http://www.cedarcrest.edu News, Events, and Interesting Facts en-us Tue, 18 Aug 2009 16:33:58 -0400 http://blogs.law.harvard.edu/tech/rss http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/112009_puppet.shtm Cedar Crest College is hosting a two-day puppetry workshop titled, "Found Object Bunraku," on Saturday, November 21, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., and Sunday, November 22, from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. in Alumnae Hall. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/112009_bball.shtm Come cheer on the Cedar Crest College Falcons basketball team as they square off against three foes in the Falcon Classic this Friday and Saturday, November 20 and 21, in Lees Hall. On Friday, Eastern and Arcadia universities will square off in the opener at 5 p.m., followed by the CCC Falcons and Lancaster Bible matchup at 7 p.m. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/111909_dances.shtm Cedar Crest College presents, "Winter Dances," featuring the choreography of dance faculty and students, this Saturday, November 21, at 8 p.m. in the Samuels Theatre of the Tompkins College Center. This concert blends the talents of the Student Dance Works, under the direction of Michelle R. Munno, assistant professor of dance, and the Cedar Crest College Dance Company, under the direction of Robin Gerchman, director of dance. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/111609_hunger.shtm The Lutz Center for Community Service at Cedar Crest College has a host of activities planned for National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness Week 2009, to be observed on campus through this Saturday. This year’s efforts mark the ninth year of participation by the Cedar Crest community. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/111909_basu.shtm Today only, members of the Cedar Crest campus community who dine at T.G.I. Friday’s at 395 S. Cedar Crest Boulevard can have 20 percent of the check total donated to the Cedar Crest College Black Awareness Student Union, provided they present the proper voucher. Vouchers can be found around campus, including at the information desk in Tompkins College Center. The offer is valid throughout the day. For more information contact the Black Awareness Student Union via e-mail at Basu@cedarcrest.edu. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/111309_thanks.shtm The Lutz Center for Community Services, in conjunction with a host of campus organizations, are adopting families from New Bethany Ministries in Bethlehem for the holidays and asking members of the Cedar Crest College community to assemble dinner boxes in order to help these families enjoy a Thanksgiving feast (recommended items are listed below). All boxes need to be turned in to Tammy Bean, director of community service, in the Allen House by 10 a.m. on November 20. This effort is part of National Hunger and Homelessness Awareness activities at Cedar Crest. For additional information contact Tammy Bean via e-mail at tebean@cedarcrest.edu, or call 610-606-4666, ext. 3392. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/111609_bistro.shtm A grand re-opening for the Bistro in Tompkins College Center will be held this Wednesday, November 18, and the campus community is invited to the event, which will include a ribbon-cutting ceremony featuring President Carmen Twillie Ambar at 4 p.m., music from Peter Errich of the band Shame, and food and drink giveaways and specials throughout the event, which ends at 7 p.m. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/111209_art.shtm The "1/2 Way" Senior Art Exhibition in the Capstone Gallery of Alumnae Hall continues through December 4. The exhibition—which will include paintings, print making, book arts, drawings, sculpture and more—is free and open to the public. David Jwainer http://www2.cedarcrest.edu/academic2/prarts/events.shtm Shannon Duncan http://www.mcall.com/entertainment/all-theater.7081166nov12,0,6148997.story David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/111209_gans.shtm Lucy Gans, professor of art at Lehigh University and the fall 2009 artist-in-residence at Cedar Crest College, will give a talk about her work in printmaking and as artist-in-residence this Thursday, November 12, at 5:30 p.m. in room 211 of Alumnae Hall. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/11909_abroad.shtm Shannon Duncan http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/11309_forensic.shtm The Cedar Crest Forensic Speech Team—a.k.a., The Forensicators—scored high marks in the “Match Made in Heaven” swing tournament in Harrisonburg, VA last weekend. Competing in two, one-day tournaments against several teams that rank among the top 20 in the nation in forensic speech, The Forensicators placed fifth overall each day. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/111009_chef.shtm The Cedar Crest College community will enjoy a unique lunchtime dining experience this Wednesday, November 11, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Tompkins College Center Dining Hall, thanks to Parkhurst Dining Services and its Traveling Chefs program. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/athletics/09-fh21.shtm David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/103009_forensic.shtm Nine students from the Forensic Science Department at Cedar Crest College are attending the Northeastern Association of Forensic Scientists (NEAFS) 35th Annual Meeting from November 4-7 in Long Branch, N.J., and in preparation they will discuss their research at a special NEAFS Preview Night on campus on Tuesday, November 3, from 4 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in Miller Building Room 33. David Jwainer http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/whatshappening/102909_community.shtm Tammy Bean http://www.cedarcrest.edu/ca/athletics/volleyball1.shtm The Cedar Crest College Career Planning Office will hold a Graduate School Fair this Wednesday from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the dining hall located in the Tompkins College Center. Students can meet representatives from local, in-state and out-of-state colleges and universities, who will provide information on many advanced degree programs. David Jwainer