By Maddie Pedone ’26
The International Students Association (ISA) will recognize and celebrate cultures across Lafayette’s campus during the annual ISA Extravaganza, held March 24-29.
“This is a longstanding weeklong celebration of the various cultures that we have represented on campus,” says Janine Block ’94, associate director of International Student Advising and Support. “It was started in 1982 when one of our retired faculty members, Prof. Rado Pribic, hired external performers to come and share different dances and musical performances on campus. Over time, it’s grown into this weeklong event, but it’s purely student-led now.”
This year, seven different events will be held including a poetry reading, fashion show, international food tasting, along with so much more. Each of the activities will be held in coordination with other organizations including Skillman Library, International Affairs Department, Salsa Club, and many others.
Paolo Garcia ’27, president of ISA, says the events during Extravaganza offer the perspective of multicultural groups and students on campus.
“I think the goal is always to come out with greater self-awareness of the cultures that are represented on this campus,” Garcia says.
Enjoy an afternoon full of international poetry as ISA Extravaganza Week begins. Students and faculty will read either an original piece or a work of poetry they identify with. Snacks and refreshments will be provided. 4:30 p.m. Tues., March 24 • Gendebien Room • MORE
Admire and learn about different garments from cultures around the world during ISA’s Fashion Show. Members of the Lafayette community will walk the aisle in Farinon showing a piece of clothing that represents a part of their cultural identity. 6 p.m. Wed., March 25 • Farinon Atrium • MORE
The fan-favorite food-tasting event returns, featuring foods from many different countries. Students volunteer to make a dish that represents their identity, served buffet-style to attendees. 6 p.m. Fri., March 27 • Marlo Room • MORE
Attend the ISA Extravaganza Grand Finale, where students will showcase performances representing their cultural identity. The show will include performances by Salsa Club and a K-POP dance group. 8 p.m. Sat., March 28 • Williams Center for the Arts • MORE
Join ISA for a career panel featuring alumni from a wide range of industries. The lineup of panelists includes recent Lafayette graduates who work at UBS and Amazon. 12 p.m. Sun., March 29 • Marlo Room • MORE
Get in the spirit for the World Cup this summer by participating in ISA’s edition of the worldwide soccer event. Participants will be put into different teams representing various countries to compete in friendly soccer matches. All skill levels are welcome. 1:30 p.m. Sun., March 29 • Kirby Sports Center • MORE