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Caribbean events to benefit Haiti

February 22, 2010

A pair of fundraisers scheduled for Thursday and Friday will raise money for relief projects in earthquake-torn Haiti.

The fundraising efforts will begin with Taste of the Caribbean at 5 p.m. Thursday in the Multicultural Center at the Union.

Featuring Caribbean dinners created by certified Caribbean caterers, participants can enjoy a wide variety of tastes for $10 per person.

Tickets can be purchased through the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies (clacs@msu.edu) and at the Multicultural Center on the day of the event.

The second event, hosted by ASMSU and the Council of Graduate Students, will begin at 7 p.m. Friday in the Auditorium. The event, a Haitian and Caribbean festival, will feature cultural performances by MSU student groups and Caribbean musical ensembles.

Tickets are available at the Center for Latin American and Caribbean Studies, the Wharton Center Box Office and online at www.whartoncenter.com. Admission is free to students with an MSU ID, but donations are strongly encouraged. General admission is $15.

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