WAUKESHA – Once again several student organizations at the University of Wisconsin-Waukesha will hold a “Gathering of Cultures,” an evening of fun, free ethnic foods, and entertainment. On Friday, April 27, from 6 p.m. to 12:30 a.m., the UW-Waukesha Commons, 1500 N. University Dr., Waukesha, will become a multi-cultural showcase. Admission, food and entertainment all are free, and the public is invited.

The Diversity Club, African-American Union (AAU) and Organization of Latin Leaders (OLLA) are sponsoring the event.

The Diversity Club also will conduct a raffle to raise funds for its scholarship. A $1 raffle ticket (6 for $5) gives the purchaser a chance to win restaurant certificates, gas cards, fitness club memberships, a digital camera, signed Green Bay Packer football, and other goodies.

Entertainment draws on a variety of cultures and includes a live Reggae band; recording artist Rubin Thigpen doing jazz, blues, and gospel singing; Latin dancers; a piñata; face-painting, and other children’s activities.  

Ethnic flavors of the world will be served up. Foods are coming from the Indian Grocery Shop, Speed Queen BBQ, Mardi Gras, La Estacíon, Casa Del Rio, Fazoli’s, Feng’s Kitchen, and Good Harvest.

UW-Waukesha has the largest enrollment among the 13 freshman-sophomore University of Wisconsin Colleges campuses. For information about programs, admission, or financial aid, contact the Student Services office at (262) 521-5040 or visit the Web at www.waukesha.uwc.edu.

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