(1/26/17) By Maggie Ganley — A backstage look at events, a way to get involved, a way to have an impact; you can expect all of these things if you join Morningside Activities Council (MAC).
MAC is an organization on campus that brings a variety of entertaining events to campus. Throughout the school year, you can expect to see many MAC sponsored events such as comedians, slam poets, midnight movies and much more.
Members are always listening to find out what events to plan.
“MAC uses a lot of factors in determining what events we want to bring to campus. We are providing large-scale events for students with student funding. We talk to a lot of students, we also closely look at events to see if they align with our mission statement which is to provide quality creative events for students that are meaningful and engaging,” explained MAC President Jordan Heim.
Many members agree one of the best parts of being a MAC member is getting involved in the events and interacting with the entertainers that are brought to campus.
As member Jenny Mansfield said, “It’s kind of like a backstage pass to a concert.”
Another benefit of being involved in MAC is the unique experience you gain.
“I am talking to agents in the weeks and months leading up to events, the performers the day of events, and it is a special experiential learning I wouldn’t get in the classroom,” Heim remarked.
Other benefits include honing organizational people and getting involved with new people on campus as mentioned by Secretary Danielle Beckmann.
MAC will be busy the rest of the semester bringing many more exciting events to campus.
As Heim elaborated, “We will continue to have hilarious comedians and thought-provoking slam poets. We also have our popular Stuff-a-Bear event happening on Valentine’s Day, Fantasy Casino Night, the powerhouse acapella group, Six Appeal, and the talented magician, Mike Super from America’s Got Talent!”
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