March 25, 2019
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
CONTACT:
Derek Rayment
Public + Media Relations Manager
531-MCC-2876, office
402-960-0697, cell
darayment@mccneb.edu
mccneb.edu
International Fair returns to MCC on April 11
OMAHA, Neb. — Metropolitan Community College’s annual International Fair will bring entertainment from around the globe to the College on Thursday, April 11, 10 a.m.–7:30 p.m. inside the Connector Building at the South Omaha Campus, 2909 Edward Babe Gomez Ave. The event is free and open to the public and will feature global displays, area organizations and a USCIS Naturalization Ceremony, which will take place at 10:30 a.m. in the Industrial Training Center at the South Omaha Campus, room 120.
The event is aimed toward giving attendees of all ages the opportunity to learn about different cultures. To begin the day, the USCIS Naturalization Ceremony will welcome new U.S. citizens. Musicians, dancers and performers will then take center stage in the Connector Building Commons throughout the day, blending cultures and ethnic backgrounds.
For more information, visit mccneb.edu/intercultural.
The International Fair is presented with the support of the Nebraska Arts Council and the Nebraska Cultural Endowment.
About the Nebraska Arts Council
The Nebraska Arts Council, a state agency, provides numerous grants, services and special initiatives that help sustain and promote the arts throughout Nebraska. NAC is supported by the Nebraska Cultural Endowment, Nebraska Legislature and National Endowment for the Arts. To learn more visit artscouncil.nebraska.gov.
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Metropolitan Community College, accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, is a comprehensive, public community college that offers affordable, quality education to all residents of Dodge, Douglas, Sarpy and Washington counties. Founded in 1974, MCC has the largest enrollment out of six community colleges in Nebraska and is the second largest post-secondary institution in the state. MCC serves more than 40,000 unique credit and noncredit students.