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Monday, November 2, 2015

Natvig carries on 100-year musical tradition | Native American Heritage Month

Mary Natvig at the Caro, Mich., First Presbyterian Church's "Concert of a Century"

NATVIG HELPS CARRY ON 100–YEAR FAMILY TRADITION OF CHURCH MUSIC

In many larger communities and cities, church organists move locations frequently. But the small hamlet of Caro, Mich., is celebrating 100 years of organ playing by only two organists – one of whom was the grandfather of Dr. Mary Natvig, assistant dean and professor of musicology, composition and theory in the College of Musical Arts.

Natvig's grandfather, Frank B. Campbell, was the first organist at the church.

"My grandfather began playing there in 1915 and played there for 67 years," Natvig said. "The second organist has played there for 33 years." In honor of her grandfather, she made the trek to the upper thumb region of Michigan to take part in the First Presbyterian Church's "Concert of a Century" on Oct. 18.

She performed "Adagio" and "Allegro" from George Frideric Handel's "Sonata VI in E Major" on her violin, a piece of special significance to the church and her family.

PLEDGE TODAY
COMMUNITY JOINS TO 'LIVE UNITED'

With a population the size of many towns, the University can be a powerful force for good when all community members join together. The 2015 United Way Campaign with Northwest Ohio Community Shares is the opportunity to harness our resources in support of those in need.

The BGSU campaign is underway, and this year's goal is to increase overall participation of BGSU employees as well as retirees, according to 2015 campaign co–chairs Dr. Marie Huff, dean of the College of Health and Human Services, and Viva McCarver, chief human resources officer.

Drawings will be held at the end of the campaign for an iPad mini courtesy of ITS along with other exciting prizes, they noted.

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BGSU ENGAGES WITH NATIVE AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH

Native American culture past and present will be explored at BGSU throughout November during Native American Heritage Month. Discussions, film screenings, traditional arts and a Native American lunch are planned by the Office of Multicultural Affairs (OMA) in collaboration with other campus areas.

The month's events open Friday (Nov. 6) with "We Shall Remain," a groundbreaking mini–series and provocative multi–media project that establishes Native American history as an essential part of American history. Together, the heartbreaking yet inspiring stories highlight Native American ingenuity and resilience over the course of 300 years. The series upends two stereotypes of Native Americans as either ferocious warriors or peaceable lovers of the land. The free presentation is from 5:30–7 p.m. in 223 Olscamp Hall.

OBITUARIES
Bruce Edwards, professor emeritus of English, died Oct. 28. He joined the faculty in 1981 and later served in administrative positions including associate dean in the College of Arts and Sciences, associate dean for distance education and international programs in Continuing and Extended Education, and associate vice provost for academic technology. He retired in 2013. A memorial service will be held at 6:30 p.m. Thursday (Nov. 5) at Bowling Green Covenant Church, 1165 Haskins Road, Bowling Green.