Briefs
Issue date: 2/5/09 Section: News
Signs promote manners
Early last week, framed signs appeared on tables throughout the Grewcock Student Union, asking students not to move furniture or prop their dirty shoes on tabletops or seating surfaces.
Director of Student Activities Rebekah Dell said she put the signs up when she noticed salty residue on some of the furniture, which students tracked in after walking on icy sidewalks.
Additionally, frequent furniture shifting produced unnecessary wear and tear and caused some of the glass tabletops to break, she said.
She said she hopes the signs will inspire students to use the union's amenities more responsibly.
"The ultimate reason for the signs is to remind students to be conscientious about the use of the furniture so it will stay in good condition for students to enjoy for years to come," she said in an e-mail to The Collegian.
-Catherine Sims
Circle K collecting donations
Hillsdale Circle K, the collegiate level club of Kiwanis, spread boxes around campus this Monday in which students, faculty and staff can drop off toys and school supplies for Mott's Children's Hospital of Ann Arbor.
Mott's Children's Hospital is affiliated with the University of Michigan and cares for children with terminal illnesses. Circle K has participated in the annual toy drive since it started last year.
Junior Sandra Pooley, president of Circle K, says that the club has been very successful in collecting supplies for the hospital. Last year, it collected six full boxes of toys and school supplies from the Grewcock Student Center, sorority houses and dorms across campus.
"We can't ask students for some of the bigger things, like PlayStations or Xboxes," Pooley said. "But any little thing helps."
The boxes will remain open for donations until Monday, when Circle K will present the donations to Mott's Children's Hospital.
-Kirsten Adams
President's ball nominees
The Student Activities Board announced nominees, all seniors, for the President's Ball court. Nominated for king: Tom Korte, Craig Kreinbihl, John Scribner, Gennady Stolyarov and Ryan Walsh. Nominated for queen: Wendy Bateman, Bethany Bulgrien, Joy Pavelski, Christa Sharp and Tricia Schoon. Nominees will submit resumes and a questionnaire to Rebekah Dell, and interview with Penny Arnn and several faculty at Broadlawn before those judges choose a king and queen. The king and queen will be announced during the President's Ball on Feb. 21 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. in Howard Music Hall.
-Staff Reports
Night sky report from the Astronomy Club
The high, full moon of February, peaking Monday at 9:49 a.m., was known as the Snow Moon or Hunger Moon to the Algonquin people, and as the Snow Blinding Moon to the Micmac. Micmac are the indigenous people of New England, Quebec and Canada's Atlantic Provinces.
-Russ Terbeek
Yearbooks pre-order deadline
Students cannot pre-order 2008-2009 yearbooks for $6 after Friday. Yearbook staffers will man booths in Grewcock Student Union during lunch hours, accepting pre-payment for the forthcoming pictographic record. After Feb. 6, prices will increase.
-Joy Pavelski
Corrections:?
In last week's article, "Employee decrease helps college add to amount in general operating fund," minimum wage was stated as $7.50 per hour. Michigan minimum wage is currently $7.40 per hour.
Last week's article, "Campus Catholics argue Latin Mass is worth the drive," stated that junior Raymond Spiotta does not know Latin. On the contrary, Spiotta has studied Latin for several semesters.
The Collegian corrects inaccurate or misleading information. Please contact us at collegian@hillsdale.edu if you think we have published such information.
Early last week, framed signs appeared on tables throughout the Grewcock Student Union, asking students not to move furniture or prop their dirty shoes on tabletops or seating surfaces.
Director of Student Activities Rebekah Dell said she put the signs up when she noticed salty residue on some of the furniture, which students tracked in after walking on icy sidewalks.
Additionally, frequent furniture shifting produced unnecessary wear and tear and caused some of the glass tabletops to break, she said.
She said she hopes the signs will inspire students to use the union's amenities more responsibly.
"The ultimate reason for the signs is to remind students to be conscientious about the use of the furniture so it will stay in good condition for students to enjoy for years to come," she said in an e-mail to The Collegian.
-Catherine Sims
Circle K collecting donations
Hillsdale Circle K, the collegiate level club of Kiwanis, spread boxes around campus this Monday in which students, faculty and staff can drop off toys and school supplies for Mott's Children's Hospital of Ann Arbor.
Mott's Children's Hospital is affiliated with the University of Michigan and cares for children with terminal illnesses. Circle K has participated in the annual toy drive since it started last year.
Junior Sandra Pooley, president of Circle K, says that the club has been very successful in collecting supplies for the hospital. Last year, it collected six full boxes of toys and school supplies from the Grewcock Student Center, sorority houses and dorms across campus.
"We can't ask students for some of the bigger things, like PlayStations or Xboxes," Pooley said. "But any little thing helps."
The boxes will remain open for donations until Monday, when Circle K will present the donations to Mott's Children's Hospital.
-Kirsten Adams
President's ball nominees
The Student Activities Board announced nominees, all seniors, for the President's Ball court. Nominated for king: Tom Korte, Craig Kreinbihl, John Scribner, Gennady Stolyarov and Ryan Walsh. Nominated for queen: Wendy Bateman, Bethany Bulgrien, Joy Pavelski, Christa Sharp and Tricia Schoon. Nominees will submit resumes and a questionnaire to Rebekah Dell, and interview with Penny Arnn and several faculty at Broadlawn before those judges choose a king and queen. The king and queen will be announced during the President's Ball on Feb. 21 from 9 p.m. to 12 a.m. in Howard Music Hall.
-Staff Reports
Night sky report from the Astronomy Club
The high, full moon of February, peaking Monday at 9:49 a.m., was known as the Snow Moon or Hunger Moon to the Algonquin people, and as the Snow Blinding Moon to the Micmac. Micmac are the indigenous people of New England, Quebec and Canada's Atlantic Provinces.
-Russ Terbeek
Yearbooks pre-order deadline
Students cannot pre-order 2008-2009 yearbooks for $6 after Friday. Yearbook staffers will man booths in Grewcock Student Union during lunch hours, accepting pre-payment for the forthcoming pictographic record. After Feb. 6, prices will increase.
-Joy Pavelski
Corrections:?
In last week's article, "Employee decrease helps college add to amount in general operating fund," minimum wage was stated as $7.50 per hour. Michigan minimum wage is currently $7.40 per hour.
Last week's article, "Campus Catholics argue Latin Mass is worth the drive," stated that junior Raymond Spiotta does not know Latin. On the contrary, Spiotta has studied Latin for several semesters.
The Collegian corrects inaccurate or misleading information. Please contact us at collegian@hillsdale.edu if you think we have published such information.
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