the traveler, october 2012
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Learn about what's going on around Boston and on campus for October!TRANSCRIPT
Emerson OCSS presents…
The Haunted Traveler
OCTOBER 2012 VOL 1 ISSUE 1
What’s happening off-campus?Looking for fall activities around Boston? It is certainly a notable season for the New England area, so here are some guides to making the most out of the next couple months!
Top Ten Festivals (DigBoston)- Highlights festivals happening in the Boston area, such as SoWa Open Market, The Big E, and HONK! Parade.http://digboston.com/experience/2012/09/fall-preview-top-ten-festivals/
The City of Boston Calendar- Lists various events happening around Boston, such as food & dining, holiday celebrations, parades/festivals, and performing arts.http://www.cityofboston.gov/calendar/
Mass Vacation Fall Foliage Fun Planner- Interested in the foliage in and around Massachusetts? This website has 50 fall things to do under $50, and a foliage planning guide perfect for scheduling your fall getaway!http://www.massvacation.com/fallfoliage/
The City of Boston Calendar- Lists various events happening around Boston, such as food & dining, holiday celebrations, parades/festivals, and performing arts.http://www.cityofboston.gov/calendar/
25 Things To Do In Boston This Fall (TimeOutBoston)- Offers a guide tolooking at foliage at Arnold Arboretum, Jamaica Pond, and Mt. Auburn Cemetery, as well as other fall themed places to check out around Boston.http://timeoutboston.com/things-to-do/133967/25-things-to-do-in-boston-this-fall?package=133975
What’s happening on campus?OCTOBER 2012 VOL 1 ISSUE 1
S M T W Th F SaOctober is Queer Awareness Month!
1 2EME Tasty Tuesday
3First Presidential Debate Watch
4 5 6
7 8 9Drag Workshop
10 11National Coming OUT Day Social
12So You Want and Internship, Now What?
Dragtoberfest
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14 15 16Screening of All In the Family
17 18 19Family Weekend
20Family Weekend
21Family Weekend
22 23 24 25Literally Food For Thought
26Internship Fair
Annual Legends Ball
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28 29 30Screening of Zombies of Mass Destruction
31Campus Center Haunted House
October 9 October 26Werk It! Drag Workshop Fall 2012 Internship FairBobby Brown Make Up Studio, 8 PM Courtyard Marriott
October 11 Shake It! Annual Legends BallCelebrate It! National Coming OUT Day Social Cabaret, 8 PMMultipurpose Room, 6 PM
October 30October 12 Screen It! Screening of Zombies of Mass Destruction:So You What an Internship, Now What.... A Political ZomedyMultipurpose Room, 2 PM Bright Family Screening Room, 7 PM
Flaunt It! Dragtoberfest October 31Cabaret, 7 PM Campus Center Haunted House
CabaretOctober 16Screen It! Film Screening of All in The Family,Q&A with Emerson Alum Andrew Van den HoutenBright Family Screening Room, 7 PM
TransportationGetting from Jamaica Plain to Emerson is easy! Just take the Orange Line to Chinatown and walk a block towards Boylston Street. Jamaica Plain is also accessible by the 39 bus, which runs from Forest Hills to Back Bay Station.
Brief History“In the late 18th Century, Jamaica Plan was a summertime destination for wealthy Bostonians who built resort homes around the Jamaica Pond. Today, JP is a diverse neighborhood, economically, ethnically, and racially. It is also home to a mix of long-time residents and recent arrivals, families and single professionals, alike.” –Boston Redevelopment Authority
Caffeine fix?Ula Cafe, 284 Armory Streethttp://www.ulacafe.com/Whether you need lunch, a snack or coffee, this spot has a big selection of drinks and tasty treats.
Local green spaceArnold Arboretum, 125 Arborwayhttp://www.arboretum.harvard.edu/Free admission and 265 acres of different trees, shrubs, and other plant life. Awesome place to get out and literally smell the roses!
Neighborhood Feature: Jamaica PlainOCTOBER 2012 VOL 1 ISSUE 1
Good EatsTres Gatos, 470 Centre Streethttp://www.tresgatosjp.com/Tapas, small plates, plus a record & book store located in the back for entertainment!
Shop til’ you dropBoomerangs, 716 Centre Streethttp://www.shopboomerangs.orgClothes, a whole room of books, plus lots of other kitschy items make Boomerangs a hot spot to shop. All of their proceeds benefit the AIDS Action Committee, too!
BrokeAss Gourmet is Emerson Alum Gabi Moskowitz. She was recently featured during an OCSS LiveSMART event. www.brokeassgourmet.com
Quick Tips for Apartment LivingOCTOBER 2012 VOL 1 ISSUE 1
Recipe du OctobreApple Cinnamon Pumpkin Pancakes Makes about 8 medium pancakesPrep time: 10 minutes, Cook time: 5 minutes
6 ounces Chobani apple cinnamon Greek yogurt2 large eggs1 cup canned pumpkin (not pumpkin pie mix)1 cup all-purpose flour1 1/2 teaspoons pumpkin pie spice2 teaspoons baking soda1/4 teaspoon salt
Heat a griddle or large frying pan over medium heat. In a medium mixing bowl, stir the yogurt and eggs until combined; stir in the pumpkin. In a separate small mixing bowl, stir the flour, pumpkin pie spice, baking soda, and salt. Add the dry ingredients to the yogurt mixture, stirring until just mixed (the batter will be thick). Spray the griddle with nonstick cooking spray. Use an ice cream scoop or large spoon to spread the batter onto the griddle (since the batter is thick, you will need to spread it out a bit to desired thickness). Cook the pancakes about 2 to 3 minutes on each side or until cooked. Serve with Greek yogurt, honey, maple syrup, or butter and cinnamon sugar (or all of the above!).
The $50 Pantry
Save Energy, Save Money!
Keep the heat in your apartment! Invest in a draft snake to place by the front door
Change your light bulbs from incandescent to compact fluorescents
Keep your blinds open to naturally heat your apartment. Buy thicker blinds to insulate and keep heat in.
Unplug cell phone chargers and other appliances. Even when they’re not working to power something, chargers use phantom electricity, which raises bills!
Wash clothes in cold water- it uses energy to heat up hot or warm water!
Mari Watson, Off- Campus Commissioner
OCTOBER 2012 VOL 1 ISSUE 1
Emerson Off-Campus Student Services
Have a question about living off-campus? Just want to stop by and visit? Our office is located at:
150 Boylston Street, second floor
Hours:Monday - Friday: 9:00 am–5:00 pm
Phone: 617-824-7863Fax: 617-824-7865Email: [email protected]
Kira Novak,Graduate Assistant
Hi everyone! My name is Mari Watson and I am very excited to have been appointed off-Campus Commissioner!! I am a Senior Communications Science and Disorders Major with a Hearing and Deafness Minor graduating in May of 2013. I was born and raised in Cambridge, MA and am currently residing there. I am a member of the class of 2013 Class Council, am a active member of the Greek Life community, am a member of Emerson Dance Company, am the photo director of Emerson College Quidditch, and have been an Orientation Leader for the past 3 years. When not in class, I can usually be found in the Student Lounge or working in L1 of the campus center. My email address is [email protected], please feel free to message me with any questions, comments or concerns you may have!
Kira Novak is the new Graduate Assistant for Off- Campus Student Services during the 2012-2013 academic year. Currently, she is a second-year graduate student in the College Student Development and Counseling program at Northeastern University. Outside of school and work, she enjoys exploring new Boston area restaurants, attending trivia nights, utilizing green spaces and photographing with both her iPhone and digital camera. Kira is really looking forward to working with the staff and students within the Emerson community!
New Faces in Off-Campus Student Services