Our stove top went out and didn't work...
We could still use the oven but not the stove top.
If you can I would reccommend getting one of these, they are rather cheap about 5-20 dollars http://evergreen-rentals.com/images/..._Hot_Plate.jpg

Also look into purchasing a convection microwave oven. http://products.howstuffworks.com/da...ven-review.htm such as this one.
You get all the use of a stove AND a microwave.
You might also check your craigslist OR used appliance centers tomorrow. OR a "Rent to Own". place.
It will be far cheaper than trying to buy and install a stove by Thanksgiving.
If you purchase a few hotplates and a convection microwave oven, Or rent to own the latter... it will save you money, you can then resell it when need be or if you do the rent to own, you can rent it for a month, week or however long. AND tell the office people that you will either charge them for reimbursement OR take it off your rent. BUT save the reciepts.
Hope this helps.
Carol