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The McRae House
The McRae House is located directly
across from the Bowman Science Building and next to the Tennessee
Residence Hall.
Here you will find:
Counseling Services
The Chaplain's Office
The
Global Community Center
The Mission of the McRae House is to
foster an atmosphere of unity and friendship within the Lees-McRae
community. The McRae House hosts several events throughout the
semester, including: Weekly Soup Lunches, International Club
meetings and dinners, and various club meetings, such as Spectrum and
Bible studies. The McRae House is also a wonderful setting for
informal class meetings.
 The McRae House can be reserved for
class or club meetings and special events or dinners. Simply come by the
House or contact Reverend Kathy Campbell by email (CampbellK@lmc.edu)
or by phone (898-3142) to reserve a day and time. And don't forget to come
visit the Soup Lunch, stroll through the Peace Gardens and take a
moment to pet the McRae Cats!
Use the links below to review and print
the McRae House Rules and the House Rules Contract:
McRae House Rules
House Rules Contract
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Pet Therapy -
The McRae Cats
Florence Nightingale once
said that a small
pet animal is often an
excellent companion
for the sick (Notes on Nursing,
1860). Here
at Lees-McRae, we believe that animals are
also excellent companions for the homesick.
That's where the McRae Cats come in:
These two cuddly
critters, Esmeralda and
Puss-in-Boots (affectionally known
as Esmee and Possum) live at the McRae House, where they
provide companionship, company and entertainment for
visitors.
 Studies have shown that
interacting with an animal can have numerous benefits,
including:
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an induced state of relaxation*,
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a measurable decrease in blood
pressure*,
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improved general health**,
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and among college students, a
lower incidence
of depression***.
So, whether you would like to come by and cuddle with the sweet
Esmeralda or play with the energetic Puss-in-Boots, stop by the McRae
House and enjoy some pet therapy!
* Katcher et al.,
1983.
** Freidmann et al., 1980;
Siegel, 1990; Serpell, 1991; Anderson et al., 1992;
Friedmann & Thomas, 1995; Dembicki
& Anderson, 1996.
*** Folse et al., 1994.
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The Peace Garden
The newest addition to the McRae House is
the Peace Garden. Here you can take a few moments out of your busy
schedule to relax in the beauty of nature, watch the birds and squirrels
that live here, and enjoy some peace and meditation.
 The Peace
Garden was created to give the Lees-McRae community a place to relax,
meditate and enjoy a time of peace and tranquility, outside of all the
stresses of college life. You can even plant flowers, pick berries
and help create and maintain this beautiful space. Contact
Susan
Shuford or
Kathy
Campbell to volunteer.
A New Outdoor Classroom is planned for
Fall 2006. Contact
Kathy
Campbell to reserve time in the outdoor classroom.
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Soup Lunch
Every Wednesday throughout the
semester, the McRae house hosts a weekly Soup Lunch. This is a
chance for the entire Lees-McRae campus (including students, faculty
and staff) to come together and establish a true sense of community.
We believe that it is important for all the members of our
campus to
come together outside of the classroom, to create friendships, and
to strengthen the bonds that form the Lees-McRae community.
Come by and join us for the Soup Lunch, every Wednesday from 11:30
a.m. until 1:30 p.m.!
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The McRae House Work Studies
The McRae House Work Studies are all
bound by a confidentiality agreement. We will never repeat
anything that we hear or see at the McRae House.
Please click here to read the
Confidentiality section of the Counseling website.
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The McRae House Schedule
| Monday |
7:30 p.m. |
Men's Bible Study (Eric Jones) |
| Tuesday |
10:00-11:00 a.m. |
Tuesday Time Out |
| Wednesday |
11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. |
Soup Lunch |
| Thursday |
10:00 a.m.-10:45 a.m. |
International Club Meeting (First two Thursdays of the month
only) |
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