Have you heard? Well everybody's heard about the bird! The Earlham Bookstore invites you to our early Thanksgiving "Pluck A Feather" Sale. When: It lasts three days, Wed., Nov. 11 through Fri., Nov. 13. It’s so easy a turkey could do it. Browse our store, bring your items to the register and “pluck” one color-coded lollipop to reveal your discount. Discounts range from 20 – 50 percent discounts. The usual exclusions apply.
The committee is on hand to hold discussions about this foundational document. Students are invited to fill a tray, come over to the Conference Room in the dining hall and jump into the conversations. All are welcome any time between 11:30 a.m. and 1 p.m. Participants are entered into a raffle with a $50 prize. In addition, come to the week-end Study Break on Sun., Nov. 15, 10 -11 p.m. in Comstock. Food is provided and learn more on the Moodle site for Principals and Practices review. Contact: Lyn Thomas at x1211.
Admissions host our Fall Preview Event for prospective students and families. We are expecting 50 high school seniors for this event. Please help us welcome them while they are on campus. When: Sun., Nov. 8 and Mon., Nov. 9.
A representative of Trinity Broadcasting Network, a local radio station, comes to speak about careers, skills, experience and schooling associated with radio broadcasting. When: Tues., Nov. 17, 4 p.m. Where: Room 211, Bolling Center.
Join Action Against Sexual Violence (AASV) in these activities to educate and promote positive sexuality:
Sun., Nov. 8, First floor Mills Lobby, 10 p.m. Enjoy a study break with members of AASV and learn about the week’s activities. Cider and doughnut holes for everyone.
Mon., Nov. 9, Runyan Alcove, 5 – 9 p.m. The Clothesline Project invites you to gather in peace and read and share personal stories of sexual violence. Write your story on a t-shirt to share with the community.
Tues., Nov. 10, Wilkinson Theater, 8 p.m. Kealoha, a slam poet from Hawaii, performs his spoken word piece, “Male Feminism.”
Wed., Nov. 11, Attic of Gurney House, 8 p.m. Open Mic Night and (Not Just) Lip Service Zine Release Party. Come gather and read excerpts from the Zine and your own personal stories.
Thurs., Nov. 12, Teetor House, 8 p.m. Movie Night features a documentary about New York’s transgender and drag community in the 80’s.
Fri., Nov. 13, French House, 5 p.m. Potluck and Congo Forum. Bring a side dish or drink to French House and learn about the violence happening in the Congo. Sponsored by the Earlham Chapter of Amnesty International.
Sat., Nov. 14, Hole House, 10 p.m. Positive Sexuality Dance featuring The Brimleys. Refreshments provided, no alcohol allowed.
Come learn about the East Africa Program where students spend time in both Tanzania and Kenya, including courses in history, politics, conservation, wildlife behavior, health and environment and Swahili culture and language. This Program fulfills a scientific inquiry general education credit and an AWP. The program is led by Sara Penhale and Allan Winkler of Miami University. When: There are two meeting times; Thurs., Nov. 5, 4 p.m. and Mon., Nov. 9, Noon. Contact: Sara Penhale sarap@earlham.edu or call x1612.
Come help Cope Environmental Center restore their wetland area. No experience necessary. We plan to remove willow saplings and enjoy the outdoors. When: Sat., Nov. 14, 1 – 5 p.m. Transportation is provided; stay as long as you can.
A follow-up on the general REU information session, this session is an additional session for international students and is in collaboration with Ali Fanjoy of IPO. It addresses specific regulations, needs and search tips for international students seeking to do summer research. When: Thurs., Nov. 12, 4 p.m. Where: the Bonner Center for Service and Vocation, first floor Bolling Center. Contact: smithso@earlham.edu .
Come learn about the regulations, needs and search tips for international students looking for internships. The session is led by Ali Fanjoy in IPO When: Thurs., Nov. 5, 4 p.m. Where: Bonner Center for Service and Vocation, first floor, Bolling Center. Contact: smithso@earlham.edu .
Take our browsing collection survey online or by stopping at the library, and tell us what you think of the journals, magazines, and newspapers on display in Lilly and Wildman libraries. When: Before Mon., Nov. 9. Contact: To take the survey visit http://www.earlham.edu/library/ . Also, contact Earlham College Libraries at kiffmje@earlham.edu or call x1408 for more information.
Along The Tracks Productions seeks cast and crew for its third feature film, Scalene. Filming takes place in Richmond and surrounding areas during Spring 2010. Casting is Sat., Nov. 14 at Richmond Civic Theater. Contact: To schedule a call time contact kchaplin@alongthetracks.com . Crew is asked to submit a resume and demo reel to zparker@alongthetracks.com . Interested parties are contacted for an interview.
Stop by Carpenter first floor to look at the altar in observance of Día de los Muertos or Day of the Dead. We have made offers to the deceased to celebrate and honor the dead. This year's theme is the "Falsos Positivos" of Colombia. We honor the innocent peasants killed by Colombia's military in the name of killing guerrilla forces. For the past two years, the Colombian army forces have been killing young people recruited in the cities with the promise of jobs, only to kill them, claiming that they are guerrilla members.
A panic or anxiety attack is a sudden surge of overwhelming anxiety and fear. Your heart pounds and you can’t breathe. You feel dizzy and sick to your stomach. You may even feel like you’re dying or going crazy. In many cases, panic attacks strike out of the blue, without any warning. Fear of recurrence can itself trigger a panic attack. If you experience a panic attack, try to control your breathing with slow, deep breaths; avoid smoking and caffeine to help prevent future attacks; use relaxation techniques to stop and prevent attacks; learn as much as you can about panic so you can use self-talk to calm yourself down and remind yourself that the symptoms you’re feeling are “normal” and you aren’t going crazy or dying. Contact: For more self-help tips or to make a counseling appointment, go to www.earlham.edu/~sas/counseling/
Come hear Richard Louv speak on the importance of fostering a relationship with the outdoors during childhood. Louv is the author of Last Child in the Woods. When: Fri., Nov. 13, 7:30 p.m. Tickets are $10.
The next women's clinic will be on Thu., Nov. 12 from 10:20 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Please call health services or email wuertka@earlham.edu to make an appointment for an exam, PAP, STD testing or discussion of women's issues.
Pendle Hill Retreat Center displays materials for their summer leadership program. This program is designed for young people who are serious about serving as leaders in their communities, developing the tools for social transformation, and living a life grounded in God’s spirit. Internships are full-time, residential, no cost and a small stipend. When: Mon., Nov. 2, Noon – 1 p.m. Where: Tabling in Runyan Center. Contact: eckerpa1@earlham.edu or call x1605. Also visit http://www.pendlehill.org/introduction .
For Fri., Oct. 30, join us for these events:
- Critical Mass Bike Ride through Richmond, 4:45 on The Heart. Bikes available at Runyan Desk.
- Peaceluck Desert Potluck, Peace House, for everyone. Jay House.
- United Way Haunt Trail, 7:30 – 11 p.m., meet at the barn.
The sidewalk lighting on the south side of National Road West is removed beginning Mon., Nov. 2, as the widening project continues. This lighting is not replaced until late spring 2010. The lighting on the north side of National Road West remains in place during the construction. Higher powered lamps are put in place in the lights directly across from Earlham's entrance to assist in lighting the pedestrian walk way, however; use caution when crossing. Additionally, all drivers should use caution when entering and exiting at the National Road West entrance to Earlham and use Earlham's other entrance and exits when possible. Thank you for your patience. Contact: Cathy Anthofer, director of Campus Safety and Security.
There is a new course, Fellowship Preparation - 21016 - INTD 440 – available for one credit. This course guides students through the process of applying for several post-baccalaureate fellowships: Watson Fellowship, U.S. Student Fulbright Award, and other fellowships upon consultation with the instructor. Preparation takes place in spring semester, official applications are due early fall. Topics and activities include an overview of the programs, preparing a resume, brainstorming project ideas and choice of country, conducting background research, writing project statements and personal narratives. The course limited to juniors and seniors and the instructor is Sara Penhale. Contact: Sara Penhale sarap@earlham.edu or call x1612.
Wayne County Health Dept free STD testing is available. Results are given on a walk-in basis. When: Fri., Nov. 6, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. Where: Call Health Services at x1328 for appointments.
You are invited to Health Care Career Day at Anderson University. Employers are present at this career fair for networking, so bring your resume. Transportation is provided to and from the event. When: Wed., Nov. 4, 10:30 a.m. – 2 p.m. Contact: Sign up by Fri., Oct. 30, 4 p.m. at the Bonner Center for Service and Vocation, first floor Bolling Center. Also, for more information contact Sonia Smith smithso@earlham.edu .
Habitat for Humanity needs your help for our “Treasure’s from your Attic” event. We need approximately 50 people to work all day or any part of the day. When: Sat., Nov. 7, 8 a.m. – 8 p.m. Contact: Mindy M. Reece mindymae@verizon.net or call 765-962-5986. Also visit www.HabitatOfRichmond.org .
Peace with Justice week activities include a blood drive sponsored by EVE. When: Wed., Oct. 28, 11 a.m. - 5 p.m. Where: Wellness Center Gym. Also, a Tour and talk of Richmond Civic Theater. When: Wed., Oct. 28, 3:30 p.m.
Join us for an informational meeting about internship opportunities in a German-speaking country. When: Wed., Oct. 28, 3 p.m. Where: Room 220, Carpenter Hall.
There are a limited number of complimentary tickets available for the Civic Hall Performance of Franc D'Ambrosio, known for his role in "The Phantom of the Opera.” Performance is Sat., Nov. 7, 8 p.m. Students pick up tickets at the Office of Community Relations through Thurs., Nov. 5. After November 5, tickets are offered to faculty and staff. Shuttle service is provided to this event from 6 p.m. to midnight at the circle on the south end of Runyan.
A graduate student in art from Miami University and Ball State shares “Three-Dimensional Works. When: The show runs Mon., Nov. 2 through Fri., Nov. 20. Where: Leeds Gallery, Runyan Center. The Gallery is free and open to the public. Contact: For more information, call 765-983-1410.
A recent article in Newsweek points out that happiness is, at best, fleeting, yet today's society has made happiness the emotional standard. If you are not happy all the time, the article says, then you must have an illness and need medication. Life’s circumstances do not support a constant state of happiness, however, and experiencing negative emotions from time to time allows for personal growth and a greater enjoyment of those brief periods of true happiness. Please note, however, that this is different from major depressive disorder, an illness which can and should be treated. The negative emotions can motivate us to make changes in our lives for the better. Happiness - life satisfaction - can come from knowing others, achieving goals, and doing things, especially for others. Contact: For more self-help tips, or to make a counseling appointment, go to www.earlham.edu/~sas/counseling/
WECI News has begun a weekly local news show called “Quaker Notes." Tune in Wednesdays at 4 p.m. on WECI, 91.5 FM.
Jennifer Burchett, of the Indianapolis Peace Institute, will be at Earlham offering a question and answer session for all interested students, faculty, and staff who would like to hear more about possible internships, courses, and programs offered at the Institute. When: Oct. 28 at 4 – 5 p.m. Where: Landrum Bolling Center room 214.
Applied Theatre Credit is available to students who are cast in the spring production of Othello. Casting begins Jan. 13 and will be completed before enrollment closes. Members of the stage management team may also receive credit. Details are posted on the Theatre Arts Department bulletin board.
Contact info for "APPLIED THEATRE CREDIT for SPRING PLAY"Aaron Nell will explore the needs of adolescents and what strategies help them creatively engage moral reasoning through play. Aaron has been working with youth (particularly those suspended or expelled) for nearly a decade, and has immense wisdom and hope to share on this subject. Aaron has worked throughout the Richmond Community Schools, with the Boys and Girls Club, the Conflict Resolution Center, and more. When: Oct. 29.
Contact info for "Peace Forum"The group continues the discussion of The Hemingses of Monticello, an American Family by Annette Gordon-Reed. When: Thurs., Oct. 29, 7:30 p.m. Where: The home of Cherie Ogren. The following meeting is Nov. 19. Contact: Heide hemkehe@earlham.edu or call 937-437-7055.
Come and learn about all of the fellowship opportunities available after graduation. Faculty are there to advise on the opportunity that might suit your needs. Pizza provided. When: Thurs., Oct. 29, Noon. Where: Richmond Room, Bolling Center. Contact: RSVP cherig@earlham.edu to plan for the pizza order.
Residence Life is now accepting applications for the Spring 2010 semester. Applications are available from any Area Director or Residence Life. Applications are due to Residence Life by Thurs., Nov. 5, Noon. Contact: Residence Life at x1317.
You are invited to learn about Research Experiences for Undergrads (REUs) - why, when and how to apply. This opportunity is appropriate for any year student. Pizza lunch provided. When: Wed., Nov. 4, Noon. Where: Room 035, Stanley Hall. Contact: Sonia Smith, Internship Coordinator smithso@earlham.edu .
If you are interested in learning about the Oak Ridge Science Semester off campus program, you are invited to an information session. When: Wed., Oct. 28, Noon. Where: Room 269, Stanley Hall. Contact: Corinne Deibel deibeco@earlham.edu .
Join Rodolfo Guzman, leader of the 2010 fall semester Mexico program for an information session. When: Wed., Oct. 28, Noon. Where: Room 214, Carpenter Hall.
Sat., Oct. 24
- 350 Days of Action: Check out what EEAC is up to.
- Eve Day of Service, 9 – 11 a.m., meet at the Bonner Center, Bolling Center
Sun., Oct. 25
- Cider, cookies and stencils, 3 p.m. at The Heart: Bring your shirts and other things to stencil with the Peace and Justice design.
- Local Pumpkin Carving contest, 4 p.m., on The Heart.
- 100-mile Radius Potluck, 5:45 p.m. pick up behind Barrett. Bring a car if you can drive.
Mon., Oct. 26
- Tom Hamm and Richmond History, 7 p.m., Room 201, Bolling Center
- 1:47 Richmond Explosion Film to fillow at Joe’s Pizza.
Tues., Oct. 27
- Bike Ride with EEAC to local farmer’s market.
Wed., Oct. 28
- EVE Blood Drive, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., Wellness Center Gym
- Tour and Talk, 3:30 p.m., Civic Theater
Thurs., Oct. 29
- Theater in Community workshop, 8 p.m., location TBA
Fri., Oct. 30
- Critical Mass Bike Ride through Richmond, 4:45 on The Heart. Bikes available through at Runyan Desk.
- Peaceluck Desert Potluck, Peace House, for everyone. Jay House.
- United Way Haunt Trail, 7:30 – 11 p.m., meet at the barn.
Sat., Oct. 31
- Farm Day, 10 a.m., meet behind Barrett or join us at Miller Farm any time.
Free STD testing available Fri., Oct. 23, 12:30 – 3:30 p.m. at Health Services. There are currently six spaces available. Contact: 765-983-1328 to schedule an appointment.
The second annual Earlham College Dogsledding Trip with Outward Bound is coming up, Jan 2 - 12. Come to an interest meeting to find out more about this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to travel and work with dogs in the boundary waters of Minnesota between semesters. The trip is open to students, faculty, staff and alumni. When: Interest meeting is Mon., Oct.26, Noon. Where: Room 316, Bolling Center. Contact: wilderness@earlham.edu for more information.
Join us as we center ourselves after a busy week and catch a moment of rest and prayer before the busy weekend. When: Fri., Oct. 23, 4 p.m. Where: Virginia Cottage.
Contact info for "TAKE A BREAK, DECOMPRESS: "No goblins, no ghosts, no monsters - just loads of good information and help for your bag of treats at Sophomore ReOrientation. Lunch is accompanied by engaging remarks from Vince Punzo followed by two sets of super workshops. Contact: Register for Sophomore ReOrientation by sending an email to seligwe@earlham.edu or call x1451. Deadline is Fri., Oct. 23.
In honor of the Dayton Literary Peace Prize, “The McGregor Voice” at Antioch University welcomes submissions on the theme of peace. Contact: Deadline for submissions is Sat., Oct. 24. Send submissions to mcgregor.writingcenter@antioch.edu . A reading of best entries is held Nov. 5 in Yellow Springs, Ohio.
Rajaram Krishnan, on-campus faculty liaison, discusses the program details. Applications are due in IPO on Dec. 4. When: Wed., Nov. 4, Noon. Where: Room 124 Bolling Center. Applications are due in IPO on Dec. 4.
Recent work in positive psychology by Robert A. Emmons, Ph.D., shows that gratitude can be used to change thoughts and how one views the world. Try keeping a "gratitude log" in which every day you note three things or people in your life for which you are grateful, then reflect for a few minutes on those things or people. According to Dr. Emmons, gratitude maximizes enjoyment, mitigates toxic emotions, gives meaning to life, contributes to resilience in times of stress, strengthens social ties and feelings of self-worth, mitigates depression, and reduces feelings of isolation and loneliness. For college students, Dr. Emmons found that gratitude made a measurable impact on their ability to study, on relationships, and in their general well-being. Contact: For more self-help tips or to make a counseling appointment, go to www.earlham.edu/~sas/counseling/
Tell us what you think of our browsing collection of journals, magazines and newspapers by taking our survey online at www.earlham.edu/library/ or next time you visit the libraries. The survey runs from Mon., Oct. 19 through Mon., Nov. 9. Contact: Earlham College Libraries kiffmje@earlham.edu or call x1408.
There are a limited number of complimentary tickets available for the Richmond Symphony Orchestra production of Music of the British Isles. When: Sat., Oct. 24, 7:30 p.m. Students may pick up tickets at the Office of Community Relations beginning Fri., Oct. 16, through Thurs., Oct. 23. After Oct. 23, tickets are offered to faculty and staff. Shuttle service is provided to this event from 6 p.m. to midnight at the circle on the south end of Runyan.
Discover ways of balancing all that is in your bag of tricks and treats at Sophomore ReOrientation. When: Wed., Oct. 28, Noon – 2:20 p.m. Contact: For more information contact Liz Embick, embicli@earlham.edu or Wendy Seligmann, seligwe@earlham.edu .
Design the Dance Alloy Fall Poster and win some cash. First place receives two complimentary tickets and a $20 reward. Submissions must be received by Oct. 31.
Contact info for "DESIGN A POSTER OPPORTUNITY: "