Knox News
PLANS FOR INTERIM PRESIDENT ANNOUNCED
Morton W. Weir of Urbana, Chair of the Board of Trustees, will serve as
interim President of the College this fall. Current president Rick Nahm
announced in February that he would be leaving Knox for the post of senior
vice president of Colonial Williamsburg. Following a meeting of College
Trustees on Friday, April 3, Nahm said that he would remain in his current
position into the fall, and that Weir would serve as interim president,
if necessary, until a permanent president is in place. A search process
is currently under way.
"The Trustees decided, and I agreed, that it would provide optimum
continuity during the transition if I were to stay in the position here
at Knox through the summer," Nahm said.
Weir, a Knox Trustee since 1984 and Chair of the Board of Trustees since
1995, is chancellor emeritus of the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign,
where he was a member of the faculty and senior administration for more
than thirty years. He is currently Senior Foundation Representative at the
University of Illinois Foundation.
"I have held a similar position before, and I am happy to serve Knox
College in this way," Weir said.
A committee of trustees, faculty and students is conducting a search for
a successor to Nahm, who came to Knox in 1992. During Nahm's tenure, Knox
has expanded its enrollment and completed major capital projects, including
a new residence hall and a campus-wide computer network.
"Knox is fortunate to have a Trustee Chair with unparalleled academic
and administrative credentials who can serve as President of the College,"
Nahm said. "I am confident that if Mort Weir is called upon to serve
as interim president, he will maintain the momentum on all the initiatives
that the College has undertaken."
KAMPWIRTH PUBLISHES ARTICLE
Karen Kampwirth, political science, published an article entitled "Legislating
Personal Politics in Sandinista Nicaragua, 1979-1992," in the winter
1998 issue of Women's Studies International Forum (Vol. 21, No. 1).
MINER REVIEW PRINTED
Jerome Miner, modern languages, had a review of a video documentary on contemporary
Cuba, "Cuba: Holding Back the Tide," published in the March edition
of Hispania.
KNOX STUDENTS WIN ISMAA MATHEMATICS COMPETITION
Knox claimed first prize in the student mathematics competition held at
the annual meeting of the Illinois Section of the Mathematical Association
of America on March 27. Anton Kamenov and Nikhil Krishnaswamy represented
Knox in the 90-minute competitive examination which pits teams from colleges
and universities across the state against each other. The Knox team scored
sixteen points out of a possible twenty points on the exam. The nearest
competitors were nine points behind them.
William J. Charles Scholarship Fund Established
Knox announces creation of the William J. Charles Scholarship Fund. The
fund, established in 1998 with a bequest to the College from Mr. Charles,
is intended to support scholarships for deserving Knox students, with preference
for students who are studying philosophy.
Recipients of the William J. Charles Scholarship will be chosen annually
by the Office of Financial Aid at Knox.
ROBERT R. AND MARION LINDSTEN HAWKINSON ESTABLISH SCHOLARSHIP FUND FOR
OAK LAWN STUDENTS
Knox announces the creation of the Robert R. and Marion Lindsten Hawkinson
Scholarship Fund. The fund was established with a gift from Mr. and Mrs.
Hawkinson of Michigan City, Indiana, both 1949 Knox graduates. It is intended
to support scholarships for Knox students who attended public high school
in Oak Lawn, Illinois, or Mother McAuley or Brother Rice high schools, both
private institutions that serve the Oak Lawn area.
ELIZABETH HAYWOOD ENGLISH RESEARCH FUND ESTABLISHED
Knox announces the creation of the Elizabeth Haywood English Research Fund.
The fund was created in memory of Elizabeth Haywood, a 1988 Knox graduate,
by her parents, Bruce and Isona Haywood; her husband, Andrew Youngquist;
and her sister, Margaret Haywood.
The Fund will provide support for students doing advanced work in English,
such as independent study, Honors projects or Ford Fellowships. Special
consideration will be given to projects that involve work in England.
MARK JONATHAN YATES SCHOLARSHIP FUND CREATED; WILL BENEFIT STUDENTS
FROM LAKE FOREST AREA
Knox announces the creation of the Mark Jonathan Yates Scholarship Fund.
The fund was established in memory of Mark Jonathan Yates by his parents,
Richard and Linda Hegg of Lake Forest, Illinois, along with family and friends.
The fund will provide scholarships for Lake Forest-area students to attend
Knox. Mr. Hegg is a 1973 Knox graduate.
Campus Events
VISITING ARTIST TO GIVE TALK APRIL 15
Perry Gunther, visiting artist in sculpture, will give a talk about his
sculpture on Wednesday, April 15 at 4 p.m. in the Round Room. Gunther,
who is teaching at Knox this term, works in New York City, where he is represented
by the O.K. Harris Gallery
ART HISTORY CANDIDATES TO BE ON CAMPUS
You are invited to slide presentations by the candidates for a position
in art history, who will discuss their recent scholarship. All events are
in the Round Room. The schedule is:
Thu 16 April 4 p.m., Gary Orlinsky
Mon 20 April 4 p.m. Karen Koehler
AMERICAN RED CROSS CPR/FIRST AID CLASS
On Sunday, April 19 from 1 p.m.-8 p.m. there will be a CPR/First
Aid class. Everyone is invited. $15 to cover costs must be turned in to
the athletic trainer, Scott Sunderland, in Memorial Gym to register.
"PRIMITIVE SCIENCE" TO PERFORM APRIL 16-19
Primitive Science, a London-based six person multi-national theatre troupe,
will perform at Knox Thursday, April 16 through Sunday, April 19. "The
Librarian," a piece inspired by the writings of Jorge Luis Borges will
be performed at 8 p.m. on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17. "Hunger,"
a work based on the works of Franz Kafka will be performed at 9 p.m. on
Saturday, April 18 and at 3 p.m. on Sunday, April 19. Tickets to the shows
are $5 for adults and $3 for students and senior citizens, free to the Knox
Community. All performances are in the Studio Theatre, Ford Center for Fine
Arts. Seating is limited, so reservations are required. For information
or reservations call 309/343-6746.
Critics claim that Primitive Science are known for innovative, site-specific
work as well as visually breathtaking productions and create a theatre of
the senses which appeals to the imagination.
While at Knox, "Primitive Science," will hold a ten-day residency
with English, theatre and modern language classes.
The events are sponsored by the John and Elaine Fellowes Fund for English,
Elizabeth Jahnke Metz Memorial Fund, the Knox College Dean of Students Office
and the Lectures and Concerts Committee.
SASS HOSTS FEMINISMS CONFERENCE APRIL 16-18
Students Against Sexism in Society is sponsoring a conference, "Reacting
from the Margins: Making Feminisms Visible on Campus," from Thursday,
April 16 to Saturday, April 18, on campus.
Schedule of events:
Thursday, April 16
7 p.m., "So You're Saying I'm Fat," a student play written and
directed by Jillian Spear, Kresge Recital Hall, Ford Center for Fine Arts
Friday, April 17
1:30 p.m. Student Research Presentations, Common Room
Saturday, April 18
10 a.m. "Women in Academia," open faculty/student discussion,
Common Room
2 p.m. Paintings by Lynette Lombard and a reading by Audrey Petty, Ford
Center for the Fine Arts
7 p.m. "An Evening with Sapphire," Kresge Recital Hall
10 p.m. Gender Confusion Dance, Gizmo Patio, Seymour Union
The keynote speaker, Sapphire, is a nationally-known author and poet who's
work is compared with that of Alice Walker's.Interview magazine says
that "Sapphire does not present a drive-by version of ghetto life,
and she does not play preacher, politician, or social anthropologist. Instead,
she writes with a poet's ear for rhythms, in a voice that pushes her story
relentlessly into your mind." Sapphire's first novel Push tells
the story of an illiterate, sexually abused black teenage girl. She has
also published a collection of poems called American Dreams.
Both faculty and students are invited to openly discuss the topic "Women
in Academia" and their perspective on campus feminisms. Several professors
from the Women's Studies Department will be in attendence.
The Student Research Presentations are the result of year-long independent
studies by seniors. These selective projects concern women's studies, feminism
and gender.
"So You're Saying I'm Fat" is a play written and directed by a
Jill Spear, Bradley University student. Angelique Grandone, Robyn Berg,
Katie Muzil and Arlene Mendoza are Bradley University students in the play.
A theme of the play is body image.
The Gender Confusion Dance is the third annual social event with Students
Against Sexism in Society. The dance invites participants to dress in which
ever gender attributes they prefer.
While the primary sponsor is Students Against Sexism in Society; "An
Evening with Sapphire" is sponsored by Lectures an Concerts Committee,
Office of Intercultural Life, Office of Student Affairs, Student Senate,
Lo Nuestro, Gay-Lesbian-Bisexual Community Alliance, Union Board and the
English Department.
CHINESE MUSIC SOCIETY OF NORTH AMERICA CONCERT
The Chinese Music Society of North America, under the direction of Sin-Yan
Shen, will present a concert on Saturday, April 25 in Kresge Recital Hall;
doors open at 7:30 p.m.
Students
OVERNIGHT HOSTS NEEDED FOR ADMITTED STUDENT DAYS
The Admission Office needs a large number of overnight hosts for the Admitted
Student Day program on Thursday, April 16 and Friday, April 17. The hosts
will be responsible for overnighting with the prospective students Thursday
evening and lunching with them on Friday. There is a particular need for
male hosts. If you are available to host or have questions about hosting
for the program, please contact Chris Boyle (cboyle@knox.edu) or Kim Schrader
(kschrade@knox.edu).
TKS FEATURE STORIES INVITED FOR KIMBLE PRIZE
Students who have written feature stories for "The Knox Student"
between Spring Term 1997 and Winter Term 1998 are invited to submit their
best stories to the 1998 competition for the Theodore Hazen Kimble Prize
in Journalism. Deadline for submissions is April 17. Send originals
or copies to David Amor, Box 230. Entries must be feature stories on any
topic, but not hard news, editorials, interviews or reviews. Selection of
the winner for the $200 prize will be made by David Newbart, '90, reporter
for the Chicago Tribune.
SUBMISSIONS BEING ACCEPTED FOR PROCTOR FENN SHERWIN PRIZE
The deadline for submissions for the Proctor Fenn Sherwin Prize in Freshman
Writing is Friday, April 17. The prize is awarded annually to the
student writing the best First-Year Preceptorial Paper. Students should
submit papers to Robert Whitlatch, CFA 116, Box K-131. Faculty are asked
to encourage students who have written papers they feel prizeworthy to submit
them to the competition.
SUBMIT PAPERS FOR AMERICAN STUDIES PRIZE
The Hermann R. Muelder Prize will be awarded this Spring for the best essay
written in the field of American studies. Papers written in any of the last
three terms are eligible (spring term 1997 through winter term 1998). Please
send essays you would like considered to Prof. Rob Smith at box 16, or drop
them by his office (309 OM). Submissions are due by Friday, April 17.
NOTICE FROM THE BOOKSTORE
The Bookstore will begin returning Spring texts during the week of April
27. Do not delay in purchasing any books you will need later in the term.
1998-1999 POST-BACCALAUREATE FELLOWSHIPS
A limited number of Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships will be awarded for the
1998-99 academic year. Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships provide for up to
3 terms of participation in the academic life of the campus beyond the receipt
of the B.A. Tuition will be waived for up to 2 credits per term, for a maximum
of 3 terms. The program recognizes qualified students who propose (a) a
service project which contributes to the improvement of Knox's educational
programs, and (b) enrollment in a set of courses which will enrich the applicant's
undergraduate education.
Applications for Post-Baccalaureate Fellowships for 1998-99 must include
(1) a proposal for a project which contributes to the quality of an academic
program or the larger educational agenda of the College; (2) a letter of
support from the sponsoring faculty member or administrator endorsing the
project; (3) an academic agenda to enroll in specific courses during the
tenure of the fellowship; and (4) a transcript of academic work completed.
Forms and guidelines are available from the office of the Dean of the College.
Applications must be submitted by Monday, April 20, to the Dean of
the College.
MOSCOW AND ST. PETERSBURG INFORMATIONAL MEETING IS APRIL 20
Attention potential AP students: There will be an informational meeting
for the Advanced Preceptorial: Russian Then and Now, held Monday, April
20 at 7 p.m. in Room 205 CFA. The course is offered for 1.5 credits
and will include a trip to Moscow and St. Petersburg during mini-term. A
special program fee will apply to cover the cost of the trip, but Knox loans
are readily available. The course will be taught by professors Ivan H. Davidson
and W. G. Fiedorow. All students even remotely interested are urged to attend.
If you cannot attend the meeting, please notify professor Davidson (Ext.
7408 or send e-mailto:idavidso@knox.knox.edu)
WILSON PRIZE FOR LITERARY CRITICISM
The deadline for submissions for the Howard Wilson Prize is Thursday, April
23. The Wilson Prize is awarded annually to the Knox students writing
the best pieces of literary criticism during the academic year. Students
should submit their work to Audrey Petty (25 Old Jail). Winners will be
annouced early next month.
FERN PRIZE ANNOUNCEMENT
A 1950 graduate of Knox College, William Fern, has generously agreed to
fund three prizes (each bearing a value of $400) for students engaged in
independent research.
The criteria for these awards include the scholarly merit, creativity and
academic promise of the proposals. Preference will be given to current juniors
and to projects where there is demonstrable financial need. The awards will
be made in the names of three classmates of Mr. Fern. The classmates are
Jeanne Zemek Bohn, Thailia Manganari Papavas and Theodore Yelich.
A fourth prize, one for $125, is awarded in the name of Nina Marie Edwards
for student projects in English or Creative Writing. If you wish to apply,
please see Nancy Fennig in 105A Old Main for applications as soon as possible.
APPLICATION DEADLINE: APRIL 24.
NOTES FROM CAREER SERVICES
For complete information on upcoming seminars and career fairs, internships,
career opportunities and more, check out the Career Services Web page at
http://www.knox.edu/knoxweb/campus_services/career_services/joblistng.html
SUBMIT PAPERS FOR AMERICAN STUDIES PRIZE
The Hermann R. Muelder Prize will be awarded this spring for the best essay
written in the field of American studies. Papers written in any of the last
three terms are eligible (spring term 1997 through winter term 1998). Please
send essays you would like considered to professor Rob Smith at Box 16,
or drop them by his office (309 OM). Submissions are due by Friday, April
17.
SUBMIT PAPERS FOR HISTORY PRIZES
Two cash prizes will be awarded this spring for history writing. The Donham
Prize is awarded to the best essay written in a history course, and the
Hane Prize is awarded to the best essay in Asian history. Papers written
in any of the last three terms (spring term 1997 through winter term 1998)
are elgible. Please give essays you would like considered to Dee Nelson,
Room 208, Old Main. Submissions are due by Friday, April 17. No more
than one paper may be submitted for each prize. George Steckley, History
Department.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR UB POSITIONS
Want to be involved in prgramming events on campus for 1998-99? If so, applications
are now available for Union Board Coordinator and Chairperson positions.
They may be picked up from Cindy in the Student Activities Office in Seymour
Union. Completed applications will be due on Friday, April 24. A
list of positions and general information will be available with the the
applications.
APPLICATIONS AVAILABLE FOR CATCH, TKS, WVKC, GALE POSITIONS
Applications are now available for the editor/manager positions for 1998-99
for Catch, The Knox Student, WVKC and the Gale yearbook. They may be picked
up from Cindy at the Student Activities Office in Seymour Union. Completed
applications will be due back on Friday, April 24.
BOOKFELLOW PRIZE NOMINATIONS SOUGHT
Nominations are being sought for the 1998 Bookfellow Prize. The prize is
awarded annually to the student paper demonstrating the most thorough and
scholarly application of campus library resources to a research topic. Students
and faculty are invited to submit papers for this competition to Nancy Legate
in the director's office, Seymour Library, not later than Thursday, April
30. The prize will be awarded at the Honors Convocation on Wednesday,
May 20. Last year's prize was awarded to Tara Mantsch for her honors paper
on "The Knox Female Seminary: 1848-1870."
SCHOLARSHIP ANNOUNCEMENT
The Galesburg Clinic is offering the Galesburg Clinic Medical Sciences Award.
A $500 award will be given to an outstanding Knox student pursuing a degree
in a medically-related field.
A committee consisting of Galesburg Clinic physicians and administrative
staff members will select the awardee based on academic and extracurricular
accomplishments, as well as contributions to the school and the community.
Application forms are available in the Office of Development and Alumni
Affairs, Umbeck Science and Math Center, Room E-222. The application, along
with a transcript, is due May 20. Completed applications must be
returned to the office before noon on May 20 and will be delivered to the
Galesburg Clinic.
SUMMER EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY
There is summer employment available at Sherwood Youth Camp located in Victoria,
Illinois. Camp season begins June 22 and ends August 19. The rate of pay
begins at $225 per week plus room and board. SYC is a co-ed resident camp
with campers of ages 9 to 12. The camp provides a pre-camp week-long training
period. For more information interested persons should contact Susan Fitch
via e-mail at: sfitch@macomb.com or may call her at 309-298-1678.
Faculty and Staff
Weekly Calendar of Events
Members of the Knox Community can submit events and club meetings for this
calendar, by sending information to Cindy Wickliffe, cwicklif@knox.edu
Tuesday, April 14
4:15 p.m. Career Workshop, "Resumé Preparation," SMC D-212
6:00 p.m. SASS, Common Room
8:00 p.m. Lo Nuestro, Casa Latina
Wednesday, April 15
4:00 p.m. Art Dept. Talk by Visiting Artist in Sculpture, Perry Gunther,
Round Room
6:30 p.m. Women's Chorale Concert, Kresge
7:00 p.m. GLBCA, Intercultural Center
8:00 p.m. ABLE, ABLE Center
8:00 p.m. APO, SMC A112
8:00 p.m. Amnesty International, Common Room
9:00 p.m. FCA, Common Room
9:00 p.m. Om Club, International House
Thursday, April 16 ADMITTED STUDENT DAY
3:00 p.m. Softball vs Aurora University
4:00 p.m. LACC, Gizmo
4:00 p.m. Math Colloquium, SMC A219
4:00 p.m. Art Dept. Candidate, Gary Olinsky, Round
7:00 p.m. SASS sponsored Bradley University Student Performance, Kresge
7:00 p.m. Student Senate, Round Room
7:00 p.m. Harambee Club Swahili Session & Movie,
Wallace Lounge
8:00 p.m. Self-Defense Class, Wrestling Room
9:00 p.m. Students for a Free Tibet, Wallace Lounge
Friday, April 17 ADMITTED STUDENT DAY
6:30 p.m. IVCF, Common Room
7:00 p.m. Cinema Club Movie, "Ulee's Gold," Round Room
7:30 p.m. Om Club Speaker, Swami Sharanananda, Kresge
8:00 p.m. Physics Club Movie, Wallace Lounge
9:00 p.m. Aaina spring Dance, Gizmo Patio
Saturday, April 18
10:00 a.m. SASS Conference Faculty Panel, Common Room
1:00 p.m. Baseball vs Illinois College
1 & 3 p.m. Om Club Speaker, Kresge
2:00 p.m. George Subira Presentation on "Blacks Thinking About Starting
Your Own Business,"
ABLE Center
7:00 p.m. SASS Poet and Performance Artist, Sapphire, Kresge
10:00 p.m. SASS Gender Confusion Dance, Gizmo Patio (Rain-Wallace Lounge)
Sunday, April 19
2:00 p.m. RAMSU, ABLE Center
2:00 p.m. Martial Arts, Aux Gym
Monday, April 20 LATINO PRIDE WEEK
GAY PRIDE WEEK
3:00 p.m. Baseball vs Blackburn
4:00 p.m. Art Dept Candidate, Karen Koehler, Round Room
8:00 p.m. Latino Week Open Mic, Gizmo
Tuesday, April 21
4:15 p.m. Career Workshop, "Life After Knox/FirstYear as a Professional,"
SMC D212
6:00 p.m. SASS, Common Room
8:00 p.m. Latino Week Craft Making, Casa Latina
Off-Campus Events
NOVA SINGERS CONCERT FEATURES THE AMERICAN BOYCHOIR
The American Boychoir will appear alone and in collaborative performance
with Nova Singers on Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m. at First Presbyterian
Church of Davenport and again on Sunday, April 26, at 3 p.m. at Central
Congregational Church of Galesburg. The concert will feature each group
performing works representing a wide variety of periods and styles in choral
literature. Audiences will enjoy a blend of masterworks by such composers
as Byrd, Palestrina and Brahms as well as contemporary works by Lauridsen
and Rutter. Together the groups will perform classics by Weelkes, Victoria
and Thompson as well as folksongs and a rousing arrangement of "When
the Saints Go Marching In." Tickets are $10 for adults, $8 for senior
citizens and $6 for children and students. For further information, call
309-343-4037.
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