Intercom Online......January 27, 2000

International Festival to be held Feb. 5-13

A 26th Annual International Festival is planned at University Park for Feb. 5 through 13.

A schedule of events follows:

n Saturday, Feb. 5: International Coffeehouse, 7 p.m., HUB-Robeson Heritage Hall. An evening of international music and performances presented by the international student organizations.

n Friday, Feb. 11: UOIP International Speaker Series presentation: "A New Framework for HIV-AIDS Prevention: Experiences from Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Caribbean," 12:15 p.m., 222 Boucke, International Office Lounge. Collins Airhihenbuwa, associate professor of biobehavioral health, will discuss his work with the Joint United Nations' Programme on HIV/AIDS. Attendees may bring a brown-bag lunch. For more information, call John M. Keller at (814) 863-6035 or e-mail jmk13@psu.edu.

n Sunday, Feb. 13: International Fair and International Children's Fair. The International Fair, in the HUB Alumni Hall and Heritage Hall from 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., features international food, crafts, cultural displays and demonstrations by the international student organizations. The Children's Fair, in 126 White Building from 12:30-3:30 p.m., features fun and educational children's activities from around the world.

These events are co-sponsored by The International Students and Scholars unit of the University Office of International Programs and the International Student Council, with significant assistance from other organizations.

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