Meet Chapin's Lovely Exec Board '09-'10

President - Allison Manley

Allison Michelle Manley started her superb existence in Ft. Stewart, Georgia. Her parents (a father, then a member of the U.S. army/photographer, and a mother, a Polish economist) moved to Chicago in hopes of a better life. Soon the northwest suburbs became the location of the charming family's new home, and young Allison spent her time idolizing frogs, writing short stories, and maintaining her neuroticism. As she aged rapidly, she developed a love for literature and religious studies (in addition to all other humanities, and the cool sciences). You'll probably catch her awkwardly dancing or comparing herself to Michael from Arrested Development.

Likes: Peanuts!, solipsism, fountains, and mochas.
Dislikes: poster tack, seeing someone you kind of know up ahead and debating when/if you say hello.
Abilities: electrostatic shock, hair-whipping.
Weaknesses: receiving flattery, saying "no" to artistic situations.
Allison "How Existential" Manley: literary genius, theologian, philosopher, playwright, Dali reincarnate, poet, muse, wit, comedienne, gardener, babysitter, doodler, satirist, lover of curmudgeons, toaster.

Vice President - William Kazda

Most people will agree that on that glorious September evening back in ' 89 when Will burst out of his mother's uterus, the world became a better place. Will, a staunch liberal whose FAFSA estimated family contribution to his college expenses was $24/year (I kid you not), grew up in St. Charles, IL, an affluent, somewhat conservative suburb of Chicago (go figure). A theatre major, Will is constantly worried about the future (oh dear) but decides to remain stupidly optimistic. He is a total movie snob, plays Boggle just about once a week, and is very, very enthusiastic about breakfast cereal (he even sings "Let's get Cereal" to the tune of "Let's get Physical" during meals. How embarrassing!) Will also enjoys reality competition shows, singing, naps, ethnic jokes (oh lighten up) and parenthetical asides (really?). According to Will himself, he would make "a real good Vice President, because I am dependable, forthright, smells good, has own printer and scanner."

Treasurer - Ruoran 'Tricia' Wu

Tricia Wu was born in Beijing, China under the alias of 'Ruoran.' After escaping to the U.S. in a handmade boat held together by strands of her own hair, Tricia decided to buck the norm by studying a non-stereotypical major: economics. When not bopping about to musicals or emoting over Korean dramas, she can be found murmuring about rent control or screaming at her math books. If you like dancing, being proved wrong, or eating, find Tricia in room D! But be warned: Tricia handles the money at Chapin, so be nice to her, or you may find yourself in a very sad situation when you attend munchies.

Historian - Aaron "Disaster" Glynn

Aaron Disaster Glynn was born in central Iowa some two decades ago. He arrived at NU a lost engineering major looking for a place to stay, and after many, many rejections, arrived in Chapin Hall. Aaron plays violin, dodgeball, and games with your heart. If you (yes, You!) have questions about history, ask someone who cares, but if you have a question about Chapin he would be happy to supply an answer.
"In skating over thin ice our safety is in our speed."
Lucky Numbers: 66 13 24 89 101

Philanthropy Chair - Kathryn Rulon

Hey guys--I'm Kathryn Rulon, Chapin's Philanthropy Chair. I'm from a small farming town in central Indiana where my family farms corn, soybeans, and pigs. I'm double majoring in psychology and gender studies and am thinking about adding on an Asian studies minor. I can frequently be found working in Swift, studying at the library, running on the lakefill, trying to be best friends with my Chinese professor, or lounging on top of Timna Axel. In my opinion, philanthropy is like a skyrocket. It's like a skyrocket in flight. An afternoon delight, if you will. In terms of logistics, the philanthropy committee puts on about 2 events each month, participates in RCB philanthropy activities, and sends emails about other philanthropy activities on campus. I'm living in the room at the top of the stairs (with the lovely and alluring Jackie Ekburg, nicknamed JackAttack), so come say hello!!

Community Chair - Ezra "the Bear-Killer" Raez

Ezra Arez Raez, the bear killer himself, rumored to have lived with a Russian for a full year (totally true), and to have headbutted a tiger to death (almost true), found himself bored after high school. He went to Israel, and took a year off saving lives, growing food, and seeing the world. When he returned, he decided to live in the most super sweet place imaginable: Chapin, the Humanities Residential College. Understandably, people doubted Ezra's choice in residence, but quickly found themselves staring into their own rectums. Chapin is a place for really super sweet people to live, so if you're not, get away from this website. Also, if anyone is thinking about being on the radio and living in Chapin, I'm the guy you want to talk to. SWEET!

Academic Chair - Suz Kreps

Suz's talent for forging close relationships with faculty dates to her preschool days, when her frazzled mother would drop her off (desperate for a few hours without a temper tantrum) and her teachers would welcome her with hugs and smiles, declaring "It's just a delight to have Suzanne in the classroom!" (Suz's mother would usually roll her eyes and mutter "Believe me, I'm delighted when she's in the classroom too.") The difference now is that the temper tantrums occur mainly when Suz has to wake up in the morning and walk to said classroom. Her tips for convincing everyone you're a diligent student include drinking lots of coffee, schmoozing with professors and learning obscure words. She hopes to be able to assist Chapinos, through these skills and tips and many others, in the pursuit of academic excellence.

Communications Chair - Timna Axel

Timna Axel does most things in her life half-heartedly. Today, she stopped to feed her leftover matzah to the lakefill fish. She can do the "live long and prosper" star-trek sign, but only with her right hand. Sometimes, she watches Animal Planet's Dark Days in Monkey City. According to the New York Times, Dark Days is just like Meerkat Manor, but with "more emphasis on battle and less on casual sex." If people were weapons, Timna would ideally be a light saber, but is actually one of those bombs shaped like a round black bowling ball. When under pressure, she reverts to humor that is sexual or toilet-themed, and always satisfying. That's what she said.

Social Chair - Jacklyn Ekberg

Jacklyn "Jackie" Ekberg, despite being pure evil, is widely known as "the cutest person ever". When she's not being an adorable Pikachu for Halloween, she's tending to her adorable angel hair or baking adorable scones. She's from Austin, but she doesn't have an accent. Instead, she tacks "you know?" on to the end of every sentence, you know? As social chair, she'll lure you in to social events with promises of free food and "fun," but be warned: she knows the entire Single Ladies dance. You know what that means?
... Oh, you don't? Well, it means she has a badass roundhouse kick.
Come say hello to her in room 9 (if you dare)

Cultural Chair - Benjamin Watkins

Brimming with culture, our very own Benjamin Watkins redefines the piano. After he stopped playing with his forehead, he found that his ability with his fingers was quite good. On average, Benjamin sees 17 CSO shows per hour. Some say this is impossible, but clearly, they have never been Benjamin Watkins. Benjamin knows all the best places in Chicago, and serves his duty well, by informing Chapin of any and all cultural events that are coming.

Media Chair - Kevin Tam

Transforming into an F- 22 Raptor, Kevin Tam is a true terror in the skies! When he isn't busy undermining Supreme Commander Megatron, he can often be seen in Chapin's computer room, or boiling water in the kitchen. As the only top-class machine built for both air-to-air and air-to-ground combat, he is a real steal for only $19.99! With his null rays, cluster bombs and vague HTML experience, it's no wonder Kevin is a real gem to Chapin Hall - don't delay, orders yours for the low, low cost of $19.99 today! Comes with free disco ball.