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GMercyU Celebrates Cultures from Around the World with International Night

  • November 11, 2026
Group photo of International Night participants on stage at Gwynedd Mercy University, wearing a variety of traditional cultural attire in front of the GMercyU Logo.

Students, faculty, staff, and families gathered in University Hall on November 6 for International Night, an annual celebration of the cultures and traditions represented throughout the Gwynedd Mercy University community. 

Hosted by the Asian Students Association (ASA) and co-sponsored by the Black Student Union, Hispanic/Latinx Student Alliance, Arab and Middle Eastern Club, Muslim Student Association, and the Center for Teaching and Learning (CTL), the event featured student-led cultural exhibits, international cuisine, and live performances. 

The evening opened with student presentations highlighting their home countries, traditions, and customs. Attendees explored the exhibits while enjoying a variety of international foods made possible through contributions from cultural organizations, local restaurants, Aramark, the Office of Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion, the Center for Teaching and Learning, and students, faculty, and staff who donated dishes as part of the event's potluck-style meal. 

The celebration continued with performances showcasing cultural traditions from around the world, including Korean drumming and dance, Armenian dance, Indian dance, and Hungarian dance. 

"International Night reminds us that even though we come from different backgrounds and cultures, we can always come together to celebrate, learn, and support one another," said Dr. SoYoung Kang. "Embracing both our differences and similarities makes our GMercyU community stronger, richer, and more beautiful." 

International Night provided an opportunity for the campus community to learn from one another, share traditions, and build meaningful connections. Students were joined by faculty, staff, President D'Emilio, deans, and other campus leaders in recognizing and supporting the diverse backgrounds, experiences, and cultures represented at GMercyU.