An opportunity to take a break from the semester is happening, with the chance to share a Thanksgiving-style lunch and connect with both old and new friends.
Student Leadership and Campus Life organizations at Del Mar College are bringing students together through a Friendsgiving lunch and teddy bear celebration Nov. 16-17 on all three campuses.
Students are encouraged to bring their favorite stuffed animal to serve as an icebreaker between students whom they usually wouldn’t approach otherwise. The Heritage Campus celebration is from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16 in the Harvin Center and Windward and Oso Creek celebrations from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17 in the Coleman Center and Oso Creek Cafeteria.
“A stuffed animal brings a sense of comfort, affection, and safety, and it would be enjoyable to include our childhood friends in our celebration with the coming together of our new adult friends,” said Rachel Aguilar, administrative assistant of the Student Life team at Del Mar Campus.
Allowing students an opportunity to build their relationships over a hot meal provided by Campus Dining creates a sense of community and belonging here at Del Mar College.
“The food was really good, and it was overall a very friendly, welcoming event led by teachers and staff who were all very excited,” said Cesilie Castor, a Del Mar student, after attending her first Friendsgiving event last year.
This shared experience has become a tradition since 2019, providing students with a welcoming environment to foster connections that make students feel more involved with campus life.
Del Mar College expects up to 400 students to participate across all three campuses: Heritage, Windward, and Oso Creek.
Beyond the food and fun, Del Mar College aims to encourage students to honor old traditions while creating new ones.
