International Banquet is Nov. 2

Eat some good food, and buy some jewelry while you’re at it

SUZANNE RAMSEY
College relations staff writer

Have you been dying to test your grandmother’s recipe for Hungarian goulash? Is your Coq au Vin fantastic but too much work to make just for yourself? Dig up that old recipe, dust off your copy of “Mastering the Art of French Cooking” and hit the kitchen. The International Banquet is little more than two weeks away.

From 5 to 7 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 2, join members of the Sweet Briar community in Prothro Dining Hall to sample food from all over the world. The dishes will be prepared by students, faculty, staff, the dining hall and other Sweet Briar community members.

You and your family are admitted free with a lasagna-sized dish to share. Those lacking culinary skills can partake after paying the regular Prothro dinner rate.

The international students also will be selling handmade jewelry for Nations United, a club that promotes international culture and issues on campus. Prices range from $5 for earrings to $15 for eyeglass holders, and a $20 purchase gets you a free pair of earrings.

“It helps international students without cars get off campus, which is their greatest difficulty,” international studies director Tiffany Cummings said of the fund-raiser. “We have earrings, necklaces, eyeglass holders and bracelets. People can even come and make their own designs if they like.”

Jewelry can be made to order, too, she said. In addition, Nations United also offers workshops for parties, schools, scout groups, etc.

This year, Sweet Briar has 16 international students from Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Belgium, Bulgaria, Canada, China, Ecuador, France, Germany, Italy, Japan, Oman and Spain.

For more information on the International Banquet or Nations United, contact Cummings at tcummings@sbc.edu or 381-6362.