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Knox College Hosts International Fair
Food and entertainment from around the world will take center stage at Knox College's annual International Fair, on Saturday, January 30, on the Knox campus in Galesburg.

Celebrating its 29th year in 2010, the fair will feature an international buffet lunch, educational displays, a student talent show and an evening concert by a guest musical group, Funkadesi, a Chicago-based band whose music combines Asian, African, Latin and contemporary funk.

Admission is $5 per person at the door, with a group rate of $4 per person for groups of five or more, and free admission for children six and under. A single ticket covers all the day's events. Group rate tickets are available in advance from Cathy Walters, director of International Student Advisement, at 309 341-7230.

The week leading up to the fair will include a faculty lecture and a workshop on cricket.

Kelly Shaw, instructor in psychology and gender and woman's studies, will give a free, public lecture, "Stereotypes," at 4:30 p.m., Monday, January 25, in the Alumni Room, Old Main. The theme of this year's fair is "Breaking Down Stereotypes."

Tom Melville, author of "The Tented Field: A History of Cricket in America," will lead a free, public workshop on cricket at 6 p.m., Friday, January 29, in T. Fleming Fieldhouse.

Knox College International Fair is sponsored by the International Club, one of the largest student organizations on campus, and the Office of Student Development.

Knox College operates its own study-abroad programs in France, Spain and Argentina, and offers more than 20 other academic programs in Africa, Asia, Europe and Latin America.

29th Annual Knox College International Fair Schedule of Events

January 25, 4:30 p.m.
Lecture: "Stereotypes," by Kelly Shaw, instructor in psychology and gender and women's studies. Ferris Lounge, Seymour Union. Free.

January 29, 6 p.m.
"Batsman Up!" - A workshop on cricket with Tom Melville, author of "The Tented Field: A History of Cricket in America." T. Fleming Fieldhouse. Free.

January 30
11 a.m. - 1 p.m. International buffet lunch, with food from around the world prepared by students. Oak Room, Seymour Union. Tickets $5 at the door.

1-3 p.m. Cultural and educational booths and displays presented by students. Ford Center for the Fine Arts.

3-5 p.m. Parade of flags and student talent show. Kresge Hall, Ford Center for the Fine Arts.

7 p.m. Guest performers: Funkadesi. Oak Room, Seymour Union.

(Knox College)
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