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The Office of the President will host an open tab on Wednesday, April 24, at Grounds for Change from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. for the campus. Enjoy!

Join us today – Wednesday, April 24 from 12:20-1:20 pm in Quigley 101 for a discussion of the current humanitarian situation in Gaza, with particular emphasis on food and nutrition.

This discussion will feature panelists from several different academic disciplines:

• Adrienne Krone (ESS, Religious Studies, Jewish Studies)
• Reem Hilal (World Languages and Cultures)
• Amelia Finaret (GHS)
• Moderator: Professor Shanna Kirschner (Political Science)

The panelists will analyze aspects of the current humanitarian situation from multiple disciplinary lenses, with the hope of providing information and opening up a space for the community to discuss.

This event is sponsored by the Center for Political Participation.

Allegheny College alumnus Lloyd Segan ’80, producer of The Boondock Saints, All Saints Day, Blown Away, The Bachelor, and Private Eyes (recipient of the CSA’s Golden Screen Award for Canada’s Most Watched Series), will talk about his journey from Allegheny College to Hollywood and why a liberal arts education matters.

He is looking forward to answering your questions at an informal session on April 25, at 11 am in Vukovich 111.

He looks forward to meeting Gators from all disciplines. Questions? Email Prof. Sinha Roy at iroy@allegheny.edu.

The next All-Staff Meeting for non-instructional employees will be held Friday, April 26, at 10:30 a.m. A link to join will be sent later in the week. Submit your shoutouts, presentations, and announcements by EOD Wednesday here.

Please note: in addition to submitting your announcements for the meeting, you should also continue to share announcements, deadlines, and event information via MyAllegheny here.

Students for Environmental Action is holding a clothing swap. Bring your clean, unwanted clothes that are in good condition and look through the items we have. Any clothes on the tables in the CC Lobby on April 24 are free to take. Any remaining clothes after the swap will be donated to a local charity.

Allegheny is providing transportation to your respective polling location. From 2 p.m. to 8 p.m., there will be buses picking students up and dropping them off on Brooks Walk. This shuttle bus to the polls is sponsored by the Center for Political Participation and the Andrew Goodman Foundation.

Paws Hand Delivered will provide therapy dogs to the campus! The therapy dogs and their handlers will be located in the Brooks Blue Lounge on Tuesday, April 23, from 5 to 6:30 pm. De-stress, relax, and have some good self-care time with furry friends! Contact wellness@allegheny.edu with any questions.

Calling all First-Year Students! As the semester comes to a close, the NaviGator Peer Mentors invite you to come “Chill Out Before Finals” with FREE Casey’s ice cream and lawn games! Stop by the Gator Quad (CC lobby rain location) from 12:30-2 pm today on April 23 to relax before finals.

It’s a great time to stop by the Ask a Dean table, say hey to our Wellness Case Manager, and get some personalized study tips for finals. The first 20 students of the Class of 2027 will receive a stress toy.

What’s a NaviGator? NaviGator Peer Mentors are here to help students navigate life at Allegheny College, from help with finding resources on campus to implementing better study skills and time management techniques.

Join us Wednesday, April 24 from 12:20-1:20 pm in Quigley 101 for a discussion of the current humanitarian situation in Gaza, with particular emphasis on food and nutrition.

This discussion will feature panelists from several different academic disciplines:

• Adrienne Krone (ESS, Religious Studies, Jewish Studies)
• Reem Hilal (World Languages and Cultures)
• Amelia Finaret (GHS)

Moderator: Professor Shanna Kirschner (Political Science)

The panelists will analyze aspects of the current humanitarian situation from multiple disciplinary lenses, with the hope of providing information and opening up a space for the community to discuss.

This event is sponsored by the Center for Political Participation.

Join ASG Sustainability, Allegheny College Bike Share, and other campus “green” clubs to celebrate Earth Week in GFC with free smoothies made using Bike Share’s pedal-powered blender bike.

There will also be an open tab and space for activities and conversation at 4 pm. Happy Earth Day, and look out for more Earth Week events!

Grab a cup of FREE coffee on us (Women in Business and Economics) and get to know better what our club is all about on APril 23 at 5 pm. We’ll be giving away free pins discussing open board positions and more. Don’t miss out on this chance to caffeinate your mind and fuel your ambition!

The Allegheny College Choirs will present their spring concert on Saturday, April 20, at 3:15 pm in Shafer Auditorium. The concert is free and open to the public.

The Allegheny College Choir, Soprano-Alto Chorale, and Tenor-Bass Ensemble will each perform several works in a variety of musical styles from composers Casals, Krenek, Schubert, Parker, Luvaas, and more.

Before closing, the three choirs will join together as one collective choir of students and community members to sing their final pieces, “O Love” by Elaine Hagenberg and “Nda Wana” by Micheal Barrett.

The concert will feature numerous student soloists in vocal and percussion roles. The ensembles will be conducted by Prof. James Niblock, and Kevin Dill will accompany them on piano. Prof. Michael Dolan will join as a guest conductor.

Calling all First-Year Students! As the semester comes to a close, the NaviGator Peer Mentors invite you to come “Chill Out Before Finals” with FREE Casey’s ice cream and lawn games! The first 20 students of the Class of 2027 will receive a stress toy.

Stop by the Gator Quad (CC lobby rain location) from 12:30-2 pm on Tuesday, April 23, to relax before finals. It’s a great time to stop by the Ask a Dean table, say hey to our Wellness Case Manager, and get some personalized study tips for finals.

What’s a NaviGator? NaviGator Peer Mentors are here to help students navigate life at Allegheny College, from help with finding resources on campus to implementing better study skills and time management techniques.

Collection boxes are located in GFC, Carr Hall, and the Campus Center Lobby for a clothing swap held by Students for Environmental Action on Wednesday, April 24.

Drop off any clean, unwanted clothes that are in good condition and they will be used for the clothing swap.

This week’s craft is Pouch Decorating, starting this Friday, April 19 at noon in the Game Room through the weekend, while supplies last. Decorate a pouch for your pencil, makeup, what have you!

Today, April 18, is the 10th Annual Gator Give Day! Students, be sure to join us in the Campus Center Lobby from 11 am to 2 pm for snacks, giveaways, and fun! There will be t-shirts, chocolate-covered pretzels, and an opportunity to support Allegheny.

If we hit our goal of 150 students making a donation of ANY size, a member of the Board of Trustees will sponsor a Casey’s ice cream social on campus on Study Day (May 1) for ALL students. Not to mention that your participation has the potential to help unlock a $1 MILLION DOLLAR challenge for Allegheny.

Also, keep an eye on Allegheny social for fun videos throughout the day! Thank you to all who plan to participate and to our excellent volunteers. Please join us, and let’s celebrate together!

To celebrate the research accomplishments of the Class of 2024, the Biology Department is pleased to host its Twenty-Sixth Annual Senior Project Symposium on Monday and Tuesday afternoons, April 22 and 23. Graduating seniors will present the results of their senior project research in sessions beginning at 1:10 p.m. each afternoon.

All members of the college community are invited and welcome to attend. Juniors, sophomores, and first-year students who have an interest in Biology are especially encouraged to attend and participate.

Please contact the Symposium Coordinator at kberger@allegheny.edu for more information. A schedule of the symposium presentations may be viewed on the biology website.

Allegheny College alumnus Lloyd Segan ’80 will talk about his journey from college to Hollywood and why a liberal arts education matters, but mostly hopes to have fun answering your questions at this informal session on April 25, at 11 am in Vukovich 111.

He looks forward to meeting Gators from all disciplines. Questions? Email Prof. Sinha Roy at iroy@allegheny.edu.

Items to be included in the notice of the April 25 Faculty Meeting should be sent to Faculty Secretary Margaret Nelson (mnelson@allegheny.edu) by 9 a.m. on Monday, April 22.

Please include electronic versions of any reports or documents associated with your agenda item, as well as suggested text for any announcement.

For questions regarding the potential inclusion of items on the agenda, please contact Margaret Nelson or Ken Pinnow, faculty moderator.

Anyone considering a career related to the environment, outdoors, or local or state government should come to the Creek Connections Student Research Symposium this Friday, April 19, between 9:30 and noon.

In addition to the amazing student projects, you can network with professionals from 15 organizations ranging from French Creek Valley Conservancy to the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection. These organizations will be set up in the Campus Center Lobby and balcony. Don’t miss this networking opportunity!

Come join SEA for a Trashion workshop at 7 PM in Carr 238 this Thursday, April 18! If you are interested in making a Trashion outfit, it’s not too late! We will also be crafting some decorations for the Trashion show if you just wanna craft with no commitment!

Allegheny seniors who have completed senior projects in creative writing this year will read from their work at 7 p.m. on Thursday, April 18 upstairs at Voodoo Brewery on Arch St. The entire campus community is welcome to join this celebration of undergraduate writing.

The application workshop is for any student who will be applying for any type of medical professional school (MD, DO, Dental, Veterinary, PT, PA, Nursing, etc.) in the upcoming months. The event will be held on April 16 at 7:30 pm in the Pelletier Collaboratory.

We will discuss application details, how to present work and activities, submission timing and standardized tests, secondary applications, and what to expect in the next 12 months. Any student using the committee letter of recommendation is expected to attend.

Join us Wednesday afternoon for a special screening of “Madan Sara”, a compelling documentary that shines light on the women at the heart of Haiti’s economy. This documentary delves deep into the stories of the powerful Haitian women who navigate societal challenges with grace and strength.

Don’t miss this insightful exploration of resilience and empowerment. The documentary screening will be followed by an exclusive Q&A session with Lulaine Childs, the Co-Executive Producer. For more information, visit the Madan Sara website at https://www.madansarafilm.com/.

• Wednesday, April 17
• 3:00 pm – 4:30 pm
• Quigley Auditorium

Questions? Please contact Assistant Professor of Economics Aisha Yusuf, ayusuf@allegheny.edu.

Are you interested in combining music and computers? Do you like surround sound? You are invited to the live electroacoustic music demo happening at the Vukovich Theatre on Thursday, April 18 from 7-8 p.m. The event is free and open to the public.

Students, if you like what you hear, look out for the new music technology course in self-service! Music 175 is an introduction to fundamental music tools and techniques used for electronic and electroacoustic music performance, recording, sound manipulations, and sound generation. Spaces for Fall 2024 are still available, Tu/Th from 11-12:15 pm

Please join Hillel and Spiritual and Religious Life for a Social Justice Seder on Friday, April 19, at 5 p.m. in Schultz East Alcove. We will eat symbolic foods and a festive meal as we celebrate the liberation of the ancient Israelites. Our hope is that by coming together, we can create a community and begin to work toward the liberation of all people together.

Chaplain Emerita Jane Ellen Nickell is helping out with Spiritual, Religious, and Personal Wellbeing Support this semester and will hold office hours at GFC on Tuesday, April 16, from 4-6 p.m. Stop by and say hello, and let her know what you’d like to see that office do, or email her at jnickell@allegheny.edu to set up a personal appointment.

What makes a “real Christian?” Who decides? Have you ever wondered if you’re a “good Christian” or a “bad Christian?” Is that even a thing? Many of us have encountered hypocritical “Christians” (We’re sorry!) or have worried that we might be one!

Tonight at ACO, join us to explore what the Bible says about being a disciple of Jesus, and to look at the warnings that Jesus gives to those who follow Him. This will be a time for conversation, self-reflection, and encouragement! And a time for those who are curious about it, too.

All are welcome at ACO – no past experience or particular belief is necessary! ACO is a place for students to explore the Bible, ask questions, and learn together. Held on Tuesdays in Ford Chapel at 8:30 p.m. Contact aco@allegheny.edu for more info!

The 10th annual Gator Give Day is this Thursday, April 18.

Students: We will be in the Campus Center lobby from 11-2 on with snacks, giveaways, and fun! There will be t-shirts, chocolate covered pretzels and an opportunity to win an ice cream social for all students if you support Allegheny!

Check your inbox and social media for the latest updates. Please join us, and let’s celebrate together!

Physical Plant is planning the installation of a banner pulley system at the main entrance to Brooks east side on Monday, April 15 and Tuesday, April 16. There will be a man lift like we had before when the banners blew down, so barricades will be put up inside and outside to stop access.

The right handicapped door will still be open for use. Please be aware of this and make arrangements as needed when entering and exiting the space. If you have any questions, please contact Physical Plant at 814-332-5378 or pplant@allegheny.edu.

The application workshop is for any student who will be applying for any type of medical professional school (MD, DO, Dental, Veterinary, PT, PA, Nursing, etc.) in the upcoming months. The event will be held on April 15 at 7:30 pm in the Pelletier Collaboratory.

We will discuss application details, how to present work and activities, submission timing and standardized tests, secondary applications, and what to expect in the next 12 months. Any student using the committee letter of recommendation is expected to attend.

Celebrate and commemorate your journey at the grad product event – buy your class ring!

• Thursday & Friday
• April 18 & 19
• 11 am to 2 pm

Special Event Pricing – Jewelry up to 150% Off!

Commencement is less than a month away. As a reminder, employees are required to work major campus events. Employees need to contact Conference & Event Services ASAP at events@allegheny.edu to request your Commencement related duties.

Make sure to include your ID number when contacting Conference & Event Services. Thank you!

FIJI, will be hosting an American Red Cross Blood Drive this Wednesday, April 17, from 11 am to 4 pm in Schultz Banquet Hall. We will be tabling in the Campus Center on Monday and Tuesday from 11 am-2 pm if you wish to sign up. Walk-ins are welcome. Please consider donating, as it helps many people in need.

Reminder for student organizations requesting additional ASG funding: requests END for this academic year on April 16 at 12 pm. All necessary paperwork and information must be sent through the ASG Finance Request form for any remaining events.

* ASG will not fund any student activities past April 30.

Come join your fellow Allegheny students at the Gaza Blockade Wall. We will create art for and display facts from Gaza on a wall on Monday, April 15 in the CC Lobby from 12 PM-8 PM. The art installation will remain up for the entire week. Come contribute to honor the lives lost from Israeli aggression; we need a ceasefire now.

The Campus Life and Community Standards Committee invites all employees – faculty, staff, and administrators –to have lunch at Brooks Dining Hall on Tuesday, April 23 from 11 am to 2 pm.

Lunch will be free to all employees. Please bring your employee ID.

Are you looking for service hours? Or just looking to help with a good cause? The Relay for Life Club is hosting their annual cancer awareness and fundraising walk from April 19 at 8 pm to April 20 at 8 am, and we are looking for volunteers to help with this event.

Please visit this link to sign up or contact zeiszler01@allegheny.edu if you have any questions!

Are you a first- or second-year student looking for more information on how to get involved in research and scholarship opportunities on campus? If so, you should consider attending the Mentor Breakfast sponsored by the Office of URSCA (Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities).

The event is a casual breakfast held from 10-11 AM in the Campus Center on the morning of the Cook-Lahti Scholars Symposium on Tuesday, April 30. You’ll get a free breakfast and you’ll have an opportunity to chat with faculty, staff, and students about their experiences doing research at Allegheny.

To RSVP for this event (RSVP is required), please complete this Google Form by 5 PM on Monday, April 15.

Allegheny College will host Dr. Julia Clarke, Phi Beta Kappa Visiting Scholar, for a public lecture entitled “The Secret Lives of Dinosaurs” on Monday, April 15 at 7 pm in Quigley Auditorium.

Dr. Clarke is the John A. Wilson Professor in Vertebrate Paleontology and a Howard Hughes Medical Institute Professor at the University of Texas at Austin.

Dr. Clarke will share the latest scientific discoveries about dinosaurs, including how we have started to gain insight into their color and sound.

She will highlight how these discoveries have been made by looking down into the deep history of dinosaurs from the tips of branches on which “perch” living bird species.

Do you know someone who has or had cancer? The Relay for Life club would like to honor them during our Luminaria ceremony at our event on April 19 to 20. When you submit a luminaria form, the Relay for Life team will honor your loved one and share their story during our Luminaria ceremony. The form can be accessed here.

Join the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma for all-you-can-eat mac and cheese! On April 14, from 11 am-1:30 pm in Schultz Banquet Hall!

You can buy a ticket from a sister, or through this link (make sure to put your name in). Tickets are $5 a person, and all proceeds are donated to support the JED Foundation!

Questions? DM @allegheny_kkg on Instagram or email at ginsberg01@allegheny.edu!

Come join Allegheny Ghost Club as we embark on a paranormal investigation in Allegheny’s creepiest building, Oddfellows! We’ll be exploring the orphanage turned academic building on Friday, April 12, at 9 PM!

Now is your chance to purchase your Senior Week 2024 tickets online! Ticket sales will end on April 29th at 5 pm; so don’t wait to go online to the link below, complete the online form and purchase your ticket for just $15.

Each graduating Senior is permitted to buy only one ticket and guests are not permitted at Senior Week events. Only Seniors participating in the Commencement Ceremony on May 11 are permitted to buy a ticket for Senior Week.

You must pay upon completion of this form. If you do not pay, your registration is not complete or confirmed.

LINK TO REGISTER & PAY FOR SENIOR WEEK 2024 TICKETS. Senior Week 2024 events include:

• Tuesday, May 7- Late Night Dinner at McKinley’s at 9 pm
• Tuesday, May 7 – Bar Crawl: Join your fellow classmates from 10 pm-1 am for a bus loop around Meadville sampling specials at each local bar. Bus pick up and drop off on Highland Ave behind the Campus Center.
• Wednesday, May 8- Senior BBQ- 1 -3 pm at the Robertson Athletic Pavilion. Enjoy some tasty BBQ and toast the Class of 2024 farewell.
• Wednesday, May 8 – Taste of Meadville Block Party & Wellness Fire from 6-9 pm. Come taste all your favorite Meadville foods one last time, music, vendors from local restaurants on the Gator Quad and NV Quad. Bring copies of your COMP to release in the Wellness Fire.
• Thursday, May 9- Senior Grad Ball: A fun night with wonderful food, drinks, and dancing starting at 8pm at the Meadville Country Club and a two-drink max cash bar. Enjoy the rest of the night by dancing! Event runs 8 -10 pm. Bus pick up and drop off is on Highland Ave behind the Campus Center.
• Friday, May 10- GFC Farewell Brunch from 11am-1pm in Grounds for Change. Grab some coffee, juice, bagels and pastries from GFC as we prepare to say farewell for now.
• Friday, May 10- Seniors Farewell Walk of Campus at 8:30 pm. Meet at Senior Circle and take one last walk of campus with surprises along the way as a Class.

For more information, contact Senior Class Dean Dr. Jonathon May at jmay@allegheny.edu or the Class of 2024 Officers at asg@allegheny.edu.

Due to the concert in Mullen Arena, the Wise Center will be closing at 3 PM on Saturday, April 13.

The Relay for Life club will be hosting their annual cancer awareness / fundraising walk overnight from April 19 at 8 pm – April 20 at 8 am. There will be a 70ft bouncy house, a midnight buffet, bingo, and much more! All proceeds from this event go towards the American Cancer Society to help sustain critical research and patient services. Visit our website for more details.

It’s that time of year-board elections for Philosophy Club will be happening next Wednesday, April 17, at 4:30 in Carr 239.

If you’d like to cast your vote you are encouraged to come, since only those present will have access to the Google Form for voting. Hope to see you there!

This week’s craft is Magnet Decorating! Join us in the Game Room this Friday, April 12 through the weekend while supplies last! Decorate a cute magnet for your fridge!

Please join us in the Allegheny Art Galleries for the opening reception of UNDER THE SURFACE on Wednesday, April 10, 2024, from 5:30-7:30 pm.

This group exhibition features work by the Art Department’s Junior Seminar students, including works by:

• Hazel Ammons
• Rebecca Caldwell
• Jacquelyn Clark
• N. Frenelle
• Jane Robinholt
• Adrienne Hanas
• Kylee Hollerich
• Rylee Kahler
• Kari May
• Taylor McKindley
• Emma Miller
• Katya Pryshchenko
• Charlie Schmitt
• Mazzie Standish
• Ash Tipton
• Inayah Toussaint

Gallery Open Hours:

• April 11th, Thursday 11:30 am – 7pm
• April 12th, Friday 11:30 am – 5pm
• April 13th, Saturday 12 pm – 4pm
• April 14th, Sunday 11:30 am – 5 pm

Hope to see you there!

Thank you to those who are signing up to be a volunteer at the Flo Milli concert! Depending on what task you signed up for, this will be between Friday, April 12 and Saturday, April 13. Please check the volunteer spreadsheet to confirm your slot.

As stated at the top of the spreadsheet, there will be a volunteer meeting on Wednesday, April 10 between 5 to 6 pm in Campus Center room 301/302. Within this meeting, we’ll go over what each task will consist of and make sure that you come prepared on that day. Volunteer T-shirts, that will be required to wear during your shift, will be handed out at this time.

If you are not able to attend the meeting and have any questions, please email mec@allegheny.edu before Friday. Thank you all for your support in preparation of the major concert!

Join the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma for all-you-can-eat mac and cheese! On April 14, from 11 am-1:30 pm in Schultz Banquet Hall!

You can buy a ticket from a sister, or through this link (make sure to put your name in). Tickets are $5 a person, and all proceeds are donated to support the JED Foundation!

Questions? DM @allegheny_kkg on Instagram or email at ginsberg01@allegheny.edu!

Allegheny College and the Crawford County K-12 Career Education Alliance will host the 2nd Annual Crawford County 8th Grade Career Awareness Fair on Wednesday, April 10 from 8:45 a.m. to 1 p.m. The fair takes place on the ground and second floor of the Campus Center, Wise Center Blue Court #1, outdoors on Brooks Walk (where a “Careers on Wheels” display will be set up), and lunch at Schultz Hall.

Please note that the Careers on Wheels showcase will include emergency service vehicles. Approximately 750 8th grade students from 11 participating schools will cycle through these venues, visiting with approximately 55 business and non-profit vendors.

Paws Hand Delivered will provide therapy dogs to the campus! The therapy dogs and their handlers will be located in the Brooks Blue Lounge on Tuesday, April 9, from 5 to 6:30 pm. De-stress, relax, and have some good self-care time with furry friends! Contact wellness@allegheny.edu with any questions.

On April 18 from 6-8 pm, The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion would like to invite our faculty and staff of Color to join us for a night of Axe Throwing at MN Axe, located at 11155 Highline Drive in Meadville. Please RSVP via the link by Friday, April 12. Send any questions to abutcher@allegheny.edu

Fill out this form to RSVP.

Paws Hand Delivered will provide therapy dogs to the campus! The therapy dogs and their handlers will be located in the Brooks Blue Lounge on Tuesday, April 9, from 5 to 6:30 p.m. De-stress, relax, and have some good self-care time with furry friends! Contact wellness@allegheny.edu with any questions.

On Monday, April 8, shuttles will run to/from Robertson from 12-4 pm. The shuttle pick up/drop off has been changed to the front of North Village 2 at the CATA bus stop.

There will be vans running from 12-1 pm and a CATA bus from 1-4:15 pm. Parking at Robertson will be limited, so we encourage you to take the shuttle to Eclipse Fest.

Join the CBE Fellows for lunch and a panel discussion about their experiences as incoming students, offering their thoughts on the ups and downs of navigating the Allegheny experience on April 9 at 12:30 pm in Quigley Auditorium.

From navigating academics to seizing opportunities, the Fellows will discuss pivotal moments and lessons learned, providing guidance to current students embarking on their own paths.

Don’t miss this opportunity to gain perspective and inspiration from the experiences of fellow students. Lunch will be provided.

Tickets are on sale now for Allegheny staff and faculty to attend the major concert on Saturday, April 13. Use this link to view tickets and venue restrictions. Any questions can be directed to mec@allegheny.edu.

Come join Students for Environmental Action in the Campus Center for a lunchtime Trashion workshop! From 12-1:30 pm we will be set up in the lobby with crafting supplies and plenty of trash. Come craft with us and prepare for the upcoming Trashion show!

Join the sisters of Kappa Kappa Gamma for all-you-can-eat mac and cheese! On April 14, from 11 am-1:30 pm in Schultz Banquet Hall!

You can buy a ticket from a sister, or through this link (make sure to put your name in). Tickets are $5 a person, and all proceeds are donated to support the JED Foundation!

Questions? DM @allegheny_kkg on Instagram or email at ginsberg01@allegheny.edu!

In anticipation of the total solar eclipse on April 8, Allegheny College will offer a planetarium show “The Eclipse in Our Own Backyard” on Sunday, April 7 at 7 p.m. in Wible Planetarium (Carr Hall Room 121). The session will feature Allegheny’s full-dome and star projectors, offering a fun way to prepare for the total eclipse. This show is a repeat of the one held in March.

The presentation, hosted by Professor of Physics James Lombardi, will describe why eclipses occur, safe observation techniques, and what to expect on the day of the eclipse. As an added bonus, all attendees will receive complimentary eclipse glasses.

The show is free, appropriate for all ages, and open to anyone. Registration is required due to limited space, so secure your spot by filling out this form.

The GPS address of Carr Hall is 445 Park Ave. Nearby parking is available along Park Avenue and in the lots off Allegheny Street.

If you plan to view the Solar Eclipse on April 8th, here are some important safety guidelines to follow during the eclipse.

• View the sun through eclipse glasses or a handheld solar viewer during the partial eclipse phases before and after totality.
• You can view the eclipse directly without proper eye protection only when the Moon completely obscures the Sun’s bright face – during the brief and spectacular period known as totality. (You’ll know it’s safe when you can no longer see any part of the Sun through eclipse glasses or a solar viewer.)
• As soon as you see even a little bit of the bright Sun reappear after totality, immediately put your eclipse glasses back on or use a handheld solar viewer to look at the Sun.
• The Merriman Campus Store will be selling eclipse glasses if you plan to view the eclipse on campus ($2).

Please visit the Safety Committee website for more Solar Eclipse Safe Viewing Information and Tips.

Eclipse glasses will be available at The Merriman Campus Store and the Eclipse Day Celebration.

Additional information is available here about the eclipse. Enjoy the view, and stay safe!

This Saturday, the Allegheny softball team hosts its home-opening doubleheader against Chatham at 11 a.m. and 1 p.m. Free donut holes and coffee will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. while supplies last.

Also on Saturday, women’s lacrosse will celebrate the 30th anniversary of the program when they host Westminster at 4 p.m. on the Blue Turf. Free t-shirts will be handed out before the game while supplies last!

Wrapping up Saturday evening, men’s lacrosse hosts Westminster at 7 p.m. at Frank B. Fuhrer Field. Free pizza will be given out starting at 6:30 p.m. until it is gone.

Sunday features softball hosting Bethany at 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. and baseball hosting Grove City for a doubleheader starting at 1 p.m. Stop out to Robertson and support your fellow Gators this weekend!

This Saturday, April 6 at 3:15 p.m. in Ford Memorial Chapel, Evelyn Griffith will be giving her Senior Voice Recital. She will be singing eleven pieces in five different languages including Latin, Spanish, German, Italian, and French!

If you are interested in working at the front desk in the Wise Center this summer at $14/hr please e-mail jluteran@allegheny.edu asap. We are looking for just 1 or 2 more workers.

Hello everyone! Come sign up for the SAAC Talent show with you and your teammates. It will be a night to remember as your teammates are able to showcase their many talents a part from the sport they play.

There will be prizes for 1st, 2nd, and 3rd place! Tell your friends, family, and coaches! Sign-ups are listed below. If there are any remaining questions, please email alleghenysaac@allegheny.edu

Sign up here! 

A Literacy Luncheon dedicated to teaching parents how to help their children with reading and comprehension skills at home on April 6 at 1 pm in the Meadville Public Library. Food will be provided as well.

Note: This program is a Bonner Capstone.

Join the sisters of Alpha Chi Omega and the brothers of Phi Delta Theta for the first ever Carnation Bowl this Saturday at 2 p.m. at the gator quad! The Carnation Bowl will consist of riddles, puzzles, and games with a prize for the first to finish! Individuals and groups of up to 5 can sign up at this link!
Questions? DM @axodelta or @acphidelt on Instagram!

On Monday, the Astronomy Club will be handing out free solar eclipse glasses from 11 a.m. until 1 p.m. at McKinley’s and Brooks.

The first 500 attendees to the solar eclipse celebration on Monday at Robertson Fields will also receive a complimentary pair of eclipse glasses.

Members of the Allegheny community are also welcome to pick up free eclipse glasses from the Security desk in Murray Hall at any time between today and Monday while supplies last.

The brothers of Phi Delta Theta would like to invite you to the Tippie Alumni Center Tillotson Room on April 9, 2024 at 6 PM to listen to Rae Ann Gruver’s presentation “Hazing Prevention and Awareness: Turning Tragedy into Progress.” Hear the story of Max Gruver through the voice of his mother and learn how to spot and prevent hazing.

CONTENT WARNING: This presentation contains material that may be triggering to some audiences.

Thank you so much for your interest in completing this survey! We are looking for feedback on any potential projects that you would love to see within the City of Meadville. Think of this as a “wish-list” and we ask that you be constructive with your responses. We are taking submissions from April 1 – 30, 2024.

Complete the linked survey to share your ideas for potential beautification projects.

The Allegheny Admissions office is hiring two diligent front desk student workers for the 2024-2025 academic year. If you’re a dedicated student eager to gain valuable experience, apply now!

Responsibilities include greeting guests, assisting in scheduling both campus visits and programs, answering the admissions main line phone, and assisting with administrative tasks. This is a fantastic opportunity to develop essential skills in a supportive environment! Read the full job description here.

Admissions is looking for clubs to volunteer for a mini involvement style fair during admitted student day on April 20 from 8:30 -10 am. This is a great chance to showcase your organization to prospective students and families. All volunteers will receive a meal pass to use in either Brooks or McKinley’s.

Please email Rachel Sloan, rsloan@allegheny.edu, by April 15th with your club name and representative(s) if interested.

Navigating the process of finding a new medical provider can be a daunting process. It can also be difficult scheduling appointments and transferring medical records.

The Office of Human Resources is presenting to our medical insurance participants a Member Engagement Guide. This service allows participants to contact the number provided to obtain assistance in finding new providers, to learn if there are fees associated with providers, and to support and help navigate care.

Please contact the Office of Human Resources should you have any questions.

Tonight, FCA will be having Tyler Shipley, Bill Ross, Brandon Crum, Benjamin Mourer, and Casey Klobusnik join us for coaches’ night. Come to FCA and learn about what God has done in their lives and how they are growing in their relationship with God!

Join us and be encouraged by how others are living out their lives to glorify God on campus! And as always, bring friends! Held on April 4 at 8:30 pm in CC 301-302.

This week’s craft is Pet Rocks! Starting this Friday, April 5 in the Game Room through the weekend while supplies last. Decorate a new friend for your room!

Are you a first- or second-year student looking for more information on how to get involved in research and scholarship opportunities on campus? If so, you should consider attending the Mentor Breakfast sponsored by the Office of URSCA (Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities).

The event is a casual breakfast held from 10-11 AM in the Campus Center on the morning of the Cook-Lahti Scholars Symposium. You’ll get a free breakfast and you’ll have an opportunity to chat with faculty, staff, and students about their experiences doing research at Allegheny.

To RSVP for this event (RSVP is required), please complete this Google Form by 5 PM on Monday April 15.

Did you participate in research, scholarly work, or a creative project during the 2023-2024 academic year? Were you one of the summer students who participated in the Fall Celebration of Scholarship Poster Session?

If so, the Office of URSCA (Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities) invites you to participate in the Student Spotlight Session of the 2024 Cook-Lahti Scholars Symposium.

The Scholars Symposium is a day where we pause academic activities and celebrate the scholarly and creative work of our students.

The Student Spotlight Session will run from 11 AM until 12 PM and students from across all years and disciplines will present posters from the research projects and creative activities that they have completed.

To register for this event, please complete this Google Form by 5 PM on Friday, April 12.

Creek Connections April Newsletter is out! View it here.

You can meet our 2024 Creek Connections Student Research Symposia speakers, learn about vernal pools, the alternative spring break trip to the Mississippi River, and our new intern. Be sure to check out this month’s feature creature!

The Honor Code is undergoing a referendum to determine if the student body wishes for it to remain student-run. First-years, sophomores, and juniors are eligible to vote at the form here.

Allegheny College is unique in having a student-run Honor Code, which benefits the student body by allowing non-proctored exams, promoting individual responsibility, and enabling students to dispute alleged violations.

In order for the Honor Code to retain student control, a majority of the combined first-year, sophomore, and junior classes must vote to affirm the code. See the voting form for further details!

Interested in helping with the major concert but don’t know where to start? The Major Events Committee (ASG & GAP) is asking for the support from you on some of the event preparation for the spring concert.

Between hospitality preparation and production setup on Friday, April 12 to ticket scanners and production tear down on Saturday April, 13, there is a chance for you to get involved with the major concert.

All volunteers will have their ticket purchase refunded when they show up for their assigned task. A volunteer meeting will be held in the Campus Center Room 301/302 on Wednesday, April 10 at 5 pm. We ask that all volunteers try to attend this meeting to get your free t-shirt.

Use this link to view the spreadsheet and sign up! Any questions about the concert can be directed to mec@allegheny.edu.

On April 4, the Center for Business and Economics will welcome Russell Mills, Ph.D., Senior Principal and the Senior Regional Officer of the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland’s Pittsburgh Branch. Dr. Mills will present the “National Economic Outlook,” a discussion of current national economic conditions.

Russell Mills is responsible for managing relationships with regional stakeholders, monitoring the region’s economic environment, and speaking to regional audiences on national and regional economic conditions. Additionally, he participates in briefings that support the Bank president’s role on the Federal Open Market Committee (FOMC). He also manages the Bank’s relationships with the Pittsburgh Branch’s board of directors and business advisory councils in Pittsburgh and Erie, Pennsylvania, and in Wheeling, West Virginia.

Dr. Mills joined the Federal Reserve Bank of Cleveland in 2023. Prior to taking on his current role, he oversaw the Center for Regional Development at Bowling Green State University, leading a team in economic, community, and workforce development projects across 31 counties in northwestern Ohio. Prior to his time at the center, Dr. Mills was an associate professor of political science at BGSU and a policy analyst at the Federal Aviation Administration in Washington, D.C.

He holds a BA in political science from Westminster College, an MPA from the University of Vermont, and a PhD in political science from Kent State University.

The Economics distinguished speaker event is supported by Earl W. Adams, Jr. Endowment, established by Allegheny College Trustee William H. Brown, Jr., Allegheny Class of 1980, in honor of Professor Earl William Adams, Jr. – teacher, mentor, and friend.

All are invited to the next Karl W. Weiss ’87 Faculty Lecture Series, sponsored by the Academic Support Committee. Our featured speaker, Sarah Buckner, will be giving a talk titled “To Walk the World as a Wound: Heartbreak, Sentimentality, and Mary Prince” on Wednesday, March 3, at 7 p.m. in the Quigley Auditorium. Below is a brief description of Prof. Buckner’s talk:

Called by James Baldwin “the ostentatious parading of excessive and spurious emotion… the mark of dishonesty, the inability to feel,” sentimentality has long been understood in Black literary studies as an underhanded tool of white supremacy. Stitching together a haunting childhood story, controversies surrounding ABC’s first Black Bachelor, and Mary Prince’s 1831 narrative The History of Mary Prince, this talk traces the ongoing violence sentimentality poses for Black subjects, marking its presence in literary and media representations as well as everyday life.

Students who need to complete clearances for their job or internship this summer or next semester will have an opportunity to complete the FBI Fingerprinting clearance on campus. Identogo will be here on April 8, in Campus Center 317, from 9 am to 12 pm.

To pre-register for the event, please send a completed Employment Inquiry Release to studentemployment@allegheny.edu by April 5.

You must be pre-registered to attend the event. Please sign up for a fingerprinting appointment by April 5 if you have not done so already by clicking here or here. This event is first come, first serve and has a limit of 52 people. Please bring a valid photo ID, such as a Driver’s License or State Photo ID card, to the appointment.

Any students unable to attend these events should reach out to studentemployment@allegheny.edu for instructions to complete the fingerprinting at the Identogo site in Meadville.

Mark you calendars and ready your resumes for a Rapid Resume Review this Thursday, April 4 in Pelletier Library from 12:30 to 1:30 pm.

The brothers of the Pi Chapter of Phi Gamma Delta and the Center for Career and Professional Development team are co-sponsoring this event to offer an opportunity to update your resume and make it pop!

You’ll receive 3 pointers in 5 minutes. Learn more and let us know that you’re coming on Handshake.

April 8th is the last day to register in order to vote before the upcoming 2024 Primary Election. Click the following link to register online.

If you’re registering online and intend to vote in Meadville on April 23, it’s crucial to provide the address of your dormitory as your housing unit. Please refrain from using your campus mailing address (520 North Main Street) as your residential address, as the Voter Services Office does not recognize it as valid.

If you require assistance in identifying your residential address, you can use the following link.

If you are interested in conversations based on the importance of voting, join the Andrew Goodman Foundation at GFC for their Election Table Talk, on April 17 from 5 to 6 pm.

On April 18 from 6-8 pm, The Office of Diversity, Equity and Inclusion would like to invite our faculty and staff of Color to join us for a night of Axe Throwing at MN Axe, located at 11155 Highline Drive in Meadville. Please RSVP via the link by Friday, April 12. Send any questions to abutcher@allegheny.edu

Waivers must be filled out by all participants here. Fill out this form to RSVP here.

Christians believe that Jesus literally came back to life after being dead and buried for three days. The resurrection of Jesus (celebrated this past weekend by Christians across the globe) is one of THE central events in the Christian faith.

This week at ACO, we wrap up Jesus’ story in Mark 16. The very same friends who fled when Jesus was arrested and crucified in Mark 14-15, are transformed by what they experience in Mark 16 – what we celebrate on Easter morning, or Resurrection Day. Death is defeated, and we get a taste of what is to come – hope and life!

All are welcome at ACO – no past experience or particular belief is necessary! ACO is a place for students to explore the Bible, ask questions, and learn together. Held on Tuesdays in Ford Chapel at 8:30 pm. Contact aco@allegheny.edu for more info!

The Playshop Theatre’s rock musical “Head Over Heels” performs this week! Love! Sass! Desire! And, the music of the Go-Go’s performed by a LIVE band!

Performances are this week from April 4 to 7, Thursday through Saturday at 8 p.m., and Sunday at 2:30 p.m. Tickets may be reserved by clicking this link or, call the box office at (814) 332-3414.

Allegheny College received a $299,925 grant from the Sherman Fairchild Foundation to support student summer research in the sciences. Matt Venesky, associate professor of biology and director of the Office of Undergraduate Research, Scholarship, and Creative Activities (URSCA), is the project director.

During each year of the three-year grant, funding will cover stipends for 15 summer research students in the sciences, as well as student research supplies, summer housing, and travel to conferences. In addition to providing a greater number of summer research opportunities to science students beginning this summer, the grant also aims to increase the participation of first-generation students, historically underrepresented students, students of color, and to allow faculty to build larger student research teams.  

The overall goal of the grant program is to enhance college students’ understanding, appreciation, and enjoyment of modern science. 

Are you interested in learning more about the untold history of Jewish Holocaust exiles in Ecuador? Join us for a screening of the film “An Unknown Country” followed by a panel of experts including:

• Filmmaker, Eva Zelig
• Ecuadorian, Scholar Maria Amelia Viteri
• United States Holocaust Memorial Museum Latin American Liaison, Samanta Casareto.

Dinner and the film screening will begin at 5:30 PM, and the panel will begin at 7 PM on April 2 in the Tillotson Room, Tippie Alumni Center. This event was made possible by the Spanish Teaching Assistant, Maria Analuisa, the Samuel Schick Lecture Series Fund, and the World Languages and Cultures, History, Latin American and Caribbean Studies, and Public Humanities Programs. All are welcome!

Why should you consider taking Arabic??? According to the Pew Research Center in 2023, the number of Arabic speakers in the US has grown in the last 30-40 years by 581% !!!

This means that there are growing Arabic language communities across the United States (even as close as Erie!) and an increasing need for speakers of the language in all different fields, BUT only 1% of American students study Arabic, even though there continues to be a HIGH DEMAND for speakers.

Having Arabic as part of your skill set can help you stand out to your potential employer, one was quoted as saying it is a “game-changer”!

Arabic is important in the following fields (just to name a few!):

• INTERNATIONAL BUSINESS: Interested in working in business or economics in the Middle East or with Middle Eastern companies? The Middle East plays an important role in the global economy. In 2022, the GDP of the Arab world was over $5 trillion and it is important for geopolitical and economic reasons, which opens up many opportunities for work in the region. Knowing Arabic will set you apart!
• DIPLOMACY AND INTERNATIONAL JOURNALISM: Arabic is one of 6 official languages in the UN and learning the language will make you stand out if you would like to work in or on topics related to the Middle East. Also, if you are interested in working as an international news correspondent, Arabic is an important language to know and will offer you unique opportunities.
• EDUCATION AND NON-PROFIT AND HUMAN RIGHTS ORGANIZATIONS: Many refugees come from the Arabic-speaking world and knowing the language will help you do important work not only in another country but right here in the US, even as close as Erie!

There are no prerequisites and students of any year can register for ARAB 110. If these reasons are not enough, Arabic is a beautiful language to read and write and the region is rich with cultural diversity!

Just added to Self-Service! BIO 210 Anatomy & Physiology I, the first half of a two-course anatomy & physiology sequence appropriate for pre-nursing and pre-PA students, will be offered TTh 8:00-9:15 am with T 1:30-4:20 pm lab.

Course description: An introduction to the study of the human body. Includes coverage of biological and chemical foundations; cellular structure and dynamics; tissues; and the integumentary, skeletal, muscular, and nervous systems. Lecture and one three-hour laboratory per week. This course does not fulfill requirements for the biology major or minor.

Drop-in physics tutoring is cancelled this evening. Normal hours will resume tomorrow. See the full drop-in tutoring schedule here.

The Director of Speaking is hiring students interested in joining the Learning Commons peer-speaking consultant staff. Peer-speaking consultants work with students in Allegheny’s Learning Commons to improve and develop a wide range of oral presentations.

The ideal speaking consultant candidate is hard-working, intellectually engaged and curious, personable, and supportive of their peers and their success. They have a sense of what makes oral communication more or less effective, even if they are not the strongest presenter.

The application form can be found here. Please contact the Director of College Speaking, Jon Wiebel, at jwiebel@allegheny.edu with any questions. Applications will be accepted until 5 PM Monday, April 15.

SAC is happy to give away 4 tickets to the major concert on April 13 with headliner FLO MILLI and opener NLE Choppa. Stop by the SAC table on Monday, April 1st; Wednesday, April 3; and Friday, April 5; to sign up for a chance to win tickets.

There will be 4 winners drawn on Friday, April 5, after 1 pm on WARC. This is free and open to all students. You may sign up once each day.

Tri Delta invites you to come to the Real Catwalk on April 2 in the Campus Center Lobby at 6 pm. Participants walk in what they feel most confident in! The event benefits the National Eating Disorder Associations!

Drop-in tutoring for all subjects is cancelled for Sunday, March 31. Normal hours will resume on Monday, March 1. See the full drop-in tutoring schedule here.

As you all know, the total eclipse will occur on Monday, April 8. We need employees to help with parking, greeting and passing out t-shirts.

Volunteers will receive a free Allegheny College eclipse t-shirt. Help is needed from 11:30 am to 4 pm

To sign up, please contact Conference & Event Services at events@allegheny.edu and include your shirt size. Thank you in advance!