Campus Events Newsletter
24 - October - 30
Throughout the Week
Beta Theta Pi Men of Principle Scholarship
**Please email Tyler Podwojski at tvpodwojski@knox.edu for the application if interested**
To all non-Greek Males,
On behalf of the Beta Theta Pi Fraternity, we would like to welcome everyone to another great term at Knox College. This term will in no doubt bring new challenges and opportunities that will help to shape your college experience and lead to future success in life.
Beta Thea Pi believes that college men should be recognized for their success and for their desire to achieve. In fact, for more than 176 years, we have been in the business of building Men of Principle. Beta strives to provide strong relationships as well as leadership opportunities and personal development. For many of our members, these skills have transferred to professional life. You have probably heard of some of them Wal-mart Founder Same Walton, Baseball Great Mike Schmidt, Retail Guru Bruce Nordstrom, Sportscater Neil Everett, to name a few.
In hopes of providing these same opportunities to Knox College, Beta Theta Pi is offering a scholarship totaling $500 designated by the Beta Theta Pi Foundation for non-Greek male students at Knox College with no obligation to join the fraternity. We seek to reward men who demonstrate devotion to intellectual growth and a commitment to making both the university and community better places to live.
If you are interested in the scholarships, I encourage you to complete the enclosed application and turn into my k-box number 619 by Sunday, October 29th. Again, by applying for the scholarships, you are not committing yourself to membership in Beta Theta Pi or any other organization.
If you should have any questions, please contact Tyler Podwojski, tvpodwojski@knox.edu. I look forward to receiving your application and meeting you soon!
Monday (24th)
Catch Workshop
A message from Alex White & Celina Dietzel, Co-Editors-in-Chief of Catch Magazine:
Hello! We just wanted to let you know that Catch will be hosting workshops on Monday and Tuesday this week in the Gizmo from 6pm to 8pm. Basically, come talk with us! Bring a thing that you made and we can banter about it or give you constructive criticism. Or, don't bring anything and say hi/take a free book; we have a hallway full of issues from past years. Oh, and sometimes we might publish something you might wanna read. It's everything from poetry to biology to screen plays.
We hope to see you there!
Your Role in Creating a Healthy and Respectful Knox Community
Flash Talk with Professor Daniel Beers
4PM
Reference Room
On Monday, October 24 at 4:00 pm in the Reference Room in Seymour Library, Professor Beers' will be talking on "Haiti Disaster Relief: Learning from Past Mistakes." Prof. Beers has extensive experience and a wide range of knowledge about current and past relief efforts for the troubled country of Haiti. Flash Talks are very brief, informal informative sessions with an academic perspective on current events. Flask Talks are usually about 15-20 minutes with time for Q & A.Bat House Making Party
7PM
Quad Cottage
We will be constructing and decorating bat houses to be put around campus. There will be music and snacks!
Tuesday (25th)
Researching and Applying to Graduate School Workshop
4PM
Alumni Hall (Room 300)
Students will learn tips for researching Graduate and Professional School options as well as the preparing for the application process.
This workshop is designed for preparation for the Graduate and Professional School Fair, hosted by the Bastian Career Center, on October 26th.
KNext Steps: Car Care 101
4:30PM
Round Room, CFA
Want to learn some car care basics? Join us for a session with Myron Miller, mechanic for the City of Galesburg, to hear some tips on how to continually care for your car and keep it running for a long time. We will start with a session in the Round Room and then will go look at an actual car to learn how to do some basic maintenance. Attend and learn how to get your car ready for winter!
6-8PM
Seymour Library Lobby
Take a break from the day and learn how to make a no-sew tote bag out of an old t-shirt. All materials will be supplied for you to make your own bag.
Sustainability Events
The Round Room, CFA
"IT DOESN'T REQUIRE A COMPLETE REVOLUTION IN THE WAY WE TREAT FOOD. IT'S JUST TWEAKING IT SLIGHTLY AND USUALLY IN DELICIOUS WAYS."
Wednesday (26th)
Graduate and Professional School Fair
3:30PM
Lincoln Room, Seymour Union
Over 50 programs will be represented at our annual Graduate and Professional School Fair in Seymour Union, Lincoln Room from 3:30 p.m. to 5:30 p.m. Join us to talk with recruiters from various schools.
Come see us at the Bastian Family Career Center for a list of attending schools.
Lecture: Informing or Misinforming the Public
4:30PM
Round Room, CFA
Bob Secter, former veteran political reporter for the Chicago Tribune, will present a lecture, "Informing or Misinforming the Public: Can the Splintered and Financially-strapped Media Edity the Masses During Political Campaigns?"
This event is in conjunction with IDIS 230: Issues in Contemporary Elections. funded by the office of the Dean of the College, and is open to the public.
Thursday (27th)
Friday (28th)
International Tea Hour
4PM
Knight Student Lounge, Alumni Hall
Join other international students and relax after a long week of classes and activities with an hour of tea and treats provided by the Office of International Student Services. All are welcome!
Saturday (29th)
The Human Value System: Talk by Tim Kasser
3PM
SMC E117
Knox College Psychology Professor Tim Kasser will give a talk on The Human Value System. This event is sponsored by Psychology and Neuroscience club.
Too Many Pumpkins
3PM
Gizmo Patio
Once again, Sigma Nu has ordered too many pumpkins, so stop by to hang out over some cider, carve a pumpkin and take it home!
6-8PM
Oak Room & Skylight Room
Aaina invites you to our celebration of the Festival of Lights, Diwali! Come and have some delicious South Asian food as you enjoy the dancing, singing and games! We also have Mehendi and lots of lights!Swim In Movie
7-9PM
E. & L. Andrews Fitness Center
Join your fellow RAs in a swim in movie. On October 29 from 7 to 9 p.m., the pool will be open for Knox College students. Finding Nemo will be played in the pool area, while snacks and drinks will be served at the concession stands. Come have a great time with your friends and RAs.