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Norton Center for the Arts
Click here to check out the Norton Center for the Arts complete schedule.

Meetings/Gatherings
Get Centred on Sunday nights (April 25; May 2, 9). Get Centred is a contemplative Christian worship service held on Sunday night at 10 p.m. in the candlelit sanctuary of the Presbyterian Church. This half-hour service of music, prayer, scripture readings, and silence is a great way to start the week.
—Rick Axtell (pictured)

Tuesday, April 20. Mr. Qing Yang, a Ph.D. candidate in computer science at Auburn University, will give a talk entitled “CAR: Adaptive Connectivity Aware Routing Protocol for Wireless Vehicular Networks” at 4 p.m. in Olin 124. He will describe a new protocol for selecting an optimal route with the highest network connectivity based on statistical and real-time data analysis gathered through an on-the-fly collection process. Mr. Yang is a candidate for a visiting position in computer science.
—Christine Shannon

Wednesday, April 21. Lunch with the Arts for Kids. The Community Arts Center will host a short play from 12 to 1 p.m. The performance of "The Pinocchio Problem," a short play by Paul DiLella explores "the human condition" with comic and unintended results, sparks discussion about what it means to be human, creating a work playable to both teen and adult audiences. Sponsored in part by a donation from Pam and Buck Rogers, the presentation will demonstrate that given the opportunity to develop performance skills, young people can produce exceptional work. To reserve a catered box lunch ($10), make your online reservation at least 24 hours in advance (236-4054). Participants also may bring their own lunch, with $5 admission at the door.
—Community Arts Center

Wednesday, April 21. The Physics Colloquium Series presents Dr. Bill Crummett: Measuring Free-Fall Acceleration 1818-2008. From exotic pendulums to falling mirrors, the methods that have been used to measure the acceleration due to gravity will be described, including a precision measurement here at Centre. No knowledge of quantum mechanics, general relativity, or even density of states will be required for this talk. Anyone is welcome. Refreshments will be served at 4 p.m. and the talk will begin at about 4:10 p.m. in Olin 124. Click here for the current schedule of films and colloquia.
—James Kelly

Thursday, April 22. National Earth Day at Centre! The Campus Center will host this Earth Day Awareness from 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Learn more about recycling and The Great Garbage Patch. On Saturday, April 24, Millenium Park will host events sponsored by Kroger, The Rotary Club, CREEC, City of Danville, Centre College, Bluegrass PRIDE, Party Hop'n Inflatables and many others. The events begin at 9:30 a.m. with registration for the Two-Mile Run. Other events include WRNZ Live Broadcasting (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.), Party Hop’n Inflatables (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.), live music by Kentucky Ensemble (1 to 2 p.m.), live music by Dump Truck on the Run (2 to 3 p.m.), tree planting service (11:30/12:30/1:30/2:30), door prize giveaway (2:45 p.m.), electronics recycling drop-off (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.). For more information, please e-mail cheryl.coulter@centre.edu.
—Cheryl Coulter, Recycling Coordinator (pictured)

Friday, April 23. The Student Mental Health Advisory Board and Campus Counseling Services are sponsoring a campus-wide “Random Acts of Kindness Day.” All members of the Centre community are encouraged to contribute to the positive mental health of all by being kind to others in intentional ways throughout the day. Forgive your enemies, open doors, say “thank you,” call a family member, let others go first in line, donate blood. And stop by the “Random Acts” table in the Campus Center that day to share acts of kindness you have seen or given throughout the day. Pass it on!
—Kathy Miles (pictured)

Saturday, April 24. FREE LIVE MUSIC—TWICE THE FUN! Come take a ride with Danville's #1 party band, Dump Truck on the Run, when they bring their high-energy music to the Earth Day Celebration at Millennium Park at 2 p.m. in the Rotary/Kroger Shelter. Support a worthy cause and have some fun at the same time! Later that same day, the seven-piece band will be performing in front of the Campus Center at 8 p.m. Both shows are free and open to the public. The band consists of Brian Storz (bass/vocals), Jessica Chisley (sax/vocals), John Rusnak (keyboard/vocals), Brian Cusato (drums), Nathan Link (bass/vocals), Mike Barton (rhythm guitar), and Jennifer Asmuth’s husband, Sam Day (lead guitar).
—John Rusnak

Art History Senior Thesis Presentations. This year’s cohort of senior majors in Art History will be giving public presentations of their theses according to the following schedule in JVAC 201. (Note the different start times for Monday and Thursday.) All persons interested are invited to attend. Please be prompt! Monday, April 26, 4:10 p.m. Kathy Martinolich, “Drunk With Color: Examining the Whys of Fauvism.” Mary Whitehurst, “From Sacred Clay: Dora Tse-Pé and the Tradition of Pueblo Pottery” Thursday, April 29, 4 p.m. Gera de Villiers, “Art and Apartheid: Documenting Racial Injustice in South Africa” Sadie Allen, “Sculpture on the Highway: A Route to Peaceful Exchange”
—William Levin

To All Faculty & Staff: Mike and Stephanie Fabritius will host the annual Potluck Picnic at Overstreet House on Tuesday, May 11, from 5:30 to 8 p.m. Details will be sent via e-mail very soon. Please mark your calendar for a fun evening.
—Marsha Crowe

Saturday, May 22. The Mercer County Relay for Life will be hosting their annual Kenducky Derby Duck Race at the Anderson Dean Park Pool in Harrodsburg. The race starts at 10 a.m. and ducks are $3.00 each or 3 for $5. All proceeds go to the American Cancer Society. There will be 1st, 2nd and 3rd places winners. If you would like to purchase a duck or ducks, please contact Meredith Sizemore in the HR office at ext. 5466 (859/238-5466) or meredith.sizemore@centre.edu.
—Meredith Sizemore 

Volunteer Opportunities
If you are interested in volunteering for any of the important events listed below, please e-mail patrick.noltemeyer@centre.edu. Patrick Noltemeyer (pictured) is the Associate Dean & Director of Community Service and Bonner Program.

The Ephraim McDowell Hospital Public Relations Department is seeking students interested in learning about marketing and public relations through a consistent volunteer position/internship. Interested students are encouraged to contact Janice Arnold with Ephraim McDowell at (859) 239-1609.

Thursday, April 22. Earth Day at the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Camp from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Volunteers are needed to help paint, clear trails, and pick up trash at this camp in Jessamine County. This workday is part of Kohl’s national Go Green initiative that allows their employees to partner with a non-profit agency to improve the community. In addition to providing labor, Kohl’s will also donate $1,500 to BB/BS.  

Friday, April 23, will be the next blood drive. Thanks to all blood donors for their generosity in the last drive. The Kentucky Blood Center collected 51 pints of usable blood from donors on campus in February. This achieved 117% of our established goal!

Saturday, April 24. Help Boyle County Celebrate Earth Day at Millennium Park from 10 a.m to 2 p.m. Please e-mail patrick.noltemeyer@centre.edu if you are interested in volunteering for:
• Running a Sno-cone machine
• Supervising an inflatable obstacle course
• Helping with the Earth Day fun run throughout the park
• Helping with the ceremonial tree plantings
• Children’s activities

Friday, April 30, Saturday May 1, and Sunday May 2. PetSmart is sponsoring a nationwide pet adoption event, and "our" PetSmart at Brannon Crossing is participating. The Danville/Boyle County Humane Society needs a lot of volunteers on those three days to help find homes for a lot of animals. There will be a big tent in the PetSmart parking lot that will be open all day, three days in a row. We anticipate needing eight volunteers for each of several four-hour shifts on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. We're going to take 40-50 dogs/puppies and cats/kittens that first weekend of May to find their "forever homes!" If you are interested in volunteering for this event on either Friday, Saturday, or Sunday – or all three – please e-mail randy.hays@centre.edu.
—Dean Randy Hays (pictured)

Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1, from 4:30 to 9:30 p.m. Bowl For Kids Sake is Big Brothers/Big Sisters biggest annual fundraiser, but to earn more money to support their program, they will be working a BINGO weekend as well. Half of the money raised during the weekend will go to the Big Brothers/Big Sisters Camp, and the other half will go to support local BB/BS programs.

Looking for summer counselors. The Center for Courageous Kids is a world-class medical camp designed specifically for children living with medical challenges who could not attend a traditional camp. Centre volunteers have been a part of CCK since its beginning and is looking for counselors for the summer. To apply or for more information, e-mail kim@courageouskids.org.

Notices
Important Dates for 2010-11 Housing. Please note that several room selection dates have been changed to accommodate other activities happening in April.
April 27. Meeting from 6 to 9:30 p.m. in the Campus Center Ewen Room for all students not previously housed.
—Ann Young (pictured)

Tuesday, April 20. Last day to submit an application to become a SMART Peer Educator (Students Monitoring Alcohol Responsibly Together). Click here for the application. Return the completed application to Parsons Student Health Center or to kathy.jones@centre.edu.
—Kathy Jones

GREEK LANGUAGE IN 2010-11. The first year two-course sequence in Ancient Greek will be offered next year (2010-11) but not the following year (2011-12). The fall course (CLA 111) has no prerequisites; the spring course, (CLA 121/REL 165) New Testament Greek, has the prerequisite of CLA 111 (that is, you must take the fall course is you wish to take the New Testament course in the spring). Any questions, please, contact Prof. James V. Morrison (5259 or morrison@centre.edu).
—James Morrison

June 4-6. The Episcopal Diocese of Lexington has a program specifically targeted for young adults ages 19-30 called Vocare. Vocare is a weekend event held at The Cathedral Domain, the Episcopal Camp and Conference Center, in Lee County, Ky., (near Irvine). The event aims to examine faith seriously in a relaxed, fun, informal and loving atmosphere. Vocare is an experience that enhances participants' desire to understand and serve the Church. It also provides a means to continue the Christian formation that begins in the three-day program. The cost is $95. Scholarships are available. Deadline for registration is May 15. Contact Rick Axtell for application forms.

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Music Department Events
Thursday, April 22. CentreJazz and Centre Singers Concert 7:30 p.m., Combs Warehouse

Friday, April 23. Lily Thompson Senior Clarinet Recital 7:30 p.m., Audrey Gillespie Recital Hall

Sunday, April 25. Centre Singers Concert 3 p.m., Community Arts Center

Thursday, April 29. CentreBrass and CentreTrumpets Concert 7:30 p.m., Audrey Gillespie Recital Hall

Friday, April 30. Arlena Ferabolli Senior Piano and Composition Recital 7:30 p.m., Audrey Gillespie Recital Hall

Saturday, May 1. Kentucky Music Ensemble Concert 7:30 p.m., Combs Warehouse

Career Services Information
Thursday, April 22, 5:30-7 p. m. The annual Etiquette Dinner is here! This is your chance to learn about dining and business etiquette, while enjoying a formal, five-course meal. Deadline to register is April. 20. Register TODAY as seating is limited! To register, you must come by Career Services and give us a $5 deposit, which will be returned to you at the start of the dinner.

Fall Internships: Don’t forget that contracts for summer and fall (academic credit only) internships are due on May 11th. Questions? Talk to your career counselor or contact Career Services at 859-238-5283.

Internship of the Week: There are several Americorps Vista summer positions still available within and outside of Kentucky. To search these opportunities (for a variety of majors) and to apply, go to www.americorps.org.

Miscellaneous
Want to be pictured on a Centre billboard? How about in a commercial or photo shoot? If you’re interested in being part of the College’s many photo opportunities, let us know! E-mail your name to abigail.malik@centre.edu, and we’ll keep you updated with your chance to represent Centre!
—Abby Malik

Found: A ladies ring was found in the 2nd floor bathroom of the Campus Center. Stop by the Student Life Office to identify and claim.

Faculty/Staff News
Melissa Burns-Cusato and Brian Cusato recently traveled to Dallas, where four of their students presented their collaborative research at the meetings of the Southwestern Psychological Association. The presentation topics included kin recognition, mate preference, and sexual conditioning in Japanese quail.

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