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For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement Volume 34, Number 5, September 29, 2003 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or emedcalf@frostburg%edu VP Agnew Prosecutor George Beall to Speak George Beall, the prosecutor who led by architects, engineers and contractors the Agnew investigation and resigna- the investigation that culminated with doing business with public agencies in tion are now housed in the Beall the conviction and resignation of U.S. the state. Before becoming Richard Archives at FSU’s Ort Library, which also Vice President Spiro T. Agnew, will Nixon’s vice president in 1969, Agnew house the papers of his father, J. Glenn speak Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 11 a.m. in had been governor of Maryland and a Beall, and his brother, J. Glenn Beall the Lane University Center Manicur Baltimore County executive. Investiga- Jr., both of whom served in the U.S. Assembly Hall. tions pointed to misconduct by Agnew Senate. The Frostburg native will discuss the as far back as 1964. Beall was at the center of a unique events 30 years ago that thrust him, With the investigation beginning to and crucial turning point in our coun- then a 35-year-old U.S. Attorney for implicate Agnew, the possibility that try. He has seldom spoken publicly Maryland, into the national spotlight. the president and vice president would about his role, making his appearance The lecture is free and open to the both face charges of official misconduct at FSU a rare opportunity for anyone public. was a daunting possibility for the interested in this important time in At the height of the Watergate nation. Agnew resigned as Vice Presi- American history. scandal, investigators in Maryland were dent on Oct. 10, 1973, pleading “no For more information about the looking into other corruption – that of contest” to charges of tax evasion. George Beall lecture, contact Nat kickbacks being paid to public officials Beall’s personal papers concerning DeBruin at the Beall Archives at x3114.
Undergraduate Education Initiative Music Proposes Institutional Learning Goals The Steering Committee of the learning goals. As a result, the proposed Undergraduate Education Initiative Learning Goals are written in an submits, for the consideration of the “assessment-friendly” fashion, utilizing University community, a set of five a general goal statement that is then Institutional Learning Goals, created to itemized into action-oriented objectives reflect three purposes: that can be used by colleges and • To emphasize the specific learning departments. outcomes desired in a liberal arts- A special open meeting to accept oriented education; comments and suggestions about the • To serve as a foundation for the Learning Goals is scheduled for forthcoming proposals in curricular Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 4 p.m. in the reform formulated through the efforts Cordts PE Center’s Leake Room. Please of the Undergraduate Education Initia- attend and share your thoughts and tive; concerns. After public comment has • To provide a framework for institu- been received, the Institutional tional assessment initiatives. Learning Goals will be submitted to Currently, the primary public state- the Faculty Senate, through its ment regarding FSU’s educational goals governance structure, for discussion is found within its institutional mission and final approval. statement: Institutional Learning Goals REO Speedwagon “Couched within a liberal arts tradition, undergraduate programs Skills of Inquiry, Critical Thinking & Synthesis REO Speedwagon promote intellectual growth and equip Students will acquire knowledge as learners with problem-solving and they develop their abilities and experi- to Rock Homecoming decision-making abilities useful in ence in exercising higher-level critical The ‘70s and ‘80s are back when the developing global understanding and thinking. FSU’s Cultural Events Series and Univer- effecting civic responsibility and Students will: sity Programming Council present the constructive change.” (2002-2005 • Apply different methods of inquiry band REO Speedwagon on Saturday, Oct. Undergraduate Catalog, p. 1) from various perspectives and disci- 18, at 9 p.m. in the FSU Cordts Physical The creation of institutional learning plines to gather information; Education Center Main Arena. The goals is vitally important to the Univer- • Develop and apply various research concert is part of FSU’s 2003 “Blast from sity, not only for their value in provid- methods to evaluate information the Past” Homecoming celebration. ing a grounding for our curricular critically; Since 1970, REO has been on the road efforts, but because new Middle States • Analyze complex issues and and recording non-stop, with 17 critically accreditation standards specifically cite the importance of having clearly-stated Please turn to GOALS, page 2 Please turn to REO, page 2 Inside: Music 1-2 Points of Pride 4 Activities for Life 5 Speakers 2-3 Internships 4 International 5-6 Take Note 3-4 Get Involved 5 Calendar 6 StateLines / 2
Goals (continued from page 1) On the Radio construct logical conclusions; Values & Social Responsibility • Develop and exercise problem- Students will acquire positive values solving skills to creatively synthesize and become responsible citizens in a Barb Hurd’s ‘Radio ideas within and across disciplines. complex and changing society. Times’ Interview Today Core Skills Students will: Dr. Barbara Hurd’s recent interview Students will become proficient in • Demonstrate respect and tolerance on radio station WHYY in Philadelphia reading, writing, speaking and listen- for other cultures and societies; about her new book, Entering the Stone: ing. They will also develop mathemati- • Make professional and personal On Caves and Feeling Through the Dark, cal and technological fluency. judgments based on ethical consider- will be rebroadcast by WFWM (91.9 FM), Students will: ation and societal values; the University’s public radio station, on • Comprehend and critically interpret • Demonstrate sustained intellectual Monday, Sept. 29, at 7 p.m. Hurd spoke information in written and oral forms; curiosity; with Marty Moss-Coane, host of WHYY’s • Communicate information and ideas • Exhibit strong civic responsibility Radio Times program. effectively in varied formats including, and leadership; but not limited to, written, oral and • Understand the purpose and value of creative expression; community service in advancing society; Speakers • Understand and apply basic math- • Demonstrate an awareness of and ematical skills to solve quantitative appreciation for the natural environment. problems; Cultural Identity ‘What Do We Mean by • Use technological resources to Students will gain insight into the ways Love of Country?’ access and communicate relevant their own cultural identities and experi- What can be learned from the social information. ences shape their perspective of the world movements of the 1960s, especially in and influence their interactions with In-Depth Acquisition & Application of Knowledge light of present realities? people from different backgrounds. Students will gain discipline-specific Dr. Paul Lyons, professor and author Students will: knowledge appropriate to enter into the of The People of This Generation: The Rise • Demonstrate the knowledge, skills professional sector and/or graduate and Fall of the New Left in and attitudes essential for communicat- school. Philadelphia, will ing effectively with people of diverse Students will: present the talk backgrounds; • Demonstrate technical and analytic “Dissent and • Understand how and why cultures skills that are discipline-oriented and Patriotism: What Do vary in their approaches to race, gender, applicable to future careers; We Mean By Love of power and class; • Acquire discipline-specific vocabu- Country?” on • Recognize and appreciate argu- lary, critical discourse, and research Monday, Oct. 13 at 7 ments supporting perspectives different skills; p.m. in the Leake from their own; • Create and maintain a working Room of the Cordts • Demonstrate an awareness of their portfolio; Physical Education own overlapping, multi-layered and • Meet professional standards and Center and is free and fluid identity and the various factors competencies (for certification and open to the public. that influence identity; licensure when appropriate); Lyons has a rich • Act as agents for inclusion of all • Develop a greater sense of commu- background integrat- individuals and groups in both their nity, as through student clubs, member- ing social work and history, and he social and intellectual lives. ships in professional organizations and regularly teaches “The Vietnam War: Please note: Revised goals for the subscriptions to professional journals; Senior Seminar” and “The Holocaust and General Education Program will be • Engage in service-learning and the American Experience.” He is a proposed as part of the recommendations internship opportunities for disciplinary professor of Social Work at Stockton forwarded by the Steering Committee of and professional experience. College in Pomona, N.J. the Undergraduate Education Initiative. Lyons’ other books include Philadel- phia Communists, 1936 –1956; Class of REO (continued from page 1) ’66: Living in Suburban Middle America and New Left, New Right, and the Legacy of the Sixties. acclaimed albums and 13 Top 40 singles close to the end of the road, but was The talk is sponsored by the FSU including “Can’t Fight This Feeling,” convinced by loyal fans to keep on Faculty Development & Sabbatical “Keep On Loving You,” “Time for Me to truckin’. Besides Hall, current members Committee. For information, contact Fly,” “Hi Infidelity,” “Take It on the Run” include lead singer/songwriter Kevin Ann Bristow, Psychology, at x4446. and “Back on the Road Again.” Cronin, keyboard player and founding “We started out as a bar band, member Neal Doughty, drummer Bryan playing as fast and loud as we could,” Hitt and lead guitarist Dave Amato. Appalachian Laboratory says REO’s bass guitarist Bruce Hall. This show is presented in partnership “Nitrate Delivery and In-Stream Like their former rivals, Styx, REO’s with the FSU Alumni Association. Denitrification, Raccoon River, Iowa” by style of rock features strong melody, Ticket prices for the general public Karen L. Prestegaard, Department of even stronger hooks, soaring vocals and range from $25 to $45. To order tickets, Geology, University of Maryland, another a palatable mix of guitars, bass, key- call the CES Box Office, Monday through in the UMCES Appalachian Laboratory boards and drums. After the band’s Friday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m., at x3137 Fall Seminar Series Thursday, Oct. 2, 3:30 original guitarist Gary Richrath and or toll free at 1-866-TIXX-CES, or visit p.m. in AL Room 109. Refreshments will drummer Alan Gratzer left the band in online at http://ces.frostburg.edu. follow in the AL Lobby. the late ‘80s, REO Speedwagon came Bonnie Rideout Trio Rescheduled to March 6 ‘Who are the Muslims The Cultural Events Series has resched- Anyone who had previously purchased and What is Islam?’ uled its Bonnie Rideout Scottish Trio tickets should contact the CES Box Office The second part of the Religion and performance for Saturday, March 6, 2004, to notify them that the rescheduled date the Middle East Series, “Who Are the at 8:30 p.m. Tickets originally issued for is fine or to inquire about a refund. The Muslims and What is Islam?” will take the Sept. 20 postponed performance will box office is open Monday to Friday from place on Wednesday, Oct. 13, at 7:30 be honored for the March 6 performance. 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. p.m. in Room 201, Lane University StateLines / 3
Center’s Atkinson Room. Iman general. The number of students in each Charney (History Department). Qasim Burmi, leader of the group is kept small to allow each In the last 10 years, more than 300 Islamic Society of Western member the opportunity to establish young females factory workers and Maryland, Hagerstown, will comfort, trust, and a sense of commu- students have been kidnapped and make the presentation. nity. In building an atmosphere of murdered in a desert area along the USA- The third and final program, trust, confidentiality is expected to be Mexico border. Hundreds more have which will take place some time in the maintained by all participants. disappeared mysteriously without a trace. 2004 spring semester, will deal with If you are enrolled at FSU and feel Dr. Charney will discuss these criminal “Israeli-Palestinian Relations and Hopes that a particular group may be of help events and the issues surrounding them. for the Future.” Both Rabbi Sniderman of or interest to you, please come by To be scheduled — a lecture on the B’er Chayim Congregation, Cumberland, Counseling and Psychological Services U.S. Supreme Court and its Treatment of and Imam Qasim Burmi will be in dia- in 101 Sand Spring Hall, or call x4234 Hispanics. Dr. Scott Johnson (Political logue. If “dialogue is the beginning of to make an appointment to speak with Science Department). understanding,” here is a good opportu- a screening counselor. There is no Organizers and participants will nity to start. charge for counseling services. conduct all activities in English and the This series is sponsored by Catholic The following groups are now forming: University invites all members of the Campus Ministry, Hillel and United Alcohol Users Group: This six- public to attend free of charge. Campus Ministry. session group will help students learn Co-sponsors of these events include ways to reduce or stop their use of The Department of Foreign Languages alcohol. The participants will assess and Literatures, The Diversity Center, Geography Lecture to their use, explore their personal history The Women Studies Program, The FSU Discuss Botswana and effects of alcohol, and develop Chapter of Amnesty International and Department of Geography will host a strategies to change their behavior. the International Film Series. Sodexho Lecture, “Remote Sensing and Facilitator is Dr. Spencer Deakin. For more information, contact Maria- GIS for Environmental Analysis in Diversity and College Living — Luisa Sanchez at x4104. Botswana,” on Tuesday, Sept. 30, at 6 Open Forum: This open session is p.m. in 226 Compton Science Center. geared primarily toward minority Edgewood Commons Dr. Duane Nellis, dean of the Aburley students who are looking for a place to Science College at WVU and President of express their views, share their opin- Ribbon-Cutting Oct. 4 the Association of American Geogra- ions, and/or address concerns or issues The campus community is cordially phers, will be the speaker. The seminar that face minority students on a day-to- welcome to the ribbon-cutting for is free and open to the public. day basis. Facilitator is Dr. Alisa Howze. Edgewood Commons on Saturday, Oct. 4, For more information, contact Shivaji Feeling Better Fast — Help for at 11 a.m. A reception and tours of the Prasad in the Department of Geography Depression and Anxiety: This group facility follow the ceremony. at [email protected] or x4412. will emphasize cognitive and behavioral The ceremony will be at the amphi- means of reducing depression and theater, or, if it rains, in the lounge at anxiety. The group will examine relax- Edgewood Commons. Theatre ation techniques, pleasurable activities, Transportation to and from the restructuring thoughts, and taking care ceremony will be available from the Lane of one’s body. Participants will have an University Center beginning at 10:15 a.m. ‘Romeo and Juliet’ opportunity to share experiences and opens UT Season responses with each other. An initial consultation is necessary. Facilitator is Scheduling and Tickets are now on sale for William Dr. Spencer Deakin. Religious Observances Shakespeare’s “Romeo and Juliet,” which Grief and Loss Group: This group is will open the 2003-2004 University for students who have experienced the FSU President Catherine R. Gira Theatre season. The production runs Oct. loss of a significant individual in their requests sensitive and responsible 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 at 8 p.m. with a lives. The group will focus on issues compliance by all students, faculty and matinee on Oct. 11 at 2 p.m. related to the grief and healing process. staff to the following FSU and Board of Through beautiful language and a Facilitator is Pat Deasy. Regents policy: passionate cast of characters, William Personal Growth and Development “It is the policy of FSU that the Shakespeare takes us on an unforget- Group: Interested in finding your academic programs and services of the table journey in “Romeo and Juliet.” potential? This group is structured to University shall be available to all The two “star-crossed lovers” encounter help individuals who are seeking a qualified students who have been numerous obstacles with an urgency personal growth opportunity. Facilitator admitted to its programs, regardless of that makes “Romeo and Juliet” the is Pat Deasy. their religious beliefs. Students shall not most famous love story in the world. Women’s Issues Groups: These be penalized because of observances of Season discount cards are available groups for women will allow each their religious holidays and shall be for $30 and cover admission to all four member to address her own unique given an opportunity to make up, within main stage productions. Regular ticket issues, and share, process and problem- a reasonable time period, any academic prices are $5 for students and $10 for solve within a group context. Women assignment that is missed due to the non-students. Call x7462 Monday can learn to improve their self-confi- individual participation in religious through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. for dence, assertiveness, and relationships observances. It is the responsibility of reservations and information. by sharing with others who have the student to notify his/her instructor endured similar experiences. Facilitators of conflicts between religious obser- Take Note are Dr. Alisa Howze and Patricia Robison. vances and scheduled course activities.” The groups’ dates and times will be Courtesy suggests that students scheduled based primarily on student should notify their instructors of responses. conflicts and make arrangements for Personal Counseling making up missed work PRIOR to an Groups and Workshops absence due to religious observance. FSU Counseling and Psychological Hispanic Heritage Month All faculty and staff will be sent a Services offers a variety of groups for FSU and the Latino Students are calendar of Religious and Ethnic students each semester. Through group proud to sponsor a variety of activities Holidays for reference. sessions, students are able to discuss and events to celebrate Hispanic their thoughts and feelings in response Heritage Month: Student Research Day to a number of different issues relating Tuesday, Sept. 30, 7:30 p.m. Fine The Mid-Atlantic Division of AAG is to themselves, the way they relate to Arts 221, “Little Murders”: Life and organizing “Student Research Day” others, and how they cope with life in Death in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, Dr. Paul conference. It will be a one-day event StateLines / 4 and will be held on Friday, Nov. 21, at will be sent the second week of October. be Wednesday, Oct. 15. All applications FSU. The main activities will include Caps and gowns are provided at no should be returned to the Office of Unit research paper and poster presentations charge to all students cleared to Assessment, Framptom Hall room 206-6. by undergraduate, masters and Ph.D. participate in Commencement; however, If you need an application form or have students. Other activities might include each student is responsible for placing any questions, please call x7953 or stop Geography Bowl for the students. Faculty an order in advance. Orders should be by the Office of Unit Assessment. and other staff can be co-authors of the submitted to the University Bookstore paper and/or poster. However, the by Oct. 21. All graduating students are presentation will be made only by the also encouraged to attend the Grad Fair Internships student. on Monday, Oct. 20, from 11 a.m. to 4 Though it is being organized by Mid- p.m. in Manicur Assembly Hall. POSC Internship Atlantic Division of AAG, all of the Advance information about Commence- students from area schools, colleges and ment is available on the University’s Web Meeting Oct. 2 universities are welcome to participate. site. Go to www.frostburg.edu, click on There will be an important meeting of Please encourage your students to “current students,” then on Commence- all students who are planning to intern participate and make presentation. ment Information under the Academics in the Political Science Department in Several best presentations will be heading. (www.frostburg.edu/events/ the spring or summer of 2004 on selected and will be given awards and commenc.htm.) This will connect you to Thursday, Oct. 2, at 4 p.m. in OM104. recognitions. full details on Commencement and related It is vital that anyone planning to For information, contact Shivaji activities. For information, contact Beth participate during 2004 in a Political Prasad at [email protected], Deatelhauser in Special Academic Ser- Science/Justice Studies/or Law and x4412, Department of Geography. vices, x3130, 127 Performing Arts Center Society internship attend this meeting. Guidelines for submitting an or [email protected]. (If unable to attend, please contact John ABSTRACT FOR Paper and Poster Bambacus as soon as possible, x4283, Please submit the abstract via e-mail Points of Pride [email protected] or GC139, (as an attachment) in Microsoft Word. during office hours MW 9-11 a.m. and TR Include the author(s) name(s) and 10-11 a.m. or by appointment. institutional affiliation, address(es), FSU has been awarded a four-year and the e-mail address for the lead continuation for the Regional Math/ author. The title should follow in BOLD Science Center. Funded by the U.S. Md. General Assembly CAPS and, on the line immediately Department of Education, RMSC helps Internships Available following, the body of the abstract. The high school students from low-income due date for ABSTRACT submission is families from the Appalachian regions of The Maryland General Assembly NOV. 1. If you are late, please let Prasad West Virginia, Maryland and Pennsylvania, Intern Program was created to introduce know for possible submission. as well as from Baltimore City, to college students to the unique chal- The paper/poster abstract should not strengthen math and science skills. In lenges and rewards of working in the exceed 250 words and should describe the addition, participants receive instruction General Assembly. This program will run presentation’s purpose, methods and in English, foreign languages and study from Jan. 14 through April 12, 2004. conclusions. Submission of an abstract skills in order to prepare them to earn Applicants must be either juniors or conveys the right to include it in the bachelor’s degrees in mathematics or seniors, with a cumulative GPA of 3.00 meeting abstract booklet/program and on science. To date, 53 students have or higher. Interns are selected on the the conference website (when available). graduated from the program and 80 basis of their leadership skills, academic For example: John Doe, Department percent have either graduated from achievement and competency in college of Geography, Western Michigan college or are enrolled. Of the 12 gradu- composition. A stipend is awarded for University, Kalamazoo, MI 49008-5424, ates, 10 (83 percent) received degrees in participation. All majors are encouraged [email protected] math or science. The FSU proposal to apply. The deadline for applying is THE INFLUENCE OF PAPER MILLS IN received 299 of 300 possible points from Wednesday, Oct. 22. KALAMAZOO COUNTY, MICHIGAN the field readers. The grant, written by For further information and an This paper investigates the economic Rita Hegeman, Sara Briden and Clarice application, contact John Bambacus, importance of ... (maximum 250 words). Saulpaw, will bring FSU at least Department of Political Science, Guild The body of the abstract must be single- $1,177,500 during the four-year cycle. Center 139, or call x4283 or e-mail spaced and without paragraph indenta- [email protected]. tions. If the abstract contains more Sal Agosta, an honors graduate in the than one paragraph, an extra space MS program in Applied Ecology and On Channel 3 should be left between paragraphs. Conservation Biology, and Dave Morton Authors should carefully edit and of the Biology Department just published proofread the abstracts they submit. three journal papers on their research News Notes is Back They will be printed as submitted. together. One of them, “Feeding Ecology News Notes returns on Monday, Sept. Papers should conform to a 20-minute of the Bat, Eptesicus fuscus: ‘Preferred’ 29, at 3 and 6 p.m. Producer Joanna Terry time limit, which ideally will include a Prey Abundance as one Factor Influencing and the students of the Mass Communica- 15-minute presentation and 5 minutes of Prey Selection and Diet,” was published in tion Department will provide you with the discussion. Illustrations must be of high the prestigious J. Zool., Lond. Along with latest local and national news. Tune in quality and, when projected on a screen, Sal and Dave, Kellie Kuhn is a coauthor Mondays and Wednesdays at 3 and 6 p.m. be readable from 25 feet. on this article. Kellie is a honors graduate on FSU TV Cable Channel 3. in the undergraduate Wildlife and For other questions about Channel 3’s Commencement Fisheries program. Sal is studying for a programming, contact the Cable Chan- Ph.D. at the University of Pennsylvania nel Manager Melanie Lombardi at x3011 Announcement and Kellie, for an MS degree at the or [email protected]. Any student planning to complete University of Nevada at Reno. their studies during the current semester FSU TV 3 Schedule (December 2003) must file for gradua- Deadlines tion. Undergraduate students should for Sept. 29-Oct. 3 contact the Registrar’s Office (x4349, 144 Monday: Pullen Hall), while graduate students Education Students: 3 & 6 p.m. “News Notes” should submit all necessary paperwork to Applications Due Oct. 15 3:05 & 6:05 p.m. Café Frostburg: Tom Graduate Services (x7053, 141 Pullen Acosti Hall). Notices regarding Commencement The application deadline for students 4 :35 & 7:35 p.m. CAB Lecture: Remember are sent only to those students who have entering Phase I, Phase II or Phase III The Titans completed all filings. 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Tuesday: at 7:30 p.m. at the Baptist Student p.m. in 105; and Monday, Oct. 27, 6 to 3 & 6 p.m. Poet: Lawrence Raab Ministry Center 9 p.m. in the pool. 4 & 7 p.m. MD State of Mind On Wednesday, Sept. 24, BSM’s Lifeguard students must have strong 5 & 8 p.m. Biographies: J. Glenn Beall Jr. Wednesday Night Bible Study will be swimming skills and must be able to Wednesday: held at 9:30 p.m. in the Baptist Student attend all class and pool times. Refunds 3 & 6 p.m. “News Notes” Ministry Center. All are welcome! will not be given after the start of the 3:05 & 6:05 p.m. Destination Tomorrow Questions? Call (301) 689-2588 or e- course. Deadline is Tuesday, Oct. 21. 3:35 & 6:35 p.m. Jazz Ensemble Concert mail [email protected]. Youth and Advanced Swimming Lessons Fall 2002 Youth and Advanced Swimming 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. FSU Phat Padz Episode #1 Could You Use $400? Lessons will be offered for children ages 5 & 8 p.m. Urban Music Report 5 to 12 on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursday: Due to Hurricane Isabel, the ThinkFast Fridays, Nov. 3 to Nov. 19. 3 & 6 p.m. FSU Volleyball vs Pitt-Greensburg National Tour was postponed and has The classes will be from 6 to 6:50 4:45 & 7:45 p.m. Kimberly Andrews Piano been rescheduled for Sept. 30 at 7 p.m. p.m. in the FSU Pool in the Cordts Recital in Manicur Assembly Hall. ThinkFast is Physical Education Center. Friday: the nation’s first mobile audience Youth swimming instruction is 3 & 6 p.m. Café Frostburg: Jen Chapin response trivia based game show brought separated into skill levels. Advanced 4:25 & 7:25 p.m. FSU Phat Padz Episode #2 to the corporate and college market. swimming lessons are for those inter- 5 & 8 p.m. Agnew Prosecutor: George Beall ThinkFast integrates pop-culture, politics, music, history and other related ested in learning advanced swimming topics into its unique program. skills or preparing for a swim team. Get Involved FSU is teaming up with BURG Peer Advance registration is required. Education Network to bring in the #1 Infant-Toddler and Pre-School Swimming Arboretum: ‘Get Rid of entertainment event in the country called Infant-Toddler and Pre-School swim THINKFAST!!! ThinkFast is an audience lessons will be offered at the Cordts PE the Knotweed’ response hip hop game show, sure to be Center Swimming Pool. labeled as the “Event of the Year.” As some of you are aware, the campus The Infant-Toddler Swimming Class is Everyone who comes plays ... everyone arboretum has become infested with the for children ages 3 months to 36 months has a shot at the $400 prize. If you could and the Pre-School Swimming Class is for dreaded invasive Knotweed. Although use $400 this month, then come to the the removal of this plant will take children ages 3 and 4. Both classes will Lane University Center on Sept. 30 consecutive seasons, we are hoping to be held from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Class days (rescheduled because of the hurricane) at begin its demise this semester. are Oct. 13, 15, 17, 20 and 22. 7 p.m. for a shot at the cash. View Therefore, an FSU Arboretum “Get Rid Both infant-toddler and pre-school ThinkFast online at www.TjohnE.com of the Knotweed” Day will be held swimming classes require parents to be Create your own team composed of 8 in the water and to participate along Saturday Oct. 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. –10 players. Registration forms and a (Raindate will be Sunday Oct. 12). The with their children. $10 fee must be received as soon as day will consist of cutting and removing Advance registration is required. possible. Please pick up and return the knotweed from the site. Please come registration forms at 111 Sand Spring Water Aerobics with work gloves and lots of energy! For Hall. Questions? Call x4761. Water Aerobics will be offered on more information, contact Linda Lyon, Tuesdays and Thursdays from Oct. 14 to Biology, at [email protected]. Nov. 13, from 6 to 6:50 p.m., at the FSU Jobs, Jobs, Jobs pool in the Cordts PE Center. Track and Field This class is geared towards those who want to increase cardiovascular There will be a track and field Upward Bound Has fitness, flexibility and body strength. It meeting Thursday, Oct. 2, in Cordts PE is the perfect activity for those with Center room 104 at 8 p.m. For informa- Tutoring Positions painful joints or other movement tion, contact Coach Moreno at x3243 or The Upward Bound Office is accepting limitations. Water Aerobics creates good Wendy McFarlane at x3238. applications from students who are able muscle balance making the muscles to tutor algebra, geometry, calculus, limber and strong. trigonometry, physics, biology, chemis- Interested in Computer Instructor for the class is Jo Mason. try, French or Spanish at the high A minimum of eight participants is school level. Applications and informa- Science? needed in order to have the class. Come to the New Major/Minor’s Night tion can be obtained from the Upward Wednesday, Oct. 1, at 5 p.m. in Lane Bound office at 121 Sand Spring Hall or University Center 140-141. Refresh- by calling x4994. Pay is $5.50 per hour. International ments will be served. You’re invited to learn about the curriculum and how you Activities for Life can get involved in student-led activi- Rainforest Ecology and ties within the department! For more information or registration for More in Madagascar any classes, call Center Coordinator Amy Apply now for a new winter term Catholic Campus Ministry Nazelrod at x7934. program that will take place during the first three weeks in January in Mada- CCM will discuss “What Does it Mean Lifeguard Certification to be Catholic” on Tuesday, Sept. 30 at gascar, an island nation off the coast of The Activities for Life Center, in 7:30 p.m. in the Osborne Newman east Africa. Dr. Linda Lyon will teach conjunction with the Western Potomac Center. The discussion will explore the BIOL 109, Human Biology and the Chapter of the American Red Cross will unique qualities of Roman Catholics. Environment, (4 credits) and BIOL 490 be offering a Lifeguard Certification Rainforest Ecology of Madagascar (2 Class starting Thursday, Oct. 23. credits). Madagascar is a country of United Campus Ministry The class, instructed by Dr. Troy extraordinary natural environments and UCM presents “Faith and Science: Is Strieby, will be held at the FSU Cordts biodiversity. Students will have an There a Conflict,” by philosophy professor Physical Education Center Pool and PE opportunity to explore the biology as Dr. Angelo Bucchino, Wednesday, Oct. 1, Center Room 105. The class will meet on well as cultural and ethnic aspects of at 7:30 p.m. in Ort Library 237. Thursday, Oct. 23 from 6 to 9 p.m. in the country. For more information, 105; Friday, Oct. 24, from 6 to 9 p.m. in contact Linda Lyon at x4213 Baptist Student Ministry pool; Saturday, Oct. 25, 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. ([email protected]) or the CIE for in 105 and 5 to 9 p.m. in the pool; application information. BSM B.A.S.I.C. (praise and worship Sunday Oct. 26, from 8 a.m. to noon for students) will be Tuesday, Sept. 23, and 1 to 5 p.m. in the pool and 6 to 8 StateLines / 6
Study Abroad Programs tions and paid work overseas. Many Financial Aid for Studying Overseas organizations help students obtain jobs The Center for International Education FSU students are able to transfer all and work permits, and some help to federal financial aid overseas to help pay offers a variety of ways for FSU students arrange housing as well. Students can to see the world. In many cases, students for study abroad programs, along with choose from short experiences (one to most state and institutional aid for most register at FSU during a semester abroad two months) to longer experiences (four and can take all financial aid with them FSU sponsored programs. The CIE also to 12 months), or even look into a more awards study abroad scholarships of $500 and transfer credit back to FSU. For serious commitment (one to three information on any of the programs or and $1,000 to qualifying students. Many years). Destinations are available other state and national scholarships are scholarships that may be available, check throughout the world. with Dr. Amy Simes at the CIE in the also available to help cover overseas costs. Fuller House on Braddock Road, call her at x4714 or e-mail her at [email protected], or visit the CIE’s FSU Events Calendar Web page at www.frostburg.edu/admin/ Look for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web at cie/cie.htm or the newsletter at http:// www&frostburg&edu/weekcal&htm www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/ MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 29 Have a great day! newsletter.htm. Snow and French Winter Term in Quebec TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 Students interested in studying at the * Womens Volleyball: Pitt-Greensburg 7:00 pm Home University of Quebec in Chicoutimi can WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 1 apply through the CIE for this three * Womens Tennis: Penn State-Altoona 3:00 pm Home week program that includes French * Faculty Senate 4:00 pm Lane Atkinson Room courses, snow sports, and an introduc- * UCM Meeting, Dr Angelo Bucchino, Faith & Science: Is There a Conflict? tion to the unique quebecoise culture. 7:30 pm Library 237 Students take a placement exam and are * RHA Meeting 7:30 pm Dunkle Hall 218 placed in French courses accordingly * BSA General Body Meeting 8:00 pm Lane Atkinson Room (including introductory French). Lodging is with homestay families in the city of THURSDAY, OCTOBER 2 * Fall Career & Internship Fair 10:00 am-3:00 pm Lane ARMAH Chicoutimi. Cost is just $1,400. For * Womens Tennis: Goucher College 3:00 pm Away further information, contact the CIE at * Womens Volleyball:Pitt-Johnstown 7:00 pm Away x4714. Applications due by Oct. 15. Semester Overseas for Same Price as FSU FRIDAY, OCTOBER 3 Family Weekend * Class Ring Promotion 10:00 am-3:00 pm Lane Lobby The International Student * Womens Soccer: Villa Julie College 4:00 pm Away Exchange Program (ISEP) * Family Weekend Concierge Center 4:00 pm-11:00 pm Lane University Center allows FSU students to * UPC Film Series, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas register at FSU, pay FSU 7:00 pm & Midnight Lane Atkinson Room tuition and housing, and * Art Exhibition: FSU Visual Arts faculty 7:00 pm-8:30 pm Roper Gallery then study overseas for a * Stuff-A-Friend & Footsy/Wootsy 8:00 pm-11:00 pm Derezinski Lounge/Loft semester, year or summer at * Dan Sanders Hypnotist 9:00 pm-10:30 pm Lane ARMAH one of more than 140 * Casino Night 9:00 pm-Midnight Appalachian Station locations. Students may take * Game Mania 10:00 pm-Midnight Lane Game Room financial aid with them and SATURDAY, OCTOBER 4 Family Weekend apply for scholarships from the * Mens & Womens Cross Country: Dickinson College Long-Short Course Invitational CIE and from ISEP. Students may @ Carlisle, PA choose programs taught in * Family Weekend Concierge Center 8:00 am-5:00 pm Lane University Center English or other languages. For * Student Support Services Reception 10:00 am Pullen Hall 133 the price of an airline ticket, this * Ribbon Cutting Ceremony 11:00 am Edgewood Commons is a great way to earn credit toward Tours, Reception to follow your FSU degree while enjoying life in a * Womens Volleyball: Pitt-Bradford 11:00 am Away foreign culture. Apply now for fall 2004. * Family Weekend Picnic Noon-1:30 pm Bobcat Stadium Grounds (Rain site: Cordts Main Arena) Study in Non-Traditional Locations * Womens Field Hockey: Goucher College 1:00 pm Away FSU is affiliated with the School for * Mens Soccer: Washington & Jefferson 1:00 pm Away International Training. This enables FSU * Carnival of Fun for the Family 1:30 pm-4:30 pm Bobcat Stadium students to study through SIT in over 50 *Rain site: Cordts Main Arena locations while remaining registered at * Volunteerism & National Service Open House 1-3 pm Braddock House FSU. All financial aid will transfer. SIT * Art Exhibition: FSU Visual Arts faculty 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Roper Gallery offers programs in Africa, Asia, South * Planetarium: Our Moon, Its Influence & Skies of Our Moon America, Europe and Austral-asia. This is 1, 2, 3 & 4 pm Tawes Hall a fantastic opportunity for students who *UPC Film, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas % 2 pm Lane Atkinson Room would like to spend a semester, year or * Game Room Mania 2:00 pm-5:00 pm Lane Game Room summer off the beaten track. SUNDAY, OCTOBER 5 Family Weekend Choose from Over 20 Locations to Study * CCM Mass Noon & 8:00 pm Cook Chapel FSU affiliates with the American * Art Exhibition: FSU Visual Arts faculty 1:00 pm-4:00 pm Roper Gallery * UPC Film, Sinbad: Legend of the Seven Seas 2 pm Lane Atkinson Room Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS), which * Planetarium: Our Moon, Its Influence & Skies of Our Moon offers study abroad programs in a variety 4:00 pm & 7:00 pm Tawes Hall of locations at universities around the * Open to the public Questions? Call 301-687-4411& All information subject to change& world, including Richmond College in London. Programs are open to all majors. Note: FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to Study in Prague, South Africa or Japan. persons with disabilities You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, 302 Hitchins, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955 You may register at FSU and use your financial aid for all programs. AIFS offers scholarships to qualified students. Gain Work/Volunteer Experience Overseas Drive Safely Today So You Can Students interested in working abroad Return Tomorrow should come by the CIE for information about internships, volunteer organiza-