The College of New Caledonia is celebrating the cultural diversity on campus with its International Events week.
There will be things like a cricket tournament, First Nations potluck, and Diwali celebrations.
International Education Director Barbara Old says this is a great way to celebrate the over 30 countries represented on campus and all the contributions the students make to the city.
“They host the community events like Chinese New Year and Diwali, they volunteer with community organisations, and we’re also very grateful for their support the community gives to the students, such as the Mayor’s welcome party every September and the home-stay families.”
According to the provincial government, international students spend over $2 billion in BC on tuition, housing, and entertainment, which supports about 27,500 jobs.
Old welcomes everyone in the city to campus for the events:
November 14th – Cricket Tournament, 11:30 – 1:00 at the Gym
November 15th – Turban Up Day, 11:30 – 1:00 at the Gathering place
November 16th – Potluck – 11:30 – 1:00
November 17th – Badminton Tournament, 11:30 – 1:00 at the Gym and an Indian movie, 3:30 at the Lecture Theatre
November 17th – ‘500 Students’ celebration & cake, 11:30 – 1:00 at the Gathering place
November 18th – Diwali Celebration, 5:30 at the Civic Centre (ticketed event)
Old says everyone is getting involved in this week’s events, herself included. Shortly after our interview, she headed down to the Mexican students’ celebrations to get her face painted.
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