Upcoming Events
International Celebrations Week
Culture is a Conversation
International Celebrations Week 2010 is coming up!
International Celebrations Week (ICW) is an event hosted by the One Waterloo Campaign. During this week, partners from the entire UW community collaborate to promote, celebrate, and explore the diverse cultures that make up UW. The One Waterloo Campaign is a joint initiative run by the University of Waterloo and the Federation of Students.
Many of the Federation of Student Clubs will be hosting booths throughout the week with information about their respective cultures, leading up to the feature event which is Cultural Caravan on the 11th, where many clubs have worked hard to produce a fantastic show of music, dance, and performance.
Food Services is also celebrating by offering International Cuisine throughout the week. Patrons can expect to feast on Asian, French, Indian, and Mexican cuisines this week. Waterloo International will also be hosting a reception open to all students. See below for details on all our feature ICW events.
If you are interested in volunteering or hosting a booth please contact Brittany Boilard (bboilard@uwaterloo.ca).
Monday, March 8th
Festival of Holidays
11am - 5pm in the SLC Great Hall
* Cultural booths, performances, games, lion dance, prizes and FREE FOOD ! please come out and celebrate the festival of holidays with us.
FREE Coffee Hour featuring a variety of international treats
2:00pm - 3:00pm at the Renison Ministry Centre (beside the Renison Library)
Food Services Highlights Asian Cuisine
Triple Delight: Stir Fry Mixture of Shrimp, Chicken, and Pork with Black Muchrooms and Vegetables at Bon Appetit.
Tuesday, March 9th
Waterloo International Reception
2pm - 3:30pm in Needles Hall room 1116
* All are welcome!
http://www.international.uwaterloo.ca/
Food Services Highlights Indian Cuisine
On the Menu: Murgh Makhani (butter chicken), Kuchumbar salad (cucumber salad) and Jeera Pulao (cumin rice with lentils and garam masala) at Festival Fare.
Wednesday, March 10th
Women's Centre Event
10:00am - 8:00pm in the SLC Multi Purpose Room
www.women.uwaterloo.ca
FREE Coffee Hour featuring a variety of international treats
2:00pm - 3:00pm at the Renison Ministry Centre (beside the Renison Library)
Food Services Highlights French Cuisine
On the Menu: French Themed Salad Bar, Croque Monsieur (grilled ham and cheese with egg), Boeuf Pot Au Feu (spicy vegetable and beef stew with croutons), Pomme Galette (potato pancakes with herbes de provence), Grilled Chicken and Brie Baguette, Brussel Sprouts, Lyonnaise Potatoes and Eclair and Lemon Tarts at Mudie's
Thursday, March 11th
Cultural Caravan
6:00pm - 12:00am in the SLC Great Hall
clubsandsocieties.feds.ca/cultural_caravan
Food Services Highlights Italian Cuisine
On the Menu: Eggplant Ratatouille served with Wild Rice Provencal, Chicken Cacciatore served with Italian Roasted Parisian Potatoes and Grilled Zucchini in Pesto Glaze at Brubakers.
Friday, March 12th
Warrior Weekends
9:00pm - 1:00am in the SLC
*Sushi Making, Samosas, Tamil dance, crafts, movies
www.warriorweekends.uwaterloo.ca
FREE Coffee Hour featuring a variety of international treats
2:00pm - 3:00pm at the Renison Ministry Centre (beside the Renison Library)
Food Services Highlights Mexican Cuisine
On the Menu: Beef Empinada, Chicken Empinada, Vegetarian Quesadilla, Chicken Chimichanga (Halal) at REVelation.
Past Events
Black History Month
Black History Month is an opportunity to share the historical and present contributions of African Canadians that make in our society. Black History Month initially began in the United States in February 1926, through the work of African American scholar Dr. Carter G. Woodson. His aim was to raise awareness and understanding of the national, social, scientific and political contributions by black Americans are recognized during Black History Month. Since 1995, Black History Month has been officially recognized and observed across Canada. For 2010 the One Waterloo Diversity Campaign will be observing the month with several fun events.
The theme for Black History Month 2010 is "Aspire to Inspire" - we will be profiling exceptional UW alumni whose accomplishments and goals can be a source of current students in the African Canadian community at UW.
On February 9th One Waterloo will be hosting an EXPO in the Great Hall from 11:00am to 4:00pm in the SLC Great Hall and a Discussion Panel in the Great Hall from 4:30pm to 6:00pm. The EXPO will exhibit such things as art, cultural artifacts, music, food from the African Canadian community, while the Panel will be composed of experts and notable UW students discussing the current issues facing the African Canadian community and Black History Month. Finally come join One Waterloo send off Black History Month with a Gala at the Bomber on February 27th from 8:00pm till 11:30pm. The Gala will be a celebration of African Canadian culture through a musical performance, a fashion show and much more. Make sure you don't miss it!
