Methodist University - Faculty and Staff News of the Week

Faculty & Staff News of the Week

November 20, 2009

Dr. Gilda ("Gillie") S. Benstead (EDU) retired on October 23, 2009. Dr. Crisp presented her with a 20-year pin and thanked her for her years of service to the University.

Pat Jones (MAT) attended the NCCTM 39th annual state conference October 30,2009 in Greensboro, NC.

Congratulations to Christopher Cronin (PSC), who will be the presenter for the 2010 B. F. Stone Lyceum. Professor Cronin's paper is entitled "Where's the Christian Left? The Social Gospel and the Democratic Party". Further details regarding the Lyceum will be forthcoming.

The MU community has the following people who are volunteering with Greater Fayetteville Futures II:

Delmas Crisp: Stakeholder on the Leadership Team
Mark Kendrick: the info on the homepage is accurate (Objective 6)
Mary Hupp: a member of Mark's team because of her expertise in technology
Frank Trapp: a member of Objective 1--Education
Drew Ziegler: a member of Objective 4--Services

Please e-mail any submissions for The Roar to by noon on Friday. The Roar is distributed weekly to students every Monday. Items for The Roar should be brief and include any associated links and contact information. You can read The Roar at www.methodist.edu/roar. Please e-mail if you have any questions.

Nimocks Fitness Center

Normal Hours of Operation
Monday - Friday 6:00 am - 10:00 pm
Saturday 12:00 pm - 8:00 pm
Sunday 1:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Women's ONLY Schedule
Tuesday and Thursday 1:30 PM to 3:30 PM
Saturday 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM

Facility Access

The Nimocks Fitness Center is available for all current MU students, faculty and staff use during listed hours. All participants MUST present current Methodist University ID card to enter and use the Nimocks Fitness Center at anytime.

Access into the fitness center ends 30 minutes before closing. We ask members to complete their workouts and exit the facility by the designated closing time.

The Nimocks Fitness Center reserves the right to reduce hours during breaks, final exams, between academic semesters, and during the summer. The Nimocks Fitness Center may temporarily close each semester for special events and maintenance purposes.

Front Desk Phone: (910) 630-7440

Library News

Library Competency Classes
Saturday, November 14th 11:00 AM
Monday, November 23rd 6:00 PM
Thursday, December 3rd 3:30 PM
Saturday, December 5th 11:00 AM
Wednesday, December 9th 6:00 PM

NOTE: Class size is limited to fifteen students. Provide your name as it appears on your student ID card, Institution ID number, and a contact phone number. Classes may be canceled due to a lack of interest. Classes start promptly at the scheduled times.

Happy Birthday (Known birthdays)

November

13- David Delascasas-Kurvink, Antoinette Iannone
14- Jennifer Mour
16- Terry House, Eddie Matthews
19- Cheryl Conklin, Vernon Wright
20- Michael Harrison, Crystal Noiles
21- John Sill, Skip Walker
22- Christopher Bezgela, Patricia DeLapa, Yvonne Nolan
24- Mary Utley
25- Kim Genova, Kari Johnson
26- Drew Ziegler
27- Reynold Woodall
28- Darlene Hopkins
29- Monica Morante
30- Jerry Hogge, Maria Taro

CALENDAR OF EVENTS

November 2009

19-22 Ride, Ride!: A true story from the life of John Wesley
7:30 p.m. (Thurs.-Sat.); 4:00 p.m. (Sun.)
Reeves Auditorium
Contact: (910) 630-7157 or
Free General admission seating for Methodist University ID card holders
$5 General admission seating for groups five or more (group rate), seniors, military ID card holders, and students with a valid student ID card
$10 General admission seating
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21 Wesley Workshop
9:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Hensdale Chapel
Contact: (910) 630-7157 or
$25 per person; includes admission to Ride! Ride! Saturday or Sunday
CEU Credit
More Information

30 Cumberland County All-County Band Festival
All-day event
Contact: (910) 630-7100 or
Admission is free.

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