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WILSON BILLBOARD Hendrickson Selected to go to Jordan Hendrickson feels that with the current global situation this would be a timely and valuable The Wilson community was experience. She said, “It is impleasantly surprised last week portant at this time of U.S. into learn that Dr. Mary volvement in Iraq that students Hendrickson, Professor of Pohave some understanding of Islitical Science, had been cholam.” She is especially intersen as one of twelve particiested in examining the gender pants from independent colroles and status of women in leges and universities in the the Middle East. The knowlUnited States to attend a semiedge acquired in this seminar nar about teaching Islam and will be utilized to benefit stuMiddle dents taking Eastern classes such as Culture. Women in GloThe semibal Perspective nar is to be and Introducheld from tion to Political January 3 S c i e n c e . to 24, 2004 Hendrickson in Amman, also has plans to Jordan. consider offer“I am ing a First Year interested Seminar course in enrichconcerning ing my politics and teaching women’s roles with coverin the Middle age of the Aruni Liyanage/The Billboard East. Middle With the East, parbonds between ticularly Wilson and Effat focusing on the role of Middle College of Saudi Arabia beEastern women. Traveling to coming stronger, Hendrickson Jordan for the seminar will enthinks it is necessary to expose able me to learn more about the students to the Middle Eastern history, culture, and politics of region in order to increase inthe Middle East,” said terest in interacting with Effat Hendrickson. The seminar is students and spending a semesfunded by the US Department ter abroad. Incorporating of State and hosted by the Middle Eastern cultural and American Center for Oriental political studies in already exResearch. The need for educaisting classes will be valuable tors to gain renewed awareness for this purpose. of the Middle East and Islam The seminar will include is great today. The goal of the many presentations, discusprogram is to encourage facsions and travel to historic parts ulty members in different dis- of Jordan and will prove to be ciplines to adapt Middle Easta rewarding experience for ern politics and culture into Hendrickson and a beneficial their curriculum one for her students.
Aruni Liyanage Staff Writer
An international partnership: Effat College visits Wilson Cassandra Miller The mission of Effat College interaction with students, facStaff writer ulty and staff. is stated as: “ Effat College, in keeping A delegation from Effat Col“What a wonderful opportuwith the Islamic quest for lege Jeddah, Saudi Arabia hon- nity to meet such beautiful, dyored Wilson College with their namic and phenomenal knowledge and through Queen presence from October 30 women” said Katie Huber ’05, Effat’s vision of education bethrough November 1, 2003. The who attended the reception gun at Dar Al-Hanan School in delegation consisted of: Her with her daughter, Emily 1955G (1374H) is committed to being the leader in providing Royal Highness, Princess Brenneman. Lolowah Al-Faisal, daughter of Effat college takes its name academic excellence and profesQueen Effat, College Founder, from Her Royal Highness sional development” (cited from email sent 10/29 by President her Royal HighLorna Edmundson, ness, Princess titled, Final ArrangeSalweh Alsaleh, ments, Effat College Assistant, Repvisit) resentative to Currently, a Wilson the Princess, Dr. student is hoping to Haifa R. Jamal study at Effat College Al-Lail, Presiin spring 2004, and dent of Effat and Wilson will send a delNoura Bint egation to Effat in early Turky, Office February to accomManager for the pany that student and Princess and learn more about the Secretary to the Effat campus and opEffat Board of portunities for further Trustees. During exchange. this visit, the “We are so glad to be delegation obhere. Everyone at Wilserved Board of son is so warm and has Trustees meetbeen so generous” said ings since they Noura Bint Turky, Ofare in the proMaritza Guevara/The Billboarcd fice Manager for the cess of developPresident Edmundson and Dr. Haifa R. Jamal Lal- Princess and Secretary ing their own Lail sign the contract joining our two colleges. to the Effat Board of Board of TrustTrustees. ees governance structure. Wil- Queen Effat, whose concern for son entered into a partnership women’s education culminated with Effat College in 2002 and in the founding of the What’s Inside the Partnership Signing Cer- Kingdom’s first school availemony occurred on Friday, Oc- able for girls’ education. Effat tober 31st in Alumnae Chapel. College is a private and nonThe delegation was given a profit organization, licensed by News.............................2 campus tour and escorted by the Ministry of Higher EducaEvents Calendar..3 members of the Wilson commu- tion. The college engages stuFeatures...............4 nity. An informal reception was dents in career-relevant educaheld in Sarah’s Coffeehouse on tion within a supportive learnFriday, October 31st to provide ing community responsive to the needs of the 21st century.
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NEWS Class News Election Campaigns
Lorrie Rejonis: WCGA President I have been an active member of WCGA throughout my three years at Wilson, serving as Hall Senator for Rosie Fall 2001, Constitutions & By-Laws Chair Spring 2002 - Fall 2003, and Treasurer Fall 2003. This experience, I feel, has given me a great deal of knowledge about our college government system. Aside from WCGA, I am involved in Yearbook, Education Club, CAB, and Alternative Spring Break. I am also a Resident Advisor, Admissions Tour Guide, Class of 2005 Song Leader, and was the 2003 Orientation Chairman. The qualities I possess are important for any position; I am hard working, dependable, punctual, organized, and a team player. I have been highly involved in student life at Wilson College and can bring spirit to any job. I have made solid connections with several key Alumnae on the Board of Trustees, which will be especially beneficial if I am elected WCGA President, as an avenue to continue working on the communication issues we are currently facing on campus. I spent the past summer at Wilson, and worked closely with several departments, including administration, forming relationships that I feel that will help tighten the gap between students and faculty and staff. My personal goals for WCGA if elected are to pick up where the current administration office has left off, to update policies in the bluebook and make any necessary changes, and to boost campus moral. As president I would do my best to be a voice for the students, being a positive influence of change to the atmosphere of Wilson. I believe that I know the policies and overall functions of Wilson and would be the best candidate to serve as the position of Wilson College Government Association President. I represent students as a whole who value the Honor Principal, our traditions, and history of Wilson College.
Jen Robinson: Vice President I am running for vice president of WCGA because I am very interested in becoming more involved at Wilson College. I have really enjoyed being a student at Wilson College, and I would like to become more involved in the decisions that are being made for the college. I would also like to become more aware of how Wilson is governed. I was in WCGA my first semester here at Wilson as a hall senator. I am trying not to take a stand on many of the issues facing WCGA because I do not have a broad enough understanding of the problems to make an educated decision about them. I prefer to know as much information as possible before making a decision. I hope that by being vice president of WCGA I will be able to learn more about Wilson and influence Wilson in a positive way.
Jessica Spangler: Academic Affairs Chair My future job plans include being a history teacher at the high school level with an eventual placement into a guidance counselor position. I think that being the academic affairs representative for WCGA would give me good experience for my future job field and will be something that I am truly interested in doing. In addition, because I am already a current member of WCGA I feel that I have had good experience seeing how the meetings work and what is expected out of individual members of this organization. I feel that I am a well-organized individual that is not afraid to step up into a leadership position when needed. I feel that stepping forward this semester to fulfill the position of commuter representative shows those characteristics in me. To further note, I am planning to move on campus next semester so that my time can be better spent in Wilson’s community. Food For Thought: “There are those that sit and talk about what they dream of doing and others who go out and do something about it.”
Stephanie Harding: Constitution and Bylaws Chair I am a sophomore and will be considered a Junoir next year. I have par ticipated in Soccer and Softball, and lettered in both. This year I am the Honor Council Representative for the Sophomore class. I want to run for Constition and By-Laws Chair. I think that some of the rules and principles that Wilson is known for aren’t being upheld. Our Honor Code isn’ t being upheld and there are lots of issues with classes and professors. In running I would like to have a say in what goes on in my school. I want to make a dif ference!
*Several candidates are not represented due to the Billboard deadline date.
Nancy Braun: WCGA President I am a junior majoring in Political Science, and I would like you to consider voting for me as WCGA President. I would first like to tell you what qualities I think a good President should possess and then what I would like to accomplish for Wilson in the coming year. One priority is to know the Blue Book, what it stands for, means to students and faculty and how to live by it. She should also know the other positions on the executive council and be familiar with their duties. I know the Blue Book, as well as the honor code; they are very important aspects of our life and education at Wilson. I will uphold the Blue Book and be sure it is enforced. I am also very familiar with the positions on the council, as I have served on WCGA in two positions. Another very important aspect to the presidency is to be a strong student leader. I know that I do possess the qualities needed to be a great leader, such as the ability to instill passion in others, risk taking, time management, keeping meetings and other executive members on track and the ability to communicate well to others. I am always working on those qualities and trying to make myself a better leader and person. I am currently working on a project, Take Back the Night, to prove my leadership capabilities. This project is in conjunction with Chatham College and a conference I attended on women in politics and leadership roles. The last responsibility of the President which I would like to talk about is how she should be a representative of the students. Besides her other duties, such as overseeing meetings, making appointments, investigating honor council cases and helping maintain job performance, the President must be able to represent students in every way. I know I am able to do this. I will listen to what everyone has to say and focus on what they are expressing in the context of which they are coming from. This is a quality I have worked on achieving for many years and will always continue to perfect. In my position as President I will do all I can to be sure that the opinions and ideas of students and administration are expressed clearly and succinctly to the proper parties. I am very proud of the work the last executive council did and in every way will strive to keep the momentum they created strong. As well, I would like to see all Wilson clubs become more active in WCGA and on campus. It is necessary that all clubs receive full support from WCGA. I would also like to see more students participate in the government association. It has been wonderful to see senate in the dining hall this year and I will strive to keep it that way. There are many other things that I would like to accomplish this year. They include seeing the number of honor council cases drop and keeping communication lines open and strong. I encourage anyone who has a question or request of me to approach me at any time and let me know what concerns you. I am here for the students and can do my job well if we can talk openly. Thank you for your vote.
Mariam Bramah Lawani: Chief Justice The basic premise of Wilson College is its Honor Principle, which expects that “all members of the community act with integrity in all aspects of life” (Blue book). Compromising any aspect of the Honor Principle not only disrupts the efficiency with which the College is run, but essentially jeopardizes the congeniality of the studying atmosphere at Wilson. Being elected for the position of Chief Justice would enable me to continue to ensure that the Honor Principle is upheld by members of our community. Violators of the principle would be reprimanded for the common good of our community. The current WCGA Administration has embarked on steps to help mediate and resolve a range of issues on campus. By being elected for this position and thus being an executive member of WCGA, I hope to actively get involved in helping to continue the work of the current administration has started. Finally this position is an opportunity for me to contribute my quota to the success of our College.
Rachel Ward: Corresponding Secretary Communication is important in maintaining connections between WCGA and Wilson College community. I have had much experience with marketing and writing, which are the biggest responsibilties of Corresponding Secretary. As a Mass Communications major, current WCGA member and student leader, I believe I possess the qualities needed to uphold this position successfully and efficiently.
Tiffany Beck: Nominations and Elections Chair My name is Tiffany Beck, I am currently a sophomore. I am majoring in Business with a concentration in Management. As a freshman I was Class Vice President and was on the soccer team. I am a Curran scholar, a member of CAB, and the President of the Sophomore Class. I have been involved with WCGA as a class officer over the last year but this year I would like to take a more active role by running for Nominations and Elections Chair.
THE BILLBOARD STAFF Co-Editors in Chief Nancy Braun ‘05 Rachel Ward ‘06 Business Manager Aruni Liyanage ‘04 News Editors Amala Abdur-Rahman ‘04 Kate Adams ‘04 Features Editor Jessica King ‘05 Sports Editor Liz Hicks ‘05 Creative Editor Nancy Braun ‘05 Copy Editor Chaurice Capps ‘06 Staff Na Mi Bang ‘07 Christy Cordova ‘05 Maritza Guevara ‘05 Liz Hicks ‘05 Kati Huber ‘05 Rukhsaan Khan ‘05 Heather Layman ‘06 Stephanie Lingle ‘05 Melissa Link ‘06 Gabi Masek ‘05 Jamie McCauley ‘05 Cassandra Miller ‘04 Jessica Woofter ‘06 Seon Young Yoon ‘07 Advisor Peter La Chapelle Mission Statement: The Wilson Billboard is a bimonthly student-run newspaper serving the Wilson College community. Its purpose is to relay important information to the campus and provide a forum for democratic discussion. The Billboard strives to encourge communication between student, faculty, staff and administration. The Billboard is published bimonthly. Subscriptions are $18 per year, payable to: The Billboard c/o Subscriptions Wilson College 1015 Philadelphia Ave. Chambersburg, PA. 17201 Editorial and advertising 717-264-4141, ext. 3244 Member of the Associated College Press
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NEWS Curran Scholars hope for more contributions Operation Christmas Child ministry may not reach their goal Rachel Ward But bigger miracles than that Co-Editor-in-Chief have happened at Wilson!” In the past, Operation claims April Abernethy ‘04, Christmas Child has been a one of the volunteers heading up the operasuccessful tion. program on Suggested Gifts: Operation the Wilson Christmas College camToys: small cars, balls, Child is a minpus. This dolls,stuffed animals,yoistry that foyear, volunyos, jump ropes cuses on teers of the School supplies: pens, bringing gifts program are pencils, sharpener, and hope to disappointed crayons, markers, underprivihaving accucoloring books leged children mulated less Hygiene items: tootharound the than 50 brush, toothpaste, soap, world. This is shoeboxes comb the third year from a goal Other: hrd candy, that the camof over 107, lollipops, mints, sunpus has taken last year’s glasses, flashlights, part in this collection. ministry. “My goal “It is a way was to beat last year’s numbers. It will for us to focus on the global take a small miracle to do that. community and reach out to
others,” Abernethy explains. The program is in need of donations, shoeboxes, wrapping paper, and small gifts.
DO NOT INCLUDE: Used items War-related items Chocolate or perishable food items Liquids Medicines Breakable items
Five dollars is required to ship each wrapped shoebox full of small toys, games, school supplies, stickers or hygiene items. The deadline date is November 18. Brochures are available at the Operation Christmas Child table set up in the Jenson Dining Hall.
WCGA BREAKING NEWS
ELECTIONS NOV. 12 and 13, 2003 “I’M A WOMEN WATCH ME VOTE”
“VOTE” “ROCK THE VOTE” “IF YOU DON’T VOTE, YOU DON’T HAVE THE RIGHT TO COMPLAIN”
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Celebrating dance
FEATURES
Orcheisis prepares for performance Jessica King Features Editor Orchesis, Wilson College’s Modern Dance Ensemble will be performing their annual Fall semester dance piece at 8 p.m. November 14 and 15 in Laird Hall. Orchesis will not have one particular theme for the show. The choreography for all 15 dances will include modern, flamenco, hip-hop, and historical reconstruction, which is classical ballet from the 17th century. “Sometimes we have a theme, sometimes we don’t,” Assistant Professor of Physical Education and Dance Paula Kellinger said, “W e don’t have any hard and fast rules because there are all kinds.” Orchesis President Caitlin Kennell ‘04 is choreographing the group piece titled “wom(burn.shine.glow)an” of the performance. “Choreography has really taught me about discernment,” Kennell said. “W ork is always personally informed, but there’s a fine line between what is for an audience and what is solely for an choreograhper.” According to Kennell the group piece is a reflection of the work she has been doing for her senior thesis on women’s stories, mythical women and the spirituality of women. “The group piece in a nutshell of course a look at powerful women, the consequences that
inevitably befall them, our sense of enduring identity and spirituality, as well as a sense of reverent and determined continuity,” Kennell said. On average Orchesis will spend up to $1500 on costumes for the dance, but this year they spent almost $3,000 on costumes and a guest choreographer. Old prom dresses and maid of honor dresses were purchased from a thrift store to use as material to make costumes “Costumes were complicated because of the details needed to make the Renaissance outfits,” Kellinger said. “They will look beautiful and that’s what I care about because I want them to feel beautiful. Orchesis is open to all students with or without dance experience. “If you can raise your hand you’ve passed the audition and I think it’s very important at a liberal arts college to encourage students to try new things,” Kellinger said. Orchesis club member, Amanda Narcisi ’07 is excited about performing in four of the dance pieces. “It’s a lot of fun because we all work together as a group and that is an important element to dance piece,” Narcisi said. “There is teamwork amongst us because if you ever need any extras practice in a certain area of a piece, there is always someone willing to stay late or meet with you to help you get it down.”
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Muhibbah members serve a scrumptious dinner to guests on Saturday night at this years gathering.
Meet Meredith Lynn: VISTA volunteer Stephanie L. Lingle Staff Writer Coordinating relationships between Wilson College students and the Chambersburg community can sometimes seem like a daunting task. What certainly seems even more difficult is the momentous task of eradicating poverty in America, but AmeriCorps VISTA volunteer, Meredith Lynn is up to the challenge! During her one year stay at Wilson, Ms. Lynn will serve as a resource for students who are interested in working with children and youth to help end illiteracy. In an effort to allow Wilson students to have a positive influence on the lives of children living in the Chambersburg community, she will coordinate volunteers with tutoring programs throughout the area, building bridges between students and organizations already established. Another project on her to-do list is
the Wilson College Literacy Pro- door to community service for Ms. gram. “The goal of the Literacy Pro- Lynn, as she saw the need to continue gram is to work with the children on to help children growing up in lowcampus i n c o m e in an affamilies. t e r “Because of “The goal of the Literacy Program is school or my past evening teaching exto work with the children on campus in program perience, I an after-school or evening program geared wanted to geared toward reading and literacy toward continue to skills” reading work with -Meredith Lynn and litchildren in eracy some way, skills,” but I decided said Ms. to go about Lynn. To this another realize her goal, she will be working way. The VISTA program appealed closely with Women with Children. to me because it was different than After graduating from Gettysburg teaching. It was helping children in College, Ms. Lynn worked on sev- an indirect way,” Ms. Lynn comeral teaching assignments. She has mented. experience teaching children in the VISTA, which is an acronym for grades ranging from pre-school to Volunteers in Service to America, junior high. Teaching opened the
was stared in 1964 as part of President Johnson’s “war on poverty.” In 1993, President Clinton developed AmeriCorps and merged the two programs together under the National Community Service Trust Act. AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers, like Meredith Lynn, do not perform direct service (as VISTA volunteers do), but they help to expand community-based programs and services to help those living in poverty to improve their lives for the long-term. In this way, AmeriCorps VISTA volunteers will be able to ensure that their work will make a lasting impact long after their time of service is complete. Ms. Lynn’s office is located on the first floor of the Lenfest Commons, in the Student Development area. Students are invited to contact her to find out how they can help to increase literacy skills among the children in our community.