Taylor Memorial Library

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.

Prestopine has been instrumental in the restorations of the First Presbyterian Chapel located at 291 Main Street. To date the tower and the bell have been cleaned and stabilized. The 1820 orginial cast bell still resides in the tower. The next phase of the restoration is scheduled to begin this spring.

As we remember 9-11, a day that will live forever as one of the most tragic in America's young history, we think of the lives lost, both on that fateful day and in the ten years since, including those servicemen and women who continue to fight to preserve our freedom. It is also important to remember the others who have served our country both in times of war as well as peace. America is the home of the free because of the brave.  

Join the Hackettstown Historical Society on Thursday, September 15, 2011 as Raymond Millhime and Martin Fleisher, two American veterans, share their personal experiences in World War II.   

Mr. Millhime served with the US Navy on the aircraft carrier USS Bataan at Iwo Jima. He was wounded in action during his service and was awarded the Navy Commendation medal for shooting down a Japanese bomber. Mr. Fleisher served with the US Army Air Force as a bomber pilot. He flew over sixty bombing missions in support of D-Day and until the end of the war in Europe. He was awarded the Air Medal with twelve "Oak Leaf Clusters" for his efforts. 

The Hackettstown Historical Society meets in Seay Hall on the campus of historic Centenary College. The meeting begins at 7:30 and is free to Society members. All are welcome; a donation is appreciated from the public.

For more information on the Historical Society and its events, please call the museum at 908.852.8797 or visit the Society's website. 

Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother
By Amy Chua

The Women's Centers Book Discussion Group will explore the cultural and parenting issues raised by this New York Times bestseller.  We invite you to join us for the discussion.
(RSVP madacsin@centenarycollege.edu or hollandj@centenarycollege.edu)

WHERE: Heath Village
WHEN: September 14th 2011
TIME:  2:00 PM

For more information please feel free to contact us at 908-852-1400 and ask for either Nancy Madacsi or Joanne Holland.