News
31 March 2006
Volume 118, Number 16
Liberal Arts anyone?
It has been speculated that Monmouth College is losing its “liberal arts” title due to the fact that many students are not graduating with a degree in a liberal arts field. However, according to President Mauri Ditzler, “No, this is not true.”
The liberal arts term is not only very interesting, noted Ditzler, but also of highly debatable meaning.
When defining the criteria for an institution to be considered “liberal arts” the majority of graduating seniors must earn degrees in the various fields associated with liberal arts, such as philosophy, history, biology, rhetoric, etc, he stated. Read More...
Give blood, save lives
In the basement of the Stockdale Center on Thursday, April 7, the American Red Cross and Monmouth College Greek Life will be co-sponsoring the annual Greek Week blood drive.
Blood is always in high demand, especially following a holiday season. Spring is a good time to donate blood, and the demand for blood never decreases. Blood is especially in high demand for rare blood types such as AB negative and B negative. While donating blood may be scary for some, it is a relatively painless process for those who know what to expect. Read More...
AIDS Memorial Quilt founder visits MC
“AIDS is the most serious pandemic that the human species has ever known.” Those very words were uttered with discontent by Cleve Jones, founder of the famed AIDS Memorial Quilt, during his stirring and emotionally compelling address on March 29 in the Dahl Chapel & Auditorium.
The Quilt, intended to honor those whose lives have been lost to the HIV/AIDS virus, began as an individual tribute to a pair of influential figures in Jones’ life. Read More...
Mavens of Manners strike again
As young adults, we often find ourselves in social situations such as work parties, conferences, trainings and cocktail parties. For many, these can be times of stress and uneasiness if they are not confident in the proper manner in which to conduct themselves.
The Wackerle Career and Leadership Development Center, Association for Student Activity Programming, and Wellness were sponsors of the first MOCKtail Party held on Wednesday, March 29. Read More...
MC’s Greek Corner
Get a safe ride home
Beginning last week, the group GAMMA, Greek Advocating Mature Management of Alcohol, started the safe ride home program. This program allows Monmouth College students to get a ride home from the bar on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday nights for only a quarter. Read More...
Growing Pains:
Without review
This article will not be about Monmouth’s growth issues, but about a problem that affects all college faculty that are allowed to be tenured. No one, in any profession, at any point should be above firing, which is unfortunately what tenure often equates to. Tenure is both an extremely valuable asset to colleges and at the same time a great danger to students and institutions. Read More...
New art exhibit
Seniors Alexis Oddson and Jeniah Chessar and junior Kelly Caruso will be displaying their art work in an upcoming exhibit. Oddson will be the first to display her work in an individual exhibit starting March 29 through April 14 in the Lindsey Everett Gallery in Hewes Library. The gallery is located on second floor of the library. Read More...
Helping
Oklahoma rebuild
On March 4, a group of 20 MC students, including 2 leaders and an advisor, headed to Tulsa, Oklahoma for MC’s annual Alternative Spring Break trip. Read More...
Associated Students of Monmouth College Update
The gathering of the Associated Students of Monmouth College (ASMC) turned into one of the most spirited meeting in recent memory. On Tuesday March 28, the meeting was called to order at 6:30 p.m. Read More...
Former MC president writes The Essential College
Bruce Haywood, president emeritus of Monmouth College, is remembered for his exceptional speaking and writing skills; these were most evident when speaking about what a college curriculum should be. His ideas, when first voiced... Read More...
Letters to the Editor
The end of my senior year at Monmouth is quickly approaching. I have begun to think of my experiences I have had while attending... Read More...
I was disappointed in you this afternoon. See, there was this guy who came onto campus. Maybe you saw some flyers around; perhaps a teacher... Read More...
