News
2 December 2005
Volume 118, Number 9
Life:
a work in progress
Bill Ayers’ much-anticipated visit to Monmouth College lived up to the hype, kind of.
As the campus buzzed with anticipation, alumni voiced their opinions and faculty discussed whether Ayres should be allowed to speak, his arrival was inevitable. At 11 a.m.. Thursday, Nov. 17, Ayers was introduced to the podium in Dahl Chapel.
Despite some rumblings and objections to his presence, few people came out to object to Ayers when he spoke.
However, Ayers was pleased to meet freshman Ben Sauer. Sauer was a strong advocate against Ayers who took the opportunity to question Ayers about his life choices in the 60s and 70s. Read More...
Crinoids in Monmouth
On Monday, Nov. 28, MC welcomed Forest Gahn who spoke about the history of the crinoid collection in and around Burlington, Iowa.
Ghan is a post-doctorial research associate in the department of Paleobiology at the Smithsonian Institution’s National Museum of Natural History located in Washington, DC after receiving his Ph.D. in geology from the University of Michigan. Read More...
Christmas at MC
A concert by the music department
Everybody loves Christmas--the decorations, the candy canes, the presents--and the Monmouth College music department is offering a great way to kick off the holiday season.
Organized by Professor Sarah Graham of the music department , the traditional Christmas at Monmouth concerts are free to the public and will be performed on Friday, Dec. 2 and Saturday, Dec. 3 at 7:30 p.m., and Sunday, Dec. 4 at 2 p.m. Read More...
Nollaig Shona Dhuit
(Merry Christmas!)
Christmas is a magical time of year, the atmosphere, food, smell and excitement that surrounds this time brings families together all over the world. The traditional Irish Christmas has evolved and changed slightly over time, but there are still many traditions within my family that have continued on for many years. Read More...
MC’s Greek Corner
New Members Ready to Take On Stereotypes
On Saturday, Nov. 19, the newest members of all the Greek Organizations on campus set off on the first annual Greek Life Retreat.
The retreat was to build a stronger Greek Community on campus through all the individual organizations on campus. There were many team building activities, exercises teaching about Greek Life... Read More...
Opinion Page
Food for thought:
General awareness of the world
If there is one thing, one moral that we all should abide by is not to allow our lives to make mockeries of our values.
This was the statement strongly expressed and encouraged by recent guest speaker Bill Ayers to an audience of uninterested, spiteful and genuinely inquiring minds. Read More...
Associated Students of Monmouth College Update
On Tuesday, Nov. 29, The Associated Students of Monmouth College (ASMC) held its last meeting of the semester in the Highlander Room.
The meeting was called to order at 6:35 p.m. by President Brandie Miller.
President Miller started the meeting with officer reports. She thanked the senators for attending the meetings as well as a wonderful semester. Many things were accomplished this semester because of everyone’s involvement and attendance. Read More...
MC students present at Argonne
On Friday, Nov. 4, four MC students presented talks at the Argonne National Laboratory in Argonne, Ill. at the Sixteenth Annual Argonne Symposium for Undergraduates in Science, Engineering and Mathematics.
The presenters included juniors April Cook, Dede English and Kristin Mertel and senior David Danaher. Read More...
Goodbye and Thank You Ken Morris
A fond farewell
I think it is fair to say that every student at Monmouth College knows Ken Morris ’00. Acting as the college’s assistant director of residence life and Founder’s Village hall director, everybody knows who Ken is and has dealt with him at some point in their college career, whether it was in regards to a housing situation or happenings... Read More...
Rincón Español
¡FELIZ NAVIDAD!
¿Sabías que...
La primera Navidad en tierras americanas fue celebrada el 25 de diciembre de 1492 en La Española como bautizó Colón a la isla que conforman actualmente República Dominicana y Haití.
El almirante realizaba un reconocimiento de los archipiélagos de la zona, cuando una mala maniobra dañó irreparablemente a la “Santa María.” Read More...
“Chair of Piano”
Moschenross appointed to position
Ian Moschenross, assistant professor of music, was appointed to the board of directors of the Illinois State Music Teachers Association (ISMTA).
ISMTA is a “professional association comprised of independent music teachers, public school as well as college/university music professors. We provide professional support in the form of conferences... Read More...
