Friday, October 29, 2010

Today is last chance to view gallery exhibit

Roger Varland
Today is the final opportunity to view the work of landscape photographer Roger Varland in the Waldorf College Gallery.

“A Landscape of Faith: Contemporary Landscape Photography by Roger Varland” will be on display today from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. followed by a closing reception from 7 to 9 tonight. Varland is scheduled to speak at 7:30 p.m.

The gallery is on the main level of the Campus Center. Students, staff and faculty members are encouraged to stop by for viewing, conversation and food, said Kristi Carlson, gallery director and associate professor of art.

Varland's images are from his exploration of the American cultural landscape. His work is described as "unsentimental images of the landscape and everyday moments."

Varland is associate professor of history and art at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Mich., where he teaches courses in photography and art history. Two years in Kenya and a semester in China have shaped his photography and classroom perspective. He and his wife, Deborah, also on the faculty, have taken students on 15 cross-cultural study tours to countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, Costa Rica and Guatemala.

The gallery is open to the public, and admission is free. It is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays when classes are in session or by appointment by calling (641) 585-8210.

For information about the Waldorf College Gallery, go to www.waldorf.edu/Art-Gallery or call (641) 585-8210.

Off-campus weekend happenings

Here are a few off-campus events to consider this weekend:

Saturday
Rudd's Halloween Happenings is 6 to 11 p.m. Saturday and 6 to 9 p.m. Sunday at the Rudd Community Center. Event features a House of  Horrors, mini haunted house, maze and game room. The family event is sponsored by the Rudd Community Betterment Corporation. Details: Call (641) 756-3553 or (641) 398 2244.

Friday through Sunday
D&D Haunted Ranch will present the annual Haunted Hike from 7 to 11 p.m. each night. The ranch is at 2532 S. Shore Drive, Clear Lake. Admission is $8 for adults and $6 for children 12 and younger. Details: http://www.thedanddranch.com/ or (641) 357-1695.

Thursday, October 28, 2010

Worship service added

Back by popular demand, Waldorf College worship leaders are adding a worship service at the end of the work week beginning Friday.

The Holden Evening Prayer service will be held at 5:10 p.m. Fridays in the Odvin Hagen Music Center Recital Hall.

"We have done it hear in the past and students have asked if we could start doing it again," said Steve Smith, assistant professor of religion.

 
Holden Evening Prayer is a 20-minute liturgical service. "The music in it is beautiful," Smith said.

The new Friday worship service is one of several offered on campus. Here are other worship services offered each week:
  • Worship, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Salveson Ballroom, previously held in Atrium.
  • Active Catholics to Serve (ACTS), 9 p.m. Thursdays, Odvin Hagen Music Center Recital Hall.
  • Exit to Hope, 9 p.m. Tuesdays, Odvin Hagen Music Center Recital Hall.

Wednesday, October 27, 2010

Halloween activities kick off today

Halloween is arriving and Waldorf College has several activities planned across campus now through the weekend:

Today
  • Pumpkin carving for students, faculty members and staffers is 3 to 5 p.m. today in the Campus Center Lounge. Pumpkins and tools to carve them will be available.  Faculty members and staffers are reminded to bring their pumpkins to the Salveson Ballroom by 9:30 a.m. Friday to participate in a contest. A separate contest will be held for students. Details: Amy Scott at Ext. 8726.
  • The Waldorf College Theatre presents the sixth annual Haunted House: Don't Lose Your Head. Open 7 to 10 p.m., Smith Theatre. Details: Ext. 8288.
Thursday
  • The Waldorf College Theatre presents Haunted House: Don't Lose Your Head. Open 7 to 10 p.m., Smith Theatre. Details: Ext. 8288.
Friday
  • Halloween Lunch Bash and Costume Contest for faculty members and staff is at noon at Salveson Ballroom. Participants can reference an e-mail sent out Tuesday morning by Dawn Ramaker for details.
  • The Waldorf College Theatre presents Haunted House: Don't Lose Your Head. Open 7 p.m. to midnight, Smith Theatre. Details: Ext. 8288.
Saturday

  • Costume Bingo in Gatsby's Grill, 7 p.m. Hosted by Student Senate, students are invited to play bingo dressed in Halloween costumes. First- and second-place will be awarded for best costumes. Details: Jason Ramaker at Ext. 8161.
  • The Waldorf College Theatre presents Haunted House: Don't Lose Your Head. Open 7 p.m. to midnight, Smith Theatre. Details: Call Ext. 8288.
Sunday
  • Residence Life invites children from the community to walk through the dorms on Sunday, Halloween night for trick-or-treating from 5 to 10 p.m. Johnson and London, Breen, Tanner, Ormseth and Rasmusson will be open for trick-or-treaters.  Only the lobbies will be open to walk through, and children must have an adult present. Waldorf faculty members or staffers are welcome to bring their children. Details: Katie Mullaly at Ext. 8727.
  • Social Warrior Activities Team will host the movie "The Crazies," which is set in a small Iowa town, at 2 p.m. in the Odvin Hagen Music Center Recital Hall. Details: Amy Scott at Ext. 8726.

Tuesday, October 26, 2010

Fall Convocation speaker's book available today

Monday night's Fall Convocation featured cultural anthropologist Mary Catherine Bateson who read from her book "Composing a Life." Copies of the book are now available at the Waldorf College Bookstore.
Mary Catherine Bateson reads from her book "Composing a Life"
during Monday's Fall Convocation at Waldorf College.

Bateson spoke earlier Monday to a group of senior citizens in Lake Mills, where copies of her book sold out.

The paperback version of the book is $14 plus tax. The bookstore can order hardcover versions for people who are interested, said Terri Van  Hove, bookstore assistant. 

Bateson is attending religion professor Steve Smith's class this morning and will meet students at noon for lunch in the cafeteria. Bateson will be available to sign books during this time.

An essay by Bateson appears in "Leading Lives that Matter," a book gifted to all first-year students the past two years that is used in two courses. Bateson was chosen in large part because her scholarship speaks directly to the concept of vocation, a central issue to a Waldorf education, said Bob Alsop, vice president for academic affairs and dean of the college.

Details: Waldorf College Bookstore at Ext. 8159; http://www.marycatherinebateson.com/.

Monday, October 25, 2010

Waldorf's IT Department workers honored




IT Department staffers (from left) are Matt Hernes, Eric Guth, Julie Eischen, Tammy Larson and Carolyn Sunde.
 The department that keeps Waldorf College’s computers humming, the Institutional Technology Department and its six employees, is the winner of the inaugural Department of the Month award.

The October award begins a tradition of honoring the workers of a department each month. Nominations for November’s award will be accepted through 5 p.m. Tuesday. E-mail nominees to Cindy Carter, assistant to the president, at carterc@waldorf.edu.

The IT Department was recognized for all the work its staffers do to keep computer systems and networks operating, Waldorf President Joe Manjone said. They were treated to lunch and received a trophy.

“Without the IT department, you would not be getting this e-mail,” Manjone said in an e-mail to students, staffers and faculty members. “The IT Department was given this recognition because of the exceptional job that they are doing in providing students, faculty and staff with outstanding Internet and e-mail service and for the round-the-clock work hours that they have been maintaining to provide us with this service, and also for the excellent job that they did and continue to do in setting up, distributing and maintaining student computers.”

The IT Department staff is made up of six full-time employees who work year-round to keep about 1,000 computer accounts of students, faculty members, staffers and online users working. They also maintain the laptops of more than 600 students.

The IT staffers are:

Tammy Larson, lead systems analyst.

Eric Guth, technical support representative.

Matt Hernes, network systems manager.

Julie Eischen, technical support specialist.

Carolyn Sunde, IT assistant/financial aid associate.

Ken Styron, chief information officer.

The IT Department is busy all year long.

“We spend the school year meeting the various needs of all users, continuing into the summer when we prepare to do it all over again,” Larson said.

The biggest task in the department comes at the start or end of a semester when equipment is checked in and checked out, Larson said. That is when staffers have to assess, repair and clean used equipment for new users.

Once nominees are received, they will be reviewed by the President’s Council and a Department of the Month will be announced at the final Friday Coffee of the month in which the department will be honored. November's winner will be named Friday.

Friday, October 22, 2010

Give the gift of life

The American Red Cross will host a blood drive from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Monday in the Atrium.

In addition to giving blood, volunteers are needed to help with other tasks for the drive, including setting up and tearing down. Workers also are needed in one-hour shifts to greet and escort donors and to work in the food cateen.

Blood donation appointments are available every 15 minutes beginning at 9 a.m.

The goal for the drive is 60 units, said Mary Mathiasen, instructor of wellness.

To make an appointment or to help, call Mathiasen at Ext. 8157 or e-mail her at mathiasem@waldorf.edu.

Weekend happenings around the area

There are plenty of fun things to do on campus. But sometimes it's good to get away.

For a list of upcoming off-campus events, see the new Off-Campus Events calendar at bottom right of the Campus Connection Blog.

Here are a few cool things going on this weekend in the area that you might want to check out:

Friday
Deuces Wild! Dueling Pianos, a piano variety act offering a Las Vegas-style show, 8 p.m., Surf Ballroom & Museum. Details: http://www.wildpianos/. Tickets: (641) 357-6151 or http://www.surfballroom.com/.

Saturday
Flavors of Forest City, featuring foods from area restaurants, Iron Chef Forest City contest, chili cookoff benefit, live DJ, square dancing and more, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., around Courthouse Square, downtown Forest City. Event is in conjunction with Relay for Life teams, which will be raising money for cancer research. Details: Forest City Chamber of Commerce at (641) 585-2092.

Sunday
Waldorf College Choir to perform at First Congregational Church, 10:30 a.m., Spencer, Iowa. A free concert will be held at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary. Church is at 1212 First Ave W. Details: Call Amy McGinnis at (641) 585-8177.

Sunday worship service canceled

Sunday evening's worship service has been canceled.

Musicians involved in the chapel service are traveling Sunday as part of the Waldorf College Choir performance at a church in Spencer, Iowa, and may not be back in time to lead worship, said Steve Smith, assistant professor of religion.

Sunday worship is regularly held at 7 p.m. Sunday in the Odvin Hagen Music Center Recital Hall.

Other worship opportunities on campus:
  • Worship, 10:30 a.m. Wednesdays, Atrium.
  • Active Catholics to Serve (ACTS), 9 p.m. Thursdays, Odvin Hagen Music Center Recital Hall.
  • Exit to Hope, 9 p.m. Tuesday, Odvin Hagen Music Center Recital Hall.

Thursday, October 21, 2010

Waldorf College Choir to perform Sunday at Spencer church

The Waldorf College Choir will present a program Sunday afternoon at First Congregational Church at 1212 First Ave. W in Spencer, Iowa.

"Sweetheart of the Sun," under the direction of professor Blair Buffington, will begin at 2 p.m. in the sanctuary.

The group will perform several songs and will perform two pieces accompanied by pianist and composer in residence Nancy Farndale. She has written one piece that will be premiered at the church concert. Her work, “Den Store Hvite Flokk Ve Se,” is an arrangement of the Norwegian hymn, “Behold the Host Arrayed in White.”

Also performing will be the St. Christopher Chorale, a select ensemble of mixed voices from the Waldorf Choir. Choir members are planning to participate in the church’s 10:30 a.m. service by singing a few selections from their repertoire.

Details: Please call Amy McGinnis (641) 585-8177.

Wednesday, October 20, 2010

Healthier Gatsby's Grill opens tonight

Gatsby's Grill will reopen tonight after
renovations this summer.
The wait is over.

Gatsby’s Grill will reopen tonight at 7 after a summer renovation, giving students another dining option on campus. It’s taken longer than expected, but Food Service Director Brian Keely said students will notice the improvements, beginning with the new, healthier menu.

“They were looking for more healthier options,” Keely said. Fried foods will be replaced with submarine sandwiches, quesadillas, salads and pizza. Many of the options will be build-your-own, allowing students to choose the toppings they want, Keely said.

Sophomore Britney Ott, who is majoring in math and education and minoring in English, said she appreciates the availability of healthier options. She said she regularly frequented Gatsby’s as a freshman. “I’m really looking forward to the opening” she said.

Students also will notice a new stage that will be used for performances and events and the addition of three TVs. A pingpong and foosball table also are available. A more subtle change to the Grill  is the addition of white paint to the walls to help brighten up the space, Keely said. A wall was built between the main room and kitchen to prevent noise and distractions during events.

Interior decorating is a work in progress. One idea, Keely said, is to include decorations similar to those seen in Applebee’s restaurants, with items such as historical photographs, jerseys and band instruments hung from the walls.

Located on the lower level of the Campus Center, Gatsby’s will be open 7 p.m. to midnight Monday through Friday, 3 p.m. to midnight Sundays and closed Saturday. Keely said he may adust the hours depending on demand.

The other dining options on campus, Warrior Crossing and the cafeteria, will remain open during regular hours. Warrior Crossing is open 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Thursday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Friday, and closed Saturday and Sunday. The cafeteria is open 7 to 9 a.m. for breakfast, 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. for lunch and 5 to 6:30 p.m. for dinner Monday through Friday. Brunch is 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. Saturday and Sunday.

Tuesday, October 19, 2010

Gatsby's Grill to open Wednesday

Gatsby's Grill, located on the first floor of the Campus Center, is scheduled to re-open Wednesday.
 For more information, call 585-8170.

Monday, October 18, 2010

Professional development day set

 
Waldorf junior and seniors are invited
to take part in career day on Nov. 2 in Minneapolis.
Waldorf College students will have the opportunity to get a jump-start on their career during a professional development day on Nov. 2 in Minneapolis, Minn.

Sponsored by the Career Center and the Alumni Relations Office, “Living and Working in the Twin Cities" will offer a day packed with information valuable for students who soon will be searching for internships and jobs.

“The event is in the Twin Cities, but it is not only for students who want to go and live there after graduation,” said Mary Reisetter, director of career planning. “Any student who wants to learn the skills that are necessary for a successful job search can benefit from this opportunity.”

The event will be held at Calvary Lutheran Church in Golden Valley, Minn. At 5:30 p.m. the event shifts to the Minneappolis Airport Marriott for a networking session. Students will practice how to make connections with individuals who may be able to help them with their internship and/or job search.


During the day sessions, Waldorf College alumni from different fields will speak about professionalism and ethics in the workplace, networking, building a career portfolio in college and beyond, and life after college. They also will critique students’ resumes and cover letters.


Students will be transported by the college and will leave campus at 7:30 a.m. and return at 9:30 p.m. There is a $10 fee to help cover the cost of transportation. Students will be on their own for lunch. Students will visit the Mall of America before the networking session.

Students interested in attending may RSVP at careers@waldorf.edu by Thursday. For more information, contact Reisetter at careers@waldorf.edu or call her at Ext. 8681.

Rake-a-Thon offers chance to help others


Rake-a-Thon in 2007 participants.
Colder temperatures are settling in as autumn continues and of course, leaves are falling and piling up in yards across Forest City.

To help area residents, Waldorf College students, staffers and faculty members are invited to join in raking and bagging leaves for people in need during Rake-a-Thon from 1 to 5 p.m. Oct. 24 in Forest City. Participants are asked to meet at 1 p.m.  in Salveson lobby.

Organizers are asking those interested in participating as an individual or as a team to register at the Campus Information Center.

Sponsored by Student Life and Student Senate, the Rake-a-Thon pairs participants with residents around town who request help. The event is in its sixth year.

As an incentive this year, Student Life is conducting prize drawings for students who participate. Two $50 gift cards for individuals and four $100 gift cards for teams of five or more students will be offered. Employees could be eligible for one of the two individual prizes. Also, Student Life will host a party for the residence hall floor with the most participants.

Many residents who request assistance are elderly and more than appreciate the help, said Jason Ramaker, dean of students. He said it is not uncommon for people to offer hot chocolate or other treats as volunteers clear their yards. Ramaker hopes for a big turnout this year.

“We hope to get 30 to 40 kids,” Ramaker said. “The more we get, the less work it will be for everyone.”

Raking leaves each fall is a task many may dread each year. For some students, however, the job is something new.

“Some students come from areas where they don’t rake,” Ramaker said.

Alicia Danielson, a senior who is majoring in history with minors in humanities and religion, is no stranger to helping out. She has participated in Rake-a-Thon for three years, taking part with her residence hall floor and History Club.

“I love Rake-a-Thon because it allows me to meet and get to know various members of the community,” Danielson said. “The people who sign up for Rake-a-Thon are always so friendly and accommodating, and they are fun to spend time with.”

Rake-a-Thon also provides a “wonderful opportunity” to help friends and neighbors in the Forest City community, Danielson said.

“It’s kind of fun when you’re done,” Ramaker added. “You feel good about it.”



Thursday, October 14, 2010

Men's basketball team hosts scrimmage tonight

Waldorf College’s men’s basketball team kicks off the season tonight at 7:30 with a scrimmage against North Iowa Area Community College at Fieldhouse.


Head coach Chad Brown returns five players from last year’s team, including 6-foot-5 power forward Damien Riley, a senior from San Dimas, Calif. He averaged a team-high nine points last season.

The team began practicing in late September. Head coach Chad Brown said tonight's scrimmage is a chance for everyone to play.

“We’re really looking to see what we picked up offensively,” he said, adding that the coaching staff is introducing a new offensive scheme this season.

NIACC of Mason City is an old archrival of Waldorf when both schools were junior colleges.

Waldorf has another scrimmage – at Rochester Community and Technical College on Oct. 23 – before opening the season Oct. 29-30 at the Calumet St. Joseph Tournament in Whiting, Ind. Waldorf will play University of St. Francis (Ill.) and Calumet College of St. Joseph.

Waldorf opens Midwest Collegiate Conference play Dec. 1 on the road against William Penn University.

12 students inducted into national honor society


Alpha Chi inductee Elizabeth Hanson is congratulated by assistant professor of history
Blake Slonecker, left, and group faculty advisor Scott Searcy during a recent
ceremony at Waldorf.

A group of Waldorf College students joined a prestigious academic group during Homecoming Weekend.

Twelve juniors and seniors were inducted into the Alpha Chi Honor Society, a national college honor society that admits students from all academic disciplines. Membership is limited to the top 10 percent of an institution's juniors, seniors and graduate students.

“Being inducted as a member of Alpha Chi is a great honor. It represents years of hard work and dedication to learning,” said Megan Dobberstein, a junior inductee who is studying elementary education. “However, as our speaker noted, it is far more than just an honor. It is a challenge.”

The challenge, Dobberstein said, is to continue the hard work and dedication every day. “It does not stop here.”

Dobberstein, who would like to teach in a small town in Iowa or Minnesota, said it was an honor to join the group alongside her peers and with her supportive family in attendance.

Other Waldorf students inducted on Sunday include Jessica L. Aakre, Jonathan R. Aguilar, Chanel A. Childs, April E. DeVries, Laura Jean Follmann, Elizabeth Kay Hanson, Troy D. Hobscheidt, Tiffany Thoa McNelly, Amy Elizabeth Nelson, Marit K. Rheinheimer and Lauren C. Trembath-Neuberger.

Suzanne Falck-Yi, an English professor, and Scott Searcy, a mathematics professor, are the faculty advisers for Alpha Chi.

“I’m very proud of their academic achievements,” Falck-Yi said of the group.

The induction ceremony has been the last event of Homecoming for the past several years. During the formal ceremony, new inductees lit a candle from the candle of knowledge, repeated the Alpha Chi pledge and signed their names in the official Alpha Chi book.

There are several benefits to being an Alpha Chi member, including qualifying for scholarships. Members also nominate instructors for professor of the year awards that students vote on. The award is presented in the spring at Waldorf.
Students also plan service projects. Last year, Waldorf’s Alpha Chi chapter held a bake sale to benefit Kids Against Hunger, a local effort to collect food for hungry people around the world.

For more information, visit www.alphachihonor.org/

Wednesday, October 13, 2010

Flu shots offered on campus on Oct. 20

Flu shots will be offered at Waldorf College
on Oct. 20 in the Atrium.
As cold and flu season fast approaches, Waldorf College students, staffers and faculty members and their family members can get a flu shot from 10 a.m. to noon Oct. 20 in the Atrium.

“We do this every year,” said Jayne Shaffer, administrator of Winnebago County Public Health. “We also work with Waldorf on the tobacco program.”

Shaffer said she isn’t sure what kind of flu season to expect this year.

“It’s hard to say right now, but the H1N1 is included in the shot,” she said, referring to the influenza virus first detected in 2009. High-risk groups were encouraged last year to get a separate vaccine for H1N1. As more of the vaccine became available, it was recommended that others get the vaccination. H1N1 is still around, so it is important for people to protect themselves against the virus, Shaffer said.

Winnebago County Public Health will charge $25 for the flu shots. However, the cost is not covered by Waldorf College’s medical insurance because Winnebago County Public Health is not an in-network provider, said Dawn Ramaker, payroll and benefits coordinator at Waldorf College.

But employees who are participating in a flexible spending plan (Advantage Administrators, previously RD Drenkow) can submit a receipt as a qualified reimbursable expense, Ramaker said.

The health insurance plan offered to students does not cover preventive services, including flu shots, said Bev Retland, Perkins loan officer and student insurance coordinator. Students should check with their primary insurance provider to see if a flu shot is covered, Retland said.

Although pre-registration is not required, director of Student Health Services Mary Mathiasen has asked that those interested contact her to ensure vaccine supply is adequate. Mathiasen can be reached at Ext. 8157 or e-mail her at mathiasem@waldorf.edu.

Tuesday, October 12, 2010

Intramural basketball registration

Registration is now being taken for 3-on-3 intramural basketball.

There will be men’s and women’s divisions. Rosters are limited to four players. Game times are flexible to fit around players’ schedules.
Registration is due by 4 p.m. Oct. 27 at the Campus Center information desk.

For more information, call Zach Van Cleave, director of intramurals and recreation, at Ext. 8490 or e-mail him at zach.vancleave@waldorf.edu.

Texas Hold'em tournament scheduled Oct. 23

So, you think all college intramural sports are physical?

That's certainly not the case. One of the latest intramural offerings is more a test of the mind than a test of athletic ability. An intramural Texas Hold'em card tournament is set at 7 p.m. Oct. 23 at the renovated Gatsby's Grill, which is set to reopen next week.

The event is open to students, staff members and faculty. Registration will be open through Oct. 22 at the Campus Center information desk.

Intramural championship T-shirts will go to the final five players.

For more information, call Zach Van Cleave, director of intramurals and recreation, at Ext. 8490 or e-mail him at zach.vancleave@waldorf.edu.

Friday, October 8, 2010

Weekend happenings around the area



Los Lobos
Saturday
  • Los Lobos with special guest Backyard Tire Fire: Doors open at 8 p.m., Surf Ballroom and Museum, Clear Lake. Details: www.surfballroom.com/ or call (641) 357-6151.
  • Selah, a Christian music trio, will perform at 7 p.m., E.B. Stillman Auditorium, Clear Lake. Details: http://selahonline.com/.
Sunday
  • Fall Canoe Paddle: 1:30 to 3 p.m., Thorpe Park’s Lake Catherine boat ramp, about five miles west of Forest City. Free. Details: Robert Schwartz or Lisa Ralls at (641) 565-3390.

Tuesday, October 5, 2010

Canoe trip offered on Sunday near Forest City

In celebration of autumn, the Winnebago County Conservation Board's Fall Canoe Paddle will offer free canoe usage on Sunday at Thorpe Park’s Lake Catherine, which is about five miles west of Forest City.


The free event is from 1:30 to 3 p.m. and about five canoes will be available at the boat ramp on Sunday. Life jackets, paddles and refreshments will be provided, as will instruction for those with little or no canoeing skills.


Since there are a limited number of canoes, there might be a small wait. To pass the time, visitors are encouraged to bring a fishing pole, hike the trail or try their hand at geocaching.


For information, call Robert Schwartz or Lisa Ralls at (641) 565-3390.

Monday, October 4, 2010

Students can vie for $200 cash prize tonight

In need of some extra cash? Curious as to why there is money hanging off the balcony of the Atrium?


Well, the money is a sign to Waldorf students that they will have the opportunity to win a grand prize of $200 tonight at a game show in the Atrium. The event begins at 9 p.m.

ThinkFast is an interactive game show featuring trivia about Waldorf College and general topics such as pop culture and sports. An outside company has been hired to present the event which is sponsored by Social Warrior Activities Team (S.W.A.T.), Student Senate and Student Life.

Only students are allowed to participate and win the prize money.

For more information, call Amy Scott at Ext. 8726 or e-mail her at Amy.scott@waldorf.edu.

Artwork of landscape photographer on display at Waldorf College Gallery

Roger Varland
The work of landscape photographer Roger Varland is now on display in the Waldorf College Gallery.

Varland's images are from his exploration of the American cultural landscape. His work is described as "unsentimental images of the landscape and everyday moments."

“A Landscape of Faith: Contemporary Landscape Photography by Roger Varland” will be on display through Oct. 29 with a closing reception from 7 to 9 that night. Varland will speak at 7:30.

The gallery is on the main level of the Campus Center. It is open 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. weekdays when classes are in session or by appointment by calling (641) 585-8210.

It is open to the public, and admission is free.
Varland is associate professor of history and art at Spring Arbor University in Spring Arbor, Mich., where he teaches courses in photography and art history. Two years in Kenya and a semester in China have shaped his photography and classroom perspective. He and his wife, Deborah, also on the faculty, have taken students on 15 cross-cultural study tours to countries such as Kenya, Uganda, Egypt, Costa Rica and Guatemala.

Varland’s photographs have been featured in juried exhibitions such as “The Faces of Christ” which can be seen at the Christians in the Visual Arts website (http://www.civa.org/).

For information about the Waldorf College Gallery, go to www.waldorf.edu/Art-Gallery or call (641) 585-8210.

Friday, October 1, 2010

Waldorf instructors to present academic works

Waldorf College faculty members will present their recently published or peer-reviewed papers, projects and performances on Monday and Tuesday (Oct. 4 and 5) at the Waldorf College Faculty Inquirere.

Students, staff members and other faculty members are encouraged to come see and hear all the fascinating scholarship being undertaken on the Waldorf College campus.

All presentations will be in Nilssen-Boe Hall, Room 116 (Small Pit).

The following is a schedule of times, presenters and presentation titles.

Monday:

6:30 p.m. – Deepraj Mukherjee, assistant professor of business and economics, “The PTA Factor: Role of Preferential Trade Agreements in the Trade -Institution Relation”

7 p.m. – Blake Slonecker, assistant professor of history, “Near the Eye of a Movement Storm: Liberation News Service and Second-Wave Feminism”

7:30 pm – Luke Fiedorowicz, assistant professor of psychology, “Do Unto Others as Others Have Done Unto You: How Perceiving Discrimination Influences Stigmatized Group Members’ Evaluations of Other Stigmatized Groups”

8 p.m. – Gary Coombs, assistant professor of cell and molecular biology, “WLS-dependent secretion of WNT3A requires Ser209 acylation and vacuolar acidification”

8:30 p.m. – Joy Newcom, instructor of communications, “The Effects of Advanced Organizers on Grammar-related Learned Helplessness”

Tuesday:

7 p.m. – Cassie Eno, assistant professor of psychology, “Southern Discomfort: Stereotype Threat of Southeastern U.S. Students”

7:30 p.m. – Brent Dodson, assistant professor of music, “Something Left in the Silence”

8:00 p.m. – Joe Wilkins, assistant professor of English and creative writing, “The Mountain, the Fathers”

8:30 p.m. – Suzanne Falck-Yi, associate professor of English, “The Shores of Silver Lake from Manuscript to Book"