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Ancilla College News - Current Events Over 30 local businessmen and women were in attendance as Ancilla College hosted its Community Businessperson’s Breakfast on Thursday. Organized by John Gough, Assistant Professor of Business, and Todd Zeltwanger, Executive Director of Institutional Advancement, the breakfast gave those in attendance insight into the happenings and opportunities present at the Donaldson-based campus. Dr. Ron May, President of Ancilla College, gave a presentation on the planned construction of on-campus residence halls and also spoke of the need to raise the College’s endowment. It has been estimated that the presence of Ancilla College brings an extra $6 million of revenue to the local community, a significant economic impact. “I think it’s important for all constituents of Ancilla College to be aware of the diverse potential that Ancilla can bring to our area,” said Gough. “Having periodic meetings that are both functional and informative provides an exceptional opportunity to display Ancilla’s mission and abilities to everyone.” Dave Van Vactor, President of Van Vactor Construction in Plymouth, spoke well of the presentation. “It was good to see the direction of the College,” said Van Vactor. “We’re excited they’re going to the next phase of on-campus housing. From a community standpoint, we’re very fortunate to have Ancilla College here.”Ancilla College Hosts Preview Day Over 70 potential new students for the fall 2007 semester attended Ancilla College’s annual “Preview Day”, an event designed to help students familiarize themselves with faculty and campus life. The event - primarily organized by Sarah Lawrence, Assistant Director of Admissions – gave students the opportunity to learn more about academic opportunities, financial aid, athletics, campus life, and even receive a detailed campus tour. Students were also able to discuss potential majors with faculty, as well as interview a panel of current Ancilla students. Many of the attendees also had the opportunity to take their placement tests and register for classes in the upcoming fall semester. “I thought it went very well,” said Lawrence. “It’s important to get students on our campus to see what we have to offer.” Attendees were also treated to a catered lunch in Cana Hall, provided by Christo’s, and a formal welcoming by Ancilla College president Dr. Ron May. Guest speakers also included Rev. Dr. Sam Boys, Coordinator of Pastoral Ministry, and Tiphanee Vegh, Student Body President.World Traveler Presents at Lampen Lecture Series David Heimann, Pastoral Associate at St. Ignatius Parish in Chicago, spoke at the final Lampen Lecture Series of the academic year, discussing his recent journey around the world in his presentation “The Spirit of the Pilgrim.” Heimann recounted his journey where he visited 365 churches in 365 days, a journey that spanned 38 countries and five continents. During his time abroad, he was able to meet with Christians from all parts of the world, documented through the many photographs he took during his time in places such as Mexico, Uganda, South Korea, and China. “Often we feel isolated because we don’t understand that Church is something we’re connected to around the world,” said Heimann. “I would hope those in attendance would understand the universality of the Church.” Heimann also expressed his gratitude in returning to Ancilla, a place where he used to visit his aunt – a Poor Handmaid – as a child. “I used to walk these halls when I was a little kid,” said Heimann. “During my pilgrimage, I got to visit many places where the Poor Handmaids have houses and carry out their work. To come back here, there is a sense of gratitude.” This final edition of the Lampen Lecture Series was held in the Gerald J. Ball Library at Ancilla College. The theme for the lecture series is “Right Relationships.” The series was designed to combine the universality of the Catholic Church, the international character of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, who sponsor Ancilla College, and the Earth Charter to promote thinking beyond one’s own experiences and interests.Ancilla College Begins Fall Registration Ancilla College has begun registering students for the upcoming fall semester. Registration opened for returning sophomores on March 3 and will continue through March 7. Incoming freshmen will be able to register from March 10-14, and open registration will take place on March 17. There will also be evening registration available from March 17-20, as well as Saturday registration on May 17 and August 9. “If students register early, they can get the courses they need at the times they need them,” said Sharon Blubaugh, Registrar. “Early registration also gives us the chance to add additional courses if there is a demand.” Incoming freshmen are encouraged to contact Admissions and fill out an application before they begin the registration process. Returning students should meet with their respective advisors and determine what classes they still need in order to graduate. Bishop D’Arcy Makes Lampen Series Presentation Bishop John Michael D’Arcy, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend, served as guest speaker at Ancilla College’s Lampen Lecture Series on Wednesday. D’Arcy’s presentation, “Right Relationship with God”, examined the challenges and pitfalls facing those who wish to grow in their faith. In his presentation, D’Arcy cited the personal struggles of Mother Teresa of Calcutta as she served the poor in India, stressing that faith does not grow without prayer. “Faith is a gift from God, and without prayer, one’s faith cannot grow,” said D’Arcy. “Nothing is more hazardous to faith than laziness and inactivity.” D’Arcy is the 8th bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend. He was ordained a priest of the Archdiocese of Boston in 1957, received his doctorate in spiritual theology in 1968, and served as spiritual director and professor of spiritual theology at St. John’s Seminary from 1968-85. He has served as bishop of the diocese since 1985. The Lampen Lecture Series is held in the Evergreen Room of the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, part of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center in Donaldson, Indiana. The theme for the lecture series is “Right Relationships.” The series was designed to combine the universality of the Catholic Church, the international character of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, who sponsor Ancilla College, and the Earth Charter to promote thinking beyond one’s own experiences and interests.Ancilla College Partners with Child Care Agency The Division of Education at Ancilla College and Community Coordinated Child Care of Elkhart, Fulton, Kosciusko, Marshall, St. Joseph, and Starke Counties (4Cs) announced they have entered into an agreement to benefit childcare providers. Under the agreement, a completed non-formal Child Development Associate (CDA) Credential Training with 4Cs may be honored by the College with the attainment of six college credits. A process of Credit by Examination has also been developed and endorsed by 4Cs and Ancilla College. “The purpose of this collaborative agreement between 4Cs and Ancilla College is to provide the opportunity for those who care for young children to be well trained and educated,” said Sr. Carleen Wrasman, PHJC, and Director of the Division of Education at Ancilla College. “Well trained and educated childcare providers will provide high quality child care. We welcome childcare providers to Ancilla College.” “Community Coordinated Child Care, 4Cs and its Board of Directors is excited about the privilege of offering to its future, current and former Child Development Associate (CDA) students the ability to transfer to Ancilla College to complete their Associates Degree,” added Melanie Rigdon, Executive Director of 4Cs. “4Cs appreciates Ancilla College’s willingness to let us be a part of their Early Childhood program.” 4Cs is a local Child Care Resource and Referral agency (CCR&R) of the Indiana Association for Child Care Resource and Referral (IACCRR).Bishop D’Arcy to Speak at Ancilla College Bishop John Michael D’Arcy, bishop of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend, will serve as a guest speaker at Ancilla College’s Lampen Lecture Series on February 19, the College announced. His presentation, “Right Relationship with God”, is scheduled for 1 p.m. in the Evergreen Room of the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, part of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center in Donaldson, Indiana. It will be open to the public. A 1968 graduate of St. John’s Seminary in Brighton, MA, D’Arcy holds a doctorate in spiritual theology. He was appointed as the 8th bishop in the Diocese of Fort Wayne/South Bend in 1975. “I am delighted that Bishop D’Arcy will be our speaker on February 19,” said Sr. Carleen Wrasman, PHJC and Coordinator of Mission Integration. “We have looked forward to this presentation for some time.” The Lampen Lecture Series is held in the Evergreen Room of the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, part of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center in Donaldson, Indiana. The theme for the lecture series is “Right Relationships.” The series was designed to combine the universality of the Catholic Church, the international character of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, who sponsor Ancilla College, and the Earth Charter to promote thinking beyond one’s own experiences and interests.Ancilla Announces Hire of New Volleyball Coach Ancilla College Athletic Director Gene Reese recently made the announcement that Lauren Smith would be the new Lady Charger volleyball coach. Smith grew up in Culver before moving to Greensboro, North Carolina for high school and college. A 2007 graduate of Greensboro College, Smith played four years of volleyball for The Pride where she was USA South Rookie of the Year and a member of the All-USA South second team her freshman year before earning All-USA South first team honors her final three seasons at Greensboro. During her time with The Pride, she was also named to the Arthur Ashe Jr. Sports Scholar national third team and to the CoSIDA district academic second team. Immediately following her graduation from Greensboro, Smith became head volleyball coach at Caldwell Academy in Greensboro. “I am grateful to have landed this chance to coach a sport I love for such a wonderful program,” began Smith. “Ancilla offers a great opportunity to play collegiate volleyball at a high level and I look forward to challenging these girls to get better every day in order to fulfill their dreams.” Smith takes over a program that was started in 2004 by Kelly Helm, who resigned at the end of the 2007 season with a record of 97-100-1. Lampen Lecture Series Examines Canon Law Sr. Kate Kuenstler, PHJC, JCD, and Doctor of Canon Law, was the latest guest speaker at Ancilla College’s Lampen Lecture Series on Thursday. Her presentation examined the Canon Law of the Catholic Church, and demonstrated that the laws of the Church give more authority to the laity of the Church than most of us know or claim. She also demonstrated the fundamental differences of Canon Law and civil law, and showed how it applies to cases such as divorce and abortion. “I hope (those in attendance) get a sense that they have a role to play in the Church,” said Kuenstler. “They have a role to play in the dialogue of a dynamic, healthy Church; to have an awareness of rights and obligations to be a part of it. “Baptism calls us to be disciples. A disciple speaks the word, lives the word, and provides sustenance for those who need help. In the past, it was treated as if baptism made us laypeople. No, baptism made us disciples. Disciples don’t sit in the pew and receive. They are a part of the process.” The Lampen Lecture Series is held in the Evergreen Room of the Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, part of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center in Donaldson, Indiana. The theme for the lecture series is “Right Relationships.” The series was designed to combine the universality of the Catholic Church, the international character of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ, who sponsor Ancilla College, and the Earth Charter to promote thinking beyond one’s own experiences and interests.Ancilla Organizations Team Up for Needy Ancilla College organizations Phi Theta Kappa and the Student Government Association (SGA) have teamed up to assist in the Boots for Plymouth’s Neighborhood Center drive. Through the end of March, the groups will be collecting new and used winter boots for the needy in Marshall County at three locations: Ancilla College, the Plymouth Parks Department, and the Plymouth Chamber of Commerce. “They needed more boots for kids, so we decided to team up with SGA and do a collection to help them,” said Chris Rodgers, Vice President of Phi Theta Kappa. “It’s a worthy cause. People out there need help, and I think this is a good project to get involved with.” Whitney Ottow, who serves as both Vice President of SGA and Secretary for Phi Theta Kappa, was thrilled to see the two groups work together on the project. “SGA wanted to help, and I asked if we could possibly do this boot drive together,” said Ottow. “Getting the community was a great idea – I think that was Chris Rodgers’ idea. We’re looking for any size boots, new or used. We just want to be there for the community as well as the College. We want to help out any way we can.” For more information, contact Kristin Korcha, Phi Theta Kappa advisor, at (574) 936-8898 Ext. 378. Phi Theta Kappa is the largest honor society in American higher education with more than 2 million members and 1,200 chapters located in all 50 of the United States, U.S. territories, British Virgin Islands, Canada, Germany, Marshall Islands, Micronesia, and Palau. To be eligible for membership a student must complete a minimum of twelve hours of associate degree course work and generally earn a grade point average of 3.5 or higher. Students must maintain a high academic standing throughout their enrollment in the two-year college, generally a 3.25 GPA. Ancilla College Announces New Nursing Scholarship January 28, 2008 Ancilla College has announced the establishment of the Mary H. Swanson Nursing Scholarship Fund. The scholarship, which became official on January 23, is in honor of Swanson, the former director of nursing at the Catherine Casper Home of the Ancilla Domini campus. According to school officials, the purpose of the fund is to provide financial aid to Marshall County residents pursing a degree in nursing, with preference given to those already employed by the Catherine Casper Home. “We are extremely excited to be the recipients of the Mary H. Swanson Nursing Scholarship,” said Ann Fitzgerald, Division of Nursing and Health Science Chair at Ancilla College. “Nursing education is inherently more expensive than other health care degrees of study. Any funds available for nursing students are genuinely appreciated.”
Ancilla College Celebrates Martin Luther King Day The Ancilla College Student Government Association led the campus in honoring slain civil rights leader Martin Luther King, Jr. on Monday, January 21st. Byron Faulstich and Geoffrey Carter gave an introductory speech and prayer. After they were finished, those in attendance conducted a silent march in honor of King.
World Renowned Organist to Perform at Ancilla Domini Chapel Dr. Marilyn Mason, University Organist, Professor of Music, and Chairman of the Organ Department of the University of Michigan will perform LeChemin de la Croix (The Stations of the Cross) by Marcel Dupre, February 26, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the Ancilla Domini Chapel, Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center, Donaldson, IN. The concert is jointly sponsored by the PHJC Ministry Center, Lindenwood Retreat and Conference Center, Ancilla College, and First Federal Savings Bank. Marilyn Mason has made a lasting impact in her distinguished career as a concert organist, lecturer, adjudicator, teacher, organ consultant, recording artist, and by the nearly 75 organ works that she has commissioned. Her name commands immediate recognition among organists today, confirming her impact more than 50 years after she made her debut. Dr. Mason has performed on every continent, save Antarctica. She was the first American woman organist to play in Westminster Abbey, the first woman organist to play in Latin America, and the first American to play in Egypt. She has served as judge at nearly every major organ competition in the world. LeChemin de la Croix, a series of 14 poems based on the 14 Stations of the Cross, was written in 1911 by Paul Claudel (1868-1955), one of the most significant French literary figures of the first half of the 20th century. Upon reading the poetry, Marcel Dupre (1886-1971), the organist at Saint Sulpice in Paris, was so inspired he made a rough sketch of his musical reaction to each of them, and in 1931 at the Royal Conservatory of Music in Brussels, played an improvised musical commentary. Dupre enjoyed a worldwide reputation for his extraordinary improvisation abilities. Dr. Mason is bringing with her a multi-media show for the 14-part, 70-minute spiritual work. Everyone is invited to attend this free concert.Ancilla College Appoints New Admissions Counselor January 3, 2008 Ancilla College appointed Nelson Lopez-Diaz as its newest admissions counselor on December 17, 2007. Lopez-Diaz transitioned into the role after spending 1 ½ years as a student work-study at Ancilla, and will aid the Admissions Department in the efforts to increase enrollment, as outlined by the College’s strategic plan. The first member of his family to attend college, Lopez-Diaz made the most of his opportunity as a work-study, balancing a full course load while working 35-40 hours per week. His original intention was to graduate with a Criminal Justice degree and enter the state police force. As time went on, however, his work ethic made him a more integral part of the Admissions Department. Lopez-Diaz was often called upon to give tours, visit local high schools, and contact potential students regarding orientations and placement parties. Lopez-Diaz is currently finishing a dual concentration in Criminal Justice and Behavioral Science. He completed the requirements for a degree in Criminal Justice this past December, and is scheduled to complete his studies in Behavioral Science on May 3, 2008. Erin Alonzo, Director of Admissions, believes his experience, work ethic, and bilingual nature makes him a sensible fit for the position. “This whole College is proud to have one of our alumni serve in a recruitment position at Ancilla,” said Alonzo. “I see him as a role model to future students as well as a strong voice in the local communities we serve. He is a strong person and he fits well here. He lives the mission of Ancilla College.” PAGE 1 | PAGE 2 | PAGE 3 | PAGE 4
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Sponsored by the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ