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Ecos Alumni Newsletter
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Prescott College
Office of Alumni Relations
220 Grove Ave.
Prescott, AZ 86301
877-350-2100 X4502
928-350-4502
msmith@prescott.edu |
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The Prescott College Alumni Association (PCAA) is issuing this “Call for Candidates” from among its Active Members for consideration for nomination for five seats on the PCAA Board of Directors. Each seat will be for a three-year term beginning July 1, 2008 and ending on June 30, 2011. As stated in the PCAA bylaws all Directors must be (a) former students of Prescott College, (b) over the age of 21, and (c) of good moral character. Every individual that has ever graduated from or attended classes at Prescott College (RDP, ADP, MAP) is considered an alumnus and is eligible for active membership status in the Prescott College Alumni Association (PCAA).
Deadline to submit names for nomination is May 15, 2008. Names need to be submitted in writing or via email to: Prescott College Office of Alumni Relations, 220 Grove Ave. Prescott, AZ 86301, msmith@prescott.edu
or FAXED to: 928-776-5228 along with a personal background and a brief statement as to why you would like to be on the board. The final ballot will be compiled by the end of May and the election will be held in June.
Please consider serving on the PCAA Board and helping us to continue the connection among Prescott College alumni!
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Over Alumni has already joined the PC Alumni Web Space!
Reconnect with old and new PC Alumni
and feel free to invite others to join.
pcalum.collectivex.com
Look for the Join link.
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"It's time we start living more responsible -
to our home and planet."
Eirik Martin '06
Why Support the Prescott College
Annual Scholarship Fund?
Your gift allows Prescott College to continue its important mission to create future leaders like you - agents for making a difference in our world.
Making a Difference...
In Sustainable Futures
"Our culture has forgotten that the word ecology comes from the Greek word Ecos, which means Home. Ecology is the study of the Home, while economics is the management of the Home. How can we possibly understand the relationships of ecology and economics if we have lost the meaning of Home?"
Doug Hulmes '74, Faculty, Education and Environmental Studies
If you have questions or need more information, please call the Prescott College Development Office at:
(877) 350-2100 X4505 or (928) 350-4505 |
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1st Place Suzanne Tito Alligator Juniper Poetry Award
I thought it was over when you dragged your trunk into the red hall,
But then I found your brain under the bed.
I thought it was over when the purple curtain drew,
But then the mother-daughter sword swallowers stepped into the light.
I thought it was over when the yellow tape stretched across the driveway,
But then I saw you roll by in the green Buick.
I thought it was over when we strangled the ewe behind the hedge,
But then I found your heart in the tub.
I thought it was over when the owl hooted down the moon,
But the blue light remained until I saw the black road again.
I thought it was over when the villagers reached the castle gates,
But we destroyed the evidence and rode the goats over the Urals.
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We are looking for Alumni to assist with our Annual Giving Spring Phonathon!
Please contact your Annual Fund Manager, Judy Lewis in the PC Development Office:
jlewsi@prescott.edu
Phonathon Dates:
Late March-April
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Don't forget to check out full-time regular job opportunities for students AND alumni posted at:
https://workstudy.prescott.edu/
Some examples of jobs posted include: Massage Therapist, Environmental Education Program Coordinator, River and Destination Program Coordinator, and Sales Representative
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-Receive relevant, firsthand information about a particular career field
-Explore unknown career paths
-Begin to develop a network of contacts
-Determine how a specific career may match your interests, lifestyle and future plans
Contact: Marie Smith
msmith@prescott.edu
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The Prescott College Office of Alumni Relations is pleased to invite you to a gathering of alumni, parents, and friends of Prescott College in Santa Fe, NM and Ashland, Oregon for a public lecture and conversation with Prescott College President, Dr. Daniel Garvey.
Dates:
April 16, 2008 Santa Fe, NM 6-8pm
Home of Alumnae Brigette Buynak, RDP '93
918 Don Gaspar Ave.
Home Phone: 505-988-9697
"Social with Dr. Dan Garvey"
Light Refreshments 6-8pm
April 17, 2008 Lecture, Santa Fe, NM 7:00pm
Santa Fe Community College
6401 Richards Ave., Jemez Room April 24, 2008 Lecture, Ashland, OR 7:00pm
Southern Oregon University
Stephenson Union, Rogue River Room
Dr. Garvey's approach is rooted in the belief common within experiential education that all members of society, from student to public leaders, are resources for social transformation. "Prescott College has always challenged our students and faculty to think confidently and creatively about what it is we can do to make the world a better place," he explains. "Our students leave here with a solid grasp of the creative thinking and collaborative, practical action needed to make positive, lasting change." The lecture will inspire dialogue around: What biases and assumptions do I hold about different generations?
How can I facilitate communication and cooperation across generations?
What are the problems our next generation will face?
How can we assist future generations address sustainability issues?
What part can I play in creating a sustainable future?
RSVP by April 5th to Marie Smith, Office of Alumni & Parent Relations,
msmith@prescott.edu or 877-350-2100 X4502 |
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The Prescott College Development Office is pleased to offer you a chance to win accommodations at Casamar Mini-Resort.
7 Days and 6 nights accommodations for two people.
The winning raffle ticket will be announced on May 29, 2008.
Weeks available August 2008-June 2009.
Blackout weeks: Christmas and Easter.
  
Located on the outskirts of Puerto Escondido, Mexico.
(35 minutes by air from the city of Oaxaca).
Casamar is an oasis in a natural and untouched paradise. Casamar is just steps away from La Punta, at the southern end of Zicatela Beach, famous for its spectacular surfing waves, known as the "Mexican Pipeline". Nearby is the National Park at Manialtepec Lagoon - a vast habitat for sea turtles, birds, and iguanas. You will also marvel at the colorful traditional markets filled with local culture and alive with activity offering a wide variety of crafts and produce.
**One or more of the following expeditions
can be negotiated with the package**
Trip to the outer banks of a lagoon for dinner on the beach.
Bird watching expedition to the delta of a large river nearby-- thousands of birds in the winter months!
Morning lagoon tour in a small boat to watch the crocks hunt for fish.
Horse back expedition to a natural hot spring for lunch and swimming.
Visit to a remote Indian village.
Off shore fishing expedition.
The expeditions will be led by the proprietor, Willits Sawyer -
former Navy Seal and VP of OBUSA, life member of the Explorers and American Alpine Club.
$25.00 Single Raffle Ticket
$100.00 Five Raffle Tickets
Casamar is an ideal location for spending a comfortable family holiday or a vacation in a romantic setting without sparing any luxuries. Watch the beautiful sunset during your Mexican dinner with local beer and wines. Listen to the soft murmur of the
Pacific waves at night.
Casamar is a picturesque, twelve apartment hacienda-like villa surrounded by a beautiful garden and peaceful palm trees. Each apartment has its unique design rooted in the
colonial traditions and rustic beauty of Oaxacan, Mexico.
Paradise awaits you.
For more information visit www.casamarmexico.com
Check or Money Order (payable to Prescott College)should be sent to:
Marie Smith
Office of Development
Prescott College
220 Grove Ave.
Prescott, AZ 86301
Please mark your check: Casamar Raffle
Proceeds will benefit the Student Annual Fund.
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It is the mission of Prescott College to educate students of diverse ages and backgrounds to understand, thrive in, and enhance our world community and environment. We regard learning as a continuing process and strive to provide an education that will enable students to live productive lives while achieving a balance between self-fulfillment and serving others.
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"Prince William Sound: A Celebration of Life and Landscape" Join Prescott College Professor of Environmental Studies and world naturalist Walt Anderson in an exploration of one of the most visually stunning and ecologically interesting environments on earth. Walt will team with renowned Captain Dean Rand of the Discovery as they share their unique perspectives on Alaska’s great natural beauty and abundant wildlife. Participants will be traveling in style, while having intimate contact with the natural world and learning from these experts. Our Classic Discovery Voyage samples the natural wonders of Prince William Sound. Years of travel and exploration in the Sound have resulted in a destination list of "favorite" places for the Discovery crew and we’ll take full advantage of their insider's knowledge. Wildflower meadows, rainforest trails, calving glaciers, whale watching, photography, shore side hikes, kayaking, sightseeing and a whole lot more await you on this classic encounter with the world-class beauty of Prince William Sound.
Our small group experience (only 12 clients) is a very unique opportunity to enjoy Alaska. The trip includes hiking, kayaking, photography and lots of nature interpretation and educational classes. We’ll live onboard the MV Discovery for 6 days with fabulous gourmet meals and wines at dinner and opportunities to explore this amazing location with a dedicated and passionate crew. Tuition for the 8 day experience is $3850 and includes double occupancy in the 6 client cabins. Also included are 2 nights in Anchorage and a welcome dinner. Registration will begin on March 12th.
Contact CESLL for more information. (928) 350 – 4110.
Jill Hewins
Director, Center for Extended Studies and Lifelong Learning (CESLL)
jhewins@prescott.edu
Prescott College
(928) 350 - 4110
www.prescott.edu/cesll |
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The Javelina has been designated as the "unofficial" mascot of Prescott College alumni and students by the PCAA because it will eat anything, is always having a bad hair day, is dangerous when cornered, disrupts the lives of retirees, is invasive and highly adaptive, and multiplies prolifically.
In July 2003, Dan was severely mauled by a grizzly bear while returning to a trailhead after a day of fishing.
"I lost both eyes during the mauling and was left completely blind. Since then I have undergone 8 major surgeries and have been getting my life back together. I have learned many skills for the blind, gotten married, had my first child, bought a home, and now I'm completing a masters in social work maintaining a 4.0 GPA. I am currently a mental health clinician intern at a community mental health agency here in Anchorage."
"I think if I had not gone blind I would still be recreating in the wilderness with a lot of my time. However, losing my sight has pushed me to spend far more time advancing my career. I love being of service to people. In social work we use an ecological systems framework to address problems for individuals, families, organizations, and communities. Problems are addressed from a micro-level of what might be happening in an individual's thoughts, to the macro-level of how a social policy may be affecting an individual or family. Being at Prescott College helped me to learn about critical thinking skills and the idea of self-directed action. The process of creating goals and quantifiable objectives to demonstrate progress towards those goals is a framework that I have used over and over again in my career path."
To read more about Dan, check out the Anchorage Daily News, Sunday, January 20, 2008 front page story: "Blinded by a bear, mauling victim moves on with life: grizzly took his sight, but not his future."
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