The University Board president presented a summary of the board’s trip to the National Association of College Activities to the Apportionment Board on Thursday.

Darius White, a senior family and consumer science major, said the trip to the conference saved more than $5,000 in fees for booking artists by attending.

“Overall the NACA Conferences saved us more money then it cost for us to go,” White said.

The Apportionment Board funded the $2,589.50 trip, which White said allowed the University Board to see the prospective performers in person versus looking the performers up on the internet, as well as being able to forge personal connections with the performers that could lead to discounts.

White said that budget cuts have affected the amount of money being spent but White said he feels the money spent to send members of the University Board was worth the cost considering the amount of money that University Board has saved.

White said the conference trip provided numerous ideas for activities at Eastern as well as offering University Board a chance to grow.

“It was just a wonderful trip it provided a lot resources for us,” White said.

White listed possible acts for University Board events to take place in the Spring semester, which include comedians Honest John, Arvin Mitchel, Jen Kober and Rob O’Reily.

Possible music acts include The Well Reds, Matt Beilis and Preston Pugmire.

University Board also looked at cultural arts performers and expressed interest in Gabriela Garcia Medina, the Dynamic Duo and Black Jew Dialogue.

Kathryn Richter can be reached at [email protected]

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