November 15, 2010

Arts and Science had arrived! Since I’m a new member to the council I was anxious to get involved and joined to the A&S Week committee. Small tasks were completed prior to this week, but the Chairs really did a lot to pull everything together! I was looking forward to the related events that would take place throughout the week as well as service and academic opportunities!

Monday I gave away free sunglasses and hot chocolate for class in honor of Arts and Science Week! It’s always fun to promote an organization you’re a part of and give away free stuff! : )

The A&S Luncheon for department heads, professors, and students alike was held on Tuesday in the elegant Murray parlor. Great conversation and food was present as student and professors discussed a variety of subjects. Later that evening, there was the biweekly A&S Student Council meeting where we discussed the progress of the week, approved and organization to recognized status and got pumped up for the remainder of the week supporting our college!

When Thursday evening had finally come, I attended a NSCS meeting. We discussed upcoming events and possible dates for a social. Also, we went over details for “Into the Streets” that we would be participating in on Saturday. After the meeting I was honored to attend the induction banquet of the Phi Kappa Phi honorary society. It was an evening filled with wonderful people, music and dinner. Lee Bird, president of the society’s chapter, spoke, as well as Provost Sternberg. It was a delightful evening, and I’m truly honored to be a part of this prestigious organization. The break from homework was nice too, haha.

As the rain poured on the campus Friday, I completed my service hour at the Murphy House for the OSU Student Foundation. I attempted to work on homework as I eagerly anticipated my journey home the next day after a service project.

“Into the Streets” is a great way for numerous organizations and individuals on campus, whether a part of big or small groups, to get involved in the Stillwater community! By signing up prior to the event, the morning of the event, your group gets a specified project sheet and supplies. The instructions include the address of the person’s home your group will be performing the needed service for and details on what is to be done. Saturday morning, I met up with other members of NSCS as we went to an elderly woman’s house to rake the leaves in her lawn and clean her windows. With all of us working hard, the time went by fast. Service is always a blast, but getting to know new people at the same time is even better! Here are a couple pics from the event!

Before I knew it, I was on the road. It seemed like an eternity since I had seen my beloved puppy, and of course my family! : ) As always, my grandma had a home-cooked meal waiting for me when I arrived. Unfortunately I had to spend the afternoon knocking out some homework, but when the Cowboys kicked off in Austin, my family and I reconvened to enjoy cheering on the team. I also helped my grandma bake a batch of cookies, something I rarely get to do anymore. Between family time, the Cowboy victory, and service, I couldn’t have asked for a better weekend! <3

GO POKES!!