Blaze(r), RA, Wedding Crashers (11/03/2015)

Highlanders,

Happy November! So far it seems like November has warmer weather than October...only in South Bend! Today happens to be Election Day! Why do we vote on a Tuesday in November? According to the Internet, most Americans worked in the farming industry in the 1800s when the current Election Day was set so Congress picked November for elections as a time after the harvest but before weather made travel cumbersome. Tuesday was picked so voters had a day between church services and Election Day to get to the county seat to vote! Another interesting fact from the Internet is that Election Day was a big day for drinking because buying votes with booze was a custom in the 1700-1800s.  In 1758, George Washington spent his entire campaign budget on booze! While Duncan Hall does not use booze to woo anyone, the newsletters; however, come out every Tuesdays.

Duncan Donut Mass
Speaking of Tuesdays, Duncan Donut Mass is happening every Tuesdays at 9pm. Following Tuesday daily Mass, we will gather in the 24 Hr Lounge for some fellowship. All are welcome.

Parents Weekend
Duncan Hall welcomes our parents next weekend for the Wake Forest Weekend. If you know your family is coming, please invite them to Duncan Hall. We will have a cookout on Friday afternoon, brunch on Saturday, and Mass at 11am followed by Coffee and Donuts. Please RSVP at duncan.nd.edu.

RA Info Session
Next Tuesday (11/10) after Hall Council, there will be an RA info session for those interested in applying for hall staff. Current RAs will be available for Q&A. All those studying abroad are encouraged to attend. Application will be available in December and interviews begin in February. Only Juniors can apply, but all are welcome to attend the info session.

Green Blazer Ceremony
The Green Blazer Ceremony is tentatively set for next Wednesday (11/11) at 8pm. If you ordered a blazer, your RA will induct you. The event should only take about 30 minutes.

Extra Duncan Apparel
All apparel orders should have been picked up or delivered. I understand sweat pants sizes are being fixed. If there's an error on your order, please email Matthew Williams at mwilli41@nd.edu.  We also have some extras if you would like to purchase them.  See Rector for inventory. 

Schedule Change
No Man Hour this Thursday, resumes next Thursday.
No First Friday Adoration this Friday, happening next Friday.

Wedding Crashers
Former Duncan Hall AR, Robby Kiley, is getting married this Saturday at 11am in the Basilica.  If you would like to join, please meet in the lobby around 10:45am with your green jackets if you have one. I imagine Robby would appreciate the support.

That's all for this week boys. Remember, voting is a right so exercise it and drinking is reserved for those 21 and older so don't break the law.  Have great Zombies Week.

Peace brothers,
Nhat