I Section A·Page 6 The University Daily Kansan Monday, April 6, 1998 Phi Alpha Delta Pre-Law Fraternity Metting and Elections April 7 Pine Room Kansas Union STUDENT THE UNIVERSITY OF KANSAS SENATE NORTHWESTERN UNIVERSITY 1998 SUMMER SESSION - Over 300 courses in 44 departments - Courses on our Evanston and Chicago campuses, in the field, and abroad - Small, interactive day and evening classes - A year's worth of credit in biology, chemistry, physics, or foreign languages - One-to eight-week courses available - A beautiful lakefront campus, just minutes from Chicago - Tuition discounts for multiple course registrations Field Studies Programs are offered in Social Policy Studies San Francisco Environmental U.S National Parks Urban Field Studies Chicago Archaeological Cahokia Settlement Ethnographic New Mexico Study Abroad Arles, France Cusco, Peru London, England Prague, Czech South Africa Italy For your FREE summer catalog, call 1-800-FINDS NU or 847-491-5250 e-mail: summer@nwu.edu www.nwu.edu/summernu/ Dancers perform a joquet, a popular Malaysian traditional dance, during a Malay wedding ceremony. The ceremony was part of the festivities during Malaysia Culture Night held Saturday in the Kansas Union Ballroom. Photo by Roger Neman/KANSAN Students boogie Malaysian style By Sara Anderson sanderson@kansan.com Kansan staff writer Bryce Meeker received a free Sumazau dance lesson at the Malaysian Cultural Night on Saturday. Meeker, Kansas City, Kan., junior, was one of several audience members who participated in a traditional Sumazau dance during Malaysian Cultural Night. The event took place in the Kansas Union Ballroom and was sponsored by the Malaysian Student Association and Student Senate. More than 300 people attended. The program included a traditional Malaysian dinner; several speakers including Daphne Johnson, associate director of the International Student Services; traditional dances; skits and music from Malaysian culture. The Sumazau dance celebrates a fruitful paddy harvest during the middle of the year. It signifies rewards for hard work in the fields. Kak-Siong Lim, Malaysia junior, plays the part of Nitan in a skit about the origins of the Chinese New Year. Photo by Roger Nomer/KANSAN Meeker said that he had enjoyed himself and that it was a good learning experience. "It was kind of cool and fun," he said. "I've really enjoyed tonight; it's been really relaxed. This is a good brief display of the country to see what's out there besides America." better immersed them in the culture. what s out there besides America." Doreen Phang, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia, senior and Malaysian Student Association president, said that including the audience members The programs focused on the different traditions of the three main ethnic groups found in Malaysia — Malay, Chinese and Indian. Each program gave a different perspective on the country as well as displaying unique facts about the separate cultures. "If they just watch, they don't really get to know what it's like." Phang said. 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