Wittenberg University -- Around the Hollow

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Around the Hollow

Around the Hollow aims to present a helpful, informative and efficient online overview of weekly life at Wittenberg. From calendar events and brief news items to mini-profiles and university announcements, Around the Hollow seeks to highlight campus happenings and become a valuable, user-friendly stop on Wittenberg's little corner of the World Wide Web.

Nov. 30, 2001

What's Up On Campus

• THE WITTENBERG FOOTBALL TEAM, ranked No. 7 in the nation by the American Football Coaches Association and winners of two straight road playoff games, travels to Mount Union College on Saturday, Dec. 1 for a quarterfinal showdown with the No. 1 ranked Purple Raiders. To learn more about the match-up, check out the press release.

• THE 20TH ANNUAL COMMUNITY "MESSIAH" SING will be presented at 7:30 p.m. Monday, Dec. 3 in Weaver Chapel. To learn more, check out the press release.

• NOMINATIONS ARE BEING ACCEPTED for the Alumni Awards until Dec. 31. Alumni, students, faculty and staff are invited to send a proposal recommending an outstanding faculty member, alumnus/a or friend of Wittenberg who deserves special recognition by the Wittenberg community. Submit your nomination online.

• STEVEN WINTEREGG, ADJUNCT ASSOCIATE PROFESSOR OF MUSIC, composed the original score for a full-length ballet based on the traditional story, A Christmas Carol, by Charles Dickens. The Dayton Ballet will present performances Dec. 13-23 at the Victoria Theatre in Dayton. Call (888) 228-3630 for tickets.

• THE RESIDENCE HALL ASSOCIATION has initiated Project Santa, a service project to raise money to purchase Christmas gifts for a number of families in need. To participate, contact Noah Hutson '04 at 327-5691 or via e-mail at s04.nhutson by 3 p.m. on Dec. 5.

• A WITTENBERG WELCOME to three new staff members who recently joined the campus community: William Lloyd Bryant, recording engineer, department of music; Robin Heil, academic department assistant, sociology; and Kristin Swank '01, admission counselor.

• A DECREASE IN CRIME on university campuses has been the topic of recent news articles. Vaughn E. McKenney, chief of police/security, credits the drop from 36 campus burglaries in 1999 to 12 in 2000 to an increase in student vigilance. Campus crime statistics are included in the Campus Security Program, which is available online. The report opens with a message from McKenney and is easily accessed at Wittenberg's Web site.

• WITTENBERG ALUMNUS ANDREW BOWERS '96 understands what it means to be an underdog in the world of politics. The 28-year-old recently ran for Columbus School Board, a race that included eight candidates vying for three spots. Despite have a little name recognition and no children, Bowers finished fourth and received impressive media coverage along the way. "Even though it didn't work out, I doubt any candidate has ever won so much by losing," Bowers said. Be sure to keep an eye on Bowers as he continues to climb the political ladder.

• EDWIN MAYES, ASSISTANT DEAN OF STUDENTS, has written an article for Reslife.Net, Ltd., a newly formed company that serves as a resource for residence housing professionals across the nation. Mayes' article, Managing the Staffing Crunch, has been posted on the company Web site.

• TERRI LIMBERT, ASSISTANT PROVOST FOR ACADEMIC SERVICES, has issued a request for suggestions and articles for Kairos 2002. The publication serves to inform new students about academic and co-curricular opportunities and to assist them in making the transition to life on campus. This year's student editor is Amanda Peters '02. Send your information to Terri at tlimbert@wittenberg.edu.

• THE TORCH HAS GONE LIVE! Read the first online issue on Wittenberg's Web site.

• THE SCHOOL OF COMMUNITY EDUCATION (SCE) has recorded two 30-second spot announcements, which feature the Witt@Home program. These messages began on Nov. 19 on Time Warner Cable and will run for six weeks. If you catch one, you are certain to notice several familiar faces on your screen. Paul Parlato, dean of SCE, has a copy of the tape and hopes to schedule viewings for those interested.

• ON WEDNESDAY, DEC. 5 fraternities and sororities will hold their first open houses for faculty and staff between 4 and 6 p.m. Each house will be open for tours and will be serving appetizers. The members of Greek Life want to take this opportunity to say thanks and explain more about their chapter goals and activities. RSVP by Monday, Dec. 3 to Shelley Dawson at 327-7817 or via e-mail at scdawson@wittenberg.edu.

• WITTENBERG'S DISC GOLF COURSE is listed on a national Web site. Directions and related information about the course can be found online at www.pdga.com.

Spotlight On

• CONGRATULATIONS TO HEAD FOOTBALL COACH Joe Fincham and senior defensive tackle Juan Howard who were recognized this week by the North Coast Athletic Conference as Coach of the Year and Defensive Player of the Year. They were among 38 athletes who participated in fall sports and have been recognized with postseason awards, including volleyball standout Tiffany Keller and cross country runner Abi Gerstle, who were also athletes of the year in their respective sports. Click here for the press release.

Faculty Forum

• ALISA MIZIKAR, REFERENCE LIBRARIAN, spoke about plagiarism at the Faculty Brown Bag Lunch on Nov. 27. Although today's technology offers new opportunities for academic dishonesty, it also provides several tools in detecting plagairism. Mizikar has compiled information on both issues and made them available online.

• THE MARTIN LUTHER KING COMMITTEE wants to present a film series in the residence halls, which would begin with a pilot program in January and continue through February. Faculty members interested in hosting should contact Lillian Franklin at 327-6352.

Administrative Notes

• WEDNESDAY, DEC. 12 is the deadline for open enrollment for health insurance and participation in the 2002 AFLAC flexible spending accounts. Enrollment and elections in AFLAC must be made each calendar year. If you would like to participate, contact LuAnn Shafer, assistant director of human resources, at 327-7519 or e-mail lshafer@wittenberg.edu. To learn more about AFLAC, visit the duck online.

Club/Organization of the Week

• UNION BOARD (UB) plans and presents most of the entertainment activities on campus, according to Adam Coalter '02, president. Events are open to all students at little or no cost, and a variety of activities and programs are planned throughout the year. The executive board of UB has eight to 11 members, and applications for positions on the executive board are due by Dec. 7. UB's entertainment on tap for next week features Slam Poet Beau Sia at 8 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 6 in the Commons. Learn more about UB online.

Work This Week

• A FREE CUSTOM-DESIGNED SOFTWARE offer has been made possible by nine students registered for Spring Comp 460, Senior Seminar, who will design and implement a live program to your specifications. For information, contact Nancy Saks, associate professor of computer science, at 327-7861 or e-mail nsaks@wittenberg.edu. Dec. 7 is the deadline for applications.

Kudos

• KUDOS TO STUDENTS Matt Levy '02, Josh Williams '03, Steve Weldon '03, Amanda Kutz '02 and Natalie Bajalcaliev '02 for hosting President and Mrs. Tipson at their feast of Thanksgiving on Sunday, Nov. 18.

• KUDOS TO CARMIELE WILKERSON, assistant professor of English, for her participation in Human Migration Patterns Across the Globe, which was presented by The National Afro-American Museum & Cultural Center at Wilberforce University on Nov. 10. Carmiele's active participation on the planning committee and in the conference demonstrates a commitment to diversity and outreach to neighboring schools and the museum.

• "KUDOS TO DAN FLEISCH, assistant professor of physics, for his regular invitations to the campus community to gaze at the stars and see planets. We appreciate his time and enjoy his enthusiasm in teaching visitors about our solar system. He provides great opportunities for school-age children to learn about the universe."

-- Maureen Sheehan Massaro, director of human resources.

Take a moment to thank someone who has performed a special service or is just doing a great job. Just e-mail aroundthehollow@wittenberg.edu.

Odd Ends

• KATRINA ANN DOOLEY joined the Wittenberg family on Thanksgiving Day at 8:59 a.m. Congratulations to proud parents Scott Dooley, assistant professor of art, and Lisa Pankratz.

Highlights (On Tap This Week)

• FOR THE MOST COMPREHENSIVE list of things happening around Wittenberg, check out the Online Events Calendar compiled each week by Student Development.
All events are free unless otherwise noted.

Friday, Nov. 30
Admission Fall Campus Visit
Concerned Black Students
8:30 a.m. - 3 p.m.

One-Act Play Festival
Cut by Ed Monk, directed by Nick Strotz '02
Vitae by Eric Stack, directed by Jordan A. Boughrum '03
Boise, Idaho by Sean Michael Welch, directed by Andy Butterfield '02
8 p.m., Blair Hall Theatre

Saturday, Dec. 1
Wittenberg Football
NCAA Division III Playoffs
at Mount Union College
12 p.m., Alliance, Ohio
To listen, tune in to WBLY AM 1600 in Springfield, or go online. You must have RealPlayer downloaded to listen.

One-Act Play Festival
The General of Hot Desire by John Guare, directed by LaRissa O'Neal '03
Hidden in This Picture by Aaron Sarkin, directed by Katie Osborne '03
Leon and Joey by Keith Huff, directed by Katja Starke '05
8 p.m., Chakeres Theatre

Sunday, Dec. 2
Wittenberg Symphonic Band
Tom Kennedy, conductor
3 p.m., Weaver Chapel

One-Act Play Festival
Cut by Ed Monk, directed by Nick Strotz '02
Vitae by Eric Stack, directed by Jordan A. Boughrum '03
Boise, Idaho by Sean Michael Welch, directed by Andy Butterfield '02
2 p.m., Blair Hall Theatre

Monday, Dec. 3
Sociology Colloquium
Keith Doubt, professor of sociology and department chair, "On the Double-Voiced Character of the Verbal Utterances in the Global Media by Perpetrators of War Crimes in Bosnia-Herzegovina"
4:15 - 6 p.m., Ness Family Auditorium

20th Annual Community Messiah Sing
Basil Fett, conductor, Trudy Faber, organist
7:30 p.m., Weaver Chapel

Tuesday, Dec. 4
Weekday Chapel Service
President Baird Tipson, speaker
11:20 - 11:50 a.m., Weaver Chapel

Women's Basketball
Earlham College
7:30 p.m., HPER Center
Contact Wittenberg University Athletics at (937) 327-6450 for ticket information.

Wednesday, Dec. 5
General Student Recital
3 p.m., Weaver Chapel

Holiday House Tour
First Faculty/Staff Greek Open Houses
4 - 6 p.m.

Men's Basketball
Wabash College
7:30 p.m., HPER Center
Contact Wittenberg University Athletics at (937) 327-6450 for ticket information.

Thursday, Dec. 6
Weekday Chapel Service
Brian Kuhn '03, speaker
11:20 - 11:50 a.m., Weaver Chapel

Philosophy Colloquium
Keith Doubt, professor of sociology and department chair, "Mihailo Markovic as a Problem for Critical Theory"
4 p.m., Hollenbeck Hall 315

Friday, Dec. 7
Holiday Tree Lighting Celebration
5:30 p.m., Woodlawn Avenue on the Library Lawn

Wittenberg Series Event
Advent Candlelight Vespers/ A Service of Lessons and Carols
7:30 p.m. Special Music, Weaver Chapel

Around the Hollow is a publication of Wittenberg University Public Relations/Publications. Comments, ideas and material for upcoming issues are welcomed by noon on Thursday, Dec. 6 by sending e-mail to aroundthehollow@wittenberg.edu. Wittenberg Public Relations/Publications reserves the right to edit for space and content.