Part food festival, part cultural exposition, the annual event always seems to exceed expectations, especially in the food column. According to IEC co-chair Lt. Col. Raja Majeed, a Pakistani student in the university's defense systems management program, it's much more than simply sharing food that makes the event fun and festive.

"The important thing I see that's happening here is it shows how similar our countries really are," Majeed said.

But international Day is not only about sharing culture through cuisine, with several authentic performances from nations around the world throughout the day, from the Yamamoto Hula Ohana Troupe to a rousing Pakistani ghazai. It was then the Del Monte Brass' turn to treat attendees' ears with a whimsical tune.

"The most memorable thing for me about International Day is the whole process of putting it together … The spirit of the people who participate, and share in the spirit of the IEC members who work so hard to make this event a success," said Majeed.