Dear Colleagues,
It is hard to imagine that the end of the term is near. In a few short weeks, students will begin the trek home to rest, rejuvenate, and prepare for holiday festivities. Other students will participate in externships, prepare for winter off-campus study programs, or get ready for winter term at Carleton.
For some of our students, going home for winter break may not be possible. Last year, the Dean of Students office matched faculty, staff, and alumni meal hosts with students. Since we had such an overwhelming response from the community, we would like to do the same this year.
Gathering over a meal is fundamentally an act of both nourishment and community. Between the end of this term and the start of the next, nearly two hundred Carls will remain on campus, unable to spend time with their loved ones. We would like to invite you to host a Carleton student for lunch or dinner sometime during winter break.
The Dean of Students Office will match students with hosts, and we will provide the name(s) of your guest(s) at least five days before the meal. Gatherings may take place at the location of your choice. Please be prepared to transport the students to and from the meal location and use personal funds to cover the cost of the meal. To sign up, please go to https://apps.carleton.edu/campus/dos/winter_break_meals/.
If you have questions, please do not hesitate to contact us at the Dean of Students Office at 507-222-4075.
Thanks in advance for your generosity, and all best for a great holiday period.
Carolyn H. Livingston, Ph.D.
Vice President for Student Life and Dean of Students
