#8220;A fortunate accident” is how Professor Rhonda Pettit, of English and Women’s Studies, describes what brought nationally recognized poet Gary Gildner to Raymond Walters. Gildner, who books all of his own readings, was planning a trip to Thomas More College for a reading when a friend of professor Pettit suggested […]
Author: Connie Ledford
Ain’t No Mountain High Enough
It’s starting to feel a bit like home for Dr. Dolores Straker.The new dean assumed her official duties at Raymond Walters College on September 1, 2003 after relocating from the City University of New York where she served as University Associate Dean for Academic Affairs. The rolling hills that Ohioians […]
Habla Espanol?
Why learn a foreign language? Many of us take foreign language classes because of a degree requirement while others want to learn for future travels. What you may not realize is that in the near future it could become a handy tool for everyday use, even here in Cincinnati. In […]
Latin American Culture Fest
Eat, dance, shop, and learn! Though Hispanic Heritage month has just passed (September 15 – October 15) there are still plenty of opportunities to learn about the culture as the Cincinnati Museum Center presents “Latin American Culture Fest”; part of their Passport to the World series. The festivities will run […]
RWC Enrollment Up From Last Fall
As the filled parking lots have already shown, enrollment at the University of Cincinnati Raymond Walters College has gone up from last fall. An interview with Enrollment Services Director Jenny Young revealed the increase is estimated to be about 300 students. “The main reason for the enrollment increase is the […]
Make A Difference
Every year thousands of organizations across the country take part in a national program called the “Annual Make A Difference Day Project.” The program consist of many different activities that are aimed at helping those individuals less fortunate than you and I. Taking part in this campaign, we at Raymond […]
“Luther” offers strong insight into historical, religious Reformation
#8220;Please, try to keep your big mouth shut.”Even with this valuable advice, the title character of Luther finds this terribly hard to do. As a result, he is faced with several problems surrounding his monastic life. For example, no one reacts when a local boy commits suicide and a destitute […]
Old Face, New Space
The Electronic Media Communications Department welcomed an old face as a full-time member to its staff this Fall. Adjunct Professor Dave Hubble replaced Kent Del Castillo as Assistant Director of E-Media Services. Professor Hubble previously served as an Adjunct Professor within the department. “I feel like I’m more part of […]
College Study Skills Lab Ready To Help Struggling Students
For students who find themselves already struggling with their classes, there is some immediate help awaiting them. In room M112-K lies the College Study Skills lab. It is here that students can come and get help with organization, time management, and test taking. As part of the tuition students have […]
Help For Struggling Students
Students who find themselves struggling with their classes this quarter can find immediate help in room 112-K of Muntz Hall. That is the home of the College Study Skills lab. It is here so students can come and get help with organization, time management, and test taking. It gets even […]