Host families are needed for the Friendship Family Program. The program is an opportunity forinternational students to experience American life—to create an extended family through social bonds, bringing the members together through communication, daily activities, outings, sports, etc. It is also an opportunity for Americans to have cross-cultural experiences and learn information about different countries and cultures from natives of […]
By Rich Duysen, Moorhead
I am writing this letter to help promote the International Student Friendship Family Program at Minnesota State University Moorhead.
Click this link to read the full letter to the editor, which appeared in The Forum: http://www.inforum.com/event/article/id/282043/group/Opinion/
Entertainment, food, culture, and fashions from around the world will be showcased in Celebration of Nations from 6 to 9 p.m., Friday, April 9 in the Comstock Memorial Student Union Ballroom. Admission is $1 for adults. Children 12 and under are free. All food tickets are 50 cents. Eight dollars should provide a good meal. Students and community members representing a variety of countries will exhibit items from their homeland, cook their unique foods, and share their culture. Click headline for more information.
MSUM students will host a Celebration of Nations Friday, April 9 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Comstock Memorial Union Ballroom. Students and community members representing a variety of countries from around the world will exhibit items from their homeland, cook their unique foods, and share their culture through entertainment, food and fashion. Click headline for details.
MSUM has established an endowed scholarship for students participating in study abroad programs. Named for former Vice President of Public Affairs Dr. Gerry Haukebo (who established the Office of International Programs in 1987), this $500 scholarship will be awarded to one student studying abroad for the entire2010-11 academic year on an MSUM or MSUM-affiliated program. Application deadline is April 1, 2010 for the 2010-11 award. Visit http://www.mnstate.edu/intl/abroad/finaid.cfm for a copy of the Gerry Haukebo scholarship application, or pick one up in the Office of International Programs (FF 153).