Greenville College once again presents our bi-annual Common Day of Learning. Come learn what our seniors have been working on all semester as they educate the community regarding abundance and need. The broad theme has created a tremendous variety, so there's something for everyone!
2012-13 Theme: Abundance and Need
December 4, 2012 COR401 Presentation Schedule:
9:30-10:30 a.m.
Breaking the Shackles Dietzman 202 In the U.S., 1 in 3 runaways is approached by a trafficker within the first 48-hours. Human trafficking is no longer just an overseas problem. It is a problem right here in our backyard! Over the course of this semester our group has tried to learn more about human trafficking in and around Greenville by participating in advocacy events. Now we wish to share our experiences and knowledge with the Greenville College campus.
Going for Gold: Empowering Youth through Athletics Dietzman 102 Are you winning in life? Olympic gold medalist Jackie Joyner-Kersee asks this question of the youth in East St. Louis. By investing in the youth, the Jackie Joyner-Kersee Center continually tackles real world problems. Our group used our abundant resources to benefit the JJK Center by showcasing their approach of empowerment through athletics.
Service: More than Temporary Marston 301 We've been told that, "if you swing a big stick around GC, you would hit at least ten Mother Teresa's." Unfortunately, our research shows us very few people are actually serving. In response to this need, our group has developed a service learning curriculum for three different departments in the hopes of creating a culture of lasting service.
Y.O.O.O: You're Only Old Once LaDue 401 When on Medicare or left in a facility without family, elderly residents of nursing homes experience a shortage of possessions and little interaction with the outside world. Through a clothes drive and volunteering, we will provide these necessities while educating and promoting the importance of service and volunteerism with the elder generation. Mark 9:35, "If anyone wants to be first, he must be very last, and servant of all."
10:45-11:45 a.m.
Recidivism to Restoration: Bringing Redemption to the Criminal Justice System LaDue 402 Is our criminal justice system really rehabilitating prisoners as it claims to be? And why should you care? Our COR group has discovered that the criminal justice system in America is more often used as a warehouse for punishing prisoners than rehabilitating offenders toward becoming functional members of society. We believe that by educating inmates and society, we can help our justice system become more beneficial to inmates, to tax-payers' wallets, and to society as a whole.
Status Update: Addicted... Marston 202 We live in media overload: twitpics, status updates, and blogposts... Facebook, Twitter, and other social networking devices have become part of our society's identity, but is all of this technology being used positively? Social media and other forms of readily available technology such as texting and emailing keep us connected yet can also create false senses of relationships and community. This infiltration of technology explains the disconnect within society, the lack of interest in genuinely seeking relationships that require vulnerability and honesty, and disengagement of students in and outside of the classroom.
The First Ten Dietzman 201 Most little girls dream of their walk down the aisle to marry their Prince Charming. Fairytales paint a picture of the perfect "I do," but what happens after the happy couple rides off into the sunset? Many people enter marriage with unrealistic expectations. The first ten years present a plethora of needs that can destroy a "perfect" couple if they are unprepared for these challenges. Entering into the marriage covenant requires serious commitment. We will offer you something to think about before you tie that knot!
You Obviously Don't Care! Take the Blinders Off! Snyder 104 You have probably donated to the food bank or given money to a charity, but have you done anything to empower a person in need? Our group wants to empower our community. Empowerment is gained through education and knowledge. There is an abundance of resources but a lack of awareness that these resources exist in our community. Our group has developed a way to increase awareness along with educating individuals about the resources that are available to empower them.
12:00-1:00 p.m.
I Put On For My City: Effectively Building Biblical Community Dietzman 202 Greenville College stresses the word community, but what does it mean and what should it look like? Most towns and cities are filled with places of worship, but are relationships being formed? Division within the Body of Christ negatively affects the members and their Christian witness. There is a need for biblical community between churches. We look forward to sharing out understanding of community as a centerpiece of Christian faith.
Let the Little Children Come to Him: A Service Experience in Foster Care Digital Media Building 59 foster kids in Bond County. 28 ready for adoption. There is a problem within our county that is negatively affecting the lives of many children and their families. Who's responsible for these kids? We suggest that while foster care is a necessary solution, this issues cries out for even more action on the part of people in the community.
Make: A Bad Art Documentary Maves Art Center With the growing ability to self-publish, an alarming amount of art has been created, resulting in a larger gap between good and bad art. This places a greater need for responsibility among artists striving to make quality, through-provoking art. Our documentary showcases a variety of visual artists, musicians, and filmmakers. It is meant to influence all people, not just artists, to consider the value of creativity and how it impacts our society.
Operation DownPour: Helping Quench the Thirst Marston 301 3.575 million people die each year from contaminated water. Our group, Operation DownPour, has used marketing techniques to get the word out and raise money to provide families in Nicaragua with clean water will last them a lifetime. The need for clean water is a global issue but we often fail to realize that Americans have directly impacted the poverty in Nicaragua. It is our responsibility to act. We can all help quench the thirst.
Where There is Need, There is Opportunity Snyder 103 Two-thirds of all STDs occur in people 25 years of age and younger. Join our group as we examine the chasm between the at-risk inner city youth of St. Louis and the average, middle-income college student. We take a close look at how Christians should view the underprivileged in a community so close to our own. Come learn how this issue affects you.
1:15-2:15 p.m.
Check the Classifieds: The Networked Project LaDue 402 Each month, over 6 million people in the U.S. use an online resource of local classifieds and forums called Craigslist. After assessing the distribution of wealth among Bond County residents, our group created a similar initiative to serve the community, called The Networked Project. The Networked Project aims to provide the churches of Bond County with a sustainable online tool to connect those in need with those who can provide.
County Foster Family Community Snyder 104 Gain internship credit and practical experience WHILE furthering the Kingdom of God and enhancing the local foster family community. We are called to act as the hands and feet of Christ, but how can this be accomplished in a practical way? And how can we as students fulfill our internship requirements while doing something that will make a difference? Come to our presentation to find out. Give a Man a Pizza, He Eats for a Day. Teach a Man to Pizza, He'll Eat for a Lifetime Marston 202 The GC liberal arts education is not complete. Economics is a crucial topic when addressing issues of abundance and need. Do you think that economics is just something for politicians and businessmen? If so, you might want to look again. Without an adequate education in economics, students are missing out on one of the most educational and beneficial topics they could study. Come find out what makes economics so great and see what we are doing about it.
Simple Math for the Simple Room: A Quantitative Summer Learning Program Dietzman 201 "Mathematics knows no races or geographic boundaries; for mathematics, the cultural world is one country." -David Hilbert. Research indicates a lack of mathematics retention among students over the summer, especially those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds. Our group has developed a summer learning program with the intention to join forces with the Simple Room Summer Literacy Program. Quick, what's 9 ¼ + 10 7/10? Our goal is to limit the drop off during the summer and change kids' attitudes towards problems like these.
2:30-3:30 p.m.
Breaking the Cycle: Transforming the Futures of Single Mothers Snyder 103 Young mothers who are victims of generational poverty sometimes lack the skills to apply to and interview for jobs. Our group's intent was to reach out to these young women and conquer this roadblock by helping them to find, to get, and to keep jobs. By doing so, we provided them with confidence and opened doors for them to help break the cycle of generational poverty.
Bad Project Dietzman 102 Every semester, students in COR401 embark on their own short-term projects. However, did anyone stop and consider whether the long-term effects of the short endeavor were actually damaging? Our group has uncovered what it means to do bad projects-when they become more important that the people-and we'll demonstrate a model for sustainability in projects for COR401 and in the greater community.
Cultivating the Kingdom: When Growing Community Gets Dirty LaDue 401 In the age of convenience, "gardener" is often an undesirable title. Yet, a growing number of Christians see community gardening as an expression of faith. We posit that gardening not only encourages personal and communal growth, but also cultivates the ekklesia, or the body of Christ. Our challenge [to] you is simple: it's time to get your hands dirty.
Developing Relational Generosity: Giving Back Without Looking Back Marston 301 So, you think the food at the GC is bad? What's worse is not having ANY food! People are starving all over the world. We've partnered with Kids Against Hunger to send food to Burundi, Africa; but sending food was not enough. Developing relationships is the most important, which is why we want to share the relationship we've formed with a struggling family in St. Louis.
Materially Alive, Spiritually Dead Dietzman 202 Society has taught us to believe that we can depend on ourselves. We have access to materials that will "satisfy" our every need and desire. Yet, it's true that an abundance of blessings can hinder our spiritual lives. Learn how seemingly minute everyday choices can hinder or enhance your reliance on God and walk away with simple strategies to guide you through your spiritual life.
If you have questions about the Common Day of Learning schedule, please contact Christina Smerick at christina.smerick@greenville.edu.
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