“With this event, we hope to expose students to new cultural experiences while building a more inclusive campus atmosphere,” said Adriana McKinney, director of diversity affairs for the Associated Students of 91����Ƶ.

The event will feature a presentation by Amer Zahr, an Arab-American comedian, writer, speaker adjunct professor of law at the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law. Following his presentation, the 91����Ƶ orchestra club and a local belly-dancing group will perform from 4 p.m. – 5 p.m.

Food will be provided by Pacific Pasta and Grill. The food will be served beginning at 4:45 p.m. in CIC 120. It will be available on a first-come first-served basis.

Additionally, a local steel drum group will perform while university clubs host activities from 4:30 p.m. – 5 p.m. outside of Consolidated Information Center room 120.

The event is being put on by the Associated Students of Washington State University Tri-Cities in partnership with the university’s Diversity and Inclusion Council, the office of student life, Crimson Crew, the Queers and Allies club, Dreamer’s Club and the Orchestra Club.

For more information, contact McKinney at Adriana.mckinney@tricity.wsu.edu.

Contacts:

Danielle Kleist, 91����Ƶ student life, 509-372-7104, danielle.kleist@tricity.wsu.edu

Adriana McKinney, ASWSUTC Director of Diversity Affairs, 509-380-1174, Adriana.mckinney@tricity.wsu.edu

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Those attending will enjoy the Chancellor’s Art Exhibition Series, the 91����Ƶ student art exhibit, a community exhibit and live performances.

“It is a great way for the mid-Columbia Basin community to enjoy a wonderful evening of visual art and performances on the beautiful 91����Ƶ campus,” said Amber Eubanks, 91����Ƶ community engagement specialist.

Some of the live entertainment includes performances from the Urban Poets Society, an interactive installation for the Peace Mural that 91����Ƶ staff and local students created, a live-painter and musical artists.

The WSU Alumni Association will have a booth where people of all ages may paint pumpkins. Recreations of classic novel covers will be on display as part of a touring collection hosted by Mid-Columbia Libraries. The Allied Arts will also have booth to discuss their efforts in the area and how people can get involved.

The event is free and open to the general public.

For more information, visit /nwta/.

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