What is Cardinal Term?
Cardinal Term is the interim period between the fall and spring semesters at William Jewell College during which the College offers a number of activities, including Cardinal Term Seminars, the Justice Summit, Martin Luther King, Jr. Celebration, public book discussions and films, along with time for Jewell students to participate in undergraduate research and internship opportunities.
All events are open to members of the Jewell community, and many are also offered to the general public. Cardinal Term runs from January 4 to January 19, 2010.
Events Open to the Public
Cardinal Term Seminars
Cardinal Term Seminars scheduled during the winter break allow Jewell alumni, faculty and friends of the College to share their expertise in a variety of topics and subject areas with students and community members. No credit is given and there is no cost for the courses.
The 2010 Cardinal Term Seminars feature topics such as Afghan history, sustainability in business, independent filmmaking and music of the Holocaust. This is an opportunity to learn about intriguing subjects in a relaxed atmosphere. Community members and all members of the William Jewell community are invited to attend the Cardinal Term Seminars.
How do I enroll for the Cardinal Term Seminars?
Pre-registration is strongly encouraged to allow for adequate classroom space. Enrollment will close as space fills. Enroll in as many seminars as you wish by clicking on the link below. The deadline for pre-registration is January 8.
 Enroll Now! (includes full list of seminars)
  Travel Seminar to Mexico
January 5-15, Cuernavaca, Mexico
Alumni, community members and current Jewell students are invited to participate in The Cardinal Term travel seminar to Mexico, which is coordinated by the William Jewell College Department of Languages in conjunction with the Center for Global Education (http://www.augsburg.edu/global/mexico/index.html) in Cuernavaca, Mexico. Each day of the 10-day trip will include language study, academic lectures, cultural visits and reflection activities.
Though topics in future years may vary, this year’s trip will focus on an analysis of the conditions of immigration from the Mexican perspective. Participants will engage the people and culture of Mexico in this immersion experience. Family members with whom participants will stay during the weekend homestays have been through the immigrant experience and are prepared to share their insights. Departure is from Kansas City is Tuesday, January 5, with a return on Friday, January 15.
Full participation in the travel seminar, including completing all required assignments, will complete the Reflective Citizenship component of the ACT-In major for current William Jewell College students.
For more information contact Dr. Kathleen Tacelosky, Professor of Spanish and trip coordinator, at 816-781-7700, ext. 5691. Students, alumni, parents, community members and other adults are welcome! No Spanish required.
Village Partners Honduras Project
Alumni, friends and community members are invited to join William Jewell College students and faculty and staff members as they continue the Village Partners Project January 5-14 in Embarcadero, Honduras.
Over the past six years, more than 110 students have participated in this interdisciplinary approach to community-building in which participants apply expertise from their individual fields of study to real-world issues. This year’s effort focuses on working alongside village residents to build ecological latrines for each village family. For more information, contact Dr. Lori Wetmore, associate professor of chemistry, or campus minister Jeff Buscher.
‘A Better World’ Justice Summit Celebration
7 p.m. January 15, John Gano Memorial Chapel
William Jewell College campus, Liberty, Mo.
The Center for Justice and Sustainability will offer ‘A Better World’ public celebration at 7 p.m. January 15 in John Gano Memorial Chapel. This special public session, which is part of the Center’s first annual Justice Summit, will feature a keynote address (speaker to be announced), the premiere of a choral composition focused on themes of justice and sustainability performed by the William Jewell College Concert Choir and reports on Justice and Sustainability projects. The public is invited to attend, and no tickets or reservations are required. For more information, click here.
Northland Annual Martin Luther King Day Celebration
10 a.m. January 18, John Gano Memorial Chapel
William Jewell College campus, Liberty, Mo.
The public is invited to attend the Northland’s annual Martin Luther King Day celebration hosted at William Jewell College’s Gano Chapel. Tickets or reservations are not required. Event details are to be announced.
Enrollment Form and Full List of Seminars
Members of the William Jewell College Community
During the Cardinal Term period, William Jewell College students will participate in various independent research projects and internships.
Housing and Dining for Members of the William Jewell College Community
For the convenience of current William Jewell College students, the campus residence halls will be open, and students participating in Cardinal Term activities can live on campus at no cost, provided they inform the Office of Student Affairs by December 11th. Dining Services will provide options for food purchases.
Questions?
Contact Dr. Ron Witzke, Associate Dean for Core Curriculum, for further information at 816.415.7532.
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