Common Grounds Coffeehouse opens its 2008-09 season with a Contra Dance with caller Jim Sizelove and live music by the 10th Street Regulars. Common Grounds is Richmond’s only alcohol-free, tobacco-free, family-friendly coffeehouse. Admission is $5. When: Fri., Sept. 12, 7 – 10 p.m. Where: West Richmond Friends Meeting, 609 W. Main Street, just two blocks from campus. Contact: josh@westrichmondfriends.org or www.westrichmondfriends.org/calendar.htm .

Dinaw Mengestu, author and Visiting Writer in Residence at Tulane University discusses his novel titled The Beautiful Things that Heaven Bears. In addition to the lecture there are two opportunities to have a conversation with Dinaw following the lecture presentation. When: Wed., Sept. 10, 2:30 p.m. Where: Room 220, Carpenter Hall and When: 4 p.m. Where: English Department Lobby, third floor of Carpenter Hall.

If you'd like to practice eating locally and hang out with groovy folks, come to a 100-mile radius potluck. The goal is to bring food that is grown and processed within 100 miles of Richmond. For shopping ideas, visit www.progressivewaynecounty.org for a local food guide or if you want to use something that isn’t grown here, try to buy it locally – the Clear Creek Co-op is a great local grocery. Bring a blanket or lawn chair, your own dishes and your friends too. When: Wed., Sept. 10, 6:30 p.m. Where: Clear Creek Park. Contact: annalisa144@gmail.com .

The first Brown Bag Concert kicks off with performances by Earlham Adjunct Music Faculty: Pavel Polanco-Safadit - piano; Jessica Madsen - piano; Ellen Denham - voice accompanied by Eleanore Vail on piano; Bill Culverhouse - voice accompanied by Forrest Tobey on piano; Charlie Estes - guitar; Erin Roesch - clarinet accompanied by Eleanore Vail piano; Jennifer Wheatley - cello accompanied by Eleanore Vail on piano. Come when you can, leave when you must. When: Fri., Sept. 12, Noon. Where: Orchard Room.

Calling all fans of peace and justice. Please join us for pizza and conversation as we open the new school year and look forward to programming and presentation within the Peace and Global Studies Program. This meeting is a time for introductions and announcements related to any peace and justice activities. When: Mon., Sept. 8, Noon. Where: Room 208, Bolling Center. Contact: Trish Eckert, eckerpa1@earlham.edu .

An informational meeting is set for the Camono de Santiago May Term. Chris Swafford and Holly Woodruff discuss the program. When: Fri., Sept. 12 Noon. Where: Room 211, Carpenter Hall. Applications are due in IPO by Oct. 15.

Missing your animals? We're bringing ours to you! HELP the Animals bring dogs and cats to campus. Come visit us to pet and play. There is also a raffle; $.25 per ticket and all proceeds go to the shelter. The prize is an hour of visitation from one of the anilams. When: Fridays, 2 – 3 p.m. Where: On the Heart.

SWAG is a group that reads and discusses books of fiction, history, mysteries and non-fiction. The readings are topics of interest to women and especially books written by women. We invite you to join us for one, or all of our discussions. When: Thurs., Sept. 18 and Oct. 9. Where: We meet at various member’s homes. Contact: Heide Hemker, 937-437-7055.

Lilly Library
Mon. – Thurs. 8 a.m. – Midnight
Fri. – 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat. – 10 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sun. – Noon - Midnight
Wildman Science Library
Mon. – Thurs. 8 a.m. – Midnight
Fri. – 8 a.m. – 10 p.m.
Sat. – 10 a.m. – 8 p.m.
Sun. – Noon - Midnight
Friends Library and College Archives
Mon. – Fri. 9 a.m. – Noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
Mon. – Thurs. 7 – 9 p.m.
Sat. and Sun. 1 – 4 p.m.
Instructional Technology and Media
Mon. – Thurs. 8 a.m. – 11 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. 1 – 5 p.m.
Sun. 1 – 11 p.m.
Reference Hours – Lilly Library
Mon.-Thurs.: 8 a.m. – Noon, 1 – 5 p.m. and 7 – 10 p.m.
Fri., 8 a.m. – Noon, 1 – 5 p.m. (no evening hours)
Sat. 1 – 4 p.m. (mid-term break to end of semester)
Sun. 1 – 5 p.m. and 7 – 10 p.m.
Earlham Computing Services
Computing Center: 8 a.m. – Noon, 1 – 5 p.m. (Closed Weekends)
Helpdesk
Mon. – Thurs. 8 a.m. – Noon 1 – 5 p.m. and 6 – 10 p.m.
Fri. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m.
Sat. 1 – 6 p.m.
Sun., 1 – 10 p.m.
The After Hours labs is open 24/7.

Who ever said kickball was a kids’ game? Everyone is welcome and there is no commitment to come play. When: Sundays, 1 – 3 p.m. beginning Sept. 7. Where: D Street field.

Tom Hamm spoke at three Quaker events over the summer. In June, he delivered the George Richardson Memorial Lecture at Woodbrooke, the Quaker study centre in Birmingham, England. His topic was Chipping at the Landmarks of the Fathers: The Transformation of the Quaker Testimony against Hireling Ministry in the Nineteenth Century. In July he led a workshop on its history at the Triennial sessions of Friends United Meeting in High Point, N.C. Also in July he gave the Quaker Lecture as part of the sesquicentennial celebration for Western Yearly Meeting of Friends.

Kathy Milar was elected executive officer of Cheiron, the International Society for the History of Behavioral and Social Sciences, at the 40th annual meeting at Ryerson University in Toronto. In a process that invites comparison to certain highly celebrated political figures, she was elected by acclamation.

The co-conveners of New Student Orientation are deeply grateful to the many people and offices around campus that, as a team, helped to make orientation possible. Putting together orientation is like the production of a symphony; each section’s performance is critical to the whole. On every floor of every building there are a multitude of individuals who made significant contributions to the success of orientation. No doubt there are many unsung heroes who went out of their way quietly and without fanfare to go beyond the call of duty to help one of our new students and/or their families. Without each and every member of the Earlham College community, New Student Orientation could not be performed. We thank you for all that you have given and will continue to give so that we can be our very best.

Many thanks to the many students who worked hard to plan and carry out New Student Orientation. Your efforts and energy are deeply appreciated.

Thanks go to Bill Harvey, Amy Mulnix and Earlham Science departments for donating science equipment for use in Richmond State Hospital science classrooms. Dick Holden, currently a science teacher at Richmond State Hospital, thanks the department for donating eight microscopes and Petri dish supplies.

The Budget Committee meets weekly on Mon., 4 - 5:30 p.m. in Room 106, Bolling Center. John Iverson is the convener. Approved minutes are posted on the Community Documents Web site under Budget Committee. The committee responsibilities and a list of members is posted there as well. Contact: For more information, contact Dick Smith at smithdi@earlham.edu .

Do you want to impact college governance? Earlham Student Government offers open committee positions. A list of openings and applications are available on the ESG board in the mailroom. Application deadline is Tues., Feb. 12. Contact: esg@earlham.edu .

The next Faculty Meeting is Wed., Jan. 23, 1 p.m. Where: Stout Meetinghouse.

Currently there are two positions available on the Student Faculty Affairs Committee. This student committee works with faculty committees and the president in interviews of prospective faculty and reviews of faculty before they achieve tenure. The committee is intense and requires membership continuity. For this reason we hope that members will serve for three or more semesters (not necessarily consecutively). The time commitment is at least 20 hours a semester and may be more during heavy semesters.

Student Government elections are upon us. There are open positions in Student Executive Council (SEC), Student Activities Board (SAB), Student Organization Council (SOC) and Secretary of Finance. If you are interested in running for the SEC, gather a potential cabinet of four members (2 Co-Presidents and 2 Vice-Presidents) and notify ESG soon. If you are interested in running for any other position, SAB, SOC, or Secretary of Finance just ask ESG about a petition. We’re here to answer questions about elections and election procedures. Contact: esg@earlham.edu .

Richmond Celebrates Kids moonlight parade kicks off KidsFest, a community event at venues throughout the city in October. KidsFest has a vision of creating a community where kids’ dreams come true, one step at a time. Mayor Hutton and event organizers seek volunteers to assist with the parade and KidsFest events. When: Parade is Sat., Sept. 13, 8 p.m. Where: From Glen Miller Park to N. Tenth Street. Contact: smitchell@ci.richmond.in.us or www.richmondindiana.gov or call 983-7217.

United Way has taken on a project to build a wheelchair ramp for a 15-year-old boy and his family. Two to three people are needed to assist Bob Smith who offered to head the project. Woodworking experience is a plus but not necessary. When: Fri., Sept. 5, 9 a.m. If necessary, Sat., Sept. 6, 9 a.m. Contact: Tammy Tidrow, United Way, 962-2700 (office) or 993-2747 (cell) after hours.

Seeking reliable, fun guy to drive my 14-year-old to soccer practice and occasionally hang out, supervising homework. Own car required. You need to be proficient at driving, boiling water and algebra. Contact: Call 935-4549 or e-mail wellingh@earlham.edu .

Graphic Artist needed for small projects. Contact: Trayce Peterson petertr@earlham.edu , x1501.

Did you know that money raised by the Earlham Phone-a-thon goes to help with financial aid, campus events and lectures? Phone-A-Thon is looking for energetic, outgoing students to help with our fundraising efforts this year. This is a great way to make money while helping to give back to the school. We hire both work study and non-work study students and you can earn bonus prizes while you work. Contact: Heather Charboneau at charbni@earlham.edu , x1764. Applications are due by Sept. 5.

If you did kendo in your home city and want to continue practice here, please let us know. Unfortunately, we do not yet have the wherewithal to facilitate beginners.

Apartment 1: Great for three or more people, second floor, three bedrooms, huge kitchen, recently renovated and painted, new carpets, full bath, lots of storage space, appliances included, big parking space, $450 plus utilities. Apartment 2: Two bedrooms, big kitchen, first floor, full bath, appliances included, $300 plus utilities. The house is close to Ghyslain Restaurant (2 mins. walking distance). Contact: (765) 277-6773.

We have years worth of left-over hangers from old tenets.

I found a yellow almost-grown kitten on campus Thursday night. Is this your cat? Do you want to take him in? Please call me - this cutie needs some loving arms.

Looking for others to join organic food buying club in Dayton, plus someone with a car so we could go to the weekly meetings. If you like organic food and want to save money, this opportunity is for you.