St. John’s College
Student Activities Center Guide 2013-2014
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See our Facebook page for regular updates on all our activities: St. John’s College NM SAO Student Activity Center Front Desk: Ext. 6149 Mike Thurber, Outdoor Program Coordinator Ext. 6148, e-mail mthurber@sjcsf.edu Outdoor program, transportation, Search and Rescue
Facilities and Athletics Manager Ext. 6150 Athletics, intramurals, Student Activity Center use and scheduling of gym, soccer field, tennis courts, squash or racquetball courts
Thomas McBee, College Events Coordinator Ext. 6139, e-mail: floyd.mcbee@sjcsf.edu Parties, theater, films, musical performances, audio/visual support
Katie Widlund, Assistant Dean’s Office Ext. 6925, e-mail: kswidlund@sjcsf.edu Polity, SRB, SCI, and study groups
SAC HOURS Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
8 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7 a.m. – 10 p.m. 7 a.m. – 7 p.m., 10 p.m. – 12 a.m. 7 a.m. – 7 p.m. 8 a.m. – 8 p.m.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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College Events Office
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Study with the President
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Outdoor & Athletic Programs
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The Intramurals Program
Athletics Basketball: Open Play Soccer: Open Play Ultimate: Open Play Disc Golf Croquet Ice Hockey Squash Racquetball and Handball Courts Fencing Wonder Woman Workout Russian Kettle Bells Medicine Ball Ping Pong Swimming Lessons Iron Bookworm
From the East Karate-Do Breathing Meditation Qian Tian Tai Ji Chuan Ba Gua Zhang - “Eight Trigrams Palm” Kundalini Yoga with Colin Brazilian Jiu Jitsu
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Art Programs Black and White Film Photography Photographic Composition Pottery Blues Dance Tango Dance Swing Dance
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Outdoor Activities Search and Rescue Hiking & Biking Dale Ball and Atalaya Trails
Outdoor Adventure Trips Rock Climbing Ski/Snowboard Rafting Backpacking and Hiking Free Outdoor Equipment Loans Free Bicycle Loan Program Bicycle Maintenance workshops
Student Organizations The Moon Grout Chrysostomos Astronomy SJC Climbing Club KnitWits SF^3: Students For a Sustainable Future for Santa Fe Project Politae Student Polity Student Residence Committee (SRC) Student Review Board (SRB) Student Committee on Instruction (SCI)
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College Events Office The College Events Office promotes non-academic opportunities for students, including concerts, films, theater, the student/tutor social hour known as Nabla, sponsored parties and study breaks. The theater club, Chrysostomos, is run through the College Events Office as is the provision of the school’s audio-visual equipment. The office is located in the basement of Peterson Student Center.
Study With The President International Relations Study Group President Mike Peters invites students to read and discuss articles on international affairs and foreign policy. Meetings are held on Tuesdays in Levan Hall 303, from 4:30 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
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St. John’s Outdoor and Athletics Programs
THE INTRAMURALS PROGRAM Friendly team competition exists in the College Intramurals program in games such as ultimate, kickball, dodgeball, team handball, floor hockey, volleyball, basketball and a host of other team activities. Students in other colleges often abandon athletics altogether due to highly competitive sports activities but, at St. John’s, students are invited to rediscover the joy of amateur athletics in a welcoming atmosphere. The competition between the intramurals teams (the Myrmidons, Geometers, Quixotics, and Olympians) is passionate but good-natured. Game information can be found on the bulletin board across from the coffee shop in the Peterson Student Center, on our Facebook page, or at the Student Activity Center. Notices are also published in the weekly Ephemera. For more information, contact Mike Thurber, ext. 6148, e-mail: mthurber@sjcsf.edu ATHLETICS – Get Some Exercise! Basketball: Open Play Check the weekly Ephemera or call the Student Activity Center to see the schedule for open play basketball. Pick-up games are open to all in the college community. Soccer: Open Play All skill levels are welcome and encouraged to join us on the soccer field for fun and friendly competition. Check the schedule for times. Ultimate: Open Play Come play your favorite disc game on the soccer field. Check out discs at the Student Activity Center.
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Disc Golf A stunning world-class disc golf course sanctioned by the Professional Disc Golf Association exists in the arroyo between the lower dorms and the Student Activity Center. It is a challenging course, characterized by tight shots through the trees. Maps of the course, discs and rules of play are available at the Student Activity Center front desk. Croquet A classic game with a friendly rivalry between the two St. John’s Colleges in Santa Fe and Annapolis, we play “backyard” croquet, with nine wickets and two stakes. Two teams of two people play against each other. The first team to complete the course is the winner. The leader of the Santa Fe team is the “Grand Marnier,” a position that is assigned every year by the previous “Grand Marnier.” No, it isn’t a drink. Don’t worry, we will teach you the rules. Come play an easy, fun game which has been part of the long tradition of St. John’s College. Ice Hockey Would you like to play, or learn to play, ice hockey? The Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe extends a half-price rate to all St. John’s College students, alumni and staff who play in the Adult Ice Hockey League. Each fall, the leagues form and range from A (elite) to D (developmental). “Learn to Play Hockey” classes are also available at a reduced rate. Equipment can be checked out and transportation arranged. Contact Ms. Reahard at jreahard@sjcsf.edu. Squash Dating back to the 12th century, squash evolved from at least five other sports that involve racquets, gloves and balls. An excellent cardiovascular workout, squash also encompasses quick reflexes, physics, geometry, and athletics. Use our excellent indoor squash courts. Contact the SAC at ext. 6149 for more information. Racquetball and Handball Courts The Student Activity Center has two courts for these games. Students may check out racquets, balls and goggles at the Student Activity Center front desk. Handball is played without a racquet but has similar rules and uses the same court. The Student Activity Center provides gloves, balls and goggles. Because of their popularity, please contact ext. 6149 to reserve a court and an hour’s play. 5
Fencing Join one of the oldest clubs on campus and learn this sophisticated sport! Beginners are welcome. Classes begin with basic footwork and bladework techniques as well as tactics and strategy. Each class begins with a review of the previous class followed by a new lesson and “bouting.” Touche! Fencing is led by Rob Madril. E-mail: rmadril@sfprep.org Wonder Woman Workout! SAC Gym: Come join the Wonder Woman Workout, a fitness bootcamp for women only. This class offers strength, core, and cardio training using dumbbells, elastic bands, balance balls, medicine balls, Bosu balls, Kettlebells, and more! Every class is different, and this is the perfect class for every fitness level. Students, faculty, and staff welcome. For more information, contact Mary Anne Burke at ext. 6109 / maburke@sjcsf.edu or Susan Patten at ext. 6116 / spatten@sjcsf.edu Russian Kettle Bells The ultimate full-body workout experience, these cast iron weights can replace many other types of weight lifting equipment while allowing the benefits of flexibility, muscle and cardio-training to occur simultaneously. Medicine Ball Ping-Pong Join us in the gym for a thrilling hour of throwing the weighted medicine balls: a game of skills, strategy, nimbleness, cunning and brute strength. Get strong without feeling like you are working out. Swim Lessons Tired of dry land? A professional swimming coach and SJC student is offering lessons to the St. John’s College community at the amazing Olympicsized pool at the Chavez Community Center in Santa Fe. • Beginners Class: Learn the basics of floating, treading water, breathing and beginning strokes. No water experience required. • Intermediate Class: Develop technique, then endurance. Become competent in any or all of the strokes (even butterfly!) Ability to tread water or float preferred. For more information, contact Emmylou Edwards at emmyloue@gmail.com or 303-919-7345. 6
Iron Bookworm Sometimes painfully invigorating, always popular, this non-stop workout uses body weight, medicine balls, isometric and plyometric exercise. The aim is to develop strength in all muscle groups, joint mobility, spine strength, and heart health all at once. (Not to mention mental toughness, equanimity under pressure, ability to push yourself, and creativity in exercising.) Mr. Venkatesh, tutor and Iron Bookworm instructor, recommends this workout for all people who hate exercising and have no time for dutiful drudgery. His observation: Men might be stronger at first, but women usually are tougher in the end. Table Tennis Did you know thattable tennis is of the most popular games around the world, and an Olympic sport? Table tennis improves concentration, presence of mind and, of course, hand/eye coordination. But mostly, it is just incredibly fun to play! You may play on your own or have one of the more advanced players show you some techniques to improve your game. First-rate equipment. Beginners welcome! Contact Santa Fe Table Tennis Club at mesabob@gmail.com or call Bob Funkhouser at 505-920-8593. 7
From the East
Karate-Do This year marks the 28th Anniversary of Karate-Do at St. John’s College, Santa Fe. The style taught by Tutor Jorge Aigla is Japanese Wa Do Ki Kai, a type of Shoto Kan. People may join this class only at the beginning of the Fall semester. Students wishing to join MUST be present for the first meeting. You may borrow a “gi” (white training uniform) from the SAC for the first two meetings. Karate-Do is led by Jorge Aigla, Tutor, 8th Dan and Kyoshi (head instructor),and Bill Kerr, Tutor, 6th Dan (assistant instructor).
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Breathing Meditation These breathing meditations offer a time in the middle of the week to quiet the mind, using our breath to touch the Silence and to simply be. The breath is a tool that can help us not to identify with those thoughts and emotions that threaten our sense of harmony and well being, and to transform them into light. In the understanding that we are all sharing the same air, we dedicate each meditation in service to the Whole, and complete in remembrance of the Unity and the Spirit of Life on the breath. Breathing Meditation is led by Penny Russell. Meetings occur in the Thorpe Room. All are welcome., Ext. 6070 Qian Tian Tai Ji Chuan The practices of Tai Ji Chuan support the body by strengthening the root connection, and by maximizing circulation. Standing, turning, and moving enhance the transformation and develop a deep connection and feeling. Today, Tai Ji is practiced for a variety of reasons including health, flexibility, meditation and mental health. Ba Gua Zhang — “Eight Trigrams Palm” Ba Gua Zhang is an ancient Taoist Movement system from China. It is an exploration of circles and spirals, an expression of the possibilities of change. Through centering, standing, turning and moving practices, the circulation and connection are enhanced. This class is designed to support students in developing a daily practice. Both Tai Ji and Ba Gua Zhang are led by Able West, DOM, L.Ac. Mr. West has been a student of Chinese internal movement beginning in 1986. Since 1992, he has been studying and learning from Dr. Zhou Ron Qin Tsai, a Taoist educator and Healer. 505-992-1209
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Kundalini Yoga with Colin Kundalini yoga is the yoga of awareness. It incorporates breath work, mantra, mudra and asana to clear the tedium of everyday, and to perceive and enjoy the limitless power of the self. As the warrior’s yoga, it strengthens the core and increases endurance and lung capacity. See how deep into reality you are willing to dive, and how determined you are to become who you are. Colin is KRI and IKYTA Level 1 yoga-certified through Yoga Phoenix. He has taught yoga in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Minnesota. Brazilian Jiu Jitsu Brazilian Jiu Jitsu is back at St John’s! This is a grappling art utilizing throws, positional control, and submissions to neutralize an opponent. The emphasis is on technique as a means to deal with size and power. To achieve superior technique, one must be focused, disciplined, humble and creative. Whether your interest is fitness, body awareness, competition, or self-defense, you will benefit from Brazilian Jiu Jitsu. All ages, body types, and fitness levels welcome. The instructor is Aaron Perls of Gracie Barra School, Santa Fe.
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Art Programs
Black and White Film Photography (fall semester) Photography is another way to see, to reflect on what is around you, to note and explore the meaning of events in your life. Students new to photography and those already engaged in photography are welcome to come learn and master key techniques in black and white photography, or to explore topics of interest to you. A complete darkroom facility on campus is available to all. Photographic Composition (spring semester) Photography is either accidental or deliberate in its outcome. Accidental results may be pleasing but unreliable. Deliberate results in photography require specific skills. We will give you knowledge of composition as a basis for a personal sense of vision. Your photography will step up in quality, frequency of good results and more personal pleasure when you and others look at them. Through discussions, outdoor field sessions and review of your work, you will go from just snapshots to meaningful photographs. Photography classes are taught by Mark Obenzinger. Mark has over 30 years experience in photography, has taught photography in New York, and is a founder of A Photographer’s Forum in Santa Fe. For more information, please contact the SAC at ext. 6149. Pottery Learn the fundamentals of wheel-thrown, hand-built ceramics. Basic throwing, trimming and glazing techniques are taught for many functional forms including cups, bowls and plates. Hand-building and sculptural techniques such as coiling and slab construction are also explored. Demonstration and technical information will be provided with attention to individual needs. $20 is collected from each student for the semester to help pay for supplies. Contact the SAC with questions, ext. 6149. Pottery is led by Siddiq Khan who was educated at the Byam Shaw School of Art in London and the Pratt Institute of Design in New York. He has taught pottery at St. John’s College since 1992. 11
Blues Dance Blues dancing is a truly American dance that is simple, easy to learn, and highly adaptable. We focus on community building as much as dancing. You’ll have an instant group of new and wonderful friends when you show up. If you’ve never danced, or found other dances unnatural and confusing, blues will change how you think about dance and help you enjoy dancing more than you ever thought possible. Tango Dance Yes, we teach one of the most influential and romantic dances ever known: Tango! All are welcome; bring your dancing shoes. Swing Dance Born in the streets and clubs of Harlem during the 1920’s, this dance came to be when big bands took the stage and people danced the night away. Swing dance is a relaxed social dance that allows for creativity and individuality. We will teach you basic steps, partner connection, musicality, fun tricks and dips, technique, and perhaps even an aerial or two. But, most of all, we want to see you having as much fun as we do celebrating this classic dance into the wee hours of the morning!
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Outdoor Activities
St. John’s College in Santa Fe is located in the midst of the southwest’s numerous opportunities for outdoor adventures. The Student Activities Center coordinates a number of excursions every year. Hiking, rock-climbing, ski and snow board trips, and river rafting are offered several times a year. Knowledgeable trip leaders accompany students on outdoor activities to guide and teach students necessary and proper skills to fully enjoy the experience. Outdoor activities are advertised via school email and fliers, as well as on the Student Activity Center’s Facebook page. Students can sign up for the trips at the Student Activity Center front desk. Some activities may have small fees or refundable deposits.
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Important Information Although standard safety procedures are followed, adventure activities have inherent risks associated with them that prevent a guarantee of absolute safety. Students are expected to assume responsibility for requisite risks. All backcountry activities require the completion of a short medical waiver. Attendance is required at all pre-trip meetings. These meetings will cover safety, logistics, equipment, and meals. Search and Rescue St. John’s maintains a relationship with Atalaya Search and Rescue team, a Mountain Rescue Association certified team that has been operating out of Santa Fe since 2002. They specialize in technical rescue and are qualified in all aspects of wilderness search and rescue including ground search and evacuation, winter operation, and high angle rescue. For students who wish to join, membership fees are paid by St. John’s. Visit their website at www.atalayasar.org Meetings are held on campus every other Wednesday night. Some equipment is available for loan. For more information, contact Mike Thurber at ext. 6148. Hiking and Biking Dale Ball and Atalaya Trails An expansive trail system begins at St. John’s campus and extends to Hyde State Park and beyond. These trails are a fantastic resource for hiking, trail running, and mountain biking. Free maps are available to students at the SAC front desk.
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Outdoor Adventure Trips Rock Climbing Rock climbing trips at St. John’s are designed for climbers of ALL levels. For the most part, climbing will take place at White Rock, Las Conchas, and El Rito. If the weather does not permit, we also have the option of climbing at the Stone Age Climbing Gym in Albuquerque. Ski/Snowboard Students love the skiing and snowboarding trips to Taos Ski Valley and Santa Fe Ski Basin in New Mexico, and Wolf Creek in Colorado. Dates for the trips will be announced starting mid-semester and are subject to change based on ski area conditions.
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Rafting As the weather warms up, the Outdoor Program will be sponsoring rafting trips to local favorites such as the Rio Grande, San Juan, and Chama rivers. Trip dates will be announced mid-semester and are dependent on water levels. Backpacking and Hiking In the fall and spring, the Student Activities Center leads several overnight and day trips to peaks and lakes in the neighboring Pecos Wilderness. Once you get up in the high country, it’s hard to believe you’re still in New Mexico as you wander along lush streams to alpine lakes surrounded by peaks topping out over 13,000 feet! FREE Outdoor Equipment Loans The Student Activities Center offers equipment loans for our Outdoor Program trips, as well as for all of your own adventures. Swing by the SAC to borrow backpacks, sleeping bags, pads, tents, climbing shoes, and more. Check the Ephemera for Equipment Loan Hours or call the SAC front desk at extension 6149.
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FREE Bicycle Loan Program The Bicycle Loan Program is administered through the Student Activities Center and provides both short and long-term bicycle loans to students of St. John’s College. As alternative transportation on campus, bikes minimize our environmental impact. The Student Activity Center also offers a Do-ItYourself bicycle maintenance bench complete with a full toolset and “howto” books. All bicycle loans include a helmet, lock, and lights. To inquire about the program or to check bicycle availability, please contact Mike Thurber at ext. 6148 or at mthurber@sjcsf.edu. Bicycle Maintenance Workshops Throughout the fall and spring semesters, the Student Activities Center will be offering regular bicycle maintenance workshops. Skilled mechanics from the St. John’s community will teach one to two hour programs on everything from fixing a flat tire to rebuilding a drive train. Watch for announcements on bulletin boards around campus, on the SAO Facebook page, and in your school email.
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Student Organizations
The Moon The Moon is the official St. John’s student-run monthly newspaper. The Moon prints feature articles, editorial columns, literary pieces, movie reviews, current college events and more. For more information, contact SJCMoon@gmail.com. Grout Grout is the official St. John’s College literary magazine. Grout accepts submissions throughout the entire school year and publishes throughout both semesters. Students interested in writing, art, photography or layout and publishing are invited to join the team. For more information, contact the College Events Office at ext.6139. Chrysostomos Chrysostomos is the talented theater group of St. John’s College, Santa Fe. A student can become a member by attending three consecutive meetings or by participating in a show. Students can pursue acting, directing, tech work and set/costume design. Meetings are listed in the Ephemera. Contact Thomas McBee, College Events Coordinator, at ext. 6139 for more information. Astronomy Interested in astronomy? Join us for weekly after-seminar viewing sessions on the ESL deck using the College’s fine telescopes. Or come to “star sessions” at a dark-sky location nearby, and field trips to observatories around the state. You might want to set up an Astronomy Club for the year under Student Polity, which supports such activities. Contact Bill Donahue, Director of Laboratories, for more information at extension 6452 or see him in ESL 110.
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SJC Climbing Club The Climbing Club schedules a shuttle to the local indoor climbing center in Santa Fe several times a week. Everyone is welcome, especially if you want to train a little before going on an outdoor trip! The climbing center has both a bouldering area and rope climbing. Free climbing shoes can be checked out from the SAC. For more information, please contact Jemima Strong at jrstrong@sjcsf.edu KnitWits The premier knitting club on campus! The knitting season starts officially after the first frost – when a cup of tea is not only welcome but mandatory. Bring any kind of handwork whether it's crocheting, needlework, or weaving. The group can usually be found with yarn in hand and cocoa or tea in front of a fireplace on campus. For more information, please contact Jemima Strong at jrstrong@sjcsf.edu SF^3: Students For a Sustainable Future for Santa Fe Dedicated to student lifestyles that are sustainable both for themselves and the planet, the group meets weekly to work on projects such as the campus garden, putting up clotheslines, using reusable dishware in the dining hall and placing recycling bins in each dorm. For more information, please contact Victor Hageman at Victor.Hageman@sjcsf.edu Project Politae Project Politae is a group of students, tutors and staff dedicated to service in the Santa Fe community. Members pursue projects such as building houses for Habitat for Humanity, gardening at local farms, building trails and tutoring school children. The projects focus on improving the community and learning about environmental sustainability. Projects are chosen that give students the opportunity to volunteer on- or off-campus to help people in Santa Fe. Project Politae is open to all students. Contact the Assistant Dean’s Office at ext. 6925 for meeting time and place.
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Student Polity Polity is the undergraduate student government that is run by elected student officers. Students meet weekly to discuss current issues critical for the student body and to decide on funding requests. Funding for certain acceptable student-driven groups and activities is disbursed only after a formal budget request and a hearing process. Polity also serves as student representation to the outside community and maintains communication between the student body, faculty members and the college administration. Students may gain voting rights after attending three consecutive meetings. Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 5:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. in the Junior Common Room. Student Residence Committee (SRC) The SRC is a project-based committee of Student Polity designed to address the facilities concerns of all students, both on and off campus. The SRC welcomes student input regarding campus life and suggestions for its improvement. Contact the Assistant Dean’s Office at ext. 6925 for meeting time and place.
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Student Review Board (SRB) The SRB is committed to resolving disputes among college community members, providing a mediating link between students and college administrators as well as upholding the rules of the Student Handbook. The SRB provides a forum in which students who appear to have broken the rules or are otherwise at odds with the community can be heard by their peers. The SRB also occasionally considers disciplinary matters referred to it by the Assistant Dean. As a standing committee, its members are appointed by the Student Polity. For more information, contact the Assistant Dean’s Office at ext. 6925. Student Committee on Instruction (SCI) The SCI is designed to serve as a forum for the student body concerning academic issues. Members examine the St. John’s program, meet with potential tutors and set up events such as discussion panels and guerilla seminars. The SCI will also assist in the starting and promotion of certain study groups. Meetings are held on Tuesdays from 12:00 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. in the Private Dining Room.
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Special thanks to the following instructors for their volunteer service Penny Russell Jorge Aigla Krishnan Venkatesh David Carl Mary Anne Burke Susan Patten Mark Obenzinger Bill Donahue Julie Reahard