Saturday, February 6, 2010

WGN Radio podcast of...us!

We were on the radio!

Check out our podcast from WGN's Chicago Now Radio show on 2/6/10.

We had a blast talking to host Bill Leff about Vancouver and the Olympics. We're all pretty excited to be representing DePaul, Chicago and the U.S. Go Team USA!

One more day until we are bound for Vancouver!

And tomorrow is the Black & Gold Super Bowl! Who Dat?!

Friday, February 5, 2010

Blogging from Vancouver during the 2010 Winter Olympics

I leave in just a few days to depart to Vancouver to work with the United States Olympic Committee during the 2010 Winter Olympics. I've had so much work to do and things to organize (for six other people including everything for myself) that it's been hard to take a step back and soak it all in. I think once I get into Vancouver, it will hit me. I think.

In addition to overseeing our staff, I'm also in charge of content and production for the USA Daily Newsletter, a publication that is a preview for the next day's events including information about American athletes. The newsletter goes out to hundreds of media organizations! It's going to be a lot of work, but I think it will be rewarding and a lot of fun.

I'm also blogging about my experience for Chicago Now, The View From Vancouver. You can also follow us on Facebook (View From Vancouver) and Twitter (@vanocview).

I've always wanted to visit the Pacific Northwest, so I'm excited that I'll have some time in Seattle before our train ride to Vancouver. Being from the flat lands of Louisiana, seeing the mountains hasn't lost its novelty. I'll be working at the Main Press Center, which overlooks this beautiful view:


See you in Vancouver!