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UGUSTANA SINCE:1908 Volume 93 Issue 17 Press photo Concert date undecided BY KARI KINTNER MIRROR STAFF WRITER Work for a big-name concert is behind schedule, school officials said this week, meaning the show might be pushed back to the beginning of next school year. The Augustana Student Association and Big Event Committee hoped to bring Vanessa Carlton to Sioux Falls at the end of April or the beginning of May. But with less than six weeks of school, no contracts have been signed. "Last year, they were a few weeks ahead [of where this year's group is]," said Jim Bies, vice president for student services. "We don't know what will happen yet though, it's premature." Jeff Venekamp, Augustana's new student activities director, is also in charge of plan-ning this year's concert. Like Bies, he says it is still too soon to say when the concert will be held. "Right now, we only have one side to a three-sided triangle," Venekamp said. "We have a strong amount of student enthusiasm, but we are still missing the company and artist's signed contract. Some bricks still need to fall in place." In March, the Big Event Committee con-tacted Carlton's agent. But the committee has failed to reach an agreement with the musician, citing scheduling differences. "We couldn't find a date that would work," Venekamp said of the negotiations, adding that Carlton was booked on the East Coast for much of April. According to ASA President Andrew Ellsworth the committee has ruled out Carlton entirely and has begun searching for an alternative. Yet even if the committee were to get an artist under contract, there would be still other hurdles, said ASA Vice President Allison Fornander. The committee has yet to book a venue and a marketing plan is still in the development stages. Fornander believes such details could be worked out before the end of the school year, "but that is no small feat considering the concert is probably less than two months away," she said. Another factor the committee will need to consider is finding a date that does not conflict with the college's academic calen-dar. Having the concert on Community Service Day, Reading Day or during finals week is not a possibility, Bies said. Because of the scheduling obstacles, organizers are not sure if they will be able to put all the pieces together by the end of the year. As for now, the committee is making plans for next fall, according to committee member Dylan Andersen. "Knowing the worth a concert of this scale has to Augie students makes organiz-ing a concert worthwhile for me," Anderson said. "I believe Augie students deserve to get the same kind of entertainment that stu-dents at large schools receive, and this proj-ect will follow through with that." Additional reporting by Tony Raap. Bies Andersen Oliver Friday, April 8, 2005 Sioux Falls, S.D. Committee fails to lure alternative rock band BY TONY RAAP MIRROR CO -EDITOR The alternative rock band Cake rejected an offer to perform in Sioux Falls, forcing concert organizers to pursue yet another alternative for a big-name concert. The proposal would have brought the band to campus as early as this month, said A.J. Franken, Big Event Committee member. But in the end, the committee could not persuade the group to part with one of its off-days. According to the band's website, Cake will be traveling through South Dakota on Wednesday, April 27, heading east to Minneapolis where the group will perform the following day. Organizers urged the group to stop over in Sioux Falls, but the band ultimately rejected the proposal, saying it preferred to take the day off instead. "Basically, they just didn't feel like it," said ASA President Andrew Ellsworth. Franken said Cake is touring with the bands Gomez and Thunderpants as part of a carnival-type package. In total, he said it would cost $46,000 to bring all three to the stage. Shortly before Spring Break, the committee made a side offer to just Cake, not the other two bands, to try and trim down the price. "We said, 'Hey, you guys are going to be here. If you just want to do this show on the side, we don't want the whole Riga morrow, or the other two bands.' But the initial offer was rejected," Franken said. Now, the committee must begin looking for a plan C with the clock ticking ever faster. Franken said this was probably "the last shot" at hav-ing a concert this spring. More than likely, the show would be pushed to next fall, he said. College receives thousands from endowment funding BY KAETI HINCK MIRROR STAFF WRITER Business and economics students will benefit from a sizable monetary gift next year. Earlier this fall, the business and economics departments received a $900,000 donation from the estate of Ethel Koller, an Augustana alumnus. The gift has not been factored into this year's budget, but will likely be a part of the 2005-06 budget. School officials say the donation allows the college to think creatively about the depart-ment's future. "The fun part about receiving a gift like this is that it inspires us to think outside the box," said Professor Rob Oliver, chair of the business depart-ment. "It gives you the freedom to dream about what the department could be." Oliver said half of the donation would be placed in an endowment fund. President Bruce Halverson and Dean Richard Hanson will designate the other half to specific programs. "Nothing has been finalized," said Brian McGregor, vice president of advancement. "We want to take input from both departments and then make recommendations to the president and aca-demic dean." According to Oliver, the administration is entertaining a proposal that would allow business students to invest the endowment money. "There is an opportunity for students in investment management," Oliver said. "It would be faculty-led with student participation. Basically, it would be a great learning opportunity without even spending any of the money." Business major Rahul Bansal is one of many students who want to see the money utilized effectively. (see Endowment- Page 12) orte : 'ari Foru s for Students spring Sports Preview student Profile vice Gurus' Ti s for rin e I P Pa a
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Title | Mirror - April 8, 2005 |
Subject (LC) | Augustana College (Sioux Falls, S.D.)--Students--Newspapers |
Type | Newspaper |
Date | 2005-04-08 |
Publishing agency | Augustana College, Sioux Falls, SD, USA |
Rights | This image may not be reproduced without the express written consent of Augustana University, Sioux Falls, South Dakota, USA. |
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Language | English |
Collection | Augustana Newspapers |
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Date | 2005-04-08 |
Text | UGUSTANA SINCE:1908 Volume 93 Issue 17 Press photo Concert date undecided BY KARI KINTNER MIRROR STAFF WRITER Work for a big-name concert is behind schedule, school officials said this week, meaning the show might be pushed back to the beginning of next school year. The Augustana Student Association and Big Event Committee hoped to bring Vanessa Carlton to Sioux Falls at the end of April or the beginning of May. But with less than six weeks of school, no contracts have been signed. "Last year, they were a few weeks ahead [of where this year's group is]," said Jim Bies, vice president for student services. "We don't know what will happen yet though, it's premature." Jeff Venekamp, Augustana's new student activities director, is also in charge of plan-ning this year's concert. Like Bies, he says it is still too soon to say when the concert will be held. "Right now, we only have one side to a three-sided triangle," Venekamp said. "We have a strong amount of student enthusiasm, but we are still missing the company and artist's signed contract. Some bricks still need to fall in place." In March, the Big Event Committee con-tacted Carlton's agent. But the committee has failed to reach an agreement with the musician, citing scheduling differences. "We couldn't find a date that would work," Venekamp said of the negotiations, adding that Carlton was booked on the East Coast for much of April. According to ASA President Andrew Ellsworth the committee has ruled out Carlton entirely and has begun searching for an alternative. Yet even if the committee were to get an artist under contract, there would be still other hurdles, said ASA Vice President Allison Fornander. The committee has yet to book a venue and a marketing plan is still in the development stages. Fornander believes such details could be worked out before the end of the school year, "but that is no small feat considering the concert is probably less than two months away," she said. Another factor the committee will need to consider is finding a date that does not conflict with the college's academic calen-dar. Having the concert on Community Service Day, Reading Day or during finals week is not a possibility, Bies said. Because of the scheduling obstacles, organizers are not sure if they will be able to put all the pieces together by the end of the year. As for now, the committee is making plans for next fall, according to committee member Dylan Andersen. "Knowing the worth a concert of this scale has to Augie students makes organiz-ing a concert worthwhile for me," Anderson said. "I believe Augie students deserve to get the same kind of entertainment that stu-dents at large schools receive, and this proj-ect will follow through with that." Additional reporting by Tony Raap. Bies Andersen Oliver Friday, April 8, 2005 Sioux Falls, S.D. Committee fails to lure alternative rock band BY TONY RAAP MIRROR CO -EDITOR The alternative rock band Cake rejected an offer to perform in Sioux Falls, forcing concert organizers to pursue yet another alternative for a big-name concert. The proposal would have brought the band to campus as early as this month, said A.J. Franken, Big Event Committee member. But in the end, the committee could not persuade the group to part with one of its off-days. According to the band's website, Cake will be traveling through South Dakota on Wednesday, April 27, heading east to Minneapolis where the group will perform the following day. Organizers urged the group to stop over in Sioux Falls, but the band ultimately rejected the proposal, saying it preferred to take the day off instead. "Basically, they just didn't feel like it," said ASA President Andrew Ellsworth. Franken said Cake is touring with the bands Gomez and Thunderpants as part of a carnival-type package. In total, he said it would cost $46,000 to bring all three to the stage. Shortly before Spring Break, the committee made a side offer to just Cake, not the other two bands, to try and trim down the price. "We said, 'Hey, you guys are going to be here. If you just want to do this show on the side, we don't want the whole Riga morrow, or the other two bands.' But the initial offer was rejected," Franken said. Now, the committee must begin looking for a plan C with the clock ticking ever faster. Franken said this was probably "the last shot" at hav-ing a concert this spring. More than likely, the show would be pushed to next fall, he said. College receives thousands from endowment funding BY KAETI HINCK MIRROR STAFF WRITER Business and economics students will benefit from a sizable monetary gift next year. Earlier this fall, the business and economics departments received a $900,000 donation from the estate of Ethel Koller, an Augustana alumnus. The gift has not been factored into this year's budget, but will likely be a part of the 2005-06 budget. School officials say the donation allows the college to think creatively about the depart-ment's future. "The fun part about receiving a gift like this is that it inspires us to think outside the box," said Professor Rob Oliver, chair of the business depart-ment. "It gives you the freedom to dream about what the department could be." Oliver said half of the donation would be placed in an endowment fund. President Bruce Halverson and Dean Richard Hanson will designate the other half to specific programs. "Nothing has been finalized," said Brian McGregor, vice president of advancement. "We want to take input from both departments and then make recommendations to the president and aca-demic dean." According to Oliver, the administration is entertaining a proposal that would allow business students to invest the endowment money. "There is an opportunity for students in investment management," Oliver said. "It would be faculty-led with student participation. Basically, it would be a great learning opportunity without even spending any of the money." Business major Rahul Bansal is one of many students who want to see the money utilized effectively. (see Endowment- Page 12) orte : 'ari Foru s for Students spring Sports Preview student Profile vice Gurus' Ti s for rin e I P Pa a |
Collection | Augustana Newspapers |
Contributing Institution | Mikkelsen Library, Augustana University |