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SEVILLA AND CORDOBA IN TWO HOURS!

Christine — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 22:49:06 +0000

Pictures in 4 days. Get stoked, kids.

Fine Arts Open House

Tyler — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:58:01 +0000

It’s a rarity to find a liberal arts college where music, art, and drama are embedded into the daily lives of so many students. As a prospective student, I knew I wanted to go to a small college with community values and a strong music program that was nurturing rather than competitive. Luckily, I found all of these things on my first visit to Rhodes College.

This weekend, prospective students and families have the chance to experience the Arts at Rhodes too. The admissions office as well as the departments of Music, Art, and Theatre have recognized that many students are looking for what I found at Rhodes and have designed a weekend for students interested in the Arts to come and experience Rhodes first-hand.

This weekend, the Rhodes Theatre department opens “The Elephant Man” at the McCoy Theatre (on campus). Here is the description you will find on the Rhodes website:

“The play is based on the life of Englishman Joseph Merrick who lived in the late 1800s and is known for the extreme deformity of his body. Surgeon Dr. Frederick Treves rescues Merrick from a freak show and takes him to a London hospital. Medical curiosity quickly evolves into human compassion as the doctor discovers the beautiful soul hidden behind Merrick’s physical appearance and isolation.

McCoy’s production of “The Elephant Man” is directed by Leigh Ann Evans, a 1989 alumna of Rhodes. Tickets are $10 for general admission, $5 for students from the community, $7 for senior citizens, and $2 for Rhodes students.”

Additionally, the Music Department is showcasing various ensembles on Friday night and Saturday afternoon. On Friday at 7:30 PM, chamber ensembles made up of Rhodes students, as well as a few solo performances, can be heard in Tuthill Performance Hall–the Music Department’s own intimate performing space located in the heart of Hassell Hall. Selections will include works by Mendelssohn, Beethoven, Schubert, Verdi, and Sondheim. This will be a great concert, performed and rehearsed by students, that represents the interests of a wide range of musicians at Rhodes College.

On Saturday at 1:30 PM in Hardie Auditorium (Palmer Hall) the Rhodes Singers, Rhodes Orchestra, and Rhodes Jazz Ensemble will perform a full concert featuring works from the standard repertoire.

We would love to see you come out to all of the theatre and music performances this weekend! Additionally, there will be luncheons and panels throughout the weekend for any prospective student who is interested in studying music, art, or theatre at Rhodes.

To register for the program, you can click here: http://connect.rhodes.edu/tour/more-stuff/programs/fall-semester To see the full schedule for the weekend you can click here: http://www.rhodes.edu/admissionsprograms/FineArts_Program.pdf

As always, if you have any questions, especially about the Arts at Rhodes, feel free to ask in the comments section!

Hope to see you this weekend!!

Tyler

Videos from RA Training

Regina Simmons — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 19:24:05 +0000

Our student population loves videos. On most days, at least one of the RAs will stop in and ask “have you seen this video?” They’ll pull it up, we’ll watch and laugh/cry/cringe/or fill in this _____ with whatever reaction is appropriate.

So, we wanted to appeal to their interests during RA Training this year. Over the summer, we decided that we wanted to utilize different forms of media into our training of RAs on confrontation. With the rise of popularity of YouTube, we thought we’d make some videos of staged “incidents” and show how confrontation could be handled in a good or bad manner.

So, we grabbed a few summer residents, a video camera and this is the result. Follow this link to a playlist of those videos on our YouTube channel: http://www.youtube.com/user/PolicyWG#p/c/DE0A9AA17792559C/4/5p0OALzFZgo

Many thanks to the following people who made this happen: Jarrett Tate, Ginny Brady, Anna Magliolo, Drew Wagstaff, Dan Schrader, Leigh Nevill, Shemika Harris, Evan Hillyer and Brent Owens. We’ll certainly accept ideas for future videos.

Sunday Afternoon Group Ride!

Jennifer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:06:30 +0000

SUNDAY AFTERNOON GROUP RIDE

Grab your Helmet and grab your Bike this Sunday for another incredible Sunday Ride!

The forecast on Sunday calls for perfect biking weather, so come join the Bike Shop on the group Ride to South Main!

So join our pedal pushers and see how quickly and easily you can get downtown.

If there are any questions or concerns, please feel free to email the group ride leader at ibeae@rhodes.edu

See you there!

Upcoming Kinney Service Project!

Jennifer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:04:31 +0000

MIFA Handiman Build Day – November 14th (jeaeb@rhodes.edu)

MIFA Handyman Program-We will be having a service day on November 14th. MIFA handyman program is a lot like Habitat-For-Humanity. MIFA handiman program believes that low-income senior homeowners deserve to live in warmth, safety, and independence. We will make a build team to provide needed minor home improvements to allow these senior to continue to live in their own homes. Please email me, Liz Jeans, jeaeb@rhodes.edu for more info or to sign up.

Thanksgiving Break Housing

Jennifer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 15:03:53 +0000

During the Thanksgiving Break, all residence halls are closed except Townsend, Trezevant, Voorhies, East Village and Williford. If you will need housing accommodations for any or all of Thanksgiving Break, you are responsible for arranging to stay temporarily in the rooms of acquaintances residing in the halls designated to be open.

Please register for break housing by clicking on the following link by Friday, November 20, 2009 https://www.rhodes.edu/campuslife/13985.asp

Non-break housing halls will officially close Wednesday, November 25 at 10:00 a.m., and fob access will be deactivated. Halls will reopen Sunday, November 29 at 8:00 a.m.

Attention Class of 2013!

Jennifer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:52:31 +0000

ATTENTION CLASS OF 2013!

Want to develop your leadership hands-on?

Want to take on a campus issue?

Want to get to know leaders at Rhodes?

Then ENVISION 2010 is for YOU!

Learn More + Apply: \\Fileserver1\student_community\Student_Affairs\Public\Envision

Applications Due: 5pm Friday, November 13th, 2009 to Career Services or selea@rhodes.edu.

For more info : Emily Sellers (RSA) : selea@rhodes.edu

ODK Angel Tree Begins Today November 5th!

Jennifer — Thu, 05 Nov 2009 14:50:35 +0000

ODK ANGEL TREE BEGINS

“Adopt” a child or senior citizen starting Nov. 5 and return gifts by Nov. 30.

The Rhodes circle of Omicron Delta Kappa, the national honor society, will hold its annual “Angel Tree” in the Burrow Refectory lobby starting Thursday, November 5. The tree will contain the names of needy children and senior citizens who have been identified by the Salvation Army.

Students, faculty and staff can sponsor an “Angel” by purchasing and returning gifts (unwrapped) in the sack provided to Hyde Hall of the Refectory, by 5:00 p.m. Monday, November 30.

ODK Vice President Jackie Hancock ’10 is coordinator of the Angel Tree program. Other ODK officers are seniors Betsy Parkinson (President), Carrie Tennant (Secretary) and Hannah Spirrison (Elections).

Want to be on the Habitat for Humanity Leadership Team?

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:55:48 +0000

If you love Habitat for Humanity and would like to be more involved please email Lily at elflk for more information and an application

Gingerbread House building Competion November 18th!

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:55:12 +0000

Habitat For Humanity will be having a gingerbread house building competition on November 18th from 6-8pm in the Lair. Please come out and show your support for Habitat For Humanity by building a gingerbread house and having some fun!! There will be a $5 entry fee with all proceeds going to habitat for humanity and there is a limit of 5 people per house. We will provide the gingerbread, icing, and candy for decorating but feel free to bring your own candy to decorate also. There will be great prizes for the top winners and we will have sign-ups in the rat and lair the week before this event. Look out for more information about this event around campus as we will have more information about prizes as the time gets closer.

Email Lily at elflk with any questions.

Concerned about International Justice?

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:51:41 +0000

A chapter of IJM-International Justice Mission is being started at Rhodes and we need participants!

IJM is an NGO (non-governmental organization) that works against sextrafficking, slavery, genocide, and many other violent crimes against men women and children.

There will be an info session in Orgill on November 12th at 7pm. Contact Jessica Mobbs at mobjr@rhodes.edu or 901.692.8305 with questions.

Free Laser Tag on November 14!

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:44:09 +0000

Free Laser Tag at Laser Quest
When: Saturday, November 14th
Where: Laser Quest on Poplar
Time: 8:00pm and 8:40pm
Sign ups: Monday, November 9th to Friday, November 13th at Burrow 4th floor information desk (9am-5pm). You may sign up for yourself and one other Rhodes Student.
Cost: FREE

Snacks will be provided

To prevent long lines, you will need to sign up for a time slot (8 or 8:40). Please know which one you want when you sign up.

Please email hantr@rhodes.edu with any questions

What’s the Big Diehl?

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:43:00 +0000

The Big Diehl and the Class of 2012 are holding a FREE LAWN PARTY for all of Rhodes Campus.

Free food, fun, and games

When: This Friday, November 6^th

Where: BCLC Lawn

Time: 5-7pm

There will be a moon bounce, golf, frisbees, soccer, and free koozies.

Please email hantr@rhodes.edu with any questions

Green Rhodes Weekly Tip: Keeping Warm

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:38:47 +0000

Green Rhodes Weekly Eco Tip: Keeping Warm
As cooler weather sets in, consider the impact of your thermostat on the environment. Most sources recommend 68?F as an environmentally friendly temperature setting for your thermostat during the winter. If that feels a bit chilly for you, just throw on a sweatshirt or a snuggie!

STOP HUNGER NOW!

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:37:27 +0000

November 7^th – Packaging event for stop hunger now (9-12pm or 1-4pm)

On Saturday November 7^th, Stop Hunger Now is having one of the nation’s largest food=packaging events in Cheney Parish Hall. Shifts are available from 9-12pm or 1-4pm. We will be packaging highly nutritious meals for dire situations, school feeding programs and orphanages in underdeveloped countries around the world, such as Haiti. Email jeaeb@rhodes.edu or deejt@rhodes.edu to sign up!

Want information on the Vagina Monologues?

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:35:37 +0000

FREE CHEESECAKE!!!

Information Session: The Vagina Monologues

Thursday Nov. 12^th (7-8 pm Rhea Lounge)

~Learn more about the V-Day movement, the audition process, and volunteer opportunities

~Clips of documentary “Until the Violence Stops”

UPCOMING:

~The Vagina Monologues Auditions: Chaplain’s Office (Upstairs Briggs)

-Sunday Nov. 15^th (4-6 pm)

-Tuesday Nov. 17^th (7-9 pm)

-Thursday Nov. 19^th (7-9 pm)

*For more information contact Christina Iskander iskce@rhodes.edu

Housewarming Party!

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:31:37 +0000

Are you a member of Habitat for Humanity or want to get involved with the organization?

You’re invited to the HOUSEWARMING PARTY!

Hosted by Rhodes Chapter of Habitat for Humanity

This Sunday, November 8

2:00-4:00 in Rhea Lounge

Food and Drinks will be provided

And the housewarming gift will be unveiled

Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:30:54 +0000

The Twelfth annual Nebraska Conference for Undergraduate Women in Mathematics will be January 29 -January 31, 2010. This conference is a great way to meet other women with similar interests and share research experiences. You can present at the conference or just go to see the presentations and attend the panel discussions. The panel discussions will be the following: Careers Using Mathematics and Choosing a Mathematics Graduate Program.

The conference covers lodging expenses and most meals while you are at the conference. Travel expenses will be paid in part by Rhodes. We will not know how much travel expenses per person will be until we know how many people are going, but most of the cost should be covered by Rhodes and/or the conference. Registration deadline is December 4, 2009 but there are a limited number of spaces so the earlier you can register, the better. I am asking that you please email me, Catherine Appleton, at appcj by Friday Nov. 14th if you plan to attend so that we can know how many people we need to cover for travel expenses. Rhodes will also be paying for the registration fee which is $30 which you will see when you go to the website to register.

Again, please contact Catherine Appleton at appcj@rhodes.edu if you plan to attend this conference. If you do not contact me then Rhodes will not be able to pay for your registration fee or help with travel expenses. Also, please email me with any questions about this program or go to the website at www.math.unl.edu/~ncuwm . This website has all the information about the conference and registration.

CODA $5 tickets on sale starting November 5

Jennifer — Wed, 04 Nov 2009 19:29:34 +0000

CODA $5 TICKETS

THIS WEEK

CODA $5 Tickets are tickets to events around town that CODA at Rhodes purchases and sells to students, faculty and staff for $5- a savings of up to $70 versus individual ticket prices. Tickets for each event will go on sale on the date indicated below that event. They are always available to students for several days before they are available to faculty and staff. Tickets are $5 each (cash preferred, check accepted, no credit), are limit 4 per person per event, and can be purchased in Hassell Hall 111 from 8:30am-4pm daily until they are gone. You will need to provide your Rhodes ID when purchasing tickets and at the event.

IRIS ORCHESTRA

SATURDAY, NOVEMBER 14TH

8 PM

GERMANTOWN PERFORMING ARTS CENTER (1801 EXETER ROAD, GERMANTOWN, TN 38138)

Enjoy this Medelssohn Celebration, with Jeremy Denk, piano; Daughtery: Tell My Fortune (2004); Schumann: Piano Concerto; Mendelssohn: Symphony No. 4 “Italian.” On sale to students Thursday, November 5th, faculty and staff Monday, November 9th.

THE SEAFARER

SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 15TH

THE CIRCUIT PLAYHOUSE (1705 POPULAR AVENUE, MEMPHIS, TN 38104)

The Seafarer is a chilling new play about the sea, Ireland, and the power of myth. It’s Christmas Eve, and Sharky has returned to Dublin to look after his irascible, aging brother who’s recently gone blind. Old drinking buddies Ivan and Nicky are holed up at the house too, hoping to play some cards. But with the arrival of a stranger from the distant past, the stakes are raised even higher. Sharky may be playing for his very soul. “… a midnight-black comedy that wrenches laughter out of the despair of frustrated men whose lives have come to naught.” -Wall Street Journal. On sale to students Thursday, November 5th, faculty and staff Monday, November 9th.

I FEEL SO GOOD!

Philly — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:41:04 +0000

Ahhh so far this week has gone by just perfectly!

I have put in my deposit, got my Visa forms in, and have new luggage! I leave for Barcelona on January 6 for four months. I’ll be taking classes that involve media, politics, and journalism that will help me prepare for what I want to pursue once I graduate.

I’m also coming up with some new ideas for blogging…video blogs! Yep, me and my flip camera will be out around campus and the city interviewing and bringing some news to my blogs. I thought this would be a fun twist to blogging.

As this fall semester starts to wind down, I plan to be living in Barrett Library. I want to come out with a great GPA this semester and know that I worked hard for my grades.

Watch out world..or at least Rhodes.

Nectar of the gods & home-cooking a la francaise

Olivia — Tue, 03 Nov 2009 21:33:13 +0000

Cote du Rhone

Food & Wine Edition, Part I

More than likely, I will post multiple entries on this subject near and dear to my heart : gustation.

In addition to my actual classes (where drinking wine is, at least, frowned upon), I am engaged in a class of degustation de vin. The course is divided into four sections, or regions: Cotes du Rhone, Burgundy, Bordeaux, and last but not least, Champagne, starting with the foremost.

Our first wine was the odd man out by region, but certainly agreeable in taste, a 2001 Savennieres Domaine Roche aux Moines. Hailing from the Loire Valley, this white pressed from chenin blanc is flavored with quince and pear. Its fruit and balanced acidity render this wine as elegant as the crown-embossed, Anjou-style bottle from which it flows.

Next up, we met the “Queen of Cote de Rhone,” the very light and feminine Cote Rotie. This red made entirely from syrah has a floral nose attributable to the violets added to its French oak barrels. However, our 2002 had not yet peaked, to quote our professor Joel Corre, it was “criminal to drink before 10 years.” So much for my clean record.

How better to follow the Queen than by her King, Chateauneuf du Pape. Crème of the crop, the Cuvee du Baron LeRoy is exactly what you want to spend your winters drinking. I can think of quite a few hunters back home who would be overjoyed to pair this spicy, rustic red with their freshly-chased game. After a few mouthfuls (because tasting wine takes more gumption than sipping), its ruby red color becomes mesmerizing.

In natural succession, dessert is next. You certainly could enjoy this with a crème brulee or caramel tart, but Baumes de Venise is enough to satisfy your sweet tooth without outside help. The makers of this Muscat, Domaine des Bernardins, ensure it by adding extra sugar.

Chablis & Mussels with a white wine saffron sauce

Fortunately for me, these wines, and the amazing meals I’ve been eating, fall into my student budget, thanks to my program for setting up the degustation class, and my host mother for her delicious cuisine. Every dinner consists of an entrée (appetizer), a plat (entrée), salad, cheese, ending with fruit or a gateau on special occasions. Here’s a glimpse into Colette’s kitchen.

In no particular order, my favorite dishes topping the list are as follows. Meat/poultry : osso bucco with a rich tomato base, scooping out the slippery marrow to place atop warm baguette, and glazed chicken baked with sugared apricots and caramelized onions. Mediterranean seafood : mussels in a buttery, white wine, saffron sauce (right), and calamari sautéed in white wine and cognac, which I can proudly say I helped prepare, as evidenced by my ink-stained nails the following week.

As our gorgeous provencal weather has cooled into autumn, soups have become a staple. Previously finding them either bland or overly concentrated (of course Mama, your crab bisque is the exception), now I become disappointed if I don’t find a bowl atop my Limoge plate. [I will admit one of my favorite things about eating soup is revealing the beautiful Havilland pattern hidden at the bottom.] My favorite soupe quotidienne remains soupe de courgette (zucchini); although, one evening, Colette prepared ceppe soup with pâté de canard and truffle oil, which I declared I would be ecstatic eating for the rest of my life.

To conclude this first edition of food & wine, I will add, as a side note, that I have taken up running at least 3 times a week.

Next time: my very own Peter Mayle story–the Crumps visit the Luberon.

FYI…

Nikki Rech — Mon, 02 Nov 2009 18:38:17 +0000

I’ve already discussed the font of information you can obtain from using our databases in this post. Read over it again if you need a refresher on databases and how to use them. Today I want to expand on this a little and tell you about our Trial Database link on the Library home page. You can find this section on the Library Website right above the link for the Blog.

New databases are being created on a regular basis and we often have an opportunity to run these free for a short period of time. Recently we ran trials of African American Newspapers 1827-1998 and Civil War Antebellum Period to Reconstruction. Both of these were available through November 1. We also have a trial of Gale Digital Collections that will be available through November 4.

Running trials of databases is one of the ways we make decisions concerning which databases to offer as part of our resource collection. The most important thing we ask of you is that you test these databases and then leave us feedback. You can email comments, complaints, requests that we Please, Please, Please add this to our collection to infodesk@rhodes.edu. Or you can always contact your Library Liaison!

I also want to let you know that we have added a new database, Grzemiek’s Animal Life! This is an electronic version of a resource that we already have in print form. This new database covers massive information on over 4,000 animal species. It also offers special features such as interactive range maps, conservation updates, photos, audio clips and videos. Enjoy!

Ay, los Americanos y sus Fiestas! Ejemplo Uno: Halloween

Christine — Sun, 01 Nov 2009 21:46:00 +0000

Buenas noches, mis queridos amigos.

Honestly, I didn’t realize that I was typing in Spanish and the majority of my audience would have no clue what I was talking about till I got past the pleasantries. Yay for full immersion! Anyhoo, I didn’t get to make it to London because I was terribly stupid and miscommunicated with the airline. My bad, self.

To distract myself from my utter failure, I threw myself into the Halloween festivities as I imagined I would have in London. There were several parties celebrating the (primarily) American holiday over the course of the week, and by last night, the actual All Hallow’s Eve, I was exhausted. Still, I went out and took many a photograph of costumed Spaniards, realizing that even though Europeans give off an air of cooler-than-thou, they really know how to work a costume. Here are some of my favorites:

This man was toting around a huge poster as “Youtube.” It was great!

The last one’s not a Spaniard, but the ever fabulous Dwight, staying true to his role within the Village People. Couldn’t forget him.

I hope this post-Halloween post finds you all well. Now I’m off to read some Miguel de Unamuno. I read some of his stuff in English for an Existentialism class last year. He’s amazing-er in his native Spanish. Go get a copy of Niebla.

Pumpkin Drop TONIGHT November 5th!

Jennifer — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:52:31 +0000

The annual SPS Pumpkin Drop sponsored by the Department of Physics, ACS, and CHEERS will be next Thursday, November 5th at 8:00pm outside Rhodes Tower.

Physics extravaganza with DJ Hollywood live! Grand finale throwing frozen pumpkins off the roof of Rhodes Tower!

Come see the amazing fire-breathing pumpkins! The 10 foot singing flames! The fire tornado! The flame thrower! The laser show! The fractal show!

Enjoy free hot chocolate and candy, then get shocked by the Tesla Coil! Bring some cash and buy t-shirts!

Rhodes Activities Board announces Lynxstock Lineup!

Jennifer — Thu, 29 Oct 2009 14:49:20 +0000

Rhodes Activities Board

Would like to announce

2009 LynxStock Bands!!!

Drum roll please…..

In order to view this year’s awesome bands, please find us on FB and become our fan! Bands will be published Monday to our fans first.