Events give students glimpse of international community

Ohio State students will get a glimpse of the global community today by sampling foods from around the world and taking part in cultural-related activities.

At the Taste of OSU international festival, students can taste foods prepared by many of the university’s international student clubs. The event, which also includes cultural displays, takes place from 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (3/7) in the Ohio Union Ballrooms, 1739 N. High St.

Then, the Late Night Carnival will run from 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. at the Ohio Union. The event includes dancing to music from around the world, Indian body painting, Chinese name writing and Origami.

For more information, see http://www.oie.osu.edu/special_events/taste_of_osu.asp.

WHAT: Taste of OSU international food festival and the Late Night Carnival, which features cultural-related activities.

WHEN: Taste of OSU: 6 to 9 p.m. Friday (3/7).
Late Night Carnival: 9 p.m. to 1 a.m. Friday (3/7).

WHERE: The Ohio Union Ballrooms, 1739 N. High St.

WHY: To give students a glimpse of the global community.