Summer Ephemera - St. John`s College

ἐφήμερα!
THE
ST. JOHN’S
May 11th - May 17th, 2015
COLLEGE
WEEKLY
 Please note: The next N. Scott Momaday Literature and Art Study Group will meet on
Sunday, May 10th, at 4:00 p.m. in Winiarski 206. The reading will be Mr. Momaday’s,
"A Benign Self Portrait." Copies are available in the Dean’s Office and can also be found online.
CALENDAR
OF
EVENTS
Monday, May 11th
Warrior Woman Workout! 12:10 - 1:00 p.m., SAC Gymnasium: Join the WWW, a fitness boot
camp for women only, offering strength, core, and cardio training! Every class is different, and our
exercises are perfect for all fitness levels. We meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays. For further
information contact Mary Anne Burke, ext. 6150, or email [email protected].
Kettlebells, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m., SAC: Instruction is provided, and all levels are welcome! We meet
Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Gentle Yoga with Mira Rubiano, 4:00 - 5:00 p.m., GH: “My classes are rooted in gratitude - to Self,
to others, and to all teachers, in whatever form they appear…I believe that we can use our practice to
embrace light-heartedness.” For more information, contact Mary Anne Burke, SAC.
Graduate Institute Council Meeting, 6:30 p.m., PDR: Graduate students are encouraged to attend.
Ephemera
Stars after Seminar, 9:30 - 10:30 p.m., ESL Roof Deck: Mr. Donahue will be out on the roof with
telescopes, looking at Venus, Jupiter, and possibly a comet. Freshmen are especially invited!
The Thinking-Writing Group, 9:45 - 10:15 p.m., Arroyo Room: Come to the Cave and free write
about your Seminar with us! It’s a great way to practice articulating your ideas, and helps to preserve
and edify the work you do in Seminar! Bring a pen and pad–we’ll bring homemade cookies!
Tuesday, May 12th
Iron Bookworm Workout! 12:10 - 1:00 p.m., SAC Gymnasium: Join Mr. Carl and Mr. Venkatesh
for an intense combination of traditional calisthenics, martial arts conditioning, and Chinese and Indian
wrestling exercises. Beginners and all levels welcome—just be ready to push yourself! We meet
Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Breathing Meditation, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m., Thorpe: “Don’t get lost in your thoughts. Your thoughts
are veils on the face of the moon. That moon is your heart. Those thoughts cover your heart. So let
them go. Just let them fall into the water.” (Rumi). Please be on time! Newcomers are welcome. Penny
Russell, ext. 6070.
“Let's Take It Outside!” 12:15 p.m., SAC Entrance: We meet every Tuesday and Thursday, ready
to roll from the front door of the SAC. Join us for a 30-40 minute run or walk in the neighborhood
trails/streets.
Speaking Skills Study Group, 4:30 p.m., Winiarski 201: Whether you experience difficulty
speaking in front of large groups of people, or actively listening during a seminar, we invite you to join
our group. We practice speaking exercises (identifying parts of an argument, presenting impromptu
speeches, and reciting poetry) every other week, and we hold practice seminars in between. For more
info contact Nancy Ko, at [email protected].
Tuesday, May 12th continued
Pottery Class, 4:30 - 6:30 p.m., FAB Basement Studio: Potters Siddiq Khan and Miranda Blas will guide you
in the art of pottery. Dues are $20 a semester, after which you can check out the key from switchboard.
Indoor Pick-up Soccer, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., SAC: We also meet on Sundays from 3:00 - 5:00 p.m.
Kundalini Yoga with Anna Tench, 4:40 - 5:40 p.m., Great Hall: The intentions of the class are to achieve
emotional balance and focus your energy. All skills levels are welcome! Ms. Tench (SF15) is a KRI certified
instructor as taught by the Yogi Bhajan.
Student Polity Meeting, 5:30 p.m., JCR: To add something to the agenda, or for any questions or comments,
email [email protected]. Attend one meeting, or three in a row to receive voting rights.
Chess Club, 6:00 - 8:00 p.m., Coffee Shop: We’ll feature Friday talks and open play. All levels welcome!
Small Chorus, 6:00 p.m., FAB Studio: If you love to sing, then the Small Chorus is for you! Ms. Reahard and
Mr. Houser will be leading the SJC chorus this year, focusing primarily on Renaissance music.
Combat Sports Club, 6:45 - 7:45 p.m., Racquetball Court: Join alumni Aaron Perls as he brings boxing back
onto campus! For more information, contact Aaron at [email protected].
Pick-up Basketball, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., SAC: We also meet on Fridays from 3:00 - 5:30 p.m.
Blues Dancing, 8:30 - 10:00 p.m., GH: Learn an intimate and versatile style of partner dance, rooted in the
rhythms and pathos of Blues music. We’ll teach skills which are fundamental to all forms of partner dancing.
Wednesday, May 13th
Tunes at Noon, Schepps Garden, or Weigle Lobby: Traditional fiddle tunes from Scotland, Ireland, New
England, French Canada, the southern mountains, and sometimes farther afield. Beginners are welcome! Come
learn some tunes, play, or just tap your feet! In the event of inclement weather, we’ll relocate indoors.
All Levels Yoga with Mira Rubiano, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m., GH: A gentle Vinyasa flow practice open to
practitioners of all levels aimed to stretch, strengthen, relax and revitalize the mind and body.
Open French Conversation, 12:00 noon, PDR: Share an opportunity for very informal French conversation
with interested members of the college community. Ms. Dougherty will attend regularly.
Warrior Woman Workout! 12:10 - 1:00 p.m., SAC Gymnasium: We meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and
Fridays. For more information, see Monday’s listing.
Kettlebells, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m., SAC: Instruction is provided! We meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
Eastern Literature & Philosophy Study Group, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m., FAB 104: Join us if you are interested
in reading and discussing the great books of the Eastern world! This week Mr. Bybee will lead the group in
discussing “The Analects,” Ch. 2 (Wei Zheng Pian). For more info, contact Jiangxue Ning, [email protected].
Career Services: Job Interview Practice Session, 3:15 p.m., FSL: Are you getting ready to look for work?
Participate in a “mock interview,” followed by feedback on how to strengthen your interviewing skills, with
Career Services and the Alumni office staff.
Intramurals, 4:30 - 6:00 p.m., SAC: Intramural sports vary each week. For further information check flyers
posted around campus, or contact Prasanna Adhikari, at [email protected].
Wednesday, May 13th continued
Martial Arts, 6:00 - 7:30 p.m., Racquetball Court: Explore internal Martial Arts from its philosophy up
through free fighting. For questions, contact Joey Leakakos, at [email protected].
The Student Sustainability Club, 6:00 p.m., PDR: If you would like to get involved in the school garden,
compost, or recycling, propose a project idea, explore other sustainable practices, or learn more about what
sustainability is, join us for our meetings. Everyone is welcome! Contact Nancy Ko, at [email protected].
Gay-Straight Alliance, 6:00 - 7:00 p.m., Thorpe: Come watch movies and discuss gender, identity, and
sexuality in a safe, laid-back environment. For more information contact Meg Covington, at
[email protected] or check St. John’s GSA Facebook group.
Zazen (Zen Meditation), 7:00 p.m., FSL: Come and practice the art of just whole-heartedly sitting with us
every Wednesday evening. Please arrive fifteen minutes early for instruction, and bring your own zafu.
Thursday, May 14th
Iron Bookworm Workout! 12:10 - 1:00 p.m., SAC Gym: We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays.
“Let's Take It Outside!” 12:15 p.m., SAC Entrance: We meet Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Vinyasa Yoga with Mira Rubiano, 4:45 - 5:45 p.m., GH: This class is intended for all levels.
The Thinking-Writing Group, 9:45 - 10:15 p.m., Arroyo Room: Free write about your Seminar with us! It’ll
be a great way to practice articulating your ideas, and it will help to preserve the work you do in Seminar!
Friday, May 15th
Warrior Woman Workout! 12:10 - 1:00 p.m., SAC Gym: For further information, please see page 1.
Student Committee on Instruction, 12:15 - 1:15 p.m., PDR: We are involved in all matters concerning the
academic branch of the program. For further information, contact Indira Cabrera, at [email protected].
Kettlebells, 12:15 - 12:45 p.m., SAC: We meet Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
The Cave Meeting, 12:20 p.m., Arroyo Room: We welcome all members of the campus community to our
weekly meeting, where we discuss the running of our recent student-led coffee shop.
Pick-up Basketball, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., SAC: We also meet on Tuesdays from 7:00 - 9:00 p.m.
Combat Sports Club, 3:30 - 4:30 p.m., Racquetball Court: We meet Tuesdays and Fridays.
New Testament Translation Group, 3:30 - 6:30 p.m., SFH 109.
Creative Writing Club, 4:00 - 5:30 p.m., ESL 122: We’ll be focusing on generative thought and giving space
and time to write. For more information, contact Persten Halverson, [email protected].
Chess Club, 4:00 - 6:00 p.m., Coffee Shop: We’ll feature Friday talks and open play. All levels welcome!
Intramural Blazer Presentation, 5:30 - 6:30 p.m., Grassy Knoll: Join President Peters, Assistant Dean
Arsenault, Dean Walpin, and Mary Anne Burke in congratulating this year’s winners: Cody O’Ferrall, Gonzalo
Gamarra, and Joseph Zyer. Delicious food and drinks will be provided, followed by 4-square!
Saturday, May 16th
Archery with Richard Dew, 10:30 - 12:00 noon, SAC: No experience necessary!
Sunday, May 17th
Outdoor Program: Rock Climbing at Las Conchas, Meet at the SAC: $5 refundable deposit due in order to
reserve a space on the trip. For further info, contact Mike Thurber, at [email protected] or visit the SAC.
Indoor Pick-up Soccer, 3:00 - 5:00 p.m., SAC: We also meet on Tuesdays from 4:30 - 6:00 p.m.
Irish Dance, 4:30 - 5:30 p.m., FAB Studio: Come join us for an intense hour of this unique style of folk
dancing. Wear comfortable shoes and clothing. For further info, contact Ms. Reahard, at [email protected].
Senior Resident on Duty for May 11 - May 17: Mr. Padui, Cell: 505-795-0031 | ext. 6010