THIBODAUX – The 2nd annual International Student Banquet at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ State University is scheduled for 6 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in the Cotillion Ballroom of the Bollinger Memorial Student Union.
Celebrating the diversity of ÐÓ°É´«Ã½, the banquet will feature international cuisine; multicultural artistic performances by students from various nations; and student awards.
In addition, new students from Russia, China, Jordan and Finland will add their nations’ flags – via a ceremonial procession – to the 47 international flags already hanging from the student union ceiling.
Tickets to the banquet are $20 and can be purchased by calling (985) 449-7038. Those who cannot attend the banquet but would like to offer their support may send a donation to the Office of International Student Services, P.O. Box 2007, Thibodaux, La., 70310, with a check payable to ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ International Community.
The 157 international enrollees at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ represent 43 nations – the top five of which are Nepal, France, the United Kingdom, Canada and Vietnam. Among the total, 30 are graduate students.
Most international students at ÐÓ°É´«Ã½ major in business, education, biology or chemistry.