Showalter's term extended Shirley H. Showalter has been appointed to a second term as president by the Mennonite Board of Education (MBE). The appointment to a new term, which runs from July 1999 to June 2003, was recommended by the GC Board of Overseers. A review committee jointly appointed by MBE and the Board of Overseers found overwhelming support for the president's work. They surveyed various groups connected with GC, including the President's Advisory Council, the president's cabinet, faculty, students and leaders of church, alumni and community. CPA review course offered GC is offering a review course for those who want to pass the Certified Public Accountant exam. Instructors for the course are Assistant Professors of Accounting Joyce Lehman and attorny Alan Weldy. The class runs from Jan. 6 to April 21 and meets on Saturday mornings and Wednesday evenings. Evening prayer planned The first Evening Song and Prayer service of the semester will be held Tuesday from 9 to 10 p.m. in NC 19. The services of singing, prayer, scripture, silence and candle lighting follow the worship style of the ecumenical Taizé community in France and are held the first and third Tuesdays of each month. Student forum held A student forum about meal plans was held yesterday at 4 p.m. in NC 17. The forum was a chance for students to speak with school administration and Sodexho-Marriot officials. Eight students attended the forum, which included discussion on the economic, sociological and peace and justice issues surrounding the broader issue of meal plans. |