Red Cross Blood Drive 2009 March 31, 2009
Posted by maumicannellchatterton in : College Events , add a commentFIRST – Congratulations to the TRIFECTA (SGA / MAP / Residence Life) for the amazing job they did advertising, publicizing, volunteering, manning, and just generally organizing the 2009 Spring Red Cross Blood Drive at Stevenson University. There is no way that we could have done what we did without this stupendous team of students.
SECOND – Thank You SU Community. Last year, the Blood Drive did an terrific job, collecting almost 90 units of blood. But I thought we could do better so I set the goal at 100 units. Our Red Cross Rep (who was supportive and incredibly helpful and who suggested the Wii grand prize – which no doubt helped bring people in)… but Steve didn’t really believe we could get to 100 units. Even yesterday, he kept say – “I think you’ll make just about 100 and that’s real good!”
But NO… the community stepped up and… 142 donors signed up for appointments in the past few weeks BUT 155 people actually came and offered to donate (including 51 first-time donors) and the final amount? 113 Units – that is approximately 300 lives saved.
So great thanks to the Trifecta for good work and commitment… Amazing THANKS to the SU Community for their support in this important venture… and last, but certainly not least, a huge thank you to the American Red Cross for making this event as “easy” as it could be.
Watchmen March 16, 2009
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So I went to see the Watchmen. Now this might not necessarily be a movie that I would see on the big screen but it was totally worth it. First we went to the Landmark Theater in downtown Baltimore – if you haven’t been – WOW. The seats are amazing, leather with tons of leg room and the arm rests lift if you want to snuggle up with the person you are with. NEXT – they serve wine, beer, and mixed drinks – there is something to be said for sitting in very comfy seats drinking wine while watching a movie on a Big screen… and, as my son pointed out, the wine we choose went lovely with the popcorn and peanut M&Ms. (smile)
OK – so the theater is lovely and we settled in for basically a three-hour movie. My son had warned me (he saw it when it opened) so we all made the appropriate bathroom stops on our way in. I will say – I Never felt like looking at my watch. Now I know that there are lots and lots of critiques of the movie but – I haven’t read the graphic novel and I only knew a little bit of the background so this is purely from my perspective. The story wasn’t necessarily amazing but it was entertaining and the movie is really really Pretty! The graphics and such are beautiful … ok, it’s very violent but… well… yeah – it is. There was lots of action and I like movies that remember to laugh and don’t take themselves too seriously.
So – I give Watchmen four stars … and if you go see it… afterwards try to sit down and listen or read some of the info about the graphic novel and why it so amazing in the changes it made to the genre, etc. It is actually pretty interesting.
SU Shopping Extravaganza March 2, 2009
Posted by maumicannellchatterton in : College Events , add a commentThe Senior Class Council hosted the first SU Shopping Extravaganza. Guests could shop from vendors including Cookie Lee jewelry, Princess House, Pampered Chef, Lia Sophia, and Tastefully Simple. Tea sandwiches and luscious desserts tempted buyers as they watched their raffle tickets to see if they won and bid on the Silent Auction items. All proceeds go toward the Senior Class GRAD WEEK.
Congratulations to the Senior Council EBoard on a very successful event.
See pictures from the Shopping Extravaganza
SU Winter Formal – Crystal Ice
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Congratulations to the Junior Class Council for a very successful Winter Formal – Crystal Ice. Attendees danced to DJ Troy, enjoyed hors d’ouvres, fruits, cheeses, crab balls and much more and won terrific door prizes. It was a great night.