The Courier

Front Page

3 November 2006
Volume 119, Issue 6

Architects will compete to design new academic complex

It is no surprise to the students of Monmouth College that the campus could use another academic building. The good news is that there is a new complex in the planning process. “This is the beginning of a long path,” said Mauri Ditzler, president of Monmouth College, regarding starting the process of this new proposal.

The new proposal for the academic complex has been submitted to “three nationally known architects who have a great deal of experience with constructing academic buildings and laboratories,” said Ditzler.  Read More...

Pomp and new circumstances

This year’s graduating seniors may be the first to experience some new regulations as the Monmouth College faculty and administration are looking to formalize some aspects of commencement. The proposal for these changes came from the curriculum committee, but has since been sidelined until a consensus can be reached. Read More...

Politics of dancing

On Oct. 20, a dry foam “dance” was hosted at the Science House located at 308 College Place.

According to Kiel Krause, a resident of the house, “it was a friend’s birthday, so we said that we would have a dry get-together and start up the foam machine. Word spread around campus and more people started showing up.”  Read More...