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••• Position vacancies ••• DATELIIIE California Polytechnic State University Continued from page 5 Continued from page 1 Baseball: New Mexico State. Also San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 • Check the Human Resources and Em­ Saturday, ftarch 11 (continued) March 19. SLO Stadium, I p.m. ($) Vol. 54, No. 24 • March 8, 2000 ployment Equity Web site at www.calpoly. Music: "Just Jazz," Cal Poly Theatre, Sunday, ftarch 19 ort Published by Public Affairs • www.calpoly.edu/-communic/CPR/report.htm edu, under Employment Opportunities; 8 p.m. ($) Baseball: New Mexico State, SLO • Come to the HREE office, Adm. 110, Sunday, ftarch 12 Stadium, I p.m. ($) and view the posted positions; Women's Tennis: San Jose State, Tennis ftonday, ftarch 20 • Call the HREE Job Line at ext. 6-1533. Courts, 1 p:m. Music: Roger Whittaker, Harman Hall, For a listing of new openings, check The Music: Cal Poly Chamber Orchestra 8 p.m. Tribune's Sunday edition. Winter Concert, Cal Poly Th eatre, DATELIIIE If you have questions, please call HREE 3 p.m.($) · Tuesday, ftarch 21 ($) - Admission charged at ext. 6-2237. Music: Kent Peterson (student) vocal Satellite Teleconference: Gen. Colin ll ti recital, Davidson Music Center 218, Powe , Educa on Building, Room 24, 10:30 a.m. Also on campus channe l 18. Exhibits FACULTYCandidates are asked to contact 3 p.m. ASI Fine Arts Club 221 (UU): the appropriate department office at the ftonday, ftarch 1J Wednesday, ftarch 22 "Default Settings ," an invitational phone number listed for more information Final exam period: Through Friday, March Music: Gaelic Storm, Harman Hall, student show. Through Friday or to request an application. Additional 17. 8 p.m. ($) (March I 0). Hours: Monday-Friday, information and qualifications for each Music: Jill Co hn, BackStage Friday, ftarch 24 . 9 a.m-9 p.m. position may also be obtained on line at Pizza, noon. Baseball: Sacramento State. Also March University Art Gallery (Dexter h ttp:llwww. academic-personnel. calpoly. edu. Friday, ftarch 17 25-26. SLO Stadium, 5 p.m. ($) Building): "L.A. Big Wigs: Legendary Please submit all application materials to ReMEmber Week: A variety of activities. Musical Revue: "Party of One," 8 p.m. Women in Graphic Design." Through the department head/chair unless otherwise Also 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, today (March 8) . Hours: II a.m.­ Call ext. 6-2600 for details. specified. Rank and salary are commensu­ Baseball: New Mex ico State. Also March 25-26. Cal Poly Theatre ($) 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. rate with qualifications and experience March 18-19. SLO Stadium, 5 p.m. ($) Saturday, ftarch 25 Wednesday. "arch 8 (and time base where applicable), unless Softball: CSU Fu llerton, Mustang Field Music: Ouroboros, BackStage otherwise stated. Saturday, ftarch 18 Academic Holiday: Quarter break through (2 games), noon and 2 p.m. Pizza, noon. #03032: Tenure- Track Position , Con­ Sunday, March 26. Baseball: Sacramento State. Also March Thursday, "arch 9 struction Management (ext. 6-1323). 26. SLO Stadium, 1 p.m. ($) Music: Student recital, Davidson 218, Closing date: 4/ 15. Musical Revue: "Party of One," 8 p.m. II a.m. Also 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, Cal Poly #03059: Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Physics Colloquium: Larry Erickson Theatre($) Natural Resources Management ••• 'Quest' (Physics), "A Heretic's View of Why Sunday, ftarch 26 Poisson 's Ratio is not I /2," Sc ience (ext. 6-2702). Closing date: 4/28. Continued from page 1 Softball: CSU Fullerton, Mustang E-45 , II a.m. #03064: Part- Time Lecturer Pool in Gaelic gaiety and localcommunity provide a learning Music: Cal Poly Jazz Band, Field, noon. Gaelic Storm, the multinational band whose music was featured in the movie "Titanic," Theatre, Theatre and Dance (ext. 6-1465). laboratory for students to hone their skills Baseball: Sacramento State, SLO Stadium, BackStage Pizza, noon. will pe1jorm Ma rch 22 at the PAC. See story, page 4. Closing date: 4110. to become the leaders of tomorrow." 1 p.m. ($) Computer Science Colloquium: #03065: Part-Time Lecturer Pool in Up to eight students will be selected Musical Revue: "Party of One," Cal Poly Panel Discussion, "Intellectual Dance, Theatre and Dance (ext. 6-1465). annually to receive the award. The first Theatre 3 p.m. ($) Property Rights," Graphic Arts 106, Closing date: 4110. recipients will be named spring quarter "onday, "arch 27 4:10p.m. #03082: Part-Time Lecturer Pool, and will be invited to an awards dinner Spring quarter classes begin. Speaker: Terry Deal (USC), "The 'Discover Power of Poly' theme of April Open House Soul and Politics of Leadership," Mechanical Engineering (ext. 6-1334). where they will be presented with a $300 Wednesday, "arch 29 The seventh annual Cal Poly Open way to encourage the public to visit cam­ Philips Hall, PAC, 5 p.m. Closing date: 7/ 1. check and a certificate of achievement. House, slated for April 14-16, will have pus and new students to check out the Music: Australian Chamber Orchestra, Music: Tetsuya Kawamura (student) #03083: Full-Time Lecturer(s), City Harman Hall, 8 p.m. ($) Pre-concert lecture, a variety of activ ities for thousands of downtown are"a. Faculty and staff members are asked to piano recital, Davidson Music Center and Regional Planning (ext. 6-1315). let students know about the new award, Clif Swanson (Music), Philips Hall, 7 p.m. 218, 7:30p .m. v isitors, including newly admitted and The 2nd annual Open House Golf Closing date: 4/ 17. D for which they can nominate themselves. Thursday, "arch 30 Dance: Diablo Ballet, Cal Poly current students , their parents and com­ Classic will be held April 16 at the Avila Nominations are open to students who Softball: San Jose State, Mu stang Field Theatre, 8 p.m. ($) munity members. Beach Resort. have completed at least one year at Cal (2 games), I and 3 p.m. Friday, "arch 10 Campus tours, exhibits, demonstra­ For more information, call the Open Poly and at least 75 units of college work. Friday, "arch 31 Last day of classes. tions, food booths, a rodeo and a tractor House office at ext. 6-7576. D Applications will be screened by a Baseball: UOP. Also Aprill-2. SLO Music: Matt Fabry (student) guitar pull are all planned for this year's event, CPR schedule panel of faculty, staff and community Stadium, 7 p.m. ($) recital, Davidson Music Center 21 8, which carries the theme "Discover the members, students and parents. Finalists Saturday April 1 7:30p.m. Power of Poly." , New 'Quest' award The Cal Poly Report is published will be interviewed by the committee. Baseball: UOP. Also April 2. SLO Music: PolyPhonics and University Admitted Students' Preview Day on every Wednesday during the Applicants will be evaluated on the Stadium, I p.m. ($) Singers Winter Concert, Harman Hall, Aprill4 gives newly admitted students an to honor student leaders academic year. basis of academic excellence, student Sunday, April 2 8 p.m. ($) opportunity to meet with faculty and staff Vice President for Student Affairs Juan Articles are due to Public Affairs involvement and commitment , community Baseball: l[OP, SLO Stadium, 1 p.m. ($) Saturday.. "arch 11 members , tour the campus and residence Gonzalez has established the "Quest for by 10 am Wednesday for the follow­ service, and leadership qualities. Tuesday, April4 Jazz Clinic: Vibraphonist Charlie halls, and meet current students. the Best" award, designed to recognize Shoemake, Davidson Music Center ing week 's edition. The completed application package Baseball: Fresno State, SLO Stadium, The public, alumni, students and par­ significant achievement by Cal Poly stu­ 216, I p.m. Items can bee-mailed to poly and four photocopies are due to the Vice 5 p.m.($) ents are expected to come to campus on dents who demonstrate their contribution Music: Jason Rockney (student) vocal news@polymail (add .calpoly.edu if President for Student Affairs office, Adm. Wednesday, AprilS April 15, and April 16 is Alumni Day, a to the university's hands-on tradition. needed), faxed to 6-6533 , or mailed recital, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 209, by April 12. Music: Klezermania, Cal Poly Theatre, San Luis Obispo, 3 p.m. new event this year. "A hallmark of Cal Poly is the concept to Public Affairs, Heron Hall. For complete details and an applica­ 8 p.m. ($) . D Many student clubs will have booths of learn-by-doing," Gonzalez said. "This For details, call ext. 6-1511. D tion package, call Polly Harrigan at Continued on page 6 set up during Farmer 's Market in down­ premise recognizes that both the campus ext. 6-1521. D town San Luis Obispo on April 13 as a Continued on page 6 PAGE6 CAL POLYREP ORT,MARCH 8, 2000 CAL POLYREPORT. MARCH 8, 2000

'Open University' S500,000 donation funds Appointments Tips on using Cal Poly Position vacancies grade rosters to be mailed engineering scholarships • Professor A Iden Shiers has been ap­ Web search engine Cal Poly Foundation Executive tinction, at the department level or above. Extended Education was to mail grade Harold R. Frank ofSanta Barbara has pointed coordinator of the Economics Information Technology Services of­ Director- The uni versity seeks an expe­ Knowledge of both undergraduate and rosters on March 6 to instructors who given $500,000 to fund scholarships for Area in the College of Business through fers the following tips for searching the rienced and visionary leader as the execu­ graduate teacher preparation programs. have students enrolled in classes through engineering students. It is the third-largest the end of spring quarter. Cal Poly Web site. These tips can also be tive director for the Cal Poly Foundation. Strong experience and a commitment to the Open University (formerly known as cash gift the College of Engineering has Shiers has been teaching at Cal Pol y used when searching almost anywhere on The Foundation is a full-service auxiliary engage the center in collaborative pro­ Concurrent Enrollment). ever received. since 1975. the Web. operating the bookstore and food services, grams with K-12 schools. Demonstrated The completed grade rosters need to The Harold R. Frank Scholarship, • Lisa Nunes has been appointed campus To find the Cal Poly search engine, go managing endowments/trusts, and perform­ ability to work effectively with an ethni­ be returned to Extended Education by available to all engineering students, this programs clerk for the Foundation Fiscal to the Cal Pol y home page and select ing sponsored research administration in cally and culturally diverse campus com­ March 21. year will award $25,000 to five students Services office and is available to help " PolySearch" (http://search. calpoly. edul). support of the university's mi ssion . munity and to address student needs in a The Open University program through in financial need. campus departments with discretionary, The search engine catalogs all pages Qualifications: A Master's degree in multicultural educational environment. Extended Education enables people who "I had to work my way through two restricted, and special activity accounts. within the calpoly.edu Web domain plus appropriate discipline preferred; B.S. de­ The candidate should have a record of are not Cal Poly students to enroll in most years of college without any financial She can be reached at ext. 6-6116. 0 others used at Cal Poly. Its search meth­ gree with significant managerial experi­ engagement in educational issues at state university course offerings. support," Frank said, "so I am very inter­ ods are very similar to most search en­ ence considered. Demonstrated leadership and national levels with governmental and For more information, call Vivian Steele, ested in creating scholarships for deserv­ gines on the Internet, and these tips will sk ill s and a minimum of I 0 years of pro­ private agencies and programs and also be Extended Education, at ext. 6-2053. 0 ing students. work with most of them. gressively responsib le management expe­ familiar with the National Network for " I was very pleased with the employees Nominationssought The search engine will perform what is rience leading a complex organization. Educational Renewal. The successful I recruited from the College of Engineer­ for new scholarship called an " Internet-style search," and Commitment to the mi ssion and values candidate must demonstrate success in of a comprehensive polytechnic univer­ team building and the potential for being a ing," he said, "and my son also had a The Courtney Elizabeth Smyth will find all documents that contain any sity. Knowledg e of non-profit organiza­ catalyst for the constructive development Dairy industry leaders wonderful educational experience at Memorial Scholarship Committee is of the words you type in the search box. tions, commercial and reta il operations, of the center. The candidate must demon­ Cal Poly. Now, I want to help even more seeking nominations for a unique $1,000 For example, if you type in the words help kick off new program investment management, planned giving, strate capability to seek supplemental engineering students by making this scholarship intended to recognize students " housing" and "department" to find a Representatives from the California fiscal management and public/pri vate funding for the center and build partner­ additional gift." who have overcome adversity and per­ " housing department," several thousand Department of Food and Agriculture and partnerships. Salary commensurate ships with alumni. In 1972 Frank established what was sonal hardship. documents will be listed - all documents other industry professionals gathered with experience. The preferred starting date for the posi­ originally called the Harold R. Frank The scholarship was established by the that contain one or both of the words recently to kick off a new research and Applications and nominations: Position tion is Sept. I. Applications, nominations, Applied Magnetics Corp. Scholarship. family of former business administration " housing" and "department," ranked by development program designed to is open unti l filled; the search committee and inquiries should be addressed to Paul His son James graduated from Cal major Smyth, who was posthumously the number of occurrences of the words answer industry questions about dry will begin to review applications April 3. J. Zingg, provost and vice president for Poly in 1973 with a degree in aeronauti­ awarded a bachelor 's degree. within each document and their proximity dairy ingredients. For an application and information, con­ academic affairs, by mail, e-mail cal engineering. The scholarship committee is looking to each other. The Dairy Ingredient Applications tact Foundation Human Resources at ext. ( academicpersonnel@polymail. ca I For information on making donations for "truly unusual students who have To narrow a search, use quotes around Program, a national program funded by 6-1121. Applications should reference poly. edu) , or by fax (ext. 6-5185). Please to the College of Engineering, contact overcome personal tragedies, adversity or the words "housing department." This U.S. dairy farmers, is intended to provide Recruitment Code #OM 128 and be ad­ reference Recruitment Code #OM124 on Dan McGee, director of major gifts for hardship, all of which suggest an inner will find only documents that have the technical support to manufacturers, users dressed to Dan Howard-Greene, chair, all correspondence. For more information, the college, at ext. 6-7314 or dmcgee strength in the commitment to maintain words "housing department" as two words and marketers of dairy-based powder s Foundation Board of Directors, c/o Foun­ see position description on the Web at @calpoly. edu. academic progress." next to each other. and concentrates such as milk and dation Human Resources (or e-mail www. academic-personnel. calpoly. edu/ For information about creating an en­ Nominees can include students with To narrow a search even more, use the whey powders. jpetree@cal poly.edu). For full position admin positions.html, or phone ext. 6-2844. dowment for the benefit of Cal Poly, con­ medical, personal or family problems, quotes and capitalize "Housing Depart­ Carolyn Podgurski , the university's description please see: http://academic­ tact Mike McCall, director of Planned those able to balance outside employment ment." The search engine treats this full-time dairy ingredient specialist, is person net. calpoly. edu/adm inpos i tions. FOUIIDATIOII(Foundation Adm. Building, Giving and Endowments, at ext. 6-7125 and academics, and those whose college string of text as a title, thus narrow in g equipped to answer a variety of industry html. AAIEEO job line at ext. 6-7107). All Foundat ion or [email protected]. 0 grades have markedly improved their high the possibilities. questions, ranging from how much nonfat Dean, University Center for Teacher applications must be received (not just school GPA. It 's important to note that the search dry milk or whey to use in certain for­ Education- As the principal intellectual postmarked) by 5 p.m. of the closing One student will be selected each year. engine cann ot interpret the intended date. (No faxes.) mulations for baked goods to the func­ leader of the Uni versity Center for The fin alist will be announced during Fa ll meaning of a search phrase. For example, tionality and nutritional benefits of dairy Teacher Education, the dean provides Foundation Account Payable Clerk, Conference week. when looking for the " Housing Depart­ ingredients used in foods fortified with Retirement planning support for the faculty of the center by Fo undation Business Office, $9.50- Eligible students are required to be ment," it will not know to look for Hous­ vitamins, minerals and herbs. workshop set April 26 creating a positive enviro nm ent for teach­ $ 12.35/hour. Closing date: Position is currentl y enrolled full time, be in good ing and Residential Life - the Cal Poly The Dairy Products Technology Center The Public Employees' Retirement ing, scholarship, research and professional open fill ed; review of applications begin academic standing and making satisfac­ department's real name - although this includes a test kitchen and other labora­ System (PERS) wi ll hold a free seminar engagement, and service to the uni versity March 17. tory progress, and be a full-time student may be included in the results. tory facilities where testing and research and community. The dean is responsible Catering Service Assistant Supervi­ April 26 to help members understand their for the 2000-200 I academ ic year. For additional on-line help with the wi ll be conducted to help improve the CaiPERS retirement benefits. for the quality of all aspects of teacher sor , Campus Dining, $8.39-$ 10.92 /hour. Letters of nomination should include Cal Poly search engine, select "Try the quality and transfer of technical informa­ The workshop, which lasts about two education and related programs. In addi­ Closin g date: Position is open filled; re­ the name and Social Security number Quick Search Tips" from the PolySearch tion on the uses of dairy ingredients, to hours, wi ll be held in San Luis Obispo. tion, the dean is responsible for managing view of applications begin March 17. of the student, a description of his or her page. For information on performing ad­ develop and demonstrate applications of the fiscal, human resources, and the physi­ Vending Route Service Person , Cam­ All CalP ERS members are eligible to personal strengths and potential fo r vanced searches, go to "Help with Ad­ dairy ingredients in food products, and to cal faci lities of the center. pus Dining, $7.22-$9.22/hour. C losing attend on a first-to-register basis. Spouses success, and provide in sight into the vanced Searches." conduct specia li zed training on dairy Qualifications: Earn ed doctorate in an date: Positi on is open filled; review of may also attend if attendance is requested candidate's character and hi s or her Fo r general information about the in gredient applications. appropriate field with credentials appro­ applications begin March 17. at the time the member registers. ability to exce l under personal hard ship search engin e - for example, what kind For more information, contact Lauri e For a registrati on form, call Human priate for a tenure appointment at the rank or adversity. of documents arc included in the collec­ Jacobson at the Dairy Products Technol­ Resources and Employment Equity at ext. of professor. Record of excellence in STATE:For a com plete listing of employ­ Nominations are due April 12 to the tion - select "About PolySearch. " 0 ogy Center at 6-6097, or by e-mail at 6-2237. For specific information on where teaching and scholarly achievements and ment opportunit ies for state staff and man­ Student Affairs office, Adm. 209. For ljacohso@calpo(l'.edu. 0 and when the seminar will be held, call at least two years of academic leadership agement positions, you can: com pl ete detail s, call Polly Harrigan at the CaiP ERS Los Angeles office at (310) and ad ministrati ve ex perience, with di s- ext.6- 152 1.0 Continued on page 6 23 1-3464. 0

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ltiklowitz nominated Pest management Solicitation of for 'Who's Who' 2nd time conferenceset at Cal Poly sick leave, vacation Philosophy Professor and former De­ Issues facing the environmental hor­ Sharlene Gregg, a lecturer in Speech partment Chair Paul Miklowitz has been ticulture industry will be the focus of Communication, has qualified for per­ nominated for the second consecutive this year's Integrated Pest Management sonal catastrophic leave. Eligible state year to be included in "W ho's Who Conference scheduled for June 12-13 at employees may donate vacation credit and Among America's Teachers." Cal Poly. sick leave to help her remain in full-pay Approximately 5 percent of teachers in Paul Helliker, director of the California status during an extended absence. the United States are so honored each Department of Pesticide Regulation, will Those interested in donating leave may year, and fewer than 2 percent are in­ open the conference with an analysis of request the Catastrophic Leave Donation cluded in more than one edition. future regulatory issues. form from solicitation coordinator Roccio To be included in the publication, Ann Chase, a nationally recognized Alvear in Speech Communication at ext. teachers must be nominated by former authority on diseases of ornamental 6-2554 or by e-mail. students who themselves have distin­ plants, will give a presentation on mil­ CSEA employees (Units 2, 5, 7 and 9) guished themselves by appearing in either dew diseases. may donate up to 32 hours, and all other "Who's Who Among American High Presentations on biological control eligible state employees may donate up to School Students" or "The National Dean 's issues, new product updates, a trade show, a total 16 hours sick leave and vacation List." 0 and a spray equipment symposium are credits per fiscal year in increments of one also scheduled . hour or more. D . A turf symposium will include talks on genetically engineered turf grasses, blue­ OpenUniversity: What is it? grass annuals and other issues affecting Open University, formerly known as turf managers. J. Kelly ltoreno Concurrent Enrollment, allows people The conference is certified for 17 con­ who are not registered students to enroll in awarded diplomate status tinuing education credits by the Depart­ Psychology and Human Development courses offered by Cal Poly. Here's how: ment of Pesticide Regulation, Golf Course • Check the class schedule for the Professor J. Kelly Moreno has been Superintendents Association, International awarded status as a Diplomate of the courses you want. Society of Arboriculture, and California • Pick up registration forms at Extended American Board of Psychological Certified Crop Advisors. Specialties by the American College of Education, Jespersen Hall, Room 10I. For more information visit the confer­ • Attend the first class meeting, and Forensic Examiners. ence Web site at www.calpoly.edu/~env have the instructor and department chair Moreno was honored for his work wi th hort/JPM_Conf.htm or call or e-mail Bob mentally disordered offenders. He con­ sign the registration forms. Rice of the Environmental Horticultural • Return completed forms with pay­ ducts psychological forensic evaluations Science Department at ext. 6-2830 or to determine if violent mentally ill per­ ment to Extended Education by the e-mail at [email protected]. 0 end of the third week of the quarter. If sons eligible for parole are safe for release forms and payment are received after that into the community. day, a late fee will be charged. He also provides expert witness testi­ Enrollment is based on space availability. mony on these cases for the San Luis For more information, call Vivian Obispo Superior Court. Steele at Extended Education, ext. 6-2053. 0 Credit Report changing Moreno, a licensed psychologist in California, has been teaching at Cal Poly to twice yearly since 1991. D The Credit Report, the Public FoundationBoard Affairs publication listing the pro­ fessional accomplishments of the to meet ltarch 17 faculty, staff, emeriti and students, is Computer Scienceto hold The Foundation Board of Directors becoming a biannual publication colloquiumThursday will hold a public meeting at 8:30 a.m. prjnted during fall and spring quarters. The Computer Science Department March 17 in the Foundation Administra­ Please e-mail your information to Colloquium Series will present a tion Building's Conference Room polynews@polymail. panel discussion on " Intellectual Property (Room 124). The deadline for submitting items Rights" from 4:10 to 5 p.m. Thursday For more information or to obtain a for the next issue is planned to be in (March 9) in Graphic Arts Room I 06. copy the agenda, contact early May. Watch the Cal Poly of meeting Susan Opava, dean of research and Executive Director AI Amaral at Report for more information about graduate programs, will moderate the ext. 6-1131. the deadline and possible changes in panel, which includes Lee Burgunder of A copy of the agenda packet is avail­ The Credit Report format. the Global Strategy and Law Area of the able for review at the Kennedy Library For more information, contact College of Business; Raul Cano, Biologi­ Reserve Desk and the Academic Senate Bob Anderson at ext. 6-6532 or cal Sciences; Mike Fish, Grants Develop­ Office, Math and Science 143. 0 by e-mail. 0 ment; Kim Mistretta, a local attorney; and Dan Stearns, Computer Science. D

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Free jazz clinic Roger Whittaker 'Unwedded bliss' topic of set for Saturday to sing "arch 20 musicalrevue at Theatre Vibraphonist Charlie Shoemake, one of Internationally renowned singer­ "Party of One," a musical comedy re­ San Luis Obispo County's most widely songwriter Roger Whittaker will perform vue about "unwedded bliss" and finding known jazz musicians, will conduct a free at 8 p.m. March 20 in Harman Hall in the that perfect person, will play at the Cal jazz clinic at I p.m. Saturday (March II) Performing Arts Center as an added Cal Poly Theatre at 8 p.m. March 24-25 and at in Room 216 in the Davidson Music Center. Poly Arts event. 3 p.m. March 26. Shoemake, of Cambria, is appearing in Whittaker is known for such early hits The fast-paced show includes songs concert with the University Jazz Bands as "The Charge of the Light Brigade" and and sketches performed by two women that night. "Steel Men." Later popular singles in­ and two men who address issues and The clinic is sponsored by the College clude "Durham Town," "Mamy Blue" and phases of relationships, from personal of Liberal Arts, Music Department and "The Last Farewell." ads and si ngles events to the communica­ Instructionally Related Activities program. Whittaker's career spans nearly 40 tion gap between the sexes and the road For more information call the Music years, and his concert tours have taken to marriage. Department at ext. 6-2406. 0 him across the United States and Canada The play had a record-breaking seven­ as well as to Australia, New Zealand, year run in San Francisco and became that Scandinavia, Holland, Belgium, France, city's longest-running original show. It Austria and throughout Europe. won the Back Stage Bistro Award as Out­ Australian chamber group He is a highly regarded songwriter standing Cabaret Musical when it played whose compositions have been recorded in New York in 1997. to play "arch 29 by such renowned stars as Elvis Presley, The San Francisco Chronicle called it The Australian Chamber Orchestra, Ray Conniff and Chet Atkins. "a smart little show with infectious music hailed as "the best chamber orchestra on His most recent recording, "Awaken­ and incisive lyrics that satirically but sym­ earth" by The Times of London, and guest ing," is a collection of contemporary pathetically define that misunderstood piano soloist Anne-Marie McDermott will songs that depict one man's journey subculture called 'singledom. "' perform at 8 p.m. March 29 in Harman through the four seasons of life. The Vancouver Sun said, "It's clever Hall in the Performing Arts Center. Tickets to this Cal Poly Arts event cost without being glib, racy without being The program will include works $26 to $38. 0 cheap, and it knows just how seriously to by Don Carlo Gesualdo, Brett Dean , take itself. You could say it's stand-up Leos Janacek, Sergey Prokofiev and comedy set to music, but it's sharp comedy Dmitri Shostakovich. that draws on a broad field of references." Music Professor Clifton Swanson, 'Titanic's' Gaelic Storm Tickets to this Cal Poly Arts perfor­ joined by artistic administrator of the mance are $23 and $28, with student di s­ Australian Chamber Orchestra Meurig to play "arch 22 counts available. 0 Bowen, will give a pre-concert lecture at The sights and sounds of traditional 7 p.m. in Philips Hall. Celtic dance and music as seen "below "We will discuss the works on the pro­ decks" in the movie "Titanic" can be ex­ gram, which range historically from music perienced again in a performance by ofthe 16th century to the 20th, and stylis­ Gaelic Storm at 8 p.m. March 22 in Kayak building classset tically from the European heritage to one Harman Hall in the Performing Arts Center. Faculty and staff members and students of Australia's most interesting composers," The five-member band gained instant will have an opportunity to learn the art of Swanson said. international recognition after "Titanic" wood-strip sea kayak building during an Founded in 1975, the Australian star Leonardo DiCaprio led co-star Kate intensive 14-day workshop to be held at Chamber Orchestra consists of a core Winslet to "a real party," where jigs, reels the UU Craft Center in July. group of 17 strings. and ballads provided the entertainment for 1n teams of four, participants will work Tickets to this Cal Poly Arts concert passengers in steerage. alongside the instructor to build a cedar­ cost $p to $34. 0 Producer-director James Cameron, who strip kayak. The hull designs can be calls the band's music "the heartbeat of previewed on the Web at www.red.fish the film," discovered the Santa Monica­ kayak. com. based group playing at a local pub. Two participants, chosen by a lottery, Ticket information Band members hail from London and will have an opportunity to buy the Cornwall in England; Cork City, Ireland; boat built by their team for just the cost Tickets to the performances listed in of Chicago and New York. The multinational materials. today's Cal Poly Report are on sale at and multi-instrumental band draws from a Class enrollment will be limited to eight. the Performing Arts Ticket Office I 0 a.m.­ wealth of musical influences, sometimes Anyone interested should call UU Program 6 p.m. weekdays and 10 a.m.-4 p.m. combining traditional Celtic music with Coordinator Daren Connor at ext. 6-5721 or Saturdays. Call ext. 6-2787, or fax your the sounds of polkas, sea chanteys and e-mail him at dconnor@calpo(v.edu. order to ext. 6-6088. bluegrass. Information on Cal Poly Arts events is Workshop details are still being Tickets to this Cal Poly Arts event worked out, including the cost and exact available at lt'Ww.calpolyarts.OJg. 0 cost $12 to $24, and student discounts dates. It is anticipated that the cost will be are available. 0 between $450 and $650 per person. 0

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'Open University' S500,000 donation funds Appointments Tips on using Cal Poly Position vacancies grade rosters to be mailed engineering scholarships • Professor A Iden Shiers has been ap­ Web search engine Cal Poly Foundation Executive tinction, at the department level or above. Extended Education was to mail grade Harold R. Frank ofSanta Barbara has pointed coordinator of the Economics Information Technology Services of­ Director- The uni versity seeks an expe­ Knowledge of both undergraduate and rosters on March 6 to instructors who given $500,000 to fund scholarships for Area in the College of Business through fers the following tips for searching the rienced and visionary leader as the execu­ graduate teacher preparation programs. have students enrolled in classes through engineering students. It is the third-largest the end of spring quarter. Cal Poly Web site. These tips can also be tive director for the Cal Poly Foundation. Strong experience and a commitment to the Open University (formerly known as cash gift the College of Engineering has Shiers has been teaching at Cal Pol y used when searching almost anywhere on The Foundation is a full-service auxiliary engage the center in collaborative pro­ Concurrent Enrollment). ever received. since 1975. the Web. operating the bookstore and food services, grams with K-12 schools. Demonstrated The completed grade rosters need to The Harold R. Frank Scholarship, • Lisa Nunes has been appointed campus To find the Cal Poly search engine, go managing endowments/trusts, and perform­ ability to work effectively with an ethni­ be returned to Extended Education by available to all engineering students, this programs clerk for the Foundation Fiscal to the Cal Pol y home page and select ing sponsored research administration in cally and culturally diverse campus com­ March 21. year will award $25,000 to five students Services office and is available to help " PolySearch" (http://search. calpoly. edul). support of the university's mi ssion . munity and to address student needs in a The Open University program through in financial need. campus departments with discretionary, The search engine catalogs all pages Qualifications: A Master's degree in multicultural educational environment. Extended Education enables people who "I had to work my way through two restricted, and special activity accounts. within the calpoly.edu Web domain plus appropriate discipline preferred; B.S. de­ The candidate should have a record of are not Cal Poly students to enroll in most years of college without any financial She can be reached at ext. 6-6116. 0 others used at Cal Poly. Its search meth­ gree with significant managerial experi­ engagement in educational issues at state university course offerings. support," Frank said, "so I am very inter­ ods are very similar to most search en­ ence considered. Demonstrated leadership and national levels with governmental and For more information, call Vivian Steele, ested in creating scholarships for deserv­ gines on the Internet, and these tips will sk ill s and a minimum of I 0 years of pro­ private agencies and programs and also be Extended Education, at ext. 6-2053. 0 ing students. work with most of them. gressively responsib le management expe­ familiar with the National Network for " I was very pleased with the employees Nominationssought The search engine will perform what is rience leading a complex organization. Educational Renewal. The successful I recruited from the College of Engineer­ for new scholarship called an " Internet-style search," and Commitment to the mi ssion and values candidate must demonstrate success in of a comprehensive polytechnic univer­ team building and the potential for being a ing," he said, "and my son also had a The Courtney Elizabeth Smyth will find all documents that contain any sity. Knowledg e of non-profit organiza­ catalyst for the constructive development Dairy industry leaders wonderful educational experience at Memorial Scholarship Committee is of the words you type in the search box. tions, commercial and reta il operations, of the center. The candidate must demon­ Cal Poly. Now, I want to help even more seeking nominations for a unique $1,000 For example, if you type in the words help kick off new program investment management, planned giving, strate capability to seek supplemental engineering students by making this scholarship intended to recognize students " housing" and "department" to find a Representatives from the California fiscal management and public/pri vate funding for the center and build partner­ additional gift." who have overcome adversity and per­ " housing department," several thousand Department of Food and Agriculture and partnerships. Salary commensurate ships with alumni. In 1972 Frank established what was sonal hardship. documents will be listed - all documents other industry professionals gathered with experience. The preferred starting date for the posi­ originally called the Harold R. Frank The scholarship was established by the that contain one or both of the words recently to kick off a new research and Applications and nominations: Position tion is Sept. I. Applications, nominations, Applied Magnetics Corp. Scholarship. family of former business administration " housing" and "department," ranked by development program designed to is open unti l filled; the search committee and inquiries should be addressed to Paul His son James graduated from Cal major Smyth, who was posthumously the number of occurrences of the words answer industry questions about dry will begin to review applications April 3. J. Zingg, provost and vice president for Poly in 1973 with a degree in aeronauti­ awarded a bachelor 's degree. within each document and their proximity dairy ingredients. For an application and information, con­ academic affairs, by mail, e-mail cal engineering. The scholarship committee is looking to each other. The Dairy Ingredient Applications tact Foundation Human Resources at ext. ( academicpersonnel@polymail. ca I For information on making donations for "truly unusual students who have To narrow a search, use quotes around Program, a national program funded by 6-1121. Applications should reference poly. edu) , or by fax (ext. 6-5185). Please to the College of Engineering, contact overcome personal tragedies, adversity or the words "housing department." This U.S. dairy farmers, is intended to provide Recruitment Code #OM 128 and be ad­ reference Recruitment Code #OM124 on Dan McGee, director of major gifts for hardship, all of which suggest an inner will find only documents that have the technical support to manufacturers, users dressed to Dan Howard-Greene, chair, all correspondence. For more information, the college, at ext. 6-7314 or dmcgee strength in the commitment to maintain words "housing department" as two words and marketers of dairy-based powder s Foundation Board of Directors, c/o Foun­ see position description on the Web at @calpoly. edu. academic progress." next to each other. and concentrates such as milk and dation Human Resources (or e-mail www. academic-personnel. calpoly. edu/ For information about creating an en­ Nominees can include students with To narrow a search even more, use the whey powders. jpetree@cal poly.edu). For full position admin positions.html, or phone ext. 6-2844. dowment for the benefit of Cal Poly, con­ medical, personal or family problems, quotes and capitalize "Housing Depart­ Carolyn Podgurski , the university's description please see: http://academic­ tact Mike McCall, director of Planned those able to balance outside employment ment." The search engine treats this full-time dairy ingredient specialist, is person net. calpoly. edu/adm inpos i tions. FOUIIDATIOII(Foundation Adm. Building, Giving and Endowments, at ext. 6-7125 and academics, and those whose college string of text as a title, thus narrow in g equipped to answer a variety of industry html. AAIEEO job line at ext. 6-7107). All Foundat ion or [email protected]. 0 grades have markedly improved their high the possibilities. questions, ranging from how much nonfat Dean, University Center for Teacher applications must be received (not just school GPA. It 's important to note that the search dry milk or whey to use in certain for­ Education- As the principal intellectual postmarked) by 5 p.m. of the closing One student will be selected each year. engine cann ot interpret the intended date. (No faxes.) mulations for baked goods to the func­ leader of the Uni versity Center for The fin alist will be announced during Fa ll meaning of a search phrase. For example, tionality and nutritional benefits of dairy Teacher Education, the dean provides Foundation Account Payable Clerk, Conference week. when looking for the " Housing Depart­ ingredients used in foods fortified with Retirement planning support for the faculty of the center by Fo undation Business Office, $9.50­ Eligible students are required to be ment," it will not know to look for Hous­ vitamins, minerals and herbs. workshop set April 26 creating a positive enviro nm ent for teach­ $ 12.35/hour. Closing date: Position is currentl y enrolled full time, be in good ing and Residential Life - the Cal Poly The Dairy Products Technology Center The Public Employees' Retirement ing, scholarship, research and professional open fill ed; review of applications begin academic standing and making satisfac­ department's real name - although this includes a test kitchen and other labora­ System (PERS) wi ll hold a free seminar engagement, and service to the uni versity March 17. tory progress, and be a full-time student may be included in the results. tory facilities where testing and research and community. The dean is responsible Catering Service Assistant Supervi­ April 26 to help members understand their for the 2000-200 I academ ic year. For additional on-line help with the wi ll be conducted to help improve the CaiPERS retirement benefits. for the quality of all aspects of teacher sor , Campus Dining, $8.39-$ 10.92 /hour. Letters of nomination should include Cal Poly search engine, select "Try the quality and transfer of technical informa­ The workshop, which lasts about two education and related programs. In addi­ Closin g date: Position is open filled; re­ the name and Social Security number Quick Search Tips" from the PolySearch tion on the uses of dairy ingredients, to hours, wi ll be held in San Luis Obispo. tion, the dean is responsible for managing view of applications begin March 17. of the student, a description of his or her page. For information on performing ad­ develop and demonstrate applications of the fiscal, human resources, and the physi­ Vending Route Service Person , Cam­ All CalP ERS members are eligible to personal strengths and potential fo r vanced searches, go to "Help with Ad­ dairy ingredients in food products, and to cal faci lities of the center. pus Dining, $7.22-$9.22/hour. C losing attend on a first-to-register basis. Spouses success, and provide in sight into the vanced Searches." conduct specia li zed training on dairy Qualifications: Earn ed doctorate in an date: Positi on is open filled; review of may also attend if attendance is requested candidate's character and hi s or her Fo r general information about the in gredient applications. appropriate field with credentials appro­ applications begin March 17. at the time the member registers. ability to exce l under personal hard ship search engin e - for example, what kind For more information, contact Lauri e For a registrati on form, call Human priate for a tenure appointment at the rank or adversity. of documents arc included in the collec­ Jacobson at the Dairy Products Technol­ Resources and Employment Equity at ext. of professor. Record of excellence in STATE:For a com plete listing of employ­ Nominations are due April 12 to the tion - select "About PolySearch. " 0 ogy Center at 6-6097, or by e-mail at 6-2237. For specific information on where teaching and scholarly achievements and ment opportunit ies for state staff and man­ Student Affairs office, Adm. 209. For ljacohso@calpo(l'.edu. 0 and when the seminar will be held, call at least two years of academic leadership agement positions, you can: com pl ete detail s, call Polly Harrigan at the CaiP ERS Los Angeles office at (310) and ad ministrati ve ex perience, with di s­ ext.6- 152 1.0 Continued on page 6 23 1-3464. 0

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••• Position vacancies ••• DATELIIIE California Polytechnic State University Continued from page 5 Continued from page 1 Baseball: New Mexico State. Also San Luis Obispo, CA 93407 • Check the Human Resources and Em­ Saturday, ftarch 11 (continued) March 19. SLO Stadium, I p.m. ($) Vol. 54, No. 24 • March 8, 2000 ployment Equity Web site at www.calpoly. Music: "Just Jazz," Cal Poly Theatre, Sunday, ftarch 19 ort Published by Public Affairs • www.calpoly.edu/-communic/CPR/report.htm edu, under Employment Opportunities; 8 p.m. ($) Baseball: New Mexico State, SLO • Come to the HREE office, Adm. 110, Sunday, ftarch 12 Stadium, I p.m. ($) and view the posted positions; Women's Tennis: San Jose State, Tennis ftonday, ftarch 20 • Call the HREE Job Line at ext. 6-1533. Courts, 1 p:m. Music: Roger Whittaker, Harman Hall, For a listing of new openings, check The Music: Cal Poly Chamber Orchestra 8 p.m. Tribune's Sunday edition. Winter Concert, Cal Poly Th eatre, DATELIIIE If you have questions, please call HREE 3 p.m.($) · Tuesday, ftarch 21 ($) - Admission charged at ext. 6-2237. Music: Kent Peterson (student) vocal Satellite Teleconference: Gen. Colin ll ti recital, Davidson Music Center 21 8, Powe , Educa on Building, Room 24, 10:30 a.m. Also on campus channe l 18. Exhibits FACULTYCandidates are asked to contact 3 p.m. ASI Fine Arts Club 221 (UU): the appropriate department office at the ftonday, ftarch 1J Wednesday, ftarch 22 "Default Settings ," an invitational phone number listed for more information Final exam period: Through Friday, March Music: Gaelic Storm, Harman Hall, student show. Through Friday or to request an application. Additional 17. 8 p.m. ($) (March I 0). Hours: Monday-Friday, information and qualifications for each Music: Jill Co hn, BackStage Friday, ftarch 24 . 9 a.m-9 p.m. position may also be obtained on line at Pizza, noon. Baseball: Sacramento State. Also March University Art Gallery (Dexter h ttp:llwww. academic-personnel. calpoly. edu. Friday, ftarch 17 25-26. SLO Stadium, 5 p.m. ($) Building): "L.A. Big Wigs: Legendary Please submit all application materials to ReMEmber Week: A variety of activities. Musical Revue: "Party of One," 8 p.m. Women in Graphic Design." Through the department head/chair unless otherwise Also 8 p.m. Saturday and 3 p.m. Sunday, today (March 8) . Hours: II a.m.- Call ext. 6-2600 for details. specified. Rank and salary are commensu­ Baseball: New Mex ico State. Also March 25-26. Cal Poly Theatre ($) 4 p.m. and 7-9 p.m. rate with qualifications and experience March 18-19. SLO Stadium, 5 p.m. ($) Saturday, ftarch 25 Wednesday. "arch 8 (and time base where applicable), unless Softball: CSU Fu llerton, Mustang Field Music: Ouroboros, BackStage otherwise stated. Saturday, ftarch 18 Academic Holiday: Quarter break through (2 games), noon and 2 p.m. Pizza, noon. #03032: Tenure- Track Position , Con­ Sunday, March 26. Baseball: Sacramento State. Also March Thursday, "arch 9 struction Management (ext. 6-1323). 26. SLO Stadium, 1 p.m. ($) Music: Student recital, Davidson 218, Closing date: 4/ 15. Musical Revue: "Party of One," 8 p.m. II a.m. Also 3 p.m. Sunday, March 26, Cal Poly #03059: Part-Time Lecturer Pool, Physics Colloquium: Larry Erickson Theatre($) Natural Resources Management ••• 'Quest' (Physics), "A Heretic's View of Why Sunday, ftarch 26 Poisson 's Ratio is not I /2," Sc ience (ext. 6-2702). Closing date: 4/28. Continued from page 1 Softball: CSU Fullerton, Mustang E-45 , II a.m. #03064: Part- Time Lecturer Pool in Gaelic gaiety and localcommunity provide a learning Music: Cal Poly Jazz Band, Field, noon. Gaelic Storm, the multinational band whose music was featured in the movie "Titanic," Theatre, Theatre and Dance (ext. 6-1465). laboratory for students to hone their skills Baseball: Sacramento State, SLO Stadium, BackStage Pizza, noon. will pe1jorm Ma rch 22 at the PAC. See story, page 4. Closing date: 4110. to become the leaders of tomorrow." 1 p.m. ($) Computer Science Colloquium: #03065: Part-Time Lecturer Pool in Up to eight students will be selected Musical Revue: "Party of One," Cal Poly Panel Discussion, "Intellectual Dance, Theatre and Dance (ext. 6-1465). annually to receive the award. The first Theatre 3 p.m. ($) Property Rights," Graphic Arts 106, Closing date: 411 0. recipients will be named spring quarter "onday, "arch 27 4:10p.m. #03082: Part-Time Lecturer Pool, and will be invited to an awards dinner Spring quarter classes begin. Speaker: Terry Deal (USC), "The 'Discover Power of Poly' theme of April Open House Soul and Politics of Leadership," Mechanical Engineering (ext. 6-1334). where they will be presented with a $300 Wednesday, "arch 29 The seventh annual Cal Poly Open way to encourage the public to visit cam­ Philips Hall, PAC, 5 p.m. Closing date: 7/ 1. check and a certificate of achievement. House, slated for April 14-16, will have pus and new students to check out the Music: Australian Chamber Orchestra, Music: Tetsuya Kawamura (student) #03083: Full-Time Lecturer(s), City Harman Hall, 8 p.m. ($) Pre-concert lecture, a variety of activ ities for thousands of downtown are"a. Faculty and staff members are asked to piano recital, Davidson Music Center and Regional Planning (ext. 6-1315). let students know about the new award, Clif Swanson (Music), Philips Hall, 7 p.m. 218, 7:30p .m. v isitors, including newly admitted and The 2nd annual Open House Golf Closing date: 4/ 17. D for which they can nominate themselves. Thursday, "arch 30 Dance: Diablo Ballet, Cal Poly current students , their parents and com­ Classic will be held April 16 at the Avila Nominations are open to students who Softball: San Jose State, Mu stang Field Theatre, 8 p.m. ($) munity members. Beach Resort. have completed at least one year at Cal (2 games), I and 3 p.m. Friday, "arch 10 Campus tours, exhibits, demonstra­ For more information, call the Open Poly and at least 75 units of college work. Friday, "arch 31 Last day of classes. tions, food booths, a rodeo and a tractor House office at ext. 6-7576. D Applications will be screened by a Baseball: UOP. Also Aprill-2. SLO Music: Matt Fabry (student) guitar pull are all planned for this year's event, CPR schedule panel of faculty, staff and community Stadium, 7 p.m. ($) recital, Davidson Music Center 218, which carries the theme "Discover the members, students and parents. Finalists Saturday April 1 7:30p.m. Power of Poly." , New 'Quest' award The Cal Poly Report is published will be interviewed by the committee. Baseball: UOP. Also April 2. SLO Music: PolyPhonics and University Admitted Students' Preview Day on every Wednesday during the Applicants will be evaluated on the Stadium, I p.m. ($) Singers Winter Concert, Harman Hall, Aprill4 gives newly admitted students an to honor student leaders academic year. basis of academic excellence, student Sunday, April 2 8 p.m. ($) opportunity to meet with faculty and staff Vice President for Student Affairs Juan Articles are due to Public Affairs involvement and commitment , community Baseball: l[OP, SLO Stadium, 1 p.m. ($) Saturday .. "arch 11 members , tour the campus and residence Gonzalez has established the "Quest for by 10 am Wednesday for the follow­ service, and leadership qualities. Tuesday, April4 Jazz Clinic: Vibraphonist Charlie halls, and meet current students. the Best" award, designed to recognize Shoemake, Davidson Music Center ing week 's edition. The completed application package Baseball: Fresno State, SLO Stadium, The public, alumni, students and par­ significant achievement by Cal Poly stu­ 216, I p.m. Items can bee-mailed to poly and four photocopies are due to the Vice 5 p.m.($) ents are expected to come to campus on dents who demonstrate their contribution Music: Jason Rockney (student) vocal news@polymail (add .calpoly.edu if President for Student Affairs office, Adm. Wednesday, AprilS April 15, and April 16 is Alumni Day, a to the university's hands-on tradition. needed), faxed to 6-6533 , or mailed recital, Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, 209, by April 12. Music: Klezermania, Cal Poly Theatre, San Luis Obispo, 3 p.m. new event this year. "A hallmark of Cal Poly is the concept to Public Affairs, Heron Hall. For complete details and an applica­ 8 p.m. ($) . D Many student clubs will have booths of learn-by-doing," Gonzalez said. "This For details, call ext. 6-1511. D tion package, call Polly Harrigan at Continued on page 6 set up during Farmer 's Market in down­ premise recognizes that both the campus ext. 6-1521. D town San Luis Obispo on April 13 as a Continued on page 6 PAGE6