A WC Boondoggle

Any meeting that starts out with Mediterranean goodies and a variety of fruit-flavored ice creams is a good one, as far as I'm concerned.

We discussed the question: what do you do when someone comes in for a conference with a, to your estimation, near-perfect paper? We split into groups of 6 or so and discussed for 15 minutes. Groups' results will be posted to the I-Drive at some point in the future.

Next week's meeting will be in the Lynch Room par normal; we'll be doing a trial poster session.

Reminder: applications for Bob's May Term in the Lake District are due on Friday. For more information, talk to Bob, or one of the WC's three 2007 alumni: me, Whitney, Johanna. See photos below.

Now, Vegas stuff:

-Las Vegas, we learned, means: "The Meadows." And I embarrassed myself.

-The vans to Omaha leave at 7am on the 29th; you should plan to be there by 6:45. Sugary snacks will be provided, but not orange juice, because Kaitlyn is allergic. Weird.

-The flight departs from Omaha around 2pm. We're flying Frontier airlines, "the school bus of the sky." Remember: no checked luggage. Pack light, we may need to walk to the hotel. Bob rarely travels with a handbag, but that's up to you.

-We're slated to arrive in Vegas around 5pm, and once you're checked into your room you have the evening free (Saturday evening will also be free). There are 8 menfolk attending and only 4 beds. Nice. So if you're averse to sleeping with Bob, he suggests you bring a pillow.

-Meals in Vegas: you can count on having 2 meals/day provided; plan adequate spending money to cover the rest. We will not have a car, either, so...plan accordingly, I guess.

-As far as WC shifts go while you're in Vegas, check the schedule to make sure at least one person is working.

-While at the conference: You must keep a journal of your experience, whether you're in Topics or not. More details regarding this forthcoming. You will also be responsible for attending a certain number of sessions at the conference. If you don't want to do this, Bob says, no problem, just give him a check for $500 to cover your expenses.

-As a final note: if you plan to enter into a state of marriage while in Vegas, Bob requests that you please refrain from changing your name - it's a hassle with the airline tickets.

--Till next week,
Jenna