2009-2010 International Dinners

International Finale is April 17th

Our final international dinner and culture night of the year will be held on Friday, April 17th, at VU's Green Activities Center.  The evening will feature international cuisine and a performance of Indian classical dance by the Kalakshiti Performing Arts Company.

Tickets for the dinner and performance are available now and cost $7 for adults and $3 for children ages 5-12.  Tickets are on sale at VU’s Old Post Bookstore located in the Student Union. To purchase tickets by phone using a credit/debit card, call 812-888-5992.

About the performers

The Kalakshiti Performing Arts Company strives to bring forth awareness of India’s art and cultural heritage.  Specifically, Kalakshiti aims to propagate the classical and contemporary performing arts (dance, drama, and music) of India through public performances, educational presentations, workshops, and collaborations.  It also aims to enrich the community by increasing the access to performing arts of India.

Dinner Menu:

Poulet Calvador (apple brandy chicken)

Wiener Schnitzel

Baked Italian Pasta (vegetarian)

Sautéed Cabbage (with apples and bacon)

Mango Salsa

Greek Salad (with orzo, spinach, olives and tomatoes)

Italian Bread

Dessert: Chocolate Bavarian Delight

Asian Culture Night - February 6th

Asia Culture Night tickets are now on sale in the VU Bookstore, Beckes Student Union.  See picture below for pricing.  

Tickets are free for current VU students and can be picked up with a valid student ID at the Student Center, 2nd floor, Student Union.

Khac Chi: Sounds of Vietnam will be our musical guests.  For more information please see: http://www.khacchi.com/

Dinner menu:

Korean Beef Barbecue 

Chicken Satay Stir Fry on Jasmine Rice

Vegetable Fried Rice

Sesame Seed Green Beans

Asia Blend Vegetables

Kimchee Salad

Edamame Salad w/ Wasabi Dressing

Egg Drop Soup Station

Dessert: Green Tea Bundt Cake

For more information, please call:  812-888-4301

African Dinner & Culture Night - November 14th

Dinner Menu:

Moroccan Lamb Stew with Couscous

Senegalese Marinated Braised Chicken in Lemon Sauce

Futari – African Squash and Yams

Irio from Kenya

Kenyan Corn Baked Muffins

Mango Fruit Salad

Baked Apples with Stuffed Congo Sweet Oranges

Latin American Culture Night - September 25th

Our special guests for this year's Latin American Culture Night is Mariachi Nacional of Indianapolis! Tickets go on sale Thursday, September 11th in the VU bookstore.

Menu
Arroz Con Pollo (Chicken breast simmered with rice, peas, bacon and cilantro)
Cuban Black Beans
Caribbean Spiced Sweet Potatoes
Curtido Rojo (Julienne beets, cabbage, peppers, tomato, onion, green beans)
Jicama Slaw
Mango Salsa
Tomato and Poblano Chilli Salsa with Red and Blue Corn Chips
Grilled Flat Bread
Dessert: Chocolate Cake Tres Leches with Coffee Sauce

Starting off a great new school year!

For the 2008-2009 school year we have 85 international students from 32 different countries! Of our 85, 32 students are new freshmen. This is an increase from 25 new freshmen last year at this time.

As expected, this year promises some great international dinners. Here is the schedule. See you then!

School Year Comes to an End

Another school year comes to an end! We do however have a number of international students taking classes and working on campus throughout the summer break.

The fall term begins on Monday, August 18th. Orientation for new international students will begin on Thursday, August 14th.