Debbie Dianne Ricker

Hood College Opening Ceremony

The document details the opening ceremony for International Education Week at Hood College, which commenced with an annual parade of flags. Over 100 countries were represented by students, faculty, and staff displaying flags representing their countries of origin or cultural connection. The event included an invocation by Reverend Beth O'Malley, during which various languages were spoken, and inspirational poems were read by students in both their native languages and English. President Andrea Chapdelaine encouraged attendees to engage with peers and faculty from diverse backgrounds to deepen their education and meet global challenges with peace and respect.