In the most recent issue of the Review, staff writer Brendan Devine discussed the holiday placards (seen on next page) that were set up in the Flora Rose dining hall around Thanksgiving. On a related note, the following is the response Jennifer Majka, Assistant Dean of Flora Rose, gave when one student inquired as to the purpose of the tri-fold decorations.
I guess it could be worse (at least the placards don’t condemn the ‘death of Program Houses’), but I still wonder why our dining hall coordinators feel the responsibility to promote a ‘social justice program’. And even better to know that apparently a single house student is in charge of deciding what is appropriate ambiance for a dining hall! Follow the jump to see the original placards that were on every dinner table.
Thanks for this info on Thanksgiving. It’s good to remember both sides of the story. Thanksgiving is an incredibly important holiday for my partner and I, and we’ve begun celebrating it in our new home in New Zealand – even though November is spring here. Last year we had 150 people, and this year it was a quieter and more intimate affair, with only 58!
I dont understand this…what business does the Housing official have in social justice? Peculiar those ivy leagues…