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7th Annual International Day to take place at Ozarka College

Published on October 29, 2014


The Ozarka College Diversity and Cultural Events Committee will be hosting its 7th Annual International Day, beginning November 4, 2014. Community member are invited to join Ozarka College students, faculty, and staff to participate in this fun and educational event which will focus on the country and culture of Brazil.  

International Day will take place at the following specified Ozarka College campus locations: Tuesday, November 4, at Mountain View in the Student Center; Thursday, November 6, at Melbourne in the Administration Building Dining Hall; Tuesday, November 11, at Ash Flat in the Student Center; and Thursday, November 13, at Mammoth Spring in Room MS104.   Each of these events will take place from 11:00 AM until 1:00 PM.

International Day has become a popular event at Ozarka, according to Diversity Committee member, Mary Ellen Hawkins. "Each year we explore a new country and this year we are taking a tour of the South American nation of Brazil. This year's event will promise a rich experience of Brazilian culture as it features native artwork, music, and some samplings of authentic Brazilian Cuisine.

The event will include a video tour of the geographically diverse country with areas ranging from coastlines to tropical forests to more temperate southern regions. Each celebration will also include a guest speaker with direct ties to Brazil.   Dr. Fred Spann will join us at the Mountain View and Melbourne events to reflect on 33 years of experiences as a missionary and music instructor in Recime, Brazil.   His son, Mr. Grady Spann, Region 5 Supervisor of Arkansas State Parks, will join us at the Ash Flat and Mammoth Spring events to reflect on his experiences growing up in Brazil.

There will be a $25 cash drawing at each campus location for those who participate in this event, which is offered at no cost.

The Ozarka College Diversity and Cultural Events Committee is committed to providing diverse and cultural experiences and opportunities for the College community, establishing an environment in which greater intellectual development can occur. The Committee advocates practices that bind peoples and cultures, specifically, encouraging inclusiveness, discouraging acts of insensitivity and disrespect, and seeking commonalities while understanding differences.

International Day 2014 activities are supported in part by a grant from the Arkansas Humanities Council and the National Endowment for the Humanities.   For more information about International Day events, please contact Josh Wilson, Ozarka College Pace Coordinator and Grant Writer, by calling 870.368.2042.








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