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.

Centenary College has several student groups on campus with an environmental focus.  These groups have recently joined forces to create the “EVERGREEN group” which will be the umbrella organization for any student groups that focus on sustainability.  The environmental group was formed in 2007 and focuses their efforts on reducing, reusing, and recycling materials on campus.  They are active in local and national clean up events every semester.  They also participate in a beach sweep event sponsored by Clean Ocean Action every year.  Another student group under the umbrella is the Centenary College Community Garden.  In the spring of 2011 this group broke ground and is currently harvesting produce from the garden.  The ultimate goal of the community garden group is to be able to donate produce to families in need as well as get the community involved.  This group has already demonstrated their commitment to community involvement by working with several organizations and community volunteers to plant and harvest the current produce.

The primary goal of the EVERGREEN group is to raise environmental awareness on campus and in the community, and to establish the Centenary College as an beacon in environmental stewardship through goal-oriented campaigns, activism, education, and the yearly presentation of Earth Day.

The group is looking for new members who care about the environment and want to join forces in our efforts for sustainability on campus. Our meetings are every Monday, at 4pm, in Trevorrow 22. If you like to join us and have not done so yet, please come to our meetings or email Ally Warren or Holli Eckerd: warrena@centenarycollege.edu or eckerdh@centenarycollege.edu.

You can also like us on Facebook: http://www.facebook.com/pages/Centenary-College-Evergreen-Group/205002936221127?sk=wall

September 23 and 24, 2011

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 23

6 PM - Welcome & UACNJ Project with NJIT - Gil Jeffer, NWJAA & Dr. Andrew Gerard, NJIT

7 PM - Life in the Universe - Dr. Karl Hricko, Centenary College

8 PM to 11 PM - Star Party & Astro Rally

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 24 11 AM

11 AM - Solar Telescope Observing - Joseph Molnar, MMAS

12 noon - Welcome to Jenny Jump State Forest – Ernie Kabert, Park Supt.      Welcome to UACNJ - Dr. Dale Gary, NJIT & Gil Jeffer, NWJAA

1 PM - Astrophotography – Helder Jacinto, AAI

2 PM - NASA’s Great Observatories: Past, Present & Future, Dr. Beth Schaefer, Georgian Court College

3 PM - Gravitational Lensing, Black Holes, & Dark Matter – Dr. Charles Keeton, Rutgers University

4 PM - Tour of the Observatory – Bill Eberly

5 PM - Geology Walk & Talk - Patrick McFadden, Geologist

6 PM - Dinner Break

7 PM - Advanced Lunar Observation – Jim Norton, AAI

8 PM - The Dynamic Sun – Dr. Dale Gary, NJIT

9 PM to Midnight - Star Party & Astro Rally

Radio & Solar Telescope available throughout the day - Campsites available - Also activities for children. Weekend tickets - $40 (includes two nights camping). Ala Carte pricing: Friday Events - $10, Saturday - $20, single night camping - $10 per person. Half price for each additional adult and Children under 12 free

Pre-register by Sept. 15, 2011 at:

www.uacnj.org. For more information email: info@uacnj.org.

The Math and Natural Sciences Department and the Teacher's Academy are hosting 4 seperate lectures on various hot topics in the Astronomy Realm. 

These lectures are being presented by The United Astronomy Clubs of New Jersey.  The UACNJ website also supplies information on other Astronomy Related events across the state!

There is a fee at the door of $20/person, students are half price. 

For more information please email Karl Hricko at hrickok@centenarycollege.edu.