Celebration of Nations showcases the diversity of the University campus.

March marks multicultural month at Brock.

International Services is celebrating with several events in the coming weeks, starting with Celebration of Nations on Thursday, March 5.

Celebration of Nations lauds the diversity of the University, which hosts more than 2,000 international students from 85 countries. The event runs 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at Pond Inlet and showcases the culture, food and music of students’ home countries.

The party continues on March 13 with a celebration of Ghana’s Independence Day. Hosted by the University’s Ghana Association, the event is an homage to Ghanian culture, music, art, fashion and dance.

Kick up your heels starting at 7:30 p.m. at Club Roma (125 Vansickle Rd., St. Catharines). Tickets are $20 in advance and can be reserved by emailing bugaadmin@gmail.com. $30 at the door. Formal dress code in effect.

The Brock International Students’ Association is also hosting a trio of events beginning March 5 with a movie night. The association will screen The Great Gatsby from 2 to 4 p.m. in TH246. Admission is $2 for members, $5 for non-members or free with the purchase of Spring Soiree tickets.

The 36th annual Spring Soiree happens March 14. The theme is F. Scott Fitzgerald’s zeitgeist, The Great Gatsby and the night will feature eating and dancing at the Stone Mill Inn (271 Merritt St., St. Catharines).

Tickets purchased before March 6 are $25 for members and $30 for non-members. Admission at the door is $35 for members and $40 for non-members. Email sm11fi@brocku.ca for more information or to reserve tickets.

And on March 19, you’ll have to know when to hold ‘em and know when to fold ‘em when the association hosts a poker tournament. Watch the association’s Facebook page for more details.