October 6, 2009
Next Issue will be Oct. 13

Convos
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Diversity: Finding Common Ground and Embracing Differences
Oct. 6, 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre
Elaine Penn, who has been a college coach, athlete and musician, weaves discussion, stories, audience participation and music into her programs. In this presentation, students are challenged to examine their own biases and understand how these affect their relationships with others. The program shows how diversity issues still exist and can be motivated by differences such as race, religion, sexual orientation and gender. Participants learn meaningful ways to eliminate stereotypes, eradicate prejudice and find the common ground that links us all. Click here to learn more about Elaine Penn.

Film and Immigration Discussion
Oct. 7, 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre
The Hispanic Society will screen the 2009 Sundance feature length film called Without a Name/Sin Nombre about a Honduran teen who reunited with her father, which is an opportunity for her to realize her dream of life in the U.S. After the film, Cori Hash, director of the Maxwell Street Legal Clinic in Lexington, will conduct a 30-minute discussion about current issues of immigration, including expected changes during the Obama administration.

Modern Masters of Figurative Painting: Alan Feltus & Lani Irwin
Oct. 8, 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre
Feltus and Irwin are important American painters who are married and have lived in Assisi, Italy, since 1974. Irwin is the McMillan-Stewart Chair in Painting at the Maryland Institute of Art for the 2009-2010 academic year. Feltus is preparing a show which will open at Forum Gallery in New York City in April. They have international reputations and their works are in major museum collections. This lecture will include digital projection of the artists’ works.

Big Bone Lick: The Cradle of American Paleontology
Oct. 20, 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre
Dr. Stanley Hedeen, Emeritus Professor of Biology at Xavier University, will discuss the Big Bone Lick paleontological site in Northern Kentucky. Dr. Hedeen has recently published a book on the topic. Big Bone Lick, site of an ancient saline spring, has been known among the archaeological and paleontological communities for more than 250 years; it is one of the world’s premier sites for the recovery of Pleistocene Epoch fossils, and its abundance of salt has drawn animals, including humans, there for millennia. Consequently, it has enormous historical and scientific significance.

Meetings/Gatherings
Every Sunday night (until Nov. 29) at 10 p.m. Get CENTREed: A weekly Christian worship service held in the candlelit sanctuary of the Presbyterian Church. This half-hour contemplative service includes scripture reading, prayer, music, and periods of silence. It's a great way to begin the week on the right note. Refreshments served immediately following the service.
—Rick Axtell (pictured)

Every Wednesday night. Compline Prayer Service. Join Centre's Episcopal students for the weekly Compline prayer service this Wednesday night from 9 until 9:30 p.m. in the Davidson Room (on the ground floor of Carnegie building).
—Rick Axtell

Monday nights are Centre Nights at the Danville Bowlarama! From 5 p.m. to close. $2 games, $1 shoes, $5 burger plate (includes regular-sized fries and a soft drink). Must show Student ID. Groups are no problem-just call ahead (859) 236-6452.
—Danville Bowlarama

Wednesday, Oct. 2. The Physics Colloquium and Film Series presents the one-hour film Monster of the Milky Way which follows the evidence for a super-massive black hole at the center of our galaxy. “At the heart of the Milky Way dwells one of the most destructive forces in the universe—a super-massive black hole that appears to have been hiding in plain sight for as long as man has explored the stars. Recently, scientists have concluded that when the great void falls into its cannibalistic demise, jets of radiation will be projected millions of miles into surrounding space incinerating everything, including planet Earth, in its path.” Anyone is welcome to come view this one-hour film with us. No scientific knowledge is required. The film begins shortly after 4 p.m. in Olin 124. For the current schedule of films and colloquia, see http://web.centre.edu/phy.
—James Kelly

Tuesday, Oct. 6. 3:30-5:30 p.m. in the Warehouse. Law School Fair. Meet representatives from law schools across the country. Click here for more info.
5:30-6:30 p.m. in Old Centre (second floor classroom). A mock law school class is being offered after the law school fair. A representative from St. Thomas University Law School, Prof. Jerry Organ, will present a mock law school class to students. As fodder for discussion, he's asking students attending to read the case Buck v. Bell, a U.S. Supreme Court case from 1927, and ponder some questions beforehand. Sub sandwiches and drinks will be provided. To attend, e-mail Jamey.leahey@centre.edu to register and receive the case and the questions to read beforehand and so the proper amount of food can be purchased.
—Sherri Gowens (pictured)

Tuesday, Oct. 6. 4:15 p.m. in Young 202. Tri Beta (National Biological Sciences Honor Society) will be hosting Dr. Tom Barnes, an extension professor of forestry at UK. Dr. Barnes is a well-known nature photographer with several books to his credit. He will be giving a slideshow of his work for TriBeta members and anyone else who is interested. Snacks and beverages will be provided. For further information, e-mail sme.fisher@centre.edu.
—Jacob Edwards

Wednesday, Oct. 7. 11:30 a.m. Career Services. Rowan Claypool with Teach Kentucky will share program details with interested seniors. As space is limited, you must register in advance. Reserve your spot TODAY by calling 5283 or e-mail sherri.gowins@centre.edu. Pizza will be provided.
—Sherri Gowens

Wednesday, Oct. 7 in Olin 124 at 6 p.m. Economics faculty meet and greet. Sponsored by the Economics Society. This is a great opportunity to meet Centre’s economists and enjoy a pizza dinner at the same time. All are welcome.
—Julie Baer

Thursday, Oct. 8. B-GLAD (Bisexuals, Gays, Lesbians, and Allies for Dignity) meeting and movie night at 7 p.m. at Randy Hay's house. We invite all who are interested to attend. If you would like more information about B~GLAD or directions, please e-mail bglad@centre.edu.
—Gary Crase

Thursday, Oct. 8. Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships: Study Anywhere in the World! To learn more, come to an informal meeting at 11:30 in the Davidson Room of Carnegie. In the past several years, Centre juniors and seniors have been very successful in winning Rotary Ambassadorial Scholarships, which cover the full costs of a year’s study after graduation virtually anywhere in the world. The best time to apply is in the spring of the junior year, since these scholarships are not usable in the year immediately following. Juniors, sophomores, freshmen, and seniors interested in learning more about this opportunity should plan to attend this meeting.
—Milton Reigelman (pictured)

Saturday, Oct. 10 and Nov. 21. The UK College of Pharmacy Open Houses will take place at 10 a.m. This is a great opportunity for students to receive information from the Dean, faculty members, the Admissions Director, and current pharmacy students. Registration is required and is available here.
—Jennifer Muzyka

Tuesday, Oct. 13 Mountaintop Removal Roadshow at 7 p.m. in the Valkhamp Theater. Dave Cooper will be presenting this stunning 20-minute slideshow about the impacts of mountaintop removal on coalfield residents, communities and the environment. The film features traditional Appalachian mountain music and shocking aerial photos of damaged Appalachian mountains.
—Laura Hansen

Every other Wednesday night at the Presbyterian Church. The church's Second Wind group is excited to announce its upcoming series, "At The Movies," which also includes FREE supper. Supper begins at 5:30 p.m., and the program is from 6 to 7 p.m. Clips from movies will be shown with discussion along the way. If you have seen the movie, that's fine; if you want to check it out ahead of time that's fine, too; but don't worry if you have never seen it-you will be able to understand what's going on.
Oct 14: Hotel Rwanda, led by the Mounts
Oct 28: Slumdog Millionaire, led by the Reigelmans
Nov 11: Amazing Grace, led by Jim Moore
—Mary Trollinger

Saturday, Oct. 17. DANTASTIC Race, an “Amazing Race-like” event through Danville/Boyle County to benefit for the Community Arts Center. Recruit your friends for this challenging and entertaining road competition…with $500 on the (finish) line! Team cars will set out on a county-wide adventure that will put each team's endurance and knowledge of Danville/Boyle County to the test! Register quickly! Registration is $25 per team member (teams of 4). Click here for registration form. 
—Megan Noltemeyer 

Sunday, Oct. 25. Danville’s citizens concerned about human relations will sponsor a discussion of James McBride’s The Color of Water: Meditations on Identity at 4 p.m. at the Great American Doll House on Sixth Street. McBride will give the Humana library lecture Nov. 3 in Newlin Hall, and several copies of his book are available to check out at both the Doherty Library here on campus and the Boyle County Public Library. Centre Professor Andrea Abrams and Berea Professor Demetrius Semien will facilitate, and desserts and drinks will be provided. For more information, or to sign up to participate, contact J.H. Atkins (6223) or Sallie Bright (5343).
—Sallie Bright (pictured)

Friday, Oct. 30. Design-related symposium. 10 a.m.-noon. Burgin Independent School. College students are invited to participate in a symposium that will include interactive discussion with Mr. Alexander Julian and other prominent professionals in the design field. Project Runway will also be featured. For students, the cost to attend is $5. Project Runway: Students must design the garment to wear to the 2010 World Equestrian Games, construct or oversee the construction, accessorize and model or select the model for the garment. Fabric will be provided to students in each division. For Division III – College or Technical Students, Design a Dress. The entry fee is $25. For more information, contact Bonnie Tanner (859) 734-9337, e-mail bonnie.tanner@uky.edu, or contact Mercer County Habitat for Humanity www.hfhmercerco.org.
—Sherri Gowins

Notices
Fall Break. If you plan to stay on campus during any of fall break, please fill out the Survey Monkey questionnaire you’ve received from Anita Bertram. Also, for food preparation purposes, please note any meals you think you will eat at the Hall of Fame Café.
—Ann Young

How Service-Minded are Centre College Students? Help us answer this question! The assessment of service and civic engagement measures student attitudes and participation in civic engagement and
service related activities. Look for an e-mail from ASCE@centre.edu to answer this brief but important survey on Monday, Oct. 12.
—Scott Meltzer

If you are applying for entrance to the University of Kentucky College of Pharmacy PharmD program for entrance in Fall 2010, apply soon! They use rolling admissions, so you should ideally apply early in their process (September). Please keep in mind that you don't have to participate in Early Decision to submit your application early. Make sure your PCAT scores were sent to PharmCAS, code 104…scores do NOT go directly to UK. Your application will not be viewed as complete until they receive your PharmCAS application, UK supplemental application, and application fee. If you have questions about pharmacy school, e-mail muzyka@centre.edu.
—Jennifer Muzyka (pictured)

Goldwater Scholarships are awarded to outstanding students who are currently juniors or sophomores and who are interested in a career in mathematics, the natural sciences or engineering. The awards apply to tuition, fees, books, and room and board up to a maximum of $7,500 annually. If you are interested in applying for a Goldwater Scholarship, e-mail lockett@centre.edu by Nov. 6. Detailed information about the Goldwater Scholarship Program may be found at www.act.org/goldwater.
—Phil Lockett (pictured)

Looking for an all-expenses-paid educational opportunity in Florida this January? If you have a strong quantitative interests and a basic understanding of ecology, the Marine Resources Population Dynamics workshop may be just the opportunity you are looking for. Several years ago, Ellen Wisner was accepted into this program and found it to be an exceptional experience. If accepted into the program, we can incorporate the workshop participation into a more extensive directed study that will be tailored to your specific interests/background for course credit during the CentreTerm. Interested students can find more information and an application form here. Applications are due by Oct. 14.
—Chris Barton (pictured)

Faculty/Staff News
Be sure to welcome new faculty and staff members to the Centre community. Click here for more information.

Miscellaneous
Web Site Redesign. For some time, the Communications Office has been working in cooperation with several other offices around campus on a redesign of the College Web site. We've also consulted with numerous other groups (including GSP students, two professional Web site design companies, and first-year students—30 of 30 of whom preferred the new design to the current one), and the feedback has been very consistent:    

• make the homepage less busy, with fewer links
  
  
• make use of space further down the screen ("below the fold")
  
  
• make the navigation more consistent on every official page of the new site (the College's senior staff has endorsed this concept, which will make the site more user-friendly and more graphically consistent.)

Implementing the new design is a big undertaking, which will be done in stages, beginning with the homepage and moving to "first level pages" and then to pages deeper within the site.

For a preview of the new design, click here or paste the URL into your browser and press "return." (This is a graphic representation of the page only—i.e., the links are not yet live.)

Please send your comments and suggestions to Tom Sturgeon at sturgeon@centre.edu.
—Mike Norris

Pet sitter needed for Fall break. Looking for a student to sit with Phyllis Passariello’s pets while she’s in Mexico. The student will need a car and is welcome to stay at her house from Friday to Sunday to take care of an elderly golden retriever and two cats. Please e-mail robyn.cutright@centre.edu.
—Robyn Cutright

First-year students, are you ready to make that first CentreFutures appointment? This year, we’re doing these appointments in group format. All you need to do is sign up for a CF101 session and you’ll be done with this requirement. Click here for information or call 5283 to sign up.
—Sherri Gowins

Are you a writer? Up-and-coming artist? Interested in editing and graphic design? Get published! Send your work to Vantage Point, Centre's only literary magazine. To submit or edit, contact vantage.point@centre.edu. Submision deadline is Oct. 25.
—Chelsea Apple

Looking to hire a chemistry tutor. Would prefer the weekend. If interested, please contact Patsy Jackson at (859) 238-0244 or 516-2443 or e-mail patsyannjackson@hotmail.com.
—Sherri Gowins

Easy Money! Local mother needs a student to drive her child to an after-school activity on Tuesday, Thursday and Friday from 3:45 to 4:15 p.m., starting Oct. 20.  Please e-mail ann.young@centre.edu if interested.
—Ann Young

Blazers needed. The Technology Service Organization at Boyle Co. High School is in need of navy blazers to wear to their competitions. If you have a navy blazer that you’ve outgrown and would like to donate it, drop it by my office (2nd floor Old Centre) and I’ll get it to them.  
—Mona Wyatt

Memphis, anyone? If any faculty, students or staff are driving to or through Memphis in the near future and are willing to transport a few things back to Danville, please e-mail jwertz@centre.edu.
—Jan Wertz

Calling all Knitters and Crocheters! With midterms in the not-so-distant future, are you finding that you need a social, relaxing and fun way to relive some of the built up stress? Love crafting? Why not combine them? I am trying to start a knitting group that would meet once a week here on campus, where students could relax, talk, eat, and, of course, knit/crochet! Whether you’re experienced or just beginning, everyone is welcome! This group will probably meet on a Monday or Tuesday for about an hour. The specifics are very flexible. E-mail natalie.pope@centre.edu if you are at all interested!
—Natalie Pope

Recycle toner to benefit a good cause. Please send ANY & ALL toner and print cartridges to Jan Wertz (Young Hall). They will be recycled for the Danville-Boyle County Humane Society.
—Jan Wertz

The Centre Bookstore hours are Monday-Friday from 9 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. and Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
—Linda, Shauna, Merry, Gretta

Lost/Found. A cell phone was turned in several weeks ago and a set of keys was turned in this week to the Crounse secretary's office. To identify and claim please stop by Crounse 418.
—Shayne Jarman

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