Georgetown, KY April 28, 2012

                The Board of Trustees of Georgetown College today unanimously voted for the institution to apply to become an NCAA (National Collegiate Athletic Association) Division II member. Georgetown is currently an NAIA member school.

                This decision caps a year-long process of evaluation by the College’s Board of Trustees which involved input from coaches, students, faculty, alumni, NAIA and NCAA officials, and others. According to Head Football Coach Bill Cronin, “It’s the right move for us, and a real sign that Georgetown College has deepened its commitment to athletics – not only for football but also for all of our athletic teams. NCAA: DII status will help and challenge our entire athletics program.”

                Earl Goode, the College’s Board Chair, noted “Our excellent experiences and successes in the NAIA have positioned us for the next chapter of our college athletic experience.”

                Athletics Director Brian Evans agreed, and added “I am excited for our athletes and for our coaches. Wearing Georgetown College on our uniforms will continue to be a source of pride.”

                Application to the NCAA will be made by June 1; a decision on Georgetown’s application is anticipated by July 15, 2012.

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For more information, contact:
Jenny Elder, Sports Information
jenny_elder@georgetowncollege.edu

GEORGETOWN, KY (04/25/2012 ) – To coincide with the celebration of its 225th year as an institution of higher learning, Georgetown College officials have announced that construction of a new $1.7 million, 85-bed townhouse complex will soon be underway on Military Street, between College and Jackson streets in Georgetown. The new complex hopefully will be completed and ready for occupancy for the Fall ’12 semester.

This new facility, being built by Barlow Homes (whose CEO is Jim Barlow, a Georgetown alumnus and current trustee) will feature a series of joined townhouses, each with three bedrooms and three baths. Exteriors will be brick, and the new complex will closely resemble Rucker Village, the new residential townhouses (previously built, at cost, by Barlow Homes) that were dedicated at Homecoming 2011 in September on Dudley Avenue in Georgetown.

According to Dr. Todd Gambill, VP/Student Life at the College: “We are blessed to have Jim Barlow and his amazing organization as part of our College family. This new project, when completed, will be very similar to the very popular, nearby facility also built by Jim’s team – and we’re excited about giving even more Georgetown students an opportunity to live in such outstanding accommodations.”

For additional information:

Dr. Todd Gambill, VP/Student Life, Georgetown College – (502) 863-8004

Dr. Yolanda Gallardo Carter, GC's Dean of Education and a heritage-speaker of Spanish, will tell about her personal journey during a special College for a Day chapel service. She's also lead singer for a band of GC professors known as Notes from Underground.

The deadline for the April 24 College for a Day has been extended to close of business this Friday afternoon (April 20). For reservations, call 502.863.8041 or toll free 877.640.0107.  Or you may register online.

Georgetown, KY – The time-clock’s ticking for potential College for a Day participants. Don’t force Dr. Ben Oldham ‘65 – the Southeastern Conference’s renowned football replay official – to make a decision for you on choice of class sessions for Tuesday, April 24.

This is Georgetown College’s semi-annual day of special classes (a choice of two out of four) and events for reconnecting alumni with the campus. But, the day is also open to the public at the same $25 cost. The price includes breakfast, Chapel service, lunch and closing reception with certificate of completion.

Previously, we told you about Oldham’s “You’d Better Be Right!” class – an updated, informative look at major college football officiating. Time now to take a look at the three of GC’s most popular current professors and their exciting topics.

Sheila Klopfer

The morning option to Oldham and Football is Dr. Sheila Klopfer, Associate Professor and Chair, Religion Department, with Theology and Vocation of the Cross.

Klopfer, who’s also co-director of Christian Leaders Scholars and Director of Ministry Student Formation, explained:

“The crucifixion of Jesus Christ is the central theological and historical event of the Christian faith. For over two thousand years, Christians have struggled, by faith, to accept, understand, and communicate the cross. This session will cover some of the ways that Christians throughout history have tried to make sense of why Jesus Christ died, and then in turn, what the implications of his death meant for their vocational lives, as they attempted to ‘take up their cross and follow him.”

Karyn McKenzie

In the afternoon, choose between Psychology or Music.

Dr. Karyn McKenzie (Psychology) wrote this about her session – Eyewitnesses: The Good, the Bad, and the Questionable:

“A confession is the most damaging type of evidence against a defendant in a criminal case.  Eyewitness testimony is second; unfortunately, eyewitness misidentification is the single greatest cause of wrongful convictions nationwide.  In terms of overturned convictions realized through DNA testing, inaccurate eyewitness testimony has been a factor in more than 75% of cases.  During our session, we will discuss factors related to the strengths and weaknesses of this intriguing area of study and its applications to the real world.”

Dr. Pete LaRue (Music) offers The Man in White … The Man in Black. The director of GC bands is talking about “the incomparable contributions of Hank Williams Sr. and Johnny Cash to American Music.”

Pete LaRue

In between the entertaining morning and afternoon presentations, Dr. Yoli Carter – the College’s dynamic Dean of Education – will deliver the chapel address. That will be followed by a sumptuous lunch in the Hall of Fame Room.

For reservations, call 502.863.8041 or toll free 877.640.0107.  Or you may register online. The deadline is April 20, 2012.

By Caitlin Knox ‘14

Johnathan Rogers, Evan Harrell and Hannah Osborne will take turns in the Tiger Symphonic Band spotlight April 26.

Georgetown, KY – The spring Tiger Symphonic Band Concert at 8 p.m., April 26 is titled “All Good Things” for a very good reason. Traditionally one of the performing arts closers for the school year, this free Hill Chapel event will feature the brilliance of three students and three fresh works.  

“To have the caliber of students that we do… it’s  just quite remarkable,” said Dr. Pete LaRue, proud director of the Tiger Band.

Hannah Osborne, who’s studying History and Music, will show off her artistry on the clarinet, performing the “Concertino for Clarinet” by Weber. “It’s fabulous, she’s fabulous,” LaRue said about the piece and the senior from Georgetown. 

The other two LaRue is putting in the honor spotlight are Music Education Majors who will both conduct pieces – Johnathan Rogers and Evan Harrell.

Rogers, a junior from Corinth, KY, will conduct his fellow students on “March” from the Third Suite by Jager.

Harrell, who was a featured musician as well in his freshman year, will conduct the premiere of a work that he composed himself. “It’s called ‘On A Swedish Hymn of Spring’ and it’s based on a hymn they sing in Sweden every year to bring in the new season,” said Harrell, a junior from Middlesboro.

“I think this is his best one yet,” said LaRue, who has already had the band perform two other compositions by Harrell, called “In Praise Rejoice” and “Lucifer.”

The concert will continue to be a night of premieres, with three new works that LaRue calls “quite extraordinary.” A work by Giroux called “All Good Things” was written in 2003. Two were recently written in 2011: “Blue and Green Music,” based on a Georgia O’Keefe painting, and “The Seal Lullaby,” based on a Rudyard Kipling poem.

 “All Good Things” will be a concert that stays true to traditions, including the playing of the moving “Old Scottish Melody” [arranged by Charles Wiley] while a special video presentation is being shown.  The video will look back on the sights and scenes of the band over the years.  Each senior can reflect on the memories, and enjoy this last performance that they have with the Tiger Band. 

A reception in the foyer of the Chapel will follow this evening of delightful music. All patrons are invited to enjoy the food and drinks as the College celebrates the band members and all the entertainment they provide over the year.

Ben Sollee

Sollee’s appearance for the GSI Earth Day event was the lead “Best Bet” in the Lexington Herald-Leader’s Sunday Living section.

Georgetown, KY – Georgetown College presents a special Earth Day program featuring renowned Kentucky cellist/songwriter/guitarist Ben Sollee on Sunday, April 22, 2012, from 5-8 p.m. in front of Giddings Hall on College Street in Georgetown.

Sponsored by the student-led Georgetown Sustainability Initiative (GSI), it is free and open to the public.

With the theme “Change: The Earth Day Event with Ben Sollee,” the event is an opportunity for networking with the community-at-large in a family, festival-like atmosphere that showcases issues of sustainability, fair trade, and/or social justice.

Singer-songwriter Nick Pennington, a senior from Georgetown, will also perform at the Earth Day event, which is coordinated by GSI leader Morgan Reeves, a sophomore from Louisville.

It also serves to educate on the mission of the GSI which is to implement sustainable alternative lifestyles on campus and better the global community.

This special Earth Day program featuring Mr. Sollee (www.bensollee.com), whose song writing focuses on social justice and environmental issues, is scheduled for Giddings Lawn. In the event of rain, the program will be held inside nearby Cralle Student Center.

Georgetown College senior Nick Pennington will also perform, presenting acoustic folk music.

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 For additional information:

Morgan Reeves
GSI Student Leader                                      
502-930-1177
mreeves0@georgetowncollege.edu