Save The Date: WWU's 'Longest Table' celebration set for Feb. 12
The campus community is invited to join Western's first annual "Longest Table" celebration from 4:30-6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Feb. 12 in the VU Multipurpose Room.
This free event is being held to connect, create community, eat, and have fun!
The Longest Table began in New York City in 2022 in response to COVID and the feeling of isolation. The idea was bringing people together in community and eating a meal together. Picture a street in a neighborhood with the longest table imaginable, filled with neighbors, sitting down together to share a meal and conversation. Currently, The Longest Table is happening all around the world!
This will be the first Longest Table celebration ever at Western, and is being hosted by a group of staff from the Basic Needs Hub, Counselling and Wellness, Community Relations, and The Center for Community Learning. The organizers would love to have students, staff, and faculty attend, and, if interested, volunteer as Table Captains. The meal will be provided at no cost. Picture long tables, twinkle lights and all your friends gathered for this special event!
If interested in being a Table Captain, please attend the Table Captain training Jan. 21 from 4-5 p.m. in the Basic Needs Hub in VU 420. Zoom option available. Contact Gina Ebbeling, ebbelig@wwu.edu to RSVP by Jan. 17. To RSVP to the event, go to https://win.wwu.edu/event/10851175.