Bobby socks, poodle dresses and swing dance? All part of '50s Night'

By Tyler Flanagan 

ROME, Nov. 11 2008 - John Cabot University students ate and danced the night away at the first 1950s night hosted by Student Government on Monday night.

The Aula Magna auditorium was filled with 50s-inspired decorations, food and swing music. The event, hosted by Student Government was organized to engage American students studying at JCU in an American classic themed night of fun and festivities.

Last week, Student Government held International Night, and Treasurer of Student Government, MaiAda Carpano, thought this American-themed night could cater to the big population of American study-abroad students at JCU. Food was provided by nearby steak-and-burgers restaurant, T-Bone Station.

The fare was typically Yank; hamburgers, cheeseburgers, veggie burgers, chicken fingers and hot dogs were on the menu. For dessert, there was make your own milkshakes, apple pie and coke floats.

In addition to dinner, Student Government hired a professional swing dancer to come in and give lessons. Kristen Mapes, president of JCU Student Government, said, “this is the first year we have done 1950s night and so far it has been a success! We sold about 50 tickets which is a great outcome. We aren’t sure if we are going to make it an annual event or not but it turned out really well!”

 Maria Stengel, 20, a JCU study-abroad student, said, “this was the first Student Government event I have attended at JCU and it was so much fun! The 7 euros was totally worth it and I want to make sure I go to the next events they host like 'Battle of the bands.'” Although the money for 50s night went towards the food and swing dance lessons, the money from International Night went straight to donations for Haiti. The Battle of the Bands event will be scheduled for next week in conjunction with JCU's Business Club and STAND; all proceeds will also be donated to Haiti;

For more information, students can access Student Government’s Internal website at www.jcustugov.co.nr.

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