August 26th, 2010
The King of Scotland faces his downfall during Shakespeare’s Macbeth.
From Jackie Hooper, Redfern Arts Center:
For the second year, the Keene State College Theatre and Dance Department welcomes the Castle Theatre Company at Durham University in England, which will perform Shakespeare’s Macbeth on Sunday, September 12, at 7:30 pm. in the Main Theatre of the Redfern Arts Center on Brickyard Pond.
The Castle Theatre Company returns to U.S. colleges and high schools this fall to perform a highly physical, dynamic, and visual production of William Shakespeare’s greatest revenge tragedy. The company will also conduct workshops on Saturday, September 11, for KSC students to work on scenes from Macbeth side-by-side with the cast.
Northern Stage, a professional theatre company in White River Junction, Vermont, is coordinating the Castle Theatre Company’s three-week American tour of Macbeth to colleges and high schools throughout September.
For more information, see the keene.edu News page.
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August 26th, 2010
From Jenny Darrow, Academic Technology:
Sometimes it can be difficult to find time during the day to run down the CELT hallway in Rhodes Hall to ask a Blackboard question. Instead of worrying about finding us, CELT is going to spend the lunch hour in the Student Center, Madison Street Lounge, laptops in tow. Ask us anything!
When: Wednesday, September 1, 11 a.m. – 1:30 p.m.
Upcoming events are located on the CELT calendar. If you would like to suggest a topic, please contact jdarrow@keene.edu; we’re all ears!
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August 26th, 2010
From Jackie Hooper, Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery:
From carved serving bowls to ceremonial masks, art is interwoven into the African way of life, as shown in an exhibit Friday, September 3, through Sunday, October 31, at the Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery at Keene State College.
“Art of Africa: Objects from the Collection of Warren Robbins” presents more than 60 objects including sculpture, textiles, beaded clothing, and jewelry, which broadly represent the creativity and diversity of artistic expression of nearly 30 cultures of sub-Saharan Africa, collected by the founding director of the National Museum of African Art, now a branch of the Smithsonian Institution. Accompanied by a video on African masks and dance, the exhibition illustrates the broader cultural context in which these art forms were created and used.
The Art of Africa exhibit will be the focus of the Friends of the Thorne’s annual education program for area school children, scheduled for October 18-29.
The summer exhibit, “Passionate Pursuits: Keene State College Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Our Community Partner the Friends of the Thorne Share Their Creations and Collectibles,” reopens Friday, September 3, through Thursday, September 30. This non-juried exhibit presents an opportunity to appreciate the talent of more than 23 residents who live in the Monadnock Region and are members of the KSC family and/or Friends of the Thorne.
For more information, see the longer story on the keene.edu News page.
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August 19th, 2010
From Dottie Morris (Office of Diversity and Multiculturalism), Kevin Justice, and Carrie Holmes (Admissions):
Faculty and staff are invited to an ice cream social on Sunday, August 22 at 8 p.m. in the Faculty/Staff dining area of the Zorn Dining Commons. Please come to the meet and greet for new students who will be taking part in a pre-orientation diversity and multiculturalism leadership retreat.
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August 19th, 2010
The schedule of Opening Week events is now available.
Monday, August 23
8:30 a.m. Coffee, Student Center Atrium
9 - 11:30 a.m. President and Cabinet Welcome Back, Mabel Brown Room
11:30 a.m. - noon NEASC Update, Mabel Brown Room
noon - 1:30 p.m. Campus Barbecue, Zorn Dining Commons
2 - 3:30 p.m. Panel Discussion, Mabel Brown Room
3:30 - 5 p.m. Rite of Passage Initiative, Thorn Sagendorph Conference Room (space limited)
Tuesday, August 24
8:30 - 11 a.m. Academic Affairs Meeting, Mabel Brown Room
8:30 a.m. Finance and Planning Retreat, Zorn Dining Commons
10 a.m. - noon Rite of Passage Initiative, Thorne Sagendorph Conf Room (space limited)
11a.m. - 1 p.m. School Meetings
1 - 5 p.m. Department Meetings
Wednesday, August 25
Move in Day for new students
1:30 p.m. 9-ten-11 Presentation, Rhodes N120
Thursday, August 26
9:15 a.m. Clap in for new students, Appian Way
10 a.m. New Student Convocation, Spaulding Gym
2 - 4 p.m. ATSC Startup Meeting, Huntress 12
1 - 5 p.m. Orientation
Friday, August 27
Orientation
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August 19th, 2010
From Jenny Darrow, Academic Technology:
While your first inclination for the new Blackboard may be to jump right in, we encourage you to take a moment and look at our calendar of events designed to make your transition from 7.3 to 9.1 as simple as possible. If you cannot attend then you might want to look at our library of “how-to” located here http://keeneweb.org/at.
In the meantime, here are some items you might find useful:
- Student rosters will be loaded into Bb by the end of Monday, August 23, with student “adds” updated daily
- Be sure you make your course available to your students; otherwise they will not be able to access any content (directions for making your course available to students are here: http://bit.ly/aSAQ0m).
Our growing workshop/event schedule has already kicked off, but don’t worry; we have a number of upcoming opportunities. For a full schedule visit the CELT calendar, but here is a taste of what we will be offering:
- Monday, 8/23, 45P.M.. Location: Rhodes S121 (CE Lab): Blackboard Basics. Registration is required: http://www.keene.edu/it/helpdesk/training
- Tuesday, 8/24, 4– 5p.m.. Location: Rhodes S121 (CE Lab): Blackboard - No More Paper: Using the Assignment Tool. Registration is required: http://www.keene.edu/it/helpdesk/training
- Wednesday, 8/25, 1:30-2:30PM. Huntress 012: Blackboard - Giving Feedback Using the Grade Center (half our drop-in from 1-1:30 for basic questions). Registration is required: http://www.keene.edu/it/helpdesk/training
- Friday, 8/27, 23PM. Huntress 012: Blackboard Can Do THAT?! Registration is required: http://www.keene.edu/it/helpdesk/training
If you have any questions about Bb please do not hesitate to contact us at blackboard@keene.edu.
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August 12th, 2010
From Kent Drake-Deese, Residential Life:
As you may be aware, our incoming first-year students and new transfers will be arriving on campus 8 a.m.-3 p.m. Wednesday August 25, 2010. Unfortunately, the first call for volunteers to assist with this process did not produce the results we were hoping for, so this is my call for the volunteer cavalry to come in and save the day…you may dramatically bugle if you are so inclined.
We are well behind last year’s volunteer numbers and strongly encourage you to contact Caroll Lothrop at clothrop@keene.edu or call Residential Life and Housing Services at 358-2339 to let us know you are willing to help with this massive undertaking. The move-in process runs from 8 a.m.-3 p.m., but just an hour of your time could make a significant difference in the day. Thank you for your time and effort in participating in the important task of welcoming our students to campus.
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August 12th, 2010
From Carole Whippie, Business Office:
The Business Office announces that Banner Finance training sessions will begin on Tuesday, September 14 for the Fall semester. The first session will focus on the Chart of Accounts (COA) and Budgeting Concepts, the foundation of our financial system. All classes are in Elliot 229. Here is the Fall 2010 Banner Finance training schedule—please self-register for the classes and open labs at www.keene.edu/it/helpdesk/training/.
9/14, 10 a.m. - noon, Banner: Chart of Accounts and Budget Concepts (for Managers and End Users)
9/16, 2 - 3:30, Banner Finance: Buy/Pay Concepts (for Managers and End Users)
9/21, 10 - noon, NEW Banner Finance: Managing Your Budget (for Managers and End Users)
9/23, 2 - 3:30, Banner Finance: Managing Labor Costs (for End Users)
9/28, 10 - noon, Banner: Log-in and Navigation (for All Banner Users)
9/30, 2 - 3:30, Banner Finance: Budget Queries (for Managers and End Users)
10/5, 10 - noon, Banner Finance: Requisition (for End Users)
10/7, 2 - 3:30, Banner Finance: Direct Pay Invoices (for Managers and End Users)
10/12, 10 - noon, WebI: Accessing Documents (for Managers and End Users)
10/14, 2 - 3:30, Banner Finance: Budget Queries (for Managers and End Users)
10/19, 10 - noon, Banner Finance: Buy/Pay Queries and Approvals (for Managers and End Users)
10/21, 2 - 3:30, Financial Tools: Discovering Your Options (for Managers and End Users)
10/26, 10 – noon, Banner Finance: Financial Fixes (for Managers and End Users)
10/28, 2 – 3:30, WebI: Accessing Documents (for Managers and End Users)
11/2, 10 – noon, Banner Finance: Putting It All Together (for All Banner Users)
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August 12th, 2010
From Jenny Darrow, Academic Technology:
While we still have some summer left before classes begin we realize that many instructors will be gathering material to post in their Blackboard course. Here are a few things that we hope will help you begin the semester:
- Student rosters will be loaded into Bb by the end of the day, Monday 8/23. Student “adds” will be updated daily.
- If you need to communicate with your students prior to 8/23 you can use the Faculty Web Advisor e-mail function, which can be found off of the Keene State home page in the Academics navigation menu.
- Be sure you make your course available to your students; otherwise, they will not be able to access any content. (Directions for doing this are available at http://bit.ly/aSAQ0m.)
Our growing workshop/event schedule has already kicked off but don’t worry, we have a number of upcoming opportunities. Here is a taste of what we will be offering but for a full schedule visit the CELT calendar located at http://bit.ly/8NNLN3.
- Tuesday 8/17 1-3 p.m., Huntress 012: Blackboard Demo. The Bb support team will give a 1 hour demonstration of the new features of Bb 9.1 followed by one-on-one question and answer session.
- Thursday, 8/19, 10:30 a.m. – noon, Rhodes Hall S121. Blackboard Basics (half hour drop-in from 10:30-11 for basic questions). Registration is required: http://www.keene.edu/it/helpdesk/training.
- Wednesday, 8/25 1:30-2:30 p.m., Huntress 012: Blackboard - Giving Feedback Using the Grade Center (half hour drop-in from 1-1:30 for basic questions). Registration is required: http://www.keene.edu/it/helpdesk/training.
If you have any questions about Bb please do not hesitate to contact us at blackboard@keene.edu.
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August 5th, 2010
From Jenny Darrow, Academic Technology:
While it’s hard to believe that the start of the academic year is only a few short weeks away, we wanted to take a moment and share some Blackboard 9.1 tips that will help you as you begin to upload content to your course.
When you first log in to your course, you’re going to notice that the interface looks different but once you get acclimated we think you’ll appreciate the improvements. Here are a few key pointers to help you get started before you begin building your course.
You will find instructions on how to copy content from an old course into a current course here: http://bit.ly/aCXJv6
You will find a host of tools in the “Tools” navigation menu including, “send email,” “groups,” “user guide,” and more.
Our growing library of Blackboard “how-to” documentation is located here: http://keeneweb.org/at/blackboard
Our growing workshop/event schedule has already kicked off, but don’t worry; we have a number of upcoming opportunities. Here is a taste of what we will be offering but for a full schedule visit the CELT calendar located here: http://bit.ly/8NNLN3
- Tuesday, 8/10, 8:30-10 a.m. Student Center: Blackboard - Drop In. The Bb support team will be on hand to answer any questions you might have about 9.1.
- Thursday, 8/19, 10:30 a.m. – noon. Location TBD. Blackboard Basics (half our drop-in from 10:30-11 for basic questions)
- Wednesday, 8/25, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Huntress 012: Blackboard - Giving Feedback Using the Grade Center (half hour drop-in from 1-1:30 for basic questions)
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July 29th, 2010
Aquila Theatre Company stages A Midsummer Night’s Dream as part of the Visiting Artists Series at the Redfern Arts Center.
From
Jackie Hooper, Redfern Arts Center:
Dynamic performances in jazz music, family theatre, and modern dance are among the many events scheduled during the 2010–11 season at the Redfern Arts Center on Brickyard Pond at Keene State College. The season runs the gamut from influential performers at the top of their game to emerging artists earning the attention of national audiences.
The public is invited to a free Season Preview on Thursday, September 9, from 5 to 7 p.m. in the Redfern lobby. Short presentations about the season lineup and video clips of performers will be followed by refreshments.
The Tierney Sutton Band opens the season with a high-powered jazz concert on October 6. Aquila Theatre Company stages A Midsummer Night’s Dream, with a school performance on October 25, at 9:30 a.m. and an evening performance on Tuesday, October 26. Blue Heron Renaissance Choir provides a beautiful evening of song on November 3.
In the new year, Sandglass Theater and physical comedian Bob Berky present “Richard 3.5: Light Ruminations On Murder” on January 28. The Philadelphia Dance Company (Philadanco) performs on February 15. Another modern dance troupe, Monica Bill Barnes & Company, kicks off the 2011 American College Dance Festival at Keene State on March 9. Christopher O’Riley performs a concert that juxtaposes different musical styles on February 23. And Mango Blue rounds out the season with a concert of Afro-Latin and world music on March 23.
For more on each performance, sponsorship, and ticket information, see the full release on Keene State’s news site.
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July 22nd, 2010
From Mike Caulfield, CELT:
On August 18, CELT and the Southwest NH Educational Support Center will be hosting EdCamp Keene, an “unconference” for college and K-12 educators.
This conference is part of a recent national movement of educational “unconferences,” and follows the success of the EdCamp Philly conference earlier this year. EdCamps are informal conferences where the participants make up the conference agenda on the morning of the conference, based on who has brought something to present, and what the attendees want to see. The focus of an EdCamp is generally on practical pedagogy, but participants have wide leeway to present whatever they think might interest attendees — educational technology, community-based learning, techniques for teaching composition, new issues in science education. There are EdCamps in the works for New York City and Boston, but EdCamp Keene will be the first in the Northeast, and is already drawing people from as far as Pittsburgh and Portland.
EdCamp Keene also represents a significant variation on the EdCamp formula: For the first time we are bringing together educators from higher education and K-12 for this event, on the theory that we could probably learn an awful lot from one another. If this experiment is successful, it has the possibility to influence future events, and lead to a better partnership between primary, secondary and higher education.
Please come and be part of this historic event!
The conference is free, and lunch will be provided. There’s more about the conference at the EdCamp Keene website.
Please register if you think you even might be going, as we need to estimate food requirements. There is no obligation.
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July 22nd, 2010
From Renee Harlow, Purchasing:
Saturday, July 24, 8 a.m. – noon
All items will be heavily discounted and priced to sell
CASH AND CARRY
Sample of monthly items:
- (100 +) bunk bed frames - $5.00 each set
- (100+) 5 drawer dressers - $10.00 - $15.00 each
- (50) 4 drawer dressers - $5.00 each
- (40) wardrobes - $10.00 - $15.00 each
- Assorted Book Shelves
- Linde Plasma Cutter, Model PCM 31
- (2) Wing Backed Chairs
- Dorm Furniture – Couches, Love Seats, Chairs - $5.00 - $15.00 each
- (2) Cubicle Panels – Cushioned
- (7) 4 drawer filing cabinets
- 27” Sony Trinitron TV – Model KV-21TS27
- 27” Sony Pedestal TV – Model KV-27DS1
- (3) small locking cash boxes
- (25) Wooden 3 drawer student desks - $10.00 each
…and more, including free items!
All is first come, first served.
The surplus house, located across the street from Wendy’s on Winchester Street, will be open the second Saturday of every month from 8 a.m. to noon for the sale of furniture and non-computer-system related items.
Bring a friend, bring a truck, and walk away with a bargain!
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July 15th, 2010
From Jenny Darrow, Academic Technology:
We are happy to report that the upgrade from Blackboard 7.3 to 9.1 over the July 4th weekend went very well, and we encourage you to log in and explore the new interface. We think you will be happily surprised with the improvements in course management workflow, especially the simple “one-click” access to the control panel. As with any updated product, things will look different, but don’t let that intimidate you.
The CELT/Academic Technology team will be on hand Thursday afternoon, July 22 in the Madison Street Lounge for a 1-hour drop-in session (2-3 p.m.) and a 1-hour demonstration of the new look and feel of Blackboard 9.1 (3-4 p.m.). So drop by after picking up your Thursday afternoon ice cream and ask us questions; we’ll even have extra-special toppings for your cone! Stick around for a more formal demonstration of the new course home page, control panel, grade center, and more.
If you can’t make it, that’s okay. We’ve created a short list of important things to know:
- Our growing library of Blackboard “how-to” documentation can be found on the AT site: http://keeneweb.org/at
- Be sure the “ON/OFF” toggle on the Blackboard course home page is “ON” (upper right-hand corner of the screen). This provides you with instructor access to the course. Toggle to “OFF” when you want to view the course as a student would.
- Bb fall courses will be created by the end of the day, Wednesday, July 21.
- If you have any questions about Blackboard, please e-mail our support team: blackboard@keene.edu.
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June 3rd, 2010
This copper sculpture by Doug Adler will be among the arts, crafts, and collectibles exhibited in “Passionate Pursuits.”
From Jackie Hooper, Thorne-Sagendorph Art Gallery:
“Passionate Pursuits: Keene State College Alumni, Faculty, Staff, and Our Community Partner the Friends of the Thorne Share Their Creations and Collectibles,” will open Friday, June 4, and continue through Sunday, July 25 at the Thorne; it will reopen Friday, September 3, through Thursday, September 30. The Friends of the Thorne will host a public reception on Friday, June 4, from 4:30 to 7 p.m. at the gallery.
This non-juried exhibit, the third “Passionate Pursuits” at the Thorne, presents an opportunity to share and appreciate the talent of more than 23 residents who live in the Monadnock Region and are members of the KSC family and Friends of the Thorne. The exhibit includes many examples of painting, photography, graphic design, sculpture, and wood and textile art, as well as jewelry, carvings, and paper designs.
(For the full release, visit the Keene State news site.)
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June 3rd, 2010
Just a reminder to the campus community: Alumni will start returning to campus to “warm up their memories” Friday, June 4, and will be around all weekend. Want more details on what they’ll be up to? Visit the reunion schedule online.
Naturally, you’ll want be your customary helpful, friendly selves as people reacquaint themselves with their college home. And look out for golf carts!
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May 20th, 2010
The Campus Commission for Diversity and Multiculturalism is excited to host a summer “sharing series” at noon on Wednesdays. Please join us if you’re interested in engaging in discussions about topics of diversity and multiculturalism that are meaningful to you, Wednesdays at noon in the Northwest Dining Room of the Student Center (that’s the room with lunch tables that isn’t the Lantern Room).
Please bring:
- Your lunch
- Something to share with the group. This could be something you read online, news articles, fiction, poetry, scholarly articles … Shoot for short-ish and diversity- or multiculturalism-related. Bring copies or — better still — be ready to read aloud.
- An open mind, ready for respectful discussion
The plan is to do these every Wednesday this summer, understanding that the group will change as people’s availability changes. Come for just one or come for them all; all members of the campus community and their guests are welcome.
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May 20th, 2010
From Dave Morrill, Assistant Recycling Coordinator:
R.O.C.K.S. FREESALE of Move-Out items
Wednesday, May 26, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m.
Holloway - Great Hall
Left behind from the students’ move-out this year are tons of usable items including clothing, dishware, coffee makers, other kitchenware, notebooks, mops and brooms, lamps, toys, rugs galore, and a lot more.
All items are free on a first-come-first-served basis.
This giveaway is only open to campus members.
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May 20th, 2010
From Mark Gempler, Student Center:
Again this summer, the Student Center and the Vice President of Student Affairs invites the campus community to gather in the Student Center Atrium each week.
Tuesdays is free coffee and donuts/yogurt & granola/bagels (they rotate) from 9-10 a.m. … or until everything is gone.
Thursdays is 25 cents-a-scoop ice cream from 2-3 p.m. … or until everything is gone. If you would like to sign your office up to scoop this summer, there will be a sign-up list available this Thursday.
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May 13th, 2010
From the PAT Council and Operating Staff Council:
The PAT Council and the OS Council are pleased to invite you to an exciting day of learning and enrichment…
WHAT SUSTAINS US?
Professional Development Day
Friday, May 21
Continental breakfast and luncheon served
Take advantage of the exciting range of learning opportunities offered by your wise, skilled and talented colleagues!
Learn how to engage in difficult conversations, facilitate change processes, brush up on your computer skills, fund projects, get your kids to eat their vegetables and much more!
And…
The Redfern Arts Center will host a “game show” luncheon where participants will be asked to think about all the ways that we sustain ourselves in our lives. They have a fun program in store, and expect that this will lay the foundation for future discussion on this topic, which is the subject of a major grant application.
We are also happy to offer a third session of “Rank & Class at Keene State College” for those who weren’t able to attend earlier sessions.
Please register by: Friday, May 14 at 3 p.m.
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May 13th, 2010
Chris Miles will be teaching 30-minute indoor cycling introduction-level classes at the Recreation Center Aerobics Studio:
- Tuesday, May 18 at 7 a.m.
- Thursday, May 20 at 1:15 p.m.
- Monday, May 24 at 4:45 p.m.
- Wednesday, May 26th at 1:15 p.m.
- Thursday, May 27th at 7 a.m.
Please e-mail Chris to reserve your bike!
Check out other classes at the Rec Sports web site.
(Printable flyer on the cycling classes also available)
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May 13th, 2010
From Sue Castriotta, CELT:
On May 25, 2010 CELT will host Leslie Poston, co-author of Twitter for Dummies. Leslie will present several workshops covering the use of social media in higher education and strategies for using it well. We anticipate offering an introductory session with a broad focus and a more advanced session focusing primarily on Twitter.
In order to address the most pressing needs of our future attendees, we have created a very brief survey to gather information which will help us better develop the content and focus for the sessions. If you are interested in attending a workshop with Leslie, complete the survey. We will send an e-mail to those who reply informing them of the final schedule and room locations.
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May 6th, 2010
As you may have seen, a bevy of groups* on campus is sponsoring a workshop, “Class and Rank at Keene State College,” with facilitators Rhonda Soto and Caridad Martinez. Faculty and staff are invited to attend one of the sessions:
- Monday, May 10, 9-11:30 a.m. in the Madison St. Lounge
- Tuesday, May 11, 1-3:30 p.m. in Rhodes 210
- Newly added: Friday, May 21, 1:30-4 (location TBA)
There’s been some confusion about the length of these workshops; they are each two and a half hours long, but the content will be the same in each.
From Rhonda’s description of the session:
When asked does class play out at work, how would you reply? What goes through your mind? Is rank a part of it? Do we even know how to begin the conversation? Fortunately it has become increasingly clear to many of us, that true unity must be based on a deep knowledge, respect, and appreciation of our differences. … Join us on this journey of exploration and begin the taboo discussions of class and rank in the workplace!
*”Bevy” in this case includes the PAT Council, Operating Staff Council, KSCEA, KSCAA, Campus Commission on the Status of Women, Office of Diversity and Multiculturalism, and Campus Commission on Diversity and Multiculturalism
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May 6th, 2010
From Jackie Hooper:
Residents of Keene, visitors, Keene State College students, and families attending graduation at KSC will have the opportunity to see a newly created digital video artwork in downtown Keene. This exhibition is part of a supportive partnership between the Colonial Theatre and the Keene State College Art Department.
KSC Art Department visiting adjunct instructor, Barna Kantor will be exhibiting his work, “Space Invader,” in the windows of the Colonial Corner, the store front next to the Colonial Theatre on Main Street in Keene from Saturday, May 8 until Wednesday, May 12. From 7:30 until 11.p.m. each evening of the exhibition, the projection/exhibition will be played on a loop.
Kantor’s video works are developed based on his interest in experimental media, virtual reality, on line gaming strategies, and the social functioning of digital technologies. His latest works address various time scales inside images through color separations in video installations and time-scales inside other time-based objects.
For more information, contact artist Barna Kantor, or Rosemarie Bernardi, 358-2151.
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April 29th, 2010
From Stuart Kaufman, Sports Information:
Keene State College baseball and softball teams will hold fundraisers during their final regular season home games against the University of Southern Maine on Saturday.
The Keene State baseball program will join the other seven Little East Conference teams in raising awareness and funds for prostate cancer. The softball team will hold a “Play for a Cure” game to support Susan G. Komen for the Cure.
In addition to setting up a table for donations and literature, both teams will mark the day in special ways. The bases at the baseball game will be painted light blue – the awareness color of prostate cancer. Players will also be wearing light blue wrist bands. And the KSC softball team will be selling $1 admission tickets that will be used in a raffle for prizes and gift cards provided by local businesses. The players will also be selling pink arm bracelets and baked goods.
The Keene State Athletic Training Society will also be hosting a spring fever event at Owl Athletic Complex. There will be raffles, a dunk tank, a pie-throwing station and mini games. Prizes from the raffle include an iPod Touch and a Wii Sport. All proceeds will go to the Ovarian Cancer Research Foundation.
Members of the Keene State and Keene communities are encouraged to come out and support these causes as well as cheer on the Owls as they take on the Huskies.
Update: Both teams have doubleheaders; baseball starts at noon, and softball starts at 1 p.m.
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