May 2, 2006
Vol. 9 No. 33

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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ELC Drop-In with Bill McKibben

Drop by the Environmental Leadership Center, in the basement of Sunderland, May 2, 4-5 p.m., for a conversation with Bill McKibben on “Where the Rubber Meets the Road” regarding the challenge of translating values into action. It's a great opportunity to come share your thoughts in a more personal setting.

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BE - Sandra and Stuart Horn

Tues., May 2, 7-8:30 p.m., Lower Fellowship Hall. Sandra and Stuart are married couple who have practiced in the Tibetan Tradition for years. They also have experience in Zen and both spent time in a Hindu Ashram as a monk and a nun. They have been guests at BE many times and we have brought them back again and again; their style is funny and clear, and their presence is warm and inviting. They will talk about Dharma practice and life in general. This will be a part of the BE series “Ancient Wisdom For Contemporary Lives” - The talk will include a short sitting, a talk, and time for discussion and questions. Bring a mug if you want some exquisite Chinese tea.

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The Warren Wilson Garden CSA is back

What: CSA or Community Supported Agriculture is a form of marketing that consists of a group of consumer shareholders that pay a sum in advance in exchange for a weekly portion of in-season crops.

When: Fall 2006, beginning the first week of school. It will last 16 weeks.
Who: There will be 15 spaces for WWC community members. Spaces will be allotted on a first come first service basis starting Tues., May 2, 5 p.m. A $50 deposit is required to reserve a space.

Cost: $200 total for 16 weeks. That’s only $12.50/ week, for a fresh supply of organic vegetables that feeds about a family of three for a week. If you are interested or have any questions you MUST attend an informational meeting on Tues., May 2, 5 p.m., Garden Cabin.

This is a great way to support local and sustainable agriculture and get involved in your community. Try new vegetables, eat seasonally, and come down and volunteer. Info: Karen Joslin, Garden Manager, ext. 3066.

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Sociology/Anthropology Senior Research Presentations
Jensen Lecture Hall

Tues., May 2, 4–5.30 p.m.
Jesse Mitchell presents “Fit for the Family: A Case Study of Domestic Work in Shreveport, Louisiana.”

Mary Scherer presents “Building a Bohemian Boom Town: The Construction of a ‘Creative Class’ in Asheville, North Carolina.”

Anneliese Ranzoni presents “There Ain’t no ‘I Know Butoh:’ Dialogue and Identity amongst Butoh Performers.”

Thurs., May 4, 4-5 p.m.
Jessica Baker presents “Male Dominated Work Environments: Gender Identity and Bail Enforcement.”

Johanna Vasek presents “Dirty Work on the Midway: Examining Stereotypes, Discrimination and Self Identity of the Carney”

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WWC Appalachian Music Student Performance

Warren Wilson’s Appalachian music and dance classes will perform at Sage Café on Wed., May 3, 7 p.m.

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Extended library hours

The library will extend its evening hours to midnight Thurs., May 4, and Sun.-Wed., May 7-10, to accommodate students working on class projects and studying for exams. On those evenings the library will host a Late Night Coffee Break each night from 8-9 p.m., downstairs in the kitchen. To satisfy a variety of caffeine fixes, we will have tea also. Bring a cup.

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Attention seniors

Seniors - RSVP to the Senior Dinner on May 4, ASAP. Also, Student Activities has graduation invitations available to you for the low cost of NOTHING. That's right: what’s left is FREE. First come, first served. Drop by the Student Activities office. Info: drhodes@warren-wilson.edu.

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Work Parade

Fri., May 5, 4 p.m. If your crew is participating, start lining up in Kittredge Parking lot at 3:40 p.m. First prize is an all expenses paid trip to Ultimate Ice Cream. Sign up outside the caucus office or email caucus@warren-wilson.edu.

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Circus

Fri., May 5, 8 p.m., Bryson Gym. Hosted by the illustrious duo of Icky and JJ. It's gonna knock your socks off and make your head explode (in a good way). Burlesque, fire spinning, step-dancing, stilt walking, juggling, booty shaking, tap dancing, live band playing, mind bending fun. Info: drhodes@warren-wilson.edu

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Greasy Beans & Tyrones

Fri., May 5, after the Circus, Sage pavilion. The Greasy Beans, bluegrass band par d'excellence, will perform, followed by the farewell and bon voyage performance of the Tyrones. At 2 a.m., we'll let you go home and sleep, we promise. Info: drhodes@warren-wilson.edu.

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Invitation from the Bubbas

Dear Warren Wilson Community,

We, the Bubbas, cordially invite you to the Graduation Bubba that will be held Sat., May 6 at Riverbend from 9 p.m. - 2 a.m. The Bubba will be held rain, shine, snow or sleet, so dress appropriately. Please bring a cup so we can minimize the number of plastic cups being used. If you would like to bring a friend that is not a Warren Wilson student or alumni, please speak to one of the Bubbas about getting that person on the guest list. Make sure to bring your Warren Wilson ID with you. Remember that backpacks and bags are not permitted at Bubbas. Also, anything having to do with fire aside from enjoying its warmth is strictly prohibited (i.e. fire jumping, fire juggling, fire spinning, fire throwing). Items that may come in handy include flashlights and rain gear. Let's have lots of fun this Saturday in the company of Warren Wilson students, faculty, staff and friends. The night will include a bon fire, snacks, beer for those of age and senior shots for the graduates. Please come out and celebrate.

Thank you, The Bubbas

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Senior voice recital

Tessa Branson will present her senior voice recital Sun., May 7, 4 p.m., in Kittredge Recital Hall. She will perform a variety of songs composed by Mozart, Rachmaninoff, Puccini, Faure, and Gershwin. Her accompanist is Adele Holevas. Please come and enjoy a wonderful afternoon of singing. All are welcome!

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Dance/Act II performances

Tues., May 9, 7 p.m. in Kittredge Theatre. Students in Acting and Dance courses will perform.

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Athletic banquet

May 11, 7 p.m., Canon. All varsity sports teams invited.

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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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Gas dispensing times to change

The fuel island is open Mondays and Tuesdays ONLY. The Autoshop will have attendants on hand for fueling, fluids checks and general inspections. There have been attempts to steal gas and some campus trucks are being siphoned at night. The Autoshop welcomes the opportunity to service vehicles from 8 a.m. - noon on these days ONLY. Gas conservation is going to become a priority. Like it or not, it is time for a reality check.

Ray and Autoshop crew

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Student Bank closing for summer

The Student Bank does not operate during the summer break. If you wish, you may leave your funds in the bank over the summer. If your working on campus, you will need to make arrangements off campus for your money needs. Bank of America in Swannanoa will cash your checks if you obtain an “endorsement” from Accounting prior to going to the bank.

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Packing boxes

The Recycling Crew is saving cardboard boxes for students to use to pack up for the summer. Come down to our warehouse M-F, 8 a.m. - noon or 1-5 p.m. and pick some up from the "Free Boxes" shed! They will go fast.

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Move-out collection centers

Last year, 10.76 tons of trash were buried in the landfill from the end-of-year student move-out. Please make wise choices this year as you prepare for summer vacation. One Move-out Collection Center will be located on one floor of each dorm. Look for signs. These areas are for salvageable items only. Don't put gross stuff in them. DO NOT create other collection centers in your dorm; it encourages theft of dorm items. If you have furniture or other large items to get rid of, call Recycling at ext. 2035 before May 12 for pickup. A dumpster will be located near your dorm for trash only. Lofts should be dismantled and the wood stacked neatly beside outdoor recycling sheds. Please work on cleaning rooms out before graduation – don't wait until the last minute.

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Swannanoa Gathering needs student volunteers

The Swannanoa Gathering is looking for student volunteers for Celtic Week - July 16-22, Guitar/Contemporary Folk Week - July 30-Aug 5, and Fiddle Week - Aug 6-12. As a member of the college community, student volunteers will be asked to act as a liaison for the school (answering questions and providing a campus tour on Sunday evening, after dinner). During the week, volunteers work one class period during the week in the office and may be needed to help with a couple of evening events. In exchange: the tuition fee for the week is waived, volunteers are guaranteed a spot in their first choice of class, and can attend any other classes where there is space and as their schedule allows. They are responsible for their own housing and meals during the week worked and, if housing is needed, it can be arranged through the Gathering for the cost of the housing fee ($305), which includes a shared room in one of the dorms and all meals for the week. Priority will be given to students who have not volunteered with the Gathering previously. If you’re interested and available, contact Liz, 298-3434 or gathering@warren-wilson.edu.

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Talkin’ Trash

Did you know that there is a magazine rack in lower Gladfelter? It’s in front of Cowpie and it’s full of lots of great magazines from the trash and paper recycling. The idea is that you can read the magazines, then return them to the rack for other people to read. There are also lots of magazines for collage making and other art projects in the drawer of the rack. Enjoy the magazines, but please put them back on the rack so others can enjoy them. http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~recycle

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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.”

The winner of the award will receive $500; runner-up receives $350. For eligibility and selection information, contact John Huie at ext. 3780.

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Open Position

The MFA Program in Creative Writing at Warren Wilson College is seeking a full-time Office Assistant. Clerical, computer, and a-v skills required; also some hospitality, driving. For a complete job description and to apply send cover letter and resume to Gail Baylor, Warren Wilson College, PO Box 9000, Asheville, NC 28815-9000. Review of applications begins immediately.

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WorldWide
Upper Dodge
Ext. 3057

Chile and Thailand WorldWide travelers, if you do not have a valid passport, you should apply for one this summer. To obtain a passport for the first time, you need to apply in person at a passport office with two photographs of yourself, proof of U.S. citizenship (such as an original birth certificate), and a valid form of photo identification such as a driver’s license. You may download a passport application and read more about the application process at www.travel.state.gov/passport.

Tibet travelers, there will be a mandatory pre-departure orientation session for your class on Wed., May 3 at 7 p.m. Please remember that we cannot release ticket packs to anyone who has not attended an orientation session.

Summer WorldWide travelers, the WorldWide office recently notified you if you have not yet turned in a completed physician's exam form. Please have this form completed and return it to the WorldWide office as soon as possible. The form can be completed at the Health Center on campus.

Are you organized? Cheerful? Detail-oriented? Do you work well independently? Interested in working in the WorldWide office? We are seeking a student for our crew next year. Please contact Sharon Withrow at ext. 3057 for more details.

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Scholarly Achievements

Two Psychology students presented their independent research at the 31st Annual Carolina Psychology Conference. Amanda Grant presented her work on relationships between cogntive flexibility, mindfulness, and meditation. Ellen Graves presented her research on differences in health locus of control in college students.

Michael Matin delivered a paper titled “Anticipations of War: Pre-1914 British Invasion-Scare Narratives and the Post-9/11 World” at the International Conference of the Society for the Study of Narrative Literature.

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Hooray for . . .

Tom LaMuraglia and landscaping on the WWC campus are featured in an article titled, “Propane mowers gain fans,” in the current issue of Landscape Management magazine, a national trade publication. You can read the story at the following: http://www.americasnetwork.com/americasnetwork/article/articleDetail.jsp?id=317568

Doug Orr, who received the Spirit of Civitan Award from the Asheville Civitan Club. The award, presented to Orr at the club’s luncheon meeting April 25, commends Orr for having “reached out in service to others,” as the Civitan Creed proclaims. “We are indeed honored to recognize this outstanding record of service to his profession and to his community,” Asheville Civitan Club President Robert Weiler stated in the citation honoring Orr. At the same meeting, Nathan Ramsey and David Young of the Buncombe County Board of Commissioners issued a proclamation declaring April 25 “Doug Orr Day” in Buncombe County.

Tina Ford-Cox, whose art work was chosen for the cover of the Service Learning 2006-2007 Planner whose theme is “Serve to Learn, Learn to Serve.” Planners will be available in the campus store at the beginning of next semester.

The WWC Folk Choir, who performed for a full crowd at Creekside Stage at Merlefest. The group received a standing ovation and came back for an encore. A dedicated groupie from the ELC said it was the choir’s best performance ever.