia Guneyli at 636-922-8617 or vguneyli@stchas.edu

• Poster Display: Our Students’ Cultures Around the World
  Wednesday, April 10-Wednesday, April 17
  SSB Lounge
  Come learn about countries around the world from SCC students. The English as a Second Language and international students are making posters that offer cultural insight into their countries. Stop by their display outside the auditorium all week.
  Contact info: Michelle Bailey at mbailey@stchas.edu or Dawn Huffman at 636-922-8574 or dhuffman@stchas.edu

• Students from Around the World Q&A Chat
  6-7 p.m. Wednesday, April 10
  SSB Lounge
  Come learn about countries around the world from the SCC students who know them well!  International students from the ESL 105 class will discuss their cultural posters and answer questions about their countries, areas, traditions, etc. in an interpersonal chat format.
  Contact info: Michelle Bailey at mbailey@stchas.edu or Dawn Huffman at 636-922-8574 or dhuffman@stchas.edu

• Open Mic Night – Music from Around the World
  7-9 p.m. Wednesday, April 10
  SSB Lounge
  Share your love of global music or come listen to fellow students share their own talents from around the world! All are welcome.
  Contact info: Robert Jones at 636-922-8469 or Robert_jones@stchas.edu or Martha Kampen, BRIDGE Committee Chair, at 636-922-8654 or mkampen@stchas.edu.

• Multicultural Maze Experience
  7:30 a.m.–2:45 p.m. Saturday, April 13
  Field trip to South St. Louis
  Join fellow students, faculty and staff on this fun field trip where we are sure to learn much about ourselves and others. Test your skills at solving multicultural clues to make it through the “maze” as a “family unit.” A debrief will allow for sharing of experiences and learning of various cultural dimensions for decision-making. Conversations will ensue as we walk to local ethnic restaurants to continue the multicultural experience. Free event but reservations are required – must RSVP by April 8 in the Student Activities office, CC102.
  RSVP and contact info: Martha Kampen, BRIDGE Committee chair, at 636-922-8654 or mkampen@stchas.edu or Robert Jones, at 636-922-8654 or Robert_jones@stchas.edu. 

If you have any questions or would like more information, please contact Martha Kampen at 636-922-8654 or mkampen@stchas.edu or Robert Jones at 636-922-8469 or Robert_jones@stchas.edu.

St. Charles Community College strives to provide reasonable accommodations to all people at any SCC-sponsored event. Please contact Disability Support Services at dss@stchas.edu or 636-922-8581 as early as possible to discuss your needs. 

St. Charles Community College is a public, comprehensive two-year community college with associate degrees and certificate programs in the arts, business, sciences and career-technical fields. SCC provides workforce training and community-based personal and professional development as well as cultural, recreational and entertainment opportunities. For more information, visit www.stchas.edu.