New Student Mural in Huntress

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Photo by Lynn Roman

Sixteen non-art-major students from Richard Carlson’s Color Design and Painting, an Integrative Studies Perspective course, produced a colorful, abstract mural that was unveiled this month in the classroom area hallway of the newly renovated Huntress Hall. The students were asked to consider several site-specific design factors, including the lobby’s shape, current wall colors, pedestrian traffic flow, and the history and techniques of other wall paintings, as they created the mural. They did a great job – the next time you’re on campus, take some time to check it out.

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Women’s Soccer Upsets Brandeis in ECAC Championship

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The 2009 ECAC Women’s Soccer Champions (photo courtesy of Brandeis University)
The 2009 ECAC Women’s Soccer Champions (photo courtesy of Brandeis University)

After 110 minutes of scoreless play, the second-seeded KSC women’s soccer team connected on four of their five penalty kicks to capture the ECAC New England tournament crown from top-seeded and two-time defending champion Brandeis University 4-2 in Waltham, Mass. on Saturday, November 14. KSC sophomore goalkeeper Megan Dempsey, registered her third-straight shutout and was named the tournament’s Most Valuable Player.

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Veterans at Keene State

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As a part of this year’s Diversity Dialogue series, there will be a discussion on veterans at Keene State on Tuesday, November 10, from noon-1:15 p.m. in the Mountainview Room in the Student Center. This dialogue will be done in recognition and honor of Veterans Day, with a light lunch provided. Kent Drake-Deese, Director of Residential Life and Housing, and Michael Ward, Administrative Assistant-Student Center, will be facilitating the conversation. All are welcome, and alumni who are veterans are particularly invited to participate.

For more information, please contact Dottie Morris, Chief Officer for Diversity and Multiculturalism.

LEC Tourneys Start at Home This Week

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LEC tournaments start tomorrow here at KSC as four Owl teams have earned coveted spots. The men’s and women’s soccer and field hockey teams have grabbed top seeds, while the KSC women’s volleyball squad is seeded fourth.

Looking for its sixth-straight LEC tournament title, the Keene State field hockey team (16-4) gets the ball rolling with a quarterfinal game against eighth-seed Salem State (8-8) on Tuesday night (6 p.m.), and the defending champion Keene State women’s volleyball team (18-16) takes on fourth-seed Rhode Island College (17-18) in a quarterfinal match at 7 p.m. at Spaulding Gym.

The KSC men’s soccer team (13-6) faces fourth-seed UMass-Dartmouth (9-6-2) on Wednesday (6 p.m.), while the Owl women (13-5-2), who get a first-round bye, take on the winner of the #4 Western Conn.-#5 Southern Maine game on Thursday (6 p.m.).

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Extra, Extra, read all about it!

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image002As part of the Centennial, the department of Communication, Journalism, and Philosophy has sponsored a timeline of the almost 100 years of student newspapers at Keene State.

Professors Julio Del Sesto and Rose Kundanis will present this timeline Friday, November 6, at 4 p.m. in the Media Arts Center Atrium. Join us as we celebrate the Equinox — and earlier versions of the student newspaper.

To RSVP or for more information, contact Rose Kundanis.

Pumpkin Lobotomy Puts City over the Top

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2500 pumpkins from Bradford, Vermont, were lobotomized on Fiske Quad on October 16 (Lynn Roman photo).
2500 pumpkins from Bradford, Vermont, were lobotomized on Fiske Quad on October 16 (Lynn Roman photo).

Thanks in no small part to the dedicated efforts of KSC students, faculty, staff, and friends churning out clever carved gourds at this year’s Pumpkin Lobotomy, the City of Keene’s Pumpkin Festival wowed visitors with a total of 29,762 lighted jack-o-lanterns. That total broke the festival’s previous record of 28,952, set in 2003, but fell a bit short of the world record 30,128, set in Boston three years ago. But we’re within striking distance of recapturing the Guinness record. Wait till next year!

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Comic Book Art Exhibit at the Thorne

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Kris Dresen illustration
"Perfect Thighs" Kris Dresen, 2005, digital projection, ©Kris Dresen

Are you a fan of comic book art? Then stop in at the Thorne and check out the current show, “Out of Sequence: Underrepresented Voices in American Comics,” for a celebration of historical and contemporary comics creators that includes women and minority artists. The show features works by a diverse group of comic illustrators and writers including Ethel Hays’ 1927 depictions of Flapper Fanny, Dale Messick’s popular Brenda Starr in 1945, and 21st century artists such as Nat Turner, creator of Kyle Baker, and Ann Telnaes’ digital projection, Drawing the Line. The exhibit ends on December 6.

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One Grateful Soccer Player

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Tyler Penn

KSC freshman Tyler Penn was born three months premature, and with cerebral palsy, but he’s sure never let that slow him down. He believes he can do anything he sets his mind to, and playing soccer is one of those things. Lately, he’s been experiencing a dream come true – he made the U.S. Paralympic soccer team. For the past two weeks, he’s been in Amsterdam playing in the World Paralympic Games. Here’s a report on how the team finished their overseas trip.

When he’s here at KSC, he’s always up for a game, and frequently knocks on doors in his dorm, looking for people to go out and play. Though he’s proud to be representing his country at the World Games, he’s happy to be playing anywhere. “I consider myself lucky every time I step on the soccer field,” he said.

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KSC Centennial Symposium: From Local to Global

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Keene State College’s Sixth Biennial World Affairs Symposium, “From Local to Global,” will explore issues related to globalization through a series of speakers, forums, and films offered on campus and in Keene from Wednesday, November 4, through Friday, November 6, 2009. All events are free and open to the public.

Artists, educators, scholars, planners, and community leaders will gather to examine the question, “How does globalization affect our local community, economy, and culture?” Along with expert speakers and panel discussions, this year’s Symposium will feature a film festival and panel. For more information and a complete schedule and description of speakers and events, visit the Symposium web page.)

Have you attended any of the previous Symposiums? If so, use the “comments” link below to let us know what you thought.

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The Madness Begins at Midnight (but the Doors Open at 10:30)

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Dive into the fun at Midnight Madness this Friday!
Dive into the fun at Midnight Madness this Friday!

The basketballs and the stars are aligned for what promises to be a wild and wooly night in the Spaulding Gym this Friday, October 23, when the KSC men’s and women’s basketball teams kick off the season with their 13th annual Midnight Madness. Not only is this event open to alumni and the public, you’re encouraged to attend. So come on down and get a good seat (well, at least you can try).

The doors open at 10:30 p.m. and the fun begins at 11. 
Besides all the madness and games, did you know you can also get a free haircut?

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Alumni Association Honors Alumni and Faculty Member

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The Keene State College Alumni Association recognized three distinguished individual at its Annual Meeting and Luncheon during Reunion weekend.

  • Debora Murray ’99 was recognized with the Sprague W. Drenan Award for her active leadership and tireless efforts on behalf of alumni, both as the Chair of several Reunions and as an active two-term member of the Board of Directors.
  • Lorna Letourneau ’57 was awarded the Alumni Achievement Award in recognition for her exceptional career in education, both primary and secondary and her commitment to helping students who initially struggle in their academic pursuits to succeed through the founding and stewardship of an alternative high school.
  • Larry Benaquist, Professor of Film Studies, was honored with the Outstanding Service award, which recognizes service to Keene State College through leadership, commitment, and influence in programs and activities of the College.

For more information about past recipients or nominate a future honoree, please visit the Awards page on the Alumni website.

Criminal Justice Studies Program and Health Sciences Host Speaker on Drug Prohibition Policies

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The Criminal Justice Studies Program and the Department of Health Sciences will be hosting a discussion with Richard Van Wickler, member of Law Enforcement Against Prohibition (LEAP), Superintendent of the Cheshire County House of Corrections, and an instructor here at Keene State. Van Wickler will focus on drug prohibition policies, October 19th at 7 p.m. in the Mountain View Room in the Student Center.

Superintendent Van Wickler will discuss the many failures associated with the “War on Drugs” and how this social problem needs to be redefined as something other than a criminal justice issue. The mission of LEAP is to reduce the multitude of unintended harmful consequences resulting from fighting the war on drugs and to lessen the incidence of death, disease, crime, and addiction by ultimately ending drug prohibition.

Keene Pumpkinfest Parking for Alumni and Parents

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hb041006_dscf2452We’re happy to be able to offer parents and alumni a limited number of on-campus parking spaces during the City of Keene Pumpkin Festival on Saturday, October 17th. Passes will be available first-come, first-serve until October 10 until all available parking spaces are spoken for.

The fine print:
Parking passes are not transferable and automobile-specific; therefore, you should complete all of the requested information online for the automobile you plan to park on campus. Once you have your pass, you must park by noon on October 17. Each alum or parent may register only one vehicle.

UPDATE: Thanks to overwhelming response to this offer, we’re out of reserved spots! Thanks for your interest. For more parking options, please visit the Pumpkin Festival website. If you’ve registered already, your parking pass will be sent to you in the next several days.

Want to showcase your business at KSC?

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And while we’re talking about employment…

Career Connections is a series of networking events held through the academic year, highlighting major career fields at Keene State College. Career Connections events offer students an opportunity to talk one-on-one with local and regional employers in an informal setting and to learn about internships and career opportunities. Employers have an opportunity to acquaint students with the company they represent and the career paths available.Typically 25 to 30 companies participate in each event, and the next one will be held November 19th in the Science Center Lobby, 11 a.m.-2 p.m., featuring careers in the sciences, business management and government.

Alumni are welcome to sign up to present or attend. Please contact Mary Pleasanton at Academic and Career Advising, (603) 358-2462.