This Week at Lees-McRae December 1 – 7 Bobcat Celebrations Lees-McRae students James Smith, James Galvani, Cole Chester and Lauren Lewis, along with faculty members Carol Almond and Robert Thrasher, attended NCAAHPERD-SM in Raleigh, N.C. This conference is the states membership meeting in the Health, Physical Education, Recreation, Dance and Sport Management divisions. The Conference created opportunities for the students to learn recruiting skills and engage in presentations such as “Mass Games,” “Developing Character in Physical Education, and The Effect of Peer Leadership on Collegiate Sport Team Cohesion. Campus-wide Canned Food Drive | November 17 – December 5 Goal: 1,000 Items All donations will benefit Feeding Avery Families. Collection boxes are located in the library, registrar’s office, business affairs office, student development office, Bowman Building (first floor) and the May School of Nursing and Health Sciences. ________________________________________ Extended Library Hours Begin Today! December 1 – 11 December 1 – 4…………. 8 a.m. – Midnight December 5……………… 8 a.m. – 10 p.m. December 6……………… 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 7……………… 4 p.m. – (Study night/Sleep over) December 8 – 10…………8 a.m. – Midnight December 11……………. 8 a.m. – 5 p.m. December 12……………. 8 a.m. – 4 p.m. ________________________________________ Get Ready! Study Night Monday, December 1 6 – 10 p.m. in the Burton Center Pizza, drinks and desserts will be provided for participants after each session lmc.edu/academics/burton-center-student-success/files/FALL%202014%20Flyer.pdf Tutors will lead one hour sessions to answer study and content related questions. Please bring textbooks, class notes, study guides and past assignments to help you ask the right questions and to assist the tutors as they help you develop the best study plan. Questions? Contact Sue McGuire, coordinator of tutoring services, at 828.898.2561 or [email protected]. If you need a class not listed on the schedule, please contact Sue McGuire. ________________________________________ Welcome Dr. John Stiles, Intercultural Communication Speaker, Author & Consultant Tuesday, December 2 9:30 a.m. Discussion in International Business Class in Chaffee, Room 102 Topic: Intercultural Super Highway Open to the campus community 2:45 p.m. Discussion in Evans Auditorium Topic: Study Abroad Opportunities through the KSSP with Hannam University Open to the campus community Dr. Stiles, a former Dean of the School of Global Communication Arts at Hannam University in Daejeon, South Korea, will be on campus leading discussions and seminars. Any student interested in studying abroad is highly encouraged to attend one of the events. ________________________________________ SGA Holiday Celebration and Movie Night Tuesday, December 2 in Evans Auditorium 7 p.m. Holiday Decoration Creation 8 p.m. Movie Night: The Grinch Join SGA to create holiday decorations and then stay for Movie Night featuring The Grinch. ________________________________________ Winter Open House at the New Opportunity School for Women Wednesday, December 3 1 – 4 p.m. Stephenson Center for Appalachia Please RSVP no later than Monday, December 1 to Jennie Harpold, director of the NOSW at Lees-McRae College, at 828.898.8905 or [email protected]. ________________________________________ Blood Drive Thursday, December 4 2 – 6:30 p.m. at Banner Elk Presbyterian Church Sponsored by Lees-McRae Health Services You can schedule an appointment by visiting redcrossblood.org and typing in the sponsor code “Lees McRae” or by contacting Nurse Carl in the Student Development Office. ________________________________________ Last Day of Classes and Final Exams Last Day of Classes | Friday, December 5 Reading Day | Saturday, December 6 Final Exams | December 8 – 11 lmc.edu/academics/files/2014%20Fall%20Exam%20Schedule.pdf Tutoring Services end Friday, December 5 ________________________________________ Library Materials Due by December 5 All library materials are due by 5 p.m. on Friday, December 5. You will be charged the replacement cost of the items plus a $25 per item processing fee for all items not returned by the due date. If you need to keep any items to use during the exam period please see Sherry Johnson or another member of the library staff to make special arrangements. ________________________________________ InterVarsity Christmas Cookie Decorating Party Friday, December 5 7 – 10:30 p.m. in Evans Auditorium Come to Large Group from 7 – 8 p.m. for worship, student testimonies and more. Then from 8 – 10:30 p.m. come with your friends to decorate sugar cookies! Come and go as you like, wear a tacky Christmas sweater, invite your friends, listen to festive music and decorate some cookies! Cookies, icing and sprinkles will be provided. For more information, please contact Elizabeth Price at [email protected]. ________________________________________ Spaghetti Dinner at the Banner Elk Presbyterian Church Friday, December 5 7:30 – 10 p.m. in the Fellowship Hall Open to all Faculty, Staff and Students ________________________________________ Screening of Arthur Christmas as part of Banner Elk’s Christmas in the Park Saturday, December 6 2 p.m. in Evans Auditorium Free and Open to the Public Enjoy hot chocolate, cookies and holiday crafts from 1:30 – 2 p.m. The screening of Arthur Christmas is part of Banner Elk’s Christmas in the Park which includes: • Breakfast with Santa at Dunns Deli (9 - 10:30 a.m.) • The Arrival of Santa at Tate-Evans park following the parade • Santas train ride to Santas Workshop (The Pavilion) • Live elves making toys, helping to write letters and talking with the children • Live Nativity Scene • 1,600 luminaries throughout the park For more information on Christmas in the Park, visit bannerelk.org. ________________________________________ Exam Breakfast Sunday, December 7 9 – 10 p.m. in the Dining Hall Come out for food and a chance to win prizes! ________________________________________ Study Night and Sleep Over Sunday, December 7 Carson Library will be open all night Invite your friends, bring your books, laptops, favorite pillows, blankets and wear your pajamas as you settle in for a full night of study (and probably sleep) in the Library. We will provide coffee, tea, hot chocolate, soft drinks, assorted snacks, fruit, cheese dip and other goodies to help you study. If you are participating in the study night/sleep over we ask that you be in the library no later than midnight. The front doors will be locked at midnight and anyone not here at midnight or anyone who leaves after the doors are locked will not be readmitted until the library opens at 8 a.m. the next morning. Quiet hours will be enforced at all times during the study night/sleep over so please be respectful of those who are studying and/or sleeping. ________________________________________ Student Art Show On Display Through December 11 in King-Shivell Gallery Stop by King-Shivell to view Peer to Peer, a show focused on allowing students to represent their respective disciplines and expertise in art. The show features a variety of mediums including painting, mixed media, collage, photography, drawing and digital. ________________________________________ Christmas Break | December 12 – January 10 Quiet Hours 24-Hour quiet hours will go into effect at midnight on Friday, December 5 and remain in effect until Thursday, December 11. Building Closings All students must leave campus 24 hours after their last exam or by 11 a.m. on December 12, whichever comes first. All Residence Halls will close at 11 a.m. on Friday, December 12. Residence Halls will reopen on Sunday, January 10, 2015 at 3 p.m. Security officers and/or residence life staff will make periodic rounds through the residence common areas during Christmas Break. Students Returning in Spring 2015 Students who are not graduating in Fall 2014 and will be returning for the Spring semester should follow normal break procedures. Students must empty all refrigerators and unplug all appliances, take out all trash, close all windows and blinds, turn off all lights, and lock all doors as you leave. Residence Life staff members will inspect all residence hall rooms during breaks to conduct safety inspections. Students Not Returning in Spring 2015 Students graduating in Fall 2014 and/or students not returning to Lees-McRae for the Spring semester are required to check out of their rooms and return their room key to the designated Residence Life staff. Improper checkout will result in a $75 fine and a $35 lock change fine. Students not returning must do the following before scheduling a staff member to check them out: 1. Remove all of your belongings from your room and Residence Hall – please do not pile items in the hallway. 2. Reassemble and unbunk the beds, and have all furniture in the room. 3. Clean the room – sweep, mop, and/or vacuum floors. Thoroughly clean out drawers (wipe with a wet cloth) and closets. 4. Contact your Resident Assistant or Resident Director to check your room and accept your key. Check out times should be posted on your RA’s door. 5. Sign the Room Condition Form ________________________________________ 25% OFF ALL Champion Brand Tops and Bottoms in the Campus Bookstore Sale valid through December 14 both online and in-store ________________________________________ Weekly Group Study Sessions Click here for the most up-to-date tutoring schedule >> Join us for weekly study sessions in the following subjects: Course Session Time HIS 115 – Foundations of World Civilizations Wednesdays from 8 – 9 p.m. CHM 111 – General Chemistry I Tuesdays and Thursdays (Time TBD) CHM 200 – Introduction to Biochemistry Mondays from 8 – 9 p.m. MAT 112 – Algebra Fridays from 12 – 1 p.m. These sessions will be most beneficial if you attend each week. With questions, contact Sue McGuire at [email protected] or 828.898.2561. ________________________________________ Avery County Animal Shelter Supply Drive The Student Development Office is sponsoring a food and supply drive for the Avery County Animal Shelter. The shelter is in need of dog food, cat food, toys and blankets. Collection bins are located in front of the Student Development Office and inside the Dining Hall. ________________________________________ Grandfather Home Supply Drive The Freshman Class is sponsoring a supply drive for Grandfather Home for Children. Collection bins are located throughout campus. First aid supplies, towels, washcloths, sheets, pillows and school supplies are welcome. ________________________________________ Annual Drinking Water Quality Report lmc.edu/faculty/facility_services/Consumer%20Notice%20of%20Lead%20Tap%20Water%20Results%209-09-2014.pdf ________________________________________ lmc.edu | 828.898.5241 | Banner Elk, NC
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