VIDEO: Watch Dr. Bauer's "Last Lecture" NOW
If you were not able to make it to the Last Lecture Series tonight, Dr. Bauer had an amazing speech. Â And now, you can watch it in its entirety either below, or at this link.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Wednesday, March 31, 2010
Tags: College, Dr. Bill Bauer, Last Lecture, Marietta, Ohio, Video, Writing on the Mall
Katalyst And Dysifa CANCELLED; Other Events This Weekend
Got word tonight from two CUB members that Katalyst and Dysifa’s Christian Rap performance tonight has been cancelled. Â No other information was provided.
Now that that’s out of the way, here are the rest of the events happening this weekend!
TONIGHT – Friday, February 5th (NOT SATURDAY)
LATE NIGHT BOWLING
11:00 PM -Â Pastime Lanes
Sponsored by Student Activities & Greek Life
Saturday, February 6th
WACKY OLYMPICS
10:00 PM -Â The Gathering Place
Sposnored by FNF/Late Night MC
- Teams of 3 to 4 compete in some unusual events!!!
- GREAT PRIZES
Sunday, February 7th
SUPERBOWL PARTY
4:00 PM -Â The Gathering Place
Sponsored by CUB and IFC
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Friday, February 5, 2010
Tags: College, College Union Board, CUB, Dysifa, FNF, Friday Night Fever, IFC, Interfraternity Council, Katalyst, Late Night Bowling, Late Night MC, Marietta, Office of Student Activities and Greek Life, Ohio, Olympics, Party, Pastime Lanes, Super Bowl, The Gathering Place, Writing on the Mall
A Celebration of Life: Upcoming Blood Drive Seeking Donors and Volunteers
Life is often taken for granted, and individuals sometimes forget just how lucky they are to have the freedom to do essentially what they want and embrace their health and good standing.
With the recent tragedy in Haiti, it is more than imperative to be thankful to be alive and have loved ones surrounding. It is time to reach out to others and cultivate a celebration of life, and one way to do just that is to be a donor and/or volunteer at Marietta College’s first blood drive of the spring 2010 semester from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. Feb. 4 at the Gathering Place.
A group of McDonough Leadership students, with the aid of Director of Civic Engagement – Tanya Judd-Pucella – and Red Cross Donor Marketing Specialist, Brian Adams, coordinated the drive because of the constant need for blood and products to supply hospitals and help the sick and injured. Because of the aforementioned crisis, that need has multiplied even more, which is why all students and faculty members are highly encouraged to partake in this event.
“Blood drives are crucial to the health and welfare of our community and beyond,†Judd-Pucella says. “While the blood collected here at MC may not go to Haiti directly, there is always the need to have a good supply on hand in case of disasters.â€
The student organizers – freshmen Sarah Snow, Jaide Brown, Marci Estock, and Sam Thomas and sophomores Taylor Vaughn and Jen Emmert – have all worked blood drives numerous times in the past and are incredibly enthusiastic about the opportunity to serve and inspire others and make a difference on a local and global level.
It hasn’t always been easy for them, though – Snow is afraid of needles, Brown can’t give because she passes out easily, and Estock and Vaughn had to overcome long-term nervousness.
“The first time I gave blood, I kept thinking about how badly people need this,†Estock admits. “I can give them the gift of life, which I think is an extremely awesome ability, but also a huge responsibility – their helplessness gave me the confidence to roll up my sleeve and donate. The rewarding feeling that you get after donating far outweighs the little prick of a needle.â€
Vaughn’s power to prevail was more extreme, however, and she’s a Health Science major. She gave blood for the first time last semester.
“I’m the girl who had to be held down to even get a medical shot,†she explains. “For 19 years of my life, it never even occurred to me to donate blood because I let my nervousness take over, but nothing is better than overcoming that fear – I walked out a changed woman, and I hope that others can experience that, too!â€
While reassuring, students may still feel apprehensive about the process. Red Cross Specialist Brian Adams says, “People have many misconceptions about donating blood – they think that because they have diabetes, high blood pressure, or low iron, they cannot donate, and that’s not necessarily true. As long as these conditions are under control, the donors WILL be able to give. We make sure that people are feeling healthy the day of the donation.â€
Ultimately, there are more benefits to giving blood than bad, which can have an impact not just on patients, but to the donors, as well.
“Working with blood drives will teach many valuable life skills like leadership, event coordination, public speaking, sales, networking, multi-tasking, strategic planning…and the list goes on,†claims Adams.
Marietta College students have the opportunity to not only donate blood, but to volunteer as well. Student planner Sam Thomas assures, “The best kind of volunteer hours are those in which you are unable to witness the results, for you know that you are performing the act out of pure kindness. Realize that although you may feel a little needle prick, those who need the blood are in much more pain, and to take 15 minutes out of your day to give blood may give someone else a lifetime in return.â€
To donate, please sign up online at www.redcrossblood.org and enter the Marietta College Sponsor Code (MariettaC). Students may also show up the day of the blood drive if interested, but must bring some form of identification to be eligible. B Negative and O Negative blood types are needed the most for this drive, but all are accepted. To ensure best results, it is recommended that students drink lots of water leading to the drive and eat a good meal at least thirty minutes before donation time. However, treats and beverages will be served to all donors and volunteers.
To volunteer, e-mail Marci Estock (mje004). Leadership students may receive service hours through working shifts and/or giving blood (which would be equivalent to one volunteer hour).
“The individuals working the last blood drive coerced me into giving it a try, and for that I will be forever grateful,†Vaughn reflects. “It opened my eyes to a whole new way of giving back to the community.â€
Remember, it’s donors like you who give those in need of transfusions something to celebrate, and a chance for a brighter future. Isn’t the pride of doing a good deed worth a meager 15 minutes out of your day? Give back by giving blood.
This article was written by Jen Emmert, a student taking Media Writing 2 at Marietta College. Â Look for more articles from the class to appear on Writing on the Mall in the coming weeks. Â If you are interested in writing for Writing on the Mall, please e-mail patrick_h at writingonthemall dot net.
Posted by Jen_E Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Tags: College, Jen Emmert, Marietta, Media Writing 1, Ohio, Red Cross, Writing on the Mall
Video Valentines For Sale
Marietta College’s National Broadcasting Society / Alpha Epsilon Rho chapter is selling video valentines to students, faculty, and staff this week.
For $1, you can have 30 seconds of airtime on WCMO Channel 15 to share your love, desire, or care for another person. Â Whether it be for a friend, family member, boyfriend, girlfriend, big, little, or whatever…they will record it and air it Friday, February 12th and Sunday, February 14th.
Ideas include reading a poem, singing a song, or just telling your valentine what they mean to you.
You can purchase more airtime or a DVD copy of your message for additional money.
For more information, or to schedule an appointment to record your video valentine, please contact Jessica Lang at 740-644-4482
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Wednesday, February 3, 2010
Categories: Campus, Events, Students
Tags: AERho, Alpha Epsilon Rho, Channel 15, College, Jessica Lang, Marietta, National Broadcasting Society, NBS, Ohio, Valentines, Video, WCMO, Writing on the Mall
Student Life Events For The Week
Looking for something to do this week? here are all the events happening this week.
1/12 – Izzy’s Coffee House presents: NATE & KEVIN
9:00 pm at Izzy’s
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activities & Greek Life
1/15 – THE HEYDAY (band)
8:00 pm at The Gathering Place
Sponsored by CUB
1/15 – ROCK BAND TOURNAMENT
10:00 pm at The Gathering Place
Sponsored by Friday Night Fever
1/16 – MIKE WINFIELD (comedian)
9:00 pm at The Gathering Place
Sponsored by CUB
1/16 – LATE NIGHT BOWLING
11:00 pm at Pastime Lanes
Sponsored by the Office of Student Activites and Greek Life
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Tuesday, January 12, 2010
Categories: Campus, Events, Students
Tags: Bowling, Coffee House, College, College Union Board, CUB, Izzy's, Marietta, Mike Winfield, Office of Student Activities and Greek Life, Ohio, Pastime Lanes, Rock Band, The Gathering Place, The Heyday, Tournament, Writing on the Mall
Last Week of Winter Break: Quick Hits
A lot of little stories (and a LOT of snow falling here at the Mobile Writing on the Mall News Center) lead to today’s quick hits!
- Roll on, Etta Express – The Pioneers Baseball team was recently selected as the 19th best team in the country. Â The pre-season poll, assembled by the Collegiate Baseball Newspaper, placed OAC for Heidelberg #14 in the polling. Â Wooster, the team that won the 2009 Mideast Regional Tournament over Marietta, was ranked #2 in the nation, behind #1 St. Thomas of Minnesota. Â The Etta Express will start its season in Memphis, TN over Spring Break. Read more…
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Thursday, January 7, 2010
Categories: Campus, Events, Music, Students
Tags: Ban Johnson Arena, Belpre, Carroll College, College, College Union Board, COmedy, CUB, Dr. Robert Pastoor, Etta Express, Fenton Court, Harlem Globetrotters, Heidelberg, Marietta, Memphis, Mike Winfield, Minnesota, Mount St. Mary's University, Music, OAC, Ohio, Ohio Athletic Conference, Parkersburg, Peoples News, Snow, St. Thomas, Tennessee, The Gathering Place, The Heyday, University of San Diego, Wooster, Writing on the Mall
Live from Relay for Life!
Writing on the Mall will be live from Relay for Life at Marietta College from 8 PM until 2 AM. Â Watch our Facebook Page, either @WriteOnTheMall or @PatrickHahe for Twitter action, Our YouTube page for videos, or our Flickr page for photo uploads. Â There may be the occasional update on here, as well. Â STAY TUNED!
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Friday, November 13, 2009
Categories: Campus, Entertainment, Events, Live Blog, Students
Tags: College, Dyson Baudo Recreation Center, Liveblog, Marietta, Ohio, Relay for Life, Writing on the Mall
Do You Have Your Fashion I.D.?
Charles Sumner Harrison Organization’s annual fashion show, titled Fashion I.D. this year, is November 20th at 7 pm in Fenton Court. Â And I’m writing this to let you know that tickets are on sale now!
Student tickets are $2, while Community Members, Staff, and Faculty tickets are $5. Â You can purchase tickets at the Multicultural Lounge in the first floor of Andrews Hall, or find one of the many fashion show volunteers who will be able to sell you a ticket all around campus.
This year, funds raised will go towards the Boys and Girls Club of Marietta, located within the Salvation Army on Front Street.
The Fashion Show is always a huge event on campus, so get a ticket and go see what everybody will be talking about for the next 4 weeks (before and after the show). Â It’s gonna be big!
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Tuesday, November 10, 2009
Tags: Andrews Hall, Boys and Girls Club, Charles Sumner Harrison Organization, College, Community, Faculty, Fashion I.D., Fashion Show, Fenton Court, Marietta, Multicultural Lounge, Ohio, Salvation Army, Staff, Students, Writing on the Mall
Odds and Ends
Things have kind of fallen into a lull, so there are a lot of little news items…
- McDonalds, Taco Bell, Wendy’s, Gathering Place??? – The Gathering Place now offers snacks that you can purchase. Â Items include Buffalo Chicken Tenders, Mini Corn Dogs, Pizza Bagel Bites, Beef and Cheese Chimichangas. Â Supposedly more items will be offered, as well. Â No prices were announced. Â The food options are now available after 10 PM. Â It is currently cash only, but declining balance may become an option.
- Appropriations Round 2: The Sequel – Looking for money from Student Senate for your organization? Â The second chance to reclaim money from the college is next week. Â Forms are due to the student life office by 1 pm on Monday, November 9th. The two-day circus begins November 10th at 7 pm, and continues November 11th at 7 pm.
- Fenton Glass is Dirty – Dirty Jobs (personal favorite TV show) taped an episode at Fenton Glass, a staple of Williamstown, WV (the city opposite of Marietta). Â Host Mike Rowe learned the craft of glass making, and attempted to create versions of famous Fenton works. Â According to the site, he didn’t do so well, so this should be interesting to watch. Â The episode runs November 10th at 9 pm on Discovery.
- Community Service Update – I was told today that food drive efforts so far (not counting the recently wrapped-up North American Food Drive) have raised nearly 4,000 cans of food for the local food bank. Â We should hear the total poundage from Lambda Chi Alpha’s food drive sometime soon.
- Relay for Life Deadline – Remember that forms for all teams that want to be a part of Relay for Life are due on Monday. Â Registration Fee is also required at that time, and is $5 a member. Â Relay for Life is November 13th from 8 pm until 2 am. Â Writing on the Mall will be covering the event.
- Fall Fest – Greek Council is sponsoring the first ever Fall Fest, a chance to enjoy typical fall snacks from 7 to 9 pm at the Kremer Amphitheater. Â I know I’m looking forward to having my picture taken in front of a fall background they’ve created. Â Probably moreso the Cider, Hot Chocolate, and Pumpkin Pie. Â They will have Cornhole (hold on, forgot we have to be politically correct, Corn Toss) to play as well.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Friday, November 6, 2009
Categories: Campus, Events, Students
Tags: College, Dirty Jobs, Fall Fest, Fenton Glass, Gathering Place, Greek Council, Kremer Aphitheater, Lambda Chi Alpha, Marietta, Mike Rowe, North American Food Drive, Ohio, Relay for Life, Student Senate, Writing on the Mall
Relay For Life is the 13th!
Get your teams together for another annual MC tradition of giving: Â Relay for Life.
November 13th from 8 PM until 2 AM, teams will be walking around the Dyson-Baudo Recreation Center to help raise money to find cures to the many cancers that plague our world.
There will be many opportunities to win prizes and have fun, so get your team together and put on your walking shoes.
Writing on the Mall will be covering the event (and not falling asleep this time, hopefully), so stop by and say hello.
Posted by Patrick_H Date: Tuesday, November 3, 2009
Tags: College, Dyson Baudo Recreation Center, Marietta, Ohio, Relay for Life, Writing on the Mall
