SMIF/IHAD Carnival Returns
Steve Lin
Issue date: 10/29/01 Section: News
Following a one-year hiatus, the SMIF Carnival retuned to the GSB on October 19th, reminding everyone why it is still one of the year’s most spectacular LPFs. Held on Littlefield lawn, the carnival drew over 400 people and entertainers from the community. Students socialized and played games well into the evening, fueled by unhealthy quantities of cotton candy, snow cones, and beer.
The annual event builds awareness for the Stanford Management Internship Fund (SMIF), a student-run organization that encourages summer internships and careers with nonprofit and public sector employers. This year, SMIF partnered with the I Have a Dream Program (IHAD) to help raise money towards IHAD’s goal of $1.5 million, all of which will go to support the program’s new class of East Palo Alto first-graders.
Activities on Friday ranged from the kid favorite Astro-Jump cage to the much more grown-up and deadly American Gladiators jousting ring. Countless class debates were quickly resolved with strikes to the noggin. Remarked Cathy Beam, MBA2, “We should get this thing for our Touchy-Feely group!”
In terms of ticket sales generation, the dunk tank reigned supreme. Eager first-years gleefully lined up for the chance to put eternal nemesis Rod Morris, MBA2 on the receiving end of ridicule. On a similar note, Professor John Jost was dunked so many times by OB-challenged students that he lost his wedding ring in the tank.
The biggest attraction of the evening, however, was Sumo Wrestling. A surprisingly contentious Oyer – Feinberg match set the stage for the much-hyped main event: Steve “the Jedi” Boord vs. Dan “The Monster” Langer. Although suffering a bloody nose, Steve eventually proved victorious over the pugnacious Canadian. The class presidents promised a rematch in a real 10-round boxing bout if $5,000 can be raised in the C4C Charity Auction. Start saving people—Arbuckle isn’t that good.
Musical entertainment was provided, as usual, by the GSB Band in their first performance of the year. The gentlemen were accompanied by vocals from MBA2s Sabrina Moyle, Doreen Oliver, Mel Winter, Kathy Nicholson, Mimi Brown, and Jen Tye, as well as the GSB’s own Barry White, Oliver Gratry.
And in case people were wondering (and many were), the belly dancer was faculty assistant Kerry Breuer…
This year’s Carnival was sponsored entirely by the GSB Development Office, and supported by donations from local companies such as Gordan Biersch and Labrador Ventures. Of course, the Carnival could not have taken place without the nearly 100 hours of student effort. Joked chairperson Jen Jaconetti, MBA2, “I’m not sure I’ve seen the sun while organizing this the last three weeks!” She added, “This was truly a team effort, made possible by students’ energy and [referring to the Steve vs. Dan match] word-of-mouth.”
In addition to building awareness for SMIF and IHAD, the Carnival achieved several other goals, including raising over $3,000 between donations and ticket sales for IHAD first-graders. It also supported the SA’s goal of providing more family-oriented events—ones that students, faculty, SO’s, and children alike can enjoy. And save for a few bruised faces (and egos), the Carnival was definitely fun for all.
The annual event builds awareness for the Stanford Management Internship Fund (SMIF), a student-run organization that encourages summer internships and careers with nonprofit and public sector employers. This year, SMIF partnered with the I Have a Dream Program (IHAD) to help raise money towards IHAD’s goal of $1.5 million, all of which will go to support the program’s new class of East Palo Alto first-graders.
Activities on Friday ranged from the kid favorite Astro-Jump cage to the much more grown-up and deadly American Gladiators jousting ring. Countless class debates were quickly resolved with strikes to the noggin. Remarked Cathy Beam, MBA2, “We should get this thing for our Touchy-Feely group!”
In terms of ticket sales generation, the dunk tank reigned supreme. Eager first-years gleefully lined up for the chance to put eternal nemesis Rod Morris, MBA2 on the receiving end of ridicule. On a similar note, Professor John Jost was dunked so many times by OB-challenged students that he lost his wedding ring in the tank.
The biggest attraction of the evening, however, was Sumo Wrestling. A surprisingly contentious Oyer – Feinberg match set the stage for the much-hyped main event: Steve “the Jedi” Boord vs. Dan “The Monster” Langer. Although suffering a bloody nose, Steve eventually proved victorious over the pugnacious Canadian. The class presidents promised a rematch in a real 10-round boxing bout if $5,000 can be raised in the C4C Charity Auction. Start saving people—Arbuckle isn’t that good.
Musical entertainment was provided, as usual, by the GSB Band in their first performance of the year. The gentlemen were accompanied by vocals from MBA2s Sabrina Moyle, Doreen Oliver, Mel Winter, Kathy Nicholson, Mimi Brown, and Jen Tye, as well as the GSB’s own Barry White, Oliver Gratry.
And in case people were wondering (and many were), the belly dancer was faculty assistant Kerry Breuer…
This year’s Carnival was sponsored entirely by the GSB Development Office, and supported by donations from local companies such as Gordan Biersch and Labrador Ventures. Of course, the Carnival could not have taken place without the nearly 100 hours of student effort. Joked chairperson Jen Jaconetti, MBA2, “I’m not sure I’ve seen the sun while organizing this the last three weeks!” She added, “This was truly a team effort, made possible by students’ energy and [referring to the Steve vs. Dan match] word-of-mouth.”
In addition to building awareness for SMIF and IHAD, the Carnival achieved several other goals, including raising over $3,000 between donations and ticket sales for IHAD first-graders. It also supported the SA’s goal of providing more family-oriented events—ones that students, faculty, SO’s, and children alike can enjoy. And save for a few bruised faces (and egos), the Carnival was definitely fun for all.