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September 26, 2001 Meredith Herald Campus News Math department explores new software □ Gettsyburg College math professor engages students and faculty in discussion of new software. Molly Hupfstetler Staff Reporter The maihematics depari- menl completed a two-day workshop series thac focused on technology in the mathe matics classroom on Sept. 20 and 21. 2000, These workshops were a part of the ongoing laptop initiative at Meredith. The purpose of the workshops was for faculty and students alike to become more aware of software that can be implemented into the class room setting. Dr. Carl Leinbach, professor at Gettysburg College, was the guest presenter. He received his undergraduate degree from Lafayette College in 1962 and obtained his masters degree in mathematics from the Univer sity of Delaware. Later he went on to University of Oregon in pursuit of his Ph.D. His expertise eventually aided in the development of the Computer Science program at Gettysburg College. Math students and profes sors were encouraged to attend these workshops. The students got a better understanding of the iinpor- tance of technology in the field of mathematics. For the faculty, learning about the available .software and its different uses will help the department in choosing which software they would like to introduce into the classroom. The department hopes that their software choices can be put onto the laptops, making the programs readily available for use in the classroom. ‘This awareness of comput er literacy will help students in job placement when they finish here at Meredith," said Dr. Vir ginia Knight. The workshops were funded by money set aside by Dr. Ros alind Reichard, vice president of Academic Advising, as part of the laptop initiative. All departmenLs have been encouraged to invite a speaker with technology expertise in various related areas. The different workshops aim at enabling students and facul ty to work together to use Meredith’s new technology to its fullest potential. “If the students are going to have laptops, the faculty needs to be informed on how to keep up and use the new technology in the classroom. We want stu dents to know that this is an ongoing project for the entire Meredith community. In the math classroom we want these demonstrations to help us be more aware of the available software that will help enhance our maihematics courses." said Knight. Residence Life Week serves as outlet of spirit in aftermath of tragedy □ Students participated in everything from watching movies in dorm parlors to competing in a com petition modeled after the Olympics. Rebecca Barringer staff Repofter Spotlight on Residence Life Week, running from Monday Sept. 17 thru Friday, Sept. 21, 2001 focused on bringing stu dents across campus together through various spirit activities and daily themes. The spirit week fell at a time when the student body a.s a whole was still recovering from the shock of the Sept. 11 terrorist attacks on New York City and Washington, D.C., in which over 6,000 people are currently reported missing. Thus the week gave students an unexpected outlet for emo tions and opportunities to build unity through team-building excercises. Each day of the week boast ed a different theme of dress for students, such as Hat Day. Pajama Day, Tie-Dye Day and Mix-and-Match Day. Across campus, dorms engaged in games and other activities to bolster unity and spirit. Stringfield and Poteat dorms had tie-dying parties in prepa ration for Wednesday’s Tie- Dye Day. “I think this is the time of year when seniors start getting really bu.sy,”said senior Sammi Derr, “but this week helped us stay involved. 1 was glad we had the tie-dye social in front of Poteat. That way, we could all wear our shirts on Wednes day.” The week also included events such as a movie night, in which a different movie played in the parlor of dorms across campus on Monday evening and the Outrageous Olympics—a wacky spinoff of the original Greek games—on Tuesday night. Residents could take a break from studying, pop a bag of popcorn and join friends in the Faircloth, Heilman. Vann and Poteat parlors to watch movies such as Urban Legends. Some thing About Mary, Dirty Danc ing and Shakespeare in Love. “I thought Residence Life did a.great job with this event.” Diane Hall, resident assistant in Heilman. “We had plenty of popcorn and drinks for every one." On Tuesday night, dorms rallied together to form teams for the Outrageous Olympics in the courtyard from 4 p.m.until 6 p.m. Five teams were made from a residence hall or from a com bination of two residence halls. Edy’s Ice Cream provided cold treats, and students partic ipated in team-building events such as a balloon loss, a tug-of- war and a flip-flop and, fly relay. “We had a good turnout and people had fun. I was really pleased with how everything turned out,” said Residence Life Director Heidi LeCount “I think the week has helped the students, especially the freshmen, unify in a non-class atmosphere.” said Thornton. ‘The Outrageous Olympics helps you to meet more people in building," said freshman Emily Mitchell. "We pretty much know all the people on our hall but this is helping us meet other freshman from the whole building.” In addition to helping resi dences meet each other. Spot light on Residence Life Week helped students look past the previous week’s tragedies involved with the collapse of the World Trade Cetiter’s twin towers and collapse of part of the Pentagon in Washington. DC. “Residence Life Week came at a good time,” said sopho more Sarah Falco. “It lifted people up and look their minds off of everything else that had been going on. I think the Olympics, especially, provided us with a sense of unity. It brought people togeth er that might not have been otherwise.” ‘This week helped us get back to life at Meredith," said senior Liza Cahoon. “I think we need lo be focusing on life here, our school routine and all the resources our campus has to offer.” Register for the Leadership Enrichment Series and be recognized at Leadership Awards Day The Leadership Enrichment Series takes place every Wednesday in October from 6:30'8;00 p..m. in Kresge Auditorium. This year's series includes the following sessions: “Ethical Leadership Panel and Reception" Wednesday, October 3 “Resiliency; A Necessary Trait for Women Leaders” Wednesday, October 10 “Don't Be a Humpty Dumpy!” Wednesday, October 17 “Character Leadership; Who Are You in the Dark? ’ Wednesday, October 24 If you are interested or would like to see a brochure, come by the Office of Student Activities and Leadership Develop ment, 202 Cate Center.
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