Julie Powell Photos

Hey W&M,

If you had your photo taken during the meet and greet reception with Julie Powell, you can check them out on the AMP Flickr Page, or on the AMP Events Facebook Page!

-Contempo Cult

AMP Intern Update

Hello!

The AMP Interns have been keeping themselves busy. Because the interns were chosen in the fall, they were unable to plan events in the spring for the semester, so while most committees have been focusing on implementing their current events and planning for the spring our amazing interns have been planning for the fall, implementing fall events, and brainstorming for the spring. Currently, we have 3 events in the works for the rest of the semester. The paint n' pottery event has been an Intern tradition for the past year which will be in late November and we have two of our own original events: a late nite 60's themed dance party and some form of grassroots events. These events are still taking shape and we're open to any suggestions you may have. Also, the Interns have a really open-ended committee, meaning there is very little specifics required of us for next semester, so if you are looking for a committee with whom to cosponsor or to throw around a random idea, feel free to contact us and we would love to try and work with you.


AMP-Love,
The Interns

Evening With Julie Powell

Thanks to all who attended "An Evening With Julie Powell!"
It was a great event, and we loved seeing you all there.

We also thought you all might like to see the shout-out William & Mary received in Julie Powell's blog this past week- you can view it here. You might check out the comments too- apparently there were people all over the world wishing they were in Williamsburg on Monday night ;-)

The Contemporary and Cultural Issues committee would also like to extend an enormous THANK YOU to the Sadler Center RFoC Dining Services Team, who helped make the Julie & Julia theme dinner possible. This inaugural AMP theme dinner was a big success, and we hope to make similar events possible in the future.

Finally, congratulations to Natalie Applegate, who was the grand prize winner of our raffle, and received a copy of Julie & Julia, as well as special audience with Ms. Powell during Monday night's reception.

We hope you enjoyed these various Julie & Julia events-- we'll be in touch soon with updates on the exciting stuff we have in the works for the spring!

-The Contemporary and Cultural Issues Committee

Spooked by the Spooktacular!?

Hey Everyone,

Special Events here asking you if you are ready for the fright of your life? Its almost Halloween and this year, just for you, we will be having the celebration of the season! On Friday October 30th, from 5-8 the Sunken Garden will be transformed into a Halloween carnival of awesomeness, featuring a Haunted trail, Potty racers, Carnival Games, a Costume Contest, and for those of you more fall oriented a Petting Zoo and an entire pumpkin patch! So if you want to celebrate the season, stop by decorate a pumpkin, play some games, ride a motorized toilet, win a costume contests and face what goes bump in the night!

A Message from PaperGirl

Here is a message from PaperGirl regarding the cancellation of this week's slam poetry event...

"Oh, my friends.

I am writing with horrible news. It's horrible.

I got out of the hospital yesterday after a full week inside, recovering
from major intestinal surgery. I'm home in Chicago, as I had to leave NYC three
weeks early to come home to my surgeon. I had planned to travel to W&M from NYC
on Amtrak; I have my ticket receipt and everything.

I have to cancel. I *never* cancel. Ever. Ever, ever. But I'm
messed up. I can't walk upright, I'm in tremendous pain... I cannot tell you
how excited I was to come to you. I was *bragging* about it. I mean come on,
it's freakin' William & Mary. People were impressed; I was beyond stoked.


I'm so sorry. Sorry doesn't cover it. I'm sick about it. Truly. Writing
this email is honestly making me feel like I want to throw up.

Please don't hold it against me. Believe me,
it's nothing I ever wanted. Any of this..."

Evening of Slam Poetry is Canceled... for Now.

AMP and IPAX regret to inform you that the Night of Slam Poetry with PaperGirl is canceled for the time being. PaperGirl (aka Mary Fons) has informed us that she has recently been hospitalized due to health issues, and is unable to travel.

Mary Fons is very disappointed to have to cancel this event, and is hopeful that she will be able to reschedule the event for later in the semester. We will do all we can to see that this happens, if at all possible.

We appreciate your understanding, and wish PaperGirl a speedy recovery.

Please visit Mary Fons's official blog for more information.
Stay tuned for more updates!

-Contempo Cult

Get Ready For Your AMP Interns!

The Interns are finally here! After applications, interviews, intense deliberations, and first meetings... the Interns are here to make a splash in the world of AMP. Now that we have met, we can confidently say that the Interns will be bringing you some killer events this fall, so be on the lookout of what is to come from this stellar committee. And now introducing to you... your 2009-2010 AMP Interns!

Taylor Agate
Nabil Siddiqi
Moey Fox
Mary Ann Badavi
Lucy James
Kate Mize
Kai Simenson
John Lovette
Jeffrey Bryan
Emma Merril
Eden Stuart
Bruce Pfirrman
Jessica Morrison
Allie Adkins


AMP-Love,
The Interns

Homecoming!

Hey W&M!

I'm sure you guys have been dying to know who is coming for Homecoming this year... Well, your wait is over! Drum roll please...

Robert Randolph and the Family Band

Some of you may ask, "who is this Robert Randolph and the Family Band?" Here are their website and youtube videos. We are confident that you will love them!




Love,
AMP Music Productions