Duquesne Student Organizations Host Continent Week

The cultures and traditions of Africa will be celebrated on Duquesne University's campus during Continent Week, starting on Monday, Oct. 15. The culminating event will be Continent Night on Thursday, Oct. 18, which will focus on African foods, dances and other art performances.

The following events are free and open to the public:

• Many Faces of African Women, Monday, Oct. 15, 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m., Union Ballroom
  A showcase of the women of Africa through clothing, jewelry, skin care and body care, with highlights of the roles of women in African culture.
• A Juba Dance Celebration, Tuesday, Oct. 16, 6 to 9 p.m., Union Ballroom
  Various dance professionals and drummers.
• The Soul Cabaret, Wednesday, Oct. 17, 6 to 9 p.m., Africa Room
  Singing, poetry, the spoken word and dance. A formal affair, it will include appetizers and light refreshments.
• Continent Night, Thursday, Oct. 18, 5:30 to 9 p.m., Union Ballroom
  This annual event will feature African culture. Participants will learn about the African people through authentic foods, dance and performances from west and east Africa.

Cash donations will be accepted at the event to benefit the Women for Women International organization.

These events are sponsored by Duquesne University's International Student Organization in collaboration with the Black Student Union, Ebony Women, the Caribbean Student Association and the Union of African Students.