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100 Great Things About Keene State College

Your fondest mememories, funniest stories, biggest heroes, and more

Library

“The library!”

– Irene Herold,
Mason Library

Shafted

Mason Library photo by Peter Finger When Mason Library was being built, UNH and Plymouth got full funding, but Keene State only received money for Phase 1.

Dr. Y was showing Governor Shaheen around campus and told her, "UNH and Plymouth got their libraries, but Keene State got the shaft." He showed her an empty elevator shaft from Phase 1.

The Governor got the point, and we got the funds for Phase 2.
- Dr. Jay Kahn,
Finance and Planning

Ron Butcher's 500th Career Win

Ron Butcher photo The Keene State College men's soccer team delivered head coach Ron Butcher his historic 500th career victory with a 2-0 shutout win over Little East rival Western Conn. State University at Owl Athletic Complex on Saturday, September 17, 2005.

With the win, Butcher improved his overall coaching record to 500-199-56 (.700 pct.), becoming just the sixth men's collegiate soccer coach to reach the 500-win milestone.

He ranks second among active and all-time Division III coaches in victories.

"I'm glad it's over because I thought the players came out in the first half and were playing not to lose," said Butcher after the game. "It's been a long career and I thank all my players today and from the past who made this possible."

Dean's List:

College as it ought to be
Learning for a lifetime
Knowing that you matter
Students who care
Frisbee on the Quad
Life in the library
Summer coffee and doughnuts
Midnight Madness
Move-in Day
Academic Excellence Conference

– Gordon Leversee
Sciences and Social Sciences

Predicting the Weather by the Brown Gunk

“I can predict the severity of my ride home to Vermont by checking the ice and snow treatment on the sidewalks here. I know when it will be an interesting drive up Chesterfield Hill.”

– Pat Halloran,
Academic and Career Advising

[Editor's note: that brown gunk is called Ice Ban, an agricultural byproduct that is much less corrosive to cars and sanding equipment than sodium chloride.]

The CDC

“The CDC is a gem. Knowing that our children are well cared for – and right next door!… One late spring day, I remember admiring the preschoolers poised at their outdoor easels painting in Pollack style after reading about the artist. Amazing!”

– Dr. Margaret Walsh,
Sociology

CDC and Early Sprouts

Keene State's Child Development Center (CDC), a "best practices laboratory" early childhood education center, is one of the few programs in the state with accreditation from the National Association of Young Children.

Nearly every day the preschoolers can be seen in action: walking on low walls in the Science Center courtyard, traveling by wagon to look at trees or construction sites, or, on rainy days, wheeling through the halls to visit parents in their offices.

In the spring and summer their classroom activity becomes visible in the form of flourishing vegetable gardens in their play yard. These gardens are part of the Early Sprouts program, an award-winning curriculum developed by Keene State educators to encourage preschoolers to eat vegetables.

The creators of the program, Karrie Kalich, Dottie Bauer, and Deirdre McPartlin, have written a book about the program: Early Sprouts: Cultivating Healthy Food Choices in Young Children, published by Redleaf Press.

Faulkner Murals Depict
19th-Century Village Life

The Elliot Mansion on Main Street was built in 1811 for Captain William Wyman, who had grown up a stone's throw away at the Wyman Tavern, and is a fine example of Federal-style architecture.

It was purchased for the College in 1974, having served for decades as Keene's Community Hospital.

Inside the grand entrance hall and winding up the circular staircase are beautiful murals depicting Keene history. The murals were painted by Keene native Barry Faulkner, one of the foremost muralists of his time.

The Elliot murals depict Central Square in the 19th century and show townspeople going about their business. Large elm trees dominate the scene.

EDITOR'S CHOICE:

Chris Justice
CDC Playground
Hollyhocks

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THE KEENE STATE COLLEGE MAGAZINE FALL 2009
FEATURES Time and Again 100 Great Things Reunion 2009 DEPARTMENTS Contents From the Desk of By the Way Owl Notebook Class Notes New Class Notes Spotlight Alumni Notebook Magazine Staff Magazine Search Back Issues KSC LINKS KEENE STATE HOME ALUMNI HOME CENTENNIAL NEWSLINE PHOTO GALLERY KEEP IN TOUCH GIVING TO KSC CAMPUS NEWS	100 Great Things About Keene State College Your fondest mememories, funniest stories, biggest heroes, and more Library “The library!” – Irene Herold, Mason Library Shafted When Mason Library was being built, UNH and Plymouth got full funding, but Keene State only received money for Phase 1. Dr. Y was showing Governor Shaheen around campus and told her, "UNH and Plymouth got their libraries, but Keene State got the shaft." He showed her an empty elevator shaft from Phase 1. The Governor got the point, and we got the funds for Phase 2. - Dr. Jay Kahn, Finance and Planning Ron Butcher's 500th Career Win The Keene State College men's soccer team delivered head coach Ron Butcher his historic 500th career victory with a 2-0 shutout win over Little East rival Western Conn. State University at Owl Athletic Complex on Saturday, September 17, 2005. With the win, Butcher improved his overall coaching record to 500-199-56 (.700 pct.), becoming just the sixth men's collegiate soccer coach to reach the 500-win milestone. He ranks second among active and all-time Division III coaches in victories. "I'm glad it's over because I thought the players came out in the first half and were playing not to lose," said Butcher after the game. "It's been a long career and I thank all my players today and from the past who made this possible." Dean's List: College as it ought to be Learning for a lifetime Knowing that you matter Students who care Frisbee on the Quad Life in the library Summer coffee and doughnuts Midnight Madness Move-in Day Academic Excellence Conference – Gordon Leversee Sciences and Social Sciences Predicting the Weather by the Brown Gunk “I can predict the severity of my ride home to Vermont by checking the ice and snow treatment on the sidewalks here. I know when it will be an interesting drive up Chesterfield Hill.” – Pat Halloran, Academic and Career Advising [Editor's note: that brown gunk is called Ice Ban, an agricultural byproduct that is much less corrosive to cars and sanding equipment than sodium chloride.] The CDC “The CDC is a gem. Knowing that our children are well cared for – and right next door!… One late spring day, I remember admiring the preschoolers poised at their outdoor easels painting in Pollack style after reading about the artist. Amazing!” – Dr. Margaret Walsh, Sociology CDC and Early Sprouts Keene State's Child Development Center (CDC), a "best practices laboratory" early childhood education center, is one of the few programs in the state with accreditation from the National Association of Young Children. Nearly every day the preschoolers can be seen in action: walking on low walls in the Science Center courtyard, traveling by wagon to look at trees or construction sites, or, on rainy days, wheeling through the halls to visit parents in their offices. In the spring and summer their classroom activity becomes visible in the form of flourishing vegetable gardens in their play yard. These gardens are part of the Early Sprouts program, an award-winning curriculum developed by Keene State educators to encourage preschoolers to eat vegetables. The creators of the program, Karrie Kalich, Dottie Bauer, and Deirdre McPartlin, have written a book about the program: Early Sprouts: Cultivating Healthy Food Choices in Young Children, published by Redleaf Press. Faulkner Murals Depict 19th-Century Village Life The Elliot Mansion on Main Street was built in 1811 for Captain William Wyman, who had grown up a stone's throw away at the Wyman Tavern, and is a fine example of Federal-style architecture. It was purchased for the College in 1974, having served for decades as Keene's Community Hospital. Inside the grand entrance hall and winding up the circular staircase are beautiful murals depicting Keene history. The murals were painted by Keene native Barry Faulkner, one of the foremost muralists of his time. The Elliot murals depict Central Square in the 19th century and show townspeople going about their business. Large elm trees dominate the scene. Loving the Lilacs Daddy Mason Fiske Quad Counting Cupolas Keeping History Alive Three Certain Signs of Spring Commencement Clapping Through "Enter to learn…" 75th Jubilee The 1963 March to Concord World War II Symposium Playing for Peace Concert Harriet Huntress Pumpkin Lobotomy The Inaugurations… Hidden Beauty KSC 100 Relay and Fireworks 1909, 1939, 1963, 2009 Children's Literature Festival Festival Owls Speaking Out Biodiesel Collaborative Science Center… Student Center Opens "The safety and health…" Communicorps… Sizzlers Spring Weekend Concerts The Vegan Station… Social Activities Council Greek Life …Old Student Union and Pub? Night Owl Café Chalk Talk Great Track Team Appian Way The Cohen Center… Welcoming the Other… Golden Circle Society K-S-C. Knowledge-… Alternative Spring Break Habitat for Humanity Trips Academic Excellence… The Advising/Aspire Staff The Potato Diggers Keepers of Buildings and… Admissions staff Charlie Sheaff Jean Whitcomb Henry Freedman Norma Walker Don Carle Distinguished Athletes… Jay Kahn Pauline Dionne "…the orneriest faculty in …" Marathon Man Adam Skibek Jim Draper Melinda Treadwell Major: Film Major: Sociology Major: Mathematics Major: Environmental Studies Major: Education… Major: Education Major: Education Major: Chemistry Major: Theatre and Dance Major: Athletic Training Students on Stage:… KSC Film Society An Evening of Dance …Art show postcards WKNH Faculty Satisfaction Arboretum and Gardens Professors will… Whooo Is the Owl? Midnight Madness Consistent Winners The Three Bears and… Chicken Patties Old Mabel Brown Room… A New Tradition… Athletics Moves from… Men's Basketball "Elite 8"… Library Shafted Ron Butcher's 500th… Dean's List Predicting the Weather by… The CDC CDC and Early Sprouts Faulkner Murals Depict… …Brickyard Pond Story Science Center: High-Tech… Professors who want… Our Best Ambassadors "…a single Johnny Jump-up" Theory Meets Practice… EDITOR'S CHOICE: Chris Justice CDC Playground Hollyhocks Previous Next