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A i 1 ^ ^ ^ i 9{pvetn6er2,1990 page 8 Schedule Set for Parents Weekend Dr. Addison: Oxford Scholar Addresses Global History and Its Connection with Human Civilization Friday, November 2 4:30 - 5:30 5:00 - 6:00 *7:00 Registration Dinner ODK Installation 8;30 - 11:00 Dance Saturday, November 3 Main Hall Corrin Refectory Assembly Room Gram- ley Library Old Gym 9:30 - 10:00 10:00 - 10:30 10:45 - 11:15 11 :30 - 1 2:00 *1 2:00 - 1:00 4:00 - 5:30 *5:00 - 6:30 6:00 - 7:30 *8:00 9:30 Foyer, Fine Arts Center Hanes Auditorium To be announced Registration Faculty Pane Mini Classes Mini Classes Lunch with Faculty Corrin Refectory Open House at Reynolda President’s Reception Joshua Boner □ inner Corrin Refectory Salem Showcase Hanes Auditorium Residence Hall and Day Student Center Receptions Sunday, November 4 9:30 - 10:30 Moravian Lovefeast 11:30 - 1:00 Brunch Shirley Auditorium Corrin Refectory Club News by Karen Elsey & Susanne Estes The Salemite Dr. Kenneth Addison, a tutor at St. Peter's College, Oxford, presented a lecture entitled "Climate and Human Affairs: From Prehistory to Contem porary Global Crises" to faculty and students during his recent visit to Sa lem's campus. An expert in the field of geology and environmental studies. Dr. Addison's primary focus in his talk centered upon a theory linking periods of maximum global warmth to eras marked by high human endeavors. Dr. Addison pointed out that the earth is a living, dynamic planet subject to natu ral cyclic stages. With the retreat of the last ice sheets nearly 10,000 years ago, the earth en tered its present interglacial stage. Dr. Addison stated that as the tempera tures of the earth slowly began to in crease, these ice sheets melted, and simultaneously the productivity of man and his culture began to flourish. In other words, rises in human culture coincide with periods of maximum post-glacial warming. In highlighting the different stages in the development of the human civilization. Dr. Addison cited the medieval period of history as an example of this coincidence. From the time of Christ until approximately 1250 A.D., the earth underwent a re warming period. As a result of the increases in global temperatures, ice sheets retreated. Simultaneously, a period of cultural development began to emerge among humans. With the mel ting of ice, trading routes on the sea opened up, and human civilizations, such as the Vikings, began to explore and conquer new lands. As the Middle Ages progressed, great cathedrals and castles were built, economies began to expand, and reli gious theology grew, the extent o: which was the Crusades. However,by 1250 A.D., the earth experienced a cli mactic decline, retreating into theLitt Ice Age. This period was markedly the re-advancement of glaciers and cooler, damper weather. Coinciden tally, at the same time, human civiliza tions experienced a decline as well Viking communities declined, theBlacl Death ravaged human populations, and harvests were poor. In lighU such evidence. Dr. Addison surmised that most periods marked by huma decline or crises are directly or i ' rectly climactic in origin. In concluding his presentation, Dr, Addison posed his audience with sev eral points to ponder. He commented that, at the present time, the earth is nearing the completion of its post-gla cial cycle of development. Thus,weas a planet are currently on the verged the next glacial episode. As a result o this position. Dr. Addisonbelievestha humans, as a race, are in the midst o undergoing the largest and most sig nificant revolution of human history far surpassing previous revolutions ii the development of both agricultnr' and industrialization in magnitudeaiii significance. According to Dr. Addisodi the following decades will exemplify how well we as a race will be able to undergo a revolution, or perhaps moit precisely an evolution, of this magm tude. The Religious Life Council is sp>onsoring OXFAM Fast Day on November 15. There will be sign-up sheets and information concerning the fast will in the Refectory before hand. Wesley Foundation; The next meeting will be Monday, November 5 at 7 p.m. We will be continuing the series on Christian Decision Making. Circle K: Anyone interested in volunteering at one of the soup kitchens in town, any night of the week Call Hanan 777-0089 of Tara 724-2352. You will be called as a substitute 2-3 days in advance. Boxes for non-perishable food and toiletries for the Food Bank will be in dorms soon. The next meeting is Wednesday, November 7 at 7:30 p.m. in the Refectory wing. International Club: The next meeting will be November 7 at 5 p.m. in the Refectory wing. Incunabula : In search of a Cover Do you want to win some $$$$? I know you all do! All you have to do is submit a design for the cover of Incu nabula. If you have the winning de sign, you will receive $25 and the eter nal gratitude of the entire Incunabula staff!! Incunabula is the literary magazine on campus. "Incunabula" means a collection of things, thoughts, or ideas. We always are happy to welcome new staff, members and submissions of poetry, short stories, artwork or fOr publication in the magazine. I y® would like to join our staff, conU either Kara Hayes (South) or Jew" Wood (Bitting). To submit any of your work or i ^ sign for the cover, just place it in t velope in the Refectory. The dead" for submissions for the cover design Decembers. GoodLu>
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