'Stop the Hate Vigil' to Feature Md. Del. Branch

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StateLineswww.frostburg.edu/admin/foundation/news.htm For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement Volume 32, Number 8, October 15, 2001 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected] ‘Stop the Hate Vigil’ to Feature Md. Del. Branch

The fourth annual ”Stop the Hate university departments are coming Vigil” will feature Md. Del. Talmadge together to sponsor the vigil. Members Branch of Baltimore City as the keynote of various student groups will lead speaker, along with participants from responsive readings that reflect the the campus community. challenge of overcoming discrimination The vigil will be Thursday, Oct. 18, at and bigotry. In light of the current 7 p.m., at the Black Student Alliance global situation, many quotations will Fountain outside the Lane University be taken from world religions. Center. The public is invited. In the event There will also be a moment of silence of inclement weather, the vigil will take for reflection. place in the Manicur Assembly Hall. The FSU University Chorale, under the Branch, twice a victim of racial direction of Dr. Karen Soderberg, will profiling, will speak on this subject. He perform three songs, including two from has served in the Maryland House of South Africa. Dr. Greg Latta will play Delegates since 1995 and is currently music before and after the vigil. the Deputy Majority Whip and Chair of Anyone interested in sponsoring or the Maryland Legislative Black Caucus. participating in this event or seeking He attended FSU for a year. information should call Larry Neumark Del. Talmadge Branch A host of campus organizations and at x7490.

Oct. 19, at 7:30 p.m. Music Guest pianist John Browning will perform “Harlem” by Ellington, “Sym- phonic Pictures” from “Porgy and Bess” America, Edwards to by Gershwin, “Three Dance Episodes” Perform at Homecoming from “On the Town” by Bernstein, and “Concerto for Piano” by Barber. In celebration of Homecoming Tickets are on sale through the Weekend, the band America will perform Allegany Arts Council at 52 Baltimore on Saturday, Nov. 3, at 9 p.m. in the St. in Cumberland, (301) 777-2787. All Cordts Center Main Arena. Opening for seats are reserved. Tickets are $20 for America will be singer-songwriter Jonathan Edwards. America the general public, $18 for Allegany Arts Council members and $15 for students. One of the most beloved and influen- shine,” Jonathan Edwards uses his tial groups of the 1970s, America helped soulful voice and acoustic guitar to establish a new genre of popular music express his own distinctive mix of folk The Moonshine Cherrys that fused free-wheeling rock ’n’ roll and country. with elements of folk and country. Now Dinner theatre specials are available Offer Good-Time Sound featuring original members Dewey prior to the performance, which can be FSU Center Stage will present The Bunnell and Gerry Beckley, the group’s purchased through the CES Box Office. Moonshine Cherrys from Knoxville, clean vocal harmonies, uncluttered For information and tickets, contact Tenn., at 8 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20, in arrangements and evocative lyrics the CES Box Office Monday through Manicur Assembly Hall. The concert is continue to attract fans around the Friday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at x3137 free and open to the public. globe. Some of their top hits include “A or toll-free at 1-(886) TIXX CES. Order With a name that comes from a Horse With No Name,” “Ventura High- requests can also be faxed to x7049 or Tennessee bootlegger whose products way,” “I Need You,” “Tin Man,” “Sister e-mailed to [email protected]. All included maraschino cherries soaked in Golden Hair, ” “Muskrat Love” and the patrons must have a ticket, and all moonshine, the band brews up its own 1980s hit, “You Can Do Magic.” Their ticket sales are final. blend featuring rock rhythms, mando- collection, History/America’s Greatest lins, pop tunes and vocal harmonies. Hits, has sold more than four million Moonshine Cherrys is rapidly building copies. The title of their most recent Maryland Symphony release, Human Nature, reflects Orchestra to Perform a solid reputation among the college America’s dual themes of the human crowd with live performances and a self- The Allegany Arts Council will once heart and mind, and the wonder and titled, debut CD on Syren Records. freedom of the world at large. again bring the Maryland Symphony For information, call the Lane Univer- Best known for his ’70s hit, “Sun- Orchestra to Pealer Recital Hall Friday, sity Center Information Desk at x4411. Inside: Music ...... 1-2 Take Note ...... 3-4 International ...... 5-6 Theatre ...... 2 Points of Pride ...... 4-5 Jobs, Jobs, Jobs ...... 6 Speakers ...... 2-3 Deadlines ...... 5 Calendar ...... 6 StateLines / 2

Folk Rock Duo ‘The Day’ frequently on related topics. important philosophical question is: The event is free and open to the what is the meaning of life? Brill’s Has Hip-Hop Edge public. For more information call presentation will emphasize the impor- The Day, a folk rock duo with a hip- Charney at x4215 or Dr. María-Luisa tance of laying the groundwork neces- hop edge, will appear Live at the Loft at Sánchez at x4104. sary for an intelligent and fruitful 8 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 19, in the Lane exploration of this central philosophical University Center. This event is free and Fiction Reading by Tim question. In his view, laying an appro- open to the public. priate groundwork principally involves becoming clear about the question itself Influenced by such artists as Phoebe Parrish Presented -- that is, generating and critically Snow, Ben Harper and Sly, this Philadel- Author Tim Parrish will present a examining possible interpretations of phia-based duo blurs the lines between reading of his first book of fiction, “Red the question, in an effort to arrive at an funk and folk with its own distinctive Stick Men,” on Thursday, Oct. 25, at 7:30 p.m. in the Leake Room of the interpretation such that the question is sound. The Day has appeared around the “irreducible, answerable, and important country with stars ranging from Jill Cordts P.E. Center. The event is free and open to the public. to answer.” Brill will also connect his Scott and Common to Tommy Conwell, view about the importance of laying an Ben Arnold and Nelly Furtado. “Red Stick Men,” a collection of appropriate groundwork to an issue For information, call the Lane Univer- stories set in and central to studies on the meaning of sity Center’s Information Desk at x4411. around Baton life: whether the existence of God or an Rouge, La., was afterlife is necessary for life to have Theatre described by The meaning. In his view, the answer may New York Times well depend in part on how we interpret Book Review as “life” and “meaning.” Roundabout Presents “impressive ... For information, call Tom Mappes uniformly original Tim Parrish (Philosophy) at x4262. ‘Charlotte’s Web’ and absorbing.” The Roundabout Theatre will present Parrish was nominated by Tim O’Brien Julie Funt, Allen’s the children’s classic, “Charlotte’s Web,” for Best New American Voices 2002, at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 20 and received a special mention in the Daughter, to Speak Sunday, Oct. 21 in the Performing Arts Pushcart Prizes and is the recipient of a Julie Funt, daughter of “Candid Center’s F. Perry Smith Studio Theatre. Connecticut Artists Grant. Camera” creator Allen Funt, will speak at This show for children of all ages is The event is sponsored by the FSU Wednesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in based on the childhood favorite by E.B. Department of English and The Western the Manicur Assembly Hall in Lane White. An affectionate, sometimes Maryland Writers’ Workshop. For infor- University Center. Her visit is sponsored bashful pig named Wilbur befriends a mation, call x4221. by the S.A.F.E. Office. spider named Charlotte, who lives in the Julie Funt has spent her life observing rafters above his pen. Wilbur is devas- the hidden truths beneath our social tated when he learns of the destiny that Consultant to Speak selves and is now empowering college befalls his kind. Aided by Templeton, on ‘Mathsemantics’ students to increase their self-esteem and the rat, Charlotte learns her “A-B-C’s” Business consultant Edward MacNeal value the more important things in life. and spins a web that reads “Some Pig,” will present the lecture and discussion Living through much of her youth with convincing the farmer and surrounding “Mathsemantics Then and Now “ Mon- an eating disorder and weighing more community that Wilbur is no ordinary day, Oct. 15, at 7:30 p.m. in Dunkle Hall than 200 pounds by the end of college, animal and should be saved. 218. The event is sponsored in part by Funt has experienced her share of uphill Michael Abendshein, a student at the Faculty Development and Sabbatical battles, but she has emerged victorious. FSU, will direct the all-student cast. Subcommittee. Luckily, she learned as she got well that For information, call the FSU Depart- MacNeal specializes in the airline changing the outside was only society’s ment of Theatre at x4145. industry and is the author of several answer to her problems. It is changing the books (including Mathsemantics: Making inside that can transform one’s life. Numbers Talk Sense) and numerous “Thin was very anti-climatic after a Speakers articles. He is the coiner of the term lifetime of chasing it,” she said. “At first “mathsemantics” and the father of this I reveled in those tiny little pants, but new, multidisciplinary field of study. day after day the narcotic effect of my Charney to Speak About The talk should be of interest to new body wore off. We are trained to anyone who desires to communicate chase a lot of false gods in pursuit of Imprisoned Woman clearly, including those who study or contentment – fame, beauty and Continuing FSU’s celebration of teach English, mathematics, business, financial abundance – but often when National Hispanic Month, the Latin physical science, social science, commu- we reach them, we find they do not fill American Student Organization is proud nication, philosophy, and education. No the holes in our lives.” to announce Dr. Paul J. Charney’s special knowledge is needed to benefit. For more information, contact the presentation, “Lori Berenson: Reformer, For information, contact Dr. Kurt S.A.F.E. Office at x4761. Revolutionary, Traitor, Journalist???” Lemmert at x7057, or e-mail Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7 p.m., in Dunkle [email protected]. Political Science Hall 219 (note location change). Lori Berenson, a twenty-something Philosophical Forum Roundtable woman from Connecticut, is now serving Pi Sigma Alpha, the political science a 20-year sentence in a Peruvian Offers ‘Meaning of Life’ honorary society, will sponsor “America dungeon after Peruvian courts convicted The Philosophical Forum will sponsor at Home – The Domestic Implications of her of participating in prohibited a lecture, followed by discussion, on America’s New War,” Wednesday, Oct. 17 political activity on behalf of the Tupac Tuesday, October 23, 7:30-9:00 PM, in at 7:30 in Guild Center 104sd. Amaru Revolutionary Movement. She the Leake Room. You’ve heard the pundits on declared her innocence at the time of The lecture, titled “The Meaning of television…now its time to hear it from her arrest in 1995 and has never Life as a Philosophical Question,” will be FSU’s own experts! Anyone interested in wavered from that assertion throughout presented by H. Skott Brill, who joined the domestic effects associated with the course of two trials. the Philosophy Department this fall. Brill America’s “War on Terrorism” are invited At FSU, Charney specializes in Latin comes to FSU with a Ph.D. in philosophy to attend this informal and informative American History. He has traveled from Michigan State University. discussion brought to you by the widely in Latin America and lectures It is sometimes said that the most Political Science Department. Possible StateLines / 3 topics include: degree FSU has incorporated the 1995 of alcohol problem most often engaged • Civil liberties in the United States Maryland Redesign for Teacher Education in by this age range. In fact, a 2000 in response to the attacks; into its own standards. study found that 48 percent of FSU • Effects on American foreign policy; The NCATE team visit is the culmination students reported binge drinking at least • An evaluation of George W. Bush’s of nearly three years of effort. Individual once within two weeks of being sur- response to the attacks; subject areas first had to meet standards veyed. The local study shows that binge • An evaluation of Congress’ response set by national associations designated by drinkers are involved in more disciplin- to the attacks; NCATE. FSU has been recognized by the ary problems, have poorer academic • An evaluation of the mass media’s national associations for secondary math, performance, experience physical injury role in the aftermath of the attacks. early childhood education, reading, and illness and engage in property Call x4278 or e-mail ralexander damage more often. master’s level administration and supervi- @frostburg.edu for information. The project is co-sponsored by the sion, secondary English, secondary social FSU Counseling Center and Psychological studies, physical education, all four Services and the S.A.F.E. Office. Refresh- Art disciplines offered in secondary science – ments will be served. physics, biology, chemistry and earth science – and elementary education. The “Europe to America” to only approval that is pending is for the Personal Counseling be Presented at Roper health component of the health and Groups and Workshops physical education program. “Europe to America,” a collection of Counseling and Psychological Services FSU will receive a written report works by local artist Hilmar Gottesthal, offers a variety of groups for students will be on exhibit through Sunday, Nov. approximately 30 days after the visit and each semester. Through group sessions, 4, at the Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery in will have 30 days to respond to the report. students are able to discuss their the Fine Arts Building. A recommendation will be made to the thoughts and feelings in response to a This eclectic collection of sculptures, NCATE Unit Accreditation Board and a number of different issues relating to drawings, watercolors and oil paintings final decision is expected in April of 2002. themselves, the way they relate to reflects Gottesthal’s experiences in Europe “As a professional education unit, we others, and how they cope with life in and the United States. are eager to have national and state general. The number of students in each Born Hilmar Udo Fister in Carinthia, validation of our program,” said Dr. Dave group is kept small to allow each Austria, the artist began to sign his Fell, co-coordinator of the NCATE accredi- member the opportunity to establish works with “Gottesthal,” the name of his tation process with Dr. Mary Kay Finan. comfort, trust, and a sense of commu- childhood village, while studying at the For more information, contact the nity. In building an atmosphere of trust, Vienna Academy of Fine Arts. The word College of Education at x4759. confidentiality is expected to be main- means ”God’s Valley.” Now an American tained by all participants. citizen, he lives in Flintstone, Md. Take a Test That Gives If you are enrolled at FSU and feel Gottesthal’s interest in Byzantine art that a particular group may be of help and an Austrian-Turkish Cultural Exchange YOU Answers: or interest to you, please come by Grant took him to Greece and Turkey, Have you ever awakened next to Counseling and Psychological Services, where he spent 30 years painting, sculpt- someone you didn’t know and couldn’t 101 Sand Spring Hall, or call x4234 to ing and studying ancient ruins, myths and remember how you got there? Have you make an appointment to speak with a religious icons of the region. His style watched a friend pass out from drinking screening counselor. There is no charge often reflects a Byzantine influence, with and wondered if you should call 911? for counseling services. its use of mosaic-like patterns and Have you failed a test or done poorly on The following groups are now forming: complex pointillism often used to express a paper because you were hung over? Career Exploration Group spiritual ideas. Many of his works are Are you just curious as to how you fit in *Wednesdays, 4- 5:30 p.m. (Begin- inspired by mythology, Christian scrip- with other college students and their ning Nov. 14) This five-session group tures, current issues and the surroundings drinking patterns? will help students examine their career of his Western Maryland home. If so, mark Oct. 18 on your calendar. interests, values, skills, and decision- For information, call x4797. On that day, you can take a self-test for making styles. Participants will work alcohol problems when FSU participates toward developing definite career plans. in National Alcohol Screening Day. Take Note You will also have the opportunity to Co-Ed Group complete an anonymous written ques- *Thursdays, 1:30–3 p.m. (Beginning NCATE Accreditation tionnaire about alcohol and talk one on October 11) This group will provide men one with a trained individual who can and women the chance to share with Team to Visit Campus answer your questions more specifically one another personal views of the The visitation team from the National and, if appropriate, direct you to support struggles that both men and women face Council for Accreditation of Teacher or treatment services on campus. within the college environment. Education will be on campus from “Students come to college and Saying Goodbye: Maneuvering Through Saturday, Oct. 20, to Wednesday, Oct. experience freedoms they never had Change Following a Breakup 24. This is an important step for the before, but they also need information *Tuesday evenings, 7:30- 9 p.m. (Oct. new state requirement for accreditation to make informed choices, as well as 9 through Dec. 4) A support group for of FSU’s College of Education. guidance and understanding when individuals who are adjusting to the loss Any student or faculty member who things go wrong,” said of a committed romantic relationship. wishes to speak to the team will have Spencer Deakin, director of Together group members will increase that opportunity on Tuesday, Oct. 23. counseling at FSU. “This understanding of the healing process, Students are invited to an open meeting anonymous program is identify social support and coping that day at 1 p.m. in Framptom Hall designed to make it resources, and express feelings and 117. The meeting for faculty members is easy for anyone on thoughts associated with the breakup. in the same room at 2 p.m. campus to explore Smoking Cessation Group The team is made up of five people their use of and from around the country appointed by attitudes toward *Mondays, noon – 1 p.m. (Oct. 8 through Nov. 5) A five-session psycho- NCATE, as well as four members ap- alcohol in a non- educational and support group that will pointed by the Maryland State Depart- threatening, stigma-free environment. The 18 through 21 age range is the assist individuals in their plan to quit ment of Education. The NCATE team will developmental period of heaviest alcohol smoking. Members of the group will be be looking to corroborate what is in consumption for most drinkers in the supported in their choice of becoming FSU’s institutional report. The state United States. Binge drinking (drinking nicotine free with a quit date on or team will be looking to see to what several drinks in one sitting) is the type before Oct. 22. StateLines / 4

Women’s Issues Group Ralph Brewer, (2) Tom Bond, (3) Jason Alumni, Fund-Raising *Mondays, 3:30– 5 p.m. (Beginning Gehauf and (4) Ray Blank. Oct. 8) This group for women will allow Proceeds benefited the FSU Foundation Events on Tap each member to address her own unique College of Business Scholarship Fund. Homecoming weekend begins Friday, issues and share, process and problem- Nov. 2, with the Annual Bobcat Athletic solve within a group context. Women Dec. Commencement - Tournament to benefit FSU Athletics. can learn to improve their self-confi- Shotgun Start is at 1 p.m. at Maplehurst dence, assertiveness and relationships by Graduate Students! Country Club. Call x4200 for details. sharing with other women who have In order to be included in On Nov. 3 will be the Annual Varsity experienced similar issues. the December Commencement Club Social for all FSU Varsity Letter *These days and times are tentative plans, the Office of Gradu- Winners. The social will be from 4 to 6 and may be changed based on student ate Services must have p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Frostburg. Call responses. your completed Graduation x4758 for details. Application no later than Introduction to the Oct. 31. Applications Collective Bargaining received after Oct. 31 will be Internet for Families processed but may not Primer The FSU Institute of Service-Learning appear in the December 2001 Commence- In order to win an election, a union will sponsor an open workshop Saturday, ment Program. The Graduation Applica- must obtain the votes of a simple majority Oct. 27, between noon and 4 p.m. in 108 tion is available from the Office of of the eligible voters who cast ballots. For Pullen Hall. FSU students will assist Graduate Services, 141 Pullen Hall; by example, if there are 400 employees in the children and their parents in identifying telephone at x7053; by fax at x4597; and bargaining unit and only 200 employees and evaluating educational resources is available after hours on the display actually vote, the union wins the election online and provide parents with informa- rack outside the Pullen Hall office. if the final tally of ballots were 101-99 in tion on software designed to protect favor of the union, and the union then is youngsters from offensive material. The Commencement certified by the Board as the exclusive workshop is open to the public. For bargaining representative of the entire information, call Lori Senese at 301-697- Announcement bargaining unit of all 400 employees. 0103 or e-mail [email protected]. Any student planning to complete Attention Little their studies during the current semes- A Message to Smokers ter (fall 2001) must first officially file ‘Boos’ and ‘Ghouls’ for graduation. Undergraduate students The FSU Smoking Policy prohibits the use of lighted tobacco products in any The community-wide Trick-or-Treat at should contact the Registrar’s Office (x4349, 144 Pullen Hall), while graduate university academic or administrative FSU will be Sunday, Oct. 28, from 3 to 6 buildings, enclosed facilities, automo- p.m. at the down-hill residence halls students should submit all necessary paperwork to Graduate Services (x7053, biles, buses, vans or trucks. In addition, (Annapolis, Cumberland, Frederick, there are no public smoking areas in any Westminster and Cambridge.) 141 Pullen Hall). Special mailings and notices regarding Commencement are residence hall. Start planning your costume now! For those who step outside to smoke, Games will be held. sent only to those students who have completed all filing requirements. please be considerate of other employees Caps and gowns are provided at no and students. Walk away from the building Results from FSU/Uncle charge to all students cleared to partici- entrance to reduce the possibility of Tucker’s Golf Tourney pate; however, each student is responsible second-hand smoke being pulled inside. for placing an order in advance. Orders Together we strive for a safe and The FSU College of Business / Uncle should be submitted to the University healthy campus to study, work and Tucker’s Golf Scramble was held Oct. 5 at Bookstore immediately. All graduating learn. Call x4897 for more information. the Cumberland Country Club. students are also encouraged to attend the The winners in the Uncle Tucker’s Grad Fair on Oct. 30, from noon to 5 p.m. Championship Division were (1) 61, The in the Manicur Assembly Hall. Points of Pride Bobcats, Ralph Brewer, captain; (2) 62, Advance information about Com- card off, Bond Home Center, Billy Bond mencement is always available on the FSU’s three elementary education captain and (3) 62, Corriganville Auto University’s Web site. Go to programs, Early Childhood/Elementary Sales, Brent Flescher, captain. www.frostburg.edu, click on the “news Education, Elementary Education and The winners in the FSU Presidents and events” link (on a navigation bar on the FSU Hagerstown Center’s Master of Flights: the left of the screen), and click on Arts in Teaching, have all received Herb. F. Reinhard Division: (1) 51, Commencement. For information, national recognition by the Association Summit Radiology, Martin Rickelmann, contact Beth Deatelhauser in Special for Childhood Education International, an captain; (2) 57.5, R.H. Lapp & Sons, Academic Services, x 3130, 127 Perform- important step toward the University’s George W. Lapp, captain and (3), 58, ing Arts Center, or by e-mail to accreditation by the National Council for Billy Bender Chevrolet Inc., Billy Bender, [email protected]. Accreditation of Teacher Education. captain; In the Nelson Guild Division: (1) 56.5, Young’s Unlimited, Butch Young, All tickets general seating, enter through captain; (2) 61, M & T Bank, Bill Bogle, The Third Annual Gate A (main gate) and Gate F captain and (3) 63, Document Company, $8 for adults, $4 for students (with current ID) and anyone under 18 Kevin Brooks, captain. Regents’ Cup Game Tickets available through Ticketmaster: 202/ In the Lillian Compton Division: (1) 432-SEAT or www.ticketmaster.com 71, AES Warrior Run, Pete Convery, Frostburg STATE University Tickets will alsovs. be available on game day at captain, (2) 71.5 Cellular One, Karen Gates A & F Blank, captain and (3) 72, Jerry’s Pizza, Salisbury(a-hem*) University Parking $10 per car, lots open 9 a.m. Bud Willetts, captain. Tailgating is permitted in parking lots 8 from Winners of contests included: Closest 10 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. to the Pin No. 1, Carl Donald; No. 6, *Watch Salisbury drop the ball, “Who left the ‘state’ out... Brett Davis; No. 10, Billy Bender; No. 12 just like they dropped the “state” ○○○○○ ...woof woof woof woof.” Mike Gearing; No. 15, CP Sines; No. 18, from their name Barry Knotts. The longest drive was won ○○○○○ fsu by Ted Femi, shortest drive Vance Ishler RFK Stadium, Washington, D.C. FSU and the longest second shot was Dave Saturday, November 10, 2001 Gametime: 1:30 pm For more information, call 301/687 Lauder. Putting contest winners were (1) Frostburg State University is committed to making all of its programs, services and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office at 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955. StateLines / 5

FSU was one of only two institutions Oct. 21, at 2 p.m. at the Frostburg souvenirs and stories to share. FSU to achieve national recognition so far Village Nursing Center. Meet behind Ort students have been studying on the under ACEI’s new standards, according to Library by 1:30 p.m. University of Maryland campus in an ACEI official. FSU was one of seven Schwabisch Gmund for the past eight colleges and universities to be part of a years. The campus is about 30 minutes pilot project that helped shape the ACEI Activities for Life east of Stuttgart in the Black Forest area recognition process by providing of Germany and houses international examples of quality performance Youth and Advanced Gymnastics students from over 80 countries. All standards. FSU was commended for its classes are taught in English (except Youth and Advanced Gymnastics will participation in the process. language classes), and all credits be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays transfer back to FSU. Scholarships are from Oct. 30 to Dec. 13. There will be no available from both the Schwabisch class Nov. 20 and 22. Gmund campus and FSU. Deadlines The beginner class will be held from 4 to 5 p.m., while the advanced class will Last Day for Withdrawals be from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Both classes will Apply Now for The last day for undergraduate be held in Room 170 of the Cordts Intersession Programs students to withdraw with a “W” for the Physical Education Center. Youths ages 5 fall 2001 semester is Wednesday, Oct. 24. to 12 are welcome to enroll in this class. Spend New Year’s in the Andes! Compulsory routines established by The intersession program in Ecuador Deadline for Phase I the USA Gymnastics Association will be will offer courses in Spanish, Latin taught. This is a great activity for youth American Women and Biology, presented and II Teacher Ed. as increased strength, balance, coordina- at the Centro de Estudios tion, and self-confidence often result. Candidates in Teacher Education who Interamericanos for four weeks from late Advance registration is required. For are planning to take Phase I or Phase II December through mid-January. Contact information and registration, call Center classes during spring 2002 semester are Dr. MacGregor O’Brien at x4287 or Dr. Coordinator Amy Nazelrod at x7934. asked to secure an application from Gwen Brewer at x4306. Felicia Leary in the Office of Unit French, Quebec Culture and Snow Sports Assessment, Room 215 Framptom Hall. Students can apply now for a three- Application deadline is Nov. 16. Community week, intensive French language program at the University of Quebec in Chicoutimi. Barkley to Participate in French classes are taught at all levels, and Internships students can participate in snow sports Book Group Discussion and other cultural events during the afternoons. Scholarships are available from Brad Barkley, English Department, will the CIE. Contact Tom Carr at x4747. National Public Radio be at Main Street Books of Frostburg on Reps Visit Postponed Tuesday, Oct. 16, at 7:30 p.m., to partici- The Center for International pate in the monthly book group discus- The National Public Radio (NPR) visit Education offers a variety of ways for sion of his book, MONEY, LOVE: a Novel scheduled for Monday, Oct. 15 ,has been FSU students to see the world. In About Raising Your Parents. Published by postponed until a date to be determined many cases students register at FSU W.W. Norton in New York, MONEY, LOVE in February 2002. during a semester abroad and can has just been released in paperback. take all financial aid with them and The book group at Main Street Book transfer credit back to FSU. For Md. General Assembly just started its fourth year. Discussions information on any of the programs Intern Program take place on the third Tuesday of the or scholarships that may be available, month at 7:30 p.m. in the bookstore at check with Dr. Amy Simes at the CIE The Maryland General Assembly Intern 2 E. Main St. in downtown Frostburg. in the Fuller House on Braddock Program was created to introduce college New members are always welcome. For Road, call her at x3091 or e-mail her students to the unique challenges and more information call (301) 689-5605 or at [email protected]. Or visit the rewards of working in the General e-mail [email protected]. CIE Web page at: www.frostburg.edu/ Assembly. This program will run from admin/cie/cie.htm. Jan. 9 through April 8, 2002. Applicants must be either juniors or International Study Down Under: Australia, New Zealand seniors, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 or FSU is affiliated with AustraLearn, an higher. Interns are selected on the basis of organization that provides unique their leadership skills, academic achieve- Scholarship Deadline for opportunities to study at a variety of ment and competency in college composi- Study Abroad Monday universities in Australia and New Zealand. tion. All majors are encouraged to apply. Students planning to study abroad AustraLearn arranges cheap flights, an The deadline is Friday, Oct. 19. during the intersession or the spring 2002 orientation program on the Great Barrier For information and an application, should note that the deadline for CIE Reef, pre-registration and transcript contact John Bambacus, Political Science, scholarship applications is Oct. 15. evaluation. Students may choose from a Guild Center 135, call x4283 or e-mail Application forms are available from the broad range of course offerings at [email protected]. CIE office, or may be downloaded from the campuses set in beautiful and exotic CIE Web site: www.frostburg.edu/admin/ surroundings. Scholarships are available Get Involved cie/cie.htm. Students must have already from both FSU and AustraLearn. Applica- applied for a FSU study abroad program tions for spring 2002 are being accepted. before applying for a scholarship. Study in Newcastle, England CCM and UCM Students interested in studying at the Catholic Campus Ministry will present Study in Germany Info. University of Northumbria in Newcastle, its annual Oktoberfest Dinner, hosting the England, may apply now for next spring members of United Campus Ministry at Meeting Oct. 15 semester. Courses are available in a variety Osborne Newman Center’s Bishop Murphy All students are invited to attend an of subjects. The cost of the program is Hall at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Oct. 16. information meeting about studying in about the same as one semester at FSU; all Germany on Monday, Oct. 15, in Room financial aid will transfer. United Campus Ministry 203/4 of the Lane Center, starting at 7 Do Your Student Teaching in Copenhagen p.m. Students who attended both the UCM will hold a worship service at Education majors who would like to summer and semester programs this past earn a semester of FSU credits while Frostburg Village Nursing Center Sunday, year will be on hand with photos, StateLines / 6 studying in Denmark should apply now your item from the oven with a for next spring semester’s exchange Safety Message potholder to prevent burning your hand. program with the KDAS School of Safety Message • The speed limit in all campus Teacher Training in Copenhagen. parking lots is 10 m.p.h. Watch for Students complete projects and spend A Few Safety Tips pedestrians starting to cross the street, several weeks in Danish schools practic- give them the right of way. ing student teaching skills. All courses We all know the following safety • Seasonal decorations are a welcome are in English. Financial aid transfers precautions, but we sometimes fail to sight around campus at this time of and scholarships are available. act on them ... Here are a few reminders: year, but REMEMBER OUR DEDICATION TO • Do not walk down or up a grassy Study in Limerick, Ireland FIRE PREVENTION. Hay bales, corn stalks area when it is covered with dew or rain. and other highly combustible decora- Students interested in taking part in This is an injury waiting to happen. Use tions are prohibited from inside of the Ireland Exchange Program in sidewalks, stairs and service roads to campus buildings. Do not block marked Limerick should come by the CIE for prevent slips on wet, grassy surfaces. exit doors, emergency lights, exit lights information about the spring 2003 • Read the directions as to what can or fire alarm equipment. program. Participants in the program and cannot be placed in a microwave • The new Employee Safety and Risk study at Mary Immaculate College and oven. Remove all paper products that are Management Manual has been distrib- take one FSU class and three MIC not needed from the product before uted to each employee. Please find the classes. All financial aid will transfer placing in the microwave. After setting time to review the manual. and scholarships are available. the temperature and time, remain at the If you have any questions, call x4897. Semester Overseas for Same Price as FSU unit until the cycle is complete. Remove The International Student Exchange Program allows FSU students to register at FSU, pay FSU tuition and housing, FSU Events Calendar and then study overseas for a semester, year or summer at one of over 200 Look for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web at www.frostburg.edu/weekcal.htm locations. Students may take financial aid with them and may apply for MONDAY, OCTOBER 15 scholarships from the CIE. Students may * Women’s Field Hockey: Bridgewater College ... 4:30 p.m...... Away choose programs taught in either * Development & Sabbatical Sub-committee Lecture: Mr. Edward MacNeal – English or other languages. For the price “Mathsemantics Then and Now” ...... 7:30 p.m...... Dunkle 218 of an airline ticket, this is a great way BURG Monday Night Live ...... 8:00 p.m...... Library 237 to earn credit towards your FSU degree while enjoying life in a foreign culture. TUESDAY, OCTOBER 16 Apply now for summer and fall 2002. Staff Senate Meeting ...... 10:30 a.m...... Atkinson Room * Bloodmobile ...... 11 a.m.- 6:30 p.m. . Manicur Assembly Hall Choose from over 20 Locations to Study * UCM/CCM Octoberfest ...... 6:00 p.m...... ONC FSU affiliates with the American CAB General Body Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m...... Atkinson Room Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) which * LASO Lecture: Dr. Paul J. Charney – “Lori Berenson: Reformer, Revolutionary, offers study abroad programs in a Traitor, Journalist???” ...... 7:00 p.m...... Dunkle 219 variety of locations at universities WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 17 around the world. Programs are open to RHA Meeting ...... 4:45 p.m...... Dunkle 218 all majors. Study in Prague, South Africa * Men’s Soccer: Washington and Jefferson ...... 6:00 p.m...... Away or Japan. You may register at FSU and * SAFE Speaker – Juliet Funt ...... 7:00 p.m...... Manicur Assembly Hall use your financial aid for all programs. BSA Information Night ...... 7:00 p.m...... Atkinson Room AIFS offers scholarships to qualified students. Apply now for spring 2002. THURSDAY, OCTOBER 18 * HPER Health Screenings ...... 8:30 a.m. – 2:00 p.m...... Leake Room Scholarships Available for Overseas Study * SAFE Alcohol Screening Day ...... 2:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m...... Leake Room In addition to taking financial aid * Women’s Field Hockey: Hood College ...... 4:00 p.m...... Home overseas, students may apply for a *Stop the Hate Vigil featuring MD Del. Talmadge Branch of Baltimore City variety of scholarships for study abroad 7:00 p.m...... BSA Fountain programs. The CIE offers scholarships for FRIDAY, OCTOBER 19 all FSU programs in the amount of $500 * Women’s Soccer: Grove City College ...... 4:00 p.m...... Away and $1,000. Some departments also offer Sociology Club Spades Tournament ...... 7:00 p.m...... Atkinson Room scholarships for overseas study. There * Women’s Volleyball: Lake Erie College ...... 7:00 p.m...... Home are additional scholarships available * Live at the Loft: “The Day” ...... 8:00 p.m...... Derezinski Lounge from study abroad organizations, such as AustraLearn and ISEP, and there are SATURDAY, OCTOBER 20 two new scholarships available for * Men’s & Women’s Cross Country: Mason Dixon Championships @ Allegany College residents of Maryland (MIEA) and for * Women’s Tennis: AMCC Championships ...... TBA * Women’s Field Hockey: Salisbury University.... 1:00 p.m...... Away U.S. students on financial aid (Gilman). * Men’s Soccer: Penn State Behrend College ..... 1:00 p.m...... Away There are also national scholarships, * Women’s Volleyball: Penn State Behrend ...... 1:00 p.m...... Home such as Rotary, NSEP and the Fulbright. * Children’s Theatre: “Charlotte’s Web” ...... 2:00 p.m...... Smith Studio Theatre * Women’s Soccer: Penn State Behrend ...... 3:30 p.m...... Away Jobs, Jobs, Jobs * Center Stage: “Moonshine Cherrys”...... 8:00 p.m...... Manicur Assembly Hall SUNDAY, OCTOBER 21 * CCM Mass ...... noon & 8:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel Have You Put * Children’s Theatre: “Charlotte’s Web” ...... 2:00 p.m...... Smith Studio Theatre * Planetarium: “Music of the Spheres” ...... 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall the Pieces Together? * Open to the public. Questions? Call 301-687-4411. All information subject to change. Applications are available for anyone interested in being a resident assistant FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance starting spring 2002. There will be an Office, 302 Hitchins, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955. information sessions Monday, Oct. 15 at 8 p.m. in Cumberland Hall for interested candidates. Applications are also available in the Residence Life Office, Annapo- Take Care and Work Safely. lis Hall. Contact Melissa Kougher or Kathryn Reilly at x4121 for information. You Are Important to Us.