I am upset to say that I personally do not have any pictures for this wonderful event for ALS but I will go with what I have. Last Sunday, my fraternity, the Ohio Beta Chapter of Phi Delta Theta and I went to Columbus to volunteer our services for the ALS Association. I was excited and a bit nervous at the same time because I did not know what to expect. I have been in conversations with staff from the Central and Southern Chapter of the ALS Assocation since last November but the day had finally arrived. I had helped with loading the truck with the equipment that was supposed to go to the walk sites. There were three walk sites, one in Dayton, one in Columbus, which is the one I did, and one in Cincinnati this Sunday. I was happy to volunteer my services to the ALS Association- this is our philanthropy and what a better way to support it than to volunteer my time to the ALS Association.
I had a couple of jobs while I was there. Upon arrival at 8 am, I helped set up and unloaded the truck I helped pack a couple weeks before. Since there were a lot of guys from my fraternity to help out, the set up did not take as long. After receiving my official volunteer shirt, I was assigned one of my jobs, to assist with the drop-off point. The drop-off point consisted of an area where if there were any people who needed assistance in carrying equipment to their post or if any person needed help into their wheelchair or anything of a similar nature, I would be there to help. This task did not last long since people are already organized and prepared to walk for a distance (most people parked about a block away since that was the closest they could get to the area which by the way was Fred Beekman Park on the Ohio State Campus).
I was shifted to another position that needed a lot of help- registration. I saw my name for registration earlier in the day but the drop-off area was in need of assistance. As I took a seat at the registration table, I saw the various teams waiting to sign up or give their donations to the ALS Association. Many of the teams were walking in honor of a loved one who had passed from ALS also known as Lou Gehrig's Disease. Until I became Philanthropy Chair, I was ignorant about the fact that ALS is 100% fatal and that there is no cure. Hearing the stories before and during the walk of an individual's battle with ALS made me realize that helping with the Walk was one of the most beneficial things I would do for this year. Registration went well and I was happy that I could take part of the action with my fraternity brothers; we all worked together and enjoyed ourselves in the process of helping for a greater cause in ALS.
I actually participated in the Walk as well. The course was around Fred Beekman Park for a little over four miles meaning that the course looped around four times. The Walk itself was very comforting and everyone seemed to be enjoying the walk as well. After the Walk, there was bratwursts, sodas, and chips waiting for everyone. I had a couple and they were good. I needed the brats because as soon as I finished eating and walking, we had to tear down. The tear down took a lot longer and a lot more teamwork on everyone's part. Honestly, tear down was not bad either because I had the help of the guys whom I call my fraternity brothers. I was so pumped at the end of the Walk that I really did not want to leave but after the Budget rental truck was packed to capacity with all of the day's chairs, signs, tables, ladders, and other things for the Walk, we had to part. I was really glad at the end of the day that we volunteered our way in such a positive way to the ALS Association. I am grateful to have made the connection with the chapter and I hope that there will be many more in the future.
Grateful that the ALS Foundation is Phi Delta Theta's philanthropy,
Hasani Wheat
Class of '10
Tuesday, September 30, 2008
Tuesday, September 16, 2008
Quick Update on Life
Well, I wanted to post sooner but my life became a blur after the first week went by. I wanted to post my pictures from this year's Scioto River Sweep but after wading in knee to waist high water because of the low water levels, I think will be needing a rest for a while maybe forever. I will see in a couple of days after I find my memory card. I have no pictures to grace my activities so you must bear with me for a couple of days until I can get another camera or until my camera comes back to life.
Okay. So an update on life in general. Let me start with my classes.
Civil Rights and Liberties- For my Urban Studies requirement. Basically, it is a lower version of Constitution Law. This is my first Politics and Government course at Ohio Wesleyan so I am a little nervous about the curriculum. It is kind of like a History in where there is only a couple of huge tasks I have to complete but those tasks have to be good otherwise I am likely screwed. The course is laden with court cases and constitutional jargon but I feel that I am keeping up for now. Wait until the first exam and the case briefs. Oh joy. I have to turn in my topic statement for my legal brief of which I have yet to choose. Maybe tomorrow.
Race and Ethnicity- This is an interesting class thus far. My papers (3 page single spaced, BTW) have been getting good grades so far and I hope that the trend continues. My debate on White Superiority was okay. I did the best I could for the position I had. The reading is not hard at all and I think the exam coming up will be one that I will enjoy as long as I study hard enough for it.
World's Cities- Sounds like an easy class but it is an upper level. I just took my first test in the class- not feeling so hot about it especially seeing my fraternity brother turn his paper in around the 40-45 minute mark. I hope we both did well but I already know that I confused theories of urban geography and central place on a big essay question. I also looked at my answers with such confusion as to make me wonder- Did I study accurately for my test? On top of that, my 1 and a half inch binder is basically exploding because of the amount of reading I had to print off of ERes. About $35 is gone from my account- mainly because of this one class. Hidden college costs, prospective students lies here. Other than that, I hope to complete other important things in the class very soon.
Environmental Geography- Not confident in the style of the class. Based on a graduate seminar class where the students dictate the pace of the class, I have to walk from Sanborn (Opera) to the Science Center- about a twenty minute walk on a Wednesday night. Not just. The class is interesting but unless you like to read a book a week, I suggest you freshmen and other people who hate reading to avoid this class. I like reading and night classes so that is why I am taking this class. Oh, and it is a recommended class for both my Geography and Urban Studies majors. In addition to the regular readings and assignments, I have also been assigned to the Sagan National Colloquium series. Again. I have to lead a team of students into the depths of green space surrounding Delaware and through vigorous plotting on Google Earth after collecting the information. I was not expecting that.
Cartography and Visualization- The GIS course. I think that this is a course that everyone should take especially after the Power of Maps course in Geography. This class is time-consuming but I am learning information about HTML and ArcGIS so I am happy. The atmosphere is laid back and fitting for a student like myself.
Choral Arts Society- We have a full repertoire this semester. The concert scene was lackluster for me last year. The songs are more difficult than last fall and the amount of people have increased from last spring. However, there are still a lot of women and a few men meaning that I will be shouting just to get my notes heard. The tenor section is a bit stronger this year but there are a lot of new guys that are still adjusting to the craziness of what is Choral Arts. We have to sing at Rock Jones inauguration and at a couple of other events before the big concert in December. I need to be well-rested before tackling these events because I want to be at my best. I like the performance schedule for this year but I do not know if this will stay because Mr. Hiester is going on sabbatical in the spring. Darn.
Opera Theater- My new project. I do not have much of a role in it. I have no solos as of yet and my part in Cendrillion and the Medium by G.C. Menotti are fairly small. I will be helping with lights and other things on the side but as of now, this is the class that I have the least involvement in. That is probably a good thing with my class load for this semester.
My involvement with executive boards-
Philanthropy Chair- I think that this year I have been more busy with the chair position. I have been getting my fraternity together for a huge event called Walk to Defeat ALS. Hopefully, this will allow the guys in my fraternity to get a ton of service hours and an appreciation for service. I have the CropWalk to worry about as well but I am familar with that. I love service and I cherish it because it is the one thing I know I can guarantee to a person who may not be well-off as myself. Delaware has a lot of service opportunities and as a student and service chair, I want people to be aware and appreciative of the community they live in.
Vice President-Black Men of the Future- So Far, So Good. Our first educational program with Money Management was a success and we are in the midst of planning our second educational program dealing with how to manage organizations on campus which I am the master of. I initiated Bag Hunger through BMF to help the people of Delaware. During my turn in Welch, I got two full bags by doing the ground level and the 3rd floor alone. Just like old times. I will complete Welch probably on Thursday. I am happy with the leadership of BMF this year and hopes it continues especially during something like Homecoming and SUBA's 40th anniversary.
Treasurer-Circle K- Probably the most tedious job of the three because of the constant watching of funds and where they are going. I try to consult the executive board of Circle K with every decision I make because it is all of our money and they have a right to know where the money is going. My superior needs my paperwork soon so I am starting to feel the pressure. Everything has to be perfect otherwise there is some hefty repercussions for myself and my group. All of the other officers on Circle K are women so I better not mess up otherwise that phrase that is all too popular with a women's scorn will be upon me. I have a huge event away from campus in about 2 weeks and I need to get the vans reserved and the cash advance ready along with my budget ready for my superior. A lot of work for the Treasurer of Circle K but like everything else I am up for the challenge.
I rarely have time for myself; I know this is not particularly healthy but I think for now I can manage everything. I try to immerse myself as much as possible with other affairs in Delaware and in the Alliance schools. I have a dinner at Kenyon on Thursday with other representatives of Great Lakes College Association (Kenyon, Denison, Capital, Otterbein, ODU, and others). I love being in the know about a little bit of everything. Yes, my life is busy after I like it that way. Well, look at the time, I have to complete my house job before the wrath of the guys in my house envelopes me. Gotta go.
Maintaining,
Hasani Wheat
Class of '10
Okay. So an update on life in general. Let me start with my classes.
Civil Rights and Liberties- For my Urban Studies requirement. Basically, it is a lower version of Constitution Law. This is my first Politics and Government course at Ohio Wesleyan so I am a little nervous about the curriculum. It is kind of like a History in where there is only a couple of huge tasks I have to complete but those tasks have to be good otherwise I am likely screwed. The course is laden with court cases and constitutional jargon but I feel that I am keeping up for now. Wait until the first exam and the case briefs. Oh joy. I have to turn in my topic statement for my legal brief of which I have yet to choose. Maybe tomorrow.
Race and Ethnicity- This is an interesting class thus far. My papers (3 page single spaced, BTW) have been getting good grades so far and I hope that the trend continues. My debate on White Superiority was okay. I did the best I could for the position I had. The reading is not hard at all and I think the exam coming up will be one that I will enjoy as long as I study hard enough for it.
World's Cities- Sounds like an easy class but it is an upper level. I just took my first test in the class- not feeling so hot about it especially seeing my fraternity brother turn his paper in around the 40-45 minute mark. I hope we both did well but I already know that I confused theories of urban geography and central place on a big essay question. I also looked at my answers with such confusion as to make me wonder- Did I study accurately for my test? On top of that, my 1 and a half inch binder is basically exploding because of the amount of reading I had to print off of ERes. About $35 is gone from my account- mainly because of this one class. Hidden college costs, prospective students lies here. Other than that, I hope to complete other important things in the class very soon.
Environmental Geography- Not confident in the style of the class. Based on a graduate seminar class where the students dictate the pace of the class, I have to walk from Sanborn (Opera) to the Science Center- about a twenty minute walk on a Wednesday night. Not just. The class is interesting but unless you like to read a book a week, I suggest you freshmen and other people who hate reading to avoid this class. I like reading and night classes so that is why I am taking this class. Oh, and it is a recommended class for both my Geography and Urban Studies majors. In addition to the regular readings and assignments, I have also been assigned to the Sagan National Colloquium series. Again. I have to lead a team of students into the depths of green space surrounding Delaware and through vigorous plotting on Google Earth after collecting the information. I was not expecting that.
Cartography and Visualization- The GIS course. I think that this is a course that everyone should take especially after the Power of Maps course in Geography. This class is time-consuming but I am learning information about HTML and ArcGIS so I am happy. The atmosphere is laid back and fitting for a student like myself.
Choral Arts Society- We have a full repertoire this semester. The concert scene was lackluster for me last year. The songs are more difficult than last fall and the amount of people have increased from last spring. However, there are still a lot of women and a few men meaning that I will be shouting just to get my notes heard. The tenor section is a bit stronger this year but there are a lot of new guys that are still adjusting to the craziness of what is Choral Arts. We have to sing at Rock Jones inauguration and at a couple of other events before the big concert in December. I need to be well-rested before tackling these events because I want to be at my best. I like the performance schedule for this year but I do not know if this will stay because Mr. Hiester is going on sabbatical in the spring. Darn.
Opera Theater- My new project. I do not have much of a role in it. I have no solos as of yet and my part in Cendrillion and the Medium by G.C. Menotti are fairly small. I will be helping with lights and other things on the side but as of now, this is the class that I have the least involvement in. That is probably a good thing with my class load for this semester.
My involvement with executive boards-
Philanthropy Chair- I think that this year I have been more busy with the chair position. I have been getting my fraternity together for a huge event called Walk to Defeat ALS. Hopefully, this will allow the guys in my fraternity to get a ton of service hours and an appreciation for service. I have the CropWalk to worry about as well but I am familar with that. I love service and I cherish it because it is the one thing I know I can guarantee to a person who may not be well-off as myself. Delaware has a lot of service opportunities and as a student and service chair, I want people to be aware and appreciative of the community they live in.
Vice President-Black Men of the Future- So Far, So Good. Our first educational program with Money Management was a success and we are in the midst of planning our second educational program dealing with how to manage organizations on campus which I am the master of. I initiated Bag Hunger through BMF to help the people of Delaware. During my turn in Welch, I got two full bags by doing the ground level and the 3rd floor alone. Just like old times. I will complete Welch probably on Thursday. I am happy with the leadership of BMF this year and hopes it continues especially during something like Homecoming and SUBA's 40th anniversary.
Treasurer-Circle K- Probably the most tedious job of the three because of the constant watching of funds and where they are going. I try to consult the executive board of Circle K with every decision I make because it is all of our money and they have a right to know where the money is going. My superior needs my paperwork soon so I am starting to feel the pressure. Everything has to be perfect otherwise there is some hefty repercussions for myself and my group. All of the other officers on Circle K are women so I better not mess up otherwise that phrase that is all too popular with a women's scorn will be upon me. I have a huge event away from campus in about 2 weeks and I need to get the vans reserved and the cash advance ready along with my budget ready for my superior. A lot of work for the Treasurer of Circle K but like everything else I am up for the challenge.
I rarely have time for myself; I know this is not particularly healthy but I think for now I can manage everything. I try to immerse myself as much as possible with other affairs in Delaware and in the Alliance schools. I have a dinner at Kenyon on Thursday with other representatives of Great Lakes College Association (Kenyon, Denison, Capital, Otterbein, ODU, and others). I love being in the know about a little bit of everything. Yes, my life is busy after I like it that way. Well, look at the time, I have to complete my house job before the wrath of the guys in my house envelopes me. Gotta go.
Maintaining,
Hasani Wheat
Class of '10
Friday, September 5, 2008
Geography 370 downtown excursion
My second week completed. Yes. That feels good and I feel that I am in control of the whole school situation. On Thursday, I went around Delaware with my Geography class. This was really interesting because some of the people in the class were not familiar with Delaware's rich history. We got to experience the town together up close and personal, courtesy of our professor, Dr. David Walker.
I love the landscape and the architecture of Delaware. I think that the landscape and the architecture is often overlooked, especially by the students. I wish that Ohio Wesleyan had something like a Delaware course kind of like how Cleveland State has a course for Ohio history and Cleveland history. That would be cool. Maybe I will convince Dr. Walker to add that kind of course so students are not ignorant of the facts and history of Delaware, Ohio.
Class was taught for about thirty minutes or so. Then, we left the classroom to pursue our short journey in the fields of Delaware. We took the new bike route behind the Science Center. I actually took that route last Saturday to go to the Common Ground, where I usually volunteer my time for a part of the week. The tour went like this: we took the bike route across the bridge which overlooks the freeway and the Delaware Run. After crossing, we viewed the older part of the city, which is East of downtown Delaware. We viewed the railroad and the Common Ground. We went into the downtown area where the library and the Strand is to talk about its history along with the architectural side of the buildings along with other important historical places along the way. We then went into the residential part of the city where Chi Phi is. I have not walked that way since the end of the academic year last year so it was interesting to see new changes and some old familiar places still moving along.
I was happy the tour of Delaware was done. Hopefully, when I leave Delaware, I can find a place like Delaware, a small, mostly peaceful town with a rich history, to start my adult life after college. I probably would not have taken a tour of Delaware any place else than a Geography class, especially a class with talks about the World's Cities. I have some field research I have to do for class in Delaware so I am looking forward to researching the information and finding the most obscure place I have never been to in Delaware and just tackling that section of history in Delaware.
That ends my talk about the tour of Delaware with my Geography class. I enjoyed and I hope other students on the tour did too. I also hope that other students that are still new to Delaware will be able to utilize Delaware's stores and resources to its maximum potential. I would love to come back ten years from now and be shocked by the changes in Delaware especially if it is student-led. I have to rest now- work and play awaits shortly. Pictures are below.
Helping Delaware, Ohio,
Hasani Wheat
Class of '10
I love the landscape and the architecture of Delaware. I think that the landscape and the architecture is often overlooked, especially by the students. I wish that Ohio Wesleyan had something like a Delaware course kind of like how Cleveland State has a course for Ohio history and Cleveland history. That would be cool. Maybe I will convince Dr. Walker to add that kind of course so students are not ignorant of the facts and history of Delaware, Ohio.
Class was taught for about thirty minutes or so. Then, we left the classroom to pursue our short journey in the fields of Delaware. We took the new bike route behind the Science Center. I actually took that route last Saturday to go to the Common Ground, where I usually volunteer my time for a part of the week. The tour went like this: we took the bike route across the bridge which overlooks the freeway and the Delaware Run. After crossing, we viewed the older part of the city, which is East of downtown Delaware. We viewed the railroad and the Common Ground. We went into the downtown area where the library and the Strand is to talk about its history along with the architectural side of the buildings along with other important historical places along the way. We then went into the residential part of the city where Chi Phi is. I have not walked that way since the end of the academic year last year so it was interesting to see new changes and some old familiar places still moving along.
I was happy the tour of Delaware was done. Hopefully, when I leave Delaware, I can find a place like Delaware, a small, mostly peaceful town with a rich history, to start my adult life after college. I probably would not have taken a tour of Delaware any place else than a Geography class, especially a class with talks about the World's Cities. I have some field research I have to do for class in Delaware so I am looking forward to researching the information and finding the most obscure place I have never been to in Delaware and just tackling that section of history in Delaware.
That ends my talk about the tour of Delaware with my Geography class. I enjoyed and I hope other students on the tour did too. I also hope that other students that are still new to Delaware will be able to utilize Delaware's stores and resources to its maximum potential. I would love to come back ten years from now and be shocked by the changes in Delaware especially if it is student-led. I have to rest now- work and play awaits shortly. Pictures are below.
Helping Delaware, Ohio,
Hasani Wheat
Class of '10
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