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Thursday, March 3. The Cassini-Huygens SpacecraftReveals Titan’s Surface. The Physics Colloquium Series
presents Peter Smith of the University of Arizona Lunar
and Planetary Lab. Titan, Saturn’s largest, cloud-shrouded moon,
has now been examined from orbit for six years. In addition,
a probe was dropped to the surface in January 2005. This
lecture will present an overview of the knowledge gained
and the understanding that has evolved about the secrets of
the Titan surface environment. The possibility that lifeforms
can find sanctuary on Titan despite being 10x further from
the Sun than Earth and, therefore, extremely cold will be
addressed. All are welcome. Click here for the current
schedule of colloquia and films. Time/Place: 4-5 p.m., Olin 124.
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 1. Guest Speaker Joseph Witt. Faculty, staff, and students are invited to hear Joseph Witt of the University of Florida give a talk on Religions and Nature: Exploring the Confluence of Religious and Environmental Studies. Time/Place: 4 p.m., Crounse 313.
—Sallie Bright
Wednesday, March 2. Graduate Opportunities at the UT Space Institute. Dr. Jackie Johnson and Dr. Betsy Harbin will host a presentation on the opportunities in Materials Science, Mechanical, Aerospace, Biomedical Engineering, and Physics offered at The Center for Laser Applications at the University of Tennessee Space Institute (UTSI). Graduate research assistantships are available in the areas of materials development for x-ray image plates, coatings technology, eye modeling, nano-fluid devices, fluid flow, propulsion and combustion. The majority of science and engineering backgrounds are suitable for admission into the programs. Specific details will be discussed and contact information will be provided for those wishing to follow up on applying to graduate school at UTSI. Time/Place: 4-5 p.m., Olin 124.
—James Kelly
Wednesday, March 2. CONVO: Telling the Story of Jesus Today. Renowned religion scholar Marcus J. Borg will deliver this Humana Lecture. The convocation is open to the public and will take place in the College’s Norton Center for the Arts at 7 p.m. Click here for more.
Thursday, March 3. Interested in an internship in Merida for CentreTerm 2012? An informational meeting will be held at noon in the Davidson Room of Carnegie. Questions? Email lisa.nesmith@centre.edu.
—Lisa Nesmith
Thursday, March 3. China Study Abroad Panel Discussion. Centre students will be sharing their Shanghai study abroad stories, advice, and pictures! The application deadline for next year’s study abroad in Shanghai has been extended and the program is looking for adventurous, enthusiastic students. Whether you have already applied or are simply curious, all are welcome to come discover what adventures await for you in the land of the Orient. Time/Place: 7 p.m., Campus Center Room 201.
—Natalie Pope
Come experience some New Orleans-style fun this Saturdaywhen Danville's #1 party band, Dump Truck on the Run,
brings their high-energy music and craziness to the pub.
—John Rusnak
Monday, March 7 and Tuesday, March 8. Representatives from Herff Jones will be on campus for seniors to place orders for Commencement announcements, to measure for caps and gowns, and to take orders for class rings. Time/Place: from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Campus Center Room 202.
—Amy Wilson
Monday, March 7. Who is Responsible for Climate Change? Faculty, staff, and students are invited to hear Cynthia Isenhour of the University of Kentucky give a talk on ethics, placing blame, and global policy solutions. Time/Place: 4 p.m., Crounse 313.
—Sallie Bright
Tuesday, March 8. The Re-emergence of the Theater Building in the Renaissance. Jay Allen, Spanish professor emeritus of UK, will give this PowerPoint presentation. The place of the stage in the Reanissance involves a curious split in the trajectory from Sophocles to Stephen Spielberg, where the actors of Cervantes' and Shakespeare's day go on the road. Time/Place: 11:30 a.m., Vahlkamp Theater.
—Patricia Finch
Saturday, March 12. Rotary International Dinner. No chance to travel abroad this term? No time to head to the big city to sample a variety of authentic international cuisine? No problem! The Danville Rotary Club is hosting an International Dinner, and chefs will be on site representing 20+ different countries, serving two specialty dishes each. A cash bar will be available offering beers and wines from around the world. Ticket price is $50 per person. Proceeds support worthy causes in our community and around the world. Ninety percent of the money raised at this event will stay here in Boyle County. The remaining 10% may be used for literacy, disaster relief, polio eradication, or other important international efforts. All Centre faculty, staff, and students are invited. If you have questions about the event or specific good works your money would go towards, e-mail nancy.lackey@centre.edu. For tickets, call Martha Kerbaugh, 236-3924 or Lisa Knetsche, 583-2142. Time/Place: 6:30 p.m., Chowan.
—Nancy Lackey
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.Major Declaration for Sophomores. All sophomore students will receive a Major Declaration Form in campus mail on Tuesday, March 1. Step-by-step instructions will be included with the form. Sophomores must schedule an appointment with their current academic advisor between March 2 and 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
Special Housing Requests. Students needing special housing accommodations for next year must fill out the request on the Parsons Student Health Web page. All requests need to be updated and turned in no later than March 10. If you have further questions, please e-mail ann.young@centre.edu.
—Ann Young
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
Miscellaneous
$50 Reward! Missing: Black iPod (really old kind, not worth much, lots of sentimental value) from 2005/2006. Engraved with ABR Christmas 2005 on the back. $50 Reward for its return, no questions asked. Went missing from the glass studio between 11:30 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 26 and 4:30 p.m. Sunday, Feb. 27. If found, please email anne.rushing@centre.edu. or return to Anne Rushing in the Art Barn.—Anne Rushing
Looking for a roommate and a place to live in Danville for this summer. Must be okay with pets (I have a 15-pound dog and a cat). I need to be able to move in by May 22. I will graduate in May but am going to work in Danville for the summer. Places are cheaper if I can get a roommate to split rent with! Contact Katy Bender at 614.579.2345 or email katy.bender@centre.edu.
—Katy Bender
Part-time Job. Lexington Avenue Baptist Church in Danville is seeking a part-time Youth Minister. Click here for more.
—Rick Axtell
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Faculty/Staff News
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