Daily Announcements from Williston Northampton

New Drainage System Underway

2014 Rachael Hanley Sod Drainage4/24 Update: The project in front of the campus center is almost complete and sod is being rolled out today. Please stay off the new grass in the area for the time being. Physical Plant staff have staked and roped off the area as a gentle reminder.

You may have noticed that the grass area in front of the Reed Center has been fenced off. Over the next couple of weeks, a new drainage system will be put in so that when the tent for graduation is installed, in the event of rain, the water coming off the tent will flow into these new additional drains. The work should be done quickly and grass will be replanted in plenty of time before graduation and Alumni Weekend.

Day of Silence on April 11

Above is a video promoting the day of silence.

Williston is participating in the day of silence on Friday, April 11. Students can be actively silent by wearing a sticker and can support the effort, but still be vocal, by wearing a bracelet or a button or both.

All my best,
Michael Thompson
Co president of PRIDE

Field Trip to Vernal Pools on April 10

Thirteen students from Outdoor Ecology class will be heading to Mt. Tom on Thursday evening to visit some local vernal pools and witness the mating activities of amphibians. The class will leave from the parking lot by Scott Hall at 8:00 p.m. and return around 10:30 p.m. or so. Teachers Paul Luikart and Liz Kay are supervising the trip.

Weekend Activities April 11-13

Friday, April 11

  • Open Reed 7:15-10:45 p.m.                                        Peter Gunn
  • Open Gym 7:30-10:50 p.m.                                         Sue Michalski
  • Trip to the Movies 6:15-10 p.m., mini bus 5            Jen Gross
  • Shuttle to Northampton 7-10:45 p.m., mini bus 1 Adrienne Mantegna

Saturday, April 12

  • Arcadia Wildlife Sanctuary volunteer 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m., mini bus 3  Community Service-Spearing
  • Riverside Industries volunteer 6-8 p.m., Van 8  Community Service-Bridget Choo
  • Open Reed 7-10:45 p.m.                                              Emily McDowell, Liz Kay
    • Open Mic Night 8-10 p.m. @ the Stu Bop for poetry, song, spoken word, music, anything.
    • Open Gym 7:15-10:45 p.m.                                         Bob Bagley
    • Shuttle to Northampton 7-10:45 p.m., mini bus 2 Alison Evans

Sunday, April 13

  • Relay for Life walk 9 a.m.-1 p.m. at Look Park, mini bus 5 Community Service-Brittany Collins, Carey Baldwin
  • Habitat for Humanity 11:30 a.m.-2 p.m., mini bus 1             Andrew Syfu
  • Open Reed with baseball on big screen, pizza and wings 1-5 p.m.  Sarah Klumpp
  • Open Gym 1:15-5:15 p.m.                                           Lynn Magovern
    • Lifeguard class 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
    • Trip to Holyoke Mall 1-5 p.m., mini bus 2 Claire Frierson
    • Lawn Games on the Quad 1-5 p.m.                           Mike Athas

We Support Yasuni Event

Hi everyone,

Supporting YasuniBesides all that is happening in Venezuela; there is something else happening in my country, Ecuador. In a small part of Ecuador there is Yasuni National Park which is arguably the most biologically diverse spot on Earth. The problem is that the government wants to destroy it forever, to make room for oil drilling. One way to stop it is signing an international petition online, however the petition is in Spanish so it would be easier if you just respond to this email giving me your consent to use your email and your name to sign the petition. (I just need your email and first name)

I’m also taking a picture with a sign saying “We support Yasuni”, so if you want to be in the picture go to Reed (in front of the Stu Bop) on Tuesday after class.

If you’re still not convinced about the idea watch this video or email me with questions.

Miranda Perotti

Birch Dining Commons Menu: April 6-12

Sunday
Brunch
Pancakes, warm apple crisp, home fries, ham,  vegetable and cheese frittata, make your own waffles with toppings, blueberry muffins, coffee cake

Assorted omelets and eggs at grill

Dinner
Italian style chicken, cheese tortellini, Spaghetti, tomato sauce, alfredo sauce, meatballs, non-meat/veggie balls, catalina island blend vegetables, Seafood Fra Diavolo, Tuscan rice, Roasted tomato and eggplant

Monday
Breakfast
French toast, sausage, yogurt bar, make your own waffle, rice, assorted eggs at the grill

Lunch
Cream of broccoli and French onion soup, open face toasted sandwich with grilled eggplant, tomato, red pepper pesto and provolone cheese, open faced toasted sandwich with chicken, tomato, fresh basil and provolone cheese, Portobello mushrooms with spinach and vegetables, scandanavian blend vegetable
Pasta bar: Cheese stuffed rigatoni, marinara sauce, garlic sauce, eggplant roll up with red pepper pesto

Dinner
BBQ pulled pork, southern style tilapia fillet, cole slaw, macaroni and cheese, baked sweet potato, sautéed mixed greens, hush puppie
Pasta station: Pasta,  marinara sauce,  alfredo sauce

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CID on April 3

Hey Williston!

Our next CID event is TONIGHT at 6 p.m. in the Cox Room!

Come hear the amazing stories of:
Mr. Shelffo
Maggie Fitzgerald
and
Brendan Hellweg

As always, come with an open mind and heart, and get ready to be inspired!

Have a fantastic day… we’ll see you tonight!
~Brittany and Ms. Brown