By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – Sujit Silwal knew he wanted to be part of the Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival the moment he heard about the annual event. The University of Nebraska at Kearney student performed regularly while growing up in Nepal, and this was an opportunity to use that talent to introduce others to his home country. “I just like going on stage and singing,” said Silwal, who recently transferred to UNK to study computer … [Read more...]
Travel the world at UNK international food festival
By TYLER ELLYSON UNK Communications KEARNEY – You don’t need a passport for this world tour. The 41st annual Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival allows attendees to travel the globe without leaving south-central Nebraska. The free event, scheduled for 4-6 p.m. Sunday (March 4) in the Health and Sports Center at the University of Nebraska at Kearney, will feature delicious cuisine, entertaining performances, informational booths, games and activities representing a … [Read more...]
International Food Festival celebrates 40 years at UNK
KEARNEY – The University of Nebraska at Kearney has added reason to celebrate when it hosts this year’s Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival. Started in 1977, the popular campus and community event is celebrating its 40th anniversary. International students prepare and serve authentic dishes from their home countries and provide entertainment at the festival, which is from 4-7 p.m. Sunday (March 5) in the Health and Sports Center. It is free and open to the … [Read more...]
International Food and Culture Festival Sunday expecting 2,500
By SARA GIBONEY UNK Communications KEARNEY – International students at the University of Nebraska at Kearney will prepare authentic dishes from their countries for up to 2,500 people at the Scott D. Morris International Food and Cultural Festival. The event, which is free and open to the public, is from 4 to 7 p.m. Sunday (March 8) in the Health and Sports Center. “Getting to know different cultures and people from different countries broadens your view. That’s really important,” said … [Read more...]
