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For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement Volume 34, Number 28, April 19, 2004 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or emedcalf@frostburg%edu in Concert at Bobcat Arena FSU’s University Programming “Jimmy Kimmel Live,” “Last Call Council will present the pop band with ” and “The Late “Maroon 5” at its annual Spring Show with Craig Kilborn.” Concert on Saturday, April 24, at 8 Singer/guitarist , p.m. in the FSU Physical Education guitarist , bass Cordts Center Main Arena. player and drummer “Maroon 5” released its hit Ryan Dusick comprise “Maroon 5.” single “” in the The band blends elements of funk fall of 2002 and by the summer of and blues influences into their rock 2003, it remained on multiple and roll songs. Formerly known as radio charts. The group’s latest “Kara’s Flowers,” members of the single, “This Love,” is popular in band have been friends since junior current radio airplay and the high school. They played their first song’s video is regularly featured show at The Whisky in in VH1’s Top 20 and MTV. Lately, back in 1995. “Maroon 5” was the musical guest Tickets are $17 for the general on NBC TV’s “The Tonight Show public. Local student discounts are with Jay Leno” and “Saturday available. Tickets are on sale in the Night Live.” They have performed Lane University Center. They can over 200 live shows and have also be ordered by calling x3137 and opened for artists such as John online at involvement.frostburg.edu. Mayer, , Jason Mraz To receive the student price, tickets and Counting Crows. Other appear- must be purchased at the box office Maroon 5 ances include “David Letterman,” with a valid school ID. For more information, contact the Former Asst. Secretary Also this week FSU Department of Music at x4109. Opera Theatre to Present of Defense to Speak University Theatre to Dr. Lawrence J. Korb, former United ‘Gianni Schicchi’ States Assistant Secretary of Defense in FSU’s Opera Theatre will present the Present 2 Ionesco Plays the Reagan administration, will give the Puccini classic “Gianni Schicchi” on University Theatre will present “The presentation “A New National Security Tuesday and Wednesday, April 20 and 21, Bald Soprano” and “The Lesson,” two Strategy in an Age of Terrorists, Tyrants in the PAC Pealer Recital Hall. The absurdist one-act plays by Eugene and Weapons of Mass Destruction” at performances, which are free and open to Ionesco, on April 22, 23 and 24 at 8 p.m. FSU on Tuesday, April 20, at 2 p.m. in the public, start at 8 p.m. both evenings. Performances will take place in the F. the Lane University Center’s Manicur Set in Florence in 1299, “Gianni Perry Smith Studio Theatre of the PAC. Assembly Hall. Schicchi” is a comedy about a wealthy A leader of absurdist theatre, Eugene Korb is an expert on national secu- family dealing with the aftermath of Ionesco wrote his first play, “The Bald rity, arms control and the U.S. defense their patriarch’s death. As greedy Soprano,” while he taught himself budget. He currently holds the positions relatives set out to find the will and English as a third language. Studying of adjunct senior fellow at the Council determine who is the rightful heir to from the “Assimil Manual,” he became on Foreign Relations and senior fellow the fortune, chaos ensues in this story intrigued by the banal and repetitive at the Center for American Progress. of mistaken identity, backstabbing and practice sentences, which ultimately Previously, he served as vice president star-crossed lovers. Director of FSU’s influenced the dialogue of his charac- and director of studies at the Council on Opera Workshop Corey Trahan likens the ters. “The Bald Soprano” follows Mr. and Foreign Relations from 1988 to 2002. He on-stage antics to “the sitcom ’Mama’s Mrs. Smith as they discover “astonish- was also a senior fellow in the Foreign Family’ set to opera.” ing” truths about the world through a Policy Studies Program and directed the Stage director for the production is series of humorous conversations. Center for Public Policy Education for Richard Kagey. Karen Soderberg is Labeled a “comic drama,” “The the Brookings Institution. He is a conductor and Betty Jane Phillips is Lesson” also investigates the ways former adviser to FSU’s International providing piano accompaniment. language can be used for purposes other Studies program. Kristina Driskill, of , Texas, will than substantive human communication. Korb is a frequent contributor to serve as guest artist, singing the lead Tickets are $5 for students and $10 foreign affairs and national security mezzo-soprano role. for non-students. For reservations and journals and guest columnist for several The Italian opera, which is 50 information, call x7462, Monday national newspapers. He is the author of minutes, will be performed in English. through Friday from 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. many books including “A New National Inside: Music  2 Speakers  3 Volunteers  4-5 Dance  2 Art  3-4 Get Involved 5 Presentations 2-3 Take Note  4 Calendar  6 StateLines / 2

Security Strategy…” (2003); “American Studies Institute for Officers. Mind Culture Original National Security: Policy and Process” Her experience has included service (1993); “The Fall and Rise of the Penta- as Cultural Counselor in the Italian Music Presented April 30 gon” (1979) and “The Joint Chiefs of Embassy in Iran at the time of the The Department of Mass Communica- Staff: The First Twenty-five Years” (1976). Iranian Revolution, and later at Italian tion presents Mind Culture Original The program at FSU, which is free embassies in France and Mexico; Music Friday, April 30, at the Eagles and open to the public, is sponsored by assistant to the vice president of the Club in Frostburg. Doors open at 7 p.m. the Department of Political Science and Italian Senate; and vice president of the Tickets cost $5 in advance, $7 at the the Office of the Provost. Consultative Committee of the Defense door. CDs are $8. For information, contact Steve Twing General Chief of Staff. Advance tickets will be available at at x3097 or John Bowman at x4211. Professor Pasqualini’s visit is spon- the Lane University Center from April sored by the FSU Department of History. 21 through 23 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. UT to Perform Children’s In addition to her public lecture, she will Acts to perform include Whole Bean, lead a faculty round-table seminar on ORB-099, G-Rock, Blind Rhetoric, Don’t Show, ‘Snow White’ the sources of stability and instability in Trust Your Uncle, “M” and Karah Stoops. University Theatre will present, the Middle East and visit FSU classrooms. Proceeds will benefit the Mass “Snow White and the People of Diamond For more information, call the FSU Communication through the FSU Mountain,” a children’s theatre produc- Department of History at x4428. Foundation, Inc. tion, on Saturday and Sunday, April 24 and 25, at 2 p.m. each day in the PAC’s Music Dance Drama Theatre. This classic Brothers Grimm fairy tale follows Snow White, the love of her life University Chorale, Spring Dance Concert ( Eric), and her evil stepmother (Queen Isadora). In a jealous rage, the Chamber Choir Perform Featuring Guest Artists Queen tells Huntsman Philip to take The FSU Chorale and Chamber Choir FSU Dance Company will present its Snow White into the forest and to will present their Annual Spring Choral Spring 2004 Dance Concert “Movin’ in return alone. The Huntsman has a kind Concert, Sunday, May 2. Under the Maryland,” under the artistic direction and can do no harm to the direction of Dr. Karen Soderberg-Sarnaker of Dr. Barry Fischer, in four perfor- beautiful young lady, so he lets her and assisted by Betty Jane Phillips, mances, Thursday, April 29, through escape. While alone and lost in the accompanist, the concert will feature the Saturday, May 1, at 8 p.m. and Sunday, forest, Snow White meets the People of Allegany High School Senior Choir, under May 2, at 2 p.m. in the PAC Drama Diamond Mountain (better known as the the direction of Desiree Witt. Theatre. seven dwarfs). The People, who mine The University Chorale’s performance Guest choreographer is Jenni Hart, a and add color to the precious gems, will include Benjamin Britten’s “Rejoice finalist for the American College Dance take care of Snow White and help to foil in the Lamb,” featuring Sheri Hartman, Festival Nationals Concert 2004. She has the Queen’s wicked plans. Adapted and soprano; Lisa Wenzel, alto; Joshua been in residence teaching her whimsi- directed by Catie Childers, “Snow White Ruppenkamp, tenor; and Brain Kosior, cal, uplifting new work “grunt, grunt ...” and the People of Diamond Mountain” bass. Other selections include “I Hear a to members of FSU’s Dance Company. highlights singing, dancing, and even a Song” by Robert Leaf, “My Love Walks Special guest performers are Jumoke chase scene that is sure to thrill in Velvet” by Gwyneth Walker, “A Red, Osei Ajanku and Mya Dixon Ajanku, audiences of all ages. Red Rose” by James Mulholland, husband and wife members of the Sankofa Snow White will be played by Jarett “Soldier, Soldier, Won’t You Marry Me” African Dance Theatre in Baltimore. They Iliff, Queen Isadora by Jen Bonner, arranged by Robert DeCormier and will perform traditional African drum- Prince Eric by Nate Kurtz, Huntsman “Tunggare Two” by Stephen Leek ming, dancing and a hip-hop duet. Philip by George Jones, Mork by Mike (Maori). The concert will also feature “Sis- Virts, Lily by Christine Allen, Royce by The Chamber Choir’s selections ters,” a new group work by Fischer. The Donnie Combs, Sally by Karah Stoops, include “Ah, dolente partita” and choreography collaborates with original Goober by Crystal Rice, Frankie by Larry “Ohime, se tanto amate” by Claudio American folk-styled music by Jay Lewis and Kit by Thom Cutler. Monteverdi, “My Bonnie Lass She Ungar and Molly Mason. All tickets are $1 and can be pur- Smileth” by Thomas Morley and P.D.Q. Student dancers from the Frostburg chased at the door. Bach’s “My Bonnie Lass She Smelleth.” Dance Academy Inc. in Frostburg will They will also perform “I am the perform an original jazz piece and three Italian Historian to Speak Resurrection and the Life” by Heinrich students from Tari Jo’s Dance Studio in Schutz, “Rytmus” by Ivan Hrusovsky Inwood, W.Va., will perform brief on the Fall of Fascism (Bratslava), “Transfiguration” by Sven original solos. This is the first year the Maria Gabriella Pasqualini, a distin- Erik Back (Sweden), “A Lullaby” by FSU Dance Concert has been open to guished Italian historian and policy Deen Enstminger, “Lullaby of Birdland” regional dance schools. analyst, will lecture at FSU about “The arranged by Paris Rutherford, “Opera- FSU Dance Company members Nicole BBC and the Fall of Fascism and the tor” arranged by Kirby Shaw and “Past Willig, Adrienne Raiford and Jimmien Victory of the Allies in World War II” on Life Melodies” by Sarah Hopkins. This Strong, all members of Fischer’s Special Thursday, April 22, at 7:30 p.m. in powerful work is influenced by her Topics class, will present works that Compton Science Center room 224. The experience in Australian Aboriginal art they have choreographed. lecture is free and open to the public. and music and it explores harmonic Tickets are $10 for the general public Pasqualini specializes in modern overtone singing. and $5 for students and senior citizens. military history and in the institutions The concert will close with perfor- For reservations, call x4145. and security issues of the Middle East mances of “Freedom Come” by Ben and the Mediterranean region. She is a Allaway (South Africa), “Take My Hand, Presentations member of the political science faculty Precious Lord,” arranged by Ed Lojeski, at the University of Perugia and Palermo “Go Down in de Lonesome Valley” where she teaches history and institu- arranged by Jester Hairston, “Deep tions of the Middle East. She also River” by Norman Luboff, “My Soul’s Israeli-Palestinian Hopes teaches the history of the Middle East Been Anchored in the Lord” by Moses for Future Considered and Central Asia in the Advanced Hogan and the combined choirs per- FSU will host a program on “Israeli- Carabinieri Officers College in Rome and forming “The Storm is Passing Over” Palestinian Relationships and Hopes for teaches graduate programs on the arranged by Barbara Baker. the Future” on Wednesday, April 28, at Mediterranean at the University of Admission is $5 for adults and $2 for 7:30 p.m. in the Lane University Cassino and the Italian Army Advanced students. Tickets will be available at the door. Center’s Atkinson Room 201. StateLines / 3

Anastasion on “Performance Measures interested in children’s books until he and the Effect on Earnings or Profes- began working for Eeyore’s Books for sional Golfers” and Christa Moore and Children in . His first book, “The Patrick Synder on “The Economic Effects Houdini Box,” was published in 1991 of NAFTA on the Member Countries.” while he was still working at Eeyore’s. The April 29 seminar will include Selznick has illustrated books about presentations from Tommy Cable on famous people such as Eleanor Roosevelt “The Economic Effects of Bank Mergers” and Marian Anderson. “When you draw and Nathan Mazer and Aaron Freburger someone’s face over and over again, you on “Does Crime Influence the Demand begin to feel a bit like you know them.” Rabbi Stephen Imam Yahya for Firearms?” Selznick lives in Brooklyn. Sniderman Hendi The May 4 seminar will include Wood is an author, artist, musician, The educational discussion about key presentations from Bruce Simmons, Kyle naturalist, and wilderness guide from issues surrounding the Middle East crisis Beck and Lee Chisholm on “What Minnesota. His work has been heralded will feature speakers Rabbi Stephen Influences NFL Ticket Prices?” and Scott for taking his readers on a “journey of Sniderman of Cumberland’s B’er Chayim White on “Do New Sports Stadiums self-discovery.” His books, considered Temple and Imam Yahya Hendi, spiritual Influence Team Revenues?” inspirational, focus on themes of nature. leader of the Islamic Society of Freder- The May 6 seminar will include They include “Old Turtle,” “Grandad’s ick, Md. Dr. Stephen Hartlaub of the presentations from David Fulk and Prayers of the Earth,” “What Teacher’s FSU Political Science Department will Justin Robertson on “Does Gun Control Can’t Do,” “A Quiet Place,” as well as moderate the discussion. There will be Regulation Influence Crime Rates?” and several books for adults. an opportunity to ask questions during James Alexander on “Factors Affecting Each year, approximately 350 librar- the program. the Demand for Natural Gas.” ians, educators, parents and students The event is sponsored by United The May 11 seminar will include a come to FSU to share their love of Campus Ministry, Catholic Campus presentation from Blair Penny and Aaron children’s literature, and to learn more Ministry, the Hillel Club and the Smith on “What Influences Attendance about successful ways to share that love Political Science Department. It is free at Professional Sports Events?” with children. The Literature Festival and open to the public. For more information, call Dr. Peggy provides an opportunity for its partici- Hendi is the Muslim chaplain at Dalton at x4386. pants to interact first-hand with the Georgetown University, the first Ameri- featured authors and illustrators who can University to hire a full-time Speakers bring characters to life and inspire Muslim chaplain. Hendi is also the children to read. Participants also Muslim chaplain at the National Naval mingle with fellow educators and Medical Center in Bethesda, Md., and he Spring Festival of exchange ideas and wisdom. serves as a member and the spokesper- The agenda for the Festival includes son of the Islamic Jurisprudence Council Children’s Literature large group presentations by the of North America. The 2004 Spring Festival of Children’s featured authors and illustrators, Hendi was one of the Muslim leaders Literature will be held Friday, April 30, offered in a personal and relaxed who met with the President of the and Saturday, May 1, on the campus of environment, as well as informative United States in the aftermath of the FSU. In its 22nd year, the Festival small group sessions. Topics range from Sept. 11 tragedy, and he serves on the features an impressive group of award- selecting quality children’s books for a national and the international inter- winning authors and illustrators classroom to keeping social studies alive faith councils. In May 2002, Hendi was including Susan Campbell Bartoletti, with historical fiction. An extensive chosen by Hartford Seminary to receive Denise Fleming, Brian Selznick and book selection is available for purchase its annual “James Gettemy Significant Douglas Wood. and autographing opportunities. The Ministry Award” for his dedication to Campbell Bartoletti is an author of Festival was the brainchild of Dr. his Ministry and for his work to pro- both fiction and non-fiction books for William Bingman, an FSU professor, who mote peace building between people of children. She entered college as an art looked for a way to honor two col- different religions. major but by her sophomore year leagues, both of whom loved children’s Sniderman has been rabbi of B’er realized that it wasn’t her calling. She literature. The Festival has become a Chayim Congregation in Cumberland, Md., graduated with a teaching degree and testament to those who enjoy and care since January 2003. He previously served taught eighth-grade English for 18 years. about children’s literature. congregations in Sharon, Pa., and She published her first book in 1989 and A special feature of the festival, The R. Rockford, Ill. Before that he was the rabbi her first picture book in 1992. She Margaret Hamilton Children’s Hour, will be of the Hillel Foundation at the University published other books while teaching held on Friday, April 30, at 4 p.m. for of Illinois at Champaign-Urbana. and, in 1997, became a full-time writer. children ages 4 to 13. Age specific He was born in Toronto, Canada. He Some of her titles include “The Flag workshops are presented by the authors, was educated at York University, the Maker,” “The Christmas Promise,” in which they share their work with Johns Hopkins University and the “Nobody’s Nosier than a Cat” and “My children, as well as the process of writing Hebrew Union College-Jewish Institute of Name is America: Finn Reardon.” and illustrating. Registration is required. Religion, where he was ordained in 1975. Fleming is the author and illustrator of Admission to the Festival is by For more information, contact Larry 11 books for children. Fleming is a native registration only and is limited in Neumark at x7490. of Ohio, where she lives with her husband number. Pre-registration is required, and daughter. A graduate of Kendall and pre-orders are available for books Senior Economics College of Art and Design in Grand Rapids, that will be featured at the Festival. Michigan, she and her husband worked at To register or for more information, Seminars Presented a variety of art jobs before deciding to call the FSU Children’s Literature become free-lance artists. She creates her Institute at x4420 or visit online at Students in FSU’s Economic Depart- www.frostburg.edu/projects/clc/ ment will present their senior seminars illustrations through pulp painting. “The over the next few weeks in FSU’s Guild whole process is wet, messy and wonder- Center room 113 beginning at 12:30 ful — I haven’t picked up a brush or a Art p.m. The public is invited to attend. colored pencil since I discovered paper- FSU seniors selected their projects in making.” Her work, “In The Small, Small early February and have spent the Pond,” published in 1994, is a Caldecott Department of Visual semester performing empirical research Honor Book. Arts Presents ‘Melange’ and testing hypotheses. Several of the Selznick is also a Caldecott-Honor projects are related to sports. winning illustrator and a New York Times FSU’s Department of Visual Arts will The April 27 seminar will include best-selling author. His interest in art present its opening exhibition of presentations from Ron Ritcher and Nick began as a child, but he didn’t become “Melange,” a show dedicated to versatil- StateLines / 4

dent from 1969 to 1985. Management Institute link. For more During his tenure, the information, call the Geography Depart- college strengthened ment at x4369 or the Bureau of Mines and expanded both Lab at x4721. graduate and under- graduate programs, Children’s Center constructed new resi- dence halls and other to Hold Open House campus buildings The FSU Children’s Center will hold an including a library and Open House during the week of Monday, the physical education April 19, to Friday, April 23, between center and was instru- the hours of 10 a.m. and noon and on mental in the planning Wednesday, April 21, between 4 and 6 of FSU’s PAC. Enrollment p.m. Families interested in enrolling grew from 2,010 to their child (2 1/2 to 5 years of age) in 3,227 during his presi- the pre-school program (8:30 to 12 @ dency and the annual $9.65 day) and/or the child care budget increased from program (7:30 to 8:30 & 12 to 5 @ Clockwise from top: Vagas Owens $3.9 million to $23.8 $2.50 per hour) are welcome to visit the Diggs, Jessica Halterman, Donell Atherly, million. Center to learn more about the pro- and Alicia Fonseca make up “Melange(” Personal memories gram. No appointment is necessary will be shared, musical during the Open House hours; however, ity and mixing of media, on Friday, selections will be performed and a families not able to visit during these April 30 at 7 p.m. in the Stephanie Ann special video will be shown during the hours are welcome to set up an appoint- Roper Fine Arts Gallery. tribute. In addition, photos and me- ment by calling x4027 or Melange will exhibit the talents of mentos from Dr. Guild’s years at Frost- [email protected]. four Frostburg’s Bachelor of Fine Arts burg will be on display. A reception will students as they incorporate painting, follow. ceramics, sculpture and printmaking. For more information, contact Karen Commencement Donell Atherly’s work will address the Bambacus, event chair, at x4353. issues of feminism and ethnic pride. Announcement Artists such as Rodin, India Irie, Meta Any student planning to complete Fuller, Alonzo Adams and Kathe Monday Deadline studies during the current semester Kollwitz influence him. Atherly seeks to for Photo Contest (May 2004) must first officially file for pursue a master’s in sculpture. graduation. Undergraduate students The Environmental Planning and Vagas Owens Diggs, majoring in Fine should contact the Registrar’s Office Land Management Institute at FSU, a Arts, specializes in painting, (x4349, 144 Pullen Hall), while gradu- joint effort of the FSU Geography printmaking and drawing. After gradua- ate students should submit all necessary Department and the Maryland Bureau of tion, Diggs hopes to pursue a career as paperwork to Graduate Services (x7053, Mines (Maryland Department of the a professional artist in hopes of doing 141 Pullen Hall). Mailings and notices Environment), is sponsoring an envi- illustration and animation. regarding commencement are sent only ronmental photography contest, open Alicia Fonseca has a dual media focus to those students who have completed to students and residents in Allegany of ceramics and sculpture/jewelry. Her all filing requirements. and Garrett counties. art seeks to capture a sense of life and Caps and gowns are provided at no Amateur photographers who are movement through organic shapes and charge to all students cleared to students from middle school to college flow of line. Fonseca will pursue her participate in the commencement or anyone over age 11 who lives or masters in Arts and Teaching after ceremony; however, each student is works in Allegany or Garrett County are completing graduation in hopes to responsible for placing an order in eligible. Photos must be of an environ- become a teacher as well as a profes- advance from the bookstore. mental or natural habitat scene, sional artist. Information about Commencement especially those that depict an interpre- Jessica Halterman has dual media and related activities is available at tation of the natural environment that focus in printmaking and ceramics. www.frostburg.edu/events/ defines Western Maryland. Halterman’s work often features social commenc.htm or contact Beth Entries must be received by Monday, or personal issues rendered with deep Deatelhauser in Special Academic April 19, accompanied by the official textures and mixing of media. She will Services, x3130, 127 Performing Arts contest and release forms. Only printed pursue her master’s degree in Art and Center or [email protected]. photographs will be accepted, no Teaching in hopes of opening her own smaller than 5 inches by 7 inches in school. size. The photos can originate from film Volunteers The opening reception will be held or digital camera. All photographs must from 7 to 9 p.m., and the exhibition have been taken since the beginning of will run through Wednesday, May 5. 2003. Earth Day Cleanup Take Note Finalists will be on display in FSU’s Campus groups are invited to help Ort Library from April 25 to 30, with with cleanup efforts in the city of awards to be presented on April 30 at 5 Frostburg on Earth Day, April 22. p.m. at a ceremony in the FSU Compton United Campus Ministry is coordinating Memorial Set for Guild, Science Center. First, second, third and this project with the city, which will honorable mention awards will be provide bags and gloves to any individu- Former FSC President presented. Prizes include cash and gift als or groups interested in participating In memory of Dr. Nelson P. Guild, certificates. in this effort. This event will start at 3 former Frostburg State president who Photos must be delivered to the FSU p.m. and end by 5 p.m. If you or your passed away early this year, a tribute Department of Geography, 202 Gunter group would like to help, please contact will be held on campus at 3 p.m. on Hall; or the Bureau of Mines Lab in Larry Neumark, who will provide details Tuesday, May 4, in the PAC Pealer Dunkle Hall 307, by the deadline. All on locations, at x7490 or Recital Hall. The public is invited to forms and rules are available from the [email protected]. attend. FSU Department of Geography, the The central location will be the lobby The event, titled, “Celebrating the Bureau of Mines Lab, or under the of Old Main; someone will hand out bags Guild Years,” will pay honor to the man “Community” section of the FSU Web and gloves from approximately 3 to 5 who came to Frostburg State College as site at www.frostburg.edu. Look for the p.m. The general area for cleaning will be dean in 1965 and served as FSC presi- Environmental Planning and Land the perimeter of the campus, especially StateLines / 5 around College Avenue and Wood Street. Raffle for Savage River All interested groups and individuals are On Channel 3 invited to participate. In the event of Lodge Stay Offered serious rain or bad weather conditions, The Geography Club is raffling off a the day will be postponed until Thursday, gift certificate good for one night’s stay FSU TV 3 Schedule April 29, at the same time and location. and dinner for two at the Savage River Lodge. Tickets are $5 each and only 200 for April 19-23 Volunteers Needed! tickets will be sold. Drawing is April 22, Monday: 2004. For more information or to The Read to Succeed Annual Book 3 p.m. “Frostbytes” purchase tickets, contact Danny Welsch Giveaway at the Country Club Mall is 3:10 p.m. Dr. Gira’s Spring Convocation in Geography ([email protected]. just around the corner. Thanks to the 3:45 p.m. Live at the Loft: Paul Skyland x4891) or see any Geography Club generosity of the Mall, which graciously 5 p.m. Frostburg City Council Meeting member. offered to host the event, and the held on Thursday, April 15 Christian Appalachian Project, which Tuesday: donated the shipment, we have thou- RUN for MOM 3 & 6 p.m. Iraq: One Year Later, A panel sands of free books to distribute to the FSU Cable TV 3’s 5K Race/2 Mile Discussion public. The giveaway will begin Friday, Walk/1 Mile race on Saturday, May 8, 4:55 & 7:55 p.m. Café Frostburg: Zoot April 23, and continue until Thursday, will be a fitness event for the entire April 29, or until all of the books are family. Wednesday: given away. The giveaway will be during The 5K and 2 mile races start at 8:15 3 & 6 p.m. “Frostbytes” regular mall hours. This is a fabulous a.m. The 1 mile race starts at 9. There 3:10 & 6:10 p.m. FSU Gospel Choir opportunity to provide valuable service will also be a 50 meter run for kids 2 to Concert Winter 2003 to the community. 6 years old. Awards and drawings will be 4:45 & 7:45 p.m. Out & About: Merge As an added bonus, volunteers who held at 9:30 a.m. Racers can run, jog, 5 & 8 p.m. Urban Music Report help us unload the shipment and set-up walk, or stroll. Start and finish are on Thursday: the display on Thursday, April 22, at 7 the FSU Bobcat Stadium track, with the 3 & 6 p.m. Café Frostburg: Tom Acosti p.m. will receive first choice of the route through the FSU campus. Strollers giveaway books. Volunteers will also be 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Destination Tomorrow are welcome; bikes are not. 5 & 8 p.m. MD State of Mind needed during the actual operation of Registration for the 5K and 2 Mile is the giveaway to help attendees make $12.50 before May 5 and $15 through Friday: their selections, restock the book race day. For the 1 mile race, registra- 3 & 6 p.m. “Eye on Frostburg” supply, and sign-in attendees. Any tion is $8 before May 5 and $10 through 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Live at the Loft: Meika assistance is appreciated. Fraternities, race day. There is no charge for the Pauly sororities, clubs and organizations are children’s 50 meter run. 4:45 & 7:45 p.m. Scales & Tales encouraged to participate. Proceeds will cover operating costs 5 & 8 p.m. Biographies: J. Glenn Beall Jr. If you have any questions, or if you for TV 3’s presentation of FSU athletics, are interested in participating in this events and activities. For more informa- event, please contact Hope Cober, Read tion, call Connie Capacchione at x3049 Activities for Life to Succeed Coordinator, at x7615. or Robert Scott at (301) 687-0342 evenings from 6 to 9. For more information, visit the race For information and registration for any AFL program, contact Center Coordinator Amy Get Involved Web site at http://lib.allconet.org/ Nazelrod at x7934% qcstriders/mom/index.html. Lifeguard Certification Assoc. for Computing Catholic Campus Ministry The Activities for Life Center, in conjunction with the Western Potomac Machinery Competition CCM will offer a program on “What it Chapter of the American Red Cross will The student chapter of the Associa- Means to be a Catholic Today,” on offer a Lifeguard Certification Class tion for Computing Machinery at FSU Tuesday, April 20, at 7:30 p.m. in the starting Friday, May 14. will hold a programming competition on Osborne Newman Center. Join them for The class, instructed by Dr. Troy Saturday, April 24, from 9 a.m. to 1 a discussion on contemporary Catholi- Strieby, will be held at the FSU Cordts p.m. in the Pullen Hall Computer Labs cism. Physical Education Center Pool. The on the FSU campus. The contest is open Then, on Saturday, April 24, CCM will class will meet Friday, May 14, from 4 to all area high school and college visit the National Shrine of the Immacu- to 9 p.m.; Saturday, May 15, from 8 students. late Conception in Washington, D.C. Call a.m. to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 Amateur programmers will participate Father Ed at (301) 689-5041 for details. p.m.; Sunday, May 16, from 8 a.m. to solo or in teams (of up to three) to noon, 1 to 4 p.m. and 5 to 9 p.m.; and solve as many computer-programming Relax, Unwind Monday, May 17, from 6 to 9 p.m. problems as possible in an allotted Lifeguard students must have strong amount of time. Prizes will be given to with Harp Therapy swimming skills and must be able to the top 3 teams based on the greatest Come and enjoy a relaxing event by attend all class and pool times. Refunds number of problems solved in the least listening and maybe falling asleep to will not be given after the start of the amount of time. Top prize will be an X- the soothing sounds of a harp. On course. The class is limited to 20 box for each member with following Wednesday, April 21, at 7:30 p.m. in participants Registration deadline is prizes being “Age of Mythology” and room 237 of the Ort Library, you will Monday, May 10. wireless mice. have an opportunity to get away from Registration is $13. Participants must pressures, books and tests by enjoying International show valid student ID or proof of “Harp Therapy,” a form of relaxation enrollment. To register, visit the ACM and “centering” of one’s mind and chapter’s Web site at http:// spirit. Still Time to Apply for goliath.frostburg.edu/acm/ or e-mail The Rev. Rebecca Vardiman, a local the chapter at United Methodist pastor and accom- Summer Study Abroad [email protected]. For more plished harpist, will facilitate this Students who are interested in information, contact Dana Wortman, program. studying overseas during the summer instructor of Computer Science and the The event is free and open to all should submit an application form to chapter advisor at x4718 or students, faculty and staff as well as the CIE as soon as possible. Applications [email protected]. the general public. It is sponsored by are being accepted for summer programs United Campus Ministry. in Ecuador, Ireland, England, Costa Rica, StateLines / 6

Finland, China, and many other loca- tions. For information about summer programs, or to download an application FSU Events Calendar form, visit the CIE Web site. Look for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web at Study Abroad Programs wwwfrostburgedu/weekcalhtm MONDAY, APRIL 19 The Center for International Education * Alpha Sigma Tau Greek God & Goddess  8:00 pm  Lane ARMAH offers a variety of ways for FSU students to see the world. In many cases, students TUESDAY, APRIL 20 register at FSU during a semester abroad * Dr Lawrence J Korb, “A New National Security Strategy in an Age of Terrorists, and can take all financial aid with them Tyrants & Weapons of Mass Destruction” 2:00 pm  Lane ARMAH and transfer credit back to FSU. For * Baseball: Waynesburg College  3:00 pm Away information on any of the programs or * Skill for Success Series: Etiquette Dinner II 6 pm-8 pm  Lane Atkinson Room scholarships that may be available, * David Stollman, “Buy In or Get Out”  8 pm  Lane ARMAH contact with Dr. Amy Simes at the CIE in * Opera Theatre  8:00 pm  PAC Pealer Recital Hall the Fuller House on Braddock Road, x4714, [email protected] or WEDNESDAY, APRIL 21 www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/cie.htm * Education Job Fair  9:00 am-5:00 pm  Lane ARMAH or the newsletter at www.frostburg.edu/ * Women’s Softball: McDaniel College  3:00 pm  Home admin/cie/newsletter.htm. * UCM, Rev Rebecca Vardiman, “Harp Therapy”  7:30 pm  Library 237 * RHA Meeting  7:30 pm  Dunkle Hall 218 Spend a Semester or Year Down Under * BSA General Body Meeting  8:00 pm  Lane Atkinson Room Students who are interested in * Tau Kappa Epsilon Freestyle Competition  8:00 pm  Lane ARMAH studying in Australia or New Zealand * Opera Theatre  8:00 pm  PAC Pealer Recital Hall may apply for an AustraLearn Program through the CIE. AustraLearn is an FSU THURSDAY, APRIL 22 affiliate program provider that sends * Men’s Women’s Outdoor Track: Penn Relays, U of Penn Philadelphia, PA U.S. students to over 25 universities in * Women’s Softball: Washington & Jefferson  3:00 pm  Home Australia and New Zealand. Applications * Omega Psi Phi FSU Students Choice Awards  6:00 pm  Lane ARMAH for fall 2004 and spring 2005 are being FRIDAY, APRIL 23 accepted now. For further information, * Men’s Women’s Outdoor Track: Penn Relays, U of Penn Philadelphia, PA contact the CIE or visit the AustraLearn * Baseball: University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg  1:00 pm Away Web site: www.australearn.org/ * FSU Clarinet Ensemble  3:00 pm  PAC Pealer Recital Hall Study in the UK at In-State Costs * UT: “The Bald Soprano” and “The Lesson”  8:00 pm  Smith Studio Theatre Students interested in spending a * Delta Sigma Theta Poetry Slam  9:00 pm  Derezinski Lounge/Loft semester or year studying at the Univer- SATURDAY, APRIL 24 sity of Northumbria in * Men’s/Women’s Outdoor Track: FSU Open  Home Newcastle, England may * Baseball: Lake Erie College  1:00 pm Away submit an application * Women’s Lacrosse: Villa Julie College  1:00 pm  Home form at the CIE for fall * Women’s Softball: Lake Erie College  1:00 pm  Home 2004 or spring 2005. * Children’s Theatre: “Snow White”  2:00 pm PAC Drama Theatre FSU students are * Frostburg Pagan Association Dance  7:00 pm Lane Appalachian Station given a special pro- * UT: “The Bald Soprano” & “The Lesson”  8:00 pm  Smith Studio Theatre gram fee which is * UPC Spring Concert: “Maroon 5”  8:00 pm Cordts PEC Main Arena comparable to in-state FSU costs. All financial aid travels with the SUNDAY, APRIL 25 student, and scholarships are available to * CCM Mass  Noon & 8:00 pm  Cook Chapel qualified applicants. For more informa- * Unified Voices Under God’s Dominion Concert  2:00 pm  Lane ARMAH tion, visit the Northumbria Web site: * Children’s Theatre: “Snow White”  2:00 pm PAC Drama Theatre www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/unn.htm. * Clarinet Choir Competition Concert  3:00 pm  PAC Pealer Recital Hall * Planetarium: “Asteroids, Skies of India & Earth Views” Apply Now for Ireland 2004-5 4 & 7 pm  Tawes Hall Students interested in spending a semester or year studying at Mary * Open to the public Questions? – Call 301-687-4411 All information subject to change Immaculate College in Limerick should FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to persons apply to the CIE. Costs are similar to in- with disabilities% You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, 302 state costs at FSU. In spring 2005, Dr. Hitchins, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955% Kevin Kehrwald will accompany the group and will teach three FSU classes, includ- ing two film studies classes. Financial aid will transfer, and scholarships are available to qualified applicants. For more information, visit the Ireland Web site: www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/ Keep Your Work Areas irelandexchange%20program.htm. Clean of Slip, Trip and Semester Overseas for Same Price as FSU Fall Hazards. The International Student Exchange Program (ISEP) allows FSU students to register at FSU, pay FSU tuition and housing, and then study overseas for a semester, year or summer at one of more than 140 locations. Students may take financial aid with them and apply for scholarships from the CIE and from ISEP. For the price of an airline ticket, this is a great way to earn credit toward your FSU degree while enjoying life in a foreign culture. Apply now for fall 2004.