SO! It’s been a while since I’ve posted.  Honestly, way too long.  Things have been very hectic lately, but that’s how I like it.  I’ve been going to committee meetings for SA, working at Admissions preparing for Open Houses, which our last fall open house was today.  It was great, over 300 prospective students and their families attended.  It went very well and I’ve very proud of everyone.

I’ve been focusing on classes more lately.  The coursework is starting to get very interesting now that the semester is really into full gear.  Midterms are just about over, luckily I didn’t have any, and everyone is starting to destress from all of the studying and library time.  My days consist of work, class, and studying, but hey! I’m in college, right?

I’m so excited because my parents bought me two tickets to see Billy Joel and Elton John in their Face 2 Face concert on December 4th at HSBC Arena in Buffalo.  I CAN’T WAIT!!  I have been a fan of both Joel and John, HAHA I wanted to say it that way just for the alliteration, since I can remember.  I grew up listening to their music and it’s been some of my favorites forever.  It’s going to be a great time; my friend Jay and I are going to the concert and then spending the weekend in Buffalo to go see Niagara Falls and such.  I have never been to the Falls so I’m very excited for that.

SA has been great lately.  There are so many things that I’ve been working on, like I’ve mentioned in my previous posts.  You should all check out the new website, too @ www.oswegosa.org.  It’s really cool!

I’m in the process of looking for a new apartment.  I have a few pets, so it can be a bit difficult to find a landlord that will allow them, but I know I’ll figure it out.  If you don’t know, I have 2 sugar gliders.  They are similar to flying squirrels and are in the marsupial family.  Here is a picture of what they look like (this isn’t my sugar glider, but maybe I’ll post some pics soon!) Sugar Glider! I also have a parakeet.  The sugar gliders names are Zachary and Mackenzie (Zack and Mack) and my parakeet is Cerulean, like the color.

I think that’s about it for now.  I’m sure I’ll think of some things later on, now that I have more time to think.  Have a great week, weekend, month, etc.  Just think, the holidays are right around the corner!!

Today is SUNY Oswego’s Fall Saturday Open House!! Come join us!!

So, I just realized how long it has been since my last post.  TOO LONG!  I’ve been uber busy with classes, work, SA, and just life in general.  I am the type of person who prefers to be busy rather than have a lot of down time.  My days usually start at about 8am, after getting ready and such, and go until at least 9 every night.  I can’t remember the last time I actually cooked a meal at home, but I have grow accustom to the Pesto Burgers from Crossroads in the campus center.  It makes me feel like I’m eating healthy, even though I consider it fast food.  I don’t know what I’ll do when I have a real job and am working 9-5.  Oh wait, I’m going to have my law degree and be working in Higher Ed…I’ll probably have the same amount of work.

So that’s something new…I have recently decided that I’m going to get my JD and MA in Higher Educational Policy.  I’ve started looking at graduate programs and I really think this is the direction I want to go in.  I’ve been interested in Higher Ed for the past few years.  Working in the Admissions Office, Judicial Affairs, and now Student Association has given me so much experience and I know I can go further with what I have learned.  Recently I found out there is a clause in the student handbook and academic policy that allows students to create their own program of study.  I’m going to be one of the students to do this.  It’s going to be some work, but I’m pretty sure I can be successful.  It’s going to be an adventure, and you can be sure I’ll keep everyone posted.

So let’s see what I can talk about.  I had a very busy week.  The Admissions office Open House was on Monday.  We had over 380 students and their families register for the event and I’m sure over 1000 people came to see Oswego.  It was a very eventful day.  We had presentations, open classes, over 30 tours, and an expo of tables and booths staffed by representatives of many departments and offices on campus, including student organizations.  It was a hit! Next up is our Saturday Open House, this Saturday, October 24.  You still have time to register if you want to visit Oswego.  You can go to www.oswego.edu/visit and cho0se Open Houses for more information.

I will definitely be posting more, I promise. (Tim Nekritz, I hope you see this!)  Have a great Sunday everyone!

Check out SUNY Oswego’s Facebook for pictures from today’s Open House.  More to come…

It’s 2am and I’m sitting in my living room wide awake.  I went to my friend’s birthday party and had a great time.  I got to see some friends and just have fun.  There was one thing…I was expected to drink.  I turned 21 in July and now everyone who is also 21, and some others assume that I’m going to join in.  I don’t see why I need to.  I had 4 Mountain Dews at the party and that kept me going..haha.  I didn’t feel like drinking and usually don’t.  I don’t understand how people can have fun by going to bars and just standing around.  I need and want to keep moving and be active when I’m hanging out with my friends.  Earlier today a few of us were riding 4-wheelers around the yard and it was the most fun I’ve had in a while.  My friend, Matt, has a barn and we cleaned it up so that the party could be in there.  I enjoyed this…I got to spend time with him and just talk about whatever is going on.  He, his girlfriend, their friend, and I all went out to dinner to celebrate his birthday earlier this evening and again, I had fun.  Then we got back and everyone started to arrive.  This is when I got instantly bored and wanted to go home.  Don’t get me wrong, I love being around lots of people and dancing and talking, but I didn’t see the point in having the keg and all of that stuff.  it was completely legal and we were all of age, but it just wasn’t and usually isn’t my thing.

This probably isn’t the best segway but that brings me to my point.  College is supposed to be about learning new things.  This doesn’t just mean academic but social and life lessons as well.  I want to try new things like hiking and snowmobiling.  It would be great to go out once in a while and just climb all day.  Maybe it’s a metaphor but I want to reach the top.  Ok is that an analogy? I’m not sure… Anywho…I need to find different things to keep myself busy.  I want to grow and I want to be able to add more experiences to my list.  College is almost over and I want to do as much as I can.  Time goes so fast and the past three years have just disappeared.  It’s so scary!!! Well I think that’s all I have for tonight.  It’s now almost 3am, I actually started this entry at 2:30, not 2am, but still, it’s late.  Until next time…

This is going to be so exciting! My name is Steven DiMarzo, and as my biographical information says, I am a Human Development major with minors in Conflict Studies Management and Business Administration. I am originally from Oakdale, NY, which is a small town on Long Island, but I live in Oswego all year round and I love every moment of it. I am technically a 2nd semester junior, but in my 4th year. I plan on completely 2 more years (this one included). I am very interested in Higher Education and plan on getting my masters in that field and hopefully getting a job on a college campus working in student affairs.

Enough about who I am…this year is going to be amazing.  My new position in SA will allow me to be more involved and meet so many new people.  In the past the Student Association has had a bad reputation and most students tend to shy away but this year I want everyone to know they can come to any member and how willing we are to help them.  Everyone has the right to speak their opinion and use their voice on this campus.  SA is one of the biggest organizations and we can get you heard.  One thing that most people don’t know is that a majority of student organizations on campus are funded by SA.  We use over 1.7 million dollars to fund all of these clubs and orgs.  It’s your money, you pay the student activity fee and it is used to go back to you.  Don’t be afraid, come talk to us, talk to me…I am here to help.

Enough of the plug.  I have a test today, my first one of the semester, in fact it’s in 10 minutes.  Human Sexuality, PSY 377. It’s an awesome class.  I guess I should get going and head to Lanigan.  Peace out cub scouts!