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September 2018
Vocational Exploration Workshop
Are you not sure yet what you want to do with your life? Or, maybe you're having difficulty figuring out what you are “supposed to do” when you “grow up”? Relax, take the pressure off, and join the Chaplains' Office for our Vocational Exploration Workshop TODAY from 6:30-7:30pm in Day 203. Celebrate your gifts and strengths, discover your interests and passions, and set some goals to get yourself on track to live a life of purpose. Community Involvement, FY Connection Points, Wellness…
Find out more »A Cabinet of Curiosities – Museum Exhibit
The current exhibition at the Rural Heritage Museum at Mars Hill University is "A Cabinet of Curiosities: Selections From the Permanent Collection." The exhibit, which will be displayed through December 30, 2018, features late 19th century objects once used by Appalachian homesteaders in Western North Carolina. Objects on display include spinning wheels, looms, farm tools, hand-wrought objects for household use, silver, a pump organ, and other unique objects of cultural heritage donated or purchased by the museum over the past…
Find out more »Crossroads
Guest speaker, Sam Martinez, is our special guest. Sam is the Assistant Dean of Admissions at Candler School of Theology. Special music provided by the Blueprint Praise Band. Wellness points, FY Connection Points, and Community Involvement Although worship is a vital part of Crossroads, the program is designed to examine that place where faith meets reason. Sometimes the service is designed to encourage thought, and sometimes it is designed to encourage the experience of worship. But it is always…
Find out more »Logos Bible Study
Logos is a Bible study led by the MHU chaplains for students who are seeking deep and honest exploration of God's Word. For the next 3 Tuesdays (9/18, 9/25, 10/2), join Chaplain Stephanie McLeskey in the Cornwell Reading Room (Cornwell 206) at 8:00pm for a discussion of the book of Genesis!
Find out more »Critical Thinking Pedagogy
Center for Ethics Workshops Facilitator: Steven Benko, Associate Professor of Religious and Ethical Studies at Meredith College Wednesday, September 26 Peterson Conference Room RSVP to epierce@mhu.edu Critical Thinking Pedagogy Who: all instructors What: workshop on developing students’ critical thinking skills via assignments, class discussions, and course design When: 9-10am and 2-3pm (same workshop, two times)
Find out more »Randy Shull Art Exhibit
It’s almost impossible to put a label on the work of Asheville artist Randy Shull. For over 25 years, he has been working at the intersection of architecture, landscape design, furniture design and painting. A single piece might combine painting and furniture, landscape design and architecture, or any other combination. Shull’s work is colorful, energetic, decorative, and thought-provoking, all at the same time. Weizenblatt Gallery at Mars Hill University is fortunate to host an exhibition of Shull’s work from September…
Find out more »Wednesday Workshops – Nursing
Introduction to Careers in Nursing The Wednesday Workshop Series is a collaboration between all participating MHU campus offices and departments. This is a Community Involvement credit and First Year Connection for students who are engaged and on-time. Workshops are held at 11am and repeated at 12pm.
Find out more »Using Case Studies to Teach Ethics
Center for Ethics Workshops Facilitator: Steven Benko, Associate Professor of Religious and Ethical Studies at Meredith College Wednesday, September 26 Peterson Conference Room RSVP to epierce@mhu.edu Using Case Studies to Teach Ethics Who: all instructors, but especially FYS 112 teachers What: workshop on finding cases and different methods (debate, ethics bowl, research projects) to spur ethical reflection. When: 11am-noon and 1-2pm (same workshop, two times)
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