2008 Woodie Awards
'Funday' Night Football provides football, fellowship
Amanda Woods
Issue date: 10/19/06 Section: Culture
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By Amanda Woods
Staff Reporter
UTC dining and student development joined together to bring pigskin-loving students Funday Night Football in the gameroom of the University Center on Oct. 9.
This event allowed students to gather in the game room at 9 p.m. to watch Monday Night Football on big screen TVs. Along with snacks, free prizes were given, and the food court was open late from 10 to 11 p.m., providing wings at halftime.
Bradley Bond, marketing specialist for Aramark, said the purpose of the event was to add an experience to dining and provide a leisurely atmosphere for students to hang out.
"The dining services do more than just make breakfast, lunch and dinner," Bond said. "We are a part of the university in the social aspect as well."
According to Jim Hicks, associate dean of student life, Funday Night Football was an answer to many complaints from students about the lack of hang-out spots on campus.
He said that the event served as a way to generate more activity in the gameroom. Hicks stated that gameroom activity is not at the level student development would like it to be.
Steps were taken by student development and Aramark to advertise the event through the UTC e-mail list and signs in common areas.
Even with these steps, Hicks felt there were advertising issues because it is so limited.
"We rely on the organizations that meet on a regular basis to take our events and distribute them through word of mouth. That really is our most powerful tool," Hicks said.
Advertising difficulties played a part in the attendance of last week's event. The small gathering, made up of mainly males, proved to be the result of communication problems.
Memphis senior Isaac Szeto thought the advertisement for the football gathering was subtle. He heard about it by word of mouth.
"I came to the gameroom because I needed a break from school and studying for midterms. But, I didn't see any advertisements," Szeto said.
One of the few females attending, Nashville freshman Amber Whitlock, said she saw a sign around UTC Place where she lives.
"As a freshman, I am trying to find something to get involved in. I like the idea, because it's a time where I can just chill with my friends," Whitlock said.
Staff Reporter
UTC dining and student development joined together to bring pigskin-loving students Funday Night Football in the gameroom of the University Center on Oct. 9.
This event allowed students to gather in the game room at 9 p.m. to watch Monday Night Football on big screen TVs. Along with snacks, free prizes were given, and the food court was open late from 10 to 11 p.m., providing wings at halftime.
Bradley Bond, marketing specialist for Aramark, said the purpose of the event was to add an experience to dining and provide a leisurely atmosphere for students to hang out.
"The dining services do more than just make breakfast, lunch and dinner," Bond said. "We are a part of the university in the social aspect as well."
According to Jim Hicks, associate dean of student life, Funday Night Football was an answer to many complaints from students about the lack of hang-out spots on campus.
He said that the event served as a way to generate more activity in the gameroom. Hicks stated that gameroom activity is not at the level student development would like it to be.
Steps were taken by student development and Aramark to advertise the event through the UTC e-mail list and signs in common areas.
Even with these steps, Hicks felt there were advertising issues because it is so limited.
"We rely on the organizations that meet on a regular basis to take our events and distribute them through word of mouth. That really is our most powerful tool," Hicks said.
Advertising difficulties played a part in the attendance of last week's event. The small gathering, made up of mainly males, proved to be the result of communication problems.
Memphis senior Isaac Szeto thought the advertisement for the football gathering was subtle. He heard about it by word of mouth.
"I came to the gameroom because I needed a break from school and studying for midterms. But, I didn't see any advertisements," Szeto said.
One of the few females attending, Nashville freshman Amber Whitlock, said she saw a sign around UTC Place where she lives.
"As a freshman, I am trying to find something to get involved in. I like the idea, because it's a time where I can just chill with my friends," Whitlock said.
