May Day, May Day!
Story by Nancy Moen | Photo by Shane Epping
An antidote is on the way to counter a case of spring fever that hit the College of Veterinary Medicine.
In a show of mass support for geekiness, the college has declared Friday, May 1, Nerd Appreciation Day. Students, faculty and staff will celebrate Assistant Professor Tim Evans’ selection as a Nerd of Mizzou by donning his attire of choice - Hawaiian-print shirts.
An e-mail from Tracey Berry, director of external relations, invited all veterinary medicine “nerds and wanna-be nerds” to participate. She urged attendees to individualize their costumes through accessories such as suspenders, high-water pants, pocket protectors and taped-up broken eyeglasses. A group photograph of the brightly bedecked geeks will be taken in front of the Veterinary Medicine Building at 1:15 p.m.
Individual sections in the college are planning Hawaiian-theme refreshments, and “aloha” music is expected to permeate gathering spots. Evans says he hopes the May Day event becomes an annual nerd celebration to showcase outstanding student research.
He also hopes some pineapple upside-down cake is included.
What a great way to honor a professor!
Ginger | April 1, 2009
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