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StateLineswww.frostburg.edu/news/statelines.htm For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement Volume 37, Number 11, November 6, 2006 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected] National Conference on Baseball History on Campus This Week Baseball Forever: ‘Lone Star League’ to Mirror of American Life Premiere During Forum FSU will host “Baseball Forever: Mirror One of the highlights of “Baseball of American Life,” a three-and-a-half- Forever” will be the premiere of a play day conference on the history of written specifically for the event. baseball, kicking off Wednesday, Nov. 8, “The Lone Star League,” penned by with a keynote address by Frank Deford, veteran Cumberland playwright James senior editor for “Sports Illustrated” and Ralston, who also wrote the dark and weekly sports commentator for National witty “Thirty Folds to the Moon,” is set Public Radio. Humanities. Other sponsors include in a border town in Texas and focuses on Over the following three days, 20 WalMart, ARAMARK, Hillerich & Bradsby a dying team. sessions will describe and evaluate the Co. (makers of the Louisville Slugger), It will be performed on Nov. 10 and evolution of baseball from its creation in The Orioles, The Capital Grille, Allegany 11 at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts the 1840s to the present day. The Arts Council and Guiseppe’s Restaurant Center, with a matinee on Nov. 11 at speakers will include an unusual mix of in Frostburg. 2:30 p.m. distinguished historians, sports journal- For more details, including a list of Exploring the contemporary issues in ists, radio announcers, commentators, session presenters and topics, consult modern-day baseball, the storyline baseball professionals and informed the Web site at www.frostburg.edu/ centers on the dilemma facing a rising baseball enthusiasts. baseballforever or contact John young star from Mexico. He is torn The conference will conclude on Wiseman at [email protected]. between his love for his native country Saturday afternoon, Nov. 11, with a and the lure of the major leagues in the description of significant changes in North. Tempted by the glitter, fame and over the past half- Baseball Art Contest, fortune that scouts and his agent are century. The primary speaker for the Readings Featured offering him, the protagonist gets conference wrap-up will be Clyde King, unexpected advice from a female The conference will include two who began his 62 years in the majors as a sportswriter, who has been demoted to special events highlighting the enduring for the Brooklyn Dodgers in 1944, the dusty town as a result of her exposé cultural importance of baseball: an art then subsequently became a pitching of steroid use in the major leagues. exhibition featuring work created by for the , The female writer will be portrayed by local students and a public reading of for the , and general Gabriella Klein, an accomplished actress baseball literature. manager for the . from Vancover, Canada, who has been in The art display will include artworks Frank Deford’s talk will begin at 7:30 other theater productions in the area, in a variety of media produced by p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 8, in the Lane including her one-woman show, “Murder- elementary, middle, and high school University Center. His keynote address ing Cinderella.” The rest of the cast students, on view in room 201 of the will focus on John McGraw and Christy includes Ralston, who will play the role of FSU Lane University Center beginning Mathewson, who figure prominently in the weathered team manager, Jay Nov. 9. The University will host a public Deford’s recent book, The Old Ball Game. Atkinson as Jack Dogg, a washed-up major reception for the artists, their parents The first full day of sessions will leaguer at 36, with Miguel Dilicuarda and teachers in the display room begin with a talk by former FSU baseball portraying the young rising Mexican star starting at 7:30 p.m. Nov. 9. Local coach Bob Wells about the earliest days and Larry Myers as the wily agent. artists Wini Redick and Jean Downs will of baseball titled “The Creation” at 8:30 “The Lone Star League” is directed by serve as judges, and present cash awards a.m. on Thursday, Nov. 9, also in the David Press, former FSU drama director to the three artists who have best Lane University Center. Presentations on and equity actor, and produced by John evoked the game of baseball in their each of the three days begin at 8:30 Wiseman, who also is the director of the creative efforts. a.m. and end at 5:30 p.m. conference. The FSU Center for Creative Writing The conference sessions are free Tickets are $12 for adults and $5 for has coordinated a special Literature and open to the public, and there will students. They can be purchased at the Comes Alive reading of baseball litera- be an opportunity following each conference area at the Lane University ture that will begin at 1:30 p.m. Nov. 11 session for audience questions. Center and before each performance at at the Mountain City Coffee and Cream- This conference was made possible by the Performing Arts Center. ery on Main Street in downtown Frost- the President’s and Provost’s Offices at The production is made possible with burg. The public is invited to read FSU, Spalding Company and numerous the financial support of Steve Simpson, favorite baseball poems and stories. personal contributions. It was also made FSU provost, the Allegany Arts Council, Collections of baseball literature will be possible by a grant from the Maryland the FSU Student Association and several available to choose from at the readings, Humanities Council, through support individual contributions from local which will run until 3:30 p.m. from the National Endowment for the patrons of the arts.

Inside: This Week on Campus ...... 2 Take Note ...... 4 Get Involved...... 6 Music ...... 3 Points of Pride...... 4-5 Safety Message ...... 6 Literature ...... 3-4 Deadlines ...... 5 Calendar ...... 6 StateLines / 2 This Week on Campus UT Explores Dada opportunity to experience and discover the power of in ‘Out to Lunch’ their minds with skits with University Theatre will present Joseph content ranging from PG-13 Langham’s “Out to Lunch” at 7:30 p.m. to uncensored, depending Nov. 10, 11, 16, 17 and 18 and at 2 p.m. upon the venue and the on Nov. 11 in the F. Perry Smith Studio expectation of the audi- Theatre of the Performing Arts Center. ence. In “Out to Lunch,” two clueless geeks, A certified master Numba Won and Numba Too, begin a hypnotherapist, Damian is meaningless, daylong “campout” at a a performer with televi- diner where an eclectic, absurd and often sion, film and radio irreverent array of characters labor to experience whose work has make their diner experience fulfilling. A received critical acclaim Waitress, a Jesterdishwasherfrenchef and and recognition. For more information, the world’s largest Busboy, among others, Alternate Routes are then joined by a lone Gunman who contact the University refreshingly new yet filled with a sense sporadically dashes onto the stage itching Programming Council at x4192. for some random act of violence. of timelessness. Rowdy and risky, yet entirely perti- Opera Theatre Presents For more information, call x4151. nent and entertaining, “Out to Lunch” has been described as a “dada allegorical ‘Little Red Riding Hood’ Stop the Hate farce” about—among other things—the FSU’s Opera Theatre will present dangers of apathy. Deliberately off-the- “Little Red Riding Hood” by Seymour Week Activities wall and provoking, this play will jolt Barab and scenes from “Hansel and The Diversity Center will sponsor a you from the norm and keep you Gretel,” “Lakme,” “The Mikado,” “Don series of activities and programs to laughing all the way! Giovanni,” “Il matrimonio” and educate the college community on “Out to Lunch” is recommended for “Candide,” at 8 p.m. on Friday, Nov. 10, issues related to hate, discrimination mature audiences. in the Pealer Recital Hall at the Perform- and oppression. Several student organi- Tickets are $5 for students and $10 ing Arts Center. The admission charge is zations are participating in the “Stop for non-students. For reservations and $5 and children under 16 are free. the Hate” series of activities, including information, call the theatre box office “Little Red Riding Hood” is a African Student Association, African at x7462. children’s opera adapted from the classic American Studies Society, Black Student fairy tale by the Brothers Grimm. Join Alliance, National Pan-Hellenic Council Sigma Tau Delta to Hold Little Red Riding Hood (Olivia Hartman, and IMAGE as well as students who mezzo-soprano) on her journey through participated in the 8th Annual Diversity Banned Books Reading the woods as she encounters the wolf Retreat. Many of the activities will be Sigma Tau Delta, the English Honors (Ryan Bowie, baritone) and learns interactive and provide participants with Society, and the department of English valuable lessons from her mother and opportunities to examine and share with at FSU will present an evening of grandmother (Krystle Hutton, soprano). others their experiences, feelings and readings from books deemed controver- Betty Jane Phillips is the opera thoughts around issues of hate, dis- sial enough to be banned or challenged. theatre director and also the accompa- crimination and oppression. The reading will be held on Monday, nist. The stage director is Ryan Bowie. From Monday to Thursday, there will Nov. 6, 2006 in Lane University Center For reservations, call x7465, week- be a table display from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. room 201 at 7:30 p.m. days, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The box office in the Lane University Center, as well as This event is held in conjunction with opens one hour prior to curtain. daily e-mails, with a different theme each the American Library Association’s annual day. There will also be events each Banned Books Week: Celebrating the UPC Presents Rock evening. Locations are subject to change, Freedom to Read. This yearly commemo- and additional events may be added. ration, as the American Library Associa- Band ‘Alternate Routes’ The theme for Monday, Nov. 6 is Ending Racism. At 7 p.m. in the LUC tion notes, “reminds Americans not to The University Programming Council at take this precious democratic freedom for Loft, there will be a diversity simulation FSU presents “Alternate Routes” at 9 p.m. activity: “BaFa BaFa.” granted.” For further information, on Friday, Nov. 10, in the Appalachian contact Dr. Mary Anne Lutz at the FSU The theme for Tuesday, Nov. 7 is Station in the Lane University Center. Ending Anti-Semitism. At 7 p.m. BURG Department of English (x4237 or “Alternate Routes” is a young, [email protected]). will sponsor “A Closer Look at Anger,” a dynamic rock band with a strong talk about anger management in the emphasis on songwriting and LUC Atkinson room, 201. This seminar Damian the Hypnotist to storytelling. The group, which recently gives you an opportunity to explore Perform at FSU released its debut album, “Good and your own anger issues and those in your Reckless and True,” was formed in 2002 life. We will not only explore the more Damian the Hypnotist will demon- when vocalist/guitarist Tim Warren and obvious forms of anger like physical and strate his amazing skills at 7 p.m. on guitarist/vocalist Eric Donnelly began verbal outbursts but also more subtle Monday, Nov. 6, in the Lane University collaborating and found that despite forms like relational and social aggres- Center’s Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hall. different respective styles and major sion. We look at the differences in how The event, which features some explicit influences, they shared a similar vision men and women deal with their anger content for mature audiences, is free of the songwriting process and a strong and how this has been socialized since and open to the public. desire to develop a style that was childhood. We will provide methods in Since 1996, Damian’s hypnotist shows learning how to cope with and express have captivated audiences in the finest uniquely their own. Once bassist Chip Johnson came aboard, the nucleus of your anger in an appropriate way. Come venues throughout the United States, join us for this interactive multimedia Canada, Mexico, the Caribbean and Europe. the band was complete. “Good and Reckless and True” features presentation on a topic that affects us His performances feature volunteers from all. This program was previously compact, melodic songs with intensely the audience who are hypnotized to scheduled and works in perfectly with personal lyrics colored by a dark perform hilarious skits for a unique, the “Stop the Hate” theme. sarcasm, which explore a wide palette of dynamic and exciting form of comedic The theme for Wednesday, Nov. 8, will entertainment. The volunteers have the human emotions. The songs are both be Ending Homophobia/Intra-Group StateLines / 3

Hate. At 7 p.m. in the basement of standards from the heyday of “girl jazz originally slated for 7:30 p.m. Nov. 20. Cumberland Hall, the Academy award- singers” like Anita O’Day and Doris Day. This concert has been rescheduled for 3 winning movie “Crash” will be screened For tickets or more information, call p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. There are now two followed by a group discussion. the FSU Lane University Center Box Office performances offered on Sunday: one at 3 The theme for Thursday, Nov. 9, will at x3137 or toll free at 1-866-TIXX-CES, p.m. and the originally scheduled perfor- be Ending Sexism. Table displays will or visit online at ces.frostburg.edu. To mance at 7:30 p.m., in the Performing include information on domestic learn more about Price, visit Arts Center Drama Theatre. violence and date rape. The video “The www.edkeane.com/RachaelPrice.html. Tickets are still available for the 3 Angry Eye” will be shown in Ort Library Price will also host an educational p.m. performance on Sunday, and a 237 at 7 p.m. A discussion will follow. jazz session that will explore jazz as a waiting list is being taken for the The following week, on Thursday, Nov. traditional American art genre as well as Sunday evening performance. If 16, the entire campus community is share her experiences as a performer in concertgoers previously purchased invited to join the Stop the Hate Walk, the jazz industry beginning at 4:30 p.m. tickets for the Monday evening perfor- sponsored by the Black Student Alliance. at Windsor Hall. This educational jazz mance, they should contact the Lane Meet at 6 p.m. at Main Street and session is free and open to the public. University Center Box Office at x3137 or Broadway, and walk to Dunkle Hall on toll free at 1-866-TIXX-CES. campus. The walk will be followed by a Faculty Series Continues To learn more about the Three Irish Unity Town Hall Meeting in Dunkle 218 Tenors and other upcoming CES events, (at approximately 7 p.m.). with Clarinet Recital visit online at ces.frostburg.edu. “Stop the Hate” will conclude on The FSU Faculty Artist Series will Saturday, Nov. 18, with the N.A.A.C.P. continue on Tuesday, Nov. 14, with a LIVE! At The Loft Cotton Club Unity Dance in Appalachian recital by Mark Gallagher on clarinet and Station from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. It is free Betty Jane Phillips on piano. The perfor- Presents Sam Grow and open to all FSU students. mance will be at 8 p.m. in the Performing FSU’s University Programming Council Stop by the “Stop the Hate” Informa- Arts Center Pealer Recital Hall. (UPC) will present LIVE! at the Loft tional Tables to get educational materi- Gallagher and Phillips will be assisted featuring Sam Grow at 9 p.m. on Nov. als as well other hand-outs and give- by FSU senior clarinetists, Kara 17, in the Lane University Center, aways. All of the programs are free and Klucsarits and Brett McIntyre. They will Derezinski Lounge. open to all FSU students. We strongly perform works by Poulenc, Beethoven, At 19 years old, Sam Grow is a musi- encourage the participation of all who Cahuzac, Wilson, Camilleri and Mozart. cian, singer and songwriter whose soulful are concerned about these issues and in For more information about Mark acoustic performances and emotionally creating and maintaining a safe and Gallagher, visit his Web site at crafted songs capture audiences of all welcoming environment for all. www.markgallagher.net . For more ages. Born and raised in southern information about the recital, contact Maryland, Grow’s powerful vocals and the Department of Music at x4109. highly personal lyrics draw you into his Music songs, as he tells stories of love, heart- Channel Cats to Perform break and of his views on life in general. Young Jazz Diva to For more information, contact the Benefit for Mass Comm Office of Student and Community Perform at Windsor Hall The FSU Department of Mass Commu- Involvement at x4151. Rachael Price, a young jazz virtuoso nication is sponsoring a benefit concert whose rich and accomplished voice has featuring The Channel Cats Blues Band Literature earned her widespread praise from for FSU students and the general public established stars in the world of jazz, is on Saturday, Nov. 11. Doors open at coming to Western Maryland to perform 6:30 and show starts at 7 p.m. at City ‘Writing & Music’ 8 p.m., Saturday, Nov. 18, at the Place on Water Street in Frostburg. All Workshop Series Set Windsor Hall in Cumberland’s Town proceeds will go toward the Department Centre. The event, presented by FSU’s of Mass Communication. FSU’s Department of English, the CES Jazz Club sponsored by Kauffman The Channel Cats are a five-piece blues- Center for Creative Writing and the Music, promises to be an unforgettable based band, playing both covers and some Allegany Arts Council will host the evening featuring one of the most originals in many different settings, from workshop series “Writing & Music, Music notable emerging artists in jazz. tiny bars, to clubs, restaurants and & Writing” from 10 a. m. to 3 p.m. in At only 20 years old, Price has concerts. They have performed throughout Saturday, Nov. 18, in Tawes Hall. already proved that the mid-Atlantic region for a number of The application deadline is Thursday, she is something years, and the band’s musical philosophy Nov 16, and can be filled out in person very special. At 17, is simple… no matter what, where or at the Center for Creative Writing in she was a semi- when they play, they always keep at least Tawes 215 or by e-mailing finalist at the “one foot in the blues.” [email protected]. Please include Montreaux Interna- For information, contact John Lombardi your name, address and which workshop tional Jazz Vocal at x4146 or Connie Capacchione at x3049. you would like to attend. Competition in Also check out the Channel Cats at The cost of the workshop is $25 for France. She also www.channelcatsbluesband.20m.com and students and $50 for non-students. received standing at www.mdparty.com (search for Channel Speakers will present a variety of ovations for her Cats). All proceeds to benefit the topics in which music and writing meet. Rachael Price performances at the Department of Mass Communication Sean Thomas Dougherty will present famed Newport Jazz Festival, at the through the FSU Foundation, Inc. Music as Muse; Sally Stephenson, Society of Singers’ gala to honor Elton Business Writing for Musicians; Gerry John and at the Shubert organization’s Three Irish Tenors LaFemina, Lyric Writing; and Beth gala to honor Robert Goulet. In 2004, Staley, Music Review. Price wowed the audience (and was the Concert Time Changed Dougherty’s Music as Muse workshop is designed to increase the level of musical youngest competitor) at the Thelonious The Cultural Events Series at FSU has techniques in both prose (fiction and Monk International Jazz Competition. had to implement a schedule change non-fiction) and poetry by choreograph- She is often featured as guest performer regarding the eagerly anticipated ing the sentence as a unit of rhythm. with the T.S. Monk Sextet and the DIVA performance of “Christmas from Dublin” Jazz Orchestra, and her vocal repertoire Stephenson’s Business Writing for featuring the Three Irish Tenors. Musicians workshop addresses ways to ranges from great American jazz stan- Due to flight scheduling and tour handle press releases, promotional dards to recent compositions. Price routing, the group has decided to resched- materials, CD liner notes, copyrights and recently recorded her first album, ule its Monday evening performance “Dedicated to You,” a compendium of press kits. StateLines / 4

LaFemina’s Lyrical Writing workshop altering techniques. forms are available at the Office of analyzes successful songs’ lyrics and their Workshop attendees will have the Graduate Services 141 Pullen Hall, or by relationship to melody and the audience. opportunity to ask all three demonstra- calling x7053. Staley’s Music Review workshop tors questions. For more information, Master of Arts in Teaching–Elementary stresses objective critiquing of live contact Jackie Brown at x4319. Dr. Kim Rotruck, MAT-E Graduate performances and albums as well as Program Coordinator, will host an analysis of writing styles, audience Information Meeting for prospective concerns, event details and performance Presentations applicants for the Summer 2007 cohort of nuances based on musical genre. the Master of Arts in Teaching-Elemen- For more information about the tary, which is offered at the University workshop series, contact Gerry LaFemina Appalachian Lab System of Maryland-Hagerstown. Meet- at x4024. The University of Maryland Center for Environmental Science Appalachian ings will be held at USMH, 32 W. Wash- Laboratory will offer a series of seminars ington St., Hagerstown, Md., at 6:30 p.m. Entertainment during the fall semester. The next on the following evenings: Monday, Nov. seminar is: 13; and Thursday, Dec. 14. The deadline Nov. 9: Steve Sheffield - Bowie State for Summer 2007 cohort applications is Comedy Night Features and VPI. “Recovery and delisting of May 1, 2007. The Summer 2007 applicant Foster & Hendrickson the bald eagle in the U.S.” fall admissions interviews will be sched- All seminars are held in AL Room 109 uled for the evening of Tuesday, Nov. 28, Noted comedians Karith Foster and at 3:30 p.m. Refreshments follow in the at the USMH Center, by appointment. To Andy Hendrickson will perform at 9 p.m. lobby. For more information, visit interview, students must have filed a on Thursday, Nov. 16, in the Alice R. www.al.umces.edu/facseminars.htm. Graduate Application Form and have a Manicur Assembly Hall at the Lane completed portfolio and have preferably University Center. This event is free and successfully completed the Praxis I open to the public. Take Note examination. For information, call Dr. By the age of 4, Karith Foster knew Rotruck at (240) 527-2736/2741 or the exactly what she wanted to do with her Graduate Services Office at x7053. life. “I distinctly remember watching Students: Don’t Forget Master of Arts in Teaching-Secondary, K-12 ‘Sesame Street’ and thinking, ‘I should be doing that!’” she said. Raised in Plano, to Sign up for Ebills Dr. William Childs, MAT-S, K-12 Texas (the affluent suburb north of Dallas Please remember when registering for Graduate Program Coordinator, will host with the ethnic diversity of a Klan rally), intersession, payment is required within an Information Meeting for prospective Foster indulged her performing bug by 24 hours of registration. applicants for the Summer 2007 cohort, starring in her high school’s all-white If you have not already done so, which is offered both in Frostburg and at production of “A Raisin in the Sun.” don’t forget to sign up for your ebill! USMH. A meeting will be held on Tues- Andy Hendrickson’s brand of humor, Spring semester undergraduate bills are day, Nov. 7, at 7 p.m. in the Leake Room, considered bizarre and sarcastic, is available the week of Nov. 19, with a Cordts PE Center, Frostburg Campus. The always evolving. His stage persona has due date of Dec. 15. Graduate bills are deadline for Summer 2007 cohort been described as, “a touch of cynicism available the week of Dec. 4, with a Jan. applications is April 1, 2007. For infor- with a boy-next-door charm.” His 2, 2007, due date. If you require mation, call Dr. Childs at x4216 or the twisted thinking sets audiences up with assistance, please contact the University Graduate Services Office at x7053. subtle comedic jabs, knocking them silly & Student Billing Office in Pullen Hall, MBA Applicants for Spring 2007 room 148, x4321. with outrageous punches. The MBA program requires that stu- For more information about the dents entering the MBA Program complete event, contact the Lane University Important Reminders the GMAT (Graduate Management Admis- Center information desk at x4411. sions Test) or the GRE (Graduate Record for December Graduates Examination). GRE testing registration Art DECEMBER GRADUATION CHECKLIST: information is available through the Please: Educational Testing Services Web site at • Complete your graduation applica- www.ets.org or by calling the FSU Counsel- Ceramic Artists Discuss, tion at the Registrar’s Office today ing Center at x7990. For information, visit Demonstrate Techniques • Order your cap and gown at the www.gmac.com/gmac. University Bookstore (provided at no FSU’s Faculty Development Committee cost to all graduates) Points of Pride will present talks and demonstrations by • Update your local and home mailing ceramic artists Joshua Brown, Patrick addresses in PAWS or at the Registrar’s Faville and Jason Stakem from 10 a.m. Office Seven recognized FSU fraternities to 5 p.m. on Saturday, Nov. 18, in the • Remember: Commencement is at and sororities raised an astonishing Fine Arts building room 105. The event, 11 a.m. Sunday, Dec. 17, for the $19,200 for six different charities as organized by visual arts professor Jackie Colleges of Business and Education and part of FSU’s Homecoming festivities Brown, is free and open to public. at 2 p.m. for the College of Liberal Arts this past weekend. “These artists participated in classes and Sciences For the second year in a row, candi- with me at FSU,” Jackie Brown said. “It • Review full Commencement details dates for FSU’s Homecoming King and is a pleasure to invite them back to on the University Web site Queen and the organizations they discuss their individual business suc- Contact Sheila Pappas, represented raised money for charities as cesses and to see them demonstrate [email protected], or Brittni Teter a way to earn the Homecoming crown. their original techniques of making and at x4423 or [email protected] if The money, which was raised within a firing ceramic art.” you have any questions about com- 30-day time frame, was nearly $4,000 Joshua Brown, Patrick Faville and mencement. more than last year’s total. Jason Stakem will spend the day talking Darcie Stem, representing Delta Zeta, to groups about ceramic history, was crowned Homecoming Queen. Her techniques in clay and their lives as News for Grad Students organization raised $7,000 for Big Brothers/Big Sisters of the Alleghenies. creative artists. Emphasis will be placed December 2006 Commencement: on the creative process—Brown and Curtis Donald, representing Tau Kappa Students who plan to graduate in Stakem will demonstrate several throw- Epsilon, was crowned Homecoming King. December 2006 need to complete the ing techniques they have developed over His organization raised $2,400 for the “Application for Graduation” by Nov. 10 the years. Faville will do a “hands-on” Alzheimer’s Association. in order to be listed in the December pit-firing with students and demonstrate Other candidates and the amounts 2006 Commencement Program. The they raised: StateLines / 5

• Danielle Gordon, representing Delta submit your written appeal letter and “Clerks 2” explores the lives of best Sigma Theta, raised $4,000 for the Susan supporting letters and documentation to friends Dante Hicks and Randal Graves, G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; the Academic Standards Subcommittee, who 10 years ago were New Jersey mini- • Gina Overstreet, representing Office of the Provost, Hitchins 213 by mall clerks still slacking off together in Alpha Sigma Tau, raised $3,300 for 4:00 p.m. on Nov. 16 for the November their early 20s. In this much-anticipated Habitat for Humanity; meeting (last chance for graduation sequel, director Kevin Smith checks back • Holly Mariano, representing Alpha exceptions and inclusion in the Com- in to see what kind of changes have Gamma, raised $1,800 for the Dove mencement Booklet). If you have rocked their lives—in work, romance and Center in Garrett County; questions or concerns, please call the their eternally raucous life philosophy. • Esayas Wureta, representing Alpha Provost’s Office at x4212. “Clerks 2” will be screened at the Phi Alpha, raised $300 for the Susan G. following times and places: Thursday, Nov. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation; McNair Scholar 16, at 7 p.m. in the Lane University • Nick Sagowitz, representing Pi Center, Appalachian Station; Friday, Nov. Lambda Phi, raised $120 for the March Deadline Approaching 17, at 2 p.m. and 8 p.m. in the Lane of Dimes. Students interested in participating in Atkinson Room and again at midnight, In addition to efforts by the Home- the 2007 Ronald E. McNair Scholars location TBA; Saturday, Nov. 18, at 2 p.m. coming court, more than 65 critically ill Program must MAIL the application no and 8 p.m. in the Atkinson Room; Sunday, children will benefit from the efforts of later than Nov. 17 to receive priority Nov. 19, at 6 p.m. in the Atkinson Room. the more than 50 students, alumni and consideration. To be eligible, a student This feature film is free and open to the FSU employees who spent Saturday must be a first-generation, low income public. For more information, contact the sewing colorful Glories Happy Hats. The college student OR be a member of a University Programming Council at x4192. hats are soft, jester-like hats that will group that is under-represented in be given to critically ill children in such graduate education (African American, places as pediatric intensive care units, Hispanic, Native American students; and Fund-Raisers burn centers and hospices. women in science and technology fields). Finally, as has been a tradition at FSU Students should exhibit strong interest in Keep FSU’s for a number of years, students affili- graduate study at the Ph.D. level. Stu- ated with a number of campus groups dents interested in attending professional Bases Loaded fanned out through the neighborhood school only (e.g., medicine, law, phar- The FSU baseball team would like to adjoining the campus Sunday afternoon macy) will not be considered. Applicants invite the public to its 1st Annual Bases for the Big Event, a Frostburg City Clean should be sophomores or juniors at time Loaded Auction Dinner from 4 to 10 Up. It was sponsored by the FSU of application with a 2.8 GPA or higher. p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19, in the Alice P. Student Government Association. Applications are available in Student Manicur Ball Room at the Lane Univer- Support Services, Pullen 133. Students sity Center. Tickets are $25 per person. Aimee Berry, a recent graduate, was and faculty/staff mentors who would like The event includes a full-service dinner selected as one of eight winners at the more information should contact one of and cash bar, appearances by special 2006 NACA Mid Atlantic Graphic Arts the co-coordinators: Mary Mumper, guests and hundreds of auction items, Competition held in Lancaster, Pa., Oct. Chemistry, [email protected] or including autographed bats, balls, 26-29. Berry’s work, “Open Mic Night x4359; Harriet Douglas, SSS, jerseys, cards, photos and more. Don’t Poster,” won the Student Designed One [email protected] or x4481; or miss out on a great opportunity to Color Poster division. Berry designed the Mary Gartner, Office of the Provost, capture some of baseball’s most prized poster as part of her internship for [email protected] or x4212. possessions while supporting the 2006- University Programming Council in the 07 FSU baseball program. For more info, spring 2006 semester. On the Radio contact Jason Trufant at x4414. Dr. Jonathan Hodel, Dept. of Music, performed the leading role of Nemorino in the “L’elisir d’Amore,” an opera by WFWM ‘Dialogues’ Donizetti with the Asheville Lyric Opera Highlights Conference on Oct. 28-29 in Asheville, N.C. Dr. John Wiseman and playwright Schedule for Nov. 6-10 James Ralston are the featured guests for Megan Corder and Stacie Kurlick Monday: presented a program coordinated by Jesse the latest edition of the locally-produced Ketterman on FSU’s First-Year Experience program “Dialogues” on WFWM 91.9 FM, 3 & 6 p.m. NASA SCI Files, “The Case of Program at the MACUHO (Mid-Atlantic public radio from FSU. This edition will the Radical Ride” Association of College and University air at 7:10 p.m. on Monday, Nov. 6. 4 & 7 p.m. Scales and Tales: Featuring Housing Officers) conference. The program Dr. Wiseman will discuss the “Baseball Ranger Ruarke was implemented this fall in all areas of Forever: Mirror of American Life” 5 & 8 p.m. C & O Canal Documentary first-year student housing on campus. conference he has organized. He will 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. “Snowden Crossing” also talk about Cumberland playwright Tuesday: James Ralston’s latest work, “The Lone Dr. Evan Offstein, assistant professor 3 & 6 p.m. SGA Meeting held on Thurs- Star League,” which was written specifi- in the Department of Management, was day, Nov. 2 the keynote speaker at “Military Legiti- cally for the event. Wednesday: macy and the Diplomat-Warrior: A Bridge “Dialogues” is hosted by Dr. Keith Between Military and Civilian Models of Schlegel, a member of the FSU Depart- 3 & 6 p.m. NASA Destination Tomorrow Leadership,” held Oct. 26 at the Citadel ment of English, and presents conversa- 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Fiction Reading: Brenda in South Carolina. tions with university faculty on signifi- Flanagan cant topics of local, national, or interna- 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Live at the Loft: tional interest. Matthew West Deadlines Thursday: Film 3 & 6 p.m. SGA Meeting held on Thurs- Nov. 16 Last Chance day, Nov. 2 for Dec. Grad Exceptions Revisit Slackerdom Friday: 3 & 6 p.m. NASA Connect, “Virtual Earth” Are you planning a December 2006 in ‘Clerks 2’ 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. NASA Destination graduation? If your official degree Tomorrow progress report indicates you have not Looking for free entertainment? Consider checking out free films on the 4 & 7 p.m. MD State of Mind completed all requirements and you 5 & 8 p.m. Zen Lecture: Responding to a have a basis to request an exception, FSU campus. The next film is “Clerks 2” and will be screened Nov. 16-19. Ravaged Planet StateLines / 6

International Education and graduate fellowships for study or research in regions of the world that are of Get Involved Week Nov. 13-17 critical interest to the US. NSEP Boren The seventh annual International Scholarships provide up to $20,000 for an United Campus Ministry Education Week (IEW), sponsored by the academic year’s study abroad. Boren Departments of State and Education, will Fellowships provide up to $30,000 for Join UCM 7:30 p.m. Thursday, in room take place Nov. 13-17 this year. The CIE, in language study and international 124 of Sand Spring Hall to discuss the conjunction with other FSU departments, research. Visit www.iie.org/nsep to learn Bible topic of homosexuality. Both sides will sponsor events to highlight the more about the program and begin the of the topic will be explored. Come out increasing importance of international process. Applications must be completed and be more enlightened. exchange and understanding. Any online. The national deadline is Feb. 13 for departments, clubs or offices that would scholarships, Jan. 30 for fellowships. More Catholic Campus Ministry like to get involved should contact the CIE information is available from the CIE. CCM will meet at 7:30 p.m. Wednes- at x4714. Events will be posted on the CIE day, Nov. 8, in the Osborne Newman Web site. For information, visit the Dept. Safety Message Center to finalize fall retreat plans. of State’s Web site: iew.state.gov/. Plan Campus Fun Study Abroad Programs Restroom Pranks with the UPC The Center for International Education Cause Bodily Harm offers a variety of ways for FSU students The Safety Office would like to remind Students interested in organizing fun to see the world. In many cases, students the campus to be careful when opening and innovative events on campus should register at FSU during a semester abroad restroom stall doors at Westminster check out the University Programming and can take all financial aid with them Hall. Unknown pranksters have been Council (UPC). Being a General Board and transfer credit back to FSU. For playing tricks on their fellow students, member is a way for you to help plan information on programs or scholarships, causing the hinges to disconnect on the and implement events without a large contact Dr. Amy Simes at the CIE in the bathroom stall door. This reckless time commitment. General Board Fuller House on Braddock Road, x3091, endangerment caused two of FSU’s members can volunteer to assist with [email protected] or visit the CIE Web housekeeping staff to be injured—the one event or many. To learn more about page at www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie. stall door fell and them while they volunteer opportunities, come out and Boren Scholarships for Study, Research were cleaning the restrooms. The Univer- meet the UPC Executive Board during a sity Police is aware of this issue. If you board meeting 8:00 p.m. Nov. 7, in the The Institute of International Education have any information, please contact the Lane University Center, Atkinson Room. is accepting applications for the 2007- University Police Dispatcher at x4223 or Light refreshments and door prizes will 2008 National Security Education Program call the Safety Office at x4897. be available. For more information David L. Boren Undergraduate Scholarships contact the UPC at x4192. FSU Events Calendar Community MONDAY, NOV. 6 * UPC Event: Damian the Hypnotist ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane ARMAH * Sigma Tau Delta: Banned Books Reading ...... 7:30 p.m...... Lane 201 AAUW to Hear About * IMAGE Event: Monday Night Football ...... 8:00 p.m...... Lane Derezinski Lounge TUESDAY, NOV. 7 – Election Day! Semester at Sea * Greek Council ...... 5:00 p.m...... Lane 201 Dr. Amy C. Simes, Director of the * BURG: Anger Management ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane 201 Center for International Education at * Leadership Workshop Series: Marketing ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane ARMAH FSU, will speak at the American Associa- * UPC General Body Meeting ...... 8:00 p.m...... Lane 202 tion of University Women meeting on Nov. 7 about her round-the-world WEDNESDAY, NOV. 8 – Baseball Forever: Mirror of American Life Conference voyage that took place in the autumn of THURSDAY, NOV. 9 – Baseball Forever: Mirror of American Life Conference 2004. The meeting will begin at 7:30 * UCM Meeting ...... 7:30 p.m...... 124 Sand Spring Hall p.m. at the Frostburg United Methodist Church Hall on Main Street. FRIDAY, NOV. 10 – Baseball Forever: Mirror of American Life Conference Dr. Simes took a semester of leave * Men’s/Women’s Swimming: Fairmont State ..... 5:00 p.m...... Home from FSU to serve as assistant dean for * University Theatre: Out to Lunch ...... 7:30 p.m...... Smith Studio Theatre * Opera Theatre ...... 8:00 p.m...... PAC Pealer Recital Hall the Institute of Shipboard Education’s * UPC Concert: The Alternate Routes ...... 9:00 p.m...... Lane Appalachian Station Semester at Sea program. Her voyage visited 10 ports of call in Asia, Africa, SATURDAY, NOV. 11 – Baseball Forever: Mirror of American Life Conference and Latin America. Dr. Simes will Veteran’s Day recount some of the highlights of the * Football: Salisbury University/Regents Cup @ Towson University ...... 2:00 p.m. voyage and include video footage. * Men’s/Women’s Swimming: Marymount U.-Dual Meet The public is invited. For information, 2:00 p.m...... Away contact Teddy Latta at (301) 689-3522. * University Theatre: Out to Lunch ...... 2:00 p.m. & 7:30 p.m. .. Smith Studio Theatre * STARS Party ...... 11:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m...... Lane ARMAH SUNDAY, NOV. 12 International * CCM Mass ...... noon & 8:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel * Planetarium: Cosmic Discoverers: From Greeks to Robot Telescopes Weekly Info Sessions 4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall * Open to the public – Questions? Call 301-687-4411. All information subject to change for Study Abroad FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to persons All students are welcome to attend a with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, 302 general information meeting on study Hitchins, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955. abroad options at FSU held each week. The meetings take place at the CIE in the Fuller House on Wednesday Bleach and Ammonia afternoons at 4 p.m. For more informa- Don’t Mix - Pay tion, contact the CIE at x4714. Attention to Labels