Mars Hill University – October 2015

MarsHillLockup_CMYK2ColorNative American Student Association: Stickball Demonstration

October 22, Thursday, 5pm-6pm Our NASA has invited the Cherokee Stickball team, the Hummingbirds to do a Stickball demonstration game. Native American stickball is considered to be one of the oldest team sports in North America. Please join NASA in this exciting event.

Crossroads, Communion/Prayer

October 27, Tuesday, 11am Location: Broyhill Chapel 
A communion will take place in Broyhill chapel, lead by our University Chaplain Stephanie Mcleskey. Reflection will also take place during this time.

Presidential Candidate Debate Forum 

October 28, Wednesday, 7pm-8:30pm Location: Belk Auditorium. 
Students will play the parts of the 2016 Presidential candidates (Clinton, Sanders, Trump, Carson, Rubio, Fiorina) and debate issues important to students from the candidates’ perspectives. Learn about your Presidential candidates and have fun doing it!

Mars Hill University Annual Clothesline Project

October 29, Thursday, 10am-2pm Location: Front of Pittman Dining Hall
. Mars Hill University’s Annual Clothesline Project will be held October 29, from 10 am – 2 pm in front of Pittman Dining Hall. This event visibly promotes awareness by hanging decorated t-shirts on a clothesline. Each t-shirt represents an individual who has experienced some type of domestic violence. Besides promoting awareness, the Clothesline Project serves as source of healing for those who have been directly affected by violence.

Panel about Southern Appalachian Forests

October 29, Thursday 7pm- 8:30pm Location: Peterson Conference Room (Inside Blackwell Hall)
 A Panel about Southern Appalachian Forests, featuring Mary Kelly, Matthew McCombs, Will Harlan, and Josh Kelly. October 29, 2015 at 7 p.m., Peterson Conference Center, First Floor Blackwell Hall, Mars Hill University. These experts in the field and passionate supporters of Southern Appalachian Forests will discuss the history and future of our forests. 
For more information, contact Hannah Furgiuele, Ramsey Center Program Coordinator, at 828-773-6472, or hfurgiuele@mhu. edu.

MHU Jazz Band Concert

October 29, Thursday 7:30pm Location: Moore Auditorium
. The students from the Mars Hill University Jazz Band will be performing their pieces of music.

Dr. Charlie Thompson:  “Border Odyssey”

November 3, Tuesday 5pm Location: Belk Auditorium
. Dr. Charlie Thompson, Director of Undergraduate Studies for the Center for Documentary Studies, Duke University, will discuss his book, “Border Odyssey, “and his experiences in meeting people that live along the US/Mexico border. This book is described as “A potent cri de Coeur for a more compassionate, sane and humane border policy.” Thompson “has published scholarship on issues of immigration, agriculture and border politics and has brought students to borderland regions. This book represents a combination of reportage, travelogue, memoir and jeremiad.” 
For more information, see www.borderodyss ey.com

Student Debate on Voter Identification Laws in NC

November 9, Monday, 8pm Location: Belk Auditorium. 
Students and student coaches will debate the new NC voter identification laws and voting identification/ changes in general.

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