Committee seeks chairs for Homecoming 2005 Representatives from several student organizations met in the Curry Student Center Monday night for the second Homecoming meeting. Topics including potential marketing strategies and changing or canceling events were discussed. There are still seven chairs on the Homecoming committee left to be filled, said Brooke Tempesta, director of campus activities. Applications can be handed in to Tom Kneafsey, this year’s homecoming director. This year’s Homecoming Week coincides with Parent’s Weekend, and the committee is planning joint events. Representatives were present from the Council for University Programs, Latin American Student Association, Student Ambassadors and NU Fanzone. All of the events for Homecoming are tentative and subject to change. The next Homecoming meeting will be held on July 11 at 6:30 p.m. in 435 Curry Student Center.
Circle K and Pi Kappa Alpha sponsor blood drive Circle K and Pi Kappa Alpha will sponsor a blood drive for the American Red Cross July 6, said Darshan Kothari, blood drive coordinator for Circle K. Donors will get a free t-shirt from the Red Cross and will be entered to win two Boston Red Sox tickets, Kothari said. The event will be held from noon to 5 p.m. in the Curry Student Center Ballroom. Kothari said the Red Cross is currently in desperate need of blood donations. “This is a real emergency, people are needing blood right now,” he said. “An hour of our time to help one person is not a lot to ask.” Donors who wish to schedule an appointment can call 1-800-GIVE-LIFE or sign up at www.bloodpartners.org/nu. Walk-in appointments are also accepted.
Northeastern rowing sponsors summer rowing program The Northeastern University Crew team is sponsoring a “Learn to Row” program this summer, according to a myNEU posting. The program is open to anyone, regardless of athletic experience or age, and will run July 5 through Aug. 5 at the Henderson Boathouse on Soldiers Field Road in Brighton. Participants can sign up Monday through Thursday from 6 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., or Tuesday through Friday from 6 a.m. to 7:30 a.m., the posting said. The cost of the five-week program is $150. Those interested can contact Joe Wilhelm, the head coach of the women’s crew team, at 617-782-3634.
— Compiled by staff writers Dinah Alobeid and Jennifer Nelson.
