Pitt to Celebrate International Week 2003 Sept. 27 through Oct. 4

PITTSBURGH—The University of Pittsburgh and its University Center for International Studies will celebrate the diversity of Oakland and the Pittsburgh community during International Week 2003, Sept. 27-Oct. 4.

The week's highlights include:

Sept. 27 Sidewalk chalk mural competition

11 a.m. Between Posvar Hall and Hillman Library;

Sept. 29 Salsa dance lessons

8:45-9:45 p.m. William Pitt Union (WPU) Assembly Room;

Sept. 30 Oakland Restaurant Tour, $10

6-9 p.m. Sample international cuisine at six different restaurants;

Oct. 1 Performance by Steel Impressions, six-piece steel pan band

noon-1 p.m. Litchfield Towers Lobby;

Oct. 3 6th Annual International Week Soccer Tournament

3 p.m. Cathedral of Learning lawn; and

Oct. 4 24th Annual Latin American and Caribbean Festival

2 p.m.-midnight WPU

Enjoy art, crafts, food, and performances from Caribbean and Latin American countries, as well as a special art exhibit and demonstration by Nicaraguan artist Alejandro Cabrera.

There are many other events, including lectures and discussions, films, Scottish games, an American Indian Pow-Wow (off-campus), an international beer tasting, student photography exhibitions, as well as additional music, dinners, and dancing. Most events are free. For more information, including a complete schedule of activities, visit www.ucis.pitt.edu/internationalweek or call 412-624-7120.

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