They Say... by Judson College

Winter 2011-2012

They Say...

VOL. 11 NO. 02

January 31, 2012

The Judson College Newsletter for Parents

• Highlight on...Academics • FINANCIAL AID: Lost in Paperwork? • TRANSITIONS: Reflections of a Fourth-Year Parent • SERVICE: Not Your Normal Christmas Vacation

They Say... Is a quarterly online publication of the Judson College Admissions Office. Its purpose is to give parents of current and prospective students helpful information about college, Judson, and life as a parent of a college student--particularly, life as a parent of a Judson student. Comments, concerns, or guest contributions may be sent to the newsletter editor, Mary Amelia Taylor, at mtaylor@judson. edu. To subscribe to, or to unsubscribe from, this newsletter, click here. *Judson College is an Equal Opportunity Educational Institution/Employer.

On our cover:

Freshman Kayla Syck and her parents Cheryl and Mark Syck of Wetumpka, AL. Kayla’s majoring in Psychology with an emphasis in Equine Facilitated Mental Health.

A Word from the Editor Happy 2012! I hope you and yours have made a fine start to this new year. The weather’s been remarkably warm here--so much so that the ‘tulip’ trees have been blooming early! It’s also been good weather for yard work! This weekend I helped a neighbor pull some ivy from around her house (and a few muscles in my back!). As we worked, frustrated with the ivy’s strength and tenacity, we jokingly sang a Judson senior song: “Tell me why the stars do shine; tell me why the ivy twines... “ The song likens ivy’s twining to the strong bonds of sisterhood that grow at Judson. We celebrated these bonds with the Big/Lil Sis banquet just days ago. Parents of JC freshmen, your daughter now has a big sister, who’ll take her through Judson’s many traditions, some so secret you may never hear about, but so meaningful they’ll likely stay with your daughter for many years. Our spring semester at Judson is, of course, well underway. These months since our last issue have been a time of reflection and new beginnings for many in the Judson community. Looking back on events like Hockey Day, Treats on Bibb Street, Christmas Tea, the Jane Austen ball, the French Film Festival, our Associate Degree of Nursing program’s approval-gives our students, faculty, and families a great feeling of accomplishment and learning. This issue aims to reflect that. We’ll examine areas of academic, spiritual, and personal growth (or journey stories, to echo an October event), by hearing from students, professors, and even a parent about these past months’--even years’--events. But since we’re at the start of a new year, it’s also time to look ahead to new and exciting beginnings, informed by our reflections. We’ll learn in this issue about departmental growth (Nursing, English, and Art, specifically), and we’ll hear from our Financial Aid Director about some practical steps you can take that can help your daughter take

full advantage of the experiences before her. This issue is a full one, but I hope it will give you a sense of the exciting, thoughtprovoking things that are happening here, and I hope in some way it will help deepen your understanding of how to be supportive of your daughter while also learning to “let go.” I’d love to hear from some of you about your learning experiences through your daughter’s time at Judson, so please do send some thoughts to me at the email address on the left. Until next time,

Mary Amelia Taylor

In This Issue: What’s My Daughter Been Up To?..................................................................................2-4 Treats on Bibb Street, Hockey Day......................................................................2 Christmas at Judson ............................................................................................................. 3 Journey Stories/Christian Emphasis Week.....................................................................4 Academics...........................................................................................................................................5-8 Nursing Program Approved!...........................................................................................5-6 What’s New in the English Department..........................................................................7 News from the Art Department.........................................................................................8 Transitions: Reflections from a Fourth-Year Parent..................................................9-10 Financial Aid: Lost in Financial Aid Paperwork?................................................................11-12 Service............................................................................................................................13-16 Unexpected Restoration....................................................................................................13 Trip to Uganda: A Success...........................................................................................14-15 Christmas in China........................................................................................................14-15 Campus Life.........................................................................................................................16 Athletics.........................................................................................................................17-18 State of Lady Eagles Athletics..........................................................................................17 North Carolina Sisters Bond on Judson College Soccer Field..............................18 Upcoming Events.........................................................................................................19-20

Treats on Bibb Street

Soon after the publication of our Fall 2011 issue, two campus-wide traditions were celebrated: Treats on Bibb Street and Hockey Day. Treats on Bibb Street was a Halloween alternative event hosted by Judson’s Office of Faith-Based Service Learning on Bibb Street, the street bordering Judson’s front campus. Students dressed in all kinds of costumes and played games, made art, volcanoes and goo, and shared treats with Perry County children and their families. A wonderful, rewarding time for all. On the first weekend in November, some of you may have ventured to campus to catch the field hockey games on Hockey Day. Months of afternoon practices culminated in a super-charged day of field hockey games, skits, and banner competitions. Of course, the day couldn’t be complete without singing the Hockey Song (also sung at every practice) and then heading over to the front steps of Jewett Hall for the Hockey Day Step Sing.

Christmas at Judson Aside from Departmental Christmas parties (of which there were many), Judson’s campus-wide Christmas celebration occurred Saturday Dec. 3, 2011.

A long-standing tradition at Judson, Christmas Tea 2011 was a special opportunity for students and their families to enjoy a semi-formal event with Judson faculty and staff members. Held in Dunkin Parlors in Jewett Hall, which were beautifully decorated by the Social Committee, the afternoon’s festivities also included a special Step Sing, led by Senior Class Song Leader Kaylee Crenshaw. Guests were invited to sing Christmas carols with the Judson students before everyone headed to Christmas Vespers, the Judson Music Department’s Christmas music program.

Christmas Tea Step Sing

The day after Vespers, the Judson Singers and FAITH ensemble traveled to Birmingham to perform two selections accompanied by the Southeast Chamber Ensemble for Vestavia Hills Baptist Church’s Christmas music service, then on to Westside Baptist Church in Tallassee, Alabama. Whew! Read about that in Brittany’s blog!

Seniors Beverly Cox, Audra Kennedy, Kezia Dahl, Molly Beasley, Julie Dozier, Holly Beth Johnston, and Bethany Rush sing “Silent Night” for Vespers’ closing candlelit song. Read Bethany’s blog post about her final Christmas at Judson.

After Fall classes and school Christmas celebrations ended, not all Judson students’ Christmas breaks were traditionally spent at home with family. See our “Service” section to read their stories.

Beginnings

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Journey Stories

Through several campus events, students and faculty have been learning how tracing pathways---physical, historical, personal, and spiritual--affords opportunities for deeper understanding and growth. In October, a Main Street Museum exhibit from the Smithsonian Museum came to the old train depot in Marion. The exhibit, called Journey Stories, summarized hundreds of years of human migration and travel across the United States. In conjunction with this exhibit, the Alabama Humanities Foundation and Judson College’s Office of Faith-Based Service Learning sponsored a local-specific initiative called Perry County Pathways. Pathways events included the opening of the Alabama Baptist Beginnings exhibit in Judson College’s Bowling Library, a lecture event on Native American migration in the middle Alabama region, and a live oral history event on the Marion civil rights movement. Open October-November in Bowling library, the Alabama Baptist Beginnings exhibit detailed Marion’s involvement in Alabama Baptist history. Southern delegates met at Siloam Baptist Church in Marion in 1844 and adopted the “Alabama Resolutions” that resulted in the separation of southern and northern Baptists in 1845--the beginning of the Southern Baptist Convention. Members of Siloam founded Judson College in 1838 and Howard College (now Samford University) in 1841. The Alabama Baptist newspaper was founded in Marion in 1843 and was published in the city from 1843 to 1852 and again from 1873 to 1877.

The last on-campus Pathways event was the Marion civil rights movement live oral history event. Moderated by Dr. Billie Jean Young (Judson’s artist-in-residence and author/ performer of the one-woman play Fannie Lou Hamer: This Little Light), a panel of six Perry County residents involved in Marion’s civil rights movement shared their reflections about their experiences. Read Bethany’s consideration of that event and the ‘journey story’ it inspired in her, and Audra’s blog entry for a few more details about civil rights activities in Perry County.

On October 19, Dr. Ashley A. Dumas, assistant professor of anthropology at the University of West Alabama, gave a lecture entitled “The Longest Journey: Twelve Thousand Years of Native American Migration and Travel.” Attendees got to imagine Native American paths through middle Alabama based on artifacts and albeit sparse written records. This event reminded all again that the Perry County area is rich in history and full of pathways to explore. Panelists led the Judson students and other audience members in singing “We Shall Overcome.”

Christian Emphasis Week Students learned of a few other people with journey stories of their own. John the Baptist, Peter, and Joseph (earthly father of Jesus) came alive from the pages of Scripture during Christian Emphasis week Jan 10-11. Hearing those characters ‘speak’ reminded many that the Bible was about real, not overly-glorified people--who often looked and acted a lot different from “normal”. Mississippi actor John Maxwell’s renditions of the characters personalized them and inspired many to ‘listen’ more engagedly (cf. Bethany’s post about Ms. Dennison’s chapel on Jacob’s ‘journey story’). Read Brittany’s post about Christian Emphasis Week here. Photo: Peter, fisherman disciple of Jesus, via John Maxwell

Academics Nursing Program Approved! Spring semester’s academics returned with renewed vigor January 5 with the start of a new program at Judson, the Associate Degree of Nursing Program. Here’s a quick word from Kandace Shoults, the Director of Judson’s A.D.N. Program. Judson College received provisional approval of the Associate Degree Nursing Program from the Alabama Board of Nursing, November 17, 2011. Provisional approval is the initial approval granted to new nursing programs. I am uncertain as to who is the most excited--the nursing students, or the faculty and staff.

My favorite piece of equipment in the nursing lab is METI-man. He’s the perfect man for a Judson girl--he does everything on command that we tell him to do! ~Charolette

The A.D.N. Program is a Christian-based program with emphasis on excellence in nursing care. Students engage in learning opportunities, preparing them for entry level nursing practice. The Nursing Skills Lab contains state-of-the-art technology. METI-man, a lifelike simulator, provides students with medical scenarios common in clinical settings. Students develop critical thinking skills necessary to make appropriate nursing decisions for clinical situations. Seeing the students’ faces light up when the information “clicks” for the first time brings great joy and we are thrilled beyond measure to be a part of this monumental journey. Read a full press release about the program on JC’s website or visit the Nursing Homepage to find out more.

Nursing, cont’d Hear what a few of our nursing students have to say about the program-first up, a mother-daughter duo: Mary and Charolette Emmons! Being accepted into the program is an answer to my prayers. It is a dream that I have had for over 25 years. I stayed at home, raised my children, and now the Lord has opened the door of opportunity for me to achieve my dreams. The teaching staff is one of utmost excellence. The labs are extremely helpful, and it’s fun to interact with the ladies as we embark on our new future. The older ladies are helping the younger ones to become accustomed to some of the medical field terminology and useful equipment. I am excited and cannot wait to learn more.

- Mary Emmons

I absolutely love everything about the program thus far. I cannot express how much I LOVE Mrs. Shoults and Mrs. Purdie as teachers, as well as people. They interact with us in a way that any student would love. I believe my experience in the nursing program will be enlightening and something I will remember for the rest of my life. I would not have this experience any other way.

- Kelsey Cleary

My favorite part of my experience so far was learning that I was actually in the program and meeting the others that were in my class. There are so many things that they can teach us, because most of them have been in the field...I truly love having Mrs. Shoults and Mrs. Purdie as our professors. They are amazing women to learn from, even though they have to be tough with us sometimes. Another thing for me is having my mom and Judson little sister in my classes with me and learning with them.

- Charolette Emmons My favorite part so far was when I got the letter, opened it, and read, “It is our pleasure to congratulate you on being accepted...” The joy of knowing what God wanted me to do in my life felt like a hundred pounds were lifted off my shoulders. I felt so accomplished and so special to be a part of something so big and exciting. I’m ready to dig deep down into it and get started. I love the teachers. They have great passion for their jobs and have huge hearts to go with it. I hope that one day I can be a compassionate, strong, Christian nurse like them. Overall, I’m super excited to be a part of this program. Everyone is so helpful. The teachers and students are willing to do anything to help each other. Ms. Purdie and Ms. Shoults are always saying, “We’re all in this together,” and we are.

- Harleigh Stinner

Academics, cont’d What’s New in the English Department Dr. Chris Hokanson, Department Head

It’s been an exciting year of events and new faces so far in the English Department. Enrollment in both the major and minor is growing, and, last fall, Judson College welcomed Assistant Professor Regina Golar to the department. Originally from Selma, Dr. Golar recently completed her doctorate in English (specializing in Composition and Rhetoric) at the University of Alabama. She has already made an impact by helping to redesign the first-year writing courses and serving as Director of the Writing Lab. The English Club has been revived and busy organizing events and trips. Last spring, students enjoyed watching the Alabama Shakespeare Festival’s production of Much Ado About Nothing. This spring, the club is planning to attend a

production of Macbeth at the University of Alabama at Birmingham. The highlight of the academic year so far has been the English Club’s Jane Austen English Country Dance, which was held in the Dunkin Parlors of Jewett Hall on the evening of November 5th, 2011. About 60 participants, many in Regency-period costumes, were transported back in time to dance “Haste to the Wedding,” “Gisburn Processional,” “Hunsdon House,” and other traditional dances. A professional English country dance caller drove down from Tennessee to lead all the guests through the steps, which were surprisingly easier to master than many had supposed. An English dinner of roast beef and shepherd’s pie was also served in the dining hall that night. To get students engaged with the lives of Jane Austen and her American contemporary, Ann Hasseltine Judson, a competition was held that evening for the best poster/tabletop presentation that engaged with a common issue to both women or the era and cultures in which they lived or their shared belief in the concept of “a life of usefulness.” As the evening drew to a close, many were asking when Judson would host such an evening again. The English Club is already planning for next fall’s dance and would like to make it an annual event—Judson’s newest tradition. The English Department and Art Department have also forged a strong partnership. They received a grant from the French American Cultural Exchange to host the Tournées French Film Festival on campus last semester and are offering a cross-listed course this semester in film history. The staff of The Scrimshaw, Judson’s literary magazine, is working once again with art students in the typography class who are designing the layout and art design of this year’s issue, which will be distributed during J-Day on April 14th. 7

News from the Art Department Jamie Adams, Department Head Clocking in at five hours each week, every fall semester there is a freshman who is overwhelmed by the amount of work required for studio courses. However, the benefits of sticking with our program are tremendously rewarding, giving each student the tools to make a professional career as a graphic designer, photographer, printmaker, etc. This year has been a great one for the Judson College Art Department, as we have seen that success through the continued achievements of our students, as well as a tremendous growth in majors, improvements in facilities, and the community engagement of our art club. Recent alumna Cat Pope (‘11) began an internship with the Grove Hill Arts Council. She has been grant writing and event planning on behalf of the arts community in Grove Hill, where she will be teaching both silk-screening and watercolor this spring. Cat also recently exhibited at the Gadsden Museum of Art, where she not only won an award but was also the youngest person to ever exhibit in that annual juried exhibition. For the second time in as many years, this semester will showcase the talent of our graphic designers in The Scrimshaw, which will now be annually designed by the Typography class. This year’s theme is steam punk, and I can’t wait to see what the team comes up with! Also, in the WEB Seminar class that the Art and Business departments are co-teaching, students are developing websites for two local non-profits, the Marion Historical Society and the West Alabama Quilters Guild.

Students Kim Johnson and Jana Propst lounge on some art at the School of the Art Institute of Chicago.

Our facilities have continued to grow as well; the Marian Acree Tucker Hall gallery underwent a minor renovation in September, and the inaugural fall exhibition by Lisa Cross was spectacular. This spring, the gallery will be hosting several exhibitions, including works by one of the Lost Boys of Sudan in February, paintings by Chicagobased artist Brett Davis in March, and two thesis exhibitions in April, showcasing the works of Heaven Thomas and Dakota Callicott. The Art Club continues to be a highly visible presence both in the community and on campus here Student working on mural at Judson. Every at “As Time Goes By” coffee and book shop in Marion. Wednesday Night the club continues to host its weekly Movie Night! Every third Thursday night the club focuses on larger projects within the community. We have already been working with a home-school group to introduce area kids to a variety of art-making processes, including silk-screening, and we anticipate several projects with area youth groups in the coming weeks. The Art department is also currently fundraising and planning its second annual spring trip. Last year’s Chicago trip was amazing; students saw a tremendous amount of art and theatre throughout the city. This year we have another stellar adventure tentatively planned around seeing the Picasso to Warhol: Fourteen Modern Masters exhibit at the High Museum of Art in Atlanta. It has been an exhilarating year for the Art Department, and the momentum is not slowing. We are excited about the prospects for this year and the additions to our department. 8

Transitions

Whether you’re a first-time college parent or have been navigating higher education with your daughter for a year or more, you’ve undoubtedly discovered that college is DIFFERENT. It changes your relationship with your daughter, and sometimes it’s difficult to know how to ‘let go’ in encouraging ways. This section’s reflections from a fellow parent and ideas for care packages will hopefully be helpful to you as you learn the fine art of “letting go”.

Reflections from a Fourth-Year Parent by Lauren Cox, mom to Beverly, ‘12

I remember Move-In Day as if it were yesterday. It should have been a breeze, since we had already experienced the same process the year before with our older daughter, Deborah. My husband was very stoical, and I thought I had worked through all that emotional stuff and would be just fine. We stayed until the last minute, until my daughter said it was time for her to go and for us to go home. We said our good-byes in her room, and we headed home to Athens, knowing it would be an especially LONG three-hour ride. As Ken drove, I started re-living the events that had led us to Judson. I thought about the day Beverly came home from Acteens and told us about Judson. She was in the seventh grade at the time, but from that point forward, Judson was her dream. She never considered any other college. I remembered our first visit to campus during her junior year in high school. The campus and everything it represented was all she had dreamed it would be, and her desire to be a part of it became stronger than ever. Many visits followed, and with each visit I felt more and more confident that this was indeed the place God wanted Beverly to spend her college years. I remembered the day she got her scholarship and how the smile on her face had spoken volumes. She was so happy that first day we moved her in. I knew it would have been completely selfish for her to see my sadness. This was her time and her dream-come-true. We left her smiling, and, four years later, that smile is still there. I knew we had done all we could do as parents, and now the rest was up to Beverly. When we arrived home that first day and walked through the door, reality hit. It was too quiet. No music was coming from her room, no singing. Just a very sad doggy named Sally. Our Pity Party began to evaporate when we saw our dog. She was stretched out in the doorway of Beverly’s room, and she looked up at us as if to say, “Whatever I did, I am sorry. Please bring her back.” So, I had to spend the next few days cheering her up.

Lauren, Beverly, and Ken on Beverly’s Jr/Soph move-in day

Over the past four years, my husband and I have attended many Judson functions. It seemed that Beverly was involved in EVERYTHING: Hockey Day, Vespers, Pageant, Galas, Recitals, even equine competitions! We made it to most of these occasions. During these events and visits, we have been privileged to meet and get to know her professors and instructors. They made us feel like we were part of the Judson family. During Beverly’s time at Judson, we have watched her grow into a confident young lady, but she also grew spiritually in her walk with God. She attends Siloam Baptist Church in Marion. Their pastor, John Nicholson, has always been available if there were needs or concerns. He and his family are wonderful folks. Beverly enjoyed going on Sundays and on Wednesdays, when the church provided a meal for the college students in addition to the Bible study. I have to pause here to tell you about meeting Beverly’s friends. What a highlight for me! They are all so nice. It has been both a pleasure and a common practice for me to bring stew, pizzas, cookies, or whatever else they want when I have driven down for the day. Ken certainly didn’t mind the cost, and the time and efforts were fun because I love these girls as my own, and they will always have a special place in my heart. Continued on facing page

Transitions, cont’d Reflections, cont’d I said earlier that “the rest was up to Beverly.” Let me talk about that. For the first time in her life, Beverly had to make the really tough decisions that would affect her future. Beverly was sure about the course of study and the major she had chosen, so that was half the battle. She would call home to ask my opinion about whether to do this or that. I was hesitant, but told her no matter what I thought, she had to make the final decision for herself. At this point, my apron strings were stretched as far as they could go, and I think I even saw a small tear in the fabric. Once she made her mind up, she went all the way, committed to the end. The faculty and staff at Judson gave her the very best they had, not only academically, but also spiritually. Gratefully, she took advantage of every opportunity to excel. Those who advised Beverly started her on a path which, after graduation, will lead to medical school. She has wholeheartedly trusted her professors to give her all the tools she will need in order to succeed. As this chapter in Beverly’s life closes, it also closes for us. Just as Ken and I prepared Beverly for college, Judson prepared Beverly for whatever lies ahead in her future. Judson enhanced the qualities Beverly already had, and we believe she has become the young lady God wants her to be. When I said “the rest was up to Beverly,” Beverly knows that the rest is truly and ultimately up to God. Her future is in His hands. Being a Judson parent has been full, fun and rewarding, and our enthusiasm has latched itself onto friends at church who are now considering Judson for their daughters. They have watched Beverly grow, and they love to hear her Judson stories. As a family, we are convinced that there is no better place to be than Judson. Editor’s Note: As a fortunate recipient of Mrs. Cox’s kind care packages, even in grad school at another college, I can vouch for her participation in the Judson community. Reading her thoughts inspired me to find a few links containing tips on putting together care packages. I hope you’ll find them helpful. Trust me, your daughter certainly will. Getting mail and an “I’m thinking of you” package means more than you know!

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If you need some immediate inspiration, here are a few fun things to include in a package to a Judson student: • • • • • • • • • •

Tervis tumblers Quarters (for laundry or the vending machines) Coffee or tea Printer cartridges (for her room printer) Puzzle books and, yes, coloring books (sometimes you just need a break!) Something related to her Judson ‘family’ (like rubber ducks or pig keychains) Cold medicine/cough drops (for those inevitable colds) Magazines, movies or a month’s subscription to Netflix or Hulu+ Personal letters and cards from you Of course, homemade goodies! Need more ideas? Check out our “What to Give a College Student” board on Pinterest! www.pinterest.com/judsoncollege

Financial Aid Lost in Financial Aid Paperwork? Our Director of Financial Aid has some tips to help you navigate the financial aid process at Judson.

A word from Ashley Clemons, Director of Financial Aid Judson College Class of 2007 Happy New Year! For many people, the new year brings resolutions, new beginnings, or second chances. For most high school seniors the new year means making plans to attend college. These plans include completing scholarship applications and filing a Free Application for Federal Student Aid, also known as the FAFSA. Here you’ll find some tips and suggestions about completing financial aid paperwork.

Scholarships At Judson, our Financial Aid Application is our scholarship application. Most students submit this with their application for admission. If your daughter has not submitted this, you can go to www.judson.edu and print a financial aid application to mail to us. Don’t forget to search for outside scholarships. Check with the guidance counselor at your daughter’s school, your employer, and local organizations such as the Rotary or Kiwanis Club. Churches often offer scholarships as well. Be sure to look online for national scholarships, also. Most reputable scholarship search sites will not charge you a fee, but if you have questions call the Financial Aid Office. If your daughter has been selected to receive any outside scholarships, send a copy of the letter or certificate to the Financial Aid Office. If your daughter is eligible for the A. Earl Potts Scholarship, she needs to complete the application and return it to the Financial Aid Office. Remember that her pastor must sign this application. After she returns the application to Judson, she will receive a certificate from her pastor. This certificate needs to be turned in to the Financial Aid Office as well. Another application that must be completed and returned to the Financial Aid Office is the Alabama Student Grant application. Be sure to fill out the entire application and attach the proof of residency documents. If you have questions about this, please give us a call.

The FAFSA The FAFSA is the key to all federal financial aid. Federal financial aid includes grants, loans, and work study. The FAFSA will take about 30-45 minutes to complete, but there are a few steps to take before you can complete it. 1. Fill out your federal tax return. While it is better to submit your taxes prior to completing the FAFSA, it is not a requirement. However, if you have already submitted your taxes, you can transfer your information directly from the IRS website, which will save time and reduce the chances of making a mistake. 2. Apply for a pin number from the Department of Education at www.pin.ed.gov. The student and at least one parent need a pin number. The Department of Education has to activate the pin number. This process takes 24-72 hours. Be sure to keep your pin number in a safe place. Write down the answers to your security questions. If you lose or forget your pin number, you can use your security questions to request a copy. You will use your pin number every time you fill out the FAFSA or complete loan documents. 3. Once you have a pin number and have completed your taxes, you are ready to complete your FAFSA. Go to www.fafsa.ed.gov. The website will take you through everything step by step, but if you have questions about it call the Financial Aid Office. Remember that the FAFSA is free, so do not pay to fill it out. If you need help filling it out, call Judson’s Admissions Office or the Financial Aid Office. Before you submit the FAFSA, be sure to double check everything. One mistake can cause the financial aid process to come to a screeching halt. If you do make a mistake, you can sign in to www.fafsa.ed.gov and make corrections. When you ensure that everything is correct, you will enter Judson’s school code so we can get a copy of the results. Our school code is 001023. The FAFSA will determine the Expected Family Contribution, or EFC. This number determines if the student is eligible for a Pell Grant, subsidized student loans, or work study. 4. After you complete the FAFSA you may get a notification from Judson that your FAFSA is under verification. This does not mean that you have done anything wrong, but we will need some additional information from you. We will send you a worksheet to fill out. The student and at least one parent has to sign it. We also need a signed copy of the parents’ federal tax returns and a copy of your W-2 forms. If the student filed taxes, we need a signed copy of her federal tax return and her W-2 forms also. What Happens Next? Once Judson College receives all of the financial aid paperwork, we will send a “package letter.” This letter will show all of the awards that your daughter can receive for the upcoming academic year. She needs to indicate if she would like to accept some or all of the aid on her award letter and return it to the Financial Aid Office within two weeks of receiving the letter. If you have any questions about the aid that is listed on her letter, please call your daughter’s Admissions Representative or the Financial Aid Office. The most important thing to remember when navigating the financial aid process is that the Financial Aid Office and the Admissions Office are here to help. Please call us if you have any questions about anything. You can reach us at 800-447-9472 or by email at aclemons@judson.edu. 12

SERVICE Restoration Recap

from Susan Jones, Director of Faith-Based Service Learning A total of twenty-four Judson students spent the first week of their Christmas break serving their neighbors in Perry County during Restoration, the third annual week of service that concludes the fall semester. This year, students helped plan and implement several projects. They worked hard to clean and beautify Albert Turner Elementary School, sorted and distributed more than a thousand pieces of clothing, and built a handicapped access ramp at an elderly couple’s home.

Unexpected Restoration by Carli Ludlow, ‘14

Restoration was the most unexpected week of my entire life. Not the bad unexpected that leaves you with memories you hope to forget. It was the kind of unexpected where you pray that you never forget what happened. I did Restoration for reasons too numerous to list here. The biggest reason, though, is that I got tired of sitting on the sidelines of missions work; I wanted to jump right in without even knowing what I was getting myself into. What I’d gotten into turned out to be one of the biggest blessings of my year. It was also one of the biggest lessons in humility I’ve ever gotten. It was harder than any exam a teacher could give me; it’s the kind of thing that you can’t study for. The Restoration team began the week sorting through clothes for the big yard sale. Miscellaneous things packed in boxes and bags were sorted and repacked for the sale. Then we split in groups to prepare for the sale. I was teamed up with Bethany Rush to make flyers and distribute them in Marion. I got to meet and talk to several people in the community that I hadn’t gotten to meet before. I spent the majority of my week working at Albert Turner Elementary School. I had been there earlier in the semester to paint with some fellow students and alumnae. This time, however, things were different. The school needed to be cleaned first, and then we needed to finish painting the section of the hallway we had started earlier in the semester. If I had to pick out one thing that really stands out from my Restoration experience, it would be the benches. One day at the elementary school, I found myself in the last place on earth that I ever expected to be: on the floor scraping dirt from the bottom of four benches. I don’t quite know how it happened. One minute I was

cleaning the school with my fellow sisters/team members and the next thing I knew I was face to floor cleaning benches. I felt a little bad because my teammates were elsewhere in the school working hard, but there was just something about these benches that made me want to stay and finish. As I worked I thought about and prayed for the students and the people in the community. It was probably the most praying I’ve ever done in my life. Every now and then a few of my teammates would come and check on me to make sure I was ok. They would also encourage me as I finished. I was very thorough about it, making sure that every inch of each bench was clean. It ended up taking most of the day. All throughout the day a little boy kept walking by. He would stop for a few moments to stare at me, but I would be so absorbed in my thoughts and prayers that I hardly noticed him. Eventually, though, he would come closer to inspect me and my work, and I would see him. I would smile and say hello, and he would scurry away every time. Right before our work day was to end, I decided to rejoin my teammates. I wasn’t done with the benches, but I did want to help them. I began to sweep in an area where we would be painting the next day and I once again found myself lost in thoughts and prayers. The bells began to ring and the students started leaving for home, and I heard sweeping behind me. I thought it was one of my teammates, so I turned to speak to her, only to discover someone else. With the rest of his class looking on, the boy that had been walking by me all day was sweeping the other side of the hall. I wanted to tell him to join the rest of his class, that he didn’t need to do this, but I didn’t. Instead, we swept for a few minutes, both of us very quiet. His teacher soon appeared and she asked him to join the class. Before he left I held out my hand and as he shook it I said, “It’s been a pleasure working with you, sir.” To which he replied, “Thank you and Merry Christmas.” I finished cleaning the benches the next afternoon with my tough regimen of elbow grease and prayer. As I admired the shine of my handiwork I realized that things like Restoration cannot be a oncea-year ordeal; we must all have a daily restoration, inside and out. This semester I hope to find myself in the places I expect least to be, doing the work I never thought I would do, all for the glory of God. 13

The Restoration team members weren’t the only students to spend their Christmas break in unconventional ways. Hear from two students who spent their holidays far from home and family.

Trip to Uganda: A Success by Laura Lee Logan, ‘12

After weeks of anticipation, the day finally arrived for our journey to Uganda. By God’s grace, my finals and papers were all turned in on time at school! I truly felt God’s hand on me the entire time I was cranking out my last few assignments and running on coffee with the promise of sleeping on the long plane ride. Needless to say, it was a busy time for everyone getting things settled at home before we left. On Friday morning, our team of 13 from our church in Benton loaded up our heavy suitcases and trunks packed with materials we were taking for the Ugandan people and the friends we would be working with at Global Support Mission. We really had no idea how blessed we would be when we saw their faces for the first time. We switched time zones so many times we lost track of time, but a long layover in London and many hours later, we reached Uganda! The banana trees on the mountains and colorful birds we saw set the stage for the adventure we would experience during the next two weeks. There was certainly plenty of dust and dirt as well, and we became less concerned each day with avoiding the dusty look. Strange sounds in the trees and food on our plates kept us constantly aware that we were no longer at home. The mountain landscape was pretty, but the people of Uganda are what keep rolling through my mind like a roll of film. I knew we would be working at an orphanage, but I had no idea what to expect. There were around 75 kids there, from ages 1-18, and seeing their sweet smiles

Christmas in China

made the trip worthwhile. They wore torn clothes and shoes and were often dirty, but they did not seem to mind. They kept thanking us for coming and welcomed us each time we came to the orphanage with big hugs. We spent endless hours playing ultimate Frisbee and basketball, making jewelry, and singing songs with them, and we were able to build friendships quickly with them during these times. I was blessed most of all by being with them, though, as God opened my eyes to how much He loves ALL people ALL over the world. I knew He had allowed us to come and assure them they are loved by us and even more by Christ! It was a blessing to be able to share the gospel with them See Logan travels, next page

concerning an itinerary for the trip, and all he gave me was “whatever the Lord has you doing that day.” What? How am I supposed to prepare if I don’t know what I never thought I would be asking the Lord to send I will be doing when I get there? Let’s just say I think it is me English-speaking people for Christmas. I earnestly really cool how the Lord works through the hearts of longed to share Jesus with the people in China and the those who earnestly seek Him—even if it’s at the last only thing holding me back was my inability to speak minute. Up until day six in China, I felt unprepared and Chinese--so I thought. embarrassed in front of Christ. I wanted to do a good In August of 2011, the Lord told me I would be going job with sharing the Gospel but the opportunity was on a mission trip. Little did I know I slim. The first week consisted of meeting people would be leaving four months later. Not only do I thank and establishing relationships. The Chinese I finished the application process culture is so different from that of the United [my parents] for with IMB in mid-September and States. The Chinese value friendship so much and giving me up on it wasn’t until the end of October will go out of their way to meet a person’s needs, that I knew for sure I would be Christmas this year, I especially those of foreigners. leaving in less than two months for also commend them Basically, we were ‘tourists’ on this trip and, China. “Seriously?” I would often for having the mindset on a daily basis, we would walk, shop, and visit ask Jesus in my quiet times. How that I was not theirs to the sites around the city, listening for people who begin with. is a college student supposed to spoke English. Unfortunately, we had a really prepare herself, especially spiritually, hard time finding people we could converse during a semester of school for a mission trip over with. I don’t ever think I have felt so useless in all my life! Christmas break? I am a huge planner and I always have Here I was, where God wanted me to be, and I couldn’t to have a schedule. I even emailed my supervisor twice Continued on next page 14

by Jessca Weller, ‘14

Christmas in China, cont’d do anything! “Well duh,” Jesus told me one day. “You cannot do anything unless you walk by faith and not by sight… or hearing.” I have been on several mission trips before and have gotten used to the mindset that going, going, going, and doing, doing, doing all the time is the correct approach in order to be used by the Lord. Get up early, do some handiwork, share Jesus, go to bed late, follow the schedule, and wear yourself out. I thought that in order to meet Christ’s approval on a mission trip, I needed to be tired and worn out by the end of the day. While I read Luke 10 during one of my quiet times one morning, the Lord convicted me of having a ‘Martha’ mindset. I was trying to produce something that will never be produced unless I am at His feet. I am just a tool that Christ is using in order to further His kingdom. Christ is not taking notes on my every mistake or tallying up every person I help lead to salvation. He is not comparing me to the work other people are doing but comparing me to what He has specifically asked me to do. All Christ wanted me to do was seek after Him even more and totally put off what I had planned to do on my own. He would take care of the rest, and I had to make the decision to allow Him to do what He does best. Christmas day came, and it was really different. I have never been away from my family on Christmas before, but I couldn’t wait to see what the Lord had in store. I have a really good relationship with my parents, and I am so grateful for them. Not only do I thank them for giving me up on Christmas this year, I also commend them for having the mindset that I was not theirs to begin with. Even though we had no tree and no gifts on Christmas this year, we had Scripture in our hands and Christ in our hearts with the encouragement we so longed for. All I wanted from the Lord for Christmas was that we would be able to meet some Chinese people who spoke English. Kelsie and Beth were the other two girls who experienced this journey with me in China. On Christmas morning, the three of us decided to take a taxi to, and then ride, the biggest Ferris wheel in China. After the ride we decided to walk around one of the beautiful gardens nearby, and, about five minutes into the walk, two Chinese teenagers walked up to us and started speaking English! After we made introductions, they asked if they could be our tour guides for the afternoon in the garden. They are studying at one of the universities to be tour guides, and they wanted to get some practice. After nearly four hours of walking and talking, they took us to their university and treated us to a big dinner with some of their other English-speaking friends. What a surprise from the Lord! Excitingly, this is not the only group of people we got to know really well. Our second week in China consisted of several Wal-Mart trips and three nights of a full apartment of guests. Kelsie, Beth, and I cooked for every person we got to know in China. Our guests would come over and we would play card games, sing songs, eat American dishes, and talk about Jesus. Even though the people we had over were not interested in hearing much about Jesus, they were interested in building relationships with us and keeping in touch when we went home. The hardest part about the trip was seeing people bow down to Buddha at the temples. Christianity is just another religion to the Chinese people, and it is not very common. They cling to their Buddhist beliefs because that is what their ancestors believed a long time ago and because they have always been taught to do so. Even though I wish I could have stayed in China longer, I am so glad that the Lord brought me to a place where I would need Him most. I am super excited about going back to China for a longer period of time. The Lord is doing some amazing things there, and I can’t wait to see how He’ll use His children to further His kingdom. -

Logan travels to Uganda, cont’d during our conversations, and I know many seeds were planted in their hearts! We made salvation bracelets with them which explain the basics of our need for Christ because of sin and his death on the cross to wash us clean. It was a blessing to hear the orphans re-telling us the meanings of the beads afterwards. We also were able to teach them many songs about God’s love for them, which they asked if we could sing again each time we came. It was such a blessing to be with them and very hard to leave. While we were there, we also went out several days into a more remote village to hang up mosquito nets in people’s homes. This was very cool, as we rode motorcycles into what looked like the jungle to find small mudwalled homes in need of nets. This gave us the opportunity to meet a real need for these families who would otherwise be threatened by mosquitoes carrying malaria. While doing this, we got to share the gospel with and pray for the families who lived in these houses. I was amazed at how remote these homes were, and it opened my eyes to how many more people must be out there waiting to hear the truth about Christ. Our team’s blog has been updated and contains some good pictures from our trip. I am so thankful for the relationships He let me build while I was there and for His provision for us the entire time! 15

Campus Life I

MLS!

(That’s My Little Sis, in case you were wondering.)

One of the biggest events on campus happened last Thursday: the Big/Little Sis Banquet. This year’s freshmen were each welcomed into a Judson ‘family’ and paired with a Big Sister, who will walk with her through--and teach her about--Judson’s many traditions.

Officer Elections The student body held elections to fill vacant officer positions at the beginning of the semester. Here are those results: Freshman Class President: Haley Pham Freshman Class Vice-President: Emily Booker Freshman Class Secretary: Amanda Creel Freshman Class Treasurer: Katelyn Collier Freshman Class Chaplain: Hannah Asprodites Freshman Class Song Leader: Adele Baker SGA Kirtley Rep: Rebecca Horner SGA 1st Year Rep: Amanda Creel Honor Council President: Elizabeth Velazquez Congratulations, ladies!

A branch of the Pig family celebrates its newest members!

Campus News The Art Club is still hosting movie screenings on Wednesday nights. Singing in the Rain was first on the list this semester. The Spanish January 25.

Club held its inaugural meeting

Science Club recently hosted Dr. John Wheat from the University of Alabama. He discussed the Rural Medical Scholars Program with students interested in practicing medicine in a rural area. Campus Ministries will be taking a student group to Nashville over Spring Break to work with Project 52, a mission that works with refugees from many countries around the world. They expect to be prayerwalking, hosting English camps, and completing other projects as needed.

The Library... ...now has a Twitter account and a Facebook page! Follow both for news of the latest happenings and arrivals! Check out the Facebook page’s inaugural post: 20 Things You May Not Know about the Library.

Need Ideas for dorm room decor? Recipes? College student gifts? Find our Boards on www.pinterest.com/judsoncollege 16

Athl North Carolina Sisters Bond on Judson College Soccer Field By Brittany Hall, Judson College Student Writer, ‘12 Emily Dundore and her sisters, Lisa and Grace, of Fayetteville, NC, have the distinction of having played on the same team at Judson. “It’s nice to know that if something happens on the field, you have your sisters there watching out for you!” Emily said. The Dundores have been playing soccer for as long as they can remember. Their mom, Norma, is from Honduras, where

soccer is very popular, and their dad, retired Army Maj. David Dundore, grew up playing soccer in Oregon and Oklahoma, so it was only natural for their parents to encourage the children to love soccer like they did. Judson soccer coach Ken Headley said he’d coached sisters before, but had never had three sisters on the same team. “ Lisa is one of our inaugural players and will have a couple of records for Grace to make a run for,” Headley said. “Emily has been a backbone to the team since See Dundore sisters, facing page

State of...Lady Eagles Athletics

By Samantha Hale, Athletics Blogger and Lady Eagles Softball Player

The spring semester is finally getting into full swing; this means that the athletes are barely making it around campus these days. If you see a girl walking a little slowly to her classes, or waiting five minutes to take the elevator up one flight of stairs, it probably means that you’ve encountered an athlete–a not so rare thing on the Judson campus, since many of our sisters participate in some sport. Basketball has been on quite the streak lately. Last week the Lady Eagles defeated Toccoa Falls College (of Georgia) in an overtime match that has been reported as an “epic” victory. They also beat Warren Wilson College by quite a large margin. Even with several injuries and their numbers down, the team has continued to keep up morale. Congrats, Ladies, and good luck in your upcoming games! Tennis has also recently begun practice, and even cold weather can’t keep these ladies off the court! With their first matches quickly approaching, they have been working hard to get ready! They will face off against the University of Mobile on February 1st. And last but not least of the spring sports, Softball. (My favorite, but I may be a little biased.) With our season only just beginning,

we’ve focused mainly on conditioning for the last two weeks. The recent rain has not allowed us to practice on our field yet. Tomorrow will be our first official practice! With all the running we’ve been doing, we will sure be glad to finally pick up the balls and bats and actually get a little “dirt in the skirt”. Our first games will be held at home on February 17th against Stillman College from Tuscaloosa. I’m looking forward to a great season, and hopefully reporting on our wins! Wish us luck. Nationals, here we come!

BRR!

Also, the soccer team has been working out pretty hard. They’ve got a few games planned for the spring, but mostly they are working to prepare for their next season. A true athlete works just as hard in the off season. 17

letics Dundore sisters played soccer together this fall she first stepped on the field. As the freshman, Grace will continue in the path of her older sisters, but I’m sure she’ll cut new trails as she progresses.” Inspired by her parents and her older brother, Harry, Lisa Dundore, the oldest sister, began playing soccer at age four. She participated in gymnastics and basketball but chose soccer as her primary focus. Lisa graduated from Berean Baptist Academy in Fayetteville in 2008 and planned to attend a college near her home. Meanwhile, Judson was beginning its soccer program. When the soccer coach saw her statistics, he offered Lisa a scholarship. Lisa’s dad encouraged her to attend a Christian school and told her she could help the program get off on a good footing. “I’m glad I chose Judson—I appreciate how close our team is,” Lisa said. “I think if I went to a bigger school we wouldn’t be as close. Here we have the freedom to talk about what we believe and put it in our program.” Lisa has received many awards for her performance, including United States Collegiate Athletic Association AllAmerican soccer player for 2009, best offense in 2010-2011 and honorable All-American team for the 2011 season. Emily followed the lead of her older brother and sister and began soccer at age five. Like Lisa, Emily was involved in many activities, such as gymnastics, cheerleading and basketball, but she found her greatest success in soccer. Emily graduated from Berean Academy in 2009 and decided to come to Judson through the encouragement of her parents and older sister. Emily says that while

Lisa, Emily, and Grace she and Lisa were able to play together in high school, playing together at Judson brought them closer. “I love it, I love it!” she said. Younger sister Grace began soccer at age five. Like Lisa and Emily, Grace participated in many sports, including basketball, volleyball, cheerleading and cross country, but decided to make soccer her primary sport. Grace graduated from Berean last spring and decided to join her sisters at Judson after earning a soccer scholarship. “Our parents have attended a few games, but this is hard because of the distance,” Grace said. “But they keep up with us and always want to hear how things went during the game.” After finishing their first and only year playing together at the collegiate level, Lisa, Emily, and Grace are sad to see their time on the field draw to a close. Lisa, a criminal justice major, will graduate in June and plans to follow a military career like her dad. Emily, a religious studies and English major, also plans to graduate in June, marry her fiancé, Joe, and move to Indiana. Grace, a business administration major, will remain as the lone Dundore on the soccer team. “It’s sad,” Grace said, “but we can still play together at home— it just won’t be official!” 18

Upcoming Events February Event Calendar

*For sports events, check the Athletics pages at www.judson.edu, and for other events, check the Academic Calendar.

Date

Event

Details

Concert

Quink, a Dutch a cappella Ensemble

7:00pm Alumnae Auditorium

Junior recital

April Brown and Brittany Hall

3:00pm Alumnae Auditorium

Delta Omicron Gala

Mid-term

Preview/Scholarship Prospective students and families are invited to attend Day for campus tours, scholarship testing, an equine demonstration, and more. IHSA Show

Delta Omicron Musicale

No Classes

7:00pm Alumnae Auditorium

Contact Admissions (800) 447-9472 or admissions@ judson.edu

Judson hosts Western IHSA show at Equestrian center 7:00pm Alumnae Auditorium Institutional Effectiveness Workshop for Faculty and Staff

March Event Calendar

*For sports events, check the Athletics pages at www.judson.edu, and for other events, check the Academic Calendar.

Date

Event

Details

Alabama WOmenâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Hall of Fame

Nina Miglionico, first woman elected to Birmingham City Council and first woman president of the Alabama League of Municipalities, to be an inductee

Parentâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Day

Intramural basketball games, Faculty/Staff and Student Basketball Game

Senior Recital

Molly Beasley

10-18

Spring Break

Residence Halls Close 2pm on Friday, March 9 and re-open Sunday March 18, 2pm

Jr/Soph Formal

Senior Recital

Holly Beth Johnston

3:00pm Alumnae Auditorium

3:00pm Alumnae Auditorium 19

The month of January has recently been named Human Trafficking Awareness Month. Approximately 900,000 people are victims of human trafficking worldwide, and an estimated 80 percent of those are women and girls. Nearly 18,000 women and children are victims of trafficking annually in the United States alone. As a women’s college, we should do our part to combat this horrific event. By becoming more aware of injustice to women worldwide, we are empowering not only ourselves but women everywhere to take a stand. The more aware we become ,the greater the chance we have to halt the advancement of human trafficking. Please join with the Student Government Association January 31st as we learn more about human trafficking and ways to stop this modern day slave trade. –Gussie Bell , ‘12 Judson College SGA VP of Government

You’re invited: Parents’ Day - March 3 Come for a fun-filled day of basketball!

www.facebook.com/Judson.College Don’t forget to “Like” our Judson College Parents Facebook Page, too, for pictures and videos of campus happenings!

Upcoming Preview Days: Spring Preview/Scholarship Day - February 18 Day for prospective students and their families to experience Judson, participate in scholarship testing, and attend our IHSA Equestrian show! Call the Admissions Office to make a reservation! (800) 447-9472 Junior Day - May 12, 2012 For high school juniors, but any prospective student is welcome! Contact Admissions to register. (800)447-9472 or admissions@ judson.edu.