President Fox: 'Gifts Provide Much-Needed Funding and New Opportunities'

April 4, 2006 thecupola Vol. 1 No. 8

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President Fox: ‘Gifts Provide Much-Needed Funding and New Opportunities’

The work is done quietly and Clark Marks ’35. Janet Marks, who without fanfare. No pulsating neon majored in biology at MBC, was the signs on campus announce Mary first female pharmaceutical representa- Baldwin College’s recent fundraising tive for Pfizer, Inc. She was delighted success, but it is happening. MBC to learn that her husband’s mother has received several important gifts was also an MBC alumna. Gail and grants in the past few months McMichael Drew ’65, a math major, that will advance completion of the also established a $100,000 endowed college’s strategic plan. Inspired by scholarship. The specific criteria for changes already seen on campus, awarding the scholarships have not such as physical upgrades and curric- yet been determined. When mature, ular revision, we want more. These they will each provide an annual monetary gifts, results of new award of $5,000. fundraising strategies and leadership, Glenn and G. Dewey Oxner Jr. provide motivation. created a $50,000 endowment — MBC students will benefit which will provide $2,500 in scholar- directly from new endowed scholarship funds annually — in memory of ships. The college community will be their mother, Frances Ruckman Oxner able to take advantage of updated ’28. The award, which will be available fitness equipment and wellness initia- MEDLEY AND DAWN WILLIS TAMRA OF COURTESY PHOTOS in 2008, will go to an undergraduate Clockwise, from upper left: Sharon Spalding, professor of health and physical education, left, takes a tives when the Mary Baldwin skin fold measurement on VWIL cadet Rae-Ann Servais ’09 in the Mabel Fetterman Held Motor studying education, in memory of College Advantage rolls out in fall Performance Laboratory in PAC. Master of Arts in Teaching (MAT) students measure crayfish in the Frances Oxner’s first employment as a Chesapeake Bay during a Reading on the River course. MAT students conduct a stream study on the 2006. Young pupils in neighboring Rivana River in Charlottesville. teacher after graduating from Mary schools will learn to investigate their Baldwin College. Frances Oxner environment. Endowed Scholarships Make included as part of financial aid Robinson, granddaughter of Frances “The impact of these gifts will Financial Impact packages. Oxner, is a 1983 MBC graduate. be significant not only in providing Three new endowed scholarships Two $100,000 endowed scholar- These most recent endowments much-needed funding and new totaling $250,000 will help deserving ships will each provide substantial help Mary Baldwin keep pace with opportunities, but also by inspiring MBC students beginning in fall 2007. sums for MBC students. Charles and colleges and universities around the other donors,” said MBC President The Admissions Office will identify Janet Sapp Marks ’71 set up a fund in country that encourage a minimum of Pamela Fox. recipients, and the awards will be the name of his mother, M. Virginia (See FUNDRAISING, Page 6)

College, Community Learn From Artists, Scholars, and Researchers Beakers. Microscope slides. Test for the feminist perspective in who were labeled as “disappeared,” Bernardi will be at MBC tubes. Ceilings. All things that are science, and her nine books include but are thought to have been killed September 18–22 to visit classes and made of glass for women Female-Friendly Science, for supposed subversion of for a public lecture conducting scientific and, her latest, The Science the government. September 19. She will research, according to Sue Glass Ceiling: Academic Later, in the early 1990s return to campus during V. Rosser, MBC’s upcoming Women Scientists and the Bernardi again joined the May Term 2007. Phi Beta Kappa lecturer. Struggle to Succeed. There forensics team in its investi- Her journey from Rosser is dean of Ivan Allen are still a few days left to gations of human rights observing annihilation to College of Liberal Arts (part check out these books and violations in El Salvador art creation is the subject of of Georgia Institute of several others by Rosser in and Guatemala. Her experi- two films by Penelope Price. Technology), and a former Grafton Library, which are ences exhuming bodies, Pasa un Angel (An Angel faculty member at MBC. Rosser on reserve under Phi Beta documenting burial sites, Bernardi Passes) won the prestigious She will discuss the implica- Kappa. and championing social San Francisco Film Festival tions of women and the glass ceiling justice and human rights in Central Golden Spire Award for best art film. in science at the annual college Claudia Bernardi, Elizabeth and South America and Africa Artist of Resistance, presently touring lecture, held April 6 in Miller Chapel. Kirkpatrick Doenges Visiting Artist invariably inform her art. Bernardi’s at national and international film The lecture is sponsored by the for 2006–07, left her native paintings, prints, installations, and festivals, will be shown during her campus chapter of Phi Beta Kappa. Argentina in 1979. When she sculptures are internationally known. lecture at MBC. Rosser has written several books returned five years later, close to One of her unique mediums is fresco In 2004, Bernardi was awarded a and numerous articles on gender 30,000 citizens had “disappeared” as on paper, a method she developed, Potrero Nuevo Fund Grant to assist inequality in science education and a result of the country’s “dirty war.” whereby layer after layer of pure in the creation of the School of Art professions, and she received a She was a member of an Argentine pigments are applied to wet paper and Open Studio of Perquin, a Women of Distinction Award from forensic anthropology team charged and run repeatedly — sometimes community devastated by the decade- the Women’s Leadership Conference with documenting mass burial sites hundreds of times — through a long civil war in El Salvador. The in 2004. She is a staunch advocate and testimonies of families of those printmaker’s press. (See GUESTS, Page 6) 2 April 4, 2006 The Cupola NEWS Tyson’s Legacy Reunion and Anniversary Kick Off Spring Celebrations Explored in Book It occurred nearly two months with current students and to have envisioning tour of campus was earlier than in previous years, but organized discussions with faculty. scheduled to highlight many of the “She was Reunion 2006 did not catch anyone Reunion was paired this year suggestions and possibilities charming, off guard. The college community, with a celebration of the 20th outlined in Transforming Our but the alumnae/i, and guests were well- anniversary of PEG, which continues Environment. President Pamela Fox charm went prepared for an influx of close to to attract media attention. Reunion and students presented a pictorial beyond her 300 people to the Staunton campus attendees, faculty, staff, and look at today’s MBC. The college’s demeanor March 30–April 2. They gathered in students, were invited to a luncheon connection to the City of Staunton (and even the spirit of renewing bonds and with PEG’s past and present was demonstrated with goody bags her accent),” celebrating of the pioneering creation directors, staff, students, faculty, and donated by members of Staunton says Mary of the Program for the Exceptionally family members. They also had the Downtown Development Baldwin Gifted (PEG). opportunity to hear presentations by Association. The bags included College Dean Separation of Reunion from PEG alumnae and students. treats, discount coupons, a Emeritus Commencement — held in May— The college’s developing shopping and dining guide, and a James Lott for the first time in recent years campus master plan was another bookmark that highlights about MBC President Emerita allowed alumnae/i to attend classes feature of Reunion weekend. An downtown galleries. Cynthia H. Tyson in the opening chapter of the newly published book Retrospect: The Tyson Years 1985–2003. VWIL Corps in Action The product of more than two years’ work by Patricia Menk, MBC Cadets and band suit up to honor professor emerita of history, the fallen comrade, march in NYC 116-page book chronicling Tyson’s presidency will be released April 6. Tyson and Menk will be on campus that afternoon for a reception and A plaque honoring former Virginia Women’s Institute for Leadership cadet and ▲ book signing with faculty and staff 2002 Mary Baldwin College graduate Sarah K. Small was added to the memorial wall outside the SMA/VWIL Museum in a poignant ceremony on a snowy at 4:30 p.m. in the Student Activities March 25. Air Force Lt. Small, a public affairs officer, died as a result of a vehicle Center ballroom and spilling out accident September 19, 2005, in Egypt. She is the first VWIL graduate to be killed in the line of duty. onto Tyson Terrace, weather permit- GOLDEN JOHN BY PHOTO ting. Alumnae/i and friends of the college have also been invited to a The Virginia Women’s Institute for ▲ book signing 2:30–4 p.m. that day Leadership (VWIL) Corps of Cadets at the President’s House. Faculty and and VWIL/Mary Baldwin College band march down the wide staff who cannot attend the later expanse of Fifth Avenue in New session are welcome to stop by at York City during the annual St. the earlier one. Patrick’s Day Parade March 17. The event marked the group’s third Menk thought she was finished appearance in the parade in as writing books about Mary Baldwin many years. VWIL earned its way College’s history when she authored onto the national stage by capturing second place among all marching To Live in Time, a comprehensive units during its first appearance in history, for the college’s sesquicen- the NYC parade in 2004. tennial in 1992 — when Tyson’s term had just begun. Not so. “When President Tyson retired in 2003, it seemed almost ’07 PADUA JASMINE BY PHOTO mandatory that the story of her 18 years at the college be recorded …” Menk wrote in the preface of her latest book. At the request of the Alumnae/i to Lead Reunions, Gifts to College Board of Trustees, Menk agreed to pick up the pen again. She intended As students, they might have served the campus, they will also elect “As our strategic plan unfolds, Retrospect to be more of a story of in student government, or led a class officers to lead Reunion Mary Baldwin’s success requires the the institution itself than of the student organization, or not. programming and to solicit class participation, engagement, and woman who led it, but “I very soon Regardless of their previous student and individual gifts for the college. support of our alumnae/i,” college realized that I could not do it that leadership positions, as alumnae/i, Eventually, the Alumnae/i Board leaders said in a letter to selected way,” she wrote. “[Tyson’s] presence they are now leading their classes in would like to have in place a alumnae this spring. “Those was everywhere, all the time.” supporting the college and its system where officers are elected colleges that are doing well are the Menk credited Dean Emeritus strategic plan in the coming years. every five years — at Reunion — to ones that have a class leadership James Lott and College Archivist Bill Dozens of alumnae/i have been keep classmates engaged with MBC structure. We believe that the Pollard for their help while organ- called on by the Alumnae/i by setting up mini-reunions, results of this new initiative will izing Retrospect. “I couldn’t have Association Board of Directors to gathering information for class help position Mary Baldwin asked for a nicer conclusion than the participate in Mary Baldwin notes, and maintaining contact College as a national leader in way it all came together,” she said. College’s inaugural Class with the college about significant liberal arts education.” The book is available at the Leadership Council April 21–23. In events. The Institutional The class leadership program is MBC Bookstore, the Alumnae/i Gift addition to receiving an update Advancement staff supports the being piloted this year with Shop, and The Bookstack in from MBC President Pamela Fox, Alumnae/i Board’s efforts and is alumnae/i who graduated in class Staunton. faculty, and students, and touring providing logistical support. years that end in 2, 3, 7, and 8. The Cupola April 4, 2006 3 Search to Commence for Vice Presidents edgeon the

Our strategic planning priority this year is separate division, reporting to the president. in the classroom and as a Focus and Advance. We have already CoMPA colleagues will remain in their close publishing scholar. His written successfully completed more than 70 percent proximity to all IA colleagues. quick wit, sense of word of our ambitious slate of 21 priorities and Second, Angus McQueen has been humor, and keen intelli- 91 objectives for 2005–06. My heartfelt appointed director of operations for gence inspire us all. He Darryl Helems, Master of Arts in gratitude is extended to each member of the Institutional Advancement — continuing has been an outstanding Teaching adjunct, and teaching partner Amanda Gibson, an article, Mary Baldwin community: you have permanently in the interim role he has so colleague and friend. “Embracing Multiple Intelligences worked hard and accomplished much. well assumed this year. Mr. McQueen and I congratulate Dr. Techniques with Gifted Students in the Institutional Advancement has played a Ms. Cabe have been jointly representing IA Buller on his appoint- Classroom.” Virginia Journal of key role in our efforts and our successes this on the executive staff this year. Ms. Cabe ment as dean of the Education, April 2006. year. As you know, the position of vice will continue on executive staff going Harriet L. Wilkes Honors College and president for Institutional Advancement has forward and Mr. McQueen will continue to professor of history at Florida Atlantic Kenneth Keller, professor of history, been vacant since May 2005. I have been represent IA until the appointment of the University, effective July 1, 2006. Dr. book review of Paul Douglas Newman’s meeting with the IA directors regularly and new vice president. McClain — who has been an outstanding Fries’s Rebellion: The Enduring Struggle for the American Revolution. American providing guidance to the division, an This next year will see another signifi- member of the music faculty at both the Historical Review, February 2006. opportunity I have greatly enjoyed. I am cant transition in college leadership. Dr. undergraduate and graduate levels — has now ready, with the support of the Board of Jeffrey Buller and his wife, Dr. Sandra accepted a full-time position as professor of Trustees, to launch a national search for a McClain, will leave Mary Baldwin at the music at Florida Atlantic University, on the spoken vice president of Institutional Advancement. end of this academic year. As dean of the main campus in Boca Raton. This is a word The search process and constitution of the college and vice president for academic wonderful opportunity for Dr. Buller and search committee will occur this spring. affairs, Dr. Buller has played an important Dr. McClain. They will be greatly missed. Karen Dorgan, associate professor of education, “Looking at Geometry from a I would like to tell you of two organiza- role in accomplishing many of our advances I have initiated a process to identify an Different Angle.” Virginia Council of tional changes within IA. First, it has become over the past five years. Among his many interim vice president for academic affairs Teachers of Mathematics conference, clear that strategic communication is crucial contributions, he led the undergraduate and dean of the college. After consultation Virginia Tech, March 2006. to the success of our strategic plan. We must curriculum reform, initiated the faculty with the division coordinators, the Board of ensure that the entire college’s marketing and salary improvement plan, and co-authored Trustees, and the executive staff, I will soon Kenneth Keller, professor of history, communication efforts are seamlessly inte- our ten-year strategic plan. He has collabo- constitute a search committee. “Treasures Underfoot: The Mercer Tiles grated. Therefore, effective April 1, the rated with colleagues to ensure that our fall Enjoy our beautiful spring. of Staunton, Waynesboro, and Augusta Office of Communication, Marketing, and 2006 roll-out of the Mary Baldwin College County.” Augusta County Historical Society spring meeting, Waynesboro, Public Affairs (CoMPA), led by Associate Advantage is a success. He has served as a Virginia, March 2006. Vice President Crista Cabe, became a role model with his continued contributions Dr. Pamela Fox, President Amy Tillerson, instructor of history and director of the Institute for Decisive Events in American History, speaker, Global Women for Peace on Earth. Travel Expands the Mind, Gives New View of Home Staunton, Virginia, March 2006. During spring break this year, I had the This year we have seen Mary Baldwin know that all of these Carey Usher, assistant professor of fortune of joining 48 students, alumnae, College revise its General Education changes are focused on sociology, presented papers, “Broken and friends of the college on a weeklong program, adopt civic engagement as the helping Mary Baldwin Windows and Social Capital: Investment trip to Egypt. Visiting Egypt always puts topic of its Quality Enhancement Plan, College continue to in a Disordered Community,” and “Perception of Place and Well-Being.” one — or at least, me — in mind of eternal expand its international focus, and approve fulfill its core mission, Eastern Sociological Society, Boston, things. In our daily lives, everything around a visionary new campus master plan — remain loyal to its core February 2006. us in America is so new. We go out of our Transforming Our Environment — to revi- values, and reaffirm its way to see a house built in 1789 and talize our physical space. The reminder that core traditions. Travel marvel at how old it is. our institution exists, as our motto says, broadens the mind; it in the In Egypt, you have to count by “Not for time, but for eternity” seems also helps you see home news millennia, not by years. A temple dating to more important than ever. in a completely new light. Coverage of MBC campus master plan, 1250 B.C. counts as belonging to the “New As the academic year begins winding Transforming Our Environment: Kingdom.” A site dating to A.D. 400 or down, I feel almost breathless at times when 500, you just past by. It’s too new to I think of all the changes that have taken Dr. Jeffrey Buller, Vice President Brenda Bryant, vice president for warrant much of your time. Everything place and all the improvements that have for Academic Affairs and enrollment management and student turns out to be relative. been made since August 2005. And yet, I Dean of the College life and dean of students, and President Pamela Fox, “Mary Baldwin maps campus’ future.” The News Leader, Staunton, Virginia, 3/7/06. College’s Facilities Plan Received Optimistically by City Crista Cabe, associate vice president for Communication, Marketing, and No longer just a document on an architect’s Following the presentation, Staunton Public Affairs, and President Pamela desk, the Mary Baldwin College campus resident Marsha Vayvada said she is most Fox, “School plots course: Mary Baldwin sets campus plan for next master plan, Transforming Our interested in the master plan’s proposed four decades.” The News Virginian, Environment, made its public debut in campus green behind Hunt Hall. “We live Waynesboro, Virginia, 3/7/06. March. Within days of its release, the plan — close enough to walk there, and I think it which encompasses the next 35 years of the will be a lovely and useful place,” she said. Crista Cabe, associate vice president college’s facilities planning — was the subject Vayvada recognized that residents will have for Communication, Marketing, and of news pieces in The (Staunton) News questions about parking and traffic flow Public Affairs, “Tuesday morning Leader, The (Waynesboro) News Virginian, through and around the campus, but she Mary Baldwin College unveiled its campus master plan.” WVIR-TV, NBC and on Charlottesville-based WVIR-TV29 believes they will be satisfactorily answered 29, 3/7/06. Segments also aired on and Harrisonburg-based WHSV-TV3. MEDLEY DAWN BY PHOTO as the details emerge. WHSV-TV, ABC 3, 3/7/06. The plan has been a topic of conversa- MBC President Pamela Fox introduces the campus Todd Parker attended the forum for a tion on campus and with city representatives master plan to Staunton residents March 17. dual purpose: he lives in the city and the Basketball players’ conference honors. for many months, and President Pamela Fox proposed buildings and landscaping, Fox architectural firm he works with could be Lindsay Callison ’08, Jessica Carter offered an invitation to the general public to fielded several questions from the audience interested in helping construct some of the ’08, Rayna Henry ’06, and Katrina Scruggs ’06, “MBC players nab AWCC explore and inquire about it March 17 at the structures and landscape features. “As a of about 50 people. Many wanted to know honors.” The News Virginian, Staunton Public Library. “This is a subject about accessibility (answer: better accessi- resident, it is great that the city has a Waynesboro, Virginia, 3/8/06. “Squirrel for which I have great passion,” Dr. Fox said bility with new buildings in compliance growing college that lures vibrant people.” selected AWCC’s top player.” The News to open the forum, sponsored by Historic with ADA standards), parking spaces The next forum for the college Leader, Staunton, Virginia, 3/8/06. Staunton Foundation. “We intend to create (answer: a net gain of 30 spaces), and plans community about the campus master plan an even more welcoming environment for for the historic Skinner house, where Adult will be held at 12:15 p.m. April 18 in Miller (See EDGE, Page 5) the citizens of Staunton to come in.” Degree Program offices are located Chapel on the MBC campus. The document After a brief introduction highlighting (answer: options are being explored), can be viewed online at www.mbc.edu/ vehicular and pedestrian access and among others. strategic_plan/docs/masterplan06.asp. 4 April 4, 2006 The Cupola

Join Us Online! Student News Campus Master Plan www.mbc.edu/strategic_plan/master- plan06.asp Senior Appreciation Honors Convocation Recognizes Academic Achievement Master of Arts in Teaching www.mbc.edu/mat Program Mary Baldwin’s annual Honors Convocation gives the college a chance to Reunion 2006 The magic number is $20.06. In recognize the outstanding work of many of its students. Students were lauded for www.mbc.edu/reunion reference to their class year, 2006 making the Dean’s and Honors lists for grade point averages (GPAs) of 3.5 to Upcoming Lectures/Speakers graduates are asked to make a gift in 3.74, and 3.75 and above, respectively. Those who have maintained high GPAs www.mbc.edu/college/events/lectures.asp Annual Fund that amount to support the Senior during their college careers were noted for belonging to the elite groups of Honor www.mbc.edu/giving/annualfund.asp Class Gift Campaign. All funds Scholars and Bailey Scholars. Dozens were congratulated for their appearance in raised by the class by June 30, 2006 Who’s Who Among Students in American Colleges and Universities. Ten students At Your Service! will be donated to the Annual Fund. received the Adult Degree Program Loyalty Fund Scholarship. Bookstore (in Pannill Student Center) Monday - Friday: 9am-4pm Tuition covers only about half Many departments at Mary Baldwin also grant awards relating to its subject Some weekends for special events of the overall cost of operations in — many named in honor of influential professors and students in the college’s Grafton Library any given year. The Annual Fund, history. For the first time this year, two students received awards in memory of Monday - Thursday: 8am-midnight MBC’s yearly fundraising effort, Melissa Mitchell ‘97, who was slain in 2005. Nearly two dozen individual awards Friday, Saturday: 8am-6pm bridges the gap between tuition and — a surprise for the recipients — were given to students who excel in specific Sunday: 12pm-midnight Hunt Dining Hall fees and the operating expenses of academic areas. Select awards are listed below, and for a complete list of those Monday - Friday: 7am-6pm college each year. students recognized at Honors Convocation, please visit www.mbc.edu/news. Saturday, Sunday: 11am-6pm Gifts to the Annual Fund help ULYSSE DESPORTES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING COMMUNICATION EXCELLENCE AWARD Nuthouse (in Hunt Dining Hall) pay for computer software, library ACHIEVEMENT IN ART HISTORY Monday - Thursday: 11am-10pm Harriet Blackwell Friday: 11am-8pm resources, faculty and staff salaries, Claudia Kopp HEALTH CARE ADMINISTRATION Physical Activities Center landscaping, new furniture, and ULYSSE DESPORTES AWARD FOR OUTSTANDING Betsy Johnson and Cara Magolda Monday - Thursday: 6am-9pm scholarships, among other things. ACHIEVEMENT IN STUDIO ART GEORGE C. MARSHALL FOUNDATION (HISTORY) Friday: 7am-5pm “For seniors, contributing to the Brecken Geiman and Angela Paschal Saturday: 12-5pm Laura Sobers and Beth Stagner class gift is the first step in learning Sunday: 5-9pm MARY JANE DONNALLEY AWARD (ATHLETICS) ASHLEY DULAC MEMORIAL AWARD (MATH) how to be good alumnae/i. Mary Post Office (in Pannill Student Center) Therese Landin Allison Ford Monday - Friday: 9am-4pm Baldwin relies upon the support of ALICE MCCAA ’76 BIOLOGY AWARD Saturday: 9am-12pm our generous alumnae/i to provide FRESHMAN CALCULUS AWARD Pub (in Pannill Student Center) Katherine Burn Stephanie Bias, Tess Cole, Christie Food Service: Monday - Friday: 7-9am, students with the support they need BIOLOGY OUTSTANDING STUDENT Hamilton, Delores Jenkins, Emily 11am-2pm, Monday - Thursday 4-8pm to succeed,” said Jennifer Moriarty, Building Hours: assistant director of the Annual Fund. Jenny Chen Mindrebo, and Abby Turner Monday - Friday: 6am-midnight Seniors who donate to the class BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION RESIDENTIAL CHEMISTRY OUTSTANDING STUDENT Saturday, Sunday: 7am-midnight PROGRAM OUTSTANDING SENIOR Patricia Grace Wenger Computer Labs gift will receive apple charms to wear on their tassels at Karin Alsheimer Monday - Friday: 5:30am-midnight DONALD D. THOMPSON PSYCHOLOGY AWARD Saturday, Sunday: 6am-midnight Commencement. The keepsake BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION ADULT DEGREE Elizabeth Williams charm identifies them as an Annual PROGRAM OUTSTANDING SENIOR Fund supporter, and can later be Deana Duncan MELISSA MITCHELL AWARD FOR the MAY TERM STUDY ABROAD cupola worn as jewelry to commemorate HAMMOCK AWARD (BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION) Denise Michael www.mbc.edu/cupola their Mary Baldwin experience. Alison Kaufmann Seniors will soon receive a MELISSA S. MITCHELL AWARD FOR April 4, 2006 CHARLOTTE FORTEN GRIMKÉ AWARD EXCELLENCE IN ASIAN STUDIES Vol. 1 No. 8 Senior Class Gift brochure in their Johnice Hill Belena Stuart MBC mailboxes. To participate, fill To submit items for On The Edge and Movers & Shakers, e-mail out the attached form and return it [email protected]. To submit ideas for to the Annual Fund office through Students Elected to Leadership Positions news stories and briefs, e-mail campus mail, or contact Jennifer [email protected]. Deadlines for Moriarty at ext. 7385. Several people joined the ranks of student leadership after special elections. submissions are the 15th of each month. The Cupola can also be reached at New student government officers were installed at a ceremony March 29. See 540-887-7009. www.mbc.edu/news for a complete list. The editor reserves the right to select Student Government Officers BLUESTOCKING CO-EDITOR representative submissions and edit University Wits Announce JUDICIAL BOARD CHAIRWOMAN Katie Lukhart ’08 material according to AP and MBC style New Cabinet Samantha Adato ’08 and available space. The University Wits, MBC’s BLUESTOCKING BUSINESS MANAGER SGA EXECUTIVE SECRETARY Katy Hanson ’08 Editor Shakespeare graduate student Lacy Wood ’07 Dawn Medley organization, elected new officers. CAMPUS COMMENTS EDITOR CLASS OF 2008 SECRETARY Assistant Editor Jeremy Fiebig, president; Alisha Star LaBranche ’07 Morgan Alberts Smith ’99 Joanette Rodriguez Heimbuch, vice president; Chelsea Design MBC-TV PRODUCTION MANAGER Class of 2008 Treasurer Theresa Rollison ’03 Collier, secretary; Kris Ayers, Michele Harris ’08 treasurer; Katherine Mayberry, Noel Iskandar The Cupola is published on the first resource officer; and Andy MBC-TV BROADCAST MANAGER Tuesday of each month for the faculty, Leia Atwell ’08 staff, and students of Mary Baldwin Blasenak, artistic director. Student Media Leaders College by the Office of Communication, The University Wits was created BLUESTOCKING CO-EDITOR Marketing, and Public Affairs. For more to complement both the MBC Trisha Vaughan ’08 news about Mary Baldwin, visit MBC News online at mbc.edu/news. Master of Letters and Master of Fine Arts in Shakespeare and Mary Baldwin College does not discrim- Students in Motion inate on the basis of sex (except that Renaissance Literature in men are admitted only as graduate and Performance through cooperative Gabrielle Bergeret ’07 received Allison Ford ’07 placed first in the ADP students), race, national origin, academic mentoring, coordination of recognition for voice performance, poster competition at the color, age, disability, or sexual orienta- social activities, residential advising, National Association of Teachers of Mathematical Association of tion in its educational programs, admissions, or co- theatrical production, and other Singing, Inc. Virginia Chapter America/American Mathematical curricular or other activities that further the goal of Conference, March 2006. Gabrielle Society joint meeting, San Antonio, activities, and collaborative exploration of will also be traveling to Italy this January 2006. Her presentation and employment Renaissance drama, both historically summer to perform at Operafest Di poster explained her research on practices. and in current application. Roma. number theory. The Cupola April 4, 2006 5 The MBCA: Exploring International and Multicultural on the Experiences and Learning Communities edge

We have covered more than half of in the the 10 components of the Mary news Baldwin College Advantage in Mary Ivey ’07, Amber Pearson ’08, previous issues of The Cupola. In and Irene Sarnelle, associate professor of health and physical education, this edition, as we get closer to May “Colonial dancing comes to life at Term with its travel to foreign lands, college’s ball.” The News Leader, we explore International and Staunton, Virginia, 3/2/06. Multicultural Experiences. Before we ComposingComposing our Kenneth Keller, professor of history, know it, students will be settling in ourFutureFuture “Decorative Tiles the Focus of Spring for fall 2006, so we also look at the Meeting.” The Rockbridge Weekly, Lexington, Virginia, 2/21/06. college’s progress with Active the framework for transformation Learning Communities. Ashley Langston ’09 and Sarah Wisecup ’09, “Students seen as faces of future: Event promotes VFW Ladies International and Multicultural Transforming the Student • International and multicultural experiences: guaranteeing all MBC students opportuni- Auxiliary.” The News Leader, Staunton, Experiences THE MBCA ties to gain understanding of America and Virginia, 3/14/06. The physical boundaries of Mary • Threshold experience: a comprehensive the world first-year experience providing a gateway Baldwin College’s 54-acre campus • Capstone experience: integrating four years Roderic Owen, professor of philosophy into the united MBC community and of learning and religion, “School board race could are Staunton city streets, but its personal transformation • Life and career transition program: see new faces.” The News Leader, mental and intellectual reaches are • Personalized learning plans and portfo- opening the doors for transition to Staunton, Virginia, 2/25/06. lios: individualized four-year academic and graduate school, employment, and other co-curricular plans virtually boundless. Egypt. life endeavors Adrian Riskin, associate professor of • Personalized wellness plans: individualized Australia. Cyprus. England. Mexico. mathematics, “Professor’s hobbies add goals of lifelong wellness and fitness Transforming the College A sampling of the countries in • Network of mentors and partners: up.” The News Leader, Staunton, which students, faculty, and staff supportive guidance from peers, faculty, THE FIVE INITIATIVES Virginia, 3/13/06. staff, alumnae/i, and members of the • Make personal transformation have traveled for educational community our priority notable purposes within the past 12 months • Active learning communities: learning and • Sharpen our focus on academic living connections for exploration of themes excellence awards spans the globe. Enhanced by inter- and experiences • Unite and enrich our comunity Alexandra LaRue Davis ’95, recipient action on campus with international • Practical and experiential learning: • Renew our environment of the William C. Lowry Outstanding students from Japan, Burma, and engaging beyond the classroom in • Fund our future Mathematics Teacher of the Year Award community service, internships, and field for elementary school teachers. Virginia elsewhere, and by meeting projects Learning Outcomes Council of Teachers of Mathematics Americans with diverse back- • Distinctive academic major and interdisci- • Mind: knowledge, communication, critical conference, Virginia Tech, March 2006. plinary focus: gaining depth of thinking, flexibility, technology, diversity Davis also received a “Programs That grounds, MBC students are privy to understanding in a strong and innovative • Body: health, fitness Work” 2006 award from the Virginia academic program that is perfectly inte- rich international and multicultural • Character: leadership and service, citizen- Mathematics and Science Coalition. grated with a rich General Education ship, values experiences. Including this element experience in the MBCA reinforces the many Renae Berry Szad ’93, recognized by John Dudas, under secretary of efforts the college has already made commerce for intellectual property and toward globalizing the campus. director of the United States patent and One of the most significant, if trademark office, as an innovative teacher and leader in celebrating not the most visible, developments in national education to bring more living/learning communities. This is a competitiveness and innovation in this area has been clarification and visibility to study abroad opportuni- better fit for Mary Baldwin,” said education. University of North Carolina, recognition of different interpreta- ties, and proposed that the college Brenda Bryant, vice president for Charlotte, February 2006. tions of definitions of terms such as find ways to ensure that cost is not a enrollment management and student The Office of Communication, multicultural, diversity, and culture. prohibitive factor in students’ life and dean of students. Marketing, and Public Affairs earned Recent revisions to the college’s decisions to study abroad. The primary learning community three awards as part of the Council for Advancement of and Support of undergraduate curriculum inspired a in 2006–07 will include all freshmen. Education District III 2005 Awards. powerful discussion among faculty Active Learning Communities All first-year students will attend Designers Gretchen Newman and members and prompted a change in Since fall 2005, when a taskforce of three courses — MBC 101 and two Theresa Rollison ’03 received an Award of Excellence for the President’s the term for one Core Curriculum faculty and staff convened to other freshman-friendly classes — Tea invitation and Rollison a Special requirement from Multicultural explore learning communities as an with the same group of about 18–20 Merit for the Spring Fling invitation. Studies to Diverse Cultures of the element of the MBCA, administra- students, creating close-knit groups Newman, Associate Vice President for Communication, Marketing, and Public United States. tors have been searching for the best that do not necessarily live together, Affairs Crista Cabe, and Director of “Getting a better handle on the way to adapt the concept to Mary but learn together, Bryant explained. Communication Carol Larson received definitions of these terms, and what Baldwin College’s unique character- Quest Interfaith Village — a term an Award of Excellence in the Direct Mail category for a series of Admissions they mean to us at Mary Baldwin, is istics. During 2005–06, the college that refers to a spiritual community materials. an important step in communicating continued its support of established rather than a physical place — is what we want our students to informal living/learning communi- also an example of an MBC learning learn,” said Anne McGovern, ties, such as the Honor Scholars community. The program has associate professor of French and Society, and the Ida B. Wells encouraged spiritual exploration and former chair of the MBCA task Society. Two new living/learning understanding for several years. In force on International and communities were proposed to addition, two Honor Scholars Multicultural Experiences. begin in fall 2005, but questions communities — one that already The task force’s recommenda- about whether a separation — real exists and another for sophomores tions also included increasing the or imagined — would divide the — will be housed in McClung Diverse Cultures of the United States MBC community, and student hesi- Residence Hall in 2006–07. requirement from three credit hours tation led to re-evaluation. “A sense of belonging is to nine, and allowing the require- Initial reaction did not stop the important to everyone. Freshmen, in ment to be fulfilled by an internship movement toward student communi- particular, benefit from finding a or service learning experience in ties in its tracks, though. smaller group within the larger addition to classroom courses. The “In future planning, our community where they begin to gain committee also recommended the emphasis will be on learning confidence and build relationships,” creation of a full-time office of inter- communities, rather than Bryant said. 6 April 4, 2006 The Cupola NEWS

“FUNDRAISING,” Cont. from Page 1 customized exercise and nutrition committee of faculty, staff, and (EBL) project designed to engage area $50,000 to create endowed scholar- programs. Purchasing a laptop students charged with expanding on teachers and students in kindergarten ships, said Gerry Grim, director of computer will make the system the topic. through 12th grade in Meaningful development. portable. The funds could also help Watershed Educational Experiences fund certification for students who Verizon Funds Classroom (MWEE). Fetterman Family Continues choose to become personal trainers Technology “This grant demonstrates the Wellness Support and Funds and help run the fitness laboratory. A $22,500 gift from Verizon innovation and excellence of MBC’s QEP Development “We will have a comprehensive Corporation will facilitate upgrades to teacher training programs,” said A recent donation from the Lundy picture of people’s awareness of their presentation technology in three MBC President Fox. Fetterman Family Foundation health and fitness and be able to tailor classrooms this summer. Verizon is Acquired by Tamra Willis, continues its support of Mary plans and activities for students, dedicated to helping member colleges assistant professor of education, the Baldwin’s wellness initiatives. The faculty, and staff,” said Spalding, who of the Virginia Foundation for grant from the National Oceanic $80,000 gift will provide critical will guide wellness program start-up. Independent Colleges (VFIC) keep Atmospheric Administration brings support as the college launches the The Fetterman’s donation also current with state-of-the-art tech- total funds awarded to MBC for EBL Mary Baldwin College Advantage makes possible the acquisition of an nology. The company previously to nearly $400,000. Other projects (MBCA) and the Quality online wellness questionnaire created provided funding to MBC for faculty initiated by Willis during the last three Enhancement Plan. by Testwell. The result will be person- technology training. years dealt with oyster reef ecology, In 1994, Annabelle and Lewis alized reports highlighting each Mary Baldwin will use this grant schoolyard gardening, and literacy. Fetterman made a sizeable gift in person’s wellness strengths and weak- to install computer and presentation Willis also helps run the programs, the honor of their daughter, Mabel nesses, which will become part of hardware in three classrooms in first of which was held in 2003, and “Molly” Fetterman Held, a 1976 every student’s e-portfolio — an Carpenter Academic Hall. Equipment gives local schools a jump on the MBC graduate and current member of activity that will be introduced to in Carpenter 201 and 401 will be Virginia Department of Education’s the Board of Trustees. The result: freshmen in fall 2006. upgraded, and Carpenter 407 will strong recommendation to include state-of-the-art equipment to assess These changes will advance the undergo a complete technology MWEE in all K-12 schools in the state. physical fitness factors, such as college’s wellness program, now part revamp. Upgrades in these classrooms Unlike previous EBL programs, cardiorespiratory rate, body composi- of the series of transformational expe- will reach a large cross section of this most recent grant from the tion, strength, and flexibility. It is riences for all students known as the students and will increase efficiency National Oceanographic housed in the Mabel Fetterman Held MBCA. The MBCA’s wellness and effectiveness of teaching and Atmospheric Administration will Motor Performance Laboratory on component includes assessment, learning in many disciplines. cover the cost of hiring a teacher-in- the second floor of the Physical planning, programming, and moni- residence at MBC. The teacher will Activities Center. Sharon Spalding, toring progress of health in mind, Environment-Based Learning be selected from Augusta County professor of physical education, body, and character Gets Boost from MAT Grant schools for 2006–07, the first of the helped write the proposal for the A portion of the Fetterman’s gift One hundred thousand dollars, more grant’s three years, to help plan and Fetterman’s original gift, and she has will aid in developing the Quality than 600 teachers, 750 students, and co-teach EBL seminars, work with used the funds to make periodic Enhancement Plan on the topic of two riverheads will all lead to one bay teachers, and continue developing the equipment updates. civic engagement. MBC needs to — the Chesapeake Bay — as part of a partnership between Mary Baldwin The foundation’s latest gift will implement the plan to retain accredi- Mary Baldwin College Master of Arts and public schools. Twelve school help the college purchase software to tation by the Southern Association of in Teaching grant-funded program districts within the watersheds of the provide users with immediate elec- Colleges and Schools. Jeffrey Buller, that begins next fall. “Two Riverheads Shenandoah River or the James River tronic feedback from the equipment, dean of the college and vice president to the Bay” is the college’s fifth and — hence, “two riverheads” — are and analytical information such as for academic affairs, chairs a latest Environment-Based Learning invited to participate. ▲

“GUESTS,” Cont. from Page 1 work with small mammals, when he “Little did I know at the time that got a call. The black bear was disap- DNA would come into play and we’d school opened its doors in March pearing, and there was a need to have all these great samples still,” 2005 and offers classes and studio study and track the animal Pelton Pelton said. space to young and old members of now calls “my favorite mammal.” “I Pelton estimates he’s gone into the community. This extraordinary thought it would be two or three over 350 bear dens, and the study, initiative is dependent on the collabo- years,” Pelton told his audience. still being conducted, yielded much ration of art, artist, local “We’re now entering our needed information on the black bear. institutions, and national 38th field season.” The team discovered everything from governmental organizations. Pelton went on to hibernating patterns (females prefer to Bernardi earned an earn his master’s degree and den in trees for the winter) to average MFA from the National Ph.D. in wildlife biology life span (four to five years for males, Institute of Fine Arts in from the University of seven to eight for females). Buenos Aires and an MA Georgia. Now, as professor The Mary E. Humphreys Biology

and MFA from the emeritus of wildlife science CABE CRISTA BY PHOTO Lecture Series was established in 1992 University of California at at the University of Audience members examine bear skulls following to bring prominent scientists to Pelton an on-campus presentation by bear biologist Berkeley. She was awarded Tennessee, he remembers Michael Pelton. campus to present public lectures. an honorary degree, Doctor that going into field work Sponsoring the series are friends and of Fine Arts, by the College of was like stepping into a vacuum — them to tag and track the bear popu- former students of Dr. Mary Wooster in Ohio. not much research had been done to lation. Sedation of the bear was Humphreys, professor emerita of pave the way. The team decided to usually done by a junior member of biology, who served on the biology “I got sidetracked,” internationally track and study the black bear using the team, joked Pelton, using a faculty at MBC for 25 years known biologist Michael R. Pelton one quarter of the Great Smoky sedative at the end of a stick. “Some (1943–1968). ▲ told a nearly full house for the Mary Mountains National Park in of them made really long sticks,” he E. Humphreys Biology Lecture Tennessee. Field operations took quipped. March 9. place on foot in uncharted back Once sedate, the team could tag — Marlena Hobson, associate Pelton was an undergrad botany country. Pelton and his student team the bears — lip tattoos proved more professor of art history, and Jenny major at the University of Tennessee experimented with bait — canned durable than ear tags — and take Howard, associate director of commu- in the early 1970s, and expecting to sardines worked best — to enable blood and hair samples for study. nication, contributed to this article The Cupola April 4, 2006 7 APRIL ’06 SMTWTHF S April 16–17 1 ▲ Master of Fine Arts final project Exam Week 23456 78 presentation: Richard II. 8pm, college April 17–21 9101112131415 Blackfriars Playhouse. Free 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 admission. It’s almost time again for calendar 30 students to find their favorite April 18 corner in Carpenter Academic April 5 April 8–9 ▲ Campus Forum: What’s Next or their favorite classroom in ▲ Tennis Match: 2pm, vs. ▲ Relay for Life: Opening cere- with the Campus Master Plan? Pearce to take exams. Mary Christopher Newport. Tennis monies, 6pm; Survivors 12:15-1:05pm, Miller Chapel. Baldwin is justifiably proud of Courts. Reception, 6:30pm; Luminary its Honor System, which allows ▲ Softball Game: 3pm, vs. Guilford. Ceremony, 8pm; Closing cere- April 18–May 12 students to have a unique final Softball Field. monies, 7am. Physical Activities ▲ Art Exhibit: Senior Studio Art exam arrangement, one that is ▲ Student Event: ICC Club Center gymnasium. More info: Exhibitions. Opening receptions, much valued by the college Installation. 5pm, Location TBA. x7085. TBA. Regular hours, 9am-5pm, community. During Exam Hunt Gallery in Hunt Dining Week, April 17–21, students April 5–9 April 9 Hall. can choose from 12 designated ▲ MBC Theatre: Private Lives, ▲ Softball Game: 1pm, vs. Wilson. exam periods and several areas Wednesday-Saturday, 8pm. Softball Field. April 19 on campus in which to take Sunday, 2pm. $5 for students, ▲ Master of Fine Arts actors’ final ▲ Anthem Health Representative on their exams without proctors. faculty, and staff. More info. and project presentation: Twelfth campus: 10am, Student Activities Exam Week is scheduled so to order tickets: x7189. Night. 8pm, Blackfriars Center Loft conference room. No students have the greatest Playhouse. Free admission. appointment necessary. latitude to do their best work. April 6 ▲ Great Books Reading and Exam periods are 9am–noon ▲ Book Signing: President Emerita April 10 Discussion Group: Charles and 2–5pm on each of the five Cynthia H. Tyson, her presidency, ▲ Student Event: Career Dickens’ Hard Times, led by days, with two evening exam RETROSPECT: The Tyson Years, Opportunities for Health Care Katherine Turner. Noon-1pm, periods from 7–10pm Tuesday 1985-2003, by Patricia H. Menk. Administration Majors. 3:30- King 107. and Thursday. Alumnae/i and friends reception 4:30pm, Sena Center Conference 2:30-4pm, President’s House. Room. More info x7221. April 21 Faculty and staff signing 4:30- ▲ Student Event: Air Brush Artists. ▲ Junior Visit Day. Prospective 6pm, Student Activities Center 6pm, Hunt Terrace. students on campus. Ballroom and Tyson Terrace. ▲ Faculty Meeting: 3pm, Hunt Who We Are ▲ Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Lecturer: April 10–16 West. Celebrating Tradition: Sue Rosser, “Women and the ▲ Art Exhibit: Annual Juried Spring Fling Glass Ceiling in Science.” Student Exhibition. Opening April 22–25 12:10pm, Miller Chapel. reception, April 10, 4:30-6pm. ▲ Pre-May Term Break 5 p.m., April 12, Alumnae House Lawn Regular hours, 9am-5pm, Hunt April 7 Gallery in Hunt Dining Hall. April 26 ▲ Class of 2009 Event: Whine and ▲ May Term Begins One year Dean Jeffrey Buller was spotted in a toga. The next year, Cheese Party. 7pm, Spencer April 11 Brandi Austin ’02, associate director Lounge. More info: x7287. ▲ Softball Game: 2pm, vs. Southern April 27 of alumnae/i activities, was found as ▲ VWIL/Staunton Military Virginia. Softball Field. ▲ Student Event: Thursdays on Alice in Wonderland. In 2005, Lynn Academy Parade. 4pm, Upper ▲ Master of Fine Arts actors’ final Tyson Terrace (TOTTs). 5pm, Gilliland ’80, executive assistant to the Athletic Field. project presentation: Twelfth featuring live music and refresh- president, appeared as Willy Wonka. ▲ Air Band. 8pm, Francis Night. 8pm, Blackfriars ments. This year will Jennifer Brillhart Kibler ’91, executive director of Auditorium. Playhouse. Free admission. alumnae/i and parent relations, be May 2 Glenda the Good Witch or Dorothy? April 7–9 April 13 ▲ Broman Concert: David Schrader, And will the Student Alumnae/i ▲ Family Reunion Weekend ▲ Term IV ends organ. 8pm, Christ Evangelical Relations Society (STARS) be dressed sponsored by African American ▲ Last Lecture: Amy Tillerson, Church, Staunton. More info: as munchkins? The much-anticipated and Multicultural Student instructor of history. 12:15pm, x7294. Spring Fling will be held April 12 on the Alumnae House Lawn. The Engagement Office Miller Chapel. theme, “There’s no place like ▼ Alumnae/i Reception. ▲ Student Event: BPB Movie Night, May 3 Baldwin,” is an adaptation of the 7:30pm, April 7. Umoja Memoirs of a Geisha. 8pm, ▲ Student Event: Senior Transitions classic film, The Wizard of Oz. House. Francis Auditorium. Program for Juniors. 2-3pm, Sena Seniors in the Residential ▼ Cookout. 11am-3:30pm, Center Conference Room. More College for Women and the Adult April 8. Rose Terrace Lawn. April 14 info: x7221. Degree Program have been enticed to ▼ ▲ attend the event with “Diplomas of Gospel Extravaganza. 6pm, Good Friday. Floating holiday for Courage.” Students will be given a April 8. Francis Auditorium. staff, to be scheduled with super- May 4 scrumptious dinner, theme-related ▼ Minority Clubs United visor approval. ▲ Student Event: TOTTs. Time gifts, and will be entertained by a local Awards Ceremony. 2pm, TBA. band. Senior Superlatives, such as April 9. Miller Chapel. April 15 “most likely to be president” and ▲ Student Event: BPB Movie Night, May 5 “best dressed,” are also announced. ▲ Tears often mix with laughter as April 8 Memoirs of a Geisha. 8pm, Class of 2009 Event: Garden tour students realize that their days of ▲ Softball Game: 1pm, vs. Francis Auditorium. at Monticello. 1-5pm, calling Mary Baldwin home are Greensboro. Softball Field. Charlottesville. More info: x7287. nearing an end. This annual end-of- ▲ Student Event: Cinco de Mayo the-year bash is not only a Mixer. 10pm-2am, Student celebration, but also a welcoming for Activities Center Ballroom. seniors as soon-to-be members of the Alumnae/i Association, an important part of their transition to Unless otherwise noted, all phone numbers begin with 540-887- life after college. Need a campus map? www.mbc.edu/college/mbcmap.asp 8 April 4, 2006 The Cupola the third degree Pia Adolphsen, Program for the Exceptionally Gifted Student

Elementary School just down the Who’d play you in a movie? What sound or noise do you road from campus. Adolphsen was I would pick Angelina Jolie, partic- love? Music, especially music I can one of the students featured in a tele- ularly in her role as Lara Croft, star dance to. vision segment on WVIR-TV29 of the Tomb Raider series. Jolie is a about the mentoring project. The role strong, down-to-earth woman. She What sound or noise do you has not only given her an opportu- is intelligent and beautiful, manages hate? A person complaining about nity to teach — she helped students a career and a family, and helps her something she or he could change, create a video game and make a community. To me, she is the but does not have the courage to do. “claymation” video — but also to ultimate symbol of female power. learn. “At first I thought I would She is everything a woman can be. What profession would you like have to water down some of the to participate in? I would love to subject matter, but they understood What’s in your home or dorm be a horse trainer. so much,” Adolphsen said. And those room CD/tape player? A mix of bumps and bruises she sports from Sean Paul, Alicia Keys, Keane, Ben What is your favorite MBC time to time? They’re not from the Taylor Band, Ella Fitzgerald, tradition and why? I haven't been children, they are from the horses she Garbage, and Dido here long enough to have what I works with in her spare time at Grey would consider a “favorite” Gables Farm nearby. People would be surprised to tradition. I am looking forward to Pia on PEG: “For the first time, I know: I really love little kids. I say I the drag show SOULS [Sisters Out The answer: German. The question: feel like I’m working at my level. I’m don’t like them, but after working Understanding and Loving Sisters] is What is PEG student Pia Adolphsen’s finally being challenged, and having with them for such a long time I’ve planning to hold this spring. I’ve first language? The daughter of a fun with it!” We recently caught up actually developed quite a fondness. been told it is a lot of dancing, Danish father and a German mother, with this multilingual maven to ask music, and fun. Adolphsen lived in Germany for her her more about her life. In English, What is your favorite word? Life, first six years, until her family of course. because it means you have a chance. moved to Atlanta. An intrepid student, she is now learning Spanish My major: Undecided; I’m leaning What is your least favorite word? to add to her language skills. toward psychology. I’m really Uncertainty, or unsure. I hate not As a freshman this year, enjoying the psychology class knowing how the future will play out, *Several of the above questions are Adolphsen became involved in one of Psychology as a Social Science. I and I like having a plan with all my courtesy of the questionnaire PEG’s many enterprising programs by envy people who can understand decisions mapped out. I also don’t like invented Bernard Pebo, used on mentoring students at McSwain philosophy, though. it when people can’t make decisions. Bravo’s Inside the Actors Studio. Where is it?

Congratulations to Ashley Barksdale ’06, who correctly answered that March’s picture — shown here in a wider shot — is the book depository on Grafton Library. Did you know that books used by Mary Julia Baldwin while she was a student and educator are housed in the Reigner Room in the library? Thank you to Can you identify this campus close- everyone who entered, and remember to play up? Join The Cupola’s scavenger this month! hunt and rediscover the MBC you thought you knew. Entries with the correct answer received at [email protected] by 4:30 p.m. April 15 will be put into a drawing for a gift certificate at the MBC Bookstore this month. You’ll see your name in print with a tidbit about the site in the next issue. Students, faculty, and staff are all allowed to enter — but there is a limit of one entry per person per issue.

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