Emerson College - Emersonian Yearbook (Boston, MA)

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Senior Cruise Septer ber 19, 1986 Photos by David Rousseau

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Leading the Way On the weekend of September 20- 21, 1986, the Student Government Association held the traditional Lead- ership Camp in efforts to educate new and old leaders of clubs and organizations. Students and staff gathered togeth- er on Thompson Island for a series of programs and activities designed to build trust, leadership skills, and en- hance conflict solving and delegating tasks and responsibilities within each organization. Many workshops were planned for the same 25 to 30 students on this cold and raw weekend, as Sue Lock- lin, assistant director of Student Life, Assistant Dean of Students Gail DiSa- batino, Elena Hirshman, resident di- rector of Lawrence Hall, and Debbie Stogel, a Dean of Students intern from Northeastern University, led sessions on leadership styles and group devel- opment, running meetings, and dele- gating reponsibilities. One of the most effective events was the game of Student Leader Scruples, where students had an op- portunity to see how others would re- act to and go about dealing with ethi- cal issues. Emersonians were also instructed as to the best ways to plan, finance, set up, promote and evaluate an event their organization(s) may have wanted to sponsor. But despite the bad weather, it was a fun-filled, beneficial weekend, as Emersonians got to know their fellow peers by a cozy fire complete with toasted marshmallows and S ' mores. They not only learned new skills and made new friends, but also discov- ered a lot about themselves and their capabilities. By Kathie Collyer I i Photos by Jay Bienstock and Lauren Planit Leadership Weekend 19

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Educating the Public V. Sue Locklln Karen Couture David Rousseau Joelle Meehan During the week of October 17-24, 1986, the Student Union sponsored a series of seminars and workshops in efforts to educate Emersonians about alcoholism. The Swolen Monkey Show- case put together Komedy Rafe” featuring Steve Hubbard and Charlie Eierstein while vol- unteers served mocktails. Kap- pa Gamma Chi held their annu- al blood drive and recovering alcoholics came to the school to speak about their experi- ences and try to set an example for potential alcoholics. The re- formed alcoholics were brought to the students by the Special Events Office. Other events included breathalizer and accident stimulator tests, and ' Calling the Shots,” a movie about the danger of drinking and driving. The Commuter Club was the originator of Dry Run,” a one- mile road race along the Espla- nade, in which some 30 Emer- sonians participated. Mark Donovan ' 89, crossed the finish line first with a time of 5:09, while Greg Pryor ' 88, took sec- ond place, and Lisa Menninger ' 87, third. A special recognition merit went to Public Relations Director Bill Harrold for being the oldest runner. Those who entered the race were awarded free Commuter Club T-shirts. Another successful event orga- nized by Maria Antonelli ' 88. Another week-long educa- tional event sponsored by the Student Union was Union Well- ness Week,” March 2-6, 1987, where Emersonians were treat- ed to aerobics classes, nutri- tion seminars, and designer budget haircuts by John Del- laria Studio, whose proceeds went to charity. There was also a seminar on kults, their func- tions, and decisions of those who joined them. By Ana Machado