International Fair 2007

Knox College's 26th Annual International Fair will feature food and entertainment from around the world, on Saturday, January 27, on the Knox campus in Galesburg, Illinois. Also, this year, the Knox College International Club has expanded the fair to include a week-long series of lectures by Knox College faculty on international topics.

The event typically draws over 1,000 visitors to campus, to sample food prepared by students and view educational displays representing more than 50 nations and campus clubs.

The free, public international lectures by Knox faculty will be held at 4 p.m., from Monday, January 22 through Thursday, January 25, in the Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. The topics and speakers are: January 22, "Africa," by Eric Edi, visiting assistant professor of Black Studies; January 23, "Invitation to an Execution: Global Reaction to the Hanging of Saddam Hussein," Robert Seibert, Murphy Professor of Political Science and co-director of the Center for Global Studies; January 24, "America and Russia: Building Bridges," Pavel Osinsky, visiting instructor in anthropology and sociology; January 25, "Diversity in Our Experience," members of the Knox College Committee on Campus Diversity.

This year's guest performer is Funkadesi, a dynamic musical ensemble that integrates East Indian music, including Hindi folk and classical, with reggae, funk, and Afro-Caribbean influences. Described as a "Band on the Verge" by Relix Magazine, Funkadesi won an "Award of Honor for Contribution to World Beat Music" at the 2005 Chicago Music Awards.

Tickets are $5 at the door for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens, and free for children under 6. A special group rate of $4 per person is available by calling Cathy Walters in the Knox College Office of Intercultural Life, 309 341 7230.

Admission to the Funkadesi concert is free.

Schedule of Events

Faculty Lectures ~ January 22-25

Monday, January 22, 4 p.m.
Lecture: "Africa," by Eric Edi, visiting assistant professor of Black Studies. Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. Free.

Tuesday, January 23, 4 p.m.
Lecture: "Invitation to an Execution: Global Reaction to the Hanging of Saddam Hussein," by Robert Seibert, Murphy Professor of Political Science and Co-director, Center for Global Studies. Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. Free.

Wednesday, January 24, 4 p.m.
Lecture: "America and Russia: Building Bridges," by Pavel Osinsky, visiting assistant professor of anthropology-sociology. Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. Free.

Thursday, January 25, 4 p.m.
Panel Discussion: "Diversity in Our Experience," with Gina Franco, assistant professor of English; Cathy Walters, Director of Intercultural Life; and other members of the Knox College Committee on Campus Diversity. Round Room, Ford Center for the Fine Arts. Free.

International Fair ~ Saturday, January 27

11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
International Food Fair in the Oak Room, Seymour Union

12 - 2 p.m.
Cultural Booths and Educational Displays in the Ford Center for the Fine Arts

2 p.m.- 4 p.m.
Parade of Flags and Student Performances in Kresge Hall

6:30 p.m.
Featured Performance: Funkadesi, an East Indian - Afro-Caribbean music group, in Kresge Hall 

Snapshots from International Fair 2006

	Above and left: Students and patrons both enjoy the International Food Fair. Dishes include steamed meats and vegetables from China, sushi from Japan, lassi yogurt from India, peanut fried rice from Thailand, mutton kuorama from Pakistan, banana fritters from Jamaica, chocolate mousse from France, paht bing soo from Korea, lemon chicken stew from Tanzania...
	Left: Students assemble the cultural booth promoting Spain and Barcelona, where Knox operates a study-abroad program. Above: Henna painting at the India booth.