Finals!

Hey WAC! I know if you're like me, you are probably knee deep in books and papers and wishing you had some sort of magical time travel device. The end is so soon, yet so far away. We are nearly there, time to push on! Well, this year at the OSA has been an adventure. Moving in to the dining hall, setting up everything. Everything has been fun, yet challenging. I think the thing I am most proud of this year was seeing everyone finally getting to enjoy the student center again. Those seniors out there bet they were freshmen again, yeah? Its been awesome WAC! Have festive holidays everyone! I'll catch you on the flip side. Til later,

Tim

Goodbye Everyone...

i apologize...i am slightly late on my posting. i got caught up in working towards wrapping things up for the semester, and finishing out SEB interviews for the new Director of Variety Events. Congratulations to Alex Lating! She is an awesome addition to the office and will be bringing you great events next semester, so make sure to support her and her committee (i am sure she would love to have you on it)!!

On a more sad note, today marked the last Friday before the week everyone leaves me...which means my boring and uneventful life begins in about 7 days. i am going to miss everyone as they are off enjoying their winter vacations, but i will appreciate some time away from the office.

Now, before i say my final goodbye on my last blog of the semester, i am happy to say that next semester should provide a ton of exciting events for everyone on campus. So make sure to look for all the crazy advertising on campus!

Enjoy your winter break...

jared

It's the week before finals. Papers are due, presentations are daily and tests before the finals are still being handed out. Tonight, the 8th, are two awesome events in the game center: the foosball and air hockey tournaments!! Registration for these events end at 6 PM and the tournaments start at 7 PM. Some of the people competing are the best foosballers on campus. Do you think you are? If so, get out to the game center and sign up! There are money prizes for the first three places.

As you walk around campus and inside the CAC take note of all the donation boxes. Food, warm accessories, toys, and books. All of these donations end this week so make sure you get everything to the donation boxes in time! All those in need will GREATLY appreciate all we have to give! :)

May your winters be relaxing and filled with snow!

It Just Keeps Getting Better

Hey there WAC (and friends),

The semester's winding down, but here in the Office of Student Activities, we're nowhere near finished. The Student Events Board threw a successful Snowflake Ball tonight (In fact, I snuck away from it for a couple seconds to come talk to you fine people. Don't you feel special?).

But wait, it gets better...

To keep the party going the Student Center is hosting two great events next week: its weekly Monday Night Football on December 7th, and Foosball and Air Hockey Tournaments on December 8th! Since we believe in keeping the party going until the very last second, the Student Events Board will be hosting a Madden Tournament on the last day of classes (December 10th).

But it wait, it's still getting better.........

We've decorated the Student Center to celebrate the holiday season. In the true spirit of the holiday season, we'll be giving away prizes at all of those great tournaments including MONEY (say goodbye to being a "broke college student").

On a more serious note, since this is my last post of the Fall Semester and the year 2009, let me just say that it has been an absolute privilege working in the Office and the Student Center. Serving the campus is what our office is all about, and we live to give the student body the opportunity to grow and have ridiculous amounts of fun all at the same time. And I promise you that the OSA will continue working to make sure that the campus truly continues to get better.

Happy Holidays :-)
Anjelica

PS. Now, back to the Snowflake Ball ;-)

Well the semester at WAC is almost over but there are a few last things going on. Firstly, as many of you know, the next President of Washington College will be announced tomorrow at 330 in Decker Theatre. Secondly, the theatre is showing Monologues From the Edge, which I was the lighting designer for on Friday and Saturday nights. The SEB also has a few events left including the Madden Tournament on December 10th. SEB is also hosting the Snowflake Ball tonight, the

3rd, which should prove to be fun and very loud as soon as Dan B lets me turn the music up all of the way. I would also like to point out that ZTA Sorority is hosting Pinkapalooza tomorrow night, Friday the 4th, which is raising money in order to benefit breast cancer treatments. Other than that, I would like to remind all of those out there that are part of a club that the OSA has a full tech service but you need to hand in the request form TWO WEEKS prior to the day of the event. Lastly, I would like to wish everyone happy holidays.

Fall is slipping away and I don't even mind.

So its a veritable race against the clock as I write this blog at the same time as the highly motivated and quick fingered Ed Hoegg. Who will win in the race for time?
Before I begin I just want to remind all of you reading tonight that it is the evening of the Snowflake Ball! This fabulous SEB event is going to be held in the Student Center, so put on your khakis or a dress and come experience the winter wonderland at 9pm.
The office is becoming suspiciously covered with books and binders as the OSA interns settle down to rock their finals and finish the semester with a bang. I love seeing everyone running around knowing that after these few weeks of hustle and bustle we can all go home for some eggnog by the fire and some well earned rest.
Today we saw a visit by the all mighty Board of Visitors and Governers which put us in a tizzy as we worked to make the student center look its best.

The highlights of the seasonal makeover?

• Kiss your loved one under the mistletoe in the game room entrance- maybe it will help make up for kicking her/hir/hys/his butt at Smash Bros.

• Check out the lights along the walkway by George's head

• the live lemon tree by the steps to the dining hall!

This is my last blog of the season so let me wish everyone a happy Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa and winter break!

Peace
Katie

Almost Thanksgiving!

Hey everyone,

I heard comedy week was a blast!! Unfortunately I had the swine so I couldn't attend any of it :( however, I heard some good stuff and that we have some funny people at this school. Jamie Kennedy was here yesterday as well, and that is pretty cool.

I am pretty pumped about the theme for birthday ball, Ice Palace! That has some super sweet potential to be AWESOME!!! I want to dress up as the ice princess! jk, but seriously.. yeah.

Anyway, next week when we come back is the singer/songwriter showcase in the Egg, I will see you there.

And congrats to everyone in Troy Women, I heard it was awesome!

Yeah, so swine flu facts.. you are contagious for 2 WEEKS, btw. So even though you don't appear to have symptoms, keep washing your hands and be careful. If your friends had it, be aware and make sure they don't get pneumonia.

Ok cool. Fun fact of the day from me,

Weeks after he was born, doctors removed a small, partially developed womb from Sigmund Freud's abdomen!

So, no wonder why he was so interested in psychology, he was half female.. that must of seriously been confusing!

Until next time-- take it easy!

~Sophie

Friday Afternoons~

Hi Everyone!

This has been a crazy week at the OSA! Its comedy week, as you most likely know, and it has been hilarious! Last night was the Student Comedy Competition and id like to thank everyone who participated! Corey was just spot on, and deserved to win after coming up short last year. Ben had possibly the loudest laugh of the night, while he achieved second. And finally, rounding out the top three was Balen, a freshman who was great as well. Also, yesterday was the OSA's open house event! While the turnout wasn't outstanding, the Center for Student Involvement and Development is steadily getting more people to come and use its resources. I hope everyone comes out today for the RAVE at 11 pm in the egg and Jamie Kennedy on Sunday! See you there!!

-Tim

COMEDY WEEK!!!

This week marks the second annual Student Events Board Comedy Week...which means...lots of laughs and memories! i know i am really excited for all the great events SEB has worked so hard to plan for everyone!! One of my favorite events every year is the Student Comedy Competition, which will be Thursday evening. We have such a large group of talented people on this campus, that it is always a joy to watch contestants showcase their talent and compete for awesome prizes.

Also, this year, the Student Events Board is proudly holding the first ever Rave at Washington College. This event will be Friday evening starting at 11:00 pm, and i hope you are as excited as i am to watch Dan Beadell (SEB's Director of Party Planning) bust a move!

Lastly, Jamie Kennedy...how exciting it is that?! Another large name comedy act to visit our school. Last year, Nick Swardson was such a success, and so well received by campus, that there was no way the Student Events Board could not bring back another comedy headliner to campus. Nothing like a bit of laughter to balance out the very talented musical acts they have brought/will bring this year, with the likes of Chad Stokes in October and the all-day outdoor music festival, Mayday Revolution on April 30th to look forward to.

All this happening this week, and i have not even mentioned the Game Center and everything it provides. Make sure to check that out, as we have received Call of Duty: Modern Warfare 2, continuing our expansion of games and improvement of services offered.

Anyway, i hope to see everyone out at the great events this week, or around the Student Center!

Until next time, be easy.

jared...aka lil j

Getting ready for this weekend!

The weekends on WAC campus have been pretty dull this semester. But this weekend and the entire week following it are going to be A-W-E-S-O-M-E!! Tonight there is the Black and White Party courtesy of Black Student Union. It's from 9-2 in Center Stage (The Egg). Saturday night is DRAG BALL!!! This event is from 8-1 in Center Stage (The Egg). Come dressed in your best drag! There will be men in dresses and heels, and ladies in suites and ties!!

Each day next week there is a comedy event. Make sure to check these out on the event calendar on the OSA homepage (www.osa.washcoll.edu) and on the large Calendar on the first floor of Hodson Hall. The biggest event is Jamie Kennedy on Sunday the 22nd. This guy is hysterical and definitely better than last year! Make sure to get your tickets at the Bookstore or at the Info Desk in the Student Center right across form the Game Room. Tickets are $10. Get 'em before they're sold out!

There's no excuse for lame nights this weekend! See you at all the awesome events!!! 8-)

Party, Party, Party Let's All Get....WAC-y!

My Fellow WAC-ians,

Sorry, I always wanted to say that. Please don't judge me :-) Anyway, hey everyone, with this being my first official blog for the office, let me introduce myself. My name is Anjelica and I am the Student Center Intern. That's more than enough about me....

As you know, the month of November means one thing to college students everywhere: mid-semester blues. Sadly, at WAC we are not exempt from that. It's that time in the semester when the papers never seem to end, the exams sneak up on us in the early morning hours, and the presentations haunt our dreams . Where does a college student run to find reprieve from the perils of academia? (Sorry for the dramatics, I think I just wrote my first movie trailer). Well, if you're a student at Washington College, you must look no further than your own student body! (Not literally, YOUR body...nevermind, you get the idea).

In the past few weeks, the WAC student body has produced some awesome stress-relieving events including a Disco Dance Party courtesy of the Student Events Board, the World Series on a projector screen in the new Student Center courtesy of the Office of Student Activities, and pool, ping-pong, and video game tournaments also courtesy of the OSA.

But wait, there's more....this weekend the Black Student Union is throwing its annual Black and White Party and EROS is throwing its annual Drag Ball. But just in case that's not enough to kick Mr. Mid Semester Blues' tooshy, the Student Events Board is hosting its annual Comedy Week the entire week of November 16th!

On a serious note, I would be remiss if I didn't acknowledge the wonderful efforts of the AOPi Sorority in honoring their sister, Jasmine Queen who passed away last year. Her sisters continued their tradition of honoring her with their annual Queen of the Roses 5k Run/Walk to raise money for her scholarship. Jasmine was a friend of mine, and I know she would be proud.

Well, I think I've kept you for long enough.

United we stand in our fight against the mid-semester blues. Have a great week :-)

Well its been a fun and exciting week in the new student center. After a lot of late nights and hard work we are finally getting everything worked out. I do have to thank everyone who helped last Thursday when we were moving in. There are a lot of different events coming up in the next few weeks such as comedy week. this year comedy week is featuring Jamie Kennedy which will be held in Decker Theatre. Seating is limited so you should all get your tickets as soon as they go on sale. Also, there is an event almost every Friday/ Saturday from now until the end of the semester in the Center Stage. For instance tonight is the Disco Dance Party which is being thrown by C1ub 782(better known as the party committee for the SEB). That's all for now. Thanks
Ed

PS Drag Ball will be in The Egg (Center Stage) on Saturday, November 14th!!! Come in your best drag look. See you there!!!

Happy Advising Day!

Advising Day!
This week has been so exciting at the office! We had our first event in the Student Center's performance space; recently renamed Center Stage. The Battle of the Bands was a rockin' night and the costumes on both the performers and the audience were a sight to be seen. I've been poking in and out of the game room, trying my hand at pool (with little sucess) and shuffleboard (even worse!) but every time I go the place packed. I love seeing so many people together in the game room, it's definitely everything I imagined it would be.
In other news, the newsletter just came out for November and it reminded me why I love love love November- THANKSGIVING!
I had a lot of fun picking out all of the colorful squares for the calender because I have to admit I just love thinking about turkey and cranberries and pumpkin pie. It's actually going to be the first time my whole family is going to be together in America for the holiday since I was a little kid. I'm pretty psyched.

Have a great day off!
Katie K

NEW STUDENT CENTER

Hey everyone,

So today we opened up our brand new, beautiful student center. We have pool tables, ping pong, shuffle board, air hockey, Foosball, video games, wii + x-box, and lots of board games in our new game room. Our new cafeteria is open as well as our new cove with all kinds of goodies. I'm so pumped to get some lattes from Java George.

Last night all of the OSA stayed in the student center till after 12am getting it ready for the students. It was a lot of hard work but was worth it, and in the end as we were treated to some ice cream cake, yum! The grand opening celebration is on Tuesday, Nov 3rd at 9am. WACappella will be singing and there will be fun for all I'm sure.

Tonight is the SGA Orange fence party!!! I will be staffing the event from 10:30-12 and I promise you will have an awesome time!!!!

On another note, today is Oct. 30 meaning TOMORROW IS HALLOWEEN!!!! I already have my costume all planned out and you can find me as Patty Mayonnaise at tomorrow's Battle of the Bands in the Quad.

Until next time,
Sophie--LEADership Intern

Student Center Time!

Hey guys!

Well, today we get to finally move into the student center! Let me borrow jared words..."yesssssssssssssssssssssss!" To be blunt, I am really excited. No more old, run down, insect ridden Gibson! Now we get a bright pretty Office space when I can take ping pong breaks and go grab a warm sub for lunch. Excellent. Other than that, I am constructing that giant wall calender in the Hodson Hall Commons, and making the final touches on the newsletter...if only everyone would send me their articles...sigh...Well, I'm off to go grab my keys for our new office! Yay!
cya,

Tim

Yeeeeeeeessssssssss...soooo EEEEXXXCCCCCIIIIIITTTTEEEDDD

Yeeeeeeeeeeeeeesssssssssssss the Student Center is about to be opened in the brand new Hodson Hall Commons!!!! i cannot tell you how excited i am for the building to open next Friday, October 30th. The opening of the building is going to create such a tremendous amount of opportunity for activities and events. We will now have the capability to do anything from pool and video game tournaments, to concerts, comedians, and dance parties. A central place for things to happen on campus will be a welcome change from the previous year, in which space and possibility were somewhat limited due to the construction of Hodson Hall.

In other news on campus, look for all the great events that are upcoming in the next few weeks. With things like the second annual Comedy Week, the end of the semester is sure to be an exciting time for everyone! Hopefully, i will see you around at all the great events different organizations on campus are throwing!!

Until next time, be easy.

jared...aka lil j

The First Ever OSA Blog

Saturday, October 17th was the last day of National Coming Out Week. To celebrate this, EROS, the LGBT and Ally group on the WAC campus, held the Annual Coming Out Tea in the Lit House on Sunday, October 18th. This event allowed people to gather, drink tea, eat snacks and share stories of themselves, friends, family and other people. The environment was safe, accepting and anonymous. It was amazing to be there.

One will not often see or be given the chance to attend events like this on such a socially conservative campus. However, when we can make things like this happen, it reminds people that there are safe, accepting people on campus, people to go to with problems and questions, and that there are others like you on campus, be you LGBT, ally and/or more.

P.S. I found a 1,200 year old white quartz arrowhead on October 1st at the Redman's farm as part of an archaeological excavation for my Doing Archaeology class with Dr. Julie Markin. I recommend the class and highly recommend her as a professor!!

Enjoy your week.
Lilly Muir (Web Development Intern)