Winter Social!!!

The Winter Social was great fun. It was a nice way to blow off steam as we gear up for finals. The cookies disappeared quickly with some fine works of art created in the process. Even the faculty descended from their thrones on high to visit us mere mortals. What an honor!

There is plenty of frosting (bring some graham crackers!) and hot chocolate left (let's bring mugs and save the planet), so dig in for a quick pick-me-up during finals.

Good luck with your exams and projects everyone!

Halloween Party

I know, 2 updates in one day? What is the world coming to?

Well, here are some spooky pictures from the MPAA Halloween Party. In addition to the great food and fun, everyone enjoyed the cakewalk and yummy treats (thanks Brooke for contributing your culinary skills!).

Here are some great shots from the evening.

A very excited winner



Cakewalk hopefuls



Sonjie and Scott chillin'



Salt and Pepper (Andy and his lovely wife Jessica)




Billy and Holly enjoying the festivities. We thought the bloody handprint tablecloths were an appropriate touch.



Daniel and Emily



Amy and Seth



Some more sweet cakewalk times



And our favorite Republican, Stella Ostraff!

Opening Social!!!

Well, the end of the semester is fast approaching, but here we have, for your viewing pleasure, a photo re-cap of the Opening Social.

Attendance at the event was high, and it was great opportunity for MPA students (and their families), and MPA faculty, staff, (and their families) to get to know one another better. After a scrumptious meal catered by Cafe Rio, we had a smashing good time with a pinata and an epic battle over the Tug-o-War. Better luck next year, class of 2010!

And let us not forget the Obstacle Course Relay. Scott Selin's flying somersaults were a feat that will go down in Romney Institute history. They were no doubt key in him leading his team to donut-medal victory.

Enjoy the pics below!


2nd Years gearing up for the Tug-o-War...


1st years preparing for their inevitable defeat...



A future MPA student



Budding social networks



3-legged race in progress



Fleeing the fun


Donut medalists



And our illustrious faculty



Don't forget the hula-hoopers!


Well, here is a taste of the event. If you missed out on the Opening Social, be sure you make it for April's Closing Social, and all the great activities in between.