Show Off Your Culture at 'Dance Around the World'
Campus community members express their culture through song, dance and food each year at the Dance Around the World event.
In celebration of International Education Week this upcoming November, University Housing is excited to announce the 17th annual Dance Around the World event!
We are looking for people to represent their culture and celebrate the dance and music of their country.
If you are interested in performing and participating at Dance Around the World, please fill out this Hogsync form.
Dance Around the World is a part of International Education Week. This year's theme is "Discover the World in Arkansas."
This week of events celebrates international students, promotes global belonging and encourages cultural exchange. That Tuesday is dedicated to celebrating arts and music from around the world. Dance Around the World is an event that celebrates the many distinct cultures of our students.
Join us at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Nov. 15, in the Holcombe Hall Living Room for free food, music and fun! We will have authentic traditional foods catered by local restaurants around the Fayetteville area.
There will be many opportunities to win some fantastic prizes! This event is open to students, staff, faculty and anyone in the Northwest Arkansas community.
Global Series Program
- Wednesday, Nov. 1: Sri Lanka
- Tuesday, Nov. 14: Dance Around the World
- Wednesday, Dec. 6: Uganda and End of Year Celebration
About the Holcombe Global Series. The Holcombe Global Series focuses on new countries each month and gives international students at the University of Arkansas the opportunity to showcase their home country. American students are also invited to share their study abroad experiences. The series is presented by International Students and Scholars and University Housing. Follow us on Instagram @uarkglobalseries.
About University Housing. University Housing is a department within the Division of Student Affairs serving a residential community of around 7,000 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.
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Contacts
Nathan Hubbard, graduate assistant, international student experience
University Housing
479-575-4687,
nthubbar@uark.edu
Christopher Spencer, assistant director of strategic communications
University Housing
479-575-5084,
cjspence@uark.edu
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