News to know...
We’re back to normal, after the storms. The College lost power for four hours on Friday, Dec. 19. When electricity was restored, the College still had no phone or internet service. Verizon, which provides both services, did not resume phone and internet service until the following Monday afternoon. All College ITS systems now are fully operational.
We lost a lot of tree limbs, and a tree or two, from the ice storm last week. Campus is heavily littered with branches huge and small, boughs, squirrel nests and various "tree fruit." No structural damage, it appears. Lots of wood chipping ahead.
We didn’t have power, we didn’t have internet, but we’ve got grades! Thanks to faculty who made the drive to campus to enter their grades (we DID have on-campus ’net service), and to the tireless diligence of our Registrar’s Office, grades were all in by mid-morning last Tuesday.
The College lost a dear friend and a Spartan through and through in the Dec. 20 death of Gil Weldy ’49. The life-long educator served on our Board of Trustees (1988-1992) and the Alumni Board, as executive director of the M Association, and, with his wife Dorothy ’49, was an enthusiastic and proud supporter of MC programs, performances, dedications, Spartan teams, fund-raisings and other celebrations. Services were last Saturday morning. Here’s the obituary.
Phil ’69 and Louie ’69 Baldwin Rieman died Dec. 26 in a three-vehicle crash on an ice-covered highway north of Noblesville. The couple was committed to faith and service, calling for Christians to help bring peace in the “silent holocaust” of Sudan. They were campus co-pastors for about a year, received our Alumni Honor Award, came from deep Manchester roots and grew strong new Manchester limbs. Here's a Church of the Brethren Newsline "extra" link about the Riemans.
Mark that calendar...
January Session begins Wednesday, Jan. 7. Official schedules will be available Jan. 6 in the Registrar’s Office.
Two very interesting Martin Luther King events are in January. Our Service of Remembrance and Celebration in Honor of Martin Luther King Jr. is a Friday, Jan. 16 presentation on "Dream Analyses: Martin Luther King, Jr., Wish Fulfillment, and Obama in the American Psyche" by Dr. Quinton Dixie, assistant professor of religious studies at IPFW. That’s at 7 p.m. in Wine Recital Hall. On Monday, Jan. 19 is a dramatic reading of Jeff Stetson’s The Meeting, an imaginative encounter between Dr. King and Malcolm X. That’s at 7 p.m. in Petersime Chapel.
The acrylics of Ruth “Bunny” Baldwin are the latest exhibition of Gallery G in the College Union, on display until Feb. 22. “After you have found yourself in painting, if you are going to be perfectly honest about it, you are not going to be influenced by anyone else,” the artist told long-time fan, Jim Adams (art), who met her during his studies at the Instituto Allende in Mexico. By the way, Baldwin turns 99 in January.
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Above and Beyond. Al Williams (biology), Thelma Rohrer (art/international studies/honors) and Christer Watson (physics) are recipients of the fall Faculty Ambassador Awards for exceptional commitment and diligence in working with Admissions to recruit Manchester College students. They communicated with scores and scores of prospective students, met one-on-one with students during campus visits, welcomed visitors into their classrooms, participated in campus events, and created departmental recruiting events. Each received $500 and framed certificates.
Make your vote count at the Faculty Meeting 4 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 8 in Flory Auditorium. Faculty Executive Committee wants to ensure that all faculty members have the opportunity to vote. Those unable to attend can still vote. Here’s how (see faculty e-mail from Tim Ogden for details):
1. Choose a faculty member to vote on your behalf.
2. Tell Tim Ogden (business/accounting) via e-mail by Wednesday, Jan. 7 who holds your proxy and the extent to which (if at all) you have limited the rights of your proxy.
President Switzer will chair a plenary session at the 2009 President’s Institute of the Council of Independent Colleges, and introduce the session speaker, former U.S. Secretary of Treasury Paul H. O’Neill. Topic of the session: Weathering the Storm: The Future of Private Colleges and Universities in the Face of Economic Uncertainty. The institute is Jan. 4-7 in Bonita Springs, Fla.
Holiday energy conservation … Our Physical Plant team has lowered the temperature in many campus buildings to conserve energy during winter break. If there are concerns, contact Chris Garber, x5027. Here’s the plan:
East, Schwalm – unchanged for students still on campus
Garver, Helman, Oakwood – thermostats set back
Science Center – fume hoods reduced in air flow, temperatures set back to 60
Union, Cordier, Library, Holl-Kintner, Petersime – thermostats set back to 60
PERC – accommodate athletic practice schedule
Winger, Calvin Ulrey – each radiator turned down
← Kim Duchane has received the 2008 Meritorious Service Award of the Midwest District of the American Alliance of Health, Physical Education, Recreation, and Dance. Kim’s community service includes the College’s Special Olympics track and field team, Physical Education Program (PEP) for home-schooled students and the Jump Rope for Heart fund-raiser at Manchester Elementary School. He has served as served as president of the Indiana AHPERD and chair of the Adapted Physical Education Program Council.
“Engaging Early Creates Successful Readers.” That’s the title of a project by Victoria Eastman (education) that Indiana Campus Compact will fund for her 2009 course, Introduction to Early Childhood Education EDUC 130. Victoria seeks to create engaging learning experiences for 3-, 4-, and 5-year-olds in our partner preschools and with our teacher candidates at Manchester College.
Published. The Astrophysical Journal has accepted a manuscript by Christer Watson (physics) and MC grad Tyler Corn ’08 for publication. The journal is the premier, refereed journal for professional astronomers in the United States. (Tyler now is in graduate school at Ball State.)
Another GLIMPSE from the Spitzer Space Station also is in the works for Christer. GLIMPSE360 continues the project around the remaining parts of the 360-degree view of the Galactic plane. Of course, Christer will continue to collaborate with our students in analyzing the data. Observations begin in July 2009 and continue for a year.
Bernard Meltzer, popular radio host for decades, once said, "A true friend is someone who thinks that you are a good egg even though he knows that you are slightly cracked." Meltzer’s words say it very well. As for me, the "slightly cracked" recipient of a well-planned farewell surprise party on Dec. 12, you showed me that without a doubt, you are true friends. Thanks everyone for 28½ memorable years. What a way to leave this place! I am so fortunate. Looking back, I think Bob Hope’s theme song (Boy, that dates me!) simply says it best … "Thanks for the Memories.”
– Joy Groninger (publications/design), pictured at the party with well-wisher Warren Garner.
The IT Policy Guide. It’s new, this comprehensive set of guidelines for the use of technology on campus, recently approved by the Technology Community and Cabinet. Some of the policies are new, some are not. Access the IT Policy Guide through Gateway: Click on Campus Resources, then Campus Documents, then the ITS folder. If you have any questions, contact ITS. Or, click here.
This is no time for modesty. For most members of the Manchester College community, service and volunteerism is an easy habit. Please take a minute to visit the ”Report Hours” web form of the Office of Volunteer Services to perform yet another important service to the College. OVS tallies up all of our hours for use in seeking grants and other philanthropy for our programs and projects. It just takes a minute … tally up!
Tuition exchange programs. Sherri Shockey (student financial services) is the contact for MC employees (and/or spouses, dependents) who want to study at another school for 2009-2010. Fourteen among us are studying at other colleges – Hanover, Saint Joseph’s, Indianapolis, Huntington, Franklin, Evansville, Hartwick, New England, Saint Francis, Trine and Valparaiso. We have two opportunities: Tuition Exchange Program (TEP) of the Council of Independent Colleges AND The Tuition Exchange. This year, we are hosting students from Notre Dame, Franklin, Indianapolis, Saint Francis, McPherson, Art Institute of Chicago, Marian, Saint Joseph’s and Valparaiso.
Don’t forget to send room requests for January Session and spring semester to Registrar Lila Hammer. Let her know if you prefer rooms with moveable chairs/desks, rooms with tables, rooms with no chairs, smart rooms, smarter than the instructor rooms, etc. First come, first served, assuming availability.
Do you think you can dance? Dance instructor needed. We have 11 students enrolled in Social Dance (currently called Social and Square Dance) but no instructor. If interested in teaching this noon MWF class, contact Mark Huntington (exercise/sport sciences), x5033.
Fitness Center winter break schedule:
Dec. 29-31 – open 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 1 – closed
Jan. 2 – open 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 3-4 – closed
Jan. 5-6 – open 11 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 4 to 6:30 p.m.
Jan. 7 – resume normal hours
Apparently fearless considering it was the day before Christmas, turkeys strolled campus. The turkeys are a frequent, and messy, visitor to Tall Oaks, often peering in through the back doors. Thanks, Dave Hicks (biology), for this great photo at the Science Center!
Hoops for Hunger. Our baseball and softball teams are collecting food and monetary donations at all home Manchester College basketball games during January to benefit Second Harvest Food Bank of East Central Indiana, which serves six surrounding counties. Fans can bring canned and other non-perishable food items to men's and women's basketball contests. Manchester is competing with Ball State and Anderson to collect the most food items.
Human Resources...
Faculty and Staff Openings: Assistant Professor of Biology, Assistant Professor of Economics, Adjunct Instructor of Applied Voice, Assistant Professor of Religion, Assistant Professor or Instructor of Mathematics/Mathematics Education, Assistant Professor of Music, Marketing Graphic Designer/Writer
Wow! Yea! Kudos You’re Awesome! Thanks!
Kudos to all of our custodial, grounds and maintenance teams who, after an icy and snowy blast on Dec. 16, had sidewalks and outside steps cleared and salted early for the benefit and safety of students, staff and faculty. Thank you so much!
“I want to express my heartfelt appreciation to Pat Weller , Lila Hammer and Glenna Castillo in the Registrar’s Office for working so hard to process all student grades. I also want to thank our Faculty who, despite the power outage and, for some, great distance were able to enter all of their grades by Tuesday morning – what a terrific accomplishment! Our students will be very thankful for all your hard work.” Dean Sharfman.
Kudos to Adam Hohman and Katie Laier in Admissions for working overtime to send a letter to parents of prospective students before Christmas. Undaunted by the Dec. 19 power outage, they stayed into the evening to print and hand-stamp hundreds of letters so that they would arrive in family mailboxes before the holidays. Neither ice nor sleet nor falling limbs …
Kudos to Jeri Kornegay (PR) and all who helped behind the scenes with the Triple Guarantee news conference on Dec. 16. Their careful planning kept the focus on the primary message – the College’s new Triple Guarantee of financial aid, graduation in four years and job/graduate school after graduation. Congressman Mark Souder, just a day after cataract surgery, gave strong endorsement to the Guarantee and helped us attract major media coverage.
Oldies but goodies from past MEMOs..
Mileage increases to 50 cents per mile on Jan. 1, 2009. That’s also the rate for College cars; College minivans = 55 cents; College vans = 65 cents. The Travel Expense Report will reflect the change.
Spring courses are in ANGEL. Students will not be added to courses until a week before the session begins (Jan. 28). Course names now include the course number and section letter to help those with multiple sections. Tip: Group your ANGEL courses by semester. AngelHelp@manchester
Lunch and Learn about sexual assault. At noon on Wednesday, Jan. 21, Leslie Cook, clinical nurse educator with the Fort Wayne Sexual Assault Treatment Center will talk and take questions. Bring your own lunch; location TBA. For MC employees, students, police, professionals and anybody in the community we’d like to invite.
All-Staff Meetings provide updates, celebrations of service and connections. We begin to gather at 7:30 a.m. for breakfast goodies and chat;the meeting starts promptly at 8 a.m. in Wine Recital Hall.
Thursday, January 22
Thursday, March 26
Thursday, June 18
Thursday, October 22
Faculty Professional Development meetings begin at 10 a.m. in Flory Auditorium. These are all Fridays:
Feb. 6 Planning and Delivering Quality Online Courses
March 6 Cooperative Learning
April 3 Assessment
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