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Oh, and apparently Harvard’s fighters got their zekkens handed to them by WesKendo. Word. On a more serious note, one issue that we have been running into is groups that request funds for money that has already been spent. Please do not do that! The SBC is by no means required to reimburse prior expenses that have not been approved. Technically speaking, we are not even allowed to do so. This means that groups requesting that we do so run the serious risk of being responsible for their own expenses and, for lack of a better term, financially screwed. Buying capital items before requesting SBC funding for them puts us in an awkward place because, quite frankly, it makes us look very very mean if we do not grant you the funds. Almost every request that we see has the potential to be streamlined and still go off well, saving your fellow students money, allowing for additional SBC funded events. Please look for a more lengthy statement regarding this matter in the near future (Wespeak?).
Outside of the windowless abyss of fun that is Usdan 104, Rohan enjoys economic theory (don’t worry, he’s an econ major) and hanging out with his brothers at the Xi chapter of the Psi Upsilon Fraternity. Today he ate a spicy tuna roll and a Mighty Mango Naked Juice®. After all, if the members of the SBC are not fed (or in Andrew Huynh’s case, well-rested) they cannot be the responsible stewards of your student activities fee that they are. But back to Rohan. As a junior, he has the honor and privilege of teaching youngsters the basics of economics, as a teaching apprentice for Gil Skillman’s Econ101. For your own amusement, we recommend googling this fine gentleman. The second image result is what you’re looking for. YES YOU DO! Seriously, even if you don’t know you do, you definitely do.
So put on your red and black and come to Freeman this Saturday, February 6th. That’s right, Wes Pep is bringin’ you another round of cheering, athletics, and fun, this time while watching the basketball teams face off against Conn College. The women will play at 2pm, and the men at 4pm. Don’t have the right Cardinal-rooting attire? Wes Pep will be taking orders for shirts so you can make that Wes Spirit of yours look its best.
On Wednesday evening at approximately 9:07 p.m. (EST), Ben Firke ‘12 was sighted writing in a brand new black-and-white patterned notebook. This new notebook is surely only the first of many more to come, as Firke is known for his tendency to maniacally scribble down everything that happens in his life. Whether he is taking notes during the WSA general assembly meeting, rehearsing what he is going to say to someone, or drawing the dinosaurs that persistently hijack his imagination, you can always be sure of one thing–his trusty notebook will be involved, and there will definitely be chicken-scratch. Firke had been anxiously awaiting this day since he first used his last notebook back in September. In fact, many have speculated that to fill the pages of his notebooks with incoherent scribbling is Firke’s main objective as a member of the WSA. People who adhere to this theory generally come from the diverse camp known as the the “FiFaC is an Inferior Committee” school of thought. Firke’s unconcealed glee over the completion of his last notebook is considered to be strong evidence supporting this type of reasoning.  Firke, circa 2010. Firke laid the first penstrokes into his new notebook during the Executive Committee meeting on Wednesday evening. The first two lines of his new notebook serve as a testament to the utility of all of his notebooks as well as his lifestyle in general. They read: “CIR!CIR!CIR!CIR!CIR!CIR! After the meeting, Firke remarked of the occasion, “God this is really a great day,” unable to suppress a beaming smile. Gesticulating wildly, he continued, “It’s just great, I can’t even tell you how long I’ve been waiting for this. I know you would think that I’m not into using lots of paper, because I live in Earth House or whatever, but I just can’t be dishonest about this. Using notebooks is what I live for.” Firke declined to comment on allegations that he has been stealing notebooks from the supply closet in the WSA office in Usdan, but he added, “Did I mention that I brought Zip Car to campus? Yeah, that was me. And do I wish that I could be in Psi U? Absolutely. Wait, does that even make sense? Maybe I should be writing this down…”
In this system, you can: - Easily navigate between your three SmartKey accounts without switching webpages - View a graphical summary of your group’s financial allocations on one page - Link directly to your SBC requests to help budget your events - View detailed transaction reports to monitor your group’s spending - Export full financial reports to Excel for your records Any questions or problems with the new system? Let us know at sbc@lyris.wesleyan.edu.
Musicians take note, WesSound recently came to the SBC with a request to create a student recording studio on campus. Currently, the Music Department has a recording studio on which functions as a classroom and rehearsal space. However, this student recording studio would be accessible for extracurricular projects and student bands. With a rehearsal space already in Usdan, this studio will bring an inexpensive option for individual students, student groups, and student bands to record on campus. While the space will not begin as a complete studio, it will create an opportunity for recording and tracking on campus. Final mixes can be made in an edit suite lab for the students and student groups. As the studio develops, there is always an oppounity to expand the project for students in the future. So, Be on the lookout for this upcoming recording resource. Over the course of the next few months, the Community Outreach Committee will be bringing you, lovely Wesleyan student, a series of blog posts listing and detailing “The Middletown Hot Spots” — the restaurants, stores, or destinations you’ve gotta know about. What are we serving up this week? The best of nature spots in Middletown. Brought to you by COCo’s own Frank Fineis ‘13, here’s the 411 on the great outdoors in our very own 06459: Ever had the urge to get away from all the hustle and bustle of living on campus and explore what’s out there? Well, the Connecticut River is just a fifteen-minute walk away. The river is 407 miles long, begins in New Hampshire and flows into Long Island Sound. Just take Church Street (which will eventually turn into Union Street) all the way down past Main Street, past Rite Aid, cross Dekoven Drive – just keep going straight until you see the Wesleyan Boathouse and you’re there! If you ever happen to want to see a spectacular sunrise, get to the shore. Also located on the river is the Harbor Park Restaurant that serves up mean seafood and steaks. Have you ever wanted to take your mountain bike off road and see what it was made for? Just three miles south of Middletown is Wadsworth Falls State Park. Wadsworth has a wonderful 6-mile off-road loop with steep hills and awesome descents. The park also offers many other activities like stream fishing, swimming in Bone Mill Pond, hiking, and even a waterfall! To get from Wesleyan to the park, start off on Long Lane, turn right at Wadsworth Street, take a left at Laurel Grove Road, one more right at Hubbard Street, and then you’ll see signs for the entrance on the right. Still want more? Try exploring the ravine and pond next to Beach Street by just walking down Home Avenue or High Street. Continue heading south on High Street, turn left on Bretton Road and you’re next to Pameacha Pond. Try ice fishing, or just explore! Wesleyan students all do fantastic things, but sometimes these accomplishments don’t get the recognition they may deserve. The WSA has formed a new partnership with University Communications and the Deans’ Office to better promote student stories. You can submit your personal accomplishments or stories on the WSA website through this form. They may relate to academic research, an interesting internship or job, volunteerism, accomplishments in arts or music, etc. You are also encouraged to share the achievements of fellow students, who may be too modest to do so themselves. No story will be published or promoted without first contacting the student. We encourage the submission of information about upcoming events related to your achievements – this will allow those who publicize your work to attend your event. Your stories, if appropriate, will be shared with University Communications and the Deans’ Office. They may be promoted on University blogs and websites, in the Wesleyan Connection, or in other forms of outreach to alumni. Some stories may even be pitched to local or national media. Want to help support Green Street Arts Center, and get in the pool to win the following? Oh, you know you do. Well then, follow this link (http://www.biddingforgood.com/auction/AuctionHome.action?auctionId=101333629) to participate in GSAC’s online auction. It runs from January 15 to February 15th. Each dollar raised will directly support the students in Green Street’s After School Program and its Scholarship Fund. So let the bidding begin! |
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February 8, 2010, at 6:30 pm 
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After a semester in the dark, your group now has access to its financial account summaries! At the beginning of this semester, the new Student Group Finances system in the WSA Tools and Applications page was officially launched. Designed by members of the SBC, WSA Office Staff, and ITS, the new system streamlines all of your student group’s financial information into one easy-to-use webpage. How do you get to it? Click on “WSA Tools and Applications” in your student portfolio and click on “Group Finances”. Note: only Primary and Financial Contacts for student groups have access to this system.
