CLARKSVILLE, Tenn (CLARKSVILLENOW) – At APSU’s annual International Night, the community will have the opportunity to explore different cultures and countries through their cuisine, decor and artistic demonstrations, all at no charge.
This year’s event will he held on November 12 from 6-7:30 p.m. in the Memorial Health Building (also known as the Red Barn). International night is open to the public. Guests are invited to wear their cultural attire. This event coincides with International Education Week and draws many guests from the community each year.
“International Night has been a long-standing APSU tradition for more than 20 years,” said Dr Marissa Chandler, director of the Study Abroad and International Exchange. “This exciting and eye-opening multicultural celebration provides us an opportunity to bring the world to campus.”
This year’s event will feature the Zuzu African Acrobats form America’s Got Talent. Zuzu Acrobats are a five-person Kenyan Acrobatic show that embodies the Bantu culture of East Africa. The show features pyramid building, limbo, chair balancing, fast skip rope and juggling to high-energy Lingala music.
The deadline to sign up for a table is October 24. Anyone can host a table showcasing any country they choose. International Night Organizers give table hosts $150 to supply their tables, and every table will be entered in the night’s best table contest.
International Night is a partnership between the offices of Study Abroad and International Exchange, Student Life & Engagement, International Student Services and the Govs Programming Council.
For more information about International Night, including how to reserve a table, click here.