January 12, 2010
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.
Be sure to check back next week to see the January winners of the campus cost-savings contest. Have your own cost-savings idea? Submit it to leigh.ivey@centre.edu.
Convos
CentreTerm Convocations. All convocations are one credit except for Founders Day, which is two credits.
Sunday, Jan. 17, 6 p.m., Newlin Hall. The Dream Alive Program. Featuring a commentary by Joe Rogers, former Lt. Governor of Colorado. Dedicated to the memory and legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., and other leaders of the civil rights movement, this uplifting program is an effort to help increase the understanding of the enormous contributions they imparted to the nation and a reminder that their wisdom and vision are timeless. Click here for more.
Monday, Jan. 18, 7:30 p.m., Young 101. Uganda: Present and Future. The principal of a school for girls in Uganda will discuss her experiences living and teaching in rural Africa, using stories and images to show the challenges that lie ahead for the people of Uganda and the importance of education in the developing world.
Wednesday, Jan. 20, 11 a.m., Newlin Hall. Founders Day. Berea College President Larry Shinn, a religion scholar and author, will speak at this annual convocation honoring Centre's founders. This convo is worth two credits.
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
Tuesday, Jan. 12 at 4 p.m. in Young 202. Biology Seminar. All are welcome to attend a seminar on "Sources of variation in the grass/endophyte symbiosis" by Dr. T.J. Sullivan of Hope College. Refreshments will be served.
—Peggy Richey
Tuesday, Jan. 12. Please help support Big Brothers/Big Sisters by eating at CiCi’s pizza from 5 to 8 p.m. Tuesday night. Make sure to mention Big Brothers/Big Sisters at the register and 10-20% of the net sales will be donated to Big Brothers/Big Sisters organization.
—Lydia McCollum
Wednesday Jan. 13. Midnight Dodgeball in Sutcliffe Hall. Hosted by Alpha Delta Pi and Sigma Alpha Episilon.
—Ellie Barhorst
Thursday, Jan. 14 from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Warehouse. Snowball! A semi-formal event, hosted by Alphi Phi Omega. There will be snacks, hot cocoa, and fun.
—Nicola Klein
Friday, Jan. 15. SAC would like to announce a fun and exciting way to express your creativity this weekend...a Poetry Slam! Live in Vahlkamp Theatre at 8 p.m. Professional poetry slammer George Watsky will be there to speak with his best work, along with your own creative peers. Free food too!
—Brandyn Fairchild
Saturday, Jan. 16. Annual swim team tailgate from 10 a.m. to Noon at Boles Natatorium. Come support the team and get free breakfast food, snacks, and an opportunity to win a goldfish! It'll be a swimmingly good time. Sponsored by SAC.
—Brandyn Fairchild
Saturday, Jan. 16. Chinese Language Seminar at 4 p.m. on the first floor of the Campus Center. Chinese Kungfu and the Language section: various ways to express the same thing.
—Mengying Zhou
Sunday, Jan. 17 and 24 at 10 p.m. GET CENTRED. Listen Sunday night for the church bells calling the community to worship and join us for a time of contemplative Christian worship in the candlelit sanctuary of the Presbyterian Church. The half-hour service of song, prayer and scripture reading is a great way to start your week.
—Rick Axtell (pictured)
Monday, Jan. 18 from 9 a.m. until noon. Service, Leadership, and Diversity Days at Centre – help fulfill Dr. King’s legacy! Current and prospective students from Centre will be partnering with local community service agencies to help meet the needs of our community. If you have this block of time free and would be interested in volunteering, please e-mail patrick.noltemeyer@centre.edu to learn about your service options and to sign up!
—Patrick Noltemeyer
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Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 4 p.m. in Young 202. Biology Seminar. All are welcome to attend a seminar on "Evolution in Real Time: The Origin of Species in Your Own Backyard" by Dr. Andrew Forbes of the University of California. Refreshments will be served.
—Peggy Richey (pictured)
Tuesday, Jan. 19 at 7 p.m. Bowl For Kids Sake informational meeting in the Ewen Meeting Room on the second floor of the Campus Center. Everyone is welcome! Bring your friends, philanthropy chair, group/club president or anyone that you think may be interested in learning more. Pizza will be provided.
—Kate Wintuska
Wednesday, Jan. 20. Visiting Professor and Writer in Residence for CentreTerm is Kentucky native Holly Goddard Jones, whose first book, Girl Trouble, is terrific and has garnered a number of good reviews. She’ll be giving a reading at 7 p.m. in the Ewen Reading Room of the Campus Center. Click here to learn more about her.
—Lisa Williams
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! Don’t forget to vote for the best Web story of 2009! You can vote for any story from the 2009 archives, so be sure to check out the complete list. E-mail your number-one choice to leigh.ivey@centre.edu. The winner will be announced on January 21.
—Mike Norris
Attention All First-year Students and Sophomores. Are you interested in working on campus? Are you self-motivated, detail-oriented, and do you have a positive attitude toward the work you do? If so, the Center for Teaching and Learning is hiring students for Spring term. For more information about the CTL, please visit our website at http://ctl.centre.edu. If interested, please send a copy of your schedule, along with any conflicts, to Candace Bonnett at candace.bonnett@centre.edu.
—Candace Bonnett (pictured)
Udall Scholarship. Last year, Bethany Pratt (’10) became Centre’s FIRST Udall Scholar—this year it could be YOU. The Morris K. Udall Foundation offers a highly competitive scholarship to support students dedicated to continuing their education with a focus on EITHER environmental policy or Native American health and tribal policy. This scholarship is awarded annually to approximately 80 students nationwide and provides $5,000 that can be used for tuition, room, board, and other educational expenses. It is widely recognized as a most prestigious scholarship. Successful scholars should have a GPA of at least 3.0 and, most importantly, must have a strong record of involvement in either environmental or Native American health and tribal policy issues. The scholarship is open to students who are currently either sophomores or juniors. Centre students with a strong, professional commitment to careers that focus on environmental policy are strongly encouraged to consider applying for this scholarship. The Udall foundation is particularly interested in applicants with a documented record of environmental leadership. Any students with a documented Native American heritage can also apply. All applicants must be formally nominated by their home institution. Applications are due in early March but it is important to get an early start on the application process. Please contact Dr. Chris Barton (Y220) if you think you might be interested in applying for this scholarship. Click here for more details.
—Chris Barton (pictured)
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Miscellaneous
Quick Recall, Future Problem Solving, & Governor's Cup! Do you have experience in any of these clubs or organizations? Local schools are looking for Centre students to assist with tournaments to be held locally on January 16th, 23rd, and February 13th. If you are interested in helping to make these events successful, please e-mail patrick.noltemeyer@centre.edu.
—Patrick Noltemeyer
Special Education Tutors Needed! Boyle County Middle School is looking for Centre students willing to volunteer to help tutor students with special needs. Ideally students would be available to volunteer from 3:30 to 5 p.m. on Tuesdays, but if you are interested and cannot make this time, they will accommodate your schedule. Please e-mail patrick.noltemeyer@centre.edu for additional information!
—Patrick Noltemeyer
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 for $10 plus $5 shipping. Featuring more than 350 of Centre students’ favorite recipes, this cookbook is guaranteed to please everyone. To get yours, see Amy Wilson on the second floor of Old Centre, call 5208, or e-mail amy.wilson@centre.edu.
—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
Interested in a creating a garden on Centre's campus? ECCO and the Bonner Program are starting the Centre Garden Organization, and right now we are working to find 2-3 first years, 2-3 sophomores, and select juniors to be part of the leadership team. We meet in January to thoroughly plan for the garden for the coming spring. If you are interested, e-mail joshua.moore@centre.edu and you will receive a leadership team application. All applicants are welcome.
—Laura Hansen
Need money to help pay for your graduate school applications and travel? Do you have at least a 3.35 GPA in your major? The Extraordinary Success Program (ESP) can help! This is a program which can provide funding for out of state graduate school applications. Further information about the program can be found here. Start working on your application as the deadline is February 16.
—Sherri Gowins (pictured)
Internship of the Week. The Clean Air-Cool Planet Climate Fellowship program pairs outstanding students with challenging real-world opportunities to propel society toward a low-carbon future. Students work for 10 weeks during the summer and earn a $5,000 stipend. The deadline to apply is January 31. For more information, see eRecruiting or your career counselor.
—Sherri Gowins
Should I get the Caramel DeLites the Peanut Butter Patties or the Thin Mints? Girl Scout cookies for sale NOW through January 30th! Just call (5466) or e-mail meredith.sizemore@centre.edu. Cookies are $3.50 per box and all proceeds stay in our community to help build girls of courage, confidence and character who make the world a better place. To learn more about Girl Scout cookies visit www.girlscoutcookies.org.
—Meredith Sizemore
Faculty/Staff News
William R. Levin’s article titled “The Canopy of Holiness at the Misericordia in Florence and Its Sources (Part Two)” appears in the recently issued Southeastern College Art Conference Review, vol. 15, no. 4 (2009), pp. 393-407, nine illustrations. Part one of this study addressing the historical uses of and meanings attached to arched and domical constructions in several contexts was published in the journal’s 2008 issue. He and several former Centre College students of art history attended scholarly sessions at the annual SECAC meeting convened in Mobile, Ala., last October, where he also participated at that organization’s yearly business meeting.
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