Wellness center closing
Submitted by: Jill Feigenbutz jfeigenbutz@iwcc.edu
The wellness center will close tonight at 5pm and remain closed all weekend. We will reopen on Monday, March 22nd.
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History of St. Patrick's Day...
Submitted by: Diversity Committee cgrace@iwcc.edu
Did you know…
• St. Patrick's Day is celebrated on March 17th, in honor of the patron saint of Ireland, to commemorate his religious feast day and the anniversary of his death in the fifth century. The Irish have observed this day as a religious (Catholic) holiday for over a thousand years.
• St. Patrick died on March 17th in Saul, Downpatrick, Ireland in 461 A.D.
• The story of St. Patrick “banishing the snakes” from Ireland is a myth. It is a metaphor for the eradication of pagan ideology from Ireland. Within 200 years of Patrick's arrival, Ireland was completely Christianized.
• Belief in leprechauns stems from Celtic belief in fairies, tiny men and women who could use their magical powers to serve good or evil. Though only minor figures in Celtic folklore, leprechauns were known for their trickery, which they often used to protect their much-fabled treasure. The original Irish name for these figures of folklore is "lobaircin," meaning "small-bodied fellow."
• The shamrock, which was also called the "seamroy" by the Celts, was a sacred plant in ancient Ireland because it symbolized the rebirth of spring. By the seventeenth century, the shamrock had become a symbol of emerging Irish nationalism.
• Irish soda bread gets its name and distinctive character from the use of baking soda rather than yeast as a leavening agent.
• The colors of the Ireland’s flag are green, white, and orange.
• The first St. Patrick's Day parade took place in the United States on March 17, 1762, when Irish soldiers serving in the English military marched through New York City. Today, more than 100 St. Patrick's Day parades are held across the United States. New York City and Boston are home to the largest celebrations. More than 150,000 people take part in the New York City parade each year.
• Chicago is famous for a somewhat peculiar annual event: dyeing the Chicago River green. The tradition started in 1962, when city pollution-control workers used dyes to trace illegal sewage discharges and realized that the green dye might provide a unique way to celebrate the holiday. Today, in order to minimize environmental damage, only 40 pounds of green vegetable dye are used, making the river green for only several hours.
• There are 36.5 million U.S. residents who claim Irish ancestry. This number is almost nine times the population of Ireland itself (more than four million).
• Today, St. Patrick's Day is celebrated by people of all backgrounds in the United States, Canada and Australia. Although North America is home to the largest productions, St. Patrick's Day has been celebrated in other locations far from Ireland, including Japan, Singapore and Russia.
Learn more at: www.history.com/topics/st-patricks-day
Try some Irish recipes at: www.history.com/topics/irish-recipes-st-patricks-day
Happy St. Patrick's Day!
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Bookstore Hours Correction
Submitted by: Lindsy lebrown@iwcc.edu
The Bookstore is open this week 7:30am - 5pm, Monday through Thursday.
Sorry for the confusion.
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Bookstore News
Submitted by: Lindsy lebrown@iwcc.edu
Happy Spring Break! The Bookstore will be open Monday through Thursday this week, 7am - 5:30pm with the Luck O' the Reiver Sale going strong! 35% off all merchandise, including clearance items!
You can also pre-order your books for the summer semester on our website, linked below.
Have a safe and fun break!
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1st Annual PTK Open Disk Golf Tournament
Submitted by: Jeanette Milius jmilius@iwcc.edu
1st Annual PTK Open Disc Golf Tournament
Phi Theta Kappa will be holding their first annual PTK Open Disc Golf Tournament on March 31st, 2010 at 4:30. It will be held at the disc golf course on the Iowa Western Campus, and everyone is welcome to attend. The entrance fee is $10 per disc golfer, there will be cash prizes for 1st and 2nd place, and various other prizes given out the day of the tournament as well. No experience necessary to participate, just come out and have fun!!! We will be teeing off right at 4:30 so contact Scott Schondelmeyer to register by either phone (712)520-2278 or E-mail Schondo@hotmail.com and we hope to see you all there.
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Important Information Regarding Food Service
Submitted by: Debra Hendricks dunderwood@iwcc.edu
Beginning Saturday - April 17, 2010 all meals will be served at Kanesville in the Old Gym due to the transition of food service into the new facility.
Please know that we will still strive to provide everyone with the best service and variety of menu items that we can!
In addition, if there are any groups, small or large, on campus during this time that will be going through the line for lunch, please notify Food Service at least 48 hours in advance in order for us to accomodate the additional numbers.
Contacts include:
Linda Wageman #3412
Debra Hendricks #3310
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SLIC News for March
Submitted by: Service-Learning Initiatives cgrace@iwcc.edu
Looking for Service Projects this Semester?
Check out the latest edition of SLIC News!
In This Issue:
- Service-Learning Spotlight: IWCC Named to President's Honor Roll
- Project Highlights: TRiO Valentines and Culinary Cakes
- Colleges Against Cancer Dodgeball Tournament
- Scholarship for Cancer Survivors
- Prom Dress Drive
- Homeless Fair
- MS Bike Event
- Nonprofit job opportunities
- Variety of local volunteer opportunities
For more information about service opportunities in the community contact the Service-Learning Office at (712) 256-6539 or cgrace@iwcc.edu.
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