Winter Brings Personnel Changes at Knox
Winter term at Knox ... no doubt your son or daughter is settled and already working hard! We wanted you to be aware of a few changes in the staffing of the College so you know whom to contact in the future.
Lori Schroeder Haslem (309-341-7214), associate professor of English, was appointed to the position of associate dean of the College. She succeeds Stephen Bailey (309-341-7387), who has served as associate dean since 1984 -- the longest serving associate dean in Knox's history. Bailey has been appointed director of Knox's new Center for Research and Advanced Study. Both appointments were effective as of January 1, 2010. Read more about Haslem's and Bailey’s new duties.
Vicki Sibley, office coordinator in the Office of Student Development, retired from the College in December. Her successor is Susan Day (309-341-7220). Be sure to greet Susan when you stop by the Student Development Office!
Jimmy Stewart, assistant director of campus life, left us in mid-January to take a position in Chicago. We are searching for a replacement, but rest assured that your questions will be answered by others in the Campus Life Office if you call 309-341-7527!
Snow Emergency Updates
Students will be notified via e-mail when the city declares a snow emergency. If two or more inches of new snow have accumulated, this requires the removal of all vehicles from the streets. If it snows, students must move their vehicles to any of the College parking lots. Once the streets have been plowed, students may return vehicles to the street. Local radio stations will also announce when a snow emergency is in effect. The fine for not moving a vehicle is $25.00 plus towing charges.
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| Special Updates |
H1N1 Vaccine Available for Knox Students
The Knox County Health Department is now offering the H1N1 flu vaccine on a walk-in basis, Monday through Friday, 9 am - 4 pm. The H1N1 vaccine is available in both forms:
- FluMist -- for those who do NOT have any underlying medical conditions (such as asthma or diabetes), are pregnant, or have received the seasonal flu mist vaccine in the past 28 days.
- Injectable -- for those who DO have underlying medical conditions (such as asthma or diabetes), are pregnant, or have received the seasonal flu mist vaccine in the past 28 days.
The H1N1 vaccine is FREE. The Knox County Health Department is at 1361 W. Fremont Street, just west of Galesburg High School. Everyone in the Knox community is encouraged to get the vaccine and to take precautions to avoid getting or spreading the flu.
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Security Cameras to be Installed on Campus
For several months, a working group from the Office of Student Development and Finance & Administrative Services has been developing plans for a campus video security system with video cameras at several points both on the perimeter and within the campus. The sole purpose of such a system is to enhance campus safety by deterring unlawful acts and increasing the likelihood of apprehending perpetrators. Students, including representatives of the Student Senate, have been involved in discussions about the system. Last week, President Roger Taylor authorized moving ahead with the installation of the system with plans that it be operating by spring term.
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| Parents News & Notes |
Thoughts From The Dean
Xavier Romano, vice president for student development and dean of students, has prepared a new message for parents for winter term. Read Dean Romano’s comments.
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Upcoming Career Fairs
CareerFest 2010: The Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development will be co-hosting its annual job fair, CareerFest, on Friday, February 5, from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. at the Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois. This exciting recruitment event brings together students and alumni with employers from Fortune 500 companies in business, government, and the non-profit sectors seeking to fill a variety of full-time and internship opportunities. There is a nominal fee for students to attend the fair, and transportation is provided for at an additional cost.
TeacherFest: Like the above-mentioned job fair, the career center also co-hosts an event for those looking for jobs in the teaching field. The TeacherFest job fair connects quality teacher candidates with school districts looking to fill positions for the upcoming academic year. This event is scheduled to take place on Thursday, February 18, from 12:30 to 5:30 p.m. at the Drury Lane Theater in Oakbrook Terrace, Illinois.
Students should stop by or contact the Center for Career and Pre-Professional Development at 309-341-7494 for more information about either of these fairs and the registration process. |
Commencement 2010
 Before you know it, Commencement will be just around the corner! Be sure to bookmark the Commencement 2010 page for information about the weekend -- some information is posted now, but we urge you to keep checking back. New information will be available as the date approaches.
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Red Room Tutoring Program Sets Records
 The Center for Teaching & Learning (CTL) reported that 199 students used the walk-in Red Room Tutoring Program during Fall 2009! Hosted by Seymour Library, the program is coordinated by the CTL and student tutors are trained and available for any student that needs academic assistance. View the Winter 2010 Red Room Tutoring Schedule. Feel free to share the schedule with your son or daughter if he/she is in need of academic help.
Peer Tutoring is offered in the following subject areas for the majority of courses below the 300 level: biology, chemistry (3 tutors per evening), Chinese, computer science, economics, environmental studies, French, Japanese, math (3 tutors per evening), neuroscience, physics, psychology, Spanish, statistics and writing (2 tutors per evening). Students can obtain tutoring on a walk-in basis on Tuesdays, Wednesdays, and Thursdays from 7 - 9 p.m. on the second floor of Seymour Library through March 4.
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| Student News & Notes |
Repertory Term 2010 Begins
 Repertory Theatre Term, known informally as "Rep Term," was created at Knox in 1970 by emeritus professors Robert Whitlatch, Ivan Davidson and former professor Peter B. Young. Held every three years, the program allows students to spend an entire ten-week term working exclusively in theatre. The students take three theatre classes and work on all of the performance and production tasks found in a professional repertory theatre company. More about this year’s Rep Term and performances and read the Repertory Term Blog.
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In This Issue
Knox Events
January 30, 2010
Seymour Union and Center for the Fine Arts
February 25-March 6 (various nights)
Harbach Theatre, Ford Center for Fine Arts
February 26, 2010
Pepsi Center, Denver, CO
March 19, 2010
Third Degree Glass factory and Llywelyn's Pub, St. Louis, MO
Knox Parent Archives
Knox Links
Knox Profiles
I like to tell people that for my honors I cloned a frog gene and I sequenced it and I contributed this piece of information. My name is Andrew Prendergast and I AM KNOX.
Meet more Knox students.
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Meet more Knox alumni.
I found a 21st-century application for a 19th-century mathematical discovery. My name is David Bunde, assistant professor of computer science, and I AM KNOX.
Meet more Knox faculty.
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