Thursday, April 23
Today I was on campus from 8:00 AM until 9:30 PM! Class started at 8:30 and it was our last Interpersonal class ever! Interpersonal is taught over two semesters, so it was sad to say goodbye to Dr. Dean (at least, as our instructor for this class). After class came lunch in Tate again! We got out a bit early, so more people took advantage of eating together. Many of us pack our lunches (great for a budget!), but Tate's cafe provides a great place to eat and chat.
Afterwards, I walked to Russel and had a one-on-one with my practicum supervisor. Although the practicum experience is coming to an end, I will be continuing my work throughout the summer. So our meeting today focused on what needs to be done before I take a mini-vacation after finals.
From there, I walked to the Coliseum (home of the Gym Dawgs, the 2009 NCAA Gymnastics Champions!). I met with the Athletic Department's Director of Marketing to discuss a potential internship for the fall. Many 2010-ers are opting to add another area of experience to their repertoire in the fall by completing a practicum/internship/volunteer project. I am hoping to shadow different people and work on several projects!
My meeting with John ended early, so I took advantage of the GORGEOUS weather and decided to get some work done downtown. I went to Starbucks and sat outside, all while people watching and working on an assignment for Dr. Dean. At 4, I had a meeting with my second summer internship supervisor to discuss details. I will continue to plan the Hunker Down with Housing move-in experience (my current practicum), as well as work with the Creswell Learning Communties!
After my meetings were done, I met up with Bonnie to pick up flowers for the UGASPA Year End Banquet! We arrived at Tate and helped set up as students, faculty, and assistant & practicum supervisors arrived. We were honored to have Ted Miller, the founder of our program(!) attend as well!
It was a lovely evening! The food was great and our keynote speaker, Dr. Ralphel Smith inspired all with his "Top Ten Lessons" for student affairs professionals. Awards were handed out and the class of 2009 was honored. There were lots of laughs and hugs, and even some tears. It's so weird to think that in one year, I will be there as well! After cleaning up, I went home and crashed (a 12+ hour day on campus will do that to you!).
Lovely pictures from tonight:
Our awesome faculty with the class of 2009!
And the equally awesome (I'm not biased or anything) class of 2010, minus Caleb & Catie
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