http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis experiencing life at Messiah Wed, 09 Apr 2008 18:28:19 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en Did you hear?  The presidential candidates are coming to Messiah!  Well, Clinton and Obama are at least.  McCain was invited as well but so far hasn't accepted.  I guess he doesn't feel the need to come since he's already grabbed the republican nomination.  The event is taking place on Sunday, ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2008/04/09/presidential-candidates/ On May 17, 2008 I am going to walk across the stage, shake President Phipps hand, and hold my diploma in my hand.  I'll officially be a college graduate. It's really difficult to believe that in under 2 months my academic career (as far as I am planning) will be done ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2008/03/27/fewer-than-2-months/ A lot of majors will have a senior project of some sort or another they work on their last semester or two here at Messiah.  Marketing majors don't really have a senior project per say, but we do have 2 capstone classes we have to take.  One is Strategic Management ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2008/02/25/integrating-faith/ Happy Valentines Day to all you lovers out there.  If you get a chance, tell your mom you love her too.  She'll appreciate it! (yes, I know I am a day early.  I just wanted to be different I guess) http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2008/02/13/v-day/ I apologize for letting this blog go for more than 2 weeks!  I did better even when I was on Christmas break.  Jterm has been busy for me.  Class every day of the week for 4 hours, in addition having 2 hours a day usually does it in for me. As ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2008/01/29/is-there-an-excuse-for-being-busy/ I'm back in Grantham, getting ready to start my J-Term.  We just have one class for the next three weeks and usually more free time than we know what to do with.  It's a pretty sweet time.  I'm taking Moral Issues in Business, my ethics requirement.  My adviser is teaching ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2008/01/09/j-term-goodness/ Christmas is over now until next year.  I had a awesome day though.  I woke up at about 7:00 along with my family and by 7:30 we were going at the stockings and presents.  I was given some nice clothes and other items.  I have never ever given anyone a ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2007/12/27/christmas/ It's Finals week, finally.  I had a paper and a test on Friday which took care of two of mine.  I have a final art project due tomorrow as well as a test for my Science Tech & the World class on electrical technology.  Wednesday is my Marketing Research exam ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2007/12/17/finals/ It's Tuesday now, which means I only have 3 more days of classes this semester. On Monday, finals week begins. I actually have a final on Friday for my Business Law class, but still have to show up during our scheduled final exam time to see how I ... http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2007/12/11/last-week-of-classes/ It's snowing outside and for the first time it's laying on the ground and actually accumulating.  Yes, it finally feels like winter here in good ol' Grantham.  I can't help but feel that Christmas is just around the corner.  Just a little while longer.  We're almost there. http://blogs.messiah.edu/michael_ellis/2007/12/05/finally-feels-like-winter/