Until now, Jordan Feeney was behind the Student Activities blog. Not much has changed in that regard, because my name is Jordan too. Like my predecessor, I work at the Lasell College Office of Student Activities, but I get to see the other side of, what happens during the summer when everything (supposedly) slows down. I’m going to be a senior this year, and have been a part of orientation in some capacity for the last four years, the first of those being as a Guppy in session two.
I’ve been working at the Office of Student Activities for three years now, and this is my third summer working behind the scenes of Laser Link Orientation and Transfer Transitions, and it’s been a great ride so far. OSA has provided myself, and the rest of the students at Lasell a tremendous way to get involved in a variety of ways, and I’ll fill you in on some of those throughout the summer and school year.
Before starting here at the end of my freshman year, I wasn’t too involved. Now, I’m the editor-in-chief of the school newspaper, The 1851 Chronicle, a member of the Sports Management Club and Lasell College Radio. In fact, most first year students probably caught me spinning tunes (or spilling speakers) at the Laser Link BBQ.
Keep an eye out for more posts from me about getting involved, finding stuff to do and transitioning to Lasell for the rest of the summer and beyond.
Tuesday, July 19, 2011
New Blogger, New Year!
Friday, March 11, 2011
Spring Break '11: No Sand, No Sun, No Problem!
Ahh, my last undergrad spring break. You'd think as a senior I would have had the ultimate vacation planned... definitely Cancun, LA, Florida or even Aruba. Unfortunately, no. I will be spending SB '11 in New Hampshire relaxing with family, friends and hopefully not doing homework.
I really can't complain, it will be nice to sleep in my old bed, fill up on home cooked meals and visit with high school friends, but I can't help but feel a bit unsatisfied. That's why I've brainstormed three ideas to get those of us "spring breaking" in chilly New England through one of our last vacations of the school year:
Be a tourist of your own town- I know when you were younger you felt like you had done and seen everything there is to do and see in your hometown... twice. That may be, but now that a couple years have passed it may be interesting to search out some brochures and really get to know where you grew up.
Host a party- This can be a great way of reconnecting with friends from home. Make it wallet-friendly and have everyone bring their favorite dish or appetizer. You can even take this opportunity to bring in friends from school. In my oppinion, food and friends always equal fun.
I really can't complain, it will be nice to sleep in my old bed, fill up on home cooked meals and visit with high school friends, but I can't help but feel a bit unsatisfied. That's why I've brainstormed three ideas to get those of us "spring breaking" in chilly New England through one of our last vacations of the school year:
Be a tourist of your own town- I know when you were younger you felt like you had done and seen everything there is to do and see in your hometown... twice. That may be, but now that a couple years have passed it may be interesting to search out some brochures and really get to know where you grew up.
Host a party- This can be a great way of reconnecting with friends from home. Make it wallet-friendly and have everyone bring their favorite dish or appetizer. You can even take this opportunity to bring in friends from school. In my oppinion, food and friends always equal fun.
Volunteer- Lasell's Center for Community Based Learning (CCBL) offers an Alternative Spring Break for students to do something completely different and rewarding during their vacation. With the Alternative Break, you can provide needed services to communities around the country, while gaining a better understanding of important social issues: poverty, affordable housing, homelessness, etc. Not to mention this is a great way to boost your resume! This year students will be traveling to Albuquerque, New Mexico.
Though your spring break may not include sand or sun, it can still be your best and most memorable vacation of the year.
For more information on CCBL's Alternative Spring Break, you can visit Potter Hall, Lower Level or email at ccbl@lasell.edu .
Tuesday, February 15, 2011
Did you know...
Lasell College Office of Student Activities is on Facebook and Twitter?
Follow us @LCactivities and on Facebook, Lasell College Student Activities.
Connecting with OSA is a great way to be kept up to date with daily information on what is going on at Lasell!
You can also e-mail us at studentactivities@lasell.edu.
Monday, January 24, 2011
Welcome Events; Kicking off Spring '11!
The first week back after winter break is always, for lack of better words, crazy. Between solidifying class schedules, securing internships and jobs, and purchasing course materials, Lasell students have been working hard to begin their semester. Students aren't the only ones busy, however, the Office of Student Activities and other organizations around campus have been hard at work to provide students with activities that are worthy of clearing a busy schedule.
Ticket sales this month include Improv Asylum (January 19 @ 1pm, $10) and Campus Activities Board Tubing Tickets at Nashoba Valley (January 24 @ 10am, $10). If free trips appeal to you more, check out the Campus Activities Board Wrentham Outlets trip on January 29 at 12pm (you must sign up for this event).
More Campus Activities Board events this month include ventriloquist Michael Harrison (January 28 @ 8:30pm in Yamawaki Auditorium), comedians Dave & Ethan (January 28 @ 8pm in the Campus Center) and musician Jared Mahone (February 2 @ 8 in the Campus Center). CAB Movie Series will also be showing Due Date (January 27 @8, 28 @ 7 & 29 @ 7).
Seniors, specifically, have a lot of deadlines approaching as their last semester begins. Senior Week sign-ups have begun and deposits are due by February 11, 2011. Senior Week will begin after the last final exam on Tuesday, May 10, 2011 until Saturday, May 14, 2011.
The Senior Week package includes:
• Senior Bar Night in Boston
• King’s Night
• Class Dinner and Pub Night
• Faculty Staff BBQ
• Senior Cruise
• Alumni Brunch
• Senior Class Group Photo
As a senior, I recognize many dates are looming and there is a lot to keep track of, so take advantage of the Senior Check List provided at this link: http://www.lasell.edu/Campus-Life/Activities-and-Involvement/Commencement-/Graduation-Checklist.html
For any information related to campus events or senior week, please follow this link and feel free to contact the Office of Student Activities and/or the Senior Class Committee: http://www.lasell.edu/Campus-Life/Activities-and-Involvement/Commencement-/Senior-Events.html
Monday, December 13, 2010
On to the Next One- Published in the December issue of the 1851 Chronicle
This December I had my first column published in the 1851 Chronicle. Of course I am all smiles about this accomplishment and wanted to share it with readers via blog! Enjoy!
Until the first semester of my senior year, I was under the blissful impression that once you grow up you will know what you’re going to “be.” Now it’s November and I know better. Age has not defined me or pointed me in the right direction; neither have my grades or classes. Here I am, 11:30 p.m. on a Wednesday, in the middle of what I am so endearingly referring to as my quarter-life crisis.
I recently turned twenty-one and it was almost like a switch had been flipped. I was an adult. Suddenly my 2am courtesy curfew at home had been lifted, I got my horizontal license (I guess it’s only a big deal in New Hampshire), and I was able to go to all the same establishments my friends had frequented for the past few months without me. Along with the few, but fantastic up-sides, a fire was lit under me as the race to graduation began.
I am a Communications major with a focus in Journalism. My next goal is finding an internship. This subject has not failed to keep me up at night. To most I may seem reasonably put together, but inside I’m sure I more resemble a desperate, caged animal than a student.
I am clinging to the hope that I didn’t make a mistake declaring my focus in such a competitive field. To all the skeptics that may scoff at my last statement, yes, writing is competitive. There is always a colleague who grasps the English language better, or creates more interesting angles. All I can do is let what I’ve learned flow from my mind and pray something original, not to mention correctly punctuated, comes out.
There should be no reason to worry; I’ve done everything I was “supposed” to. To put it the way my father explained to me, “I have kept all of my doors open.” I have a solid 3.5 GPA and am involved in the Lasell community. I’ve done almost everything right, yet I still worry. I worry I won’t be successful, or at least not successful enough. I worry all of my hard work the past four years will somehow be wasted. I just plain worry. Hence the “crisis.”
My first internship attempt fell through, much thanks to inner company issues and the disbanding of their internship program. So as Jay-Z says, “on to the next one.” I’ve sent more cover letters and writing samples, edited and re-edited my resume, the last thing to do is the part I’m worst at: wait.
It would be most dramatic to make it seem like I was in this fight alone, but I’m not. I am supported by various professors, friends, and of course, my mom. Even in such good company, I wait for the light at the end of the Graduation Tunnel to grow from a seemingly hopeless pinhole to a Jordan-shaped opening where I will shine.
Crisis averted for one more night.
I recently turned twenty-one and it was almost like a switch had been flipped. I was an adult. Suddenly my 2am courtesy curfew at home had been lifted, I got my horizontal license (I guess it’s only a big deal in New Hampshire), and I was able to go to all the same establishments my friends had frequented for the past few months without me. Along with the few, but fantastic up-sides, a fire was lit under me as the race to graduation began.
I am a Communications major with a focus in Journalism. My next goal is finding an internship. This subject has not failed to keep me up at night. To most I may seem reasonably put together, but inside I’m sure I more resemble a desperate, caged animal than a student.
I am clinging to the hope that I didn’t make a mistake declaring my focus in such a competitive field. To all the skeptics that may scoff at my last statement, yes, writing is competitive. There is always a colleague who grasps the English language better, or creates more interesting angles. All I can do is let what I’ve learned flow from my mind and pray something original, not to mention correctly punctuated, comes out.
There should be no reason to worry; I’ve done everything I was “supposed” to. To put it the way my father explained to me, “I have kept all of my doors open.” I have a solid 3.5 GPA and am involved in the Lasell community. I’ve done almost everything right, yet I still worry. I worry I won’t be successful, or at least not successful enough. I worry all of my hard work the past four years will somehow be wasted. I just plain worry. Hence the “crisis.”
My first internship attempt fell through, much thanks to inner company issues and the disbanding of their internship program. So as Jay-Z says, “on to the next one.” I’ve sent more cover letters and writing samples, edited and re-edited my resume, the last thing to do is the part I’m worst at: wait.
It would be most dramatic to make it seem like I was in this fight alone, but I’m not. I am supported by various professors, friends, and of course, my mom. Even in such good company, I wait for the light at the end of the Graduation Tunnel to grow from a seemingly hopeless pinhole to a Jordan-shaped opening where I will shine.
Crisis averted for one more night.
Monday, November 22, 2010
November Already?
Above: Musician Jer Coons. Below: Comedian Jeff Dye. I'm sorry, but it is becoming increasingly difficult to believe that the month of November is almost over. As my senior year hits it's midpoint, I am running around campus like a crazy person trying to sign up for spring classes, fill out all necessary paperwork, and find an internship. These tasks have left me completely exhausted.
Thankfully, in my downtime, CAB and the Office of Student Activities have a slew of discounted ticket sales and on-campus performances to keep my work and play balanced.
This past weekend, Musician Jer Coons and Comedian Jeff Dye came to campus. Both entertainers have a strong following and made for a great turn-out. Dye has recently been featured on Comedy Central and you can listen to Coons' most recent single, "Legs," at http://www.myspace.com/jercoons.
Tickets are now on sale for a number of outings and shows. CAB is funding another trip to New York City for December 4th. Along with the purchase of an NYC Trip ticket, you may also purchase a ticket to see Cirque de Soleil for the same day. There is also a senior class trip to Mohegan Sun for December 3rd. This trip includes $10 gambling money, a buffet dinner, and transportation. All of these tickets are a steal costing between $10-$25.
Keep yourself updated on what's going on for entertainment on campus by following Student Activities on Twitter (LCactivities), Facebook (Lasell College Student Activities), or e-mail us at studentactivities@lasell.edu.
Thankfully, in my downtime, CAB and the Office of Student Activities have a slew of discounted ticket sales and on-campus performances to keep my work and play balanced.
This past weekend, Musician Jer Coons and Comedian Jeff Dye came to campus. Both entertainers have a strong following and made for a great turn-out. Dye has recently been featured on Comedy Central and you can listen to Coons' most recent single, "Legs," at http://www.myspace.com/jercoons.
Tickets are now on sale for a number of outings and shows. CAB is funding another trip to New York City for December 4th. Along with the purchase of an NYC Trip ticket, you may also purchase a ticket to see Cirque de Soleil for the same day. There is also a senior class trip to Mohegan Sun for December 3rd. This trip includes $10 gambling money, a buffet dinner, and transportation. All of these tickets are a steal costing between $10-$25.
Keep yourself updated on what's going on for entertainment on campus by following Student Activities on Twitter (LCactivities), Facebook (Lasell College Student Activities), or e-mail us at studentactivities@lasell.edu.
Wednesday, October 13, 2010
Spirit Week is Under Way
Donut Eating Contest @ the Senior Pumpkin FestSpirit Week began yesterday, October 12th, beginning with a Student Government Association (SGA) t-shirt give away. All classes were made class colored t-shirts with designated class years on the back. Class shirts are free, so if you haven't picked one up, stop by the Student Activities office on the second floor of the Campus Center or attend other Spirit Week events.
The class of 2011 Pumpkin Fest was also Tuesday evening. This activity did not disappoint, including free cupcakes, a donut eating contest, and a pumpkin carving contest. Winners received various prizes including Halloween treats and t-shirts.
Tonight is the 2012 class dinner at 5 p.m. in Valentine Dining Hall where junior class t-shirts will be available. At 8:30 p.m. in the Athletic Center there will be a pep rally for all classes to support Lasell sports and community members. The pep rally will be sure to include more give aways and has proved to be a great way to bring our school together.
Thursday, October 14th, the men's soccer team has a game a 4 p.m. on Taylor Field. Shortly after there will be a class of 2013 dinner beginning at 5 p.m. in Valentine Dining Hall. There will also be 2013 class t-shirts available there.
At 6 p.m. CCBL will be holding the Light the Night Walk to support finding a cure for cancer.
At 9 p.m. SGA and Multicultural Student Union (MSU) will be holding a dance on the second floor of the campus center. This event runs until 11 and there is not admittance after 10 p.m.
Friday, October 15th, concludes Spirit Week 2010 with the class of 2014 dinner at 5 p.m. in Valentine Dining Hall.
Spirit Week is one of Lasell student's favorite activities to participate in. Not only do you gain a great sense of class pride, but also a deeper connection to your school. Get involved and show just how spirited you are for your class and the whole Lasell community!
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