Tuesday, April 12, 2016

Crowder College weekly activities

(From Crowder College)

Academic Information
·         Graduation is just around the corner, May 14. It is time to place your orders for cap, gown, and announcements. Find out more: http://www.crowder.edu/services/records/graduation/
·         Priority enrollment for Fall & Summer begins April 18 - Sophomores with 28+ hours, April 21 - Freshmen with 27 or less hours. Open enrollment begins May 2. Class schedules  for summer and fall available at: https://my.crowder.edu/ICS/Academics/Public.jnz?portlet=Course_Schedules&screen=Advanced+Course+Search&screenType=next
·         “Writing for Fun & Profit”, Wednesday, April 20, @ noon, Wright Conference Center, Room B, located inside the Arnold Farber Building on the Neosho campus. Dr. Kent Farnsworth, aka Allen Kent, successful mystery, thriller, and historical fiction author – will present “Writing for Fun and Profit.”  In this presentation, Kent will discuss his approach to writing and research and share what he has learned about the publishing business from the production of his six novels. The session is open to students and employees alike. The first 20 students to arrive at the presentation will receive a free Allen Kent book. 
Following the presentation, Kent will be available to sign his books.  Books will be available for purchase at the event for $10, while supplies last. Want to learn more about Allen Kent’s fiction and his “Buy a Book. Build a Future.” campaign to benefit the Crowder College Behavior Support Center?  Visit Kent’s Amazon page at http://www.amazon.com/Allen-Kent/e/B007MS2WLS

Roughrider Athletics
·         Roughrider Softball are now 29-12 on the season. They will play at home April 16 @ 2pm, April 17 @ 1pm & April 20 @ 2pm. For more information go to: http://crowderathletics.com/sports/sball/2015-16/schedule
·         Roughrider Baseball are now 25-17 on the season. They play at home April 12 @ 6pm and April 14 @ 1pm.  Check out their schedules for more information:http://crowderathletics.com/sports/bsb/2015-16/schedule
Crowder Foundation Events
·         Buy a Book. Build a Future. Local author Allen Kent is donating 100% of the proceeds of all book sales to benefit the Crowder College Behavior Support Center. The goal is to sell 42,000 books before June 30. Find out more: https://501auctions.com/buyabook
·         Evening of Jazz 2016 is April 26 at the Neosho Civic. Reservations for a table of 8 - $275; Open seating $30 per ticket. Registration is now available: https://squareup.com/store/crowder-college-foundation-2
·         The inaugural Roughrider Car Show will be held April 30, 10am-3pm, in the Farber parking lot on the Neosho campus. Registration is now available: https://squareup.com/store/crowder-college-foundation-2
Campus Community Events
·         Neosho High School Art Students have an Art Exhibit in the Longwell Museum, April 5-14. Artist reception will be held April 14, 4:30-6pm. For more information contact the museum office: 417.455.5470. Museum hours are 9am-4pm, Monday-Friday. This exhibit is free and open to the public.
·         Annual Book Sale sponsored by Crowder Friends of the Library, April 18-20Hours are: Monday-noon-6:30pm, Tuesday-8am-6:30, Wednesday-8am-noon. Friends of Library members will have a preview opportunity on Monday, April 18 from 11am-noon. If you would like to become a member of the Friends of the Library, please contact the Lee Library at 417.455.5775. This event is open to the public
·         Crowder Theatre & Aggies are partnering to host a “Picnic and a Play”, Saturday, April 30, 5pm. Outdoor games and activities followed by a BBQ dinner at 6pm, and curtain for the closing show of “To Kill a Mockingbird” will open at 7:30pm. Tickets price includes theatre ticket: $12 for adults, $5 for kids (ages 10 and under). For more information contact NaTasha Davies at: 417.455.5458 or email: NaTashaDavies@Crowder.edu
·         Theatre Department presents “To Kill a Mockingbird”, April 28-30, 7:30pm nightly with 2pm matinee Saturday. Tickets available at the door: $8-Adults; $5-Senior Citizens; $4-Crowder Students/Staff; Children-Free. For more information: 417.455.5458 or email: NaTashaDavies@Crowder.edu
·         Creative Writing class students & Bedlam Writers’ Guild will be reading their works at One14 Coffee Bar, Friday, April 15, 5-7pm. This event is free and open to the public.

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