International Dress Day
On Monday, Nov. 17, students on the University of Arkansas campus will celebrate culture and diversity by wearing their favorite international attire.
Students can wear clothing, accessories, or any apparel items from cultures of their choice, for example, hats, bracelets, jerseys, etc. The International Dress Day is to celebrate the university’s international awareness and engagement.
Nov. 17 is also the first official day of the International Education Week. Opening ceremony is at 11 a.m. in International Connections Lounge in the Union. Students wearing international attires are invited to get pictures taken at 11:15 a.m.
Contacts
Cynthia Smith, assistant director of outreach programs
Office of International Students and Scholars; the Graduate School and International Education
479-575-5003,
iss@uark.edu
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