BEYOND THE CALL OF DUTY

The NOLS bus is able to travel the country with the help of various people for each event. There is the barista who makes our coffee in the morning, the security guard who helps us park, and the contact who hosts the event. These are the fearless advocates who take the potential of the NOLS bus and turn it into a reality. But our University of Indiana contact went beyond the regular enthusiastic support we are looking for. Jeff Wuslich, Chief of Staff to the University Chancellor, met the bus at 11 pm on Saturday with cold sodas to enjoy. Then we were checked-in to the campus dormitories for free. Jeff had us over Sunday morning to attend a holiday brunch. Afterwards, he took us on an afternoon hike to the Hickory Ridge fire tower.

Buildering: This time I didn’t break anything too expensive.

Jeff spent the entire day on Monday with Emanuel Rosen and the bus crew on campus. Our location was perfect, Emanuel’s talks were flawless, and we even were able to pick up some good old fashion Indiana Mustard before leaving town.

Jeff Wuslich, Brian Hension, and Christi Van Eyken in the tower.

Jeff’s support for the NOLS bus went beyond just the event. There is little else I could have asked for from a contact, a friend, or even an arch nemesis. Thanks for all the contacts and help we have had for the NOLS bus over the years. She truly appreciates it.

Just another day on the bus with Matthew Celesta.