Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
Showing posts with label fun. Show all posts
As October looms on the
horizon, the whispers and rumors of Homecoming start flying through the campus.
Days of Homecomings past are remembered fondly for most, perhaps not so fondly
for some, but all with a recollection of the excitement and energy that whizzes
through the college. For some of us, this will be one more Homecoming to add to
the several that we've already been to. Some might think, 'why bother going?
Been there, done that!'. But I'm here to give you seven awesome reasons as to
why you should gear up and attend Homecoming 2014 with gusto!
1. The Tenth Avenue North concert.
Tenth Avenue North is a totally
awesome band, and anyone that's into Christian music will most likely agree
with that statement. My personal favorite is 'Hold My Heart', and I've got a
ticket purchased and fingers crossed that they will play the song at the
concert! Tickets are only ten dollars for students, an incredible discount!
Student Life has all the steps you need to get a ticket of your own, as well as
one for any family or friends that you would love to jam out to!
2. Athletics.
For sports fans all through
campus, there's plenty of opportunity to go out and support our fellow
Highlanders all throughout the day! From soccer, to volleyball, to baseball and
more, Cairn has athletic games happening all throughout the day! Grab a buddy,
bring a soda and go cheer on your fellow classmates!
3. The Walkway Fair.
In my opinion, this is one of the
biggest events of Homecoming. The giant and awesome fair that happens on and
around the walkway goes from 11am to 4pm, and has everything from a giant
ferris wheel to a rock wall and more! Delicious goodies and fun games abound
throughout the fair, and it's the best chance to grab your group of friends and
wander around, having a blast and creating memories that will last a lifetime!
4. Discussion Panels.
For those of you who have an intense desire for learning and
really want some enduring questions to struggle with, these discussion panels
are for you. For the first panel, Dr. Jonathan Master will be interviewing
three of our very own professors, Dr. Marti MacCullough, Dr. John Master, and
Dr. Bob Wenger! They'll be questioned about their experiences with Cairn, their
faith, and more! You can even submit your own interview questions by followingthis link!
The second discussion panel
focuses on Cairn's outreach to urban areas and cities. Especially if you're in
a relevant major, this will be a panel you will want to be at. Cairn alumni are
already out and about making a difference in the urban world, and this is your
chance to see how! By following the above link, you can submit questions for
this interview as well!
5. Build-A-Boat.
Build-A-Boat is a fantastically
fun event to attend, especially if you don't want to suffer the wet fate of the
riders yourself. All the laughter, all the fun, and none of the mess! Get
together with friends at the pond to watch as racers try to paddle their
home-made boats across the pond to get the golden oar! We've had boats made
from plastic play house doors, plastic tubes, wood planks, and more! You will
laugh, grin and cheer as the racers paddle and flounder in their quest for the
golden oar!
6. Historical Tours of Cairn.
For alumni and current students
alike, the multiple tours and historic memorabilia that are on display are
really intriguing and exciting to see. Especially as we start fresh, having
just passed the blessing of our centennial year, it is amazing to see all that
has passed in one hundred years and gaze at all the work that God has done in
our very own college. For me, I always enjoy seeing were we have come from, and
look forward to where we are heading next.
7. Arts@cairn.
As one of the final events in
the evening, this is a great opportunity to cool down and relax after such a
busy and exciting day. Pre-registration is necessary for the event, but it's
easy, online and free! People will gather in the lower BLC to have an artist
reception with Victor Atkins. It's a wonderful chance to get to meet with the
artist, admire his works and delve into the mind of the one that created such
beautiful art. It's an exciting chance to get to know the 'how and why' of his
creations. There is always a meaning and intention behind a piece of art, and
this is your chance to learn directly from the artist what his intentions were!
As you can see, Homecoming 2014
is going to be a blast. It's a wonderful time to enjoy family and friends, and
it's the chance to really rejoice with the community that God has provided us
with. I wouldn't miss this for the world! I know I'll be going, and I hope you
will be too!
For a full time schedule and
preregistration forms, check out this link! There's so much more that I didn't list,
so take a look and start making your own list of what you want to see and do!
Hope to see you on October 4th!
~Rachel
During this semester, I have had the opportunity to begin studying Islam. For one of the fastest growing religions in the world, it is upsetting how little I knew about it. Once I decided that I desired to know more, I began perusing a few different sections within our library that contained literature on the subject. I found many decent resources, but I must say that my favorite book that I stumbled upon is Unveiling Islam by Ergun Mehmet Caner and Emir Fethi Caner. Although I am currently only 54 pages in, this book has taught me a substantial amount about this belief system.
The authors of Unveiling Islam, Ergun and Emir, are brothers who were raised as Sunni Muslims. Now, highly respected theology professors, Ergun and Emir wrote this book together in order to present the practices, ethics, and beliefs of Islam. Ergun and Emir helpfully present the Islamic beliefs by directly contrasting them to Christianity.
Some other books that were also helpful to me were Islam: A Short Guide to the Faith by Roger Allen and Shawkat M. Toorawa, and A New Anthropology of Islam by John Bowen.
As college students, there is so much to balance, and the idea of adding one more thing onto our plate doesn’t exactly sound like the most appetizing option, but amidst all of the stress of homework and extracurricular activities, it can be nice to set aside some time to invest in an area that is unrelated to your studies that interests you. Balancing time is key, but I encourage you to take a book, fiction or non-fiction, and set aside time during your semester to read for fun. With always reading for classes, the joy of reading tends to disappear. I challenge you to remember that reading can actually be quite an enjoyable endeavor.
~Leia Brunette
Warning- this post may contain spoilers.
Mr. Wuffles! is a Caldecott Honor winning children’s book by
David Wiesner. On the cover, it looks as if it is going to be about a cat. This
is true, in a sense. Mr. Wuffles is a cat who has little interest in his toys,
at least until a tiny alien UFO lands among them. Fascinated by them, Mr.
Wuffles follows them. The rest of the book is shown through the alien’s
perspective as they try to escape the curious cat. I say “shown,” as the entire
story is told without the use of words. The aliens have speech bubbles, but the
language within them is gibberish, allowing the reader to imagine for himself
what is being said. As a small child, I liked to make up what the characters
were saying in books as I could not read it for myself. This book presents the
perfect opportunity to do just that. As a whole, the book provides an
explanation for cats’ seemingly inexplicable obsession with whatever is under
the furniture, and also entertains cat lovers like me with a near perfect
representation of a cat’s behavior and posture.
To see this book, and other Caldecott Honor books, browse the back wall of Juvenile awards in the Juvenile/Curriculum section of the library (Mezzanine level all the way in the back).
~Ryan Eshelman
This video was inspired by a previous post "Cheap Library Dates". That blog can be read here. Please enjoy the following feature.
A Special thank you goes to the cast Daniel Wright, Rebecca Hardman and Daniel Hanselman. The artist vision and videography is courtesy of Daniel Wright and Michael Rothermal.
So, it’s threatening to become a common situation: a major
snow storm has you stuck on campus on a snow day - without electricity, without
WiFi … without NETFLIX. What are you supposed to spend your day doing now?!
Believe it or not, there was a time when people curled up with a good book when
the weather
kept them indoors (shocking, I know). While you may think the
library is made up entirely of the BIB REF section, there are a lot of
resources here that will help you replicate that TV watching experience as best
as possible. With a little imagination you’ll forget you’re not watching the
real deal. Here’s some suggestions for stocking up before the next storm:
If you watch NEW GIRL: Jess Day is probably the best
teacher, ever. Submerse yourself in the kind of whimsicality that she would
enjoy by visiting the children’s section on the library mezzanine floor. For
the best picture books, try Caldecott award winners, which have their own
section. For a heavier read, try Harry Potter (how have you all gone without
them for so long?!)
If you watch THE OFFICE: Remember when Michael Scott started
his own paper company? Oh, what fun… Some of the library’s books on
entrepreneurship and marketing are really entertaining (okay, they lean more
towards educational, but can’t earning money be fun, too?)
If you watch PARKS AND REC, or situation comedy/parody: The
library has a great little section of parody fiction, humorous quotes, and joke
books. Try browsing call numbers PN 1647 - PN 6261.
If you watch ANIME: Right under that comedy section are a
few books on comics and manga art.
If you watch GOSSIP GIRL, UGLY BETTY, or CARRIE
DIARIES: If New York socialites are your
thing, try “The Age of Innocence” by Edith Wharton or “The Great Gatsby” by F.
Scott Fitzgerald. Bonus - “The Great
Gatsby” is really, really short.
If you watch SUPERHEROES: Try “God on the Streets of Gotham”
by Paul Asay, or any of the books based on movies in that section.
If you watch THE MINDY PROJECT: One of Mindy’s trademarks is
her love of pop culture, but remember Mindy’s pastor fiancé, Casey? Explore how
pop culture meets the church in books such as “Pop Culture Wars” by William D. Romanowski,
or “Why Johnny Can’t Sing Hymns” by T. David Gordon. Or… you could always mosey
over to the BIB REF section? Hey, I guess it’s not that
bad after all.
~Christine Fitzpatrick
When
you were a kid, you probably thought you wanted to be a spy. There’s a common
misconception among young people that that’s the coolest job you could possibly
have. But that’s only because few children know how cool it is to be a Student
Worker in the University Library. In fact, being a library worker is sort of
like being a spy in a lot of ways! Here are five examples.
1. They
overhear everything: What you qualify as a whisper probably isn’t as quiet as
you thought. Student Workers overhear a lot in the library (and they’re not
even invisible). Wearing headphones, taking calls outside, and actually
whispering will help keep your secret schemes under wraps. But don’t worry,
library workers are sworn to secrecy when it comes to classified information
like your academic record.
2. They have
gadgets: If you’ve ever seen a library worker sneaking around with a hand-held
device, they aren’t scanning your retinas or looking at blueprints. These
little gizmos keep track of how many times books have been used, but not
checked out. This is why we ask you to leave your used books on the carts
around the library or at your table - as evidence.
4. They
consult high-tech databases: Nearly everything a Library Worker needs to know
can be found either in their training manuals or in the limited-access online
databases. If you’re a Cairn student, you too have access to these stockpiles
of information. If you’re having trouble accessing or using a database, one of
these Student Workers or a librarian can help you.
5. They wear a
badge: Nothing says “elite” like the shiny faux-gold of a library nametag.
These badges are proudly worn by (undisguised) library employees who would be
happy to serve you the next time you need help accessing information!
~Christine Fitzpatrick
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