Hello, all! I hope everyone's semesters are going well. Mine is moving right along. It's hard to believe it's into November and the craziness is just around the corner. Le sigh. It will be fine. It always is. Field hockey season ended for me a few weekends ago, so that definitely frees up some of my time. I miss the girls, but I wouldn't want to be out there in this cold weather. I'm excited for Election Day tomorrow! This is the first time I've ever had off--I can't wait to vote nice and early then have the rest of the day ahead of me. Make sure you all vote, too!
Ok, about classes, not so bad. For the next two weeks in data we have assignments due and optional or drop-in classes where we can come work on our paper, other assignments, or review class work and get help/feedback from our professor. Not a bad deal. I'm planning on going tonight, then deciding about next week. I'd like to quiz myself on how I'm keeping up with the things we've gone over in class so I might try to put together a list or study guide and go through each one on SPSS. In budget, we have one exam done, two to go. We should be getting the next one soon. In HR, my partner and I have a nice early jump on our research paper with one interview complete, one scheduled, an outline, and our literature review. Look at us not putting this off til the last minute!
BIG NEWS! I applied for graduation and scheduled my last semester of grad school classes! So excited! My capstone partner and I have also met with our organization and our instructor and put together an outline of our project. We'll be doing a community awareness assessment and plan for NAMI Clermont County. We both feel really good about it. Our proposal is due right before Thanksgiving break.
MPA: Beth and I attended the STEM-Nonprofit Government Fair in October and the department hosted the annual Fall Banquet later in the month. We had a great turnout, a great time, and the food was delicious. City of Covington Mayor Chuck Scheper presented on the obstacles he and Covington have overcome in the past year, how they did it, and made a surprise announcement that City Hall is going to become a hotel.
PASS: Our book drive is underway and going strong! We are halfway to our goal with a little more than a week to go. Leadership applications are coming in for the election next Thursday and we are all looking forward to our guest speaker. All of this will take place Thursday, November 15 so please join us and bring any books you'd like to donate!
ASPA: Join us Friday for Al Tuchfarber's annual election analysis and what the results will mean for the future of Public Administration!
Last but certainly not least, my 25th birthday is in one week!
