 | The crime was so improbable that even after it happened the first time, coincidentally during an Olympics, the Norwegians took no special precautions to prevent a recurrence. In 1994, as Norway was hosting the Winter Olympics, thieves climbed a ladder, broke a window at the National Gallery in Oslo and stole Edward Munch's painting "The Scream." On Sunday, two thieves wearing ski masks rushed into the Munch Museum and, while the unarmed guards were held at gunpoint, made off with three more masterpieces. Missing is another version of "The Scream", Munch's "Madonna", and an original "Little Man", on loan from the Brethren Historical Library and Archives. Not as well known as "The Scream", "Little Man" has striking similarities to Munch’s well known image. The earlier theft was solved and the painting recovered after the thieves tried to settle for a $1 million ransom. As for this latest theft, a stolen station wagon and frames and broken glass from the paintings were found not far from the museum. Other than that, police have few clues; the thieves did speak in Norwegian, which narrows it down somewhat since the famously law-abiding country has only 4.5 million people. |
Tuesday, August 31, 2004
Theft Strikes Brethren Art World
Attacker Sentenced, Fined
Attacker Sentenced, Fined
After Parker Marden was tackled by Cornelius Horan in a bizarre incident, Manchester College has named Jo Young Switzer as the school's first female president.
Marden insists that the brush with Horan, a defrocked Irish priest, who has disrupted the British Grand Prix and other sporting events, did not have any influence on his descision to retire in June 2005. Switzer is a 1969 Manchester graduate and has been the school's vice president and dean for academic affairs since 1993. She is also a professor of communication studies at the college.
She previously taught communications at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has a master's degree and a doctorate in communications from the University of Kansas.
After Parker Marden was tackled by Cornelius Horan in a bizarre incident, Manchester College has named Jo Young Switzer as the school's first female president.
Marden insists that the brush with Horan, a defrocked Irish priest, who has disrupted the British Grand Prix and other sporting events, did not have any influence on his descision to retire in June 2005. Switzer is a 1969 Manchester graduate and has been the school's vice president and dean for academic affairs since 1993. She is also a professor of communication studies at the college.
She previously taught communications at Indiana University-Purdue University Fort Wayne. She has a master's degree and a doctorate in communications from the University of Kansas.
Friday, August 27, 2004
US News College Rankings
More College Rankings
Our interpretation...
Source: US News
| Bridgewater College General Information Private institution Year founded: 1880 Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren Academic calendar: 4-1-4 Undergraduate student body: 1,403 Setting: Rural Fall 2005 Admissions Application deadline: Rolling Application fee: $30 Selectivity: Selective U.S. News Ranking Liberal Arts Colleges, fourth tier 2004-2005 Expenses Tuition and fees: $17,990 Room/board: $8,480 | Elizabethtown College General Information Private institution Year founded: 1899 Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren Academic calendar: Semester Undergraduate student body: 1,975 Setting: Suburban Fall 2005 Admissions Application deadline: Rolling Application fee: $20 Selectivity: More selective U.S. News Ranking Comprehensive Colleges–Bachelor's (North), 2 2004-2005 Expenses Tuition and fees: $23,710 Room/board: $6,600 | Juniata College General Information Private institution Year founded: 1876 Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren Academic calendar: Semester Undergraduate student body: 1,396 Setting: Rural Fall 2005 Admissions Application deadline: March 15 Application fee: $30 Selectivity: More selective U.S. News Ranking U.S. News ranking: Liberal Arts Colleges, 101 2004-2005 Expenses Tuition and fees: $24,320 Room/board: $6,770 | University of LaVerne General Information Private institution Year founded: 1891 Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren Academic calendar: 4-1-4 Undergraduate student body: 1,396 Setting: Suburban Fall 2005 Admissions Application deadline: February 1 Application fee: $50 Selectivity: Selective U.S. News Ranking National Universities, third tier 2004-2005 Expenses Tuition and fees: $21,500 Room/board: $8,510 | Manchester College General Information Private institution Year founded: 1889 Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren Academic calendar: 4-1-4 Undergraduate student body: 1,153 Setting: Rural Fall 2005 Admissions Application deadline: Rolling Application fee: $20 Selectivity: Selective U.S. News Ranking Comprehensive Colleges–Bachelor's (Midwest), 33 2004-2005 Expenses Tuition and fees: $18,060 Room/board: $6,710 | McPherson College General Information Private institution Year founded: 1887 Religious affiliation: Church of the Brethren Academic calendar: 4-1-4 Undergraduate student body: 436 Setting: Rural Fall 2005 Admissions Application deadline: Rolling Application fee: $25 Selectivity: Selective U.S. News Ranking Comprehensive Colleges–Bachelor's (Midwest), third tier 2004-2005 Expenses Tuition and fees: $14,645 Room/board: $5,620 |
Our interpretation...
- oldest school: Juniata (1876)
- largest / smallest student body: 1,975 / 436
- variance in tuition (between cheapest and most expensive): $9,675
- cheapest to get into: Manchester
- most expensive / affordable room and board: $8,510 / $5,620
- LaVerne is now affiliated with the COB
Source: US News
Tuesday, August 17, 2004
Princeton Review
| LaVerne | McPherson | Manchester | Bridgewater | Elizabethtown | Juniata | |
| Admissions Selectivity Rating: | 89 | 74 | 65 | 78 | 77 | 93 |
| Religious Affiliation: | No Affiliation | Church of Brethren | Church of Brethren | Church of Brethren | Church of Brethren | Church of Brethren |
| Average SAT: | 1001 | Not Reported | 1015 | 1022 | Not Reported | 1168 |
| Average ACT: | 20 | Not Reported | 22 | 20 | Not Reported | Not Reported |
| Tuition: | $21,500 | $13,830 | $17,950 | $26,470 | $28,800 | $23,720 |
| Enrollment: | 1,383 | 353 | 1,106 | 1,369 | 1,766 | 1,396 |
| Female/Male Ratio: | 63:37 | 44:56 | 55:45 | 55:45 | 65:35 | 56:44 |
| White/Ethnic Ratio: | 36:64 | 79:21 | 86:14 | 88:12 | 92:8 | 93:7 |
| Freshmen Returning for Sophomore Year: | 88% | 61% | 74% | 74% | 84% | 86% |
| Freshmen Graduating in 4 years: | 31% | 35% | 41% | 54% | 62% | 68% |
| Freshmen Graduating in 6 years: | 50% | 45% | 56% | 59% | 70% | 75% |
| Total applicants who are accepted: | 56% | 68% | 79% | 88% | 70% | 75% |
| Total of accepted students who enroll: | 36% | 33% | 39% | 32% | 28% | 32% |
| Rating: | Best in the West | Best in the Midwest | Best in the Mid-Atlantic | Best in the Mid-Atlantic | Best in the Mid-Atlantic; #14 Best Bargains - Private | |
| Average freshman total gift aid: | $16,878 | n/a | $13,516 | $11,346 | n/a | $15,078 |
| Academic Rating: | 90 | n/a | 78 | 72 | 85 | 92 |
| Student/faculty ratio: | 9:1 | 9:1 | 14:1 | 14:1 | 12:1 | 13:1 |
| Full-time faculty: | 105 | 36 | 68 | 88 | 126 | 93 |
| Full-time & part-time faculty with PhDs: | 40% | 55% | 72% | 66% | 55% | 80% |
| Quality of Life Rating: | 94 | n/a | 90 | 90 | 91 | 90 |
| Fire Safety Rating: | 8 | 0 | 0 | 12 | 0 | 13 |
| Students living on campus: | 37% | 0% | 74% | 76% | 84% | 85% |
| Athletic division: | Division III | Division II | Division III | Division III | Division III | Division III |
Our analysis:
- Smartest students: Juniata
- Worst students: Bridgewater (we're giving McPherson the benefit of the doubt)
- Priciest: Elizabethtown
- Cheapest: McPherson
- Best place to meet sisters: Elizabethtown
- Best place to meet brothers: McPherson
- Palest campus: Juniata
- Easiest to get into: McPherson
- Most selective school: Juniata
- But they're most likely to go to: Manchester
- Brightest faculty: Juniata
- Dimmest faculty: LaVerne
- Least likely to burn down: Juniata
- Why is LaVerne considered a Brethren University?
Actual student quotes:
- Sometimes the level of political diversity can cause antagonism.
- They preach diversity a lot around here, but when you look around the classroom you see mostly white, middle-class students.
- Our professors just rock. They teach brilliantly without being stuffy and keep office doors wide open.
- There does tend to be quite a bit of drinking on campus—especially on weekends.
- If you're someone who lives in a more culturally diverse area, you may find it difficult to adjust to the vanilla flavor of the school.
- My largest class may have been around 30 people.
- We're out in the middle of nowhere, right smack in the middle of cow pastures.
- Amicable but homogenous
- Everyone is compatible, and if they're not, the campus isn't SO small that you can't avoid people.
- Don't come here if you want to be lazy and do nothing but party.
- The students that are not into nightlife are not frowned upon by the other students.
- Let's just say there is always something to do if you look hard enough. Life here is good.
- There is not much diversity.
- You will never attend a class where the professor's home telephone number isn't listed for students to call for any help they need.
- Drinking is big.
- It's a small town, but fun can be found.
- very diverse socially, physically, mentally, spiritually, and culturally.
- is great for face-to-face personal relationships
- a really chill school for those who enjoy a small community and a generally relaxed life.
- Don't come here if you are looking for a wild party school—you will be bored out of your mind.
- It is not very loud with wild obnoxious people running around.
source: Princeton Review
Thursday, August 12, 2004
jesus h chnst
The Chnst Centered Church
As the General Board plans for its upcoming fall meetings in Elgin, it has announced plans to add Christ-Centeredness at the top of its list of core values.
Currently, these values include Servant Leadership, Discernment, Community, Stewardship, Simplicity, Hospitality, and Peacemaking. After many long meetings and much debate it was determined that "centeredness" is, indeed, a word. The Board hopes to make the new value a priority which will replace the generally ignored value of Chnst-Centeredness.
As the General Board plans for its upcoming fall meetings in Elgin, it has announced plans to add Christ-Centeredness at the top of its list of core values.
Currently, these values include Servant Leadership, Discernment, Community, Stewardship, Simplicity, Hospitality, and Peacemaking. After many long meetings and much debate it was determined that "centeredness" is, indeed, a word. The Board hopes to make the new value a priority which will replace the generally ignored value of Chnst-Centeredness.
Monday, August 09, 2004
Jones Arrest
Questioning Jones Questioning
The Gospel Messenger has been unable to confirm whether Phil Jones has been questioned by the US State Department in regards to the whereabouts of Merlyn Kettering following his recent arrest. Efforts to obtain a comment from the Brethren Church in the USA proved fruitless.
The Gospel Messenger has been unable to confirm whether Phil Jones has been questioned by the US State Department in regards to the whereabouts of Merlyn Kettering following his recent arrest. Efforts to obtain a comment from the Brethren Church in the USA proved fruitless.
Friday, August 06, 2004
Protection from Universities
COBCOA Closure
Ian Hargrave announced today that COBCOA will take the first steps in shutting down its operations. Although the current Brethren schools are in no jeopardy of closing down, their affiliation with the Church of the Brethren is in question. Once COBCOA realized that Brethren beliefs are not conducive to higher education, they decided that their mission would be difficult, if not impossible, to implement. Devout followers of the Christian-based religion founded 300 years ago in Germany believe their children should be protected from universities, television, radio and the internet. Girls are banned from wearing trousers, the theory of evolution is not taught and non-believers cannot attend some Brethren schools.
Ian Hargrave announced today that COBCOA will take the first steps in shutting down its operations. Although the current Brethren schools are in no jeopardy of closing down, their affiliation with the Church of the Brethren is in question. Once COBCOA realized that Brethren beliefs are not conducive to higher education, they decided that their mission would be difficult, if not impossible, to implement. Devout followers of the Christian-based religion founded 300 years ago in Germany believe their children should be protected from universities, television, radio and the internet. Girls are banned from wearing trousers, the theory of evolution is not taught and non-believers cannot attend some Brethren schools.
Thursday, August 05, 2004
Kenya Conference
Five From Richmond Travel to Kenya
Five Richmond area residents are on their way to Nairobi. They left today for a conference in Kenya, in spite of the tarnished name of the Church of the Brethren in that country. The Swahili-language name for the conference, Kitu Kidoko, means “a little something” and describes the common exchange of favors in the Kenyan culture.
Donald Miller, emeritus professor of Christian education and ethics at Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, is the convener of the planning committee for the event. Two local women, Aletha Stahl and Dawn Wilhlem, also are making the trip to Kenya. Stahl, professor of French at Earlham College, will be one of five translators at the conference. Wilhelm is an assistant professor of preaching and worship at Bethany. Other planning committee members attending include Scott Holland, associate professor of peace studies and cross-cultural studies at Bethany Theological Seminary and Ben Richmond, director of North American Ministries at Friends United Meeting in Richmond. All will attend the conference. Merlyn Kettering will not be traveling with the group.
Five Richmond area residents are on their way to Nairobi. They left today for a conference in Kenya, in spite of the tarnished name of the Church of the Brethren in that country. The Swahili-language name for the conference, Kitu Kidoko, means “a little something” and describes the common exchange of favors in the Kenyan culture.
Donald Miller, emeritus professor of Christian education and ethics at Bethany Theological Seminary in Richmond, is the convener of the planning committee for the event. Two local women, Aletha Stahl and Dawn Wilhlem, also are making the trip to Kenya. Stahl, professor of French at Earlham College, will be one of five translators at the conference. Wilhelm is an assistant professor of preaching and worship at Bethany. Other planning committee members attending include Scott Holland, associate professor of peace studies and cross-cultural studies at Bethany Theological Seminary and Ben Richmond, director of North American Ministries at Friends United Meeting in Richmond. All will attend the conference. Merlyn Kettering will not be traveling with the group.
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