The Mercer Cluster. (Macon, Ga.) 1920-current, May 24, 1990, Image 6

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Newspaper Page TextPAGE 6-THE CLUSTER, MAY 24, 19M Features Klingelhofer Plans Trip To Ireland By CHRIS CARROLLTON One of the best ways to cast light on the dark recesses of history is through archaeological excavation. Through these “digs" one can often uncover a wealth of artifacts which not only give clues to the social and political environment of man’s past, but also to the essen tials which made daily survival possible. For the second year in a row. Dr. Klingelhofer of Mercer s history department will embark upon a “voyage of discovery" to the lush green dales and vales of Southern Ireland. He and several Mercer students will be teaming with Irish counterparts from the University of Cork. Together they will excavate various sites where once stood an English colony established by Sir Walter Raleigh who. under Queen Elizabeth, spearheaded the English effort to colonize America. Most have heard of the ill-fated colony established at Roanoke. North Carolina which resulted in the mysterious disappearance of the colonists. What is perhaps less known is that Raleigh also established a colony in Ireland which, despite beginning as a suc cessful venture, eventually vanish ed during the Irish wars. The after shocks of the English effort to gain control over Ireland during the late 1500's are felt even today as Catholics in predominantly Protes tant Northern Ireland seek to throw Wilson Named Acting Dean Of Chapel Richard F. Wdaoo has been appointed Acta* Dean of Chapd for the Umver- uty, effective July I. 1990. In th» poMUoo. Wiboo will coordinate and ovenec the Umvcrsny’* weekly chapd aennees. He will abo ierve as a member of WHson hat been mbtanr prottsuor of reUgfcjus uadkrt and f*tffc*opfty at Gardner- Webb College m Boding Springs. NC. unct 1982 He served a* pro fessor of religious studies at Simmons Bible College in Louisville. KY. from 1981-82 and as Gama Fellow a Theology ar The Southern Baptist Theological Seminar? a Louisville from 1978-81. * He »a member of die American Acaddtay of Religion, the National Asaocia- tuo of Bapw Profcaun of Rekgxn and the Sattoml CoHcgate Honors Coined, among others. Wilson was recognued wah the Faculty Mem Award of Gardner- Wctob m 1985. Students who accompanied Dr. Klingelhofer on last off English domination and sup pression. U is Dr. Klingelhofer’s intention to find out exactly what life was like for the English col- creasingly hostile environment. Led by Hugh O'Neill, Earl of Tyrone, Irish warriors won several decisive victories over the English. It was not until 1599 when English forces were placed under the com mand of Charles Blount that Tyrone was finally defeated. Last Mercer To Host Variety Of Summer Camps On some college and university campuses, summer is a lazy relax ed time of peace and quiet. But the summer months on Mercer Univer sity’s Macon campus are likely to be as bustling with activity as the regular school year. In addition to the University's regular summer offering of credit classes, various athletic, drill team and cheerleading camps provide high school-age students with a glimpse of campus life. Mercer also hosts the Upward Bound pro gram. the Step Ahead program and Japanese Study and Cultural The camps are no small under taking, as the University provides dorms, meals and facilities for the groups, says Gloria Ross, con ference coordinator for the ac tivities. More than 1,300 par napants are exported for the camps Aug. 1-4 National Drill Teams Aug. 7-10 Universal Cheerleaders Aug. 12-17 Post-to-Post Soccer Camp. In addition to the shoji^ camps, Mercer hosts longer programs, such as the Uffward Bound Pro gram and the Step Ahead Program. Upward Bound is sponsored by the U.S. Office of Education and Mercer to provide a pre-college and pre-vocational program for high school students from low income or disadvantaged backgrounds. It is designed especially for those students who have demonstrated aptitude and/or potential for study beyond high school. According to Sam Hart, assistant dean of student affairs at Mercer. Upward Bound's purpose is to “generate motivation and skills" Mercer's 1990 schedule for s June 17-22 Soccer Plus June 26-29 National Cteerieedro July 5-8 International Cheerleaders July 10-13 International July 17-20 National Cheerleaders July 23-26 Dynanac Cheerleaders school ffld enter post- secondary school. Mercer's pro gram is one of the oldest in the country, having been funded since 1966. It aerves approximately 145 students each year from an eight coumy area which indudes Bibb. Baldwin. Crawford, Jones, Monroe, Twiggs. Wilkinson and Washington. year. Dr. Klingelhofer and two Mercer st^idents excavated near Dunboy Castle in hopes of finding the English earthworks designed to stall a Spanish attempt to aid Tyrone in his rebellion. While the earthworks were never found, some of the finds ncluded a mason's chisel dating to 1600 and tobacco pipes dating to the mid-1600's. This year’s excavation hopes to for artiflcats. find more evidence of life in Raleigh’s Irish colony and possible clues to its demise. The trip will last from four to five weeks and will include, in addition to field work on the site of Raleigh's col ony, field trips to Blarney Castle. Cashel Cathedral and Kilhcnny medieval town. Any students in terested in accompanying Dr. Klingelhofer are encouraged to contact either he or Dr. Platt. The Step Ahead Program is a five-week residential program for exceptional, college-bound, rising high school seniors. The program offers students the opportunity to experience both the residential and academic life of college and in cludes lectures, field trips and ear ly career development seminars. Students enroll in two freshman- level. college courses selected from English. Mathematics. Computer Science. .History, Music, Art, Christianity. Natural Sciences. Social Sciences and Engineering The Japanese exchange program is a part of the sister school agree ment between Mercer and Seinan Jo Gakuin Junior College in Japan The arrangement was begun originally under Tift Qftllege and has been continued since the merger of Tift into Mercer. Under the program, the Japanese students visit m area home* on selected weekends and participate in cultural iod academic studies. Contact numbers and additional information about summer pro grams offered on the Mercer University campus may be obtain ed from Gloria Ross at (912) 752-2685. n# 1 PHARMACISTS. Today’s Air Force has a prescription for a rewarding future. 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