Wine Anyone?

Today, I got to help host an event today for the faulty and staff of Nichols College. I got to work with Paul and the Admissions team to help host an event that would include wine and cheese and a very informal setting. I learned a lot from this event. For example, I learned that the Admissions department doesn't like putting it on and does it just to play nicely in the sandbox which was very evident when the professors arrived. The admissions department was kissing up to  many professors, however, I didn't know what was going on. I was being the typical friendly me, so I hoped that no professors thought I was being a kiss up. I also learned that having this internship has allowed me to form amazing connections with professors at events like this and many professors were very happy to see.

I was given the task of setting up the food and the wine and other alcohol for the event. I had to get a cart from the basement of the admissions department and fill it with the food trays that needed to be brought over to the Black Tavern. After a few times of misdirection as far as where to store the food until the Black Tavern was open, I also had to get the glasses, cups, napkins and toothpicks while waiting for the Black Tavern was being opened. Finally, when the Black Tavern did open, I got to set up the wines and lay out the trays of food. I learned quite quickly that red wine does not go into the fridge (I still don't know why) and white wine does. I enjoyed what I did for the event, though I felt I didn't really do a whole lot of planning and organizing the event. I did still have fun and I was able to make some great connections.