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StateLineswww.frostburg.edu/admin/foundation/news.htm For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement Volume 31, Number 9, October 23, 2000 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected] Community Kids Student-Directed Play to Trick-or-Treat Goes ‘Beyond Therapy’ at Downhill Halls The first of the Halloween is coming ... and so are Season Too! student- the celebrations! Sunday, Oct. 29, is the directed productions date for FSU’s annual Trick or Treat for community children. will be “Beyond Since 1992, this event has attracted hundreds of children Therapy” by Christo- and their parents, who have enjoyed traditional trick-or- pher Durang. The treating in a safe environment, as well as events such as comedy will be haunted rooms and floors, storytelling, Halloween cartoons performed Friday and and the very popular parent refreshment station! Saturday, Oct. 27 and 28, at 8 p.m. in the F. Perry Smith Please feel free to bring your children to the downhill area Studio Theatre. residence halls (Annapolis, Cambridge, Cumberland, Frederick Senior theatre major Lisa Gordon is directing. The cast and Westminster halls) between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. includes Andrea Smith, Joe Higdon, Mike Abendshien, There will be guides to welcome you and to direct you to the Christina Allen, Chris Krysztofiak and Rob Simkin. various activities when you visit the downhill residence halls. The play is about an unlikely couple and their oddball Admission is free. therapists. The group is made up of a man – who already has a For more information, please call Rob Yanez-C in the male lover – a woman who is determined not to fall in love, Residence Life Office at x4121. This yearly program is co- and their therapists, who seem in need of a little therapy of sponsored by the Residence Life Staff and the Residence Hall their own. Association/Downhill Hall Councils. Tickets are $2. For information, call x4145.

Benefits and Insurance, Citicorp, Edward Music, as well as accompanist for the Job Fair Jones, the U.S. Navy and Wells Fargo. Dance Department. For information, contact Dr. Amit Shah at x4408 or Connie Groer at x4372. Jazz Ensemble to Career Network Fair Present Fall Concert The College of Business will hold an informal career network fair Monday, Music The FSU Jazz Ensemble, under the direction of Jon Bauman, will present its Oct. 23, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. in the fall concert Friday, Nov. 3, at 8 p.m. in Manicur Assembly Hall (Lane Center the Pealer Recital Hall. 140-141). Kimberly Andrews to The 18-piece big band will open the Juniors and seniors majoring in Present Piano Concert accounting, business administration, program with “Jump, Jive an’ Wail.” This economics or those in the MBA program FSU Department of Music’s Faculty swing-style selection features solos by Artist Series presents Kimberly Andrews Erin Frankenberry on tenor saxophone or related fields should attend. on piano Sunday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. in and Bryan Cohen on guitar. Alto saxo- This Informal Network Fair will bring the Pealer Recital Hall. The concert is phonist Matt Dalton is featured in the students and employers together in a free and open to the public. next selection, the ballad, “If I Should relaxed atmosphere. This is an invalu- able opportunity for students to become She will perform Beethoven’s Lose You.” acquainted with executives of presti- “Apassionata Sonata,” Brahms’ “Three “Hey!” from the Canadian big band of Intermezzos,” Prokoviev’s “Toccata” and Rob McConnell continues the program gious companies, exchange resumes and Bartok’s “Sonata for Two Pianos and and includes a trombone solo by Jonas business bards and possibly schedule a Percussion.” She will be joined by Amoonnarquah. The Latin-style tune, formal interview that may result in an percussionists Ronald Horner and Mike “Los Gatos,” brings the first half of the internship or employment after gradua- tion. Matteo and pianist Shirley Jennifer concert to a conclusion with solos by Dress code is business or business- Shoup. Dalton on alto saxophone and Matt Andrews has premiered works for the Growden on drums. casual. American Society of University Compos- The second half of the program begins Employers participating include ers and NMTA conventions. She is also a with Lionel Hampton’s swing-era tune, Enterprise Rent-A-Car (sponsor), Ameri- published composer and performs at the “Red Top.” Brent Paris on trombone, can Express Financial Services, Allegh- eny Energy, Alliant Tech Systems, Garrett Lakes Arts Festival. Diana Ezerins on vibraphone and Stevyn Bureau of Economic Analysis, CBIZ She is assistant choral director and Carmona on trumpet will be featured in accompanist for FSU’s Department of solos. Vocalist Lauren Aycock will join

Inside: Music ...... 1-2 Voluneers ...... 5 International ...... 5-6 Speakers ...... 2-4 Get Involved ...... 5 Safety Message ...... 6 Take Note ...... 4-5 Points of Pride ...... 5 Calendar ...... 6 StateLines / 2 the band to sing “Some of My Best Election 2000: Does Homeless (NCH) will be here Wednesday, Friends are the Blues.” Oct. 25, at 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts “Attitude Dance,” the funk-rock tune, Religion Matter? Center’s Pealer Recital Hall. He will will continue the program, featuring A panel discussion featuring Rabbi speak on hunger and homelessness in solos by Laurence Brunner on trumpet Jack Moline of the Interfaith Alliance America and the Urban Plunge Alterna- and Frankenberry on tenor saxophone. will be Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. in tive Break program. In light of the pending election, the Lane Center room 201. It is free and Since 1972, Stoops has been working ensemble with provide an appropriate open to the public. full-time (primarily as a volunteer) with ending with “Billy May for President.” “Election 2000: Does Religion Mat- homeless and formerly homeless people The concert is free and open to the ter?” will feature Moline’s presentation, and with homeless advocacy groups. He public. It is suitable for the entire family. which will address the is a founding member of NCH. Since historical role of religion 1988, he has worked to establish and Chamber Orchestra in U.S. political cam- provide ongoing support to local and paigns, including both statewide homeless and housing coali- Kremlin Coming Nov. 12 the positive and the tions, and homeless self-help and social FSU’s Cultural Events Series proudly more negative, possibly justice action groups. presents the Chamber Orchestra Kremlin destructive, uses of The Urban Plunge is a program in Sunday, Nov. 12, at 3 p.m. and Tuesday, religion during these which students, after receiving orienta- Nov. 14, at 7:30 p.m., both in the PAC campaigns. He will also offer comments tion, are assigned a homeless “guide,” Pealer Recital Hall. and insights on the current presidential who will be with them as they spend The Sunday performance will feature campaign. time as a homeless person on the streets Mozart’s “Divertimento in F, K. 138,” Following Moline’s talk, a panel of of a city. Through FSU’s Alternative Prokofiev’s “Visions of Fugitives, Op. 22” FSU faculty and students will pose Weekend Program, four FSU students and Tchaikovsky’s “Souvenir de Florence, questions for discussion. Panel partici- will have the opportunity to join the Op. 70.” pants include Angelo Bucchino, profes- Urban Plunge on Nov. 17-19 in Washing- The Tuesday performance will consist sor of philosophy; John O’Rorke, ton, D.C. Students who want to take of Mozart’s “Divertimento in D, K. 136,” assistant professor of political science; part in the Urban Plunge program are Shostakovich’s “Chamber Symphony, Op. Kathy Powell, associate professor of required to come to the Michael Stoops 110 bis,” and Tchaikovsky’s “Serenade social work; and Michael Llewellyn, presentation. Applications and informa- for Strings, Op. 48.” president of the Student Government tion will be available at the Lane Center A community outreach program will Association. A general question-and- information desk. also be part of the Nov. 14 performance. answer period will conclude the For information, contact Tony The Orchestra will hold an open re- evening’s presentation. The Rev. Larry Washington at x4500. hearsal and interaction with the audi- Neumark of United Campus Ministry will ence from 6 to 7 p.m. prior to the 7:30 act as moderator. Children’s Book Author/ p.m. performance. For information on This presentation is sponsored by the outreach program, contact Susan United Campus Ministry, the Interfaith Illustrator to Speak Manger at x3163. Alliance, FSU’s Department of Political Cheryl Harness, an author and For tickets and information, call Science, Hillel, Catholic Campus Ministry illustrator of children’s picture books, x4411 between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m. and Baptist Student Ministry. will share stories of historical people weekdays. Dinner theatre combinations For more information, call Neumark at and places on Wednesday, Oct. 25, at 7 with Guiseppe’s are available for both x7490 or O’Rorke at x4277. p.m. This performances. Call for more information event, which and menu selections. “Campaign: Choices is free and open to the “I Reggae” and Consequences” public, will A panel discussion on “Campaign take place in Tune in to 91.9 WFWM for the “I 2000: Choices and Consequences” will be the Atkinson Reggae Broadcast” with FSU graduate presented at Thursday, Oct. 26, from Room, Lane “Rude Boy” Bill Guthrie and FSU student 7:30 to 9 p.m. in Lane Center room 201. Center 201. DJ “Lady T.” The broadcast airs a variety The presentation is sponsored by the A prolific of Tropical Beats, including Roots Department of Political Science; the writer and Reggae, Soca and Dance Hall. You can Cheryl Harness Public Affairs Institute; and the Politics, illustrator, log on to the show at www.wfwm.org or Law and Society Club. Harness’s love lock your stations to 91.9 FM every Panelists include Steve Hartlaub for American history is reflected in her Wednesday from 8 p.m. to midnight. Be discussing “Domestic Policy: Bush or topics, which include famous presidents, sure to listen for contests, give-aways, Gore, Does it Matter?”; Steve Twing on the Pilgrims, the White House, the Pony call-ins and more. “Foreign Policy: Bush or Gore, Does it Express and the Civil War. By combining Matter?”; Steve Simpson on “The Voter details from thorough research with an in Campaign 2000”; and Dave Lewis on informal style accessible to young Speakers “Presidential Leadership After the readers, Harness creates a living past for Election.” John Bambacus will moderate. her readers. Her use of visual aids, such More for Alcohol Each presentation will be designed to as extensive maps and timelines, is a raise questions about the overall state of distinctive feature of her books. Awareness Month the electoral process in the United The FSU’s Children’s Literature Centre Director of the S.A.F.E. Office Don States — questions which can then be is the sponsor for this event. Harness’s Swogger will facilitate “Adult Children of explored during the open discussion books will be available for purchase and Alcoholics” Monday, Oct. 23, in Lane period following the presentations. The autographing. Center 201 at 7 p.m. The program program is free and open to the public. addresses difficulties of growing up in For information, contact the Depart- Robeson, Robinson to an alcoholic home, provides characteris- ment of Political Science at x4386. tics of adult children of alcoholics and Be Contrasted in Talk will leave participants with hope and Advocate for Homeless Dr. John Wiseman from the History inspiration. Department will present “Contrasting Another highlight is “Rave to Grave,” to Discuss Urban Plunge Cold War Voices: The Lives of Paul a BURG original program addressing club Michael Stoops, director of Field Robeson and Jackie Robinson,” Thurs- drugs and other risks. Stop by the Organizing Projects of the Washington, day, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Lane Center Manicur Assembly Hall in the Lane D.C.,-based National Coalition for the room 140-141. The event is free and Center Wednesday, Oct. 25 at 7 p.m. StateLines / 3 open to the public. sponsored by the S.A.F.E. Office and God. Can the existence of our universe This is the seventh event of the BURG as part of National Collegiate be explained without resort to God? African American Studies Forum 2000. Alcohol Awareness Month. Greg Kebanoff of The next event, program eight of the Green has brought his message to the Philosophy Forum, is a lecture by Dr. Robert Moore more than 1,000 campuses nationwide Department will of the Department of Sociology, to be during the past decade. As a recovering address these held on Tuesday, Nov. 21, at 7 p.m. The alcoholic, he offers a personal perspec- questions title of the lecture is “Interracial Dating tive on the social and peer pressures Monday, Nov. 6, on a College Campus: Non-random unique to college, as well as the myths at 7 p.m. in the Selection Processes.” versus the realities of alcohol abuse and Atkinson Room For more information, contact Dr. its impact on the individual student and (LC201). Greg Jean-Marie Makang, coordinator of the institution. His goal is to make drug Latta of the African American Studies, at x3089. and alcohol awareness an integral part Physics Department will make introduc- of every student’s life. tory comments and Angelo Bucchino, For information, call the S.A.F.E also of the Philosophy Department, will Professors Present Office at x4761. respond to the main presentation. Dialogue on God, Time Dr. George Plitnik of the Physics “Survivor” Gretchen to “Darkness” Author to Department and Dr. Paul LaChance of the English Department will present a Speak at FSU Nov. 6 Speak for Kristallnacht dialogue on “God and Time” Thursday, Gretchen Cordy, one of the castaways Leo Bretholz, author of “Leap into Oct. 26, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. in the featured on the CBS-TV hit show Darkness: Seven Years on the Run in Cordts P.E. Center Leake Room. “Survivor,” will be Wartime Europe” will speak at FSU’s This talk, which is part of the Faculty speaking at FSU annual observance of Kristallnacht, the Lecture Series and sponsored by the on Monday, Nov. event that is considered by many to be Faculty Development Subcommittee, will 6, at 7:30 p.m. in the beginning of the Holocaust. The reflect on issues found in science and the Manicur observance will be Wednesday, Nov. 8, at religion in the 20th century. Assembly Hall of 7:30 p.m. in the Performing Art Center’s Both professors traveled to Oxford for the campus Lane Pealer Recital Hall. a five-day conference on “God and Time” Center. Admission Collegium Musicum will perform, and this past summer as winners of the 2000 is free and open to Hillel will conduct a candle-lighting Science and Religion International the public. ceremony. Bretholz’s talk will be fol- Course Competition for their seminar When 16 lowed by a question-and-answer session. “Physics and Metaphysics.” The Oct. 26 Americans were Gretchen Cordy “Leap into Darkness,” which Bretholz dialogue will provide the opportunity marooned on an wrote with Baltimore Sun columnist for them both to reflect upon the Oxford island in the Michael Olesker, is the gripping account University Conference and to provide a South China Sea, no one could have of a Bretholz as a young boy and his sample of the team teaching methods predicted that their adventure would be series of audacious escapes from the they will be using in the spring 2001 documented to become the highest- Nazis’ Final Solution. He survived the offering of “Physics and Metaphysics.” rated summer series in television Holocaust by escaping from the Nazis The Center for history. In the show’s premise, the (and others) not once, but seven times Theology and the castaways eliminated each other one by during his almost seven-year ordeal Natural Sciences of the one from the remote tropical island and crisscrossing war-torn Europe. University of California the lone survivor walked away with He leaped from trains, outran police – Berkeley, which seeks $1,000,000. and hid in attics, cellars, anywhere that greater harmony Cordy joined “Survivor” for the offered a few more seconds of safety. between religion and challenge. She stayed for the adventure First he swam the River Sauer at the science in the modern and used her strength, skills and German-Belgian border. Later he climbed age, gave a $10,000 determination to become a leader in her the Alps on feet so battered they froze competition award to tribe. Refusing to join an alliance, Cordy to his socks—only to be turned back at this new FSU course. By was voted off the island in episode the Swiss border. He crawled out from mutual agreement, half seven by the “Tagi Four” because she under the barbed wire of a French of the award has been earmarked for was viewed as a threat. holding camp and hid in a village in the library books; already some $700 worth A homemaker and part-time worker at Pyrenees while gendarmes searched it. of books has been bought by the Ort a pre-school, Cordy lives in Clarksville, And in the dark hours of one November Library in the modern science aspect of Tenn. Originally from New York City. She morning, he escaped from a train bound this meeting between science and attended Freedom High School in for Auschwitz. religion. An additional 100 books have Bethlehem, Pa., and spent six years as a Bretholz arrived in the United States been submitted for purchase to cover survival instructor for the U.S. Air Force in 1947 and settled in Baltimore, where the religious side of the equation, giving where she earned the Cadre Award from he worked in the textile business and special attention to books in Asian her survival instructor training class (for then as a bookseller for many years. He traditions steeped in the mystical life. being the person who most exemplifies continues to lecture extensively about The course will be offered for the first the spirit of survival). his Holocaust memories. time as PHSC 444 next semester Wednes- Cordy’s presentation at FSU is spon- Collegium Musicum will sing two days from 6 to 8:40 p.m. sored by the FSU Campus Activities pieces. One is “Zot Jerushalayim” (This The event is free and open to the Board, Residence Hall Association and is Jerusalem), arranged by Karen public. Refreshments will be served. Student Government Association. For Sarnaker. The other is “Zol Shoyn Kumen more information, call the Lane Center Di Ge’uleh” (Let the Redemption Come) a Green to Discuss Info. Desk at x4411. poem by Shmerke Kaczerginski, set to music by Joshua Jacobson. Kaczerginski Alcohol Awareness Philosophical Forum: was one of those Holocaust survivors Mike Green, a nationally respected who traveled around Europe visiting the leader in the field of alcohol and drug ‘God and The Big Bang’ displaced persons and sending a message education, will present “Kegs, Kicks, How did our universe come into of courage and hope. His poem ex- Kompetition” on Monday, Oct. 30, at 7 being? One argument for the existence pressed the feelings of the survivor p.m. in Manicur Assembly Hall. of God is that it is highly unlikely that trying to make a new beginning, This event is free and open to the a universe such as ours could exist determined never to give up on life, public. It is the last in a series of talks without an intelligent cause, namely, faith in humanity or the vision of a better world. StateLines / 4

Acclaimed Novelist John More information on where you can the FSU Foundation, Inc., according to get tickets and transportation to the Jack Aylor, executive director. Dufresne to Appear games will be forthcoming. University participants included Ralph Writer John Dufresne will come to Brewer and John Bambacus with event FSU for a fiction reading and book Department of Social assistance from Chris Harmon, Colleen signing on Thursday, Nov. 9, at 7:30 Peterson, Lynn Buckheit, Jack Aylor and p.m. in the Lane Center’s Alice R. Work Sets Info Session students from Alpha Phi Omega. Manicur Assembly Hall (Multi-Use The Department of Social Work at FSU Room). Sponsored by FSU’s Department will hold an information session Friday, Caution Creeps: RAD of English and the Western Maryland Oct. 27, from 9 to 11 a.m.; at the Writers’ Workshop, this event is free and Department of Social Work Offices in Women on the Loose open to the public. Guild Center 029, for persons interested The annual RAD (Rape Aggression Self A native of Worcester, Mass., Dufresne in a career in social work. The meeting Defense) class was held this semester, brings an eclectic background as social will include information on the curricu- with 29 graduates. Four women returned worker, cab driver, bartender, house lum requirements. to assist with the program. All of the painter and actor, among others, to his Those who plan to attend are asked to women stuck with the five-week pro- fiction. He holds an MFA in creative call the Department of Social Work at gram and showed a lot of dedication and writing from the University of Arkansas. x7497 at least one day in advance. courage to step forward and participate Dufresne’s novel “Louisiana Power and in this growing program. Officer Light,” named a Barnes & Noble Discover Fall Convocation Donahue and Officer Winters would like Great Writers selection and a New York to congratulate these dedicated women Times Notable Book, is being made into Dr. Gira’s Fall 2000 Convocation will on their completion of the class. They a movie by Miramax Films. Oscar-winner be Thursday, Nov. 2, at 3:30 p.m. in the are proud of all of them. Watch out FSU, Billy Bob Thornton will star in and PAC Pealer Recital Hall. All members of trained women on the loose. direct the production, with the screen- the University community — faculty, play to be written by Dufresne. staff and students — are invited. His second novel, “Love Warps the New Faculty/Admin. Mind a Little,” also named a New York Telemarketing Alert Extended Orientation Times Notable Book, inspired the The extended orientation sessions for following comment from The New York The University Advancement’s Office new faculty and administrators (and any Times Book Review: “It is the ability of of Annual Giving will be conducting its other interested faculty and staff) Mr. Dufresne…to render big-picture annual fall telemarketing campaign continue this week with an ESSENTIAL agony in its tiniest domestic moments beginning Monday, Oct. 30, and con- introduction to LIBRARY SERVICES: that makes his book both astounding tinuing to Tuesday, Nov. 21. Students Tuesday, Oct. 24, 2-3:30 p.m., or and wise.” Dufresne has also published a will be calling alumni Sundays through Wednesday, Oct. 25, 2-3:30 p.m. collection of short stories entitled “The Thursdays from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Cordts Library Instruction Center (3rd Floor Way That Water Enters Stone.” He is now Center Leake Room to ask for contribu- of the Lewis J. Ort Library to the left of working on a new novel, “Deep in the tions to this year’s Annual Fund. the main entrance) Shade of Paradise,” due out from Norton The Annual Fund provides financial Nat DeBruin will give you a hands-on in fall, 2001, and a novel about love and support through unrestricted contribu- demonstration of how to access the death in Louisiana entitled “Shiver-de- tions to the University’s greatest needs, Library’s on-line catalog (VICTORWeb) Freeze.” including student scholarships, class- and journal databases from home or For information, contact Brad Barkley room equipment, cultural events, office. He’ll also discuss Interlibrary of the English Department at x3092. To athletic programs, faculty and staff Loan procedures, reference services, and learn more about Dufresne, visit his Web development and alumni programs. For instructional services (including course- site at www.johndufresne.com. information, contact Chris Harmon, Director of Annual Giving, x4758. specific bibliographic instruction for your students). Take Note Still to come: Kenney Team Wins Nov. 6 or 9: Student Information Sanford Tournament System and the Intranet. Space is limited and reservations are Regents’ Cup Returns The fishing team of J.T. Kenney and required. You also need an SIS account. See Bobcat football in action in Daron Winters captured two team honors Call x4736 for both. Washington when longtime following a fog-delayed start in the Nov. 27 or 30 Research and Spon- state rivals, FSU and Salisbury David Sanford Memorial Bass Tourna- sored Programs State University, face off in the ment held Oct. 2 by the FSU Foundation, Dec. 4 or 5 International Programs second annual Inc. at Deep Creek Lake. (and holiday treats!) Regents’ Cup game The Kenney team weighed-in 13 Questions? Contact Bonny Griffith in on Saturday, Nov. pounds and 8 ounces in the five fish the Office of the Provost, x4212, 11, at RFK Stadium. maximum and took home the first place [email protected] Game time is 1 trophy and cash prize of $500. Finishing p.m. Tickets are $8 for second was the boat of Tom Fram and adults and $4 for Dale Allen with 7 pounds and 7.5 Planning a December students with current ounces. Fram pulled in a 4 pound 14 ID and anyone under ounce large mouth and captured the Graduation? Maybe Not 18. All tickets are “lunker prize” worth $225. Time is running out to be cleared to general admission. Third place was the team of Jim participate in commencement The Regents’ Cup Mathews and Bill McMillian; fourth was and/or graduate in December was created as a way Dick Kalbaugh and Joe Marken; fifth 2000. Also, only graduating for these two teams place went to Tony Slovak and Mike students who are fully cleared as to showcase their Miller; sixth place winners were Bob completing your degree program longtime rivalry at a Bittinger and Tony Molinari; seventh in December 2000 will be location halfway place was Travis Adams and Raymond eligible to take all final from each campus. The game Grimes and eighth went to the team of exams prior to commence- was named in honor of the University Milford Smith and Robert Petersen. ment. Final clearance must System of Maryland Board of Regents. The tournament attracted 32 boats be obtained by Nov. 22. If Tailgating will be permitted in and paid out $1,400 in prizes while the you have not applied for parking lots 7 and 8 from 10 a.m. to benefit raised $2,500 for the David graduation, you must do so 12:30 p.m. Sanford Memorial Scholarship through IMMEDIATELY. If you received StateLines / 5 a letter and/or degree audit from the was also published in the proceedings. Office of the Registrar or Graduate Get Involved Services indicating that you have Ahmad Tootoonchi, Business Manage- requirements outstanding you should ment, co-authored a paper titled see the Associate Registrar (undergradu- “Strategic Human Resource Management ate) or the Director of Graduate Services Student Action Practices as a Determinant of an (graduate) immediately. If you need to Organization Organization’s Financial Performance: A request an exception to graduation Study of a Less Developed Country,” The Student Action Organization will requirements or commencement partici- that was published in the Fall 2000 issue meet Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. in the pation rules, you must do so no later of the Business Journal. Lane Center, room 205-206. The Student than Nov. 3 (graduate students) or Nov. Action Organization is an organization 16 (undergraduate students). Under- that is designed to inform and assist graduate students must present a International students in voicing their concerns and written request for exception, including opinions about political, social and documentation and supporting letters, environmental issues. For more informa- to the Office of the Provost, Hitchins Prestigious Awards to tion contact Amanda at x7872 or James 213, by 4:00 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 16, in at x7877. Go to Exotic Locations order for your request to be considered The National Security Education at the LAST regular meeting of the Program (NSEP) offers U.S. students an Academic Standards Subcommittee for Want a REAL Scare? opportunity to strengthen international this semester. The Commencement Drop by the Dark Forest Haunted awareness and communication in Program graduation list will be finalized Hayride for a scare you’ll never forget! countries deemed crucial to national following this meeting. The Haunted Hayride will run every security. Each year the NSEP awards a If you know you are not going to Friday and Saturday in October from 8 number of scholarships to students who graduate in December, please have the to 11 p.m. and Halloween Night, want to take part in overseas study in courtesy to tell your family and friends Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 7 to 10 p.m. countries worldwide except in Western NOW. You are not eligible to participate Admission is $5 ($2.50 for children Europe, Canada, Australia and New in the December 2000 Commencement ages 4 to 12). Proceeds benefit Puzzley Zealand. Scholarships cover a semester, ceremony unless you have successfully Run Folk Life Center at Bietschehof summer or year abroad and are substan- completed or are enrolled during the Fall Farms and the FSU Western Maryland tial awards. Returning students benefit 2000 semester in all course work you READS Alliance. from employment opportunities with the need to complete your degree. From Frostburg, take I-68 to exit 19 U.S. Government. This year’s FSU (Rt. 495) into Grantsville. At the deadline for applications is Nov. 15. Safe Communities flashing light, make a left onto Rt. 40. Go about 5 miles and turn right onto Donates Radar Gun Zehner Road (there will be a sign for International Dinner Jennifer Drees, the director of the Keystone & is across from a small picnic Students, faculty and staff are invited Western Maryland Regional Safe Commu- area). Follow the road as it veers to the to a buffet of international cuisine nities Center at FSU, has donated a left of the church and take the first road Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Ort Library room state-of-the art radar gun to University on the left (Hetrick Road). Make the 237 from 6 to 8 p.m. Students and faculty Police. The device, funded by Safe first left off Hetrick. will prepare dishes and provide entertain- Communities grant money, is designed The Center for Service and Leadership ment from their native countries. This is a to help the police cut down on vehicles will provide FREE round-trip shuttle rare opportunity to learn about the many speeding through the campus, which service from Campus Police at 7:30, cultures represented at FSU. This event is endangers pedestrians. 8:30, and 9:30 p.m. co-sponsored by Campus Ministry and the The model of radar gun was chosen on For information, contact Puzzley Run Center for International Education. the recommendation of Officers Donahue at Bietschehof at (301)895-3742, (301) and Winters, who researched the project. 746-7049, or the Western Maryland Semester Overseas for Maryland Safe Communities promotes READS Alliance at x7598. highway safety across the state. Same Price as FSU United Campus Ministry The International Student Exchange Program allows FSU students to register at Volunteers Members of United Campus Ministry FSU, pay FSU tuition and housing, and will be attending a National Student then study overseas for a semester, year or Read to Succeed! Conference in College Park this weekend. summer at one of over 200 locations. The theme is “Life, Liberty and the Students may take financial aid with them Program Wants Helpers Pursuit of Faith.” It is sponsored by the and may apply for scholarships from the Northeastern Jurisdiction of the United CIE. Students may choose programs taught Want to earn volunteer hours? Want Methodist Church. to work with children? Read to Succeed!, in either English or in other languages. an AmeriCorps literacy program based Applications for the 2001-2 academic year out of FSU, is looking for volunteers to Points of Pride and for summer 2001 are now being train as tutors. Designed to provide accepted. Deadline is Nov. 14. students in kindergarten through eighth Dr. Ron Keely, RET, Education, and grade with free tutoring, Read to Dr. William Bingman, Education, Intersession Programs Succeed currently offers tutoring at two attended the FSU Alumni Reception for in Quebec and Ecuador sites and a variety of times: the FSU Maryland State Teachers Convention at library on Tuesdays and Thursdays from Sheraton Fontainebleau Hotel in Ocean Students who want to spend a few 5 to 7 p.m., and St. Michael’s Elemen- City, Md., on Friday, Oct. 20. The event weeks living, studying and traveling in tary School on Wednesdays from 2:30 to was in honor of FSU graduates now either Quebec or Ecuador over the in- 3:30 p.m. Volunteers will be trained. teaching in the State of Maryland. tersession should visit the CIE to find out Please contact Rhonda Schwinabart at more. Deadlines are nearing! x4191 for more information. JoAnna Shore and Amit Shah (co- authored with William LaFief) presented Study Abroad Programs a paper titled, “Small Businesses’ On-line UCM, BSM The Center for International Education Adventure: Rural America to Globaliza- United Campus Ministry and Baptist offers a variety of ways for FSU students tion” at the 2000 Annual Meeting of the Student Ministry will provide a tutorial to see the world. In many cases students Southeastern Chapter of InfORMS held in program with children from Frost Village register at FSU during a semester abroad, Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 4 p.m. Myrtle Beach, S.C., Oct. 5-6. The paper StateLines / 6 and can take all financial aid with them the Fuller House for a free study abroad and transfer course credit back to FSU. information session. Sessions begin at 3 Safety Message For information on any of the programs p.m. in the CIE library. Students may or scholarships that may be available, access catalogs, videos and the Internet. Avoid Slip-Ups check with Dr. Amy Simes at the CIE in Listen to the World on WFWM the Fuller House on Braddock Road, call Slip, trips and falls are some of the Every Wednesday from 7 to 8 p.m., her at x3091 or e-mail her at biggest causes of accidents on campus. listen to “Planet Frostburg” on WFWM, [email protected]. At this time of year, there are plenty of 91.9 FM. Amy Simes plays music from wet feet, wet floors, wet leaves, icy Beaches, Barbecues and Kangaroos around the world and catches everyone steps and walks and a greater potential FSU is affiliated with AustraLearn,which up on the latest news in overseas study for falling. Wet feet can hydroplane just provides unique opportunities for students and international programs. as vehicles do on wet roads. Falls can to study in Australia. AustraLearn arranges cause serious injury, so follow a few tips cheap flights, a weeklong orientation Safety is to stay in the full and upright position: program, pre-registration and transcript dry your feet when you come inside, evaluation. Students may choose from a Crystal have wet spots on the floor cleaned up variety of Australian and New Zealand immediately and slow down when universities, all offering a broad range of Clear coming into a building with wet feet. course offerings at campuses set in beautiful and exotic surroundings. Deadline for spring semester is Oct. 20. FSU Events Calendar Pubs & Clubs in Newcastle, UK Students interested in studying at the Look for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web University of Northumbria in Newcastle, at www.frostburg.edu/weekcal.htm England, during spring 2001 should MONDAY, OCTOBER 23 contact the CIE. Newcastle is one of the Spring 2001 Registration Materials (23-27) liveliest cities in the UK, just across the Monday Night Football: Miami @ NY Jets ...... 9:00 p.m. ..Derezinski Lounge/Loft Channel from Amsterdam, and three hours north of London (one hour south TUESDAY, OCTOBER 24 of Edinburgh) by train. Courses are Open Enrollment...... 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. .... Atkinson Room available in a wide variety of subjects. * Men’s Soccer: Cabrini College ...... 3:00 p.m...... Home The cost of the program is the same as * Women’s Soccer: Dickinson College ...... 3:00 p.m...... Away one semester (in-state) at FSU, and all Open Forum with Dr. Gira ...... 4:00 p.m. .. Manicur Assembly Hall financial aid will transfer. Applications * Women’s Volleyball: U. of Pittsburgh-Greensburg . 7:00 p.m...... Home are being accepted for fall 2001. Staff Senate ...... 10:00 a.m...... Lane 202 * UCM Lecture: Rabbi Jack Moline - “Election 2000: Does Religion Matter?” Many ways to experience Culture Shock 7:30 p.m...... Atkinson Room FSU affiliates with the American * UCM/BSM – Service Project with Frost Village Children Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) which offers study abroad programs in universi- WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 25 ties around the world. Programs are open Last Day to Withdraw from Undergraduate Courses with “W” to all majors. The CIE is taking applica- * Student Recital Series #3 ...... 3:00 p.m...... PAC Recital Hall * Women’s Field Hockey: Clg. of Notre Dame...... 4:00 p.m...... Home tions for spring semester 2001 programs. RHA Meeting ...... 4:45 p.m...... Dunkle 218 Spaces are still available in many loca- SAFE - Rave to Grave ...... 7:00 p.m. .. Manicur Assembly Hall tions. You may register at FSU and use * Fall Author Series: Cheryl Harness ...... 7:00 p.m...... Atkinson Room your financial aid for all programs. Denmark for Future Teachers THURSDAY, OCTOBER 26 FSU has established an exchange * African American Studies Forum: Dr. John Wiseman – program for education majors at a “Contrasting Cold War Voices: The Lives of Paul Robeson and Jackie Robinson” 7:00 p.m...... Lane 140-141 teacher’s college in Copenhagen. Students * Faculty Lecture Series: “God and Time” ...... 7:00 p.m...... Leake Room spend spring semester with other interna- * Political Science Election Forum ...... 7:30 p.m...... Atkinson Room tional students, taking part in practice teaching and other academic projects. FRIDAY, OCTOBER 27 Octoberfest und Mayfest in Germany * Board of Regents Public Session ...... 1:00 p.m...... PAC Recital Hall FSU students who would like to take * CAB Film Series: “What Lies Beneath” ...... 7:00 p.m. & midnight ..... Atkinson Room part in UMUC’s semester programs in Casino Night ...... 8:00 p.m. .. Manicur Assembly Hall * Student-Directed Production: “Beyond Therapy” .... 8:00 p.m...... Smith Studio Theatre Schwabisch Gmund in southern Germany should apply to the CIE. The campus is SATURDAY, OCTOBER 28 part of the University of Maryland * Allegheny Mountain Collegiate Conference Championships @ Big Pool, MD system, and all credits transfer back to * Women’s Soccer: AMCC Conference (28-29) ...... TBA FSU. Live in a beautiful village and study * Women’s Volleyball: Messiah Tourney ...... 9:00 a.m...... Away on a campus with students from over 80 * Admissions Open House Recruitment ...... Lane Center countries. All teaching is in English. * Men’s Football: New Jersey City U...... 1:00 p.m...... Home Work/Volunteer Overseas * CAB Film Series: “What Lies Beneath” ...... 2:00 p.m...... Atkinson Room * Men’s Soccer: Grove City College ...... 2:00 p.m...... Away Students interested in working abroad EDMC Dance ...... 8:00 p.m. .. Manicur Assembly Hall should come by the CIE for information RHA Halloween Dance...... 8:00 p.m. .. Manicur Assembly Hall about internships, volunteer organiza- * Student-Directed Production: “Beyond Therapy” .... 8:00 p.m...... Smith Studio Theatre tions and paid work overseas. Many organizations help students obtain jobs SUNDAY, OCTOBER 29 and work permits, and some help to * CCM Mass ...... noon & 8:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel arrange housing as well. Students can * Planetarium – “Mysteries of the Planets” ...... 1:30 & 7:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall choose from short experiences (1-2 * Faculty Artist Series: Kimberly Andrews, Piano ...... 3:00 p.m...... PAC Recital Hall months) to longer experiences (4-12 * CAB Film Series: “What Lies Beneath” ...... 7:00 p.m...... Atkinson Room months), or even look into a more serious commitment (1-3 years). * Open to the public. Questions? Call 301-687-4411. All information subject to change. FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to Information Sessions Every Tuesday persons with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADA Each Tuesday students are invited to Compliance Office, 302 Hitchins, (301)-687-4102, TDD (301)-687-7955.