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Felician College
Celebrates Diversity with an International Day of Celebration
Lodi, NJ – Brightly
colored flags, mouth-watering scents wafting from trays loaded with
international cuisine, and lively chatter filled Felician College’s cafeteria
as students, faculty and staff from Felician College and Immaculate Conception
High School came together for a first annual International Celebration Day on
January 30, 2002.
A
collaboration between Felician College and Immaculate Conception High School in
Lodi, the event featured food, culture and clothing from different countries
around the world. “The purpose of
the event was to promote cultural awareness, unity and understanding of the
diverse population of people that make up the rich fabric of America,” said
Jeff Sinding, Director of International Student Services at Felician College.
The
international celebration was organized by Felician College’s Office of
International Students Services and International Club in conjunction with
Immaculate Conception High School. The
International Club at Felician College is a student organization whose purpose
is to promote friendship and cultural awareness between American and
International Students in addition to the local community.
By organizing and implementing educational and social activities, the
International Club exposes Felician College and its surrounding local
communities to other cultures and traditions.
Felician
College enrolls a diverse student body that includes an international population
of students from approximately 20 different countries including, the
Philippines, Columbia, Kenya, India, China, Ireland, South Korea, Greece,
Poland, Albania, Japan, Trinidad, Ukraine…and more!
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