The Blonde Girl's Blog: November 2015

Monday, November 30, 2015

Slippery Rock Ballerina

Eden Gade posing for pictures in the courtyard at the Boston Public Libr

Transfer student Eden Gade made her way to Slippery Rock University as an Exercise Science Major due to her past of dancing ballet. Beginning ballet at the age of three, her long history with dance lead to a battle with surgery on her ankle that resulted in her quitting dance and to pursue a career as a physical therapist "that works with ballet dancers specifically," she said.

Like all young girls, we desire to take dance classes, such as ballet or tap, but for Gade, at age 13, she took her love for ballet more seriously and continued to pursue it further after attending her first summer intensive in North Carolina and spent her next few summers attending other summer intensives in New York City, Boston, Miami City, and Orlando.

Stayed tuned for her more in-depth story about her love of ballet, and her journey to Slippery Rock University to help other dancers.

Gade (far right) posing with her class

for a dance magazine.

Thursday, November 26, 2015

Thanksgiving Dresses

HAPPY THANKSGIVING EVERYONE!
We all know how hard it is to find that perfect holiday outfit.

Especially for Thanksgiving!

I never want to wear anything uncomfortable because I will be eating food all day long. My go to a lot of the times are bigger clothing items that will hide the food baby!

With dresses you only need one, and just add in a few accessories!

Here is my friend Alex and I's take on dresses for Thanksgiving.

Make sure to show me your Thanksgiving outfits ladies!

Also make sure to check me out and follow me on my other social medias! Stay tuned for more blog posts that are not Slippery Rock University related (finally)!

Also, if you have any requests-- DIY's, clothes, hair, or anything that comes to your mind first please let me know!

My dress is actually a shirt that I got at Aeropostale in their clearance section but in a bigger size!

Alex's dress and jacket are from New York & Company. Her knee high socks are from Charlotte Russe and her boots were purchased at Macys.

My jacket is from Boscov's and I purchased my boots from T.J. Maxx. Any riding boot will do!

Tuesday, November 24, 2015

Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham and the Disability Symposium 2015.

On Tuesday November 24, 2015 Slippery Rock University held it's first Disability Symposium in their student center. Speakers and activities were held such as disability sports that included basketball and volley ball, and their keynote speaker was Aaron "Wheelz" Fotheringham. Click down below to watch some videos of Wheelz speaking, and giving inspiration to those that came to listen, and watch interviews about the events and the day itself. Any other information can be found by clicking the tabs in my ThingLink!

Monday, November 16, 2015

Disability Symposium Proposal: Featuring Wheelz.

Aaron “Wheelz” Fotheringham is a moto-cross athlete from Las Vegas

Photo taken from his book cover.

, Nevada that was born with Spina Bifida. He is known from the Hit TV show, Nitro Circus and will be participating in the Disability Symposium 2015. The Disability Symposium is an event dedicated to sharing stories, receiving feedback, and participating in discussion with students and colleagues.

The event will be a part of the 2015-2016 Slippery Rock University Diversity and Inclusion Series, and is newsworthy because it is close to home, the proximity is very recent, and because of prominence. Wheelz, a keynote speaker, will be participating in a meet and greet on Tuesday November 24, 2015 from 8 A.M. – 2 P.M. in the Smith Student Center.

Using “ThingLink” will help broadcast this story because Aaron Fotheringham is not shy why performing tricks with his wheel chair (Spina Bifida is a health condition that resulted in impairment of his lower limbs) for the camera. He has many videos on YouTube, and any information from Nitro Circus can be linked as well. The event is free to the public and any presentations (poster presentations, communication and hands-on presentations) can be linked as well using photos and videos.

For additional information please contact PCDI@sru.edu.

Thursday, November 5, 2015

Filling the Empty Bowls.

It is time to FALL into the season when we start trading in our carved Jack-O-Lanterns for that homemade pumpkin pie. Where “pass the stuffing please!” becomes the phrase of the night and everyone falls asleep with a stomach full of turkey. When giving thanks and spending time with family becomes recognized again and everyone catches up from lost times. However, we sometimes take those special moments for granted.

Today at Slippery Rock University in the Smith Student Center Ballroom, any who wish to volunteer or participate will enjoy a meal consisting of soup, bread, and a drink.

All are able to donate canned foods, or $5.00 and in exchange receive and one-of-a-kind hand crafted bowl!

All proceeds benefit food banks, soup kitchens, and other local hunger-fighting organizations.

Feed My Sheep Food Pantry is a non-profit food program that works to prevent hunger in our local communities such as Slippery Rock and Butler.

Like my interview with Erica (which can be viewed in my ThingLink) she mentions that not a lot of people realize hunger issues happen everywhere and not just internationally.

Empty Bowls started 25 years ago by a non-profit organization called Imagine/RENDER, and it helps to provide around 150 families with dinner on Thanksgiving.

The Empty Bowl that you will receive should act as a reminder for all of the hunger issues in their community, and also the money you donated for it helped a family eat a nice warm and fresh dinner for Thanksgiving.

This year Empty Bowls will be on November 5, 2015.

There is a lunch from 11-2, or if you are like me and has to do everything at night because of school or work, you can attend their dinner from 4-6!

If attending Empty Bowls cannot fit into the agenda, there are many ways to help volunteer and donate.

We all know how to Google, and if you are not sure where a local food bank, or soup kitchen is then look it up! It only takes a few minutes, and just a few dollars to help feed a family.

It can just take at least $1.00 to help feed a child, an adult, or a family. Whoever needs it most, Check out the links, videos, and pictures below, and find out how to can help.