the publication is DONE! The proof is in my hot little hands right now.
If you have the patience to download a PDF that’s over 100MB, you can get a sneak preview:
http://saveantioch.org/AIMH.pdf
I would like to apologize for not getting two submissions in the publication, due to having a press deadline that couldn’t be moved. I’m sorry!
Your exhausted but pleased editor,
MJ
Hi Folks,
Perhaps, lest I sound like an apologist for Antioch University, I should remind you that I am the lead plaintiff in the faculty lawsuit. I am an advocate for fighting the University in every legal way in order to preserve Antioch College as we all have known it.
Some of you know how strident I have been in trying to persuade all who would listen that no one should consider keeping even a pencil labeled “Antioch College” or “Antioch anything” if the University prevails and the College closes. Much less steal anything the University genuinely values.
Based on how nicely Toni, Andrzej, Lynda Sirk, and Mary Lou LaPierre have dealt with Antioch College this year, if the University prevails I expect to have a search warrant executed to search my apartment for any college “treasure”. If I were stupid enough to have stolen (kept) College (University) property, I probably deserve the legal consequences I am sure Toni and Andrej would gleefully impose on me.
On the ACAN and Organizers discussion group there has been open discussion about some of y’all “liberating” the university property that is more valued by the University than any other asset in Yellow Springs.
You all know that the University legally owns all Yellow Springs assets, and yet many of you have openly plotted to remove Antiochiana and “put it in Bob Devine’s basement, stash it in Wisconsin, or give it to Wright State”. Antiochiana is not yours to put, stash, or give. If the University prevails I advise you to not remove a single paper from Antiochiana. The University will not take removal of Antiochiana assets lightly.
Scott Sanders “The Boss of Antiochiana” is a University employee specifically because the University values the collection so much they have not dared to have the collection overseen by a College employee. If you go to University Web sites, you can see that Antioch University wraps itself in the heritage and values of Antioch College.
If you have never done this, I very highly suggest you take a trip across Antioch University and see how much they value our heritage. In fact, they consider it “their heritage” because they were created by Antioch College. To facilitate your trip across the University, I am providing clicks below:
Antioch Seattle
www.antiochsea.edu/about/tradition.html
Antioch LA and Santa Barbara are almost identical
www.antiochla.edu/about-antioch/history-of-antioch/index.html
www.antiochsb.edu/general-category/history-of-antioch-university.html
Antioch McGregor
www.mcgregor.edu/about/index.html
Antioch New England
www.antiochne.edu/aboutane/history.cfm
www.antiochne.edu/aboutane/whyiloveane.cfm
If you have taken the Web trip by clicking above, you can see how much Antioch University values Antiochiana, and how seriously they would view attempts to remove any portion of the Antiochiana collection.
Should you still doubt how valuable Antioch University considers Antiochiana and the Antioch name, let me quote the first paragraph from the letter Antioch University lawyers sent faculty warning those of us teaching next year for Non-Stop ——- not to use the name “Antioch”. The same introductory paragraph was used in the letter demanding that the faculty of Antioch College stop using the name “The Faculty of Antioch College Legal Fund”.
Porter Wright Morris & Arthur LLP
“This firm represents Antioch University (”Antioch”). As you know, Antioch is a well-established and well-respected business that has developed a reputation based upon its educational services. Antioch has been using its well-known trademarks and trade name ANTIOCH, ANTIOCH COLLEGE, and other marks and names containing the ANTIOCH mark, as well as the distinctive “A” DESIGN mark, in connection with providing educational services for many years. In connection with its business, Antioch has expended and continues to expend substantial sums in promoting its distinctive campuses. As a result of these efforts, the mark ANTIOCH has developed a high degree of distinctiveness and is widely recognized by consumers as being associated with services having their origin with Antioch.”
How ironic and flat out stupid that a University leadership that claims to embrace the heritage of Antioch College, and appears to value the name Antioch so much, has done so much damage to the name ANTIOCH and ANTIOCH COLLEGE over the past 10 months.
How shameful that the Board of Trustees to whom the name ANTIOCH and ANTIOCH COLLEGE is entrusted have allowed the name to be so damaged. This is one more example of the Board’s appalling lack of fiduciary responsibility.
Peter Townsend
Faculty of Antioch College
Welcome back to the AIMH Community Art Festival headquarters.
On Thursday night, there were some amazing musical performances. Want some pictures? Of course you do!
Emma
givin us some bluesy love
Megan and Amy
rockin it out!
Unfortunately, I discovered that I had not appeased the technology gods and even with the help of two dedicated Antiochians (thanks Rowan and Jonny!) I couldn’t make amends for my transgressions. We could not get the projector to work no matter how hard I prayed. So, sadly, there were no video screenings.
However, that means that you- yes you- get to see Aiden Tyler Lee and Juliet Hansen’s video here first!
“A Love Story”
We made this movie, including editing, all in one night on Antioch campus. My little digital camera shot each scene only once, and we ended up with 40 clips that we organized to tell a fitting story. The two of us shot every scene except the scenes that the coat rack and fire extinguisher helped with by holding the camera. The scenes were shot on multiple floors of North and South. Parallel to our story, many first years feel like Antioch is a love that they had found, and a love that is now running from them.
-Aiden Tyler Lee and Juliet Hansen ’11
Stay tuned…more art is on it’s way. As soon as I sleep.
In love and revolt,
MJ
See the Photos! About 10 alums staged a successful “direct action” event in New York City today in front of the building housing the Carnegie Foundation, where Dan Fallon works (On Madison Ave. between 49th & 50th). Declaring it “Dan Fallon Appreciation Day,” the group gave out flyers and daffodils. Linda White performed with a huge puppet in the likeness of Fallon and Matt Arnold played a horn. As Fallon came into work, he shook hands with the demonstrators and allowed a photo to be taken of him and the puppet. Thanks to all who participated, but especially to Mike Casselli and Noreen Dean Dresser who coordinated the event. –Larry Rubin
The Antioch Is My Home Community Art Exhibition opened on a rainy Sunday afternoon. A pretty steady stream of people walked through to see the submissions…
Rowan Kaiser and Alex Borowicz
Emily Bengal Seibel
Penny
Brian Springer
to name a few. There are a few more pieces making their way across the US to join this twenty-something exhibition. The submissions are from Antioch alumni, students, faculty, and staff; Yellow Springs residents; and friends of the college
The Read Gallery will be open until April 26…hours are as follows:
Monday, Wednesday, and Friday: Noon-6pm
Thursday: Noon-1pm
There will be an end of the term reception on both floors of the Visual Arts Building on Friday, April 18 from 4pm-6pm. Be sure to stop by!
On the day of Commencement, the Read Gallery will be open for viewing until at least 3pm.
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by Patricia Cohen for the NY Times, April 20, 2008
AS any student at Antioch College can tell you, our view of reality is socially constructed. What we consider to be truth is often just a reflection of the power structure, a single narrative propounded by a privileged class that must be countered by alternative narratives. Put simply, there is more than one side to any story. –Read the Article.