A-B Tech provides a variety of programs throughout the year that are open to students, faculty, staff and the general public. Below are just a few of the many activities that will be offered in the upcoming months by the World Connections Committee (formerly know as the Diversity and Global Education Committees):
Disability Awareness Month RESCHEDULED Event
How Auditory Integration Difficulties Affect Learning
November 12, 1:00 PM
Ferguson Auditorium
African Culture Awareness Week (November 17-21, 2008)
Seasons of Gratitude Road Show
Featuring the Yam Festival in Nigeria and Ghana, Loy Krathong in Thailand and Pongal in India
November 17, 11:00 AM -1:00 PM
Holly Library
Portraits of Uganda
Exhibit opening reception and gallery talk by artist Carrie Wagoner
November 19, 11:00 AM -12:30 PM
Holly Library
Gifts that Give: Global Shopping Village
Do your Holiday Shopping in the Global Village and purchase items that will benefit those in need! Last year this even was a tremendous success and over $4,000 was raised for the non-profit vendors who participated. This year's vendor list includes: Bead for Life, Heifer International, Ten Thousand Villages, French Broad Food Co-op, Blue Ridge Bags, Full Spectrum Farm, Quality Forward, and many more. Come buy a great gift AND help both our local and global community.
November 21, 10:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Ferguson Lobby on the Asheville campus
Festival of Lights Road Show
Festival will cover the use of light in Muslim, Hindu, Pagan, Christian and Jewish holiday traditions.
December 5, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Holly Library Lobby
For more information or a complete schedule of events, please contact Michele Hathcock, Director of Student Activities/Recruitment and A-B Tech at the Mall, at 254-1921, Ext. 203 or mhathcock@abtech.edu.
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