Community members invited to participate in weekly cultural events in UMaine’s Mandela Washington Fellowship program

The public is invited to participate in five weekly cultural exchange events with the 25 emerging leaders from Sub-Saharan Africa who are at the University of Maine attending an institute in public management as part of the Mandela Washington Fellowship program.

During their stay in Maine, through July 31, the men and women are attending executive-style academic sessions led by UMaine faculty, meeting with Maine leaders in Portland and Augusta, and participating in community and recreational activities in the state, including a weekend home-stay with area host families. A news release about the program is online.

The weekly cultural exchange events are June 28, July 5, July 12, July 19 and July 25. For more information about the free events or to request a disability accommodation, call 581.1506.

June 28, 6–9 p.m., Bangor Room, Memorial Union, University of Maine
Latin-theme potluck with music and dancing. Families and children welcome. Hosted by CHISPA Centro Hispano.

July 5, 7–9:30 p.m., Bangor Room, Memorial Union, University of Maine
Light refreshments and discussion. Hosted by the UMaine Office of Multicultural Student Life.

July 12, 7–9:30 p.m., Old Town Bowling Center
Bowling and refreshments for purchase.

July 19, 7–9:30 p.m., Church of Universal Fellowship, Orono
International potluck. Participants invited to bring dishes. Families and children welcome. Hosted by Women of the World.

July 25, 7–9:30 p.m., Black Bear Brewery & Taproom, Orono
Free musical entertainment and beverages for purchase.