The International Friendship Affair is an exciting opportunity for the University Center for International Education to celebrate its ongoing relationship with Dayton's diverse international community. IFA features performances by ethnic groups, colorful displays by our international students, and food from all over the world. For nearly three decades, Wright State University, through the University Center for International Education, has hosted a wonderful event at which all WSU students as well as the Dayton area community have had the opportunity to learn about aspects of the culture and heritage of the Wright State international student body.
Over the years, it has developed into one of the most celebrated and unique events at Wright State University. It has provided the opportunity for people from both the Wright State University campus and the greater Miami Valley community to be able to share experiences with our international students. We take pride in the diversity and global perspectives of ourinternational students who currently represent over 70 countries around the globe.
The Wright State staff, faculty and students, as well as the greater Dayton area community are all invited to the upcoming International Friendship Affair (IFA).
The festival consists of:
• International Flag Parade
• International Fashion Show
• International Performances
• International Cuisine
• Cultural Booths
• Award Ceremony
• ...and more!
Free Admission
Date: Saturday, April 13, 2013
Time: 1:00PM - 5:00PM
Location: WSU Student Union Apollo Room
Contact: ucie11@wright.edu
(937) 775-5745
Food from Anjanta Indian Restaurant (Indian), Cedarland Bakery & Restaurant (Lebanese), House of Thai (Thai), Agnes All-Natural Grill (Carribean) and other vendors will be available at the festival.
Winners of the Global Citizen Award and the International Advocate Award will be announced during the IFA festival.
View the "Save the Date" card.
Videos:
Flag Parade, Welcoming Remarks, and Awards
Prernanjali
Zivio
Madame GiGi's Outrageous Cancan Dancers
Desi Beatz
Dayton Liederkranz Volkstaenzer
St. Ignatius Dance Troupe
Saudi Students Association
Dance & Fashion Show
Grupo Caribe
Nrityaarpana
Celtic Academy of Irish Dance
Chinese Dragon Dance
Persian Dance
Cairo Mystique
Closing Remarks and Awards
2013 IFA festival in it's entirety (YouTube)
Date: Saturday, April 21, 2012
Time: 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Location: WSU Student Union Apollo Room
Contact:ucie11@wright.edu
(937) 775-5745
Food from Anjanta Indian Restaurant (Indian), Cedar Land Restaurant (Lebanese) and other vendors are available at the festival.
View the "Save the Date" card.
Photographs from the event: Album 1
Date: Saturday, April 16, 2011
Time: 1:00PM - 4:30PM
Location: WSU Student Union Apollo Room
Contact:ucie11@wright.edu
(937) 775-5745
Date: Saturday, April 17, 2010
Time: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: WSU Student Union Multipurpose Room
(937) 775-5745
Date: Saturday, April 18, 2009
Time: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: WSU Student Union Multipurpose Room
(937) 775-5745
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2008
Time: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: WSU Student Union Apollo Room
(937) 775-5745
Each year, a different theme is chosen for the participants of the international Friendship Affair to showcase different aspects about the country's culture. This year's Friendship Affair will give give you an experience of each culture's athletic skills. In honor of the upcoming 2008 Olympic games, this year's theme is "Go for the Goal; Games and Recreation". You will be able to learn more about each represented country's sports and recreation culture and even get an opportunity to try some of the games.
Date: Saturday, April 14, 2007
Time: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: WSU Student Union Multipurpose Room
(937) 775-5745
For two decades, Wright State University, through the University Center for International Education has hosted a wonderful event at which all WSU students, as well as the Dayton area community have had the opportunity to learn about aspects of the culture and heritage of the Wright State international student body. The 22nd International Friendship Affair promises to be better than ever!
Date: Saturday, April 8, 2006
Time: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: WSU Student Union Atrium
(937) 775-5745
The 22nd Anniversary of the International Friendship Affair is an exciting opportunity for the University Center for International Education to celebrate its ongoing relationship with Dayton's diverse international community. This year's IFA featuring performances by ethnic groups, colorful displays by our international students and food from all over the world. Imagine you can travel around the world in an hour or two!
Over the years, it has developed into one of the most celebrated and unique events at Wright State University. It has provided the opportunity for people from both the Wright State University campus and the greater Miami Valley community to be able to share experiences with our international students. We take pride in the diversity and global perspectives of our more than 650 international students who currently represent over 70 countries around the globe.
The Wright State staff, faculty and students, as well as the greater Dayton area community are all invited to the upcoming International Friendship Affair (IFA). For two decades, Wright State University, through the University Center for International Education has hosted a wonderful event at which all WSU students, as well as the Dayton area community have had the opportunity to learn about aspects of the culture and heritage of the Wright State international student body. The 22nd International Friendship Affair promises to be better than ever!
Time: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: WSU Student Union Atrium
(937) 775-5745
Date: Saturday, April 10, 2006
Time: 1:00PM - 6:00PM
Location: WSU Student Union Atrium
(937) 775-5745
The International Friendship Affair (IFA) 2003 was another successful international celebration hosted at our university that gave everyone the chance to "visit" for a short while different parts of the world, and hear first hand about the culture of those distant places.
Paralleling Ohio's Bicentennial Celebration, the 19th Annual International Friendship Affair focused on national milestones in each one of the countries represented.
IFA 2003 began with an International Flag Parade featuring WSU international students as flag bearers and was followed by stage music and dance performances by groups representing various countries of the world.
Throughout the event, visitors had the chance to try international food and examine the various table displays representing the cultural heritages of WSU international students. It was also a great opportunity to build connections between the members of international community here at Wright State as well as the surrounding Dayton community.
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