Category Archives: Activities

Beach, Reach, and More!

Beach Party 2017!!! Come enjoy some fun in the sun playing games, digging for treasure, eating, and more!

Where? Bob Straub State Park in Pacific City, OR

When? Saturday, September 9th from 2PM-8PM

 

Greetings from the Barn! Starting this week, our biweekly Barn newsletter will be sent out via email. Each email will include the latest Barn news, including photos, projects, and upcoming events. It’s a great way for us to get to know one another! Hesitant about the frequency, or already plugged-in to our social media sites? You can unsubscribe at any time by clicking on the link at the bottom of each newsletter. (Just don’t forget about us, okay?)

 

“Make a Difference Day” Wednesday, September 13th.

Hosted by the Reach Program, the day will kick off in chapel with a message from Mark Bulgin, Ike Box co-founder. Mark will share the Ike Box vision, a powerful story about the tragic death of their infant son, and how the Ike Box was born. Ike Box  now impacts the lives of youth through their mission: “We help divested young people build capacity to rise to the challenges of life”.

Evening activities will be located in the Barn from 6:30p.m. -8:30 p.m. and will feature students presenting their summer Reach projects and reflection artwork. Coffee, cheesecake and barn activities will be provided!

Service Saturday Program

Not sure where to serve for Reach? We have an opportunity for you!

Join Reach Coordinator, Liane Smith, and other Corban students for a monthly service day to complete a Reach project! The Service Saturday program will introduce you to issues surrounding our community as we serve with local organizations that are meaningfully impacting Salem.

Details: Attend each monthly Service Saturday and you will satisfy one Reach project.

First Service Saturday: September 16 at Habitat for Humanity (12:30 to 5:00 p.m.)

How to sign up: email lismith@corban.edu and attend an informational meeting. We are limited to 15 students so sign up if you are interested!

 

 

Gina Ochsner Workshop Reminder!

Gina Ochsner, Corban’s writer in residence, and assistant english professor, hosts a writing workshops series at the Barn.

From Gina:

Writing is an act of faith. Writers not only believe, but also rely upon words availing themselves when needed. However, what can a writer do when the words don’t arrive? In these two sessions, we will address a phenomenon nearly every writer encounters: the need to write while simultaneously feeling unable to do so.  We will talk about where story, essay and poetry ideas come from, how to “jump-start” writing when ideas seem absent, and how to develop those ideas.  We’ll be trying out different techniques so don’t be surprised if you leave these sessions with several story, essay or poetry starts in hand.  These sessions are designed for writers high-school aged and older.  No previous writing experience is needed—just curiosity.  Each of the sessions is designed as a distinct “unit” of thought and activity.  That is to say, if a participant cannot attend the first session, they can still attend the second session without missing a beat.

 Dates and Time:

April 22nd,10:00-1:00pm

April 29st ,10:00-1:00pm

Cost:

$50.00 per session or $75.00 for both

Registration:

Now open online at the Barn website (inside.corban.edu/student-life/the-barn) or at the Barn during Open Table: Wednesday-Friday, 2:00-10:00 and Saturday, 1:00- 8:00.barn_logo (002)

Learn to keep writing when the words just will not come!

Gina Ochsner, Corban’s writer in residence, and assistant english professor, hosts a writing workshops series at the Barn.

From Gina:

Writing is an act of faith. Writers not only believe, but also rely upon words availing themselves when needed. However, what can a writer do when the words don’t arrive? In these two sessions, we will address a phenomenon nearly every writer encounters: the need to write while simultaneously feeling unable to do so.  We will talk about where story, essay and poetry ideas come from, how to “jump-start” writing when ideas seem absent, and how to develop those ideas.  We’ll be trying out different techniques so don’t be surprised if you leave these sessions with several story, essay or poetry starts in hand.  These sessions are designed for writers high-school aged and older.  No previous writing experience is needed—just curiosity.  Each of the sessions is designed as a distinct “unit” of thought and activity.  That is to say, if a participant cannot attend the first session, they can still attend the second session without missing a beat.

 Dates and Time:

April 22nd,10:00-1:00pm

April 29st ,10:00-1:00pm

Cost:

$50.00 per session or $75.00 for both

Registration:

Now open online at the Barn website (inside.corban.edu/student-life/the-barn) or at the Barn during Open Table: Wednesday-Friday, 2:00-10:00 and Saturday, 1:00- 8:00.

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GREAT BRITAIN ACADEMIC TOUR

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 This is your last chance for signing up to join us in visiting the land of kings, queens, lords, ladies, scholars, poets, preachers, peasants, and pasties! Join Dr. Colette Tennant and Dr. Sam Baker for a trip through time to England and Scotland, visiting cathedrals, galleries, palaces, Roman baths, Stonehenge, the Tower of London, Globe Theater, Westminster Abbey, C.S. Lewis’ house, Oxford, Holyrood, Edinburgh Castle, St. Andrews… oh, and of course, Harry Potter sights and more…!

REGISTRATION DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 15th

DEPOSIT & PAYMENT DEADLINE: Wednesday, March 15th

QUESTIONS: email sbaker@corban.edu

 

The Barn is Open!

The Barn is open!  Open table hours are Wed-Friday 2-8 and Saturday 1-5.barn-1 What are Open Table hours?  This means  the Barn is open for you, students, staff and community.  Come create, make, build or knit.  We have tools, supplies and kits. Or even do homework.  Just come curious, it will lead to natural creativity, in it’s many forms and the result is often that we find ourselves more courageous to risk again and discover more.

Upcoming Activities:  Supplies Included!

Every Thursday Knitting 3:30- 5, led by Sue Howell

Third Thursdays starting in October, 7:00- 8, Craft Guild lead by Ali Small

Want more info?  Contact Julie Jeanseau at jjeanseau@corban.edu

 

 

 

Reserve Your Yearbook

You can reserve your yearbook for only $10  IF YOU DO IT IN SEPTEMBER.

Take advantage of this offer NOW because the price will go up:

Oct. 1-Oct. 31 – $15

Nov. 1-Nov. 30 – $20

Spring semester – $25

Use the link below to reserve yours with a credit or debit card OR place cash or check (made out to Corban University with “yearbook” in the memo line) in an envelope marked YEARBOOK and deposit in the Big Blue Box outside the faculty office – 5th floor of the Academic Building.

http://store.corban.edu/products/yearbook

Activities

Corban Block Party!

The school year has officially begun! Let’s start off the year right by celebrating together! Come to our very own Corban Block Party this Friday night (tonight!) in the Amphitheater!

The party will be from 9-11pm (after the volleyball game!)
Otter Pops, Snacks, Dancing, Football, Volleyball…&…Sidewalk Chalk Competition!
And our very own DJ, the one, the only….Ben Maison!!
Come out with the Corban community to kick off the new school year!

Warrior Volleyball & Soccer games

HOME OPENER FOR VOLLEYBALL:
Corban will open its 2013 home schedule tonight when the Warriors host Mills College inside the C.E. Jeffers Sports Center beginning at 7:00 p.m. Admission is free for everyone that walks through the door so come and cheer on the Warriors as they look to bring home a victory. (Just a reminder: all fans must to enter the C.E. Jeffers Sports Center through the back entrance for all volleyball matches until further notice. Due to the construction around the center, the back entrance is the only one accessible, per safety regulations.)
SOCCER DOUBLE HEADER ON SATURDAY:
Both of Corban’s soccer teams will take on NCAA Division II member Saint Martin’s tomorrow on Warrior Field. The women’s game will kick off at 1:30 p.m., while the men will take the field at 4:00 p.m. Each team is looking to remain unbeaten so far this season, as the Warriors make a push towards a Cascade Collegiate Conference title in 2013.
LABOR DAY FESTIVITIES:
Corban’s women’s soccer team will not be taking Monday off, as the Warriors host the Bruins of George Fox in a non-conference game beginning at 4:00 p.m. on Warrior Field. Be sure to bring a lawn chair and a friend to help cheer the Warriors to victory.

Come play with your fellow Corbanites!

Welcome to a new year at Corban and to our new Campus Recreation department!  This department is an expansion from previous Intramurals and it will also include Outdoor Adventure, Fitness & Wellness, and Open Rec.  For more information like us on Facebook or email us at campusrec@corban.edu.  Here is our Open Rec schedule for anyone who would like to come up and play.  Remember to bring your Student ID card to check out equipment and towels.

Open Rec C.E. Jeffers Sports Center

Event Month Days Time & Location
Table Tennis Oct-Nov Sunday 7pm-9pm Lobby
Basketball August-Oct Mon/Wed 9pm-11pm Floor
Volleyball August-Oct Tu/Thu 9pm-11pm Floor
Board Game Olympics All Semester Tu/Wed/Thu 9pm-11pm Classroom

 Westrek: Come Adventure With Us!

Mark your calendars as Corban’s student led hiking and outdoor club presents the following premier Oregon hikes!

Saturday, September 7th
Oneonta Gorge: hike up a creek through a majestic slot canyon to a waterfall

Saturday, September 21th
Triangulation Peak: hike to a mountain cave and majestic views of the Cascade Mountains

Saturday, October 12th
Saddle Mountain: unique coastal mountain with sweeping views

Saturday, October 26th
Location TBD by Westrek student leaders!!!

For questions or more info contact Travis Carr or Angel Prideaux.