Author: Alyssa Mellone

Halloween at the Ohio Union

They say acceptance is the first step to recovery, so it’s time to admit it: as college students, we are past our prime in the trick-or treating department. In addition, you’d have to drive a little ways with that pillowcase to find a prime location to grab some candy, still there’s no reason to completely outgrow the Halloween spirit. There some are some other memorable ways to celebrate the holiday right here on campus!

A graphic of carved Halloween pumpkins

Flicks for Free

Wednesday, October 28 at 6 and 8 p.m.

Get an early start to your Halloween by stocking up on some treats and heading to the US Bank Conference Theater for the extra spooky double feature. Insidious Chapter 3 and Sinister 2 will be playing for those who want to add a little scare to their Wednesday evening-and the event ends just early enough to get home before it gets dark out.

 

Howl-O-Ween

Thursday, October 29 at 11 a.m. until 6 p.m.

Grab some candy for yourself and learn about the benefits of service dogs for veterans and children with disabilities in the Ohio Union Great Hall! Some of the pups will even be making a guest appearance in their costumes for a photo op with attendees who wish to make a donation.

Even better, this event has a philanthropic motive: all proceeds go to Pets 4 Vets and Paws 4 Ability.

 

OUABoo

Thursday, October 29 at 7 p.m.

Begin your Halloween celebration a few days early with OUABoo on the West Plaza of the Ohio Union. Complete with a haunted house and spooky treats, this is a great way to jump into the Halloween spirit. Come if you dare.

 

Masquerade Ball

Friday, October 30 at 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m.

Get an old-fashioned glamorous beginning to your Hallo-weekend in the Ohio Union West Ballroom by attending UNICEF’s masquerade ball Friday night. Attire is elegant, so leave the banana costume at home and put on your best masquerade attire (formal dress and a mask.)  Entertainment, desserts and philanthropy (proceeds are doubled and donated to United Nations Children’s Fund) can be had for $8 per ticket/$15 for a pair. Make sure you get those pre-sale tickets, as prices go up to $10 at the door! Order here: http://unicefosu.wix.com/unicefosu#!masquerade-ball/pv7dx

 

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Union Universe: Corridors

Up on the third floor of The Ohio State Union, tucked into a corner, there is a small study area. A couple of arm chairs and a table would lead you to think this part of the union was your everyday space-however four doors lining the wall say otherwise.

Picture showing the doors of all of the Unions at Ohio State

The first door is dark wood, plain with an oversized keyhole that screams ancient. 117A is stamped across the front and at a first glance the door looks plain..almost boring. Upon opening the door however, there is a wealth of information about The

Original Ohio Union, which held students from 1910-1951-making the door over 100 years old. Pictures, quotes, and other information tell the story of the Union’s origins of the country’s first union at a public university.

The next door is the same dark wood, however the shape is different. It has a medieval curviness at a first glance, with the same large doorknob and fixtures. This door belongs to the Women’s Union, which operated from 1922-1951 as a social center for the female students when their allotted one room center was too small (its almost funny to think that 100 years ago, men and women weren’t allowed to be in the same building.)

Next up is the door from the first Union on High Street. This building served both male and female students from 1951-2007, making it the longest operating Student Union. Information regarding the buildings long history and the decision to remodel are depicted with photos behind the lightwood and glass pane of the door.

The last door may look familiar, and that’s because it’s the design for the doors at our current Union. The Ohio Union logo on a metallic door handle is identical to the doors you would use to go into a conference room just down the hall-but what’s different is that by opening that door you’re probably going to yet another group meeting, and by opening this door you’ll get to see the decision’s between our current building, and the culmination of 105 years of The Ohio Union.

Student Org Spotlight: Pi Sigma Epsilon (PSE)

Pi Sigma Epsilon is the nation’s premiere co-ed sales, marketing and management fraternity. PSE holds frequent professional workshops and social events, as well as sales and speech competitions for members throughout the year. President Katie Tippy sets high expectations for the group: “Our chapter prides itself on an ability to professionally develop members and improve their business acumen while creating lifelong friendships. The experience we get from working with clients and corporate sponsors is invaluable: being a part of Pi Sigma Epsilon is something our members will cherish for life.”

Pi Sigma Epsilon recently became involved with BuckeyeThon and Nationwide Children’s Hospital, a cause near and dear to Ohio State. Every February, the Ohio Union hosts a 24 hour dance marathon, the culmination of a yearlong effort by students, faculty/staff and the community to both emotionally and financially support BuckeyeThon families.

Sunday, October 4, Pi Sigma Epsilon is hosting their second annual “Fore the Kids” golf scramble at Foxfire Golf Course with a 9 a.m. shotgun start. Golf, raffle prizes and refreshments are available to any students, faculty or community members interested, and 100 percent of the proceeds go straight into a donor drive for the dance marathon. Last year, Fore The Kids was able to raise $5,808.35 for the dance marathon, making PSE the top organization to donate in the Max M. Fisher College of Business, and they expect to raise even more this year.

Some PSE members enjoying refreshments on their team’s golf cart at last year’s scramble.

Some PSE members enjoying refreshments on their team’s golf cart at last year’s scramble.

“All of our members are beyond enthusiastic about BuckeyeThon, and after the golf outing last year more and more members have been compelled to participate in fundraising activities,” explained Service Director Meghan Sullivan. “I remember one of the most touching moments from the dance marathon in the Union last year was when one of the mothers came up and hugged everyone on our team, thanking us for helping to save the lives of children just like her daughter. Sometimes fundraising feels like you’re just one little drop in a hat, but moments like those really put into perspective how important every dollar is to make a difference.”

Sign ups for the golf scramble can be in teams of four or individually. Students and community members can make a donation or register here by October 1: http://forethekids.eventzilla.net/web/event?eventid=2139086091