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Items for multiple
weeks will be posted with >>> and linked to a follow-up page with
complete details. To print a hard copy of the Coffey Break you will need to go to
www.huntington.edu/news/ and choose Coffey Break and the date
you want. You can then print from the website.
Verse Of The Year
John
13:34
“A
new command I give you: Love one another. As I have loved you, so
you must love one another.”
Chapel: Tuesday
and Thursday @ 10:00 AM
Ekklesia: Student-led
service Wednesdays @ 9:30 PM
Convocation or Divine
Hours: Fridays
@ 11:00 AM
SEPTEMBER
Note
about Forester Lecture Series:
September 23 at 7:00
in the MCA
Many of you enjoyed our recent visit
with Walter Wangerin, Jr., who delivered our annual Examined
Christian Life lecture. There are copies of his books in our own
RichLyn Library, including Book of the Dun Cow, Book of Sorrows,
Paul: A Novel, and Book of God: the Bible as a Novel. Several of
his inspirational writings are available as well. Our next speaker,
Steve Monsma, author of Healing for a Broken World: Christian
Perspectives on Public Policy will visit us on September 23 at 7:00
in the MCA to discuss perspectives on the election of 2008. His
book is also available on loan in the library. See you on the 23rd!
--Jeffrey Webb, Coordinator, Forester Lecture Series
"Faith,
Family and Medicine: Thoughts from a Family Physician”
4:00 PM Friday, October 3 in Hiner Hall Science building
Dr. Beau Dowden, a 1998 Huntington University alumnus, will give a
presentation titled “Faith, Family and Medicine: Thoughts from a
Family Physician” at 4:00 PM on Friday, Oct. 3 in Hiner Hall of the
Science Hall. The seminar is part of a series titled “Christians
Making a Difference in the Sciences” and is free and open to the
public. Dowden, son of Huntington University President G. Blair
Dowden, is a family medicine physician in Fort Gratiot, Mich., and
serves on staff at the Port Huron Hospital and Mercy Hospital in
Port Huron. Elective chapel credit will be given for students
attending the entire session.
January Term Class in Jamaica!!!
Meeting @ Loew 268 on Tuesday, September 23rd
at 4 PM
Huntington
University’s psychology department is offering a J-Term
class in Jamaica this January 2009. The class will be open
to about 10 Huntington University students, with the
remaining students coming from Jamaica Bible College. It is
a
3-hour class that will address conflict resolution from
both an academic and practical perspective. The cost will
be around $1000 - $1200. Contact Dr. Priest (x4232) for
more information. A brief introductory meeting for those
who believe that they might be interested in going will be
held in Loew 268 on Tuesday, September 23rd at
4:00 PM.
Off-Campus
and International Studies
Want to see the world? Want to earn college credit doing
it? Every year HU students participate in the many semester
abroad programs available through the Off-Campus and
International Studies office. There are programs available
on every continent (sans Antarctica) offering classes
relevant to every major. Politics in Washington. English at
Oxford. Biblical studies in Jerusalem. These are just a few
of the prospects available, and they fit right in with a
4-year college plan. Studying abroad challenges your
assumptions and widens your perspective. Check us out at
http://www.huntington.edu/golearn,
or email
jstotts@huntington.edu
for more information.
Spring Break Mission Trip In The
Dominican Republic!
Dr. Friesen and David Dean will be sponsoring
a trip through New Missions to the Dominican Republic during
spring break. An informational meeting will be held
Wednesday, September 24 at 8:00 p.m. in MCA 150. If you
have questions, please contact Dr. Friesen or Matt Cable.
Spend J-term 2009 in France and Spain
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Conference on
Christianity, Culture and Diversity in America
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January Term Class in Greece and Turkey>
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Visit the Florida
Everglades in January!
American Environmental History,
a course to be offered this J-Term, covers topics in North
American natural history and ecology from the pre-Colombian
period to the present, including changing patterns of land
use, economic development and natural resource
appropriation, changing forest and wetlands biomes, and
environmental ethics. Special attention will be given to
issues in Christian environmental stewardship and creation
care. The eight-day field experience in South Florida
features visits in Everglades and Biscayne National Parks,
Big Cypress National Preserve, and John Penne Kamp Coral
Reef State Park in Key Largo. Students will engage in close
study of wetlands, coastal, and marine ecologies, and so
should be prepared for hiking, canoeing, snorkeling,
sailing, camping, and other outdoor activities. Cost is
$375 for the trip. Contact Prof. Jeff Webb at
jwebb@huntington.edu for further details.
Outdoor Environmental
Education
Do you want to spend a delightful
January in balmy southern Michigan? Do you want the
opportunity to work with children in a residential
camp setting? Then this announcement is for you This class runs from Friday, January 2 through
Friday, January 16, 2009. Each January, HU
students spend two weeks at the Outdoor
Environmental School at Camp Michindoh working in
their program with fifth and sixth graders. Cost to
HU students is very low and the experience may
change your life. If you are interested in knowing
more, please contact Dr. Bordeaux at ext. 4204, by
email at
wbordeaux@huntington.edu, or in Science Hall,
room 382. Contact him soon to reserve your spot.
Attention Education Majors: If
you plan to student teach fall semester of 2009 or
spring semester of 2010,
you must attend the
Student Teacher Orientation Meeting on Wednesday,
September 24, 2008.
Please choose the most convenient time for you,
11:30 AM or 12:15 PM. The meeting will be held
in the upper level of the dining commons. You
will receive important information, instructions,
and make an appointment to have your Student
Teaching Application file reviewed. Please
bring your lunch so that you may eat while attending
the meeting.
Calendar of Events 2008-2009 School Year HU Education Department
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Recruiters
on campus
A representative with
Black Forest Academy
in Kandern, Germany will
be on campus Monday,
October 6 in the dining
commons during the lunch
hour.
Springhill
Camps is looking for
summer staff at their
overnight and day camp
locations for 2009. We
are a large Christian
summer camp whose
mission and ministry
philosophy centers on
relationships, small
groups, activities that
integrate faith and fun,
and innovative
age-appropriate
experiences for 1-12th
graders. Visit
www.springhillcamps.com
for more information! We
will be on campus
Friday, October 3rd in
the Dining Commons.
Please stop by for more
information!
Davies-Jackson
Scholarship> > >
News from the Career
Development Office> > >
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Activities & Organizations |
September Alpha Chi Business
Meeting
The first meeting
of the semester for Alpha Chi
Honor Society will be Monday,
September 22, 5:30 PM in Banquet
Room A of the DC. Agenda:
election of officers,
introduction of new members,
discussion of 2008-2009
activities.
RSVP regrets only
to Dr Michelson
pmichelson@huntington.edu.
Global Vision
Thursday @ 5:30PM
in Forester Room
For anyone who is
interested, Global Vision (a
student led organization
dedicated to raising awareness
of global missions) will be
meeting on Thursday evenings at
5:30 in the Forester Room on the
lower level of the DC.
Sophomores! Two great
opportunities for you in the
next two weeks!
First…
Event: Sophomores
Only
MAPWorks Survey
Benefit: A quick survey to help
you do your best and possibly
win a
random drawing to receive 1 of 5 $50.00 Gas Card
for completing
the survey on time.
Why: This
Survey helps us learn how to
best serve you, your class and
future HU Sophomores.
Where:
On-line. Just like last year,
you will receive an e-mail from
Dr. Coffey this Monday,
September 22nd at
1:00 AM letting you know how to
log-on and complete the Survey.
When: The
On-line availability to complete
the survey will be from
Monday through Friday, September
22 – 26, 2008. Thanks!
After you complete the your
survey, we will place your name
in the drawing!
Drawing:
The
drawing will be Monday,
September 29, 2008.
We will contact the winners by
e-mail that morning!!!!
Second…
Event:
“Sophomores Only
‘Free Starbucks’ Coffee and
Scone Tasting
with
HU Alumni”
When: Tuesday,
September 30, 2008
Hosts: Jeremy
Rufener and Scott Raymond
Time: 6:15
PM – 7:30 PM
What: Talk
with young alumni about
preparing for the future as you
become a Java connoisseur, a
Jo-know-it-all, and be prepared
to impress your clients, bosses
and friends! Learn the wonderful
world of lattes, Frappuccinos®,
Slammers, Espressos, Macchiatos,
Mochas, scones, muffins and
more. And after a great time of
tasting Starbucks’ best, enjoy
whatever time you wish with
friends and young alumni you
haven’t seen for a while.
Where: Starbucks
on Fairfield at 502 W.
Jefferson, Fort Wayne, Indiana
Trans: Everyone
is encouraged to car pool and
meet us there by 6:15 PM.
How
many? The first 20
Sophomores to RSVP.
Parking:
Anywhere that’s legal but not
the McDonalds parking lot across
the street.
RSVP:
Just reply to this
e-mail!!!!!
Facebook: Click
Here for the FACEBOOK
Announcement
If you have any
questions, please feel free to
contact Scott (x4328) or Jeremy
(x4089).
SAB Student Activities >>>
Student Senate
ACOC RETREAT
all campus off
campus
SEPTEMBER
26 & 27
This is a time when
all those on campus can get off campus for a bit.
There will be lots
of people to meet, a Giant Swing, SAB Goldrush, many other
fun games,
and some amazing
speakers
The camp is $10,
but by registering you will be entered into a drawing to win
Free Registration
Sign up by September
19th in the HUB, DC, or email
senate@huntington.edu
Parent Weekend—November 7-8!
Nominate your mother
and/or father for the Huntington University
Mother-of-the-Year and Father-of-the-Year awards to
be awarded at the Parent Association Luncheon on
November 8! Submit nominations by October 24 to Pete
Schownir at
pschownir@huntington.edu.
Interested in Flood Relief?
Find out more about the Fall Break trip
(October 10-13th) to Franklin, IN.
Informational meeting on
Wednesday, September 17th @ 7:00
pm
in the upper level of the HUB.
Questions: hollybharris@huntington.edu
ESL-Fellowship Missionary Church
Needs volunteers
to help with tutoring and child care on Monday nights from
6:30-8:30 PM
Interested? Then
contact Laura Groth at
lauragroth@huntington.edu
Jobs
Student
Athletic Trainers
The Athletic
Training room is once again looking to hire some
Male Athletic Trainers to work in the training
room. We are looking for dependable individuals
able to work afternoons, weekends, evenings and
some travel. Students will eventually be
assigned to a team and will need to be at that
specific team’s practices and events. Duties
include getting athletes ready for practices &
games, event readiness, assisting with
rehabilitation / therapy, emergency first aid,
CPR, & AED certified.
Anybody interested
please contact: Beth Herrell @ ext. 4287 or
bherrell@huntington.edu
Chris Burton @ ext.
4287 or
cburton@huntington.edu
Phonathon caller
If you are looking for some extra spending money
and a great way to add experience to your
resume, sign up to be a Phonathon caller. The
dates of the Phonathon: October 20, 21, 23, 27,
28, 30, and November 3, 4. Hours: 5:30-9:30 (We
are flexible with your schedule). Paid
Training! Contact Jeremy Rufener with your
interest. Email:
jrufener@huntington.edu or 260-359-4089.
Coaches for Middle School sports
Salamonie School is looking for outstanding
individuals willing to make a difference in the
lives of their students in athletics. They are
in need of filling the following coaching
positions:
8th grade girls basketball
5th and 6th grade boys
basketball
8th grade boys track
Middle school assistant swimming and diving
coach
These are paid positions. If any student
is interested please contact Brad Ludlow,
Assistant Principal/Athletic Director, Salamonie
School, 260-375-3434,
bludlow@hccsc.k12.in.us
Americorp Position
Available At the Boys and Girls Club of
Huntington County.> > >
Program
Aide Position Available>
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Live United Team Mini-Triathlon
Not a competitive
event!! This is for fun.
WHEN:
Oct. 5, 2008
WHERE:
Parkview Huntington Hospital
Registration starts at noon, with opening
ceremonies at 1:00 PM. This
event is a
three-team member
triathlon, meaning one member
from each team will participate in one of the
three events. The biking (19 miles) and running
(3.1 miles) events will start from Parkview
Huntington Hospital, and the swim event (500
yards) will take place at the Huntington
University pool, starting at 1:30 PM. For
registration forms to print out, visit
www.parkview.com, point to “Hospitals,”
click on “Parkview Huntington Hospital,” click
on “General Info” then click on “2008 Team
Mini-Triathlon.” The cost is $75 per team ($25
per person). Please contact Kay Schwob,
kschwob@huntington.edu if you are interested
in participating but can’t afford it. Six (6)
scholarships are available!
LOST: Several students have misplaced their
keys. If found please turn in to the
student development office.
thank you.
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