A cornucopia of cultures will brighten Southern Illinois University's Carbondale campus during International Festival 2000, Tuesday through Sunday, Feb. 22 through 27. Festivities culminate with rousing music and dances performances by international students in brilliant ethnic dress. Activities take place in the SIUC Student Center, unless noted otherwise.
All events are open to the media.
Among the most colorful activity will be cultural performances from 2 to 5 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 27, in the Student Center ballrooms. Hundreds of elementary school children will visit the displays and learn about life in other places, Ballrooms. Will benefit Venezuelan flood victims. Tickets at the door are a dollar more. 1 p.m., International Students and Scholars Reception, Gallery Lounge.