Campusnews 12-04-09

December 4, 2009

Final Week-at-a-Glance Friday, December 4 2:30 p.m. – 3:30 p.m. President’s Open House 5:00 p.m. FLAMES v. Boyce College, Picirilli Activity Center 7:30 p.m. Christmas on Richland, Memorial Auditorium (Required Event) 9:30 p.m. Student Body Christmas Party, Student Center Saturday, December 5 9:30 a.m. – 9:30 p.m. Intramural Day of Basketball and Tournament, Picirilli Activity Center Sunday, December 6 (Women Only) After PM Church Service – Christmas Movie Night (Polston Lounge) 9:30 a.m. and 10:45 a.m. FWBBC Choir, Cross Timbers Free Will Baptist Church, Nashville, TN Monday, December 7 10:05 a.m. Chapel: Student Body Meeting 6:30 p.m. S.W.E.A.T. (2-Mile Walk) Tuesday, December 8 NO Chapel TBA Study Break 7:00 p.m. FLAMES v. Rhodes College, Picirilli Activity Center Wednesday, December 9 6:15 a.m. S.W.E.A.T. (5-Mile Run) 7:00 p.m. Wednesday Evening Service, Memorial Auditorium Thursday, December 10 NO Chapel Friday, December 11 NO chapel 6:00 p.m. Faculty/Staff Christmas Party, Cumberland Cafeteria Saturday, December 12 2:00 p.m. FLAMES v. Ohio Christian (Circleville, OH) 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. Christmas Party (Administration, Faculty, and Staff children), President’s House

Christmas On Richland The Choral Union and an 18-piece orchestra under the direction of Mark Lancaster will present Christmas On Richland on Friday, December 4, at 7:30 p.m. The program includes a Carol Sing and Handel’s “Messiah.” Required event for students. Sunday AM dress (Handbook, p. 28) is appropriate. Student IDs will be scanned. Invite family and friends.

Invitation to Christmas Open House

Student Body Christmas Party

Friday, December 4 Student Center, 9:30 p.m. – 12:00 a.m. All students, faculty, and staff invited Don’t miss the fun, food, and enterto a Christmas Open House. tainment sponsored by Student Council and EMT. Competition between Friday, December 4 societies for Spirit Points, an ugly 2:30 p.m.-3:30 p.m. Christmas Sweater Contest for gift Light refreshments served. cards, pictures with Santa Claus ($1 President’s Home per person to be donated to a charitable 3705 Richland Avenue organization), a movie, refreshments, and more.

Christmas Break: The Children’s Christmas Party for Begins Friday, December 11 children of FWBBC faculty and staff after 12:00 Noon exam. Children’s Christmas Party

will be Saturday, December 12 (3:00 (Students free to leave after finishing last exam. Check-Out Procedures p.m.-4:30 p. m.) at the home of posted in dorms.) Dorms close at President and Mrs. Pinson. 12:00 Noon on Saturday, December 12. Break ends Sunday, January 10 at 11:30 p.m. Dorms open that morning.

Clear Yourself for Exams Check the “Ineligible for Exams” list and see if anything will keep you from taking finals. All posted obligations must be cleared before you sit for exams. If you have done all you can, but still won’t be able to take exams (i.e., cannot clear your business office bill), leave a message with Tom Sass, VP for Financial Affairs, on his office phone regarding your situation. His number is 844-5230.

Welcome Days a Success

FALL 2009 FINAL EXAM SCHEDULE Exam Day

Time Class Normally Meets

Time of Exam

Tuesday, December 8

8:00 a.m. TuTh, MTuWThF

8:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. TuTh, Tu

11:00 a.m

1:30 p.m. TuTh

1:30 p.m.

8:00 a.m. MWF

8:00 a.m.

11:00 a.m. MWF

11:00 a.m.

1:30 p.m. MWF

1:30 p.m.

Wednesday, December 9

*Thursday, December 10

*Friday, December 11

9:00 a.m. TuTh, MTuWTh, Th 9:00 a.m. 12:00 Noon TuTh

12:00 Noon

9:00 a.m. MWF

9:00 a.m.

12:00 Noon

12:00 Noon

Seventy-one prospective students from 12 states and 26 churches attended fall 2009 Welcome Days. With parents and sponsors, campus visitors numbered 87. Jeff Caudill, director of enrollment services, praised the college community for coming together to host the event. Thanks to current students for sharing their rooms with guests and answering questions. Thanks to faculty and staff for assisting with the Friday evening meal and preparing desserts. Mr. Caudill said EMT could not have asked for better cooperation. More Senior Days and Welcome Days events are ahead next semester. Thanks in advance for all that the college community will do.

Final examinations take place in the room where classes normally meet. *Lunch will be served from 11:30 a.m. - 12:45 p.m. on these two days.

Exam Week Reminders ….unfinished business? Cannot take exams. ….no chapel during exams. ….classroom dress applies for exams. ….classroom dress applies for lunch meals (even if you have no exams). ….last meal on campus served at 12:00 Noon, Friday, December 11.

Every Wednesday night - PST 10:00 p.m. November 30-December 6 Decorating of the Doors

(judging on December 7) December 5 Christmas Movie Night (Polston Lounge) Beginning at 9:30 p.m. Watch "Elf," make decorations, and decorate tree. Light snacks and hot cocoa

Welch Library News Friday, December 4 Books and materials due. All fines must be paid and books and materials returned before exams can be taken.

Attention Student Workers

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Polston Happenings

Be sure to leave a self-addressed envelope with the receptionist to ensure that your December paycheck arrives in your mailbox in time for your holiday shopping.

Spring 2010 Student Body Revival February 24-26 Concert of Prayer - February 27 Spirit Week Tuesday, January 12 – Friday, January 15 S.W.E.A.T. Time Monday, 6:30 p.m. Meet at Polston Hall, walk two miles. Wednesday, 6:15 a.m. Meet at Polston Hall, run five miles.

Spring 2010 Campus Events

You Are Responsible Remember to check your mailbox, email, or campus voice mail box. These are the ways the FWBBC Community gets messages. NOTE: You are responsible for everything that FWBBC emails to your FWBBC account.

January 11

Spring 2010 Registration

February 4

Day of Prayer (Required Event)

February 15

Graduate Exit Exams (Required)

February 28

Northern Quarterly Rally (Required)

March 3 - 5

Mid-Term Exams

March 7 – 10

Bible Conference (Required Event)

Condo for Rent

March 11 – 21

Spring Break

Furnished condo, $550 month, water included, 1-bedroom, living room, bath, balcony, private entrance, great location. Save gas by living close. For more information, call 615-292-8709.

April 1 -3

Welcome Days

April 2

Graduate Exit Exams (Required)

April 30 – May 5

Semester Exams

May 6

Graduate Breakfast, 8:00 a.m.

May 6

Awards Chapel, 10:00 a.m. (Required)

May 6

Baccalaureate Service, 7:00 p.m. (Required)

May 7

Commencement Service, 10:00 a.m. (Required)

May 8

Dormitories Close, 12:00 Noon

Pick-up Your Flames Schedule in

Common Grounds or

Cumberland Cafeteria

Intramural Basketball Schedule

Chapel Policy Reminder Remember when setting class and work schedule for spring 2010 semester, if you have a 2nd or 3rd hour class, you must attend chapel. (NOTE: Dorm students required to attend all chapels unless they have regular work on days they Do Not have class.) If you have a 2nd hour class, you must attend chapel before going to work. If you have a 3rd hour class, you must come to chapel before your 3rd hour class. No exceptions.

Final Reminder to Organizations Society and class treasurers must email up-todate spreadsheets to Robin Smith before final exams. You will be notified when she receives the data. Email to [email protected]. Society and class secretaries must turn in minutes to Student Services by Friday, December 4. Email them to Dr. Forlines at [email protected].

December 5 9:30 a.m. LMA v. Sonnet 9:55 a.m. Rossetti v. Bronte 10:30 a.m. Bunyan v. Alpha Chi 11:30 a.m. Faculty/Staff v. Bryan 1:30 p.m. Pi Gamma v. Alpha Chi 2:30 p.m. Faculty/Staff v. Bunyan 3:30 p.m. Bryan v. Pi Gamma 4:30 p.m. Women’s Tournament 1 v. 4 Women’s Tournament 2 v. 3 6:00 p.m. Men’s Tournament 4 v. 5 7:00 p.m. Men’s Tournament Winner v.1 8:00 p.m. Men’s Tournament 2 v. 3 9:00 p.m. Women’s Championship Game 9:30 p.m. Men’s Championship Game

Church Needs Pianist Local church is searching for a pianist for the next four months. If you are interested, see Mr. Murray. Student Body Theme

This Is The Generation: Be The One This is the generation of them that seek him that seek your face… (Psalm 24:6).