Curious George + Engineering = So much FUN (:

Happy Friday Readers (: 

I’d like to comment on the ridiculously GORGEOUS weather we are having today in Foggy Bottom. The environment on campus is definitely thriving today. I got out of class today and the Panhellenic Conference Council got an ice cream truck to give free ice cream to everyone on campus (free ice cream + gorgeous weather = happy Alyse). The Panhellenic Conference is the umbrella organization under which the social greek sororities on campus fall under if they are not under the Multicultural Greek Council umbrella organization or are a Professional Fraternity.  Social fraternities that are not professional and that do not fall under the Multicultural Greek Council are apart the umbrella organization called the Inter Fraternity Council.    

Wait... but my Friday gets even better-- the engineering org Engineers Without Borders was having a BBQ with footballs and nerf guns and a kiddie pool in Kogan Plaza (should have snapped a photo-- it was very dope sorry!). Although the food wasn’t entirely free, my gworld balance is definitely looking rough and I will take a $2 meal any day. Yep, today’s a good day.

Now back to the point of my post: so this past Wednesday, the engineering school (SEAS) hosted about 300 three to five year olds for a big Curious George event. With the help of a lovable student dressed up in a Curious George concert, we taught the kids about the various engineering disciplines through hands on activities in the Smith Center and then we ate lunch with them. It was an all around really fun event and fun day and everybody involved had an awesome time. I was on the planning committee since the event was run through the office I work at (Undergraduate Advising Office in SEAS) so I definitely had an awesome time because (a) I LOVE children and (b) I LOVE planning events. So it was a win win situation. I was looking for pictures to post for the event but everyone in the office is gone for the day and cameras have gone M.I.A. but once I find them, I will definitely post them up (: 

Until next time: if you have any questions, comments or just want to chat-- always remember I am only an email away! anstone@gwmail.gwu.edu

Stay Classy Colonials,

Alyse

Hello again!

Hi everyone,

It's been awhile since I've updated you guys!

I just went to the FRESHFARM farmer's market behind the Foggy Bottom Metro stop on Wednesday, after a review session for a final exam. I have been constantly impressed with the variety of foods that are available from such a small amount of vendors (there are around 12 booths, and it covers just a small area of campus). While Whole Foods tries to source sustainable and local foods, this farmers market an even better option as the foods have been literally driven to the market by the farmers themselves and you can talk to them about their produce!

This week, I walked away with the best goodies. I finally decided to try Atwater's selection of whole wheat breads. I also picked up some of my favorite apple cider and some eggs.

Atwater's "Sunflower Flax" bread

Cage free and speckled eggs

Quaker Valley Orchards apple cider

Overall, it was a great shopping atmosphere even though it was a little cold out. I love going to the farmers market because you are able to sample all of the produce and the yummy things they have- from salsa to soups to cider to baked goods! You can go hungry- something that I don't recommend doing in a normal grocery store : )

Hope everyone is ready for Friday to come and go- I definitely am ready for the weekend!
- Marisa