April 7, 2003

Hear the world in its own words

Languages from around the world fill the air on World Language Day at California State University, Sacramento from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday, May 10.

The free event includes food, music, art, dance, plays, information booths, workshops, demonstrations, interest sessions and more.

Cultural groups, clubs and student groups from all over the Sacramento area are encouraged to participate, according to the event’s director, Kathy Moore, a CSUS professor of Spanish. “We want to get as many different local groups involved as we and we’re also looking for presenters,” she said.

In addition to promoting cultural diversity, the event is designed to make CSUS students more aware of the university’s foreign language requirements and inform students of the various opportunities available through the department.

The event will be held in Mariposa Hall and nearby outdoor campus venues. The event is free and open to the public.

For more information, contact the foreign languages department at (916) 278-6333. For media assistance, contact CSUS public affairs at (916) 278-6156.

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