Epicurean Room 107: The Sahlstrom Conference Center

The self is expressed in a multitude of ways ranging from speeches to television as well as writing. Not only that but as human beings it is instinctual to make an observation and write it down, but we tend to add our own personal view as to what we believe, or interpret something entirely else from the observation. By reading Karen Ho's "Biographies of Hegemony" and Jean Twenge's "An Army of One: Me" essays as well as Robert Thurman's "Wisdom" it is evident that each employed a distinctive argument and method to explain their views on what they wrote but what each of them shared in common was how their writing allowed their

“Yes your majesty, reports from our spies throughout the Hyperion empire state all of nine of the Houses have given birth to children within the past year.” stated a tall but scrawny looking man wearing red and black armor embroiled with the Aarus Empire insignia.

With extended legs and pointed toes, graceful movements seized the stage of Texas Tech University’s Presidential Lecture and Performance Series which presented Complexions Contemporary Ballet on April 1st, 2016. The event took place in the Texas Tech Allen Theatre at 7:00 PM. The founding artistic directors of the dance company are Dwight Rhoden and Desmond Richardson. The dance company consisted of about 13 people, with a mixture of males and females. The entire performance was a contemporary ballet, but included modern dance style as well. The performances were comprised of solos, duets, male or female sections, and a mixture of couple interaction. Before the ballet, the lights were dim and there were only a few lights directed towards the stage. The lighting and set design varied for each performance and used spotlights to bring the audience’s attention to particular dancers. Although the atmosphere was relatively quiet, the audience was respectful, enthusiastic, and seemed to be intrigued by the performances. Complexions Contemporary Ballet projected intense passion into each performance which contributed to an emotion-evoking experience and a sense of synchronization between each dance.

Going into the Foster Tanner gallery I didn't know what to expect. I am usually very intrigued with pieces I come across, and this day was no different. I wasn't quite feeling anything, until I came across a visual installation entitled Black Death by Michael Jernigan. The piece, constructed in 2017 encased hundreds of BB's as it was described in a glass frame. Inside the frame were quotes that were covered by these BB’s. The viewer had to turn the case in order to see all of the quotes.

The Kelly Center presentation provided useful information on mental health. The Kelly Center is located in the basement of Picken Hall and all their services are free to students. These services include personal counseling, drug and alcohol counseling, testing services, and academic support and tutoring.

On the main campus of The Ohio State University exists Orton Hall, the oldest, in conjunction with Haynes Hall, of the four main buildings still remaining on the historical center of campus also known as the Oval. Orton Hall is popular visitor site to not only students, teachers, and staff but tourist and visitors as well. These tourist and visitors are ordinary people that may not fully understand the history behind this building, but they can perceive that it is important based on just looking at it. Even the average person can recognize that Orton Hall is an important building to The Ohio State University, thanks to the conversation the architecture depicts. Orton Hall’s name derived from the dedication to Edward Orton Sr., the first president

There are three aisles among the 16 columns in which the middle aisle lead to the front door. The other two aisles on each side leads to the wall in which stands a statute of Augustus and Agrippa. These columns were a bow to tradition but everything else were revolutionary. Behind these columns is a huge 142 feet

Jessye Norman Amphitheatre is a beautiful and peculiar venue overlooking the Savannah River in Augusta, Georgia. It is a venue that provides entertainment to up to 1600 guests. Festivals such as Southern City Film Festival (for filmmakers and audiences) and concerts take place here throughout the year. This locale was named after the famous American opera singer and recitalist Jessye Norman. The theater is close to attractions like Augusta Canal National Heritage Area and Gertrude Herbert Institute of Art if you seek knowledge about the city's culture and arts. The theater also encompasses restaurants such as CAFÉ 209, Bool Weevil Cafe & Sweetery, and Fuse to fill your hungry belly. Luckily, accommodations are within a short distance also making

Mudd Hall of Philosophy is one of the most beloved structures on the campus of University of Southern California. Erected in 1929, the multifaceted structural complexity has set this building apart from its neighbors for nearly a hundred years. By looking closely at architectural elements throughout Romanesque, Byzantine, and Gothic time periods, we are able to absorb the full effect of the presentation made by the designer. Beginning with the outside and working our way in, the building can be properly digested by the visitor.

It is a 50,000 square foot facility that includes: a ballroom, an exhibition hall, 14 meeting rooms and full catering capabilities. It also includes a plaza and fountain which provide outdoor space. This facility provides an arena for large groups of people to hold meetings and training opportunities as well as the exchange of theories and ideas.

Art is often thought of as something obscure, something that must be sought out and searched for. Oftentimes, however, art is much more obvious in its placement in society, and can be found right under our noses. For my arts experience, I took a guided tour through the art-filled halls of the Oliver Mansion, also known as Colpshaholm, found in my hometown of South Bend, Indiana. I often overlooked this beautiful hall of art upon driving past it, and would have never guessed what treasures lived inside and the history behind the building and its contents.

The Zeta Omicron Chapter of Sigma Iota Rho (ΣΙΡ) is new. The two most challenging aspects of any new organization are recognition and legitimacy. I would tackle the first challenge by organizing events and fundraisers for members and potential members. Outreach is key for a young organization to be heard and noticed by members of the campus community. I would tackle the second challenge by assisting the executive board in the organization of seminars and panels featuring topics related to International Studies. This would also include contacting potential guest speakers from Washington to speak. I could also be the point of contact between ΣΙΡ and other campus organizations (i.e. Model UN) to ensure the consistency of our goals. I would use the ΣΙΡ website to discover new resources for our chapter. Finally, I would uphold the values of ΣΙΡ, encourage participation and lead by example.

The University Memorial Center has been a place of tremendous growth for me as a college student, a woman, a leader, and as an overall individual. Today how I define and introduce myself in the context of CU and as a young adult was created in organizations the organizations that are located on the fourth floor. I have spent numerous hours from early morning to late nights in the offices of Health Promotion (formerly known as Community Health), Women’s Resource Center and the Volunteer Resource center (even when they were found on the third floor). I have met and formed invaluable relationships through these organizations. My identity as a student leader, formed through various opportunities available at these centers, have provided a positive

19. The north façade of Mudd Hall of Philosophy contains the names of a number of distinguished philosophers. Provide the name of the one American philosopher included on this facade.

What would be the reaction of the great thinkers and philosophers of the past if they were exposed to today’s society? Undoubtedly, they would be astonished. They would be dumbfounded if exposed to today’s rapidly changing technological landscape and past paced way of life. However, its doubtful that they would be impressed with the current state of what was once held as the most paramount characteristics of which all persons seek to behold, such as knowledge, understanding, and the ability to learn. Access to surmountable information hypothetically increases the amount that we are able to learn, though an increase in information doesn’t necessarily mean that we will increase our understanding. As Mortimer Adler states in his book The Activity