May 3, 2023

International Students Association hosts Extravaganza Week

By Sarah Aparicio ’25

The Lafayette College community came together to celebrate Extravaganza Week April 17-22. The weeklong festival, hosted by the International Students Association (ISA), featured a range of events, including a fashion show, international poetry night, World Cup competition, food tasting, and grand finale. Each event was designed to showcase the unique traditions and customs of different countries.

“The students within our international community make so many important contributions to Lafayette in the classroom, through their relationships around campus and leadership in extracurricular activities, and of course through the incredible cultural and educational programming that they offer through ISA all year long,” shares Janine Block ’94, assistant director of intercultural development. “Extravaganza Week is an amazing showcase of the various cultures that they represent and which bring an added beauty to our campus. I am particularly proud of the superb leadership of ISA president Yazdan Basir ’23, co-vice presidents Katelin Seber ’23 and Sidharth Chaggar ’23, as well as the rest of the board.”

Enjoy photos from just some of the week’s events. 

International Fashion Show

Photos by Taylen Mongiovi ’25

A group of students stand on stage as an audience claps.
Extravaganza Week began with an international fashion show inside Farinon College Center. Students and community members cheered from their seats around the catwalk. The fashion show showcased dozens of outfits from different cultures and was emceed by Chisom Njoku ’23.
A student waves as they walk down a catwalk, modeling an outfit during a fashion show.
A student waves as they walk down a catwalk, modeling an outfit during a fashion show.
A student waves as they walk down a catwalk, modeling an outfit during a fashion show.
A student smiles walking on the catwalk.
Participants from ISA's Fashion Show smile.
Participants from ISA's Fashion Show smile.
Participants from ISA's Fashion Show smile.
Participants from ISA's Fashion Show smile.
Participants from ISA's Fashion Show smile.

 

 

ISA World Cup Competition

Photos by Upendra Pandey ’23

Students play soccer.
A student plays soccer.
Students play soccer.
Students play soccer.
A group of students wearing bright yellow pennies.

 

ISA Food Tasting

Students wearing aprons with international flags on it smile.
This food tasting event, held in the Marlo Room Friday night, allowed students to enjoy delicious sample dishes from around the world. Each unique dish was made with love from students, all excited to share a little bit of their culture with those hungry in line.
Students wearing aprons with international flags on it smile.
A crowd of students wait to enjoy food.
A crowd of students wait to enjoy food.
Students hold plates, serving themselves.
A person holds a plate to receive food.
Lines of students serve international cuisine to other students, as Nicole Hurd speaks to a student.
President Nicole Hurd smiles with a student.
Two students smile, serving food.
Students wearing aprons with international flags on it smile.
A tray full of food.
A plate full of food.
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