that’s how many free books Carole Miller-Patrick (Indiana Reading Corps) handed out to children at the all-school EdCom Expo ’07 in Warsaw. She collected hugs and smiles and the knowledge that Manchester College made a huge impact on the Warsaw community. The conference is a full day of presentations by youngsters. At the last minute, we were offered a booth area and Carole swooped down to Indy for book purchases and Steve McCall (publications/design) pulled together a display.

 

Food! from Iran, Ghana, Nigeria, India, Palestine, Spain, Bulgaria, Uganda, Kenya … and more, at the International Buffet on Sunday, April 15 in the College Union. Chartwells will work with our international students to serve up this international menu from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. Cost is $8 for adults; $5 children.

 

MC hosted 40 students and faculty Friday for the 6th Annual Undergraduate Psychology Conference, joined by Bluffton University and Goshen College. Eight of our students presented research (and will present at the Butler Conference and ISU Conference on Service and Engagement).

 

Voice Mail is operating, at x4180. Some of its great options are not installed yet, so we need patience as ITS gets us beyond the basic service. Meanwhile, don’t forget to record your basic greeting and name. Just dial 4180 and follow the instructions. Your initial password came to you via e-mail from Michael Case a while back.

 

Today’s Christian Science Monitor quotes Neil Wollman (psychology/peace studies) in a column about the war on poverty by David R. Francis. Neil’s name is misspelled, but the co-author of the National Index of Violence and Harm is pleased with the attention for the Manchester College Peace Studies Institute research. Here’s the story: http://www.csmonitor.com/2007/0402/p17s01-cogn.html

 

We’ll remember the Holocaust at chapel on Wednesday, April 11, followed by a tree-planting service. Sharing reflections will be students, Dean Glenn Sharfman and Rabbi Jonathan Katz of Congregation Achduth Vesholom in Fort Wayne. Chapel starts at 10 a.m.

 

Know a student who is considering leaving MC? Please refer that student’s name to Early Alert earlyalert@manchester.edu. Our Early Alert team will attempt to connect with the student to learn if retaining her/him is a possibility.  Here are some aids for conversations with students.

 

This is Grayson James Pettit, born in perfect health last Wednesday, March 28 at 6 pounds, 9 ounces, 19 inches. “Grayson sleeps a lot and is a voracious eater,” reports a very pleased and proud Robert Pettit (sociology/social work). Mom, Christen Pettit Miller “is very, very happy and doing well.”

 

Tunnel Tour! Ever wonder how Physical Plant workers access Manchester’s miles of pipes and wires? April Staff Lunch: noon to 1 p.m., Wednesday, April 11. Gather in south lobby of Cordier. Bring your lunch; bring your co-workers. But first, RSVP to Allison Keating (ITS), x5432.

 

MC’s Symphonic Band will present a free Concert of Masterworks at 7:30  p.m. on Wednesday, April 11, conducted by Suzanne Gindin (music). Cordier Auditorium.

 

 Ordained ministers qualify for a housing allowance increase on their taxes. The Board of Trustees on Oct. 28 increased the allowance. If you are an ordained minister and an employee or retiree of Manchester College, contact the Office of Academic Affairs, x5051 for details.

 

That new face in the Registrar’s office is Glenna Castillo. Please stop by and introduce yourself! Glenna, x5234, will handle classroom and computer reservations and lots more.

 

Also welcome! Terry L. Thomas, Campus Security Officer

 

Peace Week is April 22-28, with Matt Guynn of On Earth Peace in residence for convo, chapel and activist training, storytelling by John Dunnagan of the Miami tribe (bring your children!), classes on Gandhi and peace studies, and a Saturday, April 28 mall concert featuring MC alumni.  Here’s the schedule.

It’s time to start thinking (and reporting) about events and activities for the 2007-2008 school year. Here’s the form to send to Shanon Green (Student Activities) so the calendar is complete. Student clubs and organizations need to get the information in now, so Student Activities can reserve venues. All other groups make their own arrangements through Conference Services … but don’t forget to let Shanon know the dates for the calendar! Deadline is Monday, May 7.

It’s amazing what you can do with Sprite and Mentos … The Fundamentals of Chemistry class of Jim Streator (emeritus chemistry) found out last week that food combinations make for cool chemistry.   → → →

 

Our faculty and staff keep giving and giving … Six more Manchester Funders have gained  EZparking through their donations to the College. For details on how to join this generous club, and easily find a parking spot for a whole month, contact Rita Schroll in College Advancement. Manchester Funders for April: Vicki Eastman (education), Adam Hohman (admissions), Angela Huffman (admissions), Kim Meyer (academic affairs), Rita Schroll (College advancement) and Leonard Williams (political science).

Paper-making, printmaking, nature weaving … it’s the Arts & Crafts Festival, on Saturday, April 21 at Koinonia Environmental and Retreat Center for children and families. Our art students are hosting the event with Koinonia and the Alumni Office to create a full day of events, crafts and hands-on experiences. The A Cappella Choir will serve up refreshments. 10 a.m. to 2 p.m., reservations not necessary.

Wow!     Yea!   Kudos   You’re Awesome!  Thanks!

 

Thank you for those “behind the scenes” who helped make this year’s Opera Workshop such a success.  It takes a village of lighting experts, directors, set  builders, property organizers and movers, graphic designers, publicists and photographers to make it look easy. It was a treat for everyone who attended. Bravo! Bravo! to Debra Lynn, Robert Lynn, Michael Good, Yazmin Good, Ayana Brown, Matt Unger, Sage Plakosh, Dave Friermood, Chris DeWitt, Jeff Combs, Brenda Carver, Jeri Kornegay, Joel Waggy, Debora DeWitt, Alan Chambers, John Planer, Carol Streator, Jim Adams.

 

 Human Resources

 

Faculty and staff openings: Assistant Professor of Communication Studies, Assistant Professor of Exercise/Sport Sciences, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Business, Assistant Director of Internships, Director of Academic Support, Resident Hall Director, Summer Conferences Hall Director, Peace Studies Intern

Go to job descriptions

 

Student employee supervisors: Carrie Makin needs to know which student employees are no longer employed by our departments/offices and the approximate end date of employment (end of fall semester, end of January session, etc.) so she can complete their job histories.

 

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It only takes a minute to set up our new voice mail. Just dial 4180 (or 982-4180 off-campus) and listen to the lady explain the easy process. Check your e-mail from Michael Case for the initial password. You must say your name at the prompt so your name goes into the directory. Then, record your message. Test it from an off-campus phone; it should switch to voice mail after four rings. As always, HELP Desk is ready to help, x5454, or on the web. (We’ll learn how to do the internal, vacation etc., messages soon.)

 

It’s time for the spring walking challenge! Submit your time spent walking or running April 1 to April 15 to Health Services. Prizes!  Send walk/run totals for the 15 days to healthservices@manchester.edu by April 19. Questions? Tara Vogel or Kelly Hippensteel. Walk during this time and earn a wellness point.

 

The annual Easter Basket Drive of the Northeast Indiana Alumni Directors Consortium is under way. Gary Montel is leading the MC drive. The goal for the eight colleges is 400 Easter baskets for delivery by SCAN for under-privileged children. To participate, fill a basket with commercially wrapped items (nothing homemade), and then wrap the entire basket. Drop it off at our Alumni Office, in the basement of the Ad Building, by April 2.

 

Mark your calendars! for the all-staff meetings, when we’ll recognize service, learn what's going on, do a Q&A with President Switzer and chuckle a bit, although not necessarily in that order. All of the 45-minute meetings start promptly at 8 a.m., with coffee and sweets the half-hour beforehand to give us a chance to chat up folks from other parts of campus we rarely see.

                               Thursday, June 28

                               Thursday, Oct. 18 (fall break)

 

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