Join us in the Winter Garden as we open the new Global Lounge and kick off four days of diversity, inclusion and culture!

This popular international event brings the community together to celebrate the diversity of our campus through speakers, dialogue, entertainment, crafts and food. 

The week starts with the grand opening of the new Global Lounge with special guests, musical entertainment and snacks and more!

Meet and Mingle with your Muslim Neighbours!
10:00am - 3:00pm
Doug Little Lounge
Light refreshments provided
UNBC's Muslim Student Association/Islamic Relief Club is hosting this informal meet and greet - come learn about the Islam faith and the varied cultural backgrounds associated with Muslims living in the Middle East and East Asia.

Henna Tattoos with Uroosa
10:00am - 2:00pm
Doug Little Lounge
Henna is a plant-based ink used for thousands of years in Middle Eastern body adoration. Also known as Mehndi, Uroosa will decorate your hands into a tattoo work of art lasting 1 – 3 weeks.  

International Student Displays: Food, Fashion and More
11:00am - 2:00pm
Winter Garden Hallway
Wander through a diverse display of international food and dress - grab a recipe or two to test your cooking skills later!

Global Lounge Welcome and ribbon cutting
12:00pm - 12:30pm
Join us for a celebratory grand opening of the new Global Lounge with International director Leonel, UNBC President and guest speaker Lila Mansour.
Complimentary refreshments and music to follow!

Musical performance by Navaz and food
12:30pm - 1:30pm

GLOBALu celebrations take place on the UNBC campus February 24 - 27 - stay tuned for a complete list of activities! 

Events are subject to change or cancellation at any time.