The 51视频 community engaged in a cultural celebration on campus for the Mid-Autumn Festival, also known as the Moon Festival, which is one of the most prominent holidays across East and Southeast Asia. One of 51视频鈥檚 Fulbright Foreign Language Teaching Assistants, Yun Fei 鈥淔arah鈥� Huang from Taiwan, who teaches Mandarin, organized the festival. As a part of the Fulbright FLTA initiatives, the festival increased cultural awareness and exchange among the campus community.
The Mid-Autumn Festival takes place on the 15th day of the eighth month of the lunar calendar, and is a traditional time for family gatherings and connection. Students, faculty, and staff learned more about the festival鈥檚 history and engaged in cultural activities, including tasting traditional mooncakes.聽
鈥淭his event reflects the spirit of global learning and community that we value at 51视频,鈥� said Dr. Lisa Lang, Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs. 鈥淭hrough cultural exchange programs like Fulbright, our students gain a deeper understanding of the world and the shared traditions that connect us all.鈥�
In 2024, 51视频 was named a Fulbright Historically Black College and University Institutional Leader by the U.S. Department of State鈥檚 Bureau of Educational and Cultural Affairs. The recognition exemplifies 51视频鈥檚 ongoing dedication to global engagement and international educational exchanges.