We’re hearing so many wonderful stories about Rainn MacPhail’s
connection with this community. Undoubtedly we will hear more
Wednesday, May 2 at her Fort Wayne service and this Friday, May 4 at
our 3 p.m. celebration of her life, in Wine Recital Hall.
Here is more about Rainn,
including links to a terrific Fort Wayne
News-Sentinel story, and
details/map for the Fort Wayne services.
The Rhiney Bowl
has arrived … This annual Schwalm Hall softball
tournament (and BBQ) is continues through Friday, May 4, from 4 to 8
p.m. daily. Drivers, don’t say you weren’t warned. Those balls fly
where we park so consider moving your vehicle before they batter up
at 4 p.m. Students will put reminders on vehicle windows parked just
north of the physical plant. Parking will not be blocked off.
Magna cum laude, summa cum laude, cum
laude … 35 students who will graduate with honors this
month are the honored guests on Tuesday, May 8 for the Academic
Excellence banquet. The celebration begins at 6 p.m. in the Cordier
lobby.
Who won the Leadership Awards? We all did, of course. But
here are the results announced Sunday at a banquet coordinated by
Student Development. Watch our home page for more to come.
Program of the Year: International Buffet,
International Association
Member of the Year: Ashley Owens
Organization of the Year: Residence Hall
Association
Advisor of the Year: Dr. Benson Onyeji
(history/political science)
Outstanding Student Leaders of the Year:
Melanie DeGrandchamp and
Tim Polakowski
Capstone Outstanding Senior Leadership Award:
Ria Subrahmanyam
and Jessica
Hicks
Donors and students come together for a Scholarship Dinner on
Sunday, May 6 in Haist Commons. About 150 are expected. Students get
to thank their benefactors in person and donors get to see the
results of their gifts. The party starts at 5:30 p.m., hosted by
College Advancement.
Take Back the Night
is an international march and rally protesting rape and other
violence against women. Manchester College’s version starts at 8
p.m. Thursday, May 8 at Petersime Chapel. Speakers before the march
include Wabash County Superior Court Judge Christopher Goff, Sgt.
Brian Enyeart of the North Manchester Police Department, Linda Wilk
from Hands of Hope and Cheri Krueckeberg (social work).
Help provide a sense of security for kids in need of some extra love and
care. Join Volunteer Services this Thursday, May 3 to
make no-sew fleece blankies for area children undergoing hospital
treatment for chronic illnesses, who are in shelters or foster care.
It’s called Project Linus. From 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. in the Helman
great room. Details:
Alyson Edwards.
What have you found at Manchester College? You know that a
core strategy of our recruiting campaign is to tell the Manchester
story in a personal light, heavy on testimonials that begin, “at
Manchester College, I found ….”
Here’s the link to the inspiring student blog
myplace@mc. Please
let webmaster
Dan Chudzynski
what you have found at MC.
Here are the six generous winners of EZparking
for May. All direct donated their contribution to The
Manchester Fund. There’s still time to give to the College before
the end of our fiscal year, and help increase the percentage of
faculty-staff giving.
See Rita Schroll
in College Advancement, in the garden level of the Ad Building.
Michael
Case (ITS)
Michael
Eastman (College Advancement)
Larry
Gyrion (ITS)
Terri
Jones (President’s Office)
Shelly
Leifer (Business Office)
Janet
McElwee (Career Services)
Fresh air. Stacy Stetzel (education) took her Child
Development class to the fountain to enjoy the sweet weather this
week. It’s tough going back inside afterward.
We’re running out of time to schedule events and activities
for the 2007-2008 calendar.
Here's the form to send to
Shanon Green
(Student Activities). 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 time also to schedule facilities reservations with Conference
Services.
E-mail
Paula Finton or fill out an Events Management request. Call
Paula, x5551, with questions, but all requests must be in writing,
including for setups. Here’s the
Events Management Calendar
Lights out! Power will be shut off on campus on Saturday, May 26
for electrical vault maintenance. If you know of a conflict, contact
Gary Heckman,
x5450, immediately.
Scrapbook Conference coming to campus. Tell your friends;
sign up with Conference Services, where this great idea to bring
more folks to Manchester ignited. June 8-10. Maximum 80
settings/sittings, so hurry.
Lee Krähenbühl brings his songs and music back to campus for
an afternoon concert on Saturday, May 12, sponsored by Simply
Brethren. Lee will perform 3:30 to 5 p.m. in Wampler Auditorium.
Hot off the … keyboard,
here’s a link
to the latest edition of the Education Department’s newsletter,
The Intersection.
Want a Peace Week T-shirt? The smalls are gone, but lots of
mediums, larges and extra larges are available for $10 from
Carrie Fry-Miller.
They are fair trade, organic cotton, of course.
Everything goes! Bill Allen ’68, son of long-time art
professor Max Allen ’34 and Sally Mertz ’28 Allen, is retiring and
closing Allen’s Designs in Warsaw this week. Beginning Wednesday,
they will have a clearance/retirement sale. Jewelry, furnishings …
it all must go.
No MEMO next week. Remember to send events to
Sandy Bendsen
for the Reminder.
Human
Resources
Faculty and staff openings: Assistant Professor of Exercise
and Sport Sciences/Head Athletic Trainer, Assistant Professor of Accounting and Business,
Visiting Assistant Professor of Sociology, Assistant Professor of
Communication Studies, Director of Student Financial Services, Offensive Line Football Coach Intern, Peace
Studies Intern, Director of the Writing Center, Associate Director of
Recruitment, Admissions Counselor, Football Coach Intern
Go to job descriptions
Does your student employee need to work beyond the campus
move-out deadline of 6 p.m. on Thursday, May 17? Contact
Ryan Phillips
to provide your permission. Ryan needs to know the student’s name,
reason for late move-out and date of hall checkout.
Take me to Spartan Weekly!
MC's weekly update by Doug Shoemaker, sports information director
Oldies but still goodies from recent MEMOs ...
Return
Library materials by Wednesday, May 23. Faculty may
request renewal of materials checked out this school year, by e-mail
or phone. Take in materials checked out before this school year for
inventory and quick renewal. Leaving the College? Please take any
personal reserve materials. Questions? Contact
Linda Richards in
Circulation, x5363.
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