For people in classes this semester, classes started Wednesday. Since I'm on co-op, that didn't change but it makes evenings and weekends on campus that much busier.

Tuesday night was Night in the Student Center, a large activities fair plus all sorts of games and other stuff going on. We got a bunch of new people to sign up for BESS.

Two members recruiting new members.

At our table with the Programs Chair, Janae.

Thursday we had our first BESS event of the year, the kickoff to our Freshmen Mentoring Program. We had Ice Cream and just hung out, teaching the new potential members about our organization and giving them tips to navigating NU.

Today we set up a table to promote our community service program, Technical OutReach Community Help (TORCH) at the Back to School Peace Concert in Madison Park. It was a really nice afternoon, despite the rain keeping everything indoors. There were a bunch of different resources for youth in the neighborhood with tables set up, a barbeque, and numerous gospel performances. We were able to talk with members of the community about the courses we teach and get some feedback about what might work to increase attendance in the adult courses. We also made connections with other organizations offering services to the same neighborhoods, so we can promote our events better and help each other serve the community.