The most pleasant day of the semester provided a perfect opportunity for several students to toss a football to one another on the front lawn of the Summit building while we waited for our bus. Other students exercised their peer pressuring skills to convince their classmates to join them on the trip. Most remained resolute, while temptation proved too great an adversary for a select few.
Although the event was primarily social, several things were learned by the participants. The first, is that the bus does indeed leave at precisely the time posted on the announcements. A few students were initially left behind, but fortunately for them, with the bus being less than a mile from CVA, turning back didn't cause a problem. A second learning outcome, is that we cannot enter (or in Jessie's case, re-enter) the arena with a zoom lens. Jessie had to watch the game at Hooters, but she wasn't alone. Several of her classmates and friends, unwilling to have her spend half the night alone, left the arena to keep her company for the remainder of the game. Consequently, foundation instructor Steve Stenzel and I sat with a slightly smaller, but no less raucous group of CVAers in the nosebleed seats, where we all spent more time talking than watching. Steve spent much of the second half teaching Mandy how to properly execute"the wave."
"A for effort," Mandy!
We also learned that you don't need to know anything about the game of basketball, you don't need to like basketball, or sports in general, to have fun on field trips.
Most importantly, Steve and I realized first hand that CVA students never leave their friends behind, even at the expense of attending an NBA game. It's reassuring to know that they have their priorities straight.
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Speaking of Style, you may notice the large banner (thanks, Rudy) of Michael Jackson in the Summit building, with the date 4.25.08. To set the record straight, no, The Gloved One will not be performing at our spring ball. Rather, his likeness, and the likeness of several other 80's icons will provide the backdrop for anyone wishing to be photographed during the ball. Megan and Rudy will be in charge of the Western studio, with possible guest appearances by CVA photo faculty / staff.
And...
Our friends at AVEDA are providing a special promotion to ball participants.
The first twenty five people who contact them will receive a free styling. Like you, these students are working at perfecting their craft and are not being paid for their services. Tips are appreciated, so please tip whatever you can reasonably afford. You may contact Leah at
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Vanessa recently asked if CVA could sponsor a cookout, and the answer is yes. What I am currently working on is finding a date for the event, and finding a few grills so we can cook more than just a few burgers at a time. It's not beyond the realm of possibility that the event takes place after the spring semester, but as of right now, no date has been set. I will be sending the announcement, when we confirm the date, to your CVA email address that you check daily.
You do check your CVA email daily, don't you?
Speaking of dates, keep your eyes posted for student council elections. We have revamped council structure, and are looking for two representatives from each program, regardless of class year. Please consider running so we can continue to have a forum for students to express concerns and to promote campus activities. Don't let Barack, Hillary, and John have all the fun. Get organized and start your own campaign. No mudslinging, please.
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On the topic of mud, many students have been interested in improving the condition of the sunken garden. I've taken many innovative and creative ideas, and also spoken to Professor Bergad, who has a thriving home garden. Brandon and Margit in particular have offered to volunteer their time and effort in making the space more lively and functional than it is right now. After speaking with VP Sue Short, Director of Safety and Facilities Shawn Leko and his assistant Grant Mason, we determined that the ideas presented, while noble, are just not logistically, legally, or financially feasible at this time. Specifically, water pressure in the Summit building was never designed to irrigate multiple outdoor projects. In addition to the sunken garden, we also need to regularly water the lawn, as well as the border plants. Because of this, water demand far outpaces the Summit building's current water pressure limitations. Irrigating the sunken garden alone would require up to forty hours of deep soaking when we reseed.
Facilities is still exploring options, and once the resources and direction have been determined, we will let you know. I want to thank each of you for providing your own solutions to a part of CVA we're all concerned about.
Enjoy the week!
PLG
Have an idea, question, or comment? Find or email me. pgaines at cva dot edu.
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