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International Day honors diversity on SBU campus
Nicole Heitmann
Issue date: 2/22/08 Section: News
Students may notice a global atmosphere on campus on Wednesday, Feb. 27.
Dr. C. Pat Taylor, president of Southwest Baptist University, will proclaim that day International Day.
The international atmosphere will begin in Chapel. Students who have lived in other countries, either as nationals or missionary kids, will lead the service.
Some will tell about their lives in other countries while others will lead in prayer and singing.
"This year we are going to focus on the continent of Africa," said Judy Dutile, director of International Students.
Sophomore Akosua Offei-Danso from Ghana will sing and junior Jillian Arnett, a missionary kid from Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) will pray.
Junior Randall Stirewalt, a missionary kid from Kenya will share with students about the turmoil that is happening in Kenya.
Sophomore Kaylan Lomax, a missionary kid from Capetown, South Africa will read her favorite scripture in the Afrikaans language.
Dr. Kwasi Ofori-Yeboah, assistant professor of Political Science, will share life experiences of growing up in Ghana.
International Day will continue throughout the day as Mellers Dining Commons will provide ethnic food.
All students are encouraged to wear international attire.
"Students can wear an outfit from another country or even just a bracelet," said Dutile. "It's a way to celebrate other cultures."
There will also be an African display located in Goodson Student Union the week before International Day.
"I felt that since it was Black History Month and since we were given the date of Feb. 27 it would be appropriate to focus on Africa," said Dutile.
Africa has been very important to many students on campus and has been a destination for many mission trips.
"I really feel our campus has a heart for Africa," said Dutile.
Dr. C. Pat Taylor, president of Southwest Baptist University, will proclaim that day International Day.
The international atmosphere will begin in Chapel. Students who have lived in other countries, either as nationals or missionary kids, will lead the service.
Some will tell about their lives in other countries while others will lead in prayer and singing.
"This year we are going to focus on the continent of Africa," said Judy Dutile, director of International Students.
Sophomore Akosua Offei-Danso from Ghana will sing and junior Jillian Arnett, a missionary kid from Cote d'Ivoire (Ivory Coast) will pray.
Junior Randall Stirewalt, a missionary kid from Kenya will share with students about the turmoil that is happening in Kenya.
Sophomore Kaylan Lomax, a missionary kid from Capetown, South Africa will read her favorite scripture in the Afrikaans language.
Dr. Kwasi Ofori-Yeboah, assistant professor of Political Science, will share life experiences of growing up in Ghana.
International Day will continue throughout the day as Mellers Dining Commons will provide ethnic food.
All students are encouraged to wear international attire.
"Students can wear an outfit from another country or even just a bracelet," said Dutile. "It's a way to celebrate other cultures."
There will also be an African display located in Goodson Student Union the week before International Day.
"I felt that since it was Black History Month and since we were given the date of Feb. 27 it would be appropriate to focus on Africa," said Dutile.
Africa has been very important to many students on campus and has been a destination for many mission trips.
"I really feel our campus has a heart for Africa," said Dutile.
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