The Dacie Moses House could be described as one of the most treasured places on campus. Designed to be a “home away from home” for Carls, Dacie Moses (also famously known as the ‘cookie house’) is a place where one can always find free cookies, a welcoming environment, and lively conversation during their Sunday brunches. The house is open to all students not just for baking, but also to cook food, sing a capella, and allow student cultural groups to share their food and heritage. One of the lesser-known stories about Dacie Moses was her love of international students. Dacie worked at Carleton College for many years in the Treasurer’s Office and was an advocate for many of the international students, assisting them with delayed payments and helping to make sure that they found a home at Carleton College.
This winter break on the snowiest day of the year when the power was off all over campus for maintenance, Dacie Moses acted as a warm retreat with an international themed brunch open to everyone. Around 30 students, international and domestic alike, enjoyed the traditional baked goods, a Japanese curry dish, Nepali rice and beans, and international finger foods. Attendees enjoyed food, Scrabble, and conversation.
On January 20th, Dacie Moses hosted a Brazilian Brunch which was conceptualized and prepared by Bia Furtado, a Sophomore student with the help of several of her friends and the Dacie Moses staff. There were 90 students and staff in attendance. The brunch dishes included Bobo de Camarao, Queijadinha, Bolo de cenoura com Chocolate, Bolo de Fuba, Pao de Queijo, Tutu de Feijao e Arroz, Canjica, and other traditional Dacie treats. Both international brunches were co-sponsored by the OIIL office. If you are interested in cooking/hosting your own cultural brunch, please reach out to OIIL and/or Dacie Moses House staff.
