Wouldn’t it be nice to throw your cap in the air in May and have the peace of mind knowing that you have a JOB to go to when your cap hits the ground?  Come on – we have all worked hard to get to this monumental status of being a “senior” once more.  However, this time is where it counts.  You put in your four years.  The studying, the exams, the long nights, the good times, the bad times, the internships, the classes – the EVERYTHING.  YOU deserve a job and here is how Stevenson can help you. 

Have you ever heard of the Maryland Career Consortium?  Well it’s kind of a big deal.  And it is coming to Loyola University on 2/15 between 10 and 3:30.  Oh, and did I mention it’s bringing over 100 friends that are looking for fabulous employee’s like you?  It is a FACT that Stevenson University graduates are highly sought after for our reputation of professionalism and career readiness.  WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR – GO OUT THERE AND GET A JOB!

Contact Career Services for more information.

Dear Jackson City, Tennessee, SU IS COMING YOUR WAY.

Now, I know what you are thinking.  What happened to NOLA!?  The New Orleans trip is a tradition at SU and is still going on with 75 travelers this year! Way to go NOLA!  But with even more success, a group of students, faculty, and staff members are planning to go down to Jackson City during Spring Break 2012 to rebuild after the devastating tornadoes of 2011. 

I remember being on the trip in NOLA last year and Morgan and Art talking to us about how they want the New Orleans trip to be a gateway to other school sponsored trips to help more and more communities that need our help.  Well, here you go guys!  I already know of a couple people who are going on the trip – so why not you?  Do something inspiring during your spring break.  You can change lives.  And I promise you, it will touch your life in more ways than you think.  Contact jquimby@stevenson.edu ASAP for more info.

This year, Stevenson is lacking in the snow department.  But its ok, cheer up!  Residence Life is bringing you an event to brighten up your day and bring some snow into your life. Yep – it’s tie-dye snowflakes!  Join some of the apartment staff members to tie-dye some snowflakes and bring the wintery stuff our way!  See you on the 31st!

Update: I went to this event earlier tonight and it was a BLAST.  Although our first snow of the year came right after I wrote this blog, I am crossing my fingers for a snow day, real, real soon.  Yes, a snow day – I am a teacher you know!

A tootsie roll, that is

With Valentine’s Day right around the corner, don’t you need some candy for your sweet one?  Alpha Kappa Alpha, the newest Sorority on campus, is on a roll with programming on campus this month.  First with the Bystanders Talk and now with Sweeten the Day with Candy!  The ladies are selling super sweet candy grams to students on campus in Rockland on specific dates and at certain times, generally in the evening.  To see the specific dates and time, check out your RA’s bulletin board.

 Talk about staff bonding – Tuesday night, the SRA Morale Committee brought all of the RA’s, RD’s, Sarah, Jeremy, and Claire together to celebrate the Holidays while having a gingerbread house making contest!  We had yummy treats and trays with sparkling cider to get that upscale party feel.  But at the end of the day, I think we were just excited to be together and having fun.  I know I personally enjoyed the time I spent with my fellow RA’s and my staff.  Although my staff did not win the gingerbread making contest, we had a blast making it!  And that, is what this time of year is all about – getting together with the people in your life that truly matter.  I must say though, we were all super competitive!  But let’s face it, we all know who the best staff is 414 <3

One of my most favorite and beloved holiday movies – 8 Crazy Nights featuring Adam Sandler.  Although I am not Jewish, and I do not know a lot about Hanukkah, I LOVE this movie because it spreads such a great message that can be applied to any holiday.  And let’s face it – it is HILARIOUS!!!  Props to MAPS Movie for showing this last night.  Watching it on the projector screen with a bunch of my residents was awesome!  Keep up the great work and we would all love to see some more movie nights!

Honestly, I didn’t think my residents could get any more fabulous.  (I mean, their RA is pretty stellar).  But today I was on my way to Ratcliffe and HAD to take pictures of my girls doors at the end of the hallway!!!  They are so wonderful and christmas spirited and make me smile   Enjoy!

It is Christmas time and tis’ the season to be giving.  However, The Patriot’s Club is on the ball and eager to gather unwrapped toys for tots who are in need this coming holiday season.  For those who do not know, The Patriot’s Club is a club on campus led by members of the University who are active in the ROTC program and some are even enlisted in various branches of the military.  It’s completely honorable that they are taking the time to collect toys for children who may not get any this season without our help.  Don’t have any toys to donate?  Check out the flyers on both campuses that contain a number you can text to donate $5!  What can be easier?  You text already, don’t you?  Than text for a cause.  Or donate new and unwrapped gifts to the Toys for Tots.  Boxes are located on both campuses.

Have you ever visited New York City during christmas time?  Is it a dream of yours (like it is mine)?

THEN GO!  Right now, Student Activities is offering the last tickets to students for buy one, get one half off!!!!  Does your best friend want to go? Boyfriend? Mom? Aunt? Sibling?  You can get your second ticket half off!

Who wouldn’t want to go to NYC and shop, see the tree, visit iconic landmarks, and have some fun?  For $40 and your student ID, you can do just that!  I will be visiting NYC next weekend as a special get-a-way so don’t miss out on your chance!