“Southern Cooking, High & Low: A Short History of the Cuisine of the South”
Presented by John Beck, Ph.D.
Thursday, January 26, 6-8 p.m.
Kresge Auditorium
Hosted by the Nutrition Graduate Student Association
Free

 

Meredith Jazz and Tap Company
January 27-28 at 8 p.m.
Jones Auditorium
Tickets: Free to Meredith faculty, staff and students; $10 general; $5 students/seniors

 

Discover Meredith
Saturday, January 28, 9 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Meredith campus

Discover Meredith is a special day set aside for alumnae and parents to share Meredith with a young woman in their lives. It's also an opportunity to connect with other alumnae and parents, and hear about future directions for the College, from President Jo Allen, '80, and other campus leaders.

 

“Blake’s Enlightened Graphics: Illuminated Books and New Technologies,”
Presented by Joseph Viscomi, UNC-CH James G. Kenan Distinguished Professor of English
Wednesday, February 1, 2 p.m. 
Kresge Auditorium
Free

A renowned William Blake scholar and printmaker, Viscomi’s lecture will “show how Blake created his books and how they have been reproduced since, including how they are now reproduced in the Blake Archive.” This event is sponsored by the Department of English.

 

“Building Your Business in Nutrition”
Presented by Maye Musk R.D.
Wednesday, February 8, 6-8 p.m
Ledford Hall
Hosted by the Nutrition Graduate Student Association
Free

Meredith College International Film Festival showing of "Moolade"
Wednesday, February 8, 6 p.m. (refreshments) 6:30 p.m. (film begins)
Kresge Auditorium
Free

In her African village, Colle is determined to protect her daughter and five other young girls from genital mutilation, a rite of passage required for marriage in their society. Disobeying the elders, Colle listens to the radio for news from the outside world. This winner of a Special Mention Prize at the Cannes Festival gives a humorous view of a controversial issue that still affects millions of women around the world. SENEGAL-FRANCE-BURKINA/2004. 124 mins. In French and Bambara with English subtitles. Directed by Ousmane Sembene.

 

Spring All Staff Meeting February 9
The Spring 2011 All Staff Meeting will be held Thursday, February 9, from 3–4 p.m. in Kresge Auditorium. This event is sponsored by the Staff Affairs Committee.
 
Please join us anytime between 2:30 and 3 p.m. for refreshments, featuring Valentine’s Day sweets. Refreshments will be served at the front of Kresge Auditorium.

 

The meeting begins at 3 p.m. Speakers include:

• Lennie Barton, who will share his enthusiasm for the “Be One in a Million” initiative with staff;
• Deborah Tippett, who will discuss the upcoming presidential inauguration;
• Pam Davis, who will update staff on Meredith’s Community Perks; and
• Laura Fieselman, who will offer a sustainability and energy update.

Several door prizes will also be offered to those in attendance.

 

2011-12 Staff Affairs Members:
Gail Carnagua, Member At Large, Co-chair
Mattie Hawkins, Member At Large
Kris Householder, Business and Finance, Chair
Deb Laube, Academic Programs
Amy Losordo, College Programs
Claytona Nixon, Institutional Advancement
Lauren Sumner, President’s Division

 
The next issue of Campus Connections will be published February 7. Submit items for Upcoming Events to allenme@meredith.edu.

 

In this Issue:

New Agreement Simplifies Transferring for Community College Students
Recent Efforts Raise Meredith's Profile in Triangle-Area
Sustainability Spotlight: December Break Energy Savings Report
Arts Faculty Members Earn Accolades
Former Facebook Executive Randi Zuckerberg to Visit Meredith
Faculty/Staff Accomplishments
Upcoming Events
News Briefs

 

Have you presented research or attended a professional meeting recently? Has your department earned an award? Share news of these accomplishments and more with the Meredith community. Faculty and staff are invited to email items to Melyssa Allen, “Campus Connections” editor, at allenme@meredith.edu.