At the end of this school year, Neil Wollman leaves us to work with Alliance for Ethics and social Responsibility at Bentley College in Boston. Neil, senior fellow of the Peace Studies Institute and professor of psychology, will carry his leadership in the International Graduation Pledge Alliance with him, as well as the TIAA-CREF social responsibility effort. Neil will still live in North Manchester with Abby and their children Leo and Scout. He joined us in 1978. “The energy, passion and tenacity Neil has invested in his work in pursuit of the common good have benefited many people over the years,” notes Tim McElwee (peace studies).  “With thanks for his many contributions to the Peace Studies Institute, we wish him well in his future efforts.”

 

Have you seen the Christmas Party plans??!! Train rides on the mall, lots and lots of decorations and lights, horse-drawn wagon rides, displays, trees, music, a storyteller, Santa … and food! Food in a progressive celebration that will take us to five stops around the mall. Thank you Trustees! And thanks to the committee: Jack Gochenaur (business office), Dave Friermood (college setups), Shanon Green (student activities), Jenny Birner (business office), Lisa Gregory (alumni office), Chris Garber (physical plant), Kathryn Heler (accounting/business), Rachel Richey (campus store), Paula Finton (conference services) and Terri Jones (president’s office)

Saturday, December 16

4 to 7 p.m.

RSVP by Dec. 11 to Terri Jones x5050 or register online

 

Manchester had the top Student Education Association chapter in the state last spring semester, says the Indiana SEA, a student program of the National Education Association. MC collected the award Oct. 21 at the fall conference of the Indiana SEA. Our chapter had 109 members last spring; they won for their programs, active membership, and demonstrated professionalism. We knew that…

 

Need student help fast, just for a little while? MC has a Student Temp Pool! From heavy lifting to door greeter to general office work, this is the place to go. HR does the interviews and maintains this pool of students willing to report to work within a minimum of 12-hours of notice. Two-week max assignments. Just fill out a Temporary Employee Request Form and e-mail it to Carrie Makin. EzLabor at $5.25/hr. Here's the link.

 

We’re spreading Wendi – and church relations – around. After we’ve mopped up our tears when Wendi Hutchinson leaves us for wedded bliss and West Lafayette this spring, many will share her responsibilities. Our pastor, trustees, President Jo, faculty, staff, admissions … will fill many of Wendi’s roles to keep our CoB light shining bright at Manchester. The campus pastor and Jo will share leadership for church relations; Sandy Bendsen will provide administrative support. Questions? Dave McFadden.

 

What’s a Health Savings Account? For some, it’s a great new solution to rising insurance costs. The College has lots of other insurance news for us this week, and options. Everyone eligible for MC health care benefits must attend one of these sessions, in Flory Auditorium, Science Center. Spouses encouraged to attend. The new plan year begins January 1, 2007. Open enrollment for the new plan is Nov. 27 through Dec. 20. See you there at (pick one):

Today, Tuesday, Nov. 14

 8 a.m.

3 p.m.

5 p.m.

7 p.m.

Makeup Day Thursday, Nov. 16

7 p.m.

 

Students of business and accounting adjunct Randy Holler are tabulating the results of a recent survey of the Columbia City Area Chamber of Commerce. The survey sought opinion of Chamber members and non-members on designing a new strategic plan. Here’s a Post & Mail story about the survey. Students of Holler, of First Federal Savings Bank in Columbia City, are getting lots of survey experience. They also did a county election poll. Click here for more about that research.

 

Say Chet! for the Aurora yearbook photographer, who will set up on Tuesday, Dec. 5 in Holl-Kintner 101 for photos of faculty, staff and students. Just show up; no appointment needed to ensure you likeness is in the yearbook! Two sessions: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. and 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.

 

 

You’ll want to read the announcement about our next Campus Pastor, Steve Crain of Fort Wayne, who moves into the Petersime Chapel office on July 1. Pastor Jim Chinworth leaves us Jan. 1 to travel a few blocks to the Manchester Church of the Brethren, but you knew that! Associate Chaplain Sonia Smith will fill the Jan. 1-July 1 gap.   

 

 

Manchester College Ride Board. Does that Christmas drive around Chicago have you bummed? Getting poorer by the mile commuting from Fort Wayne? Somebody at Manchester may love your company on the drive! The Drive Board is outside the Mailroom in Holl-Kintner. Drivers post their destinations and contact information. Riders contact the drivers to negotiate terms of the ride. This is not a service of the College, just a vehicle for communication. Contact is Marilyn Reish

 

Turkey Day is THIS Thursday, Nov. 16 in our dining commons, when Chartwell’s will serve up a traditional Thanksgiving lunch with all the trimmings! Wonder what’s on the menu the rest of the month? Click here!

 

A representative from the Bowen Center will be on campus Wednesday, Nov. 15, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Plowshares Library in Calvin Ulrey 206. Our first five of these confidential sessions are paid for by the College. Questions? Contact benefits specialist Crysta Borden x5288.

 

It went kaboom! This was one of those convos that you just had to be there. Imagine a ball of “fire” exploding. Imagine lots of noise. Imagine Dave McFadden in tall boots and goggles. Imagine Corny Troyer firing up Carl Strike’s lawnmower … on stage. Powerful stuff, that biodiesel. Brought to us by scientist Jeff Osborne and scientist-in-training Amanda Patch.

 

Student Financial Services. That’s what we’re calling a new teaming up of our financial aid and student accounts. Makes sense, eh? Gina Voelz is the team leader at this new one-stop service aimed at retention and student success.

 

Break out the Black and Gold, for Manchester College Spartan Day this Saturday, Nov. 18. That’s when high school students of all ages and their families/guests visit campus for tours and talks and lunch. If you know a prospective MC student, send them to our website at www.manchester.edu, or have them contact our Admissions folks at 800-852-3648 or visit@manchester.edu to register.

 

Congratulations to Dottie Young, nee HR part-timer and now administrative assistant for Student Development. Meanwhile, she’s working on her bachelor’s degree in business management at Indiana Wesleyan.

 

A reminder that the Office of College Advancement needs to know about all solicitations for funds for the good of the College and its organizations. Planning a fund-raiser? Get the go-ahead from OCA first, at least 30 days in advance. Whether seeking cash or in-kind gifts, OCA needs to know. Why? Because it’s OCA’s role to raise funds for the College. That includes coordinating on-campus and off-campus solicitation.

 

Check out these check request holiday dates … We’ll issue checks next Wednesday before Thanksgiving, with a Monday, Nov. 20 check request deadline. We’ll issue checks Thursday, Dec. 21 for the week of Dec. 18 and on Friday, Dec. 29 for the week of Dec. 25, with Wednesday, Dec. 27 the check request and invoice deadline. (Usually the deadline is Tuesday for checks to be cut that same week.)

 

Thanksgiving and Christmas mean payroll reporting deadline changes.  For the Nov. 30 paydate, MC will transmit payroll after noon Nov. 27.  Therefore, we should complete our EzLabor tasks before leaving for break on Nov. 22. Our deadline is noon Monday, Nov. 27. Same for the Dec. 29 payroll, which MC will transmit after noon Dec. 27. Approve all you can before leaving for break on Dec. 21. Deadline is Dec. 27.

 

Dear MC Faculty and Staff, Thank you so much for the cards, gifts and well wishes we received with the arrival of our new daughter, Lydia. It is such a blessing to be part of the caring community that is the College family. We are enjoying our second blessing, though praying she soon discovers the difference between night and day!     – The Grinsteads

 

A Brethren Reminder. The President’s Office has a limited number of Brethren Reminders (about a dozen). If you’d like one, visit Terri. The cost? Just a smile.

 

United Fund of Wabash County … Manchester College employees will receive sign-up cards in their paychecks. Watch for them; return them to HR. 

 

Human Resources

 

Faculty and Staff Openings: Assistant Director of Financial Aid, Tennis Coach Intern and Accounts Payable Specialist

Go to job descriptions

 

Take me to Spartan Weekly!

MC's weekly update by Doug Shoemaker, sports information director

 

The Spartan 3-Point Club tips off today for the season. The meeting starts at noon Tuesday, Nov. 14 in the Spartan Room of PERC. Coach Nadborne will provide a season preview. $6.50 for the sandwich lunch payable at the meeting. The season opens with the MC Tip-Off Tournament this weekend.

 Oldies but still goodies from recent MEMOs 

Get comfy in Cordier. The Cinema Series has moved Cordier Auditorium for the remainder of the year. We tried it in Flory Auditorium and that just didn’t work. For the VIA (and Cinema Series) schedule, click here, or type VIA into our web site search slot. 

 

Early Alert is nearby, ready to help students who are struggling. We have all kinds of supports in place to help all of our students succeed (and stay with us!). ANYBODY can refer a student to EarlyAlert, which will connect them with resources to overcome their individual challenges: EarlyAlert@manchester.edu Questions, comments about EarlyAlert? Danette Norman Till, x5306.

 

Enrollment Management's Holiday Open House is 2 to 4 p.n. on Wednesday, Dec. 6 in the department lobby. Great goodies, great conversation.

 

Do you have bilingual skills? Safety and Security maintains a list of local interpreters to translate for College and local public safety officials. The volunteer Interpreters may be called at odd times, as emergencies tend to occur. Contact Karen Burns, x5001. She’ll want to know the languages we speak.

 

Mark your calendars for the staff Tall Oaks luncheon at noon Dec. 13. More to come, courtesy of SOC.

 

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.

 

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