(From Missouri Southern State University)Missouri Southern State University will host its annual International Thanksgiving celebration at 1 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 15, in Rooms 208 and 209 of the Roy Blunt Health Science Innovation Center, 3950 E. Newman Road, in Joplin. The event takes place during International Education Month, recognized each November.
Hosted by Missouri Southern President Dean Van Galen and his wife, Mary, the event will introduce international students to the American Thanksgiving holiday, including its history, traditions and customs. More than 50 students are expected to attend, along with university administrators, members of the Board of Governors and faculty.
For many of the students, who are thousands of miles from their families and home countries, the celebration will offer a first-hand experience with Thanksgiving traditions, including a traditional turkey meal and conversations about the meaning of giving thanks. Students also will learn about some of the holiday's familiar customs, including the tradition of enjoying leftovers.
The gathering provides an opportunity for students to share their experiences living and studying in Southwest Missouri while learning more about American culture and traditions. The celebration has become a warm and meaningful tradition on the Missouri Southern campus, bringing together students, faculty and university leaders.
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