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The New Immigrant Experience Enlightens At Umaine, Sarah O'Malley Apr 2018

The New Immigrant Experience Enlightens At Umaine, Sarah O'Malley

Social Justice: Diversity, Equity, & Inclusion

If you’ve ever wondered what it would be like to immigrate to a foreign nation, last Wednesday’s panel titled “The New Immigrant Experience: Sharing Stories and Dispelling Myths” hosted by the University of Maine International Programs provided three unique perspectives on that experience. The event took place on March 28in room 100 of the Donald P. Corbett building on campus and went from 4:30 to 7 p.m. Beginning with a Taste of Africa reception in the foyer, attendees were encouraged to try traditional African dishes and mingle among each other. After about an hour, attendees congregated in the large lecture …