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24 2009
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Student Government looks to publicize forum Series of chancellor search forums will allow others to voice concerns Heidi Klumpe Correspondent
The search for the new chancellor will commence Wednesday with a series of forums that will allow student, faculty and staff to voice their opinions to the Chancellor Search Committee on what they want in their new leader. “The fundamental question is what you the want the chancellor’s focus to be,” Student Body President Jim Ceresnak said. “We want to know how people feel from the gut, from the heart, and what people want to see in a new chancellor.” Ceresnak said different directions for the focus of the new chancellor’s term include more sustainable initiatives within the University, more concentration on academics and research, deeper support for athletic programs or more student focus. Details on the event and the progress of the chancellor search are posted on the University’s Web site. Student Government is distributing fliers to encourage students to attend. SG also advertised the event around campus in addition to posting an event on
Facebook; however, many students remain unaware. Annika Vest, a freshman in women’s and gender studies, said she had not heard any news of the upcoming forum. She doubted she would attend because she did not fully understand the issue. “I don’t know what would make a good chancellor,” Vest said. Other students were equally uncertain about their ability to attend in the midst of their busy schedules. “I probably won’t go because I work so much,” said freshman Alexa Sawyer. Zach Kezios, a senior in zoology, also said he would be too busy to attend. “I’m in biochemistry! I don’t have time to go.” Kezios added, “I have no idea what I’d say. I’ve only got two years left. If our chancellor’s not what I’m looking for, I can put up with him.” Students realize the search committee is making efforts to listen to them. “It’s important to let students feel like they’re important and put in their say,” said Sawyer. However, the lack of publicity concerns some. “I’m a student, and I was never noti-
fied,” said Kezios. “How much do they care?” In the same way, students feel ignorant of the actual duties of a chancellor and how his role will affect them, leaving many unsure of what they could offer the search committee. “What does he do for me?” said Vest. The search committee wants students to know how greatly involved the chancellor is. “The chancellor has such an incredibly wide scope of duties,” said Ceresnak. “Everything from managing day-to-day operations of the University, student affairs and classroom environment, to fundraising, to being the face of the University, to being sure we get as much support financially as possible, to being a visionary leader. It’s an incredibly intense responsibility.” Student Senate President Kelli Rogers knows how a chancellor’s focus has the power to make or break certain issues. “If the chancellor isn’t advocating a new Talley Student Center, it wouldn’t happen,” she said. Another concern on students’ minds is the forum’s usefulness. While the
Chancellor Search Open Forums: The Chancellor Search Committee will hold several forums Wednesday and Thursday. The committee intends to hear from students, staff and faculty about what they’d like to see in a new university leader. Wednesday Open forum for staff 12:30 to 2 p.m., Stewart Theatre Open forum for faculty 2 to 3:30 p.m., Stewart Theatre
General open forum for alumni, local elected officials and local residents 6 to 7:30 p.m., McKimmon Center Thursday The Chancellor Search Committee will hold an Open Forum for Deans and Elected Officials Thursday morning, as well as a private meeting with committee members. These events are not open to the public. Contact PJ Teal, secretary of the University and assistant to the chancellor, for more information at pj_teal@ncsu.edu
Open forum for students 3:30 to 5 p.m., Stewart Theatre
committee is making efforts to hear from all groups, there are doubts about what the committee will do with this information. “I think [forums] are important,” Vest said, “but I don’t know how effective they are. I don’t know if they’re as effective as they mean.” As only one of two students on the search committee, and the only un-
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dergraduate, Ceresnak emphasizes the importance of additional student voices. “The committee is so open and ready to get to work on this. Bring your voice, and bring your concerns, because they will be heard,” he said.
Friday Fest ends on a high note without Wicks singer doesn’t show for concert due to flu, promises to ‘make it up’ to students Amber Kenney Deputy News Editor
As part of Wolfpack Welcome Week, the Union Activities Board joined forces with multiple on and off campus organizations to create a Friday Fest filled with free food and entertainment. Matthew Holt, a senior in landscape architecture, has been to three previous Friday Fest concerts, and was most excited about this year’s event because of the music act, he said. Josh Gracin, along with Marcel and Johnny Orr & the South Station Band, provided students with a well-received show, but the missing element was Chuck Wicks. After informing the UAB he was sick with the flu, Wicks was a no-show. Wicks, who later posted on his Twitter “say ‘when’ and I’ll come back,” disappointed many students. “I was disappointed [Chuck Wicks] cancelled,” Adam Rodgers, a sophomore in First Year College, said. “I was looking forward to hearing his music.” Even without the appearance of Chuck Wicks, many students felt the concert was a success. “I’m not a huge fan of country music, but the show was very entertaining,” Jordan Ferguson, a sophomore in biology, said. “[Josh Gracin] put on a fun, interactive show.” Ferguson said she returned to FriMatt Moore/Technician day Fest this year because the previous year was a hit, but this year proved to Chris Horne, a junior in electrical engineering, falls off the mechanical bull at Friday Fest on Lee Field after doubling his time from last year. Horne said he improved his riding skills with a mechanical bull at his friend’s birthday party, “I got a little bit of practice over the summer.” be better. “The Seventeen Magazine give“The food is free and the music is around campus. aways was a good addition this year,” “Giving out information on projshe said. “I know all the girls enjoyed awesome; I have nothing bad to say,” ects going on around the University Rodgers said. that.” The event was also a way for stu- helps to unite the students toward a The addition of outside groups, such as the Seventeen Magazine U booth, dents to learn about big campaigns common goal. It gets new and returnon campus. As ing students excited about the year to was a feature that students walked come,” Ferguson said. students seemed Friday Fest is a great time to spend through the gate, to enjoy, Ferguthey were handed time with friends and enjoy some son said. a Rally4Tally in- great music, Rodgers said. According to “This event is a great way to end formation card to Holt, the girls introduce them Wolfpack Welcome Week. It is fun, were not the only to the improve- energetic and you get to meet lots of ones to enjoy the ments that will new people,” Ferguson said. f ree food and be happening to giveaways. “I love Jordan Ferguson Talley Student all the free food Center, Union and t-shirts,” he Activities Board sunglasses to adversaid. “I am a huge fan of free stuff.” Rodgers did not have just one favor- tise future events that will be happenNick Toptine/Technician ite aspect of the event. “I like every- ing through the UAB, and a reusable Josh Gracin belts his heart out while performing for a crowd of students at Lee water bottle to promote sustainability thing about [Friday Fest],” he said.
“I’m not a huge fan of country music, but the show was very entertaining.”
Field as part of Friday Fest.
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