recent Headlines: Madcap Mysteries and Mayhem seen recently in PASAbilites and 62 Minutes It seems that there is a pernicious rumor circulating around the Rockefeller College Community: Dancing with the Stars (DWTS) will be in attendance at the Gala and judging the choreographic interpretation of modern dance! Several students and faculty members have expressed their apprehension about having to wear numbers on their back for the duration of the evening. This intrepid reporter decided to get to the bottom of this on-dit. And how does one get to the bottom of any story? By starting at the top of course! I gamboled off to discuss this latest development with the Department Chair of Public Affaires. In a candid interview which will be appearing on 62 Minutes soon, he told me that he was frankly excited about the idea of DWTS coming here: “I have already incorporated my competition number, 106, into the weave of my sequin sweater vest. My partner and I have been training for this moment!” after briefly consulting his probability tree, he stated: “we have a .903485721 probability of taking the cake for this competition!” Is this then confirmation of the rumor? I turned to my reputable source, C. Mortar--Party Planner Extraordinaire! for more details. Sadly, she lamented that Mark Ballas will not be journeying to Albany with DWTS crew. “We contacted our source in ABC but due to fact that training goes on 25/7 for the dancers, we couldn’t really fit into their tight schedule. There will be no dance competition.” So you have heard it here first folk: there will be no dance off or single elimination rounds (though sequin sweater vests are encouraged!) and no judging, so let the music be your guide and dance anyway you like! ....but I did hear a rumor about a peculiar rendition of “Sexual Healing” making an appearance... XOXO Bru Yère less recent Headlines: PASA unfurls Grand Gala Celebration seen recently in PASAbilites and other trade journals Albany, NY. Industry insiders are awed by such a bold and ingenious move on the part of PASA (Public Affairs Student Association) to hold The Rockefeller College Gala on April 24th. Said one staff member speaking to us on condition of anonymity, "this is the boldest move since the College decided to drop the Nelson A. in its name. It is absolutely groundbreaking!" When pressed for further details, the insider remarked that it was diabolical on the part of PASA to hold the event on the final day of the 508 class (a necessary evil all MPA students must take.) "Not only will PASA be able to ensure the geographic location of all the professors, but after 4 hours of rigorous academic excellence, students will relish the idea to dance it up!" This intrepid investigator decided to get to the root of this revolution. I spoke to C. Mortar, the Gala Planner-in-Chief. When we met up, her exuberance hit me like a ton of Brick! "I feel this is exactly what the College needs. I mean, most Top 14.15 Schools have galas, pig roasts, talent shows and other networking events that truly elevate the status of their programs. I still remember the write up in Vanity Marketplace back in 2004 about the Harvard Be-Bop. So clearly this a step [no pun intended] in the right direction!" Your humble reporter is looking forward to the coming days and weeks to report more back to you. In the mean time, stay tuned and exercise those dancing feet! XOXO Bru Yère |
In another brilliant stroke of genius, PASA teamed up with GAPs (is Reality Bites really 15 years old?) to host The Rockefeller College Gala & Awards Celebration. Students in both departments are still reeling from the implications: more students + more faculty = more people on the dance floor for the Electric Slide! What is not clear is whether anyone will be able to face each other in the hallowed halls of Milne again?