Stanford
University Professor of English Emerita Nancy Huddleston Packer
will read from her
newest collection of stories, Old Ladies, for Huntingdon
College's Jimmy Loeb Literary Series, Monday, April 8, at
7:00 p.m. in the College's new Leo J. Drum Jr. Theater,
Cloverdale Campus. Following the reading, Ms. Packer and
Huntingdon President J. Cameron West will lead a discussion with
the audience on the subject, "Writing About Women: Then and
Now." The program is free and open to the public. Watch the
Web site or your email for the news release and more information.
One team plus 15
Huntingdon Hawks Head Football Coach Mike
Turk was named director of athletics during a news
conference held Friday, March 15, in Roland Student Center.
Turk takes the helm of all 16 of Huntingdon's NCAA-III
intercollegiate athletic teams as we enter the USA South
Athletic Conference this fall. He will remain head football
coach, as well. Read more here: http://www.huntingdon.edu/aboutNews.aspx?id=10689.
As a benefit for Children's Hospital and the Children's Miracle
Network, Huntingdon's Phi Mu women's fraternity will host Breakfast with the Stars, Saturday, April 13, 9:00–10:30 a.m. at the
Church of the Ascension's Ascension Hall. Young boys and girls can
meet their favorite Disney princesses and other superheroes during
this special breakfast, co-sponsored by The Party Palace and
Chappy's Deli. Tickets are $8.00—make checks payable to Children's
Miracle Network Hospitals—email phimubreakfast2013@yahoo.com
or call Sandra Hall at (334) 549-8779 for tickets or more
information.
- Room Draw: Tuesday, March 19
- Adapted Physical Education class hosts Wilson Elementary School, Wednesday, March 20
- Spring Break: Offices closed; no classes, March 23–31
- Residence halls reopen, 1:00 p.m., Sunday, March 31
- Student Art Exhibition, April 1–19, Seay Twins Art Gallery
- Symphonic Honor Band: April 5–6
- Huntingdon Winds Spring Concert, Friday, April 5, 7:30 p.m., Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall
- CloverJam: April 6, 7:00 p.m., Roland Arena: see above for ticket information
- Faculty Guitar Recital, Kevin Manderville, Tuesday, April 9, 7:30 p.m., Smith Recital Hall
- Order of Omega Initiation, Wednesday, April 10, 9:00 p.m., Smith Recital Hall
- Oracle Hunt, April 11–12
- In-Service Day, no classes; offices open, Friday, April 12
- Choral Concert, Sunday, April 14, 3:00 p.m., Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall
- Awards Day Convocation: Monday, April 15, 11:45 a.m., Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall
- Elizabeth Belcher Cheek Concert Series featuring Vadim Serebryany, Tuesday, April 16, 7:30 p.m., Ligon Chapel, Flowers Hall
- Huntingdon Winds Pops Concert, Tuesday, April 18, 7:30 p.m., Top Stage, The Green
- Last day of classes, Spring Term, Friday, April 19
- Finals, April 22–26
- Baccalaureate, Friday, May 3, 5:00 p.m., Ligon Chapel Flowers Hall
- Commencement, Saturday, May 4, 9:00 a.m., The Green (traditional day ceremony); ADCP ceremony at 6:00 p.m.
Huntingdon Headliners
Congratulations to the ensemble cast, the crew, and director
Macon
Armistead for the Huntingdon Drama Club's successful
production of "Months on End" last week. Another great Huntingdon
first!
Huntingdon Class of 1999 alumna
Shaindel Beers' second
collection of poetry,
The Children's War and Other Poems,
was published in February 2013. You can read more about the book
and about Shaindel at her Web site: shaindelbeers.com.
Associate professor of religion
Dr. C. Jason Borders, who is
the president of the Central Alabama Beekeepers Association, will
direct Montgomery's first beekeeping camp June 7–8 at Bear
Exploration Center. The camp is offered in partnership with 4-H of
Alabama and is open to elementary and middle school students ages
10–14. Instructors will offer their expertise in a range of fields,
including biology, chemistry, hive management, and art. The camp
will be held daily from 8:00 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Registration is $30.
See beekeepingcamp.yolasite.com or email
beekeepingcamp@gmail.com
for more information.
Ann Clancy has been accepted to study at Queens University
in Northern Ireland next year with the Irish-American Scholars
program.
Dexter Dean '13, who received offers of admission from
Ph.D. chemistry programs at the University of Southern Mississippi,
the University of Kentucky, and the the University of South
Carolina, has chosen Southern Mississippi, where he will work with
Dr. Vijay Rangachari, whose research is dedicated to Alzheimer's
Disease.
Ryan Dean, Cerina Proehl, Niki Kennedy, Bonnie Nicholson,
Jennifer Keith, Eliza Richardson, Josh Johnson, Abby Duke, Mary
Gasson, and
James Temple participated in the Vann
Vocal Institute the weekend of March 8–9. Josh Johnson was selected
to participate in the Master Class, while all performed for and
received coaching from voice coaches and teachers who have performed
at such venues as New York's Metropolitan Opera, La Scala in Italy,
the Chicago Lyric Opera Company, and the New York City Opera. The
Vann Vocal Institute is offered in conjunction with the Montgomery
Symphony Orchestra.
Josh Johnson, Taylor Claire Bean, and
Harden Spencer,
who make up The Sound of Oaks, will perform as the warm-up band for
Grace Potter during
CloverJam 2013, Saturday, April 6.
Their music will begin at 7:00 p.m. Congratulations to these winners
of a stellar group of performers during Hawk Rock!
Charlie Hearn '11 has announced his engagement to Sarah
Catherine.
Catie Malone '11 has passed her thesis defense and will
graduate in May with a master's degree in communications from the
University of Alabama.
Brandy Milstead '08, a student in the University of
Alabama-Birmingham School of Medicine, has been approved to enter
the field of emergency medicine and will relocate to Roanoke,
Virginia, to complete her training at the Carilion Clinic, Virginia
Tech.
Aleah Payne '13 has accepted a position with the Huntingdon
College Business Office. Her start date is April 1.
Congratulations to
Fran Taylor, director of the Center for
Career and Vocation, who was named Outstanding Staff Member of the
Year during the Greek Awards ceremony held last week.
Sara Beth Terry and
Lauren Hobbs, Office of Student
Life, served as judges in the Miss Highland Home High School pageant
last week.
Amanda Wineman and her twin sister, Alexis, who competed as
Miss Montana in the 2013 Miss America pageant and won the "America's
Choice" Award, are featured in an article in the April edition of
Glamour
Magazine. In the article, Alexis is described as the "Most Popular
Girl in America." The article recounts Alexis' story as the first
Miss America candidate with autism and how her bond with and
encouragement by Amanda gave her courage and strength as they grew
up.
CORRECTION: The last issue of The Talon reported the
incorrect class year for alumnus James Anderson of Montgomery. He
is a member of the Class of 1976. CCV News
Follow the CCV on Facebook (Huntingdon College Center for Career
and Vocation) and Twitter @huntingdonccvThree full-time position postings for Huntingdon graduates:
- Full-time position available in law firm collection department. Candidate must have excellent telephone and typing skills. Salary commensurate with experience. Benefits include health/dental insurance. Send resume via email to fstone@rrllaw.com or mail to Reynolds, Reynolds & Little, L.L.C., Attn: Office Manager, P.O. Box 1389, Montgomery, AL 36102-1389.
- Goodwyn, Mills and Cawood, an architectural and engineering firm headquartered in Montgomery, seeks a full-time Marketing Assistant. A working knowledge of Adobe InDesign, Photoshop, and other graphics programs and advanced written and verbal communication skills are desired. The candidate should be creative and reliable, should show initiative, and should interact well with staff, vendors, and the general public. For a complete job description, contact the CCV.
- The law firm Bradley Arant Boult Cummings seeks a full-time runner. A neat appearance, reliable vehicle, basic computer knowledge, good organizational skills and the ability to communicate clearly are required. Contact the CCV for a complete job description.
ALUMNI: Since the Huntingdon student and alumni email system changed to hawks.huntingdon.edu, we no longer have on file a number of email addresses for our young alums. Please send your new email address to ccv@huntingdon.edu and/or alumni@huntingdon.edu so that we may update our records and keep in touch with you—especially if you are involved in a job search.
HUNTINGDON WOMEN: If you have a heart for service and a mind for organization, please be in touch with Su Ofe in the Office of Communications and Marketing. A two-week commitment for a business manager (volunteer) for a camp program is available this summer. The position will provide an excellent opportunity to serve for a worthy cause and to build your already-great organizational, record-keeping, and communication skills.
Sports Page
More on Huntingdon Athletics: http://www.huntingdonhawks.com/landing/index Composite athletic schedule: http://www.huntingdonhawks.com/compositeScott breaks all-time win
record
A victory with doubles partner
Micaela White during a match
against Schreiner College March 15 propelled
Katie Scott to
the top of the list for all-time wins in singles and doubles women's
tennis contests, with a total of 95 to date. The previous record
was held by
Christian Vick '12, with 94. Scott picked up
win number 96 in a doubles match against Berry March 16.
Bats, Balls, and Nets
The Huntingdon Hawks baseball team's bats are on fire and pitchers
are poised for victory this season. The Hawks have already downed
nationally-ranked opponents in Birmingham-Southern (#10), Adrian
(#8), and Illinois Wesleyan (2010 national champions). Meanwhile,
the second-year men's lacrosse team has matched its first-year win
total and sports a 5-4 record at this writing. The women's tennis
team has risen to 7-1 on the season, while the men's team record
stands at 9-4. Women's lacrosse has faced only two game losses in
this inaugural season, but the loss felt by Seton Hill College of
Pennsylvania (see In Memoriam) runs deeply across the college
lacrosse community. The women will wear Seton Hill colors during
their March 19 game. Softball's record to date is 6-8. Men's and
women's golf had a tough weekend at Jekyll Island last week but hope
to rebound in their next rounds at the tee.
SportsBriefs:
- The Office of Student Life will host a Women's Lacrosse Extravaganza during the Lady Hawks' contest against Otterbein University at 3:00 p.m. Tuesday, March 19, at Samford Stadium. Free wings and Chick-Fil-A will be served and you can tie-dye a T-shirt while you watch the game.
IN MEMORIAM
The Huntingdon College family joins the college lacrosse community
in mourning the death of Seton Hill University's women's lacrosse
coach, Kristina Quigley, during a bus accident in which other
coaches and members of the team were injured and the driver was also
killed. The Lady Hawks lacrosse team will wear Seton Hill colors
during the March 19 home game. We extend our sympathy and prayers
to the entire Seton Hill College community.
Huntingdon extends sympathy and prayers to the family of The
Reverend Lamar Spencer '42, who died March 12, 2013, in
Pascagoula, Mississippi. Rev. Spencer, 95, served 16 churches in
the Alabama-West Florida Conference of The United Methodist Church
in a ministry career that spanned 54 years. He was the the uncle of
Huntingdon Trustee Dr. Lester Spencer, and the great-uncle
of Harden Spencer. The family has established The
ReverendLamar Spencer Endowed Scholarship Fund at
Huntingdon in his memory. Read more here:
http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/sunherald/obituary.aspx?n=lamar-spencer&pid=163623966&fhid=3283#fbLoggedOut
We extend our sympathy and prayers to Dr. Renee Culverhouse,
director of the Adult Degree Completion Program, upon the death of
her father earlier this month.