by llz5043 | Jan 26, 2023 | Festival Celebrations, Global Ambassadors, Student Life
Written by Dipen from India, who is in Computer Science master program, will be graduated in May 2023. The Lunar New Year is a vibrant and colorful celebration that marks the start of a new lunar year. The Chinese Student Association (CSA), and Global Ambassadors...
by llz5043 | Oct 28, 2022 | Community Events, Festival Celebrations, Global Ambassadors
By Sara Jambhekar (Aerospace Engineering, Class of 2025, US/India) Diwali 2022 is exactly what it sounds like, a wonderful blend of joy, friendship, and lifelong relationships. From the very initial planning meetings to the last minutes of the final event, it was a...
by llz5043 | Sep 16, 2022 | Festival Celebrations, Student Life
Mid-Autumn festival Thank you CSA, and everyone who attended this year’s Mid-Autumn festival! It was heartwarming to see everyone so active and enthusiastic. The Office of International Students looks forward to working with CSA again for Lunar New Year. If you...
by Naufal Murtadza | Nov 12, 2019 | Community Events, Festival Celebrations, Global Ambassadors
Diwali Reflection by Chuyun Huang Decorated with a plethora of lights and immersed in the smell of Indian cuisine, Capital Union Building was lit up in the quiet night. It was the night for 2019 Diwali celebration. Along the path to the student center, the performers...
by Naufal Murtadza | Nov 7, 2019 | Community Events, Events, Festival Celebrations, Global Ambassadors
Diwali Reflection by Kalpana Timsina In November 1st, I had an opportunity to participate in one of the biggest festivals of India and Nepal, Diwali. Diwali is the brightest festival in the world. People of different religions celebrate Diwali. Most noteworthy, the...
by Naufal Murtadza | Oct 24, 2019 | Festival Celebrations, Global Ambassadors, Uncategorized
Diwali: The Festival of Lights by Ansh Shah What is Diwali? Diwali, or Dipawali, is India’s biggest and most important holiday of the year. The festival gets its name from the row (avali) of clay lamps (deepa) that Indians light outside their homes to symbolize...