i love the UPB

UPB stands for “University Program Board.”  The UPB is a fabulous organization here at ISU.  If I could summarize what they do, I’d say they work hard in order to let the rest of the university play hard.  They are an unpaid group of students who get a big budget from the university to put on fun and exciting events, many of which involve food.  I am a big fan of free food.  Some of the sweet events I’ve been to this year that involve free food include midnight munchies, where we get excellent food every other Thursday at 10 pm (go figure), homecoming kickoff dinner, and ‘piggin with the prez’ where we get a delicious catered meal complete with a chance to touch base with our impossible-not-to-love president, Dr. Al Bowman.  On a side note, I have the privilege of being able to sing for Dr. Bowman’s parents every Monday evening.  I can see why Dr. Bowman has been such an incredible leader for ISU, his parents are the picture of selfless love and kindness.But back to my original topic.  I don’t just like the UPB because the organization gives out free food; I love them because of the people on the board.  My housemate David and classmate Becky do some sweet graphics design work and family event organizing.  Kevin serves tirelessly as president and is one of the most school spirited and kind individuals I know.  My incredibly outgoing and supportive friend Abe serves as diversity chair.  These are just a few of the UPBers I’ve gotten to know and been impressed by.  They dedicate hours of work to ISU to make student’s university experiences special and I’m thankful for them.  Props guys!