The Window on the World Festival and Symposium returns to Tennessee Tech this weekend.
The university created the celebration almost 25 years ago. Tech Professor Ferdinand DiFurio said the school’s objective is to showcase other cultures.
“I think, especially for students, staff and the community, it’s important for them to see the elements of diversity that the university can provide for the community, and how diverse our student population is,” DiFurio said. “And also, it’s an opportunity for the university to promote different cultures and diversity throughout the year. And this festival is really designed to integrate that into the community.”
DiFurio said the festival will feature musical performances, food, educational booths and displays. Those festivities will run from ten to four on Saturday in the Bell Hall Auditorium and the Main Quad.
“I hope attendees feel fulfilled in a way that they didn’t expect,” DiFurio said. “Either from being exposed to different crafts, different elements that are outside of our country, outside of the area, and that they get an increased awareness of those cultural aspects.”
DeFurio said the Friday event features a symposium on climate change in the Tech Pride Room starting at 10am. This year’s topic is climate change.
“I hope that attendees will come away with, especially for the symposium on Friday, with an increased knowledge of the topic that’s being discussed,” DiFurio said. ” And maybe some of the different points from that topics and how to think about certain aspects of that topic.”
Windows on The World Festival and Symposium is free on both days.
