Author: Brandon Farmer

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Response to Student Government letters

In the last issue of the Activist, I wrote an article about Student Government, for which I have received several letters of discontent. My article was an opinion article where my point was very simple: our student representatives (Student Government) are not making an impact on the students. The average […]

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Zymbrano named Student of the Quarter

Lynn Zymbrano has been named the RWC Student of the Quarter for Fall Quarter.Student Government members Brittany Goode, David Schroer, and Leah Whitener formed a subcommittee to determine the best candidate, from nominations by faculty, staff, and students. Student Government received four nominations: Erissa MacKaron, Angelia Monroe, Ben Schaefer, and […]

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Music maniacs strut their stuff

On February 8, Music Video Mania revisited RWC in the Student Lounge for the second year in a row. Prizes? Cash plus a chance for performers to make their own music videos. Contestants were judged by creativity in both costumes and presentation. Noah Waspe and Chad Watkins took home First […]

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Discussion to focus on cross-cultural parenting

#8220;I wonder if I should continue to teach Spanish to my two children so that they can be familiar with their heritage?” “I am Muslim and my wife is Christian. We have frequent arguments about how our four children should be raised and which occasions we should celebrate.” “Should we […]

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African American History events scheduled Feb. 19-20

On Tuesday, February 19, Dr. John Douglass, will present the third annual forum commemorating African American History month. This year’s topic, entitled “Sui Generis,” will focus on three twentieth-century African American women: Ruby Bridges, Josephine Baker, and Zora Neale Hurston. Students, faculty, and staff are invited to attend to learn […]

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New Math and Computer Networking labs up and running

The Computer Networking Lab in Room 265 has just been brought up to date, according to Professor Ken Koehler, who is in charge. There is also a new Math Lab in the new wing of Muntz Hall. Professors Debbie Woods and Susan Bardes are in charge there.

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Graduation deadline April 8

It is mandatory that all students who are wishing to graduate in June 2002, must be on the graduation list and signed up before the deadline of April 8.Pick up graduation paperwork in the Registration Office, Muntz 210/211.,

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Be multilingual in one quarter

This spring RWC’s Department of Foreign Languages will be offering a new course called Introduction to Foreign Language. The class will help students become familiar with German, French, and Spanish, all in the same quarter. There are no foreign language classes you must take prior to this one. Most students […]

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Gillis brings sense of adventure to RWC

This past November, RWC welcomed a very special new addition to the staff of the college. Jodi Gillis is an Americorps-Vista (Volunteer In Service To America) who works side by side with Helen Kegler in the RWC Multi-Cultural Student Affairs Office. While here, Jodi’s main duties are to develop and […]

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ILR students never stop learning

Have you ever wondered about all the enthusiastic older students who appear on the RWC campus on Tuesdays and Thursdays? They are students taking courses offered not by RWC but by the Institute for Learning in Retirement.Stephen Appel and Diane Decker co-direct the Institute. Mr. Appel has had an interesting […]