Celebrating where we come from, where we're going – together

Wednesday's "Taste the World," a redesigned version of the Multicultural Lawn Party, turned the Bush Campus Center patio into a gathering of the global citizens who comprise Penn College. From 11 a.m.-1 p.m., students, faculty and staff enjoyed free food, T-shirts, demonstrations, and arts and crafts – all while being introduced to different cultures, cuisine and more. The event was organized by the Student Engagement Office and authentically catered by Caribbean Touch, Williamsport, and Tomahawks, a taco restaurant in Mifflinburg owned by 2011 radiography alumnus Joseph M. Haber.

– Photos by Cindy Davis Meixel, writer/photo editor

 

 

A presidential plating is enjoyed by Rodrigo Barrios-Piedra, building science & sustainable design: architectural technology concentration, from Avondale, as college President Michael J. Reed serves up some cultural cuisine. Joining Reed (to his right) are Hillary E. Hofstrom, vice president for people and culture; and Elliott Strickland, vice president for student affairs.

A tour for the taste buds!

Gorgeous weather encourages a jubilant turnout on the patio.

A drumming session strikes the right rhythm.

Take-away projects for exploring aboriginal dot art

Distributing Talavera tile art kits – and making genuine connections – is Nate Woods Jr., special assistant to the president for inclusion transformation.

Their activity encouraged students to string together American Sign Language cards with ribbon ...

What better ambassadors for cross-cultural amity and respect than human services & restorative justice students? From left are Jorden K. Graham, Krystle J. Richardson and Cody R. Englehart.

... to create artful messages. Richardson acknowledges her major, while Englehart opted for his name.

A “spices of the world” station offers recipe suggestions.

A world of opportunities, indeed! John F. Chappo (center), assistant professor of history/history of technology, and Naim N. Jabbour, assistant professor of architecture, share exciting study abroad options with students.

Calli R. Ackels, wellness education coordinator, assists with a smile at the coffee station. Students visited a number of stations to get their "passports" sufficiently stamped for entry in a prize drawing.