AUP Thanksgiving 2015

Join us this Thanksgiving, Thursday, November 26, at The American Church in Paris for a traditional feast amidst the bustle of Parisian life.

What to Bring
We will provide the turkeys and many other Thanksgiving treats, but ask that students bring a small side dish to share, whether a dessert, cheese, salad, vegetables, etc.; simply choose a dish to contribute when you sign up below.

Who
The Freshman Class and The Office of Student Development co-sponsor this annual event. It is open to all AUP students and faculty, as well as members of the Parisian community. All help is welcome! If you would like to contribute to the event or have any questions, please contact our Freshman Class representative, Amelia Harvey, at sga-freshmanaup.edu, or Student Development at studentaffairsaup.edu.

Beyond the Meal
The spirit of this Thanksgiving is to develop bonds within our AUP community and to appreciate the immense opportunities we have been given. In that spirit, we will promote two charities during the evening:

Baytna a Vous, translated as Our Home for You, is a student led initiative at the American University of Paris, with a focus on the Syrian Refugee Crisis in France. The group's mission is to positively contribute toward the Syrian refugee crisis on European soils and to raise awareness about the current situation. Students will be asked to contribute funds to Baytna a Vous during the evening. Please contribute online now if you prefer.

Donate to Baytna a Vous now

La Chorba is a non-profit humanitarian organization based in Paris that organizes soup kitchens among other projects. “Chorba” is an Arabic word for soup, often used in national cuisines across the Balkans, Eastern Europe, Central Asia and the Middle East. Students will be asked to participate in a supermarket drive Thanksgiving weekend, so come prepared to donate your time for this worthy cause. Contact ecsaup.edu for more information. 

Sign Up for Thanksgiving Dinner is now closed. Thanks.