Friday, April 22, 2011

TASTE

My job is REALLY cool. To be honest, there are some days that I have to remind myself of that, but then I head down to the Bog (our on-campus bar with a bowling alley) for a program, or we have a huge turnout for an event, and I get that physical reminder.

Today's events was one of those days. While there could have been some improvements to the process, Taste of IIT was spectacular. I ate lunch (for $5!) and got to taste the culture of IIT. We had the following "tastes": Chinese, Bulgarian, Indian, Latino, and Malyasian. While I wasn't able to make it to all of the tables (I'll have to space myself out for I-Fest next semester), what I was able to try was delicious.

I have decided that I have to get better about taking pictures at events (because I don't have any from Taste). That is one of my (many) goals for next year. How was your Friday? Did you have any excellent "tastes"?

Tuesday, April 19, 2011

Updates

So, after spending a good two months without updating this, I updated it AGAIN. I gave it a face-lift, changed the name, and decided I'm going to keep updating this. Starting with an update of my last few months...

February:
Every month is pretty busy for me, and February was no exception. Here are some highlights:
- One of the organization's I work with hosted another campus for a "finance conference."
- Our student government association began the process of electing a new board (more to come...)
- I became a certified TIPS trainer.

March:
March brought quite a few challenges for us.
- I survived a WHOLE WEEK without my boss (who got to swim with the dolphins and touch the sting ray's in the Bahamas...)
- I had my final finance hearing of the semester with the finance group that I work with.
- We attended Brandon's uncles wedding in Canada.

- I learned to ski (AND didn't fall down.)
- I was given a glow in the dark tee-shirt and survived our Late Nite program
- Saw the election of a new Executive Board for our student government, including the first female Student Body President.

April:
April is busiest month for us. I'm hoping to make it go a little smoother next year, but overall it was excellent.
- I got a Tungle.me account.
- We survived the selling of 400 formal tickets.
- I got to get all dressed up and go out on the town with my co-workers (and 400 of our students).

- I had more banquet invitations than I could accept.
- I was awarded the NSBE Essence Inspiration Award for my guidance of our National Society of Black Engineer's Chapter.
- I will get to end this month with Brandon's brother's wedding [Congratulations Ryan and Christina.]

As I said, it's been a busy (but rewarding) last few months. I feel comfortable in my job, I'm loving the work (and personal) relationships I've developed with my co-workers, and I honestly could not ask for a better place to be starting my career in higher education than where I am right now. That being said, we have our challenges like everyone, but I'm loving the supportive environment I'm in. I hope you are enjoying where you are, as well.

TASTE

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| Friday, April 22, 2011
My job is REALLY cool. To be honest, there are some days that I have to remind myself of that, but then I head down to the Bog (our on-campus bar with a bowling alley) for a program, or we have a huge turnout for an event, and I get that physical reminder.

Today's events was one of those days. While there could have been some improvements to the process, Taste of IIT was spectacular. I ate lunch (for $5!) and got to taste the culture of IIT. We had the following "tastes": Chinese, Bulgarian, Indian, Latino, and Malyasian. While I wasn't able to make it to all of the tables (I'll have to space myself out for I-Fest next semester), what I was able to try was delicious.

I have decided that I have to get better about taking pictures at events (because I don't have any from Taste). That is one of my (many) goals for next year. How was your Friday? Did you have any excellent "tastes"?

Updates

0
| Tuesday, April 19, 2011
So, after spending a good two months without updating this, I updated it AGAIN. I gave it a face-lift, changed the name, and decided I'm going to keep updating this. Starting with an update of my last few months...

February:
Every month is pretty busy for me, and February was no exception. Here are some highlights:
- One of the organization's I work with hosted another campus for a "finance conference."
- Our student government association began the process of electing a new board (more to come...)
- I became a certified TIPS trainer.

March:
March brought quite a few challenges for us.
- I survived a WHOLE WEEK without my boss (who got to swim with the dolphins and touch the sting ray's in the Bahamas...)
- I had my final finance hearing of the semester with the finance group that I work with.
- We attended Brandon's uncles wedding in Canada.

- I learned to ski (AND didn't fall down.)
- I was given a glow in the dark tee-shirt and survived our Late Nite program
- Saw the election of a new Executive Board for our student government, including the first female Student Body President.

April:
April is busiest month for us. I'm hoping to make it go a little smoother next year, but overall it was excellent.
- I got a Tungle.me account.
- We survived the selling of 400 formal tickets.
- I got to get all dressed up and go out on the town with my co-workers (and 400 of our students).

- I had more banquet invitations than I could accept.
- I was awarded the NSBE Essence Inspiration Award for my guidance of our National Society of Black Engineer's Chapter.
- I will get to end this month with Brandon's brother's wedding [Congratulations Ryan and Christina.]

As I said, it's been a busy (but rewarding) last few months. I feel comfortable in my job, I'm loving the work (and personal) relationships I've developed with my co-workers, and I honestly could not ask for a better place to be starting my career in higher education than where I am right now. That being said, we have our challenges like everyone, but I'm loving the supportive environment I'm in. I hope you are enjoying where you are, as well.
 

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