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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 32, Number 19, February 4, 2002 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected] Cal Ripken Baseball Camp Heading to FSU This Summer

Ripken Baseball is pleased to announce Lunch is provided for day campers. athletes. Given the veneration that the plans to come to the FSU campus as part Breakfast, lunch, dinner and nightly name Ripken generates in fans every- of its 2002 Ripken Baseball Camps Tour. recreational activities are provided for where, old and young, this camp is The camp will be in two sessions: July 21 overnight campers. certain to attract many talented young to 26, and July 28 to Aug. 2. The curriculum of Ripken Baseball has players from the region and beyond. We Each session of the five-day camp can been passed down directly from Cal are proud of the University’s physical accommodate up to 160 campers between Ripken Sr., who played, coached and facilities and the natural beauty of our the ages of 9 and 18. Both overnight and managed in the Baltimore Orioles location and look forward to sharing day campers are welcome. The baseball organization for 37 years. When Ripken them with the Ripken camp,” said FSU portion of the camp will run from 8:30 Sr. passed away in the spring of 1999, President Dr. Catherine R. Gira. a.m. to 4 p.m. daily. The schedule will Cal Ripken Jr. and Bill Ripken decided to The tour will also be visiting Moses consist of warm-ups, practice drills and continue the programs to carry on their Lake, Wash., and Lenexa, Kan., this stations, as well as instructional games. father’s legacy of baseball instruction. summer. All campers will receive a full uniform, “Frostburg State University is honored For more information, visit including home and away jerseys, a team to have been chosen as the site for this www.ripkenbaseball.com or call 1- 800- photo and a Ripken Baseball diploma. outstanding summer camp for young 486-0850.

Cultural Events Series and for dinner-theatre menu selections and reservation purchases, contact the to Present ‘Big River’ CES Box Office Monday through Friday The award-winning musical, “Big from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at x3137 or toll- River: the Adventures of Huckleberry free at 1-(866) TIXX CES. Order requests Finn,” will be presented at FSU’s Per- can also be faxed to x7049 or e-mailed forming Arts Center in the Drama to [email protected]. Based on Theater on Monday, Feb. 4, at 7:30 p.m. availability, tickets may also be pur- Based on Mark Twain’s literary classic, chased at the PAC Box Office one hour “The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn,” prior to the performance. the show sweeps the audience down the mighty Mississippi as the irrepressible Music Huck and his friend, Jim, a runaway Music slave, escape to freedom. Their hilarious, suspenseful and heartwarming adven- Simple Gifts to Perform tures feature a motley crew of unforget- table characters ranging from the Live! at the Loft Feb. 8 virtuous to the villainous. Two women plus 12 instruments Time Magazine describes “Big River” equals one good time when Simple Gifts as “a classic American musical with the takes the stage at the Lane University most fetching score of the decade,” Center Loft at FSU Friday, Feb. 8, Simple Gifts: Linda composed by country songwriter Roger beginning at 8:15 p.m. At 7 p.m., prior Littleton and Karen Hirshon Miller. Miller skillfully interweaves the to the concert, the duo will also offer a distinctly American musical styles of rhythm workshop. Combining tradition with innovation, country, blues, gospel and jazz into Presented by Live! at the Loft, Center Simple Gifts creates some of the finest America’s favorite form of entertain- Stage and the FSU Department of arrangements in folk music today: swing ment, the Broadway musical. The result Student and Community Involvement, fiddle creeps into a Romanian dance, is a celebration of the American spirit. Simple Gifts draws on an impressive spoons show up in an Irish reel, and the “Big River” was the big winner of the variety of ethnic folk styles. This award- concertina ventures far beyond styles 1985 Tony awards, with a clean sweep of winning duo plays everything from considered traditional for that instru- seven awards, including “Best Musical.” lively Irish jigs and down-home Ameri- ment. Based in the hills of central Tickets are $20 for adults and $10 for can reels to hard-driving Klezmer Pennsylvania, these women play an Under 17. Discounts are available for frailachs and haunting Gypsy melodies, amazing array of instruments. Linda FSU staff and students. spicing the mix with the distinctive Littleton and Karen Hirshon switch with Dinner theatre specials are available rhythms of Balkan dance music, the lush ease among two fiddles, concertina, prior to the performance at partner sounds of Scandinavian twin fiddling, mandolin, banjolin, recorders, bowed restaurants. and original compositions written in a psaltery, hammered dulcimer, baritone For information and ticket purchases, traditional style. fiddle, guitar, piano and percussion.

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Simple Gifts is frequently be memorized. works on a miniature scale with hand complimented on its stage presence, The production is looking to cast a embroidery, glass seed beads and acrylic which is warm, personal and accented diverse group of energetic women for paint on linen to create highly detailed, with humor. These women deliver their benefit performances on March 5 and 6. elegant abstractions of nature. She uses music with rare intensity and contagious Proceeds from the shows will go to Dove these materials to manipulate the enthusiasm. Center of Garrett County, Family Crisis surface texture and create multiple Before their concert at 7 p.m., the Resource Center (FCRC) of Cumberland, layering, luminescence and meditative performers will conduct an hour-long and The Revolutionary Association of repetition. Educated at a variety of rhythm workshop, “Learn to Play in 7/8 the Women of Afghanistan (RAWA). crafts and art schools, she has published Meter.” Simple Gifts will first show Scripts can be checked out at the numerous articles in art journals. Her participants how to count and feel a 7/8 Theatre Office, 3rd floor, PAC, for 24-hour works have been exhibited throughout rhythm and then will teach the Bulgar- periods beginning Jan. 30. Maryland and as far west as Nebraska, ian tune “Minka.” Bring your instru- Call Nicole Mattis (x3212), Division of and a collection can be seen at the ments, or if you don’t have an instru- Performing Arts, Theatre, or e-mail her Renwick Gallery of the National Museum ment or don’t know how to play, come at [email protected] with any of American Art in Washington. anyway; the artists will teach you. questions. Dowell, a resident of Woodsboro, Md., Simple Gifts is partially supported by The Vagina Monologues is brought to creates large-scale paintings in oil and a grant from Pennsylvania Performing FSU courtesy of the V-DAY College pastel after years of working as an Arts on Tour, a program developed and Campaign. V-DAY is an organization installation sculptor. She uses the funded by the Vira I. Heinz Endowment; working to end violence against women human image to address social issues the William Penn Foundation; the and girls. Further information about V- such as mental illness, gender bending Pennsylvania Council on the Arts, a DAY can be found at www.vday.org. This and human potential. An art education stage agency; and The Pew Charitable production is sponsored by Women’s graduate of Frostburg State, she earned Trust; and administered by Mid Atlantic Studies as part of Women’s History an M.F.A. in sculpture and Ph.D. in Arts Foundation. Month. curriculum and instruction from the For more information about any University of Maryland. Her works have Center Stage or Department of Student frequently been exhibited in Maryland, and Community Involvement activities, Art Pennsylvania and Virginia. call the FSU Information Desk at x4411. For more information, call the FSU Department of Visual Arts at x4797. Theatre Film Season Too! to Present ‘The Fantastiks’ Africana Film Series Set FSU Theatre Season Too! will present for Spring Semester the musical favorite “The Fantastiks” on The African American Studies Program Friday, Feb. 22 and Saturday, Feb. 23, at is sponsoring an Africana Film Series for 8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center’s spring 2002. The series will feature four Drama Theatre. contemporary films on Africana history The world’s most frequently produced and culture, with one scheduled per musical, “The Fantastiks” is also the From left, Karen Birch, Andrea month from February to May. The first longest running show in American Burchette and Margaret Dowell to be presented is “Mama Flora’s Family” theatre, with a debut date of May 3, on Wednesday, Feb. 27, at 7 p.m. in the 1960 and closed recently in New York on Burchette, Birch and Lane Center Atkinson Room, room 201. January 13. This simple work speaks of Based on the epic story by “Roots” the pain of growing up and does so with Dowell Featured at Roper author Alex Haley, this star-powered exquisite craftsmanship that is as full of A variety of artwork by Andrea miniseries is the sweeping chronicle of theatrical magic as any show in Ameri- Burchette, Karen Birch and Margaret an African American family’s unforget- can musical theatre. Audiences of all Dowell will be on exhibit through table journey through the tragedies and ages return to see it. Several songs, Sunday, Feb. 24, at the Stephanie Ann triumphs of the 20th century. With a including “Try to Remember” and “Soon Roper Gallery at FSU. Gallery hours are standout cast including Cicely Tyson it’s Gonna Rain” have become standards. Sunday through Wednesday from noon (“Roots”), Della Reese (“Harlem Nights,” The score is by Harvey Schmidt, with to 4 p.m. “Touched by an Angel”), Mario Van lyrics by Tom Jones. The three artists were recently Peebles (Sally Hemings: An American Justin Seward, a senior majoring in honored by the Delaplaine Visual Art Scandal”), Blair Underwood (“Deep theatre, will direct this production, Center with the Meredith Springer Impact”) and Queen Latifah (“Out which is part of FSU’s student-directed Memorial Award for lifetime achievement Loud”), Flora’s story begins amid the series, Season Too! in art and art leadership in the commu- racial strife and the exploitation of Tickets cost $3 and reservations can nity. sharecropping of the American South in be made Monday through Friday from 9 Burchette, a resident of Frederick, the early 1900s, continues to the North a.m. to 5 p.m. by calling x7462. Md., explores the human condition by where the family is caught up in the symbolically using birds and other struggles of the Great Depression, two Auditions Feb. 5-6 for animals in pastel drawings and water- devastating world wars and racial color paintings. Through layering discrimination, then is carried through ‘Vagina Monologues’ biological truth with bird mythology, the promises and challenges of the Civil Auditions open to all FSU women — she works to capture the dueling forces Rights and Black Panthers movements. students, faculty and staff — will be within people in a universal context. An Through the story of Flora’s family, it held Tuesday, Feb. 5, and Wednesday, adjunct professor at Montgomery College is the whole history of African Ameri- Feb. 6, for Eve Ensler’s Obie Award and Frederick Community College, she is cans struggling for social justice and winning play, “The Vagina Monologues.” active in the Frederick and Baltimore- human rights, which is played out from The auditions will be from 6 to 10 Washington area as a lecturer, juror and post-slavery to the Civil Rights move- p.m. each evening in Room 224 of the exhibitor. She earned her bachelor’s ment. Going beyond the relationship Performing Arts Center. degree from the Pennsylvania State between blacks and whites, the film also For the audition, prepare your University and an M.F.A. from Towson confronts the delicate issue of color and favorite monologue from The Vagina State University. class within the African American Monologues. These pieces do not need to A resident of Brunswick, Md., Birch community. 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The titles and dates for the next three Servants of the People: the 1960s Legacy • Why is it so hard to make our lives films will be announced subsequently. of African American Leadership. She will less violent? All the sessions are free and open to the participate in a series of workshops, • When have we reduced violence? general public. Each session will be discussion groups, and other activities • How can we resolve potentially followed by an open discussion. on April 16 through 18. violent situations and conflicts For more information, please contact The April 17 evening celebration will without violence? Jean-Marie Makang at x3089. run only slightly over one hour, includ- This workshop is free to FSU students, ing some inspiring music. The organizing faculty, and staff. To register sign up at committee and President’s Council on the Lane Center Information Desk or Spring Int’l Film Series Diversity hope faculty will consider contact Chuck Woodward at x3151 or Launches with ‘Himalaya’ integrating the commemoration into [email protected]. FSU’s 2001-2002 International Film their respective academic schedules, NCBI is a nonprofit leadership training Series resumes with “Himalaya” on allowing strong student participation in organization based in Washington, D.C. Tuesday, Feb. 5 at 7 p.m. in the Lane this exceptional opportunity. Founded in 1984, NCBI has been work- University Center’s Atkinson Room on For additional information regarding ing to eliminate prejudice and inter- the second floor. The series is sponsored the King convocation and other activi- group conflict in communities through- by Center Stage and the Department of ties during Dr. Williams’ residency, out the world. Student & Community Involvement. consult Bill Mandicott (x4151) or Philip “Himalaya” presents a colorful picture Allen (x4141). Points of Pride of the traditional life of Tibetan herds- men, set in the bleak but majestic Support Group Set up to scenery of the Himalayas of Nepal. Brad Barkley’s novel, Money, Love, Centered around a caravan journey Help Through Breakup recently out in paperback, is featured in through the mountains, this story of a A Support Group for individuals who the current issue of Bookpage magazine, future village chief’s youth is an epic of are adjusting to the loss of a committed and is also a “Booksense 76” selection pride and endurance. Film critic Robert romantic relationship will meet on for January/February, part of a nation- Ebert describes the movie as “a film of Thursdays from 4:30 to 6 p.m. from Feb. wide list of recommended books chosen unusual visual beauty and enormous 21 to April 25. by independent booksellers across the intrinsic interest.” Ending a romantic relationship is a country. In addition, he is included in a “Himalaya” is presented in German significant life event. The grief and special January/February issue of Book and Tibetan with English subtitles, and adjustment associated with breakup can Magazine as part of a cover story called has a running time of one hour and 44 include many emotions, such as sadness, “Meet the Newcomers: Writers to Watch minutes. anger, guilt, isolation, abandonment, in 2002.” The magazine, which has a The remaining films of this year’s disappointment, mistrust of one’s circulation of over 1 million, includes a series include the following titles: judgement and loneliness. short story of Barkley’s called “The Small • “Those Who Love Me Can Take the Individuals may experience avoidance Machine.” Barkley attended a party in Train” – March 5 of social interaction, repetitive thinking New York given recently by Book • “Rodrigo D: No Future” – April 2 about the events leading up to the Magazine in honor of the “Newcomers.” • “The Legend of Rita” – May 7 breakup, decreased self-esteem, decrease Barkley is recently under contract for in school or work performance, and two new books to be published by St. reduction in self-care practices. Martin’s Press, a novel entitled Alison’s Presentations Together, we will explore understand- Automotive Repair Manual, and a short ing the healing process, identifying story collection entitled The Properties social support and coping resources, of Stainless Steel. German, Japanese and Appalachian Laboratory events leading up to the breakup, and Portuguese editions of Money, Love are expression of feelings and thoughts also slated for publication. “Local and Regional Controls of Meta- associated with ending the relationship. Community Assembly in Wetlands,” will The group will include individuals At a recent meeting, members of the be presented by Jonathan Chase of the who chose to leave their partner as well Alpha Alpha (Garrett County) Chapter of Department of Biological Sciences from as those who did not initiate the the Delta Kappa Gamma Society Interna- the University of Pittsburgh, as the first breakup. tional presented Linda S. Clise with of the spring Appalachian Laboratory Contact Dr. Karla Diehl or Jennifer their teaching recruitment grant. The Seminar Series. The presentation will be Higler at FSU Counseling and Psycho- award is given annually to a promising Thursday, Feb. 7, at 3:30 p.m. in AL logical Services for more information, future teacher. Room 109. Refreshments will be served x4234. Clise, a junior Educational Professions after the seminar in the AL Lobby. major at FSU, has a 4.0 grade point average. She received the two-year FSU Take Note NCBI Offers Violence Academic Excellence Award and was Prevention Workshop selected by the Maryland State Scholar- ship Administration to participate in the FSU students, faculty, and staff HOPE teaching scholarship program. The MLK Convocation Part interested in violence issues have the HOPE scholarship program reflects the of 3-Day Residency opportunity to attend a Violence state’s hope to keep “the ‘best of the Prevention Workshop on Saturday, Feb. best’ in Maryland to teach our children.” The University’s next Martin Luther 9, from 9 to 4:30 p.m. in the Osborne King, Jr. convocation is scheduled for An Allegany County native, Clise Newman Center. Attendees will learn the graduated from Allegany College of 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17 in dynamics of violence, how violence leads Pealer Recital Hall. Maryland cum laude in 1986. She now to more violence, and how to interrupt resides in Garrett County with her The University will celebrate Dr. this cycle creatively and constructively King’s life that evening as part of a husband Jim and sons Matthew, Michael in this experiential participatory and Mark. three-day residency in leadership, workshop. nonviolence and African American The Delta Kappa Gamma Society Objectives of this workshop: International is a professional honorary Studies. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Lea • What information and misinforma- organization of women educators. The Williams, executive director of the tion do we have about violence and Women’s Leadership Institute at Bennett Society promotes professional and conflict? personal growth of its members and College in Greensboro, N.C., and former • What have our experiences been like excellence in education. vice president for Educational Services as perpetrator, victim, and witness at the United Negro College Fund in New Established in 1929, Delta Kappa of violence? Gamma has attained major objectives in York. Powerful from the rostrum and in • How do people experience violence? the field, Dr. Williams is author of improving opportunities for qualified StateLines / 4 women employed at every level of education, as well as in advancing the Financial Aid status of women educators. Membership Volunteers Financial Aid is by invitation and is extended to those women educators whose distinguished MHEC’s HOPE contributions and achievements in the field of education and to their communi- Fund-Raiser for WFWM Scholarship Programs Henny’s Lounge will host a benefit ties are identified as outstanding. Would you like to receive up to concert for WFWM public radio on $5,000 per year for your college educa- Sunday, Feb. 17, from 3 to 5 p.m. The tion? concert will feature traditional Irish pub Internships The Maryland HOPE Scholarship tunes performed by Shanty Irish. Program presents four different awards Complimentary snacks will also be to state residents who meet the neces- provided. For additional information, sary criteria. Governor’s Summer call WFWM at 301-687-3063. Administered through the Maryland Internship Program Higher Education Commission, the HOPE Applicants are now being recruited for FSU Students Offer Free Scholarships provide financial assistance the Governor’s Summer Internship to students pursuing a 2- or 4-year Program. This program will introduce Tax Prep Assistance degree in certain specialized career college students to the unique chal- Free help preparing 2001 tax returns fields. lenges and rewards of working within is available through the IRS-sponsored To find out if you qualify for a HOPE Maryland State Government. The VITA (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) scholarship, contact MHEC at 410-260- program will run from June 3 through Program at FSU. 4500 for an application or visit online at Aug. 9, and will have placements in Help with basic federal and Maryland www.mhec.state.md.us and click on Annapolis and the Baltimore area. income tax returns will be offered from Financial Aid. You can also contact the Applicants must be entering their early February through early April by FSU Office of Financial Aid for further junior or senior year during the Fall FSU’s College of Business students who assistance at 301-687-4301. 2002 semester and have a GPA of 3.0 or have been trained and approved y the higher. Interns are selected on the basis IRS. of their leadership skills, academic The VITA program offers this assis- HOPE Maryland Teacher achievement and creativity in their tance to taxpayers filing Form 1040EZ, Scholarship Available essays. ALL MAJORS ARE ENCOURAGED Form 1040A, or a basic Form 1040 Students who are pursuing teacher TO APPLY. The on-campus deadline for federal tax return. Volunteers will alert certification and who are willing to taxpayers to special credits and deduc- applying is Friday, March 1. teach in a public school upon gradua- tions for which they may be eligible. For further information and an tion may want to consider the Maryland Appointments must be made in application, contact John Bambacus, Teacher Scholarship Program that advance by calling Joyce Middleton, Department of Political Science, Guild provides up to $5,000 annual in scholar- Center 135, or call 4283 or e-mail VITA site co-coordinator, at x4154. ship funding. [email protected] Students will work Saturdays from 11 To qualify for this scholarship, a a.m. to 3 p.m. in FSU’s Framptom Hall student must have a cumulative 3.0 (except for March 23 and 31). A drop-off grade point average and be a Maryland service will also be available. Get Involved resident. In addition, the applicant must Taxpayers arriving for an appointment agree to teach full-time in a Maryland should bring any tax packages mailed by public school for one year for each the IRS and the state, Form W-2 from all academic year the award is received. United Campus Ministry employers, interest and dividend To apply for this scholarship, an UCM will hold its first dinner of the statements (Form 1099), a copy of last applicant must complete the Maryland semester Wednesday, Feb. 6. Meet at year’s returns, if available, and any other Hope Scholarship Program application 5:30 p.m. behind Ort Library and the relevant information about income and group will travel to a local restaurant. and submit it to the Maryland State expenses. Taxpayer and dependent social Scholarship Administration by March 1. security numbers and birth dates are Applications are available in the Finan- also needed. Catholic Campus Ministry cial Aid Office, Room 114 Pullen Hall. Volunteer faculty members will On Tuesday, Feb. 5, at 7:30 p.m., CCM oversee the student preparers who will hold its Welcome Back Social in the include Jeff Broadwater, Matt Coulby, Activities for Life Osborne Newman Center. Rich Lewis, Kelly Saulpaw, Carleena Activities for Life Sines, and Paula Vroman. NAACP Events Aerobics Monday, Feb. 4: Mandatory Mentor ‘Read To Succeed’ Spring aerobic classes will be offered Training, 7 p.m., LC 202 beginning Sept. 10 and running through Tuesday, Feb. 5: NAACP General Body Needs Volunteers Dec. 13. Meeting, 8 p.m., LC Manicur Assembly Want to earn volunteer hours? Want Classes will be held Mondays through Hall to work with children? “Read To Suc- Thursdays at 7 p.m., from Feb. 4 to Wednesday, Feb. 6: Mentoring ceed,” an AmeriCorps literacy program March 21. From April 1 to May 9, classes Program at Ebenezer Church; meet in based out of FSU, is looking for volun- will be Mondays through Thursdays at 6 front of Annapolis Hall at 3:45 p.m. teers. Designed to provide students in K- and 7 p.m. All classes are held in Room 8 with free tutoring, “Read to Succeed” 165 of the Cordts Physical Education currently offers tutoring sessions at 2 Center. Center Stage Cross different sites: the FSU Library on The class schedule is as follows: Country Ski Trip Tuesdays and Thursdays from 5 to 7 • Mondays — 6 p.m., Step; 7 p.m., p.m. and St. Michael’s Elementary School Kickboxing/Sculpting; A ski trip is planned for Saturday, • Tuesdays – 6 p.m., Body Sculpting, Feb. 16, to Herrington Manor State Park. on Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. Volunteers will be trained. Please 7 p.m., Step; Free lessons are available and if you • Wednesdays – 6 p.m., Kickboxing; 7 don’t have skis, you can rent them. contact Rhonda Schwinabart at x4191 for more information. p.m., Boot Camp; Space is limited so sign up at the LUC • Thursdays – 6 p.m., Hi-Lo; 7 p.m., Information Desk NOW! 20-20-20 (step, kickboxing, abs combo). The fee for the entire semester is $30. Participants may take part in all of the StateLines / 5 above-mentioned classes for a single fee. History Department at FSU, will be the site at www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/ Instructors are Eve Schott, Marci Hunt, speaker. Dr. Johansen’s topic will be finaid.htm. Jo Mason and Ana Guiterrez. “Ain’t I a Woman” -- Themes in African For information and registration American Women’s History. Refreshments contact Center Coordinator Amy will be served by hostesses Dorothea Study Abroad Programs Nazelrod at x7934. Rowe, chair, Jean George, Sharon The Center for International Robinson and Gail LaFief. For more Education offers a variety of ways for information, call Elizabeth West at 301 FSU students to see the world. In Jobs, Jobs, Jobs 722-6445. The public is welcome to many cases students register at FSU attend. during a semester abroad and can take all financial aid with them and Upward Bound Summer transfer credit back to FSU. For Positions Available Contestants Sought for information on any of the programs or scholarships that may be available, Upward Bound is seeking one Head Miss Cumberland/Teen check with Dr. Amy Simes at the CIE Resident and eight Tutor/Counselors for Orientation for the 2002 Miss Cumber- in the Fuller House on Braddock its summer residential program on FSU’s land and Miss Teen Cumberland Pageants Road, call her at x3091 or e-mail her campus. Upward Bound is a federally has been set for Feb. 9, at the home of at [email protected], or visit the funded program that encourages quali- Carol Clulee, 12404 Gramlich Road, CIE web page at www.frostburg.edu/ fied Allegany County high school LaVale, Md. Parents are invited to attend admin/cie/cie.htm. students to seek education beyond orientation. The pageant will be held secondary school. The summer residence March 9 at Allegany College of Maryland program provides the main focus and Theatre. Study in Limerick, Ireland Spring 2003 aims to provide students with a sample Miss Cumberland is an official prelimi- Students interested in taking part in of the college experience. Tentative nary to Miss Maryland and Miss America the Ireland Exchange Program in dates are from June 9 to July 26 Programs (the world’s largest scholarship Limerick during spring 2003 are encour- (includes 5 days of training). Head program for women) emphasizing aged to pick up an application at the Resident (requires Bachelor’s degree) women’s educational goals, the develop- CIE office. An information meeting will salary is $2,750. Tutor/Counselor salary ment of individual talents and a concern take place in mid-February (watch is $1,950. Room and board is provided. for local and global issues. Contestants StateLines for an announcement). Deadline for applying is March 1. For compete in four areas of interview, Participants in the program study at more information, contact the Upward talent, evening wear and physical fitness Mary Immaculate College and take one Bound office at x4994. in swimsuit. For Miss Cumberland FSU class and three MIC classes. Next candidates must live, attend school or spring, Dr. Kenneth Witmer (Educational work full-time in Allegany and Garrett Professions) will accompany the group Job Fair Counties, be 17 to 24 years of age and a and will teach three classes. All financial high school graduate by June, 2002. aid will transfer and scholarships are Students enrolled full-time (at least available. Cumberland Valley 12 credit hours) at FSU are eligible to Study Down Under compete for the title. The Miss Cumber- FSU is affiliated with AustraLearn, an land Scholarship Program offers $3000 Consortium Feb. 12 organization that provides unique in scholarships and awards and every The 18th Annual Job Fair sponsored opportunities for students to study at a entrant receives at least a $50 scholar- by the Cumberland Valley Consortium variety of universities in Australia and ship. The winner of the competition will be held on Tuesday, Feb. 12, from New Zealand. AustraLearn arranges advances to the Miss Maryland Pageant 10 a.m to 3 p.m. This will be held at the cheap flights, an orientation program on held in Hagerstown in June where she Holiday Inn Conference Center at the the Great Barrier Reef, pre-registration may compete for further scholarships. Francis Scott Key Mall in Frederick, Md. and transcript evaluation. Students may Please call (301) 759-3562 or e-mail Only FSU students may attend and choose from a broad range of courses at [email protected] for further you may sign up and receive registration campuses in beautiful and exotic information. You may also visit our Web materials at the Career Services Office surroundings. Scholarships are available site link and print out the forms at located at Sand Spring Hall. Transporta- from both FSU and AustraLearn. Appli- www.cumberlandmd.com/ tion will also be provided if necessary. cations for fall 2002 are now being misscumberland. Professional dress is required for this accepted. event. Study in Newcastle, England Visit www.collegecentral.com/ International cumberland to view participating Students interested in studying at the employer info. University of Northumbria in Newcastle, Summer Programs England, may apply now for next fall semester or academic year. Newcastle is Overseas - Apply Now! one of the liveliest cities in the UK, just Community Deadlines are approaching for FSU’s across the Channel from Amsterdam, and summer study abroad programs. Stu- three hours north of London (one hour dents may choose from FSU-sponsored south of Edinburgh) by train. Course Phi Delta Kappa programs in Ireland (Social Work offerings are available in a wide variety Phi Delta Kappa announces a March students), England, Ecuador and Ghana. of subjects. The cost of the program 14 presentation by Kathy Delaney on Students may pick up application forms about the same as one semester at FSU the topic of “Framework of Poverty” and from the Center for International and all financial aid will transfer. based on the research by Ruby Paine. Education or they may download an Semester Overseas for Same Price as FSU The details of place and times will be application from the CIE Web site at The International Student Exchange forthcoming. If you have questions, www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/cie.htm Program allows FSU students to register please e-mail Judy Holmes or call x4451. at FSU, pay FSU tuition and housing, Financial Aid to Study and then study overseas for a semester, AAUW year or summer at one of over 200 The February meeting of the Frost- Overseas Available locations. Students may take financial burg Branch, American Association of There are more scholarship, grant and aid with them and may apply for University Women, will be held on loan opportunities available than ever scholarships from the CIE. Students may Tuesday, Feb. 5, at the Frostburg United before for students who want to study choose programs taught either in Methodist Church Hall at 7:30 p.m. Dr. abroad. For an updated list of the best English or other languages. For the price Shawn Johansen, a member of the awards, visit the CIE financial aid Web of an airline ticket, this is a great way StateLines / 6 to earn credit toward your FSU degree while enjoying life in a foreign culture. Apply now for fall 2002 and spring FSU Events Calendar 2003. Look for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web at Choose from Over 20 Locations to Study www.frostburg.edu/weekcal.htm FSU affiliates with the American Institute for Foreign Study, which offers MONDAY, FEBRUARY 4 study abroad programs in a variety of NAACP Speaker locations at universities around the * Cultural Events Series: “Big River – The Adventures of Huckleberry Finn” world. Programs are open to all majors. 7:30 p.m...... PAC Drama Theatre Study in Prague, South Africa or Japan. * Men’s Basketball: Waynesburg College...... 7:30 p.m...... Away You may register at FSU and use your financial aid for all programs. AIFS TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 5 Ring Promotion ...... 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...... Lane Lobby offers scholarships to qualified students. RHA Meeting ...... 6:30 p.m...... Leake Room Apply now for summer and fall 2002. * International Film Series: “Himalaya” ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane Atkinson Room Do Your Student Teaching in Copenhagen Education majors who would like to WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 6 earn a semester of FSU credits while Ring Promotion ...... 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...... Lane Lobby studying in Denmark should apply now Faculty Senate Meeting ...... 4:00 p.m...... Lane Atkinson Room * UCM Dinner: Meet behind Library @ 5:30 p.m. for the spring 2003 semester’s exchange * Women’s Basketball: U. of Pittsburgh-Greensburg .. 6:00 p.m...... Away program with the KDAS School of BSA General Body Meeting ...... 8:00 p.m...... Lane Atkinson Room Teacher Training in Copenhagen. * Men’s Basketball: University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg8:00 p.m...... Away Students complete projects and spend several weeks in Danish schools practic- THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 7 ing student teaching skills. All courses Ring Promotion ...... 11:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m...... Lane Lobby are in English. Financial aid transfers * SGA Senate Meeting ...... 7:30 p.m...... Lane Atkinson Room and scholarships are available. Gain Work/Volunteer Experience Overseas FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 8 * CAB Film: “The Brothers” ...... 7:00 p.m. & midnight ..... Atkinson Room Students interested in working abroad * Center Stage Rhythm Workshop: Learn to Play in 7/8 Meter should come by the CIE for information 7-8 p.m. ... Derezinski Lounge/Loft about internships, volunteer organiza- * Live at the Loft: Simple Gifts...... 8:15 p.m. ..Derezinski Lounge/Loft tions and paid work overseas. Many organizations help students obtain jobs SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9 and work permits, and some help to * Men’s & Women’s Indoor Track & Field: @ Denison University Big Red Invitational arrange housing as well. Students can * Women’s Basketball: U. of Pittsburgh-Bradford...... 2:00 p.m...... Away choose from short experiences (one to * Men’s Basketball: U. of Pittsburgh-Bradford ...... 4:00 p.m...... Away two months) to longer experiences (four * CAB Film: “The Brothers” ...... 8:00 p.m...... Lane Atkinson Room to 12 months), or even look into a more * Center Stage Open Mic ...... 9:00 p.m. ..Derezinski Lounge/Loft serious commitment (one to three years). Destinations are available SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 10 throughout the world. * CCM Mass ...... noon & 8:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel * CAB Film: “The Brothers” ...... 2:00 p.m...... Lane Atkinson Room Learn More about Study Abroad * Planetarium: “Sky Gazers of Ancient Europe” .. 4:00 & 7:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall Students who would like to learn more about study abroad opportunities * Open to the public – Questions? – Call 301-687-4411. All information herein subject to change and how they fit into a degree program FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to persons may come to the CIE. The CIE staff will with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, 302 provide an overview of study abroad Hitchins, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955 programs and requirements and have applications available. Scholarship and financial aid information will also be available. Students may use the CIE library and computer to search for programs. Many videos are also available. Safety Music from Around the World is a Tune in to the university’s commer- Shared cial-free radio station, WFWM (91.9 Responsibility FM), every Wednes- day between 7 and 8 p.m. for “Planet Frostburg.” Listen to both traditional and contemporary world music and get the latest announcements Heard every afternoon from the CIE about study abroad opportunities. on WFWM, 91.9 FM