Biology Chapter of the NKU Alumni Association

Biology Chapter of the NKU Alumni Association

Calendar 2004

Since many of these events are "weather permitting" please monitor Biology Alumni listserve for changes.

Join The Biology Alumni Email ListServe. It is a closed list, which simply means that the general public cannot join (it minimizes spam). Email Joan Arnold, at jmalvt@aol.com. Send her your email address and full name.

All events will occur or begin at the Herrmann Alumni Center (HAC) unless otherwise stated.

Trip to Big Bone Lick State Park With Dr. Tom Sproat, Saturday, October 23, 2004, Meet at Park Visitor Center at 10 AM

We will get a brief history presentation by GEAR-UP Group (students attending at-risk High Schools) then go for a hike in the woods. Perfect for teachers and anyone interested in enjoying a beautiful Fall day outside

For those interested in car-pooling meet at Alumni House at 9 AM.

Hosted by Denise Wells-Byrum

http://www.state.ky.us/agencies/parks/bigbone.htm

Annual Skyline Tavern Party, Friday, January 7, 2005 at 7 PM

The Alumni Association will provide the food and the door prizes with cash bar. Come join your fellow Biology Alumni and Past Professors without worrying about studying and tests.

Hosted by the original party-girl Carolyn Broering-Berberich and Joan Arnold

Upcoming 2005 Events:

Botanical Walk

Annual Bird Walk with Dr. Rambo

Annual Plant Exchange with our Moms

For more information on all of these events contact Biology Alumni President, Cynthia, at tdm850@fuse.net or 859-442-0825

Or Keeper of the List, Joan, at jmalvt@aol.com or 859-331-6781

Past Events

Saturday, April 3, 2004 at 9:30 a.m. -- Behind the Scenes Tour of the Cincinnati Zoo and Botanical Gardens

Bring your family and/or friends. Meet promptly at 9:30am at the CREW (Center for Research of Endangered Wildlife) building, which is behind the Safari Camp Picnic Grounds, for a tour of the facilities and slide show presentation about the important work that they do there. Other behind the scenes adventures are still being planned but the day should be fun for the biologists and other sane people who want to join us in our fun. There will be plenty of time after the tour to enjoy the rest of your day at the Zoo at your leisure. Zoo admission is $11.50 for Adults, $9 for Seniors, and $6 for children aged 2-12. Hosted by Mark Nienaber.
http://www.cincinnatizoo.org/Conservation/MoreAboutCREW/index.html

Saturday, April 24, 2004 at 8:00 a.m. (Rain Date: May 1, 2004) -- Bird Walk with Dr. Tom Rambo

Bring your binoculars, your walking shoes, and your family and/or friends to follow Dr. Rambo while he introduces us to our fine-feathered friends. Meet at 8:00 am at the Herrman Alumni House parking lot for refreshments and then we will carpool to Spring Grove Cemetery & Arboretum. Since the early bird gets the worm, the early bird-watcher will get to see the bird. Hosted by Evelyn and Mike Dietz. http://www.springgrove.org/springgrove/arboretum.htm

Saturday, April 25, 2004 at noon -- Charity Dog Walkathon at Central Park in Union, KY

Sponsored by the Northern KY Veterinary Technicians and Veterinary Medical Association to benefit Pilot Dogs, Inc., a Lion's Club organization that trains guide dugs for the visually impaired at no cost to the person. More information and applications can be found at http://www.angelfire.com/ky2/dogwalk. Hosted by Joan Arnold.

Thursday, May 13, 2004 at 7:00pm -- Plant Exchange

Bring your plants, your seeds, and your Moms and/or friends to the Alumni House parking lot just in time for a weekend of planting your new acquisitions. The Moms always bring the best discoveries. Hosted by Cynthia Cain and Joan Arnold.

Saturday, May 22, 2004 at 3:00pm -- Picnic / Welcoming Reception for New Graduates

The Alumni Association will provide the entree. Bring your own alcoholic drinks and your favorite dessert or side dish to share with the other Alumni, the Faculty and their families. The picnic will be located at the Dietz property. They were gracious enough to offer the use of their home again our picnic. What better way to introduce the newbies to our fun times. Hosted by Evelyn and Mike Dietz and Denise Wells Byrum.
Here are the directions for those of you that did not attend previously or forgot how to get there. While travelling the on the AA Highway, take the 547 Silver Grove exit (about 7 miles from I-275 or about 3 miles from US 27) and turn right off the exit, then right onto Nelson Road. Go left to continue onto Nelson Road (or else you will end up back on the AA Highway). Continue on Nelson for about 0.7 mile but don't go over the hill. Turn left onto Dietz Lane. Go down that road and at the bottom, take the gravel road to the property. You can park in the lot area or drive over the gravel road.

Map of Nelson Rd
Alexandria, KY
To see the "intersection" that must be navigated after exiting the AA Highway (aka Route 9), click on the W arrow on the left side of the map. You can then see that Nelson Road is on the "entrance ramp" back on to the AA Highway.
Please join us at the Dietz property. It is only about 10 minutes south of NKU.

There are numerous ways to get involved in mentoring.
If you are interested, email Evelyn Dietz . Thank you! It is easier than you think!

Speak to a Biology 151 Recitation class as a member of a 2-3 person alumni panel about your school and your work experiences. This activity occurs during the spring semester every year.
This began Spring 1996 and was rated by the students as one of the best parts of the course. Remember all the questions you had as a student? Here is a chance to directly help the current NKU biology freshman.
Allow a student to shadow you for a day.
Do you want to get involved in the mentoring program but you think you live too far away? How about corresponding with students via email? Many of the students have questions about what it is like to be a ___________ (fill in the blank) or what is graduate school like? These questions and many others can be discussed in email.

URL: http://www.nku.edu/~bioalum

Last Update: 20 October 2004