International week events begin today
By JASON McFARLEY
News Editor
Multicultural programs and activities will be part of the third annual International Week, which kicks off today at Notre Dame.
Sponsored by the University's department of International Student Services and Activities in conjunction with campus multicultural clubs, the events will last through Saturday.
"The purpose of the week is to showcase the cultures, traditions and talents of international students," said Maureen Fitzgibbon, director of the ISSA.
Today organizers are sponsoring a trivia contest beginning at noon in the LaFortune Student Center. Also, two showings of the Japanese film "Maborosi" are scheduled for 7 and 9 p.m. in Montgomery Theatre .
On Wednesday, another film, "Bulgarian Animation," will show at 2 p.m. in the theatre.
On Thursday, the International Women's Club will give book readings from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Hammes Notre Dame Bookstore.
The international village will be the highlight of events Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the first and second floors of LaFortune. The film festival continues Friday with "Waking Ned Devine" and "Leningrad Cowboys Go America" showing in Montgomery at 6 and 8 p.m., respectively.
An international sports tournament from 7 to 10 p.m. in Rolf's Sports Recreation Center wraps up Friday's events.
The international village continues from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. on Saturday in LaFortune. Then, a culture fest at 7:30 p.m. in the Hesburgh Library auditorium will feature dances, poetry, songs and other enrichment activities.
All programs are free and open to the public.
Fitzgibbon said she hopes to see increased participation in this year's International Week.
"We're hoping that the Notre Dame community as well as the larger community will take part in it," she said.
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