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information, contact Dr. Kara Rogers To Play FSU Thomas at x3124. Concert Set Speakers for April 22 Events on Tap The superstars the for Black History Month Goo Goo Dolls will Please join FSU’s African American appear in concert at Studies program in celebration of Black FSU’s Cordts Physical History Month. Co-sponsored by the Education Center Round Table Council, the College of Main Arena on Liberal Arts and Sciences, the Lewis J. Ort Sunday, April 22, at Library and the Office of the Provost, all 8 p.m. Tickets will go events are free and open to the public. on sale at 9 a.m. On Thursday, Feb. 22, at 7 p.m. in the Monday, Feb. 19, at Compton Science Center Room 226, Dr. The Goo Goo Dolls the FSU Lane Univer- Dwayne Williams will present the sity Center Box Office and online at keynote lecture, “Nothing But a Man: http://ces.frostburg.edu. African-American Men and the Quest for Best known for their chart-topping hits Music Autonomy and Freedom.” The event is “Name,” “Iris,” “Slide” and “Here is co-sponsored by FSU’s African American Gone,” the Goo Goo Dolls are on tour to Studies Program and the Lewis J. Ort promote their eighth album, “Let Love Folk Artists Celebrate Library. In,” the result of a return to their Heroes and Hard Times Dr. Williams is the instructor of hip- Buffalo, N.Y., roots. Founding members hop and mass media at FSU. He has and Robby Takak left Internationally acclaimed folk artists written extensively about race issues Buffalo for Los Angeles, but Rzeznik Sparky and Rhonda Rucker will perform in maritime trade and has taught failed to find much inspiration in L.A. He “Heroes and Hard Times: A Black Folk courses on race and sports, women, decided to pack up and head back East, Odyssey” at 7:30 p.m. on Monday, Feb. gender and Africa, the modern civil meeting bandmates Takac and drummer 19, in FSU’s Cook Chapel. The show is rights movement, post-apartheid in Buffalo to set up shop in free and open to the public and appropri- South Africa and democ- a 100-year-old Masonic Ballroom. ate for all audiences. racy and identity in Once again, Goo Goo Dolls will No reservations are America. support the USA Harvest organization required, but arrive On Wednesday, Feb. 21, along the tour by collecting food for early, as space may in Tawes Hall, Room 232 at distribution in each city, which in turn be limited. 7 p.m., the film, “Cry is distributed on the same night in In recognition of Freedom” will be shown, every city they play. To date, the Goos Black History followed by a facilitated have collected millions of meals for Month, the program discussion with Dr. James people in need. The band continues to weaves together a Saku. “Cry Freedom” urge fans attending the shows to bring tale of the indomi- follows South African canned food to the Cordts Center and table spirit of journalist Donald Woods drop it off at the collection points at African Americans. (Kevin Kline) as he investi- the entrance. The Ruckers take gates the death of Steve Tickets cost $65, $55 and $36, with their audience on Biko (Denzel ), $18 bleacher seats available to FSU an educational and The Ruckers a black anti-apartheid students. For more emotional journey activist who resisted the information, call that ranges from poignant stories of Apartheid government of South Africa. the Lane Univer- slavery and war to an amusing Please also join the NAACP for a sity Center Box rendition of a Br’er Rabbit tale and discussion titled “Black Revolution,” on Office Monday Sparky’s witty commentaries on Tuesday, Feb. 27. This talk will take through Friday current events. place in the Lane University Center, 9 a.m. to 3 This event is sponsored by FSU’s Room 201, from 8-10 p.m. p.m. at x3137 Folklore and Folklife Programming, For more information, please contact or toll-free at African American Studies Program, Black History Month coordinator Dr. 1-866-TIXX-CES or online at http:// United Campus Ministry, 91.9 WFWM Trina Redmond at ces.frostburg.edu. and the Allegany Arts Council. For more [email protected].

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Ashli Mazer, Jenny Tabb, Shea-Mikal interested in her voice, a voice that Film Green, Shannon Huber and Tekle hasn’t been heard before. I’m interested Ghebremeschel. in anyone who dies twice.” This creative All tickets are $5. For reservations and fresh look at the myth incorporates French Film Fest Afoot and information, please call x7462. moments of humor as well as more The University Programming serious moments of sentimentality. Council Films Committee, the Office of Children’s Lit Classic Tickets are $5 for students and $10 Student and Community Involvement, for non-students for the Main Stage the Department of Foreign Languages Comes to Life in Play series. For reservations and information, call the theatre box office at x7462. and Literature, the V-Day Planning Audience members of all ages are Please note that evening performances Committee and the English Depart- invited to get to know the world’s most now begin at 7:30 p.m. ment are teaming up to bring animated elementary school student beaucoup films to campus with the during a special children’s theatre Tournées French Film Festival that performance of “Ramona Quimby,” runs through March 8. presented by TheatreworksUSA at 2 p.m. Literature The Festival, which was made Saturday, Feb. 24, at the Performing possible with the support of the Cultural Services of the French Def Jam Poet Embassy, the French Ministry of Culture (CNC), the Florence Gould Hits FSU’s Stage Foundation, the Grand Marnier FSU will host Def Jam Poet Dana Foundation and the Franco- Gilmore on Saturday, Feb. 24. The American Cultural Fund, will poetry reading will begin at 9 p.m. in offer a slew of free films and the Lane University Center Alice R. discussions at venues around Manicur Assembly Hall. campus: Gilmore has appeared on the third • Immigration, Multiculturalism and fourth seasons of HBO’s Def and the French Elections of 2007 Poetry Jam, where she has shared the Panel Discussion stage with artists such as Mos Def, 7 p.m., Wednesday, Feb. 21, Kanye West and Smokey Robinson. Compton Science Center, 226 She is a self-described “down-to-earth • “Look at Me (Comme Une girl with a dash of diva” and her Image)” stage presence is one the listener will 7 p.m., Thursday, Feb. 22, LUC not soon forget. ARMAH This event is free and open to the • “Little Jerusalem (La Petite public. For more information, contact Jerusalem)” the Lane University Center Informa- 7 p.m., Friday, Feb. 23, LUC tion Desk at x4111. ARMAH • “5 x 2” Actors David Horak, Tiffany May, John 7 p.m., Thursday, March 1, LUC Ferry and Terace Yeatts perform a scene Visual Art ARMAH in “Ramona Quimby.” • “Mondovino” Thursday, March 8, LUC, 140-141 Arts Center Pealer Recital Hall on the 5 p.m.: “Mondovino” prescreening FSU campus. Exhibition Explores Panel Discussion and Wine Tasting Ramona, the exasperating but lovable Art of Woodturning 7 p.m.: Screening of film third-grader who has delighted young readers for the last 40 years in the books An exhibition at FSU’s Stephanie Ann of Newbery Award-winning writer Roper Gallery will take a closer look at Theatre Beverly Cleary, now comes to life on the how the ancient craft of woodturning is stage in this spirited production. While gaining modern-day popularity with a intended to tickle the funny bone, the variety of area artists. Featuring an Comedy by ‘Six Feet play also incorporates issues that touch interesting mix of expressions in on the lives of real families. woodworking by craftspeople of all Under’ Creator “Ramona Quimby” is a one-hour levels, including works created by the regional Quad-State Bodgers, “Wood University Theatre’s Season Too! performance. To purchase tickets or for 2007” will be on view through Feb. 28 student-directed series at FSU will more information, call the FSU Cultural present “Five Women Wearing the Same Events Box Office at (301) 687-3137 or Dress,” a work by “Six Feet Under” toll free at 1-866-TIXX-CES, or visit creator, Alan Ball. Performances are at online at ces.frostburg.edu. 7:30 p.m. on Feb. 23 and 24 in the F. Perry Smith Studio Theatre of the UT Explores Untold Performing Arts Center. This Southern comedy takes place in Story in ‘Eurydice’ the bedroom of a Knoxville, Tenn., University Theatre will present a estate, where five reluctant, identi- whimsical interpretation of “Eurydice” cally clad bridesmaids hide out in by Sarah Ruhl on March 2, 3, 8, 9 and order to avoid the wedding proceed- 10 at 7:30 p.m. and March 3 at 2 p.m. in ings below. The afternoon refuge, the Drama Theatre of FSU’s Performing hosted by Meredith, the belligerent Arts Center. and outspoken sister of the bride, The traditional story of Orpheus and becomes a place for revelations and Eurydice is a cornerstone of Western rebelliousness. In this hilarious and mythology and has been retold in nearly touching production, directed by Phil every art form. Ruhl, the playwright, Hopf, dark secrets are revealed and has said, “We know a great deal about world views are tested. Orpheus’ loss. But for some reason we “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” never hear from Eurydice—she’s always features performances by Mallory Smith, a cipher, someone who dies twice. I’m StateLines / 3 at the gallery. 109 at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments follow in The BITS Test is one option available “Wood 2007” will also highlight the lobby. For more information, visit for FSU students following the FSU pieces by cabinetmakers and other www.al.umces.edu/facseminars.htm. Undergraduate Catalog 2005–2007 to artists just beginning to explore wood- meet their technology fluency gradua- working. The opening reception on Feb. Open Sessions tion requirement. Students must score 10 will include a woodturning demon- 70 percent or higher on this 100-item, stration and provide more information Offered at Library timed, online, group-proctored test to about the craft’s presence in Western fulfill their technology fluency gradua- The Library will offer Open Library Maryland. tion requirement. Sessions for students that will be held in The Roper Gallery has free admission For more information, contact the the Library Instruction Classroom and and is open to the public Sunday Office of the Provost, Hitchins 213 or are designed to answer any questions through Wednesday from 1 to 4 p.m. For x4211. about navigating the electronic data- information, contact FSU Department of bases in Research Port in addition to Visual Arts at x4797. CatalogUSMAI. The next session is: State’s Environment • 4:30 p.m., Monday, Feb. 19 - Subject of Contest Presentations Instructor Kate Jenkins If you notice a student in need of The Environmental Planning and Land learning more about the electronic Management Institute at FSU, a coopera- Get Career Savvy databases available in Research Port, tive effort of the FSU Department of Geography and the Maryland Bureau of The Office of Career Services is please let him or her know that these Mines, invites amateur photographers to offering a series of helpful workshops Open Sessions are available. For more this spring. All workshops are 50 info, e-mail [email protected]. submit photographs to its fourth annual minutes in length and held in 124 Sand Environmental Photography Contest. The competition is open to any Spring Hall. Each one can accommodate Take Note amateur photographer over 11 years old eight students. The workshops include who lives, works or attends school in the following: either Allegany or Garrett counties. • Job/Internship Searching and Chocolate Fest Interviewing Images should depict environmental or 3:30 p.m., Tuesday, Feb. 20 Rescheduled natural habitat scenes of Allegany or Garrett county that reflect the natural • Applying to Have no fear, environment that defines Western Graduate/ chocolate lovers! Maryland. Professional Although inclem- The deadline for submitting entries is School ent weather made April 6, with an April 19 awards cer- 3:30 p.m., it impossible to emony in Compton Science Center. Tuesday, Feb. 27 hold Chocolate Numerous prizes, cash and certificates To reserve a Fest ’07 on will be award. spot or set up a Valentine’s Day, For additional information call x4369 presentation, call FSU has taken the or x4721 or visit the Institute’s Web x4403. Watch for initiative to make site: www.frostburg.edu/dept/geog/ more events at sure we can all einstitute. www.frostburg.edu/ indulge in clife/career/events.htm. chocolate beyond Feb. 14! The event has been rescheduled for 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Graduating in May? Discuss Religion Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Lane Univer- Please: sity Center’s Alice R. Manicur Assembly • Verify you UCM, CCM and the Episcopal Campus Hall. For more info, contact x4761. Ministry are co-sponsoring “An Open graduation date in Dialogue about Religion,” a part-panel PAWS • Order your cap discussion and part-forum gathering of Register for BITS Test and gown at the faculty, students and religious leaders Registration for the Spring 2007 BITS University Bookstore Tuesday, Feb. 27, in room 237 of the Test will take place at the FSU Bookstore (provided at no cost Lewis J. Ort Library. This frank and from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. Feb. 19-Feb. to all graduates) honest discussion will cover such 23. The BITS Test sessions will be held in • Update your local questions like: “Is religion relevant or Pullen Hall 107 - 110 depending on how and home mailing irrelevant?” “Is religion empowering or many students register for each session. addresses in PAWS or restrictive?” and “Is religion the cause of To register, please do the following at the Registrar’s war or the hope for peace?” All are things: Office welcome to come and share their views • Go to the FSU Bookstore during • Plan to attend the Grad Fair on on these and other topics. If you would either of the two weeks listed above March 12, 9:30 a.m. – 3:30 p.m. in the like to be considered for the panel, • Present your FSU Student ID and Manicur Assembly Hall, Lane University contact Larry Neumark at x7490. pay your non-refundable $15 registra- Center tion fee; and, • Remember: Commencement is at 10 • Choose one of the following two Appalachian Lab a.m. Saturday, May 26, for the College BITS Test sessions: 7 p.m. Monday, of Liberal Arts and Sciences and at 2 The University of Maryland Center for March 12, or 7 p.m. Wednesday, March p.m. for the College of Business and Environmental Science Appalachian 14. College of Education Laboratory will offer a series of seminars Payment may be made by cash, check, • Review full Commencement details during the spring semester. The next Bobcat Express, Visa, MasterCard or on the University Web site seminar is Thursday, March 1, and will Discover. You must present your FSU Contact Sheila Pappas, spappas@ feature Dr. Lori Student ID to register and again to enter frostburg.edu, or Brittni Teter at x4423 Lynch of the your BITS Test session in March. Any or [email protected] if you have University of student with a disability needing any questions about Commencement. Maryland College accommodation should contact Disabil- Park. She will talk ity Student Services at x4483 as soon as about the econom- possible. A student can register/pay and Graduate Exceptions ics of farmland take the BITS Test only once per Are you planning a May 2007 gradua- preservation. semester. NO credits are associated/ tion? If your official degree progress All seminars are available with the BITS Test option. held in AL room report indicates you have not completed StateLines / 4 all requirements and you have a basis to interviews will be scheduled for the summer residential program on FSU’s request an exception, submit your evenings in mid-March. For information campus. Upward Bound is a federally written appeal letter and supporting please call Dr. Rotruck (MAT-E) at (240) funded program that encourages qualified letters and documentation to the 527-2736 or Dr. Bill Childs (MAT-S, K-12) Allegany County high school students to Academic Standards Subcommittee, at x4216, or the Graduate Services Office seek education beyond secondary school. Office of the Provost, Hitchins Building at x7053. The summer residence program provides by 4 p.m. on Feb. 15 for the February May 2007 Commencement: the main focus and aims to give students meeting, March 15 for the March a sample of the college experience. Students who plan to graduate in May meeting or April 12 for the April Tentative dates are from June 10 to July 2007 need to complete the “Application meeting (last chance for graduation 27 (includes 5 days of training). Head for Graduation” as soon as possible. The exceptions and inclusion in the Com- Resident (requires bachelor’s degree) forms are available at the Office of mencement Booklet). For more informa- salary is $2,800. Tutor/Counselor salary Graduate Services, 141 Pullen Hall, or by tion, call the Provost’s Office at x4212. is $2,000. Room and board are provided. calling x7053. Please remember that Applicant review will begin immediately tickets are required for entrance into the and the deadline to apply is April 2. For commencement ceremony Saturday, May News For Grad Students more information, call x4994 and visit 27, on Main Campus. See www.frostburg.edu/clife/ubp. MAT – Secondary, K-12 www.frostburg.edu/events/commence- Dr. William Childs, MAT-S, K-12 ment/ for more details. Musicians Wanted Graduate Program Coordinator, will host The First Presbyterian Church of an information meeting for prospective Frostburg is currently seeking musicians applicants for the Summer 2007 cohort, Fund-Raisers for three positions: a paid organist/ offered both in Frostburg and Hagers- pianist starting spring 2007; a paid town. A meeting will be held at 6:30 Children’s Music Ministry Director p.m. on Monday, Feb. 19, in 149 Pullen T-Shirt Sale starting ASAP and volunteer choir Hall, FSU Main Campus in Frostburg. The members (all parts) starting anytime. deadline for MAT-S, K-12 summer 2007 The FSU Physics and Engineering Club Call (301) 689-3538 or x7057. cohort applications is April 1. To be will sell T-shirts for $15 as a fund-raiser. accepted, students must have success- The proceeds will be used to support fully passed the Praxis I series (see club-sponsored activities like the Physics www.ets.org or call the FSU ETS Com- and Engineering Day here on campus. Points of Pride puter Based Testing Center, (301) 687- The Club holds meetings at 7 p.m. every 7990 to register for the tests). The Thursday in CSC 233. For more informa- summer 2006 applicant admissions tion, contact Eric Moore at x4500 or FSU Alum Nominated To Head interviews will be scheduled in mid- ejmoore@ frostburg.edu. MD’s Economic Development March. For information please call Dr. The FSU community is celebrating the Childs at x4216, or the Graduate news that David Edgerley, an alumnus Services Office at x7053. Jobs, Jobs, Jobs with long-standing ties to Allegany Master of Business Administration County and to FSU, has been tapped by Applicants for Summer and Fall 2007: Gov. Martin O’Malley to head Maryland’s Ron Ross, MBA Graduate Program Math/Science Center Seeks Staff Department of Business and Economic Coordinator, will host an Information FSU’s Regional Math/Science Center is Development. Meeting for prospective applicants who now accepting application packets for its The designation is the latest in an wish to apply to the Master of Business summer residential staff. The six-week impressive list of significant achieve- Administration program for summer or summer residential education program is ments and experiences for Edgerley, who fall 2007 at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, designed to prepare and encourage received a bachelor’s degree in economics March 8, in Lane Center Room 202, FSU qualified disadvantaged high school and political science from FSU in 1974. Main Campus. There will also be an Open students to pursue post-secondary Following graduation from the University, House & Advising Seminar for candi- education. Must be available June 18- where he worked closely with noted dates interested in pursuing an MBA at Aug. 3, including one training week. faculty such as political science professor the USM Hagerstown Center that will be • Tutor/Counselors: Work with John Bambacus, Edgerley was hired as a held between 5-8 p.m. Wednesday, students in an academic setting as well as grant writer for the Human Resources March 28, at the University System of supervise and mentor in residential and Development Commission. He later Maryland Hagerstown Center, 32 Wash- recreational settings. Must be comfort- became a grant writer for Allegany ington St. able assisting students as they conduct a County and eventually was appointed to serve as Director of the Allegany County MAT – Elementary & Secondary, K-12 scientific research investigation and have evidence of successful coursework in Department of Economic Development Dr. Kim Rotruck, math and/or science. Tutoring, camp and Director of the Allegany County MAT-E Graduate Program counseling and/or experience in a TRIO Office of Development Assistance. In Coordinator, and Dr. or similar program a plus. recent years, he has served as Director of William Childs, MAT-S, • Head Resident: Supervise residen- the Department of Economic Development K-12 Graduate Program tial setting, students and residential for Montgomery County. He earned an Coordinator, will host staff, help plan and organize residential FSU Alumni Achievement Award in 1989. an information meeting activities and weekend field trips. Must Edgerley cites Bambacus as one of his for prospective appli- have a bachelor’s degree. Camp counsel- earliest mentors, and he continues to stay cants who wish to attend the USM ing and/or supervisory experience in a in touch with the professor, who is also Hagerstown Center. The session will be TRIO or similar program a plus. known for his work as former Republican from 5-8 p.m. on Wednesday, March 28, For more information and application state senator and former Frostburg mayor. at the University System of Maryland instructions, please visit He credits Bambacus with encouraging him Hagerstown Center, 32 Washington St., www.frostburg.edu/hr/jobs or to do a rewarding internship in the Public Hagerstown, (240) 257-2060. The www.frostburg.edu/clife/mscenter/ Affairs Internship Program offered through deadline for MAT-Elementary Summer opportunity.htm or call x4295. Review the Department of Political Science, one of 2007 cohort applications is May 1. The of applications will begin March 1 and the many positive experiences he enjoyed MAT-E Summer 2007 applicant admis- the application deadline is April 2. while learning as a student here. sions interviews will be scheduled by “Frostburg was the right school, the appointment only on Tuesday, March 13, Upward Bound Offering right size, the right group of profession- at USMH. The deadline for MAT-Second- Summer Employment als … it gave me an early grounding ary, K-12 Art Ed Summer 2007 cohort Upward Bound is seeking a Head that led me to be able to survive in the applications is April 1. The MAT-S, K-12 Resident and Tutor/Counselors for its business world,” Edgerley said. Summer 2007 applicant admissions StateLines / 5

Robert Llewellyn, professor of art in If you would like to submit your the Department of Visual Arts, had his Scholarships request with a hard copy and need the intaglio print “Middle River” accepted form, contact Melanie Lombardi at into the 31st Bradley International Print x3011, [email protected] or and Drawing Exhibition. This prestigious David Sanford stop by Old Main room 201. exhibition has been a competitive opportunity for artists since 1950. His Graduate Scholarship work was selected from 850 entries by The David Sanford Graduate Student Schedule for Feb. 19-23 juror Judith Brodsky, who chose 125 Scholarship is offered to a graduate Monday: works for exhibit. This exhibition will be student enrolled full time or part time, 3 p.m. NASA SCI Files, “The Case of the displayed at Bradley University, The who has previously been an undergradu- Radical Ride” Peoria Art Guild and The Contemporary ate at FSU and who has received a 4 p.m. Democracy in America: “Citizen- Art Center of Peoria. varsity sport participation letter. An FSU ship: The Modern Presidency” overall GPA of 3.0 or better is required. 4:30 p.m. “Earth Revealed: Mass Wasting” Dr. Jonathan Hodel of the Division Applications are available at the Office 5 p.m. Frostburg City Council Meeting of Performing Arts continues to perform of Graduate Services, 141 Pullen Hall or held on Thursday, Feb. 15. regularly. Last fall, Dr. Hodel performed by calling x7053. The deadline is March Tuesday: the role of Nemorino in Donizetti’s 1; one award of $500 is given annually. 3 & 6 p.m. FSU Men’s Basketball vs. “Elixer of Love” with Asheville Lyric Hilbert Opera. In early February, he performed Wednesday: the role of Radames in Opera Fort F. Perry Smith Jr. 3 & 6 p.m. NASA “Destination Tomorrow” Collins production of “Verdi’s Aïda.” 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Faculty Artist Series: This spring, along with his teaching Graduate Scholarship Patchwork Concert schedule, he will be performing the role The F. Perry Smith Jr. Graduate 5 & 8 p.m. “Democracy in America: of Pollione in Bellini’s “Norma” with Scholarship is offered to a student who “Federalism: US vs. The States” South Florida Opera, Rodolfo in must have completed high school 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. “Snowden Crossing” Puccini’s “La Boheme” with Saint education or the equivalency in either Thursday: Petersburg Opera, Verdi’s “Requiem” Allegany or Garrett counties in Maryland 3 & 6 p.m. AAST Lecturer: Dr. Lenneal with the Sacramento Choral Society and and be enrolled at FSU with an overall Henderson “Brown vs Board of Education” Orchestra and Beethoven’s “Ninth GPA of 3.0 or better. The recipient must 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. 3rd Annual Frostburg Symphony” with the Boulder Philhar- demonstrate financial need (complete Idol monic. He will also conduct “La and submit the FAFSA form). Applica- 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Ghost Documentary Traviata” with Asheville Lyric Opera. tions are available at the Office of Friday: For more info, please see Graduate Services, 141 Pullen Hall or by 3 & 6 p.m. NASA Connect, “Rocket to the www.jonathanhodel.com. calling x7053. Deadline is March 1; five awards of between $500 and $1500 are Stars” 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. “NASA Destination A new chapter of Beta Gamma given annually. Tomorrow” Sigma, the International Business 4 & 7 p.m. “MD State of Mind” Honors Society, was installed during the Grad Assistantships/ 5 & 8 p.m. Live at the Loft: Lavish Mikell spring 2006 semester at FSU. Forty-four students—27 undergraduates and 17 Int’l Fellowships graduate students—were inducted in the Applications for graduate assistant- Community society’s first two semesters. ship positions and international fellow- The FSU local chapter of Beta ships for the academic year beginning Gamma Sigma was established after with the spring 2007 semester are the College of Business received available. The positions offer paid Lent Events Association to Advance Collegiate tuition (up to 30 hours year) and a The Catholic Campus Ministry and the Schools of Business (AACSB) Interna- $5,000 cash stipend per year, in ex- United Campus Ministry are holding a tional accreditation in 2005. Only change for 20 hours of service each Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper at 6 AACSB accredited schools can have week. These positions are an academic p.m. Tuesday, Feb. 20, in the Osborne Beta Gamma Sigma chapters. honor, and thus require the applicant to Newman Center. Come and enjoy the The new members of the FSU Chapter have been accepted to a graduate food and merriment and get ready for are Kimberly Blackmon, Sarah Bloss, program in good academic standing and Ash Wednesday and the Lenten season. Sherry Chungo, Sandra Clipp, Brittny remain in good academic standing for Then, the two groups will also offer an Conner, Meghan Cornell, Christopher the duration of the award. Applications Ash Wednesday Mass at noon on Evanoff, Samantha Farris, William are available at the Office of Graduate Wednesday, Feb. 21, followed by Ashes Fink, Tate Hager, Nathan Hawthorne, Services, 141 Pullen Hall (x7053) or on Services at 6:30 p.m. and 8 p.m. at the Carol Hinchley, Stacy Holler, Dennis the Web at www.frostburg.edu/grad/ Cook Chapel in Frost Hall. For more info, Iferd, Jerilyn Jackson, James Jenkins, forms.htm. Applications for spring 2007 call x7490. Courtney Kamauf, Jodi Keefer, Steven are currently being considered. The Kersten, Michael Manalac, Matthew deadline to apply for the 2007-2008 Martz, Michelle Mummert, Amber academic year is March 15. UCM Spring Retreat Riffe, Kyle Steele, Matthew Stephens, The United Campus Ministry will have Stephen Valenta, Nicole Wigfield, a spring retreat from March 2-4 at Camp Andrea Amezcua, Stephane Bastien, Living Waters in Schellsburg, Pa. The Harold Bitner Jr., Travis Bennett, theme will be “Corporate Greed: What It Brenden Bosmans, Cynthia Bridges, Is & How to Deal with It.” The cost is Todd Cole, Crystal Ellis, Adrienne $15. Everyone is welcome. For more info, Everline, Daniel Filer, Kirk Fogle, Want to Get Your call x7490. Joseph , Mark Lochbaum, Message on FSU TV3? Joann Petersen, Lisa Sanfilippo, Roy If you have an announcement about Turley and Margaret Waxter. Sub Subject of Talk an activity that you would like to Among the many membership require- Dr. W.H. Jack Breazeale will give a advertise on the TV3 message board, log ments, student’s cumulative G.P.A. must talk titled “The H. L. Hunley: Recovery on to www.frostburg.edu/dept/mcom/ be in the top 10 percent of juniors, and Preservation” at the Western channel3/messreqform.htm click on the seniors and master’s students. Maryland American Chemical Society TV 3 Request Form and enter your For more information, contact Dr. meeting on Thursday, March 15, at the information. Then click submit. It’s as Thomas D. Sigerstad, (BGS 96) at Ponderosa restaurant in LaVale, Md., easy as that. [email protected]. with dinner beginning at 6:30 p.m., StateLines / 6 followed by Dr. Breazeale’s presentation. (June 18-July 18, 2007) in performance, and Sufi organizations, multicultural The H.L. Hunley is a Civil War dance, circus arts and cultural studies in festivals, as well as to London’s muse- submarine that was recovered six years Melbourne, Australia. The course ums, special collections and galleries. ago off the coast of South Carolina. experience is supplemented with visits Application deadline is March 15. Work is complete on the recovery of the to local performance centers, museums Summer in Mali, Africa crew and continues on the preservation and arts venues throughout the city of Drew University offers a unique of the vessel. The talk will include a Melbourne. Application deadline is summer study program (July 8-August brief history of the Hunley and explain March 15. 2) in Mali. The program allows a first- the search and recovery process. Learn about Muslim Cultures in London hand exploration of the culture and arts If you are planning to attend or for Syracuse University has announced a of Mali. Students are introduced to the more info, contact Dr. Peggy Biser at, new program that focuses on the Muslim ways in which art reflects the social, x3193 or [email protected]. cultures. It will be offered at its London economic, and cultural changes taking Center in Bloomsbury in Fall 2007. place in modern Africa. Application Activities for Life London’s diverse Muslim population deadline is April 15. presents unique opportunities for students whose coursework will include Youth Swimming visits to religious centers of Sunni, Shi’a Lessons Available Activities for Life at Frostburg State University will offer Youth and Ad- FSU Events Calendar vanced Swimming Lessons for children ages 5 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays MONDAY, FEB. 19 and Fridays, Feb. 26 through March 14. * Black History Month: Folk Artists Sparky & Rhonda Rucker: Heroes & Hard Times; A The classes will be from 6 to 6:50 Black Folk Odyssey ...... 7:30 p.m...... Cook Chapel p.m. in the FSU Pool in the Cordts Physical Education Center. TUESDAY, FEB. 20 Youth swimming instruction is * UCM Shove Tuesday Pancake Dinner ...... 6:00 p.m. separated into skill levels. Advanced Osborne Newman Center swimming lessons are for those inter- WEDNESDAY, FEB. 21 ested in learning advanced swimming * UPC Tournées Film Festival: Immigration, Multiculturalism the French Elections Panel skills or preparing for a swim team. Discussion ...... 7:00 p.m...... Compton Center 226 Advance registration is required. For * BSA Black History Month: Spoken Word Poetry Performance ...... 8:00 p.m. information and registration, call AFL Lane ARMAH Coordinator Amy Nazelrod at x7934. * UCM Ash Wednesday Service ...8:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel

THURSDAY, FEB. 22 Safety Message * UPC Tournées Film Festival: Look at Me (Comme Une Image) ...... 7:00 p.m. Lane ARMAH * African American Studies & Lewis J. Ort Library Lecture: Dr. Dwayne Williams, Nothing ‘Audience Notification’ But a Man: African-American Men & the Quest for Autonomy & Freedom ...... 7:00 p.m. Required for Fire Safety Compton Center 226 * SGA Meeting ...... 7:30 p.m...... Lane 201 For any activities for 50 people or more, the State Fire Prevention Code FRIDAY, FEB. 23 requires those attending public activities * UPC Tournées Film Festival: Little Jerusalem (La Petite Jerusalem) ...... 7:00 p.m. be informed where building exits are and Lane201 that they are unlocked and unob- * University Theatre: Season Too! “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” .... 7:30 p.m. structed. The person in charge shall PAC Studio Theatre inspect all exit doors to confirm they are unlocked and unobstructed and read the SATURDAY, FEB. 24 following: “For your own safety, look * Men’s/Women’s Indoor Track: George Mason University Open, Fairfax, VA ...... Away for your nearest exit, in case of * Enrollment Management Open House ...... 9:00 a.m. emergency, walk, do not run to that Lane University Center exit.” For a complete copy of this part * CES Special Event: A Children’s Theatre Performance, “Ramona Quimby” ... 2:00 p.m. of the State’s Fire Prevention Code, PAC Pealer Recital Hall * Special Olympics MD Deep Creek Dunk ...... 2:00 p.m. please call x4897. UNO’s @ Deep Creek Lake * University Theatre: Season Too! “Five Women Wearing the Same Dress” .... 7:30 p.m. International PAC Studio Theatre * UPC Event: HBO Def Poet Dana Gilmore ...... 9:00 p.m. Lane ARMAH Study Abroad Programs The Center for International Educa- SUNDAY, FEB. 25 * CCM Mass ...... noon & 8:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel tion offers a variety of ways for FSU * Faculty Artist Series: Kristin Bacchiocchi Stewart, Flutist ...... 3:00 p.m. students to see the world. In many PAC Pealer Recital Hall cases, students register at FSU during a * Planetarium: The Calendar & How February Got Shortchanged 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. semester abroad and can take all Tawes Hall financial aid with them and transfer credit back to FSU. For information, * Open to the public – Questions? Call 301-687-4411. All information subject to change contact Dr. Henry Bullamore at the CIE FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to persons with in the Fuller House on Braddock Road, disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, 302 Hitchins, (301) 687- x4714, [email protected] or 4102, TDD (301) 687-7955. visit the CIE Web page at www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie. An Ounce of Prevention is Worth a Summer in Australia FSU affiliate, AustraLearn Pound of Cure (www.australearn.org), is introducing a unique four-week summer program StateLines / 7 StateLines / 8