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International Students at IU McKinney Enjoy Thanksgiving Dinner November 15
11/16/2017
Students, faculty, and staff at IU McKinney were all invited to enjoy the International Students Thanksgiving Dinner on November 15 in the cafeteria at Inlow Hall.
Foods that many Americans consider ubiquitous on their Thanksgiving tables: stuffing, gravy, mashed potatoes, and roasted turkey, were on the menu, along with salads and desserts.
The turkey was familiar to most international students, and all related to holidays in their native countries that bring family and friends together to share food and fellowship.
The turkey and stuffing were favorites of LL.M. student Mosun Oke, who is originally from Nigeria. "Food is good," she said, "but when you gather together to eat as a community, that's what makes it special."
Tobi Kappo, another LL.M. student at IU McKinney who also is from Nigeria, agreed. She enjoyed the food, but "I love the atmosphere" when the students, faculty, and staff gather for the celebration, Kappo said.
Sardar Heseeb, an LL.M. student from Pakistan, said that he "enjoyed the American tradition of Thanksgiving. It reminds me of festivals at home, where people get together with family."
In the photo at left, from left, are LL.M. students Dami Ayoola. Helga Davila, and Tobi Kappo, J.D. student Dawn Allen, and LL.M. students Mosun Oke and Dayna Williams enjoying their Thanksgiving dinners.
In the photo at right, from left, are LL.M. students from Pakistan Khawaja Saad and Sardar Heseeb with cups of lemonade.
