December 8, 2009
Next Issue will be Dec. 15

Centre promises "personal education," and a big part of "personal" is knowing the persons who are part of your community. For that reason, we frequently include a photo of the individual making the submision—to help bring "names and faces together." If you prefer not to have your picture included, just say so on your submission and we'll honor that personal request as well.

Convos
Click here to download a Word document with all events and more details. Click here for convos on the Web.

Meetings/Gatherings

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

Now through Dec. 11. The Centre Parents Association will be serving breakfast every morning of finals at 7:45 a.m. in Olin and Young Halls. Good luck on your finals and Happy Holidays!
—Amy Wilson (pictured)

Saturday, Dec. 12. Bring your pets for pictures with Santa! 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Burkmann Mills. Pictures will be $3 each, and all proceeds will go to benefit local animal rescues. Enjoy cookies, coffee, hot chocolate, gift basket giveaways, and pet adoptions, and visit several of our vendors. Photos will be donated by Molly Creek Graphics. Event sponsored by Burkmann Mills and Town & Country Animal Clinic. Rabies vaccinations are required. For more information, call Jessica at 859-236-6020 or Kayla at 859-236-0400.
—Santa (pictured)

Saturday, Dec. 12. Perryville Elementary School’s 11th Annual Holiday Bazaar from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the school. Join all the fun and help support the PTO! There will be a silent auction, raffles, a gift shop with local vendors for last minute Christmas shopping, Free adult health screenings, flu and H1N1 shots, family portraits ($5 package includes a 4X6 & a 5X7), door prizes, kid’s corner, Santa & Mrs. Claus, and the PES Student Council will be grilling rib-eye sandwiches, hamburgers and bulldogs! All are invited and welcome to attend!
—Meredith Sizemore   

Notices
New Web stories every Thursday. The Communications Office posts new stories on the Centre homepage every Thursday, 52 weeks a year. Check back often for news about current students, alumni, campus organizations, Centre sports, and much more!
—Mike Norris (pictured)

Holiday Reminder. Residence halls and houses will close for the holiday break Dec. 12 through Jan. 4 at noon. Please begin to make your travel arrangements accordingly. We will try to accommodate flight schedules if you let us know in advance.  
—Ann Young

Interested in studying in Northern Ireland? The Irish-American scholar program is accepting applications from eligible students to study at one of five colleges in or around Belfast for fall, spring, or the full year. Eligible students must be at least of sophomore status, have a minimum 3.2 cumulative GPA, write a 500-word essay, submit two letters of reference, and be nominated by Centre College. Please see Mary Gulley in the Dean’s Office for more information.
—Mary R. Gulley (pictured)

The dates for Centre Family Weekend 2010 have been changed to Sept. 17 and 18. After checking with the Danville hotels, we learned the local rates during the 2010 World Equestrian Games in Lexington (Sept. 25-Oct. 10) will be on average $199 a night, with minimums of 3-5 nights. We assumed parents would not want to pay these rates or have to fight the predicted crowd of 600,000+ spectators and teams expected. While we have no way of knowing for certain what the impact of the World Equestrian Games will be for Danville, we felt it better not to take chances, and moved the date. We hope you will mark your calendar and make plans to join us!
—Mona Wyatt (pictured)

Interested in being an RA? The Residence Life Office is now accepting applications from students looking to join the Residence Life Staff. All application materials can be found here. If you have any questions please contact Sarah Scott Hall or Jacob Raderer in the Student Life Office.
—Jacob Raderer (pictured)

Simon Fellowship for Noble Purpose. Established by the Intercollegiate Studies Institute, the Simon Award recognizes graduating college seniors who are pursuing lives dedicated to and distinguished by honor, generosity, service, and respect. The Simon Fellowship is a $40,000 unrestricted grant awarded to those graduating college seniors who have demonstrated passion, dedication, a high capacity for self-direction, and originality in pursuit of a goal that will strengthen civil society. In addition, awards of $20,000 and $10,000 are made to two other outstanding students. Recipients may use the award to engage directly in the civic life of their community; to help create opportunity for others, including job creation; to advance their expertise; or to fund the ultimate realization of their noble purpose. Click here for more information or contact Patrick Noltemeyer for assistance on your application.
—Patrick Noltemeyer (pictured)

Miscellaneous
Centre College, C.A.R.E., and Habitat for Humanity Book Drive, January 5-25. We are providing stocked bookshelves for 35 families in the Boyle/Mercer County area, and books are needed for every age-level and interest area! Take a moment to get reacquainted with the favorite books of your childhood. Bring them back to campus to pass them on to a child in need! Including, but not limited to: Power Rangers, Amelia Bedelia, Nancy Drew, Boxcar Children, The Hardy Boys, Junie. B. Jones, Harry Potter, Twilight Series, and all other classics. Adult cookbooks will also be accepted.
Your new or gently used books can be placed in the bins found in the Campus Center, Library, and Residence Halls during CentreTerm. For more information, please contact Laura Beth Griffith or Kate Wintuska via Centre e-mail.
—Jordan Fitch

Centre Cooks, the Centre Parents Association cookbook, is available this holiday season for $10 plus $5 shipping. Featuring more than 350 of Centre students’ favorite recipes, this cookbook is guaranteed to please everyone on your holiday gift list. To get yours, see Amy Wilson on the second floor of Old Centre, call 5208, or e-mail amy.wilson@centre.edu. Happy Holidays!
—Amy Wilson

Send Danville's finest to prom! Bring gently used dresses, shoes, and jewelry to the ADPi House between 7 and 8 p.m. on Tuesday nights from now until the end of February. Monetary donations are also welcome. For further information e-mail katie.moore@centre.edu.
—Katie Moore
 
Internship of the Week. The Kentucky Society offers a paid summer internship in Washington DC through the Henry Clay Internship in Public Policy program. The deadline to apply is Dec. 10. Click here for more information.

Cat and plant care needed in December. E-mail heather.morton@centre.edu.
—Heather Morton

Are you looking for a free place to stay for the month of January? I am looking for someone to look after my house for the month of January (or at least a significant portion of the month). The house comes with a very friendly cat and a large TV. My house is just one mile from campus. If interested, please e-mail joe.workman@centre.edu or call (859) 319-0341.
—Joe Workman (pictured)

The Arkansas Governor’s School is currently accepting applications for a variety of faculty and staff positions for the 2010 summer session. Applications and more information can be found here.
—Jacob Raderer

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