Cultural Program Dispels Myths

Learn about cultural diversity through a unique Catholic Social Service program called Villages. EMCC will host a Villages presentation Tuesday, April 26 at 10 a.m.Topic: "The Difference Between Immigrants and Refugees?When: Tuesday, April 26, 2005 10 a.m.Where: Estrella Mountain Community College Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL) 3000 N. Dysart Road in AvondaleVillages, a program of Catholic Social Service, consists of mini-presentations and open dialogue to dispel myths and stereotypes often associated with persons from another country. The presenters, from various regions of the world, share their insights regarding their homelands and challenges they have faced in becoming American citizens.This special presentation is sponsored by the EMCC International Education Program. For more information about Villages or the Catholic Social Service Refugee Program, contact Patricia Gillem at 602-997-6105 x.3342.Estrella Mountain Community College is a Maricopa Community College. Located on Thomas and Dysart Roads in Avondale, EMCC offers transfer-ready academic courses and job-specific occupational training to residents in the West Valley. Maricopa County Community College District is one of the largest community college districts in the nation serving more than a quarter million students annually. For more information visit www.estrellamountain.edu or www.maricopa.edu # # #