DESI and CASA on the CATWALK
Folks wishing to delve into multicultural education are
tasked not only to define their own cultural biases and identify "the
other," but also to determine how deeper cultural understanding can be
achieved through sustained exposure to a variety of cross-cultural experiences
(E. Hoffman & F. Chalmers, 1997). And
what an experience it was indeed to spot new textures, colors and fabrics that
glimmered with the bops and fashion steps on the catwalk during last quarter’s
round of cultural fashion shows organized by the student clubs DESI (Developing
and Educating South-Asian Ideologies) and CASA (Caribbean African Students’
Assembly).
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| The CASA E-board in their "Renaissance" attire. |
The events have become not merely awaited celebrations of diversity on campus but as well opportunities to soft sell among peers and fellows, peoples’ regional histories and cultures, the sagas and successes of persons of color. The events organized by DESI and CASA were proof indeed that learning about others’ cultures can be made more possible and fun and artistic too.
Incidentally, CASA gave out the "Planting the Seeds" awards this year to OME's Amie Archambault and co-chair Felecia Jeter.
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| DESI models wow the Loyola Ballroom crowd. |
DESI wishes to thank Sara Khan, Vaish Yalala,
Vidya Madineedi, Emily Tieu, Komal Patel, Apurva Gandhi, Zain Tirmizi, Maire White, Princy Sindurakar,
Rayaan Yunus, Asha Prashad, Thushara Thomas, Shabs Zarif, Briti Prajapati and
the countless many who helped make their show possible this year. The Black Students’ Union hosts the next
biggest fashion show in March 2020.
Enrich your cross-cultural experience. Secure your seats for this next big one.
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| DESI with models and friends. |
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