2008 Woodie Awards
Beer bash taps out early
Mark White
Issue date: 11/8/04 Section: Articles
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Although the "Welcome Week" finale thrown by the ASUWT kicked off as planned, the evening did not continue according to schedule. Less than two hours into the evening the beer garden was ordered closed.
The event, billed as an evening of music, karaoke, gaming and a beer garden, began at 8:00 in the evening on Friday Oct. 1, and a significant number of people were beginning to arrive when the announcement was made.
There was some confusion among the crowd inside the roped off "garden" when they were informed that beer service was shutting down. Revelers inside the velvet barrier were asked to finish their Bud Light and Red Hook beers, the kegs were then removed from the premises.
Shellie Jo White, Manager of Student Life, cited closer inspection of UWT policy as the reason.
"Our current campus alcohol policy lacked certain provisions and clarity for the approval of sale of alcoholic beverages on campus," White said.
White oversees Team OSL, the name given to the Office of Student Life. According to White, Team OSL reviews proposals, advises function organizers of processes and authorizes and/or requests authorization for policies, procedure, budget expenditures, etc. The team served this role in the ASUWT's "Welcome Week" festivities, including the "Take it to the MATT" function.
The removal of the beer garden did not signal an end to the night's festivities, however. Everyone was having a good time greeting old friends and meeting new ones. The music pumping from the DJ's system had everyone moving, the upbeat rhythms kept the dance floor occupied.
The new student center's games also got a lot of use. The pool tables were hubs of social interaction and hotbeds of friendly competition. There were some intense video game battles as well.
Karaoke performances were a big highlight. There were group collaborations and stunning solo performances. It was obvious that some of the participants had made it into the beer garden in time to imbibe a few before their performance.
The event, billed as an evening of music, karaoke, gaming and a beer garden, began at 8:00 in the evening on Friday Oct. 1, and a significant number of people were beginning to arrive when the announcement was made.
There was some confusion among the crowd inside the roped off "garden" when they were informed that beer service was shutting down. Revelers inside the velvet barrier were asked to finish their Bud Light and Red Hook beers, the kegs were then removed from the premises.
Shellie Jo White, Manager of Student Life, cited closer inspection of UWT policy as the reason.
"Our current campus alcohol policy lacked certain provisions and clarity for the approval of sale of alcoholic beverages on campus," White said.
White oversees Team OSL, the name given to the Office of Student Life. According to White, Team OSL reviews proposals, advises function organizers of processes and authorizes and/or requests authorization for policies, procedure, budget expenditures, etc. The team served this role in the ASUWT's "Welcome Week" festivities, including the "Take it to the MATT" function.
The removal of the beer garden did not signal an end to the night's festivities, however. Everyone was having a good time greeting old friends and meeting new ones. The music pumping from the DJ's system had everyone moving, the upbeat rhythms kept the dance floor occupied.
The new student center's games also got a lot of use. The pool tables were hubs of social interaction and hotbeds of friendly competition. There were some intense video game battles as well.
Karaoke performances were a big highlight. There were group collaborations and stunning solo performances. It was obvious that some of the participants had made it into the beer garden in time to imbibe a few before their performance.