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May 30, 2006 Vol. 9 No. 35
Community News
Notice from FMTS: Water service disruption
Sometime in the next week or two, a large part of the campus will experience an interruption in water service during one day for up to 10 hours as the newly installed water line is connected to the water main. On that day the work will begin first thing in the morning and possibly take until early evening to complete. As soon as we have more information and the exact day this will occur, the campus will be informed via All-l and the Inside Page. It is our intention to provide at least 48 hours notice. The buildings that will be affected include: Vining A, B, C, St. Clair Guesthouse, Bryson, Sunderland, Jensen, Log Cabin, Orr, Ransom, Health Center, Kittredge, Holden Arts, Holden Ceramics, Fletcher, Mitchell House, and all of the residences on North Lane and Northeast Lane. In addition, it is possible that several other buildings might be affected. This list includes: DeVries Gym and Pool, Shepard, Schafer A,B,C, Stephenson, Sage, Dorland, the residences on Southwest Lane and West Lane. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience and we will do our best to provide as much notice as possible. For information online, visit:
http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~fmts/water_interruption.shtml
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WWC receives national award from propane council
In recognition of its conversion of several commercial mowers to propane from gasoline, WWC has received the 2006 Propane Exceptional Energy Fleet Award from the Propane Education & Research Council. The award, accepted by auto shop supervisor Ray Cockrell at the Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006 in Phoenix, was presented to the College “in recognition of its outstanding leadership in promoting and demonstrating propane vehicles in innovate fleet.”
With the help of Blossman Propane Gas & Appliance, the College has modified the engine carburetors on three riding mowers – including a large eight-wheeled mowing tractor – and one walk-behind mower. With propane delivered into the combustion chamber, the results are improved efficiency and a significant reduction in exhaust waste products that contribute greatly to ozone pollution. The College landscaping crew, headed by Tom LaMuraglia and Bruce Willever, uses the mowers.
The propane mowers are “running very clean,” said LaMuraglia, who added that all campus mowers now run on either propane or biodiesel. And Cockrell said that the College hopes to have three propane trucks and a fueling station on campus within the next few months.
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Challenge grant to help minority and economically disadvantaged students
WWC has received a $50,000 challenge grant from The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation to increase the College’s Newcombe Endowed Scholarship Fund for minority and economically disadvantaged students. The grant, one of seven endowment challenge grants made by the foundation in 2006, calls for a 1:2 match for a total of $100,000 from other donors over the next two years. With this new grant, the foundation has now contributed $215,000 to Warren Wilson’s Newcombe scholarship fund since 1981.
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All-l during summer
As most of you know by now, the All-l Digest is not published during the summer. Instead, look for announcements and events on the Inside Page. All-l will be reserved for critical announcements only. WWC This Week is published on alternating Tuesdays during the summer. Send your submissions to jbowers@warren-wilson.edu. Info: ext. 7004.
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WWC Garden market
The Warren Wilson Garden Market runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in front of Gladfelter. The Tuesday Farmer's Market is held at the Garden from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Info: Karen, ext. 3066.
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WWC Singers on WNCW
WNCW 88.7 will include a few selections by the Warren Wilson College Singers on their program “Local Color” Sun., June 4 at 7 p.m. Log onto http://www.wncw.org and enjoy a few selections by the WWC Singers.
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Reading at Malaprops
Sat., June 17, 7 p.m., Milt Thomas will give a presentation on the principles in his fictional story, Jordan’s Quest, which is reminiscent of the work of Daniel Quinn. Excerpt: “Whether gods or spirits created the universe, they created it for every living being, not just for us. People need to re-learn why we are here and how we should live. Only then can we begin to correct the mistakes made since our ancestors left the original Garden. Only then can we restore harmony to Sacred Earth. And to our lives.” Info: http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewevent.asp?AuthorID=32037.
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Shindig on the Green
The shindig kicks off its 40th Summer season of traditional mountain music and dance at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Sat., July 1. Along about sundown, or 7 p.m. for those wearing a watch, locals and visitors alike come together downtown for this free event, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions. This summer’s Shindigs take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in downtown Asheville, on July 1, 8, 15, 22, August 12, 19, 26 and September 2. Shindig’s permanent home at City/County Plaza is undergoing a renovation for the new Pack Square Park, to include the building of a brand new stage for Shindig, which will be named for Bascom Lamar Lunsford, the founder of Shindig’s sister event, the Mountain Dance & Folk Festival.
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30th Anniversary for MFA
The MFA program will host a 30th Anniversary Gala on July 4, as faculty and alumni return to the Warren Wilson campus to honor the nation’s oldest low-residency program in creative writing. Info: ext. 3021.
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WorldWide
Upper Dodge
Ext. 3057
Course leaders report that WorldWide travelers are happy and healthy. This summer, WorldWide courses are traveling to South Africa, China, Scotland, Italy and Tibet. We look forward to hearing about their adventures once they return.
We've moved! The WorldWide office is now in lower Laursen. Come by and visit us in our new space!
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Hooray for . . .
Doug Orr, who has been appointed to a position on the board of directors of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation. The Foundation provides student financial support to independent colleges located throughout the Appalachian region and collaborates the Warren Wilson and 52 other southeastern colleges and universities in presenting awards in memory of Algernon and Mary Mildred Sullivan. The award is presented each year to the graduating senior class. Over several decades, the Foundation has awarded almost $1 million dollars for student financial aid for Warren Wilson College. The nine-member Board of Directors meets twice a year and includes leaders from the educational, business and nonprofit communities.
Community News
Notice from FMTS: Water service disruption
Sometime in the next week or two, a large part of the campus will experience an interruption in water service during one day for up to 10 hours as the newly installed water line is connected to the water main. On that day the work will begin first thing in the morning and possibly take until early evening to complete. As soon as we have more information and the exact day this will occur, the campus will be informed via All-l and the Inside Page. It is our intention to provide at least 48 hours notice. The buildings that will be affected include: Vining A, B, C, St. Clair Guesthouse, Bryson, Sunderland, Jensen, Log Cabin, Orr, Ransom, Health Center, Kittredge, Holden Arts, Holden Ceramics, Fletcher, Mitchell House, and all of the residences on North Lane and Northeast Lane. In addition, it is possible that several other buildings might be affected. This list includes: DeVries Gym and Pool, Shepard, Schafer A,B,C, Stephenson, Sage, Dorland, the residences on Southwest Lane and West Lane. We apologize in advance for this inconvenience and we will do our best to provide as much notice as possible. For information online, visit:
http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~fmts/water_interruption.shtml
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WWC receives national award from propane council
In recognition of its conversion of several commercial mowers to propane from gasoline, WWC has received the 2006 Propane Exceptional Energy Fleet Award from the Propane Education & Research Council. The award, accepted by auto shop supervisor Ray Cockrell at the Clean Cities Congress and Expo 2006 in Phoenix, was presented to the College “in recognition of its outstanding leadership in promoting and demonstrating propane vehicles in innovate fleet.”
With the help of Blossman Propane Gas & Appliance, the College has modified the engine carburetors on three riding mowers – including a large eight-wheeled mowing tractor – and one walk-behind mower. With propane delivered into the combustion chamber, the results are improved efficiency and a significant reduction in exhaust waste products that contribute greatly to ozone pollution. The College landscaping crew, headed by Tom LaMuraglia and Bruce Willever, uses the mowers.
The propane mowers are “running very clean,” said LaMuraglia, who added that all campus mowers now run on either propane or biodiesel. And Cockrell said that the College hopes to have three propane trucks and a fueling station on campus within the next few months.
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Challenge grant to help minority and economically disadvantaged students
WWC has received a $50,000 challenge grant from The Charlotte W. Newcombe Foundation to increase the College’s Newcombe Endowed Scholarship Fund for minority and economically disadvantaged students. The grant, one of seven endowment challenge grants made by the foundation in 2006, calls for a 1:2 match for a total of $100,000 from other donors over the next two years. With this new grant, the foundation has now contributed $215,000 to Warren Wilson’s Newcombe scholarship fund since 1981.
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All-l during summer
As most of you know by now, the All-l Digest is not published during the summer. Instead, look for announcements and events on the Inside Page. All-l will be reserved for critical announcements only. WWC This Week is published on alternating Tuesdays during the summer. Send your submissions to jbowers@warren-wilson.edu. Info: ext. 7004.
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WWC Garden market
The Warren Wilson Garden Market runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in front of Gladfelter. The Tuesday Farmer's Market is held at the Garden from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Info: Karen, ext. 3066.
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WWC Singers on WNCW
WNCW 88.7 will include a few selections by the Warren Wilson College Singers on their program “Local Color” Sun., June 4 at 7 p.m. Log onto http://www.wncw.org and enjoy a few selections by the WWC Singers.
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Reading at Malaprops
Sat., June 17, 7 p.m., Milt Thomas will give a presentation on the principles in his fictional story, Jordan’s Quest, which is reminiscent of the work of Daniel Quinn. Excerpt: “Whether gods or spirits created the universe, they created it for every living being, not just for us. People need to re-learn why we are here and how we should live. Only then can we begin to correct the mistakes made since our ancestors left the original Garden. Only then can we restore harmony to Sacred Earth. And to our lives.” Info: http://www.authorsden.com/visit/viewevent.asp?AuthorID=32037.
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Shindig on the Green
The shindig kicks off its 40th Summer season of traditional mountain music and dance at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Sat., July 1. Along about sundown, or 7 p.m. for those wearing a watch, locals and visitors alike come together downtown for this free event, which features a stage show and informal jam sessions. This summer’s Shindigs take place at Martin Luther King Jr. Park on Martin Luther King Jr. Drive in downtown Asheville, on July 1, 8, 15, 22, August 12, 19, 26 and September 2. Shindig’s permanent home at City/County Plaza is undergoing a renovation for the new Pack Square Park, to include the building of a brand new stage for Shindig, which will be named for Bascom Lamar Lunsford, the founder of Shindig’s sister event, the Mountain Dance & Folk Festival.
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30th Anniversary for MFA
The MFA program will host a 30th Anniversary Gala on July 4, as faculty and alumni return to the Warren Wilson campus to honor the nation’s oldest low-residency program in creative writing. Info: ext. 3021.
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WorldWide
Upper Dodge
Ext. 3057
Course leaders report that WorldWide travelers are happy and healthy. This summer, WorldWide courses are traveling to South Africa, China, Scotland, Italy and Tibet. We look forward to hearing about their adventures once they return.
We've moved! The WorldWide office is now in lower Laursen. Come by and visit us in our new space!
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Hooray for . . .
Doug Orr, who has been appointed to a position on the board of directors of the Algernon Sydney Sullivan Foundation. The Foundation provides student financial support to independent colleges located throughout the Appalachian region and collaborates the Warren Wilson and 52 other southeastern colleges and universities in presenting awards in memory of Algernon and Mary Mildred Sullivan. The award is presented each year to the graduating senior class. Over several decades, the Foundation has awarded almost $1 million dollars for student financial aid for Warren Wilson College. The nine-member Board of Directors meets twice a year and includes leaders from the educational, business and nonprofit communities.