Hi! Phi Beta Delta, an honorary for those involved in international education, will be having their annual scholarship fundraising dinner on November 8. Below is a press release on it and attached are fliers. The fliers are the same, just in two different formats. If you could post a flier and include the press release in your news items, we would hugely appreciate it. Thanks, John Carlson, PBD Activity Chair

Scholarship Fundraiser Features “A Taste of Bangladesh”

Food and culture of the South Asian country of Bangladesh will highlight Phi Beta Delta’s annual scholarship fundraiser on Saturday, November 8 at 6 pm at Wesley United Methodist Church, 1212 W Calhoun in Macomb. This fundraising dinner provides an excellent opportunity to learn more about another country in a number of ways. In addition to a meal of authentic Bangladeshi cuisine, students from Bangladesh will give insights into the culture of Bangladesh, as well as provide Bangladeshi entertainment. There will also be a marketplace of international items for sale. Proceeds from this event will help Phi Beta Delta fund two scholarships for students pursuing their education in another country and learning of their culture. One scholarship goes to a WIU student who wishes to study abroad while the other goes to an international student who will be studying at WIU.

Everyone is invited to attend. Tickets purchased in advance are $16 for non-student adults and $10 for students. Tickets at the door are $20 for non-student adults and $12 for students. All tickets for children ages 6-12 are $7 and children ages 5 and under are free. Advance tickets can be purchased by emailing PBD treasurer Jack McKinnon at jackmckinnon@hotmail.com. Please put PBD dinner in the email subject line. Seating is limited so please consider purchasing advance tickets.

Phi Beta Delta is an international honorary for those interested in international education with over 200 chapters in the United States and other countries. In addition to funding scholarships, WIU’s Phi Beta Delta chapter hosts Culture Night activities each fall and spring for incoming international students, a Fall Fun activity at Horn Lodge for international students including wiener roasting and pumpkin carving, and international cultural events for Macomb High School. For more details about Phi Beta Delta and membership information, contact Phi Beta Delta at pbd@wiu.edu.