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Wednesday, April 13. A Physics Colloquium by Marshall Wilt:“A Centre Experiment.” Electrons have magnetic properties which
are similar to that of a bar magnet. This talk will describe how
physicists have experimentally measured the magnetic dipole
moment of the electron and sought to understand this quantity
theoretically. Discussion will focus on an eight-year measurement
at Centre to determine the electron's gyromagnetic ratio, the
relationship between magnetic moment and intrinsic angular
momentum. All are welcome. Time/Place: 4 p.m., Olin 124.
CONVO: Thursday, April 14. New York Timescolumnist and PBS/NPR commentator David Brooks will
deliver the Press Lecture. Click here for more.
Time/Place: 8:30 p.m., Norton Center for the Arts.
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.
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
Wednesday, April 13. Passover Seder. Join the Jewish Student Organization in a celebration of the Exodus from slavery in Egypt. There will be a sign-up table in Cowan for the ritual dinner or email your reservation request to rebecca.pugh@centre.edu. Time/Place: 6 p.m., Warehouse.
—Rick Axtell
Thursday, April 14. Is graduate school right for me? What is graduate school like? What should I be doing to prepare for graduate study? Students considering graduate study in philosophy or other disciplines are invited to participate in an informal meeting over lunch with members of the philosophy faculty. Time/Place: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nichols Dining Room in the Campus Center.
—Andrew Roche
Friday, April 15. CONVO: Musicians’ Showcase. As part of the RICE Program, the Centre Music Program presents a concert of some of our best student musicians. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Newlin Hall.
Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 17. Kentucky Writers’ Day Celebration. Historic Penn's Store presents this event featuring songwriters, playwrites, poets, and more! Click here for a complete schedule.
—Ann Young
Friday, April 15. BMB Seminar. Ben McDonald of the Department of Immunology at the University of Chicago will present a seminar on “Mapping the developmental pathway of TCRabCD8aa intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes.” Time/Place: 2 p.m., Young 246. All are welcome.
—Peggy Richey
Monday, April 18. What If They Had Shared a Cupcake? What if JFK and Fidel Castro had shared a cupcake? Or Hernan Cortes and Montezuma? CentreFaith invites you for cupcakes and a stimulating discussion about how to overcome the things that divide us by using communication, understanding, and respect. Time/Place: 8:30 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
—Natalie Pope
Tuesday, April 19. CONVO: Student Government Association Debate. Candidates running for SGA offices will discuss their platforms for the year and open the floor for questions from current students. Time/Place: 7 p.m., Newlin Hall.
Tuesday, April 19. Latin America Dinner. Students who have studied recently in Mexico and Nicaragua are joining together to sponsor a dinner and program on Latin American realities. The catered dinner, featuring regional specialties, has both educational and philanthropic goals. Students will share experiences and insights from their travels. They will also be raising money for two projects: 1) A scholarship program for children of Ramon Garcia Nicaragua that will allow children to travel to a nearby town for secondary education; 2) A shelter for Central American migrants in need because they have run into difficulties on their journey through Mexico. Seating is limited. The cost of the event is $10, but $5 for students with meal ticket (I.D. number required). To sign up, please email shayne.jarman@centre.edu and bring your donation to the administrative office on fourth floor of Crounse no later than Wednesday, April 13. Even if you cannot join us, donations are appreciated! Make your check out to Centre College Religious Life Office. Time/Place: 5:30-7 p.m., Evans-Lively room in Carnegie.
—Rick Axtell
Wednesday-Saturday, April 20-23. CONVO: The Giver. This DramaCentre play is set in a future society which is at first presented as a utopia and gradually appears less and less perfect, as everyone is shallow and alike. The play follows a 12-year-old boy who has been chosen to “store” memories of the past which he receives from “the Giver.” When he finds out what life was like before everyone became the same – back when there were deep emotions, music, literature and art – he faces some tough decisions. Time/Place: 8 p.m., Weisiger Theater.
Thursday, April 21. Earth Day at Centre. Help bring awareness to National Earth Day and learn more about recyling and The Great Garbage Patch. Time/Place: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Campus Center.
—Cheryl Coulter
Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6. Centre Singers auditions. Openings for singers in every voice part for next year. This group will be touring the Yucatan Peninsula next March. If you have experience singing, come to the auditions. Auditions will last 10 minutes. For more information, email barbara.hall@centre.edu.Time/Place: 3 p.m.,
—Barbara Hall
Tuesday, May 10. Faculty and Staff Picnic. Mike and Stephanie Fabritius will host the annual Potluck Picnic; details will be sent via e-mail very soon. Please mark your calendar for a fun evening with your colleagues. Time/Place: 5:30 to 8 p.m., Overstreet House.
—Marsha Crowe
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 Rooms 201 and 210 in the Campus Center
April 19: Meeting for students without a roommate 4:30 p.m., 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
—Barbara Hall
Do you have a six 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 or 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, email jennifer.asmuth@centre.edu or call 5327.
—Jennifer Asmuth
Do you have extra children’s games or toys? The Latino church based at Danville’s Gethsemane Baptist Church is looking for donations of children’s games and toys for their Sunday school. If you would like to donate, please email natalie.pope@centre.edu or kaitlin.nuthall@centre.edu. Thank you for your help!
—Natalie Pope
Babysitter Job. Babysitter needed for two boys, ages six and nine, throughout the summer (June 1 - August 5). About 20 hours per week needed, with some flexibility on days/times. Sitter will need car for transportation to summer activities, including swimming. Will pay weekly on Fridays. If interested, please email malissamcalister@windstream.net or (859)324-0845.
—Malissa McAlister
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
Wednesday, April 13. Passover Seder. Join the Jewish Student Organization in a celebration of the Exodus from slavery in Egypt. There will be a sign-up table in Cowan for the ritual dinner or email your reservation request to rebecca.pugh@centre.edu. Time/Place: 6 p.m., Warehouse.
—Rick Axtell
Thursday, April 14. Is graduate school right for me? What is graduate school like? What should I be doing to prepare for graduate study? Students considering graduate study in philosophy or other disciplines are invited to participate in an informal meeting over lunch with members of the philosophy faculty. Time/Place: 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., Nichols Dining Room in the Campus Center.
—Andrew Roche
Friday, April 15. CONVO: Musicians’ Showcase. As part of the RICE Program, the Centre Music Program presents a concert of some of our best student musicians. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Newlin Hall.
Friday, April 15 through Sunday, April 17. Kentucky Writers’ Day Celebration. Historic Penn's Store presents this event featuring songwriters, playwrites, poets, and more! Click here for a complete schedule.
—Ann Young
Friday, April 15. BMB Seminar. Ben McDonald of the Department of Immunology at the University of Chicago will present a seminar on “Mapping the developmental pathway of TCRabCD8aa intestinal intraepithelial lymphocytes.” Time/Place: 2 p.m., Young 246. All are welcome.
—Peggy Richey
Monday, April 18. What If They Had Shared a Cupcake? What if JFK and Fidel Castro had shared a cupcake? Or Hernan Cortes and Montezuma? CentreFaith invites you for cupcakes and a stimulating discussion about how to overcome the things that divide us by using communication, understanding, and respect. Time/Place: 8:30 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus Center.
—Natalie Pope
Tuesday, April 19. CONVO: Student Government Association Debate. Candidates running for SGA offices will discuss their platforms for the year and open the floor for questions from current students. Time/Place: 7 p.m., Newlin Hall.
Tuesday, April 19. Latin America Dinner. Students who have studied recently in Mexico and Nicaragua are joining together to sponsor a dinner and program on Latin American realities. The catered dinner, featuring regional specialties, has both educational and philanthropic goals. Students will share experiences and insights from their travels. They will also be raising money for two projects: 1) A scholarship program for children of Ramon Garcia Nicaragua that will allow children to travel to a nearby town for secondary education; 2) A shelter for Central American migrants in need because they have run into difficulties on their journey through Mexico. Seating is limited. The cost of the event is $10, but $5 for students with meal ticket (I.D. number required). To sign up, please email shayne.jarman@centre.edu and bring your donation to the administrative office on fourth floor of Crounse no later than Wednesday, April 13. Even if you cannot join us, donations are appreciated! Make your check out to Centre College Religious Life Office. Time/Place: 5:30-7 p.m., Evans-Lively room in Carnegie.
—Rick Axtell
Wednesday-Saturday, April 20-23. CONVO: The Giver. This DramaCentre play is set in a future society which is at first presented as a utopia and gradually appears less and less perfect, as everyone is shallow and alike. The play follows a 12-year-old boy who has been chosen to “store” memories of the past which he receives from “the Giver.” When he finds out what life was like before everyone became the same – back when there were deep emotions, music, literature and art – he faces some tough decisions. Time/Place: 8 p.m., Weisiger Theater.
Thursday, April 21. Earth Day at Centre. Help bring awareness to National Earth Day and learn more about recyling and The Great Garbage Patch. Time/Place: 7:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Campus Center.
—Cheryl Coulter
Thursday, May 5 and Friday, May 6. Centre Singers auditions. Openings for singers in every voice part for next year. This group will be touring the Yucatan Peninsula next March. If you have experience singing, come to the auditions. Auditions will last 10 minutes. For more information, email barbara.hall@centre.edu.Time/Place: 3 p.m.,
—Barbara Hall
Tuesday, May 10. Faculty and Staff Picnic. Mike and Stephanie Fabritius will host the annual Potluck Picnic; details will be sent via e-mail very soon. Please mark your calendar for a fun evening with your colleagues. Time/Place: 5:30 to 8 p.m., Overstreet House.
—Marsha Crowe
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.Important Housing Dates and Information from the Student Life Office (SLO)
April 12: Meeting for students wanting to live off-campus. Time/Place: 6 p.m., Ewen Room in the Campus CenterSingle 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 Rooms 201 and 210 in the Campus Center
April 19: Meeting for students without a roommate 4:30 p.m., 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
Singers! If you love to sing or have always wanted to try it, please consider registering for Mus 183: Centre College Choir in the fall. This group rehearses Monday evenings, plus one other short rehearsal, and will be doing two major projects next fall: a concert to include movements of the Mozart Requiem and a holiday concert with the Lexington Philharmonic. For more information, email barbara.hall@centre.edu.Time/Place: 3 p.m.,—Barbara Hall
Do you have a six 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 or 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, email jennifer.asmuth@centre.edu or call 5327.
—Jennifer Asmuth
Do you have extra children’s games or toys? The Latino church based at Danville’s Gethsemane Baptist Church is looking for donations of children’s games and toys for their Sunday school. If you would like to donate, please email natalie.pope@centre.edu or kaitlin.nuthall@centre.edu. Thank you for your help!
—Natalie Pope
Babysitter Job. Babysitter needed for two boys, ages six and nine, throughout the summer (June 1 - August 5). About 20 hours per week needed, with some flexibility on days/times. Sitter will need car for transportation to summer activities, including swimming. Will pay weekly on Fridays. If interested, please email malissamcalister@windstream.net or (859)324-0845.
—Malissa McAlister
Faculty/Staff/Student News
William (Beau) Weston's article, “The College Class at Work and at Home” has been published in Society. Vol. 48, no. 3 (April, 2011). This study compares the work and family values of corporate managers, professionals, and intellectuals. It grew out of an independent study with Olivia Fitzpatrick '10, Scott Meltzer '10, and Kate Pedersen '10.Click here for past Faculty News
Click here for the Norton Center for the Arts Student Ticket Pickup Policy (PDF).
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