July 6, 2016
President Transition
Dr. Elizabeth MacLeod Walls (pronounced McCloud) joined the Jewell family on July 1 as
president. Read more on her professional background and interests. Dr. David Sallee will retire on
July 29, completing 16 years as Jewell’s president. Faculty and staff are invited to attend a farewell
for David and Mary on July 18 from 2-3 p.m. Fresh Ideas will host an ice cream sundae bar outside
Yates-Gill, or in White Atrium in the event of inclement weather.
Faculty/Student Achievements
Physics faculty and students collaborated with Louisiana State University chemist John Pojman on
an experiment that recently flew on the new suborbital spacecraft, New Shepard, of Blue Origin,
LLC. Professor John Pojman, Professor Patrick Bunton and physics students Erika Storvick and
Grace Bunton traveled to Blue Origin’s West Texas Launch Facility near Van Horn, Texas, to
complete preparations for the experiment to launch. This was the fourth flight of the New Shepard
craft; an abbreviated video of the flight can be seen at www.blueorigin.com/. The experiment, which
was constructed in the Jewell Department of Physics, was designed to test whether a very tiny
force at the interface between two miscible fluids could cause fluid flow. Data analysis is underway.
Daisy Awards
The Department of Nursing recognized two individuals in May with Daisy Awards. The recipients
were nominated by students and/or faculty in the department. The winners were presented with a
keepsake award, pin and daisies.
• Dr. Ruth Edwards was presented with the Daisy Faculty Award, which honors a nurse
educator who exemplifies the kind of faculty member that students, staff and administrators
recognize as an exemplary educator and an outstanding role model.
• Lindsay Arnold received the Daisy in Training Award, recognizing a student nurse’s
commitment to extraordinary compassionate patient care and their outstanding clinical skill
that will make a meaningful difference in the lives of many people.
Village Partners
Village Partners returned from a visit in May to its Honduran partner village, Matagua. News about
that trip and the next steps in Matagua can be viewed in the most recent Village Partners
newsletter. An update on the partnership with Primitivo Garcia School is also available. Contact
Village Partners at [email protected] if you would like to get involved.
Harriman-Jewell Series Tickets
Tickets for the 2016-2017 season of Harriman-Jewell performances are now available at the Jewell
Rate for faculty and staff. Orders may be submitted now via the order form and will be filled in date
order beginning Aug. 19. To view the performance schedule, visit www.hjseries.org. The staff is
happy to answer questions by phone or to send a copy of the 52nd anniversary season brochure.
Please contact Ann Reed at 415-5025 or [email protected] with questions.
Other Upcoming Events
• July 6-7 – Summer Fling for new students
• July 30 – Last Day of Summer Classes
Multicultural Calendar
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July 7-9 – Eid al Fitr; Islamic event marking the close of Ramadan. It is a festival of
thanksgiving to Allah for Ramadan and involves wearing fine clothing, saying prayers and
fostering understanding with other religions.
July 9 – Martyrdom of the Bab; Baha’i commemoration of the execution of Ali Mohammed
in 1850 by Persian political and religious powers. Observed by abstaining from commerce
and work.
July 11 – St. Benedict Day; Catholic recognition of the father of the Benedictine Order, the
first Order of the Western Church Monastic tradition, which lived by the Benedictine Rule.
July 13-15 – Obon; Buddhist/Shinto festival to honor deceased ancestors. Involves lighting
of bonfires, traditional meals, paper lanterns, and folk dances.
July 19 – Asalha Puja Day; Buddhist observance of the day when Gautama Buddha made
his first public proclamation to five ascetics at Deer Park, Banares. He taught the middle
way, the noble eight-fold path and the four noble truths.
Corbin Theatre
• Jazz on the Square, 5:30 p.m., July 11, Corbin Theater
• The Glenn Frey Tribute, 7 p.m., July 15-16, Corbin Theater, $15
Human Resources
Internal Changes
JaeLynn Ellison, Coordinator of Media Relations & Athletics Operations, Department of Athletics
and Physical Education
New Hires
• Pharamond Guice, Director of the Academic Achievement Center, Office of Academic
Achievement Center
• Elizabeth MacLeod Walls, President, Office of the President
Separations
Jason Groves, Admission Counselor, Office of Admission
Wellness Corner – Do you know this about super foods?
Super foods are packed with nutrients and have excellent health benefits. Here’s just an example
of super foods you may want to add to your diet:
• Berries – loaded with antioxidants, high in fiber and low in calories
• Sweet potatoes – rich in potassium and loaded with vitamin A
• Avocadoes – high in carotenoid antioxidants such as beta-carotene and lutein
• Pineapple – contain bromelain, which improves digestion. Pineapple can also help prevent
swelling.
• Lingonberries – natural antibiotic, help prevent bad cholesterol from damaging your arteries
As with any health tips, check with your doctor to make sure these suggestions are right for
you.
Jobs at Jewell
Below are positions that are currently open on campus. To view job descriptions, click Jobs at
Jewell. Anyone that wants to apply for one of the positions should follow the application procedures
listed on the job description.
• Admission Counselor
• Assistant Debate Coach
• Assistant Men’s and Women’s Swim Coach
• Assistant Men’s and Women’s Tennis Coach
• Assistant Professor of Accounting
• Coordinator of Athletics Facilities and Event Management
• Development Associate
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Director Tucker Leadership Lab
Fraternity House Manager
House Manager/Executive Housekeeper
Resident Director
Senior House Manager
Transcript Evaluator
Tucker Leadership Lab Facilitator
Web Designer & Content Manager
The next View from the Hill will be issued on Wednesday, July 20.
Submit items to [email protected] by noon on Tuesday, July19.
View from the Hill archives: www.jewell.edu/VFTH.