April 4th 2009, better known in the Darden community as “Build Day,” marked the culmination of nearly a year’s worth of work and fundraising. Donations of barbeques, champagne brunches, countless designated drivers, and Brandon Mills’ shaved head all contributed approximately $50,000 to BGiA’s funds, and on April 4th it was put to good use as ten houses and two parks were renovated and rebuilt through Building Goodness in April. About 150 Darden students contributed to the success of t ...
Trailing in the race for the 2008-2009 Darden Cup with two events remaining, Section E’s dominant performance in basketball and the Darden Cares 5k propelled Section E to the championship.
The Darden Cup is a yearlong competition that pits the five FY sections against one another in a series of both athletic and outreach events. Athletic competitions included softball, football, soccer, dodgeball, bowling, basketball and the 5k run. Community events included Darden Cup Jeopardy, Boys & Girl ...
In my last contribution to the CCC, I choose not to contribute to C&Q but instead to give you my take-aways from the last 5 months after being diagnosed with cancer. Probably less humorous than my regular bit and clearly way more vain, but submissions are low. Plus, March was colorectal cancer awareness month. So, in no particular order:
You can never have enough hugs. Or enough awesome friends, although I think I’ve got more than most. The awesomest being Jessica Roeder and ...
DK: Four, of whom I know two, and the other two I never heard of. Strangely, none of them are from Darden so I don’t know how they found out.
2) What are the odds that you’ll do this (Doug shown clip named “scarface quits his job” in YouTube) during that special day?
DK: Right now about 50/50, depending on how my last term goes. If I do, then I would definitely reserve “You’re co ... Read More >>
An interview with George Shapovalov By this point, most of the Darden community knows George Shapovalov. Whether you have had the pleasure of sharing a class with George, or heard his opinions echoing up and down the LT halls at night, or struck up a conversation with him about the Argentinean mug that he brings to class every day, George has made an impression on all of us in his first year at Darden.
George is probably most famous for his classroom presence. Teachers and students alike have learned to brace themselves whenever he ... Read More >>
TMFA: Too Many @$%# Acronyms Most institutions have a penchant for awkward naming conventions. Darden, in its own way, has some interesting customs in abbreviating offices and initiatives. As anyone who read The Hot Zone or saw the silly movie based on it (Outbreak) must remember, the “CDC” is also the Center for Disease Control. It’s easy to forget that fact when you associate the abbreviation with briefings, interviews, cover letters, and the friendly staff situated comfortably next to the Alpha and the Omega – ... Read More >>
Are you feeling frustrated, angry, or simply down because of your job search? Are you having trouble getting out of bed in the morning because you cannot fathom the thought of calling one more alumni, pushing your resume to one more recruiter, or answering the question “Tell me about yourself” for the 70th time? Are you an International Student and feel discouraged by the new TARP legislation? Are you on the brink of giving up and booking a one-way ticket to Rio to sit on the beach? While th...
