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Social MediaSGMU is now on Twitter and Facebook in effort to create timely updates on events and initiatives. The page is titled “The Student Government of Marian University.”

Follow on Twitter with @_SGMU.

For suggestions or questions, contact Jessica Williams, VP of Marketing and Communications, at SGMUSecretary@marian.edu.

Service project todaySGMU will perform their first service project as an organization today 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. The Make Marian Beautiful Campaign intends to promote the Franciscan value of responsible stewardship by beautifying campus.

To participate, meet in the Ruth Lilly Student Center at 3:30 before walking together to the Ecolab. For more information, contact Joann Derbiszewski, VP of Mission Effectiveness, at SGMUMissionEffectiveness@marian.edu.

Leadership: Keys to SuccessJerry Jones, a CEO and board of trustee member, will speak on leadership on November 29 at 8 p.m. in the RLSC community room. Food will be provided; all are welcome. “It will be an interactive and fun learning experience,” said sophomore Matt Duncan.

Town hall meetings Would you like an opportunity to voice your concerns as a resident or get questions about student life answered?

Resident Representatives Kyle Downs and Nate Truitt will host town hall meetings on November 20 in each of the residence halls. Clare Hall’s will start at 6 p.m. University Hall, 7 p.m., Doyle Hall, 8 p.m.

Refreshments will be served.

Commuter Student Appreciation DaysThey took place on November 8 with a Panera breakfast and November 9 with Little Caesar's pizza for lunch.

About 70 people turned out between the two meals. Students were also able to fill out a survey concerning different aspects of Marian's campus and where they would like to see improved. Nick Holt, Chris Murray, Jessie Tawney, and Laura Miller won Speedway gas cards for participating.

CAMPUS EVENTS (CEC)

Blood Drive WednesdayTwo Marian student athletes and the Office of Health and Wellness Services will team up with the American Red Cross Wednesday, November 16 to sponsor an on-campus blood drive from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. in the P.E. Center.

Marian hosts four drives each year. They are eight weeks apart, two every semester, so students are able to donate at each one. For more information, contact Angelia Zielke.

Open Mic Night tonightA Knights After Dark Coffee¬house & Open Mic Night will take place tonight at 7:30 in the library auditorium.

The event will host artist Jason LeVasseur. “Jason is, if you see him performing live, really goofy and interactive and fun,” said President of Campus Events Committee Karen McNulty.

The event includes free refreshments and invites students to showcase their talents.

Arsenic and Old Lace playStudents can attend the comedy from November 16-19. Each show is at 8 p.m. in Peine Theatre.

Thanksgiving dinner at AllisonAll students, faculty, and staff are invited to the annual Thanksgiving dinner at Allison Mansion on Monday, November 21, 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. The dinner is free.

MUCOM

The Marian University College of Osteopathic Medicine makes visible progress on the south side of campus and in their accreditation process.

By November 15, the Higher Learning Commission will review Marian's application to introduce the new school. This is routine for institutions seeking to make “substantive change” to their structure or diploma-granting ability. As the COM would grant doctorates, this is required procedure.

Upcoming events:
MUCOM leadership, Drs. Evans, Henley, and Larsen will attend the American Osteopathic Association (AOA) National Conference in Orlando, Fla. from October 29 to November 3 to represent MU-COM at various meetings, greet visitors at our exhibit booth and recruit faculty for the new school.
Dr. Evans will speak on Osteopathic Manipulative Therapy for Marian University Spirit & Place on November 10.
Dr. Henley will represent MU-COM at the Indiana Academy of Family Physicians Fall Conference on November 11 and 12 here in Indy.
Dr. Evans will speak at Marian University Senior Seminar on November 16 in Marian Hall
Dr. Evans will speak at the Indiana Rural Health Fall Forum on Nov. 18 at a Bloomington Convention.

SPORTS

BasketballThe men’s team duked it out with IUPUI with an exhibition game on November 7. They lost 50-85. The season opener is tonight and tomorrow at the Bethel College Tournament.

The first home game is on November 15 at 7 p.m. against IU-Kokomo.
The women’s team is now 2-0. They beat Asbury College 77-64 and Berea 85-62 on November 4 and 5, respectively.

Their next game is on November 18 and 19 at the Centre College Classic.
The first home game against Indiana Wesleyan is at 7 p.m. on November 22.

BowlingThe men’s bowling team has been rolling in success with a placement of 10 of 24 at the Bollermaker Classic in Lafayette, Ind. on October 29 and 30 and placed 6 of 37 and 5 of 23, respectively, at the American Heartland Conference II and III in Wickliffe, Ohio on November 5 and 6. They bowl next in Allentown, Pa. for the Roto Grip Keystone Quaker Classic on December 27 and 28 and the Nittany Lion Kegler Classic on December 29 and 30.

At the same competitions, the women’s team placed 6 of 18 both days at the Bollermaker; 2 of 20 and 2 of 16 at the AMC; and anticipates the same tournaments in December.

Cross CountryThe women’s team placed 5 of 10 on November 5 at the MCC Championship in Goshen, Ind. They will run on November 19 at the NAIA National Championship in Vancouver, Wash.

The men’s team placed 8 of 10 on November 5 and will run in Vancouver on November 19 as well.

CyclingThe mountain bike team placed 16th in the Collegiate Mountain Bike National Championships in Angel Fire, N. M. at the end of October.

Bate breath for Collegiate Cyclo-cross National Championships in Madison, Wis. in January and Collegiate Road National Championships in Ogden, Utah in May.

Football
This past Saturday, the Knights tacked their way to the top by smashing against Saint Xavier University for a sure 27-9 victory. The MU Knights are the number one ranked team in the NAIA.

The Knights will kickoff at their playoff game on November 19.

VolleyballThe volleyball team will continue to compete tomorrow in the MCC Tournament.

After multiple wins and losses at the Aquinas/Cornerstone Tourney from October 26 to 29 and a loss to Spring Arbor on November 8, their record stands at 18-13.

Women’s soccerAfter defeating Huntington University 2-1 on October 29, the Lady Knights halted their season with the MCC Tournament Semifinals on November 5. They lost to Spring Arbor, 1-2 which brought their overall record to 12-6-2.