The Center for Multicultural Education and the Office of International Student Services at Missouri Western State University will present a panel discussion titled “Blackness Worldwide: One Color, Many Cultures” at 5 p.m. Thursday, March 8 in the Hoff Conference Rooms, Blum Student Union rooms 218-219. The discussion is free and open to the public.

African and African-American students will discuss differences, similarities and shared experiences of black people around the world. Refreshments will be provided.

For more information, contact the Office of International Student Services at 816-271-5981, or email iss@missouriwestern.edu.

Missouri Western State University is a comprehensive regional university providing a blend of traditional liberal arts and professional degree programs. The university offers student-centered, high quality instruction that focuses on experience-based learning, community service, and state-of-the-art technology. Missouri Western is located in St. Joseph, Mo., and is committed to the educational, economic, cultural and social development of the region it serves. Visit www.missouriwestern.edu.