At 4 p.m. on Nov. 10, Huntington University will host Dr. Terry L. Gustafson from the Ohio State University in a Christians in Scientific Careers Seminar Series. The presentation is titled “Analytical Applications of Lasers: From Femtoseconds to Chemistry.” The lecture is free and open to the public. Gustafson is the director of the Center for Chemical and Biophysical Dynamics at the Ohio State University. The event will be held in Hiner Hall of the Science Hall. Refreshments will be served. Details >>

The choirs of Huntington University, Columbia City High School and Ben Davis High School from Indianapolis, along with the Huntington Area Children’s Choir and the Huntington University Orchestra, will be featured in “O Clap Your Hands,” an inspirational night of music composed by John Rutter, on Nov. 10 at 7 p.m. The concert will be held in the Zurcher Auditorium of the Merillat Centre for the Arts on the Huntington University campus. For ticket information at the Merillat Centre for the Arts, call the box office at (260) 359-4261 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Tickets will be $5 general admission and $3 for students, seniors and Huntington University faculty and staff. Details >>
 

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KC/ACTF reviews 'Little Shop of Horrors'

Kennedy Center/American College Theatre Festival representatives Michelle Bombe of Hope College and Terry Stump of Sinclair College, reviewed “Little Shop of Horrors” and gave the following remarks:

• A very professional looking set, providing a nice transition into the theater space
• Loved the headshots in the lobby, providing recognition for both technical staff and actors
• Programs were fabulous.
• Nice to see a bigger/fuller production of the show
• An amazing feat of costumes, well-constructed, great wigs
• Kristen Kohaut (Audrey) – was the character and not a caricature – lovely and charming
• Matthias Austin (Seymour ) – a big credit to the director, some very truthful moments, which are very hard to come by in a spoof play
• Do-Wops – fabulous, Crystal (Abi Allwein) – a gorgeous voice
• Amazed again at the costumes and quick changes
• Good use of texture and mood in the lighting, though there were some dark spots that could be better done
• Excellent examples director/designer collaboration
• Vocally strong ensemble, excellent band combo
• Overall a very strong production, no weak links
• Strong acting, strong singing, strong tech
• Well done, box office staff

Updike, Davenport attend forum
Prof. Connie Updike, assistant professor of recreation management, and Jody Davenport, adjunct instructor in physical education, attended the Indiana Association for Health, Physical Education, Recreation and Dance Conference, Nov. 1-3, in Indianapolis. The conference was attended by university, college, private and public school, physical education, health, dance and recreational professionals throughout the state.

Election news
Perry Collins, director of the Huntington University EXCEL program, retained his seat on the Roanoke Town Council. Collins was appointed to the town council in October 2005 and currently serves as president. Huntington University Foundation President Travis Holdman won a seat on the Wells County Council. Holdman told the Fort Wayne Journal Gazette that he "looks forward to working with the County Council and the commissioners to get Wells County on the road to economic development."

Students, faculty attend meeting
On Sept. 20-23, a group of 11 HU history majors (Arika Bowles, Wes Byler, Ben Decker, Christianne Gates, Brandon Harnish, Jessica Hollopeter, Elizabeth Holtrop, Mathew Kendig, Micah Kunze, Brad McDaniel, and Naomi Woods) accompanied by the history faculty (Dr. Dwight Brautigam, Prof. Bill VanDoodeward, Dr. Paul Michelson, and Dr. Jeff Webb), attended the 25th fall meeting of the Conference on Faith and History, held at Oklahoma Baptist University. The Conference on Faith and History, founded in 1967, is an affiliate of the American Historical Association and brings together historians interested in the relationship of the Christian faith to historical studies. The meeting was divided into two sessions: an undergraduate conference and the regular professional conference. Details >>