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University of Rhode Island Multicultural Center
74 Lower College Road
Kingston, RI 02881
Phone: 401-874-2851
Fax: 401-874-5952
Email:
mcc1@etal.uri.edu |
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World Voices World
Visions 2003
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Sunday,
July 20-Friday, July 25, 2003, 9:00 am - 5:30 pm
In
World Village learners will seek to understand the
arts as a medium for enhancing learning and personal
development and appreciate the arts as symbols of
diverse cultures, perspectives, and values. It will
emphasize understanding of the importance of informed
choice and participation and their role in citizenship.
Program Description
World Village offers a rich variety of activities
for young people (ages 5-12) with parents or guardians
attending World Voices, World Visions as registered
participants. Students must have completed kindergarten
to be enrolled. The World Voices, World Visions
theme of building community through the arts is
carried throughout this program. Activities include
music, dance, drama, crafts and recreation, and
the activities draw upon the traditions of many
cultures in the U.S. and from around the world.
Enrollment is limited to 40 youths. Youths are given
a choice of 3-4 age-specific workshops per period.
There are five periods each day. Refreshments are
offered in the morning and afternoon.
Participants revert to the parent or guardian’s
care during lunch, from 11:45–1:00 PM. World Village
ends at 5 PM, finishing with a fifth period Family
Hour. During this hour, World Village, through storytelling,
games, art, and music, explores and strengthens
understanding of the concept of seeking common ground.
Young people must be accompanied by a parent or
guardian who is a WVWV registrant. Kate Taluga (Coordinator)
Assisted by Gus Johnson and others.
What is World Village?
URI's World Village, in conjunction with World
Voices, World Visions
will allow participants the opportunity to learn
about the traditional music, dance, drama, games
and stories of diverse cultures within the United
States and around the world.
Contact
the URI Conference Office PO Box 123 Kingston, RI 02881 (401) 874-2170 |
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