The International Student Council received funds from Associated Students of Washington State University senate towards their iConnections event.
The ASWSU senate held a meeting at 5:30p.m Wednesday at the Compton Union Building. Among the topics discussed was the proposal to approve funding for the International Student Council’s upcoming event known as iConnections. Domestic Vice President Mark Hardee and Eva Hui, International Public Relations officer represented the ISC to ask for funds to help with the event.
Hardee and Hui requested $1,070 to be used for general allotments such as the catering from Golden Teriyaki and decorations. Their total budget for the event is $4,276. Mark mentioned that they could make about $1,000 profit if ISC sells the maximum amount of tickets (200), for the $5 entrance fee. The members of ISC estimate a total of 180-200 people to attend iConnections this year based of a successful turnout last year. Last year’s attendance consisted of 90 students. In compliance to the budget, ISC moved the event from the Gladish Community Center to Ensminger Pavilion on the Washington State University campus. Ensimger Pavilion is closer to Beasely Coliseum where the performances would take place and has more space and more equipment making it the ideal location to host this event.
As with any special event that takes place on campus, promotion is key to a good turnout. When asked by the ASWSU senate about promotion ideas, Hardee said they are promoting the event through a partnership with the Graduate and Professional Student Association (GSPA), running advertisements in the Daily Evergreen and creating an event on Facebook.
Mark also urged the ASWSU senate members to participate in the event as well. To have the senators there would boost awareness about ISC and perhaps increase the level of involvement. “iConnections is an event designed to bring together both domestic and international students,” ISC Financial officer Lauren Beebe said.
District 10 Senator Kyle Conboy has a few concerns of his own about the event. “What if you are in a relationship,” Conboy said. “What other options are available besides speed dating?” Mark explained that iConnections was not just centered on speed dating and the ISC named the event iConnections instead of Speed Dating because they are adding more cultural elements in the event and focusing on student networking. There will be two performances, one by the Pacific Islander’s Club, Breakdancing Club and more student organizations clubs are signing up every day for a chance to perform. This event is wonderful way to meet people and learn about different cultures.
The ASWSU senate looked genuinely interested in the iConnections event. The motion to approve the funding passed 12-1. Hui giggles with one last request to the senate. “We could use some help with the decorations,” Hui said. “Maybe we could borrow or share them?”
The iConnections event takes place on Feb. 11 from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. at Enmsinger Pavilion Dinner is provided with international performances.
The ASWSU agenda covered other topics such as the renovation of the Fine Arts parking garage and the approval of an assistant to the Department of Legislation of Affairs.
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Mark Hardee: (858) 414-4824
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