Armstrong Atlantic State University (AASU) will hold its eighth annual International Week starting Sunday, November 2, through Friday, November 7, 2008. The Office of International Education hosts the weeklong celebration of diversity and multiculturalism on campus. All events are free and open to the public.

The week will kick off on Sunday with an outdoor International Street Festival featuring informative displays, multi-cultural entertainment, and free samples of food prepared by AASU's international students and faculty, who represent more than 70 countries.

Other highlights include Russian born singer/pianist/songwriter Marina V. and comedian Vidur Kapur. In addition to being nominated for MTV's NewNowNext award, Kapur is also a New York finalist for NBC's "Stand up for Diversity."

"As a part of AASU, we want to recognize how important it is for our university and for our community to be aware of different cultures," said James Anderson, director of international education. "Therefore, it is essential for us to celebrate the diversity that AASU's international students, minority students, and visiting international faculty bring to our campus and our community. Every single event we host will not only be very entertaining but will also bring us a little closer to becoming more globally attuned."

For a complete schedule and more information, contact James Anderson at 912.344.3224 or James.Anderson@armstrong. edu.