February 17, 2012
Today: The Athenian Trireme

Professor James M. May of Saint Olaf College in Minnesota will present a talk titled “The Athenian Trireme: The History, Reconstruction, and Operation of an Ancient Greek Warship from a Rower’s Perspective,” this Friday, February 17, at 3:30 p.m. in AD 226. Come and hear about May’s experiences rowing an ancient warship!

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February 17, 2012
POTW: Chili

Super Tuesday came to Carroll in a different way this past week. Faculty, staff, and administrators enjoyed more than 15 different varieties of chili at the third annual Carroll Fund Chili Cook-off on Tuesday, February 14. The event highlighted the FSA Give Back to Carroll campaign, and allowed employees to not only cast their vote for their favorite chili, but also for John Carroll through a gift to the Carroll Fund.

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February 15, 2012
Today: Boler study abroad programs meeting

Are you a prospective business student interested in studying abroad? If so, please come and learn about many of the study abroad programs that are popular for business majors on Wednesday, February 15, at 2 p.m. in AD 26. Plan now so you can make the most of your experience.

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February 15, 2012
Today: African American Alliance Presents: Poetry SLAM

The African American Alliance is hosting a Poetry SLAM on Wednesday, February 15, from 6-8 p.m. in the LSC Atrium. Please come to hear great poetry and have a good time. Bring friends! Refreshments will be provided.

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February 14, 2012
Today: JCU/NBC Meet the Press Fellowship workshop

Juniors and seniors majoring in communications or political science and interested in applying for the NBC/John Carroll University Meet the Press Fellowship are invited to attend the first-ever Meet the Press Fellowship workshop on Tuesday, February 14, from 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in Dolan A202-203. Joe Toohey ’10, former Fellowship recipient, will serve as the primary speaker.

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February 14, 2012
Today: Cultural Awareness Series: Daryl Davis and the Ku Klux Klan

Join us to hear from Daryl Davis, the author of Klan-Destine Relationships on Tuesday, February 14, 2012, at 7 p.m. in the LSC Conference Room.

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February 10, 2012
Today: Classroom Technology

ITS and CFD will host a meeting titled Classroom Technology: The Next Generation on Friday, February 10, at 3:30 pm in AD232 to discuss the pros and cons of current classroom technology and what future improvements and updates might look like.

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February 10, 2012
POTW: Happy 80th Grasselli Tower!

Did you know that our Grasselli Tower celebrated its 80th birthday just a few days ago? February 5, 2012, marked 80 years since the last piece of the tower was literally pushed into place in 1932. The tower began its history as the University’s seismology lab, and since then has housed The Carroll News, the radio station, and a phone center for fundraising. Even ROTC cadets have rappelled down the facade of this campus landmark!

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February 9, 2012
Today: TOMS Club informational meeting

Are you passionate about social justice? Are you interested in raising awareness of global poverty and the “One for One” Movement? Then join the John Carroll TOMS Club for a quick informational meeting in the O’Malley Center lobby at 6 p.m. on Thursday, February 9, 2012.

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February 8, 2012
Today: Scholarly Lunch

The fifth in the Scholarly Lunch Series will be held Wednesday, February 8, 2012. Medora Barnes, Department of Sociology, will present “Make Way for Max: Ultrasounds and Changes in the Experience of Pregnancy” and Walt Simmons, Department of Economics and Finance, will present “Measuring the Effects of Money Laundering Policy in Small Island States.”

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