Campus builds community of thanks-giving

By TORI BACHMAN-JOHNSON
Opinion Editor

As Thanksgiving approaches , most students on GC’s campus are looking forward to heading home for a few days to relax, spend time with their families and eat a traditional Thanksgiving dinner. However, several students, especially international students, cannot make it home for the holiday because home is simply too far away for them. Many of these students will be staying on campus instead.

GC gears up for International Education Week

By TORI BACHMAN-JOHNSON
Opinion Editor

Everyone knows that this month is No-Shave November. But did you know that next week is International Education Week? IE Week, an event organized by the United States Departments of State and Education, is celebrated nationwide during the month of November. This year, it runs from Nov. 16-20.

Wellness Center combats H1N1 at GC

By TORI BACHMAN-JOHNSON
Opinion Editor

Having a fever is one of the symptoms of H1N1. Other symptoms include cough, congestion, sore throat and aches.

Wash your hands. Get eight hours of sleep tonight. Swine flu is here. According to Dr. Gambill, the administration is aware of roughly 20-25 cases of the flu, including H1N1 and Type A flu on GC’s campus, although there may be more cases that have not been reported. Becky Hogsten, Physician’s Assistant at the Wellness Center, said there have been about 22 cases of H1N1 in students, which is approximately 2 percent of the student body. The Wellness Center is not able to test for H1N1; however, Hogsten can diagnose the virus, and the Georgetown Community Hospital can test for H1N1 with a swab of the nose. Results are returned in about an hour. If doctors are able to diagnose H1N1 within the first 48 hours after onset of symptoms, the course of treatment includes Tamiflu. Though it does not cure H1N1 (there is no cure for the flu), it has been found to lessen the severity and shorten the duration of flu symptoms.

Paul Volcker provides economic insight

By TORI BACHMAN-JOHNSON
Opinion Editor

SGA President Lynnesy Rowland speaks with Mr. Paul Volcker.

Last Thursday, Oct. 22 at 10:30 a.m., Georgetown College was honored with a visit from Paul Volcker, Chairman of the newly formed Economic Recovery Advisory Board under President Barack Obama. Volcker is a trustee fellow of GC and the former chairman of the Federal Reserve Board during the Carter and Reagan administrations. President William Crouch introduced SGA President Lynnesy Rowland, who in turn introduced Volcker. Volcker was on his way to speak as the featured guest at the 2009 Shakertown Roundtable (an annual public policy forum for CEOs), the topic of which was economic crisis and reform. However, he agreed to stop by and speak to Georgetown students, faculty and staff. Seated informally in an armchair on the stage of John L. Hill Chapel, Volcker jokingly invited Rowland to join him on stage to “help [him] with the answers” before beginning his talk.

Songfest highlights campus color

By FRANCIS NELSON
Staff Writer

After a strong performance by the Georgetown College cheerleaders and dance team, Anderson Hall kick started the skit-based portion of Songfest Friday night with a tale of a young boy who enjoys coloring. However, he only uses his brown crayon. Falling asleep, he then slips into the world of his imagination, where he meets the brown crayon he has been using so religiously. He finds himself introduced to the rest of crayon box, and through song and dance, he learns the joys of using all the different hues to color his world.

Homecoming benches judged

By VICTORIA ENGELHARDT
Copy Editor

The Homecoming festivities began on Sunday, Oct. 11 with the judging of the benches—and the cheers of all the contestants.

Anderson Hall was especially lively, with their colorful rendition of “Mary Had a Little Lamb,” singing “Anderson has an awesome bench…that brings color to the world.” Daniel Graham, art professor, Kim Richards, of the cafeteria, and Kyle Martin, campus safety officer, were picked as the judges this year. The 15 benches were judged on how well they related to the theme, how well they looked artistically, and how much school spirit was in the cheer performed.

Miss Kim said that she had a ball and would love to be asked to do it again. Mr. Graham thought it was fun to see his students in a different context, outside of the classroom. Homecoming co-chair Madison Osborne said it was “a great way to kick off Homecoming.” The winner will be announced Saturday at halftime of the Homecoming football game.

The Tigers take on the University of the Cumberlands at 1:30 p.m. For more information on Homecoming week events click on News and Features.

GC plans for “Quality Enhancement”

By TORI BACHMAN-JOHNSON
Opinion Editor

GC will be living with it for at least five years. Their accreditation depends on it. You probably have no idea what it is. The college was last accredited by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools (SACS) in 2001, and must renew its accreditation every 10 years.

The Reaffirmation Process has changed significantly since 2001, and now requires the college to develop a Quality Enhancement Plan (QEP). As defined by SACS, a QEP is “a carefully designed and focused course of action that addresses a well-defined topic or issue(s) related to enhancing student learning.” The five-year plan should “complete the institution’s ongoing, integrated, planning and evaluation process,” and successful QEPs involve “significant commitment from the entire institutional community.”

Tigers prepare for Homecoming week

By TORI BACHMAN-JOHNSON
Opinion Editor

Sean Rodgers, left, and Cody Delk paint the Phi Tau bench.

It’s about that time again. Students are washing the mud and food of Grubfest out of their clothes and breaking out their recipes for the Chili Cook-off. By the time the next issue of the Georgetonian comes out, sororities, fraternities and independent men and women across campus will be making their final preparations for the premiere of their skits at Songfest Rehearsal.

Former professor delivers Redding Lecture

By WHITLEY ARENS

Staff Writer

At 11 a.m. in the Chapel this past Tuesday, Dr. Robert B. Kruschwitz delivered the 2009 George Walker Redding Endowed Lecture. Delivered to students and faculty alike, the lecture— titled “Naming the Distortion(s) of Love: The Deadly Sin of ‘…Whatever!’”— focused on the vices, particularly the seven deadly sins, which obstruct the path toward goodness.

Ken Holden, Director of the Marshall Center for Christian Ministry, began the event by welcoming the crowd and providing some background information about Dr. George Redding and the Marshall Center. Dr. Redding taught at Georgetown College from 1943-1973. Even though he “retired” in 1973, he taught until his death in 1989. The Marshall Center, started at Georgetown College in 1997, was named for Drs. Bill and Alice Marshall, who were both Georgetown College graduates. Dr. Redding, coincidentally, performed their wedding ceremony.

Memorial statue to be unveiled Friday

By FRANCIS NELSON
Staff Writer

The bronze tiger statue will remain covered until Friday.

Kim Summers was known as “Mr. Georgetown College” because he embodied the heart and soul of Georgetown College. As a tribute to the great spirit, heart and love he had for GC, a beautiful bronze tiger statue will be dedicated to the permanent memory of Richard “Kim” Summers in a special ceremony this Friday, Sept. 18 at 7:30 p.m.