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F.I.R.E. is hosting “GEEKED UP”, one of the biggest parties on campus, holding a capacity of 450 people. F.I.R.E. is a recreational step-dance team that is broken up into two groups: F.I.R.E. Step Squad and F.I.R.E. Dance. They are the best in the state, and they teach STEP to students on Bentley’s campus, no matter what level of experience they may have. They do competitions annually at different schools. This year, the competition will be held at Tufts University’s Break the Stage competition on Saturday November 10th at 7:00 P.M. Bentley’s own F.I.R.E. will be in this state-wide competition to compete for the title of “Best in the State”.

“GEEKED UP” is their annual party, where they usually celebrate their first place victory in this state-wide competition. Come support F.I.R.E at their competition or come join their party and have a great time! This year’s theme is to wear “nerdy” or” geeky” outfits. So be ready on Saturday, November 17th at 10 P.M., because the first 100 Bentley students will get in for free with their I.D.s!  Students arriving before 11 P.M. have to pay an admission fee of $5 and $7 after 11 P.M. F.I.R.E. is welcoming both students on and off campus to come join them. Guests will need to bring both a school I.D. and a state issued I.D. The dance will be held in the LaCava Center EDR. Note that this is a cash only event, and coat check is only $1! Bring your best geek attire and join one of the biggest parties on campus! For more information, go on F.I.R.E.'s Facebook page. 

Bishop has been involved on campus since his freshman year, especially in the STEP community. He loves to dance and tries to spread his passion on campus, co-founding the N.B.E. Dance Crew. This past summer, he had his first dance competition and surprised the crowd with his skills. He hopes to inspire others by pursuing his dreams.

Name: Bishop Butler
Hometown: Everett, MA
Graduation Year: 2014
Major/Minor/LSM: Management Major, Psychology Minor
Campus Involvements: STEP coordinator for F.I.R.E., Co-founder of N.B.E. Dance Crew
Interests: Dancing, taking walks at night, listening to music

Inside Details

Describe yourself in 3 words: helpful, inspiring, humble
What’s something you’re good at?: I am a professional choreographer. I choreograph teams in the Greater Boston region for competitions. I also teach hip hop workshops on campus.
What would be your dream job?: Owning my own dance company.

Favorites

Favorite place in the world: I’ve never been, but I really want to go to Spain.
Favorite dance move: Tootsie-roll (also known as the Butterfly)
Favorite candy: Snickers
Favorite food to eat at Bentley: LaCava salads
Favorite song: "I Get Crazy" by Nicki Minaj

Love, Love, Love

Our campus celebrity is our Director of Student Activities, Nicole Chabot-Wieferich, who is also the new Faculty/Staff Advisor of our group, Her Campus Bentley!

She has years of experience in the higher education field and we’re excited to have worked with her during the past Spring 2012 semester! Nicole previously worked at Brandeis University as part of the Student Activities team. Although her students will miss her, Bentley is lucky enough to have such an experienced person leading our Student Activities. I sat down with her to find out more about her!

Her Campus Bentley: What made you decide to go into Student Activities?

Nicole Chabot-Wieferich: I was extremely involved in co-curricular activities when I was in college. The Student Activities office was my home away from home. When I realized that Student Affairs could be a career, I instantly knew that it was what I was meant to do. My passions for education, sociology, event planning, and working with people, all came together in the work that I do and I absolutely love it!

HCB: What’s your most memorable experience while working with students?

NCW: It’s too difficult to choose a most memorable experience I’ve had working with students. My favorite moments, however, are those where I can see the direct influence of my work on a students’ success. Whether that be a successful event, a personal breakthrough, or general growth and maturation, seeing a student learn and grow is what motivates me to continue doing this work.

HCB: What’s your favorite part of being Director of Student Activities?