Opens University Theatre Season

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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 33, Number 6, October 7, 2002 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected] ‘South Pacific’ Opens University Theatre Season The Rodgers and Hammerstein hit James Michener’s wartime collection second musical to win the Pulitzer Prize musical “South Pacific” opens the “Tales of the South Pacific,” this classic in Drama for 1949. University Theatre season on Friday, Oct. musical focuses on two love stories. For information and reservations, call 11, at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts The lush score, including such hits as x7462 between 1 and 4:30 p.m., Monday Center’s Drama Theatre. Additional “Some Enchanted Evening,” “Younger through Friday. Season Discount Cards, evening performances are set for Oct. than Springtime” and “There is Nothing available to the general public for $30, 12, 17, 18 and 19. Two Saturday Like a Dame,” combined with the serious allow cardholders to attend “South matinees have been set for Oct. 12 and themes of racial prejudice, hate and the Pacific” for free. Tickets for individual 19 at 2 p.m. effects of war on a formerly pristine performances are $10 for the general Based on two short stories from paradise, made “South Pacific” the public. Student tickets are $4.

The campus community Soprano Preshanthi is cordially invited to Navaratnam to Perform Literature The Department of Music Guest Artist President Series will host soprano Preshanthi National Book Award Catherine Gira’s Navaratnam in concert, Sunday, Finalist to Visit FSU Annual Fall Convocation Oct. 13, at 3 FSU’s Department of English and Monday, Oct. 21, 3 p.m. p.m. in the Western Maryland Writers’ Workshop will Pealer Recital host poet and recent National Book Pealer Recital Hall Hall. Award Finalist Lawrence Raab for two Navaratnam events on Monday, Oct. 14. Raab will Performing Arts Center will perform give a reading at 7:30 p.m. in Lane works by Claude University Center’s Manicur Assembly During the convocation, the Debussy, Richard Hall and, with Pulitzer-Prize winning University will present an Strauss, poet Stephen Dunn, conduct a 3 p.m. Frederico seminar in the Ort Library, room 237. Honorary Doctorate Mompou, Preshanthi Lawrence Raab’s accolades range from Manuel de Falla Navaratnam the prestigious National Book Award of Humane Letters and “Vissi Finalist citation to fellowships from the to Harris Wofford D’Arte, Vissi D’Amore” from “Tosca” and National Endowment for the Arts, the former Senator from Pennsylvania, “Un bel di” from “Madame Butterfly” by University of Michigan Society of Giacomo Puccini. She will be accompa- Fellows and the Massachusetts Council former CEO of the nied by Betty Jane Phillips. on the Arts. His poems have appeared in Corporation for National Service. She has sung solos in Poulenc’s numerous magazines, including “Poetry,” “Gloria,” Haydn’s “Creation,” “The New Yorker,” “The Paris Review” Mr. Wofford has dedicated much of Beethoven’s “Ninth Symphony” and and “The Kenyon Review.” The author of his life to the goal of making citizen Berlioz’s song cycle “Les Nuits D’été.” five collections of service a common expectation and She made her Purcell Room debut poetry, his next experience for all Americans. He held singing the role of Hannah in “The Child book, entitled the post of special assistant to President of the Jago” and her Royal Albert Hall “Visible Signs: New John F. Kennedy, and helped launch the debut singing the song cycle “Four & Selected Poems,” Peace Corps. Burn’s Poems” by Benjamin Britten. will be published He has also served as chairman of the Navaratnam has given numerous song by Penguin in April White House Sub-Cabinet Group on recitals at prestigious venues in London 2003. Raab teaches Civil Rights from 1961 to 1962, counsel and the north of England. This summer at Williams College for the U.S. Committee on Civil Rights she played the role of Andrea in the in Massachusetts. and trustee to the Martin Luther King, Jr. opera “Jerry Springer the Opera” at the In the afternoon Center for Non-Violent Social Change. Edinburgh Festival in Scotland – and seminar, Raab and Lawrence Raab received outstanding reviews and great Dunn will present We ask that you join us in celebrat- praise from Jerry Springer. “Versions and Revisions: Ways of Talking ing the contributions that Mr. Wofford The concert is free and open to the About Poems” and will use early drafts has made through his commitment to public. For more information, call the of their own poems and poems of their building citizen service. FSU Department of Music at x4145. students to discuss the revision process. Both events are free and open to the

Inside: Literature ...... 1-2 Music ...... 2-3 Internships ...... 5 Film...... 2 Take Note ...... 3-4 International ...... 5-6 Presentations ...... 2 Points of Pride ...... 4-5 Calendar ...... 6 StateLines / 2 public. Raab’s evening reading will be results in a frightening portrait of a Appalachian Laboratory followed by a book signing and recep- commonplace person, but with unlim- tion. For more information, please call ited powers. On Thursday, Oct 10, “The Red Maple the FSU Department of English, x4221. This documentary by Israeli filmmaker Paradox” will be presented by Marc D. This event is sponsored, in part, by Eyal Sivan is based on videotapes filmed Abrams from School of Forest Resources, the Office of the Provost, Dean of the by blacklisted filmmaker Leo Hurwitz, Pennsylvania State University, at 3:30 College of Liberal Arts and Studies, and who was hired by the Israeli government p.m. in AL Room 109, part of the the Office of Student and Community and ABC News to record the trial. Appalachian Laboratory fall seminar Involvement. This film, which runs for about two series. Refreshments will be served after hours, is free and open to the public. the seminar in the lobby. Children’s Lit Centre Refreshments will be served. For information, contact the Lane Art Hosts Author/Illustrator University Center Information Desk at Art The Children’s Literature Centre at x4411. FSU will welcome Judith Bryon Faculty Exhibit to Honor Schachner on Thursday, Oct. 17 at 7 Presentations Memory of Art Student p.m. at City Place, 14 S. Water St., Frostburg. The event is free and open to The FSU Department of Visual Arts the public. Jay Friedman to Speak will present an exhibit in commemora- Schachner is the illustrator of several tion of a former Frostburg student titled children’s books including “I Know an on Relationships at FSU “Remembering Stephanie,” in honor of Old Lady Who Swallowed a Pie” and “Yo Award-winning speaker, writer and Stephanie Ann Roper. The exhibit will Vikings!” sex educator Jay Friedman will present be also be open through FSU’s Home- Growing up in Waltham, Mass., “The J-Spot: A Sex Educator Tells All,” coming on Friday, Saturday and Sunday, Schachner watched and listened to her at Frostburg State University on Thurs- Oct. 25 to 27. older brothers draw and make up funny day, Oct. 15, at 7 p.m. in the Lane The show will feature works by stories. She graduated from Massachu- University Center’s Alice R. Manicur Stephanie and the FSU Visual Arts setts College of Art and worked as a Assembly Hall. faculty. greeting card illustrator for Hallmark. A certified sex educator with over a During her senior year at Frostburg in She was inspired to illustrate children’s decade of experience on the college 1982, Stephanie Roper was tragically books after reading them to her daugh- lecture circuit, Friedman combines his murdered during a weekend trip to her ters. expertise with his experience as a disc home in Upper Marlboro, Md. Her death “I live in a constant state of third jockey and his playful sense of humor in received international attention, as grade bliss - making up stories and a show both entertaining and educa- Stephanie’s family became advocates for drawing pictures,” she says. tional. He tackles a whirlwind of issues, victims’ rights and created the Stephanie In 1995, Schachner wrote and including communication, cross-cultural Roper Committee and Foundation. illustrated her first book, “Willy and issues, gender roles, sexual responsibil- The FSU Art Gallery was named in May.” Her other books include “The ity and G(ee) spots to break taboos, honor of the promising art student Grannyman” and “How the Cat Swal- with the goal of promoting healthy shortly after her death. lowed Thunder.” relationships. For more information on the exhibi- In addition to the presentation, “The J-Spot” is presented by FSU’s tion, call the Department of Visual Arts interested persons can still purchase Campus Activities Board and is free and at x4797. For more information on the raffle tickets for the 20th Anniversary open to the public. For information, Stephanie Roper Committee, visit online Children’s Literature Centre’s commemo- contact the Lane University Center at www.stephanieroper.org. rative quilt. Information Desk at (301) 687-4411. For information on Schachner, visit Music online at www.judithbyronschachner.com. To learn ‘Corruption in Business: more about Schachner’s visit to Frost- New or Old Problem?’ Music Dept. Gala to be burg, contact the CLC at x4420. A special program, “Corruption in Scholarship Fund-Raiser Business: New Problem or Old Problem?” will be presented Monday, Oct. 28, at The tuxedos and gowns will be only Film 7:30 p.m. in the Atkinson Room, Lane one indication that this is going to be a University Center 201. special evening of music. The Department The newspaper headlines about Enron of Music at FSU, co-sponsored by the FSU Int’l Film Series to and some other corporate giants reveal Foundation, will present “Classic, significant levels of dishonesty, decep- Contemporary and All That Jazz,” an Present ‘The Specialist’ tion and injustice. This program will get exciting and diverse musical offering, on Frostburg State University’s Fall 2002 beyond the headlines to raise important Friday, Oct. 18, at 8 p.m. in the Perform- International Film Series continues with issues, question numerous assumptions ing Arts Center Pealer Recital Hall. “The Specialist” on Tuesday, Oct. 15, at and offer a note of hope. Joining forces on this concert are jazz 7 p.m. in the Lane University Center’s The panel will include Dr. Randy personalities from the tri-state region, Atkinson Room 201. This series is Bandura, professor of Accounting; Lee highly acclaimed classical performers sponsored by Center Stage and the Fiedler, Mayor of Cumberland and former from the Baltimore and Washington area Department of Student & Community CEO of Kelly Springfield Tire Co.; Dr. Tom and many of the FSU Music Department Involvement. Mappes, coordinator of the Philosophy faculty that have performed regularly in “The Specialist” documents the 1961 Department and professor of Philosophy; Frostburg and Cumberland over the trial of the notorious war criminal Adolf Dr. Armond Rossi, assistant professor of years. Several local musicians have also Eichmann in Jerusalem that shows, for Economics; and Tom Sigerstad, chair of been invited to participate in this event. the first time, a higher échelon SS the Business Management Department. Works for clarinet and cello, for voice officer talking about his “work.” From The event is free and open to the and piano, for trombone and percussion, 1941 until 1945, he was responsible for public. for timpani, and for jazz combo are deporting Jews to concentration camps, Sponsors are the Catholic Campus among those on the program for this a task that he describes in a manner Ministry, the FSU Accounting, Business recital. The concert’s close will feature that is oppressively bureaucratic and Management, Economics and Philosophy pieces for five grand pianos—an unprec- precise. The contrast between the departments and United Campus Minis- edented occurrence in this area (and monstrosity in Eichman’s crimes and the try. almost everywhere else). There will be, mediocrity of the accused in itself in addition, several musical surprises for the audience. StateLines / 3

All proceeds will benefit FSU Music uled throughout Saturday afternoon. parade will officially be part of FSU’s Department scholarships. The Homecoming football game “Take Me Home” Homecoming 2002 Tickets are $10 for the general public against Ursinis College will start at 1 celebration. and $5 for students. Call x4145 for p.m. in Bobcat Stadium. During half- Organizers are seeking school bands reservations. Tickets are available at time festivities, FSU will crown this and classes, civic groups and individuals Main Street Books in Frostburg, The year’s Homecoming queen and king. who want to participate in this year’s Book Center in Cumberland, FSU’s Lane Reacquaint yourself with familiar event. Participants from past FSU University Center and the FSU Music faces at the various reunions held Homecoming and Frostburg Halloween Department Office. For more informa- throughout Saturday leading up to two parades are encouraged to march again tion, contact Ellen Grolman Schlegel in major events – the popular Annual NPHC in this year’s combined event. the Music Department at x4117. Step Show and the Homecoming To find out more information or to Capstone event, this year featuring register your organization, float or country artist Collin Raye. parade unit, please contact Lynn Take Note The National Pan-Hellenic Council Ketterman, parade coordinator, at 301- Step Show starts at 6:30 p.m. (doors 687-0149 before Friday, Oct. 11th. ‘Take Me Home’ to open 5:30) in the Lane University Center Manicur Assembly Hall. Be sure to get Monday Mornings, Homecoming 2002 your tickets the day of the event for Take me home to the memories. Take this popular performance that features Muffins and Honors Info me home to the laughter. Take me home the finest in Precision Step. The Honors Program is offering a to the friendships. Take me to FSU’s “An Evening with Collin Raye (and series of Monday morning information Homecoming 2002. special guest star Chad Brock)” begins sessions for students and faculty FSU will celebrate this year’s Home- at 9 p.m. in the Cordts Center Main members participating in the program coming from Thursday, Oct. 24, to Arena. Often described as “the man with and those who are interested in it. Sunday, Oct. 27. An exciting weekend of the most musical tenor in country On Oct. 7, the session is in prepara- concerts, social gatherings, reunions, music,” singer/songwriter Collin Raye tion for a trip to New York City for those sporting events are awaiting for alumni has 12 number one singles and four who have registered and paid their and friends at their FSU “home.” platinum albums. Chad Brock, who will deposits. The journey home begins on Thursday open for Raye, sings such fan-favorite All sessions are at 9 a.m. in the Fuller night with the annual Delta Chi Lip hits as “Yes,” “Ordinary Life” and House, home of the Honors Program, 19 Sync in the Cordts Center at 8 p.m. “Lightning Does the Work.” The event is Braddock Road. A continental breakfast Friday starts with the FSU Hall of Fame part of the FSU will be available. Golf Outing at 10 a.m. at Frostburg’s Cultural Events Maplehurst Country Club. The remainder Series. For tickets, of the day is filled with receptions and call x3137. Regents Cup is Nov. 16 award ceremonies (including the Alumni Raye’s appear- at Towson Stadium Achievement Awards at 1:15 p.m. and ance at Homecom- the Bobcat Hall of Fame Dinner at ing is noteworthy The Fourth Annual Regents Cup Game – 5:30 p.m.) because it coincides putting Frostburg State’s Bobcat football Throughout the weekend, the FSU with the observance team against the Salisbury Seagulls – Roper Gallery will feature the exhibition Collin Raye of National “Make will be Saturday, Nov. “Remembering Stephanie,” showcas- a Difference Day.” 16, at 1:30 p.m. at ing the artwork of FSU faculty and Raye is a member of the special day’s Towson Stadium, Stephanie Roper, a Frostburg student advisory board. FSU will honor “Make a Towson University. who was tragically murdered in 1982 Difference Day” by hosting “First Book,” For those keeping and for whom the Gallery is named. The an organization dedicated to providing track, FSU has books for children in need. An informa- first showing of the weekend will be at 7 won two of the tion table will be set up in the Lane p.m. in the Fine Arts Building. first three Regents University Center during the Campus Friday ends with a concert by alumni- Cup Games, favorite (and former Frostburg student) Carnival. “Service” is the theme of the start of including last year’s 30-27 OT victory at Harry Traynham with his performance RFK Stadium. of classic rock tunes spanning three Sunday, as the FSU Student Government decades. The free concert, courtesy of Association holds its annual “Big Event the FSU Alumni Association, will start at Frostburg City Clean Up” at 12:30 p.m. Faculty & Staff Authors 8 p.m. in the Lane University Center Teams travel the local streets, picking up Invited to Participate Appalachian Station. litter. The Frostburg Community Parade, At 3 p.m., the President’s Concert in The FSU Alumni Association and Office featuring FSU students, local children the Pealer Recital Hall will feature of Alumni Programs invite faculty and and community organizations, starts outstanding alumni, faculty and student staff who have authored books to partici- Saturday’s events at 10:30 a.m. on musicians. The event is free. pate in The Authors Corner during Frostburg’s Main Street. The event leads Finally, the FSU Planetarium will Homecoming. A special corner in Lane right to a Campus Carnival for the round out the weekend events with the University Center or Lewis J. Ort Library family with face painting, caricatures, show “Cosmos,” a look at Carl Sagan’s (site dependent upon participation) will balloon artistry and much more from 11 fascinating survey of the universe at 4 be reserved for alumni, faculty and staff a.m. to 3 p.m. in the Lane University and 7 p.m. in Tawes Hall. to showcase their books Saturday, Oct. 26, Center. Horse-drawn carriage rides For a complete list of events, call the 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The Authors Corner is around campus will also be available. FSU Office of Alumni Programs at x4068 new to the traditional Homecoming events The technology showcase, “Get Smart!” or visit online at www.frostburg.edu and and will serve to reflect the creative and will bring observers up to date with the click on “Homecoming” at the top of the academic climate of FSU. Contact Colleen latest hi-tech endeavors by FSU students page. Peterson at [email protected] or from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Lewis J. x4068 by Oct. 9. Ort Library. Homecoming/Halloween The Western Maryland Scenic Railroad Bobcat Club Hall of will holds its annual Pumpkin Train Parade Marchers Sought from 11:30 a.m. from 3 p.m. Call 1-800- This year, FSU and the City of Frost- Fame Dinner Oct. 25 TRAINS50 or 301-759-4400 for tickets. burg have joined forces and combined The FSU Bobcat Club will hold its From football to soccer to field their annual Homecoming and Halloween 32nd Annual Hall of Fame Dinner and hockey, root for the home team at any parades to create one event scheduled Induction Ceremony on Friday, Oct. 25. of the Bobcat sporting events sched- for Saturday, Oct. 26, at 10:30 a.m. The Inductees for 2002 include: StateLines / 4

125: Susan Eisel – Administrative mencement is always available on the licensing exams at the undergraduate Assistant, HPER Department, 1966 to University’s Web site. Go to www. level and are potentially eligible to present. (Eisel was recently awarded one frostburg.edu, click on “current stu- apply for advanced standing in master’s of six 2002 University of Maryland Board dents,” then on “academics.” A drop- degree programs in social work. Ad- of Regents Awards for Exceptional down screen will list Commencement. vanced standing allows students to Contribution to the Institution – (You may also type in complete their Master of Social Work Nonexempt.) www.frostburg.edu/events/ degrees in less time than it would 126: Keith Shorter – Football, 1986- commenc.htm.) For information, contact otherwise take. 1990. Beth Deatelhauser in Special Academic The U.S. Department of Labor projects 127: Kathy Marron – Women’s Field Services, x3130, 127 Performing Arts that social work is one of 10 occupation Hockey 1971, 1972-1974 and Women’s Center, or by e-mail at groups at the bachelor’s degree level Lacrosse 1973 and 1975. [email protected]. most likely to experience the fastest 128: Diane Wisnewski – Women’s growth through the next decade. FSU Basketball, 1980-1984. social work graduates have secured The event will be in Manicur Assembly Foreign Student employment in fields such as children Hall, beginning with a cash bar from Information Seminar and family services, gerontology, 5:30 to 6 p.m. The cost is $18 per The Center for International Educa- developmental disabilities, mental person. The deadline for reservations if tion will be holding a seminar for all health and health care. Monday, Oct. 21. Make checks payable to faculty and staff on Wednesday, Oct. 9, FSU’s Department of Social work the FSU Bobcat Club. Reservations may in the Lane University Center, Room 202 offers a wide variety of co-curricular be made by contacting Bud Poland, from noon to 1 p.m. (a second mini- opportunities, including community executive director, FSU Bobcat Club, 4 session will be held at 1 service experiences, annual lobby day Warfield Place, LaVale, MD 21502, or p.m. for those who field trips to Annapolis and Washington, calling (301) 729-1575. can’t make the noon opportunities to engage in applied social session). This work- research projects and a summer human Open Enrollment Update shop is designed to service practicum in Ireland. All social bring faculty and work students complete a full-time from Human Resources staff up to date with internship in a human service setting The State has postponed the Open changes since Sept. 11 the last semester before graduation. Enrollment period for calendar year 2003 and provide a broad foundation in INS/ Field placements are available in hospi- benefits until mid-November 2002. Open Dept. of State terminology. It will also tal, correctional, school and community- Enrollment is the time when employees address issues associated with employ- based agency settings, among others. can enroll in new plans or cancel or make ment, funding for students, and aca- For information about FSU’s social changes to existing plans or coverage demic advising. All faculty and staff who work program, contact Dr. Baxter levels. The IVR (Interactive Voice Re- have regular contact with foreign Wright, department chair, at x3157. sponse) automated telephone enrollment students (or who may in the future) are system will be used again this year. strongly encouraged to attend. For more Dunham’s Sports The Office of Human Resources will information, contact Amy Simes at keep employees informed about the x3091 or [email protected]. Discount Cards specific dates of Open Enrollment and Special Customer Discount Cards good FSU’s on-campus Benefits Fair as they for 10 percent off non-sale purchases at are finalized. Employees currently Social Work Dept. Sets Dunham’s Sports are available from the enrolled in a benefits plan also will Information Sessions Office of Human Resources and Payroll & receive an Open Enrollment Benefits The Department of Social Work will Employee Services. This exclusive offer is Statement and instructions on using the hold a series of information sessions for for current FSU employees and their IVR system to make any changes to persons interested in a career in social immediate families only. The discount current benefits or to add new benefits. work. The meetings will include informa- cards can be used at all Dunham’s loca- tion on the curriculum requirements of tions from now until Dec. 31, 2004. Note Commencement the social work program at FSU. that the cards cannot be combined with The sessions will be at the Depart- any other offer or be used on the Announcement ment of Social Work Offices in room 029, Dunham’s Web site. Some exclusions apply, Any student planning to complete his Guild Center, on the FSU campus. and those items are listed on the card. or her studies during this semester must The dates and times are Saturday, Oct. first officially file for graduation. 5, from 10 a.m. to noon; Tuesday, Nov. Open Meeting on Undergraduate students should 12, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Wednesday, Dec. 4, contact the Registrar’s Office (x4349, from 6 to 8 p.m.; Saturday, Feb. 15, Facilities Master Plan 144 Pullen Hall), while graduate stu- 2003, from 10 a.m. to noon; Thursday, Roger V. Bruszewski, Vice President dents should submit paperwork to March 13, 2003, from noon to 2 p.m.; for Administration and Finance, will Graduate Services (x7053, 141 Pullen and Saturday, April 19, 2003, from 10 presenting information regarding the Hall). Special mailings and notices a.m. to noon. Facilities Master Plan on Tuesday, Oct. 8, regarding Commencement are sent only The sessions are designed for people at 10 a.m. in Lane University Center to those students who have who want to learn more about the social 201. The meeting is open to the entire completed all filings. The work profession and FSU’s undergraduate campus community. initial mailing will be sent social work program. For those who the third week of October. intend to apply, the sessions serve as Caps and gowns are orientation to the major and provide Points of Pride provided at no charge to details about admissions criteria, course all students cleared to requirements, curriculum planning, Six more music compositions by Jon participate in Commence- social work licensing and continued Bauman, professor of music, have been ment; however, each student study beyond the undergraduate level. added to the collection of his works at is responsible for placing an Those who plan to attend are asked to the Bibliotheque Bozidar Kantuser, the order in advance. Orders should be call the Department of Social Work at International Center of Information for submitted to the University Bookstore x7497 at least one day in advance of the Contemporary Music in Paris, France. by Oct. 21. All graduating students are session. The compositions are “Symphony No. also encouraged to attend the Grad Fair The FSU undergraduate social work 3,” “Symphony No. 4,” “String Quartet on Monday, Oct. 14, from 11 a.m. to 4 program is fully accredited by the No. 3,” “Pathways” for violin and piano, p.m. in the LUC Manicur Assembly Hall. Council on Social Work Education. “Moments” for solo clarinet and “Impres- Advance information about Com- Graduates are eligible to take state sions” for solo flute. StateLines / 5

The Bibliotheque Bozidar Kantuser is Catholic Campus Ministry scholarship cycle. This program enables the largest central collection of pub- students who have limited financial lished and unpublished scores of Tuesday, Oct. 8, will be CCM’s ice means to participate in study abroad contemporary music in the world, with cream social at Osborne Newman Center opportunities worldwide. The program 23,000 scores from composers from 73 at 7:30 p.m. provides awards of up to $5,000 for U.S. countries. citizen undergraduate students who plan Special Ecumenical to pursue semester or academic-year Tom Serfass, associate professor, long study abroad opportunities in other Wildlife Ecology, along with his col- Worship Service countries. To be eligible, students must league, Rob Brooks at The Pennsylvania A special ecumenical worship service be receiving a Federal Pell Grant at the State University, gave the invited will be held on Wednesday, Oct. 9, at time of application and cannot be presentation, “River Otters and Fishers 7:30 p.m. in Cook Chapel (Frost Hall). studying abroad in a country currently in Pennsylvania: An Approach to This celebration will include student under a U.S. Department of State Travel Predator Reintroduction,” during the a music, readings, prayers and a brief Warning or in Cuba. The online applica- special symposium, “Restoration of meditation. It is sponsored by the Baptist tion is now available at the Gilman Wildlife and Their Habitats,” at the 9th Student Ministry, Catholic Campus Program Web site: www.iie.org/gilman. Annual Conference of The Wildlife Ministry, InterVarsity Christian Fellowship Society (about 1,500 participants) in and the United Campus Ministry. Study Abroad Programs Bismark, N.D., Sept. 24-28. Refreshments will follow in Bishop Murphy Hall in the Osborne Newman The Center for International Eight of the nine FSU Social Work Center. Education offers a variety of ways for graduates who took the Basic Examina- FSU students to see the world. In tion for licensure in 2001 passed on the many cases students register at FSU first try, a first-time passing rate of 89 Internships during a semester abroad and can percent. FSU’s pass rate is five percent- take all financial aid with them and age points above the national average of transfer credit back to FSU. For 84 percent, according to figures from 2003 Political Science information on any of the programs the Association of Social Work Boards. or scholarships that may be available, Candidates who fail the Basic Exami- Internship Meeting check with Dr. Amy Simes at the CIE in the Fuller House on Braddock nation may repeat the exam more than There will be an important meeting of Road, call her at x3091 or e-mail her once. In 2001, three students who had all students planning to intern in the at [email protected], or visit the failed in previous attempts retook the Political Science Department in the CIE’s new and improved Web page at exam; two passed. Nationally, only 39 spring, summer, or fall of 2003 on www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/ percent of candidates who repeat the Tuesday, Oct. 8, at 4 p.m. in Old Main cie.htm. tests pass them, nearly half of the FSU 104. rate of 67 percent. It is vital that you attend this Study in Non-traditional Locations One hundred percent of the candi- meeting if you want to participate in a FSU is affiliated with the School for dates passed the exam the first time in Political Science/Justice Studies intern- International Training. This enables FSU five of the past eight years. In those ship at any time during 2003. (If you students to study through SIT in over 50 eight years, only five FSU candidates are unable to attend this meeting, locations while remaining registered at out of 72 total have failed the exam on please get in touch with John Bambacus FSU. All financial aid will transfer. SIT the first try. as soon as possible in Guild Center 139, offers programs in Africa, Asia, South during office hours: MW 9-10 a.m. and America, Europe and Austral-asia. This is TR 9-11 or by appointment. Or call a fantastic opportunity for students who Deadlines x4283 or e-mail at would like to spend a semester, year or [email protected]) summer off the beaten track. Attention all Education Of special interest for spring is the Financial Aid for Studying Overseas Maryland General Assembly Intern FSU students are able to transfer all Students! Program. Applicants must be either federal financial aid overseas to help pay The application deadline for students juniors or seniors and have a GPA of 3.0 for study abroad programs, along with entering Phase I, II or III of the Teacher or higher. A stipend is awarded for state and institutional aid for most FSU Education Program is Monday, Oct. 14. participation. The deadline is Oct. 18. sponsored programs. The CIE also awards All applications should be returned to Please see Bambacus for information and study abroad scholarships of $500 and the Office of Unit Assessment, Framptom an application. $1,000 to qualifying students. Scholar- Hall room 206-6. For an application or ship deadline for intersession and spring information, contact Felicia Leary at programs is Oct. 15. Many other state x7953 or the Office of Unit Assessment. International and national scholarships are also available to help cover overseas costs. Get Involved Financial Aid for Semester Overseas for Same Price as FSU Overseas Study The International Student Exchange United Campus Ministry Students planning to study overseas Program (ISEP) allows FSU students to during the 2003 intersession or spring register at FSU, pay FSU tuition and On Monday, Oct. 7, UCM will perform semester should note that the application housing, and then study overseas for a a service project at Frostburg Village deadline for most scholarships, including semester, year or summer at one of more Nursing Center. Meet at 6:30 p.m. the CIE scholarship, is Oct. 15. Scholar- than 140 locations. Students may take behind Ort Library. ships are available from a number of financial aid with them and may apply sources, both on campus and off. Most for scholarships from the CIE. Students Fall Retreat Opportunity financial aid will transfer overseas, and may choose programs taught either in English or other languages. For the price Would you like to get away in a nice students on the Pell Grant may qualify for of an airline ticket, this is a great way fall setting and enjoy the company of the Gilman scholarship, which will cover to earn credit toward your FSU degree others? United Campus Ministry is up to $5,000 for overseas study. while enjoying life in a foreign culture. sponsoring a fall retreat Oct. 11 to 13 at Apply now for spring or fall 2003. Camp Harmison in Berkeley Springs, Gilman Scholarship - W.Va. The theme will be “Many Parts, Choose from Over 20 Locations to Study One Body.” The cost is only $15. For Deadline Oct. 15 FSU affiliates with the American information, contact Larry Neumark at x The Benjamin A. Gilman International Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), 7490 or [email protected]. Scholarship has begun its spring 2003 which offers study abroad programs in a StateLines / 6 variety of locations at universities and all financial aid will transfer. Students may use the CIE library and around the world. Programs are open to Learn More about Study Abroad computer to search for programs. Many all majors. Study in Prague, South Africa videos are also available. Students who would like to learn or Japan. You may register at FSU and more about study abroad opportunities Music from Around the World use your financial aid for all programs. and how they fit into a degree program Tune in to the university radio AIFS offers scholarships to qualified may come to the CIE. The staff will station, WFWM (91.9 FM), every Wednes- students. Apply now for spring 2003. provide an overview of programs and day between 7 and 8 p.m. for “Planet Gain Work/Volunteer Experience Overseas requirements and have applications Frostburg.” Listen to both traditional Students interested in working abroad available. Scholarship and financial aid and contemporary world music and get should come by the CIE information will also be available. the latest about study abroad. for information about internships, volunteer organizations and paid work overseas. FSU Events Calendar Many organizations help students obtain Look for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web at www.frostburg.edu/weekcal.htm jobs and work permits, and some help to arrange housing as MONDAY, OCTOBER 7 well. Students can choose from short * UCM Service Project at Frostburg Village Nursing Center (Meet @ 6:30 p.m. behind experiences (one to two months) to Ort Library) longer experiences (four to 12 months), * Women’s Volleyball: LaRoche College ...... 7:00 p.m...... Home or even look into a more serious commitment (one to three years). Destina- TUESDAY, OCTOBER 8 tions are available throughout the * Women’s Tennis: LaRoche College ...... 3:00 p.m...... Home world. * Women’s Soccer: LaRoche College...... 4:00 p.m...... Home * Women’s Field Hockey: Juniata College ...... 4:00 p.m...... Home Do Your Student Teaching in Copenhagen Education majors who would like to WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 9 earn a semester of FSU credits while * Men’s Soccer: LaRoche College ...... 4:00 p.m...... Home studying in Denmark should apply now CAB Meeting ...... 6:30 p.m...... Lane 202 for the spring 2003 semester’s exchange RHA Meeting ...... 7:00 p.m...... Atkinson Room program with the KDAS School of * BSA Mating & Dating Workshop ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane 142 Teacher Training in Copenhagen. * BURG Karaoke Contest ...... 7:00 p.m...... Derezinski Lounge/Loft * UCM/CCM/BSM Ecumenical Worship Service . 7:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel Students complete projects and spend several weeks in Danish schools practic- THURSDAY, OCTOBER 10 ing student teaching skills. All courses * Women’s Volleyball: Penn State-Altoona...... 6:30 p.m...... Home are in English. Financial aid transfers * SGA Senate Meeting ...... 7:30 p.m...... Atkinson Room and scholarships are available. Study in Limerick, Ireland, Spring 2003 FRIDAY, OCTOBER 11 Students interested in taking part in * UCM Fall Retreat (Camp Harmison, Berkeley Springs, WV) (10/11-10/13) * Center Stage Event ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane Game Room the Ireland Exchange Program in * University Theatre Production: “South Pacific” ..... 8:00 ...... PAC Drama Theatre Limerick during spring 2003 are encouraged to pick up an application at the SATURDAY, OCTOBER 12 CIE. Participants study at Mary Immacu- * Enrollment Management Open House ...... 8:30 a.m...... Lane University Center late College and take one FSU class and * Women’s Volleyball: Waynesburg College ...... 10:00 a.m...... Away three MIC classes. Next spring, Dr. * Women’s Field Hockey: Catholic University ..... 1:00 p.m...... Home Kenneth Witmer, Educational Profes- * Football: Wesley College ...... 1:00 p.m...... Home sions, will accompany the group and * Women’s Soccer: Lake Erie College ...... 1:00 p.m...... Away teach three classes. All financial aid will * University Theatre Production: “South Pacific” ... 2 & 8 p.m...... PAC Drama Theatre transfer and scholarships are available. * Women’s Tennis: Penn State-Altoona ...... 3:00 p.m...... Away * Men’s Soccer: Lake Erie College ...... 3:00 p.m...... Away Study Down Under * Center Stage Open Mic ...... 8:00 p.m...... Derezinski Lounge/Loft FSU is affiliated with AustraLearn, an organization that provides unique SUNDAY, OCTOBER 13 opportunities for students to study at * CCM Mass ...... noon & 8:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel universities in Australia and New * Guest Artist: Preshanti Navaratnam, Soprano .. 3:00 p.m...... Pealer Recital Hall Zealand. AustraLearn arranges cheap * Planetarium: “Cosmos” ...... 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall flights, an orientation program on the Great Barrier Reef, pre-registration and * Open to the public – Questions? – Call 301-687-4411. All information subject to change transcript evaluation. Students may FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to persons choose from a broad range of courses at with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, 302 campuses in beautiful and exotic Hitchins, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955. surroundings. Scholarships are available from both FSU and AustraLearn. Appli- cations for spring 2003 are now being accepted. Study in Newcastle, England Students interested in studying at the University of Northumbria in Newcastle, England, may apply now for spring 2003 semester. Newcastle is one of the Strive for Excellence liveliest cities in the UK, just across the Channel from Amsterdam, and three hours north of London (one hour south of Edinburgh) by train. Courses are available in a wide variety of subjects. The cost of the program is about the same as one semester at FSU (in-state)