Amnesty International showing documentary

Culver’s chapter of Amnesty International will sponsor a showing of the documentary “The Devil Came on Horseback” (85 minutes long) at 7:30 p.m. tomorrow, Jan. 25, in Roberts Auditorium of the Math/Science Building.  This relatively recent film is about the civil conflict in the Darfur region of the Sudan in Africa.  It was originally shown at the Sundance Film Festival and released in October of 2007.
This is the story of “the tragedy taking place in Darfur as seen through the eyes of an American witness and who has since returned to the US to take action to stop it. Uses the photographs and first hand testimony of former U.S. Marine Captain Brian Steidle to take the viewer on a journey into the heart of Darfur, Sudan, where an Arab run government is systematically executing a plan to rid the province of its black African citizens. As an official military observer, Steidle had access to parts of the country that no journalist could penetrate. Ultimately frustrated by the inaction of the international community, Steidle resigned and returned to the US to expose the images and stories of lives systematically destroyed. We witness Steidle's transformation from soldier to observer to witness and, finally, to passionate activist and moral hero.” (Blurb from Amazon.com ).   

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Guest preacher to speak at Protestant Chapel

The guest speaker in Protestant chapel this Sunday will be Rev. Bryan Siefert from Wesley United Methodist in town. Many of you know Rev. Siefert from Cordon or basketball, and we are excited to have him in the pulpit.  

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Jumping team enjoys trip to California

The Culver Jump team traveled to Ojai, Cal., this past weekend in hopes of securing a spot at this year’s Zone 5 Finals. The team placed sixth in overall competition on both days of the doubleheader, earning a much needed two points.  The team needs seven points to qualify for the finals. With only two shows left in the regular season, it needs to place third or better at each.  Randi Fleener, Ali Davidge, Emma Ost and Michael Berto are each just a few points away from qualifying individually.  The team, coached by Amy Wisehart and Robin Siems, is gearing up for the next show Feb. 2 and 3 at Morehead State University in Kentucky. Individual results in Ojai were as follows: Randi Fleener:  second Intermediate Over Fences; fifth Intermediate Flat, fifth Intermediate Over Fences, third Intermediate Flat; Ali Davidge: second Intermediate Flat,  third Intermediate Flat; Emma Ost:  second Intermediate Over Fences; Jacqueline Bellaci: sixth Novice Over Fences; Michael Berto: second Beginner Flat, sixth Beginner Flat; Caitlin Juricic:  fourth Beginner Flat.
Other team competitors were senior Susanna Milton and freshman Alex Van Pelt.

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Student Life

SAT exams are Saturday, Jan. 26. Click here for the list of students taking the exam, along with exam locations and proctors.

Anyone interested in signing up for the dodgeball tournament should email either Alyssa Spratte (spratta@culver.org) or Clarissa Boggs-Blake (Boggs-C@culver.org). Click on the link here to see an interview with reigning champs Key McKinley, Alex Markle, Pierce Leonard and Ross Dale.

The recreational ride scheduled for Saturday, Jan. 26, has been canceled.

Cordon will meet at Logansport Gate at 5:30 p.m. this Sunday, Jan. 27, for food, fellowship, and Bible study. We will return to campus by 7 p.m.

Saturday percussion workshops:  Interested students are invited to take part in percussion workshops from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., on the next four Saturdays – Jan. 26, Feb. 2, Feb. 9 and Feb. 16 – in the Music and Art building.  Honduran Garífuna drummer Popo Arriola will instruct practical sessions with a focus on various drumming rhythms, the combination of percussive sounds and instrument making. Interested students may email Ms. DiLorenzo at diloreg@culver.org or Mrs. Lynch-Weirich at weiricm@culver.org.

A movie trip to see “I Am Legend” at the IMAX THEATER in Portage (approx. 75 min. away) is from 1:30 to 7 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 27. Cost will be $10 for transportation (billed home) and $12.50 for a ticket into the show (cash). To sign up, email Mrs. A. Norton with the trip name, your name, your dorm/unit and your student ID number before noon tomorrow, Jan. 24.

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Faculty/ Staff

Six tickets are available to faculty or staff members for the performance of Taming of the Shrew tonight, Jan. 24, at the Notre Dame DeBartolo Center for $12 per person.  Tickets are normally $18, and these seats are in the fourth row and on an aisle.  Please email Caroline Curry to purchase them.

The CGA student life staff is looking for your feedback as it makes plans to consider girls for third rotation leadership positions. We invite you to tell us about the strength of servant leadership you observe among our girls during your interactions with them in the classroom, athletic field, or general arena. We welcome specific information as to who, in your eyes, is a strong leader and how she has demonstrated her leadership to you.  All feedback should be emailed to Lauran Allinson before Jan. 30. Thank you for your time and commitment to our girls.

Training on how to enter EPR’s into EE7 will take place all day today, Jan. 24, in the Huffington Library Presentation Room. Stop by during any free period you have.

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Athletics

The CMA and CGA swimming and diving teams host South Bend Adams at 5:30 p.m. tonight, Jan. 24, while the CMA junior varsity hockey team hosts Mishawaka Penn at 7 p.m. tonight.

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