Experience Global Cultures at the 35th Annual Focus International Festival on April 10 at Iowa Central Campus

The 35th Annual Focus International Festival of Nations will occur on April 10 at the Iowa Central Campus. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Triton Café, offering attendees a chance to sample international cuisine. This year, the festival will feature a variety of global foods, rather than focusing on a single country.

Jessica Butterfield Bailey, the festival coordinator, invites students, staff, and the community to attend and participate. Participants can set up a display or offer food samples to represent different cultures and countries. Those with a specific cultural background or interest are especially encouraged to participate.

The Triton Café will serve an internationally themed lunch during the event. Attendees will receive a free meal, a move aimed at attracting more people to the event.

The Focus International Festival of Nations is part of the Dr. Mary Sula Linney Focus International Series, now in its 35th year. Dr. Linney, a former Spanish instructor, department chair, and associate vice-president at Iowa Central until 2005, initiated the series.

Those interested in attending or setting up a display at the festival can contact Jessica Butterfield Bailey at bailey@iowacentral.edu or call (515)574-1197 for more information. The festival offers an opportunity to experience international cultures at the Iowa Central Campus.

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