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Darden Does Diwali: Celebrating the Festival of Lights

Blog post and pictures by Class of 2020 students Ameya Bhattacharya and Tulika VardhanThe word Diwali literally means “row of lights”. In Hinduism, Sikhism and Jainism, this festival marks the homecoming of prince Ram after defeating Ravana in the mythical legend ‘Ramayana’ and celebrates good over evil, light over…

By Lauren Wallace- 1 November 2019

International Affinity Club, Latin America, Student Event

Darden Students Prevail in Rainy Day Darden Cup Soccer Tournament

Last week, Darden sections faced off in the Darden Cup soccer tournament, the second Darden Cup event of the year. Classmates cheered on their sections’ soccer team from the sidelines despite the rainy weather.The Latin American Student Association (LASA) prepared their famous barbeque to feed the fans, sponsored by…

By Lauren Wallace- 18 September 2019

International Affinity Club, International Students, Student Event

2019 Global Food Festival Showcases Cultural Diversity at Darden

On Sunday, 8 September Darden celebrated its annual Global Food Festival organized by the Global Business and Culture Club (GBCC) and sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and Center for Global Initiatives. This year, 24 teams of Darden students signed up to prepare and share food from their country…

By Lauren Wallace- 13 September 2019

East Asia, global, global network, International Affinity Club, International Students, South Asia, Southeast Asia & Australia, Student Event

Asia Business Club at Darden Hosts Inaugural Asia Week at Darden

By Chenning (Gloria) Zhu, 2018-2019 president of ABCDEarlier this month, Asia Business Club at Darden (ABCD) hosted Darden’s first-ever Asia Week. The week introduced a comprehensive view of Asia from economic, cultural, art and lifestyle perspectives to the whole Darden community. ABCD believes that the Asia…

By Lauren Wallace- 1 March 2019

global careers, Global Internship, International Affinity Club, International Students, Middle East, South Asia, Southeast Asia & Australia, Student Event, Student Perspective

Darden Students Discuss Middle East and Islamic Cultures and Careers during MEISA Panel

By Kelly TranThe Middle East and Islamic Student Association (MEISA) recently hosted a panel of five Darden students who shared insights on their experiences working and living in various Islamic countries. Panelists represented a diverse range of career backgrounds, including nonprofit management and consulting, and experiences in countries such…

By Lauren Wallace- 27 February 2019

Africa, alumni, global, global network, International Students, Student Event, Student Perspective

Asong Lekeaka (Class of 2019) Expands Darden’s Engagement in Africa through Darden African Business Organization

Asong Lekeaka (Class of 2019) serves as president of the Darden African Business Organization (DABO). When considering business school programs, Asong, originally from Cameroon, looked for the global attitudes and global academic experiences each school offered, as well as whether the schools had an African association or business club for…

By Lauren Wallace- 25 February 2019

Africa, global, global network, International Affinity Club, Latin America, Student Event, Student Perspective

Zhana Edmonds (Class of 2019) Reflects on First Student-led Trek to West Africa

Zhana Edmonds (Class of 2019) recently participated in Darden’s inaugural student-led trek to West Africa. Zhana, center in above photo in front of Ghana’s Independence Arch in Accra, shared her reflections from the trip: Since beginning my time at Darden, I have taken several opportunities to travel…

By Lauren Wallace- 18 February 2019

global, International Affinity Club, South Asia, Southeast Asia & Australia, Student Event

Darden South Asia Society Lights Up Darden for Diwali Celebration

Darden community members attended a Diwali celebration at Darden on Saturday, 10 November, hosted by the Darden South Asia Society (DSAS). Diwali is a holiday, also known as the festival of lights, which honors the triumph of good over evil and is celebrated by South Asians around the world through…

By Lauren Wallace- 4 December 2018

global, International Affinity Club, International Students, Student Event

Relive One Darden Week and Global Food Festival 2018!

Photos courtesy of the Darden Photography ClubThe 30th annual Global Food Festival, organized by the Global Business and Culture Club (GBCC) with support from the Darden Center for Global Initiatives (CGI), was a tasty success this year. Lorena Quezada Zaragoza (Class of 2019), president of GBCC who contributed significantly…

By Lauren Wallace- 8 October 2018

International Affinity Club, International Students, Student Event

Darden Celebrates Holi, the “Festival of Colors”

By Prateek Choudhary, 2018-2019 President of the Darden South Asia SocietyHoli, also known as the “festival of colors”, is an Indian and Nepali spring festival celebrated all across the Indian subcontinent. It signifies the victory of good over evil, the arrival of spring, end of winter, and for…

By Lauren Wallace- 24 April 2018

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