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Lights and Bites: Candle Making

MENAHM Kickoff

Event Details

Date
Wednesday, March 11, 2026
Time
8 p.m.
Location
MSC Lounge (249), Armory and Gymnasium (Red Gym)
Description

Come and celebrate the timeless art of candle making as part of Middle Eastern North African (MENA) Heritage Month. Candle making has rich origins in the Middle East and North Africa. In this hands-on workshop, attendees will craft their own custom candle while learning about the cultural and religious significance of candlelight in various traditions across the region. Participants will also decorate a glass candleholder to take home. All students are welcome, but RSVP is required as seats are limited. Contact msc@studentaffairs.wisc.edu for questions or accommodations.

Cost
Free
Accessibility

We value inclusion and access for all participants and are pleased to provide reasonable accommodations for this event. Please call 608-265-2513 (voice only) or email msc@studentaffairs.wisc.edu to make a disability-related accommodation request. Requests should be made by Today, February 25, 2026, though reasonable effort will be made to support late accommodation requests.

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