OISS Winter Recess Announcement

OISS will be closed for Winter Recess from Monday, December 23 to Wednesday, January 1. We will reopen on Thursday, January 2. During this time, we will not process any document requests or respond to emails. 

If you have an emergency during Winter Recess, please reach out to TUPD at (504) 865-5911. 

OISS will remain open until Friday, December 20. You can view our hours here.

 - The OISS Team

New Orleans Traditional Foods

Tulane University is situated in the city of New Orleans which has a uniquely rich history, culture, and cuisine. OISS would like to highlight some of the local dishes that were incorporated in the End of the Year Celebration and share some information about them so you can learn more about the culture of the city of New Orleans.

More information on New Orleans traditional foods

 

New Orleans Traditional Food Contest

Win an OISS tote bag with local New Orleans treats!

To enter contest:

  • Follow us on Instagram @oiss.tulane
  • Message us either something you learned from this website or a favorite traditional New Orleans food
  • Drawing will be Friday, December 8 at 12:00 noon

 

Red Beans and Rice

Red beans and rice

 

Jambalaya

Jambalaya

 

Maque Choux

Maque Choux

 

Pecan Pie

Pecan Pie

 

Pumpkin Pie and Sweet Potato Pie

Pumpkin pie sweet potato pie

 

From Gumbo to Pho: An Intercultural Food Map

Check out this new intercultural food project, From Gumbo to Pho: An Intercultural Food Map Curated by Tulane Students.  We are still collecting recommendations from multi-cultural student organizations. If your organization is not on this map, please have a member of your e-board email oiss@tulane.edu and submit the name of the organization and up to 5 recommendations and plus a small note so the recommendations are personalized.