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From “Occupy Wall Street” to America’s Campuses
INSIDE: • “The Gay Moralist” • The Asia Project • Shroud Encounter • Inside Matt Glowacki’s Head • “Stop The Madness” • “Tolerance Is A Dirty Word” And More!
A Shot Of Reality
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The Shroud Encounter
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Tolerance Is A Dirty Word
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Classic Campus Rewind
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This new alcohol awareness show from Mission IMPROVable is picking up steam and getting rave reviews.
Russ Breault has captured the interest of college students everywhere as he talks about his long history studying the Shroud of Turin and it’s mysteries.
A white guy from South Africa delivers a moving message and really gets college students thinking about their own lives.
DR CORNELL WEST 28 From “Occupy Wall Street” To The Campus Stage, He Leads The Diversity Fight.
One of America’s premiere intellectuals, Princeton’s Dr. Cornel West discusses the importance of Justice, Student Activism and Paideia.
Take a journey with us as we rediscover the first two years of Campus Activities Magazine® 1992-1993.
D E P A R T M E N T S From the Publisher Laff Guru Real Life with Elaine Pasqua A Shot of Reality Readers Choice Nominations Shroud Encounter Tolerance/ Ashton Nyte Matt Glowacki Interview
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Classic Rewind 20 Years Later The Curious Doctor West Artist Report Cards Elaine Williams/ Madness Entertainment Warehouse Dr. John Corvino The Asia Project Last Call with Ian Kirby
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RANDOM THOUGHTS & OTHER MINDLESS DRIBBLE Remembering Karen Back when I first joined NACA in the very early 1980s, there was turmoil among the troops. The problem was that there were too many chiefs and not enough indians. So some of the chiefs had only one or two underlings, others had none. In the old office in the middle of college town in Five Points, our digs were located up a flight of stairs with only one door on the left side of the building. But after you got up there, there was a full floor and another sort of mezzanine level with nearly another floor. The office was divided into sort of a caste system with one being the haves (authority) and the others have nots. Staff meetings were held weekly among the upstairs group while the downstairs group always wondered what was being said about them. That being explained, Karen (Thompson) Harden joined the staff as our bookkeeper. She was a vibrant, beautiful, full-bodied girl who had a great smile and charming personality. Karen was staffed under the finance director. While the FD was staff, Karen wasn’t but carried clout because she wrote the checks. At first I thought the first floor rallied around Karen because she seemed to be connected, but basically Karen was liked just because she was Karen. During my days at NACA (and it was called NECAA while Karen was there), I rode the fence. At times I would be allowed to attend or invited to staff meetings on occasion, because aside from the conference, I was the financial arm of the association bringing in revenue to support the troops. But the longer Karen was there, the more I gravitated toward the first floor or the worker bees. Prior to Karen, they were a disjointed lot never really socializing much with each other. But Karen was infectious and it got to be a common thing for the group of us to go to lunch together on a regular basis and being in the middle of a college town, there were literally dozens of affordable and tasty choices within easy walking distance. So the first floor lunch became an almost regular thing. Karen would tell us the crazy adventures of her sleep-walking husband (Sorry Allan) and we would roar with laughter but it made him a real
person in our minds and most of us got to know him and like him through Karen’s tales. I was into dealing with my first lot of emotionally handicapped foster and adoptive kids during those years and Rick and Dean buddied up with Karen and were able to tell her things about themselves that I would have never otherwise known. She truly was an open-arms type of person and she never had to tell you that, you could simply sense it. That was over 25 years ago and her memory is as vivid in my mind as the reality was then.
could kick myself for not taking the time to check in and see what was going on. Although she was somewhat younger than me when she came to work, she made such an impression on the way I should run my business and treat my customers. I knew nothing about the cancer or her passing until Allan called to have her name removed from the mailing list and I just wish I could have been there for her the way she was constantly there for the crew at NACA during her time. God has certainly gained an angel of the highest order. My sincerest condolences to Allan and the family. My heart is with you and I know that she is still watching over you all.
The day that she told us she was leaving was a solemn one. She and her new boss Cheri had really hit it off and I thought they had connected extremely well, so the change clearly took us all by surprise. After that luncheon meeting where the news was related, I took her aside to ask about her surprising decision and she told me she needed a change of environment...there were too many scapegoats and not enough responsibility being taken. With tears in her eyes, she told me that she truly loved every one of us, but she just couldn’t continue. For years after leaving NACA, she kept up with all her staff member friends as they left and went on to other things. She would call me from timeto time and ask about the magazine and the kids. She would fill me in on any information she had on the old gang, where they were, what they were doing and those she had lost contact with. She had asked earlier to be put on the mailing list for Campus Activities Magazine® and when a story would come up that brought back memories from the old NACA days, she would call and talk to me about it. She was from the upstate of South Carolina and loved to talk about the foothills of the mountains and Rocky Bottom.
A few years back, I quit hearing from Karen and I
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be described as “pain personified:” a combination of moans, groans, screams, howls, growls, gurgles and prayers. If Hell has a soundtrack, this is it. To not be feeling what he does leaves me feeling, well, like the luckiest man alive.
I Normally Like Being On The Road... I’ve been creating this monthly column for about a decade, and although my twisted off-center sense of humor may have often made it appear it was written under the influence of drugs and alcohol, that was not the case…until today. As I write, my pen is attached to a hand attached to an arm attached to a needle attached to a morphine drip. As a humorist it is my nature to try to find comedy in even the most tragic situations, and given my current circumstance I welcome the morphine’s help.
broken bones, a left side that looks like I slid down a cheese grater, and (thank goodness) the aforementioned morphine drip. Surprisingly my spirits could not be higher, and I do not think the pain medication can take all the credit. Sure, I am in bad shape, but shudder to think what
With the new metal plates they plan to surgically implant in my body, all my refrigerator magnets can double as jewelry...cool! Once the manmade parts are inserted inside me, I can bill myself as “The Bionic Comic.”
My favorite definition of humor is falling down stairs (tragedy) if you do it while in the act of warning your wife not to (comedy). Life is undeniably both a comedy and a tragedy; I consider myself fortunate to have experienced an abundance of the former and a minimum of the latter, but for each and every human being it is inevitable that some day you will have to face something tragic. Just yesterday I posted my status on Facebook: "I've been in such a ridiculously good mood for the past ten days that I'm not sure if I've lost my sorrow or my sanity. Feeling a bit paranoid that this is all a set up…" Well... It was a set up and here is the punchline: Today some jerk ran a red light and I had to lay my motorscooter down (I was tempted to write “motorcycle” or “hog” to try to macho up my image, but I confess it was just a “scooter”). So now I find myself in a Level One Trauma Unit with four
I’ve always been amazed at the resiliency of the human spirit. Although many would describe me as an optimist, even I did not think it possible that from this dire location the bright side could still be viewed. My body may be broken, but thankfully my sense of humor remains intact. Please allow me to share some of the (perhaps morphine induced) silver lining:
I will save money this year on my Halloween costume; when the bandages come off, I can go as a pepperoni pizza. The orderly just told me "Chicks dig scars." (At least I think that’s what he said; maybe it was “Chicks did scarves.”)
Wish I had this bracelet in college!
kind of shape I’d be in had I not been wearing a helmet. I feel like I dodged a bullet (perhaps it would be more accurate to say I dodged a Dodge). The guy on the other side of the curtain serves as a constant reminder that my situation could be much worse. For what I’ve gathered from the staff’s conversations, he is a gang-banger that tried to carjack someone that happened to have a gun of their own. He did not dodge a bullet, and the sounds he is making can only
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I think I won the favor of the staff by regaling them with funny stories of when I was an actor on the television show “ER” (and the cute nurse rewarded me a pair of socks that may be the most comfortable I’ve ever worn). An EMT just told me my laptop survived the crash undamaged – this might make a great commercial for Dell. Once I am home, I believe that whatever nursing skills my dog may be lacking, Feldman will more than make up for as a damn fine dishwasher.
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For nearly two decades, Jeff has wowed audiences with his "defining moments" messages about "LIFE” and "EDUCATION." This former Mr. New Hampshire Male America, U.S. Marine Gulf War Veteran, and high school coach, has spoken in all 50 states to young people representing over 48 different countries. His timeless message "About Life" mesmerizes people with how simply Jeff puts today's stresses into perspective about living a life of Purpose.
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EPILOGUE – TWO DAYS LATER: The morphine drip is gone and my head is clearing. I struggle with putting it into words, but I've emerged from this accident with a renewed appreciation for life, not my material blessings or career accomplishments, but life, as in all things living and my interaction between them. Nothing like a bunch of broken bones, bruises and abrasions to make you realize how fragile you truly are and how limited your time actually is. I learned “possessions won’t love you back and achievements turn to dust without the red blood of human relationships coursing through them.” You must make the people in your life a priority. The accident not only rearranged my bones but also my perspective. For every tear from pain I have shed two of joy from the new awareness of how grateful I am to have so many loved ones. It’s ironic to have something so very unfortunate leave me feeling so very fortunate. I leave this hospital a changed man. On the outside, I know I am not as good as I used to be. But on the inside, I know I am so much better... EPILOGUE – FOUR DAYS LATER: I had my first “Good Cop – Bad Cop” experience. After my accident, rather than impound my scooter a nice cop parked it for me and gave me the key while I was in the ambulance. When my friend went to pick it up, he found another cop had left a parking ticket. EPILOGUE – ONE WEEK LATER: I just discovered why there is a cry for health care reform. Every patient that gets discharged from a hospital should be proscribed pain pills...for when they get the bill. The tab for my stay came to: $2,834.34 per HOUR! $47.23 per MINUTE! Over 78 cents per SECOND! But… I did get a really comfy pair of socks out of the deal. “The Laff Guru” has taken his message of LAUGHTER=NIRVANA to all 50 states and 23 countries. His awards include: “Comic of the Year,” “Campus Performer of the Year,” and a “Cable Ace Award.” His credits include over fifty TV appearances, including: Showtime and The Late Show. He is represented by GP Entertainment. To find out more about his award-winning comedy act please visit: laffguru.com
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BY ELAINE PASQUA
I don’t hear as much about HIV/AIDS, is it still a problem? Do you ever hear or think to yourself, “AIDS won’t affect me?” When I speak at campuses across the country I ask each audience, “How many of you believe that HIV/AIDS will personally touch your lives?” Amazingly no one raises their hands! I lost my mom and step dad to AIDS-related complications. My step dad contracted the virus from an injectable medical product that was made from human plasma. He unknowingly passed it on to my mom. After caring for two people whom I loved dearly, and lost to this disease I will do what I can to raise awareness.
Although people are living longer, studies are showing that HIV accelerates the aging process. A 55 year old individual is presenting with an immune system equivalent to that of an 88 year old. We are seeing ailments typical to the older population such as heart disease, dementia, kidney disease and increased rates of cancer in people in their 40’s and 50’s. This is due in part to the virus itself and the long-term side effects of the drugs. The scariest thing about HIV is that it incubates for 10 years. When referring to a virus,
We now need to focus on quality of life. Many of my friends who are infected are spending upwards of $30,000 per year for their drugs. The side effects are difficult. Most notably the virus keeps mutating until it can outfox the drugs, which renders them ineffective. Because of this, people eventually run out of options for treatment. Fourteen thousand people died from AIDS-related complications last year.
In terms of sexual activity HIV can be spread from oral, anal and vaginal intercourse. The virus can also pass through the mucous membranes of the mouth and into the blood stream. Anal is the most dangerous because the tearing of the tissue allows the virus to enter into the blood stream. Women are infected at a higher rate than men from vaginal intercourse. HIV is a virus. It does not know the difference between male or female, gay or straight, rich or poor or black or white. If you engage in unprotected sex you could be putting your self at risk! Remember, sometimes we can’t turn back the effects of what happened the night before.
The trend of complacency towards AIDS is alarming. HIV, the virus that causes AIDS has been spreading at an increased rate of 56,300 new infections annually. Previously we were seeing 40,000 new infections per year. Fifty percent of all new infections are occurring in the 15 to 24 year old age group. Numbers don’t lie! What is fueling this complacency? The protease inhibitor drugs stop the virus from reproducing in the body and allow infected individuals to live longer and healthier lives. People are no longer progressing from HIV to AIDS as easily.
tattooing, and blood brothers or sisters. Don’t share razors or toothbrushes because they can become contaminated with blood. If someone needs medical attention for a cut, always put on gloves to protect yourself before dressing the wound.
incubation period is from the time that the virus enters the body until you see the first symptoms. If a person contracts HIV and they do not get tested it can take 10 years to show any symptoms! People look good and feel good and this lends many opportunities to spread the virus. The bottom line is that you can’t judge a book by its cover! The four bodily fluids that spread HIV are blood, semen, vaginal secretions and breast milk. Activities that allow for blood-to-blood contact are needle-sharing for illegal drugs or steroid use, sharing sharps for piercing,
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The only cure for HIV/AIDS is prevention! The safest option is abstinence. If you choose to engage in sex, use universal precautions. A condom needs to be used each and every time. That will provide the protective barrier to prevent the virus from passing from one person to another. Latex provides the best barrier but if you have a latex allergy, you should use a polyurethane condom. Read the directions on the box, there is a proper way to put it on so it will not break. Most importantly, if your partner is not willing to practice safe sex, they do not deserve to be intimately involved with you. They should respect you and honor your wishes to keep yourself safe and healthy. Questions on college life? Email me at elaine@elainepasqua.com.
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Before anyone gets too upset, this lack of a screaming, berating message is not a tacit approval to go out and drink, but SOR’s primary motivation is to not alienate students and be tuned out completely. “We definitely point out that no one has to drink, it is not a requirement of any university to do so. We also point out the legal implications and ramifications of it. If someone is under 21 they have to watch out, not only from the law but from their universities as well. These types of incidents are being met with less and less tolerance and students can be suspended and expelled from school, something that will dramatically affect the rest of their lives.” The show discusses the beginnings of alcoholism, DUIs and traffic fatalities and binge drinking. “Binging is something that is extremely prevalent among college age audiences and we talk a lot about the social side effects that behavior can lead to.”
Alcohol Awareness and drinking prevention programs can be a tough sell to students. As a mandatory program or not, the last thing most students want is some “expert” many years removed from their own social circles to come and preach to them about the ills of drinking. Enter Shot of Reality, an alcohol awareness program that takes a different tack. Brought to you by the same folks responsible for Mission: IMPROVable, one of the most successful comedy improv shows to ever work in the campus market, SOR doesn’t smokescreen with students about the realities of drinking. And that is not to say they are trying to beat them over the head with the realities of the consequences of drinking, but more so of the reality that students are going to drink. The interesting thing
is in how they handle it, and why they do it. Perhaps examining these aspects brings into perspective as to whether it is something really worthwhile. Aaron Krebs, Creative Director and the mind behind both Mission: IMPROVable and SOR, tells us first hand what makes this program different from most and why its a smart fit for campus. “Shot of Reality is run by two improv comedians. The philosophy of the show itself is fundamentally pretty different from others. We are not there to tell students not to drink; we recognize that students are going to drink. We are there to provide them with the information and the facts to clear up any mythology around alcohol. We want to make sure they actually understand everything they might be getting into when involved with this process.”
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As you might imagine of a program put on by improv specialists, all of these things are presented in a way that is entertaining and interactive. “We have students on stage with us. For example, people tend to come up with a lot of creative excuses for DUI. We came up with an interactive excercise in which we ask students to name some of the excuses they have heard or have even used for driving after drinking (It’s not that far home, I want to sleep in my own bed, I’ve only had a few, etc.). This program is broken down in a lighthearted and humorous way without making light of the topic, while also maintaining a fair amount of gravity. A brand new program, SOR has been getting rave reviews at campuses who have already hosted it. BOOK IT: Be the first in your area by contacting Bass/Schuler Entertainment at (773) 481-2600 or info@bassschuler.com
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The Mystery Of The Shroud Of Turin For over 25 years, Russ Breault has been researching and lecturing on the famed Shroud of Turin. Like a CSI, Russ makes use of over 180 images that he moves through seamlessly to unfold one of the worlds most baffling mysteries. His presentation, known as “Shroud Encounter” intrigues audiences as clues are revealed one by one as though piecing together a large and complicated puzzle. A fast-paced and ultra-dynamic experience, Russ’s presentation is both entertaining and educational.
While the Shroud of Turin has many religious implications, there are no claims of authenticity made during the program. The audience is left to decide what they think for themselves. When considering any type of programing for religious diversity, ”Shroud Encounter” is a perfect fit. “The Shroud, put most simply, is an enigma which continues to defy any explanation and points to something beyond our understanding.”
shroud of a crucified man, the work of an artist, or the actual burial cloth of Jesus Christ (which millions have come to believe) is still a great mystery.
”Shroud Encounter” focuses on four major areas of study. These areas include: Science, Religion, Art, and History. It is not often that a topic would cover such a wide variety of academic disciplines. But as detailed and analytical as it may seem, The Shroud of Turin is the single “Shroud Encounter” is a fast moving most analyzed artifact in the world and engaging presentation that and yet it remains a total mystery. “It grips its audience until the very end. As a founding member of the is so interesting because it is a 14ft Shroud Science Group, Russ has long linen cloth that has been in As experts go on the subject, you appeared on “Mysteries of the An- Turin, Italy for the last 400 years and can be sure that Russ is one of the cient World” on CBS, and most re- bears the faint image of a bearded, world’s foremost authorities. Having cently on the Emmy-nominated crucified man with apparent wounds participated in every international two-hour History Channel documen- and blood stains that match the cru- conference on the subject since tary “The Real Face of Jesus.” He cifixion account recorded in the 1981, Russ has been researching was an advisor and the primary ex- Bible. We can track the Shroud and studying the Shroud for the mapert for this groundbreaking docu- through Italy, Asia, France, Turkey, jority of his life. He first fell in love mentary. He has also been featured and back to the Middle East accord- with the mystery as a collage stuon various other documentaries on ing to botanical evidence. But dent and now tours campuses nathe Discovery Channel, TLC, and Na- whether or not it was an actual burial tionwide in hopes to spark the same tional Geographic. interest with todays campus communities. The Shroud itself has grabbed the interest of millions due to its BOOK IT: for more informaenduring mystery. Much like tion on this intriguing presenthe Great Pyramids of Egypt or tation, contact Russ at (678) stonehenge, it has been sub817-7188 or russ@ShroudEnjected to countless hours of counter.com scientific analysis, medical, and historical investigations. ThouBackground Photo: ©1978 sands of articles, hundreds of Barrie M. Schwortz Collection, books, and dozens of docuSTERA, Inc. mentaries have revolved around its mystery. 16, CAMPUS ACTIVITIES MAGAzINE® NOV/DEC 2011
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So, who’s this guy? How about the fact that Ashton is a true African-American? No, we didn’t mix the picture up with someone else’s story text. Born and raised in South Africa, Ashton was just out of high school when Apartheid ended in 1994 and so has lived in a country and era akin to our own during the civil rights movement. Separation was the rule, (and then it wasn’t) and Ashton witnessed it all. Moving several years ago to the United States, he now brings his unique perspective to campuses across the nation. While public speaking may be the number one rated fear on most lists, for Ashton it wasn’t much of a long shot, as he has had a life-long passion for performance and sharing knowledge. “I actually considered teaching as a career option way back in the day when I was making those big decisions about what I wanted to do with my life. The economic climate that I grew up with in South Africa, along with the crazy political climate, encouraged us to do other things that were more scientific,” Ashton says in his crawling baritone, reminiscent of a cross between David Bowie and Johnny Cash. Interestingly enough, he was the lead singer for one of the most successful bands in South Africa, The Awakening and first came to the U.S. on world tour with that band. Ashton says that like some other oppressive cultures in our world history, at that time in his country, artistic endeavors were frowned upon as a waste of time and energy, with scientific and productivity based paths highly encouraged. “We were pushed to be engineers and the like and so I pursued a career in architecture after debating at length and perfectly hated it. I ended up becoming a full time musician, discovering in the process that there is more than one way to communicate with people.” Ashton eventually realized he still had a deep passion for teaching and sharing his experiences. “To bring it full circle, the idea of getting back to that original passion for teaching was sparked off a couple of years ago by writing a song called ‘Homeland,’ which dealt with the reality of what I grew up in and how in a negative sense it could have played out for me. I knew it was something worth sharing with people.” He describes growing up in an environment that deliberately conditioned its citizens to be hateful. “Not just intolerant, but hateful of people different from you. For me to look through that and choose a different path and have a completely
different experience I think makes for an interesting story and a message for America’s college campuses. “Tolerance is a dirty word because we shouldn’t just put up with other people and their differences, we
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Recently, Campus Activities Magazine had the chance to speak with Matt Glowacki voted our Best Diversity Artist of 2010 and the most booked diversity lecturer in the nation on college and university campuses. Matt has been sharing his unique sense of humor, perspectives, and high-energy presentation style with over half a million people, two sitting presidents of the United States, and leading diversity trainers, consultants, and interculturalists from around the globe.
CAM: What is the largest change you have seen in the college speaking market in the past 10 years? Matt: I think audiences have become more sophisticated. They are expecting more from campus programs and events. Programs now are more student-centered than they were in the past. It's not all about good information anymore, now it's about sharing great information and entertaining ways. It's also key for presenters to interact with their audiences more, we have to be more interesting than an iphone or facebook. CAM: Have you seen a need for changes in how we educate students about diversity? Matt: Yeah, I really have, the messages of tolerance and acceptance that have been the long-standing focus of diversity training have reached this generation of millennials who are growing up in a time that has seen more acceptance of those values then maybe ever before. The challenge facing diversity educators is no longer in starting the conversation about diversity, but in keeping students engaged in the conversation rather than “turning off “ because they feel like they've heard the message before or they're tolerant enough. CAM: You've been successful in overcoming that challenge, what's your secret? Matt: People are ready for a new way of thinking about diversity. The idea that- what you think about me, really says a lot about you-has really had a big impact on my approach to teaching about diversity. Understanding our own goals values and motivations is vital for us to grow from merely accepting and tolerating diversity, to recognizing the benefits that diversity brings each of our lives- as well as the benefits that our own diversity has to offer others.
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That’s why my wife, Shannon, and I are leading “Doing Happiness” events on campuses that motivate you to learn about what drives your beliefs, feelings, and behaviors. We teach about seeking out, celebrating, and advocating for diversity and share ideas and insights that will, if you do the work, highlight your strengths, increase your personal happiness, and ignite your curiosity about what you, as well as others, are capable of contributing to living your happiest life and the role that all of our diversity plays in achieving that goal. CAM: So you're successfully teaching people how to be happier?
and experiences. We turn up your curiosity knob, we play games that are not only fun and exciting but also poignantly illustrate the things that are truly important to leading a life of lasting happiness. The happiness boosting ideas that we share range from very easy to somewhat challenging- but they all can be tailored to your individual life and interests. The insights and skills that you uncover will help you become a better-happier leader, student, employee, friend, partner, parent… person. We help you design your very own map to your sexiest, happiest life! And of course there are the bubbles.
Matt: Yeah, Shannon is a very dynamic consultant in the fields of diversity and positive psychology. We teach our audiences how to discover the science and secrets of how each of them can live their happiest life. There has been a lot made of pop culture theories on how to achieve happiness and many people think you can just decide to be happy. It’s simply not true. What you can do is choose to do the work of being happy. That is where “Doing Happiness” comes into play. We reveal concrete, proven action steps and strategies that science and experience have proven to help you find your za! That's what we call the feelings of purpose, safety, contentment, excitement, curiosity, balance and all the rest that make up your happier life. CAM: Could you tell us a bit more about how the Doing Happiness program is positively affecting campus diversity? We teach students how to celebrate joyful moments in their lives and maximize their interactions with other people. Interacting with one another is the key to understanding diversity and building new relationships. Happiness, self-confidence, and a solid understanding of one's own culture and values are foundations of a willingness to engage with and appreciate new people, ideas,
CAM: Sexy & Bubbles? Matt: Sure, happiness makes you sexy! Happier people feel better, look hotter, and have stronger relationships. Happiness is the sexiest thing you’ll ever wear, be, or do. As for the bubbles, let's face it bubbles just make you smile-it's a simple way for your brain to have a Happygasm–that’s what Shannon and I call the release of the happy chemicals in your brain (dopamine and serotonin mostly). It is one and one of only many fun, easy, and effective ideas we share that you can use immediately to live a happier and richer life. Of course our main focus is on identifying the importance of balancing short-term happiness bumps with long-term lasting happiness habits and ways to achieve both. And once we share all of our Doing Happiness secrets with you, you'll become a Happiness Ambassador or “HA” for everyone you meet! BOOK IT! For more information about all of Matt Glowacki’s programs, please feel free to visit his web site WWW.MattGlowacki.com or Contact Brooke at: www.ColemanProductions.com
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Over the next year, as Cameo Publishing and Campus Activities Magazine® celebrate 20 years in great entertainment, you are going to have the chance to re-live with us 20 years of history for the campus market. Amazingly, you will see stars born from our pages who were playing the campus market when they started for mere pennies on the dollar compared to what they are asking today. You will see great artists who disappeared without a trace. You will get to look at agencies then and see where they started and follow them to the present. Best of all, you will see how trends have changed in campus programming in the last twenty years. Most of the images you will see from 1991 to 2002 have been scanned from hard copies because the digital versions no longer exist. From 2003 to the present, all copy is stored in Apple’s Time Machine back-up, so you will get cleaner photos. While much of the first decade was actually stored either on DAT or AIT tapes, those systems are dated and not compatible with current technology. FEBRUARY 1992: While I had been doing graphic design since the early 70s, this was my first stab at producing a publication. Of course, I had been intimately involved with NACA’s Programming for eleven years, most of that time had involved graphic design of ads, not producing an entire publication. Prior to that, I had spent five years as publication director of a national apparel magazine, so I knew what the magazine was supposed to look like, I just had to learn the mechanics of how to get it there. I already owned an Apple computer, which I used periodically for my work at NACA, but my work there did not prepare me to become a publisher. First of all, NACA had refused to embrace digital technology, so my advertising department was relegated to using the one Apple computer that their printer had loaned them at hours that were after everyone else had left and when there was no one to explain the programs being used. When I bought my computer, the tech who sold me the computer spent hours with me teaching me Quark Xpress, the premier publishing platform, and one I had never
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been exposed to at NACA. So while we established Cameo Publishing in late 1991, I held off publishing our first magazine until February 1992. Learning the technology was only part of the issue. There was developing a mission for the magazine, acquiring a mailing list and most importantly getting advertisers to support the it. First, Programming was adequate for its mission of being a training tool for NACA members. This was not what advertisers and students wanted from me and I had no intention of duplicating NACA’s magazine. For eleven years, I heard that buyers wanted a magazine where they could find new and interesting programs and acts and I wanted to give them just that. I wanted to engage artists and agencies to support a publication that would be interesting to read and give student buyers viable options in all pricepoint and all sectors of the entertainment industry. I wanted schools to be comfortable that they could look to us as a resource for good entertainment and artists and agencies to know they could come to us for exposure to the widest demographic of buyers at the best possible cost per buyer. Eleven years at NACA had given me the contacts with the artists and agencies. In fact, for many of them, I had been one of their only liaisons with the organization, so I had an excellent rapport. I had developed NACA’s graphics division, so many of those people who had never had a true resource for reaching real buyers in a publication that was “buyer/seller” oriented came on board. By the time the first magazine went to press, we had an ample number of artists and agencies willing to give it a try. The fact that we initiated a National Advisory Board of artists, agents and school buyers gave the magazine instant respectability. The real challenge was the distribution. I didn’t want a limited distribution list like the members only list that NACA used. I wanted to reach as many colleges in the country that did campus programming...all of them if that were possible. Again, artists and agencies to the rescue. Many artists and agencies shared their list with us and one agent even turned us on to a
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shared license for Filemaker Pro to manage and keep out list updated. By mid January we were up to around 2,800 on our mailing list but I knew there were more. Starting a publication was a daunting task and obviously finances were a chief concern. I had no idea where the funds were going to come from. We needed office space, we needed a new, better computer system, we needed a printer, we needed to be trained on how to mail the magazine, we needed funds to mail it and on and on. Because I had negotiated all the contracts for printers at NACA, I knew all the printers in the state, so three of them volunteered to set up an account for me with terms. One of my advertisers recommended a company that arranged for me to lease a complete Apple graphics lab system complete with software with no money down. My attorney, George Graab, offered me office space in his office in downtown Columbia SC for a whopping $50/month complete with parking and access to his secretary and fax machine. George was so helpful in those first very lean years and we could not have done it without him. We used my son’s friends to sort, label and bag the magazines and many days George would come to work with hundreds of mail bags lined up along the hall way to his office in the back of the building and he would make light of it to his clients. Two weeks prior to the launch of February’s edition 1992, my neighbors went with me to the library and we researched every single college in the country. We found the activities or student life departments and compared each to what we already had on our mailing list. Then we came back and got on the phones to verify that they did do programming, deleting any beauty schools, commercial colleges and campuses without an activities budget. By the time February 1992 was mailed, we had almost 3,800 viable recipients including large campuses that had no need for association affiliations. The publication found almost instant success and was only clouded by a very few agencies and schools who felt there would be retribution from NACA if they supported it.
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THE GOOD, BAD AND THE UGLY The truth of the matter is that I was very pleased with the first edition of Campus Activities Today (Campus Activities Magazine’s® first name). But there were some issues. First, I was the only employee. I sold the ads, I wrote the stories, I did the graphic design, I prepare the magazine for press, I proofed it (and not very well back then), I did the billing and between my son and his friends, we labeled, sorted and bagged the books and took them to the post office distribution center. While my neighbors helped me prepare for the first edition, they and I lived 30 miles from the office and I couldn’t ask them to continue to give up their time on a regular basis. Enter BeLinda Pope. I can’t quite remember where I found Belinda but she saved the day for me. She only worked part-time because she took care of her daughter’s child in the afternoon but she was a breath of fresh air. She was sort of a big woman that was constantly smiling. She had a great disposition and our client’s loved her. I was in my denial stage where I believed everyone who bought an ad actually intended on paying for it. BeLinda handled the collection and she did it in such a way that bad accounts became much less of a problem. Looking back on February 1992, by today’s standards, the issue looks very crude. Tom DeLuca’s story is really the only meat in the issue plus about eight pages of acts that were currently planning tours of the college market and a story from Linda Fogg, The Chairperson of our National Advisory Board, on “A Day In The Life Of An Agent.” TWO MONTH’S LATER After the overload from the experience of actually producing the first issue, it took two months to re-group and actually come up with a strategic plan for publishing the magazine. For the first time, The National Advisory Board became very active. Comprised of Linda Fogg (chairperson, Fogg Entertainment). Robin Hellman (Group H Entertainment), Del Suggs (Saltwater
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Music), Rick Lindsey (Impact Entertainment), Cathy Freelin (EastCoast Entertainment), Robert Kramer (Kramer Agency, Inc.) and Michelle Carter (Cellar Door Entertainment), the board decided to add three school members. The group officially decided to meet in the Fall and February each years around times they would already be together at conferences. They were tasked with developing the Reader’s Choice Awards, building artist and agency involvement and talking to campuses about their needs from the publication. APRIL 1992 dealt with the genre that was experiencing the most attention in the marketplace: Novelty/Variety. 1992 was more geared toward innovations in games than live performance and novelty in the campus market was in its infancy. The Gyro was the first to make an impact with rentals ranging from $1500 which seems extravagant for this item in today’s market but novelties were new. Other games at the top of the list were Fun Flicks from the Kramer Agency, The Battle of Witts Game Show from Small Change, Ray Boston’s Beach Party, Wild Video Dance Party from BWI, Kramer’s You Laugh, You Lose and Blizzard of Bucks and more. Campuses looking for live novelties found acts like Bob Schaffer, Mister Simon Sez, Marty Putz, Steve Trash and Variety in Motion.
of the hottest tickets of the decade, Bob & Rod Jackson-Paris. One very significant comedian entry on the Admire roster was a very young George Lopez. He had been a frequent guest on the HOT Arsenio Hall Show (remember him) and had done his debut on the “Tonight Show” prior to Johnny Carson’s departure. Two years earlier, another Admire comic had a breakthrough year on television, Rondell Sheridan was making waves on Comedy Central, VH-1, MTV, Showtime and Fox. OCTOBER 1992 kicked off the first issue with Campus Activities Today’s new logo and featured Country Music, a genre that campuses were just beginning to really embrace. The lead story was a hot new campus country group, Southern Wind. This was followed up with coverage on Alabama, Travis Tritt, Randy Travis and of course, Garth Brooks. There was our first exclusive celebrity interview with Mary-Chapin Carpenter (“Never had It So Good”; “Quitting Time”; “Down At The Twist & Shout”; “I Feel Lucky”; “Passionate Kisses”; “He Thinks He’ll Keep Her”; “You Win Again”.)
This time, we were ready with more meat for readers and there was a special feature on Orientation with a focus on Matt Weinstein’s Playfair, The beginning of the Real Life series with “Making The Most of Orientation” from Ellen Rosenberg, “Dancing With Dummies” featuring Jim Barber and Seville and On The Road at Western Kentucky, SUNY/Canton and MSU.
The very first Reader’s Choice Awards Nomination Form appeared in this issue. There were stories on how to keep students connected, Crossing The Border to COCA and New York Entertainment introduced this new comedian, Dave Chappelle, to the campus market. New York Entertainment and Boston Comedy Company bought the first contract for the back cover of the publication and featured upstarts not only like Dave Chappelle, but Jay Mohr, Dave Attell, Anthony Clark, Liz Winstead, Jon Stewart and Colin Quinn. How many campuses still have posters from shows with these legendary performers?
SEPTEMBER 1992 began the first full-fledged cover series for the magazine with a stunning cover of Barbara Bailey Hutchison. This issue was so packed with advertising that we were forced to run a full 80 pages rather than the 48 in previous issues. Lordly & Dame introduced Dr. Maya Angelou, Dr. Betty Shabazz (Widow of Malcom X) and Suzi Landolphi on Hot, Sexy and Safer. Greater Talent Network featured Charles Grodin, G. Gordon Liddy, Jenny Jones, PJ O’Rourke, Danny Glover, KRS-ONE, and one
NOVEMBER/DECEMBER 1992 was one of the two most in-demand covers of our history. Former Porn Star turned legitimate ABC actress Traci Lords gave us an exclusive interview through representation at Greater Talent Network. This magazine flew out of the boxes and we could not keep up with the requests. It has been so requested that only one in-tact copy still remains in our possession. Obviously it was somewhat of a risk for a young publication but her affiliation with ABC made the interview much
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more appealing for us as a publication. Of course, we got outcries from folks who didn’t bother to read the content but only base their opinions on her past history, but Traci worked diligently with an organization, “Children Of The Night” to help runaway children get off the streets. Born and raised during her formative years in a small town in Ohio, Traci was emotionally abused by her father. made uncomfortable by his daughter’s early physical development, he convince her that she was “that kind of girl” even though it was all in his imagination. By the time her mother divorced him, relocating to Redondo Beach, CA, the emotional damage had been done. Traci began doing drugs, hanging out with the wrong crowds, living the label with which she had been branded. At sixteen, she became a runaway, fleeing to Hollywood. There her life became a blur. The blur ended three years and several adult films later, when Traci came to national attention because she was underage. Happily, Traci’s story doesn’t end there. Although by eighteen, she had lived a life that few could imagine, She was determined to begin anew. She began studying at the famed Strasburg Institute and was soon cast in her first REAL feature film, Roger Corman’s sci-fi cult classic, Not Of This Earth. This was followed by a role in John Waters’ critically acclaimed Cry Baby, where she Starred opposite Johnny Depp and Rikki Lake. Traci’s career continued to grow with films like A Time To Die and television credits on “McGyver”, “Wiseguy”, “Superforce” and “Married With Children”. When we conducted our interview with her, she was filming “The Tommyknockers” for ABC. But it’s her work with Children Of The Night that gave her the most pleasure. It’s her understanding of the importance of breaking the silence as the first step in fighting childhood abuse that led her to bring her story to the campus stage. And it’s why the Traci Lords you may think you know is not the Traci Lords that we found in this interview and definitely not the Traci Lords who
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spoke to campuses after this story was published. In addition to Traci’s story, November/December featured a piece by Comedian, Randy Levin about dealing with the apathy and lack of attendance for student activities. And, there was a great story through the eyes of UPI Photojournalist, Jim Hubbard call Shooting Back from Jodi Solomon Speakers. Readers got a first hand look from the eye of the camera of what it was like to be a child of the streets. This highly recommended photo lecture was a vivid piece of realism about Battling Poverty with Art. Bonus material included a story about politics and urging college students to do something about corrupt politicians; Going Global and how your CAB can learn from campuses in other countries; Unique Programming and Wolfman Productions: An agency that specializes in anything from Dracula to Ghostbusters; And an exclusive interview with Billy West, the voice of Nickelodeon’s “Doug” and “Stimpy on the new cult cartoon “Ren & Stimpy.” Mainstage Management’s Paul Bartz gave readers a bird’s eye view of the challenge for campuses in Performing Arts Programming and some possible solutions. And new acts headed out touring included Jeanne White, the mother of Ryan White who gained public attention when he died of AIDS in 1989; Former child actor, Corey Feldman (Stand By Me; The Lost Boys) after sinking into a drug culture, delivered a lecture about his tale of hope that others can learn from his mistakes; Four-Time Emmy Winner (a very young) Al Franken takes his experience from being a writer and featured performer on “Saturday Night Live” and embarked on his first solo tour:” An Intimate Evening With Al Franken, Stuart Smalley & Saturday Night Live.” Oh the reminiscing is great and there is a lot to be learned from previous years that is still valid today, but back to the end of 2011. In January we will tackle 1993-1995 so stay tuned.
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democratic |ˌdeməˈkratik| adjective 1 of, relating to, or supporting democracy or its principles : democratic reforms | democratic government. • favoring or characterized by social equality; egalitarian : cycling is a democratic activity that can be enjoyed by anyone. 2 ( Democratic) of or relating to the Democratic Party.
intellectual |ˌintlˈek ch oōəl| adjective of or relating to the intellect : children need intellectual stimulation. • appealing to or requiring use of the intellect : the movie wasn't very intellectual, but it caught the mood of the times. • possessing a highly developed intellect : you are an intellectual girl, like your mother. noun a person possessing a highly developed intellect.
We all need not forget that despite being co-opted by our political system, the term democratic does not apply only to a polarizing debate over our country’s political system. In fact, the term was used far before the “left” adopted it as their own, a word that represents everything our country stands for no less, regardless of what side of the aisle one is on. Dr. Cornel West considers himself, with hopes of others thinking likewise, as a true democratic intellectual. He is one who strongly feels that political discourse, no matter topic, agenda or “side” is one that is not only healthy for our country and culture, but necessary. Dr. West is considered one of the most insightful, developed and respected intellects in our society, regularly depended upon by the likes of CNN, Bill Maher and Stephen Colbert. Partners with Tavis Smiley, he is a foremost expert on social justice, race relations and democracy. The Class of 1943 University Professor at Princeton, he graduated Magna Cum Laude from Harvard in just three years and obtained his M.A. and Ph.D. in Philosophy at Princeton. Writer of 19 books and editor of 13 more, he has appeared in over 25 documentaries and films, has made three spoken word albums and is a passionate jazz enthusiast, working on music projects with artists like Prince, Andre´ 3000, Talib Kweli and more. He has a passion 28, CAMPUS ACTIVITIES MAGAzINE®, NOV/DEC 2011
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to keep alive the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. He speaks to Campus Activities Magazine in an exclusive interview about what he hopes to instill in America’s students, how he tries to inspire positive change and what a visit to your campus might entail. Dr. West has been extremely high profile as of late, with the incredible Occupy Wall Street movement that has swept the country, captivating the minds and hearts of America’s youth and downtrodden. While the movement has been criticized for lack of direction or a concise message, the core of Dr. West’s message is one of macro thinking, and one that resonates with the spirit of the Occupy movement. “I always begin with the fundamental question of what it means to be human. That is a very, very difficult and in many ways frightening question, because we all have to come to terms with who we are and who we choose to be, and how we wrestle with the context under which we choose. It is true that something like Occupy Wall Street happens to be a crucial dimension of my conception of who I am, only because of my deep commitment to justice.” Justice comes in many forms and under many pretenses, however Dr. West has a very clear and specific notion of the underlying and overarching principle of the word. “When we talk about justice, we are really talking about what kind of persons we choose to be; what kind of integrity, loyalty, fidelity and magnanimity to we attempt to exemplify in our lives. It begins at a very basic level in terms of my reflections for students in my presentations.” It has long been said a society is not judged by the conditions of it’s higher class or well-off members, but in fact by the treatment of those least fortunate. “That comes from the 25th book of Matthew,” Dr. West confirms and recites, clearly engaging his encyclopedic knowledge to nail down the source of and recite a quote I only made a vague and bumbling reference to. “That latter part I take very seriously: ‘He or she that is greatest among you will be a servant to the least of these; what you have done to the least of these, you have done unto me even.’ That is a direct quote from Jesus, so yes, it is true that the treatment
of the weak and the vulnerable in our society is a fundamental measure of the greatness of that same society.” Unfortunately this is not a view held by all members of OUR society, seemingly one held least by those who are in fact the most fortunate among us. “Many would not agree with this principle, as you know,” he laughs, somewhat sardonically. One huge component of Dr. West’s talks on campus is the role he hopes to inspire students to engage in. “I think that student activism is enormously important in our country and world. What we mean by that term is students who have chosen to think and act in such a way that they are motivated by deep love and committed to promoting justice for all. That kind of student activism, which connects the life of the mind to bearing witness in public life, is a noble calling.” The amalgam of the two aforementioned principles, our treatment of the downtrodden and the outspoken activism of students, dovetails nicely into exactly what we see in the Occupy movement. “Absolutely. But, keep in mind there is an intellectual dimension and there is a practical dimension, because when you are committed to ‘the least of these’ it also means you are trying to explore ideas and arguments and visions that are highly complicated. They are challenging and sometimes very difficult, but still though in the end, are connected to acting practically in such a way that you leave the world better than you found it.” http://bit.ly/camdrwestoccupy One of Dr. West’s most deeply held beliefs is in that which the Ancient Greeks called Paideia, or “deep education” and coming to campus to speak to young open minds to plant this seed of lifelong learning is one of the reasons Dr. West insists on teaching a freshman seminar every year at Princeton. “Even as a university professor where I could simply teach graduate courses if I wanted to, I insist on freshman seminars where students are 18 years old. My calling as a democratic intellectual is wedded to what the Greeks call Paedeia, or deep education. It is not the same thing as ordinary schooling, this is a principle that has to do with trying to touch souls, hearts and minds
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at the same time, so that they undergo transformations to find their own voices. Not to have them echo my voice; I don’t want to produce echoes. Ralph Waldo Emerson said ‘Imitation is suicide.’ I want each and every one of us to attempt to find our own voices and be an original, not a copy, you see. Paedeia is the notion of constantly undergoing critical reflection about yourself, society and the world so that you find your own voice. This means there will not be a cheap sort of uniformity, but rather a cacophony of individual voices that can find a common harmony, much like a jazz band, where everyone is exploring on their own, but together.” A few resources Dr. West recommends for those who wish to seek enlightenment in correlating areas: “First, when it comes to philosophy, one would want to read Alfred North Whitehead’s “Adventures of Ideas.” The direct connection between creative discontent and philosophical reflection is explored here. The second text I would suggest would be James Baldwin’s ‘The Fire Next Time,’ where you have a literary genius tied to prophetic witness.” One thing you can guarantee won’t be a part of Dr. West coming to your campus is a canned speech. “Oh no,” he says emphatically, “It shifts from speech to speech and context to context relative to the campus and what the event is, as well as relative to the group that invites me. I happen to be highly flexible in that regard.” Perhaps it is this flexibility (obviously combined with his great intellect) that leads so many “talking heads” to have Dr. West on their programs. CNN’s Anderson Cooper, Bill Maher, Stephen Colbert and many other major media presences regularly tap Dr. West for a measured and balanced opinion on the issues. http://bit.ly/camdrwestcnn In fact Dr. West takes great pride in his ability to bridge the gap and become a middle ground between extremes. “Oh sure, that is part of my calling as a democratic intellectual. I believe in connecting the life of the mind, where often we can have our heads in the clouds, while our feet remain on the ground. We work on the ground and the connection between head and feet is an important one and something I view as very important in my own calling. www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com
Greg Polvere, of Global Talent Headquarters, who has worked with Dr. West for over 15 years, comments on how well he adapts to any situation and why he is an ideal choice for campus. “Dr. West gives a completely unique experience to each campus he attends. He offers literally a lifetime of memories and ideas and anyone that listens to him will carry those forever. These are ideas that might pop into someone’s mind 15 or 20 years down the line when a particular situation arises and the words he spoke are going to resonate still.” Working with Dr. West for so long, one understands this intimates how genuine, personable and gratifying he is to work with. “The reason I have worked with Dr. West for so long is because he is completely honest, personable and impassioned. That is exactly what you want when working with a speaker, whether booking or buying. My relationship with Dr. West started in 1994, he has always been someone I wanted to be affiliated with. From a working standpoint he is a man with many varied interests and passions, but he is an amazing person.” A firmly held tenet for Dr. West is that we should not divide and create a war between sides, but learn that open and honest communication between differing views is the key to our goal of cultural harmony. “Robert George is one of the leading conservative intellectuals in America. We teach courses together at Princeton and have lectured all around the country. We have a magnificent time and in fact just spent some time at the Catholic Diocese in New Jersey a couple months ago. I believe in dialogue. Again as a democratic intellectual, democracy survives by means of high quality public exchange and debate, mediated with respect.” BOOK IT! Let Dr. Cornel West open up these ideas and principles to the students on your campus, who surely will not walk away with the same notions as when they entered. Spirited, intellectual debate and continuing lifelong education are endeavors we can all get behind, and this is one intensely inspiring man with the ability to set us on that path. Contact Greg Polvere at HQ Speakers for more information at (347) 385-6879 or gpolvere@tavistalks.com
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THE RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT 4= vERY GOOD 3= AvERAGE 2= FAIR 1= pOOR If you want to know how good an act might be that you plan on booking, just ask another campus where they have played. Here are reports from our readers. All ratings here had complete verifiable information and were signed by the reviewer. All reports must have been submitted by the school where the date was played. Artists report submission forms are available to every campus in the United States programming campus activities. The form is in this issue or you can receive the form by requesting one from your visiting artist or their agency, by visiting campusactivitiesmagazine.com or calling us toll-free at (800) 728-2959 for a pdf copy to be emailed to your campus. We only accept reports on the authentic form and only from the campus or institution. Reports may not be submitted by the artist or their agency. Schools do not have to rate in every category, only categories that apply to their show. HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE RATINGS FOUND AFTER THE BUYER’S NAME AND PLAY DATE: (1) ORIGINALITY OF THE pERFORMANCE; (2) ARTIST’S ABILITY; (3) RELATIONSHIp TO THE AUDIENCE; (4) COOpERATION / ATTITUDE; (5) ROAD CREW / MANAGEMENT; (6) AGENCY COOpERATION; (7) QUALITY OF pROMO Campus Reports listed in RED indicate the buyer reported a perfect score in all categories that applied to their campus performance for that artist or event. Attendance, if available follows the date.
NOVELTY/GAMES ANTI-SMOKING PRESENTATION P.E.E.R.S. Blackford High School, Hartford City IN 9/8/11 3 - 1 - - 3 Even though the information was very good, the organization and set-up of the equipment did not get our student through in a timely manner. Needs to be more efficiently organized.
Kim Fear, Health/PE Teacher BONGO BALL MANIA Cutting Edge Productions Saint Francis University, Loretto PA 9/10/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 They did an amazing job!
Betty Acuna, Recruitment Chairperson Springfield College, Springfield MA 9/22/11 Auditorium 5 - 5 5 5 5 This is a great event! Very different and students loved it!
Jen Watkins, Grad Fellow Indian Hills Community College, Ottumwa, IA 9/27/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 We will have it back again!
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Columbus State Community College, Columbus OH 10/11/11 5 5 5 5 5 4 4 Thank you!
Julie Collins, OA Linn State Technical College, Linn MO 10/20/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 It would be nice if there were more guns so that starting a new game would be faster.
Tanner Eisenbath, Student Government President BOUNCE HOUSE, BAMBOO, DOG TAGS, LASER TAG Endeavor Entertainment SUNY Cobleskill, Cobelskill NY 10/15/11 400 Gym (Homecoming) - - 4 5 5 5 5 The crew members came with a lot of novelties and had it set up and ready to go in twenty minutes. They were amazing to work with and the crowd loved them. By the end of the night, everyone walked away with a dog tag or bamboo plant. Laser tag was very popular.
S. Godbout, CAB VP CMAX DRIVE IN Cutting Edge Productions Santa Fe University, Santa Fe NM 10/1/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Great!
Anne Ritchie, SA Coordinator Lincoln Land Community College, Springfield IL 10/13/11 41 Outside 4 4 4 5 5 5 5
Canisius College, Buffalo NY 10/1/11 45 Multi-Purpose Room 4 - - - 5 5 3
Better outside than inside due to the noise of the machine.
The crew required little assistance and were actively involved throughout the program. Students who came enjoyed it and stayed for an extended period of time.
CANDY ART & INFLATABLE MOVIE SCREEN Endeavor Entertainment
Mark Capellozzi, Programming Coordinator Howard College, Big Spring TX 10/4/11 100 Outside 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 When an event draws a crowd for 6 hours and the students keep coming back for more, you know it’s a success. Our students loved it and the crew was so helpful, well-mannered and professional. We WILL be doing it again!
Mark Pattison, Student Worker
Southern Vermont College, Bennington VT 9/30-10/1, 2011 50+ - - - 5 5 5 5 5 E2 sent a great guy to help with the event. On time and a great price.
Karoline Chrzanowski-Sears, Coordinator of Student Programs
Lorinda Herrod, Student Life Coordinator
COMEDY MURDER MYSTERY Kirkland Productions
Texas A&M Texarkana, Texarkana TX 10/6/11 Outside 4 4 4 4 4 4 1
Missouri Southern State University, Joplin MO 9/29/11 60-70 MSSU Ballroom 5 4 3 5 - 4 4
Our students had a blast. My favorite part is that several people participate over and over that normally don’t participate. Only downside was no usable promo provided.
Celeste McNeil, Coord of Student Engagement & Activities
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Thought it was going to be more hands-on w/ the students, but they liked the actors.
Malorie Cashel, DSA
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THE RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT 4= vERY GOOD 3= AvERAGE 2= FAIR 1= pOOR HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE RATINGS FOUND AFTER THE BUYER’S NAME AND PLAY DATE: (1) ORIGINALITY; (2) ARTIST’S ABILITY; (3) RELATIONSHIP TO THE AUDIENCE; (4) COOPERATION / ATTITUDE; (5) ROAD CREW / MANAGEMENT; (6) AGENCY COOPERATION; (7) PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS PROVIDED. ATTENDANCE, IF AVAILABLE, FOLLOWS THE DATE Campus Reports listed in RED indicate the buyer reported a perfect score in all categories that applied to their campus performance for that artist or event.
DASH FOR DOLLARS The Smith Agency
MOVIE POSTER SHOW Cutting Edge Productions
Salem International University, Salem WV 26426 9/28/11 150 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 Sarah M. Sheets, DSL
Thomas More College, Crestview Hills KY 10/7/11 5 5 4 4 4 4 3
DRUNK DRIVING SIMULATOR P.E.E.R.S. Bergen Community College, Paramus NJ 10/21/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Well done!
Eileen Purcell, Professor FORTUNE TELLER Kirkland Productions Northeast Community College, Norfolk NE 8/31/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Melissa was amazingly talented. Students waited for almost 2 hours to see her and every single student walked out shocked and said she was worth the wait!
Carissa Kollath, Student Activities Coordinator FUNNY FOTOS The Smith Agency Salem International University, Salem WV 10/5/11 150 4 5 5 5 5 5 5 Sarah M. Sheets, DSL HAIR AFFAIRS Kirkland Productions Missouri Southern State University, Joplin MO 9/29/11 80-90 4 5 4 5 - - She was very nice and the students greatly enjoyed the novelty.
Malorie Cashel, DSL
Good Event. I was concerned that they sent only one person for the event.
C Robinson, Jr., Student Activities Colorado State University, Pueblo CO 10/11/11 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 April Yost, Student Events Coordinator PHOTO BOOTH & DIPPIN DOTS Endeavor Entertainment Seton Hall University, Greensburg PA 9/15/11 100 Griffin’s Lounge 4 - 4 5 5 5 Student Activities Council PUT IT WHERE YOU WANT IT Cutting Edge Productions Paul Smith’s College, Paul Smith’s NY 9/8/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 3 Jill Justice, Coordinator of Student Activities Camden County College, Camden NJ 10/4/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Excellent Event! Served over 100 students. Everyone enjoyed the gift or a t-shirt, tote or mouse pad.
Jacqueline, Assistant to the Dean Thomas More College, Crestview Hills KY 10/8/11 4 4 3 3 2 2 3 There was only one person to handle this event. We would have had a better turn-out if there was more than one person. This definitely influenced the crow and the outcome.
C Robinson, Jr., Coordinator of Student Activities
HENNA TATTOO ART Kirkland Productions
RIVALRY GAME SHOW Cutting Edge Productions
Texas Tech University, Lubbock TX 10/28/11 254 5 5 4 5 - 5 Diana Fabing, Coordinator
Northern Virgina Community College, Sterling VA 9/15/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
INTENSITY GAME SHOW Cutting Edge Productions Thomas More College, Crestview Hills KY 10/6/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Awesome program! The crew was amazing.
C Robinson Jr., Student Activities LESTER & BODY ART BY SUSAN Everything But The Mime Eastern Kentucky University, Corbin, Corbin KY 8/29/11 150 Outside 5 5 5 5 - 5 The students loved Lester & Susan!
Jill V. Petrey, Regional Campus Student Affairs Coordinator MECHANICAL BULL Endeavor Entertainment Ithaca College, Ithaca NY 9/24/11 418 Emerson Suites 5 5 5 5 4 5 5 We love Endeavor! They are always so helpful and always a pleasure to work with.
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The show was beyond amazing. Everyone left with a smile on their face. The crew was fantastic. They showed up on time, got everything ready and performed very well.
Lain, Campus Activities Southside Virginia Community College, Keysville VA 10/11/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 We would like to point out the great interaction that was given our students. We really enjoyed the wonderful experience and plan to book the event again in the future. We will definitely recommend this event to many others.
Steven Greenridge, Student Activities Assistant SPORTS FAN GAME SHOW GP Entertainment Erie Community College, South Campus, Orchard Park NY 9/27/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 4 Larry is always a blast and gets people into it at this campus. He will always be welcomed here.
Greg Sobilo, Events Coordinator TEXTING AND DRIVING PREVENTION P.E.E.R.S. Jackson State Community College, Jackson TN 9/23/11 83 4 5 4 5 5 4 1 I did not receive any promotional materials. The road crew was great.
Linda Nickell, Dean of Students
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Savannah State University, Savannah GA 10/19/11 4 4 4 5 5 4 3 Bonita Bradley, Special Assistant to VP of SA THE GROOVE Cutting Edge Productions West Chester University, West Chester PA 10/21/11 130 5 5 4 5 5 5 5 Frances Bushell, GA for Sykes After Dark ULTIMATE BLOW OUT Cutting Edge Productions Gainesville State College, Gainesville GA 10/4/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Brenda Adams, Coordinator of Student Life WELLNESS GAME SHOW Cutting Edge Productions Dominican College, Orangeburg NY 10/20/11 4 5 5 5 5 5 5
The show was awesome and he made this show something different than he does anywhere before.
Mike Rapay, Assistant DSA ONE SHORT PIN DEGY Entertainment California State University, Chico, Chico CA 8/28/11 400 UHUB Plaza 5 5 4 4 - 3 5 Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Coordinator qUIET DRIVE DEGY Entertainment Western Oregon University, Monmouth OR 10/18/11 153 Werner University Center 4 5 5 5 5 5 4 Stephen Cucchiarra, Coordinator for Student Organizations & Activities SEVEN NATIONS 7Nbooking@gmail.com Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/21/11 1122 Byrnes Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Mike Rapay, Assistant DSA
Excellent
Eileen A Piccininori, Prevention Coordinator
MUSIC
PERFORMING ARTS CARLOS ROBSON Bass / Schuler Entertainment
BRIAN JARVIS BAND DEGY Entertainment University of Mary Washington, Fredericksburg VA 10/7/11 1,000 Ball Circle (outdoors) 4 5 4 5 - 5 Great band. Great to drive 11 hours to play and then turn around and head home. Great to get them two days before their concert and they did such a good job.
Steven Thomas, DSA
Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/27/11 274 Byrnes Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Carlos was amazing and made the show memorable.
Mike Rapay, Assistant DSA GEORGE WATSKY Auburn Moon Agency
CRASH BOOM BANG IC Artist Agency
California State University, Chico, Chico CA 8/25/11 180 UHUB Plaza 5 5 5 5 - 5 5
California State University, Chico, Chico CA 9/18/11 150 UHUB Plaza 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Coordinator
Great sound! Great band! Definitely bringing them back.
Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Coordinator DARRELLE LONDON Auburn Moon Agency Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 10/7/11 The Edge 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Everyone loved George’s performance,
THE ASIA PROJECT Jus’ Wiggin Entertainment Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/27/11 274 Byrnes Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Best in the field.
Mike Rapay, Assistant DSA
Adorable. Very funny wit to her songs.
COMEDY
Jennifer Zack, Coffeehouse Chair DIEGO VAL Auburn Moon Agency Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/911 The Edge 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
A PAIR OF NUTS TalentPlus
Great cultural event fro campuses.
Broward College, Coconut Creek FL 10/14/11 50 Bldg 46 5 5 4 5 5 5 4
Mike Rapay, Assistant DSA KYSHONA ARMSTRONG Diversity Talent Agency
They were great. The students loved the show.
California State University, Chico, Chico CA 9/11/11 250 UHUB Plaza 3 5 3 5 - 4 5
ADAM GRABOWSKI AGC Entertainment
Great voice!
Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/9/11 158 The Edge 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Coordinator MATT COREY Cutting Edge Entertainment Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/911 927 Byrnes Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
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Leo Deltraujo, Student Life Coordinator
Adam is going places and is great to work with.
Mike Repay, Assistant Director of Campus Programming YOUR CAMPUS COULD WIN A FREE WEEKEND OF ENTERTAINMENT JUST FOR SUBMITTING ARTIST REPORT CARDS
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THE RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT 4= vERY GOOD 3= AvERAGE 2= FAIR 1= pOOR HERE ARE THE CATEGORIES FOR THE RATINGS FOUND AFTER THE BUYER’S NAME AND PLAY DATE: (1) ORIGINALITY; (2) ARTIST’S ABILITY; (3) RELATIONSHIP TO THE AUDIENCE; (4) COOPERATION / ATTITUDE; (5) ROAD CREW / MANAGEMENT; (6) AGENCY COOPERATION; (7) PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS PROVIDED. ATTENDANCE, IF AVAILABLE, FOLLOWS THE DATE Campus Reports listed in RED indicate the buyer reported a perfect score in all categories that applied to their campus performance for that artist or event.
Eastern Connecticut State University, Willimantic CT 9/26/11 225 Theater 5 5 5 5 - 5 5
Mike had a great personality and was excellent to work with. My only real complaint is that I think his jokes and relationship to the audience suffered because he mumbled and was difficult to hear at times. Over-all, it was a great performance.
Outstanding performance! One of the best comedians I’ve seen yet!
Nik Maggos, Comedy Club Executive Board
Kyle Droniak, CAB Comedy Coordinator University of Connecticut- Waterbury, Waterbury CT 9/27/11 70 Classroom 5 5 4 5 - 5 5 Very good comedian. Would love to invite him back. east to contact and book as well as work with throughout the performance.
Collin Bessette, VP Student Body Lock Haven University, Lock Haven PA 9/30/11 300 Theatre 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 Best Comedian we have had this semester!
Caitlin McAltoon, Performing Arts Chair ADAM MAMAWALA Adam Mamawala Muhlenberg College, Allentown PA 9/24/11 The Red Door 5 5 5 5 - - 5 Adam’s Mamawala’s routine and style were really relatable and enjoyable for the audience plus his personable and down-to-earth demeanor helped. People across campus are still buzzing about the show!
Sara Grasberg, Comedy Chair DAVE & ETHAN Sophie K Entertainment California State University-Chico, Chico CA 9/22/11 160 UHUB 5 4 5 5 - 5 5
University of Maryland, College Park, MD 10/21/11 600 Hoff Theater 5 5 5 5 - - 5 Great Show!
Courtney Smith, Grad Assistant, Guest Services MICHELLE BUTEAU Sophie K Entertainment California State University- Chico, Chico CA 9/15/11 85 UHUB 5 5 5 5 - 5 Love Michelle! “from the waist down”
Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Chair MO AMER Neon Entertainment Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 8/21/11 1122 Byrnes Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Mo was extremely funny and worked well with the audience on the fly.
Mike Repay, Assistant Director of Campus Programming RYAN CONNER Bass/Schuler Entertainment Curry College, Milton MA 9/30/11 56 Student Center 4 5 4 5 - 4 3
The audience LOVED Dave & Ethan
Ryan was great! He even brought a friend to open for him who was entertaining as well. I’d love to book Ryan in the future.
Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Coordinator
Mike Giucadone, Student Activities Coordinator
ERIK RIVERA Erik Rivera
RYAN REISS Bass/Schuler Entertainment
Central Connecticut University, New Britain CT 9/27/11 90-100 Semesters 4 5 5 5 5 4 4 Katie Hibert, Comedy/ Open Mic Chair
Ramapo College of NJ, Mahwah NJ 10/4/11 100 Sharp Theater 5 5 5 5 5 5 5
HARRISON GREENBAUM GP Entertainment Fitchburg State University, Fitchburg MA 10/1/11 300 Auditorium 5 5 3 3 - 4 Great for a college crowd. Not the best choice for a family weekend. Would bring back for an event for college students.
Shane Franzen, Associate Director JOEL MYERS GP Entertainment Penn State- Behrend, Erie PA 8/26/11 130 Cafe 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Loved going around campus for teasers before the show.
Krissy Cole, Special Events Chair JOSH GONDELMAN KP Comedy Saint Mary’s University, Winona MN 10/12/11 60 Cardinal Club 3 4 5 5 5 5 - 4
Ryan was an absolute pleasure. Everyone in attendance really enjoyed the show, including myself and the rest of the staff. We found him to be very original and he built a great relationship with the audience. We hope to have Ryan come back in the future and I would recommend him to anyone.
Melissa Conrad, Publicity Chair CAB TIG NOTARO Joey Edmonds Presents Lora College, Dubuque IA 10/8/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Tig was amazing! Our students have never been so engaged in a comedy event before!! Tig and Tom arrived at 7:56 pm for a 8pm show. The student coordinating the event was VERY panicked. We ended up starting the show at 8:20. I would just recommend arriving on time in the future.
Michelle Nauman, Assistant Director of Student Life TRACEY ASHLEY The College Agency California State University- Chico, Chico CA 9/1/2011 100 UHUB 4 5 3 4 - 4 5 Very fun to have perform.
Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Coordinator
Josh is a funny guy. Very easy to work with and called me personally a few days before to set everything up. Sign him.
Lance Thomason, Advisor MICHAEL PALASCAK Bass Schuler Entertainment Augustana College, Rock Island IL 10/15/11 75 Wallenberg Hall 5 4 4 5 - 5 5
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Delaware Valley College, Doylestown PA 10/10/11 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Students really love Elain’s candid and informative message.
Sharon Donnelly DAVID COLEMAN Coleman Productions
Harcum College, Bryn Maur PA 10/13/11 5 5 5 5 - 5 5
Canisius College, Buffalo NY 8/24-8/27/11 900+ Performance Hall, Sports Complex 5 5 5 5 - 5 5
Elaine did an excellent job in terms of providing a performance that was both informative and FUN! The students loved her and so did we. I give her “two thumbs up!”
Canisius has had the pleasure of working with david since 2005. His knowledge, high energy and charismatic demeanor have brought our New Student Orientation program to a whole new level. His leadership training helped our leaders create bonds and friendships that will last a lifetime. He is well received by staff, students and families alike.
Ureck Lewis, Assistant Dean of Student Life Berkeley College, New York NY 10/19/11 5 5 5 5 - - 5
Connie M. Pileri, Director Campus Programming
Elaine is a joy - Her spirit, her relatability, sense of humor are unparalleled. This is her 3rd year and we plan to have her back again and again.
DR JOHN CORVINO Kirkland Productions
Nicole Luthmon, Coordinator of Student Development
University of Oklahoma, Norman OK 9/9/11 100 5 5 5 5 - - Dr. Corvino was a wonderful speaker and his lecture here generated a lot of interest and positive attention, especially on the part of students.
Martin Montminy, Professor Keuka College, Keuka Park NY 10/4/11 30 Lecture Hall 5 5 5 5 - 5 4 Dr. Corvino was a wonderful speaker and his performance was exactly what we were looking for. He was a delight and it would be our pleasure to recommend him.
Joseph M. Spulick, Pride Club President Franklin College, Franklin IN 10/6/11 275 5 5 5 5 - 5 5 Dr. Corvino met during a morning session with student leaders, led a luncheon discussion with faculty and staff and then met with the college’s student affairs division staffers. Early evening he attended a small dinner for a round-table discussion with college representatives. The evening concluded with a convocation lecture. His visit was important to our campus community. Dr Corvino did it all well.
Ann Barton, Assistant to the Director, Pulliam School of Journalism and Assistant to the President for Special Projects, President’s Office Harper College, Palatine IL 10/13/11 135 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 A number of our professors offer extra credit to their students and a number of our upper administration attended his talk. The talk exceeded capacity and was SRO.
Ernie Kimlin, Diverse Program Coordinator ELAINE PASqUA Pasqua Productions, Inc. Rutgers University, New Brunswick NJ 8/31/11 4 4 3 4 3 3 Shawn Tucker, Assistant Athletic Director Campbell University, Buies Creek NC 9/13/11 4 5 4 5 5 5 5 Elaine was excellent. She related well with our students.
MeLinda Ashcraft, Assoc AD, Campbell University Rollins College, Winter Park FL 9/27/11 360 Sports Arena 5 5 5 5 - - I have only had positive feedback from my students/ athletes. For a mandatory sex, drugs & alcohol session, they were very happy with Elaine. They want her to come back next year and even gave her topics to cover then.
Judith Wolbert, Senior Program Coordinator Lander University, Greenwood SC 10/3/11 175 Horne Arena 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Very good and informative to our students / athletes.
Kent Atkins, Assistant Athletic Director Coastal Carolina University, Conway SC 10/4/11 400 Wheelwright Auditorium 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Without a doubt, an excellent speaker. Keeps students engaged while educating them on risky behaviors.
Cari Rosiek, Associate Athletic Director
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University of Findlay, Findlay OH 10/25/11 5 5 5 5 - - 5 One of the best speakers we have ever had.
Brandi Laurita, Assistant Athletic Director GREG BAIRD Bass/Schuler Entertainment Kankakee Community College, Kankakee IL 10/11/11 60 Conference Hall 4 4 5 5 - 5 3 Lindsey Fritz, Coordinator of Student Life HOAN DO Coleman Productions California State University- Chico, Chico CA 9/23/11 100 Retreat Center 5 4 4 5 - 5 Stephanie Marzillo, Music & Comedy Coordinator LEADERSHIP VOYAGE Coleman Productions Winthrop University, Rock Hill SC 9/16-18 2011 40 Conference Center 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Lonnie and Steve did so much to make this retreat so special. Working with them before the retreat was extremely easy.
Mike Rapay, Assistant Director of Campus Programs MATT GLOWACKI Coleman Productions Siena Heights University, Adrian MI 9/27/11 350+ Theatre 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Matt is consistently a welcome week favorite at Siena. We love working with Coleman.
Deanna Wagner, Director of Student Activities STACEY LANHERT Kirkland Productions University of Arkansas- Little Rock, Little Rock AR 10/4/11 85 Meeting Room 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Stacey’s presentation was compelling, honest and really resonated with our audience. Our students loved her and I would highly recommend her for any Women’s Empowerment Program
Emily Bell Cox, Student Development Specialist
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Elaine Williams is a comedienne, speaker and all around inspiration. She struggled for years with cross and trans-addictive issues and now years clean and sober, she speaks to students on campus about her experiences, some of the perils of a reckless lifestyle and tools for students to use. Important to note, Elaine’s tools are not all preaching prevention and a “stay away” message surrounding drugs and alcohol, but one of practicing general good health, both mentally and physically. Her book, “Stop The Madness! How To Identify Addiction Warning Signs in your Friends...and What to do About It” is a great precursor for those interested in booking her show. “My goal is that this book ends up on everyone’s toilet. To explain, I think there is a lot of misinformation about addiction and what is or is not a drinking problem, eating problem or drug problem. My goal is to help educate students and administrators about this.” Elaine says of all those affected by addiction, sometimes those we least expect to have problems are the ones most seriously in need simply because of their subtlety. It’s easy to spot the falling-down drunk or the see-through anorexic, but those who struggle in silence can very often be the same people who have unexpected catastrophic meltdowns or go on miserable for years unbeknownst to those who care about them. “There are a lot of highly functioning people in society who have addictions and are suffering quietly. Elaine isn’t all gloom-and-doom however. The other half of her message is about hope and healing. “Part of my message is that laughter is healing. A lot of people think if you drink every day, you’re an alcoholic. But it is more about what actually happens to you when that drug goes inside your body, whether you have a fundamental personality shift.” Elaine is very clear that our common conceptions often are dangerous. “Most people think of an addict as the old haggard guy wearing a raincoat laying in the gutter, but there are moms dropping their kids off at school with vodka in their water bottles, or a classmate sitting next to you ploughing through school on uppers. One of my primarily missions is to open up an honest dialogue as to how we can understand, analyze and stop demonizing these issues which lead to even more secrecy and a further progression of the unfortunate cycle.”
Elaine Williams STOP THE MADNESS!
Elaine’s true gift is her uncanny ability to connect with and relate to an audience. With years of experience as a stand up comic, Elaine is a master at breaking through the wall with students and building rapport, as well as sharing her own story so students feel on her level, not talked down to.
BOOK IT: Call Barbara Meyer at Admire Entertainment at (865) 365-3436 or contact@admireentertainment.com to find out how Elaine Williams can help get an open and honest dialogue started on your campus.
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AEP WORLDWIDE MAKES PLANS FOR 2012
ADVISORY BOARD VOTES TO RETURN TO GREEN VALLEY The AEP National Advisory Board held its first post conference call on Thursday, November 10, to review the past conference and to tweak the conference for 2012. Some exceptional dialogue helped move forward for 2012 and grow membership. Here are some key points from that discussion and previous discussions among the partners: • All members from 2011 and those who join before the end of 2011 will be considered Founding Members of the Association. • The National Advisory Board reenforced that the 2012 location should be at Green Valley Ranch and further requested to pursue a two-year contract with GVR should it give AEP perks for the organization. • When confronted with a schedule of Tuesday through Friday, the NAB suggested Monday through Thursday, September 17-20, 2012 to avoid conflict with artists, agencies and buyers who had weekend activities. Leona is now producing a schedule for GVR to approve. • While the Ovation will be unavailable on Monday, Showcases will be held on Tuesday and Wednesday, with Thursday being a half-day with a two hour morning session that will be the Artist/Agency Panel. Monday will consist of a membership meeting introducing new members and some great networking at a music/club crawl starting early evening. The NAB will meet on Sunday afternoon prior to the conference and again for a brief luncheon on Thursday. Staff will do an evaluation with the hotel at 3pm. • The board is going to ask each current member to bring in at least 2 or more of their colleagues into the membership for 2012. More will be welcomed but they felt two is a workable number that would not overburden anyone. Steve Bailey explained that AEP should go for the bigger agencies/companies to gain more credibility for the organization.
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• It was suggested that potential members who applied who were not brought in by existing members should be vetted to maintain the integrity of the organization. • Because this is a professional organization, the NAB wanted to be sure we were getting qualified members. Memberships are INDIVIDUAL memberships directly related to a company with second and further members receiving a discount after the first membership is received. But campuses are a GROUP membership in that the membership is granted to the college or university. It was explained this is necessary in order to obtain funding from the institution. The membership includes not only student activities, campus life, performing / fine arts and residence programming but other departments on campuses. The NAB only requested that it be clear that the person(s) attending the conference on behalf of the school be a titled individual involved in some aspect of the purchasing process or a graduate advisor or a graduating student looking for a career in the industry. This is not to be an opportunity to bombard other companies with requests for work and handing out resumes. This is a networking opportunity in a business environment. • Anthony Gibson, nearer the end of the conference call offered some excellent advice as well as made himself available to work on funding for the organization through possible donor contributions. One possible scenario was to involve celebrities in the organization by investors funding scholarships in the honor of a celebrity to an emerging artist(s)/group who is worthy of the business from AEP buyers. In this case, an investor scholarship could pay for travel to the conference, the showcase and exhibit fees, production/video etc. The celebrity might participate in the selection of this act and actually introduce the act on stage the night of the performance. This is a win/win for everyone. It gains exposure for the celebrity and investor for the good will and inspiring a new talent; it lends credibility to AEP; it delivers possibly a great act that our buyers could use.
The act agrees to go out initially for one-year at a special AEP rate and American Entertainment Magazine and Campus Activities Magazine® promise to promote the program through the magazines, the websites, Facebook and other options. Kirby said, “I am so impressed with some of Anthony's ideas, that I will ask a few board members if they would work with him to better develop some of them and get them off the ground for us. I am truly honored that Anthony would volunteer to use his connections in the industry to make this happen and I believe he honestly loves the AEP concept and wants to see it become a success that we carry forward for years to come, developing exceptional new talent. He has been very honest in the fact that he believes that we must engage some "A" list performers and agencies and he is willing to help make that happen. If we are going to bring in bigger buyers, we need to have some "A" level talent participate. Anthony is also pressing us for some real AEP membership cards that we can show to people and say with pride that ‘I am part of this great organization’ and we are certainly looking into that as well. AEP will also provide members with an indicia that can be used on promo, business cards and stationary.” • Finally, the certification process was again brought up and it was concluded that this is indeed something we would be interested in pursuing, but at this young stage in our development AEP needs to spread our wings some and then get some members involved in that venture. CEP (Certified Entertainment Professional) accreditation would certainly be an asset to joining the organization and remaining a member, AEP just needs to develop its base a little farther before we reach out for that. As always, your input, suggestions and feedback are very important to us. Thank you for your membership. To reach us by email: Leona@aepworldwide.org Kirby@cameopublishing.com ian@aepworldwide.org
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Dr. John Corvino is a professor of philosophy at Wayne State University in Detroit specializing in ethics. He is commonly known as “The Gay Moralist” and his popular presentation “What’s Morally Wrong With Homosexuality?” has taken him to campuses across the nation. John’s passion and involvement with public speaking came about in April of 1992, while he was still in graduate school at the University of Texas in Austin. “We were doing a gay and lesbian awareness week, as we called it then. Since I was a graduate student and was specializing in ethics, the other students in the group asked if I could do a lecture on the moral arguments surrounding homosexuality.” This was in Texas in 1992; obviously the issue had not as progressed, in either time or place. “I said ‘Sure,’ and went through many of the common arguments based on nature, religion, harm done, etcetera. I offered a thoughtful response to each of these points, and I even tried to inject a bit of humor into it as well.” Someone videotaped the session, “Someone at Texas A&M got ahold of the tape and loved it. They asked me to do a presentation there and someone from there knew someone at Vassar. It started by word-of-mouth and I began traveling all over the country responding to people’s moral concerns over same-sex relationships.” Dr. Corvino is coming up on the twentieth anniversary of those humble beginnings. “April of 2012 will be the twentieth anniversary of ‘What’s Morally Wrong With Homosexuality?’ the talk I have done predominantly for the majority of my public speaking career.” Interestingly enough, John’s presentation has evolved into a few significant changes to adjust the way he thinks of the presentation. “In the last few years, I have found I’ll go to campuses and present some of the arguments people offer against same sex relationships and why I think they don’t work.” John says unlike when he began his program, at a time when our culture was more resistant to the idea (there were actually still laws on the books that could land GLBT folks in jail), many of his points are met with understanding and agreement from modern campus audiences. “Attitudes have changed a lot in 20 years. So, now what I try to do is two things: first I want to try to promote further and better conversation on these issues in general and to encourage people to reach out to the other side and talk. There are still widely different views on this issue and the marriage issue and I think it is important for us to talk about those – something we are not doing.” The second thing I try to do is to push back on my
own side with some of the assumptions we have in the Gay and Lesbian community. We tend to label and demonize the religious right and shut down the conversation in that way. I try to reopen it.”
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The Asia Project is one of the most striking and dynamic performances I, as the writer, have been able to witness. Spoken word is an art form that has taken root in the last few years both nationally in the mainstream and in the campus collective. Def Poetry, founded and backed by hip hop mogul Russell Simmons, put this performance medium in the forefront with HBO network coverage and Asia was featured in this upper echelon. He was also awarded “Performer of The Year” by the APCA, and just this year broke the record for the spoken word act booking the most colleges in a single year (over 185). He has not escaped our notice as well and we were excited for an opportunity to feature this passionate and progressive artist. The Asia Project adds an entirely new dimension and element to the art form, taking a musical element to add a layer of ambiance, emotion and instant connectivity not acquired by words alone. The sum of the
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parts is truly greater than the whole. “I was touring on my own as a poet and was doing pretty well, making good money and staying busy touring. Then, my wife’s brother, who was living in Pensacola at the time, called us in Ft. Lauderdale and expressed the desire to move in with us to try something new. He wanted to restart his life and pursue other things.”
have a live player involved triggers an organic uniqueness into every performance. “He has a basic structure he plays for each poem, but beyond that each night is improvised differently, every single time. So, there are no two shows exactly the same. This not only keeps repeat audiences interested, but it inspires me as an artist to continue to improve, be more creative and develop the show continually.”
Asia and his wife invited him in their home with open arms, not realizing it would be a life-changing move for all involved. “He is a guitar player and we were at home while he was playing and the idea came to me to combine our two performance mediums. He has a gift in regards to knowing how to play the kind of music that perfectly meshes with my poetry without running over it or competing with it. There are other poets out there who use music, but he has a way of feeling the emotion of the poem and then responding to that and playing right along beside it.”
While this sounds like an interesting concept, it might not sound earth shattering, however Asia says this new aspect changed the game. “I don’t know what it did, but when we started touring that...wow. I brought him to a few shows and it did well so my agent, Tracy Wiggs came to one of our shows and decided to submit it for showcase. We got a huge amount of bookings and are now in the middle of a 180 college tour. Obviously it was a boon for us, I have never had this many shows in my life in one year.”
And unlike Asia performing his poems to pre-recorded tracks, the aspect of
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Wow, it’s hard to believe that this is already the Last Call for the semester and the year!
One of the nominees in each category will be Editor’s choice. That’s me, so send in your bribes now.
It’s been an exciting Diversity Issue and we hope you enjoyed it. There probably could not have been a more timely and relevant cover for this issue.
Besides getting to vet and legitimately nominate the best artists for our awards, submitting Artist Report Cards also gives your campus a chance to win an ENTIRE WEEKEND OF FREE Entertainment. This year’s pool of artists comes compliments of TalentPlus Entertainment and is collectively worth over $10K. The winning school responsible only for travel and lodging, all talent fees are waived. A special thanks to TalentPlus and its artists.
Next issue, January, will feature “What’s Hot for 2012” so be on the lookout for that one. It will contain a wide variety of entertainers in practically every genre, and we have a very exciting cover planned (hint: think broadcast network sitcom star) and some truly great articles lined up. Now is a good time to mention that the Awards ballot will also be in the January issue. You’ll notice in this issue the nomination ballot; please fill it out and fax to (803) 712-6703 or mail to PO Box 509, Prosperity SC 29127-0509 or, you can simply scan and email OR type in your responses to vote@artistreportcards.com. Why that URL? Well, because we are continually trying to develop the Awards process to be better and more indicative of the best entertainers in our market, we have decided to put in place a hybrid nomination process this year. In each category, five artists will be nominated. Two will come from the highest rated artists in the Artist Report Cards in their genre. This is a means for YOU to control who gets nominated by telling us and the rest of the market who came on campus and did the very best job for you. Two will come from the open nomination ballot, where reader’s can fill in the blank with their choice (please limit choices to entertainers you have actually seen or your campus has hosted).
This year’s Rock N’ Road show is flying up on us, to be held at Quinnipiac University January 26-28th and sponsored by Coleman Productions. Steve Pagios BLEW UP the Artist Report Cards last year, winning the road show for a second school in a row (Univ of Akron had the last show with submissions from Steve before he made the move to QU). To see ALL the ARCs from the 2010/2011 school year from Akron, Quinnipiac and everyone else who shared their reactions to various artists on campus, check out the Summer Advisor’s Edition for a complete archive (bit.ly/camsummer) and remember, ALL ARCs we get for this year will go into the upcoming summer edition for everyone in the market to refer to. Help us, your colleagues and yourselves by giving us an Artist Report Card on each event you have on campus, no matter how big or small. Finally, we’d like to encourage everyone to help CAM grow. We currently circulate to over 4,000 campuses across the nation, but most of these subscriptions go to activities boards, and often only one per board. We would love to move into servicing residence hall associations, greek organi-
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zations, athletic departments and other higher ed outfits who book any sort of activities. Or, perhaps one copy each month just isn’t enough to go around. Since almost 100% of our revenue is based on advertising, we aren’t able to increase our circulation to everyone we would like, so we encourage everyone to subscribe and spread the word about the magazine. $24 for a year gets you the best publication in the market with the most dynamic stories, insightful interviews, giveaways and Artist Report Cards. (bit.ly/camsubs to sign up.) The more paid subscriptions we can generate the more people will see the artists and Artist Report Cards you submit and, as an added bonus, we’ll start increasing the page count of the magazine bringing you even more of the CAM you’ve come to love. And speaking of our advertisers, show them some love as well and support them by giving them a call and seeing how they can find you the perfect talent for your next event. Until January, we hope everyone has a safe and happy holiday season and look forward to seeing you next year! Ian Kirby, EDITOR, CAM Last Call Find me on Twitter! Twitter.com/IanKirby Writes
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