Tuesday, October 31, 2006
Work Hard, Play Hard
Not much happened this week. I have had a lot of homework and, as of late, I have had motivation to finish it. So I've just been doing it. However I played hard this past weekend. That's what I do: work hard/play hard. I'm having fun; that's all that matters right? :-P
Tuesday, October 24, 2006
Exciting News on a Great Opportunity!
This week at Dominican has been very exciting. I've been invited to participate in a business research project that will affect a volunteer tax organization that generates more than $3 million in tax returns to those living under the poverty level. This is a very large project, and I am excited because I will learn so much from it. I'm very satisfied with the way my business studies are progressing thus far at DU. I think if I attended a larger institution I wouldn't have opportunities such as this current one, because of the thousands that would compete for it. I'm going to work hard so hopefully all goes well, wish me luck!
Jeremy
Jeremy
Monday, October 23, 2006
How a college weekend should be
Men’s and Women’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball are top contenders for the Cal Pac title this year. Each team is either 1st or 2nd place in Cal Pac standings and has had multiple players earn honors as the NAIA athlete of the week. This weekend, all teams, including the Men’s Basketball, are in action. For Soccer and Volleyball, these are very critical games with regards to Cal Pac standings. For the Men’s Basketball team, this will be a fun exhibition game against Dominican Alumni players. Every year the game is good and this year should be not different.
Other than sports, ASDU is hosting three huge events. On Friday night, we are having a dance, a Blacklight Dance, which will have DU students “glowing” the night away with dancing and fun. Students should wear white and will be given glow-in-the-dark markers and paint. The dance is a great way to get students in the Halloween spirit. Saturday night, we have the Annual Haunted House. ASDU has been working on the plans for the house since September and this year, the house promises to scare and surprise. Also on Saturday, ASDU will be sponsoring a “Sport Crawl.” The “Sports Crawl” is to get DU students to attend all of the games on Saturday. At each event, ASDU will be giving away special prizes and to claim your prize, you must be present. What a great weekend to be a Dominican student.
On a personal note, one of my Tuesday / Thursday classes has been cancelled all week because my professor’s wife just had a baby boy. He has been telling about her going into labor and how excited he was for the last couple of weeks. All the students are really happy for him, his wife, and their new bundle of joy; the fact that we don’t have classes is also a plus : ).
I am so happy that midterms have come and gone. This year was much easier than past year but it’s jus the fact that midterms bring about exams and papers; a college students worst nightmare. The fact that all professors want to give midterms at about the same time doesn’t help matters any.
It’s had to believe that Winter Vacation is just around the corner. I wish I could say that I was going to sit on my butt and do nothing for Winter Vacation, but that’s not the case. I am talking with a woman at a newspaper in Los Angeles to see if I can organize an Internship; something all Dominican students must do no matter your major. I am honestly really excited about the opportunity to work in the real world of print publications. According to the woman, their interns learn about the whole newspaper process. I hope all works for me.
We just had a Campus Visit Day two days ago. It was great. I meet some great people like Joshua, Diana, and Anasticia. It funny, after meeting them for the first time, I feel like I have known them all my life. Thanks for coming you guys, you guys made my Saturday work while!
Well, that is all from this Penguin. Got to get pumped up for this weekend because Chilly will be a busy boy.
Like always,
Stay Cool and Lets Go Penguins,
Chilly
Other than sports, ASDU is hosting three huge events. On Friday night, we are having a dance, a Blacklight Dance, which will have DU students “glowing” the night away with dancing and fun. Students should wear white and will be given glow-in-the-dark markers and paint. The dance is a great way to get students in the Halloween spirit. Saturday night, we have the Annual Haunted House. ASDU has been working on the plans for the house since September and this year, the house promises to scare and surprise. Also on Saturday, ASDU will be sponsoring a “Sport Crawl.” The “Sports Crawl” is to get DU students to attend all of the games on Saturday. At each event, ASDU will be giving away special prizes and to claim your prize, you must be present. What a great weekend to be a Dominican student.
On a personal note, one of my Tuesday / Thursday classes has been cancelled all week because my professor’s wife just had a baby boy. He has been telling about her going into labor and how excited he was for the last couple of weeks. All the students are really happy for him, his wife, and their new bundle of joy; the fact that we don’t have classes is also a plus : ).
I am so happy that midterms have come and gone. This year was much easier than past year but it’s jus the fact that midterms bring about exams and papers; a college students worst nightmare. The fact that all professors want to give midterms at about the same time doesn’t help matters any.
It’s had to believe that Winter Vacation is just around the corner. I wish I could say that I was going to sit on my butt and do nothing for Winter Vacation, but that’s not the case. I am talking with a woman at a newspaper in Los Angeles to see if I can organize an Internship; something all Dominican students must do no matter your major. I am honestly really excited about the opportunity to work in the real world of print publications. According to the woman, their interns learn about the whole newspaper process. I hope all works for me.
We just had a Campus Visit Day two days ago. It was great. I meet some great people like Joshua, Diana, and Anasticia. It funny, after meeting them for the first time, I feel like I have known them all my life. Thanks for coming you guys, you guys made my Saturday work while!
Well, that is all from this Penguin. Got to get pumped up for this weekend because Chilly will be a busy boy.
Like always,
Stay Cool and Lets Go Penguins,
Chilly
Sit Back, Relax
This past weekend was the most relaxing weekend I have had in a while. "I did absolutely nothing and it was everything I thought it could be" (OfficeSpace). It's good to take a break every once in a while though. Sometimes even going out to have a good time takes a lot out of you and time sleeping and doing nothing can make you feel refreshed and ready to go again. Though my relaxation this weekend was so grand, I'm not sure it would have been had I been at a larger institution. Dominican is small, we all know this. For some reason this past weekend a lot of people went home, and because of its size, the campus was empty and very peacefull. It was perfect! I took a walk in the quiet breezy, sun shinny weather, slept until noon, and stayed up until 2 am watching tv and socializing with friends. I can't wait to see what next weekend brings because my quiet weekend for the month has been used up. Bring on the Par-Tay!
Just Kidding :-D
Jeremy
Just Kidding :-D
Jeremy
Monday, October 16, 2006
San Rafael winter
Being from sunny Southern California, I’m used to the warm sun shinning on me all day and everyday. Marin is not like that. Every year about this time, “San Rafael Winter” kicks in.
So, what is “San Rafael Winter?” It is really simple. “San Rafael Winter” is non-stop rain until March. Last year, “San Rafael Winter” went till May, which made the Student Life Department nervous because we have our commencement exercise outside in our beautiful, sunken amphitheater. “San Rafael Winter” is a hassle when we have lacrosse or softball games and they are cancelled on account of the weather; which happens a lot during the spring.
It is almost Halloween and DU students are already in the spirit. There are a number of students that have decorated their dorm room doors with pumpkins, spider webs, and skeletons. There is even one hall in Pennafort that is completely decked out in a Halloween theme. When DU students get in the spirit, they really get in the spirit.
On the DU athletic front, all our fall sports are undefeated in conference play which began last week. Men and Women’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball are all on track to bring that California Pacific Conference home this year.
Besides winning conference games, we have has some special games this weekend. Our Women’s Soccer team faced off against the “Black Queens,” the Ghana National team Sunday. It was amazing to just be able to have a team of such skill and discipline play against our women. Also, as an early exhibition game, Women’s Softball had a match Friday and also won.
On the academic front, professors are assigning term papers. I’ve noticed two things.
1. all professors tend to give you papers around the same time and make those papers due around the same time. So, if you start off the week with a professor assigning a paper, be prepared for at least one other during the same week.
2. Junior year brings lots of term papers. During freshman and sophomore year, I had papers but they were usually due in a couple of weeks.
Term papers are different. Since you are given the entire term to complete the paper, more is expected. More research, more background, more to say, and more pages to the paper. All my term papers range from 5-10 pages and my topics are all over the scales. The one thing I am happy about is that your term papers are usually topics you choose.
For those of you that are coming to the Campus Visit Day, dress in layers, an umbrella would be helpful and I’ll see you then.
Stay cool and Lets Go Penguins,
Chilly
So, what is “San Rafael Winter?” It is really simple. “San Rafael Winter” is non-stop rain until March. Last year, “San Rafael Winter” went till May, which made the Student Life Department nervous because we have our commencement exercise outside in our beautiful, sunken amphitheater. “San Rafael Winter” is a hassle when we have lacrosse or softball games and they are cancelled on account of the weather; which happens a lot during the spring.
It is almost Halloween and DU students are already in the spirit. There are a number of students that have decorated their dorm room doors with pumpkins, spider webs, and skeletons. There is even one hall in Pennafort that is completely decked out in a Halloween theme. When DU students get in the spirit, they really get in the spirit.
On the DU athletic front, all our fall sports are undefeated in conference play which began last week. Men and Women’s Soccer and Women’s Volleyball are all on track to bring that California Pacific Conference home this year.
Besides winning conference games, we have has some special games this weekend. Our Women’s Soccer team faced off against the “Black Queens,” the Ghana National team Sunday. It was amazing to just be able to have a team of such skill and discipline play against our women. Also, as an early exhibition game, Women’s Softball had a match Friday and also won.
On the academic front, professors are assigning term papers. I’ve noticed two things.
1. all professors tend to give you papers around the same time and make those papers due around the same time. So, if you start off the week with a professor assigning a paper, be prepared for at least one other during the same week.
2. Junior year brings lots of term papers. During freshman and sophomore year, I had papers but they were usually due in a couple of weeks.
Term papers are different. Since you are given the entire term to complete the paper, more is expected. More research, more background, more to say, and more pages to the paper. All my term papers range from 5-10 pages and my topics are all over the scales. The one thing I am happy about is that your term papers are usually topics you choose.
For those of you that are coming to the Campus Visit Day, dress in layers, an umbrella would be helpful and I’ll see you then.
Stay cool and Lets Go Penguins,
Chilly
Thursday, October 12, 2006
Sunny Days @ DU
Hey guys and gals!
The sun is back at DU! I'm so happy we are able to enjoy a few more warm days before fall really
Kicks into gear! This week is going well. Most students have mid-terms this week, which equals stress, and a lot of studying! I have two mid-terms next week so I have to study, study, study!
Every year Dominican hosts a haunted house. I'm on the committee that puts it together. It's an event that is planned by the community service committee. It’s for students and the community. So far we've been meeting for the last four weeks discussing what themes we want the house to have. The haunted house will be the weekend before Halloween; I’ll have more details as the date approaches.
Until next time-
~Gretchen
The sun is back at DU! I'm so happy we are able to enjoy a few more warm days before fall really
Kicks into gear! This week is going well. Most students have mid-terms this week, which equals stress, and a lot of studying! I have two mid-terms next week so I have to study, study, study!
Every year Dominican hosts a haunted house. I'm on the committee that puts it together. It's an event that is planned by the community service committee. It’s for students and the community. So far we've been meeting for the last four weeks discussing what themes we want the house to have. The haunted house will be the weekend before Halloween; I’ll have more details as the date approaches.
Until next time-
~Gretchen
HOME FOR THE WEEKEND!
INDEED! I AM SO GLAD TO BE HOME THIS WEEKEND. I FLEW IN FROM OAKLAND AIRPORT TO BE GREETED BY MY BEST FRIENDS. AS MUCH AS I LOVE MY NEW HOME IN MARIN COUNTY, NOTHING BEATS LOS ANGELES!!! I HAVE SO MUCH TO DO AND SO LITTLE TIME. MY FRIENDS AND I ARE GOING TO BOTH SIX FLAG FRIGHT FEAST AND KNOT'S SCARY FARM...ITS TRADITION! IT FELT SO GOOD TO HUG MY MOM, SHES MY BEST FRIEND AND WE HAVE ALOT OF CATCHING UP TO DO. DOMINICAN HAS SOME GREAT ACTIVITIES UNDERWAY AS WELL AND IM REALLY EXCITED! IMLOOKING FORWARD TO ASDU'S BLACK OUT DANCE AND COMMUNITY OUTREACH'S HAUNTED HOUSE ON OCTOBER 28TH. ITS GREAT TO KNOW THAT OUR SCHOOL IN TRYING TO MAKE THE SOCIAL LIFE ON CAMPUS MORE ENJOYABLE FOR ALL CLASSES. WELL I HOPE YOU ALL HAVE A GREAT WEEKEND-IM GETTING BACK TO MINE.~~UNTIL NEXT WEEK:)
~VICTORIA RIVERA
STUDENT AMBASSADOR c/o 2010
FRESHMAN CLASS REPRESENTATIVE
~VICTORIA RIVERA
STUDENT AMBASSADOR c/o 2010
FRESHMAN CLASS REPRESENTATIVE
Tuesday, October 10, 2006
Cutting Corners ~ The Productive Way
Today I was very busy. I was walking all over the place because I had two meetings, class, and golf practice. In this mess of things to do I had to include lunch and dinner, and then tonight, after I'm done with work I have RA duty in the res halls. While walking around campus I noticed that I walk directly over lawn, avoiding sidewalks, if it is quicker. I also noticed I'm the only one doing this. Then I began to think about how this related to the way I organize and work. I have come to the conclusion that I cut corners whenever possible, however I never decrease the quality of my work by doing so. So if you can do a task well, and you can do it easier than others, or easier than you once did, do it! Don't be affraid to walk accross the lawn because you are the only one, do it because it's quicker and your time is valuable. Later players!
Jeremy
Jeremy
Monday, October 09, 2006
Midterms = mid-semester
It’s crazy to think that we are half-way done with this semester. This coming week, I have a huge midterm for my Latin American Art class. Memorizing slides is not something that I am good at. That just means that I have to study that much harder so that I can pass the midterm. It’s not till Wednesday, so I have time to really study and focus.
Besides my big midterms, I have lots of group projects to work on this week. Though they are not due until the end of this term, it’s great to start now so that me and my group don’t have to rush towards the end to get it done.
The end of this month spells fun for Dominican students. We have Volleyball games, soccer games, and a special alumni basketball game, all scheduled for October 28. Later that night will be the annual Dominican Haunted House. The night before, student government (ASDU) is hosting a Blacklight dance in the dining hall. The dance is scheduled from 10p.m – 1a.m. Man, that weekend is going to be out of control.
For some reason, Dominican has scheduled lots of special guest lectures this month.
Brian Copeland and Ariana Huffington will speak this month. It’s amazing the guests our faculty and staff are able to get to speak.
Academic advising continues until November. I already figured that next semester; I will be taking 16 units instead of the 17 I have been taking since freshmen year. Though it’s a 1 unit difference that could spell one less class I have to take in the spring.
Like always,
Stay Cool and Lets Go Penguins
Chilly
Besides my big midterms, I have lots of group projects to work on this week. Though they are not due until the end of this term, it’s great to start now so that me and my group don’t have to rush towards the end to get it done.
The end of this month spells fun for Dominican students. We have Volleyball games, soccer games, and a special alumni basketball game, all scheduled for October 28. Later that night will be the annual Dominican Haunted House. The night before, student government (ASDU) is hosting a Blacklight dance in the dining hall. The dance is scheduled from 10p.m – 1a.m. Man, that weekend is going to be out of control.
For some reason, Dominican has scheduled lots of special guest lectures this month.
Brian Copeland and Ariana Huffington will speak this month. It’s amazing the guests our faculty and staff are able to get to speak.
Academic advising continues until November. I already figured that next semester; I will be taking 16 units instead of the 17 I have been taking since freshmen year. Though it’s a 1 unit difference that could spell one less class I have to take in the spring.
Like always,
Stay Cool and Lets Go Penguins
Chilly
Friday, October 06, 2006
Rainey days at DU
Hi everyone and welcome to week seven! This week has been pretty relaxing. Everyone is excited for fall break day which is next week it’s a great opportunity to relax and visit our families. I’m going home to Seattle I can’t wait. This past Friday was the annual boat dance, it was a blast! We danced until we couldn’t dance anymore! My feet hurt after from so much dancing! Most students said it was the most fun they’ve ever had in their college experience! I think it was great. Until next time have a fantastic week!
-Gretchen-
-Gretchen-
Happy October
This week flew by! At the Raiders game on Sunday I went up to see a lot of my friend that had bought tickets though the school. I saw them getting out of their bus when I was driving a golf cart around the parking lot with three other people looking for the MVG (Most Valuable Griller) winner. The winner was a group with an RV and 8 families. It was a real fiesta on Latin American Heritage day. This week has gone by fast with a lot of classes trying to gear toward midterms next week. I have 2 next week and one after that. I am going to study hard this weekend. Some of my friends are going to Tahoe, but I am going to pass because I want to go in a few weeks for a Halloween Party at the end of October once midterms are over. I will let you know how midterms go. Also I am going to help out at the California Indian Conference next weekend, and I am looking forward to that because I think it is something that will be interesting.
Happy Aloha Friday,
Phillip
Happy Aloha Friday,
Phillip
WEEK 7
WEEK 7
Boat Dance was this past Friday and I had a blast. Cruising under the San Francisco Bridge was amazing and beautiful! That day was the most fun I had this week because come Monday...the work load piled up again!
This week and next week have and are going to be a bit hectic. We are taking mid-terns for our classes. College is way different than highschool because in some classes your final grade is refelcted soley on two class grades!
This is the time you need to buckle down and really think about your future.
Word of advice to incoming freshman: choose your friends wisely. period. new school, new environment, new home, new friends-things can get overwhelming! Its very easy to hang out with a group of people and call them your friends. These people may be the people you just so happened to bond with first. Make sure you get out there and make friends with all people, and then rule out the true from the fake!!!
The weather has changed! Im from Los Angeles so Im not used to the chilly weather in San Rafael, but im getting use to it and I like it. Its not so bad!
Well Im off for now-time to do laundry! Laundry day will be one of the things youll look forward to being a new college freshman...haha..yeah right!
Until next week! =), have a great day!
Victoria Rivera
Student Ambassador c/o 2010
Freshman Class Rep
Boat Dance was this past Friday and I had a blast. Cruising under the San Francisco Bridge was amazing and beautiful! That day was the most fun I had this week because come Monday...the work load piled up again!
This week and next week have and are going to be a bit hectic. We are taking mid-terns for our classes. College is way different than highschool because in some classes your final grade is refelcted soley on two class grades!
This is the time you need to buckle down and really think about your future.
Word of advice to incoming freshman: choose your friends wisely. period. new school, new environment, new home, new friends-things can get overwhelming! Its very easy to hang out with a group of people and call them your friends. These people may be the people you just so happened to bond with first. Make sure you get out there and make friends with all people, and then rule out the true from the fake!!!
The weather has changed! Im from Los Angeles so Im not used to the chilly weather in San Rafael, but im getting use to it and I like it. Its not so bad!
Well Im off for now-time to do laundry! Laundry day will be one of the things youll look forward to being a new college freshman...haha..yeah right!
Until next week! =), have a great day!
Victoria Rivera
Student Ambassador c/o 2010
Freshman Class Rep
Tuesday, October 03, 2006
Around the Bay
Howdy Partners,
Like so many times in the past, this weekend I was reminded of the fun things the Bay Area has to offer. This weekend my g/f, her friends, and I went to Paramounts Great America...so much fun! I think we rode almost every ride and spent all day in the park. I was amazed that the park was only an hour drive from DU. Also an hour or less are a few ice skating rinks. My g/f and I went skating a few weeks ago in Palo Alto (south of San Francisco) and it was also a great time. Last time I went ice skating was in middle school and the last time I went to Paramounts Great America was 8th grade, so it had been a while. Other fun things in the bay include clubs, Union Square in San Francisco (great shopping, and where you find the Cheesecake factory....yummm), Kodiak Jack's: a square dancing club in Petaluma, jazz clubs and good food in Berkeley, Raider and 49er football, Stanford and Cal Berkeley basketball and football, Giants and Athletics baseball, USF and SFSU basketball, San Jose Sharks ice hockey, Fisherman's Warf, Alcatraz, and the list goes on (as you could imagine). I told myself that this year I was going to spend my money on experiences and not material things because pretty soon I will graduate and then who knows when I will have enough time to go out and have this much fun. I'm glad I'm at Dominican because I have so much so close; it's really apart of the whole DU experience.
Peace,
Jeremy
Like so many times in the past, this weekend I was reminded of the fun things the Bay Area has to offer. This weekend my g/f, her friends, and I went to Paramounts Great America...so much fun! I think we rode almost every ride and spent all day in the park. I was amazed that the park was only an hour drive from DU. Also an hour or less are a few ice skating rinks. My g/f and I went skating a few weeks ago in Palo Alto (south of San Francisco) and it was also a great time. Last time I went ice skating was in middle school and the last time I went to Paramounts Great America was 8th grade, so it had been a while. Other fun things in the bay include clubs, Union Square in San Francisco (great shopping, and where you find the Cheesecake factory....yummm), Kodiak Jack's: a square dancing club in Petaluma, jazz clubs and good food in Berkeley, Raider and 49er football, Stanford and Cal Berkeley basketball and football, Giants and Athletics baseball, USF and SFSU basketball, San Jose Sharks ice hockey, Fisherman's Warf, Alcatraz, and the list goes on (as you could imagine). I told myself that this year I was going to spend my money on experiences and not material things because pretty soon I will graduate and then who knows when I will have enough time to go out and have this much fun. I'm glad I'm at Dominican because I have so much so close; it's really apart of the whole DU experience.
Peace,
Jeremy
Monday, October 02, 2006
Time to get to know your advisor
It’s the sixth week of school and we are heading into academic advising. You may ask, what is academic advising? Being in college teaches many lessons; one is being responsible for your future. During academic advising, you meet with the advisor of your academic discipline (your area of studying: also known as a major or minor) and you plan out your academic schedule for the following semester.
Academic advising can be a troubling time. You have a certain amount of G.E (general education) classes, major class, and minor classes that must fit into your schedule at sometime and you must somehow satisfy their requirements in the time you have here at Dominican. Going into my third year, second semester at Dominican, I feel as though I have mastered academic advising but it depends on how the schedule falls into place.
One of the greatest things about academic advising is that you make your schedule. If you do not like morning classes, you can choose not take morning classes. Personally, starting class by 9:25a.m and being done by noon is great. Plus, I can live with having classes four days a week. But again, it all matters how the schedule falls into place. I have to fit in my communications major classes, business administration minor classes, and the rest of my general education requirements.
On the athletic front, this is a dry week for Dominican athletics. Just men and women’s soccer games Tuesday. This is heavy traveling time for our teams. One big development for me is that I am working with the women’s volleyball coaches to create a men’s volleyball club team. So far, we have 7 players including myself that want to play and the coach said, once we get 12, he will get us going with some drills. It shows how much students can make a difference here at Dominican.
Stay cool and Lets Go Penguins,
Chilly
Academic advising can be a troubling time. You have a certain amount of G.E (general education) classes, major class, and minor classes that must fit into your schedule at sometime and you must somehow satisfy their requirements in the time you have here at Dominican. Going into my third year, second semester at Dominican, I feel as though I have mastered academic advising but it depends on how the schedule falls into place.
One of the greatest things about academic advising is that you make your schedule. If you do not like morning classes, you can choose not take morning classes. Personally, starting class by 9:25a.m and being done by noon is great. Plus, I can live with having classes four days a week. But again, it all matters how the schedule falls into place. I have to fit in my communications major classes, business administration minor classes, and the rest of my general education requirements.
On the athletic front, this is a dry week for Dominican athletics. Just men and women’s soccer games Tuesday. This is heavy traveling time for our teams. One big development for me is that I am working with the women’s volleyball coaches to create a men’s volleyball club team. So far, we have 7 players including myself that want to play and the coach said, once we get 12, he will get us going with some drills. It shows how much students can make a difference here at Dominican.
Stay cool and Lets Go Penguins,
Chilly
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