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Friday, Sept. 23. Norton Center Event. The Hills Are Alive.Brooklyn Rundfunk Orkestrata at 8 p.m. in the Norton Center.
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Norton Center Student Ticket Pick-Up This Week at the
Norton Center Box Office!
Don't miss these upcoming shows: Hahn-Bin, violin with John
Blacklow, piano (Sept. 30 at 8 p.m.) and Viva Brazil, the Luciana
Souza Trio (Oct. 5 at 8 p.m.). To get your free ticket, please present
your Centre Student ID between Wednesday, Sept. 7 and Friday,
Sept. 9 during the hours of 9 a.m. and 4 p.m. You may pick up
your ticket and up to three additional Centre Students’ tickets
as long as you have their IDs with you. Student tickets may not
be held on reserve ($2 fee). A fee of $2 will be charged for any
ticket exchanges. Please consult the Centre student handbook for
more specific information. Click here for the Norton Center
for the Arts Student Ticket Pickup Policy (PDF).
Library HoursMonday through Thursday: 7:45 a.m. - midnight
Friday: 7:45 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: 9 a.m. - 9 p.m.
Sunday: Noon - midnight
I hope you will use Notesworthy and find it helpful. To submit a listing, please email marykay.jones@centre.edu.
Meetings/Gatherings
Get Centred. Join us Sunday evenings at 10 p.m. in the candle-lit sanctuary of the Presbyterian Church on the corner of campus worship. This 30 minute Christian service of prayer, scripture, music and silence is open to all and is the perfect way to begin your week. Fellowhip and refreshments following the service. Take time to come join us when you hear the bells begin to ring on Sunday nights. You'll be glad you did.
—Jeff Jones
—Leigh Cocanougher
Tuesday, Sept. 13. Hospital Volunteer Training. Students interested in volunteering with Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, our local hospital, should plan to attend a mandatory volunteer training. Time/Place: 3-4:30 p.m., Ewen Meeting Room in the Campus Center.
—Patrick Noltemeyer
Wednesday, Sept. 14. The field hockey team is hosting a "Stick it to Cancer" game vs. Bellarmine Uniersity. Admission ($2) and other donations/purchases at the game will benefit the National Cancer Research Foundation. Girls from the team will be selling t-shirts ($7) and taking donations at a table set up in Cowan Tuesday and the Wednesday. We would love to have support from faculty, staff and students! Time/Place: 8 p.m. on the turf field behind Sutcliffe.
—Leah Oberst
Wednesday, Sept. 14. Society of Physics Students Cookout. Enjoy food with other students interested in the sciences and engineering. We will also be meeting for the first time to discuss a totally student-run engineering project for this year. Everyone is welcome! Time/Place: 4 p.m., Breck Beach (1st floor of Combs Center (Warehouse) in case of rain).
—Evan Shirley
Thursday, Sept. 15. Study Abroad meeting for faculty wishing to propose abroad trips for CentreTerm 2013. Time/Place: 4 p.m., Davidson Room of Old Carnegie.
—Leigh Cocanougher
Monday, Sept. 19. Give blood with the Kentucky Blood Center and save 3 lives! To sign up or for more information, please contact Kate Wintuska (kate.wintuska@centre.edu). Event sponsored by Centre Action Reached Everyone. Time/Place: 1-5 p.m., Ewen Room/Campus Center.
—Kate Wintuska
CONVO: Monday, Sept. 19. The Supremacy Clause and International Law. The Honorable Judge John Rogers will speak in this annual convocation which is a celebration of the U.S. Constitution. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre.
Tuesday, Sept. 20. Meeting for all students interning in Merida this CentreTerm. All those participating in the January internship program in Merida should attend an informational meeting. Time/Place: 11:30 a.m., Davidson Room of Old Carnegie.
—Leigh Cocanougher
CONVO: Wednesday, Sept. 21. Postcards from Tomorrow Square: China's Economic Lives. National Book and Emmy award winning journalist, James Fallows (Atlantic Monthly), brings his economic expertise to bear on recent experiences in China. Through poignant vignettes (his “postcards”), Fallows presents a dynamic country in a process of constant regeneration. He offers an insider’s glance into the finances and cultures of TV games shows, the air-conditioning and electronics industries, centralized internet censorship, and casino gambling that unsettles the notion of a unified monolith currently challenging global politics and economics. Time/Place: 7 p.m., Newlin Hall.
Thursday, Sept. 22. Study Abroad meeting for all students going to Strasbourg in the spring. All those participating in the Centre-in-Strasbourg program in the spring of 2012 should attend this meeting. Time/Place: 11:30 a.m., Davidson Room of Old Carnegie.
—Leigh Cocanougher
CONVO: Thursday, Sept. 29. The Gods in the Circus Maximus: Chariot Races and Religion in Ancient Rome. An illustrated lecture exploring the religious origins of the Roman Circus Maximus—still one of the largest sports venues ever built. The speaker will be Carin Green, Professor and Chair of Classics at the University of Iowa and a noted expert on Republican Roman religion. Green shows how the spectacular and often fatal chariot races held there were seen by both Romans and early Christians as symbolic religious events. Social, political, even architectural aspects are revealed as Green discusses the religious significance of the Circus Maximus. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre.
Thursday, Sept. 29. TOMS Campus Club - Start Something That Matters Book Release Party. TOMS is a one-for-one company that for every item that they sell they give the same item to a person in need whether it’s shoes, glasses, or books. TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie has written a book, Start Something That Matters, about his transition from being a college kid with a dream to the founder of a company that helps millions around the world. He also interviews other founders of non-profits and CEOs of like-minded companies in his book. This book release party will include a short video discussing the book, free t-shirts or tote bags, a raffle for 2 signed copies of the book and pizza! The goal is to inspire discussion about the TOMS cause and what we can do to Start Something That Matters.Time/Place: 6-8 p.m., Warehouse.
—Elizabeth Berryman
Seniors: Interested in peace and security issues? Want a six- to nine-month paid internship in Washington, D.C.? Then check out the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, a competitive national program that provides college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., with one of 26 participating public-interest organizations focusing on international security issues, at www.scoville.org. The deadline for the spring 2012 fellowships is October 3. The deadline for fall 2012 fellowships is January 13, 2012. Fellowships are open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals living in the United States.
—Diane Johnson
—Jillian Embrey
The Danville-Boyle County Humane Society is looking for enthusiastic volunteers on weekends to take short shifts at the PetSmart at Brannon Crossing in Nicholasville. Volunteers help our homeless pets find loving homes. The program is responsible for 50% of the adoptions at the DBCHS. No experience necessary; just the love of pets. It's satisfying, fun and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon helping adorable cats, kittens, puppies and dogs. Sign up and go with a friend, have a meal together, shop in Lexington and help save lives. For more information contact humanevolunteer@gmail.com.
—Randy Hays/CentrePAWS
—Anita Bertram
Sunday, Sept. 25. KyADAPT Fourth Annual 2-Mile Family Fun Walk. KyADAPT is a nonprofit committed to providing quality independent living services for deaf adults who have additional disabilities. Click here for PDF flyer with full details.
—Sallie Bright
Our local United Way is having a food drive to help children and families in our area who don’t have enough to eat. It may be hard to believe, but school teachers note that many children come to school without sufficient nourishment. We can help solve this problem. Sept. 1-13, we will have a collection point for non-perishable food items as you enter Cowan Dining. There are also copies of the list of needed foods for you to take with you to the grocery store. The donated items will go to schools and food banks. If each of us donates just a few of these food items, we can make a major difference.
—Sallie Bright
Register to vote in Kentucky! Students interested in voting in the upcoming November General Election should take time to register to vote in Kentucky (deadline Oct. 11). Information on elections, online registration forms, and information about upcoming elections is provided by the Kentucky State Board of Elections on their website. If you have questions about the voter registration process or need assistance, please contact Patrick Noltemeyer in the Student Life Office.
—Patrick Noltemeyer
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—Jeff Jones
Meetings
Tuesday, Sept. 13. Study Abroad meeting for first-year students. The freshmen-only study abroad meeting will be a brief informational session during which the Center for Global Citizenship staff will discuss the many study abroad programs, the minimal costs involved with studying abroad, the application process, and frequently-asked-questions. Time/Place: 7 p.m., Young 113.—Leigh Cocanougher
Tuesday, Sept. 13. Hospital Volunteer Training. Students interested in volunteering with Ephraim McDowell Regional Medical Center, our local hospital, should plan to attend a mandatory volunteer training. Time/Place: 3-4:30 p.m., Ewen Meeting Room in the Campus Center.
—Patrick Noltemeyer
Wednesday, Sept. 14. The field hockey team is hosting a "Stick it to Cancer" game vs. Bellarmine Uniersity. Admission ($2) and other donations/purchases at the game will benefit the National Cancer Research Foundation. Girls from the team will be selling t-shirts ($7) and taking donations at a table set up in Cowan Tuesday and the Wednesday. We would love to have support from faculty, staff and students! Time/Place: 8 p.m. on the turf field behind Sutcliffe.
—Leah Oberst
Wednesday, Sept. 14. Society of Physics Students Cookout. Enjoy food with other students interested in the sciences and engineering. We will also be meeting for the first time to discuss a totally student-run engineering project for this year. Everyone is welcome! Time/Place: 4 p.m., Breck Beach (1st floor of Combs Center (Warehouse) in case of rain).
—Evan Shirley
Thursday, Sept. 15. Study Abroad meeting for faculty wishing to propose abroad trips for CentreTerm 2013. Time/Place: 4 p.m., Davidson Room of Old Carnegie.
—Leigh Cocanougher
Monday, Sept. 19. Give blood with the Kentucky Blood Center and save 3 lives! To sign up or for more information, please contact Kate Wintuska (kate.wintuska@centre.edu). Event sponsored by Centre Action Reached Everyone. Time/Place: 1-5 p.m., Ewen Room/Campus Center.
—Kate Wintuska
CONVO: Monday, Sept. 19. The Supremacy Clause and International Law. The Honorable Judge John Rogers will speak in this annual convocation which is a celebration of the U.S. Constitution. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre.
Tuesday, Sept. 20. Meeting for all students interning in Merida this CentreTerm. All those participating in the January internship program in Merida should attend an informational meeting. Time/Place: 11:30 a.m., Davidson Room of Old Carnegie.
—Leigh Cocanougher
CONVO: Wednesday, Sept. 21. Postcards from Tomorrow Square: China's Economic Lives. National Book and Emmy award winning journalist, James Fallows (Atlantic Monthly), brings his economic expertise to bear on recent experiences in China. Through poignant vignettes (his “postcards”), Fallows presents a dynamic country in a process of constant regeneration. He offers an insider’s glance into the finances and cultures of TV games shows, the air-conditioning and electronics industries, centralized internet censorship, and casino gambling that unsettles the notion of a unified monolith currently challenging global politics and economics. Time/Place: 7 p.m., Newlin Hall.
Thursday, Sept. 22. Study Abroad meeting for all students going to Strasbourg in the spring. All those participating in the Centre-in-Strasbourg program in the spring of 2012 should attend this meeting. Time/Place: 11:30 a.m., Davidson Room of Old Carnegie.
—Leigh Cocanougher
CONVO: Thursday, Sept. 29. The Gods in the Circus Maximus: Chariot Races and Religion in Ancient Rome. An illustrated lecture exploring the religious origins of the Roman Circus Maximus—still one of the largest sports venues ever built. The speaker will be Carin Green, Professor and Chair of Classics at the University of Iowa and a noted expert on Republican Roman religion. Green shows how the spectacular and often fatal chariot races held there were seen by both Romans and early Christians as symbolic religious events. Social, political, even architectural aspects are revealed as Green discusses the religious significance of the Circus Maximus. Time/Place: 7:30 p.m., Vahlkamp Theatre.
Thursday, Sept. 29. TOMS Campus Club - Start Something That Matters Book Release Party. TOMS is a one-for-one company that for every item that they sell they give the same item to a person in need whether it’s shoes, glasses, or books. TOMS founder Blake Mycoskie has written a book, Start Something That Matters, about his transition from being a college kid with a dream to the founder of a company that helps millions around the world. He also interviews other founders of non-profits and CEOs of like-minded companies in his book. This book release party will include a short video discussing the book, free t-shirts or tote bags, a raffle for 2 signed copies of the book and pizza! The goal is to inspire discussion about the TOMS cause and what we can do to Start Something That Matters.Time/Place: 6-8 p.m., Warehouse.
—Elizabeth Berryman
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: Interested in peace and security issues? Want a six- to nine-month paid internship in Washington, D.C.? Then check out the Herbert Scoville Jr. Peace Fellowship, a competitive national program that provides college graduates the opportunity to work in Washington, D.C., with one of 26 participating public-interest organizations focusing on international security issues, at www.scoville.org. The deadline for the spring 2012 fellowships is October 3. The deadline for fall 2012 fellowships is January 13, 2012. Fellowships are open to U.S. citizens and foreign nationals living in the United States.
—Diane Johnson
Volunteer Opportunities
The Danville MOPS (Mothers of Preschoolers) program is in need of child care workers. Our MOPPETS group is growing and we need volunteers! Please consider volunteering as a teacher or assistant during our MOPS meetings. This is a once a month commitment to lead or assist in our children’s classes (ages nursery - 5 yr olds). Activities, crafts and lesson plans are provided for the older children's classrooms. Meetings are held on the second Thursday of the month, in the morning, at Indian Hills Christian Church in Danville. Contact Jennifer Dukes for more info (cloverjld@hotmail.com or 859-324-2461).—Jillian Embrey
The Danville-Boyle County Humane Society is looking for enthusiastic volunteers on weekends to take short shifts at the PetSmart at Brannon Crossing in Nicholasville. Volunteers help our homeless pets find loving homes. The program is responsible for 50% of the adoptions at the DBCHS. No experience necessary; just the love of pets. It's satisfying, fun and a wonderful way to spend an afternoon helping adorable cats, kittens, puppies and dogs. Sign up and go with a friend, have a meal together, shop in Lexington and help save lives. For more information contact humanevolunteer@gmail.com.
—Randy Hays/CentrePAWS
Faculty/Staff/Student News
Click here for past Faculty NewsMiscellaneous
Attention Babysitters. If you are interested in being on a list for babysitting that we provide to the community please email anita.bertram@centre.edu with your name and contact phone number.—Anita Bertram
Sunday, Sept. 25. KyADAPT Fourth Annual 2-Mile Family Fun Walk. KyADAPT is a nonprofit committed to providing quality independent living services for deaf adults who have additional disabilities. Click here for PDF flyer with full details.
—Sallie Bright
Our local United Way is having a food drive to help children and families in our area who don’t have enough to eat. It may be hard to believe, but school teachers note that many children come to school without sufficient nourishment. We can help solve this problem. Sept. 1-13, we will have a collection point for non-perishable food items as you enter Cowan Dining. There are also copies of the list of needed foods for you to take with you to the grocery store. The donated items will go to schools and food banks. If each of us donates just a few of these food items, we can make a major difference.
—Sallie Bright
Register to vote in Kentucky! Students interested in voting in the upcoming November General Election should take time to register to vote in Kentucky (deadline Oct. 11). Information on elections, online registration forms, and information about upcoming elections is provided by the Kentucky State Board of Elections on their website. If you have questions about the voter registration process or need assistance, please contact Patrick Noltemeyer in the Student Life Office.
—Patrick Noltemeyer
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