Towson AAUP Crab Fest & Bull Roast a "Memberable" Evening
The First Annual Towson AAUP Faculty
Membership Drive featured a "Faculty and Friends" Crab Feast/Bull
Roast, held at Auburn House Pavilion on Friday Sept. 29, from 7 to 11
pm.
The only campus-wide social event just
for faculty, the Crab Fest was organized as a kick-off to the academic
year. It provided a great opportunity for faculty to meet in a fun social
setting,
Towson AAUP President John McLucas described
the main agenda as being “to have as much crazy fun as possible”--and
the event delivered. In addition, though, the evening was punctuated
by a brief discussion of the importance of our faculty association in
the process of shared governance and of the need to continue expanding
our membership. The soft glow and warm wood of the Pavilion made for
a relaxed and intimate setting, live DJ (and TU alumnus) Frank J. Marsden
IV spun smooth tunes, and faculty mingled and applied themselves diligently
to making a dent in the enormous quantities of delicious food provided.
For those who attended, the event was
more than worth the cheap price of admission. Crabs outnumbered consumers
by an outrageous ratio, and that was just the beginning of the sumptuous
buffet that included pit beef, fried chicken, creamy yellow macaroni
and cheese (Jennifer consumed 8 gallons of it), assorted vegetable dishes,
fruits, and desserts. Beer flowed freely, as well as soft drinks. At
several tables, the piles of shells suggested a crab-eating contest
was under way. Maryland crabs are especially fat in September, and these
were beauties.
Faculty attendees noted the incredible
value of the event. For a mere $25—fifteen of which paid a faculty
member’s yearly Towson AAUP dues—guests could eat as many
crabs (and drink as many beers) as time permitted. Faculty friends and
family members were welcome for a mere ten dollars more--and children
and spouses were happily in abundance, clearly enjoying the party.
Did you miss it? Don’t worry, the
Towson AAUP plans on making this an annual event. So watch for news
of next year’s fest.
