Transitions …
The final moves and heavy lifting
are under way in a massive shuffle of offices and
departments. Some of the shift is temporary as we await financing
and reconstruction of The Holl-Kintner Center, but most are the
result of great new spaces in the College Union. This is a domino
effect: As offices are emptied, others will take possession, leaving
those empty offices for another tier of moves.
SEVEN
buildings are involved. That means logistics by Dave Friermood
and his crew, ITS and our Telephone Guy, Larry Gyrion … and those
moving.
In a nutshell ...
Success Center and Career Services = College Union upstairs
Student Activities = Calvin Ulrey basement
Education Department = Calvin Ulrey first floor (former
Career Services)
Communication faculty = Calvin Ulrey third floor; classes
Holl-Kintner
Economics faculty = Calvin Ulrey third floor; classes in
Holl-Kintner
Conference Services = College Union upstairs
Music Department = Winger, but many take new
offices
Financial Aid = Business Office, Ad Building
first floor
Business Office (some) = former Education
offices, Ad Building first floor
Volunteer Services and Indiana Reading Corps =
East Hall basement
Click
here for the new locations
for
folks and departments who are moving
Allen Machielson is our new director
of residential life and associate dean of student
development. He comes from Sacred Heart University in Connecticut,
where he also led residential life. He’s also served as residence
hall director and in the ministry at Juniata College. Expect arrival
late summer early fall, as Allen and his family coordinate their own
transition.
News to know …
Big Congratulations
to College
Advancement and those many among us who assisted financially and in
friend-making for surpassing The Manchester Fund unrestricted
donations goal of $1 million for the 2006-2007 fiscal year!
Notes President Switzer: “Your success represents tremendous
hard work, persistence, organization, cooperation and talent.”
Faculty: Do you know your committee
assignments for 2007-2008?
Click here for the committee rosters.
Know a student who would make a
great tutor? Our Success Center is seeking
recommendations from faculty for student tutors … students who
earned at least a B+ in your courses, are responsible and reliable,
and have the interpersonal skills to connect and explain. Contact
our new director of academic support,
Bonnie O’Connell, x5076.
Looking for new digs? Have housing
to rent or sell? Check out the new Housing bulletin board
just outside Human Resources on the second floor of Calvin Ulrey.
It’s free advertising of area housing opportunities. Make sure to
include contact information and appropriate pricing. Submit your
listings in person to HR for posting, 8-5 M-F.
Here’s
another one by pilot Gary Heckman
(electrician), who never seems to tire of
photographing campus from the air. Thanks, Gary!
→
Mark that calendar …
The BIG Meeting is next Monday!
Some call this the Let’s-All-Get-On-The-Same-Page-Meeting. Or:
Finding Lost Souls and Getting Them to Class on Time. This is when
folks from all campus departments gather to talk about how we can
help our incoming students succeed – especially in their first
months on campus. It is scheduled for 10 to 11 a.m. on Monday, July
30 in Wine Recital Hall.
Lift that broom! Flick that dust
rag!
Campus cleanup days are coming.
Donate two hours of time to help spruce up campus on Tuesday, Aug.
14 or Wednesday, Aug. 15. Marcia Hicks (custodial supervisor) will
coordinate scheduling and work assignments. Meet at the Maintenance
Center to sign up for a two-hour shift between 6 a.m. and 5 p.m.
either day. An ice cream social is planned on Aug. 15.
There’s still time to sign up for
Crisis Intervention Team training Aug. 2-3. This is for
all security and hall directors for sure, and counselors. Anyone
else who has direct contact with students (faculty and staff) is
welcome. The two days of training are filled with Bowen Center
experts on topics ranging from anti-social behavior and attachment
disorder to suicide prevention and crisis intervention.
Here are the details.
Deadline for registration is July 27 to
Dottie Young in student development.
Who’s going to the Zoo??
Our Alumni Office is inviting us to A Day at the Fort Wayne
Children’s Zoo, on Saturday, Aug. 4. There’s a red panda
(pictured), black
storks, giraffes, kangaroos, tigers, penguins … more than 1,500
critters at one of the Top Ten Zoos for Kids in the nation! For
tickets (including lunch),
click here to order
online, or contact the
Alumni Office, x5223 or 888-257-2586. Tickets are $11 for
adults, $8 for children 2-14 and $10 for kids 60 and older.
It’s a tradition: the Welcome
Reception for all faculty and staff. The party begins at
4:30 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 23 in the College Union. President
Switzer’s welcome is at 5:30 p.m. Those new to the College since
last fall are our special guests. Expect an official invitation soon
from the President’s Office.
Notable …
Welcome to the community!
Jeff Beer, Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport
Sciences/Head Athletic Trainer;
Heather B. Van Puffelen,
Web Designer; Carissa J. Rose,
Admissions Counselor;
Matthew N. Burlingame,
Head Wrestling Coach;
Joonseo Song, Visiting Assistant Professor of History; Tamara
O’Hearn, Director of the Writing Center and Assistant Professor of
English; Kristine Harris, Visiting Associate Professor of Music;
Gregory B. Hetrick,
Admissions Counselor
Congrats to Vicki Eastman
(education), who has received the Holland Scholarship of
The Delta Kappa Gamma Society International professional honorary
society of women educators. Recognized by her peers as having high
expectations for her students and offering a high level of support,
she has been instrumental in implementing the online assessment
process at Manchester. Vicki will use the $1,000 state scholarship
at Ball State University to complete the doctoral program in
elementary education.
The Scout Fuller Fund for Social
Justice will honor the memory of Josephine Wollman Fuller
by supporting individuals and organizations who, in the spirit of
young Scout’s caring and sense of justice, are working to improve
the lives of others. The daughter of Abby Fuller (social) and Neil
Wollman (psychology) and sister of 5-year-old Leo, died of cancer
July 7 in her grandparents’ home in Massachusetts. She was 8.
A Celebration of Scout's Life is planned for 3 p.m. on Saturday,
Sept. 1 at the Manchester Church of the Brethren. To
donate to the non-profit: The Scout
Fuller Fund for Social Justice; c/o William F. Fuller, Trustee;
P.O. Box 159;
Marion, MA
02738
Human
Resources
Faculty and Staff Openings:
Athletic Director, Student Accounts Specialist, Campus Store
Assistant Manager, Campus Security Officer, Assistant Stage and
Audio/Video Technician, Women’s Volleyball Head Coach, Women’s
Softball Coach Intern, Wrestling Coach Intern
Oldies but still
goodies from recent MEMOs ...
MC employees injured on the job during
summer
should contact Dale Metzger, x5061, in the physical plant or
Security, x5999, during the work week (7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday
through Friday. On weekends and after hours, notify Security and
contact Dale on the next business day. After Aug. 1, the contact is
our nurse, Tara Vogel.
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