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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Subject: 2006 Multicultural International Festival</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The International Student Services (ISS) and the Association
of International Students (AIS) are sponsoring the 12<sup>th</sup> annual <b><span
style='font-weight:bold'>Multicultural International Festival</span></b> on
Friday, April 7<sup>th</sup>, 11am-2pm, Texas/American Ballroom of the MSC Building.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>This Festival is one of the most popular and fun events on
campus. It provides the opportunity for all international students to showcase
their diversity and represent their countries. All international students and
minority students are strongly encouraged to participate in this event.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Activities in the Festival include Flag parade, Booth
Display/Demonstration, Ethnic Food Sampling, and Stage Talent Show.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Students who are members of an active student organization
on campus should be able to participate in more than one or all activities
because you will have enough personnel and funding to do it. If you are a
student representing your country but do not belong to any active student
organization on campus, you can at least participate in the Flag Parade or the
Booth Display or both since the flag of your country will be provided by the
ISS at no cost to you and the booth display can be set up at no cost. </span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>During the Spring Break, put on your thinking cap and come
up with ideas of what you want to do to showcase your country in this Festival.
All international students play a very important role in this event because
each of you makes up the rich diversity of this campus. So let us hear from
you. Let your voice be heard and let your existence and talents be witnessed
during the Festival.</span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Tickets for admission will be available for sale to
faculty/staff, community, and students at $3.00 per ticket in the ISS office or
at the door on the day of the event. Students who signed up to participate in
any activities will not need a ticket and can enter free.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Contact the ISS staff for questions and details of each
activity.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Students who participated in the Festival in the past know
how much memorable this event has been, so you can help spread the words and
encourage new students to share that same memorable experience again this year.</span></font></p>
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font-family:Arial'> </span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>The ISS and the AIS need to have your responses early so we
have some ideas of the number of participants and can plan and accommodate your
needs accordingly.</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=2 face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;
font-family:Arial'>Please respond by contacting the ISS, phone 903-886-5097 or
e-mail <a href="mailto:intl_stu@tamu-commerce.edu">intl_stu@tamu-commerce.edu</a>,
<b><span style='font-weight:bold'>and sign up for the activities in which you
want to participate by Monday, March 27.</span></b></span></font></p>
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<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Noi Prapan</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Director, International Student Services</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Texas A&M University-Commerce</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>P.O.Box</span></font> 3011</p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Commerce</span></font>, Texas 75429</p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Phone: 903-886-5097</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>FAX: 903-468-3200</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoAutoSig><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'>Noi_Prapan@tamu-commerce.edu</span></font></p>
<p class=MsoNormal><font size=3 face="Times New Roman"><span style='font-size:
12.0pt'><a href="http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/"><font size=2
face=Arial><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:Arial'>http://www.tamu-commerce.edu/international/</span></font></a><a
href="http://www7.tamu-commerce.edu/international/"></a></span></font></p>
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