During this week of festivities celebrating international students, a games night will be held Tuesday to highlight international students and the diversity they bring to Eastern as well as its American students.

The event begins at 7 p.m. Tuesday at the Student Recreation Center.

A tournament will involve sports such as ping pong, basketball and other games.

Event organizers expect a crowd of more than 40.

In addition to having the games Tuesday, the finals will continue on Thursday night.

Overall the games night is similar to Greek Week, but different in the respect that International Week promotes the ethnic diversity on campus and helps to bring more visibility to these students.

“I promote International Week for an opportunity for international students to celebrate the diversity they bring to our campus,” said Sue Songer, international student adviser of International Programs.

With many other events going on this week in the celebration of international students, games night could help bring recognition of international students in the community.

The international games night is sponsored by the Association of International Students.