{"id":4272,"date":"2024-09-16T12:15:36","date_gmt":"2024-09-16T16:15:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/?p=4272"},"modified":"2024-09-16T12:16:12","modified_gmt":"2024-09-16T16:16:12","slug":"welcome-fest-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/2024\/09\/16\/welcome-fest-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"Welcome Fest 2024!"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Our second annual Welcome Fest for the department of <a href=\"https:\/\/www.montclair.edu\/modern-languages-and-literatures\/\">World Languages &amp; Cultures<\/a> students and faculty was a resounding success! The event, held on September 11, in Schmitt Hall, brought together students from all backgrounds for an afternoon of cultural exchange and socializing.<\/p>\n<p>Highlights of the night included:<br \/>\n&#8211; A delicious array of international cuisines<br \/>\n&#8211; Hands-on cultural activities, including a Bingo game to get to know your professors and peers!<br \/>\n&#8211; Lots of fun<\/p>\n<p>The event truly embodied the spirit of our multicultural community. We look forward to many more enriching events throughout the semester! 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