Notes from our KCSA Secretary:
Ok I know I’m lame, but I can't help but send out an edition of notes over spring break. I mean, for those of us not in Florida or Cancun, what are we going to do?? We’re going to read e-mails that are what we're going to do. I’ve even made it colorful so that at least your inbox will look bright even if it's not bright outside. Yes, I’m bitter, I’m in Champaign. For those of you lucky enough to be elsewhere enjoy it!
We have four things on our agenda today, but I’d like to call your attention to two of them: the KRANNERT LOCK-IN that we'll be hosting March 29 and the extra volunteering opportunities coming up soon. Please read these sections and get back to us right away if you'd like to join in and help out!
1. LOCK-IN!!!
2. Extra volunteering opportunities
3. Volunteer preview night
4. tours training!
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1. So we here at kasha have decided to do something unprecented at krannert. Something so new, exciting and totally rocking that we want as much participation as possible!! That’s right; we're having a lock-in at krannert!! It’s going to happen the night of Saturday, march 29 (the Saturday after we get back from break, if I’m not mistaken). while we're not sure on all of the final details, you have this to look forward to: food (of course!), guitar hero and other video games, movies, dance parties, board games, twister, sardines/hide and seek, laser tag, lobby bowling, and if you can even imagine it, a hula hoop competition! Ahhahahah so basically we can all become kids again and stay up really late and eat junk food and tell ghost stories and play hide and seek. I think it sounds AMAZING and we're really excited about it. Please let me know if you're interested! Feel free to come as early or late as you want, stay as late as you want, and bring friends if you want! But just so I can have an idea about how much food and supplies to get, e-mail me as a reply to this one or at mmcmill2@uiuc.edu and let me know if you're interested! We’d also like your input--what do you think we should do?? E-mail me with any ideas! Hope to see you there!
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2. There several extra volunteer opportunities coming up at Krannert. The following is a detailed list of what's coming up and what your responsibilities would be. (Warning: it's kind of long, so take a deep breath...)
Engagement Opportunities
Our Creative Intersections Committee needs your help with some upcoming engagement opportunities. Mark Morris Dance Group has a full week of residency activities on and off campus. We are looking for help hosting the following events.
Wednesday, March 26, 2008
Art in Conversation
6:15p – 8:30p
Parkland Gallery (2400 West Bradley Ave, Champaign)
We are in need of 8 volunteers to help host this Art in Conversation event between Mike Ross and Mark Morris Dance Group. The event starts at 7p in the Art Gallery Annex, located in the Library. Parking is available at lot C4. You will be helping Jenny Goelz, Visiting Engagement Assistant, as we welcome our guests and distribute pens and Creative Intersections evaluations. Dress code for this opportunity is business casual. Be yourself and comfortable, but remember you are representing Krannert Center. Additional information about the Parkland Gallery can be found at www.parkland.edu/gallery or by calling their office at (217) 351-2485.
Saturday, March 29, 2008
Arts for Kids
9:00a – 11:00a
Opera Rehearsal Room and Drama Rehearsal Room, Level 2
We are in need of 4 – 6 volunteers to help host two Arts for Kids classes with Mark Morris Dance Group. Each class will involve approximately 30 Second through Fourth graders. Volunteers will be taking tickets, helping to direct participants, and distributing and collecting Creative Intersections evaluations. You'll be working Jenny Goelz our Krannert Center hosts for these classes. Dress code for these classes is casual. Please note there is a 10a Marquee Family performance of Teddy Roosevelt and the Treasuer of Ursa Major. Parking will be a little busier than usual on a Saturday morning, but spaces will still be available in our garages.
If you are interested in helping with either of these opportunities, just let Courtney know at either cegg@uiuc.edu or 333-9716.
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Biennial Conference for Women Ushering Opportunities
Krannert Center is again hosting the Biennial Conference for Women. We are in need for ushers to help with the keynote addresses, general sessions and closing sessions. Please let Courtney know which lecture you are interested in helping out with and attending.
Wednesday, May 7, 2008
Welcome, Keynote Address and General Session
Location: Foellinger Great Hall
Call time: 7:30a (house opens at 8a)
The Welcome Address will start at 8:30a. The Opening Session Keynote (at 8:45a) will feature Sheila Crump Johnson. The General Session is featuring Christine Cashen (at 10:20a), speaking on Get What You Want with What You've Got. If you are available to help the entire morning, we would be most appreciative. The pace of the morning is scheduled very tightly. We are in need of approximately 20 ushers to support each presentation. Parking hang tags will be provided, like usual.
Closing Session
Location: Foellinger Great Hall
Call time: 2:45p (house opens at 3:15p)
The Closing Session features Anna Quindlen. This session will focus on Living Today for Today. We are in need of approximately 20 ushers for this presentation. Parking hang tags will be provided, like usual.
Thursday, May 8, 2008
Welcome, Keynote Address and General Session
Location: Foellinger Great Hall
Call time: 7:30a (house opens at 8a)
The Welcome Address will start at 8:30a. The Opening Session Keynote (at 8:45a) will feature Ellen Goodman and Patricia O'Brien. They will be discussing I Know Just What You Mean: The Power of Friendship in Women's Lives. The General Session is featuring Kathleen Passanisi (at 10:20a), speaking on It's Your Life – Choose Well Now – Not Someday. If you are available to help the entire morning, we would be most appreciative. The pace of the morning is scheduled very tightly. We are in need of approximately 20 ushers to support each presentation. Parking hang tags will be provided, like usual.
Closing Session
Location: Foellinger Great Hall
Call time: 2:45p (house opens at 3:15p)
The Closing Session features Bob Greene. This session will focus on The Best Life to the Best Life Way. We are in need of approximately 20 ushers for this presentation. Parking hang tags will be provided, like usual.
Additional information about the conference and speakers' biographies can be found at www.theconferenceforwomen.com.
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2008 East Central Illinois Business Expo at Assembly Hall – April 2
We are in need of volunteers to help us host our booth at the 2008 East Central Illinois Business Expo, hosted at Assembly Hall. Crystal needs help showcasing Krannert Center and our upcoming events. This events run from 10a – 7p on Wednesday, April 2. Parking is free in the Assembly Hall parking lots
Please let Crystal know if you are available for helping with any of the following shifts:
Shift One: 9:30a – 12n (includes some set up of the booth)
Shift Two: 12n – 4p
Shift Three: 4p – 7p (includes some tear down of the booth)
Thanks for your help! Crystal can be reached at 244-0549 or cwomble@uiuc.edu.
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3. On Monday, April 28th at 6:30 there will be a volunteer appreciation night and season preview at krannert. This means you'll get to see what's coming up next season at kroner...before anyone else! (Well, after the donors but before anyone else...) there will be catered food provided, so you should definitely come check it out! More information will be forthcoming, but we wanted to put it on your radar. Let me know if you're interested!
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4. Tours training will take place on Monday, march 24th at 6:30pm, starting at intermezzo (in the lobby of krannert). As a certified tour guide, you not only get to explore the wonders of krannert from the inside out, but you'll also be eligible for complimentary tickets to shows at krannert. Four tours equal one set of tickets...such a good deal! If you would like to be trained but can't come that day, e-mail the tours directors at kcsa-tours@kcpa.uiuc.edu and they'll help set up a time that works for you!
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K I’m done. Now I’m going to go be a bum and not do my homework. I mean, we all deserve a break, right??
~Megan
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Krannert Center Student Association
Room 2-402, Production Level
Krannert Center for the Performing Arts
Phone: 217-333-3550
Email: kcsa@uiuc.edu
http://www.kcsa.uiuc.edu/
