Event: Who Wants to Be A Millionaire
Date: Wednesday February 17, 2010
Location: Perry-Paige Auditorium
Mood: Stressful
After weeks and weeks of planning and hard work, I was excited to see the event come to life. By the end of the event, I was tired, relieved and irritated. I believe that the event was great. It gave students an opportunity to come in contact with finance specialists that could give great incite into a financial world that can seem so daunting to a college student. They we provided with extensive packets and other goodies that could and should be use as great tools in their financial endeavors. I should also mention that they were even fed at the end, and allowed one on one conversation with the facilitators to ensure all of their questions could be answered.
As I am sure any professional knows that where there is an event there is a complaint. I must admit that at first these negative words were discouraging and no doubt annoying. But after speaking with my fellow PRodigy peers I realized that these complaints come with the territory. This event was eye opening for me, not just financially but professionally as well. This event provided me with the chance to truly experience the world of event planning and production. And I have decided that next year’s “Who Wants to Be A Millionaire” event is going to be even better.
Monday, February 22, 2010
State of the University Address
Event: State of the University Address
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010
Location: Lawson Multi-Purpose Center
Mood: Uncomfortable
It was not surprise that he his speech pertained to budgeting and the inevitable university cutbacks. The United States economy as a whole is suffering it should be expected that there would be hardships to face for a HBCU that had stood so long in the background of Florida State. Granted it was a little difficult to take his “call to action” against wasting funds seriously because of the surrounding. As I sat comfortably in the new multi cultural center and listened to his speech, that was read from a teleprompter—actually there were two on either side of him. Not to mention the jumbo sized projector that showed few slides that he had.
Although, it is obvious that I question some of the presidential misuse of funds, I do agree that it is our jobs as a university to be more conservative as a whole. Together we have to not only figure out how to save the little money we do have and raise more money at the same time. I am a fan of the Ammons administration, and I am confident, although I mock his State of the university speech, the improvements that have been made are for the best.
What was a surprise was that, the usual approachable and accommodating President Ammons did not take any questions following his daunting address. I have to say that I was a little disappointed that he did not give time for a response for his audience. If the administration is to fix this problem, it will take cooperation from everyone. So, next time maybe let us talk and give or suggestions and concerns.
Date: Monday, February 15, 2010
Location: Lawson Multi-Purpose Center
Mood: Uncomfortable
It was not surprise that he his speech pertained to budgeting and the inevitable university cutbacks. The United States economy as a whole is suffering it should be expected that there would be hardships to face for a HBCU that had stood so long in the background of Florida State. Granted it was a little difficult to take his “call to action” against wasting funds seriously because of the surrounding. As I sat comfortably in the new multi cultural center and listened to his speech, that was read from a teleprompter—actually there were two on either side of him. Not to mention the jumbo sized projector that showed few slides that he had.
Although, it is obvious that I question some of the presidential misuse of funds, I do agree that it is our jobs as a university to be more conservative as a whole. Together we have to not only figure out how to save the little money we do have and raise more money at the same time. I am a fan of the Ammons administration, and I am confident, although I mock his State of the university speech, the improvements that have been made are for the best.
What was a surprise was that, the usual approachable and accommodating President Ammons did not take any questions following his daunting address. I have to say that I was a little disappointed that he did not give time for a response for his audience. If the administration is to fix this problem, it will take cooperation from everyone. So, next time maybe let us talk and give or suggestions and concerns.
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