F R O S T B U R G S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y StateLines www.frostburg.edu/news/statelines.htm For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement Volume 39, Number 17, January 26, 2008 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected]
CES Series Offers Exciting Spring Season CES Presents Esperanza Spalding Quartet The Esperanza Spalding Quartet performance begins at 6:30 p.m. Concert goers may prefer to purchase a Supper Club Jazz enthusiasts are ticket, which entitles them to dinner plus a concert. The in for a treat when jazz Supper Club option provides the ticket holder with a special vocalist, bassist and table with preferred seating for the performance and a choice composer Esperanza of a specially designed meal from Kozy Kettle featuring one Spalding performs with of two entrees—eggplant parmesan or chicken and beef the Esperanza Spalding marsala. The Supper Club begins at 5 p.m. Quartet at Windsor Hall Tickets for the Esperanza Spalding Quartet performance Sunday, Feb. 8, as part are only $16/adult and $11/under age 17. Tickets for the of FSU’s Cultural Events Supper Club option are $41/adult and $36/under age 17. Series Jazz Club Group-rate tickets are also available. Tickets may be ordered sponsored by Kauffman by calling 866-849-9237 or x3137, or by visiting Music. Patrons have the ces.frostburg.edu. option of a 5 p.m. Supper Club or 6:30 p.m. Rest of the Season Highlights concert only. The Cat in the Hat will be the host, emcee and all-around Blessed with mischief maker in the TheatreworksUSA production of tremendous talent, a “Seussical” on Sunday, March 8, at 3 and 7 p.m. in FSU’s multilingual voice that Pealer Recital Hall. Enjoy a wild musical romp through some been described as “part of Dr. Seuss’ best-loved stories. It’s a fast-paced, whimsical angel and part siren” and a natural beauty, Spalding might adaptation of the original Broadway version, perfect for ages be the hope for the future of jazz and instrumental music. 4 and up - and their parents and grandparents. While singing and playing the bass interchangeably, she adds One of America’s pre-eminent pianists, George Winston, a kind of interpretive dance to the mix, making her will take the stage at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday, April 1, at performances memorable and fresh, while introducing jazz to FSU’s Pealer Recital Hall. Winston’s styles of music are New younger audiences. Critic Ed Morales describes Spalding’s Orleans R&B and his own folk piano style. Winston performed music as “a sprawling collage of jazz fusion, Brazilian and to a sold-out audience in 2007 at Windsor Hall in Town even a touch of hip-hop.” Centre with the coordination of CES at FSU. Born and raised in Portland, Ore., by the time she was 5, Wrapping up the season will be Shakespeare’s “Henry V” Spalding had taught herself to play the violin and was directed by Davis McCallum. This classic will be vividly playing with the Chamber Music Society of Oregon, made up brought to life by The Acting Company/Guthrie Theatre at of musicians of all ages. She stayed until she was 15 and left 7:30 p.m. Tuesday, April 28, in the Drama Theatre of FSU’s as concertmaster. Performing Arts Center. In this rousing story of courage and Home-schooled as a child, Spalding continued her the price of glory, Henry V inherits a troubled crown and education by enrolling in Portland State University's music seeks to secure his position at home by turning the country’s program at age 16. Ultimately, this led to her enrollment in attention abroad, launching a hasty invasion of France. the Berklee School of Music, which opened many doors for Ticket packages and discounts are available, including the her. Almost immediately on graduation at age 20, she Build Your Own Series for those planning to attend several became one of the youngest people to join the faculty at the events throughout the spring season; Corporate Nights Berklee School as an instructor. In 2005, she received the offering group pricing, priority seating and personalized Boston Jazz Society scholarship for outstanding service; and Group Sales, with special rates for purchases of musicianship. 15 or more tickets for a single performance. Tickets may be Spalding has recorded two albums: “Junjo” (2006) and ordered by calling 866-849-9237 or x3137, or by visiting “Esperanza” (2008). Her music may be heard on her Web site, http://ces.frostburg.edu. www.esperanzaspalding.com.
THIS WEEK THURSDAY: FRIDAY, SATURDAY AND SUNDAY: UPC Lunch in the Loft: The UPC Feature Film: “Nick and Norah’s TUESDAY: Continentals, 2 p.m., Lane Infinite Playlist,” 8:30 p.m., First Night Frostburg Bingo Edition, Derezinski Lounge/Loft. Credited Atkinson Room 201. 8 p.m., Lane Manicur Hall. with being one of the most SATURDAY: beloved polka bands on the East WEDNESDAY: Chinese New Year Festivities, Coast, The Continentals draw on a Mentalist Robert Channing, 8 p.m., vast repertoire of polka and waltz 7 p.m., Compton Science Center Lane Manicur Hall. Channing, the selections, as well as traditional Room 226 and lobby. The Chinese world’s foremost mind reader, in and original renditions of German, Culture Club will present an art this dramatic and upbeat program, Polish and Slovenian standards. craft exhibition, origami, writing illustrates the mysteries of the and a presentation, and mind – with a perfect blend of FRIDAY: performances in honor of the new comedy. IFC Casino Night, 8 p.m., Lane year. Free and open to the public. Manicur Hall. UPC Pool and Spades Tournament, 8 p.m., Lane Game Room.
StateLines/2 career focusing on Colored Man on a Day When the Sun Staking Our Claim government policy Set Too Early” mimics Shange’s title, as and service. well as her writing style, referred to as FSU Foundation Oldham of a choreopoem. The play is monologue Germantown, Md., based and steps into the minds of Launches $15 Million is a 1998 FSU young men who compellingly explore Campaign graduate who, less the complex realities of love, abuse, than a decade after rape and growing up without a father. Steering Committee Named to Lead Mary Clapsaddle graduation, was “Thoughts of a Colored Man” “Staking Our Claim” Fundraising Effort named President of incorporates various mediums of art, The FSU Foundation Inc. recently the National Philharmonic at such as music, film and dance to reach launched the public phase of its Strathmore. He is committed to the outside the lines of race and gender. comprehensive $15 million campaign, education of young and future The cast consists of Japp Haynes, Staking Our Claim: The Campaign for audiences and the promotion of the Josh Scurry, Sir Jay Stokes, Herb Frostburg. Designed to support the arts, yet still finds time to share his Little, Quino Moreno, J. D. Groomes, mission of FSU, this fundraising effort musical talent by teaching guitar. Tony Jarrett and Kendall Bradford. comes at a critical time in the history The Staking Our Artwork by David Baker, Adrian Boyer, of the institution and Western Claim Steering Trayshina Rogers and Francesca Pehr Maryland. Nearly $8.5 million has Committee is also will be highlighted in the PAC lobby already been committed as of the end joined by members during the run of the show. of 2008. of the executive “Thoughts of a Colored Man” is Staking Our Claim is named in board of the FSU proudly supported by University recognition of the tenacious Foundation, Theatre, African American Studies, community of coal miners and other President R. Sam Black Student Alliance and the Griffith, Vice National Pan-Hellenic Council. Tickets local citizens who struggled to found Kenneth Oldham State Normal School No. 2 more than President William can be purchased by donation at the 100 years ago. It has three areas of Chesno, Secretary Lynn Fike, Treasurer door on the day of performances. All focus: Student Enrichment, Academic Kenneth Kennedy, Assistant Treasurer proceeds will benefit student Enrichment and Regional and Cultural Joseph Pace, Gladys Faherty and scholarships at FSU. Enrichment, all integral parts of the Lawrence McKenzie. mission of the regional comprehensive Since the University’s history is an university that grew from that Normal essential part of this fundraising Visual Art School for teachers. effort, two new leadership annual A steering giving societies have been created in Artists’ Ideas about committee of honor of two past University alumni and presidents who played significant roles Life on View community leaders in FSU history, Nelson P. Guild and has been named to Lillian C. Compton. Guild led the guide the effort. It institution through an exceptional is chaired by period of growth and expansion in Quincy Crawford enrollment, facilities and new program of Annapolis, Md., development through the 1970s and a 1965 Frostburg ‘80s. The Nelson P. Guild Society Quincy Crawford graduate who is the recognizes annual donations of $2,500 retired President and CEO of First to $4,999. Compton played a critical Financial Group, the largest privately role in saving what was then Frostburg held financial planning firm in the State Teachers College from closure in the 1940s. The Lillian C. Compton Artwork by Cathy Stephis Mid-Atlantic region. Crawford, a leader in industry affairs, has been the Society denotes yearly contributions of recipient of numerous honors over his $5,000 or more. Show Opens with a Public Reception career, including the 2004 FSU College For more information about the Friday, Feb. 6 of Business Alumnus of the Year. “Staking Our Claim” campaign and to The public is invited to enjoy work He is joined on learn how to join the effort to support by two artists who use abstraction, the steering FSU, call x4161 or visit www.frostburg. color, geometric shapes and lines to edu/admin/foundation. committee by Carl articulate their distinct impressions of
“Buck” Belt Jr. of the world around them in “Paintings Cumberland, Md., and Prints by Cathy Stephis and Chayo Mary Clapsaddle Theatre de Chevez.” The exhibition is on view of Arnold, Md., Friday, Feb. 6, through Sunday, and Kenneth Student Play Takes Feb. 22, in the Stephanie Ann Roper Oldham of Gallery, with a free, public reception Carl Belt Jr. Stage Germantown, Md. from 7 to 9 p.m. Feb. 6. Belt is a Western Maryland business In celebration of Black History Stephis depicts different life forms and community leader. He is President Month, FSU will present an original in a spiritual symphony of spiraling of the general contracting firm Carl work by theatre major Keenan Scott II swirls of color. “Forms are in constant Belt Inc., whose reputation for quality on Friday, Feb. 20, and Saturday, transition, shifting in and out of and well-managed projects has Feb. 21, at 7: 30 p.m. in the F. Perry existence,” she writes in her artist continued to grow under his Smith Studio Theatre in the statement. “It is through observing leadership. He has also expressed his Performing Arts Center. redundant shapes among various life community commitment through his After seeing Ntozake Shange’s objects that I gain a sense of universal involvement with numerous charitable award-winning play, “For Colored Girls connectedness to these forms.” and civic organizations in Allegany Who Considered Suicide/When the Chevez creates compositions that County. Rainbow is Enuf,” Scott was moved to reflect a lifetime of living in many Clapsaddle of Arnold, Md., is a 1983 write a play from the viewpoint of cultures over the past 30 years. FSU graduate who is currently the young African American men. Scott Combining the grace and exactness of Legislative Manager for the Maryland believes that this voice needs to be geometry with gestural contours, the Department of Legislative Services in heard because “the voice of the youth imagery in her prints feels futuristic, Annapolis, her most recent post in a is often overlooked.” “Thoughts of a yet ancient and tribal, not unlike the StateLines/3 cultures she has experienced exploring in your classes you’d like to connect places like Mexico, Australia, Jamaica with in their own language? FSU Accepting Entries and India. Her materials also reflect Expand your horizons and learn her respect for history infused with helpful conversational phrases in for Environmental modern meaning. Mandarin by enrolling in “Beginning Photography Contest The Stephanie Ann Roper Gallery Conversational Chinese,” a class that has free admission and is open to the will be offered through FSU’s Activities The Environmental Planning and public Sunday through Wednesday for Life Program Thursdays, Feb. 5 Land Management Institute at FSU from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information through April 16, from 7 to 9 p.m. invites photographers to submit photographs to its sixth annual about the exhibition, please contact (No class March 19.) Class will be held Environmental Photography Contest. FSU Department of Visual Arts at in Cordts PE Center Room 105. This 10- The institute, a joint venture between x4797. week course will cover useful, basic FSU’s Department of Geography and phrases that will help you have the Maryland Bureau of Mines, courteous conversations in Chinese. Maryland Department of the The class will also offer brief highlights Take Note Environment, will begin accepting of Chinese culture and history. entries Monday, Jan. 5, and continue Cost for the 10-session, weekly class ACHA-NACHA II Survey receiving them until the deadline at 4 will be $70 plus the cost of the to Help FSU Fine-tune textbook. At $7 per class, you can’t go p.m. Friday, April 10. wrong! The competition is open to any Wellness Efforts For more information on the class, amateur photographer over 11 years old who lives, works or attends school Assessment Will Be Sent to Full-time please contact FSU Chinese instructor Yanling Fan at [email protected]. in Allegany or Garrett County. Images Undergraduates For information and/or a should depict environmental or natural Attention FSU students: Did you registration form, contact Amy habitat scenes of either county that know that trying to win prizes is good Nazelrod, AFL coordinator, at reflect the environmental beauty that for your health? And can even improve [email protected]. The defines Western Maryland. your fashion sense? payment and registration deadline is Photographs should be 8 by 10 inches Take advantage of the chance to win Monday, Feb. 2. The form and and matted and can be in black and white or color. great prizes, such as a $100 FSU payment should be sent to Nazelrod, Entry forms may be obtained from Bookstore certificate, an iPod Shuffle PE Center Room 177. A minimum of 15 the FSU Department of and must-have, coveted FSU fashions participants is needed for this class. Geography/Bureau of Mines Lab or like “Let’s CHILL” T-shirts and CHILLVILLE hoodies, when FSU’s from the Institute’s Web site at “Creating Healthy, Informed Lasting Jack Kent Cooke www.frostburg.edu/dept/geog/ Lifestyles” (CHILL) invites all full-time einstitute. Participants may submit no undergraduates to participate in the Foundation Accepting more than three photographs. American College Health Association’s For additional information, call Gale National College Health Assessment Nominations Yutzy at x4369 or MaryLynn Pegg at Survey II. The Jack Kent Cooke Foundation x4721 or visit the Institute’s Web site The ACHA-NACHA Survey II was Graduate Scholarship Program, which at www.frostburg.edu/dept/geog/ organized as part of CHILL, FSU’s is one of the country’s most einstitute. Entries can be delivered to wellness initiative established to competitive private scholarship Gunter Hall, Room 201, or Dunkle Hall, promote health practices and programs, has opened its applications Room 307, on the FSU campus. education among college students and to include graduating seniors and the local community. CHILL is funded recent alumni from any of the 2,000 by a $228,225 contribution from accredited colleges or universities in Brady Health Update AstraZeneca Pharmaceuticals LP. the United States. The scholarship is Welcome to New Brady Health RN The ACHA-NACHA Survey II, one of open to current FSU seniors as well as Julia Miller, a registered nurse for many activities offered through CHILL alumni who have graduated since 24 years, comes to us from the this spring, provides questions about spring 2004. Allegany County Health Department important issues such as physical and The scholarship awards graduate where she has been a school nurse for mental wellness. Students will be e- students with as much as $50,000 per the past 10 years. Her special focus has mailed instructions on Monday, year for up to six years. The been on wellness and health Feb. 2, for the survey, which must be foundation will award the scholarships promotion. She will be working completed by Sunday, Feb. 22. FSU’s in early summer 2008 for the 2008- primarily with the Wellness Program, CHILL committee will use data from 2009 academic year and will renew providing follow-up for the students ACHA-NACHA Survey II to assess how each award in subsequent years based who had abnormal results on the to better serve students’ wellness on performance. Last year, the health screenings done in the fall. needs through campus resources. foundation awarded 34 of these For more information about CHILL, scholarships. It’s Flu Season! contact April Baer, project coordinator To receive the scholarship, the It looks like the flu season is just for University wellness, at x4311 or by candidate must have a cumulative GPA getting started, so make sure you come e-mailing [email protected]. To of 3.5 or better, plan to begin a first to Brady Health and get your flu learn more about FSU, visit graduate degree in fall 2009, have vaccine if you haven't gotten one yet. www.frostburg.edu. For more unmet financial need and be The cost is $20, payable by cash, check information about AstraZeneca, visit nominated by his or her undergraduate or Bobcat Express. www.astrazeneca-us.com. institution. The faculty representative for FSU is John McMullen. He can be reached at News for Grad Beginning Chinese [email protected] or x3162. Students The local deadline for submission to Class to Be Offered the FSU representative is Friday, Feb. Interested in Graduate Programs at FSU? Did the 2008 Olympic Games spark 20. Now is the time to apply for your interest in China? Have you ever Application materials and infor- graduate programs for summer and fall wished you could speak Mandarin with mation can be found at www.jkcf.org. 2009. For more information, call to friends or business contacts from schedule an advising session with the China? Do you have Chinese students director of Graduate Services, Vickie StateLines/4 Mazer, at x4595 or e-mail vmmazer@ Assistantships/International Fellowships Science degree from Emporia State frostburg.edu. Applications for positions for the University (Kansas), as well as master’s Master of Arts in Teaching - Elementary academic year beginning with the fall and Ph.D. degrees in German from the Universities of Georgia and Kansas, & Secondary, K-12 Program 2009 semester are currently available. The positions offer paid tuition (up to respectively. The deadlines for application for the 30 hours year) and a $5,000 cash MAT programs are fast approaching. If stipend per year in exchange for 20 interested in joining this year’s cohort hours of service each week. These FSU Students Build in the summer 2009 session, plan to positions represent an academic honor, participate in the upcoming Web Site on Mysteries and require the applicant to have been information session scheduled for accepted to a graduate program in Thursday, Feb. 12, at 6 p.m. FSU of Disabilities good academic standing, and remain in students can participate on campus in FSU psychology students last good academic standing for the Pullen 141, and Hagerstown students semester created a Web site designed duration of the award. Applications are can participate via distance learning at to serve the needs of those who work available at the Office of Graduate USMH Room 524. The deadline for most closely with children with Services, 141 Pullen Hall, x7053, or on MAT-Elementary Summer 2009 cohort disabilities: their parents, families and the Web at www.frostburg.edu/grad/ applications is Friday, May 1. The educators. forms.htm. The deadline for completed MAT-E Summer 2009 applicant Students in Dr. Megan Bradley’s applications is Sunday, March 15. admissions interviews will be Psychology of Exceptional Children scheduled an evening in April. The May 2009 Commencement course populated the site deadline for MAT-Secondary, K-12 Art Students who plan to graduate in (http://faculty.frostburg.edu/ Ed Summer 2009 cohort applications is May 2009 need to complete the mbradley/disabilities/umd.html) with Wednesday, April 1. For information, “Application for Graduation” as soon as information about legal rights, call the Graduate Services Office at possible. The forms are available online resources for families and teachers, x7053 or register by e-mailing at www.frostburg.edu/grad/forms.htm inspirational stories and frequently [email protected]. or at the Office of Graduate Services, asked questions. The site will be updated regularly, and new resources Sigerstad Named New MBA Program 141 Pullen Hall, or by calling x7053. Tickets will be required for entrance will be added as they become available. Coordinator into the May commencement “The students were very passionate Dr. Thomas Sigerstad will assume ceremony. See www.frostburg.edu/ about two areas related to children the role of MBA Program coordinator, events/commencement/ for more with disabilities: combating negative and Dr. Joanna Shore will assume the details. stigmas associated with children who role of assistant program coordinator, had disabilities and also informing effective the spring 2009 semester. parents of their rights under federal Many thanks to Ron Ross for the many Speakers law. This site accomplishes both years of service and leadership he has goals,” Bradley said. provided for the MBA Program during Appalachian Lab The site went live at the end of last his tenure as program coordinator. semester. For more information, Sigerstad ran the MBA program in Spring Seminar Series contact Bradley at x4194. 2002-2003 and encourages all MBA Ming Li from UMCES Horn Point students to seek advising through him. Laboratory will present “Impact of He recommends communicating via e- Climate Change and Extreme Weather mail at [email protected]. Get Involved Events on Chesapeake Bay” on (Office: Frampton 326 x4419.) Sigerstad will be the primary contact Thursday, Jan. 29, at 3:30 p.m. in AL LGLG to Produce for all MBA students for advising Room 109. For information about the Climate Action Plan issues, while Shore will focus her time series, contact Ray Morgan at 301-689- on community outreach and 7172 or [email protected]. The Learning Green, Living Green recruitment. Committee is looking for additional members for spring 2009. Because of Graduate Scholarship for 2009-2010 Points of Pride FSU’s ongoing participation in the David Sanford Graduate Scholarship President’s Climate Commitment, a The recipient must be enrolled full FSU Librarian Named significant agenda item in spring 2009 time or part time as a graduate will be the development of a Climate student, have previously been an President-Elect of SLA Action Plan (due in September 2009). undergraduate at FSU and have The CAP will identify the steps FSU will received a varsity sport participation Maryland Chapter take in the coming years to reduce its letter. An FSU overall grade point Dr. Seán Henry, carbon footprint, and producing a average of 3.0 or better is required. reference librarian cohesive plan will require collaboration Applications are available online or at and Web manager at all levels. FSU students, faculty the Office of Graduate Services, 141 for the Lewis J. Ort members, staff and administrators are Pullen Hall, or by calling x7053. The Library, was strongly urged to become involved in deadline is Sunday, recently named to this important project. March 1. a three-year term The LGLG plans to meet twice a as 2009 president- month to meet its sustainability F. Perry Smith Jr. Graduate Scholarship elect of the objectives. The first meeting of the The recipient must have completed Maryland Chapter semester will take place Thursday, high school or the equivalency in of the Special Libraries Association. Jan. 29, in the President’s Board Room Allegany or Garrett County and be Besides SLA involvement, Henry from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. After that, all enrolled at FSU with an overall grade participates actively in other meetings are scheduled for the second point average of 3.0 or better. The statewide, campus and local and fourth Thursdays of the month. recipient must demonstrate financial community organizations: He serves on For information, contact Monika need (complete and submit the FAFSA the boards of the Frostburg Museum Urbanski at [email protected] form). Applications are currently and the Frostburg Palace Theatre. He or [email protected]. available online or at the Office of joined the FSU faculty in 2004. A Graduate Services, 141 Pullen Hall, or native of Spartanburg, S.C., Henry by calling x7053. The deadline is attended Spartanburg Methodist Sunday, March 1. College and holds a Master of Library StateLines/5 questions, via e-mail or webcam, to the Happy Chinese New Fundraisers spotlighted professional to be Year! answered during the show. Most FSU Community Gives notably, producer Jerry Bruckheimer, The Chinese New Year day is the music mogul and activist Russell first day of the year on the lunar to Toys for Happiness Simmons and actor/comedian Frank calendar, and it falls on Monday, FSU faculty, staff and Tau Kappa Caliendo have been recent guests. Jan. 26, this year, the first day of the Epsilon donated 319 toys and an Tune into Think Talk’s programming on semester. Because it is the first day of additional $335 to the local Toys for FSU-TV3 on Tuesdays and Thursdays at spring semester, it is also called Spring Happiness drive, an event organized by 4 and 7 p.m. On-campus late-night Festival. FSU staff member Karin Tedesco, hours are Tuesdays at 11:30 and To celebrate the most important through the Office of Leadership and Thursdays at 10 p.m. For more Chinese festival and promote the Civic Engagement. AmeriCorps member information about the show, log on to awareness of Chinese culture, the Whitney Young, VISTA member Jeff www.thinktalk.com. Chinese Culture Club will organize Sellers and members of the TKE several activities on Saturday, Jan. fraternity gathered donations during Daytime for Jan. 26-30 31, in Compton Science Center Room the annual President’s Holiday 226 and the lobby from 7 p.m., Reception at FSU. Monday: including: 3 & 6 p.m. NASA Connect: “Venus • Chinese art craft exhibition auction Transit” to raise funds for CCC International 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Learning Math: • Chinese origami, writing and a Patterns, Functions & Algebra: presentation to introduce the Considering Study “Solving Equations” Chinese New Year and other aspects 4 & 7 p.m. Human Geography: People, of Chinese culture Abroad? Places and Change: “Alaska: The Last • Performances of Chinese songs, Visit the Center for International Frontier?” dance and musical instruments by Education in the Fuller House to check 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Bridging World Chinese students, Chinese faculty, out the many opportunities available. History: “The Spread of Religions” other CCC members and the FSU Some programs allow students to pay 5 & 8 p.m. American Cinema: “The Chamber Choir FSU tuition for universities in Ireland, Combat Film” All activities are open to the public England, Japan and many other Tuesday: and free of charge. See you there and countries. The CIE office number is 3 & 6 p.m. Going Green With Dr. G. happy Chinese New Year! x4714. Don't delay! The deadline for Featuring Aramark Director Lisa summer and fall ‘09 applications is Rogers and Head of Catering Jennifer Friday, Feb. 27. Scarborough; Greek Council President Be a Part of the Christopher Loew GROWS Project 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. LEAD TV: Featuring Community Leadership Studies Scholar-in- Wondering what you can do to help Residence Juana Bordas & President the environment? Join other students AAUW to Review ‘Anne of the Latin American Student in the FSU Arboretum from 1 to 5 p.m. Association Karlee Miranda on Saturdays, March 28, April 4, 11, Frank Remembered’ 4 & 7 p.m. Think Talk: The Blank Page: 18 and 25 and May 2. Join other The American Association of David Kidder & The National Book faculty members by adding these dates University Women Frostburg Branch Festival to your syllabi as opportunities for will hold its monthly meeting on 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. FSU Women’s students to gain extra credit on exams Tuesday, Feb. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the Basketball vs. Penn State Behrend or quizzes. Be part of the Greening and Fellowship Hall of the United Filmed Dec. 6 Restoration for On-campus Watershed Methodist Church in Frostburg. The Wednesday: Stewardship (GROWS) Project, business meeting will be preceded by a 3 & 6 p.m. NASA SciFiles: “The Case of implementing riparian restoration and book review presented by Sharon the Great Space Exploration” creating green spaces to improve water Robinson on “Anne Frank 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Social Studies in quality, enhance wildlife habitats and Remembered,” authored by Miep Gies Action: “Caring for the Community” reduce the carbon footprint of the FSU with Alison Leslie Gold, contributor, 5 & 8 p.m. The Habitable Planet: “Risk campus. and published by Simon and Schuster Exposure and Health” The GROWS Program is the in 1987. 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Essential Science for restoration arm of the Learning Green, This upcoming monthly meeting is Teachers: “Rising and Sinking” Living Green Initiative on campus. open to the public. For more Connecting With the Arts: “Making With your help, this spring GROWS will information, contact the Frostburg Connections” plant over 2,000 native trees and over Branch AAUW president, Yvonne Beal, 1,000 native plants near the campus at 301-689-6849. Thursday: entrance and in the Arboretum. The 3 & 6 p.m. Going Green With Dr. G. program aims to maximize tree cover Featuring Aramark Director Lisa and native plant biodiversity by Rogers and Head of Catering Jennifer replanting riparian areas of Sand Scarborough; Greek Council President Spring Run disrupted by invasive New FSU-TV3 Christopher Loew species. A split-rail fence will protect 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. LEAD TV: Featuring the wetland home of the rare Jefferson Programming Leadership Studies Scholar-in- salamander (“Ambystoma Think Talk Network for College Residence Juana Bordas & President jeffersonianum”). Volunteer, learn Students is providing several series of of the LASO Karlee Miranda more about the environment and start shows that are 30 minutes, including 4 & 7 p.m. Think Talk: Director’s Cut really living green. For more “The Director’s Cut,” and “The Blank Featuring Danny Boyle & Charlie information, come to a Student Sierra Page.” These shows will air biweekly Kaufman Coalition meeting, visit the Arboretum and allow students to view interactive Friday: Web site at www.frostburg.edu/dept/ programming of high-profile biol/arboretum or contact Sunshine 3 & 6 p.m. NASA “Destination professionals discussing their career Tomorrow” Brosi at x4213. paths. The online career community encourages viewers to submit StateLines/6 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Learning Math: 11:40 p.m. Insights: Featuring Dr. Studies Minor Student Terry Numbers and Operations: Number Gregory Wood Burroughs Theory Tuesday: 10:00 p.m. Think Talk: Director’s Cut: 4 & 7 p.m. Earth Revealed: “Plate Featuring Danny Boyle & Charlie 9 p.m. Fourth Annual African Student Dynamics” Kaufman Association Fashion Showcase 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Connecting with the 10:30 p.m. Ghosts of Frostburg 11:30 p.m. Think Talk: The Blank Page: Arts: Exploring our Town 11:00 FSU Men’s Basketball vs. Penn David Kidder & the National Book 5 & 8 p.m. Exploring the World of Music: State Behrend filmed Dec. 6 Festival Melody Friday: 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. American Passages, A Wednesday: 9 p.m. Frostburg Road Trip: New York Literary Survey: Gothic Undercurrents 9 p.m. FSU Men’s Soccer vs. Penn State 10 p.m. FSU Volleyball vs. Waynesburg Behrend filmed on Oct. 18 University filmed on Sept. 13 10:45 p.m. Insights: Featuring Arun
Nighttime for Jan. 26-30 Gandhi FSU-TV3 is now offering 11:00 p.m. National Pan-Hellenic programming after hours for our on- Council Step Show Homecoming On the Radio campus community! Starting Monday, 2006 Jan. 26, FSU-TV3 is airing Weather Journal Thursday: programming on its channel from 9 p.m. to midnight. 9 p.m. Going Green With Dr. G Episode Reminder 1: Guests for the show are the The Weather Journal airs Monday Monday: Highland Action Program Liaison, through Friday at 12:49 p.m. on WFWM 9 p.m. FSU Volleyball vs. Franciscan Paul Kazyak; from the FSU Bottom 91.9, with all shows archived on the University Filmed on Oct. 25 Line Newspaper, Jeremy Bittner U Drive under the folder "Weather 10 p.m. FSU Women’s Soccer vs. Penn 9:30 p.m. LEAD TV Episode 1: Guests for Journal." State Behrend Filmed on Oct. 18 the show are FSU President, Dr. Jonathan Gibralter & Leadership
Safety Message FSU Events Calendar MONDAY, JANUARY 26 Walk Safety – Like Classes Begin Late Registration/Drop/Add through January 30 a Penguin *UPC Beyond the Wall Poster Sale...... 2:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m...... Lane 201 *Greek Council...... 5:45 p.m...... Cordts PEC Leake Room The sidewalks at FSU are often icy this time of year (no matter how TUESDAY, JANUARY 27 carefully cleared!). Keep the following *UPC Beyond the Wall Poster Sale...... 10:00 a.m.-9:00 p.m...... Lane 201 safety tips in mind when walking *RHA General Assembly...... 5:00 p.m...... Dunkle 218 around campus. *UPC Recreation: First Night Frostburg B-I-N-G-O ...... 8:00 p.m...... Lane ARMAH • Assume all wet, dark areas on pavements are slippery and icy. WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 28 • Avoid shoes with smooth soles and *Alpha Gamma Purse Party ...... 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m...... Lane 201 heels. Wear shoes or boots that *Women’s Basketball: Pitt-Greenburg...... 1:00 p.m...... Away provide traction on snow and ice, *Men’s/Women’s Swimming: Bethany College..... 6:00 p.m...... Home e.g., boots of non-slip rubber or *UPC Lecture: Mentalist Robert Channing...... 8:00 p.m...... Lane ARMAH neoprene with grooved soles. *Men’s Basketball: Pitt-Greenburg ...... 8:00 p.m...... Away
• Be careful getting into and out of THURSDAY, JANUARY 29 your car. Use the vehicle for *Sierra Student Coalition Black Out Day ...... noon-1:00 p.m...... All-Campus support. *UPC Lunch in the Loft Music Series: “The Continentals” • Walk in designated walkways as ...... 2:00 p.m...Lane Derezinski Lounge/Loft much as possible. Look ahead. You may need to travel along a grassy FRIDAY, JANUARY 30 edge if you’re going uphill on a Last Day to Add Classes *IFC/UPC Casino Night...... 8:00 p.m...... Lane ARMAH snow- or ice-covered sidewalk or *UPC Feature Film: “Nick & Nora’s Infinite Playlist” driveway...... 8:30 p.m...... Lane 201 • Point your feet out slightly like a penguin. Spreading your feet out SATURDAY, JANUARY 31 while walking on ice increases your *Women’s Basketball: Medaille...... 1:00 p.m...... Home center of gravity. *Men’s/Women’s Swimming: Pitt-Bradford...... 1:00 p.m...... Home • Bend slightly and walk flat-footed *Men’s Basketball: Medaille ...... 3:00 p.m...... Home *UPC Recreation: Pool/Spades Tournament ...... 8:00 p.m...... Lane Game Room with your center of gravity directly *UPC Feature Film: “Nick & Nora’s Infinite Playlist” over the feet...... 8:30 p.m...... Lane 201 • Extend your arms out to your sides to maintain balance. SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 1 • Keep your hands out of your *CCM Mass...... noon & 8:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel pockets. You can break your fall *Planetarium: Tropical Skies ...... 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall *UPC Feature Film: “Nick & Nora’s Infinite Playlist” with your hands if you slip...... 8:30 p.m...... Lane 201 • Watch where you are going and go slowly. * Open to the public. Questions? Call 301-687-4411. All information subject to change. • Take short steps or shuffle. Note: FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. To request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, call 301-687- • Wear a heavy, bulky coat that will 4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1-800-735-2258. cushion your fall. • Avoid landing on your knees, wrists or spine. Try to fall on a fleshy part Be a Courteous Driver and of the body, like your side. • Try to relax your muscles if you fall. Stay Calm When Driving