Midterm is Over (Part 2) and Now it is November?

To fill in just a little more of EC this fall…. which includes a lot of art!

There have been two art exhibits so far. This first was the student show which showcased photography, paintings, drawings and a few sculptures. Art majors along with students who are currently taking art classes were able to display their work for Parent’s Weekend. The Friday of Parent’s Weekend was the Phi Eta

Sigma Induction. I am not usually someone who likes long induction ceremonies, but there was also dinner and it was a nice night of mingling with faculty, students, and visiting parents.

Also that weekend, parents were able to attend a comedy show, go to the dinner dance, and just spend time with their children. I took this visit from home as a way to see my parents and get some much need fall weather clothes!

The George Waters Gallery is currently featuring the sculptures and painting of David Hayes. His paintings are the layouts for his sculptures, although they can stand alone as abstract paintings. I enjoyed the bold colors that Hayes combined with organic and geometric shapes in his work. So check it out before the show closes!

So on a side note: I am starting to use shuttercal again to document things that happen while I am at EC, to add a little beauty to your day, and just generally show things around campus. http://shuttercal.com/calendar/EC-everyday/

I will be starting today and will have a new image up each day!

Midterm is Over?? (Part I)

Hey Everyone! Well, I have survived the first six weeks of fall classes at Elmira College. So here is a glimpse of all the things that have made up those weeks!

First, I moved in! Which may not sound like a daunting task, but after last year and the army of Orientation Leaders to help all of the freshmen move in, the numerous trips from the car to my room on the third floor made for a long morning.

Once the unpacking and organizing was done I made sure to visit all my friends. One of my favorite things about college is the anticipation of seeing all my friends after being away all summer. Unlike in high school, my friends are from all over the country which made visiting during the summer difficult but also made finally getting to see them all the more exciting. (Which might be why after a summer of getting hours and hours of sleep, my first night back I only got five hours…)

In contrast to the thrill of seeing my friends, I also knew that being back at Elmira meant demanding classes and early mornings.

This term I am taking five classes: Painting, Figure Drawing, Photography, and Art History, and the final class Plants and Peoples to fulfill my lab science requirement. These classes have claimed a monopoly on my time but it is worth it because I get to create art that I love.

In free time I have been going to events that happen on campus and the surrounding areas…

This year a record was set for Elmira College when Dr. Meier was awarded us a Mountain Day after one night of singing!

The following weekend, I celebrated my birthday by adventuring to Ithaca for Porchfest, a festival throughout various neighborhood where different local bands and musicians play from yards and porches to the crowds.

Also related to music, coming up on November 2nd OAR is coming to Elmira College to perform. It should be a fun concert to go to, especially because it isn’t often that I get to see big name performers in a small place like the Elmira gymnasium. I will be sure to include a review of the show here.

There’s a taste of my fall at EC, more will follow soon!