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International students at Rockford University will prepare a wide variety of international dishes for the University’s 10th annual International Food Festival, Saturday, April 21 from 5 to 8 p.m., doors will open at 4:30 p.m., in Regents Hall, 2nd floor, Burpee Center on the Rockford University Campus located at 5050 East State Street, Rockford.

Sponsored by Rockford University’s Multicultural Club and the Office of Global Affairs, the International Food Festival will feature authentic recipes from countries like Germany, Philippines, Japan, China, Sweden, Turkey, Syria, Italy, Saudi Arabia, Liberia, Mexico and Bosnia. Members from the Multicultural Club work with Sodexo professional chefs to prepare foods so that visitors can taste home cooked meals from their countries. International entertainment is also planned and includes traditional songs and dances from the international community. Rockford University is currently home to more than 114 international students representing 26 countries.

Date:

Saturday, April 21, 2018

Time:

5:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cost:

Tickets are $10 in advance, $12 at the door for adults. Children are $5 in advance, $6 at the door. Contact globalaffairs@rockford.edu or call 815-394-5112 for tickets or more information.

Where: Regents Hall, Burpee Center, Rockford University, 5050 East State Street

Website: www.rockford.edu/community/globalaffairs/iff/