November 17, 2024

EagleEye

A Newsletter for UMW Faculty and Staff

UMW Multicultural Fair, April 11

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The James Farmer Multicultural Center is gearing up for the 25th Annual Multicultural Fair on Saturday, April 11 from 10 a.m. – 5 p.m. at the UMW Fredericksburg Campus.

Multicultural Fair PosterThe Multicultural Fair is one of the University of Mary Washington’s long-standing, community-wide events and the James Farmer Multicultural Center’s signature cultural event. The  Multicultural Fair celebrates cultural diversity by featuring craft and food vendors and performers who represent a broad range of cultural groups and cultural traditions. The Multicultural Fair also features children’s performances, activities, and attractions. Annually, the Multicultural Fair attracts thousands (between 5,000 and 6,000) of UMW student and staff members and community members from surrounding counties and regions.

This year we have an excellent line-up of performances and over 60 vendors who are selling a wide range of cultural items, jewelry, accessories, t-shirts, tapestries, art, personal care items and more.

Please visit  the James Farmer Multicultural Center’s website or the UMW Multicultural Fair Facebook page for the performance schedule and more information about the Multicultural Fair.

#UMWMultiFair

Multicultural Fair This Weekend, April 12

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The 24th Annual Multicultural Fair will be held on Saturday, April 12 from 10 a.m.to 5 p.m. at the UMW Fredericksburg Campus. This is one of the largest, most anticipated events hosted at the University of Mary Washington, entertaining between 3,000 and 5,500 UMW and Fredericksburg community members for nearly 25 years.

The fair will feature more than 30 diverse performances, more than 50 multicultural vendors, delicious ethnic and festival  foods, and children’s activities. UMW groups Bell A Capella, Eagle Bhangra, Praise Dance, Save the Arcadian, UMW Alter Egos, and more will perform. For additional information, contact the James Farmer Multicultural Center at 540-654-1044, go to the JFMC website or like the Multicultural Fair on Facebook. Make the Multicultural Fair a trending topic on twitter with #UMWMultiFair.

Call for Program Proposals: 2014 Black History Month

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The James Farmer Multicultural Center is currently accepting Program Proposals for Black History Month in February 2014. The 2014 Black History Month theme is “With Our Minds Set on Freedom:  Advancing Justice, Realizing the Dream.”  Programs and events that relate to the theme are encouraged, however any programs or events that examine the experiences and contributions of Americans of African descent are welcome.  The program proposals are due on Friday, November 15, 2013 by 5 p.m.

To access the proposal form, go to the James Farmer Multicultural Center’s website or contact Greta Franklin at gfrankli@umw.edu.

Call for Program Proposals – 2014 Black History Month

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The James Farmer Multicultural Center is currently accepting Program Proposals for Black History Month in February 2014. The 2014 Black History Month theme is “With Our Minds Set on Freedom:  Advancing Justice, Realizing the Dream.”  Programs and events that relate to the theme are encouraged, however any programs or events that examine the experiences and contributions of Americans of African descent are welcome.

The Program Proposal forms are due on Friday, November 15, 2013 by 5 p.m. To access the proposal form, go to the James Farmer Multicultural Center’s website or contact Greta Franklin at gfrankli@umw.edu.