Nanoscience is under way in the Science Center, as Greg Clark (physics) and senior Kyle Watson study the properties of an electrically conductive polymer (plastic) called ploy-3 hexylthiophene on a highly-oriented graphite surface. P3HT holds much promise for making smaller, less-expensive transistors, diodes and solar cells, explains Dr. Clark. The Indiana Academy of Sciences is underwriting the research with $3,000. →
First-year students are reading Being There by Jerzy Kosinsky this summer in preparation for Sept. 1 discussions about the book, and conversations in ENG 111: College Writing and COMM 110: Foundations of Human Communication. Designated faculty will lead the Sept. 1 discussions in 90-minute sessions that begin at 10 a.m. Participating faculty meet after their Friday, Aug. 29 workshop for lunch and a presentation on leading such a literature discussion. Questions: Al Williams, x5308.
About those tax-free benefits. Here is a link to the “summary plan description” of the College’s newly reinstated Section 125 Plan about our tax-free benefits. We also can reach the plan by clicking on the Benefits link on the HR home page. Questions: Dale Carpenter (human resources director).
← Wonder the quality of our incoming class? To read what the Louisville Courier-Journal has to say about new student-athlete Whitney Piatt, click here.
The Oaks is open this summer. The weekday hours are 9 a.m. to 2 p.m., with made-to-order deli sandwiches, salads, chips, cookies and brownies and other desserts, coffee and specialty drinks.
Are you using the new, official e-mail signature for College faculty and staff? Just download the logo, and then follow these simple instructions to insert your signature automatically in your Outlook messages. Thanks to webmaster/graphic designer Dan Chudzynski for the design:
Pathways Summer Service. Our students are blogging about their 10-week summer service at agencies and organizations as they explore the theological roots of vocation in soup kitchens, homeless shelters and other service agencies across the United States and in Africa. Check out their blogs, and more on the Pathways website. Jennifer Fisher is the Pathways coordinator.
Brit Betz, La Puente Home in Alamosa, Colo.
Brandon Fancher, Comfort House Inc. in McAllen, Texas
Jennifer Lane, Tri-City Homeless Coalition in Fremont, Calif.
Barbara Simpkins, Alderson Hospitality House in Alderson, W.Va.
Zach VanWinkle, Su Casa Catholic Worker House in Chicago
Cassie Franks, Eschoppe in Togo, Africa
Hurt on the job? Until Aug. 1, persons injured on the job should contact Dale Metzger (physical plant) at x5061 or call Safety & Security at x5999. He’s available 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays. After hours or on weekends, call Safety & Security and then notify Dale on the next business day.
Pies, fruit, muffins … oh my! Bring your offering(s) and feast on the ambrosia that is Pie, Fruit & Muffin Day this Wednesday, July 9 in the garden level hallway of the Ad Building. The yummies begin at 9 a.m., with drinks courtesy of the Staff Organizational Committee (SOC).
Now, where did I put those Teflon® tights … The folks in Funderburg Library are sponsoring Theme Days this summer. We all are invited to dress up, get a little goofy, and grab some grins (and visit the Library). Hippie Day was groovy. Here’s the schedule:
Tropical Day July 9
Emo Goth Day July 25
Superhero Day Aug. 1
Nerd Day Aug. 8
Masquerade Day Aug. 15
New Student Orientation is Aug. 31 to Sept. 1. To receive a copy of the schedule of events, contact Shanon Green (student activities).
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Congratulations to Brent Archer (30 years), Gary Montel (20 years) and Dave McFadden (15 years) on their service to Manchester College. Last month, the staff also celebrated the 5-year service of Jack Gochenaur, Lisa Gregory, Donald Lewis and Fred Lucas.
Another cathedral performance is in the making for our A Cappella Choir, on the evening of Oct. 30 in the Basilica of the Sacred Heart of Notre Dame University. The music will all be Manchester College originals, from Deb DeWitt’s “Prayer for Peace” to Debra Lynn’s arrangement of “Lift Every Voice.” The public is welcome (and alumni!) to the “peace” music celebrating St. Marcellus Day. Details to come.
Trim your cell bill. Centennial offers a 9 percent monthly discount to all Manchester College students, staff and faculty. Fax a copy of your student/employee ID card showing your name and Manchester College with your account number or mobile number to 260-750-3881. (Personal cell service only)
Children’s books needed. Elementary education graduate Rani Iqbal ’05 is teaching pre-school English in Turkey and building a library of children’s books (new or nicely used) for children age 3 to 6. She’ll return to North Manchester the weekend Aug. 22 to take the books. Deliver your book donations to The MEMO Lady, Jeri Kornegay OR contact Jim Garber, 982-4489,or Bill King, 982-7330.
He’s our green building leader. Gary Heckman (electrician, plumber) is a LEED Accredited Professional, following coursework and testing through the U.S. Green Building Council. Leadership in Energy and Environmental Design professionals demonstrate a thorough understanding of green building practices and principles and familiarity with LEED requirements, resources and processes toward creating green buildings.
Miss commencement? With much ITS coordination and pitching-in by others, Manchester College inaugurated a video stream of the ceremony. Here’s a link to the re-broadcast, also on our home page.
A Guide to Reform Judaism in the summer issue of Reform Judaism magazine quotes John Planer (music) extensively on personal observations ranging from being a Reform Jew to celebration of the Jubilee of his bar mitzvah, to encounters with God, reinterpreting Torah and leading an ethical life.
The first award from the Scout Fuller Fund for Social Justice goes to Nick Kaufman who this week begins an internship at Indianapolis Peace Institute, working with youth in the first 10 days after their incarceration for Aftercare through Indiana through Mentoring (AIM). For more about the Fund, and the award, click here. Scout, daughter of Abby Fuller and Neil Wollman, lost her battle with cancer a year ago this week. For more about Scout, click here.
Congratulations to Jennifer Fisher (Career Services), a new graduate of Young Leaders of Northeast Indiana Leadership Institute.
Faculty Fellow. Marcie Coulter-Kern (psychology) is a member of Indiana Campus Compact’s 2008-09 Faculty Fellows program. She will receive a $3,750 award from Enhancing Student Learning and Retention through Service-Learning and Civic Engagement grant.
Career Advising for High School Students. That’s the title of Rusty Coulter-Kern’s (psychology) project that has received a $2,250 Scholarship of Engagement Faculty Grant.
Jonathan Watson (English) has been invited to participate in Community of Writers at Squaw Valley. The July 19-26 poetry workshop is directed by Robert Hass, whose Time and Materials poetry collection won a Pulitzer Prize.
← Manchester College leader Dave Haist has been inducted into The Indiana Academy for his lifetime achievement and contribution to Indiana. Here’s the story.
The Wall Street Journal quoted Leonard Williams (political science) and Neil Wollman (former psychology/Peace Studies Institute) on the election potential of presidential candidate Sen. Barack Obama. Here’s a link to the June 1 WSJ story, which notes that Leonard and Neil studied almost 300 state presidential primaries from 1972 to 2004. UPI instigated the story, which was picked up by several newspapers and websites.
Another crossword puzzle will appear in The New York Times under the authorship of Leonard Williams (political science). The latest by our puzzling professor runs Tuesday, July 15.
Sounds like a good call. Dave Switzer, licensed high school umpire for 19 years, received the Indiana Interscholastic Officials Association’s 2008 award for Indiana’s top baseball official. Dave has retired from behind the plate, and as umpire consultant for American Amateur Baseball Congress. Here’s the story.
Special Note of Thanks: “Your Thoughtfulness has a way of touching lives. Of making days a little brighter, hearts a little happier, and problems seem a whole lot smaller. It’s people like you who make the difference in this world. And though you may not hear it often, you are appreciated very much. Your kindness will never be forgotten. Thank you for the flowers, cards, prayers, phone calls. It is wonderful to have a most wonderful College Family. God has given us so much to be grateful for. I am so grateful for you. Thank you so much. God Bless,” Dave Friermood. (A skinny Dave returns soon.)
Thank You. “Friends, your kind expression of sympathy is deeply appreciated and gratefully acknowledged. Many, many thanks for remembering our family. Warmest Regards,” Michael (college advancement) and Vicki Eastman (education), Jeff and Jennifer (Michael’s mother, Helen Eastman, died June 16.)
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Faculty and Staff Openings: Assistant Professor of Exercise and Sport Sciences, Assistant Professor of Music, Assistant Professor of Psychology, Adjunct Instructor/Conductor for Manchester Symphony Orchestra, Adjunct Instructor of Applied Voice, Adjunct Instructor of Applied Percussion, Adjunct Instructor of Applied Guitar, Assistant Director of Career Services/Counselor, Director of Planned Gifts, Assistant Director of Academic Support, Campus Store Cashier, Football Intern, Campus Security Officer
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Submit maintenance requests online! Just click here for a page that requests your full e-mail address. The first time you click Submit, “SchoolDude” will prompt you for your last name and other details. Please, do not “test drive” the form unless you have a work request! Questions: Sue Lewis (maintenance), x5061. Here’s a link to the instructions on our U Drive under work orders. Note that the actual work order password isn’t what you think it is.
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