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In times of global strife and upheaval, world peace can seem a hopeless dream. But a campus event in April demonstrated international harmony in action. Almost 200 people gathered at the Cat Cavern for the Atkinson Graduate School of Management’s annual dinner hosted by the International Graduate Student Association. A United Nations in miniature, MBA students represented 21 countries.
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Various languages filled the air as people wearing kimonos, hijabs and kanduras chatted, hugged and laughed. When the notes of a traditional Turkish dance rang out, most of the crowd formed a large circle, draping their arms around their neighbor’s shoulder or waist and kicking up their legs. Along with food, music and traditions, they shared the most important gift of all — friendship.