2nd Annual Mustache Monday

Alright MPAers and MPAettes,
The time has come. Time to flash the stache and show what you can grow. That's right, in just over a week we will all bask in the awesomeness of the 2nd Annual Mustache Monday. I recommend you stop shaving, now. Keep in mind the BYU Honor Code which states that "If worn, moustaches should be neatly trimmed and may not extend beyond or below the corners of the mouth." That means you can safely grow a pencil or trash stache, but your should probably avoid the handlebar and horseshoe (see here for what not to do). There's still plenty of room for creativity, as Quincy can attest.

Last year's prize categories included Creativity, Size, Fullness, Do You Wear the Mustache or Does the Mustache Wear You?, Color, Never Ever Again, Celebrity, Must Keep, Baby Face/Peach Fuzz/Is That Even a Mustache?, and Cecil's Choice. MPAettes, if you'd like to judge the competition, comment below with a brief statement of your qualifications by next Wednesday, November 25. Below you can see some pictures from last year's smash-stache event.

To sum up . . .
When: Monday, November 30, 7:30 a.m.
Where: W410
What: Mustache Monday competition, donuts, muffins, and juice provided
Why: To express masculinity and celebrate the honor code

Interesting Article

For those MPA students who have an interest in international development and poverty alleviation, this NY Times article about women in the developing world is very thought provoking. I highly recommend reading it.

Click here to visit the article.

MPAA Opening Social Time!

Hawaiian Barbeque!!

Where: Lion's Park (1280 North 950 West, Provo)
When: Friday, September 11 at 6:00 PM
Who: MPA students, faculty, staff, and families

Let the island tunes take you to a place far away from the Tanner Building. Come feast on a Kalua Pig, BBQ chicken, and grilled pineapple catered dinner. You can also challenge your favorite professor to a hula hoop or limbo contest!

Sponsored by the MPAA and the Romney Institute of Public Management, this event is for all MPA students, faculty, staff, and their families.

DIRECTIONS:

Coming from the North:
Go south on State Street in Provo, turn west on 740 West, then turn south onto Columbia Lane. From Columbia, turn southwest (right) onto 800 West. Immediately turn right onto 1400 North. Follow this street as it turns; the park will be the first place you can turn right.

Coming from Campus or South:
Drive west on Bulldog Blvd (the street that runs next to the Tanner Building). At the intersection of State Street and Bulldog, continue straight (Bulldog turns into Columbia). From Columbia, turn Southwest (left) onto 800 West. Immediately turn right onto 1400 North. Follow this street as it turns; the park will be the first place you can turn right.

Link to MapQuest