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Chorus Field Trip to UMASS Fine Arts Center on April 28

The Caterwaulers and Widdigers will visit the UMass Fine Arts Center on Monday, April 28. They have the opportunity to sing side by side with the UMass Chamber Choir, work with Director of Choral Activities, Dr. Tony Thornton, and perform for their ensembles. They will also have a question and answer session regarding singing at the collegiate level, as well as audition tips for students applying to college for music. The field trip is required for all 33 students who are enrolled in Male Chorus or Female Chorus with Joshua Harper, who will be overseeing the trip.

Read more about the Caterwaulers’ and Widdigers’ recent experiences with guest conductors.

Writing Center Hours This Week: GREEN WEEK 4/23-4/27

The Writing Center will be open bright and early tomorrow to help you with any question you may have…research paper, anyone?  Tiny question about citation?  Come and see us!  (Otherwise, we get lonely!)

Wednesday
9:05 a.m. to 12:25 p.m. (C, A, D)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Thursday
8:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. (F, E, B, C1)
1:40 p.m. to 2:40 p.m. (G)
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Friday
9:40 a.m. to 11:50 a.m. (G, A)
12:30 p.m. to 1:30 p.m. (B2)

Next Sunday
7:45 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. (study hall)

Remember, there is no need to sign up for an appointment:  just drop by!  If you would like to sign up online for the evening hours, however, click this link and then look on the lower left of the page for the orange box that says “Writing Center Sign Up.”  Click there, find a slot, and then put in your name!  (But don’t hog the spots.)  Hope to see you soon!

http://libguides.williston.com/content.php?pid=385800#

Who Needs Feminism Project

I just wanted to follow up from my assembly announcement yesterday. My goal is to get representation from all over campus and help our community create and understand a modern definition of feminism.

If you missed assembly yesterday, follow the link below and it will explain the project.
Here is the link to the project if you are interested: http://whoneedsfeminism.tumblr.com/. This is a good place to find examples and please feel free to email me with any questions or with just submissions. I am also looking for volunteers to be videotaped for the project as well. You would just have to answer basic question like “Why is feminism important to you?” or “How has feminism impacted your life?”. I want to get as many people involved as I can, students, faculty and staff- don’t be shy!

Thanks so much,
Sylvia Skerry

[Video] Austin Sarat on April 17

Hey, Williston!

Tomorrow night—Thursday, the 17th—Austin Sarat is coming to present in the Dodge Room at 6:15 p.m. As highlighted in assembly, in a Busta-Rhymes-like manner, Sarat will be presenting about the Death Penalty and its role in American culture and the American legal system. Again, I really think this is a tremendous learning opportunity for our ENTIRE community, faculty included!

Here’s the promotional video Cade Zawacki put together that was intended to be shown in assembly. I think it would really be worth your time to watch it. Actually, let me plead, please watch this:

Best,
Emmett O’Malley

Williston Earth Day on April 24

Sustainable life club would like to remind everyone that this upcoming Tuesday is Earth day, but because we come back that night from long weekend next Thursday will be Williston Earth day. We have fun things planned like the opening of the garden, a discount on water bottles and other re-usable items at the Campus Store, and a hike up Mt. Tom. Be on the lookout for these fun opportunities and be green on Earth day!

Alex Fay

Brian Crockett Volleyball Tournament

The 1st Annual Brian Crockett Volleyball Tournament is on May 2 at 6:00 pm in the gym. We will have optional practices every Sunday night from 6-7 p.m. in the gym until the tournament so everyone will have the option of learning volleyball basics. Email your team of six to Ms. Chambers by April 28.

Here are the rules for the teams:

1. Your team needs to have at least one person of each gender.
2. You can have a max of 2 Varsity Volleyball players per team.
3. You can have a max of 2 Williston teachers per team.
4. Team names aren’t required, but why not make one for fun?!

We will also be holding optional practices in the gym every Sunday night from 6-7 p.m. for the next month, so stop by to learn how to play volleyball, a game invented right here in the Pioneer Valley! Both Varsity Volleyball coaches will be refs for the tournament and therefore not participating.

Mr. Crockett loved competition and was a great supporter of this sport and events like this. Get excited! I know Ms. Chambers and Mr. Rutherford are!!

Birch Dining Commons Menu: April 13-19

Sunday
Brunch
Pancakes, blueberry-pear cobbler, bacon, hash browns, make your own waffles-toppings
yogurt, assorted eggs and omelets at the grill

Dinner
Beef gyros, chicken tenders with BBQ or teriyaki sauce, tater tots, mixed squash, corn dogs
Pasta bar: pasta, marinara sauce, pesto sauce and roasted vegetables

Monday
Breakfast
Poached eggs, corned beef hash, home fries, yogurt bar, assorted eggs at the grill

Lunch
Vegetarian split pea or mulligatawny soup,  bbq pork fillet, vegetarian blackend tofu, Capri  blend vegetables, and create your own panini with roast beef and assorted vegetables, grilled chicken, ciabatta bread
Pasta bar:  Meat ravioli, cheese tortellini, tomato or herb sauce

Dinner
Breaded veal cutlet, marinara or mushroom sauce, roasted potatoes, green beans, baked sole, roasted honey chick peas
Pasta bar: Pasta, marinara or meat sauce, ratatouille vegetables

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