With the winter clock of 2009 ticking down to its final seconds and chants of “bring on patio weather” definitely audible, I am happy to present the vacuumed, washed and fully spring cleaned edition of the week 9 confessions email.
Pub
With pending legal action, I am unable to give specifics accounts of what happened at the SEQ staff pub this Wednesday but I have cleared the following through legal. We had a blast! It was nice to see so many turn out, even if only for a quick drink and a handful of chips. Thanks to Andrew Schmitz at ELS for sponsoring the event, and Tim Abbott for doing such a great job arranging it. I look forward to the next one for sure!
Sayradio Sign
An issue a little close to my heart is the campus radio station, S@Y Radio (sayradio.net). All of its’ RTVR and JBC student staff members were given a window to the world at the beginning of the semester that many are not aware of. First, the window is new, (overlooking the cafeteria) and second, there is no sign telling people what it is you are looking at through the glass. The good news to share this week is that thanks to Rick Greenlaw with facilities and Arrow Graphics, a new sign will be installed next week. Thanks also to Richard Slaven for taking the student designed logo, and modifying slightly to include “the Seneca approved font”.
TAVIS
Well the verdict is in and the design they have selected from the 10 GRA submissions is the slightly retro inspired yellow and purple eye catching logo designed by Bradley Cousins, Amanda McCarthy and Ashley Facciolo. Congratulation to all involved, and the TAVIS project has already started the next phase of the project. Look for more in future updates. (For the Seneca story visit http://www.senecac.on.ca/media/news/2009/2009-03-18.html)
Media Awards
The posters are up and the buzz around the building has begun. The School of Communication Arts Media awards are coming April 23, 2009 so pass the word. For more information check out the posters and please pass the word on to your Radio, Television, Journalism and Corporate Media Production students that this years’ event is promising to be bigger and better then before.
Thank you
I wanted to say thank you to all those who have taken the time to reply to my confessions emails and tell you that your stories and encouragement is why I love doing them. I wanted to share one such reply from last week from Susan.
“I followed your suggestion and sent a few students acknowledgment of their commitment to their work in this semester. The kind response from each that I received back was humbling. It made me realize they simply do not get enough pats-on-the-back in their college career. I am grateful to you for giving us this inspiration. On that note, I have to say that your ‘Confessions of …’ has been inspiring. As a brand new part-timer at Seneca this semester, I have looked forward to your weekly email and somehow it has made me feel part of a bigger picture.” Thank you so much for your thoughts Susan, and welcome aboard.
Mistakes
I sure hope you are noticing the little mistakes I am making on purpose, each week in the confessions e-mails, (like last week, thinking St. Patrick’s Day was last Saturday that was a crazy one!). YES the rumor is true, I will select the name at the end of the semester of the person that is closest to the correct number of mistakes (double negative?) I have made, and award a very special treat, so make sure to keep track of them.
In closing
As I sit here trying to come up with a creative way to end this week, I keep watching the little digital frame on my desk that is full of family pictures. There is the shot of my 3 ladies in total rock star stance, and the picture of me and Cinderella at Disney world, and so many more great pictures, but the one that always makes me smile is a shot from the CNE a couple of years ago.
Now I know on the first day of spring, the last thing you want to think about is the end of the summer and the CNE, but to me this picture says have fun, and even if you are on a ride keep smiling and I think that is good advice. The ride that is week 9 is over but get your tickets ready and get back in line because the next ride is only 3 sleeps away!
Thanks! 9 (+1) down and 5 (+1) to go.
Jim