President Bingham profiled in Triangle Business Journal
President Laura Bingham is the subject of a front-page profile in this week's edition of the Triangle Business Journal after winning the publication's Lifetime Achievement Award. Bingham was presented with the award earlier this month.

The profile is available here:
http://triangle.bizjournals.com/triangle/stories/2009/08/31/focus2.html?b=1251691200^2006451  

 

Flu shot clinics scheduled for Sept. 10, Sept. 14
In an attempt to prevent influenza and influenza-like illnesses, the Peace College Wellness Center is happy to inform you that we have two regular flu clinics coming very soon to Peace College. This flu season more than ever it is important to get your regular flu shot early because we want you to begin building up antibodies in your body before the H1N1 flu vaccines roll out in mid October.

 

The first regular flu clinic is scheduled for Sept. 10 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Student Health Services. Blue Ridge Family Physicians is providing this clinic for all Peace College students, staff, faculty and family. The cost of the flu shot is $25.

 

The second regular flu clinic is scheduled for Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Student Health Services. At this clinic, flu shots will be provided free for those with Blue Cross, Aetna, Humana Gold and Medicare B insurance coverage. Please bring your insurance card. People without those coverages may get a flu shot at this clinic for $30. The clinic will be run on first-come, first-served basis. Health Services will work to to get you in and out as fast as possible. 

 

How to share student announcements
If you have any announcements or events that you would like distributed by mass email to students they should go through Cameron Hill, Director of Student Engagement. There are three ways to get out information to students by email...

1.             Mass email to all students: Forward text or fliers to clhill@peace.edu (preferably ONLY ONE email should go out in this format to students about a particular event or announcement)

2.             "This Week at Peace" Email: EVERY FRIDAY this email is sent out to students as a compiled calendar of events to come in the week ahead. If you have an event you want to advertise please email the details of the event to clhill@peace.edu by Thursday (or send to me as far in advance as you like and I will make a note to include in the future!)

3.             "Student Announcements" Email: If you have a general announcement, signups for an event, etc. they are compiled weekly in this email and sent out EVERY MONDAY to all students. Please send exact text you want in the announcement by Friday to be included in this email. 

 

Support cross country team in season opening meet at Meredith
The Peace College Cross Country season kicks off tomorrow, Sept. 1, in a competition with our cross-town rivals over at Meredith College.  This season, the cross country team boasts a roster of eight fantastic runners who would greatly appreciate your show of support as they represent our college.  We hope you'll join us at 4:30 p.m. sharp at Meredith's campus which is roughly 15 minutes away from our own campus: Drive West on Peace Street (a right out of the parking lot at the front of campus) until it turns into Clark Street.  Make a left on Chamberlain and a right on Hillsborough, proceeding a mile and a half to Meredith's main entrance.  The field is located on the immediate right as you turn in. Please note that the event will be held between 5-5:30, allowing plenty of time for a return to evening classes or other commitments.   

 

This season promises to be an exciting one for Cross Country and the rest of the Peace College athletics!  Show your Peace pride by supporting our student athletes!Map: http://maps.yahoo.com/#mvt=m&lat=35.79084&lon=-78.6628&zoom=15&q1=15%20east%20peace%20st%2C%20raleigh%2C%20nc&q2=3800%20hillsborough%20street%2C%20raleigh%2C%20nc 

 

Pool hours set for fall semester
The pool will open for recreational swimming starting today.  Until further notice the hours are:

Mon- Thurs evenings         6:30 p.m. - 9:00pm
Monday and Thursday       Noon - 2 pm
Tuesday and Wednesday  11 a.m. - 1 p.m.
Sundays                           7 p.m.  - 9 p.m. 

 

Any questions about recreational/free swim use of the pool should be directed to Sue Fisher, 508-2323, Sfisher@peace.edu. Come and enjoy the pool! 

 

SHRM seeking donations for silent auction
The Peace College chapter of the Society for Human Resource Management is seeking donations for a silent auction being planned for late October. If you have goods or services to donate, please notify Kathy Corley or student Bianca Boles. Items may be dropped off at Kathy's office, Flowe 201. A portion of the funds raised will be donated to the Chordoma Foundation. 

 

 

Tickets on sale for PCT's ‘The Shape of Things'
Tickets are now available online for Peace College Theatre's 2009-10 opening production: Neil LaBute's "The Shape of Things." The play runs Sept. 16-26, except for Sundays and Mondays. Performances are at 7:30 p.m. in Leggett Theatre. For this play, mature audiences only, as it is not appropriate for children under 16. Reduced cost tickets are available online at Peace College Theatre's website, theatre.peace.edu. Purchase of season tickets will save you more.  

 

Bellydance classes begin
Free Bellydance classes will be offered on campus again this year, sponsored by the Wellness Center and taught by Lisa Allred Draper. Staff, faculty and students are all welcome to attend.  This year you have two options for Bellydance classes:

• Bellydance for Fun and Fitness will be offered in the dance studio in Herman on Mondays from 5:15-6 pm. 
• Bellydance for Performance will meet on Mondays from 4:30-5:15.  

Anyone who is interested in performing is also required to attend at least one of the fitness classes. For more information or to register please email Lisa Allred Draper at ldraper@peace.edu 

 

New on Peace's Facebook and YouTube
Check out Peace's YouTube "channel" to see a video of last week's ribbon cutting in front of the newly renovated Lucy Cooper Finch Library:
http://www.youtube.com/peacecollegevideo   

 

And, if you're wondering who got the first cup of coffee at the newly opened coffee bar in the library, find out on our Facebook fan page:
http://www.facebook.com/peacecollege

 

 

Birthdays
Aug. 31   Lisa Draper, David McLennan
Sept. 3    Kris Lawyer
Sept. 6    Molly Creel, Chuck Johnson 

 

What's Up on Campus?
Following is a very abridged version of Master Calendar events. For information on these and other events, see the Master Calendar http://pride.peace.edu/   

 

Monday, Aug. 31
Morning Prayer
9 a.m.
Chapel 

 

Tuesday, Sept. 1
Morning Prayer
9 a.m.
Chapel 

 

Cabinet meeting
9:30 a.m.
Williams Board Room 

 

Chapel Service
3:30 p.m.
Chapel 

 

Wednesday, Sept. 2
Morning Prayer
9 a.m.
Chapel 

 

Thursday, Sept. 3
Morning Prayer
9 a.m.
Chapel 

 

Friday, Sept. 4
Morning Prayer
9 a.m.
Chapel