KAMLOOPS – The public is invited to join TRU in recognizing and celebrating cultural diversity and internationalization on campus, home to over 900 international students from 60 countries and dignitaries from countries such as India, Norway and Indonesia, who will share their culture, talents, awareness and involvement in global education and initiatives March 5 to 9.
Monday, March 5th
The TRU Afro Club presents a free African Slide Show from 1 – 3 pm in the International Building Panorama Room, featuring over 70 slides of Africa showing beautiful places to visit, maps, night life and culture.
TRU World and Downtown Moviemart present a free showing of the international movie Infernal Affairs, a tightly wound thriller which centers on two Hong Kong police officers who find their destinies intertwined, starting at 7 pm in Room 1015 of the International Building.
Tuesday, March 6th
TRU’s Indian Student Association presents A Night of Culture, a free evening showcasing Indian performances, fashion and food from 6:30 to 9:30 pm in the Campus Activity Centre’s Independent Centre.
TRU World and Downtown Moviemart present a free showing of the international movie The Sea Inside, a 2004 Spanish movie depicting the life story of Spaniard Ramón Sampedro, who fought a 30-year campaign to win the right to end his life with dignity, starting at 7 pm in Room 1008 of the International Building.
CFBX Campus-Community Radio presents X-Nite, featuring the Saucy Fops comedy troupe, special musical guest Trevor Caswell, and more starting at 8 pm. Admission $5 at the door.
Wednesday, March 7th
TRU World and Downtown Moviemart present a free showing of the international movie Mountain Patrol, a 2004 Chinese movie about volunteers protecting antelope against poachers in the severe mountains of Tibet, starting at 7 pm in Room 1015 of the International Building.
The TRU Arts Community presents a Youtopia International Jam Night featuring international music, with people invited to bring their instruments and join in, starting at 8 pm in Heroes Pub. Cover Charge $3
Thursday, March 8th
The public is invited to wear their own ethnic dress to our campus or one they really like on this day to celebrate cultural diversity on campus.
TRU World and Orientation present a free International Showcase featuring over 20 displays, dancing & singing starting at 2 pm in the Grand Hall.
The public is encouraged to dress up and represent their country at the International Thirsty Thursday featuring games and prizes, from 7 pm to midnight in Heroes Pub. Sponsored by TRU ACE. Cover charge $3
Friday, March 9th
Heroes Pub presents a free night of International Rock Trivia. Participants are encouraged to put a team together to name international tunes from the ’60s, ’70s, ’80’s, ’90s and today for a chance to win prizes, starting at 5 pm in Heroes Pub.
TRUFA Human Rights Committee presents a free international movie, Water, a 2005 Canada/India film examining the plight of a group of widows forced into poverty at a temple in the holy city of Varanasi, starting at 7 pm in the Alumni Theater, located in the TRU Clock Tower.
Heroes Pub presents the classic rock band Goodbye Charlie starting at 8 pm in Heroes Pub. Cover Charge $5.
For more information about any of these events, call 828-5365, or by email, or log on to: www.truworld.ca/internationaldays.
