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With 11% of its student body from outside the U.S., Knox College has been ranked among top 25 liberal arts colleges for international diversity and among the top 50 for ethnic diversity.
Knox College students from all around the world will showcase diverse food, culture, and entertainment as part of the 35th annual International Fair.
The traditional student talent show, cultural booths, and international buffet will take place on Saturday, January 30, 2016, on the Knox campus in Galesburg, IL. The events, which are open to the public, will consist of:
Booths
12noon to 2pm, lobby of the Ford Center for Fine Arts
Fun and educational, the cultural exhibits are organized by Knox students and student organizations. Admission is free.
Flag Parade & Cultural Showcase
2pm to 4:30pm, Ford Center for Fine Arts, Kresge Recital Hall
Doors open at 1:30pm, and admission is free.
Food Fair
5pm to 7:30pm, Seymour Union
Foods from different countries and cultures are prepared and served by students. Price is $8 (free for kids 5 and under). Students with a meal plan can use a meal swipe.
Buffet Menu For Food Fair:
–India – Chitra Anna – Lemon Rice, Bhel Poori, Mango Lassi, Chai Tea
–Nigeria & Senegal – Suya – Spicy Grilled Kebon
–China – Suan La Fen – Hot and Sour Potato Noodles, Kou Shui Ji – Mouthwatering Chicken, Cong You Bing – Chinese Scallion Pancakes
–Spain – Patatas a la riojana – Potatoes ‘La rioja’ style
–Myanmar – Burmese Chicken Curry
–Philippines – Lumpia – Egg Roll, Filipino Pancit – Noodles
–Indonesia & Vietnam – Nasi Uduk – Coconut Rice, Vietnamese Snow Fungus – Mushroom Salad
–El Salvador, Nicaragua, Mexico, Puerto Rico – Papusas, Tres Leches – Three Milk Cake , Arroz Con Gandules – Rice with Chickpeas, Agua de Tamarindo – Tamarind Water, Pina Colada
–USA (Southern Comfort Food) – Baked Macaroni and Cheese, Peach Cobbler
–Japan – Yakisoba – Japanese fried noodles, Mitarashi-dango – Mitarashi mochi cakes, Matcha milk
–Germany, Austria, Switzerland – Bretzeln – Pretzels, Currywurst
The International Fair is sponsored by the Knox College International Club, one of the College’s largest student organizations.
Get more details by contacting The Office of Communications at 309-341-7337 (phone), communications@knox.edu (email), or online at knox.edu.
