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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><b>What:</b> The University YMCA, Cosmopolitan
Club and the International Student and Scholar Services (ISSS) announce their
30^th Annual International Dinner and Performance Night. Families,
international students, and faculty come together for an evening of great food
and live music. <span>Tickets are only $10 for a sampling of
food and music from all over the world. All are welcome to attend.</span></font></span></div>
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><b>When:</b> Sunday, March 10^th,
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><b>Where:</b> University YMCA-UIUC,
Latzer Hall, 1001 S Wright Street, Champaign, IL 61820</font></span></div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font>
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><b>Details:</b> Tickets are on sale
now for $10 and can be purchased at the University YMCA, 1001 S. Wright Street,
Champaign (checks should be made to Cosmopolitan Club). Seats are limited, so
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font>For more
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><br><span>Enjoy dishes from Africa, Greece, Ukraine, Myanmar, Israel, Bangladesh, Romania, Peru, Poland, Sri Lanka, France, and more!  Dishes include: Chicken and Vegetarian Causa, biriyani, mango kulfi, Brazilian Passion Fruit Mousse, githeri (corn and beans), mandazi (African donuts), Mousaka, Galaktoboureko, macaroni and cheese, Papa a la Huancaina (Potatoes with spicy cream sauce), Pierogi, Ratatouille, Rice and curry, and more!<br>
<br>Headlined by <i>Chai-Town</i>, performances will feature an array of intercultural groups.  <i>Chai-Town</i> is a local Indian rock a cappella group.  More information about <i>Chai-Town</i> can be found on their website: <a href="http://chaitown.org.">chaitown.org.</a>   Check out their sound here: <a href="http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG77APl4g3c&feature=share&list=UUgKDxZqafO2ND2EvW0ud9-g">http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LG77APl4g3c&feature=share&list=UUgKDxZqafO2ND2EvW0ud9-g</a><br>
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><b>Background:</b> The University YMCA, Cosmopolitan
Club and ISSS have been co-sponsoring this event for the campus and community
for 30 years. "Champaign-Urbana is a community that is rich with cultural
diversity,” says Program Director Kasey Umland, “and International Dinner and Performance
Night is an opportunity for all to come together around delicious food and
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font>Since
1918, the University YMCA has hosted and sponsored programs to foster
international understanding and cultural awareness and provide service to international
students, faculty, and staff. We have continued this legacy of international
programming on campus that embraces diversity, encourages progress through
democracy, and promotes peace through sympathy and understanding, and service
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<span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><b>Media Kit</b>: 29^th Annual
International Dinner and Performance Night: Video Footage, Link: <a href="http://youtu.be/a-flM8ddlW8" target="_blank">http://youtu.be/a-flM8ddlW8</a>, Four photos, courtesy of Laura Rezha<br><br><br></font></span><div style="text-align:center">
<div style="text-align:center"><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"><font><b>Contact:</b> Kasey Umland, Program Director<br>[217-337-1514]<br></font></span></div><span style="font-family:arial,helvetica,sans-serif"></span></div>
</div><br clear="all"><br>-- <br>Best,<br>
Megan Flowers <br><span style="color:rgb(102,102,102)">Communications Director<br>University YMCA<br>Office: <a href="tel:217-337-1500" value="+12173371500" target="_blank">217-337-1500</a><br>Fax: <a href="tel:217-337-1533" value="+12173371533" target="_blank">217-337-1533</a><br>
Email:</span> <a href="mailto:megan@universityymca.org" target="_blank">megan@universityymca.org</a><br>
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