The Big Event: Revealed!

Smells of lasagna filled the room…there was talk of Disney princesses…J Crew…chocolates, and Justin Bieber. We learned that one of our faculty ballroom dances…another was a model…another loves chocolates and trains…and another has mad sewing skills especially when it comes to groovy digs from the 70s…laughter could be heard from miles away. Over 75 students, faculty, and staff filled the room. There were exclamations that this event was the greatest student organized event in program history…It was a research study of sorts…

What was this occasion I speak of? Ah yes…it was the Big Event! An event unlike any other. An event where we listened to distinguished speakers (Dean Marcy Driscoll, Dept Chair Betsy Becker, and Associate Dean of Research Bob Reiser) discuss Fostering Community in an Academic Program. An event where students presented on the great appreciation they have for our IS faculty – the presentations were the hit of the night – pictures from the past and kind words from our students and alum.

Photos and stories were shared. Cake was eaten. Mary Kate was crowned…I must say it was a good event.

Here is the video of Justin singing to MK. Just a handful of the pictures can be seen below (thanks Ken and Kayla!). Visit the ISSA Facebook page for more pictures. 

Our distinguished speakers

The newest Disney Princess - with the Charms of Princess Jasmine, the Passion of Princess Ariel, the Grace of Sleeping Beauty, the Intelligence of Belle, the Diligence of Cinderella, the Ambition of Tiana, the Bravery of Mulan, the Courage of Pocahontas, and the Heart of Snow White

Justin promised a date night to our very own Mary Kate!