Twat? I can't hear you! I have an ear infuction(duction)!
NSCS Induction was last Thursday. I got to speak publicly in front of a crowd of about eighty people, which I've never done before. I also got to go on a speedwalking marathon a couple hours before that, something else which I've never done before.
The speedwalking was due to Event Service's serious lack of professionalism. Not only had they double-booked their sound system, requiring me to haul a PA from Miller Hall to the VU, but they also spaced on our request to have tables setup. Luckily, I was aided by one of the two head VU people. I think his name was Greg. Greg led me through the bowels of Viking Union to the place where tables are kept. It was enlightening to see the behind-the-scenes of a building. I learned that the VU has a bunch of half floors that only the service elevator stops at, as well.
Sweaty from both panic and exercise, I went to work on setting up the projector (another thing I had to procure from classroom services, but not really Event Services' fault - we had requested an 'overhead projector,' and that is what we received') and linking it to my iBook. Katie arrived with Eddie, and I learned that we didn't need a projector after all. I set the projector up in the corner and ran an edited version of my NSCS DC slideshow. It was classy.
Our harpist was also classy. We had a fucking harp at our induction ceremony. I felt like eating caviar and snorting blow so that I could match the atmosphere.
Katie's camera wasn't so great at taking shots that night. I wish I would've given Debbie my camera to use, but oh well. Here are some of the better shots:
A complete album of photos is available here.
Though things were done in a bit of an ad-hoc fashion, I believe our induction came off well. I liked it, and I'm usually shy about public speaking and whatnot. I think I'm really fitting into the officership mold.
The speedwalking was due to Event Service's serious lack of professionalism. Not only had they double-booked their sound system, requiring me to haul a PA from Miller Hall to the VU, but they also spaced on our request to have tables setup. Luckily, I was aided by one of the two head VU people. I think his name was Greg. Greg led me through the bowels of Viking Union to the place where tables are kept. It was enlightening to see the behind-the-scenes of a building. I learned that the VU has a bunch of half floors that only the service elevator stops at, as well.
Sweaty from both panic and exercise, I went to work on setting up the projector (another thing I had to procure from classroom services, but not really Event Services' fault - we had requested an 'overhead projector,' and that is what we received') and linking it to my iBook. Katie arrived with Eddie, and I learned that we didn't need a projector after all. I set the projector up in the corner and ran an edited version of my NSCS DC slideshow. It was classy.
Our harpist was also classy. We had a fucking harp at our induction ceremony. I felt like eating caviar and snorting blow so that I could match the atmosphere.
Katie's camera wasn't so great at taking shots that night. I wish I would've given Debbie my camera to use, but oh well. Here are some of the better shots:
A complete album of photos is available here.
Though things were done in a bit of an ad-hoc fashion, I believe our induction came off well. I liked it, and I'm usually shy about public speaking and whatnot. I think I'm really fitting into the officership mold.
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