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Sept. 12, 2011

Campus Announcements
New Faculty Faces
Throughout the month of September, Inside Stephens is profiling Stephens' three new full-time faculty members. This week, we profle Joshua Nichol-Caddy in the Film and Media department, who just helped the Stephens Life staff publish its first issue of the year. (Pick up your copy around campus today!)

Joshua Nichol-CaddyName: Joshua (Josh) Nichol-Caddy

Department:
Film and Media

Title:
Stephens Life Adviser, Multimedia Instructor

Courses I teach:
Beginning and Advanced News Writing and Production; Creating Online Media

Favorite part about teaching:
Every class period provides new and different challenges. I learn so much from my students.

Reason I chose to teach at Stephens:
I instantly felt at ease among its faculty, administration and students.

I hope to teach every student:
You can overcome anything with patience, persistence and a good sense of humor.

The last book I read/am reading:
Winter's Tale by Mark Helprin

Summer activities:
I reported at the St. Louis Post-Dispatch, living it up in the big city by dining out, taking in Cardinals' games and seeing bands and movies at the city's parks.

Previous teaching experience/employment:
Teaching Assistant at Missouri School of Journalism; English-language tutor

Community involvement:
I donate blood at the Red Cross every 56 days.

Hobbies:
I enjoy illustrating, animating and watching Nebraska Cornhuskers football games. I also enjoy yoga.

Favorite place in Columbia:
The Big Tree

Most people don't know:
If I had a mutant power, it would be that I am uncommonly good at catching things mid-air.


Student Notices
Reminder: Modeling Group Audition
The Stephens College Modeling Group offers students the opportunity to participate in the Fashion department and community fashion productions, including fashion shows, fit modeling and print work. The Modeling Group Audition will be held Wednesday, Sept. 14, starting at 5:30 p.m. in the Senior Hall Recital Hall. If you have not already done so, please pre-register Sept. 13 in Davis Art Gallery between 10:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m. Onsite registration begins at 4:30 p.m. on Sept. 14. For the audition, wear professional attire including a jacket. You will be asked to walk the runway before a panel of judges. If you have questions, please contact Kirsty Buchanan.

 

Faculty/Staff Corner
Welcome Back-Happy Hour!
Happy hour

 

Bulletin Board
MEHA Mingle
Mark your calendars for the first ever MEHA Mingle. On Sept.  20 from 5-8 p.m., come discover Columbia’s museums, theaters and observatory—including Stephens’ own Historic Costume Gallery—in a relaxed and inviting atmosphere. Walk or enjoy free horse drawn carriage rides, music, food and drinks, provided by your favorite downtown restaurants! Tickets are available through the University Concern Series (573-882-3781) at just $10 for adults (children under 12 are free). For more information, please visit www.DiscoverMEHA.com. This event is brought to you by MEHA (Museums, Entertainment, History and Arts), The District and Commerce Bank.

 

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Events at a Glance

Constitution Day 2011
5:30-7 p.m., Sept. 14; Charters Auditorium
Are we safer 10 years after September 11? Have we sacrificed our civil liberties in exchange for that safety?
Join Professor Alexandria Zylstra for a documentary and discussion about your civil liberties during the 10th Anniversary of September 11.
Students: Four Academic Leadership Points available.

Stephens Volleyball vs. Hannibal La Grange
 
7 p.m., Sept. 14; Silverthorne Arena

Stephens Volleyball vs. Cottey College 
6 p.m., Sept. 16; Silverthorne Arena

Gladys Swan Reading and Booksigning
6 p.m., Sept. 21; Stephens College Library Penthouse

Stephens Volleyball vs. Park
 
3 p.m., Sept. 24; Silverthorne Arena


Circle Mirror Transformation
7:30 p.m., Sept. 23-24; Sept. 30-Oct. 1; 2 p.m. Sunday matinee, Sept. 25
Macklanburg Playhouse

A smash hit off-Broadway, this comedy follows five students in an adult drama class in small-town Vermont.
(More info)

Family Weekend 
Sept. 23-25
Schedule of events now available on webpage.
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More info)


Art to the Making 
Through Oct. 13
10 a.m. to 3 p.m., Monday-Friday and by appointment; Opening reception: 4-6 p.m., Aug. 26
Davis Art Gallery
Davis Art Gallery’s first show of the fall semester explores process as its primary theme.
(More info)


The Greatest Show on Earth: Fashion Circus 
Through Dec. 15
noon-3 p.m. Saturday-Sunday and 5:30-8:30 p.m. Thursday
Historic Costume Gallery, mezzanine floor of LRW
Fashion is a circus. The exhibit “Greatest Show on Earth: Fashion Circus” features a big-top display of fashion.
(More info.)

Looking Ahead

Bach's Lunch
Sept. 29
(More info)

Citizen Jane Film Festival
Sept. 30-Oct. 2
(More info)


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