Interested in earning a certificate in marijuana caregiving? The New York Times reports that for a mere five hundred dollars, and six weeks of horticulture (including "Intro to Cannabis 1010" and "Cannabis as Medicine 1010"), a certificate from this Michigan start-up is yours.
Michigan has a medical marijiana law that allows patients to designate 'caregivers,' who can each maintain up to five patients. Each patient is allowed up to a dozen plants.
No word on the Med Grow Cannabis College website about accreditation.
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Saturday, November 28, 2009
Sunday, November 15, 2009
Outsourcing Resolution Text
Posted at: 10:00 PM ET
NORTH LOUNGE, Cushing Student Center — The full text of the Student Government Association senate outsourcing resolution, as provided by Sen. John A. McDermott ’11. The resolution passed the senate on Sunday by a vote of 17-0.
On this, the 15th day of November two thousand and nine, Senator John A. McDermott presents this Resolution for consideration by the Student Senate of the Saint Anselm College Student Government Association.- gww
Resolved: Whereas, We, the Senate, as representatives of the Student Government Association of Saint Anselm College, and the student body of the same, do advocate our position on the ongoing discussion concerning the review and (re-)evaluation of College finances and management structures.
Specifically, with regard to the potential option for outsourcing the management and staff of Custodial Services and Dining Services, We formally voice our support for the inclusion of all benefits (financial, retirement, healthcare, etc) currently offered to Custodial and Dining Services staff in any future contracts, should any outside management company be employed by the College. Additionally, we advocate for the current management and staff to be given preference and first right of refusal on any offers/invitations made by the College to companies competing for contracts regarding Custodial and Dining Services.
Senate Unanimously Approves Resolution Questioning Outsourcing
Posted at: 5:51 PM ET
NORTH LOUNGE, Cushing Student Center — The Student Government Association senate voted unanimously on Sunday to approve a resolution expressing concern with the college’s investigation into outsourcing dining services and physical plant.
Scott Campbell, president of Student Government Association, said following the meeting that he plans to sign the resolution, making it the official position of S.G.A.
Senator John McDermott ’11, chair of the room and board committee, and sponsor of the resolution, says the position favours in-house, over outsourced, management and staffing of the operations, as well as favoring retention of current benefits and pay for staff.
The resolution has two main points, Sen. McDermott said.
“[W]e advocate for the current management and staff to be given preference and first right of refusal on any offers/invitations made by the College to companies competing for contracts regarding Custodial and Dining Services,” the resolution reads. Further, the resolution only supports outsourcing if the contract includes all benefits “currently offered to Custodial and Dining Services staff .”
Two amendments were presented by freshmen senators. One proposed by Senator Nathanael Chartier ’13, to clarify that the resolution supports protecting not only management of operations but also service staff members, passed unanimously. Senator Marko Samardzic ’13 proposed amending the resolution language to clarify which benefits should be protected, but his amendment did not make headway.
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Scott Campbell, president of Student Government Association, said following the meeting that he plans to sign the resolution, making it the official position of S.G.A.
Senator John McDermott ’11, chair of the room and board committee, and sponsor of the resolution, says the position favours in-house, over outsourced, management and staffing of the operations, as well as favoring retention of current benefits and pay for staff.
The resolution has two main points, Sen. McDermott said.
“[W]e advocate for the current management and staff to be given preference and first right of refusal on any offers/invitations made by the College to companies competing for contracts regarding Custodial and Dining Services,” the resolution reads. Further, the resolution only supports outsourcing if the contract includes all benefits “currently offered to Custodial and Dining Services staff .”
Two amendments were presented by freshmen senators. One proposed by Senator Nathanael Chartier ’13, to clarify that the resolution supports protecting not only management of operations but also service staff members, passed unanimously. Senator Marko Samardzic ’13 proposed amending the resolution language to clarify which benefits should be protected, but his amendment did not make headway.
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Student Senate Prepares to Act on Outsourcing
Posted at: 6:17 AM ET
A formal statement on the college’s outsourcing investigation will be discussed during the Student Government Association meeting on Sunday, several high-ranking S.G.A. sources said on Saturday. The senate is feeling the pressures of time, with only two weekly meetings remaining before Thanksgiving break, and a third before the semester ends.
Debate on a dining services resolution will likely take place on Nov. 15, sources said, but a custodial services outsourcing resolution would be considered, at the earliest, next week, Nov. 22.
Consensus among senators, it appears, is that action would involve two steps: educating the student body, and a formal stance against -- or at least expressing concern with -- outsourcing dining and custodial services.
The student body may not realize the gravity of the issue, one board member said. Several executive board members said individually that misinformation is a hurdle to effectively pushing the issue forward.
As students have become aware of the issue, one board member said, some have asked dining services staff members for more information. But the investigation is the work of the Dining Services Outsourcing Committee, and the service staff has little information to share.
Students appear to be concerned about both the quality of food and custodial services, should those operations be outsourced, as well as concerned about the jobs of current service staff.
And as passions begin to run high, rumours spread easily. Another executive board member suggested that misinformation among the student body would work against the strength of a stance against outsourcing.
At last week’s senate meeting, senators heard a presentation on the college’s investigation into outsourcing dining and custodial services. After a lengthy discussion of how to react, senators referred the issue to two senate committees.
Several students took matters into their own hands, circulating a petition among freshmen.
The room and board committee was charged with addressing the dining services outsourcing, and the welfare committee was to look into physical plant outsourcing. John McDermott ’11 chairs the room and board committee, and Maura Huff ’10 chairs welfare.
A presentation was made by the dean of students, Alicia Finn, Ph.D., who finds herself in a potentially challenging position as both chair of the Dining Services Outsourcing Committee and advisor to S.G.A. Dr. Finn is known as a proponent of constructive student voice in college processes.
Dining services and physical plant, including custodial services, are currently provided by college staff members. The committees are considering the benefits and costs of contracting the operations to outside firms. Vendor proposals for the dining services operation were due this past week, Dr. Finn told The Crier this week.
No specific resolutions or actions were discussed at this week’s executive board meeting, members said. But that does not preclude the senate from acting this week; board members said they were committed to working overtime on the weekend to arrive at language for a resolution.
Resolutions of this nature would typically be prepared prior to the weekly senate meeting, discussed in the appropriate committee, circulated for consensus and feedback, and then put on the weekly senate agenda for formal consideration. Care is taken by senators and executive board members to draft accurate language.
The S.G.A. president, Scott Campbell, suggested that senators use the week to “do their best to become an amateur expert on outsourcing.”
“This is very time sensitive- we only have a few weeks until a decision is made,” he continued.
Were the issue not to be discussed this week, Nov. 15, the final meetings of senate would be Nov. 22 and Dec. 6. The college is closed on Sunday, Nov. 29, and senate does not typically meet once final exams begin.
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Debate on a dining services resolution will likely take place on Nov. 15, sources said, but a custodial services outsourcing resolution would be considered, at the earliest, next week, Nov. 22.
Consensus among senators, it appears, is that action would involve two steps: educating the student body, and a formal stance against -- or at least expressing concern with -- outsourcing dining and custodial services.
The student body may not realize the gravity of the issue, one board member said. Several executive board members said individually that misinformation is a hurdle to effectively pushing the issue forward.
As students have become aware of the issue, one board member said, some have asked dining services staff members for more information. But the investigation is the work of the Dining Services Outsourcing Committee, and the service staff has little information to share.
Students appear to be concerned about both the quality of food and custodial services, should those operations be outsourced, as well as concerned about the jobs of current service staff.
And as passions begin to run high, rumours spread easily. Another executive board member suggested that misinformation among the student body would work against the strength of a stance against outsourcing.
At last week’s senate meeting, senators heard a presentation on the college’s investigation into outsourcing dining and custodial services. After a lengthy discussion of how to react, senators referred the issue to two senate committees.
Several students took matters into their own hands, circulating a petition among freshmen.
The room and board committee was charged with addressing the dining services outsourcing, and the welfare committee was to look into physical plant outsourcing. John McDermott ’11 chairs the room and board committee, and Maura Huff ’10 chairs welfare.
A presentation was made by the dean of students, Alicia Finn, Ph.D., who finds herself in a potentially challenging position as both chair of the Dining Services Outsourcing Committee and advisor to S.G.A. Dr. Finn is known as a proponent of constructive student voice in college processes.
Dining services and physical plant, including custodial services, are currently provided by college staff members. The committees are considering the benefits and costs of contracting the operations to outside firms. Vendor proposals for the dining services operation were due this past week, Dr. Finn told The Crier this week.
No specific resolutions or actions were discussed at this week’s executive board meeting, members said. But that does not preclude the senate from acting this week; board members said they were committed to working overtime on the weekend to arrive at language for a resolution.
Resolutions of this nature would typically be prepared prior to the weekly senate meeting, discussed in the appropriate committee, circulated for consensus and feedback, and then put on the weekly senate agenda for formal consideration. Care is taken by senators and executive board members to draft accurate language.
The S.G.A. president, Scott Campbell, suggested that senators use the week to “do their best to become an amateur expert on outsourcing.”
“This is very time sensitive- we only have a few weeks until a decision is made,” he continued.
Were the issue not to be discussed this week, Nov. 15, the final meetings of senate would be Nov. 22 and Dec. 6. The college is closed on Sunday, Nov. 29, and senate does not typically meet once final exams begin.
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Saturday, November 14, 2009
Student Panel Discusses ‘A Figural Presence’
Posted at: 4:21 PM ET
A student panel gathered on Monday in the Chapel Art Center with director and show curator Iain MacLellan, O.S.B. Pictured: panelists Sam Piper ’10, top, and Chris Powers ’11.
Photos by Gregory W. Wallace.
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Notker Wolf is on IMDB
Posted at: 3:59 PM ET
He’s a star on YouTube and head of the worldwide Benedictine confederation. The Right Rev. Notker Wolf, O.S.B., Dispatches has discovered, also has an Internet Movie Database, I.M.D.B., profile.
From the trivia section on his profile: “Head of the Benedictine Order since 2000. Although being a monk, he is the guitarist of a hard rock band called ‘Feedback’ and -ironically- once said in an interview that his favorite song was AC/DC’s ‘Highway to Hell.’ ”
The page chronicles 13 television talk show appearances from 2001 through this year.
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From the trivia section on his profile: “Head of the Benedictine Order since 2000. Although being a monk, he is the guitarist of a hard rock band called ‘Feedback’ and -ironically- once said in an interview that his favorite song was AC/DC’s ‘Highway to Hell.’ ”
The page chronicles 13 television talk show appearances from 2001 through this year.
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Blame 'As You Like It' On Woodstock, Players Say
Posted at: 3:16 AM ET
From Julia Ann Weeks for www.newhampshire.com:
"Blame it on Woodstock.
"While rehearsing their upcoming production of Shakespeare’s pastoral play “As You Like It,” the Anselmian Abbey Players often suspected director Landis K. Magnuson’s decision to move the 400-year-old play into the 1960s must have something to do with his teenage trek to take part in one of contemporary music’s most pivotal moments.
"Though just 15 when he made an unlikely cross-country journey from Nebraska to upstate New York to hear groundbreaking musicians like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin perform, Magnuson said the driving force behind his latest stage adaptation actually stems from another, more recent road trip."
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"Blame it on Woodstock.
"While rehearsing their upcoming production of Shakespeare’s pastoral play “As You Like It,” the Anselmian Abbey Players often suspected director Landis K. Magnuson’s decision to move the 400-year-old play into the 1960s must have something to do with his teenage trek to take part in one of contemporary music’s most pivotal moments.
"Though just 15 when he made an unlikely cross-country journey from Nebraska to upstate New York to hear groundbreaking musicians like Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin perform, Magnuson said the driving force behind his latest stage adaptation actually stems from another, more recent road trip."
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Reacting to Economy and Planning for Future, College Considers Outsourcing
Posted at: 3:11 AM ET
By Gregory Wallace and Brian Costain
Saint Anselm Crier
The struggling economy has businesses and colleges nationwide considering ways to cut costs and boost the bottom line. But at Saint Anselm, the effort is not only focused on short-term fixes, but is part of a larger effort to consider the college's long-term stability.
With efforts to evaluate and possibly reform the curriculum, as well as a new strategic planning process underway, college administrators charged several ad hoc teams with investigating eight areas of efficiency.
Among the committees are two investigating the practices of dining services and custodial services, the executive vice president, Suzanne K. Mellon, Ph.D., R.N., told the Crier.
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Saint Anselm Crier
The struggling economy has businesses and colleges nationwide considering ways to cut costs and boost the bottom line. But at Saint Anselm, the effort is not only focused on short-term fixes, but is part of a larger effort to consider the college's long-term stability.
With efforts to evaluate and possibly reform the curriculum, as well as a new strategic planning process underway, college administrators charged several ad hoc teams with investigating eight areas of efficiency.
Among the committees are two investigating the practices of dining services and custodial services, the executive vice president, Suzanne K. Mellon, Ph.D., R.N., told the Crier.
Read Full Story
The Shank Gives History Majors Chance to Publish and a Leg Up
Posted at: 3:08 AM ET
— Our Crier colleague, Ashley Pratte, has the story of a new academic journal from the History department, The Shank.
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Campus Prepares for Academic Convocation
Posted at: 2:47 AM ET
Planning for his visit started months ago, and perhaps rightfully so, as the Rule of St. Benedict charges "Let all guests who arrive be received like Christ.
"In the salutation of all guests, whether arriving or departing, let all humility be shown. Let the head be bowed or the whole body prostrated on the ground in adoration of Christ, who indeed is received in their persons."
The visit of Right Reverend Notker Wolf, O.S.B., Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation, was enough to call faculty back to campus on a Saturday. College staff familiar with the event plans expect at least 50 faculty to attend. Because the event is an academic convocation, faculty will wear their academic robes.
Several receptions, including one open to the general campus community on Saturday afternoon, and an invitation-basis reception Saturday evening, have been planned. Several people familiar with the Saturday evening event say Rev. Wolf, himself a band member, to have the opportunity to play guitar.
Revisit the Dispatches blog and twitter for updates throughout the weekend.
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"In the salutation of all guests, whether arriving or departing, let all humility be shown. Let the head be bowed or the whole body prostrated on the ground in adoration of Christ, who indeed is received in their persons."
The visit of Right Reverend Notker Wolf, O.S.B., Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation, was enough to call faculty back to campus on a Saturday. College staff familiar with the event plans expect at least 50 faculty to attend. Because the event is an academic convocation, faculty will wear their academic robes.
Several receptions, including one open to the general campus community on Saturday afternoon, and an invitation-basis reception Saturday evening, have been planned. Several people familiar with the Saturday evening event say Rev. Wolf, himself a band member, to have the opportunity to play guitar.
Revisit the Dispatches blog and twitter for updates throughout the weekend.
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Highest-ranking Benedictine to Visit This Weekend
Posted at: 2:30 AM ET
By Gregory Wallace
Saint Anselm Crier
His band's videos have yet to go viral on YouTube, and his music is not available on iTunes.
But Notker Wolf has another claim to fame: he is the highest-ranking Benedictine in the world, the Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation.
The Right Reverend Notker Wolf, O.S.B., will visit Saint Anselm this weekend in commemoration of the 900th anniversary of the college patron's death. Rev. Wolf will make remarks at an academic convocation in the Abbey Church on Saturday, Nov. 14, and will then be awarded an honorary doctorate.
A reception will follow the academic convocation.
Rev. Wolf will celebrate mass on Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. in the Abbey Church.
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Saint Anselm Crier
His band's videos have yet to go viral on YouTube, and his music is not available on iTunes.
But Notker Wolf has another claim to fame: he is the highest-ranking Benedictine in the world, the Abbot Primate of the Benedictine Confederation.
The Right Reverend Notker Wolf, O.S.B., will visit Saint Anselm this weekend in commemoration of the 900th anniversary of the college patron's death. Rev. Wolf will make remarks at an academic convocation in the Abbey Church on Saturday, Nov. 14, and will then be awarded an honorary doctorate.
A reception will follow the academic convocation.
Rev. Wolf will celebrate mass on Nov. 15 at 11 a.m. in the Abbey Church.
Read Full Story
Sunday, November 08, 2009
Deliberating Response to Outsourcing Possibility, Senate Holds on Action
Posted at: 6:23 PM ET
NORTH LOUNGE, Cushing Center — With the college administration poised to consider proposals on outsourcing dining and physical plant operations, the Student Government Association senate discussed ways to present a student voice on the matter.
The senate did not propose any formal action on Sunday, but effectively tabled the issue for the next weekly meeting.
"I would suggest that over the next week or so everyone here do their best to become an amateur expert on outsourcing," the S.G.A. president, Scott Campbell, said. "This is very time sensitive- we only have a few weeks until a decision is made."
Several suggestions for action were proposed by senators, including a petition for the student body, letter from the student government senate, and conducting a poll of the student body.
Many members of the student body are not aware of the college's outsourcing committee's work, senators recognized.
“I think the first thing we need to do is to get people to know about this,” fundraising secretary Hillary Goodie ’10 said. “If more people knew, you would get more reaction, more people saying something, and something could be done.”
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The senate did not propose any formal action on Sunday, but effectively tabled the issue for the next weekly meeting.
"I would suggest that over the next week or so everyone here do their best to become an amateur expert on outsourcing," the S.G.A. president, Scott Campbell, said. "This is very time sensitive- we only have a few weeks until a decision is made."
Several suggestions for action were proposed by senators, including a petition for the student body, letter from the student government senate, and conducting a poll of the student body.
Many members of the student body are not aware of the college's outsourcing committee's work, senators recognized.
“I think the first thing we need to do is to get people to know about this,” fundraising secretary Hillary Goodie ’10 said. “If more people knew, you would get more reaction, more people saying something, and something could be done.”
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Chapel Art Center to Present Commissioned Music, Poetry
Posted at: 10:36 AM ET
The Alva deMars Megan Chapel Art Center will present the commissioned music of Dianne Goolkasian Rahbee and poetry of F.D. Reeve as part of the Figural Presence exhibit.
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Saturday, November 07, 2009
Up Til Dawn 2009 Photos
Posted at: 1:06 PM ET
CARR CENTER, Nov. 6 — The Up Til Dawn fundraiser for Saint Jude's Children's Hospital drew a number of students and addresses to the Carr Center Friday night. Photos by Gregory Wallace for Dispatches.
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Monday, November 02, 2009
George von der Lippe, Professor of German, Dies
Posted at: 11:20 PM ET
The college dean, Fr. Augustine Kelly, O.S.B., announced the Monday morning passing of George von der Lippe, professor of German.
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Sunday, November 01, 2009
Student Senate Approves Club Hockey Program
Posted at: 5:56 PM ET
NORTH LOUNGE, Cushing Center — By a unanimous vote of 17-0, the Student Government Association senate approved Club Hockey on Oct. 18.
Several senators expressed concerns about the financial footprint of the club on the S.G.A. budget. Earlier in the meeting, the senate near-unanimously approved an annual budget with $11,825 appropriated for intercollegiately-competing club sports.
Costs identified by the team could include travel, insurance, and possibly ice team, which is currently provided by Sullivan Arena under the student activities fee.
"As far as a finalized budget, we don't have that yet," club president Bryan McCormack told the senate.
Both the S.G.A. club affairs secretary, Alexandra Puglisi, and the student activities director, Matthew T. Goodwin, endorsed the program in remarks before the senate.
The team boasts a roster of 31, and over fifty students attended an information session earlier this year, Mr. McCormack said. The team is student coached; both uniforms and travel has been provided by the team and interested community members.
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Several senators expressed concerns about the financial footprint of the club on the S.G.A. budget. Earlier in the meeting, the senate near-unanimously approved an annual budget with $11,825 appropriated for intercollegiately-competing club sports.
Costs identified by the team could include travel, insurance, and possibly ice team, which is currently provided by Sullivan Arena under the student activities fee.
"As far as a finalized budget, we don't have that yet," club president Bryan McCormack told the senate.
Both the S.G.A. club affairs secretary, Alexandra Puglisi, and the student activities director, Matthew T. Goodwin, endorsed the program in remarks before the senate.
The team boasts a roster of 31, and over fifty students attended an information session earlier this year, Mr. McCormack said. The team is student coached; both uniforms and travel has been provided by the team and interested community members.
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