Gibralter Honored with National Award for 8 BSA’S Get Acquainted Night at 7 P.M

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StateLineswww.frostburg.edu/news/statelines.htm For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement Volume 39, Number 2, Sept. 8, 2008 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected] THIS WEEK Gibralter Honored with National Award for 8 BSA’s Get Acquainted Night at 7 p.m. in the ARMAH Role in Innovative Alcohol Prevention Work 8 BURG BAR-B-Q INFO DAY Stop by the Lower Quad for a juicy cheesebur- FSU Presi- effective ger and a mocktail! Grilling from 11 dent Jonathan partnerships a.m. – 3 p.m. Gibralter was with stu- 8 AUTHOR ED OCHESTER. Reading, honored on dents, staff, Cook Chapel (Frost Hall) 7:30 p.m. Sept. 3 with a faculty, city Spon- national award residents and sored by recognizing city officials. FSU’s his success in He provided Center for promoting a support for Creative vibrant student-led intellectual initiatives Writing President Jonathan Gibralter, center, and and social and was campus accepts the award and the $50,000 in personally Depart- donations to the University from Brandon climate that involved in ment. The Busteed, left, CEO of Outside the Class- reading is de-emphasizes room, and Michael Lanahan, of the Gordie bringing free and open to the public, and the role of Foundation. together on- followed by a book signing and alcohol. In the and off- reception. Ochester’s most recent midst of a debate among college presi- campus law enforcement agencies that books are “Unreconstructed: Poems dents around the legal drinking age, led to a dramatic improvement in the Selected and New,” “The Republic of Gibralter, along with the 17 other sharing of information. As a result, the Lies,” “The Land of Cockaigne” and presidents who were nominated, stands alcohol issue is no longer viewed as a “American Poetry Now.” Ochester has out as an example of the real work being constant source of contention between won fellowships from the National done to address this perennial, up-at- the university and the city of Frostburg. Endowment for the Arts and the night issue for college campuses across Instead, community leaders now actively Pennsylvania Council on the Arts. He the country. partner with University officials to co-edits the poetry magazine “5 AM” The Presidential Leadership Award was change the culture of alcohol abuse at and is a core faculty member of the developed by seven major higher both the campus and community levels. Bennington College MFA program. education organizations, including the Gibralter created a campus-wide For info, contact Center for Creative American College Personnel Association, Alcohol Task Force that meets twice each Writing at x4024. American Council on Education, Associa- semester to address four key issues: tion of Governing Boards of Universities Campus and Community, Policy and 9 CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY and Colleges, Gordie Foundation, NASPA, Procedures, Alternative Programming, OPENING SOCIAL, 7:30 p.m., Outside The Classroom, and United and Today’s Student. The Task Force Osborne Newman Center. Meet some Educators. The goal: to highlight and makes recommendations in each of these great people and learn about CCM. congratulate the college and university four areas, which are then prioritized presidents who have demonstrated keen and implemented as resources are 10 DEANNA LATSON will be speaking vision and innovative leadership by identified. As a result of the dialogue on health and wellness in the LUC developing and implementing a compre- that has been facilitated by these Manicur Assembly Hall from 2–3 p.m., hensive strategy that not only addresses meetings, FSU now sends representatives 4:30–5:30 p.m., and 7-8 p.m. the specific educational needs of to meet with city groups such as the Sponsored by The SAFE Office, BURG individuals but also seeks to bring about University Neighbors Association and Peer Education Network and Brady change at the institutional, community the Frostburg Business and Professional Health Center. (The day will begin and public policy levels. The award Association. Gibralter has personally met with a special feature session for FSU carries a $50,000 donation made to the with these groups and has also reached faculty and staff in Room 201 from institution in the name of the recipient. out on multiple occasions to have noon to 1 p.m.) Latson is a profes- “We’ve been glad to see the visibility of discussions with alcohol distributors in sional speaker on the topic of health high-risk drinking raised through the the area. and nutrition. Come prepared to have recent conversation among college The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse great time and learn some shocking presidents,” said Brandon Busteed, and Alcoholism (NIAAA) cites more than information about the food most of Founder and CEO of Outside The Classroom 1,700 alcohol-related deaths among us consume everyday. and a Representative of the Presidential college students each year, with another This presentation is perfect for Leadership Award Review Panel. “We’re 500,000 injuries, 70,000 sexual assaults, anyone wanting to shed extra pounds even more pleased to see practical and 159,000 first-year student dropouts the healthy way, and everyone who examples of presidents who have begun to due to alcohol and other drugs every year. cares about their health and well make progress on their campuses and in The award was developed by the being. Guaranteed you will hear their communities. On behalf of all of the American College Personnel Association, information you have never heard participating organizations, I want to American Council on Education, Associa- before. The 2 p.m., 4:30 p.m. and 7 congratulate Dr. Gibralter for his vision tion of Governing Boards of Universities p.m. presentations will really encour- and implementation of programs and and Colleges, Gordie Foundation, NASPA, age and challenge students to make policies that have helped create a campus Outside The Classroom, and United healthy choices regarding their eating community less defined by alcohol.” Educators. Financial support is provided lifestyles. The community is welcome By re-conceptualizing the way in by the Gordie Foundation and Outside to attend these presentations. which Frostburg views the issue of The Classroom. alcohol abuse, Gibralter has facilitated StateLines / 2

MORE THIS WEEK Theatre 10 STUDENT RIGHTS: WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW ABOUT THE LOCAL “Once more unto the COMMUNITY will begin at 4 p.m. in Lane 201. breach, dear friends...” 10 “LIKE WATER FOR CHOCOLATE” movie at 6 p.m. in Lane 201. CAST brings ‘Henry V’ to FSU The Cambridge American Stage Tour 11 CAMPUS INVOLVEMENT FAIR from (CAST) is coming once again to Frost- 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. at the Clocktower burg to perform Shakespeare’s “Henry Quad, Rainsite: Lane Manicur Hall. V” on Wednesday, Sept. 17, at 7:30 11 SGA meeting at 7:30 p.m. in p.m. in the PAC Pealer Recital Hall. Osborne Newman Center. Tickets are $5 for students and $10 11 STUDENT FORUM in Lane 201 at 7 for everyone else and can be reserved by p.m. calling x4145 or purchased at the door. 11 UPC JAVA JAM from 8 – 10 p.m in CAST, made up of undergraduate the LUC Loft. students from the University of Cam- bridge, England, has toured America since 1999. 12 ANNUAL LEADERSHIP RETREAT at Forbidden Broadway Camp Allegheny in Stoystown, PA “Henry V” is one of Shakespeare’s (Bus departs at 4:30 p.m. in the PAC most memorable and exciting plays, his Producers,” Abba’s “Mamma Mia” and lot. Sign up at the Lane Information most patriotic piece and an epic and “Thoroughly Modern Millie.” Stars are Desk). vigorous portrayal of one of England’s also spoofed, including Hugh Jackman, 12 “SALISBURY UNIVERSITY ART most popular national heroes. Julie Andres, Brooke Shields, Beach Boys FACULTY” opening at 7 p.m. Show The event is being sponsored by the and Harvey Fierstein. will run through Oct. 5, Stephanie Department of English at FSU, with Tickets may be ordered by calling 1- Ann Roper Gallery, Fine Arts building. support from the College of Liberal Arts 866-849-9237 or x3137, or by visiting Roper Gallery has free admission and and Sciences, the Office of the Provost http://ces.frostburg.edu. Ticket pack- is open to the public Sunday through and the FSU Foundation Inc. For more ages and discounts are available. Wednesday, from 1 to 4 p.m. For information about CAST, visit information, call x4797. www.castonline.org. University Theatre 13 DAY OF CARING & SHARING from CES Opens with Launches World Tour 8:30 a.m. – noon. Call the Braddock Have you ever wanted to venture House at x4210 for more details. ‘Forbidden Broadway: around the world, but couldn’t afford it? 13 PIRATES VS. CARDINALS OFF- Special Victims Unit’ Let University Theatre take you on a tour CAMPUS TRIP Purchase tickets at the that starts in Paris and ends in ancient Lane University Center Information In 1982 an unemployed actor, Gerard Greece during the 2008-2009 season. Desk, FSU Student w/ID $22, FSU Alessandrini, wanted a showcase for his “Victor/Victoria” will run from Oct. Faculty/Staff $32. talents. He decided to assemble some of 10 - 18 at 7:30 p.m., with matinee the musical parodies of Broadway shows performances on Oct. 11 and 18 at 2 14 FACULTY-GUEST ARTIST SERIES: he had written since childhood into a p.m. in the Drama Theatre. Adapted CLARINET TRIO 3 p.m. Pealer Recital nightclub act, and “Forbidden Broadway” from the musical film success, “Victor/ Hall, Performing Arts Center. Mark was born. Critics and audiences were Victoria” opened on Broadway in 1995 Gallagher, assistant professor of wowed and it has since become New with the incomparable Julie Andrews in clarinet and music theory at FSU, York’s longest running musical comedy the title role of a nearly starved singer Ruth McDonald and Michael McDonald revenue. in 1930s Paris, where males impersonat- will perform. The program will include Now in its ninth reincarnation, ing females is all the rage on stage. works by Crusell, Kovacs, Wendt, “Forbidden Broadway: Special Victims Desperate for a job, Victoria Grant Tribbensee and Nelhybel. For info, Unit” comes to the stage at Frostburg disguises herself as a man who then call the Department of Music at State University at 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. impersonates a woman and becomes a x4109. 12, in the Pealer Recital Hall of FSU’s singing sensation. “Victor/Victoria” is In addition to his FSU role, Gallagher Performing Arts Center. “Forbidden gender-bending at its comedic best! is an active orchestral and chamber Broadway” is the opening production of “Incorruptible,” Michael Hollinger’s, musician. He has performed with the the 2008-2009 Cultural Events Series at dark comedy about the dark ages will Contemporary Music Forum of FSU. run from Nov. 7 – 15 at 7:30 p.m. with Washington, U.S. Navy Band, “Forbidden Broadway” pays scathing a matinee on Nov. 8 at 2 p.m. in the F. Baltimore Chamber Orchestra, New and hilarious homage to Broadway’s Perry Smith Studio Theatre. The setting York City Ballet, Milwaukee Symphony biggest shows and brightest stars, is Priseaux, France, circa 1250 B.C.E., Orchestra, Milwaukee Ballet Orchestra continuing the series’ tradition of where the Abbott and his brother monks and the Skylight Opera Theatre spoofing Broadway shows. It opens with have fallen on hard times as Sainte Foy, Orchestra. Ruth McDonald,a member the traditional parody of “Little Orphan the patron of the monastery, hasn’t of the U.S. Marine Band, performs Annie,” portraying a bitter actress who worked a miracle in 13 years! They regularly at the White House portrayed Annie 20 years before and is count on a visit from the Pope, until a throughout the country on annual now out of her prime, but not out of her rival church claims to possess the actual national concert tours. An active Annie costume. She is shot suddenly and relics of Sainte Foy, which are working musician in the Washington, D.C., the shooting was no accident; it was a miracles and their coffers are overflow- area, Michael McDonald has per- bust of another lousy Broadway show. ing. The destitute monks take a lesson formed with a variety of musical The parodies and laughter begin. from a larcenous one-eyed minstrel, who organizations, including the Balti- This year’s “Special Victims” include teaches them an outrageous new way to more Chamber Orchestra and the the puppets of “Avenue Q,” the witches pay old debts. “Incorruptible” is a fun Annapolis, Alexandria and Fairfax of “Wicked,” Billy Joel’s “Movin’ Out,” and gentle rib-poking look at how Symphony Orchestras. He is Principal Robert Goulet in “La Cage aux Folles” humans gleefully twist convictions in clarinetist with the U.S. Navy Band. and new looks at old favorites, including order to rationalize bad behavior. “Little Shop of Horrors,” “Les Next, “bobrauschenbergamerica” Miserables,” “Beauty and the Beast,” offers a wild road trip through our “The Lion King” and “Chicago.” Round- American landscape from Feb. 27 – ing out the laughs are Mel Brooks’ “The StateLines / 3

March 7 at 7:30 p.m. with a matinee ing food, dance, piñatas and fun. The series of old time-style radio shows performance on Feb. 28 at 2 p.m. in the event is free and open to all. called “Live at the Depot” at the historic Drama Theatre. In the spirit of one of The evening presentation will be the Old Depot in Frostburg. The shows will America’s greatest artists, Robert culmination of a day beginning with a feature live performances by local roots Rauschenberg, Charles Mee paints a luncheon workshop titled “Sustaining a music bands and musicians. collage of people and places and music Multicultural Campus: A Dialogue about The recordings will take place each and dancing by the way of love stories FSU’s Diversity” for approximately 30 Friday in September between 12:30-2:30 and picnics and business schemes and invited campus leaders from sponsoring p.m. while the train is at the Depot. shootings and chicken jokes and golfing. organizations and administration, staff, Train passengers and the general public “bobrauschenbergamerica” embodies the and faculty to discuss FSU’s progress and are invited to attend the recordings for exhilaration of living in a country where further development as a multicultural free. WFWM will broadcast each show on people make up their lives as they go. organization. Then Bordas will meet the radio at a later date. In addition, The Main Stage series will close with with Dr. Elesha Ruminski’s LEAD 201/ the performances will be videotaped and Aristophanes’ Greek comedy, “Lysistrata.” Leadership Theories and Practice, in featured on the WFWM Web site. Musi- Performances run from April 17 – 25 at which students are reading Bordas’ book, cians scheduled include Highland Grass, 7:30 p.m. with a matinee on April 18 at 2 “Salsa, Soul, and Spirit: Leadership for a Short Mountain String Band, Black p.m. Athens and Sparta have been locked Multicultural Age.” Bordas will also be Diamond, Erik & Dhru, Jeff Thomas & in civil war for 20 years with no end in interviewed for the FSU-TV3 program, John Neral, Greg Latta and Academic sight. In a bold attempt to save Greece LEAD-TV, a new program that will Probation. from ruin Lysistrata unites the women of feature leadership programs and oppor- The “Live at the Depot” shows are Athens and Sparta in a sex strike to force tunities at FSU. supported in part by the Allegany Arts the soldiers to come to their senses. At The program is also being supported Council, FrostburgFirst, Allegany County the same time, the older women seize the by The Diversity Center, President’s Tourism and the Corporation for Public Acropolis, cutting off war funding before Advisory Council on Diversity (PACD), Broadcasting. For information, call the entire male population is wiped out. A University Programming Council (UPC), WFWM at x4143. WFWM broadcasts at comedic hit since 411 B.C., Aristophanes’ and Latin American Student Organiza- 91.9 FM in Frostburg and 96.3 FM in fast-paced and bawdy comedy explores the tion (LASO). This program is made Oakland, Md., and can be heard on- war of the sexes while denouncing the war possible in part by a Faculty Develop- campus at www.wfwm.org. of the city states. ment and Sabbatical Committee Work- Live At The Depot schedule The Second Stage series will focus on shop/Speaker Grant. The program (subject to change): the complex issues of 9/11 within two highlights FSU’s continuing curricular/ • Sept. 12: Short Mountain String major American cities in “Recent Tragic co-curricular collaboration on leadership Band (old-timey Appalachian) and Erik Events” by Craig Wright on Dec. 11 and education, now fostered in part through & Dhru (acoustic folk) 12 and the musical “See What I Wanna the new Office of Leadership and Civic • Sept. 19: Academic Probation (old- See” by Michael John LaChiusa on May Engagement. timey Appalachian), Jeff Thomas & John 1 and 2. Both productions will begin at For information about the leadership Neral (Irish traditional), Savage Family 7:30 p.m. in the F. Perry Smith Studio scholar-in-residence program or Leader- (Bluegrass Gospel) Theatre. All Second Stage tickets are $6. ship Studies Minor, contact Ruminski at • Sept. 26: Black Diamond (bluegrass For a season brochure and informa- x4480 or [email protected]. For & gospel) and Greg Latta (acoustic folk) tion about Season Discount Flex Cards, information on leadership and civic call the box office at x7462, Monday engagement programs on campus, please through Friday, 9 a.m. – 4 p.m. Flex contact Amy Carter at x3224 or Take Note cards are $40 for four Main Stage [email protected]. tickets; individual ticket prices are $6 for students and $12 for non-students. Illegal Downloading and Music Copyright Violations Presentations The Office of Student and Educational Lunch in the Loft Services and the Department of Net- working and Telecommunications would Leadership Studies Presents Libbie Schrader like to remind students that download- Los Angeles-based musician Libbie ing copyrighted music, TV, movie, Scholar-in-Residence Schrader will perform as part of FSU’s or video game files without paying for The Leadership Studies Minor and Lunch in The Loft Music Series spon- them is illegal. Last year there were a Office of Leadership and Civic Engage- sored by the University Programming number of students that were required ment are sponsoring a leadership Council on Thursday, Sept. 18, at 2 p.m. to complete educational programs and scholar-in-residence program on in the Derezinski Lounge/Loft in the pay fines for violating the University’s Wedneday, Sept. 17. Juana Bordas, Lane University Center. computing policy. president of Mestiza Leadership Interna- Schrader first appeared on the music You should remove peer-to-peer file tional and vice president of the board of scene when she and her band, Think of sharing programs from your computer. the Greenleaf Center for Servant Leader- England, won the Pantene Pro-Voice Our network is monitored by agencies ship, will serve as a diversity consultant “New Song of 2001” Competition. such as the RIAA, which has resulted in to the FSU administration, staff and Schrader and her band beat out 1,200 multiple students settling potential faculty and will share her scholarship other female-fronted acts for the award. lawsuits for as much as $3,000. about multicultural leadership with Schrader’s band also took part in Jewel’s For more information you can visit students. “Soul City Café” program for indepen- www.b4ucopy.com. If you have any Bordas will present “Multicultural dent artist. Schrader is currently a solo questions, feel free to contact Jesse Leadership: A Conversation and Celebra- artist, and her 2004 release of “Letters Ketterman at [email protected] tion” to student leaders and students to Boys” received the top review of the or Lori Bennett at aspiring to be leaders from 7-9 p.m. in week from NPR.org. [email protected]. The help desk the Lane University Center Manicur The performance is free and open to (x7777) is also willing to assist students Assembly Hall. All student organiza- the public. For info, contact the Lane in removing files that may be a violation. tions, their members and any students Information Desk at x4411. aspiring to be leaders are invited to Attention All participate in a presentation and WFWM to Record Radio conversation about how cross cultural Education Students! experiences can prepare student leaders Shows ‘Live at the Depot’ The application deadline for students in a multicultural era. The conversation WFWM 91.9 FM, Public Radio from entering Phase I, Phase II or Phase III of will be followed by an interactive FSU, in cooperation with the Western the Teacher Education Program for the celebration of Hispanic heritage featur- Maryland Scenic Railroad, will record a spring 2009 semester is Tuesday, Oct. 14. StateLines / 4

All applications should be returned to the is still accepting students. Anyone The Festival kicks things off Friday, office of unit assessment, Frampton Hall, interested in enrolling a child between Sept. 19, with “The Appalachian Envi- Room 203-3, on or before deadline date. the ages of 2 1/2 and 5 years should ronment,” an informative symposium For info, contact Barbara Bluebaugh at contact Denise Payne at x4027 or focusing on pressing issues affecting the x7953 or [email protected]. [email protected]. Appalachian natural environment. Applications can be picked up at Scheduled from noon to 6 p.m. Friday, Framptom 203-3. PeopleSoft PAWS/HRSA the symposium includes hands-on workshops on sustainability initiatives Planning to Graduate 9.0 Upgrade Coming throughout the day at FSU and a FSU is upgrading the current performance by Pennsylvania-based in December? PeopleSoft PAWS/HRSA 8.0 system to musician Jay Smar emphasizing the If you are planning to graduate at the version 9.0. This system allows students, mountain region’s rich coal heritage. An end of this semester, please note the faculty and staff to access their vital Appalachian Film Festival caps off following: information, which includes academic, Friday’s festivities at 8 p.m. in the • The 133rd Commencement Ceremony advising, employment and other infor- Palace Theatre in downtown Frostburg. will be Saturday, Dec. 20, in the Harold mation pertaining to the University. Then on Saturday, Sept. 20, from 10 J. Cordts Physical Education Center. The This upgrade is critical because it will a.m. to 6 p.m., check out daylong College of Liberal Arts and Sciences will keep us current with a supported presentations, workshops, arts and crafts hold its service at 10 a.m., while the version of this software. You will notice demonstrations, live music, Appalachian College of Business and College of a new look and feel to PAWS/HRSA 9.0 dance, environmental talks and various Education will present their graduates at system. Both the Faculty Center and children’s activities on the FSU campus. the 2 p.m. ceremony. Please complete Student Center have changed signifi- These festivities, held on FSU’s Upper your graduation application in PAWS cantly with new and improved function- Quad, are free and open to the public now. This will enable you to receive ality. Our goal is to make the transition and provide entertainment for all ages. information about your upcoming from PAWS/HRSA 8.0 to PAWS/HRSA 9.0 Performances will include Frostburg Commencement. as smooth as possible. We have set a go- Arion Band, South Mountain String • The first Commencement mailing is live date to take place over the weekend Band, Farmington Youth Experience scheduled for the first part of October and of Oct. 10. Community Choir, “That’s It” Barbershop will be sent to both your local and your Quartet, FSU favorites Academic Proba- permanent address. Please update your tion, Highland Grass and the Woodticks, address information in PAWS to assure Law Enforcement among many other talented artists. that you will receive all the details. Awareness Day Sept. 17 Frostburg’s Appalachian Festival culmi- • Caps and gowns are provided at no nates with 7:30 p.m. Saturday night at University Police will host its Second the Palace Theatre with a special concert cost to all graduates and may be ordered Annual Law Enforcement Awareness Day at the University Bookstore. Your order featuring Robin and Linda Williams and on Wednesday, Sept. 17, from 9 a.m. to Their Fine Group. must be placed by Oct. 24. 5 p.m. at the Lower Quad on the FSU • Full details about Commencement are For more information about the campus. The event is sponsored by the Appalachian Festival and to reserve on the University’s Web site under FSU Student Government Association “Current Students.” Commencement info is tickets to see Robin and Linda Williams, and the committee is headed by Cpl. contact FSU folklorist Kara Rogers under Academics on the left side. Michael Ruppenkamp. If you have any other questions about Thomas at x3124 or e-mail Representatives from the University [email protected]. The Commencement, please contact Brittni Police, as well as a number of other Teter at x4423 or [email protected]. Appalachian Festival Web site is state, county, municipal and federal law www.frostburg.edu/events/afestival. enforcement agencies, will be on hand Course Redesign to provide professional demonstrations, displays, recruiting and crime prevention Get Involved Workshops Offered tips and hand-outs. Photograph and • Sept. 12: Why Engage in Course fingerprint identification for children Redesign? One Department Chair’s will be provided. 2 Perspective. Guest NCAT Scholar: Dr. If it rains, the event will be held on Writing Green: E=(LG) Tristan Denley. Sponsored by Hawkes Wednesday, Sept. 24. For information, Students are encouraged to submit Learning System: A Special Look at contact Ruppenkamp at materials for the Fall 08 issue of the Math Courses. Open to anyone interested [email protected] or call student magazine E=(LG)2. We will in course redesign with a presentation x4223 to sign up. consider 200-1000 word articles with an by Hawkes geared for math instructors. environmental or sustainability empha- For information or to register, go to Entertainment sis that pertain to student research, www.usmd.edu/usm/academicaffairs/ class activities, nature appreciations, courseredesign/091208ws.html. club activities, reportage, and more, • Sept. 19: How to Engage in Robin and Linda including photos and digital artwork. Course Redesign and How Clickers The magazine will be published in print Can Enhance Your Student’s Class- Williams Headline and online. Submissions from room Experience. Guest NCAT Scholar: all disciplines are welcomed. If instruc- Dr. John Broida. Sponsored by Worth Appalachian Festival tors would like information or a class Publishers. Open to anyone. For informa- The University community is invited visit, contact Sydney Duncan at tion or to register, visit www.usmd.edu/ to learn more about the region’s rich [email protected]. Send materials usm/academicaffairs/courseredesign/ cultural heritage during FSU’s Appala- to [email protected] by Oct. 21. 091908ws.html. chian Festival Sept. 19 and 20. Now in This magazine is a product of ENGL FSU takes part in course redesign its third year, the much-anticipated 402, Editing and Production. The portal through USM and NCAT. For info, visit event brings together a variety of Web site, which includes the first www.frostburg.edu/courseredesign/ performers and craftspeople to celebrate issue, is online at http:// index.htm. the natural landscape, history, food and organizations.frostburg.edu/LgMag. musical and artistic offerings of the region. Robin and Linda Williams and Children’s Center Their Fine Group, regular contributors to Participate in Annual Accepting Students Garrison Keillor’s “A Prairie Home Fall Diversity Retreat Companion,” join the line-up this year The FSU Children’s Center, which FSU students interested in diversity as the featured musical guests at the began its 21st year of Pre-School/ issues have the opportunity to partici- popular Saturday evening concert that Extended Day Care on Tuesday, Sept. 2, pate in the 10th Annual Diversity culminates the weekend of fun. StateLines / 5

Retreat. The event is scheduled from 4 participants must provide their own will be discussed as well. p.m. Friday, Oct. 10, through 2 p.m. Pilates mats. Registration forms may The conference will also recognize Sunday, Oct. 12. Offered by the Black be obtained at www.frostburg.edu/ and honor entrepreneurs of the region Student Alliance and the Diversity events/afl/regform.htm. with a view to showcasing the region’s Center, this year’s theme is “Building “best practices” in small business. Community: Forming a More Perfect Kundlini Yoga Class Awards for the Model Entrepreneur and Union.” The retreat will include work- Young Entrepreneur of the Year will be A Kundlini Yoga class will be offered shops on Diversity and other related presented at the Awards Luncheon. on Mondays, Sept. 8 to Oct 14, from 5 to activities intended to promote student The conference will serve the needs 6 p.m. The classes will be conducted in awareness and empowerment in diversity of both prospective and current entre- the Cordts PE Center in Room 106. issues, coalition building and social preneurs along with member of the Yoga is an ancient science that justice. academic community and government provides its practitioners with experi- While former participants are wel- officials as well. David W. Edgerley, ences of health, flexibility, balance, come, new students are strongly encour- Secretary, Maryland Department of strength and stamina that is applicable aged to participate. This is an excellent Business and economic Development to all aspects of life. Yoga has something opportunity to spend quality time with (DBED), will address the conference. to offer for all its participants regardless students from various cultural, ethnic, For more information, please contact of age or abilities. racial and other groups to develop Dr. Sudhir Singh at x4093 or Advance registration is required, and relationships and understandings that [email protected], Marty Mattare at students must provide their own mats. A reach beyond the surface. x4258, Pam Rose in the Western Mary- minimum of 10 students is required for Applications are available at the Lane land Business Resource Center at 301- the class to be conducted. University Center Information Desk and 722-2773. Information about the event in the Diversity Center in Hitchins 122. and the Trident Initiative are available Completed applications must be Aerobics Classes at www.frostburg.edu/trident. submitted before Sept. 19. Participa- Aerobics classes will be offered tion is limited and there is a selection Mondays through Thursdays, Sept. 8 to Science, Engineering & process based on information provided Dec. 11. There will be no classes Nov. 11 in the application. Applicants are to Nov. 28. Technology Showcase advised to submit a thoughtful response The following classes will be held in As part of its Family Weekend celebra- to the paragraph prompt. Those selected the Cordts PE Center Room 168: Monday, tion, FSU will be exhibiting student, will be required to complete additional 7 to 8:30 p.m., Step Combo, Eve Schott, faculty and staff achievements in tech- forms to confirm your commitment to Instructor; Tuesday, 5 to 6 p.m., Cardio nology through a Science, Engineering, attend and participate. Combo, Kristi Devore, Instructor; and Technology Showcase. Through All Black Student Alliance and Wednesday, 7 to 8:30 p.m., Eve Schott, interactive demonstrations, students and Diversity Center activities and events are Instructor; Thursday, 5 to 6 p.m., Kick their families can experience and enjoy open to ALL FSU students regardless of N’ Butt, Kristi Devore, Instructor. There an understanding of and appreciation for ability, gender, national origin, race, will also be a Boot Camp class offered on the high level of technology fluency religion, sexual orientation, etc. Monday and Wednesday, Sept. 10 to Oct. among our students, faculty, and staff. For information, contact Robin 8, from 7 to 8 a.m. Benefits of the The Showcase will be held in the Wynder at x4050. classes include intense aerobic activity, Compton Science Center on Saturday, weight training and ab workouts, along Sept. 27, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. For Get Down to Business with toning and strength training. more details on the Family Weekend After paying a small one-time Science, Engineering, and Technology FSU students who are interested in semester fee, participants will be able to Showcase, contact Stacey Utley- accounting, business administration or take part in all of the above-mentioned Bernhardt at x4211. economics are invited to learn more classes. about these exciting areas of study by visiting Tammy Shockey at the College MIPS to Host Research of Business Advising Center in Framptom Community Hall 319 to discuss the programs, declare Funding Workshop a major and be assigned faculty advisors. The Maryland Industrial Partnerships The College of Business Advising Center Program (MIPS) will host a free work- hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. Trident Initiative Sets shop about how faculty and local to noon and 1 to 5:30 p.m. For informa- businesses can participate in the MIPS tion, call x4008. 3rd Annual Conference program on Sept. 18 from 11 a.m. to 1 FSU’s Trident Initiative and the p.m., at FSU, in room 224 of the Western Maryland SCORE Chapters in Compton Science Center. MIPS Manager Activities for Life Hagerstown and Cumberland will Ronnie Gist will give a presentation conduct the Third Annual Entrepreneur- followed by a question and answer For information and registration, call AFL ship conference on Thursday, Sept. 25, period. A light lunch is included. Coordinator Amy Nazelrod at x7934. and Friday, Sept. 26, at the University MIPS provides funding—matched by System of Maryland in Hagerstown participating companies — for univer- Stott Pilates Class (USMH), 32 W. Washington St. sity-based research projects that help companies develop new products. MIPS An Essential/Beginner Stott Pilates Titled “Regional Rennaissance ... funding goes directly to faculty for Class will be offered on Tuesdays and Transforming Communities through research that benefits the company’s Thursdays Sept. 9 to Oct. 9 from 12 to Entrepreneurial Activity,” this event will ability to commercialize a product. 12:50 p.m. in Room 170 of the Cordts focus on business and entrepreneurial MIPS has supported research projects Physical Education Center. The class is opportunities in the Western Maryland with more than 400 different Maryland limited to 10 participants with a region, and in particular, the Hagers- companies since 1987. minimum of 8 required. town area. The conference will highlight Benefits of MIPS funding for faculty Stott Pilates exercises safely deliver the transformational impact of entrepre- include: optimal strength, flexibility and endur- neurial efforts that contribute to • Research leads directly to new ance without adding bulk. Stott Pilates the spirit of economic and cultural product development offers a number of benefits to include promise and renewal in the Hagerstown • Potential for published papers and core strength improvement and muscle community. Innovations in agricultural improved university facilities balance. entrepreneurship, educational efforts to • Students gain valuable experience The class will be instructed by Susan spur entrepreneurism in the region and working on commercial technologies Manger, Stott-certified instructor. All programs established by all levels of government to support entrepreneurs • Rapid proposal evaluations—MIPS StateLines / 6 notifies award winners within 60 days of Functions & Algebra: “ Algebraic Thinking” Friday: the proposal deadline 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. 3 & 6 p.m. NASA Connect, “Virtual Earth” Benefits of MIPS funding for Maryland 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. The Habitable Planet: 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. NASA “Destination companies include: “Atmosphere” (Repeat at 5 & 8) Tomorrow” • Cost-effective research through 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Democracy in America: 4 & 7 p.m. Essential Science for Teachers: university collaboration “Bureaucracy: A Controversial Necessity” “Chemical Changes and Conservation of • Access to expert university faculty, Thursday: Matter” students, state-of-the-art facilities, 3 & 6 p.m. James Miltenberger Piano Recital 5 & 8 p.m. Social Studies in Action: laboratories and equipment 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Frostburg Roadtrip: Los “Making a Difference Through Giving” • Efficient transfer of technology Angeles (Repeat at 5:30 & 8:30) from university to companies • Opportunity to work with students—potential future hires Applications are due in October and FSU Events Calendar May. Research supported by MIPS may be in engineering, computer science, physi- MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 8 cal, environmental and life sciences. MIPS * Student Ethernet Support ...... 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall 107 also supports projects designed to help a * BURG Barbeque ...... 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m...... Lower Quad company plan and develop industrial * Greek Council ...... 5:45 p.m...... Lane 201 training programs for its employees. * BSA Get Acquainted Night ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane ARMAH For information, contact Linda Steele at x4137 or [email protected]. TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 9 Last Day to Add Classes * Student Ethernet Support ...... 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall 107 * Women’s Tennis: Juniata College ...... 3:00 p.m...... Home * Men’s Soccer: Waynesburg ...... 6:30 p.m...... Away * College Panhellenic Council Open House ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane ARMAH * NAACP General Body Meeting ...... 8:00 p.m...... Cordts PEC Leake Room Interested in Television WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 10 * Student Internet Support ...... 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall 107 Production? * Voter Registration ...... 11:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m...... Lane Lobby Interested in television production, * S.A.F.E. Office: Deanna Latson .... 2-3 p.m., 4:30-5:30 p.m., 7-8 p.m. .... Lane ARMAH but don’t know how to get involved? * Music Convocation ...... 3:00 p.m...... PAC Pealer Recital Hall FSU-TV3 is looking for volunteers * SES Student Rights: What You Need to Know About the Local Community interested in working with multi- ...... 4:00 p.m...... Lane 201 cameras to cover FSU sporting events, * Women’s Field Hockey: Shenandoah ...... 4:00 p.m...... Away SGA meetings and the Frostburg City * LASO Int’l Film: Like Water for Chocolate ...... 6:00 p.m...... Lane 201 Council meetings. No experience is * Women’s Volleyball: Waynesburg ...... 7:00 p.m...... Away necessary; we will train you. For info, * RHA ...... 7:00 p.m...... Gunter Hall 208 visit www.frostburg.edu/dept/mcom/ * Women’s Soccer: Marymount ...... 8:00 p.m...... Away channel3/mcamerashoot.htm, or contact THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 11 Melanie Lombardi at x3011. * Student Internet Support ...... 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall 107 * Campus Involvement Fair ...... 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m...... Clock Tower Quad ...... (Rain Site: Lane ARMAH) Want to Get Your * Women’s Tennis: Penn State Altoona ...... 3:00 p.m...... Away Message on FSU-TV3? * Diversity Workshop ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane 142 * UPC Open Student Forum ...... 7:00 p.m...... Lane 201 If you have an announcement about an * SGA Meeting ...... 7:30 p.m...... Osborne Newman Center activity that you would like to advertise * UPC Live at the Loft: Java Jams ...... 8:00 p.m. Lane Derezinski Lounge/Loft on the FSU-TV3 message board, log onto FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 12 www.frostburg.edu/dept/mcom/ Annual Leadership Retreat at Camp Allegheny in Stoystown, PA through September 14 channel3/messreqform.htm and enter * Student Internet Support ...... 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m...... Tawes Hall 107 your information and click submit. * Women’s Tennis: Waynesburg ...... 3:00 p.m...... Home Please submit requests at least a week in * CES Special Event: Forbidden Broadway “Special Victims Unit” advance so they can be designed and ...... 8:00 p.m...... PAC Pealer Recital Hall posted in a timely fashion. To submit a SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 13 hard copy form, contact Melanie * Men’s/Women’s Cross Country: Waynesburg University Invitational ...... Away Lombardi at x3011, mlombardi@ * PRAXIS ...... 6:45 a.m.-5:00 p.m...... Dunkle Hall frostburg.edu or Old Main Room 201. * Day of Caring & Sharing ...... 8:30 a.m. . Domino’s Pizza Parking Lot * Field Hockey: Salisbury Invitational...... 10:00 a.m. & 2:15 p.m...... Away * Women’s Tennis: Fairmont State ...... 11:00 a.m...... Away Schedule for Sept. 8-12 * Women’s Soccer: Stevenson...... noon ...... Home Monday: * Men’s Soccer: Shenandoah University ...... 2:00 p.m...... Home * UPC Off-Campus Trip: Pirates vs. Cardinals Baseball Game (Bus departs @ 2:00 3 & 6 p.m. NASA SCI Files “The Case of p.m. from PAC Lot) the Ocean Odyssey” * Football: Washington & Jefferson ...... 7:00 p.m...... Away 4 & 7 p.m. Human Geography: People, Places and Change: “Global Tourism” SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 14 4:30 & 7:30 p.m. Earth Revealed: “Earth’s * Women’s Field Hockey: Salisbury ...... 11:15 a.m...... Away * CCM Mass ...... noon & 8:00 p.m...... Cook Chapel Structures” * Faculty/Guest Artist Recital: Mark Gallagher, Clarinet, Mike & Ruth McDonald, 5 & 8 p.m. AAST: Dr. David Taft Terry Clarinet ...... 3:00 p.m...... PAC Pealer Recital Hall Tuesday: * Planetarium: Best Stars Through the Season.... 4 & 7p.m...... Tawes Hall 3 & 6 p.m. Focus the Nation, presenta- * Open to the public. Questions? Call 301-687-4411. All information subject to change. tion by Dr. Hank Bullamore Note: FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to 3:30 & 7:30 p.m. Live at the Loft: Ivone persons with disabilities. To request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, call Hernandez & Jessamy Zeeman 301-687-4102 or use a Voice Relay Operator at 1-800-735-2258. 5 & 8 p.m. FSU Roadtrip: Miami & Puerto Rico Before You Do It, Take Time To Think Through It! Wednesday: 3 & 6 p.m. Learning Math: Patterns,