Join us for the 11th Annual Girls Inc. 5K Run/Walk and One Mile Fun Run for Kids. When: Sat., May 16, 8 a.m. Where: Middlefork Reservoir. Registration begins at 7 a.m. and cost is $20. All proceeds benefit Girls Inc. of Wayne County. Contact: Jennifer Lewis, lewisje@earlham.edu or call x1887.

The community is invited to a Service of Worship in celebration of Bethany Seminary's 104th Commencement. When: Sat., May 9, 2:30 p.m. Where: Richmond Church of the Brethren, Southwest Seventeenth street. Reception follows the service.

Commencement ceremonies are held outside on the lawn of Lilly Library. When: Sat., May 9. Baccalaureate, 10:30 a.m. and Commencement, 2:30 p.m. Where: Chase Stage. In case of rain, services are held in Shuckman Performance Gymnasium, Athletics and Wellness Center. Free admission. Tickets required when held indoors.

Gospel Revelations Choir offers a medley of gospel music to lift your hearts in song. Then, Earlham’s dance organization, Dance Alloy, take the stage with dance routines featuring their graduating seniors. When: Fri., May 8, 8 p.m. Where: Goddard Auditorium. Free admission, no tickets required.

Join us for the final Bethany/ESR Joint Worship service of the year. Bob Hunter, Rae Hunter and Joe Green provide music as we share in a joyous and powerful experience of reflection and celebration with a focus on gospel music. You are encouraged to bring a spring blossom to add to the vases that decorate the worship center. When: Fri., May 1, 11:20 a.m. Where: Nicarry Chapel.

During May Term the Runyan Center's hours are Mon. – Fri. 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.. After May Term the hours change to Mon. – Fri., 8 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. and as needed for Summer Conferences.

The Bonner Center for Service and Vocation is seeking student input concerning internships, REUs, job shadowing, and other experiential learning opportunities during focus groups. Pizza provided. When:
Fri., May 22, Noon at Bonner Center.
Mon., May 25, 6 p.m., Mills Lobby
Tues., May 26, Noon, Bonner Center.
Tues., May 26, 6 p.m., Mills Lobby.
Contact: Please rsvp to Internships@Earlham on Facebook or contact Sonia Smith at smithso@earlham.edu or sign up in the Resource Center on First floor Bolling Center.

The Clear Creek Co-op is reducing its hours of operation beginning June 1 and that means we’re having a big sale! Almost all items will have the following discounts: 20 percent off May 22-24; closed May 25; 25 percent off May 26-28; and 30 percent off May 29-31. Come stock up! Contact: coop@clearcreekcoop.org or call x1547.

Come into the co-op this week to buy all perishables for 25 percent off. We must clean out the freezers and fridges before the power goes down this weekend! Ice cream, pocket sandwiches, veggie burgers, frozen fruits and veggies, tofu, kombucha and more! When: Sale lasts through Fri., May 15, 6 p.m. Where: Clear Creek Food Co-op. Contact: coop@clearcreekcoop.org or call x1547 or visit www.clearcreekcoop.org .

INFORMATION SERVICES-MAY TERM/SUMMER HOURS:
Closed: Mon., May 25 and Fri., Jul 3 (Memorial Day and 4th of July holidays)
All Earlham libraries closed weekends during - May Term and Summer
MAY TERM HOURS: Mon. May 11 through Fri., June 5
Lilly Library:
Mon. through Thurs., 8 a.m. – 6 p.m.
Friday, 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wildman Science Library:
Mon., through Fri., 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Friends Library and College Archives:
Mon., through Fri., 9 a.m. – Noon; 1 – 4 p.m.
Instructional Technology and Media
Mon. through Fri., 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Earlham Computing Services Mon. through Fri.:
Computing Center: 8 a.m. – Noon; 1 – 4:30 p.m.
HelpDesk Hours: 8 a.m. – Noon; 1 – 4:30 p.m.
The After Hours lab stays open for 24-hour service until Mon., June 8.
SUMMER HOURS: (Mon., June 8 and Fri., Aug. 21)
Lilly Library: 8 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.
Wildman Science Library: 1 – 4:30 p.m.
Friends Library and College Archives: 9 a.m. – Noon and 1 – 4 p.m.
Instructional Technology and Media: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.

Earlham College and Earlham M.A.T. graduate Lauren McKown has been awarded a grant by the National Endowment for Humanities to study in Scotland for a year. Way to go, Lauren!

Congratulations to senior Psychology majors, Hannah Baughman, Anna Hoffman, Anna Putnam and Rubina Welvaart for their outstanding presentations at Mid-America Undergraduate Psychology Research Conference (MAUPRC) on April 18th!

Thank you everyone who contributed to the Empty Bowls fundraiser. The event raised over $1550 to fight hunger in Wayne County. A special thanks to everyone who made bowls and soup for the event and to SAGA for donating supplies. See you next spring in the Japanese courtyard.

Stan Hill, Graduate Programs in Education, and Jeff Rickey, Admissions, presented a session titled "Acquiring Data for Achieving Dreams: Using Data to Effectively Recruit Teacher Education Students" at the annual conference of the National Association of Graduate Admissions Professionals in New York City. The session was the national debut of Stan's research that will change the way many graduate students across the nation are recruited.

Thank you to the Senior Gift Committee and the Residents of Miller Farm for hosting an amazing potluck and benefit concert this past Friday! More than $200 was raised to help support the 2009 Senior Gift, Miller Farm Sustainable Energy Project. Contact: For more information e-mail Mae Turley turlema@earlham.edu or visit www.earlham.edu/seniorgift .

The next Faculty Meeting is Tues., May 5, 1 p.m. Where: Stout Meetinghouse.

Dick Smith put a pdf of his PowerPoint presentation Earlham and the Financial Hurricane in the Budget Committee section of Community Documents. This was part of the opening plenary session of the Board of Trustees Meeting last week.

The Budget Committee is holding open meetings to discuss questions about the college's finances over the next several years. In addition to answering questions, Budget Committee members want to hear suggestions and concerns. Meeting times are:
- Thurs., Feb. 5, 9 a.m., Stout Meetinghouse
- Fri., Feb. 6, 3 p.m., Room 201, Bolling Center
- Tues., Feb. 10, 7:30 a.m., Service Building Maintenance Shop
If you are unable to attend, please send your questions, suggestions and concerns to budget@earlham.edu .

The next Faculty Meeting is Wed., Sept. 24, 1 p.m. Where: Stout Meetinghouse.

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 .

Seeking summer employment. I have had previous nanny experience and love kids. If anyone knows of anything, that would be great.

Want to make some extra cash over the summer? Become a group leader or coach for the Wayne County Youth Track and Field Club. The club meets at Earlham College on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday evenings. No track and field experience necessary. Contact: bohalsa@earlham.edu .

Student available to do odd jobs such as house sitting, light cleaning or yard work, dog walking etc. for the months of May and June.

The Earlham Word is seeking smart, motivated students interested in working for our online presence, ecword.org. Apply now for fall 2009!

Smiley’s Pub is now hiring experienced wait staff. Pay is $6 per hour plus tips and flexible hours. Looking to hire immediately. Contact: Smiley’s Pub at 765-962-6388.

IKEA "Billy" Bookcase in medium brown color for sale. In like-new condition, with three shelves of adjustable height. Contact: hastibe@earlham.edu or call 419-566-1691.

Gold ’98 Ford Escort, four doors. Very good condition, economic and well maintained. Asking $2800 but price negotiable. Contact: raharit@gmail.com , or call 314-518-9256.

Beautiful futon frame and mattress (with washable cover) for sale for only $65; closely resembles this futon: http://www.futoncreations.com/bristol-futon.html . Contact: hastibe@earlham.edu or call 419-566-1691.

Departing seminary student seeks to sell a lovely golden oak dining room table with a set of eight upholstered chairs with caned backs. The tabletop has some water damage that could be refinished. Several of the chair backs have damage to the caning. Asking $70 but price negotiable.

I am selling a small cube fridge in decent condition with an asking price of $25.