PHOTO GALLERY: Welcome party draws new international students to night of dancing, food

January 16, 2013 | 8:18 p.m. CST

Square dancing and a pot luck meal were among the activities at the welcome party Tuesday for new international students who arrived at MU for the spring semester.

Willin Weng and Keerthi Bhavanam make a bridge while learning contra dance Tuesday at the International Student Welcome Potluck in Stotler Lounge. The event was part of MU's New International Student Orientation week. | Sarah Hoffman

Students learn contra dance Tuesday at the International Student Welcome Potluck in Stotler Lounge. The dance was taught by Jim Thaxter. | Sarah Hoffman

Mengqiao Liu twirls her hair next to Haiyang Si on Tuesday at the International Student Welcome Potluck in Stotler Lounge. The event was part of Mizzou's New International Student Orientation week. | Sarah Hoffman

Greg Baker and Emma Littlefair dance Tuesday at the International Student Welcome Potluck in Stotler Lounge. The event included dancing, socializing and a variety of foods. | Sarah Hoffman

Students learn contra dance Tuesday at the International Student Welcome Potluck in Stotler Lounge. The event was part of Mizzou's New International Student Orientation week. | Sarah Hoffman