ATTENTION CLASS OF 2010!
Mar 16, 2010 Uncategorized
This blog is directed towards my fellow graduates! In my blog I talk about the Senior Class Challenge, and what it could mean for current and future IU East students!
Enjoy!
Happy Friday!
Mar 5, 2010 Uncategorized
Hello out there! How are ya? I haven’t talked to you all in a while. I’ve been super busy with school and other things in my exciting life (haha).
So, what’s new you might ask? What’s new is graduation is 69 days away! YAHOO! Do you know how HAPPY that makes me and my fellow graduates?! However, there is this little thing called class getting in the way of graduation. So far, I’m doing pretty well in my classes. The only class that I am a little scared about is my Senior Seminar class. In this class, we have do to a 25-page paper on a topic related to change. My topic is on elderly people and pet ownership, and what happens to these people when they have to give up their pets when they enter a long term health care facility. The change comes in when we look at what could be done differently to help facilitate elderly people when they loose their pets. So, you think a 25-page paper is all you have to do for this class? This sounds easy. Haha my friends. You are wrong. Along with the paper, we have to read 4 articles a week that is chosen by are classmates to be discussed during class. We are separated into 2 groups where we discuss 2 articles and write a reflection paper for the other 2 articles we did not discuss. Also, we have to do a poster presentation and power point presentation over our paper. Yes, it’s a lot of work, but surprisingly I’m doing well in keeping up with the required reading and my paper! =)
On a more personal note, I have started to look for a full time job after graduation. I have applied to around 15 jobs already, and I’ve heard back from one already. The job is at ITT Technical Institute in Carmel, IN, and the position is for the Student Success Coordinator. I’ve been playing phone tag with the HR lady for about a week now, and if I don’t hear back from her tomorrow I’m going to give her another call. It’s actually a scary process applying for jobs because jobs are so scarce right now that everyone who has the qualifications for a job is applying. So, I have to make myself stand out even more! I’ll keep you updated how my job hunt goes as the semester rolls along.
Well, my Wolves, I need to get back to the homework. Have a great weekend, and I will talk to you later!
HOWL!
Cassie
The Final Push
Jan 21, 2010 Uncategorized
Welcome back! Did you all have a wonderful and safe vacation? I sure did, but now it’s time to get serious and get back to the books!
This semester is bittersweet for me because this is my LAST semester as a Red Wolf. Every day I get closer and closer to becoming an IUE Alumnus. However, this semester is going to be the most challenging for me as far as classes are concerned. All of my classes are upper level classes (as should they be), and one class is my senior seminar for BSS. This class requires me to complete a minimum 25 page paper, a group presentation; and a solo presentation infront of the class, instructors, and invited BSS faculty and guests. And all papers and projects combine all of the information that I have learned from my BSS classes over the past 3 years. I’ve been told by previous students that this is the most fun class of the entire program. So, I’m just going to pace myself and not procrastinate with my work in this class or my other classes!
On the other side of this semester lies the “real world.” I’ve already begun the process of writing my resume and searching for jobs. But wait…wasn’t I going to graduate school? The answer is no. Not right now. I am so burnt out on school that I need a break from the academia lifestyle. I need a job that when I leave the office and come home, I know that I do not have 4-5 hours of homework lying ahead of me. I’m not too sure where I will end up, but I’m sure that I will find a good fit for me.
On a funny note, if you have been following American Idol this season there’s a good possibility that you saw the Atlanta, GA, auditions last week. If you did, you witnessed “Pants On The Ground.” If you didn’t catch it, here it is for you’re viewing pleasure! I love this song! It says what the majority of America has been saying since I was in 7th grade (2000).
The Price is RIGHT!
Nov 5, 2009 Uncategorized
Happy Thursday Night!
Today was a special day for the Admissions staff & the Ambassadors. We welcomed about 60 guidance counselors from area high schools to participate in IU East’s annual Counselor’s Appreciation Breakfast. During this special event, counselors are treated to a great breakfast, and they are handed scholarship money for their seniors. However, today over 7 million dollars were handed out to the counselors! In fact, each counselor went back to their high schools with over $100,000 (I can’t remember the exact number); which, in turn, will give two deserving students full rides to IU East! I was so ecstatic for our campus to give out a great amount of money to help future Red Wolves pay for their quality college education! 
However, the counselors had to work for their money. In order to get their money, they had to play “The Price is Right” with John Dalton (a.k.a. Bob Barker). John was an excellent host! I think he might have missed his true calling as a game show host! HAHA! Unfortunately, dorky me forgot her camera at home – so I did not get any pictures or video from the event. 
Sorry John…I guess you won’t be the big star in a video this time around. So, if anyone out there has some pictures from the event they would like to share, please contact me and I will get those pictures up ASAP!
I have noticed that as the semester winds down and crunch time settles in, we all have gotten a little grumpy. So, for your viewing pleasure (and entertainment)….please welcome Sherman the Monkey!
HAHA! That gets me every time! I hope it made your day just a little bit brighter!
Well, Red Wolves, I need to get to bed. I have another Ambassador event to work tomorrow morning, and need to get my rest! Please take care of yourselves!
HOWL!
Cassie
Update from my part of campus
Nov 5, 2009 Uncategorized
Hey gang!
These past couple of weeks have been terrible for me. After I got home from the cruise, my dog Peyton hurt his back leg. I took him to the vet, and the vet said that he tore his ACL and would need surgery to fix his leg. That really got to me because Peyton is my baby and it was going to cost $12oo for the surgery. Fortunately, I’m going to get a second opinion from another doctor before going ahead with the surgery. Then, to make matters worse, I was sick the day of my Vietnam midterm! I had to reschedule it last Wednesday! I was really upset about missing my exam because that’s the first time I have ever missed an exam in my college career!
On a positive note, I had a fabulous time on the cruise! Unfortuantely, my memory card for my camera didn’t work so I couldn’t take any video! Boo! However, I did get lots of pictures. Here are some pictures for your viewing pleasure:
I really wish I was back on the cruise ship right now!! We had such a great time! The best part of the entire trip was forgetting about life for 3 days. I just lounged around, ate, had a few drinks, and forgot about the world.
This semester is flying by so fast! I can’t believe that Thanksgiving Break is in 2 weeks. It’s going to be a busy 2 weeks as well. I’ve got a couple projects due and a handful of papers due all before the break! Will it ever end?!?!
Well gang, I better get off of here.
Have a great weekend, and I will keep you updated!
HOWL!
Cassie
Got motivation?
Oct 6, 2009 Uncategorized
I tell you what, I am so swamped with work right now, and I just can’t seem to get it all done! What’s worse is that I am totally loosing my focus. I know what needs to be done and how to get it done, but I’m not getting that focus that I need. On Saturday night, I made a trip out to Starbucks (Bear Creek wasn’t open) to get a Pumpkin Spice Latte (if you haven’t tried one, you need to) to help me with my work. Unfortunately, it didn’t help me study but it did keep me up all night. Speaking of my Starbucks, I got a venti to keep me going through the night and, as expected, it got cold on me. So, I popped it in the microwave for about a minute to get it nice and hot. About 45 seconds into the reheating process, I heard a loud popping sound coming from the microwave. I just ignored it until the minute was over and I opened up the door. Do you know what I found when I opened the door? No it wasn’t Patrick Dempsey or a million dollars (although those would be REALLY nice), but I found that my Pumpkin Spice Latte had exploded! It wasn’t a bad mess to clean, but I now know that I can’t leave my coffee in the microwave for a minute. Here’s a picture of what the side of my cup now looks like:
Yep, it was a mess to clean up! Recently, I’ve been asking around to seek which one is a better brand of computer: Mac, Dell, or HP. I’ve gotten alot of positive feedback about Mac Computers, but they are so expensive! A MacBook Air is $1499! For that amount of money, it better be good! You’re probably wonder why I’m shopping around for a computer. Well, my computer is OK, but….well….you be the judge:
Yeah…it’s missing 3 keys and it’s not very fast either. So…if you have an opinion on whether Mac, HP, or Dell computers are better than the others, please let me know!
Well, I need to get back to my psychology homework. I hope all of you are having a great week & I’ll see you later!
HOWL!
Cassie
Working Hard & Playing Hard
Sep 10, 2009 Uncategorized
Hello friends!
How was your second week of school? Are you getting adjusted to your school schedule? I’m actually having a little difficulty getting back into my groove. Being gone from school for the entire summer has set me back in my schedule! I’m having a terrible time trying to get back into a sleep and study pattern! AHH! I’ve got to work on that….
By the way, I forgot to mention my FYS class that I am peer mentoring this semester! I have to say that Dr. Lundy & I have a great group of students! They are very smart, insightful, and excited to be here at IU East! For their first day of class, I made them a little care packet. Each packet contained one highlighter, one packet of post-it notes, one pen, one pencil, one packet of flags, 2 pieces of chocolate, 2 pieces of Starbursts, and Dr. Lundy’s & my contact information. I think they enjoyed their packet! At least I hope the did anyway! 
A care packet with Rufus Jr.
In other news, I saw many students having fun at the Back with the Pack events this week. I think that everyone involved with these events really outdid themselves this year! I have never seen so many smiles of students faces since the end of the spring semester! Tuesday we had free ice cream from Ritter’s! Yummy! It’s been a while since I’ve had any Ritter’s. On Wednesday was the cookout & student organizations fair. I did notice lots of students checking out the different clubs on campus! That’s awesome! Also, lots of students had fun trying to dunk different people from the faculty & staff. I tried to dunk them, but I just don’t have the greatest arm! Thursday was the movie in the Quad. I could not attend this event because of a pet sitting commitment, but I’m sure those who went had a great time! Here’s a video of highlights from Wednesday’s festivities…
Wasn’t that fun! I wanted to join in on the water slide, but I forgot a change of clothes! OOPS! =/
Anyway, I hope that everyone enjoys the weekend. It’s supposed to be beautiful! We might as well enjoy this wonderful weather before it gets cold, nasty, WHITE!
Take care Red Wolves!
HOWL!
Cassie
Tags: Back with the Pack, FYS
Getting Off on the Right Paw
Aug 25, 2009 Uncategorized
Hey Red Wolves Country!
Today was a great day! For the first time in IU East history, we had a First Year Seminar Kick-off Event! For those of you who do not know what a First Year Seminar is, let me fill you in. First Year Seminar, or FYS, is a course that ALL first year students are required to take. This class is designed to help facilitate new students to the college life & help them develop a sense of community on campus. This course is also designed to promote diversity among the new students. I think that FYS will be a vital part of IU East! I really wish there was something like this when I became a student! Anyway, I have a video of the highlights from the kick-off. I do apologize for length of the video, but there was just soooo much to put in it!
ENJOY!
Weathering the Storm
Aug 6, 2009 Uncategorized
Hey Red Wolves,
Well, we are coming to the end of our summer. In only a few short weeks, we will be into the fall semester. It’s hard to believe that school is right around the corner. It feels like the spring semester just ended! However, I hope all of you had a better summer than I.
My summer did not start off bad, but I did have to have some work done to my teeth. In my previous blog, I said that I had to have all four wisdom teeth taken out. Well, I had them taken out and everything went down hill from there. After my wisdom teeth were pulled, I got a dry socket in my lower right socket. It hurt soooo bad! However, my pain did not end there. After my dry socket was corrected, I got a sinus/allergy infection. That lasted for a few days. Then, after I thought the storm was over, I got bronchitis. I had it for a WEEK! In fact, I’m still on antibiotics for my bronchitis and infection. I was in so much pain and my throat was so swollen and sore that I almost went to the ER because I could not swallow anything! I literally thought I had the Phenomena or something more horrible than bronchitis. This all happened in July, and because of my illness I had to miss THREE New Student Orientations! I felt so terrible not fulfilling my duties as an ambassador, but I guess when you’re sick, you’re sick!
However, my entire summer wasn’t a total bummer. There was the Jennie DeVoe Concert at Wilson’s Wines. My friends and I had a great time with some great wine! Jennie sounded great that night, and she announced that she got signed by Sony Music! Yay! It’s about time too! She is phenomenal! You NEED to see her in concert to truly appreciate her talent! Here are some pictures from the evening:
Well kids….I need to get some sleep! These antibiotics are knocking me out! I hope all of you have a great rest of break! I will see you all later! Take care of yourselves!
HOWL!
Cassie
Tags: Jennie DeVoe, music, School, sick, summer break, Wilson's Wines
My How Time Flys
Jul 14, 2009 Uncategorized
I can’t believe that summer vacation is almost over! It feels like I just started my vacation and now I have to start thinking about how I’m going to get my books for my classes in the fall! Speaking of my books, I just found out that one of my classes has seven books! I can’t believe it! I don’t know how we are going to read all 7 books during the semester! I have a feeling that this class is going to be one of my toughies.
Other than sweating over my books, I’ve had to have a lot of work done to my teeth. I went to the dentist two weeks ago and found out that I need all four wisdom teeth removed, two fillings, and two crowns! I just had the fillings done today and I get the impressions for the crowns on Thursday. For the wisdom teeth, I was supposed to have them extracted last Thursday, but the dentist that was going to perform the extractions came down with a stomach bug and the fill-in didn’t feel comfortable taking them out. On one hand I was vary relieved that she didn’t use me as her Guinea Pig, but on the other hand I was kind of upset because I was all drugged up on Halcion (a drug to make you more relaxed for the surgery) and I was getting numb from the topical that the dental hygienist put in my mouth. Anyway, I rescheduled my appointment for Monday, and hopefully my dentist will be there to finally take these babies out!
Just a quick shout out before I go. A few blogs back I introduced Jennie DeVoe to the IU East community. I just wanted to let you know that she is performing a concert this Saturday at Wilson’s Wines in Modoc, IN. The gates open at 7 pm and the show starts at 8:30 pm. It’s $12 to get in, but if you want tickets in advance they are only $10. All ages are welcome and if you want to come, please bring your lawn chairs. Blankets are not permitted! If you want more information, please visit http://www.wilsonwines.com/ or http://www.jenniedevoe.com.
I hope all of you are doing well! And I hope to see some of you this Saturday at Wilson’s Wines!
HOWL!
Cassie