November 2006

Words of wisdom from Mr. Turkey ... "Eat the other white meat!"

Happy Thanksgiving from SU

In this Issue:

• A word from Christina Fegley
• Admissions News: A word from Chris Markle
• APAN News: College Fair Thank You, Actions Days & important upcoming events & announcements
• Campus Events: Homecoming 2006 Update, Fall Musical and more
• News & Notes

A WORD FROM CHRISTINA

It has been very busy around campus with many events happening. A successful parents weekend has passed and finals are soon approaching, but first we get a feast of all feasts, Thanksgiving Dinner. Thanksgiving dinner is the time we get to relax and enjoy our meal while faculty and staff become our servers! I have attended this event since I was a freshman and would not miss it, because it is such an exciting time and a good time to get to possibly meet faculty or staff that may not be in your major. This event has become so popular that two different dinner times are needed ( 4:30 and 6:00 p.m.). Eating a last good meal with friends is the best thing for me before we leave for break. We all know that after break will begin the all anticipated final exams!

Happy Thanksgiving!

ACTION DAYS - Admissions Recruitment Event

Susquehanna’s Action Days were a big hit this fall.  Over 400 students attended one of 5 programs highlighting Arts, Business, Liberal Arts, Science and Writing.  Susquehanna is unique among colleges in offering prospective students an opportunity to spend two hours with professors in a variety of creative and interactive workshops.  Many of these students apply and eventually enroll at Susquehanna.  In addition to working with a professor, prospective students participate in “Taking Charge of your Career Direction," an engaging workshop that gets students thinking about career choices. 

Business in Action Day, on Monday, October 9, consisted of information sessions for students interested in Accounting, Business, Economics, Finance, Information Systems, Marketing or Management. Students could explore Apfelbaum Hall and also had sessions with numerous business professors.

Science in Action Day, on Friday, October 20, allowed students interested in science to conduct experiments with student and faculty involved with Biochemistry, Earth and Environmental Sciences, Health Care and Exercise Physiology, Mathematics and Computer Sciences, Microbiology, Physical Chemistry and Physics.

Writing in Action Day, on Monday, October 23 consisted of workshops led by the writing department professors and students on College Writing, Creative Non-Fiction, Critical Non-Fiction, Fiction, Film and Writing, Journalism, Poetry, Science Fiction Writing and TV Production and Writing.

Arts in Action Day, on Monday, October 30, included workshops with the faculty involved with the Creative and Fine Arts. Lastly, Liberal Arts in Action Day, on Monday, November 6, workshops were offered from a broader range, including Broadcasting, Economics, Education, History, Political Science, Pre Law, Psychology, and Public Relations.

Action Days have been offered for over 20 years, starting with Science Action in 1985.  These programs are a great way for prospective students to learn more about the academic offerings here at Susquehanna.  Online registration for the 2007 Action Days will be available by mid July 2007. Please encourage those prospective students you meet to attend one of these days.

EVENTS ON CAMPUS

Homecoming 2006

“Changing Lives, Building Futures” was the theme for this year’s homecoming which kicked off Saturday, September 30. This year’s homecoming was combined with Alumni Weekend which made it a bigger event than usual. There were many moments reflecting on the day’s theme which have all made a dramatic impact on both the SU community and its future.

Perhaps the most dramatic announcement of the day was a gift presented by 1968 graduates Barry and Denise Horton Jackson, of Annapolis, Md., to three unsuspecting Susquehanna students. For seniors Karen Davis, Amanda Lenig and Sarah Shaffer this truly was a day that changed their lives. Each was presented with a $10,000 scholarship from the Jacksons. Mr. Jackson quotes, “… my wife and I want to give back and help students. Students who are working hard, who demonstrate potential, thriving at Susquehanna, and doing it all quietly – maybe flying below the radar screen like I did.”

Due to their academic successes, extracurricular activities and strong work ethic, Davis, Lenig and Shaffer ultimately rose to the top of a list that included more than 60 nominations. Below (left to right) Seniors Amanda Lenig, Karen Davis and Sarah Shaffer. These young women were unaware of the scholarships they were about to receive.

Another exciting moment of the day was the announcement of the University’s campaign kick-off with a fundraising goal of $70 million in new gifts to help with advances in academics, endowments, and building priorities. A high priority is a new, additional science building planned for the site of the current North parking lot.. To read more about Homecoming events, please visit http://www.susqu.edu/news/releases/06-07/post930.htm

Family Weekend

Families poured in from all over to visit their college students over the weekend of November 10-12. Families started arriving on Friday and had the chance to attend classes with their students. President Lemons hosted an open house on Pine Lawn to meet students, their families, administration, and faculty. Many other activities were available throughout the weekend including a showing of the movie “Click” at TRAX or attending the Fall musical Oklahoma! Saturday offered many presentations on topics related to the University. The big event was the Family Weekend football game. Kickoff was at 1:30 against Lycoming College. Susquehanna played a good game, but was eventually beat out by Lycoming 28-14. Family weekend ended on Sunday with a worship service and a final showing of Oklahoma!

Campus Concert: Better than Ezra and Josh Kelley

Better than Ezra and Josh Kelly performed at Weber Chapel on November 18, sponsored by Susquehanna’s SAC. Better than Ezra started in 1993 with their album “Deluxe” followed by six other albums, their latest being “Before the Robots.." The band is best known for its first hit “A Lifetime." The opening act for Better than Ezra was Josh Kelley; a soulful solo artist who self-produced its latest album.

The night was full of entertainment and relaxation for the students before diving into a busy Holiday and exam season.

Woodrow Wilson Fellow Speaks at SU

The 30th Annual Woodrow Wilson lecture brought Chinese Human Rights Activist Dimon Liu to Susquehanna on November 1 to speak on campus. The lecture “Are Universal Human Rights an Unrealistic Dream?” was held in Degenstein Theater and was open to the public.

Liu is originally from China and raised in United States. She has been involved with human rights for more than 30 years. She has been all over the world fighting for human rights, has spoken before the UN, was the lead debater at the Oxford Debating Society in 1992, and also spoke at the World Conference on Human Rights.

Her lecture was very intriguing, it was fascinating how hard she has fought for so many years. She will stop at nothing to have the same rights for all human beings throughout the world. Currently, Liu is working on a magazine to increase awareness of the importance of human rights. Liu lightened her lecture by concluding with several jokes, and is collecting as many jokes as she can to put into her magazine.

Fall Musical: OKLAHOMA !

This year, OKLAHOMA! was the place to be over Family Weekend.

Set in western Indian territory at the end of the 20 th century, the musical weaves a tale of high-spirited romance between a handsome cowboy and winsome farm girl. According to the Rodgers and Hammerstein Library, “the road to true love never runs smooth, with these two head-strong romantics at the reins.” And although their journey is “as bumpy as a surrey ride down a country road,” their success in making a life together in the brand new state of Oklahoma is never in doubt.

Oklahoma ! was the first fall musical to be presented by SU’s independent Department of Theatre. Prior to the fall semester, theatre and communications were combined in one department. Now each discipline has a department unto itself. The move brought Susquehanna in line with many of its peer schools, improving its ability to attract high-quality theatre students and encouraging discipline-focused curriculum development and prestige for the program.

I attended the play and enjoyed watching many of my friends have lead roles. I love musicals and it makes it even better when good friends are playing the lead roles.

News & Notes

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