By Amanda Webster
Now that Fall is in full swing and the month of October has begun, IRC discussed upcoming events for residential students to participate in that reflect the season, specifically Fall Fest.
Fall Fest was a main topic during the IRC meeting last Tuesday and President Ian Mangione had each hall go over what they have planned for the day.
Fall Fest will be held this Friday on Vance lawn at 11 a.m. until 2 p.m. and each residence hall will have fall-themed activities for students to participate in. The activities range from a hygienic version of bobbing for apples to pumpkin decorating.
The committee has already allocated $5,925 for the event.
“Fall Fest. Be there. 11 a.m. Tell your residents,” stated Mangione.
Later on in the meeting Mangione also informed the committee that he met with the Director of RESlife, Jean Alicandro, and Facilities Management Liaison for RESlife, Fred Bonvicini, about the possibility of new basketball courts on campus and a sand volleyball court as well.
According to Mangione, Bonvicini said that no IRC money would be spent in the construction of either recreational court; all the money spent would come from Bonvicini’s department.
“We have a lot of money so tell me how to spend it the right way,” said Mangione. “Especially in terms of the basketball court and in terms of the sand volleyball court. If you want to make that a reality we have to talk about it.”
During open floor Mangione asked the council if they would want Bonvicini to make an appearance during an upcoming meeting in order for students to give their input in what they want done around campus. The council said that they thought it would be a good idea and Mangione said that he would try and plan for Bonvicini and Alicandro to come in at a later date.
IRC will also be appointing a new secretary following the resignation of Kayleigh Marler. The position is to be filled immediately and will be considered a temporary position until next semester.