Embracing our Periodicals

In partnership with local branch churches, Principia’s Christian Science Organization held a Mother Church metaphysical meeting last Friday in Wanamaker Hall. For two hours, church and CSO members, as well as regular church and CSO service attendants, discussed the essential mission of the Monitor, Sentinel, Journal, Herald, and Quarterly in the Christian Science movement. They also considered the role of “the field” — the larger Christian Science population — in supporting that mission.

Variety Show

The Parents’ Weekend Variety Show took place in Cox Auditorium last Saturday April 25 at 8 p.m. The Variety Show is one of Prin’s most popular perennial productions, and this time was no exception as hundreds of parents and community members crowded into Cox to watch the show. Students, faculty, and staff showed off their various talents, with acts including dance, song, instrumental music, comedy routines and acting.

C.S. Nursing

On Tuesday April 28, the Joe McNabb women’s dorm hosted a panel discussion on Christian Science Nursing. For one hour students and members of the Principia community enjoyed a presentation from the Christian Science nurses in Cox Cottage.

Lunch with a Professional

Principia’s Academic and Career Advising deparment is hosting several installments of its popular “lunch with a professional” series this week and next. The lunches started on Wednesday, April 29, and will continue through Monday, May 4 when State Senator Deanna DeMuzio comes to visit. Students have the opportunity to join professionals in various fields during lunch time in the Dining Room to discuss and share their experiences in fields such as computer science, government and public service, journalism, and environmental management.

Amber Dahlin / photo

Earth Day celebration

Principia will be celebrating Earth Day this Saturday, May 2, with lemonade, games, and free take-aways on the chapel green. At 10:00, students will meet at the flagpole to sort through a day’s worth of Principia’s trash to tally the percentage of recycables that have been thrown away. At 12:00 on the green, lemonade will be served; frisbee, slacklining, and lots of green grass will be free for all; and several booths will be set up with info about on-campus clubs as well as shops and organizations from the surrounding area. 

A highlight this year will be a table teeming with brochures, posters, magnets, and iron-ons promoting Fair Trade-certified goods. At 1:00, Briars Road will give one of their last performances on campus, and at 2:00, senior James Arnott will speak briefly about his recent experience off-campus and share ideas about why we should and do care about climate change.