On April 13, 2024, the Multicultural Awareness Group (MAG) hosted more than 240 students, faculty, staff, and community members at their annual dinner. This year’s theme was “Fusion of Cultures,” and more than ever before, our international students were joined by their American peers on stage for this night of entertainment and pride. Highlights of the night included a performance from Lycoming’s Gospel Choir; Bollywood, Vietnamese, Salvadoran, Mauritian, and Chinese dances; a vocal performance by Hiyori Iai ’24; and the ever-popular parade of nations. Guests enjoyed delicious food like jerk chicken, a spicy Nigerian plantain dish, Indian potatoes, and desserts from China and Nigeria. A spring tradition, the International Dinner celebrates the various cultures represented on campus and provides the community with a wonderful display of cultural appreciation. “The Multicultural Awareness Group is proud to celebrate the rich diversity of our campus LYCOMING’S INTERNATIONAL DINNER CELEBRATES CULTURAL DIVERSITY community through multiple inclusive events held throughout the academic year. MAG members are always excited not only to showcase different aspects of their cultural heritage but also to learn from each other by sharing traditional food, songs, and dances. From a meal shared by a dozen friends about two decades ago, the International Dinner has now grown to host 250 guests in an elaborate program designed and organized by students,” says Marleni Feinstein, special assistant to the president, international initiatives, and international student advisor. 8 LYCOMING COLLEGE 2024 FALL MAGAZINE
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