Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Thanksgiving. Show all posts

Friday, November 21, 2014

Happy Thanksgiving!

It’s the week before the Thanksgiving holiday, and what a great time to reflect on what we are grateful for and also to take a look at our goals for the future. It won’t be long until we will be setting those New Year resolutions! 

Is owning a business your goal? This week we are celebrating Global Entrepreneurship Week and, together with the Wisconsin Technical College System, Entrepreneurship and Business Intelligence for the Fond du Lac County Economic Development Corporation (FCEDC) and IGNITE entrepreneurs group, Moraine Park is raising awareness of the support and resources available for startup companies. FCEDC Director Jo Ann Giese-Kent and IGNITE Representative/Moraine Park EWD Coordinator Laurie Barz have been going into classrooms this week giving presentations to students to get them thinking about the possibilities. 
Jo Anne and Laurie preparing for their entrepreneurship presentations.
Is being a renowned chef your goal? Our culinary students this week got a taste of what it would be like to be on a cooking show. Emily Deem from FOX 11’s Good Day Wisconsin was on our Fond du Lac campus taping live segments with students and staff from the Culinary Arts program. They sure were cooking up some delicious Thanksgiving dishes! 
 
 As I watched the culinary students (who were such naturals on the camera) cook turkey and other holiday treats, I began to think about how much I enjoy the start of the holiday season, as it brings quality time with my family and friends. I’m also always grateful for the invitation to Thanksgiving dinner, as most of my family knows that I do not have the “culinary skill.” Next week, I hope all of you take time to enjoy Thanksgiving and reflect on the many things you are thankful for. 
 

Tuesday, November 26, 2013

What are you thankful for?


Happy Thanksgiving! As we begin to celebrate the holiday season and you gather with family and friends for the Thanksgiving holiday I hope you take the time to reflect on what you are thankful for. Reflecting on things I am thankful for is a tradition I have celebrated with my family regardless of which home I may be enjoying the turkey, stuffing, mashed potatoes, cranberries and we can’t forget the pumpkin pie with a spoonful, or two of real whip cream.  This Thanksgiving I am thankful for continued good health and the support from family and friends.  I’m blessed to have my mother who is 93 years old and still with us. Although she is no longer preparing the traditional Thanksgiving meal, those traditions have been passed on to her children. I hope you all enjoy the break from classes to celebrate the holiday with friends and family.  Wishing you all a safe and very special Thanksgiving.

 
What are you most thankful for this year? Please share below!

Wednesday, November 21, 2012

What are you thankful for?



Happy Thanksgiving! I hope you all enjoy the break from classes to celebrate the holiday with friends and family. One of my favorite childhood memories growing up in a family of nine was waking up on Thanksgiving morning to the aroma of the turkey in the oven.  My dad was an avid deer hunter so my mom would be up early to prepare a full breakfast before they ventured out.  She then would proceed to prepare the turkey, make the stuffing, and of course, the homemade pumpkin pie.  

Our family tradition as we sat down for Thanksgiving dinner later that day was to all share one thing that we were most grateful for.  Today, in the spirit of continuing that tradition, I share with all of you how grateful I am to be leading a college filled with great students who have chosen Moraine Park and the staff dedicated to meeting the needs of our students. Happy Thanksgiving!  

What are you most thankful for this year? Please comment below to share your thoughts! 

Thanksgiving-themed tablescape created by Lois Zingsheim, culinary arts instructor at Moraine Park, for a live broadcast with Green Bay news station FOX 11. See more Thanksgiving tips and tricks from MPTC’s culinary arts team here: http://www.fox11online.com/dpp/good_day_wi/festive-thanksgiving-ideas-from-mptc