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physics Wednesday, Feb. 16. The Physics Film Series presents a
film/lecture on quantum computing, “Harnessing the Quantum
World,” by Dr. Raymond Laflamme from the University of Waterloo.
Are you ready for this upgrade? The very foundation of computer
science is changing. As Moore's Law draws to a close, rules of
quantum physics are taking over. Learn how leading researchers
are using counterintuitive effects, such as superposition, in
their quest to build ultra-powerful quantum computers. You'll
see how quantum particles behave, are controlled and, ultimately,
used to calculate. All are welcome to view this 70-minute filmed
lecture. Click here for the current schedule of colloquia and films.
Time/Place: 4-5 p.m., Olin 124.

February 15, 2011

Meetings/Gatherings

Sundays. Get Centred is a contemplative Christian worship service held on Sunday nights 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.
—Jeff Jones

Tuesday, Feb. 15. Game Night—"We Are the Children." Alpha Phi Omega invites you to spend a wonderful evening playing various games. Time/Place: 6-8 p.m., Yerkes basement.
—Emily Oda

Wednesday, Feb. 16. Pop Culture Trivia Night—"Let's Start Giving." Alpha Phi Omega is sponsoring a Pop Culture Trivia Night. The entry fee is $10 per team with a max of four people per team. The winning team picks the charity of their choice to donate all the proceeds to. Contact Ibrahim Jadoon if you have questions. Time/Place: 8-9 p.m., Olin 124.
—Emily Oda

Friday, Feb. 18. Sadie's Animal Rescue—"Lend a Hand." Alpha Phi Omega invites you to join us at Sadie's Animal Rescue to give the animals some TLC and help with the daily operations. Sadie's is a local no-kill animal shelter. If you are interested, contact Nicola Klein. Time/Place: 4-6 p.m., meet behind Nevin.
—Emily Oda

Friday, Feb. 18. Do you have enough energy to be interested in energy policy? If so, bring your tray into Cowan’s Nichols Dining Room this Friday at 11:30. Rodney Andrews and two of his assistants from the University of Kentucky’s Center for Applied Energy Research will here to talk about establishing a Centre club interested in energy policy. The CAER received a grant from the coal severance funds to support this endeavor. We are looking for students, staff, and faculty who are interested in energy policy in the broadest sense, which was the goal of the Energizing Kentucky conferences Centre helped to sponsor in recent years.
—Milton Reigelman

Friday, Feb. 18. Sebastián Reyes Gil on campus. Faculty, staff and students are invited to hear Sebastián Reyes Gil of New York University give a talk on "The return of the Sodomite Giants: Narratives of Sex and Conquest in the Viceroyalty of Peru (16th C.)." Time/Place: 4:10 p.m., Crounse 301.
—Marsha Crowe

rushing Feb. 18 through March 18. Glass by Anne Rushing ’07.
A reception for the artist will be held on Feb. 18 from 4-5 p.m. in
the AEGON Gallery.
Click here for the AEGON Gallery Events Schedule.

Now through Feb. 18. Is reading quickly with good comprehension a concern of yours? Overwhelmed by hours upon hours of reading and feeling as though you're not getting anywhere? Check out Baldridge Reading and Study Skills program. You will learn many life-long skills that can be applied in every situation, such as faster reading with improved comprehension, increased concentration, and better note-taking skills. Plus, you use your own books while learning new techniques. Email mary.gulley@centre.edu for more information.
—Mary Gulley

The Centre Bookstore will be closed for inventory Saturday, Feb. 26.

Notices and Announcements

Most Notices and Announcements will run for one week only, so please mark your calendar for anything of interest. You can always go to the archives as well.

Summer Employment at Centre College. Applications are now being accepted for summer workers. Please complete the application (click here) and return it to the Human Resources Department. Individual offices are not to make any job offers. All job offers will come from the Human Resources Department. Applications must be submitted no later than Feb. 24.
—Glenda Beaven

Need to change your meal plan? Stop by the Student Life Office and complete a form now through Feb. 16.
—Anita Bertram

Women of Centre: Are you interested in festival pageants? Would you like to represent Centre in one? Centre is looking for one of its many female students with excellent leadership, poise, and character to participate in this year’s Mountain Laurel Festival from May 26-29. If you’re interested, please contact the Student Life Office for an application. All materials are due to the Student Life Office by March 4.
—Megan Noltemeyer

Want to be an R.A. next year? Be part of the R.A. family! Applications for R.A. positions may be found directly outside the Student Life Office on the second floor of the Campus Center and also here. The deadline for all application materials is Feb. 28. Email sarah.hall@centre.edu with any questions.
—Sarah Scott Hall

Lost/Found: A set of keys and key ring, identifiable by small metal medallion with embossed magnolia flower, was found. Please email anne.lubbers@centre.edu to identify and claim.

Faculty/Staff News from past weeks

Click here for Faculty News

Click here for the Norton Center for the Arts Student Ticket Pickup Policy (PDF).

Click here for the AEGON Gallery Events Schedule.

Click here for Career Services Events.

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