CoffeeBreak is a newsletter distributed to Averett faculty and staff to keep them up to date on campus activities and information.

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River District Festival On Oct. 5 and 6, the Danville Regional Foundation will be hosting the 2nd annual River District Festival downtown. We are looking for volunteers for various shifts. It would be wonderful to have an Averett presence that weekend so if you are interested in volunteering, please contact Lesley Villarose at lvillarose@averett.edu.

Spend Time With Our Students If you are looking for a great opportunity to get involved with student life here are two wonderful opportunities to do so. Friday, Oct. 5 Glow Casino 8 p.m. We are looking for dealers for the blackjack tables, poker tables, etc. Friday, Oct. 26 Trip to Scarowinds We are looking for two volunteers to help chaperone this trip. All expenses paid! If you are interested in participating in either of these events, please contact Lesley Villarose at lvillarose@averett.edu.

PowerPoint Workshops Offered When you prepare a PowerPoint presentation, how do you know what colors to use, or what size font, or how much text to put on each slide? If you're not sure, consider attending a hands-on workshop offered by Instructional Technologist Kim McMurtry Sept. 24, 25 and 26. Workshops are offered in PowerPoint 2003, 2007 and 2010. To see the complete schedule and to register for a workshop click here. Next workshop offerings include Moodle Basics, Moodle Gradebook, PC Self-Service Advising and Registration, Intermediate Word and PowerPoint Audio & Video.

Cougar Spirit Day Show your school spirit and support our student-athletes on Fridays by wearing school colors and/or apparel. Please remember to dress appropriately (no jeans). If you are unsure what is appropriate, talk to your director or supervisor.

Conquer the Chaos Are you tired of the clutter and stuff in your house? On Monday, Oct. 1 and Oct. 8 beginning at 6 p.m., Karen Nelson will lead two consecutive classes regarding removing the "stuff" from our lives and our homes. The course combines humor with practical life strategies and teaches people how to let go of stuff by identifying the causes of our "clutter culture" that turns our homes into piles of stuff with a top on it. The class costs $20 and will be held in the multipurpose room of the Student Center. For more information about the continuing education courses visit the community programs link on the web.

Puzzle Pieces Always wanted to be crafty and creative? Start with something easy, like making puzzle pins and earrings. There will be a class held from 9 a.m.-12 p.m. Sept. 22 in the multipurpose room in the Student Center. Participants need to bring a bottle of tacky glue (not super glue), a pair of tweezers and a small towel. The class is $15, and the kit is $4. To register for the class, call Gloria Robertson at ext. 15638. For more information about the continuing education courses visit the community programs link on the web.

Service Day Reminder Averett's first "Service Day" will be held tomorrow (Sept. 20). All students, faculty and staff are invited to volunteer at community organizations throughout Danville. For more information contact Lesley Villarose at lvillarose@averett.edu (ext. 15627) or Rachel Covington at rcovington@drfonline.org (799-2176). A Service Day carnival celebration will close the event at 5:30 p.m. on the Lamar-Owen Lawn outside of the Student Center. Music will be provided by DJ Larry Stamps, games, prizes, giveaways and an ice-cream sundae bar will top off the day.

“The most basic of all human needs is the need to understand and be understood. The best way to understand people is to listen to them.”—Ralph Nichols

Wellness Screenings Participants in the University's health plan have the opportunity to attend one of two wellness screenings on Tuesday, Oct. 2 and Wednesday, Oct. 3 from 7 a.m.-10:30 a.m. in the multipurpose room of the Student Center. The Health Risk Assessment and Registration forms are available online. Visit www.gatewayhealth.com, select "login, members" and login to your Personal Health Record. Once you complete your Health Risk Assessment you will be directed to select a date and time for your onsite screening. Participants will be receiving an email from Kathie Tune, director of human resources, with further details next week.

Vanderlinden Writes Book Review Dr. Mary Vanderlinden, dean of student success, had a book review accepted by "Ethnic and Racial Studies Journal." The book, written by Tina M. Campt, Ph.D., is titled "Image Matters: Archive, Photography, and the African Diaspora in Europe." The review will appear in "Ethnic and Racial Studies Journal" in the next 12 months. Congratulations, Mary!

Sandstead Walks 1,200 Miles Assistant Art Professor Lee Sandstead and his wife, Rebecca, spent the summer walking through Spain and France, just as they did for the last two years. However, this summer they logged 1,200 miles and have declared no more. They're done hiking. "This was the most brutal hiking we have ever encountered," said Sandstead. "Not only was it the most physically difficult, but both France and Spain are going through difficult economic times, compounding the difficulty. For instance, shops, cafes, restaurants and grocery stores - that once provided services for hikers - simply were not open." While they might have declared no more hiking, the couple plans to spend next summer biking in Europe. Sandstead wants to bike through Germany and Austria visiting museums, churches and civic monuments. To view some of the pictures from their trip, visit: www.sandstead.com/camino_2012.

Averett Cares We're sorry to announce that faculty emeritus Dr. Doug Woundy passed away on Sunday, September 16. He worked at Averett for 13 years in the Graduate and Professional Studies Program. His obituary can be found at this link. Please remember to keep Dr. Betty Heard, faculty emeritus, in your thoughts and prayers as she continues to recover.

A warm Averett welcome is extended to:

Sarah Collie, the new textbook coordinator at the Schoolfield House Booksellers. Sarah, who has worked in the bookstore since December 2010, was born and raised in South Boston. She is pursuing a bachelor of science degree in liberal studies here at Averett, and will graduate in December. Welcome, Sarah!

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Fac/Staff events:

June 3, 2013
Staff Council Meeting
2:00PM

June 20, 2013
University Staff Meeting
11:15AM

Academic events:

June 8, 2013
Praxis Test

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Please check the AU Calendar for more.

Sports events:

August 30, 2013
Men's Soccer @ Roanoke College
7:30PM

August 31, 2013
Women's Soccer @ Johns Hopkins University
12:00PM

August 31, 2013
Volleyball vs. Austin College
4:30PM

Hayes Places Third in the Nation in IHSA Competition

Paying It Forward

Averett Recognizes Retirees and Faculty & Staff for Years of Service

Faculty & Staff Members of the Year Named