Learn About Russia's Rich History at This Month's Global Series

Explore Russia's rich history at this January's Global Series presented by University Housing and International Student and Scholars.

Ekaterina Konstantinova and Regina Kutuzova, international students from Russia, will present a discussion and food tasting of their native country's food.

The presentation starts at 8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 23, in the living room of Holcombe Hall.

This event is open to all within the university community. Attendees are encouraged to bring friends and engage with the presenters afterwards.

There is an opportunity to sample traditional food from the presenter's home country after the presentation.

Prior countries featured in the Global Series this academic year include : India, Japan, Australia, Denmark, Tunisia and Mexico.

The Global Series focuses on a new country each month and gives international students at the University of Arkansas the opportunity to showcase their home country, while American students are invited to to share about their study abroad experiences.

About University Housing: University Housing provides residential communities for about 5,700 on-campus students. More than 200 students find employment opportunities with University Housing each year. We offer educational programs that support the success of students and services that help students focus on academics at the University of Arkansas. Living on campus starts with a housing contract.

Contacts

Tessa Constant, graduate assistant
Housing
479-575-3951, constant@uark.edu

Christopher Spencer, assistant director of strategic communications
University Housing
479-575-5084, cjspence@uark.edu

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