WEEK 12: A WELL-DESERVED SHORT WEEK

This newsletter is coming to you a few days early because I want to make sure that you have time to act on some of the Thanksgiving information below. 

Whether you will be participating in the holiday traditions or now, we hope you have an enjoyable long weekend and find some time to take a break before the final push to the semester's finish line. 

Please note that the OIE will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday on November 26-27, 2021. We'll see you again on Monday, November 30!

WHAT IS THANKSGIVING?

If you're not quite sure what Thanksgiving is, you might find this information helpful. Today, Thanksgiving is mostly a holiday that people celebrate with their families where the main event is a large meal, built around a turkey (or sometimes ham). Of course, there is a history to this feast day but it is easy to miss that history less with all the talk of turkey at the holiday. Below are some short videos for those of you interested in learning more about the holiday. 

THANKSGIVING DINNER OPTIONS

If you are going to be in Menomonie for Thanksgiving and wanting take part in the feast, here are some options for order, carry-out and delivey in Menomonie:

• LOVE Church: Has Thanksiging meals to go for FREE. They have a maximum capacity of 300 meals so register early to avoid disappointment! https://wearelovechurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/600690
• Believer's Church: FREE meals. Must sign up by November 22. Register here: https://www.jfbelievers.com/thanksgiving2020/ 
• Jake's Supper Club: has meals to go:  https://www.jakessupperclub.com/events
• Menomonie Market Food Co-op (MMFC): is doing Thanksgiving dinner for carryout. Order by November 21! More information can be found here:  https://www.mmfc.coop/deli/thanksgiving/
• Wilson Creek Inn: Carry-out Thanksgiving for $19. To order, call 715-235-6124
• Denny's: they have a turkey dinner offer for $10.69 (delivery available for an extra charge). 

MISSED THE OPEN FORUM ON NOVEMBER 18?

If you missed the SSA Open Forum with the Chancellor on November 18, there's good news! You can view answers to some of the questions asked here: https://www.uwstout.edu/students-families-0 

You can also view a recording of the session here:

APPLICATIONS OPEN FOR FOUNDATION SCHOLARSHIPS 

Stout University Foundation scholarship application for the 2021-2022 academic year is now available online. There are more than 400 scholarships for undergraduate and graduate students. Both the application and one letter of recommendation must be submitted online by 11:59 p.m., Monday, February 1, 2021.

Sponsored by: Stout University Foundation
For more information contact: Cindy Hangartner
Apply Here

NO COFFEE HOUR NOVEMBER 27

Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the OIE will not be open on Friday, November 27. We will not be hosting our weekly Coffee Hour on this day but due join us for the next Coffee Hour on Tuesday!

DANIELLE IS LOOKING FOR ORIENTATION VOLUNTEERS!

We are expecting to welcome new students in Spring 2021! All of these students will be required to participate in a 14-day quarantine and I will need your help to welcome and support them during this time. To help keep students occupied during their quarantine, I am stretching orientation to span much of the 14-day period and looking to add some opportunities for social engagement. 

If you are able to help, please email Danielle. I am looking for volunteers to help for any amount of time you are available. Danielle will organize a meeting time with all volunteers to discuss ideas and opportunities. Students who assist will receive Global Involvement Hours for their help. 

New Student Arrival Dates: January 7-8, 2021
Orientation: January 11-22, 2021

DONATIONS FOR THE C-3 Center/United Way

A fellow international student, Ilkay Baseski has been completing her Global Involvement Hours through the local United Way/ C-3 Center and she has a message for students: