"Sacrifice" Opens at Reynolds Gallery

A new show at Reynolds Gallery, "The Florence Portfolio: Sacrifice," runs through Oct. 23. It features a series of intaglio prints done by American artists working in Florence, Italy. The 20 etchings that make up the Florence Portfolio were created by six artists who lived and worked together in Florence during the summer of 1993.

The exhibition is on loan from the private collection of Walter and Darlene Hansen. Walter Hansen is a Westmont trustee and Darlene is the president of the Art Center Council.

Artists Christine Anderson, Tanja Butler, Wayne Forte, Bruce Herman, Edward Knippers and Duncan Simcoe employed skilled use of line and shadow to portray biblically inspired images in such works as "With His Stripes," "Samson and Delilah," and "To Live or Die for Joy."

"A common denominator throughout the portfolio is the artists’ dialogue with their Renaissance predecessors … the portfolio artists contemporary setting with its peculiar fears and evasions of God’s invitation to find ourselves by sacrificing ourselves," John Skillen, of Christians in the Visual Arts (CIVA), wrote in the summer 1994 issue of Image magazine.

Art Professor Tony Askew will speak about printmaking in association with the Florence Portfolio exhibition 7:30 p.m. Sept. 15 in Art Center Room 101, on the lower campus. Admission is free.

Digital images of the Collection may be viewed online at: www.westmont.edu/media/art.

New Faculty for Fall 2004

• Alister Chapman, assistant professor of world religions, completed his doctorate at the University of Cambridge in England. His field is modern European history, and his research focuses on 20th-century British religious history.
• Otilia Cortez, visiting scholar, has taught Spanish and Spanish-American literature at the State University of New York in Oswego. A native of Nicaragua, she received her Ph.D. in Spanish-American literature from Syracuse University.
• Rick Malleaus earned a doctorate in communication studies at the University of Minnesota with an emphasis in intercultural communication. He has taught in Zimbabwe and the United States, most recently at Zimbabwe Open University.
• Dinorah Scott, fluent in Portuguese and Spanish, earned a doctorate in Hispanic linguistics at the University of Illinois at Chicago. She grew up in Brazil. She has taught at Wheaton College and at the Universidad Nacional Autonoma de Mexico.
• Eileen McMahon, assistant professor of biology, specializes in molecular and cellular biology. She received her doctorate from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Her research focuses on the immune regulation of autoimmune diseases such as multiple sclerosis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Mitchell Thomas, assistant professor of theatre arts, earned a master of fine arts in acting at the University of Washington. He has performed at South Coast Repertory Theatre, Pasadena Playhouse and the Colorado Shakespeare Festival. Thomas has created and performed two one-man shows, "Jihad" and "Touching the Void."
• Helen Rhee, assistant professor of world Christianity, received a doctorate in church history and a master’s of divinity degree from Fuller Theological Seminary. Her areas of expertise include second- and third- century Christian self-definitions and Christian literature (apologies, Apocryphal, Acts and Martyr Acts).
• Charles Farhadian, assistant professor of world religions, completed his doctorate at Boston University. His areas of expertise include missions and world religions. He conducts research in religion and culture as well as the religions of Southeast Asia and the Pacific. Previously, he taught at Calvin College in Michigan.

What is Money Without Worth?

Parents and grandparents can discover how to establish "financial family values" in an era of relative wealth during a seminar, "The Importance of Worth to Wealth and the Fit Family," 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. Oct. 9 in Porter Theatre.

The event is open to the public and admission is free, though seating is limited.

The seminar will feature authors Dr. Lillian Carson ("The Essential Grandparent: A Guide to Making a Difference") and Joline Godfrey ("Raising Financially Fit Kids"). Dr. Gordon Hess, a Montecito marriage and family therapist, will speak on why understanding worth is so important for a child in our society today, and how that influences wealth.

A panel of financial professionals will lead roundtable discussions on how self worth affects investing, accounting, financial banking and estate planning.

Panelists include attorney John Ambrecht; certified public accountants Cindy Enderby and Phil Palmquist; Roy Gaskin of Santa Barbara Bank & Trust; Dick Welch, retired from Santa Barbara Bank & Trust; and Tim Tremblay of Tremblay Financial Services.

To reserve a seat or for more information, contact Nancy Christel, executive director of endowment growth, at ext. 7178 or email nchriste@westmont.edu.

Ninth Annual Christian College Fair

College-bound students in the tri-counties will have an opportunity to meet with professionals from more than 30 leading Christian colleges nationwide at the Ninth Annual West Coast Christian College Fair, 6-8:83 p.m. Sept. 27, at Westmont College.

The fair has been a great success in recent years. Admissions professionals will present information for college-bound students, parents, youth pastors, and high school counselors regarding college admission, scholarships, athletics, campus life, etc. A special session regarding financial aid also will be offered by Diane Horvath, director of financial aid at Westmont.

Among the colleges and universities sending representatives are Biola, Calvin, Gordon, Northwest College, Point Loma, Whitworth and Westmont.

The Council for Christian Colleges and Universities and The National Association of Christian College Admissions Professionals have endorsed the event, which Westmont is coordinating.

For more information, contact Admissions Assistant Director Ben Shaver at ext. 7102 or e-mail bshaver@westmont.edu.

A Celebration of Student Research

Faculty, staff, alumni and trustees gathered Sept. 9 in Founders Dining Room to celebrate student research at Westmont. Student research is an important aspect of undergraduate education at Westmont. It’s an opportunity not offered at most larger institutions until students get into graduate programs.

Thirteen projects were conducted over the summer with faculty in a variety of disciplines - mathematics, computer science, biology, chemistry, psychology and physics.

Students presented their findings on poster boards and answered questions during the event. Titles of some of the projects include:

• "Service and Servants," Nicholas Burwell ‘06 and Chris Phillips ‘05 with assistant computer science professor Wayne Iba;
• Visual Discrimination Learning in Rats," Katherine Mitchum ‘05 and Alison Noseworthy ‘06 with psychology professor Thomas Fikes;
• "Non-Radiative Process in Cycloalkanones," Timothy LeDoux ‘05 and Jonathan Rea ‘06 with chemistry professor Allan Nishimura and Kenneth Martin, professor of chemistry at Point Loma Nazarene University.

September Chapel Speakers

Douglas Moore (Sept. 13) is the senior pastor of First Evangelical Free Church of Los Angeles for two congregations serving English and Spanish speakers. A missionary kid born and raised in Chile, Douglas has concentrated his pastoral career in the inner cities of Chicago and Los Angeles. His passion is for aiding those who are coping with abuse. He has led seminars on the Lord’s Prayer in six different countries, including Russia, Ethiopia, Uganda and Nicaragua.

Jim Wallis (Sept. 22) is a Christian leader for social change. He is a speaker, author, activist and international commentator on ethics and public life. Wallis was a founder of Sojourners - Christians for justice and peace - more than 30 years ago and continues to serve as the editor of Sojourners magazine, covering faith, politics and culture. In 1995, Wallis was instrumental in forming Call to Renewal, a national federation of churches, denominations and faith-based organizations from across the theological and political spectrum working to overcome poverty.

Toya Cooper (Sept. 27) received a bachelor’s degree in political science from Westmont. She graduated from the College of Law at Willamette University and is a member of the California State Bar. She worked in the private sector after admission to the bar and now serves as Westmont’s college counsel. While providing advice on a variety of legal issues, she continues to spend a portion of her time as special assistant to the provost for diversity initiatives.

Faculty Workshop on Service, Justice

The provost’s office is sponsoring a faculty workshop on Serving Society; Enacting Justice, 5:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Sept. 16. Dinner is included.

This is an opportunity to contribute to the development of the Serving Society; Enacting Justice component of the general education curriculum.

Faculty who would like to participate should contact Ginny Murray at ext. 6007, or e-mail her at gmurray@westmont.edu.

Save the Date for Fall Arts & Lectures

• The Florence Portfolio: Sacrifice
  Aug. 18 - Oct. 23; Opening Reception, Sept 9, 4 - 6 p.m. Reynolds Gallery. Associated talk Sept. 15.
  
• Art Lecture: Printmaking
  An evening with Art Department Chair Tony Askew, who will speak about printmaking in association with the Florence Portfolio exhibition of etchings and aquatints in the Reynolds Gallery. Sept. 15, 7:30 p.m., Art Center Room 101; Admission: Free
• Paul C. Wilt Phi Kappa Phi Lecture
  "Jesus’ Miracles and Christian Belief" by Dr. Jim Taylor, professor of philosophy. Sept. 27, 7 p.m., Hieronymus Lounge, Kerrwood Hall.
• World Christianity Series
  "Ethnicity, Christian Identity, and Reconciliation" by Miroslav Volf of Yale Divinity School. He is the author of the award winning book, "Exclusion and Embrace." Oct. 14, 3:30 p.m., Upstairs Kerr Student Center; Admission: Free.
• Preview Days for Prospective Students
  Oct 14 - 15, Nov. 11 - 12, Admissions Office Call 565-6200 for Preview Days information
• Fall Choral Concert
  Oct. 15, 8 p.m., First United Methodist Church, 305 E. Anapamu St.; Admission: Freewill offering
• Fall Student Theatre Show
  "Reckless" written by Craig Lucas directed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Arts Mitchell Thomas. Oct. 28, 29, 30 Nov. 4, 5, 6, 8 p.m., Nov 6, 2 p.m., Porter Theatre; Admission: $5 students/seniors, $10 general Call 565-7040 for theater information
• Public Viewing of the Stars
  Every third Friday of the Month, 7:30 p.m., Carroll Observatory

Staff Chapels

All staff are invited to these special chapels this semester:

9 a.m. Oct. 6 with Ken Fong;
9 a.m. Nov. 1 with Carol Houston;
9 a.m. Dec. 1 with Ben Patterson.

All staff chapels will be in Kerr Student Center.

Promotions/Changes
Claudia Scott, electronic resource librarian, has been promoted to associate director of library & information services. Janet Wright will direct media services on a part - time basis. Ann Skiold will work in reference and instruction.

New Faces on Campus

• Jerilyn Holcombe, assistant to The President’s Associates and major gifts.
• Megan Sandwick, employment and benefits coordinator.
• Darla McDavid, administrative assistant for the vice president for administration and the president.

Westmont Pool Reopens

The grand opening of the Westmont pool was celebrated with a free barbeque on Sept. 10.

Families were invited to enjoy tri-tip, chicken, hot dogs and a cool dip to test out the new and improved pool.

Pool Hours:
MWF: 6 - 7:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. - 1 p.m. (Fac/staff)
T- Th: 8 - 9 a.m.
M-F: 2 - 6 p.m.
Sat/Sun: 12 - 6 p.m. (kids welcome)

Service of Remembrance

At 7 p.m. Sept 14, in Armington C Lounge, there will be a Service of Remembrance for Scott Schuller, the former assistant resident director of Armington Halls. Scott’s sister will be attending, and we hope that it will be a time for people to celebrate Scott’s life and the impact he had on the Westmont community during his two years here.

At his funeral last month, his family started a scrapbook of memories and stories of Scott, and people will have an opportunity to add to the scrapbook at the service.

Health Services Update

Over the years the health center has welcomed the opportunity to provide some services to our faculty and staff. However, because of the increased use of health center can no longer provide these medical services to faculty and staff.

Westmont is fortunate to have a great team with Barbara Askew, Sharon Willis, and Sandy Mezzio, who are so capable and have gained the confidence of the student body.

Health staff will, of course, respond (along with your call to 911) to any medical emergencies involving faculty or staff.

Did You Know?

This new column will help you get to know your colleagues better. Submit interesting facts about yourself, a co-worker or your department to Lesley Painter in the public affairs office: lpainter@westmont.edu.

• Campus Pastor Ben Patterson once wanted to be a cartoonist.
• While attending Cold Spring Elementary School, Executive Vice President Cliff Lundberg developed a program whereby one could erase demerits for each gopher caught in the school’s field.
• Music Associate Professor Steve Butler has been chosen as an American Society of Composers, Authors & Publishers (ASCAP) Award recipient. The award is granted by an independent panel and is based upon the unique prestige value of each writer’s catalog of original compositions.
• Student Christie Youssef, Miss Central California Regional, was a runner-up for Miss California during the pageant over the summer. The winner will represent California in the Miss America pageant this month.
• Provost Shirley Mullen used to be a certified National Rifle Association riflery instructor.

Job Board

• Assistant to Housing Director
• Construction Project Coordinator, Physical Plant
• Coordinator of Intercultural Programs
• Director of Conference Services
• Math, Computer Science, and Physics Secretary, 40 hr/wk, 9 mo/yr
• Public Safety Officer I, Shift: Wed., Thurs., Fri. 3:30 p.m. - 11:30 p.m.; Sat. & Sun. 7:30 a.m., 3:30 p.m.
• Public Safety Officer II, Shift: Thurs. - Mon. 11:30 p.m. - 7:30 a.m.
• Office Assistant, Student Records Office, 20 hr/wk Temporary position
• Research Assistant, Office of College Advancement

For complete information, please visit the Human Resources Web page at www.westmont.edu/faculty_staff/employment or refer to the job board upstairs in Kerrwood Hall.