We are now in our fourth year of this program. The purpose for this program is to introduce our freshman to the community, have them get to know an honors professor outside of the classroom, and get to know some of the cultures represented in the Wilmington community. Our program requires freshman to complete two service activities and three cultural events during their fall semester. By attending one of these dinners and completing the requirements, they are able to fulfill one of their cultural requirements. This year we have received grant money from the Friends of UNCW which has helped to lower the cost for students who attend the dinners. If you have any questions about an upcoming dinner or the program itself, please contact Chris Maier (cam6793@uncw.edu).
Requirements:
1. Read a current event or the culture or country prior to the dinner. BE PREPARED TO TALK ABOUT IT at the dinner.
2. Bring TWO questions about the culture or country to the dinner to ask to the professor.
3. After the dinner, complete a write up that highlights what you have learned about that culture from the dinner. Do not just write about whether or not you liked the food.
This Year's Dinners!!
- September 16 at 6:30pm- Mr. Bo Dean and Ms. Nan Graham at Casey's Barbeque(Southern Culture)
- September 22 at 5:30pm-Ms. Valerie Rider at Circa 1922 (Spanish Culture)
- September 29 at 6:00pm-Dr. Amanda Boomershine at La Tapitia(Spanish Culture)
- October 12 at 6:00pm- Ms. Dana Sachs at Indochine (Vietnamese)
- October 21 at 6:00pm- Dr. Donna Crowe at Big Thai (Thai Culture)
- October 21 at 6:30pm- Ms. Regina Felix at Bolero's (Brazil/Portuguese Culture)
- November 11 at 6:00pm- Dr. Steve Robinson at Olympia Restaurant (Greek Culture)
- November 11at 6:00pm- Dr. James Herstine at Paddy's Hollow (Irish Culture)
- November 12 at 6:30pm- Dr. Jennifer Horan and Dr. Patricia Kelley at Dr. Horan's House (Ecuador)
