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Wednesday, March 16. The Physics Film Series presentsRocky Kolb speaking on “The Quantum and the Cosmos”.
Long before the emergence of planets, stars, or galaxies, the
universe consisted of an exploding quantum soup of 'elementary'
particles. Encoded in this formless, shapeless soup were seeds of
cosmic structure, which over billions of years grew into the
beautiful and complex universe we observe today. The lecture
will explore the connection between the 'inner space' of the
quantum and the 'outer space' of the cosmos. All are welcome
to view this 70-minute Perimeter Institute lecture. Click here for
complete films schedule. Time/Place: 4 p.m., Olin 124.
CONVO: Tuesday, March 15. American Chamber Players.One of today’s most versatile and innovative chamber music
ensembles, this piano, string trio, flute, and clarinet ensemble
was founded by Miles Hoffman, popular NPR music commentator.
The group performs works ranging from familiar masterpieces
to neglected gems to newly commissioned American works.
Time/Place: 8 p.m., Weisiger Theatre.
Study Abroad Photo Contest 2010-2011!Prizes! $250 for 1st place, $150 for 2nd place, $100 for 3rd place.
The Center for Global Citizenship and the Communications Office
are holding a study abroad photo contest, and we want to see
your top shots!
Photos taken during any study abroad in the 2010-11 school year
are eligible, and each student may submit up to 10 photos.
The more dynamic and original the shot, the better.
To submit a photo for consideration, e-mail the photo to
chris.floyd@centre.edu with “Study Abroad Photo Contest” as
the subject. Be sure to send the picture at the highest resolution
possible, and send the image as a .jpg file if possible.
Be sure to include a description of the photo, including any people
and the location. The winners will be chosen at the end of this
school year, and the deadline to submit photos is April 30.
Photos submitted may be used elsewhere on the College’s
website, in publications, or in other Centre communications.
Saturday, March 26. Worldwide Earth Hour is from8:30 to 9:30 p.m. Turn off all your lights for Earth Hour
and then think about what else you can do to make a difference.
Together our actions add up. Learn more here.
RecycleMania, a recycling competition held among colleges and universities throughout the country, recently kicked off its 2011
contest. Last year, Centre recycled more than 10 tons of waste
and placed first in Kentucky in the Per Capita Classic. Read more
about it here. The competition will run now through April 2.
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
Now through March 18. Glass by Anne Rushing ’07. Click here for the AEGON Gallery Events Schedule.
Tuesday, March 15 – Thursday, March 17. Green Week! Centre is hosting its first President’s Convocation on Climate Change and Sustainability as part of Green Week. An exciting, diverse array of events will be held. A major highlight of Green Week is the President’s Convocation on Climate Change and Sustainability on Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Weisiger Theatre: Nobel Prize-winning Dr. Robert K. Musil's talk is titled "Hope for a Heated Planet? Why Students Are Ready to Lead." Other events scheduled for Green Week include: a screening of the film HOME; Lecture Slams with Centre students, professors and staff members; poetry readings; and Trash Theatre. Click here for more details!
—Abby Malik
Tuesday, March 15. “Putting a Centre Computer Science Degree to Work.” Rob Guckenberger (’00 CSC and PHY) and Josh Moore (’01 CSC and MAT) will be on campus to discuss how a Centre CSC degree prepared them for their current jobs in the software industry and what they learned as they made the transition from academic study to commercial software development. They are employed by HP in Lexington. They will also address internship possibilities and the variety of career options for those who have a solid background in computer science. All are invited. Refreshments will be served. Time/Place: 4 p.m., Olin 123.
—Christine Shannon
Wednesday, March 16. "Nacho Usual SGA Event". For more information email andrew.hornick@centre. Time/Place: 9:04 p.m., in front of Cowan.
—Andrew Hornick
Thursday, March 17. E.C.C.O. will be hosting a "Dumpster Dive". At this service event, we will be sorting through trash from each of the residence halls and other buildings on campus to see just how much of Centre's "trash" is actually recyclable. The results can be quite surprising! Hand sanitizer and gloves will also be provided. The event is open for anyone to stop by during that hour, and we could use the help for any amount of time! Time/Place: 11:30 a.m., outside in front of the Campus Center.
—Evan Shirley
Friday, March 18. Irish Celebration. On the day after St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate your Irish heritage, even if you don’t have one. Hear traditional Irish music played by Centre students; see Irish dancers; eat Irish snacks and drink green beer (or lemonade); hear Patrick O’Kagan-Moore tell Irish stories; and help the Danville Sister Cities Commission celebrate Danville’s Sister City (Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland). $10 ahead of time, $15 at the door. Or for $50, become a Sponsor and bring a friend or family member for free. Centre exchange student from Carrickfergus, Chris Trotter, will emcee. To become a Sponsor ($50) or get the lower rate in advance ($10), send a check through campus mail to Shawn Lyons, Jane Dewey, or Milton Reigelman. The proceeds of this event will be used for an artist exchange between Danville and Carrickfergus. Time/Place: 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Playhouse.
—Milton Reigelman
Tuesday, March 29. "For Tomorrow: The TOMS Shoes Story." Join Centre's TOMS club in watching the official TOMS documentary, and learn more about the Shoes for Tomorrow project and the meaning behind the motto, "One For One." The documentary follows Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS, and his friends on the first-ever shoe drop. It'll be a great way to learn more about TOMS before the Day Without Shoes, coming up on April 5! Time/Place: 8 p.m., Vahlkamp.
—Mary Trollinger
Wednesday, March 30. CONVO: Complex Realities: Travel in Latin America. Ruben Reyes, photographer, will bring his work on a project based in Northern Mexico with the indigenous group called the Raramuri, as well as documentary photography from across Latin America. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Young Auditorium (113)
Friday, April 1. Noh Theatre Workshop. This presentation, by a professor from Georgetown College and a visiting professor from Kyoto, Japan, will feature an explanation of Noh Theatre, a form of Japanese classical musical drama which has been performed since the 14th century, a short demonstration, and a closer look at the intricate costumes used in the performance. Please email jim.ransdell@centre.edu or fumie.bouvier@centre.edu with any questions. Time/Place: 4:15 - 6:15 p.m., Grant 502.
—Jim Ransdell
Tuesday, April 5. One Day Without Shoes. Join the TOMS Club, the Centre community and the wider Danville community in experiencing a day in the life of someone who does not have shoes. Spend the day shoeless to better understand "barefootedness" and to help raise awareness of the fact that thousands of people around the world don't have shoes, yet desperately need them. The barefoot walk down Main Street will start at 4:30, leaving from in front of the Campus Center. Let's go barefoot so kids around the world don't have to!
—Mary Trollinger
Seniors, please remember to turn in your Commencement ticket request form to Amy Wilson or Mona Wyatt on the second floor of Old Centre before you leave for Spring Break. The deadline is THIS Friday, March 18. Also, if you did not meet with a Herff Jones representative on March 7 or 8, please go to the Centre Bookstore to be measured for your cap and gown as soon as possible.
—Amy Wilson
Major Declaration for Sophomores. All sophomore students should have received a Major Declaration Form in campus mail including step-by-step instructions. Sophomores must schedule an appointment with their current academic advisor before March 16 and return completed forms to the Academic Affairs office by Wednesday, March 16. Please contact Dean Gulley if you have questions.
—Mary Gulley
March 28-April 8: Off Campus applications available in the SLO.
April 1: Greek Housing Rosters due to the SLO by 4 p.m.
April 8: Lists of all students by gender and planned graduation date will be posted on the bulletin boards on the second floor of the Campus Center and at the Post Office. Students should check for accuracy.
April 12: Meeting for students wanting to live off-campus. Time/Place: 6 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
Single room selection. Time/Place: 6:30 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
Hillside selection. Time/Place: 7 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
Pearl Hall selection. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
April 18: Apartments and special room selection. Time/Place: 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room 202 in the Campus Center.
April 19: Meeting for students without a roommate 4:30 pm – Room 201 in the Campus Center.
April 20: Assigned numbers posted on the bulletin boards on the second floor of the Campus Center and the Post Office.
April 22: Possible housing options posted on the bulletin boards on the second floor of the Campus Center and the Post Office.
April 26: Room Selection (by class). Time/Place: 6 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
July 15: Any student who does not have his/her financial account up to date on this date will be dropped from their selected room assignment.
August 10: Off-Campus decisions finalized.
—Jennifer Asmuth
Attention former speakers, debaters, and forensicators. The Kentucky National Forensic League will hold its annual speech and debate tournament on the campus of Centre College on March 18 and 19. KYNFL seeks to hire Centre students with debate and/or speech team experience to judge rounds. If you are interested in making a little money for Spring Break, please contact KYNFL Chair Steve Meadows at Danville High School: steve.meadows@danville.kyschools.us.
—Steve Meadows
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
Toiletry Drive for the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program. Alpha Phi Omega asks you to please donate shampoo, soap, feminine products, cleaning supplies (no bleach), and similar goods. The Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program, Inc. (BDVP) is an advocacy agency committed to ending intimate partner abuse and its impact on families and our community. BDVP is the primary domestic service provider for prevention and intervention services in the Bluegrass Area Development District, along with a safe, healing shelter program. Help them work toward building a safer future for the community. Donation boxes are placed in campus restrooms.
—Emily Oda
Part-time Job. Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in Danville is seeking a part-time Youth Minister. Click here for more.
—Rick Axtell
Did you find a pair of brown Maui Jim sunglasses in the Issac Shelby room of Old Centre? Adam Brown is offering a substantial hug offering to anyone who may have picked them up. And don't worry, he doesn't blame you for wanting to snag them, he just wants them back so the sun will stop hurting his eyes so much. Email adam.brown@centre.edu.
Click here for past Faculty News
Click here for the Norton Center for the Arts Student Ticket Pickup Policy (PDF).
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—Jeff Jones
Now through March 18. Glass by Anne Rushing ’07. Click here for the AEGON Gallery Events Schedule.
Tuesday, March 15 – Thursday, March 17. Green Week! Centre is hosting its first President’s Convocation on Climate Change and Sustainability as part of Green Week. An exciting, diverse array of events will be held. A major highlight of Green Week is the President’s Convocation on Climate Change and Sustainability on Thursday, March 17, at 7:30 p.m. in Weisiger Theatre: Nobel Prize-winning Dr. Robert K. Musil's talk is titled "Hope for a Heated Planet? Why Students Are Ready to Lead." Other events scheduled for Green Week include: a screening of the film HOME; Lecture Slams with Centre students, professors and staff members; poetry readings; and Trash Theatre. Click here for more details!
—Abby Malik
Tuesday, March 15. “Putting a Centre Computer Science Degree to Work.” Rob Guckenberger (’00 CSC and PHY) and Josh Moore (’01 CSC and MAT) will be on campus to discuss how a Centre CSC degree prepared them for their current jobs in the software industry and what they learned as they made the transition from academic study to commercial software development. They are employed by HP in Lexington. They will also address internship possibilities and the variety of career options for those who have a solid background in computer science. All are invited. Refreshments will be served. Time/Place: 4 p.m., Olin 123.
—Christine Shannon
Wednesday, March 16. "Nacho Usual SGA Event". For more information email andrew.hornick@centre. Time/Place: 9:04 p.m., in front of Cowan.
—Andrew Hornick
Thursday, March 17. E.C.C.O. will be hosting a "Dumpster Dive". At this service event, we will be sorting through trash from each of the residence halls and other buildings on campus to see just how much of Centre's "trash" is actually recyclable. The results can be quite surprising! Hand sanitizer and gloves will also be provided. The event is open for anyone to stop by during that hour, and we could use the help for any amount of time! Time/Place: 11:30 a.m., outside in front of the Campus Center.
—Evan Shirley
Friday, March 18. Irish Celebration. On the day after St. Patrick’s Day, celebrate your Irish heritage, even if you don’t have one. Hear traditional Irish music played by Centre students; see Irish dancers; eat Irish snacks and drink green beer (or lemonade); hear Patrick O’Kagan-Moore tell Irish stories; and help the Danville Sister Cities Commission celebrate Danville’s Sister City (Carrickfergus, Northern Ireland). $10 ahead of time, $15 at the door. Or for $50, become a Sponsor and bring a friend or family member for free. Centre exchange student from Carrickfergus, Chris Trotter, will emcee. To become a Sponsor ($50) or get the lower rate in advance ($10), send a check through campus mail to Shawn Lyons, Jane Dewey, or Milton Reigelman. The proceeds of this event will be used for an artist exchange between Danville and Carrickfergus. Time/Place: 7:30-9:30 p.m. at the Pioneer Playhouse.
—Milton Reigelman
Tuesday, March 29. "For Tomorrow: The TOMS Shoes Story." Join Centre's TOMS club in watching the official TOMS documentary, and learn more about the Shoes for Tomorrow project and the meaning behind the motto, "One For One." The documentary follows Blake Mycoskie, founder of TOMS, and his friends on the first-ever shoe drop. It'll be a great way to learn more about TOMS before the Day Without Shoes, coming up on April 5! Time/Place: 8 p.m., Vahlkamp.
—Mary Trollinger
Wednesday, March 30. CONVO: Complex Realities: Travel in Latin America. Ruben Reyes, photographer, will bring his work on a project based in Northern Mexico with the indigenous group called the Raramuri, as well as documentary photography from across Latin America. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Young Auditorium (113)
Friday, April 1. Noh Theatre Workshop. This presentation, by a professor from Georgetown College and a visiting professor from Kyoto, Japan, will feature an explanation of Noh Theatre, a form of Japanese classical musical drama which has been performed since the 14th century, a short demonstration, and a closer look at the intricate costumes used in the performance. Please email jim.ransdell@centre.edu or fumie.bouvier@centre.edu with any questions. Time/Place: 4:15 - 6:15 p.m., Grant 502.
—Jim Ransdell
Tuesday, April 5. One Day Without Shoes. Join the TOMS Club, the Centre community and the wider Danville community in experiencing a day in the life of someone who does not have shoes. Spend the day shoeless to better understand "barefootedness" and to help raise awareness of the fact that thousands of people around the world don't have shoes, yet desperately need them. The barefoot walk down Main Street will start at 4:30, leaving from in front of the Campus Center. Let's go barefoot so kids around the world don't have to!
—Mary Trollinger
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.Seniors, please remember to turn in your Commencement ticket request form to Amy Wilson or Mona Wyatt on the second floor of Old Centre before you leave for Spring Break. The deadline is THIS Friday, March 18. Also, if you did not meet with a Herff Jones representative on March 7 or 8, please go to the Centre Bookstore to be measured for your cap and gown as soon as possible.
—Amy Wilson
Major Declaration for Sophomores. All sophomore students should have received a Major Declaration Form in campus mail including step-by-step instructions. Sophomores must schedule an appointment with their current academic advisor before March 16 and return completed forms to the Academic Affairs office by Wednesday, March 16. Please contact Dean Gulley if you have questions.
—Mary Gulley
Important Housing Dates and Information from the Student Life Office (SLO)
April 4-7: Substance Free and Study Intensive Housing Sign-ups in the SLO. Signups for all singles, apartments, Pearl Hall, Stuart Hall, Hillside, Fox Hall, Rodes, 5th Street, and special housing (rooms with attached bath). Time/Place: 8:30 a.m. - 4 p.m., SLO.March 28-April 8: Off Campus applications available in the SLO.
April 1: Greek Housing Rosters due to the SLO by 4 p.m.
April 8: Lists of all students by gender and planned graduation date will be posted on the bulletin boards on the second floor of the Campus Center and at the Post Office. Students should check for accuracy.
April 12: Meeting for students wanting to live off-campus. Time/Place: 6 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
Single room selection. Time/Place: 6:30 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
Hillside selection. Time/Place: 7 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
Pearl Hall selection. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
April 18: Apartments and special room selection. Time/Place: 6:30 p.m., Meeting Room 202 in the Campus Center.
April 19: Meeting for students without a roommate 4:30 pm – Room 201 in the Campus Center.
April 20: Assigned numbers posted on the bulletin boards on the second floor of the Campus Center and the Post Office.
April 22: Possible housing options posted on the bulletin boards on the second floor of the Campus Center and the Post Office.
April 26: Room Selection (by class). Time/Place: 6 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
July 15: Any student who does not have his/her financial account up to date on this date will be dropped from their selected room assignment.
August 10: Off-Campus decisions finalized.
Miscellaneous
Do you have a 6 or 10 year old? The Cognition Lab of the Centre Psychology Department is investigating how children develop the concept of number! By participating in this brief study that involves answering a few questions about pictures, your child will help us learn more about how young children understand what numbers are. At this time, we are looking for children who are 5 ½ - 6 years old 9 ½ - 10 years old. This study takes place on the Centre campus and takes about 20 minutes to complete. We can schedule a time that is convenient for you, on the weekend or during the week after school hours. Your child will receive a fun “Centre Scientist” t-shirt as a thank you gift. To schedule an appointment, please email jennifer.asmuth@centre.edu or call 5327.—Jennifer Asmuth
Attention former speakers, debaters, and forensicators. The Kentucky National Forensic League will hold its annual speech and debate tournament on the campus of Centre College on March 18 and 19. KYNFL seeks to hire Centre students with debate and/or speech team experience to judge rounds. If you are interested in making a little money for Spring Break, please contact KYNFL Chair Steve Meadows at Danville High School: steve.meadows@danville.kyschools.us.
—Steve Meadows
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
Toiletry Drive for the Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program. Alpha Phi Omega asks you to please donate shampoo, soap, feminine products, cleaning supplies (no bleach), and similar goods. The Bluegrass Domestic Violence Program, Inc. (BDVP) is an advocacy agency committed to ending intimate partner abuse and its impact on families and our community. BDVP is the primary domestic service provider for prevention and intervention services in the Bluegrass Area Development District, along with a safe, healing shelter program. Help them work toward building a safer future for the community. Donation boxes are placed in campus restrooms.
—Emily Oda
Part-time Job. Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in Danville is seeking a part-time Youth Minister. Click here for more.
—Rick Axtell
Did you find a pair of brown Maui Jim sunglasses in the Issac Shelby room of Old Centre? Adam Brown is offering a substantial hug offering to anyone who may have picked them up. And don't worry, he doesn't blame you for wanting to snag them, he just wants them back so the sun will stop hurting his eyes so much. Email adam.brown@centre.edu.
Faculty/Staff News
Professor James Morrison presented a paper, "Shipwrecks, Survival, and Storytelling in Homer, Shakespeare, Defoe, and the Modern World," at Oberlin College on March 8.Click here for past Faculty News
Click here for the Norton Center for the Arts Student Ticket Pickup Policy (PDF).
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