Hawaii Community College celebrated International Education Week from Nov. 14-17, culminating in the popular World Culture Night event at the campus cafeteria in Hilo.
Hawaii Community College celebrated International Education Week from Nov. 14-17, culminating in the popular World Culture Night event at the campus cafeteria in Hilo.
World Culture Night featured an International Photo Contest, food prepared by HCC’s Culinary Arts students, displays, a lecture by HCC professor Dr. Taupouri Tangaro, a Korean mythology puppet show by Bonnie Kim and more.
The winner of the photo contest was HCC student Madellan Richardson for her photo titled “Above the Clouds” taken in Pedavena, Italy. Attendees of World Culture Night voted for their favorite photos by ballot.
Student Arna Goldstein won the contest to create the logo for the giveaway tote bags distributed at World Culture Night.
The theme of International Education Week 2016 at HCC was “Myths and Legends.”
Seventy international students are enrolled at HCC from countries such as Japan, South Korea, Liberia and Venezuela. In addition, the college’s Intensive English Program provides noncredit English language instruction and comprehensive support services to international students.
International Education Week is a national initiative sponsored by the U.S. State and Education departments to celebrate diversity, promote cultural awareness and foster the development of global citizens.
HCC has participated in International Education Week since 2011.