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Feb. 1, 2010


Catch the Act

The Department of Dance invites the Stephens community to a lecture demonstration of circus arts and physical comedy with world dance guest artist Randy Judkins (pictured) and members of the Dimensions Repertory Dance Company.

12 p.m., Friday, Feb. 5
Warehouse Theatre


Judkins’ career in physical comedy spans more than three decades. He has taught at the Ringling Brothers Barnum & Bailey’s Clown College, in Florida, and at the Julliard School of Drama, in New York City. He also served as a character consultant for Tri-Star Pictures, and in 2001 he founded the Maine Hysterical Society, a group that promotes Maine folklore through music and comedic character sketches.

Students: Leadership points available!


Campus Announcements
Ten Ideals Nominations
The Ten would like to recognize the following members of the Stephens community for their outstanding demonstration of SENSITIVITY.

Kate Gray (faculty)
Elizabeth Hartzler
Amy Jo Wenzl
Amanda James
Kimberly Smith (staff)
Jessica Ray
Allison Leonard
Kaitlyn Feist
Amanda Riley
Ellie Rempel
Whitney Anderson
Amanda Roberts (staff)

We seek to transform the world by transforming our values. SENSITIVITY to the uniqueness and fragility of the natural world of which we are a part.

Congratulation!
—The Ten!



Wolpers Qualifies for Swimming Nationals
Over the weekend, at the Principia Invitational, Stephens freshman Annie Wolpers joined the ranks of qualifiers for the NAIA Swimming & Diving Nationals in March. Wolpers qualified for the 100-yard freestyle, finishing fourth in the event. She joins Emily Younghouse (200, 500, 1650 free) and Kelly Adams (200 & 500 free) as individual qualifiers for Stephens. The Stars have also qualified in the 400 medley relay, and the 200, 400 and 800 free relays. Wolpers also placed third in the 50 freestyle at the meet. Younghouse placed third in the 500 free and fourth in the 200 free. Adams finished fourth in the 500 free. The relay team of Lauren Holman, Emily Younghouse, Kelly Adams and Annie Wolpers placed third in the 400 free relay. The team finished sixth in the meet.

—Laura Wacker, Head Swim Coach


Input Wanted
The Teaching and Learning for the 21st century committee would like to invite you to share some of your ideas with us. We welcome ideas related to our pedagogical practices, functions, and requirements. What practices do we want to employ in curricular design, in scheduling? What does the faculty see as our goals with respect to program evaluation and assessment as well as student development and assessment? What will we need, by 2015, in the way of facilities, infrastructure, and technologies?

Please send your comments to one of the following committee members by Friday, Feb. 5.

Faculty: Tara Giblin
Staff: Sara Fernández Cendón
Students: Jennifer Kilgore or Ashley Harris

Upcoming Events

Get Your Game On
8 p.m., Feb. 5; Pillsbury Hall lobby
A game night featuring Mad Gab, Taboo, Apples to Apples, Sorry!, the Who Wants to be a Millionaire CD-ROM game, as well as the opportunity to help put a jigsaw puzzle together. The movie “21” will also be playing. Refreshments provided.
Contact: Andie Young

Stephens Basketball vs. Missouri Baptist
2 p.m., Feb. 6; Silverthorne Arena

Gabriel Fried Poetry Reading
6:30 p.m., Feb. 10; Library Penthouse
Visiting Writer-in-Residence Gabriel Fried, who is currently teaching the Intermediate Poetry class, will read from his own works. He is the poetry editor of Persea Books and author of the collection “Making the New Lamb Take.”
Contact: Judith Clark

Stephens Basketball vs. Williams Baptist
7 p.m., Feb. 11; Silverthorne Arena

Stephens Unplugged
9 p.m., Feb. 11
A special Valentine’s message.
Remarks by President Dianne Lynch

Stephens Basketball vs. Columbia
2 p.m., Feb. 13; Silverthorne Arena

Shedding Light
Through Feb. 18
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday through Friday and by appointment
Davis Art Gallery

Kathleen M. Sanker and Bob Hartzell utilize light for its ability to illuminate and elevate their subjects. Shedding Light will include photography, light sculptures, light boxes, and silkscreen posters and paintings.
Free and open to the public.

Chords & Threads: Rhythm - Movement - Style
Through May 15
noon-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday

Costume Museum and Research Library, mezzanine level of LRW
From the Cake Walk to Hip Hop, fashion, music and dance have enjoyed a symbiotic relationship. Visualize sound through the prints, fringes, and silhouettes of fashionable dress in the 20th century. Special tours can be scheduled for groups of five or more.
Free and open to the public.


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