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Tom DeLuca is still a force to be reckoned with In The Campus Market. Even after 25 years, his shows get huge audience responses and he always packs the house.

Even today, Chris Carter still gets some of the best reviews on ARCs. His schedule stays full and he is \always in demand.

One of the nicest guys to ever hit the campus stage, he takes is audience seriously and they always show their appreciation. He always leaves you with something learned.

THE BEST ARTIST IN THE LAST 25 YEARS The Legendary Craig Karges Gets The Nod. Find Out Why Starting On Page 16.

From his start as part of the duo Life In General, to his solo performances and now his lecture series, Jason is loved by students and staff alike.

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Legendary Beatles Manager Dies At 90 : “God Bless George”

“George Martin, the legendary music producer who has been called the “fifth Beatle” because of his influential work with the band he signed in 1962, died at home on Tuesday, March 8. He was 90.

Mr. Martin produced the majority of the Beatles’ recordings and is credited with helping guide their evolution from a basic rock group into a creative, experimental force that redefined popular music and culture. In the process, the English record producer, arranger and composer—who created his own production company in

1965—helped change and expand the role of producers within the music industry.

Former Beatles drummer Ringo Starr reported Mr. Martin’s death early Wednesday morning, writing on Twitter, “God bless George Martin peace and love to Judy and his family…George will be missed.” His message was retweeted thousands of times within a few hours.

nal. “Put simply, my job was to make sure recordings were artistically exceptional and commercially appealing, maximizing the qualities of artists and songs.”

His influence can be heard in many of the Fab Four’s songs, from the frolicking early drumroll in “She Loves You” and the initial guitar on “A Hard Day’s Night” to the first plaintive cry on “Help.” For Mr. Martin, first impressions were important. “If you could grab teens’ imaginations right away over the radio, you’d have them,” he said in 2012.

“A producer’s role is still a mystery to most music-listeners, isn’t it?” Mr. Martin said in a 2012 interview with The Wall Street Jour-

Paul McCartney recalled one such time. “I brought the song ‘Yesterday’ to a recording session and the guys in the band suggested that I sang it solo and accompany myself on guitar,” he wrote in a statement on his website. “After I had done this George Martin said to me, ‘Paul I have an idea of putting a string quartet on the record.' I said, ‘Oh no George, we are a rock and roll band and I don’t think it’s a good idea’. With the gentle bedside manner of a great producer he said to me, ‘Let us try it and if it doesn’t work we won’t use it and we’ll go with your solo version’.” The song, with Mr. Martin’s guidance, went on to become “one of the most recorded songs ever with versions by Frank Sinatra, Elvis Presley, Ray Charles, Marvin Gaye and thousands more,” the musician added.

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We are a mid-sized campus in the mid-west.We have an active programming board and we generally book some 30 shows each semester (fall and spring). While some of these shows are low budget (under $1200) we always like to have a bigger show where we can sell tickets to the community and sometimes we can draw from 300 miles away. I can’t help but see all the great acts that you have featured in your magazine and drool over the possibility of having something like that on our school.

We sent buyers to APCA once and were totally disappointed.The NACA conference out here used to be pretty good but even that is a little lackluster over the last year or so.

The problem that I have is that the showcasing acts that appear on those showcase stages, none of our student have ever heard of, so it is very difficult to draw a crowd. When we don’t, then the board looks bad for making that kind of buying decision and we are held accountable for poor attendance.

Because these conferences are held so far in advance, by the time we decide on an act or even able to participate in a block, sometimes the school will plan a major event right on top of us. One year it was a major wrestling tournament followed by a post conference football game. It devastated our shows.

It is hard to get students to see an act we spend $2500 or more on and when we plan for a 2800 seat venue and only have 35 students show up, the act is frustrated because they are playing to dead air, the board is demoralized because we failed to draw students and staff to the event and the administration looks at us as if we are throwing money away. And we are!

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I have seen nothing in any of these conference educational sessions that would help us find an answer to this problem. Quite honestly both the students here on campus and the activities board would rather spend the ENTIRE budget on two major shows each semester and look good rather than do 30 events and have a poor turnout for most of them.

I have seen the information in your magazine about AEP plus the other great shows as part of your history and think that would be a great solution to route an act from a nearby performing arts theater, festival or some other function and would love to find out more. I already checked out the membership for us and it is pocket change compared to all these other organizations and conferences. Quite honestly, I think our students could learn more from professional buyers and maybe we can build a stronger program that students would support. We already spend tons of money on promotion now, including the student newspaper, college radio station, printed goods, video etc. with very poor results. I really don’t think that if we paid some students to actually come, they would show up. YouTube and Vimeo have spoiled them and they would rather have greatness or at least someone they are familiar with.

Pamela Wilson, Dallas TX

AEP Might be an affordable solution for you, but let’s look at your situation in several ways:

Not all corporate buyers are looking for the Bruce Springsteen’s, Adele or Zac Brown Band. We do have a lot of buyers that do regularly book big name acts. But here is the kicker. Sometimes the backline and contract riders will be so intricate that that cost may be substantial, so you have other costs than simply the talent. Most really good talent will usually

take campus dates if the community is part of the audience. They love playing for their adoring fans.

BUT sometimes the agents and managers can be a hold out. Campus dates are generally less expensive than tour dates and these guys get paid on commission and they are greedy and want every dollar they can get.

It seems to me that your best bet is to try to get some artists with good name recognition that are still very desireable to college students. Some of the best arists are country artists that are scraping their way to the top. Sometimes you can also get more contemporary artists or even solo acts who travel with guitars. One of the best shows I have ever seen is Travis Tritt and he appeared solo with just a stool and his guitar. Her was absolutely awesome and the crowd gave him numerous standing ovations.

Sometimes that will work with pop and rap artists too, but you have to be very careful that you know who your audience is because you don’t want to segment them.

AEP might be an eye-opening experience for you but there are a couple of things to consider. First, It is in Las Vegas. While students would have access to all AEP functions, they must be 21 to drink alcohol. The hotel is very lovely and self contained.

There is no reason for them to leave the property during the entire conference. The room rates are only $60/ night and they are extremely nice. There are some meals included in the conference registration and there are plenty of very reasonable food options there but it is a busy place. The 2 1/2 days are great experience but they are pretty intense.

The benefit is that you will get to socialize with big name buyers. There are only 4 showcases but you get to meet the artists and their agents following each one and discuss any possibilities.

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U R 2 Smart 2 TXT While Driving

Over the years I have become friends with many students who have reached out to me after I presented at their campus. Recently, one of these students was in a car accident. A guy was traveling 70 miles per hour and hit her. He was texting. Her car was totaled and she sprained her neck and spinal column. For weeks after the accident she was in severe pain.

Several years ago, a 21 year old woman who lived in my area, crossed over the middle line while driving down the road and was killed in a head on collision. The accident occurred on a bright, sunny day around 1:00 in the afternoon.

When the police investigated the cause of the accident they found her cell phone on the floor of the car. She was in the middle of sending a text when the accident occurred.

Texting and driving is now considered to be more dangerous than drinking and driving. According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, deaths from texting and driving are increasing while deaths from drinking and driving are declining. People drive with their cell phones more frequently than they drive while intoxicated from alcohol.

The NHTSA reported that texting while driving is responsible for approximately 1.6 million accidents every year. That accounts for 25% of all driving accidents.

The statistics speak for themselves: The probability that an accident involved a cell phone is one in four 341,000 crashes in 2013 involved texting 40% of teens have been a passenger in a car whose driver used a cell phone in a way that put them at risk.

People in the 21 to 24 year old age group are more likely to send a text while driving.

A driver can safely take his or her eyes away from the road for two seconds. On average our eyes are taken off of the road for five seconds while texting. At 55 MPH that vehicle will travel the length of a football field. A lot can happen in one hundred yards! Tenths of a second can make a difference in our reaction time - the difference between avoiding an accident or getting into one.

A study was conducted in 2010 by Car and Driver editor Eddie Alterman at a deserted airstrip. It showed that texting and driving had a greater impact on safety than drinking and driving. When legally drunk, his stopping distance at 70 MPH increased by four feet. When he read an email it increased by 36 feet. While texting, it added 70 feet!

Texting or reading a message takes the driver’s attention away from driving more frequently and for longer periods of time than other distractions.

The driver then follows too closely, is not able to brake in ample time, or crosses into oncoming traffic. Drivers who are texting while driving have a 23% higher chance of causing a crash. That is equivalent to drinking four beers and then getting behind the wheel. The device hijacks the brain and attention, taking 15 seconds to fully readjust and focus again.

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We need to take a break from our devices while driving. Unfortunately texting and notifications have programmed us to respond immediately to incoming messages. Before smart phones, things could wait; we were more patient. Retrain yourself to put your safety and the safety of those around you first. The person on the other end can and should wait. Remember, your car can hurt or kill others. Take the privilege of driving more seriously and be responsible by keeping your attention on the road at all times.

Adopting simple habits will reduce the temptation to send or read a text while driving. When you are in the car put your cellphone in a place where you can’t reach it. Set the phone on silent and turn off all notifications so you will not be tempted to pick it up when a text comes in. If you have a passenger in the car and you are expecting a message, you can leave the phone on and borrow their thumbs. Let them read the text to you and dictate your response back to them. If you are expecting a message and you are driving alone, let that person know that you will be driving for a while. Set the auto respond message to, “Driving now, get right back to you.” Ask them to delay sending the message. If you know that a friend is driving, wait and send a message later.

If you are in a car with someone who is texting and driving, don’t be afraid to ask them to put the phone down. Several years ago we were being driven in rush hour traffic by a young relative in Boston. He was traveling at 50 MPH and texting about the Red Sox game that we just saw. We begged him to put the phone down! Tell your friend that you are concerned for the safety of everyone in your car as well as the innocent people who are on the road around you. Have the courage to advocate for your safety and for the safety of others.

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Hey, Hey, LBJ!

Over the last fifteen years of writing this column I have, for the most part, tried to keep my political opinions to myself and maintain a perspective of journalistic objectivity, and I will continue that practice today. However, I have never hidden my pride of my Texas roots, a state pride that all Texans feel compelled to express, even at the risk of ridicule from the citizens of the other forty-nine.

I mention Texas because this is an election year and for some time now it seems in almost every Presidential election there is a politician associated with Texas in the discussion. From this years crop of Ted Cruz, Rick Perry, Jeb Bush, and Rand Paul, to previous elections featuring George W. Bush, George H. W. Bush, Dwight D. Eisenhower, and the many others all the way back to Sam Houston’s presidential bid in 1860.

But it may surprise you to learn there has only been one President that was born and raised in Texas (both Presidents Bush were born in New England; Dwight D. Eisenhower was born in Texas, but raised in Kansas). I am speaking of Lyndon Baines Johnson, better know as LBJ. (He was not the only LBJ in his family, in fact they all had the same initials - LBJ: Lady Bird Johnson, Lynda Bird Johnson, and Luci Baines Johnson. Lady Bird got here nickname as a baby when her nurse proclaimed “She’s as pretty as a lady bird,” which is a lady bug.)

I recently paid a visit to the LBJ Library and was surprised at how much I did not know about the man. He was born on August 27, 1908 and died on January 22, 1973, at only 64 years old, but left a lasting legacy that many, including myself, had forgotten or was unaware of.

He was a man of many “firsts.” He was the first President sworn into office by a woman.

And the first to be sworn in on an airplane, Air Force One, as it was parked at Love Field. He was the first person under the age of 45 to become Minority Leader in Senate history, and the following year, when the Democrats won control, Majority Leader. He was also the first member of Congress to enlist in the armed forces in World War II; served briefly in the Navy as a lieutenant commander, winning The Silver Star, awarded for his "gallantry in action" in the South Pacific.

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The above acts were all part of LBJ’s "Great Society," a program he created to fight poverty, end racial injustice and cause social reform. Historians agree that with the exception of Franklin D. Roosevelt’s “New Deal,” it was the most impactful program our country has known. And because of it, by the time Johnson left office the country was in better shape on many levels.

throughout the White House and the first to record his conversations (a practice his replacement, Richard Nixon, came to regret.)

Johnson was know as a human dynamo, tirelessly working 18-20 hours a day, earning the reputation of being a “tornado in pants.” His powers of persuasion was unsurpassed. At 6` 3", he was the second tallest President, after Abraham Lincoln, and often intimidated his opponents with his physical presence, as well as his down-home charm. As a result Congress passed almost 96 percent of his administration's programs, including such major legislation as: The Clean Air Act of 1963 The Higher Education Facilities Act of 1963 The Vocational Education Act of 1963 The Civil Rights Act of 1964 The Urban Mass Transportation Act of 1964 The Wilderness Act The Food Stamp Act of 1964 The Economic Opportunity Act The Housing Act of 1964 The Higher Education Act of 1965 The Older Americans Act The Social Security Act of 1965 The Voting Rights Act The Immigration and Nationality Services Act of 1965 The Animal Welfare Act of 1966 The Freedom of Information Act The Age Discrimination in Employment Act The Public Broadcasting Act of 1967 The Architectural Barriers Act of 1968 The Bilingual Education Act The Civil Rights Act of 1968 The Gun Control Act of 1968

LBJ came from humble beginnings, growing up in poverty. His childhood home didn't have electricity or indoor plumbing. So it was natural for him to wage a “War on Poverty.” By the time LBJ left office the percentage of Americans living in poverty was almost cut in half, down from 20% to 12%

One of his first jobs was as an elementary school teacher for extremely poor Mexican-American students, and the hardships they faced with prejudice and unequal opportunity touched his heart.

So he championed the “Civil Rights Movement.”

Lincoln freed African-Americans; LBJ gave them the power to vote. By the time LBJ left office the number of black elected officials was up almost 5 times, from 300 to 1,470. He appointed the first African-American to the Supreme Court, the Presidential Cabinet, and the Federal Reserve.

Being a former teacher he pushed for reforms in education. By the time LBJ left office the number of Americans with 4 years of college went up 39%

LBJ believed the continuing quest for exploration was an American quality to save and he became the architect for the U.S. Space Program. NASA, renamed their headquarters The Johnson Space Center, because thanks to his efforts 6 months after he left office we had a man on the moon.

LBJ strove to increase the American quality of life, both with environmental protections and in arts and recreation. By the time LBJ left office he had created the National Endowment of the Arts, The Kennedy Center, The American Ballet, and 36 new National Parks.

His legacy is felt throughout the nation on all of us today, if you wear seat belts, if you have ever

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TOM DeLUCA For Over 25 Years, DeLuca has been the master of the hypnosis universe.

Although he works in multiple markets, the campus market has always been the one to draw huge crowds and thousands of admirers. And no matter where he appears, his show is always fresh and the crowds large.

Ask any artist that has ever shared the stage with Tom, he is stickler for detail. He demands precision and wants every show to come off without a hitch..,Perfection Plus 100%.

Now 25 years after he first graced the cover of Campus Activities Magazine in our very first issue, he is still at the top of his game and the dates he has available go very quickly.

I had the chance to talk in detail with Craig Karges and he related his experience in performing along side Tom DeLuca. “Tom is a perfectionist. There is no such thing as a bad show for Tom. He will not permit it.

His energy is through the roof and when he gets on stage, you can tell that show is the most important part of his life at the moment.”

Ask any campus that has had a Tom DeLuca show. The energy of the student population is full of anticipation and the students simply can’t wait for the show to begin. www.campusactivitiesmagazine.com

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CHRIS CARTER Christopher Carter has been rewarded for his contributions to the camus market and is one of the market’s most enduring artists.

Not only has he been voted Campus Entertainer of the Year, but his popularity has made him the subject of many articles in Campus Activities Magazine. In 2005, he scored the ultimate “Grand Slam” winning not only Entertainer of the Year and Best Male Performer, but also Best Live Novelty Act. Colleges rave about how genuinely nice he is and easy to work with. His ARCs have been very supportive of the general feel and perception that buyers have of both him personally and his show. He was also tapped to perform along with Mission Improvable in Campus Activities Magazine’s Annual “Rock ‘n Road Show.”

From Springfield, IL, his mother was a psychologist, and he learned the knack of “body Language” at an early age. In college, he had a double major: theatre and business. But even then, he knew he wanted to be a performer.

He went to graduate school working on a doctorate. “ I received my candidacy, but never did my dissertation.

That is when I really dug in and began performing.

Even today, Chris is at the top of Campus Activities Magazine’s Artist Report Card rankings. He has also been featured in our sister publication, American Entertainment Magazine.

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DEL SUGGS It would be tough to find anyone in the College Market who has changed more lives than Del Suggs. His leadership and higher ed programs emphasize personal leadership skills, organizational techniques, and interpersonal skills in ways that truly empower student leaders.

Del is a genuine “Life Hacker,” and teaches students to maximize their leadership skills while using the technology they love. The second edition of his book “Truly Leading: Lessons in Leadership” has just been published, and his groundbreaking “Instant Assessment” technique (where students complete an assessment on their cell phones) is innovating assessment in student affairs. Del was the highest-rated speaker for 2015 in the Campus Activities magazine Artist Report Cards, and he was a finalist for “Best Speaker 2015” in the Campus Activities magazine Readers' Poll.

He shares the cover of the book “Road Map to Success” with Dr. Deepak Chopra and Dr. Ken Blanchard. Del’s extraordinary keynotes, training programs, and retreats teach the practical application of leadership- not just theory. He has presented his programs at over 750 campuses from Seattle to Ft. Lauderdale, from Hartford to Laredo, and most points in between. Del is an inductee in The National Campus Entertainment Hall of Fame, an honor that has been extremely selectively awarded.

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JASON LeVASSEUR Jason LeVasseur, along with buddy Jerry Chapman, started out in the campus market as a duo known as “Life In General.” They were the “Kings of Pop” back in the mid to late 90’s. They were highly regarded as they dazzled college students all over the nation and gathered an enthusiastic fan base becoming the very best duo in the marketplace at that time.

When the duo split up, Jason continued in the college market as a solo music act. He landed several covers with Campus Activities Magazine over the last 25 years and has been a staple in the college market.

He will often be found as a CAM Reader’s Choice Awards Nominee and has had much success winning his categories.

Jason is a seasoned performer and is very enthusiastic and nurturing with students who attend his show. Simply due to its interactive nature and his ability to engage the audience, he has found a successful home with campus buyers.

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Craig Karges' special brand of mentalism and magic has captivated college audiences for more than three decades and he's still going strong with appearances not only on college campuses but for corporate events and in theaters and performing arts centers around the world. 2015 included two international tours covering over 40,000 miles along with special appearances on the Mississippi Queen steamboat cruising the Mississippi River and opening for Maroon 5 during a billionaire's birthday party! Craig kept a full schedule of corporate work with shows from Miami, Florida to Spokane, Washington and from La Jolla, California to the Turning Stone Casino in upstate New York. His Back to School Tour of colleges and universities saw him visiting 13 campuses and performing for over 11,000 students. Many of these dates were return appearances like his 21st consecutive year at the University of Akron and his 22nd consecutive year at Xavier University. Most of his regular stops on this annual tour were rebooked for 2016 before the first of the year. The tour included some first-time campuses as well like Davenport University in Michigan -- also already rebooked for 2016.

Craig continued performing on college campuses throughout the year as the featured entertainment for Family Weekends, Homecomings and special events like Utah State University's "The

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Howl" which sold out two days in advance and saw 6000 people from as far away as Colorado and Nevada descend on the campus for a fun-filled evening.

Craig is arguably the most honored entertainer in campus entertainment history. That's a big claim but consider this -- he was named Campus Entertainer of the Year a record breaking six times by the National Association for Campus Activities. He also won NACA's Variety Entertainer of the Year Award for a record breaking 12 consecutive years! When we launched our Readers Choice Awards, Craig quickly became a winner with four Entertainer of the Year Awards (a record, tied only by Justin "Kredible" Willman), along with 11 other wins in categories including Best Novelty/Variety Act, Best Performing Arts Attraction, Best Solo Act and Best Male Performer. Fifteen Campus Activities Magazine awards in total AND he was the fifth inductee into the National Campus Entertainment Hall of Fame. One year Craig was named both Campus Entertainer of the Year by NACA and also Entertainer of the Year by Campus Activities Magazine. This double whammy resulted in national media attention including a feature story for CNN's pop culture news brief. Craig was dubbed the "King of college campus entertainment" by the cable news channel.

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earned the Certified Speaking Professional (CSP) designation from the National Speakers Association (NSA) and he is a member of NSA's CPAE Speaker Hall of Fame. The International Psychic Entertainers Association named him Mentalist of the Year. Last summer at the Society of American Magician's annual convention in Philadelphia, Craig was presented with the Mentalist Award from the New York City based Christopher Foundation for notable contributions to the art of magic.

Craig Karges' resume includes over 5000 performances in 23 countries on four continents as well as in all 50 states. He has made over 40 national television appearances from The Tonight Show to appearances on CNN, Fox News and E! He co-produced and starred in two syndicated television specials for Cox Broadcasting. He is also the author of three books including the best-selling Ignite Your Intuition.

"I joined NACA in 1979 when I was still a student at Marshall University. I was doing shows on campus and the Director of Student Activities, Don Robertson, introduced me to the world of campus programming.

I attended my first regional conference that Fall -- the Great Lakes Regional -- which was held in Pittsburgh, an hour from my home in Wheeling, West Virginia. I

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took a couple days off from my classes at Marshall, drove four hours home to stay with my parents and then commuted an hour each way to downtown Pittsburgh to man my booth at the conference. I was very naive and didn't know what I was doing from a business standpoint! I did book three dates at that conference. I also met Pat Padla and Barry Drake who, much later, became good friends. They told me they thought back then that I would never make it!"

No story on Craig would be complete without mentioning his wife, Charlotte. "Charlotte and I met in college and have been married since 1980. She still handles all the college bookings, attends booking conferences and oversees the master calendar. She's really been with me from the start when we used to tour 55,000 miles a year in a van! Officially, she is the 'VP of Stuff' at Karges Productions. She is the best person I know and I could not have done this without her love and support."

"No matter what a given year brings -- international touring, opening for Maroon 5, working high end corporate dates at fabulous hotels or playing historic theaters and state-of-the-art performing arts centers -- I still love playing campus dates. Many people ask me why I continue to work the market as everything else

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I do pays two to three times as much as my college dates and I won't cancel a college show for a better offer or TV appearance. I have a real affection for the market. I think it's because it's where I got my start and the fact that you connect with people at a very special time in their lives. Some of the people I've met through working colleges have become lifelong friends. It's also cool to have a former student show up at a theater show and bring his family or have someone who used to see me on their campus be in the audience at a corporate event. I never thought of the college market as a 'stepping stone,' I've always had respect for it and I'm honored that schools still make up a portion of my calendar year after year. We try to keep the fee affordable for colleges and I'll continue to play them as long as they continue to invite me to campus!"

QUOTES FROM SCHOOLS:

"He was great. An ultimate crowd pleaser and the best show I've ever seen. If you've not booked him yet, you need to get on the phone today."

Dwayne V. Elliott, Director Student Campus Events, Vanderbilt University

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"Craig Karges is the best act in the market. My first choice when it comes to entertainers."

Doris Jackson Munoz, Director of Student Involvement, Methodist University

"Craig is awesome. He is our preferred Family Weekend entertainer because he really engages and amazes an audience. A cut above everyone else on the college circuit, he is a master of his craft and students, staff and families walk away impressed. He is a slam dunk for 400 plus attendance at a university of 1900 undergraduates. More than that though, our students talk about what they saw for weeks afterwards.

Craig is the consummate professional."

David E. Law, Director of Student Activities, Regis University

"Craig is a true professional. Craig kept everyone enthralled. I've been in higher education for 27 years with 12 spent in student activities. There is no doubt in my mind that Craig Karges is still the best performer I have ever worked with. Great performer, even better person."

Dr. Steve Rook, Vice President Academic and Student Affairs, Rich Mountain Community College

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She’s Gracious, She’s Determined, She Can Sometimes Be Blunt. But There is No BS. She Will Tell You What She Thinks And That Makes Her A Great Agent!

I became friends when I first started working at NACA, and Barbara helped show me the ropes. She, Bryan Winthrop and Don Epstein, I believe had just decided to open up their own agencies after New Line Cinema closed their She really cares about the artists that are on Lecture office in New York. This was someher roster and is pretty selective who she where around 1981 or so. Surprisingly, alsigns. Some work out- some do not. That is though she did sign lecture clients, her the nature of this business, But the real plus biggest initial act was Tom DeLuca and she with this lady is that she doesn’t pull any still represents him today. punches. She respects your opinion and even though sometimes it is different from Some other acts that are currently on the Adher own. Almost every buyer looks upon her mire roster are long time campus staples like Rondell Sheridan, Ant and of course Vince as a friend and colleague.

Morris, Jen Kober, Tony Rock, Wali Collins, Dr. She has been through hard times and en- Ruth and Playfair. But there are cutting edge dured them, dealing with them with a posi- acts like John Waters, Billy Hayes, James Galea, The Black Pack, Elaine Williams and tive attitude.

Band of Magicians.

Her roster is diversified and she believes in the acts that she represents. She is also Barbara has been involved not only with the friendly with other agencies and agents and NACA Associate Member Advisory Council but is active in the lecture and performing arts well respected as a colleague. markets and well as corporate entertainment.

There are a lot of agents that will blow smoke up your coat tails in this and every other market, but Barbara Meyer is not one of them.

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YOUR GUIDE TO AMERICA’S BEST CAMPUS ARTIST RATINGS HeRe is a CompReHensive guide to aLL aRtist RepoRts submitted between nov 1, 2015 and maR 7, 2016 m. ongoing RepoRts wiLL be pubLisHed in subsequent issues . ALL REPORTS MUST BE SUBMITTED ON OUR WEBSITE campusactivitiesmagazine.com/arc/ THERE IS A DIRECT LINK TO THE REPORT FORM ON THE HOME PAGE. 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) aRtist(s) management; (6) agenCY CoopeRation; (7) pRomotionaL mateRiaLs pRovided.

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 (when available) and tHe LoCation on Campus wiLL FoLLow tHe peRFoRmanCe date.

RATING SYSTEM: 5= EXCELLENT • 4= VERY GOOD • 3= AVERAGE • 2= FAIR • 1= POOR

COMEDY ADAM GRABOWSKI 1/5 Independent Artist

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 10/20/15 494 Student Union Ballrooms 5555555 Adam does a fantastic job keeping the students engaged with his comedy. We love bringing him to campus because our students can't get enough of him!

Robbie Williford, Grad Assist RHPB BRIAN MOOTE 1/5 Summit Comedy, Inc.

Arcadia University, Glenside, PA 01/29/16 75 Arcadia University 5555555 Arcadia SPB, Awesome :)

BRYAN MORRIS 1/5 Summit Comedy, Inc.

Wright State UniversityMain Campus, Dayton, OH 11/13/15 65 Wright State University Classroom 4455443 Tim Skrinak, Dirof Res Activities DERRICK KNOPSNYDER 1/5 Neon Entertainment

Washington College, Chestertown, MD 11/13/15 150 Decker Theatre 5555555 I highly recommend Derrick! Not only is he extremely funny and easy to work

with, he connects with college students very easily. We had a student opener who Derrick went out of his way to encourage and give pointers to. He stayed after the show and talked to every single student who wanted an autograph or photo. I cannot say enough about Derrick and what a pleasure it was to have him on campus!

Nick Spicer, Dir. of Student Engagement

DULCé SLOAN 4/4.1 KP Comedy

Saint Joseph's University, Philadelphia, PA 01/29/16 125+ Saint Joseph's University 5555554 Dulcé Sloan was an amazing performer and was very approachable for students before and after her performance. She did an amazing job and I thought the event went really well. She is very personable and even stayed for a while after the show just to talk to students and make people laugh even more!

Rachel Sell, Student Union Board Late Night Chair

SUNY Institute of Technology at UticaRome, Utica, NY 02/01/16 150+ Student Center MPR 5555555 Dulce had us laughing from the minute she walked in the door (even while waiting in line for food)! We loved having her and can't wait to bring her back!

Paul Ragusa, CAB President Virginia Wesleyan College, Norfolk 02/09/16 60+ Batten Center 555555-

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Dulce was absolutely amazing and very easy to work with. She read her audience well and took lots of photos with fans. I would recommend her personally to any college.

Jacob King, Graduate Assistant / Advisor Nazareth College, Rochester, NY 02/11/16 50 Colie's Cafe at Nazareth College 3332--Dulce was very standoffish and came in a bad mood. She offensively called her driver an immigrant because she felt that he was incompetent in his driver skills. Upon leaving she waited too long to call her cab and because I am in charge of the event I had to stay and wait for her to call a cab. She did not tell me that she was leaving, instead just got up and left while talking to the driver. Her overall attitude was unfriendly and almost condescending. However, the students loved her performance.

Idalia Blake, Live@Naz Chair ERIC O'SHEA 1/5 Summit Comedy, Inc.

Baker University, Baldwin City, KS 02/09/16 120+ Rice Auditorium 5555555 First time in 5 years a comedian has had a standing ovation! Amazing comedian.

Randy Flowers, Dir of Student Life FERAZ OZEL 1/5 Kirkland Productions

Florida Southern College, Lakeland, FL 10/15/15 60 Thrift Alumni Room 4455---

Feraz was great at reading the crowd when a joke wasn't found funny. He made an awesome impact and gave a great show for our students Megan Riordan, Comedy Director FRANCISCO RAMOS 1/4.7 Summit Comedy, Inc.

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 01/21/16 40+ Student Center Ballroom 5545-54 Francisco was incredibly easy to work with and exceedingly funny. He dealt really well with our students, answering all kinds of questions in the Q&A and afterwards. We had a student attend that could be very easily considered rude or disruptive (like ribbiting during random moments of the show) and Francisco handled him with aplomb. All in all a fantastic comedian who I would absolutely hire again.

Caitlin Huber, Comedy Coordinator GEOFF KEITH 1/5 Summit Comedy, Inc.

University of Pittsburgh-Bradford, Bradford, PA 01/13/16 20+ University Room 5555555 Khalil Walker, Comedy Chair GREG WILSON 1/5 Kirkland Productions

University of Iowa, Iowa City, IA 01/28/16 30+ The Hawkeye Room 5555555 Greg Wilson was awesome! Due to weather, we did not have the best attendance (around 30) and he handled it like a pro! He was so personable

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and engaging with all of the students and the CAB students working the event. He hung out before and after the show to shake hands and chat. He also had the room in laughs for the whole show! Great material, technique, and enthusiasm!

Tiffany Leschke, Coordinator, Student Activities & Programming JEFF SCHEEN 1/3.8 Bass/Schuler Entertainment

Michigan Technological University, Houghton, MI 02/04/16 600+ Rozsa Center for the Performing Arts 4545-54 He was awesome. The audience loved him, and when we had a last minute issue come up during the show he adapted wonderfully.

Kyle Mischler, Blue Key Stage Revue Chair JEFFREY JAY 1/3.6 Summit Comedy, Inc.

Sheridan College, Sheridan, WY 01/20/16 72 Thorne Rider Campus Center 4535444 The event went great! Jeffrey Jay was very easy to work with.

Kolleen Gustad, SC Activ Network JESSI CAMPBELL 5/ 4.9 Summit Comedy, Inc.

University of Alabama at Huntsville, Huntsville, AL 01/06/16 250 Exhibit Hall 5555-4Ashton Baker, Graduate Assistant for Student Life University of Massachusetts-Boston, Boston, MA 01/28/16 75 U.Mass Ballroom 5555555 Chuck Henriques, Assistant Director

Keene State College, Keene, NH 01/30/16 180 Mabel Brown Room 5555555 Jessi was a joy to have and I wish her the best in her future. She is going to become a big star some day and people here are still raving about how well she did at our annual talent show!

Connor Turmelle, Events Coordinator

Coastal Carolina University, Conway, SC 02/09/16 56+ Johnson Auditorium 5555555 Jessi was awesome! The crowd loved her and she did great with incorporating her personal life into her comedy.

She was astounding! This is our second time bringing her and would love to bring her back for a third!

Alaina McLeod, Vice President of Contracted Events University of Maine, Orono, ME 02/26/16 50 North Pod, Memorial Union 5555-45 Jessi was absolutely fantastic! We loved her at NACA Northeast and knew we wanted to bring her to campus. She was super engaging and the crowd loved her.

She was very easy to work with and pa-

tient with all of our students and staff. I would HIGHLY recommend her to any campus. Her comedy was non-offensive but still extremely funny. I think she's an excellent pick for any college or university considering her family friendly topics!

Brittney Smith, Student Activ & Events Specialist JR DE GUZMAN 1/5 KP Comedy

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 02/04/16 40+ The Edge 5555-5Jr was hilarious! I'm not sure if I've seen so much laughter this semester from our campus. He was relatable, charismatic, and very agreeable. I hope he becomes a consistent performer for Winthrop.

Willie Bush, Assistant for Campus Programming and Events KT TATARA 1/5 KP Comedy

Arkansas Tech University, Russellville, AR 12/03/15 50+ Doc Bryan Lecture HAll 5555555 Hayley Paquet, GA of Student Activities MATTHEW BROUSSARD 1/5 KP Comedy

Boston College, Chestnut Hill, MA 02/18/16 75 Robsham Theater 4555-4Matthew was great! The students really enjoyed his performance and wrote a great article in the school newspaper.

Also, Monday Punday was a huge hit with the students and I know they loved that Matthew stayed afterwards to talk with them and go through more of the puns. It was a great show, he was excellent to work with.

David Morris, Graduate Assistant MICHAEL PALASCAK 2/4.8 Bass/Schuler Entertainment

College for Creative Studies, Detroit, MI 02/03/16 40 Auditorium 5555555 The show was great and Michael connected with the students wonderfully. I would suggest just talking louder into the microphone instead of whispering.

Tom Turoczi, Student Engagement Coordinator

Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT 02/12/16 35+ Quinnipiac University, Student Center Piazza 5445-4Michael Palascak is a hilarious comedian and I would recommend him highly for any university or venue.

Peter Chusid, Performance Chair, QU After Dark MIKE E. WINFIELD 1/5 KP Comedy

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 01/28/16 90+ The Edge 5555-5Mike was amazing. I appreciate that he took the time to get a feel for the environment and the students that he

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would be performing for. This makes him a class act.

Willie Bush, Assistant for Campus Progeramming and Events MIKE E. WINFIELD AND SAMMY OBEID 1/5 KP Comedy

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 01/28/16 100+ The Edge 5555555 Mike was great to work with, very easy going and nice. The students loved his performance.

Amandine Farrugia, Fine & Performing Arts Chair OVEOUS 1/5 NMP Talent

Frostburg State University, Frostburg, MD 11/19/15 85 ON THE EDGE CLUB 5555-55 Great Spoken Word artist. Our students were thoroughly engaged. He connected very well with the audience.

Mary Jane Plummer, Director ROB HAZE 1/4.6 Sophie K. Entertainment

Stevenson University, Owings Mills, MD 11/03/15 70+ Coffee House 4445-5Rob Haze was a joy to work with. He was professional, friendly off stage, funny, and engaging. He had dinner with the students after the show and was happy to do so. Everyone there had a great time! Thanks so much to Rob and Kate Magill for making the connection.

Hope Miller Miles, Assistant Director, Student Activities THE MUSLIMS ARE COMING! 2/4.8 Kirkland Productions

Tidewater Community College, Virginia Beach, VA 11/17/15 55 Campus Venue 4555-44 Jessica Watson, Intercultural Programming and Communications Specialist/DSO

Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, PA 01/29/16 100+ Auditorium 5555555 Would recommend this program to ALL campuses.

Anthony Pace, Asst. Dir of Student Activities TRACEY ASHLEY 2/4.6 Summit Comedy, Inc.

Central College, Pella, IA 01/30/16 150 Douwstra Auditorium 4445445 Evan Fischer, Event Leader

Ohio State UniversityMansfield Campus, Mansfield, OH 02/09/16 120 Eisenhower Student Union 5555-55 Tracey was fantastic! She was engaging with our students and had them

laughing from beginning to end! We will definitely have her back!

Michael LaCroix, Director, Athletics and Student Engagement TYLER BOEH Summit Comedy, Inc.

Hamilton College, Clinton, NY 01/30/16 200+ Filius Events Barn 4445555 Nicole Lyons, Comedy Coordinator for Campus Activities Board

MUSIC

AJ SMITH 1/5 AJ Smith Music LLC

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 02/17/16 185 Student Union Starbucks 5555555 AJ Smith was a fantastic artist to work with. He blends his own music with popular coffeehouse songs and really gets the crowd engaged in his act. We definitely are looking forward to having him back soon!

Robbie Williford, Grad Assistant for RHPB EH 440 3/5 Houla Entertainment

University of West Alabama, Livingston, AL 10/14/15 1200 Student Rec Center 5555555 Eh440 was great to work with. Our students enjoyed the performance.

They really connected with our student during our annual talent show.

Jason Gardner, Director of Student Activities

Marshall University, Huntington, WV 10/08/15 200 Pullman Square 5555555 A fantastic performance that was very well received by those in attendance.

I would highly recommend this amazingly talented and fun group for any event or university! Love EH440!

Lee Tabor, Coordinator of Student Activities Fort Hays State University, Hays, KS 10/26/15 300+ Beach Schmidt Performing Arts Center 5555555 Absolutely loved having Eh440 come!

They are great to work with and fun to talk to. They show great enthusiasm and interact with the crowd during and after the show. They are definitely a group I would love to bring back!

Shelbi Wiles, Music Event Coordinator University Activities Board JASON LEVASSEUR 2/4.8 Bass/Schuler Entertainment

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 10/28/15 269 Student Union Starbucks 5555555 Jason came and spoke to our Emerging Leader freshman students about

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how to be a "rock star" and to better become a leader. He then performed as a part of our 7:17pm coffeehouse series and students loved his grooves! Great experience working with Jason!

Robbie Williford, Grad Assistant for RHPB

Hanover College, Hanover, IN 02/05/16 300+ Withrow Activities Center 4555-53 Working with Jason was absolutely great! He was easy to work with, great to talk to, and seemed very engaged with students and the audience the entire time he was here. I would definitely recommend him to other schools and will certainly be hiring him again. Any time a performer is willing to be flexible, is able to work with the set-up and equipment we already have, and is still able to put on a great show, I appreciate it as a professional. In the future, providing a digital promo-package rather than hard copy in the mail would be much more helpful!

Cortlan Waters Bartley, Associate Director of Student Life JOSH VIETTI 1/5 Diversity Talent Agency

Ohio Northern University, Ada, OH 01/13/16 100 McIntosh Ballroom 5555-5Josh's concert was fun! He is a very talented artist and got the whole crowd to dance. I highly recommend him for your upcoming event.

Scott Parson, Assistant Director of Residence Life and Coordinator of Student Programming KARAOKE STAR 1/5 Nightsky Entertainment

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/18/16 864 Robertson's Dining Hall 5555555 This was our first time working with Nightsky Entertainment and we were not let down one bit. Our students loved singing the night away. Great addition to our Welcome Back event!

Robbie Williford, Grad Assistant for RHPB RUN WITH IT 1/5 Houla Entertainment

William Woods University, Fulton, MO 02/16/16 50 Dulany Auditorium 5555555 Very high energy performance and interactive on social media with students. Already booking them for a fall date!

Shannon Garcia, Graduate Assistant Student Involvement THE MIDDLE GROUND 1/5 Houla Entertainment

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 12/02/15 219 Student Union Starbucks 5555555 The Middle Ground was a HIT at The University of Akron! They had great

energy and engaged with the students throughout the entire performance. Definitely a great experience!

Robbie Williford, Grad Assistant for RHPB

VARIETY

BEN SEIDMAN 10/4.8 Summit Comedy, Inc.

Lake Superior State University, Sault Ste Marie, MI 01/19/16 200+ Superior Room, Walker Cisler 5555555 Sharmay Wood, Associate Director of Campus Life and Housing Cameron University, Lawton, OK 01/20/16 156+ Cameron Ballroom 5555555 Alexandra Kolinski

Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN 01/22/16 150+ Kahn Room 4554445 Ben was fantastic. The audience really enjoyed the show and Ben seemed to enjoy performing even more. He was very easy to work with and lots of fun.

Connor Schaller, Encore Chair

Central Connecticut State University, New Britain, CT 01/25/16 300+ CCSU Student Center 4445454 The students were incredibly engaged in Ben's performance, it was not your typical magic show. Ben was also a pleasure to work with, he was very "go with the flow" and built an instant connection with the students hosting the event.

Julie Koivisto, Program Advisor University of Connecticut-Avery Point, Groton, CT 01/25/16 50 APVT Auditorium 4545444 Robert Alden, Special Events Chairperson University of New HampshireMain Campus, Durham, NH 01/30/16 230 Strafford Room 5555555 Sarah Bank, Comedy Chair

Worcester Polytechnic Institute, Worcester, MA 02/06/16 82 Fuller 5555-44 SocComm, Programming Board Friends University, Wichita, KS 02/09/16 70+ Sebits Auditorium 5555-55 Ashley Rivers, Campus Life Coordinator

University of St. Francis, Joliet, IL 02/17/16 35 Abbey Lounge 5555555 Ben was super nice and easy to work with.

The students loved the show and it was a pleasure to have him at USF! Christina Bravo, Student Activities Board President

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Fairfield University, Fairfield, CT 02/26/16 50 Gonzaga Auditorium 5555-5Ben was extremely nice, personable and very low-maintenance. There was only a small crowd there, but he seemed to handle it well and everyone that watched loved him!

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CHRISTOPHER CARTER 15/4.6 Bass/Schuler Entertainment

Elgin Community College, Elgin, IL 10/27/03 80 Lounge area 5555555 Chris is an amazing performer! His show is both educational and entertaining, make it easy for coordinators to get buy-in from academic departments on campus. A Must see show!

Rudy Yanez, Student Life Coordinator

Catholic University of America, Washington, DC 10/09/15 120 Theater 5555-54 Chris performed during our Family Weekend and the families really loved him! He was a great choice because his show is clean, fun, and appeals to a broad audience.

Ana Lincoln, Assistant Director of Campus Activities Joliet Junior College, Joliet, IL 11/03/15 100 Bridge 4555--5 Chris never disappoints. We've had him at JJC for years and his show always brings in a huge audience and students walk away scratching their heads or are completely creeped out by him being able to "read" them.

Pam Dilday, Director of Student Activities

Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN 11/07/15 80+ Fine Arts Center 5555555 The event was so phenomenal that our students and faculty are discussing what happened and trying to figure out how it was done. It was one of the best shows we had all year. We will definitely bring him back!

Will Oprisko, Director of Student Activities Southwestern Michigan College, Dowagiac, MI 11/11/15 150 Theater 5555-54 Chris was a very professional and cordial artist. We enjoyed the performance a lot and plan to book him again during following semesters.

Chris Casey, Assistant Manager/Event Coordinator

Dominican University, River Forest, IL 11/13/15 50 Auditorium 5555-55 Chris was great to work with and the show was amazing as always!!

Mark Carbonara, Assoc. DirectorStudent Involvement Quinnipiac University, Hamden, CT 11/13/15 60+ Piazza 4555554 We were absolutely blown away by his performance! He is very talented and puts on a great show. He was

also a pleasure to work with. Would recommend to anyone!

Sarah Wiederecht, QU After Dark Performance Chair

Williston State College, Williston, ND 12/09/15 65+ Teton Lounge 5555555 Chris is always so great to work with!

He came early and did some teasers in our cafeteria and got the students really excited about the show. The show was amazing! He blew away WSC students with his charisma and unbelievable abilities. They are still talking about it! Chris is someone WSC will bring back year after year...as long as he still willing to make the trek!!! :) Tara Peterson, Student Life Coordinator Saint Louis University-Main Campus, Saint Louis, MO 01/11/16 100 Ballroom 5545333 Jordan Glaser, Program Coordinator Ivy Tech Community College-Wabash Valley, Terre Haute, IN 01/11/16 75 The Commons 5555-55 Christopher is an amazing entertainer and his show is top notch!

Charles Rubey, Director of Student Life

Augustana College, Rock Island, IL 01/16/16 75+ Gavle room 5555--Christopher showed up exactly when he said he would, was incredibly easy to work with and delivered a very original and exciting performance. We would love to have him back!

Ryan Silvola, Special Events co-chair University Wisconsin-Fond du Lac, Fon d du Lac 01/27/16 125 UW-Fond du Lac University Center Commons 5555-55 I would highly recommend Christopher Carter for his "mind-blowing" capabilities! He is professional, personable and above all - a true freak out artist. He captivated the student audience for his entire performance.

Kathy Strong Langolf, Special Events Coordinator

Stony Brook University, Stony Brook, NY 01/30/16 160+ LDS Center at Stony Brook University 5555-54 Christopher Carter was fantastic! He blew the audience away. No one was expecting what they saw that night.

We are grateful to have had Chris come to Stony Brook University. We will be definitely inviting him again next year.

Danielle Espine, Student Event Coordinator Rose-Hulman Institute of Technology, Terre Haute, IN 02/13/16 100 Student Union 4555555 The show was great! Students loved it and everyone seemed to have a great time. Christopher Carter had us laughing the whole time!

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Kristen Latta, Assistant Director of Student Services

Northwest Missouri State University, Maryville, MO 02/17/16 200+ C harles Johnson Theater 5555555 Christopher Carter was beyond expectations. His ability to work with a crowd and his stage presence blew me and the rest of my campus away.

He was extremely easy to work with and is obviously a seasoned professional. It was a pleasure to have him at NWMSU. Drake Summers, Director of Special Events CRAIG KARGES 1/5 Karges Productions

Rollins College, Winter Park, FL 11/07/15 130 Bush Auditorium 5555555 We invite Craig Karges back to our campus year after year because he possesses everything we could ask for in a performer. During the planning phase, Karges Productions was immediate with their email responses, incredibly helpful in providing all documents we needed, and sent over marketing material that arrived within a few days of booking. The day of the performance Craig was prompt with his arrival, professional, and very easy to work with during preparation and sound check. During the performance, Craig had our room full of 130 people incredibly captivated, fully engaged in the performance, and laughing hysterically. He truly provides the entertainment that he promises, and is an incredibly talented individual.

Erica Landis, Graduate Assistant, Center for Inclusion and Campus Involvement DANIEL MARTIN 1/5 Bass/Schuler Entertainment

Amherst College, Amherst, MA 01/30/16 150 Keefe Campus Center 5555555 Wonderful guest and performance!

Would highly recommend to others!

Emily Lombardo, Assistant Director of Student Life for Events and Operations DERRICK KNOPSNYDER 1/5 Neon Entertainment

Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV 01/12/16 51 Storer Ballroom 555555Derrick was fantastic! He connected well with students and was great to work with. Students who attended the event gave great reviews and would love to see him back at Shepherd University.

Brittany Baer, GA Student Activities DR. JIM WAND 1/5 Wand Enterprises

Mid-Plains Community College McCook, NE 01/19/16 134 McCook Community College 5555555

Dr. Wand is always great. His crew and management is always great to talk to and work with. They are great and always our best attended event.

We love having them and they do an awesome job!

Rachel Bashor, Student Activities Coordinator ERIC MINA 10/5 GP Entertainment

Penn State Harrisburg, Middletown PA 11/14/15 27 Multipurpose room 5555555 Eric engaged the audience very effectively and was able to entertain them beyond our imaginations.

Kurn alimchandani, Late night chair

Keuka College, Keuka Park, NY 11/20/15 80 109 5555555 Eric was very personable. He did a great show everyone at our school enjoyed it and thought he was very funny. He is definitely a person we would bring back to Keuka college.

Tiffany Manning, Event supervisor

Villanova University, Villanova, PA 11/21/15 80 Cinema 5555555 Eric left everyone howling in laughter and hungry for more. We look forward to having him back.

John Reilly, Director of Entertainment Embry-Riddle Aeronautical Univ Daytona Beach, Daytona Beach, FL 01/13/16 300+ Students center 5555555 Fantastic event very funny and engaging to the crowd Dustin Gibson, Chairperson

Saint Mary's University of Minnesota, Winona, MN 01/15/16 162 Page Theatre 5555555 He is so easy to work with, and is so respectful of different schools viewpoints on different subjects. He is one of the best people we have had at SMUMN all year.

Margaret Ogram, External Events Chair

Dickinson State University, Dickinson, ND 01/19/16 80 Beck 5555555 Wonderful show!!! Can't wait to have Eric Back on campus for another show! I can promise we will!!!

Austin, Chairperson Minot State University, Minot, ND 01/20/16 250+ Old Main 5555555 Great show fun atmosphere great time and laugh Kris Morken, Director of Entertainment

SUNY at Albany, Albany, NY 01/22/16 400+ Ball room 5555555 Eric is amazing! Definitely best Hypnotist out there!

Aneela Gillani, Graduate Assistant

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Albertus Magnus College, New Haven, CT 01/29/16 70+ Pub 5555555 It was amazing super fantastic great.

The best Zaida velazco, Student University of New England, Biddeford, ME 02/13/16 200+ Mpr 5555555 Jordan Campagnone, Director of Entertainment

MAD CHAD TAYLOR 2/5 Bass/Schuler Entertainment

University of North Florida, Jacksonville, FL 01/05/16 95 Robinson Theater 4434444 Courtney King, Assistant Director for Campus Life

Wabash College, Crawfordsville, IN 01/22/16 65 Salter Hall 5545-55 The mixture of humor, juggling, and spinning chainsaws was a sight to see and an experience you will never forget.

Will Oprisko, Director of Student Activities MICHAEL KENT 6/5 Fresh Variety

Shepherd University, Shepherdstown, WV 10/20/15 95 Student Center 5555555 Michael was an amazing artist to have on campus! We hope to have him back again soon.

Taylor Hockman, Event Programmer

Armstrong Atlantic State University, Savannah, GA 10/23/15 80 Ogeechee Theatre 5555555 Great show, very interactive, audience loved it.

Julie Brentzel, Graduate Assistant Cabrini College, Radnor, PA 01/21/16 140 Grace Hall Auditorium 5555555 Fantastic show!

Great audience interaction!

Lisa Podolsky, Assistant Director, Leadership Development University of Massachusetts -Dartmouth, Dartmouth, MA 01/26/16 150 Main Auditorium/Campus Center 5555555 Great show! We would definitely bring him back. The students responded really well to Michael!

Stacy Ploskonka, Assistant Director, SAIL

Aquinas College, Grand Rapids, MI 01/29/16 300+ Wege Ballroom 5555555 Michael was great! Everyone in the audience LOVED him. Definitely want to bring him back. Couldn't have asked for anything better!

Kate St. John, AQPB

Missouri Southern State University, Joplin, MO 02/10/16 237 Corley Auditorium 5555555 Attending Michael Kent's is the closest a muggle can feel to attending Hogwarts for the first time.

Landon Adams, Director of Student Activities

MYSTIQUE SUMMERS 1/5 N/A

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 02/05/16 400+ Richardson Ballroom 5555--Mystique was amazing to have as a host for our annual drag show. She was extremely professional and very originally, entertaining. We hope to see her again soon!

Willie Bush, Assistant for Campus Programming and Events RAN'D SHINE 3/4.8 Everything But The Mime

Monroe College-Bronx, Bronx, NY 01/19/16 50 Auditorium 445555Ran'd is a great performer, my students loved him. The agency was excellent to work with very responsive and pleasant.

Edith Banks, Director of Student Activities University of Central Florida, Orlando, FL 01/22/16 65+ Pegasus Ballroom 4455-55 Douglas Jensen, Executive Director

University of Wisconsin -Green Bay, Green Bay, WI 03/03/16 108 University of Wisconsin-University Union: Phoenix Rooms 5555555 10/10 would book again! Thank you for entertaining out campus. I feel as though this was an event that was very refreshing to our campus. We are known as an introverted, suitcase college and Randy's teaser in the University Union and the show itself was something that brought out an excitement in students that I've never seen before. It reminded me why I love being a campus event programmer!

Bri Wolfe, Variety Entertainmant Coordinator SAILESH 1/5 Metropolis Management

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/20/16 685 EJ Thomas Hall 5555555 The University of Akron has had Sailesh for 10 years and every year, he continues to amaze our students.

His material in engaging and funny, and he gives students an opportunity to really have some fun!

Robbie Williford, Grad Assistant for RHPB TEAM M&M 1/5 Everything But The Mime

University of South Alabama, Mobile, AL 11/05/15 725 Student Center

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5555-5Team M&M are always a pleasure! The students loved their balloon animals and body art. The event lasted from 5:00 pm until 9:00 pm and we had a line the entire time for Team M&M. Heather D. Sprinkle, Coordinator

Moraine Park Technical College, Fond du Lac, WI 12/10/15 200 Cafeteria 5555555 Team M&M is always a hit at our holiday party. The attendees are always impressed and rave about the balloons and face painting! I look forward to working with them again next year!

Sam Saeger, Student Involvement

GAMES

BALLOONS BY LESTER & BODY ART BY SUSAN 5/5 Everything But The Mime

Seminole State College of Florida, Sanford, FL 10/28/15 150+ Student Center 555555These artists are an amazing act! Full of talent and energy. The students were engaged and requested they come back to all of our events because of the fun they had. I would recommend them to everyone looking to host an interactive, quality event.

Marissa Millman, Coordinator of Student Life Auburn University, Auburn University, AL 10/30/15 1000+ Auburn University Student Center 5555555 Lester and Susan are a staple at our events that exceed our expectations every time!

Mike Rapay, Coordinator of Student Programming

Albany Technical College, Albany, GA 11/02/15 200 Student Center 555555The students and faculty/staff really enjoyed the work and relationship that Lester and Susan provided. They did a wonderful job and we will definitely love to have them back in the near future.

Sherronda Green, Student Activities Office Assistant Midwestern State University, Wichita Falls, TX 12/03/15 300 Clark Student Center 5555555 Lester and Susan are some of the best in the business.

Mario Ramirez, Activities Coordinator Auburn University, Auburn University, AL 02/12/16 320 Student Center 5555555 They are one of the easiest acts ever to work with and a staple at our university.

Mike Rapay, Coordinator of Student Programming

BUBBLE SOCCER Houla Entertainment

Northwestern State University of Louisiana, Natchitoches, LA 11/20/15 100 Football practice field ----555 Bubble soccer was a hit!

Yonna Pasch, Director of Student Activities CARICATURE ARTISTS Kirkland Productions

The University of Texas of the Permian Basin, Odessa, TX 01/20/16 50+ Science and Technology Building; On-Campus 4555554 Sabrina Tarin, CAB Co-ordinator CREATE A CRITTER 1/5 Queen City Novelties

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 02/11/16 250+ Richardson Ballroom 555555Create a Critter was one of our most successful events of the year. It is always great working with Queen City Novelties!

Willie Bush, Assistant for Campus Programming and Events GLOCADE 1/5 Everything But The Mime

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 01/22/16 95 Richardson Ballroom 5-5555The GloCade helpers were amazing.

They were very helpful and efficient in getting things set up for our students.

Our campus loved the event.

Willie Bush, Assistant for Campus Programming and Events LETTER NAME ART 1/5 Entertainment Avenue, LLC

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/18/16 864 Robertson's Dining Hall 5555555 Letter Name Art is always a hit on our campus. Our students love being able to create art out of their names or the names of their loved ones. This was a wonderful addition to our Welcome Back event!

Robbie Williford, Grad Assistant for RHPB MIKE DA ROVING GUY AND MARGARET'S "ART ON YOU" 2/5 Everything But The Mime

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 01/18/16 864 Robertson's Dining Hall 5555555 Per usual, Mike and Margaret were a fantastic addition to our annual Welcome Back event for residence hall students.

They were engaging and provided our students a wonderful experience.

Robbie Williford, Grad Assistant for RHPB Indiana State University, Terre Haute, IN 02/09/16 300 Activity Space 5555-55 Carole Brassie, Admin Assistant

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PHOTO SNOWGLOBES Fun Enterprises, Inc.

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 12/09/15 Robertson's Dining Center 5555555 Photo Snowglobes was a HUGE success at The University of Akron. Students were able to take a break from their final studies and help create memories that will last for years to come. Definitely recommend Fun Enterprises and Photo Snowglobes for any event you have!

Robbie Williford, Grad Assistant for RHPB

SPEAKERS

AMBER GALLOWAY-GALLEGO NMP Talent 1/4.9

Illinois College, Jacksonville, IL 11/06/15 215 Cummings Dining Hall 5555554 She was amazing! The students loved her performance!

Miriam Reed, Student Activities Board Exec Board Chair ANTHONY TRUCKS 1/3.8 Kirkland Productions

Sheridan College, Sheridan, WY 11/04/15 Thorne-Rider Campus Center 4345443 Anthony was extremely easy to work with. He interacted well with the students and stayed late to talk to everyone who was interested.

Elizabeth DeGrandpre, Coordinator of Campus Life ASH BECKHAM 2/5 Kirkland Productions

Radford University, Radford, VA 10/26/15 400 Preston Hall 5555-5This is the second year we brought Ash to campus and she did not disappoint. She has a natural ability to connect with the audience and is able to talk about difficult topics with ease.

Michele Jenkins, Associate Director Colorado School of Mines, Golden, CO 11/12/15 250 Green Center 5555-55 Stephanie Berry, Director BRRYAN JACKSON 1/4.5 none

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 01/27/16 40 Dina's Place 4455--Willie Bush, Assistant for Campus Programming and Events CINDY PIERCE 1/4.8 Kirkland Productions

Gillette College, Gillette, WY 02/09/16 10 Presentation Hall 5555-5Cindy was great. Turnout was lower than I hoped, but she played well to a

small audience.

Nicole Clark, Coordinator of Campus Life

Sheridan College, Sheridan, WY 02/10/16 Thorne-Rider Campus Center 4455554 Alex Hawkins, SC Activities Network DANIEL CARON Original Play, LLC

Kent State University at Kent, Kent, OH 01/30/16 15 Student Center 5555-5All of our students LOVED Daniel. He really brought a lot to our Leadership Conference. We will definitely keep on file to use in the future.

Rebecca Gerken, Graduate Assistant DAVE AND ETHAN COMIC DATING COACHES 1/5 Sophie K. Entertainment Worcester State University, Worcester, MA 11/15/15 100 Blue Lounge 5555-55 Kara Baillargeon, Student Events Committee Chair ELAINE PASQUA 4/4.9 Pasqua Productions, Inc.

New York Institute of Technology Manhattan Campus, New York, NY 10/27/15 20 University 5555555 Elaine was fantastic to work with and provided an informative and engaging presentation to NYIT students on sexual assault.

Tiffany Ciprian, Assoc. Director Counseling and Wellness Indiana University-Bloomington, Bloomington, IN 12/01/15 230 Henke Hall of Champions 5555--5 Elaine hit it out of the park with our student-athletes and staff. She makes an easy connection with her audience and then provides them with information in an original and interactive way. When she asked for volunteers, our kids were literally running to the front of the room to work with her! She covered the topics that we requested for each audience and spent extra time with some of our student leaders. It was a great day with Elaine in the house!

Lisa Franz, Director Leadership & Life Skills Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC 01/25/16 390 College athletes 5555--5 Elaine wins her listeners because she is genuine and entertaining. Great information and interaction with our group.

Malinda Ashcraft, Associate Director of Athletics

Meredith College, Raleigh, NC 01/27/16 120 Jones Chapel 5545-55 Elaine's presentation was well received by our students. She was easy to work with, provided an authentic

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presentation, and followed-up with post-event conversations/engagement as offered.

Wendy Jones, Assistant Athletic Director JESSICA PETTITT 2/4.9 Kirkland Productions

Saint Norbert College, De Pere, WI 02/06/16 115 Bemis International Center 5555-54 Shelly Morris Mumma, Dir of Leadership, Student Engagement & FYE

University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh, Oshkosh, WI 02/08/16 70 Reeve Union 5555555 Jessica Pettitt is fantastic! She uses humor and passion to talk about important topics. She keeps her content current and relevant, which really engages the students. Comments from our students included:“She was super funny, informational, and relateable” “She’s so honest and blunt. Also puts a new perspective on the topic. She’s hilarious! Bring her back repeatedly! She’s awesome!” “She made me question everything I’ve heard about diversity before while making it entertaining and funny! Can she be my mom?

Have her give every speech on campus!”

Thank you!

Danielle Jones, Program Advisor KIMBERLY DARK 1/5 Kirkland Productions

Dickinson College, Carlisle, PA 02/22/16 100 College Campus 5555555 Great show and Kimberly worked very well with students. She also visited two classes (she read great pieces and worked well with student questions) and led a wonderful Yoga for Every Body class.

Amy Farrell, Executive Director Clarke Forum and Professor of American Studies and Women's and Gender Studies

OTHER

OVEOUS 1/5 NMP Talent

Winthrop University, Rock Hill, SC 11/18/15 120 The Edge 5555555 It was a very successful event for our campus. Oveous was amazing. The students loved him. It was great working with him.

One of my best events ever here Amandine Farrugia, Open Mic THE ASIA PROJECT 1/5 Degy Entertainment

University of Akron Main Campus, Akron, OH 02/15/16 408 Union Starbucks 5555555 Every time that Asia comes to Akron, our students are significantly impacted by his poetry. He gets the crowd involved and allows students to have a great educational experience We are very excited to have him back again soon!

Robbie Williford, Grad Assistant for RHPB

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dialed 911, if you listen to NPR or watch PBS, if you or your family is on Medicare or Medicade, even the clean air we breathe and clean water we drink.

LBJ’s impact is felt very strongly in my hometown of Austin, where he is a hero, as was his wife, Lady Bird. When he first became a congressman in the thirties he went to DC and procured public funds for all our public works. He built our nation’s very first public housing project in Austin. He also built all of the area lakes; the lake that is in the center of Austin was originally called Town Lake.

Lady Bird thought Town Lake was an eyesore, so she took it upon herself to start all these beautification projects. She spent a lot of her own money and raised a lot of money so they could put in beautiful flowers and trees, over 10 miles of hike and bike trail, a boardwalk that extends

over the water, even an amphitheater for bands to do outdoor shows. In fact, that is where Stevie Ray Vaughan’s family choose to place his memorial, because they know it was Stevie Ray’s favorite place on the planet to perform.

Lady Bird was a very humble woman. She did not want to take any credit for all the beautiful things she did for Austin. So Austin waited about 2 weeks after she died to change the name Town Lake to Lady Bird Lake.

Despite all his achievements LBJ was not without his critics. He was frustrated the Vietnam War he inherited made him unpopular in the press.

He was quoted as saying “If one morning I walked on top of the water across the Potomac River, the headline that afternoon would read: "President Can't Swim." His daughter recalled how difficult life in the White House was for her, hearing protesters outside her window chant “Hey, hey, LBJ, how many kids have you killed

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today?” while her husband was serving in Vietnam. My brother-in-law, who also served in Vietnam, bristled when I mentioned LBJ. He told me Johnson only visited Vietnam once, and was so unpopular with the troops they removed all the soldier’s guns who would be near him, for fear one of them might try to assassinate him.

So, like all politicians, he was loved by some and hated by others. But after learning about his contributions that still effect us all today, I for one am proud he hailed from the Lone Star State.

Steven Kent McFarlin (AKA “Spanky”) has been described by the press as a “campus entertainment icon.” He has been voted “Campus Comic of the Year” and the “Campus Performer of the Year” (LaffGuru.com). His credits include over fifty TV appearances, including: Showtime, Good Morning America, and The Late Show. You may contact him at standupcomic@live.com

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