Located in SEAY 019 (former Tilly's), the Writing Collaboratory offers free 30-minute peer-to-peer consultations on ANY type of written communication in EVERY field of study at the College. Consultants work with students at any stage of the writing process from brainstorming to final drafts.
All selected consultants are highly trained as a result of taking an intensive 16-week course where they become familiar with the theoretical aspects of Writing Center pedagogy and writing instruction. The Collaboratory provides a welcoming environment where students can interact with their fellow peers about strategies on becoming stronger and more effective writers. Our philosophy is based on the idea that creating better writers is a collaborative effort. We encourage students to come prepared to have insightful discussions with consultants about ways they can improve as writers, not just for a given assignment. In addition to collaborative writing instruction, the lab has a reference library where students can take advantage of writing handbooks or documentation guides, such as MLA and APA. The lab also has several computers that students may use to check email or work on assignments. There is a lounge area where students can take advantage of a quiet environment conducive for reading or taking well-deserved breaks in between classes. The lab has a coffee machine, refrigerator, and animal crackers as a snack for writers on the go. There is also a space for in-lab workshops, which will be available for students, faculty and staff throughout the College. All workshops will be run by our trained student consultants.We encourage students to take advantage of this resource throughout their entire time on campus because we believe that creating better writers requires an ongoing commitment. Students can call to make an appointment or come by to speak with our friendly front-desk staff, who are also students at the College. Students can also have drop-in appointments. Our hours will be Monday thru Thursday from 10 am-7 pm. For more information or to schedule a free 30-minute consultation send an email to collaboratory@centenarycollege.edu or call 908-852-1400 ext. 2400.

The IHSA team won 6 out of their 7 shows, which puts them in the lead for the High Point College championship (announced at the Zone 3, Region 3 IHSA Regionals in the spring) by over 70 points. Junior Cori Reich is leading in the Cacchione Cup standings and sophomore Kelsey Bernini is in second. The team made history when they hosted a double IHSA show, held at the Equine Center, for Stevens Institute of Techonolgy and William Patterson University on the same day and won both events. 

This past weekend, the team hosted the prestigious 20th anniversary of the Tournament of Champions. Two Centenary teams of 8 riders were entered and Team White emerged victorious, sweeping the Championship. Team Blue was 7th overall. Sophomore Kathryn Haley, the winner of the 2010 USHJA EAP Finals, won the coveted Tournament of Champions Medal. Reich was the reserve champion and Bernini was third.

The Western team is also leading their Region, winning 5 out of their 6 shows. Many of these have been double victories as the team usually hosts two shows at one event.

The IDA team has been going strong. They are first in the team standings in IDA Region C and freshman Katie Ehlers is currently leading for First Level. Junior captain Hannah Wild is also leading in Upper Training. The Equine Center will host IDA Nationals at the Equine Center on April 28-29, 2012.

The Hunter/Jumper team has hosted two successful events at the Equine Center and travelled to two outside shows with their riders placing consistently on top of the ribbons. They are attending their last show of the semester this weekend, December 11-12, at Hunter Farms in Princeton, NJ.

Senior Candice Schober competed at the 2011 USHJA EAP Finals held in Illinois on November 17-20. She was chosen by Jennifer Alfano, a top hunter rider and well-respected individual in the horse industry, for the Stable Management Award. This award is presented to the rider who is the most organized and has the best horse management skills at the show.  

Great job to everyone!! Congratulations!!   

http://www.warrencountyfarmersfair.org/

Special Event for anyone who loves horses and Equine Studies!

Friday, August 5, 2011
Demonstration – Different Types of Riding

The Tri- State Equine Riding Team together with Blues Musician Plainfield Slim will put on a circus type "road show" presentation of different styles of horseback riding with live music. Horses of different breeds will "dance" and show their natural talent to the beat of great Traditional Country, Americana and Urban Blues music from Plainfield Slim & The Groundhawgs. Warren County Farmers Fair Route 519 Harmony, NJ

7:00 PM Horse Ring Free with fair admission. Info 908-455-1576

http://videos.nj.com/2011/07/the_tri-state_equine_riding_te_1.html

This is the second time in three years that the team has won both; they were the 2009 National Champions as well and graduate Lindsay Clark won the 2009 Cacchione Cup.

"This win was a huge team effort," said coach Michael Dowling. "We had a great support system and are extremely proud of everyone. It wasn't just the riders who helped us win--it was the entire equine department, students who came to help, the students who were cheering us on from back in NJ, and the entire team as a whole who worked together all year to help make this a success. We cannot express our gratitude to all of them enough."

"In order to be successful, you have to have a very grounded team and it definitely showed in our win, from the students at home cheering us on, the riders, and the volunteers who came to Nationals," added Heather Clark. "We are very proud of and looking forward to the success of the team in the future."

Congratulations to everyone!

Written phase:
6^th: Samantha Whitley with an 94
10^th: Marissa Cohen with a 92

Dressage Sportif:
1^st: Kathryn Haley
4^th: Marissa Cohen
7^th: Samantha Whitley
8^th: Kelsey Bernini

Medal Phase:
4^th: Kathryn Haley
9^th: Kelsey Bernini

Individual Results:
3^rd: Kathryn Haley
10^th: Kelsey Bernini

"The team has done an outstanding job this year and they have demonstrated great horsemanship and professionalism, both in the barn and in the ring," said coaches Michael Dowling and Heather Clark. "Zones was an outstanding team effort and we are so proud of everyone!"

The English and Western teams have a total of 11 riders qualified individually as well, which is the most Centenary has ever had! Congratulations to all the riders qualified!

Individuals:
Cacchione Cup: Marissa Cohen
AQHA Cup: Randi Cashman
Open Fences: Randi Cashman
Open Flat: Kathryn Haley
Intermediate Fences: Samantha Whitley
Intermediate Flat: Brittany Cunnane
Novice Fences: Julie Connors
Novice Horsemanship: Taylor Duncanson
WTC: Deborah Smith
WT: Jennifer Washel

Team:
Open Fences: Kathryn Haley
Open Flat: Kathryn Haley
Intermediate Fences: Natasha Klingenstein
Intermediate Flat: Jessica Pabst
Novice Fences: Brendan Williams
Novice Flat: Natasha Klingenstein
WTC: Kayla Felstedt
WT: Amy Priest

Congratulations to the IDA Team, who also made it to Nationals!! The IDA Nationals are being held at the Canterbury Show Place by the University of Florida on April 30-May 1. Twelve teams from around the country will be competing. The team riders are as follows:

1st Level: Krista Schrager
Upper Training: Kellyn Conklin
Lower Training: Hannah Wild
Intro: Melanie Douglas; Melanie also qualified individually for Intro

Good luck to all of our riders!!

Open Fences:
Marissa Cohen
Randi Cashman
Open Flat:
Cori Reich
Katie Haley
Intermediate Fences:
Jessica Pabst
Samantha Whitley
Intermediate Flat:
Alexandra Krecker
Brittany Cunnane
Samantha Whitley
Novice Fences:
Julie Connors
Kristen Blatt
Claire Mayer
Novice Flat:
Jessica Pabst
Kaitlyn Bohlke
Sydney Eggleston
WTC:
Debbie Smith
Devon Simone
WT:
Jennifer Washel

The English riders qualified are as follows:
Open Fences:
Marissa Cohen
Nicole Mandracchia
Cori Reich
Randi Cashman
Jennifer Kuder
Open Flat:
Marissa Cohen
Cori Reich
Katie Haley
Nicole Mandracchia
Intermediate Fences:
Randi Cashman
Samantha Whitley
Phoebe Hersh
Jessica Pabst
Ellen Rauchbach
Intermediate Flat:
Alexandra Krecker
Brittany Cunnane
Samantha Whitley
Jennifer Kuder
Novice Fences:
Candice Schober
Julie Connors
Kristen Blatt
Sydney Eggleston
Claire Mayer
Samantha Turner
Megan Pritchard
Novice Flat:
Kristen Blatt
Jessica Pabst
Kaitlyn Bohlke
Phoebe Hersh
Sydney Eggleston
WTC:
Cassandra Orr
Debbie Smith
Devon Simone
WT:
Beth Jonas
Jennifer Washel

The Western team has qualified for IHSA Semi-Finals, held in Findlay, Ohio, on March 26-27. The riders qualified are as follows:
Individuals:
Jennifer Washel, Beginner Western Horsemanship
Taylor Duncanson, Novice Western Horsemanship
Randi Cashman, Open Western Horsemanship and Open Western Reining
Team:
Amy Priest, Beginner Western Horsemanship
Jessica Anderson, Intermediate Western Horsemanship
Lauren Bender, Novice Western Horsemanship
Taylor Duncanson, Advanced Western Horsemanship
Randi Cashman, Open Western Horsemanship and Open Western Reining

Congratulations and good luck to all of our riders!! 

Special Lecture by Ms. Vivian Lee, Anchor-Videojournalist(2/15/11)

•Date & Time: Tuesday, February 15th, 2011 at 11AM

•Venue: The Edith Bolte Kutz '42 Theater (BlackBox), The David and Carol Lackland Center 

James Patterson
VPAA

"Heather [Clark] and I are both extremely pleased with the success our team has had at this point in our competition year," said head coach Michael Dowling. "We have significantly stronger riders in the upper levels that we have not always had. We are also pleased to see the other schools in our region riding strongly, making for good competition."

"We are thrilled with how passionate and determined our team is,"added assistant coach Heather Clark. "It really shows in our results."

Next semester, the team will return for another round of shows before beginning the road to IHSA Nationals. This prestigious event will once again be held at the Kentucky Horse Park in Lexington, KY.  Centenary was Reserve Champion last year out of over 300 schools and won Nationals in 2009.

“Mind over matter,” Candice emphasized over and over again. “Be mentally strong. Believe in it.”

She set up a course that required riders to think and plan their tracks to each jump. She also wanted riders to focus on rhythm and not necessarily finding a distance. “You need the correct rhythm to jump. If you don’t have any, it doesn’t matter what distance you’ve found; it won’t work out.”

Even if a rider had trouble with a line the first time, she was always there to encourage. “I’m here to challenge you,” she said. “If I didn’t, I wouldn’t be doing my job. Take a breath and think about it.”

Candice not only taught from the ground but also rode multiple horses to provide the riders with a visual and to school the horse. She proved that patience and persistency will usually yield a horse who wants to listen and please the rider.

Dr. Mike Fugaro began the evening by questioning the panelists and having them discuss their ideas and opinions on what their job entails, how they obtained their jobs, what experiences they’ve had, what they look for in a prospective employee, and what types of salaries students can expect for each job.

Then the panelists were divided up into four groups: Teaching and Training, Equine Science, Equine Business, and Communications. These are the areas of concentration offered in the equine studies degree and the students branched off into each group. Many students found this beneficial because it allowed them to ask questions and learn more about their expectant career path. They all agreed that this was a great networking opportunity as well.

The following are some of the items being auctioned off:

• 1 week accomodations in the Bahamas
• Elite Beauty Gift Certificates
• Prickly Pear Gift Certificate
• Sony Portable DVD Player
• NY Rangers vs. NJ Devils Tickets in Madison Sqaure Garden for February 3, 2011
• Michael's Salon Gifts
• Lunch and 18 holes of golf @ Roxiticus for 3
• Men's Golf Club
• Benito's Trattoria Gift Certificate
• Westside Hair Care Gift Certificate
• Nintendo Wii Fit
• JoEllen Rubolotta Fine Jewelry
• Purple Lupine by Richard Derosier
• Fujiyama Sushi & Steakhouse Gift Certificate
• UGG boots
• Professional Bull Riding (PBR) tickets for Madison Square Garden on January 8, 2011 
• Long Valley Brew Pub, Splash, or Sweet Endings Gift Certificate
• Shisedio Products
• J McLaughlin Scarf and Gold Belt
• Variety of dog products
• Jets vs. Texans tickets for November 21st, 2010
• Handmade pottery
• Eric Staal (captain of the Carolina Hurricanes) signed hockey stick
• THERE ARE MANY MORE ITEMS TO BE AUCTIONED OFF!