Arkansas Governor’s School 2007 Activities Schedule
Required events are starred (*)

Week 1 | Week 2 | Week 3 | Week 4 | Week 5 | Week 6

Week 1: Sunday, June 10 - Sunday, June 17

Week 1 Blurbs

Activity Committee Applications
Have creative ideas for social events? Pick up an application for the Social Activities Committee from Tim during lunch.

Recreation Committee Applications
Do you like to play sports? Pick up an application for the Recreation Committee from Wes during lunch.

Crossword Puzzle Tournament
This two hour tournament will be composed of several puzzles ranging from easy to difficult levels. All skill levels are welcome. Themes for the puzzles will include pop-culture trivia and fun vocabulary. Sign up at lunch to participate.

Giant Sudoku
Work with a team to solve a brick patio-sized puzzle.

Joi Chen: “Hip-hop Workshop”
This is an opportunity for you to experience one of the many styles of hip-hop dance. All are welcome to come and learn some new dance moves and combinations. Shake it fast but watch yourself!

Chad Terrell: “Were Bugs Bunny, Popeye, and Superman Racist?”
Not long ago, these icons promoted racial stereotyping. We will use them to talk about issues such as the responsibility of mass media and censorship. Please note: the examples to be explored do involve old, but still likely offensive, stereotyping.

Stacy Key: “AGS Community: What is it?”
You have expectations about AGS and what you want to get from it. Come become a part of a group that will shape the AGS community.

Human Scavenger Hunt
Get to know the campus faculty and staff by deciphering riddles and performing random tasks. The winning team receives a prize.

Area Six
Playing pop, rock, indie rock, private pop, hip-hop, country-hop, gypsy punk, and hyper-literate Prague rock. Playing our music and your music. Drop by and listen. Have a seat and pay attention.

Sign up for Trips
Here is your chance to visit some unique locations. If you are interested in going on a trip during AGS, then sign up Tuesday or Wednesday at lunch. There are a limited number of seats available.

Mario Kart Tournament
Do you have what it takes to dodge turtle shells and bananas? Sign up at lunch for the tournament on Sunday.

Yoga Workshop
Join Carey Voss Saturday mornings for basic yoga exercises. Please do not sign up if you don’t think you can wake up early on a Saturday. Students will need to bring a large beach towel.

Edith Widder: “Q & A: Oceanography as a Career”
If you still have any questions to ask the speaker, here is your chance.

Rick Dimond: “Music Improvisation Lab”
Strategies and techniques of improvisation for young instrumentalists applicable to jazz, rock, and pop styles. All instruments, any level of proficiency, and observers are welcome!

Jim Rush: “Stress Reduction 101”
Introduction to a stress reduction experience using mindfulness meditation techniques.

Lyle Rupert: “Pipe Organ Extravaganza”
Come and hear a little Bach, Handel, and Pachelbel on the Chapel organ. This program will be short enough to stay interesting but long enough to show the organ’s versatility.

Kickball
Get your kicks on! Players are flocking to the kickball fields to enjoy a classic playground game.

Harry Potter Film Series
It’s a Harry Potter summer! Relive the magic all over again as we watch one movie each week.

Super Amazing Fun Fest
Come join the AGS community and have a super, amazing, and fun time getting to know your fellow students at AGS in an evening of mystery. You’ll be able to meet new people and begin new friendships.

Michael Simeone: “Brains, Gadgets, and Video: Paycheck and the Problem of Memory”
We will be looking at the 2003 John Woo film Paycheck as an occasion to examine and discuss the stakes of how memory and cognition are presented in popular visual media.

April Gentry-Sutterfield: “Play-Making in Process”
Inform the AGS play-making process through improvisation, games, exercises, and writing.

The Medium
Meet at the Altus Bell at 6:15 p.m. for the opera. Please dress nicely.

Ask the Director
Ask the AGS director anything.

Ashley Cullum: “Organic Gardening and Composting”
Gardening is a great way to sustain you and get a tan! If you’d like to test your green thumb, organic gardening is a great way to impress friends and family. Bonus points for anyone who brings food scraps.

Ivy Renfro: “The Nazi Olympics”
This presentation will address the controversy, the political implications, and a few eventual results of American participation in the 1936 Olympics. There will be photographs and a discussion afterward.

Plus One Volleyball
An interesting variation on a classic game!

Tim Purkiss: “Why are they Fighting”
This presentation will analyze the sectarian violence in Iraq and possible motivations behind it using social conflict theories.

Molly Herbert: “Song Culture in Ancient Greece”
See how culture and tradition were communicated through song with comparison to modern song cultures such as early 20^th century Serbia.

Peggy Scranton: “What is a Presidential Library”
When is a library not a library? When it’s a presidential library! You’ll find out what presidential libraries are really like at this presentation.

Basketball Golf
This game is an integration of two sports, basketball and golf! Students practice their shooting skills and use a scoring system taken from the game of golf.

The Joe Gray Show
Don’t miss the faculty and staff showing off their talents in a variety show hosted by Joe Gray.

Week 2: Monday, June 18 - Sunday, June 24

Week 2 Blurbs

Joi Chen: “Hip-hop Workshop”
All are welcome to come and learn some new dance moves and combinations at this weekly workshop. Shake it fast but watch yourself!

Lyle Rupert: “Sudoku and Kakuro Logic Puzzles”
Do you do sudoku or kakuro puzzles? Want to learn? Want to share strategies and learn new tricks? Join us!

Gerry Gibson: The Firebird
Presentation of the Royal Ballet’s production of Igor Stravinsky’s ballet The Firebird filmed live at Covent Garden.

Jason Wiles: “Can Religion and Evolutionary Biology Co-Exist?”
Many scientists who are religious and many people of faith who also accept evolution are able to reconcile scientific information with their faith-based belief system. Come find out how.

Load Em Up
This game is a combination of indoor soccer, baseball, and dodgeball. Two teams compete for the most runs scored within a given frame.

Mass Charades
Play America’s favorite pantomime game on a scale of mass proportions.

Area Six
Come listen to music every Monday night. We play our music and your music. Have a seat and pay attention.

Guitar Hero I Tournament
Show off your skills in this extremely popular video game.

Yoga Workshop
Sign up Tuesday at lunch for the second workshop. Those who attended the first workshop should not sign up again.

Heifer Trip Sign up
If you are interested in visiting the Heifer Ranch in Perryville, there are still spots available. Here is another chance to get your name on the list.

Jeremy Lusk: “Automotive Maintenance for the Mechanically Challenged”
Learn basic automotive maintenance including how a car works, what you can do to keep your car healthy, and how to identify those pesky squeaks and smells.

Wes Wallace: “Sustainability: Food and Energy Part I”
Changing patterns of land use, agricultural methods, and freshwater management over the past fifty years have seriously impacted the ability of the planet to supply the amount of food necessary for a growing world population.

Jim Rush: “Stress Reduction Experience”
This is an introduction to a stress reduction experience using mindfulness meditation techniques.

Firefly Series
Join faculty and staff in watching a sci-fi television series created by Joss Whedon. The show takes place in space but is modeled after old Westerns.

Harry Potter Film Series
Relive the magic again this week as we watch Harry Potter and the Chamber of Secrets.

Acting Workshop 101
This is a basic weekly acting workshop for all lovers of theatre, but not those whose Area I is drama. Come learn, play, and explore the art of acting.

Saloman Itza: “Movie: Albert Einstein: How I See the World”
This documentary portrays Einstein’s humanity and his legendary accomplishments.

Wes Wallace: “Sustainability: Food and Energy Part II”
During the past fifty years, all nations of planet Earth have become increasingly dependent upon a finite and ever decreasing supply of fossil fuels. We will discuss these alternative energy strategies and technologies.

Pamela Johnson: “AGS Praise Chorale Interest Meeting”
If you are a singer, a musician, or just someone who loves music, come out and get some information about the AGS gospel choir.

Orientation to Ham Radio
You have the opportunity to earn your ham radio operator’s license while here at Governor’s School. No morse code requirement. Come to find out more information about how the classes and exam will work.

Softball Throw and Game
A popular team sport in the U.S. arrives at AGS full of fun and excitement. Students will find many ways to get on base. Before the game students participate in a softball throw contest.

AGS Idol
Do you think you have what it takes to become the next supreme AGS Idol? Come join us for auditions. Bring your singing talents or support your friends.

Ask the Director
Ask the AGS director anything you want to ask him.

Denis Winter: “Mahler Symphony No. 5”
Watch a DVD of one of the greatest orchestras playing one of the greatest symphonies. The combination is world class.

Robert Austin: “Zome Party!”
What is zome? Go to zometool.com to find out or just show up at this workshop, ready to dive into the inner structures of the universe!

Dress Theme: Mismatch
Close your eyes and open the closet. Wear whatever you find!

Nathan Riggs: “Noise, Music, and Musical Expectations”
This presentation will discuss what noise music is, the opposition of noise music to the goals of “regular” music, and will include examples.

Steve Nolan: “Selling Our Nation’s Leaders”
Take a look at political advertisements, including their historical development and their modern manifestations. We will be viewing ads from the 2006 elections and critically analyzing them.

Richard Gobble: “Deconstructing the Death Penalty”
The United States remains unique among western industrialized nations for its continued use of capital punishment as a form of justice. In this presentation, the various aspects of the institution will be considered and judged.

Lap Game
This gym game is a combination of baseball and dodgeball, with some variations.

Open Mic Night
Share your writing, music, stand-up comedy, or random thoughts in a comfortable setting. Material must be appropriate.

Amateur Radio Field Day
Learn what ham radio is all about. Participate with 30,000 ham radio operators in the largest simulated emergency in the U.S. The field day will begin at noon on Saturday and end at noon on Sunday.

Passport to America Day
Welcome to the AGS Island Passport to America Field Day. The students will be visiting different states’ stations having fun that pertains to a fun fact about that state.

Documentary: Rize
Watch a documentary about hip-hop clowns and the dance phenomenon called Krumping that is sweeping through South Central, Los Angeles.

Karaoke
Take your vocals from the shower to the stage!

Magical History Tour
If you are going with Fred Boosey on this tour, meet at the Altus Bell at 10:00 am. Those who were selected for the trip are required to go.

Freeball
This is an excellent lead-up game for playing soccer by engaging soccer and basketball. There are only two ways to score. Either kick the ball through the goal or shoot it through a basket.

Video Games
Miss your gaming platform? Hang out and play some games with Matt Bradsher.

Mindful Movie
This movie series presented by Area III includes movies that are American classics. Week two movie is Rebel Without a Cause.

 

Week 3: Monday, June 25- Saturday, June 30

Week 3 Blurbs

Talent Show Sign up
Come by the main office in Trieschmann to sign up for an audition time slot on June 28 in Reves Recital Hall.

Joi Chen: “Hip-hop Workshop”
All are welcome to come and learn some new dance moves and combinations at this weekly workshop. Shake it fast but watch yourself!

Carey Voss: “Vegan Cookzines and How to Make Your Own”
Cookzines are independently produced and distributed cookbooks. The vegan and punk subcultures have been most active in creating these zines, but I’d like to offer guidance and instruction for everyone!

Jim Rush: “Stress Reduction Experience”
This is an introduction to a stress reduction experience using mindfulness meditation techniques.

Harry Potter Film Series
Relive the magic again this week as we watch Harry Potter and the Prisoner of Azkaban in the Burrow instead of Mills A.

Firefly Series
Join faculty and staff in watching a sci-fi television series by Joss Whedon. The show takes place in space but is modeled after old Westerns.

Hula Hoop Football Fun
Students will be exposed to the basic football skills. We will practice the following activities: ball catching, forward pass, carrying the ball, hand-off, and lateral toss.

Acting Workshop 101
This is a basic weekly acting workshop for all lovers of theatre but not for those students whose Area I is drama. Come learn, play, and explore the art of acting.

AGS Idol
Who will be the next AGS Idol? Come and find out which contestants will make it to the next week.

Area Six
Come listen to music every Monday night. We play our music and your music. Have a seat and pay attention.

First Dance
Join Melinda Beith for an introduction to basic dance. This workshop is for individuals with little to no dance experience.

Rick Dimond: “Music Improv”
Learn strategies and techniques of improvisation for young instrumentalists applicable to jazz, rock, and pop styles. All instruments, any level of proficiency, and observers are welcome!

Don Porter: “File Sharing, Remixes, and Censorship: Copyright in the Internet Era
Jay-Z and The Beatles have very different ideas about what you should be able to do with their music.  Do copyright law and the traditional ideal of authorship still make sense?  We will review legal background, case studies, and music samples surrounding this issue.

Art Exhibition
Come view the art students’ work in Mills. The exhibition will last until Friday, June 29 at 6:00 p.m.

Softball
Get up and grab your glove! It is time for another softball game before the annual student vs. faculty\staff game on Tuesday, July 10. Come out and practice for the big game. 

Phillip Spivey: “Modern Turkey: A Journey Through Time”
Modern Turkey is a bewildering place where ancient history merges with modernization. Come learn about the history, culture, and political life of one of the most dynamic countries at the crossroads of both Europe and Asia.

Drama Performance
Raney and Martin residents must attend the 6:30 performance. Hardin and Couch residents must attend the 8:00 performance.

Talent Show Auditions
Don’t be late for your audition, and remember to bring any music, instruments, or props that you need.

Introduction to Yoga and Pilates
Join Jessica Sardashti for a basic workshop on yoga and pilates. It is open to everyone, but you must bring a large towel.

Ask the Director
Ask the AGS director anything you want to ask him.

Ivy Renfro: “Holocaust Denial and the Legend of Anne Frank”
Come see why Holocaust deniers assert that the Holocaust was a highly ambitious Jewish conspiracy. Examine evidence used by deniers to nullify the diary of the little girl who may have fooled millions.

Jay McDaniel: “The Problem of Fundamentalism”
Come spend some extra time and learn more about Thursday’s guest speaker.

Jesus Camp
Documentary focusing on the experiences of a trio of children who attend Pastor Becky Fischer's "Kids on Fire Summer Camp" where participants are taught to become dedicated Christian soldiers in God's Army and techniques on how to take back America for Christ.

Dress Theme: Twinkies
Find a friend and dress alike, talk alike, or just act alike for a day.

Christine Faubel: “That’s Supposed to be Art?”
We will address this question by discussing the artistic, political, and ethical viewpoints from the Renaissance and how those ideas affect our thinking today.

Lindsay Porter: “Montessori: A Revolution in Education”
How would you like to attend school without grades, tests, or homework?  How would this school measure up against traditional schools?  Come find out about the amazing Montessori Method and why it makes sense for America.

Chad Terrell: “Humpty Dumpty was Pushed! Paranoia in Pop Culture”
We will examine American pop culture to look at when this trend began and what forces shaped stereotypes of conspiracists and other paranoids.

Thunderball and 3 on 3 Basketball
In thunderball, students try to earn as many points as possible by hitting a waffle ball across the gym. Students may also play 3 on 3 pick-up games with each other.

Iron Chef
Teams have been nominated by each residence hall to meet in the brick pit and find out whose cuisine reigns supreme!

Costume Ball
As we prepare for the July 4^th break, there is only one way to celebrate the past three weeks. Dress up in crazy costumes and dance the night away.

Parents’ Day
Students will go to their Area I class at 9:00 a.m. with parents, and when class is over, they can check out of their dorm. The campus closes at 11:00 a.m.
 

Week 4: Thursday, July 5- Sunday, July 8

Week 4 Blurbs

Yoga Workshop
Sign up for Carey Voss’s third workshop, which will be on Saturday, July 7 at 8:00 a.m.

Spades Tournament
Start making your bids! Sign up with a partner for the tournament Saturday afternoon. Be sure to show up with your partner on Saturday ready to play.

Super Smash Bros. Tournament
Hang on to the edge, watch out for bombs, and be the last character standing. Sign up Thursday at lunch for the tournament on Sunday.

Talent Show Sound Check
If you were selected for the Talent Show, then you must attend the sound check. Bring all necessary materials.

Introduction to Yoga and Pilates
Join Jessica Sardashti for a basic workshop on yoga and Pilates. It is open to everyone, but you must bring a large towel.

Ask the Director
Ask the AGS director anything you want to ask him.

Denis Winter: “Candide”
Watch a comic opera based on Voltaire’s famous satire. We will be watching a 2005 production staged in Lincoln Center.

Preston Slaughter: “Math Sucks”
Come hear from someone who hated math in high school, yet became a math major in college and teaches math for a living. We will go over some of the ideas and problems that help people learn to love mathematics for what it really is - a constant struggle in creative thinking rather than a bunch of boring formulas and equations.

To Live
Directed by Yimou Zhang and banned in Communist China, To Live details the life of a Chinese family caught up in the Chinese Revolution and post-revolutionary China.

Dress Theme: Celebrity Look-a-Like Day
Show us your best celebrity impersonation!

Talent Show Rehearsal
Those participating in the Talent Show will rehearse their performances. Participants must have all necessary materials.

Carey Voss: “Vegan Cookzines and How to Make Your Own”
Cookzines are independently produced and distributed cookbooks. The vegan and punk subcultures have been most active in creating these zines, but everyone is invited to come for guidance and instruction!

Steve Nolan: “Human Sacrifice, Feathered Serpents, Bitter Gods”
We will take a look at the art, architecture, mythology, and history of the ancient indigenous cultures of Mesoamerica. There will be a special focus on the Mayans, Teotihuacanos, and Aztecs.

Planet Earth Series
Observe and learn the importance of our natural planet. From ice to the jungle, air to the deep sea, come and catch a glimpse of our real world.

Esther Im: “Human Rights in North Korea”
Come to a student seminar about the abuse of human rights in North Korea.

Jim Rush: “Prajna Earth: Journey into Sacred Nature”
Take an exploration to the lost spiritual civilization of Angkor in Cambodia, sacred nature sites of Bali, trance dances in the jungle of Java, and the seven level mandala Wonder of Buddhist Borobudu.

Volleyball
The heat is on this summer, but can it compare to this game. Bring your skills and techniques to court for some real competitiveness fun!

Firefly Series
Join faculty and staff in watching a sci-fi television series by Joss Whedon. The show takes place in space but is modeled after old Westerns.

Talent Show
Come cheer your friends on as they showcase their various talents.

Area Six
Come listen to music every Monday night. We play our music and your music. Have a seat and pay attention.

Heifer Trip
If your name is on the July 7 list, then you must meet at the Altus Bell at noon. You will be dismissed from class at 11:30 a.m. and your lunch will be served early.

Clinton Library Trip
If your name is on the list, then you must meet at the Altus Bell at 1:00 p.m.

Ham Radio Class
Learn more about ham radios and earn your ham radio operator’s license.  There is no Morse Code requirement.  The license exam will be given on Friday, July 20.  More information is at http://www.w5auu.org/.

Game Festival Day
Summer is almost everyone’s favorite time of the year! Come out and have a lot of fun to close out the afternoon.

Miyazaki Film Series
Part one of the film series is Castle in the Sky. Set in an anachronistic Victorian era, Hayao Miyazaki’s third film follows the journey of two orphaned children searching for the floating castle of a lost civilization.

Christian Devotional
Join Alex Goff for a student-led Christian Devotional in the Burrow.

AGS Idol
Who will be the next AGS Idol? Come and find out which contestants will make it to the next week.

Throwback Mixer
Good songs never die. Let’s bring back music from the 50s to the 90s. Dress for your favorite decade as we dance to rock and roll, Motown, disco, and pop.

Castleball
Castleball is like building a “house of cards” out of 4 to 6 hula hoops. Students build and defend their castles from the opposing team.

Soccer
By popular demand, the most popular sport in the world arrives at AGS. Come out and catch the fun on the field!

Video Games
Miss your gaming console? Join Matt Bradsher for an afternoon of gaming.

T-Shirt Reconstruction Workshop Part I
Learn to sew, alter, and augment t-shirts. Please bring any materials you might to create the personalized t-shirt of your dreams.

Mindful Movie
This movie series presented by Area III includes movies that are American classics. The week four movie is The Searchers.

Week 5: Monday, July 9- Sunday, July 15

Joi Chen: “Hip-hop Workshop”
All are welcome to come and learn some new dance moves and combinations at this weekly workshop. Shake it fast, but watch yourself!

Jason Wiles: “Evolution Education and the Law”
Is it legal to teach about creationism? The answer may surprise you. Come hear what the courts have said about teaching evolution in public schools.

Ask the Director
Ask the AGS director anything you want to ask him.

Esther Im: Arkansas’s Forgotten
Watch a documentary on the Japanese-American internment camps in Arkansas.

College Fair
Representatives from 24 universities will be available to field your questions about their respective schools. The dinner line will be routed through the ballroom.

Harry Potter Film Series
Relive the magic again this week as we watch Harry Potter and the Goblet of Fire in Mills A.

Ham Radio Class
Learn more about ham radios and earn your ham radio operator’s license.  There is no Morse Code requirement.  The license exam will be given on Friday, July 20.  More information is at http://www.w5auu.org/.

Art Happening
See a wide range of traditional and experimental art in this progressive arts happening taking place across campus. The performances begin in front of Staples.

Area Six
Come listen to music every Monday night. We play our music and your music. Have a seat and pay attention.

Yoga Workshop
Sign up for Carey Voss’s fourth workshop, which will be on Saturday, July 14 at 8:00 a.m.

First Dance
Join Melinda Beith for an introduction to basic dance. This workshop is for individuals with little to no dance experience.

John Churchill: “Self-Government?”
Is a government of the people, by the people good enough?

Rick Dimond: “Music Improv”
Learn strategies and techniques of improvisation for young instrumentalists applicable to jazz, rock, and pop styles. All instruments, any level of proficiency, and observers are welcome!

Phillip Spivey: “Modern Turkish Politics: A New Model of Government for the Middle East”
Since its independence in 1923, Turkey has had four military coups. Yet, Turkey is still a republican parliamentary democracy. Come find out how Turkey has struggled to maintain democracy in the 21^st century.

Student vs. Faculty/Staff Softball Game
Will history be made this summer? If you are curious about the most important game on campus, show up at the softball field.

Jim Rush: “Stress Reduction Experience”
This is an introduction to a stress reduction experience using mindfulness meditation techniques.

Firefly Series
Join faculty and staff in watching a sci-fi television series by Joss Whedon. The show takes place in space but is modeled after old Westerns.

Jonathan Wilkins
Bring a blanket to the brick pit and spend an evening listening to Jonathan Wilkins perform acoustic rock under the stars.

Acting Workshop 101
This is a basic weekly acting workshop for all lovers of theatre but not for those students whose Area I is drama. Come learn and play, and explore the art of acting.

Dress Theme: Multi-Color Day
Wear as many different colors as you can.

Allie Thompson: “Zimbabwe Crisis: Inflation, AIDS, and Land Reform”
Under Robert Mugabe’s dictatorship, over 4 million people are expected to die next year due to inflation, “Operation Murambatsvina,” AIDS, land reform, and other problems.

Great Area II Debate
The Area II faculty members debate the issue: “under what circumstances (if any) is the use of torture acceptable?

Grace Harnish: “Knitting Workshop”
Learn how to knit. Grab a spot in the circle in Couch lobby.

Acoustic Sin featuring Rick Dimond
Listen to an instrumental ensemble playing all original compositions “fusing” jazz, rock, alternative, and classical styles.

Jim Rush: “Dharma River: Journey of 1000 Buddhas”
Dharma River is a timeless journey through legendary rivers to the great Buddhist temples and mystical sites of Laos, Thailand, and Burma.

AGS Idol
Who will be the next AGS Idol? Come and find out which contestants will make it to the next week.

Introduction to Yoga and Pilates
Join Jessica Sardashti for a basic workshop on yoga and Pilates. It is open to everyone, but you must bring a large towel.

Denis Winter: “Candide”
Watch the second half of the comic opera based on Voltaire’s famous satire.

Planet Earth Series
Observe and learn the importance of our natural planet. From ice to the jungle, air to the deep sea, come and catch a glimpse of our real world.

April Ambrose: “Natural Time”
Learn about this calendar endorsed by the League of Nations and designed (but not used) by the Mayans. You’ll never see the clock or the calendar in the same way again.

David Itkin Q & A
If you still have questions for Thursday’s guest speaker, come to the choir room for your chance to get answers.

April Ambrose: “Green is the New Red, White, and Blue”
It’s cool to be green, but at what point does it become greenwashing? Join in a realistic and idealistic discussion of the future of the environmental movement and our role in it.

Hotel Rwanda
Hotel Rwanda is a story of a family’s and a nation’s effort to survive as well as the story of the political indifference of the international community with regards to the systematic extermination of Tutsis in Rwanda in 1994.

Educator’s Day
Students will be notified by June 11 if their educator is attending. Meet your nominated educators in Mills, go with them to the recognition ceremony, take them to class, and then enjoy lunch with them in Hulen Ballroom. Your first and second periods will be flipped for the day.

Revis Edmonds: “Presidential Courage”
We will look at two or four examples of courageous leadership in the contemporary presidency.

Cereal Structure Set-up
Start building your cereal structures at 4:00 p.m. They will be judged at 6:10 p.m.

Quiz Bowl Tournament
Selected dorm teams will test their trivia skills against each other in this opening round-robin session.  Competition rooms will include Mills 102,103,303, and 304.

Cereal Structure Contest
The cereal structures will be judged in the ballroom.

Cameron White: “The Decline of the English Language in the 21^st Century
Come examine some of the less eloquent examples of the English language in today’s many administrations using one of George Orwell’s essays.

Jim Rush: “Vajra Sky: Tibet”
Take a journey to Tibet, the “lands of the snow.” You will be greeted by luminous forces of faith while discovering the universal truth and beauty within art and customs of this endangered spiritual tradition.

Wild’N Out
Compete in a series of improvisational comedy games in a show hosted by a few of your RAs.

Night at the Burrow
Come for a night filled with music in the Burrow. Hang out and listen to some folk and bluegrass music played by Hendrix students.  Afterward, check out the band Coach. Joe Bierman (UCA), Eric Schneider (Hendrix), Jeff Allison (Hendrix), and Chris Allison make up this Little Rock guitar rock outfit in the spirit of the Pixies and Lou Reed with some Arkansas flavor!

Heifer Trip
If your name is on the July 14 list, then you must meet at the Altus Bell at noon. You will be dismissed from class at 11:30 a.m., and your lunch will be served early.

Battle of the Sexes
In this game, each event rewards points based on the way you finish, either with a partner or alone.

Miyazaki Film Series
Part two of the film series is Princess Mononoke. In this film, a prince is infected with an incurable disease. In his search to find a cure, he ends up in a battle between animals in the forest and miners in the nearby iron mining town.

Drama Day Festival Performance
Come watch drama students from the past three years perform plays they created in two and a half hours.

Christian Devotional
Join Alex Goff for a student-led Christian Devotional in the Burrow.

Gospel Choir Rehearsal
We have a big performance tomorrow morning so come out for rehearsal. The big concert is also next week! Get excited!

Casino Night
Try your hand at blackjack, poker, roulette, craps, or even baccarat as we turn Hulen Ballroom into an AGS casino.

Capture the Flag
A traditional outdoor game where two teams have a flag and the objective is to capture the other team’s flag from their base, and bring it to your base.

T-Shirt Reconstruction Workshop Part II
Learn to sew, alter, and augment t-shirts. Please bring any materials you might need to create the personalized t-shirt of your dreams.

Video Games
Miss your gaming console? Join Matt Bradsher for an afternoon of gaming.

Red Cross Blood Drive
Remember to bring identification with a photo and birth date. Nametags and school IDs will not work.

Ultimate Frisbee
A non-contact competitive team sport played with a 175 gram flying disc.

Mindful Movie
This movie series presented by Area III includes movies that are American classics. The week four movie is The Searchers.

Dana Falconberry
You don’t want to miss this performance. Dana Falconberry lights the senses of her listeners with desolate landscapes, tales of heartbreak, and signs of hope set to tune with a classical guitar and an earthy voice.

Week 6: Monday, July 16 - Saturday, July 21

Week 6 Blurbs

Ping Pong
Are you up for the table tennis challenge? Hit the ball on the right side of the paddle to make it go right!

AGS Idol Rehearsal
The four remaining contestants as well as any other participants in the finale must meet in Staples for a rehearsal.

Joi Chen: “Hip-hop Workshop”
All are welcome to come and learn some new dance moves and combinations at this weekly workshop. Shake it fast, but watch yourself!

Bryan Cwik: “What is the Mind Anyway?”
Basic concepts and issues in the philosophical foundations of the new “sciences of the mind,” such as innateness, modularity, the computing architecture of the mind, artificial intelligence, and evolutionary psychology.

Danny Antakli: “A Flat Earth: Then and Now”
A history of a flat earth, why some people don’t believe it and why some still do.

Angela Moore: “Inside North Korea”
A discussion of the totalitarian reign of Kim-Jong Ill and how isolated it has become to the rest of the world.

Hardin vs. Raney Chess Match
Who will win? Find out which dorm will prevail in an epic chess match up.

Helen Maringer: “Art Performance”
Students will donate one article of their clothing to this one-time art performance. If you donate, stick around to be included in the performance as well.

Ham Radio Class
Learn more about ham radios and earn your ham radio operator’s license.  There is no Morse Code requirement.  The license exam will be given on Friday, July 20.  More information is at http://www.w5auu.org/.

Area Six
Come listen to music every Monday night. We play our music and your music. Have a seat and pay attention.

Open Mic Night
What will you do with your time on stage? Share some poetry, a song, comedy, or random thoughts. No profanity or inappropriate subject matter will be tolerated.

Ask the Governor
AETN (Arkansas Public Television) will be taping an episode of “Arkansans Ask: Governor Beebe” at 4:00 in Staples.  You are invited and encouraged to attend and ask Governor Beebe questions.  Be sure to come prepared with questions about burning topics and issues regarding our state.

Student vs. Faculty/Staff Softball Game
Will history be made this summer? If you are curious about the most important game on campus, show up at the softball field.

Jim Rush: “Stress Reduction Experience”
This is an introduction to a stress reduction experience using mindfulness meditation techniques.

Kondwani Phwandaphwanda: “African Music and Dance”
An interactive discussion about music, dance, and culture of the Malawi including a brief performance on guitar, conga, and Djembe drums.

Firefly Series
Join faculty and staff in watching a sci-fi television series by Joss Whedon. The show takes place in space but is modeled after old Westerns.

Miyazaki Film Series
Part three of the film series is Spirited Away. After being stranded in a mysterious world, a young girl works in a bathhouse that caters to Japanese gods and spirits while trying to break the curse that binds her there.

AGS Idol Finale
Who will be the next AGS Idol? You will decide the winner this week. Don’t miss the grand finale in Staples.

Extreme Chica Showdown
The extreme chicas from Couch and Martin meet to determine the AGS extreme chica.

Dodgeball
Hit the player with the ball before he or she hits you! Let your team try to eliminate players from the opposing team.

Lyle Rupert: “Pipe Organ Extravaganza”
The versatility of the pipe organ will be demonstrated with music by Bach, Purcell, Clarke, Dupre, and Schroeder.

Study Abroad Panel Discussion
Interested in studying abroad in college? Faculty and staff members will share experiences and answer questions. Hear about Ghana, Finland, and more!

Ron Novy: “We, the Cyborgs”
Frankenstein, Cylons, Replicants, Deep Blue, heart valves, and Adderoll- evidence of cyborgs is all around us and inside of us. By following this trail of the relation of our technology to our biology, we’ll discover the secrets of the cyborg.

Art Exhibition
Come view the art students’ work in Mills. The exhibition will last until Friday, July 20.

Drama Performance
Raney and Martin residents must attend the 6:30 performance. Hardin and Couch residents must attend the 8:00 performance.

Wiffle Ball and Bat
The wiffle ball was designed to take the place of baseball, stickball and softball for everyone. It is an excellent indoor ball game. Bring your running shoes, and catch a lot of fun!

Introduction to Yoga and Pilates
Join Jessica Sardashti for a basic workshop on yoga and Pilates. It is open to everyone, but you must bring a large towel.

Ask the Director
Ask the AGS director anything you want to ask him.

Planet Earth Series
Observe and learn the importance of our natural planet. From ice to the jungle, air to the deep sea, come and catch a glimpse of our real world.

Jason Wiles: “Evolution, and Race: The Difference Between Us”
What does the science of evolutionary biology tell us about the nature of race? Among other things, this session will shed light on important aspects of this week’s required film, Rabbit Proof Fence.

Jacob Held: “South Park and Philosophy”
South Park is arguably the most provocative and thought provoking series on television with the benefit of being able to address each issue from a realm of fantasy. This allows the audience the distance necessary for reflection while remaining enough in the real world.

Brett Clarke
If you’re interested in origami, come and see what it’s all about! He will show you how to read diagrams and introduce some popular folds for intermediate and medium level origami.

Rabbit Proof Fence
The movie recounts the true story of three Australian aborigine girls who were forcibly separated from their mothers as part of Australia’s aboriginal protection policy in the 1930s. The three girls set out on a 1,500 mile trek to find their way home via the “rabbit-proof fence” that crosses Western Australia.

4 on 4 Soccer
Roll out the fun! Test your game skills this afternoon, and take your team to the winner’s circle.

Ham Radio Licensing Exam
Come pass this exam to earn your government issued amateur radio license. There is a licensing fee of $14 so be sure to bring your money.

Melinda Beith: “Forgiveness”
Does forgiveness hold the power to heal our world? Examine forgiveness from a communication perspective.

Quiz Bowl
The teams that advanced past the round-robin last week compete for eternal trivia glory.

Michael Simeone: “Ultimate Frisbee”
Learn the rules, basic offense, and basic defensive tactics of ultimate Frisbee. No more guessing about how the game is played!

Sam Tamo: “Assyrian Genocide of 1933”
An introduction to who Assyrians are, an explanation of why and how the genocide occurred, and a conclusion focused on getting rid of genocide.

Gospel Choir Performance
For those of you who didn't get the chance to hear these dynamic students at the churches we attended this summer, come out and hear your peers in the AGS Praise Chorale. This concert promises a lot of excitement, tender moments, and, most importantly, a lot of worship!

Final Mixer
Bring your yearbooks, your cameras, and your dancing shoes. The songs you suggested for “create your own playlist” will be used for an AGS countdown of your favorite songs.

Closing Convocation
This is the final assembly at AGS 2007. It is for students, faculty, and staff only. Afterward, meet your parents and check out of your dorms. Goodbye, and thanks for a great summer!

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