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Ancilla College News - Current Events Ancilla College has announced the addition of a dunk tank fundraiser as part of its upcoming United Way pledge drive. The dunk tank will be open from 10:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. EDT on Thursday, September 29, with all donations from the activity benefitting the United Way of Marshall County. Dunk tank volunteers will include Dr. Ron May (Ancilla College President), Gene Reese (Athletic Director), Nelson Lopez (Admissions Counselor), Sam Soliman (Instructor), Joe Yonto (Head Baseball Coach), Scott Reese (Head Softball Coach), and Rebecca Bunkowfst (student). “Ancilla College’s reputation for creative United Way campaigns is well-known and the energy and enthusiasm of the faculty, staff, and students is inspiring,” said Linda Yoder, Executive Director of United Way of Marshall County, Inc. “They are having fun and raising funds to help support thousands in our community who are in need. On behalf of Marshall County and the 19 agencies we support, our heartfelt thanks goes to Ancilla for their outstanding commitment to the community.” Throughout that week, the College will also offer numerous events on campus to help raise awareness and money for United Way, including an “Ancilla’s Got Talent” event, a costume contest, and a “Stump Dr. B!” booth, which allows students to test Ancilla College professor Dr. Tom Buchanan with general trivia. Various games and free food will also be available. Last year’s event raised over $3,600 for United Way of Marshall County and College officials are optimistic they can eclipse that number in 2011. Ancilla’s Lampen Lecture Focuses on Historical Chapel Sr. Roberta Christianson, PHJC, was on hand as presenter for Ancilla College’s first Lampen Lecture of the semester, entitled “History, Architecture, and Symbols of our 1920 Chapel.” In the presentation, Christianson focused on the historical background of the Ancilla Domini Chapel and examined the statues, stained glass windows, and wall paintings featured throughout the chapel. “Sr. Roberta conveyed the wonder and the majesty of the Ancilla Domini Chapel amid the plethora of information and detail,” said Sr. Carleen Wrasman, PHJC, Coordinator of Mission Integration and Campus Ministry. “I was amazed at the amount of information that Sr. Roberta was able to convey in the short 30 minutes.” This Lampen Lecture was a free lecture open to the public and was held in the Ancilla Domini Chapel. The series was named for Sr. Joel Lampen, the first president of Ancilla College, who opened the doors of Ancilla to the local community. The Lampen Lecture 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 Donor Recognition and Awards Dinner On Thursday evening, October 6th, Ancilla College will host its Donor Recognition and Awards Dinner. The annual event provides an opportunity for the College to say thank you to its donors from the previous fiscal year. This year’s event will feature a special “Greek” catered dinner by Christo’s Banquet Center and will be held in Cana Hall of the Poor Handmaids of Jesus Christ Ministry Center in Donaldson. Lampen Lecture Series to Examine ‘History, Architecture, and Symbols of our 1920 Chapel’ Sr. Roberta Christianson, PHJC, will be the guest presenter as Ancilla College hosts its latest edition of the Lampen Lecture Series on Thursday, September 22 at the Ancilla Domini Chapel at 1:00 p.m. EDT. Christianson’s presentation, entitled “History, Architecture, and Symbols of our 1920 Chapel”, will address the nearly 90 year history of the Ancilla Domini Chapel. It will also examine the stained glass windows, statues, paintings, and the mixing of paints to get the color effects. A modern confessional will be open to visitation and a question and answer session will follow. The Lampen Lecture Series is open to the public and is free admission. 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 and Marshall County Community Foundation Team Up to Fund New Math Lab and ADEPT Program Representatives of Ancilla College and the Marshall County Community Foundation were on hand to celebrate the opening of the College’s new math laboratory as part of the Assistive Developmentally-Enhanced Program and Technology (ADEPT) program. Funded through a grant provided by the Marshall County Community Foundation, the lab will serve as a key component in the implementation of the ADEPT program at the Donaldson-based campus. Grant monies specifically addressed renovation and the purchase of new computers for the lab. Under the terms of the agreement, Ancilla College will work with the Marshall County Workforce Development and Plymouth School Corporation to assist GED students ready to enter college courses by offering on-site college-level placement testing at the GED educational site. Ancilla staff will host quarterly orientations to assist these students with college readiness information such as financial workshops, library research workshops, and writing workshops. Ancilla College will also offer free classes to GED students who have graduated and are in need of remedial math or English writing classes. “This initiative is designed to help prepare the workforce in skills identified by Indiana’s Chamber of Commerce (ICC) needed to compete in the new economy: writing and math skills, critical thinking, information literacy, teamwork, and use of computer technology,” said Dr. Joanna Blount, Dean of Academic and Student Services at Ancilla College. Ancilla College President Dr. Ron May expressed his gratitude towards Marshall County Community Foundation. “This project represents the continued partnership between Ancilla College and the Marshall County Community Foundation,” said Dr. May. “Working together, we continue to improve the educational opportunities for citizens of Marshall County. We are indeed grateful for the grant from the Foundation for making this math lab possible.” According to James Erwin, Grants Committee Chair of the Marshall County Community Foundation, Ancilla College’s application was very well received and reflects well on the partnership between the College and the Foundation. “Ancilla’s application was very well written,” said Erwin. “It included significant contributions by the requesting organization and strong collaborations. All of these are key considerations. It was great working together with multiple organizations. This truly is a community effort to have this project come through.” Linda Yoder, Executive Director of the Marshall County Community Foundation, believes the new initiative will have a very positive effect on the local community. “We are very pleased to be part of this initiative,” said Yoder. “It addresses two areas that have been identified as priorities through feedback from the Marshall County community – economic development and increasing skills and education needed to attain new employment opportunities. We are excited to see the lab open and look forward to seeing the great results this will offer to Marshall County residents in improving those skills that can bridge to better economic opportunities.” Ancilla College Alumni Association to Host 21st Blueberry Festival Bicycle Cruise The Ancilla College Alumni Association, in association with the annual Marshall County Blueberry Festival, will host the 21st annual Blueberry Festival Bicycle Cruise on Saturday, September 3 in Plymouth. The cruise is described as “gently rolling” and is a “leisure ride to be travelled at your own pace”, allowing riders to appreciate the scenery and stop to enjoy various attractions along the way. Routes will be available covering 31, 41, and 63 miles, and a special “Family” route of 16 miles will also be made available. Points of interest throughout the routes include Lake Maxinkuckee, The Culver Academies, Ancilla College, the Twin Lakes area, and the starting point of the infamous “Trail of Death” of the Potawatomi Indiana tribes. According to Ancilla College Alumni Association representative Jill Neidlinger, almost 200 riders have already registered and a total of 500 riders is expected. Riders may register at Webster Elementary school between 7:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. EDT the day of the event for an entry fee of $20 per rider or $50 per family. T-shirts will also be available for purchase. The official t-shirt for this year’s event was designed by Laren Bailey, a South Bend resident and former Ancilla College student. Ancilla College to Host New Student Orientation Ancilla College will be hosting a New Student Orientation on Thursday, August 18, the College has announced. The orientation will begin at 9:30 a.m. EDT on the grounds of the Ancilla College campus and is open to all new Ancilla College students and their families. Students and parents will be able to learn about student activities, athletics, financial aid and safety and security. They can also register for classes and receive new student identification cards and parking passes. The event – coordinated by the Office of Admissions – will also offer lunch to all in attendance. “We are excited that these students will be taking their first steps as Ancilla College students on Thursday,” said Tony Booker, Executive Director of Admissions. “They recognize the great start that Ancilla can give toward their college career and toward their chosen profession.” Those wishing to attend or schedule an individual appointment and tour are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions at (574) 936-8898 Ext. 330. Ancilla Student-Athletes Receive Academic Honors Ancilla College student-athletes Tyler Jackson, Demi Schrader, and Mark Reel highlighted a list of athletes who were recently honored for their achievements in the classroom, the College announced on Friday. Jackson and Schrader were named recipients of the NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Excellence while Reel was a recipient of the NJCAA Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement. Jackson is a baseball player from North Montgomery High School in Crawfordsville, IN, and is a Business major. Schrader is a volleyball and softball player from Niles High School in Niles, MI, and is an Education major. Reel is a baseball player from Western High School in Kokomo, IN, and is a Business major. The NJCAA Award for Superior Academic Excellence is awarded to those student-athletes who have earned between a 3.80 and 3.99 GPA on a 4.0 scale, have completed at least three full-time semesters, and have participated in at least one full varsity season in athletics. The NJCAA Award for Exemplary Academic Achievement is awarded to those student-athletes who have earned between a 3.60 and 3.79 GPA on a 4.0 scale, have completed at least three full-time semesters, and have participated in at least one full varsity season in athletics. “Ancilla College is proud of our student-athletes and this special recognition by the NJCAA,” said Ancilla College Academic-Athletic Coordinator Lana Singleton. “Demi, Mark, and Tyler are all outstanding students and great young people. They are great representatives of Ancilla College and deserve this recognition.” In addition to the NJCAA awards, eight student-athletes were recipients of the All-MCCAA (Michigan Community College Athletic Association) Academic Award, given to those students who maintain at least a 3.2 cumulative GPA. They include: Jackson, Reel, Schrader, Sabrina Hatfield, Allison Worden, Brooks Mathias, Demi Schrader, Trina Bauer, and Allison Chiles. Ten student-athletes were recipients of the All-MCCAA All-Conference Award for carrying a 3.0 cumulative GPA or higher and include: Jackson, Reel, Hatfield, Worden, Mathias, Schrader, Bauer, Chiles, Dustin Kreft, and Brandy Sechrist. Ancilla College also had two sports teams – Women’s Volleyball and Women’s Softball – earn MCCAA All-Academic Team status for posting a cumulative team GPA above a 3.0, “These student-athletes have worked hard both in the classroom and on their athletic teams,” said Singleton. “They have set fine examples for others to follow. We wish them well on their next step in their college education. They will be missed.” Ancilla College to Host Placement Party Ancilla College will be hosting a placement party on Saturday, August 6 at the Donaldson-based campus. Prospective students will have the opportunity to gain admission to Ancilla College and register for classes on the same day. To gain admission, students will need to fill out a free application to Ancilla College, submit high school and college transcripts, and take the college placement test. The placement test, which does not have a time limit, will begin at 9:00 a.m. EDT. “This event allows students to not only get their placement test completed but also to meet with an academic advisor to schedule classes,” said Sarah Lawrence, Assistant Director of Admissions at Ancilla College. “Students will also have the opportunity to meet with financial aid, familiarize themselves with the campus and get any questions they may have answered. “ Interested parties are asked to RSVP by contacting the Admissions Department at (574) 936-8898 Ext. 330.Ancilla to Celebrate ‘Private College Week’ Ancilla College will join 30 other private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the state of Indiana when it celebrates Indiana Private College Week. During Indiana Private College Week, held July 25-29, the state’s 31 private, nonprofit colleges and universities will open their campus doors to students, parents, and any others interested in the college selection process. The event, made official in a recent proclamation by Governor Mitch Daniels, is a first for the Independent Colleges of Indiana (ICI) and its member campuses. Those visiting Ancilla College and other ICI members will get to experience firsthand the unique personality of each campus through tours, informational sessions, and conversations with students and staff. Ancilla College visitors between the ages of 16 and 20 will also have the chance to enter a drawing for an Apple iPad. Entry forms and rules are available at the College. For more information, students and their families are encouraged to contact the Office of Admissions at 574-936-8898 Ext. 330. Independent Colleges of Indiana, Inc. (ICI) is a nonprofit association that represents the state’s 31 private nonprofit colleges and universities. ICI member institutions enroll more than 87,000 students (approximately 20 percent of all students statewide) and annually produce 35 percent of all bachelor’s degrees in Indiana. For more information: www.icindiana.org. July 25-29, 2011: Proclaimed Indiana Private College Week by Governor Daniels INDIANAPOLIS, July 19, 2011: It's official, The Governor has declared July 25-29, 2011, as Indiana Private College Week. During this special week, all 31 private, nonprofit colleges and universities across the state are throwing open their campus doors to students, parents, and any others interested in the college selection process. Ancilla College and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Co-Host Nursing Camp Ancilla College and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center recently co-hosted the annual Summer Nursing Camp, a program for high school students interested in nursing as a career choice. The program, which ran from June 21 to June 24, was held on the campuses of both Ancilla College and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center in Plymouth. Sponsored by Indiana Workforce Development and Nursing 2000 North, Summer Nursing Camp allows students to learn skills applicable in the nursing environment and also learn more about the profession as a whole. We were excited to have once again hosted the Summer Nursing Camp for high school students interested in nursing as a career said Ann Fitzgerald, Director of Nursing at Ancilla College. Current Ancilla College LPN to RN Bridge students were on hand to teach campers in attendance how to check for vital signs and blood pressure during the first two days of camp. During the final two days of the camp, students had the opportunity to put their nursing skills into practice at the Plymouth campus of Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center under the watchful eye of nurse educator Bridget Dudash. Ancilla College and Saint Joseph Regional Medical Center Plymouth encourage interested students to contact their high school counselors for more information on how to participate in future Summer Nursing Camps.
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