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April 18, 2006 Vol. 9 No. 31
Community News
Hodding Carter III to speak at WWC’s Davidson Roundtable
Award-winning journalist and commentator Hodding Carter III will give a talk titled, “Just Out of Step,” at Warren Wilson College’s annual G.D. Davidson Roundtable on April 20. The event, free and open to the public, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Canon Lounge. Carter, who became University Professor of Leadership and Public Policy at UNC-Chapel Hill in January, is a former newspaper editor, television correspondent and foundation executive. He was assistant secretary of state for public affairs during the Carter administration, and spokesman for the Department of State during the Iran hostage crisis. Responding to Carter’s talk will be Rolfe Neill, retired publisher of The Charlotte Observer; Ruth Currie, professor of history and political science; and Steve Runholt, WWC chaplain and pastor of Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church. More info: http://www.warren-wilson.edu/internal/index.php.
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Award-winning documentary photographer visiting campus this week
Cynthia Vagnetti, an independent documentary photographer and video producer, will be visiting campus Wed. - Fri. this week. Cynthia has a long-standing commitment to sustainable agriculture, rural communities and related issues. She has produced many multimedia projects and photography exhibitions, and is co-author of the book People Sustaining the Land. Her most recent work, Voices of American Farm Women, a multimedia exhibition, is currently on a 4-year tour of the U.S.
Voices of American Farm Women presents a dynamic contemporary perspective on a diverse group of women and their relationship to the land. Their stories are told through both images and words, and narrate a multifaceted view of work, family, and community. Based upon more than 40 videotaped oral history interviews, “Voices” presents sustainable agriculture through six main themes: An Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture; Listening to the Land; Biodiversity; Farm and Food Connection; Entrepreneurship; and Education and Social Responsibility.
On Wed., April 19, 6:30-8 p.m., in Cannon, Cynthia will present examples of her work and discuss her approach to documenting the sustainable agriculture movement in the U.S. This event is free and open to the public. On Thurs. and Fri., Cynthia is scheduled to visit classes in Women’s Studies. On Fri., April 21, she plans to share a meal with students interested in her work at the Cowpie from 12:30-2 p.m. This lunch is open to any WWC community member. Cynthia’s visit to campus is sponsored by the Lyceum Committee, Women’s Studies and the Sustainable Agriculture Program of the Environmental Studies Department. For more information, or to arrange a meeting with Cynthia while she is here, please contact Laura Lengnick, ext. 7003.
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Earth Day Events
Wed., April 19: Cynthia Vagnetti “Voices of American Farm Women”, 6:30-8 p.m., Canon. (See above)
Sat., April 22: Benefit to Stop Mountaintop Removal, 6 p.m., Pavilion. Katuah Earth First! is raising money to stop mountaintop removal coal mining. $5 (suggested donation) gets you a spaghetti dinner, live music, and a square dance. There will also be carnival games, additional food for sale, and fresh German beer.
Thurs., April 27: Community Meeting, 4 p.m., Canon. Work crews will talk about what they’re doing to promote sustainability on campus. The Farm, Garden, Autoshop, Campus Greening, Plumbing, NRC and other crews will be speaking. Refreshments provided.
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North Carolina Outward Bound School Doug Orr Merit Scholarship
To honor President Doug Orr’s many contributions to NCOBS, the Doug Orr Merit Scholarship-Internship Program is being offered to a WWC student. The scholarship is a full tuition, 28 day backpacking, rock climbing and canoeing course followed by employment as a summer office intern. The course dates are June 8- July 5. The internship will run July 10 - Aug. 10, and will involve working at the NCOBS administrative office. The scholarship will cover 100% of the course tuition ($3,895), application fee ($100) and transportation fee ($100) totaling $4,095. Any interested student must submit a current resume and letter of intent describing why they would like to be considered for the scholarship, personal goals they would like to pursue through this scholarship opportunity and contributions they could offer to the NCOBS community. Applications should be submitted to Dr. Ed Raiola, WWC 6332 or electronically at eraiola@warren-wilson.edu by no later than April 19.
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Poetry reading -- Advanced Poetry Workshop
Wed., April 19, Sage Cafe, 7 p.m.. Hilary Collins, Anthony Sotelo, Dave Tolar, Sasha Tobin, Kevil Murray, and Emily Dignan will read their work.
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Experience EcoTeam… experientially
This week, the EcoTeam crew of the Environmental Leadership Center will educate the community about their work. Look for us outside of Glad during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, experience an EcoTeam lesson first-hand – attend the EcoTeam Lunch and Learn in Mierke B from 12:30-1 p.m. To join us on an EcoTeam lesson or learn more about crew openings next year, stop by our office in the basement of Sunderland or contact Stan Cross at ext. 3782 or scross@warren-wilson.edu.
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Peace Institute associate to give Israel-Palestine Talk
Scott Lasensky of The U.S. Institute of Peace will speak April 24 on “Peaceful Solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. in Canon Lounge. Lasensky is a senior research associate at the institute’s Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention in Washington, D.C. He focuses on issues relating to the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy toward the region. Lasensky has lectured and written extensively on the Arab-Israeli conflict and America’s role in the Middle East. He is a frequent commentator on BBC, CNN, Fox News, NPR and other major media outlets. The talk is sponsored by the Warren Wilson College Peace and Justice Studies Program. Info: ext. 2014.
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Reading by Thomas Lux & Peter Turchi
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Warren Wilson’s MFA Program for Writers, MFA program director Peter Turchi and poet Thomas Lux will read from their work on Thurs., April 27, 8 p.m. Location TBA.
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Orr Farewell Celebration
Doug and Darcy Orr’s Farewell Celebration and the dedication of the Admission/College Relations building will be held Fri., April 28. The dedication begins at 4:30 p.m.; the barbecue and celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. Info: ssenn@warren-wilson.edu.
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Talkin’ Trash
Did you know that Gladfelter dishes are reusable? They are, so STOP throwing them away. When dishes disappear from the cafeteria, the school has to buy more. Making durable plastic dishes uses energy and resources. Please give your dishes back to Gladfelter; don’t throw them away. http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~recycle
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Natural Science Seminar
Mon., April 24. At 4 p.m., Casey Gish presents “Comparison of flavor compounds, and tastes, of fermentation product (zymurgy) produced by commercial and locally isolated strains of brewers yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).” Mentor: Dr. Michael Torres. At 4:30 p.m., Kim Hall presents “The Flirtatious Behaviors Between Single Heterosexuals.” Mentor: Dr. Vicki Garlock. All are welcome.
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WWC directs PIPPIN, the Broadway Musical
PIPPIN, by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), an anachronistic epic fairy tale musical comedy set in the middle ages to a 1970s rock score, will be performed Thurs.-Sun., April 27-30, at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. The groundbreaking show about the allure of sex, war, politics and fame is being directed by WWC graduate Jenessa Schwartz. Steve Williams is the musical director and Julie Gillum choreographs. Tickets are FREE for WWC students; $5 for staff, faculty, other students and seniors: and $10 general admission. To make reservations, call (828) 771-3040.
Call for Volunteer Ushers for PIPPIN
The Theatre Dept. is looking for volunteers to usher performances of PIPPIN. Ushering is a great way to see a show, mingle with the audience and be a part of Warren Wilson Theatre. To learn more, please call Ron Bashford, ext. 3041 or rbashford@warren-wilson.edu.
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Closing the Gap conference
The WWC Education Department will host the Closing the Gap Conference April 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Kittredge Rehearsal Hall. The focus of this event will be WWC student teachers and new teachers from around the Asheville area. Guest speakers include Lida Woods, Principal of Isaac Dickson Elementary School, and representatives from the NC Department of Public Instruction.
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Four Envelopes Presentation
May 1, 5:30 p.m., Carson Hall. The Education Department spring 2006 education major graduates will hold their Four Envelopes Presentation.
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Author Bill McKibben to speak
Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature and scholar in residence at Middlebury College, will speak May 2 at 7 p.m. at the College Chapel. His talk is titled, “Climate Change as Moral Challenge: How Big Should We Be?” The End of Nature, published in 1989 and now available in 20 languages, was the first book for a general audience on global warming. The author of several books and a former staff writer for The New Yorker, McKibben has written for Harper’s Magazine, The Atlantic and many other national publications. McKibben is the recipient of Guggenheim and Lyndhurst fellowships and the Lannan Prize in Nonfiction Writing. His most recent book is Wandering Home: A Long Walk Across America’s Most Hopeful Landscape, Vermont’s Champlain Valley and New York’s Adirondacks. McKibben’s talk will launch the Ray Anderson Speaker Series, an initiative of the Environmental Leadership Center. Info: ext. 3006 or querin@warren-wilson.edu.
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Emmaus Gathering
Emmaus Gathering, a Christian fellowship group, meets Mondays from 8:15-9:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Info: jeanne@warren-wilson.edu.
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Sound Off! (aka: Theology for Lunch)
Have you ever been warned against discussing politics or religion, especially over a meal? In truth, there may be more danger in not doing so. Come practice a healthy dialog on faith, spirituality, the church and current events at this week’s Sound-Off table in the corner of Glad on Thursday at lunch. It’s a weekly conversation table inviting faculty, staff and students to come discuss topics of interest. Look for the sign and come join the conversation! Sponsored by the Chapel and the Office of Church Relations.
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Physics Photo of the Week - http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~physics/PhysPhotOfWeek/PPOW/
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Environmental Leadership Center
Thomas Berry Student Writing Award
“It will take a conversion experience deep in the psychic structure of the human to get things back on track and moving toward finding ourselves in a state of balance with the natural world and the universe.” - Thomas Berry
The Environmental Leadership Center of Warren Wilson College announces the Thomas Berry Student Writing Award in honor of our inspirational mentor and good friend, Thomas Berry, whose books include The Dream of the Earth, The Universe Story (with Brian Swimme), and The Great Work. The winning essay will address the crisis in human-Earth relations brought on by the 20th century and the need for renewal of a mutually beneficial relationship in the 21st century, taking inspiration from the scope, depth, and eloquence of Thomas Berry’s writings. Warren Wilson students are invited to offer their own analysis and perspective on what Berry calls “The Great Work before us, the task of moving modern industrial civilization from its present devastating influence on the Earth to a more benign mode of presence.”
ELIGIBILITY - All WWC students are eligible to participate. The selection committee will consider essays of up to 2000-2500 words, typed and double-spaced. Five copies of each submission are required with a brief cover letter. The writer’s name should not appear on the essay. Entries must be received in the Environmental Leadership Center via surface mail or email (as a Word document) by Sept. 15, 2006.
SELECTION PROCESS – A committee of five will be responsible for selecting the winning entries. Committee members will be invited by the Director of the Environmental Leadership Center and will include two WWC faculty members as well as Thomas Berry himself.
PRIZES – The winner of the Thomas Berry Student Writing Award will receive a cash prize of $500. The runner-up will receive $350. The winning essays will be considered for publication in whole or in part in publications of the Environmental Leadership Center.
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Green Buzz
Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference inspiring new generation of clean energy action
Last weekend, seven WWC students from the Environmental Action Club attended the 3rd annual Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference in Knoxville. The conference, attended by students from 25 campuses in the South, explores the potential for Southern campuses to set the model for community and statewide sustainable energy practices. Liz Veazey, conference sponsor from the Southern Energy Network, commented that “Our region has the potential to lead the country to energy independence and students are taking the helm by encouraging their schools to invest in clean power.” Warren Wilson is leading the way in the Southeast already through the purchase of enough renewable energy to offset 100% of our electricity use. Other renewable energy victories have taken place at the University of Kentucky, Virginia Tech University, Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee Tech University. Some great new ideas for research and action at Warren Wilson that came out of this conference include:
*Biodiesel production on campus
*Solar hot water heating for the pool
*Green fleet resolution
*Green building resolution for all new construction/renovation
*Compost heat
*Green hydrogen fuel
We recognize that some of these projects are in progress by FMTS but would like to join forces to strengthen and expand the environmental commitment. Do any of these sound interesting to you? You can get involved by joining the Environmental Action Club! Info: Amanda Davis, adavis@warren-wilson.edu or ext 5679.
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Service Learning
Seniors: Don’t forget to turn in all of your service hours and your extended service reflections by 5 p.m. on May 1.
Any faculty member wanting to incorporate a service component into any of their fall ’06 classes should contact Franklin, ext. 3775, by April 28.
The SLO will host a Freestyle Expression Night in Sage Café on April 25 from 8-9:30 p.m. Sign up this week at the SLO (or at the lunch board) if you want to share your art, photos, poetry, essays, or any other expressions you have that focus around the service you have done or a social issue that you are passionate about.
Saturday trips
Earth Day: Sat., April 22. Black Mtn. Litter Sweep Celebration. Get a group of friends together and clean-up Black Mountain. Free lunch. 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. No transportation provided by SLO.
Montford Rec Center and Edible Garden: Sat., April 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Prune fruit trees and help put in a new garden bed at the Rec Center, then move on to the Edible Garden to help install a water feature and eat some yummy fruit. Info: Hart, ext. 4072.
Habitat for Humanity Construction Site: Sat., May 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Construction/landscaping work at the latest Habitat House. Info: ext. 3744.
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WorldWide
Upper Dodge
Ext. 3057
There are limited openings available in two winter 2006 WorldWide courses: SOC 377 and ENS 378. SOC 377 Thailand: Social Changes and Inequalities is a 2-credit course led by Siti Kusujiarti and Sharon Withrow. This course is designed to provide an overview of the history, culture, and social relations in contemporary Thai society. Special focus is given to issues related to social stratification and inequalities based on gender, age, and ethnicity. Prior to the Term 2 course, students will be required to take SOC 297 Thailand and Thai Societies (2 credits) during Term 1. ENS 378 Ecology and Leadership: Expedition in the Florida Everglades is a new, 3-credit course taught by Mallory McDuff and N.C. Outward Bound School staff. It will examine the cultural, political, and natural history of the Florida Everglades. Focus will be on the relationships between people of diverse cultures and their interaction with the ecology of the Everglades. Good physical condition, ability to adapt to and travel in diverse conditions, and willingness to commit to course learning objectives and specific parameters are required. Contact the WorldWide office as soon as possible to take advantage of these exciting opportunities!
Reminder! Students participating in a WorldWide course may take up to 19 credit hours. If you register for more than 19 hours, you will be charged the standard, per-credit hour overage fee.
Fall 05 WorldWide students, the WorldWide office will contact you by phone when your add slips are ready for pick up. Remember that you cannot register for WorldWide courses on-line.
Spring 05 WorldWide travelers, WorldWide staff will soon be coming to your classes for a pre-departure orientation. Attendance at this orientation is mandatory. We cannnot release a ticket packet to anyone who has not attended the orientation.
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Scholarly Achievements
Dongping Han attended the Association of Chinese Political Studies annual meeting in Louisville, KY with the Support of ACA travel grant. Han presented “Rural Educations 30 years after the Cultural Revolutions.” Han also attended the Association of Asian Studies Annual Meeting where he gave a talk on “The Chinese Cultural Revolution.” He presented “China Studies Since the Cultural Revolution.” At the Global Forum on Globalization, Han presented “Rural China Today.”
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In the News
The cover story in the April issue of University Business magazine leads with the rebirth of Schafer Court in 2003. The article can be found at the following: http://www2.universitybusiness.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2
Thanks to Larry Modlin and Laura Herrmann for their help on this piece of national publicity.
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Hooray for . . .
Milt Crotts, the choir, and the orchestra, with Doug and Darcy Orr, for a fine performance at the Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse series in the Unitarian Universalist Church in Asheville.
The Farm Crew for further improvements to soil and water conservation and wildlife habitat enhancement. In the last month they have re-dug a 900' drainage ditch near the hay feeding shed at the Homecoming site, doubled the hedgerow area, and planted hundreds of trees (all cost-shared in partnership with the Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District). These measures will also improve winter “living quarters” for the cowherd by growing into a white pine and mixed hardwood windbreak. Good for the farm, good for wildlife!
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Community News
Hodding Carter III to speak at WWC’s Davidson Roundtable
Award-winning journalist and commentator Hodding Carter III will give a talk titled, “Just Out of Step,” at Warren Wilson College’s annual G.D. Davidson Roundtable on April 20. The event, free and open to the public, begins at 7:30 p.m. in Canon Lounge. Carter, who became University Professor of Leadership and Public Policy at UNC-Chapel Hill in January, is a former newspaper editor, television correspondent and foundation executive. He was assistant secretary of state for public affairs during the Carter administration, and spokesman for the Department of State during the Iran hostage crisis. Responding to Carter’s talk will be Rolfe Neill, retired publisher of The Charlotte Observer; Ruth Currie, professor of history and political science; and Steve Runholt, WWC chaplain and pastor of Warren Wilson Presbyterian Church. More info: http://www.warren-wilson.edu/internal/index.php.
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Award-winning documentary photographer visiting campus this week
Cynthia Vagnetti, an independent documentary photographer and video producer, will be visiting campus Wed. - Fri. this week. Cynthia has a long-standing commitment to sustainable agriculture, rural communities and related issues. She has produced many multimedia projects and photography exhibitions, and is co-author of the book People Sustaining the Land. Her most recent work, Voices of American Farm Women, a multimedia exhibition, is currently on a 4-year tour of the U.S.
Voices of American Farm Women presents a dynamic contemporary perspective on a diverse group of women and their relationship to the land. Their stories are told through both images and words, and narrate a multifaceted view of work, family, and community. Based upon more than 40 videotaped oral history interviews, “Voices” presents sustainable agriculture through six main themes: An Introduction to Sustainable Agriculture; Listening to the Land; Biodiversity; Farm and Food Connection; Entrepreneurship; and Education and Social Responsibility.
On Wed., April 19, 6:30-8 p.m., in Cannon, Cynthia will present examples of her work and discuss her approach to documenting the sustainable agriculture movement in the U.S. This event is free and open to the public. On Thurs. and Fri., Cynthia is scheduled to visit classes in Women’s Studies. On Fri., April 21, she plans to share a meal with students interested in her work at the Cowpie from 12:30-2 p.m. This lunch is open to any WWC community member. Cynthia’s visit to campus is sponsored by the Lyceum Committee, Women’s Studies and the Sustainable Agriculture Program of the Environmental Studies Department. For more information, or to arrange a meeting with Cynthia while she is here, please contact Laura Lengnick, ext. 7003.
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Earth Day Events
Wed., April 19: Cynthia Vagnetti “Voices of American Farm Women”, 6:30-8 p.m., Canon. (See above)
Sat., April 22: Benefit to Stop Mountaintop Removal, 6 p.m., Pavilion. Katuah Earth First! is raising money to stop mountaintop removal coal mining. $5 (suggested donation) gets you a spaghetti dinner, live music, and a square dance. There will also be carnival games, additional food for sale, and fresh German beer.
Thurs., April 27: Community Meeting, 4 p.m., Canon. Work crews will talk about what they’re doing to promote sustainability on campus. The Farm, Garden, Autoshop, Campus Greening, Plumbing, NRC and other crews will be speaking. Refreshments provided.
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North Carolina Outward Bound School Doug Orr Merit Scholarship
To honor President Doug Orr’s many contributions to NCOBS, the Doug Orr Merit Scholarship-Internship Program is being offered to a WWC student. The scholarship is a full tuition, 28 day backpacking, rock climbing and canoeing course followed by employment as a summer office intern. The course dates are June 8- July 5. The internship will run July 10 - Aug. 10, and will involve working at the NCOBS administrative office. The scholarship will cover 100% of the course tuition ($3,895), application fee ($100) and transportation fee ($100) totaling $4,095. Any interested student must submit a current resume and letter of intent describing why they would like to be considered for the scholarship, personal goals they would like to pursue through this scholarship opportunity and contributions they could offer to the NCOBS community. Applications should be submitted to Dr. Ed Raiola, WWC 6332 or electronically at eraiola@warren-wilson.edu by no later than April 19.
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Poetry reading -- Advanced Poetry Workshop
Wed., April 19, Sage Cafe, 7 p.m.. Hilary Collins, Anthony Sotelo, Dave Tolar, Sasha Tobin, Kevil Murray, and Emily Dignan will read their work.
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Experience EcoTeam… experientially
This week, the EcoTeam crew of the Environmental Leadership Center will educate the community about their work. Look for us outside of Glad during lunch on Tuesday and Wednesday. On Thursday, experience an EcoTeam lesson first-hand – attend the EcoTeam Lunch and Learn in Mierke B from 12:30-1 p.m. To join us on an EcoTeam lesson or learn more about crew openings next year, stop by our office in the basement of Sunderland or contact Stan Cross at ext. 3782 or scross@warren-wilson.edu.
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Peace Institute associate to give Israel-Palestine Talk
Scott Lasensky of The U.S. Institute of Peace will speak April 24 on “Peaceful Solutions to the Israeli-Palestinian Conflict.” The talk begins at 6:30 p.m. in Canon Lounge. Lasensky is a senior research associate at the institute’s Center for Conflict Analysis and Prevention in Washington, D.C. He focuses on issues relating to the Middle East and U.S. foreign policy toward the region. Lasensky has lectured and written extensively on the Arab-Israeli conflict and America’s role in the Middle East. He is a frequent commentator on BBC, CNN, Fox News, NPR and other major media outlets. The talk is sponsored by the Warren Wilson College Peace and Justice Studies Program. Info: ext. 2014.
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Reading by Thomas Lux & Peter Turchi
In recognition of the 30th anniversary of Warren Wilson’s MFA Program for Writers, MFA program director Peter Turchi and poet Thomas Lux will read from their work on Thurs., April 27, 8 p.m. Location TBA.
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Orr Farewell Celebration
Doug and Darcy Orr’s Farewell Celebration and the dedication of the Admission/College Relations building will be held Fri., April 28. The dedication begins at 4:30 p.m.; the barbecue and celebration begins at 5:30 p.m. Info: ssenn@warren-wilson.edu.
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Talkin’ Trash
Did you know that Gladfelter dishes are reusable? They are, so STOP throwing them away. When dishes disappear from the cafeteria, the school has to buy more. Making durable plastic dishes uses energy and resources. Please give your dishes back to Gladfelter; don’t throw them away. http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~recycle
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Natural Science Seminar
Mon., April 24. At 4 p.m., Casey Gish presents “Comparison of flavor compounds, and tastes, of fermentation product (zymurgy) produced by commercial and locally isolated strains of brewers yeast (Saccharomyces cerevisiae).” Mentor: Dr. Michael Torres. At 4:30 p.m., Kim Hall presents “The Flirtatious Behaviors Between Single Heterosexuals.” Mentor: Dr. Vicki Garlock. All are welcome.
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WWC directs PIPPIN, the Broadway Musical
PIPPIN, by Stephen Schwartz (Godspell, Wicked), an anachronistic epic fairy tale musical comedy set in the middle ages to a 1970s rock score, will be performed Thurs.-Sun., April 27-30, at 8 p.m. and Sun. at 2 p.m. The groundbreaking show about the allure of sex, war, politics and fame is being directed by WWC graduate Jenessa Schwartz. Steve Williams is the musical director and Julie Gillum choreographs. Tickets are FREE for WWC students; $5 for staff, faculty, other students and seniors: and $10 general admission. To make reservations, call (828) 771-3040.
Call for Volunteer Ushers for PIPPIN
The Theatre Dept. is looking for volunteers to usher performances of PIPPIN. Ushering is a great way to see a show, mingle with the audience and be a part of Warren Wilson Theatre. To learn more, please call Ron Bashford, ext. 3041 or rbashford@warren-wilson.edu.
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Closing the Gap conference
The WWC Education Department will host the Closing the Gap Conference April 29, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m. in Kittredge Rehearsal Hall. The focus of this event will be WWC student teachers and new teachers from around the Asheville area. Guest speakers include Lida Woods, Principal of Isaac Dickson Elementary School, and representatives from the NC Department of Public Instruction.
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Four Envelopes Presentation
May 1, 5:30 p.m., Carson Hall. The Education Department spring 2006 education major graduates will hold their Four Envelopes Presentation.
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Author Bill McKibben to speak
Bill McKibben, author of The End of Nature and scholar in residence at Middlebury College, will speak May 2 at 7 p.m. at the College Chapel. His talk is titled, “Climate Change as Moral Challenge: How Big Should We Be?” The End of Nature, published in 1989 and now available in 20 languages, was the first book for a general audience on global warming. The author of several books and a former staff writer for The New Yorker, McKibben has written for Harper’s Magazine, The Atlantic and many other national publications. McKibben is the recipient of Guggenheim and Lyndhurst fellowships and the Lannan Prize in Nonfiction Writing. His most recent book is Wandering Home: A Long Walk Across America’s Most Hopeful Landscape, Vermont’s Champlain Valley and New York’s Adirondacks. McKibben’s talk will launch the Ray Anderson Speaker Series, an initiative of the Environmental Leadership Center. Info: ext. 3006 or querin@warren-wilson.edu.
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Emmaus Gathering
Emmaus Gathering, a Christian fellowship group, meets Mondays from 8:15-9:30 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall. Info: jeanne@warren-wilson.edu.
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Sound Off! (aka: Theology for Lunch)
Have you ever been warned against discussing politics or religion, especially over a meal? In truth, there may be more danger in not doing so. Come practice a healthy dialog on faith, spirituality, the church and current events at this week’s Sound-Off table in the corner of Glad on Thursday at lunch. It’s a weekly conversation table inviting faculty, staff and students to come discuss topics of interest. Look for the sign and come join the conversation! Sponsored by the Chapel and the Office of Church Relations.
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Physics Photo of the Week - http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~physics/PhysPhotOfWeek/PPOW/
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Environmental Leadership Center
Thomas Berry Student Writing Award
“It will take a conversion experience deep in the psychic structure of the human to get things back on track and moving toward finding ourselves in a state of balance with the natural world and the universe.” - Thomas Berry
The Environmental Leadership Center of Warren Wilson College announces the Thomas Berry Student Writing Award in honor of our inspirational mentor and good friend, Thomas Berry, whose books include The Dream of the Earth, The Universe Story (with Brian Swimme), and The Great Work. The winning essay will address the crisis in human-Earth relations brought on by the 20th century and the need for renewal of a mutually beneficial relationship in the 21st century, taking inspiration from the scope, depth, and eloquence of Thomas Berry’s writings. Warren Wilson students are invited to offer their own analysis and perspective on what Berry calls “The Great Work before us, the task of moving modern industrial civilization from its present devastating influence on the Earth to a more benign mode of presence.”
ELIGIBILITY - All WWC students are eligible to participate. The selection committee will consider essays of up to 2000-2500 words, typed and double-spaced. Five copies of each submission are required with a brief cover letter. The writer’s name should not appear on the essay. Entries must be received in the Environmental Leadership Center via surface mail or email (as a Word document) by Sept. 15, 2006.
SELECTION PROCESS – A committee of five will be responsible for selecting the winning entries. Committee members will be invited by the Director of the Environmental Leadership Center and will include two WWC faculty members as well as Thomas Berry himself.
PRIZES – The winner of the Thomas Berry Student Writing Award will receive a cash prize of $500. The runner-up will receive $350. The winning essays will be considered for publication in whole or in part in publications of the Environmental Leadership Center.
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Green Buzz
Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference inspiring new generation of clean energy action
Last weekend, seven WWC students from the Environmental Action Club attended the 3rd annual Southeast Student Renewable Energy Conference in Knoxville. The conference, attended by students from 25 campuses in the South, explores the potential for Southern campuses to set the model for community and statewide sustainable energy practices. Liz Veazey, conference sponsor from the Southern Energy Network, commented that “Our region has the potential to lead the country to energy independence and students are taking the helm by encouraging their schools to invest in clean power.” Warren Wilson is leading the way in the Southeast already through the purchase of enough renewable energy to offset 100% of our electricity use. Other renewable energy victories have taken place at the University of Kentucky, Virginia Tech University, Middle Tennessee State University and Tennessee Tech University. Some great new ideas for research and action at Warren Wilson that came out of this conference include:
*Biodiesel production on campus
*Solar hot water heating for the pool
*Green fleet resolution
*Green building resolution for all new construction/renovation
*Compost heat
*Green hydrogen fuel
We recognize that some of these projects are in progress by FMTS but would like to join forces to strengthen and expand the environmental commitment. Do any of these sound interesting to you? You can get involved by joining the Environmental Action Club! Info: Amanda Davis, adavis@warren-wilson.edu or ext 5679.
----------
Service Learning
Seniors: Don’t forget to turn in all of your service hours and your extended service reflections by 5 p.m. on May 1.
Any faculty member wanting to incorporate a service component into any of their fall ’06 classes should contact Franklin, ext. 3775, by April 28.
The SLO will host a Freestyle Expression Night in Sage Café on April 25 from 8-9:30 p.m. Sign up this week at the SLO (or at the lunch board) if you want to share your art, photos, poetry, essays, or any other expressions you have that focus around the service you have done or a social issue that you are passionate about.
Saturday trips
Earth Day: Sat., April 22. Black Mtn. Litter Sweep Celebration. Get a group of friends together and clean-up Black Mountain. Free lunch. 8:45 a.m. - 12 p.m. No transportation provided by SLO.
Montford Rec Center and Edible Garden: Sat., April 29, 9 a.m. - 3 p.m. Prune fruit trees and help put in a new garden bed at the Rec Center, then move on to the Edible Garden to help install a water feature and eat some yummy fruit. Info: Hart, ext. 4072.
Habitat for Humanity Construction Site: Sat., May 6, 8 a.m. - 3 p.m. Construction/landscaping work at the latest Habitat House. Info: ext. 3744.
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WorldWide
Upper Dodge
Ext. 3057
There are limited openings available in two winter 2006 WorldWide courses: SOC 377 and ENS 378. SOC 377 Thailand: Social Changes and Inequalities is a 2-credit course led by Siti Kusujiarti and Sharon Withrow. This course is designed to provide an overview of the history, culture, and social relations in contemporary Thai society. Special focus is given to issues related to social stratification and inequalities based on gender, age, and ethnicity. Prior to the Term 2 course, students will be required to take SOC 297 Thailand and Thai Societies (2 credits) during Term 1. ENS 378 Ecology and Leadership: Expedition in the Florida Everglades is a new, 3-credit course taught by Mallory McDuff and N.C. Outward Bound School staff. It will examine the cultural, political, and natural history of the Florida Everglades. Focus will be on the relationships between people of diverse cultures and their interaction with the ecology of the Everglades. Good physical condition, ability to adapt to and travel in diverse conditions, and willingness to commit to course learning objectives and specific parameters are required. Contact the WorldWide office as soon as possible to take advantage of these exciting opportunities!
Reminder! Students participating in a WorldWide course may take up to 19 credit hours. If you register for more than 19 hours, you will be charged the standard, per-credit hour overage fee.
Fall 05 WorldWide students, the WorldWide office will contact you by phone when your add slips are ready for pick up. Remember that you cannot register for WorldWide courses on-line.
Spring 05 WorldWide travelers, WorldWide staff will soon be coming to your classes for a pre-departure orientation. Attendance at this orientation is mandatory. We cannnot release a ticket packet to anyone who has not attended the orientation.
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Scholarly Achievements
Dongping Han attended the Association of Chinese Political Studies annual meeting in Louisville, KY with the Support of ACA travel grant. Han presented “Rural Educations 30 years after the Cultural Revolutions.” Han also attended the Association of Asian Studies Annual Meeting where he gave a talk on “The Chinese Cultural Revolution.” He presented “China Studies Since the Cultural Revolution.” At the Global Forum on Globalization, Han presented “Rural China Today.”
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In the News
The cover story in the April issue of University Business magazine leads with the rebirth of Schafer Court in 2003. The article can be found at the following: http://www2.universitybusiness.com/viewarticle.aspx?articleid=2
Thanks to Larry Modlin and Laura Herrmann for their help on this piece of national publicity.
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Hooray for . . .
Milt Crotts, the choir, and the orchestra, with Doug and Darcy Orr, for a fine performance at the Mountain Spirit Coffeehouse series in the Unitarian Universalist Church in Asheville.
The Farm Crew for further improvements to soil and water conservation and wildlife habitat enhancement. In the last month they have re-dug a 900' drainage ditch near the hay feeding shed at the Homecoming site, doubled the hedgerow area, and planted hundreds of trees (all cost-shared in partnership with the Buncombe County Soil and Water Conservation District). These measures will also improve winter “living quarters” for the cowherd by growing into a white pine and mixed hardwood windbreak. Good for the farm, good for wildlife!
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To view a listing of campus events, click the “Calendars” link from left column on the Inside page.
WWC Emergency Information Line (828) 258-4521.