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Welcome to the '''Knox Survival Guide''', your portal to necessary information about "making it" at [[Knox College]]. Some of this you will learn during [[Orientation Survival Guide|Freshman Orientation]]. Some of it you won't. | Welcome to the '''Knox Survival Guide''', your portal to necessary information about "making it" at [[Knox College]]. Some of this you will learn during [[Orientation Survival Guide|Freshman Orientation]]. Some of it you won't. | ||
==Overview== | ==Overview== | ||
− | It would perhaps be most useful to get some basic bearing on where you are and why you are there, and who all these people are around you. It's good to | + | It would perhaps be most useful to get some basic bearing on where you are and why you are there, and who all these people are around you. It's good to be a quick study. |
− | To start off with the most painfully obvious, [[Knox]] is a small [[liberal arts college]] located in Western Illinois, which is part of the [[Midwest]]. There are | + | To start off with the most painfully obvious, [[Knox]] is a small [[liberal arts college]] located in Western Illinois, which is part of the [[Midwest]]. There are 1420 [[students]]. <ref>[http://www.knox.edu/x700.xml Knox Fast Facts]</ref> And you are stuck here for what may seem like an extraordinarily long time, about as long as a [[President of the United States of America|presidential administration]]. Added to them are several dozen members of the [[faculty]] and a number of [[staff]], both [[Administration|administrative]] and rank-and-file. The town of [[Galesburg]] is home to around 33,000 [[people]] and a fluctuating number of [[train]]s. The trains will undoubtedly be one of the first things you notice, and you will notice them several times an hour for several months, until you don't even notice them anymore. You know how they say that people can learn to live with anything? That is [[the Knox Experience]]. Apparently it was [[Copy Editor|copy-edited]] out of the [[admission]] brochures. |
This article makes much reference to cardinal directions to place items of interest. For those of you used to [[Denver|mountains]] and [[Chicago|city skylines]] as reference points, just remember that [[Old Main]] faces north, towards downtown Galesburg. | This article makes much reference to cardinal directions to place items of interest. For those of you used to [[Denver|mountains]] and [[Chicago|city skylines]] as reference points, just remember that [[Old Main]] faces north, towards downtown Galesburg. | ||
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===Academics=== | ===Academics=== | ||
− | Knox touts its distinction as the best liberal arts college in [[Illinois]], a state that, to be fair, has a fairly weak history in the liberal arts. After all, the [[Chicago|City of Big Shoulders]], which back in Knox's time was a relatively uncultured creep of Midwestern industrial growth and centralization, required a meat-and-potatoes sort of higher education system, and there were certainly plenty of well-established schools [[East Coast|further east]] for nancy English majors. Knox has, however, done fairly well for itself, placing somewhere in the seventies each year on the ''[[U.S. News and World Report]]'' rankings | + | Knox touts its distinction as the best liberal arts college in [[Illinois]], a state that, to be fair, has a fairly weak history in the liberal arts. After all, the [[Chicago|City of Big Shoulders]], which back in Knox's time was a relatively uncultured creep of Midwestern industrial growth and centralization, required a meat-and-potatoes sort of higher education system, and there were certainly plenty of well-established schools [[East Coast|further east]] for nancy English majors. Knox has, however, done fairly well for itself, placing somewhere in the seventies each year on the ''[[U.S. News and World Report]]'' rankings. It often garners good ratings in the [[Princeton Review]], and is a perennial favorite of the book ''[[Colleges That Change Lives]]''. Knox is quick to note whatever accolades it receives, and you can find them quoted [http://www.knox.edu/x703.xml here]. |
Quantitatively, 75% of Knox students were in the top quarter of their [[high school]] class, and 43% graduated in the top tenth. The middle of 50 percent of the [[ACT]] Composite score is 26-31; for the [[SAT]] (out of 1600), 1150-1410. Knox does not require the ACT or SAT anymore. This is because we are innovative. Remember this. We made [[Abraham Lincoln]], too, as far as we're concerned. | Quantitatively, 75% of Knox students were in the top quarter of their [[high school]] class, and 43% graduated in the top tenth. The middle of 50 percent of the [[ACT]] Composite score is 26-31; for the [[SAT]] (out of 1600), 1150-1410. Knox does not require the ACT or SAT anymore. This is because we are innovative. Remember this. We made [[Abraham Lincoln]], too, as far as we're concerned. | ||
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===Social=== | ===Social=== | ||
− | As just mentioned, students often think much of social matters, and the social scene at Knox is quite involved. It is made the more so given Knox's small size and isolation: just as water boils faster in a covered, confined space, Knox's [[drama]] percolates up all the time. The wide availability of drugs and alcohol doesn't help anybody calm down, either. For [[Anso]] majors, it can be quite the opportunity for some ad-hoc fieldwork, but of course few of them can resist being involved themselves. | + | As just mentioned, students often think much of social matters, and as the middle students of high school who, perhaps, existed without some firm sort of group identification, the social scene at Knox is quite involved. It is made the more so given Knox's small size and isolation: just as water boils faster in a covered, confined space, Knox's [[drama]] percolates up all the time. The wide availability of drugs and alcohol doesn't help anybody calm down, either. For [[Anso]] majors, it can be quite the opportunity for some ad-hoc fieldwork, but of course few of them can resist being involved themselves. |
On the whole, Knox's drama appears to be more intricate than that at many other schools. And, as everybody pretty much knows everybody with at most two degrees of separation, and sees them once or twice a day, there are a lot of opportunities from social intercourse. This is the sense of community of a small school, but also one of its strangest phenomena. The [[rumor mill]] is especially large, and it is not unheard of for [[faculty]] to get entangled in it as well (they, apparently, need their [[sex]] too). Attempts have been made to catalogue the [[The Web|network of romantic and sexual relationships]] on campus, but the complexity and rapid changes have gotten the better of them. Anyone trying to compile such a list quickly realizes that not only are the heuristics absurd, but also that all of the compilers tend to be just as awkwardly and intricately connected as anyone else. | On the whole, Knox's drama appears to be more intricate than that at many other schools. And, as everybody pretty much knows everybody with at most two degrees of separation, and sees them once or twice a day, there are a lot of opportunities from social intercourse. This is the sense of community of a small school, but also one of its strangest phenomena. The [[rumor mill]] is especially large, and it is not unheard of for [[faculty]] to get entangled in it as well (they, apparently, need their [[sex]] too). Attempts have been made to catalogue the [[The Web|network of romantic and sexual relationships]] on campus, but the complexity and rapid changes have gotten the better of them. Anyone trying to compile such a list quickly realizes that not only are the heuristics absurd, but also that all of the compilers tend to be just as awkwardly and intricately connected as anyone else. | ||
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====The Greek System==== | ====The Greek System==== | ||
− | For first-years especially, the social scene is largely centered on the [[Greek]] system. After the first year, those who do join a Greek organization keep somewhat within that organization (though anyone will tell you that the Greek system at Knox is not nearly what you expect it to be), and those that do not join any will coalesce their own social channels or find a good balance between the two social realms, but until then there is significant room for maneuver. The [[fraternity|fraternities]] are | + | For first-years especially, the social scene is largely centered on the [[Greek]] system. After the first year, those who do join a Greek organization keep somewhat within that organization (though anyone will tell you that the Greek system at Knox is not nearly what you expect it to be), and those that do not join any will coalesce their own social channels or find a good balance between the two social realms, but until then there is significant room for maneuver. The [[fraternity|fraternities]] are most prominent on the party scene, because they have residential houses and it is easiest for them to both fit people and organize. The [[sorority|sororities]] only have nonresidential houses, so they don't hold as many parties, instead attending the fraternity parties. The sororities are also larger and contain a larger variety of people within them than do the men's fraternities, making their identity somewhat more difficult to define. [[Rush|Recruitment]] for these organizations is different than many major universities, and begins in [[Winter Term]]. Besides the organizations listed, there are several more niche Greek organizations of various size and purpose. |
− | *[[Tau Kappa Epsilon]] (Teke) is located to the east of [[Beta Theta Pi|Beta]]. It is known for its parties and recruits many fine young men out of Seymour. It is also the oldest remaining TKE house in the nation | + | *[[Tau Kappa Epsilon]] (Teke) is located to the east of [[Beta Theta Pi|Beta]]. It is known for its parties and recruits many fine young men out of Seymour. It is also the oldest remaining TKE house in the nation. |
− | *[[Beta Theta Pi]] (Beta) has historically attracted athletes, including football players. Their house is on South St. between [[TKE]] and [[Alumni Hall]]. | + | *[[Beta Theta Pi]] (Beta) has historically attracted athletes, including football players. Their house is on South St. between [[TKE]] and [[Alumni Hall]]. |
− | *[[Phi Gamma Delta]] (FIJI) attracts a lot of baseball players, basketball players, a significant number of African international students, and sundry others. Depending on the year, it is the most multicultural of fraternities. Their house is on the southwest corner of [[Cedar Street|Cedar]] and [[Tompkins Street|Tompkins]] streets, diagonal from the Galesburg Police Station and across the street from Standish Park | + | *[[Phi Gamma Delta]] (FIJI) attracts a lot of baseball players, basketball players, a significant number of African international students, and sundry others. Depending on the year, it is the most multicultural of fraternities. Their house is on the southwest corner of [[Cedar Street|Cedar]] and [[Tompkins Street|Tompkins]] streets, diagonal from the Galesburg Police Station and across the street from Standish Park. |
− | *[[Sigma Nu]] (SNu) caters largely to the less obviously fraternity-material students (the geek contingent), and tends to be focused on video games, esoteric conversations, and "bein' chill". However, as of 2010-2011, they have attempted to "rise above the awkward," posing a more friendly socializing atmosphere. In 2013-14, they successfully "rose above the awkward," and are now no longer | + | *[[Sigma Nu]] (SNu) caters largely to the less obviously fraternity-material students (the geek contingent), and tends to be focused on video games, esoteric conversations, and "bein' chill". However, as of 2010-2011, they have attempted to "rise above the awkward," posing a more friendly socializing atmosphere. In 2013-14, they successfully "rose above the awkward," and are now no longer awkward. Their house is located on [[West Street|West St.]], across from the service ramp in the [[Quads]], a fact which they enjoy reminding Quad residents of. |
− | *[[Sigma Chi]] (Sig Chi) the newest fraternity | + | *[[Sigma Chi]] (Sig Chi) the newest fraternity grew out of the [[Ultimate Frisbee]] team. Its members are fond of [[nudity]]. Their house used to be a very prominent [[crackhouse]] until the occupants were arrested and one sorority member's family (KKG) purchased the house, remodeled it, and donated it to the school. It is located on the southwest corner of [[West Street|West]] and [[Knox Street|Knox]] streets. |
− | *[[Delta Delta Delta]] (Tri Delta) is one of the sororities. They maintain their Lodge on [[Academy Street|Academy St.]], behind [[SMC]]. They are known for being overly enthusiastic about everything | + | *[[Delta Delta Delta]] (Tri Delta) is one of the sororities. They maintain their Lodge on [[Academy Street|Academy St.]], behind [[SMC]]. They are known for being overly enthusiastic about everything. |
*[[Pi Beta Phi]] (Pi Phi) also maintains a house (the Bungalow) on Academy, just north of the Tri Delta Lodge. They are known on campus for being down to earth. | *[[Pi Beta Phi]] (Pi Phi) also maintains a house (the Bungalow) on Academy, just north of the Tri Delta Lodge. They are known on campus for being down to earth. | ||
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*[[Kappa Kappa Gamma]] (Kappa)'s house is north of the Pi Phi Bungalow. Kappas at Knox are known for their balance of partying and leadership activities and usually wear big sunglasses. | *[[Kappa Kappa Gamma]] (Kappa)'s house is north of the Pi Phi Bungalow. Kappas at Knox are known for their balance of partying and leadership activities and usually wear big sunglasses. | ||
− | *[[Alpha Sigma Alpha]] is the newest sorority on campus. Originally branded the female [[SNu]], they have since backed away from this label | + | *[[Alpha Sigma Alpha]] is the newest sorority on campus. Originally branded the female [[SNu]], they have since backed away from this label. |
**[[Women of Influence]] (WOI) is another recently-formed sorority colony comprised mainly of members of [[Lo Nuestro]] and [[ABLE]]. | **[[Women of Influence]] (WOI) is another recently-formed sorority colony comprised mainly of members of [[Lo Nuestro]] and [[ABLE]]. | ||
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====Suites==== | ====Suites==== | ||
− | The other major locus of social organization is the [[suite]] system. Upperclassmen generally [[Housing Lottery|get to pick with whom they are living]], if they have any preference in the matter, but [[first-year]]s are simply thrown together based on survey answers. Given the pressure-cooker social atmosphere, few people end up living with their first-year roommates, for instance, for any additional time. Some first-year suites end up becoming destinations, and others are simply bedrooms. Some suites have perennial reputations, [[ | + | The other major locus of social organization is the [[suite]] system. Upperclassmen generally [[Housing Lottery|get to pick with whom they are living]], if they have any preference in the matter, but [[first-year]]s are simply thrown together based on survey answers. Given the pressure-cooker social atmosphere, few people end up living with their first-year roommates, for instance, for any additional time. Some first-year suites end up becoming destinations, and others are simply bedrooms. Some suites have perennial reputations, [[Seymour 3B]] being the most infamous. Each freshman suite or group of suites comes with a Knox-issue [[Resident Advisor]] (RA), who will range in quality and willingness to overlook suite members' [[Drinking|actions]] and [[Marijuana|possessions]]. Regardless of your opinion of this person, they are there to for numerous reasons, mostly as an intermediary between you and the administration. Keep in mind that you screwing up (and getting caught) reflects poorly on them as well, but seeing as they have attended the college for longer than you it is totally acceptable to look to them for assistance and advice. |
==Your Room== | ==Your Room== | ||
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===Conger-Neal=== | ===Conger-Neal=== | ||
− | [[Conger-Neal]] is a first year dorm | + | [[Conger-Neal]] is a first year dorm. It was one of the first dorms to have renovated bathrooms, starting in 2018. It is located on [[West St.]] north of the [[Loading Dock]]. The [[Conger-Neal basement]] houses the [[Share Shop]] so people who live there are able to go very easily (lucky them). |
===Five-Name=== | ===Five-Name=== | ||
− | [[Five-Name]] is the large L-shaped building rounding the northeast corner of [[West Street|West]] and [[Knox Street|Knox]] streets | + | [[Five-Name]] is the large L-shaped building rounding the northeast corner of [[West Street|West]] and [[Knox Street|Knox]] streets. It contains five suites. [[Campbell]] and [[Elder]] are the two suites of the north wing, and [[Neifert]] and [[Sherwin]] are on the east wing. [[Furrow]] is in the bend, and houses primarily upperclassmen. The basements also have a few rooms, but these are usually given to upperclassmen as well, although many believe them to be the worst housing on campus. This reputation is based largely on five-names extreme excess of fire alarms, though it may seem unthinkable to have as many as 6 fire alarms in a single day that is daily life in five-name. Each wing essentially has a double suite on each floor, with a shared hallway separated by a door that is usually open, and bathrooms at either end. The building is co-ed. There is a combination kitchen/laundry room in [[Neifert Basement]], along with [[the Roger Taylor Lounge|the former Roger Taylor Lounge]]. The[[Student Health Center]] sits on the outside corner of the building and is combined with the [[Counseling Center]]. Five-Name suites are numbered by floor, starting in the basement (Neifert or Elder 1, although usually they are referred to as Neifert or [[Elder Basement]], with the actual first floor being numbered 2, and so forth). Five-Name is far away from everything, except loud Sigma Chi dance parties. |
===I-House=== | ===I-House=== | ||
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Where to begin? | Where to begin? | ||
− | [[Seymour Union]], also known as Seymour Hall, has three floors and a basement. The second and third floors are entirely | + | [[Seymour Union]], also known as Seymour Hall, has three floors and a basement. The second and third floors are entirely all-male [[residence hall]]. If the right doors and windows are open, sometimes [[marijuana]] smoke wafts down to the first floor. On the first floor are three different eatery options. Along the south side of the building is the [[Hard Knox Café]], known as The Caf, the buffet-style option, and the most well-used (if not the most popular) one on campus. Just north of it is the [[Oak Room]], which is single-pass and has less variety but is often better quality. Across the hall from the Caf is the [[Gizmo]], the snack bar/fast food sort of place, which is open all day and is a major gathering spot. Next to it just outside the building is the [[Gizmo Patio]], which is very popular for [[drama|socializing]] and [[studying]] in warmer weather and [[smoking]] even in the winter. The windowed hallway from the Caf and Gizmo past the Oak Room to the north side of the building is known as the [[Gallery]]. This is where [[tabling]] happens. Often the school will bring traveling merchants in the Gallery to hawk their wares, most notably the [[poster sale]], the book fair, girl scouts with cookies, and most often a woman who sells clothes and woven items. |
− | The Gallery ends and a new perpendicular hallway takes its place for the north side of the building. The northeast corner of Seymour is taken up with [[Founders]], the main [[computer lab]]. It has mostly [[Windows]] computers (but a few [[Mac]]s), as well as a tricked-out laser printer. It | + | The Gallery ends and a new perpendicular hallway takes its place for the north side of the building. The northeast corner of Seymour is taken up with [[Founders]], the main [[computer lab]]. It has mostly [[Windows]] computers (but a few [[Mac]]s), as well as a tricked-out laser printer. It used to be open 23 ½ hours a day (closed from 5-5:30 AM for computer maintenance) but now open 7am to 2:30am, and may drop next year due to [[minimum wage]] rises, as there has to be a student worker in the lab at all times. Across the hall from Founders is the [[Campus Life Office]], where [[Craig Southern]] (the housing guy) and [[Cindy Wickliffe]] (the campus events organization lady, and the sender of campuswide [[e-mail]]s that you're not supposed to respond to) work. The building foyer on the north side also has [[change machine]]s and an [[ATM]]. The change machines are broken almost as often as not. You will get used to it. Be nice to the Gizmo people, because if you are they might give you change even though they're not supposed to. |
Further west along the hall is the [[Carl Sandburg Study Lounge]], which is basically the only study lounge open 24 hours a day. It is especially popular with [[international student]]s. Next to that is the [[Publications Office]], where staff for ''[[The Knox Student]]'' and ''[[Catch]]'' work. A hallway branches off to the west stairwell, which heads toward the [[mailroom]], and after that there is [[Ferris Lounge]] and the [[Lincoln Room]], which are sometimes used for meetings, a number of smaller rooms off a hallway, and [[Helmut Mayer]]'s office (Helmut is the Director of [[Dining Services]]). The [[Loading Dock]] is on the west side of the building, and receives shipments for Dining Services. The Dining Services office is accessible only from outside the building, just west of the Caf. | Further west along the hall is the [[Carl Sandburg Study Lounge]], which is basically the only study lounge open 24 hours a day. It is especially popular with [[international student]]s. Next to that is the [[Publications Office]], where staff for ''[[The Knox Student]]'' and ''[[Catch]]'' work. A hallway branches off to the west stairwell, which heads toward the [[mailroom]], and after that there is [[Ferris Lounge]] and the [[Lincoln Room]], which are sometimes used for meetings, a number of smaller rooms off a hallway, and [[Helmut Mayer]]'s office (Helmut is the Director of [[Dining Services]]). The [[Loading Dock]] is on the west side of the building, and receives shipments for Dining Services. The Dining Services office is accessible only from outside the building, just west of the Caf. | ||
− | There are actually three separate basements in Seymour, at least as far as student accessibility is concerned. Students can only get into two, unless they work for Dining Services, which uses the third section for storage. One section, on the northwest side of the building, contains the mailroom and [[bookstore]]. The other section is accessible from a stairwell near the Gizmo. At the landing there is the [[Union Board]] office, and some other [[club]] office space. At the bottom are two bathrooms, the [[Student Senate]] office, and [[the Roger Taylor Lounge]] (formerly [[Wallace Lounge]]). The left side, which has windows, is a study area, and the windowless right side used to be a bowling alley, but is now a game room complete with two pool tables, a foosball table, an air hockey table, several big-screen TVs and a Nintendo Wii. At the back of the lounge is the old ''[[BLADU]]'' office, which formerly housed the [[Free Store]] (now located in the basement of [[Conger-Neal]]) | + | There are actually three separate basements in Seymour, at least as far as student accessibility is concerned. Students can only get into two, unless they work for Dining Services, which uses the third section for storage. One section, on the northwest side of the building, contains the mailroom and [[bookstore]]. The other section is accessible from a stairwell near the Gizmo. At the landing there is the [[Union Board]] office, and some other [[club]] office space. At the bottom are two bathrooms, the [[Student Senate]] office, and [[the Roger Taylor Lounge]] (formerly [[Wallace Lounge]]). The left side, which has windows, is a study area, and the windowless right side used to be a bowling alley, but is now a game room complete with two pool tables, a foosball table, an air hockey table, several big-screen TVs and a Nintendo Wii. At the back of the lounge is the old ''[[BLADU]]'' office, which formerly housed the [[Free Store]] (now located in the basement of [[Conger-Neal]]). This is the only public building open 24 hours a day. |
===Seymour Library=== | ===Seymour Library=== | ||
− | [[Seymour Library]] is in the top 2% of [[college]] libraries nationwide, they say. However, they don't quote this rank like they do for ranks associated with [[financial aid]] or the [[WVKC|radio station]], so it's a little suspect. All in all, however, it's a lovely library for a school of this size. Jobs at the library are among the most coveted on campus. It contains the main copy machines for public use, a number of [[computer]]s (including laptops you can check out at the front desk), and a few dozen or so books, too. The study carrels are numerous and generally fairly quiet, although | + | [[Seymour Library]] is in the top 2% of [[college]] libraries nationwide, they say. However, they don't quote this rank like they do for ranks associated with [[financial aid]] or the [[WVKC|radio station]], so it's a little suspect. All in all, however, it's a lovely library for a school of this size. Jobs at the library are among the most coveted on campus. It contains the main copy machines for public use, a number of [[computer]]s (including laptops you can check out at the front desk), and a few dozen or so books, too. The study carrels are numerous and generally fairly quiet, although many of the red swivel chairs squeak horribly. The catalog is online, and accessible [http://library.knox.edu here]. You can check out movies too – the VHS library is larger, but they continually acquire new DVDs for [[professor]]s' class needs. The [[Special Collections and Archives]] room has a lot of very interesting old things. The major meeting areas in the library are the [[Muelder Reading Room]] (much, much better known as the Red Room, because of the red carpet), and a number of smaller rooms arrayed next to it, including the [[Bookfellows Room]], [[Finley Room]], and [[Cassidy Room]]. On the third floor above this area are [[Honors office]]s, for seniors who are doing an [[Honors Project]]. On the first floor, the study room at the east side of the building arrayed with glass-block windows is often referred to as the [[Fishbowl]]. |
− | [[Reserves]] for classes are available at the front desk. Smaller reserves are in manila envelopes and listed by a file number, which you have to look up in the catalog. The rest are by call number. There are also open reserves, which are located on the first floor, between the periodicals and the DVD shelf. There is only one bathroom in the entire building, off the foyer. There | + | [[Reserves]] for (non science) classes are available at the front desk. Smaller reserves are in manila envelopes and listed by a file number, which you have to look up in the catalog. The rest are by call number. There are also open reserves, which are located on the first floor, between the periodicals and the DVD shelf. There is only one bathroom in the entire building, off the foyer. There are two stairwells, one at the front and the other at the back, running just to the right of the Fishbowl. |
− | There is also a [[Music Library]] in [[CFA]]. | + | If you want science books or reserves, you'll have to wait until the A-Core in [[SMC]] is completed, for now there is no science library, but it should be done around [[homecoming]] but more reasonably winter term 2019. There is also a [[Music Library]] in [[CFA]]. |
===SMC=== | ===SMC=== | ||
− | Officially known as the [[Sharvy G. Umbeck Science and Mathematics Center]], it is called SMC (pronounced "smack") because many of Knox's benefactors (in this case a former college president) do not have pretty-sounding names. We can't all be Seymours or Kresges, after all. It contains offices and classrooms for all the sciences, including [[psychology]], [[mathematics]], and [[Computer Science|computer science]]. Its basement is creepy and contains the [[Computer Center]], two computer labs, [[Stellyes]] and [[Caterpillar Lab|Caterpillar]] | + | Officially known as the [[Sharvy G. Umbeck Science and Mathematics Center]], it is called SMC (pronounced '"smack") because many of Knox's benefactors (in this case a former college president) do not have pretty-sounding names. We can't all be Seymours or Kresges, after all. It contains offices and classrooms for all the sciences, including [[psychology]], [[mathematics]], and [[Computer Science|computer science]]. Its basement is creepy and contains the [[Computer Center]], two computer labs, [[Stellyes]] and [[Caterpillar Lab|Caterpillar]], and many file cabinets containing magical objects (this is where you can find the [[door to Narnia]]). The [[Office of Advancement]] is located in the E wing. The [[Kresge Science-Mathematics Library]] is in the center of the second floor (but will be in renovation til winter 2019). The building has four wings, lettered B through E, with the core being A. The A-wing contains two large lecture pits seating over 100, one of which is the meeting place for [[Student Senate]]. There are six stairwells, two in the core and one on the end of each wing. |
− | SMC is not really shaped like a swastika, but it kind of looks like it, especially from above. Perhaps they will make additions | + | SMC is not really shaped like a swastika, but it kind of looks like it, especially from above. Perhaps they will make additions. |
Be prepared to find yourself lost somewhere in SMC during the first term. It may help to watch the scenery outside the huge plate-glass windows--it's the only thing that changes as you move around. | Be prepared to find yourself lost somewhere in SMC during the first term. It may help to watch the scenery outside the huge plate-glass windows--it's the only thing that changes as you move around. | ||
− | + | Over the foreseeable future, SMC will be in renovation so science students (particularly [[CS]] students) be prepared for construction and frustrating smells. | |
===GDH=== | ===GDH=== | ||
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===Old Jail=== | ===Old Jail=== | ||
− | The [[Old Jail]], just east of [[GDH]], contains faculty offices | + | The [[Old Jail]], just east of [[GDH]], contains faculty offices. It also holds the [[Lincoln Studies Center]] and the [[Underground Railroad Freedom Station]], as well as an actual [[jail]] in the back. The jail is multilevel and quite impressive. If you get a chance, opt to take the tour. |
===CFA=== | ===CFA=== | ||
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===Memorial Gym=== | ===Memorial Gym=== | ||
− | The [[Memorial Gym]] holds most of the important athletic facilities on campus. It is tucked behind [[CFA]] and the [[track]]. Inside is a [[basketball]] court on the first floor | + | The [[Memorial Gym]] holds most of the important athletic facilities on campus. It is tucked behind [[CFA]] and the [[track]]. Inside is a [[basketball]] court on the first floor. In the basement there is a woefully small [[natatorium]] (pool). This used to be easy to break into, but then they changed the lock. On the second floor there are offices for low-seniority faculty, as well as the headquarters of the [[Black Studies Program]]. The new-looking, floor-to-ceiling windowed section is the [[E. & L. Andrew Fitness Center]]. |
+ | |||
+ | Some other facilities, specifically for dance, are located in the [[Aux Gym|Auxiliary Gym]], between [[CFA]] and [[GDH]]. | ||
===Other Places on Campus=== | ===Other Places on Campus=== | ||
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===Office of Admission=== | ===Office of Admission=== | ||
− | Maybe you remember them? The [[Office of Admission]] is headed by Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission [[Paul Steenis]]. You won't have much to do with the Office of Admission proper as a [[student]], but you will likely have dealings with the [[Office of Financial Aid]], under Director [[ | + | Maybe you remember them? The [[Office of Admission]] is headed by Vice President for Enrollment and Dean of Admission [[Paul Steenis]]. You won't have much to do with the Office of Admission proper as a [[student]], but you will likely have dealings with the [[Office of Financial Aid]], under Director [[Terry Jackson]]. They send you a financial aid package, and help you out with student loans and so on (getting them, not paying for them). |
===Office of Advancement=== | ===Office of Advancement=== | ||
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===Vitals=== | ===Vitals=== | ||
− | Galesburg's ZIP code is 61401. The area code is 309 | + | Galesburg's ZIP code is 61401. The area code is 309. Galesburg is part of the 17th district of Illinois for the [[U.S.]] House. It is the county seat of [[Knox County]]. |
− | In | + | In 2017, Galesburg's population was 31,215 (and falling). The median household income was $36,035 (and rising). The median house value was about $73,500 (and rising). The town is finally leveling out after the [[Maytag]] closure, so people are starting to be optimistic, especially with the [[weed]] legalization. |
===Climate=== | ===Climate=== | ||
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====Breakfast Grab-n-Go==== | ====Breakfast Grab-n-Go==== | ||
− | The [[Breakfast Grab-N-Go]] is located in [[ | + | The [[Breakfast Grab-N-Go]] is located in [[seymour hall]] near the door heading out to [[alumni haall]] and works much the same as the lunch one, except with breakfast food and much shorter lines. |
====Outpost==== | ====Outpost==== | ||
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===''Catch''=== | ===''Catch''=== | ||
− | ''[[Catch]]'' is Knox's award-winning literary journal. It features mainly creative writing such as short stories and poetry, as well as some [[photography]] for aesthetic appeal. Other genres, such as journalism or critical works, are | + | ''[[Catch]]'' is Knox's award-winning literary journal. It features mainly creative writing such as short stories and poetry, as well as some [[photography]] for aesthetic appeal. Other genres, such as journalism or critical works, are sometimes accepted, but generally if they offer interest in the [[Creative Writing]] sphere only. Each ''Catch'' issue (there are two each year) is designed differently, with a level of complexity ranging from boringly elegant to matchbook-pasted-to-the-front-cover pretentious. ''Catch'' is a selective publication, and those pieces that are accepted are edited at the whims of the editors. The selection process is blind to help reduce bias. The ''Catch'' office is in the S.S. McClure Publications Office in Seymour. The current Editors-in-Chief are [[Brian Lowe]] and [[Alice Holbrook]]. ''Catch'' is funded through the Board of Publications. |
===''Cellar Door''=== | ===''Cellar Door''=== | ||
− | ''[[Cellar Door]]'' is a more inclusive literary journal that focuses less on production and more on workshopping and the writing process. It is published about twice a year, | + | ''[[Cellar Door]]'' is a more inclusive literary journal that focuses less on production and more on workshopping and the writing process. It is published about twice a year, using simple staple-bound newsprint. Each issue concentrates on a general theme, such as "Family" or "[[Suburb]]ia." ''Cellar Door'' features articles by [[faculty]] and others as well as by students. All submissions are accepted, so long as the writer is amenable to the workshopping process. Submitters are also required to sign a declaration saying that they love their work. If you don't love your work, stick with ''Catch''. ''Cellar Door'' is funded through the Board of Publications. |
===''Quiver''=== | ===''Quiver''=== | ||
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===WVKC=== | ===WVKC=== | ||
− | [[WVKC]] (The Voice) is Knox's radio station. The studio is located on the fourth floor of [[GDH]]. Almost all of the DJs are students; there is a signup and orientation meeting near the beginning of each term, advertised throughout campus. WVKC is | + | [[WVKC]] (The Voice) is Knox's radio station. The studio is located on the fourth floor of [[GDH]]. Almost all of the DJs are students; there is a signup and orientation meeting near the beginning of each term, advertised throughout campus. WVKC's frequency is 90.7 FM, and the broadcasting radius reaches about 55,000 area residents. WVKC is funded through the Board of Publications. |
==Clubs== | ==Clubs== | ||
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* [[Quiver Club]] | * [[Quiver Club]] | ||
* [[Writers' Forum]] | * [[Writers' Forum]] | ||
+ | * [[Zine Club!]] | ||
===Performing Arts=== | ===Performing Arts=== | ||
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* [[Dodgeball]] (intramural sport) | * [[Dodgeball]] (intramural sport) | ||
* [[Fencing]] (club sport) | * [[Fencing]] (club sport) | ||
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* [[Gaming Information Network]] | * [[Gaming Information Network]] | ||
* [[Indoor Soccer]] (intramural sport) | * [[Indoor Soccer]] (intramural sport) | ||
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* [[Racquetball Club]] | * [[Racquetball Club]] | ||
* [[Softball]] (intramural sport) | * [[Softball]] (intramural sport) | ||
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* [[Ultimate Frisbee]] (club sport) | * [[Ultimate Frisbee]] (club sport) | ||
* [[Volleyball]] (intramural sport) | * [[Volleyball]] (intramural sport) | ||
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===Travel within Galesburg=== | ===Travel within Galesburg=== | ||
− | Accessing much of downtown is easy by foot, but for reaching the rest of town owning or borrowing a [[car]] or [[bicycle]] is necessary. There are three [[bus]] routes in Galesburg running on complicated loops once each hour | + | Accessing much of downtown is easy by foot, but for reaching the rest of town owning or borrowing a [[car]] or [[bicycle]] is necessary. There are three [[bus]] routes in Galesburg running on complicated loops once each hour, but only until around 6:00PM. The bus terminal is at [[Main Street|Main]] and [[Kellogg Street|Kellogg]] streets, and all three buses depart from there every hour on the hour. The fare is 60 cents. Few use the bus, but if time is not very important it is cheaper than calling a taxi. The schedules and routes can be found [http://www.ci.galesburg.il.us/transit/citybus.htm here]. |
Galesburg taxis are sketchy. | Galesburg taxis are sketchy. |