Book of D: End-of-the-Semester Appreciation Luncheon

Today, our Department of Student Affairs and Leaderhsip (DSAL) had it's end-of-the-semester luncheon. Our UT Permian Basin DSAL consists of about 65 people; several other departments on campus have been merged with DSAL, so it is a large group. I saw a few colleagues whom I had not seen for a while. I was so happy. Awards were given out and our Vice President of DSAL Dr. Becky Spurlock spoke about the many accomplishments we made, collectively and individually. For me, the Elimination of Tobacco Use (ETU) at the University of Texas Permian Basin was mentioned for having been nationally recognized as an outstanding program. 
And, we got nice gifts, too, like this tumbler. 

Later on following a yummy lunch, which was highlighted by the delicious Cordon Bleu, we were led by the Associate Dean of Students through a cooperative game of "tap a person who . . ." where everyone in the room remained seated with their eyes closed and five people were chosen at a time to walk around the room and tap a person who met a certain criterion (e.g., someone who is a good listener, someone you would like to get to know better, someone who makes you laugh, etc.). This was done for a total of about seven cycles. I was tapped several times, which was good; otherwise, I may have been triggered over not getting tapped. LOL. Kidding. It was actually a really good game.  

Changing the subject a bit, an odd thing occured upon arriving on campus this morning: I entered the building (the Falcon Center) where my office is located, and I heard people talking, but they were not in the first two offices, it sounded like they were in my office, which is the last office before you enter the conferenc room. It turns out that the gentleman (John) who is taking over the Coordinator of Student Veteran & Foster Alumni Services (VFA) position was allowed to work from my office since I have been telecommuting. It's okay that he is using my office, I guess. At the end of the day, I am a team player and do not mind sharing, but it would have been nice to get a heads up; afterall, it is my personal space. I am fine with John using my office on a temp basis; he used to be our campus Financial Aid Officer (SAP). John is replacing my friend Richard the current VFA Coor; Richard is leaving for greener pastures in the area of stand-up comedy. For real, y'all. Richard reminds me of a stand-up comic named Jose Sarduy whom I first saw at the Comedy Bar. LOL. 

Anyway, it was nice to be on campus today and seeing everyone. I am looking forward to returning f-t-f in July.