One of the things that makes a dead leaf fall to the ground is the bud of the new leaf that pushes it off the limb.
― Jan Karon
Thursday, April 26, 2012
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COLLEGE ANNOUNCEMENTS
SGA Disc Golf Tournament
Thursday April 26 from 2-4 p.m. Sign ups outside the SGA office. 1st, 2nd, 3rd place prizes plus door prizes just for participation
Alpha Phi Omega Spring Cleaning
Spring Cleaning!! King College's Alpha Phi Omega is having a spring cleaning on campus this week. There will be boxes in each dorm and in front of the dining hall. Please donate clothes, food, or dorm items before you leave for the summer!All donations will go to Bristol's Clothes Closet.
King College Administrative Assistant, School of Arts & Sciences and Office of Institutional Effectiveness
King College invites applications for an Administrative Assistant for the School of Arts & Sciences and the Office of Institutional Effectiveness. The successful candidate will demonstrate excellent written and oral communication skills, attention to detail, the capacity to work on several projects simultaneously, and the ability to maintain confidentiality. Applicants should minimally hold an associate’s degree or equivalent and preferred candidates will have previous administrative/clerical experience. Applicants should submit a resume and letter of interest by April 25 to Rebecca Thomas, 1350 King College Road, Bristol, TN 37620, or by email to rjthomas@king.edu. King College does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, age, or without regard to disability.
Greek Classes
The Philosophy and Religion Department is glad to be offering Greek as a new Language on campus fulfilling the King College graduation requirement. The classes will be offered every semester at King including Summer terms in 2012. Greek is great for anyone going into Ministry, the Medical field or someone who just wants to learn something new and different. These courses at King will even provide you with the knowledge to read the original New Testament manuscripts! It's not too late to sign up for a Language class that could improve your career or even your spiritual life!
Summer Course on Nonviolence with Dr. Thomas Peake.
Dr Tom Peake, who taught history at King until his retirement in 2004, has written extensively about the Civil Rights movement, especially the Southern Christian Leadership Conference. In this course he traces the legacy of nonviolence as espoused by Martin Luther King, Jr, both in the United States and abroad. The course will include a trip to Atlanta to see sites associated with Dr King. This course meets in Summer I (May 7-June 1), at 10:20-12:30.
Summer Class Addition: Design Fundamentals - May 2012
Pencil, ink, pastel and numerous techniques are explored. Friday each week is pop, popcorn and DVD time where we discover the elements and principles of art, learning the artist's vocabulary and techniques. A field trip downtown to do a Gallery Walk is the culminating experience of the class where we practice our skills of critiquing art work based on the elements of design we have studied. Join in and celebrate your creativity during MAY TERM!!!
Nursing Program
If you are planning to apply for Fall admission to the School of Nursing, please contact Tabitha Moore in Admissions to begin the application process. Deadline for Fall admission is June 1st, 2012.
Admission criteria include:
- cumulative GPA of at least a 2.75,
- having no more than 8 outstanding core requirements remaining (excluding foreign language),
- completion of or in the process of completion of all nursing pre-requisites (BIOL 1010, 1020, 2500, CHEM 1010 OR 1020, PSYC 3300, MATH 1530), and
- an Admissions exam called the TEAS test.
There will be two more testing sessions for the TEAS requirement (April 3 and April 12 from 4-8 PM). You must go online to www.atitesting.com and pre-register for one of these dates for this proctored online testing. You may pay the fee for testing online with either a credit card or debit card at the time of registering with ATI. This must be done PRIOR to the testing session since seating availability is limited.
You may stop by the School of Nursing Office in White Hall (1st floor beside the elevator) if you have more questions regarding this process.
Keep up to Date
Remember to check out the most current job postings at careers.king.edu! Opportunities for employment are updated regularly!
GPS Opportunities
Attention Seniors: Finalize your plans for graduate school now! King College offers a unique, full time 10-month Master of Business Administration (MBA) program. The 5-day/week schedule includes applicable coursework for the workplace, up to two career-driven internships, team-building activities, corporate visits and interview and resume preparation. The program concludes with an international business trip to Europe that is covered in your program cost! Stay an extra semester (online) and earn a specialization in Marketing, Finance, Human Resources or Healthcare Administration! Financial Aid is available. The GMAT exam is not required, so go online now to apply.king.edu to complete your application and submit the necessary admissions items before Spring Break . Space is limited. $25 application fee is waive for all King graduates! Contact Josie Russell jarussel@king.edu or call 423.652.4861 with questions or go online at mba.king.edu for more information. Admission is open to all majors.
Master of Science in Nursing (MSN) – the application deadline for Fall 2012 is May 1. Options include Nursing Education, Nursing Administration, MSN/MBA dual degree, Family Nurse Practitioner. Classes meet one day week in Kingsport or Knoxville for 16-24 months, depending upon your option. Apply online at apply.king.edu and complete and application packet – GRE is not required. For more information, go online to msn.king.edu or email admissions.king.edu or call 423.652.4861.
Master of Education (MEd) – available for licensed educators or licensure seeking students. Classes meet night a week for 16 months in Bristol. Programs starts offered each semester – no more waiting! Apply online at apply.king.edu and complete and application packet – GMAT/GRE is not required. For more information, go to med.king.edu. For questions, contact Ashley Hartless at ajhartless@king.edu or call 423.652.4861.
Master of Business Administration for Professionals (MBA) – for the 16-month program, classes meet one night a week for 12 months in a face-to-face classroom and the last four months are online, earning a specialization in Finance, Marketing, Human Resources or Healthcare Administration. Apply online at apply.king.edu and complete an application packet. While the GMAT is not required, applicants must demonstration a minimum of two years of significant work experience. For more information, go to pmba.king.edu. For questions, email admissions@king.edu or call 423.652.4861.
SERVICE OPPORTUNITIES
Second Harvest Food Bank
Help Second Harvest Food Bank of Northeast Tennessee and other hunger relief organization in the Johnson City area win $1 MILLION for hunger relief at www.facebook.com/walmart or www.facebook.com/netfoodbank. Vote every 24 hours. Choose Tennessee Johnson City Click vote & share. Top voters get to chance to win 1 of 3 prizes such as 2 tickets to see Zac Brown in Greeneville, SC on May 10 or an Apple Ipad. Voting continues until April 30.
Relay For Life
If you are interested in either joining a Relay for Life team or starting your own Relay for Life team, contact Julie Roberson at jarobers@king.edu or 652-6310. Relay for Life is a fundraiser event for the American Cancer Society. To learn more about Relay for Life, go to http://www.relayforlife.org/
Buechner Lecture Series
Buechner Fest:May 30- June 3
Chapel
April 26,2012: Reading Day Communion-11:30 Chapel
TORNADO WARNING
What a week in Tornado Nation! So many exciting things happening all at the end of the school year!
First off, if you haven’t heard, congratulations to the King Lady Tornado softball team for earning the College’s first Conference Carolinas Tournament Championship this weekend! We had four conference tournaments going on this weekend and bids to the Olympics being handed out, so without further ado …
Softball’s huge week began with back-to-back wins (3-5, 9-1) over Saint Andrews Presbyterian College to conclude their regular season slate last Tuesday. In the doubleheader Kendall Brabson recorded four hits including a home run and five RBI, and Tiffany Harris recorded her first career home run. With the victories the Ladies finished the regular season 30-17 and extending their program record for most wins in a season. Then the real fun began…
The Lady Tornado hit the Conference Carolinas Tournament hard, upsetting No. 3 Queens 4-3 in a 12-inning matchup. King continued the day with an exciting 5-4 comeback win over Coker College. In the doubleheader Christina Melcher stood out with two home runs and six RBI. The Tornado kept right on truckin’, defeating top-seeded North Greenville University for the first time, Saturday morning. Behind Hannah Light’s pitching effort and great team offense, they beat the Crusaders, 4-1, and advanced to the championship game. The Lady Tornado returned Sunday to face NGU, where they again defeated the Crusaders 4-1 for the title. In the matchup Hannah Light pitched another stellar game. Cora Milliken and Christina Melcher continued to stand out with great hitting, including Melcher’s third home run of the tournament. The Tornado clinched their first Conference Carolinas Tournament Championship in their first year in the league. With the win the ladies will compete in the NCAA Division II Regional Tournament, May 4-6.
Tennis concluded their regular season against Pikeville University where the ladies defeated the Bears 5-4, and the men fell by the same margin. Karissa King, Sarah Anderson, Kayla Ketron, and Eden Sherrod all clinched their singles matches in the end-of-the-season victory. They conclude their season with a 3-16 overall record, and Eden Sherrod finished with the best overall singles record, 7-9. The men continued to the Conference Carolinas Men’s Tennis Tournament, but fell to Coker College 5-4 in the first round despite singles victories by Pablo Vidal, Leo Brigato, and Seth Hale. Pablo Vidal and Jose Avila, who finished with overall singles records of 14-5 and 11-6 respectively, earned a spot on the All-Conference Team. Seth Hale and Patrick Jones finished with the best team doubles record of 15-4 overall.
M/W Track and Field competed in the Conference Carolinas Track and Field Championships where a well-rounded team performance helped the men’s team clinch second place. Ricky Bell tallied two event victories and broke a Conference Carolinas Track and Field Championship record. Naseem Haje took the victory in one event, and finished second in another, tallying 18 points for King in their 150-point finish. The women’s side finished third overall behind first place finished from Shelbie Burchfield (women’s high jump), Tia Keitt (women’s long jump) and Hannah Witt (women’s 10k). Maegan Henry was named the Freshman of Year by an astounding mark in the voting.
Baseball secured their spot in the Conference Carolinas Championship with a pair of wins over Belmont Abbey Friday. The first 8-6 victory was delivered courtesy of great team hitting including a double by Garrett Cook and a home run by Brandon Reed. Cory Rhodes, the hero of game two, tossed a one-hit complete game in the 2-0 victory. The men could not sweep the series as the Crusaders pulled ahead early and defeated the Tornado 5-2 on Saturday, despite a Jarrod Payne home run. No. 4 King will face No. 3 Pfieffer in the first round of the Conference Carolinas Tournament which runs April 26-29.
M/W Golf is competing at the Conference Carolinas Tournament in Pinehurst, N.C. The tournament was set to start on Sunday, but weather postponed the start until Monday morning and adjusted each team’s schedule. The men will now play 54 holes, and the women will play 36 holes, starting today and playing the last 18 Tuesday.
Women’s Wrestling
King sent six of its best to represent the College at the Olympic Trials held in Iowa City, Iowa over the weekend. The tournament was held with winners getting the opportunity to represent the United States in the 2012 Summer Olympics in London, England. All participating athletes won at least one bout against some very stiff competition. Julia Salata finished fourth overall in the 72kg weight class while Alli Ragan and Emily Martin each earned three wins in their respective weight classes.
Cycling
At the SECCC Championships this weekend held in Brevard, N.C. the King cycling team placed second overall. A quick recap of top performances: Blake Adams wins another crit race in the men’s ‘C’ category…Brad Hughes finishes fifth in the same race in his final collegiate competition…Carolina Gentry finished second in the women’s ‘B’ criterium. More details will follow shortly…
It’s a light week on the horizon…
| Mon-Tue | 23-24 | M/W Golf | at Conference Carolinas Championship (Pinehurst, N.C.) | All Day |
| Thu | 26 | Baseball | vs. Pfeiffer @ Fleming Stadium, Wilson, NC (ConfCarolinas Trny) | 11:00 AM |
Make a great week all! GO TORNADO!
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OFF-CAMPUS EVENTS
Biltmore House Offer
Biltmore House in Asheville, NC has a new promotional code for King College. Discounted tickets may be purchased on Biltmore’s website at www.biltmore.com/king and use promo code kingcollege. If you recently experienced technical difficulties with Biltmore’s website, please be assured that the system has been updated.
Mending Ministry
First United Methodist Church Haiti Children’s Shelter Mission project. Need something mended or pop a seam? No charge for any of these services but donations are accepted. Drop off time: First United Methodist Church 322 Vance Dr. Bristol, TN Sundays 9 to 9:30 a.m. and Wednesdays 5:30 -6:30 p.m.
Courtyard by Marriott and King College
Courtyard by Marriott of Bristol, Va. at Exit 7 is working with King College to serve accommodation needs for visiting alumni, parents, friends, faculty, business acquaintances, athletic teams, etc... by providing a special rate. The King College rate is $99 per night, but is not available on holidays and during race weekends.
Healthy Kids Day
Volunteer with the YMCA’s Healthy Kids Day on April 28 from 8 a.m. – 12 noon. Volunteers are needed to help run games and give away prizes. The event will take place at Vance Middle School. For more information contact Angie Gilmer at 423-844-6101 or angelagymca@btes.tv
Arts Array
This community film series is a cooperative venture among the CINEMALL®, Virginia Highlands Community College, the Southwest Virginia Higher Education Center, Emory & Henry College, Virginia Intermont College, and King College. Faculty, staff and currently enrolled students with CURRENT identification cards from these institutions are allowed to attend the showings free of charge.
Showing this week:
Robert Jospe Jazz Trio
April 27, 7:30p.m. at Heartwood
UNCLASSIFIED ADS
Babysitter Needed
A teacher at Holston View Elementary has a four year old son that will hoepfully will be attending the pre-K program for the 2012-2013 school year. She is seeking a student who would be interested in a Monday-Friday babysitting position. I would need someone who would be available to pick him up from Holston View at 1:30 and bring him home until 4:00 M-F. Anyone who is interested can either email me at brooksa@btcs.org or they may call me at (423)217-5505.
Apartment for Rent
There is a 2 bedroom 1.5 bath apartment that will be available may 7. Rent is $630 per month which does not include utilities. It is approximately 1 minute away from campus. If interested please contact Jana Gross at jmgross@student.king.edu or Allison Bosse at akbosse@student.king.edu
House for Sale
1940 two-story home in the charming, historic Piedmont/Euclid neighborhood.Not officially listing it until next month, as work is being done to update the downstairs bathroom and kitchen floor, but here are the details:
-5 bedrooms
-2 full bath (one up, one down)
-large living room and dining room
-sun room in front of house
-upstairs is set up to be a duplex, if desired: separate entrance and kitchen
-spacious front porch
-upstairs porch
-hot tub area in back
-hardwood floors throughout the house
-high ceilings (8-10 feet)
-large unfinished basement
-roof was replaced fairly recently (2008)
-new water heater
-charming breakfast nook in kitchen, antique cabinets, gas stove hookup
-detached one car garage
-approx 2700 sq ft overall
Listing at $129,900. Contact me for more details and pics: dbbedsole@king.edu
Toyota Corolla for Sale
2002 Toyota Corolla LE (green)
-Four door sedan
-Power locks and windows
-Cruise control
-168000 miles
-Clean title (never been wrecked)
-Conscientiously maintained (oil changes, tires rotated, etc)
-CD player does not work, there is some rattle from the muffler. Some light scratches on the body. No known issues otherwise. We have never had this car in the shop for anything more serious than a broken window motor.
-$3000
Please contact David Bedsole at dbbedsole@king.edu or 276-206-4361 if you have questions or want to drive it.
Guitar for Sale
Yamaha FG700S Acoustic guitar; great condition, but it needs to be restringed. $250 for the guitar, the (hard) case, the picks, new strings, tuner, and capo. For more questions, please contact geallison@student.king.edu or by cell phone 423-384-1517.
Tanning Bed for Sale
SunQuest Tanning Bed for sale. 16 bulb. In good condition. Little problem with the door. $300 You can contact me at.. Call or Text 276-274-5886 Cassidy Magee
Have Something to Advertise? Send your listing to thursday@king.edu
S.L.A.C.K.
This Week:
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April 26- End-of-the-Year Bash (in front of the Student Center Complex), 4-7 p.m.
*Dinner in the Dining Hall and events in Kline in case of rain!
Upcoming Events:
- April 27, 28, 30, and May 1 - Afternoon Exam Breaks (in the Dining Hall), 2-3:30 p.m.
- April 27 - Sweet Frog (@SweetFrog - Exit 7 near Walmart), 2-6 p.m.
- April 29 - Mellow Mushroom (in the Dining Hall), 9-10 p.m.
- April 30 - Chick-fil-a (in the Dining Hall), 9-10 p.m.
- May 1 - Pizza Hut Pasta (in the Dining Hall) - 9-10 p.m.
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Afternoon study Breaks-
April 27th,28th, 29th and May 1st 2-3:30pm in the Dining Hall. Take a break in the afternoon!
INTRAMURALS
Thanks for a great year of Intramurals!
AND FINALLY...
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