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multicultural COLLABORATIVE... highlighting the cultural diversity of the college community through music, food, dance, art, storytelling, and more
Anime Demonstration & Film Viewing Tuesday, March 23rd | 6:30-8:30pm | TCES 139
Learn about the animation technique of anime. Often highly stylized, this Japanese art form has gained widespread popularity in the U.S. and around the world. Chris Lanier, SNC Assistant Professor of Digital Art, will screen Director Satoshi Kon’s Paprika (2006), and speak to the boundless imaginative possibilities of animation.
Suitable for high school +
Italian Film Viewing & Discussion Wednesday, March 24th | 6:30-8:30pm | TCES 139
Italian cinema has captivated movie-going audiences for decades. Marco Ciafarone, an Italian student from the University of L’Aquila, will guide viewers through the 1995 Academy Awards nominee for Best Picture Il Postino. This romantic comedy tells the story of Mario, a bumbling mailman who is madly in love but too shy to share his true feelings. With the help of the exiled Chilean poet Pablo Neruda, Mario accomplishes the impossible. Rated PG, this film is 108 minutes and is shown in Italian with English subtitles.
Suitable for high school +
Fireside Chat with Panel Discussion Thursday, March 25th | 7-9pm | TCES 139
Join host Andy Whyman and panelists Dr. Atam Lalchandani and Atul Minocha (M.B.A., Yale University and SNC Adjunct Professor) as they tackle topics related to “India As a Global Powerhouse.” Uniquely qualified to expound on this complex subject, both Lalchandani and Minocha have over 25 years of problem-solving experience related to the high-tech industry and government, global business development, and financial analysis. Refreshments will be served.
This ongoing series is a concept that grew out of the Seniors Conversation Café and represents a partnership between Sierra Nevada College and the IVGID Senior Programs.
Suitable for high school +
The SNC Cultural Festival Saturday, March 27th | 11am-3pm | Patterson Hall
This rich and vibrant celebration of the strengths of SNC’s diverse communities – the cultures, languages, and histories – creates a family-friendly festival for all.
Culinary Samplings - $1 ticket per taste
Come sample Native American cuisine, as well as food prepared by students from Vietnam – Nepal – Italy – Sweden – Japan – Mexico – South Africa – Korea.
Multicultural Entertainment | Live Music & Dancers
From Japan – Mexico – China – Peru – South America
Cultural Activities & Exhibits
Henna Tattoos – Origami – Buddhist Prayer Flags – Piñata – Global Storybook Reading sponsored by the Lake Tahoe School and the Incline Village Public Library
The 2010 Multicultural Collaborative Cookbook will be available for sale, with proceeds benefiting the SNC International Club.
This event is open to the public and free unless otherwise specified.
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