This year the annual International Student Affairs
Thanksgiving Dinner was held on Monday, November 23. International Student
Affairs hosted about 70 students who feasted on traditional Thanksgiving
favorites such as turkey, stuffing, cranberry sauce, corn bread and pumpkin
pie.
Natalie Caesar, assistant director of International Student
Affairs gave a fantastic presentation covering the historical significance of “turkey
day” celebrations and a brief history of the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Students were surprised to learn that many of the foods we prepare in a
modern-day Thanksgiving are quite different from those that were served at the
first Thanksgiving such as waterfowl and venison.
As dinner winded down, students made turkey door decorations
while discussing plans to attend holiday home stays, “friends-giving”, Black
Friday shopping and viewing the Macy’s parade.
Guest Blogger: Lauren Krampen, Graduate Assistant, International Student Affairs
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