Places in the Plaza Brings the Global Village to Rudder Plaza

MSC Freshman Leadership International (FLI), with the help of MSC Town Hall, MSC Hospitality, and the MSC Jordan Institute for International Awareness will be bringing the world to Rudder Plaza this Friday, February 21st from 5-8:30pm for a brand new program they are calling Places in the Plaza. This cultural festival will feature organizations representing cultures, religions, and international service projects from all over the world.

Each organization staffing a booth will bring games, food, and stories from the culture they represent, and event organizers from MSC FLI see this event as an incredible opportunity for students of Texas A&M and residents of the Bryan/College Station community to increase their cultural knowledge base and expand their global horizons. Alex Hager, a coordinator for the event says that "everyone from kids to adults will find something to pique their interests at the festival, and our aim is for everyone to learn in a fun and interactive atmosphere."

He goes on to say that "people will be able to visit the booths, talk with one another, eat delicious food, and enjoy incredible performances from student organizations and even a live band."  Places in the Plaza is making its debut this year, but the members of MSC FLI hope to make it an annual tradition.

MSC FLI is a Freshman Leadership Organization within the Memorial Student Center.  The organization focuses on international education and cultural awareness, and its mission is to develop global leadership, cultural understanding, and international awareness in freshmen through service and international outreach. More information about MSC FLI can be found at fli.tamu.edu.