LISSO endeavors to make a splash in '09!

With the end of summer comes the beginning of another exciting school year, and LISSO has been thinking up exciting events to connect the students in UK's SLIS in the midst of online classes.  As always, we are open to suggestions, compliments, criticism, etc.  

We had a successful introductory meeting on Wednesday, August 26 during which our board members were able to introduce our organization and ourselves to the incoming SLIS students.  We addressed concerns and answered questions about both the organization and about the program as a whole.  A big concern seemed to be online classes, and we hope we addressed this fully.

Our next event is this Friday, September 4.  We will be hosting a Happy Hour at Tin Roof from 1:30-5:00.  This coincides with the new student luncheon which is over at 1.   The Happy Hour is open to all SLIS students, faculty, and staff.  Tin Roof is located on 303 S. Limestone, Lexington KY 40508.  It is within walking distance of campus/the SLIS department and we should have a walking group from the orientation luncheon to Tin Roof.  

More information can be found at Tin Roof's Website: http://www.tinroofbars.com/Home/Lexington

Another upcoming LISSO event is a Potluck Picnic which we are hosting on Sunday, September 13 from 2:00-5:00.  LISSO will be providing the basics, but you are asked to bring a dish or game for the rest of us to enjoy.  This picnic is open for all SLIS students, faculty, staff, along with their family members.  If you plan on attending, please leave a comment letting us know what dish (or game) you plan on bringing. 

The location of the SLIS Picnic is TBD, but more details are forthcoming.  

We will generally hold LISSO meetings once a month on Wednesdays at 5:00pm.  The first official LISSO meeting will be held on Wednesday, September 9 at 5:00 in the SLIS student lounge.  The SLIS student lounge is located on the third floor of the Lucille Little Fine Arts Library next to the women’s restroom. 

We look forward to having a great year and seeing you at our meetings and events! We also look forward to your feedback, as that is from that we are able to plan events that will be enjoyable by all!

Be sure to check back to keep up-to-date on LISSO events, and don’t forget to check the calendar at the very bottom! The calendar may change even before there is a new entry. 

If you haven’t already, please join us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/group.php?gid=40539521744 !  You can also e-mail LISSO for more information: lissouk@gmail.com.