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• Festival Kickoff , noon, Feb. 10, Patterson Office Tower.
• Taste of Our World , 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 15, Student Center Grand Ballroom.
• World Pastry Café , 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Feb. 14 through Feb. 18, 245 Student Center.

LEXINGTON, Ky. (Feb. 7, 2005) -- The Cultural Diversity Festival, an annual event that celebrates diversity at the University of Kentucky by bringing together people from all walks of life will feature a series of activities on campus from Feb. 10 to Feb. 28.

Activities will range from the festival’s kickoff celebration to the World Pastry Café, where you can sample culture-rich desserts from around the world, to serious discussions about diversity. The open discussions cover topics such as “Why We Celebrate Black History Month” and “The Muslims Among Us: Danger or Asset.”

“This festival not only acknowledges and celebrates the diversity which is prevalent at UK, it also recognizes the importance of education on diversity,” said Patricia Terrell, vice president for student affairs, whose office sponsors the event.

Highlights of this year’s festival include:

• Festival Kickoff , noon, Feb. 10, Patterson Office Tower. The Cultural Diversity Festival Committee will officially kickoff the university’s celebration of its collective diversity with free food, entertainment and information on the festivals activities and events.
• Taste of Our World , 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Feb. 15, Student Center Grand Ballroom. This event features a diverse menu of culture-rich foods representing six continents. Tickets will be sold to purchase individual samples or servings of the dishes; the Plus Account will be accepted.
• World Pastry Café , 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, Feb. 14 through Feb. 18, 245 Student Center. The World Pastry Café will feature pastries and coffee so you can experience different tastes from across Europe.

For a complete list of events, visit the Web site.