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2011 Inspirations Program Schedule
The Inspirations Program is designed to offer fun, informative workshops on campus during the month of January. These casual, not-for-credit, not-for-profit workshops are offered to Colby students for enjoyment and to enhance the JanPlan experience. It is not the intent for Colby College to make a profit on these workshops.
Pre-registration is required. Most classes have limited enrollment, so sign up early! Sign-up sheets will be available on the Bulletin Board outside the Campus Life Office. If you have any questions, please contact Shannon Hodgdon in Campus Life by phone (X-4280) or email at shodgdon@colby.edu. **Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. All payments must be made at the Campus Life Office, and can be paid with a Colby Card, check or cash. Refunds will not be processed after December 20.**
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If you wish to pay via Colby Card, please send an email to campus.life@colby.edu to confirm the workshop, total amount, and your Colby ID#. If Colby Card funds are insufficient, your registration will not be processed. Remember, registration is first-come, fist-serve and space is limited.
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MONDAY PROGRAMS
| Quilting |
| Instructor: |
Elvira Gastaldo, Administrative Secretary, and Margaret Mundy
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| Time: |
M 1/10 & T 1/11-6-9 pm; M 6-8 pm
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| Location |
Leonard 107 (Quilting Club Room)
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| Description: |
Some people like to look at quilts. Some people like to make quilts. Some people like to look at quilts and dream about making them. At the end of this workshop, you will have completed a 42" x 54" quilt and have learned all the skills and tricks to make your quilting dreams come true. The workshop will begin the second week of JanPlan include two sessions the first week (Monday and Tuesday from 6-9 pm) and every Monday for the duration of JanPlan from 6-8 pm.
Note: Due to the nature of quilting and the amount of time required, you are required to commit to the first meeting of the Inspiration.
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| Fee: |
There are fabric requirements for first meeting, to be provided to students shortly after registration.
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| Limit: |
6
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Iron Chef
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| Instructor |
Mike Ingalls, Dining Services Production Manager
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| Time |
M 3-4pm (Dining Hall Menu Creation); Th 3-8pm (Secret Ingredient)
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Dana Dining Hall
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| Description |
So you think you're a pretty fair chef? Come work with a Dana chef and win the title of Colby Iron Chef. On Monday each student will be paired with a Dana Station chef to create a menu that together they will prepare on Thursday for dinner (served to 700-800 students and a panel of judges who vote on the Iron Chef winner). Upon arrival on Thursday everyone will be given a special ingredient that has to be incorporated into the menus. Do you have what it takes? Each week the winning team will receive a prize. The overall champion team of the month will receive a chef jacket with the patch "2011 Colby Iron Chef Champions" and a wing a pizza party for 20!
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| Fee |
$25 |
| Limit |
8 students per week
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TUESDAY PROGRAMS
| Chess |
| Instructor: |
Doug Piper '11, President of Chess Club
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| Time: |
T 5:00-7:30 p.m.
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| Location: |
Roberts, during dinner
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| Fee: |
$5.00
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| Description: |
Get together with some of your fellow students to play a few games of the age-old classic: chess. No matter your experience level, join this JanPlan Inspiration class in order to hone your skills in a friendly environment over dinner! We will have all ranges of competition and instructional games for beginners. A tournament will be held January 25th and the winner will receive a gift card to the Spa.
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| Limit: |
20 |
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Filmmaking Techniques
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| Instructor: |
Jeff Carpenter '12 and Jena Hershkowitz '12
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| Time: |
T-Th 7:00-9:00 p.m.
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| Location: |
Lovejoy, 4th floor (LOVE-406)
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| Fee: |
None |
| Description: |
Learn the basics of filmmaking, including scripting, pre-production, planning, cameras, lighting, shooting, directing, editing, and creating DVDs. Whether you're a beginner or already an enthusiast, this JanPlan inspiration will give you a solid foundation of all aspects of film production. Improve your filmmaking skills while having fun with Jeff and Jena this JanPlan, no prior experience necessary.
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| Limit: |
15
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Dance with the Colby Dancers
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| Instructor: |
Sarah Flanagan '11, Colby Dancers Club
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| Time: |
T 8:00-9:00 pm
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| Location: |
Aerobics Studio - Alfond Athletic Center (ATH-330)
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| Fee: |
None |
| Description: |
This workshop will be taught by the Colby Dancers Club. No experience necessary, just a desire to have fun. Each week different styles of dance will be featured from jazz, ballet, modern, hip-hop, etc.
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| Limit: |
30
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Sustainable Practices - Introduction to Starting Seedlings (1/11 only)
| | Instructor: | Benjamin Weinberger '11
| | Time: | T 4:00pm (1/11 only)
| | Location: | Olin Greenhouse (3rd floor Olin)
| | Fee: | $10 | | Description: | Students will choose plants they wish to grow and will learn how to plant seeds in potting soil trays. There will be a discussion as to why many plants are started inside a greenhouse instead of directly outside.
| | Limit: | 15
| | | | Sustainable Practices - Introduction to Canning (1/18 only) | | Instructor: | Benjamin Weinberger '11
| | Time: | T 4:00pm (1/18 only)
| | Location: | AMS Basement Kitchen
| | Fee: | $10 | | Description: | Students will be using food of their own choosing to learn how to can fruits and vegetables for the winter using a pressure canner. This inspiration class will be located in the AMS basement kitchen so as to accommodate a potentially messy process!
| | Limit: | 8
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WEDNESDAY PROGRAMS
Women's Self Defense (R.A.D. System)
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| Instructor: |
Meg Hatch and Officer Jen Weaver (Waterville Police Department)
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| Time: |
6:00-9:00 pm
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| Fee: |
None |
| Location: |
Lovejoy 215-Jan. 5 meeting; all other meetings in Athletic Center Aerobics Studio-ATH330
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| Description: |
The Rape Aggression Defense System (R.A.D.) is a program of realistic
self-defense tactics and techniques for women. The R.A.D. System is a
comprehensive, women-only course that begins with awareness,
prevention, risk reduction avoidance, while progressing on to the
basics of hands-on defense training. R.A.D. is not a Martial Arts
program. Our courses our taught by nationally certified R.A.D.
instructors and provide each student with a workbook/ reference manual.
This manual outlines the entire Physical Defense Program for reference
and continuous personal growth.
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| Limit: |
30 Females
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Ballroom Dance
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| Instructor: |
Bruce Olson, Blue Wave Dance Studio
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| Time: |
6:00 - 7:30p.m.
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| Location: |
LoPo in Cotter Union
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| Description: |
This workshop will be taught by the Ballroom Dance Team and its professional coach (Colby Alumn). Colby Ballroom has both competitive and social dance sessions. Possible dances include swing, salsa, and waltz. No experience necessary, just a desire to have fun. Now, when the music starts, you can be the first one on the floor. Wear comfortable shoes!
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| Fee:: |
$25 |
| Limit: | 25 |
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Intro to Baking
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| Instructor: |
Alisa Roman, Dining Services Manager
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| Time: |
6:00-8:00 p.m. |
| Fee: | $10 |
| Location: |
Roberts Dining Hall
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| Description: |
Learn some new techniques or refresh some old ones. This hands-on workshop is about baking basics and mastering some more difficult techniques that you can use at home. Depending upon the students ability and desire, students can learn more advanced techniques. Topics include decoration, cookies, cakes, fine pastries, and other student favorites. At the end of each weekly workshop, all food and recipes (with at-home instructions) will be provided to students.
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| Limit: |
20 |
| | Focus the Nation with EnviroCo!
| | Instructor: | Rachel Baron '11, Colby Environmental Coalition
| | Time: | W 7:00-9:00pm
| | Fee: | None | | Location: | Lovejoy 102
| | Description: | Join EnviroCo to help plan a school-wide Teach-in about climate change and water issues in Maine! You'll get to be a part of a collaborative effort involving all Maine colleges and universities, learn a lot, and make a difference. This workshop is perfect for students who want to learn more about the direct impacts of climate change on water supplies in Maine, the issues of groundwater extraction and bottling plants in Maine, as well as gain a better understanding of how to plan environmental campaigns and actions. Can't wait to see you there!
| | Limit: | 12 |
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THURSDAY PROGRAMS
Iron Chef
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| Instructor: |
Mike Ingalls, Dining Services Production Manager
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| Time: |
M 3:00-4:00 pm; Th 3:00-8:00 pm
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| Fee: |
$25
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| Location: |
Dana Dining Hall
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| Description: |
So you think you're a pretty fair chef? Come work with a Dana chef and
win the title of Colby Iron Chef. On Monday each student will be paired
with a Dana Station chef to create a menu that together they will
prepare on Thursday for dinner (served to 700-800 students and a panel
of judges who vote on the Iron Chef winner). Upon arrival on Thursday
everyone will be given a special ingredient that has to be incorporated
into the menus. Do you have what it takes? Each week the winning team
will receive a prize. The overall champion team of the month will
receive a chef jacket with the patch "2011 Colby Iron Chef Champions"
and a wing a pizza party for 20! |
| Limit: |
8 students a week
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Filmmaking Techniques
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| Instructor: |
Jeff Carpenter '12 and Jena Hershkowitz '12
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| Time: |
T-Th 7:00 - 9:00pm
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| Fee: |
None |
| Location: |
Lovejoy, 4th floor (LOVE-406)
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| Description: |
Learn the basics of filmmaking, including scripting, pre-production,
planning, cameras, lighting, shooting, directing, editing, and creating
DVDs. Whether you're a beginner or already an enthusiast, this JanPlan
inspiration will give you a solid foundation of all aspects of film
production. Improve your filmmaking skills while having fun with Jeff
and Jena this JanPlan, no prior experience necessary. |
| Limit: |
15 |
| NOTE: |
**Fees must be paid in full at the time of registration. All payments must be made at the Campus Life Office, and can be paid with a Colby Card, check or cash. Refunds will not be processed after December 20.**
If you wish to pay via Colby Card, please send an email to campus.life@colby.edu to confirm the workshop, total amount, and you Colby ID#. If Colby Card funds are insufficient, your registration will not be processed. Remember, registration is first-come, first-serve and space is limited.
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