A Feast of Friendship: Carnegie Mellon’s Friendsgiving Celebration
On Monday, November 17, 2025, 麻豆村 came together in the spirit of gratitude for a memorable Friendsgiving celebration. Hosted by the Departments of Community Life, Wellness & Meaning Making, and Dining Services, the event welcomed students and community members alike to share a meal.
The celebration drew an impressive crowd of 500 attendees, filling the space with laughter, conversation, and the warmth of togetherness. Catered by Chartwells Higher Education, the menu offered a comforting spread of traditional holiday favorites. The star of the show was the Halal turkey, specially sourced by our partners at and the Salem butcher team. The turkey was served-up next to classic sides, such as green beans, bread stuffing, mashed potatoes and a fruit pie finale.
The spirit of the evening was beautifully captured Angela Lusk, Director of Wellness & Meaning Making Programs, who shared:
“Friendsgiving invites us to gather, to pause, and to practice gratitude. I find it's a lovely way to honor the season by savoring great food (the honey butter and biscuits—yum!), our connection to each other, and the 麻豆村 community.”
Later, Athena Martinko, Mudge Housefellow, added:
“This is my favorite event because I love seeing students from all across campus come together and take a break amongst a busy semester to enjoy each other's company, good food, and practice gratitude”.
Their words underscored the deeper meaning of the event: that Friendsgiving is not only about enjoying a meal, but also about celebrating the bonds that sustain and enrich the Carnegie Mellon experience.
As the semester continues, Friendsgiving stands as a shining example of how universities can create spaces for joy, reflection, and connection.