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For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement Volume 35, Number 36, April 11, 2005 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or emedcalf@frostburg%edu
Students, faculty and staff University Theatre Presents ‘Being Earnest’ are cordially invited to FSU will present Oscar Wilde’s “The win the love of the women they adore. Importance of Being Earnest,” Friday Gwendelon accepts her proposal from and Saturday, April 15 and 16, and Jack and Cecily from Algernon, but the Dr Catherine Giras Thursday to Saturday, April 21 to 23, at women become heatedly confused when 8 p.m. with a matinee Saturday April 16 they meet and believe they are engaged Spring Convocation at 2 p.m. in the PAC’s F. Perry Smith to the same man. This fabulously witty Studio Theatre. The box office opens comedy erupts when the formidable on Tuesday, April 12, one hour prior to curtain. Lady Bracknell becomes involved, and at 3 pm Oscar Wilde’s 19th century classic, everyone is forced to discover the in the Performing Arts Center “The Importance of Being Earnest,” is importance of being “earnest.” arguably one of the greatest English Tickets are $10 for the general public Drama Theatre satires to grace the stage. The hilarity and $5 for students. For reservations and begins when bachelors Jack Worthing information, call the University Theatre Refreshments will be available and Algernon Moncrieff both go by Box Office at x7462, Monday through following the convocation “Earnest,” a name that “seems to Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Group discounts inspire absolute confidence” in order to are available when booked in advance.
Head Automatica is a collaboration 3 p.m. in the Pealer Recital Hall. Betty Music between Glassjaw vocalist Daryl Palumbo Phillips will accompany Law on piano. and Dan “The Automator” Nakamura, Law, a member of Alpha Xi Delta, FSU producer and beatmaker for Handsome Chorale and FSU Opera Theatre, honed her Spring Concert to Boys Modeling School and Gorillaz, as well craft under FSU instructor Dr. Karen Feature Starting Line as drummer Larry Gorman, keyboardist Soderberg-Sarnaker. She intends to Jim Greer, Josh Holden on bass and Craig graduate in May with a B.A. in music with University Programming Council’s Bonich and Brandon Arnovick on guitar. a vocal performance concentration. Law Concert Commission will present punk- The band’s debut album, “Decadence,” hit will be performing works by Ernest pop band The stores last Charles, Charles Gounod, Ernest Chausson, Starting Line at summer. Henri Duparc, Robert Schumann, Giacomo its annual spring Tickets are Puccini, Carlisle Floyd and Gian-Carlo concert on $20, or $15 for Menotti. Guest performer Ryan Bowie will Saturday, April FSU students sing the role of Ben in a special duet from 24, at 7 p.m. in with a valid ID, Menotti’s “The Telephone.” the Cordts P.E. one ticket per For more information, contact the Center’s Main student. Tickets FSU Department of Music at x4109. Arena. The can be purchased concert’s open- at the Lane Open Mic Night ing act will be University Center electronic box office Center Stage will present an Open rockers Head Mic Night on Thursday April 21, from 7 The Starting Line Monday through Automatica. Friday from 9 to 10 p.m. in the Lane University Center Doors open at 6 p.m. a.m. to 4 p.m., online at http:// Loft. FSU students are welcome to come The Starting Line, comprised of Ken ces.frostburg.edu or by telephone at perform in a laid back coffeehouse type Vasoil, Tom Gryskiewicz, Matt Watts and x3137 or toll free at 1-866-TIXX-CES. atmosphere, or just relax and enjoy the Mike Golla, is a Pennsylvania-based punk- show. Sing, dance, or read poetry. Sign pop quartet that started out with a fully up upon arrival. realized sound all its own. Their debut, Final Act in Celebration “Say It Like You Mean It,” sold more than of Clarinet Music 300,000 copies in just a year after release. Literature Because of the remarkable success of their Junior LaNae Keene will perform a first single, the band responded to the clarinet recital on Sunday, April 17, at 3 requests of fans by releasing a six-song p.m. in Pealer Recital Hall. Her recital is Award-Winning Poet acoustic EP titled “The Make Yourself at free and open to the public. Bosselaar to Read Home EP.” The Starting Line has toured FSU’s Department of English and with “New Found Glory” and “Finch” and Kelly Law to Perform Center for Creative Writing will present has played shows with “Sum 41,” “Taking Senior Voice Recital a poetry reading by Laure-Anne Back Sunday” and “Good Charlotte.” A Bosselaar on Monday, April 18, at 7:30 Senior soprano Kelly Law will perform new album, “Based on a True Story,” is p.m. in the Cordts P.E. Center Leake her senior recital on Sunday, April 17, at due out in the coming months. Room. The event is free and open to the Inside: Dance 2 Theatre 3 Community 5 Presentations 2-3 Take Note 3-4 Volunteers 5-6 Film 3 Points of Pride 4 Calendar 6 StateLines / 2 public. A reception and book signing, contact the Mathematics Department at Albert Einstein’s 1946 visit to Deep Creek sponsored by the Office of Student and x4384, e-mail Dr. Karen Parks at Lake on Monday, April 18, at 7 p.m. in Community Involvement and Main [email protected], or visit the Web room 226 of the Compton Science Center. Street Books in Frostburg, will follow. site at http://faculty.frostburg.edu/ The lecture will feature photos of The winner of the 2001 Isabella math/wojnar/mathsymposium/2005/. Einstein, the scientist’s unusual stories, Gardner Price for unique sense of humor and humanity. Poetry, Bosselaar is the BSA Presents ‘Journey This event is sponsored by the Faculty author of “The Hour Development and Sabbatical Subcommit- Between Dog and Wolf” into Black History’ tee and is open to the public. For and “Small Gods of Dr. Joel Freeman, author of five information, contact Linda Steele at Grief.” In subjects, her bestsellers in 22 languages, will present x4137. work ranges from “One Man’s Journey into Black History” childhood sorrows to on Wednesday, April 13, at 7 p.m. in ‘New PE Pioneer’ is gratitude for children the Lane University Center Manicur Laure-Anne and poignancy of a Assembly Hall. The presentation is free 2005 Wellner Scholar Bosselaar man planting broken and open to the public. Bane McCracken, West Virginia state bottles in a garden. In Come go on a visual and verbal tour of supervisor of Health and Physical craft, her poems are music and surprise. Ancient Black History. This presentation Education, will be the 2005 Wellner An editor as well as a writer and teacher, by Freeman will challenge everything Scholar. McCracken will speak Monday, Bosselaar and her husband co-edited an you have ever been taught about human April 18, from 10 a.m. to noon in the anthology entitled “Night Out: Poems history. The multiculturally astute Cordts P.E. Center Main Arena. About Rebels, Exiles and Renegades,” as Freeman is an internationally sought McCracken is one of the pioneers of well as “Urban Nature: Poems about after speaker and trainer; professional the “new physical education” move- Wildlife in the City.” counselor; success coach to executives; ment. He has written a book entitled For information, contact the Depart- behavioral analyst; organizational “It’s Not Just Gym Anymore: Teaching ment of English at x4221 or the Center culture change specialist; off-key singer; Secondary Students to be Physically for Creative Writing at x4024. filmmaker; photographer; motivational Active for Life.” He was also honored as consultant to professional athletes; a the National Association for Sport and Dance student of history; and passionate about Physical Education National Physical dynamic, fun-filled excellence. Education Teacher of the Year for 1997. Listed in Marquis “Who’s Who in the Umdabu African Dance World,” Freeman served for 19 years as Annual Festival of mentor/chaplain for the NBA Washing- Co. to Perform April 12 ton Wizards (’79-’98). As president of Children’s Literature The Black Student Alliance will The Freeman Institute consulting firm, The 2005 Spring Festival of Children’s present a performance by the Umdabu Freeman facilitates many programs for Literature will be held Friday, April 29, African Dance Company on Tuesday, leaders of other nations, government and Saturday, April 30, on the campus April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Lane Univer- agencies, music and entertainment of FSU. In its 23rd year, the Festival sity Center Manicur Assembly Hall. Get industries, faith-based organizations features an impressive group of award- a glimpse of traditional Zulu Dancing in and corporations throughout the world. winning authors and illustrators this special performance, which is free In August 2002, all of the kings and including Laurie Halse Anderson, Keiko and open to the public. queens of Africa were invited to attend Kasza, David Harrison and Walter Wick. The Umdabu African Dance Company a Pan African Conference in Benin, West Halse Anderson is an award-winning is a Birmingham-based dance troupe Africa. Freeman participated in this author of young adult books, as well as dedicated to the preservation and event and is making a film about the picture books. Her experience with presentation of traditional Zulu culture ancient Kingdoms of Africa. animals has been very important to her through dance. The high energy troupe life. “The animals I have shared my life is very interactive with audiences as they Patuxent Wildlife Center with have taught me how to care for zip back and forth across the country someone besides myself,” she says. As a sharing their culture with others. Director to Speak little girl, she treasured watching her Dr. Judd Howell, director of the USGS- father write poetry and reading comics Presentations Patuxent Wildlife Research Center in on the floor of his office. Some of her Laurel, Md., will speak at FSU on Thurs- titles include “Speak,” “Thank You day, April 14, at 7 p.m. Compton Science Sarah,” “Time to Fly,” “Fever 1793,” as 34th Mathematics Center 226. His lecture is entitled well as the “Wild at Heart” series. “Biological Research in the U.S. Geological Kasza, a former graphic designer, is Symposium Set April 15 Survey? Rocks Don’t Reproduce!” now an author and illustrator. Kasza The 34th FSU Mathematics Sympo- Howell’s work has included surveying says that the work of Arnold Lobel has sium will be held on the FSU campus on bald eagles and falcons in Wyoming, influenced her the most. “The subtle Friday, April 15, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. studying bird habitat use on Alcatraz humor and warmth he created in his Under its ongoing theme, “Teaching, Island and examining the population books continues to inspire me,” she Learning, Exploring,” the Symposium is dynamics and habitat use of tule elk at says. Kasza has said that she becomes designed to serve mathematics educators Point Reyes National Seashore. Howell the character that she is working on at at all levels and attracts over 100 math- also conducted research about land use the moment. She has written several ematics teachers from the tri-state area. change and biodiversity of terrestrial books including “My Lucky Day”, “A The featured speaker is Patrick vertebrates in the national parks of Mother for Choco,” “The Wolf’s Chicken Vennebush, editor of the popular California and Brittany, France. In Stew,” “Dorothy and Mikey,” and “When “Media Clips” column in NCTM’s “Math- addition, he began the bird of prey the Elephants Walk.” ematics Teacher” journal. Vennebush banding and migration study that has Harrison is one of Missouri’s most will speak on “Developing Algebraic become the Golden Gate Raptor Obser- successful and famous authors. He has Thinking with Real-World Algebra.” vatory in San Francisco. received numerous Children’s Choice In addition, the Symposium will This presentation is free and open to Awards and nominations for Best Books feature talks on geometry, mathematics the public. For information, contact Jim for Young Adults. As a boy, Harrison in sports, statistics, mathematics peda- Jeffries at 301-687-0919, x12. liked the outdoors. His books are often gogy and other topics of interest. Among educational (drawing on his science the speakers are FSU professors Marc Einstein Slept Here? background) and are always wildly Michael, Lance Revennaugh, Vaughn entertaining. Some of his titles include Snyder, Edward White and Gerard Wojnar. Francis Tam, professor of physics and “Volcano: Nature’s Incredible Fireworks,” For more information or to register, engineering, will present a lecture on “The Alligator in the Closet and Other StateLines / 3
Poems Around the House,” “Dylan, the Reflection on Aboriginal Canadians.” FSU will hold its annual “MLK Celebra- Eagle Hearted Chicken” and others. The forum is sponsored by Catholic tion,” a joyous evening of music, song Wick is a photographer fascinated Campus Ministries, United Campus and reflection, celebrating freedom and with science and visual perceptions. He Ministries and Hillel. For information, equality, on Tuesday, April 19, at 7 became a children’s author when a photo contact Rev. Larry Neumark at x7490. p.m., in the Pealer Recital Hall. of various odds and ends sparked the The “MLK Celebration” is a multi- idea for the first “I Spy” book. His earlier Call for Hadra Forum media event, featuring the images of Dr. photographic puzzles have been featured King, along with special readings, in “Psychology Today,” “Discover”, Presenters for Fall reflections and performances by FSU “Games” and “Let’s Find Out.” As a child, The Hadra Forum coordinators are musical groups to commemorate the life he loved to tinker and build and even seeking faculty/staff presenters for fall of this fearless Civil Rights leader. made a skateboard out of roller skates 2005. Any topic is acceptable except for FSU’s United Gospel Voices Under that he fastened to pieces of plywood. talks that simply promote a depart- God’s Dominion, conducted by Dr. Susan Wick says his photography never got the ment/program or give explanations of Mills, will perform “Thula Sizwe” and same appreciation that children give him FSU policies/procedures. “Kwangena Thi Na,” two Zulu songs that for his books. Some of his titles include If you are interested in being part of were sung under Apartheid in South “A Drop of Water: A Book of Science and the spring 2005 Hadra Forum program Africa. Both hold messages of inspira- Wonder,” “Walter Wick’s Optical Tricks,” please contact Larry Neumark at x7490 tion and freedom. The FSU Chamber “Can You See What I See?,” “Dream or [email protected]. Choir, conducted by Dr. Karen Machine” and an “I Spy” book series, as Soderberg-Sarnaker, will present “Oh well as many others. Freedom,” an African-American spiritual The agenda for the Festival includes Film about hope during oppression, and large group presentations by the “True Light,” which will be accompa- featured authors and illustrators, nied by projected images of Dr. King. offered in a personal and relaxed The evening will also feature videos of environment, as well as informative Int’l Film Series Presents student reflections. In addition, stu- small group sessions. Topics range from ‘Don’t Tempt Me’ dents will present readings of both selecting quality children’s books for a essays and poetry. classroom to keeping social studies alive FSU International Film Series contin- The event is free and open to the with historical fiction. An extensive ues with the film “Don’t Tempt Me,” on public. For information, contact the book selection is available for purchase Tuesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Lane Office of the Provost at x4211. and autographing opportunities. University Center’s Atkinson Room 201. A special feature of the Festival, The The series is sponsored by Center Stage. R. Margaret Hamilton Children’s Hour, “Don’t Tempt Me” follows the story of Environmental Photo will be held on Friday, April 29, begin- a boxer whose life is put in jeopardy by Finalists on Display a brain injury and is visited by a spirit ning at 4 p.m. for children ages 5 to 12. The Second Annual Environmental Age-specific workshops will be pre- from heaven and a spirit from hell. He is shown a heaven that looks like Paris Photography Contest of the Environmen- sented by the authors, in which they tal Planning and Land Management share their work with children, as well where everyone speaks French and looks beautiful. Hell is an English-speaking Institute of FSU will display the finalists as the process of writing and illustrat- of the contest in the FSU Ort Library ing. Registration is required. hothouse run by Brits with a twisted sense of humor. Both angels want to from April 15 to 21. The top 20 photos Admission to the Festival is by (finalists) will be on display in the Ort registration only and is limited in take his unlucky soul home in this oddball comedy. Library in the third floor display cabinets number. Pre-registration is required, for public viewing. Over 100 photographs and pre-orders are available for books were entered in this year’s contest. that will be featured at the Festival. Theatre The awards ceremony will be held in To register or for more information, the Compton Science Center Atrium on call the FSU Children’s Literature Centre April 21 at 5 p.m. All finalists are at x4420 or visit online at UT Sets Children’s Show, encouraged to attend. The top three www.frostburg.edu/projects/clc/. ‘Sleeping Handsome’ award winners (first, second, and third places) will be announced at that time Appalachian Lab University Theatre will present D. M. and prizes will be awarded at that time. Bocaz-Larson’s “Sleeping Handsome” to The sponsors for this year’s contest On Thursday, April 14, Dr. Bob Gates young audiences on Saturday and are: The Maryland Coal Association, of Ohio State University will present Sunday April 23 and 24 at 2 p.m. in the Leasure Photography Studios, Duncan’s “Breeding Biology of Wood Ducks in PAC Drama Theatre. Photography, Olan Mills Portrait Studios, Natural Tree Cavities: Bet-hedging and When the evil Princess Morgan casts a AES Warrior Run Inc., Clark’s Camera Seeking Sanctuary in the Hills of magic sleeping spell on the handsome Southern Illinois,” another in the UMCES Center, Bernie’s Photography, Wal-Mart, Prince Charles, best friends Emma and Photography by Jeannine, The Camera Appalachian Laboratory’s spring seminar Izzy must put their heads together in Gallery, The Mountain Office of the series. The talk will be at 3:30 p.m. in AL order to break the spell before the royal USGS, and the Maryland Bureau of room 109. Refreshments will follow. Queen returns to the kingdom. Will Emma Mines. All photographs can be claimed rescue her sleeping Prince? Or will on April 21 after the award ceremony in Hadra Forum: Exploring Princess Morgan marry into the royal Compton Science Center room 226. family? Along with a little help from the Political Psychology brave Prince James, a few trusted servants The free weekly James Hadra forums and evil henchmen, the best friends learn Academic Advising continue each Monday at noon in Ort the truth and joy of helping others. Evaluation Reminder Library room 237. The 50-minute pro- All tickets are $2 and can be purchased Just a reminder to all academic advisors grams are free and open to the public. at the door. For information, call x7462. and undergraduate students that the first Attendees are encouraged to bring lunch; campuswide Student Evaluation of coffee and tea will be provided. Take Note Upcoming programs are as follows: Academic Advising continues until the April 11: Steve Simpson, “Exploring end of the regular registration period, April 22. Advisors: Be sure to give an Political Psychology.” Celebration of M.L.K. evaluation form to each student who sees April 18: Sean Henry, “Provocateur you for academic advising. Students: and Radical Feminist: Elfrieda Jelinek, Jr.’s Life, Work April 19 Remind your advisor if he or she forgets 2004 Literature Nobelist.” In memory of the life and accom- April 25: James Saku, “A Demographic and be sure to turn the evaluation into plishments of Martin Luther King Jr., the Departmental Administrative Assis- StateLines / 4 tant. Free responses are highly valued, so credits from anywhere in the world this with seniors as they worked together on take the time to provide a pat on the summer? FSU is offering its largest ever the project. To top off the day, students back or share constructive suggestions. If selection of summer courses online. took photographs to insert in the picture you have questions, contact the Provost’s With 43 courses being taught via the frames as a reminder of the celebration. Office at x4212. Internet, students have the capability of earning credits and fulfilling program Deadlines MAHE Distinguished requirements from home ... or wherever the summer takes you. Registration is Program Awards under way, and courses promise to fill Deadline for May 2005 The Maryland Association of Higher quickly, so check to see if there is a Education is soliciting nominations for course that will earn you credits so you Graduation Exceptions the 2005 MAHE Distinguished Program can graduate sooner. This is a cutting- Are you planning a May 2005 gradua- Awards to recognize innovative and edge way to learn. Look for the hot tion? If your official degree audit outstanding programs in higher educa- pink “Summer Online Courses” bro- indicates you have not completed all tion and to facilitate communication chures and posters around campus for requirements and you have a basis to about successful, replicable programs course listings and requirements. request an exception, submit your among member institutions. Or you may visit www.frostburg.edu/ written appeal letter and supporting Awards are given in three categories: admin/cit/blackboard/onlineCourses.html letters and documentation to the instructional, student services, and other for course descriptions and information. Academic Standards Subcommittee, (any program that advances higher Contact the Center for Instructional Office of the Provost, Hitchins Building, education in Maryland, including commu- Technologies at x4353 or by 4 p.m. on April 14 for the April nity outreach programs). Programs must [email protected] for information. meeting (last chance for graduation be nominated by the sponsoring institu- exceptions and inclusion in the Com- tion. The deadline is May 1. News for Summer-Fall mencement Booklet). For information, Applications are available from Mary call the Provost’s Office at x4212. Gartner, Assistant Provost and MAHE MBA Applicants Institutional Representative, Office of The 2004-2006 Graduate Catalog is the Provost, Hitchins; x4212 or available at the Graduate Services [email protected]. Completed office, 141 Pullen Hall. The revised MBA applications should be returned to program requires that all students Gartner no later than May 1. entering as of spring 2005 complete the Award recipients are invited to describe GMAT (Graduate Management Admis- Schedule for April 12-15 their programs at the MAHE Fall Confer- sions Test). Test registration informa- Monday: ence and may be asked to prepare an tion is available through the Educa- 3 & 6 p.m. George Beall Lecture abstract or article for the MAHE Journal. tional Testing Services Web site at 4 & 7 p.m. NASA SCI Files, “The Case of www.ets.org or by calling the FSU the Galactic Vacation” Computer-Based Testing Center, Sand 5 & 8 p.m. City Palace Café Mind Culture Original Spring Hall, at x7990. The test is Music Seeking Musicians available as a computer-based examina- Tuesday: 3 & 6 p.m. Snowden Crossing FSU’s Mass Communication Depart- tion, given at FSU Monday and Friday, 8 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. FSU Intramural Basket- ment is looking for musicians to a.m. to noon, and Tuesday and Thurs- ball Game: Recreational League perform on the second annual Mind day, 1 to 5 p.m. Culture Original Music Project. Wednesday: The project consists of recording a CD May Commencement 3 & 6 p.m. Destination Tomorrow of songs compiled by several area musi- Graduate students who plan to 3:30 & 6:30 p.m. Live at the Loft: cians, as well as putting on a concert graduate in May need to complete the Matthew West featuring those musicians. If you think Application for Graduation as soon as 5 & 8 p.m. Poet: James Harm you have a song that is good enough, you possible. Friday, April 15, is the deadline Thursday: may be chosen to be on the CD. All types to be included in the Commencement of music are welcome. If you have already 3 & 6 p.m. TV3 News Program. Apply as soon as possible to recorded a song, you can submit it to: 3:15 & 6:15 p.m. FSU Intramural make sure that you have time to obtain Mind Culture Original Music Project, FSU Game: Recreational League the admission tickets. The Application Mass Communication Department, Guild Friday: for Graduation and cap and gown forms Center 118. If you have an idea for a are available at the Office of Graduate 3 & 6 p.m. MD State of Mind song, but don’t have a way to record it, Services, 141 Pullen Hall, or x7053. 4 & 7 p.m. Counting Doves the Mass Comm. Dept. can do it for you. 5:30 & 8:30 p.m. Snowden Crossing All submissions are due by April 11. For information, contact Dr. John Points of Pride Lombardi at x4146 or Connie TV3’s New Show, Capacchione at x3049. Dr. Joyce Middleton, Department of ‘Snowden Crossing’ Accounting, attended the 2005 annual Because of shipping delays, please tune Grad Students: Summer, Mid-Atlantic regional meeting of in to FSU TV-3 on beginning on Tuesday, the American Accounting April 12, at 3 and 6 p.m. and Friday, April Fall Registration Info Association, held in Philadelphia, Pa., 15, at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. for the first Registration for graduate students from March 24-26. She also participated episodes of Snowden Crossing. begins for summer and fall 2005 sessions in the program as a member of the Tax Snowden Crossing is a 30-minute soap on the PAWS system is under way. Please Educators’ Panel. opera that serves as a lesson in diversity, remember that the summer semester embodying the spirit of the American code is 2053, and the fall semester code Students from the Phi Eta Sigma Dream, draped in fantasy, outlined in is 2058. Registration for summer is with Honor Society made St. Patrick’s Day an real life. The show chronicles the life and payment only, and there are no deferred extra special day for seniors at Frost- times of several families in a fictitious payment plans available. burg Village Adult Day Services. suburban town just outside of Washing- With “Friends are the Gold at the End ton, D.C. Two main families in the town, Summer Courses Online of the Rainbow” as their theme, the the Mackenzies, and the Kings, have students spent the afternoon making St. been at odds for ages. The conflict stems Attention students! Are you ready for Patrick’s Day-themed picture frames with from wrongs committed from generations summer? Are you ready for Summer the seniors. The students provided all the past and a peaceful resolution does not Online 2005? Are you ready to earn materials and shared home-baked cookies appear to be anywhere in sight. StateLines / 5
With this show, a multitude of social women, then travels into “The Twilight a chance to show off your poker skills. issues are exposed and addressed Zone,” a world gone mad when the The best player wins the grand prize, through various storylines. The show inventions of Africans and African but don’t worry if you are not good at makes an attempt to bring the family Americans disappear. Audiences laugh poker, because door prizes are being unit (immediate, extended, community) themselves into the realization that given away as well. Admission is free. back together through meaningful and Black ingenuity is an integral part of truthful conversations on subjects that their everyday lives. Catholic Campus Ministry affect on them directly or indirectly. Admission is free for students, $3 for The show is also to a showcase for the general public and $2 for senior Join CCM for an Italian meal at its talented performers in the D.C. Metro- citizens. For more information, call monthly dinner on Tuesday, April 12, at politan area. All of the music and actors (301) 784-5005 or (301) 777-8621. 6 p.m. in the Osborne Newman Center are in/from the D.C. Metropolitan area. Bishop Murphy Hall. For more information about the show, Math Summer Center visit www.snowdencrossing.com/ index.html for 4th-6th Graders Volunteers Tune in to FSU TV-3 on beginning on FSU will host a Maryland Summer Tuesday, April 12, at 3 and 6 p.m. and Center for Mathematics for children now Friday, April 15, at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m. in grades four to six titled “Mystery + Train Pull 2005 Moving for the first episodes of Snowden Mastery * Beauty + Power = Infinity” Crossing. For information, about TV3’s from July 25 to 29. Deadline to apply is Full Steam Ahead programming contact Cable Channel April 15. The Allegany County Sheriff’s Office Manager Melanie Lombardi at The bright young minds who attend is excited to announce the upcoming [email protected] or x3011. will experience some thrills of math and 5th annual Western Maryland Train Pull surprising connections (such as Pascal’s to benefit Special Olympics Maryland- Internships triangle, fractals, use the powerful Allegany County which will take place software Geometers Sketchpad), learn at 10 a.m. on July 9 in conjunction exploration strategies, build habits of with CanalFest/RailFest. Intern with the Mouse mind to look at issues from multiple To make this year’s event even larger, organizers are looking for groups/ The Walt Disney World College Program perspectives, face challenges, meet new friends interested in math and see math organizations or individuals interested internship, identified by the Wall Street as alive, growing, discovering new in becoming part of this extraordinary Journal as one of the top 40 internships answers to new and old questions. event. This year the Train Pull Commit- in “America’s A-List Internships,” will be The program is non-residential. tee is offering the chance to sign up returning to campus for two presenta- Applications are due April 15 to Dr. individually without a team. Participat- tions this semester: April 12, at 6 p.m., ing individuals will be placed on a team and April 13, at 2 p.m., both in Library Wojnar. The program is funded by the Maryland State Department of Education. so everyone can get the chance to pull 237. This two-tiered, paid internship For information, visit the Web sites http:/ “Mountain Thunder.” Mountain Thunder program offers: /faculty.frostburg.edu/math/wojnar/msc is Western Maryland’s steam locomotive, • Professional skills development and or http://marylandpublicschools.org/ weighing in at over 500,000 lbs. Teams leadership training must consist of 20 members with each • Opportunity to network with summercenters. Information is also available in elementary and middle member raising or donating a minimum professionals in all areas of the company schools. Or call Dr. Wojnar at x4181. of $25 to cover registration. Registra- • Cross-cultural experience meeting, tion begins at 9:30 a.m. on July 9. living with and learning from approxi- Special Olympics sends our local mately 4,000 American and interna- Get Involved athletes to the spring, summer and tional students winter games and to competitions on • Opportunity to take free, transfer- world games level. able classes Spring Fest is Coming... For more information, contact • Highly-respected experience for Mark your calendars: Spring Fest will Miranda Stott at Canal Place Authority their resumes be Saturday, April 30, from 1 to 7 p.m. on Tuesdays and Thursdays from 8 a.m. • Opportunity for a post-graduation There will be lots of fun stuff to do: live until 4 p.m. at (301) 724-3655 or career with Disney companies worldwide. music, organizational olympics, fun Jimmy Bone at (301) 729-4132. Interested students should investi- foods, cookout, dance lessons, laser tag gate the program by going to and more. Join us for a fun-filled www.wdwcollegeprogram.com, filling celebration of spring. Read to Succeed Book out the no-obligation application and Giveaway at Mall coming to a presentation with their applications. Students will be selected Groups Sought to Help Spring is right around the corner and on the basis of two interviews. A with Senior Picnic so is the Read to Succeed Annual Book applicants from all majors, with a Giveaway at the Country Club Mall. minimum of 12 credits/minimum FSU A campus-wide event honoring our Thanks to the generosity of County Club GPA of 2.0, have been highly successful graduating seniors is being scheduled Mall, which graciously offered to host in the selection process as well as in for Sunday, May 15, from 4:30 to 6:30 the event, and the Christian Appala- the internships. Contact Elaine Barry in p.m. The Office of Alumni Programs chian Project, which donated the Career Services for more information. needs student organizations who want shipment, there are thousands of free to organize games, activities, etc. ... books to distribute to the public. The Call Dina Rephann for information at giveaway will begin Saturday, April 16, Community x7588. A commitment is needed by and continue until Saturday, April 23, Wednesday, April 20. If your organiza- or until all of the books are given away. tion is interested, there will be a The giveaway will be open during planning meeting Wednesday, April 20, regular mall hours. 1,001 Black Inventions at 5 p.m. in the President’s Conference As an added bonus, those who Allegany College of Maryland will Room. Please call to say you will attend. volunteer to help to unload the ship- host Washington D.C.’s Pin Points ment and set up the display on Thurs- Theatre presenting “1,001 Black Center Stage Sponsors day and Friday, April 14 and 15, will Inventions” for two performances at receive first selection of books. Volun- noon and 7 p.m. on Friday, April 15, at Texas Hold-em Night teers will also be needed during the the ACM College Center Theatre. On Friday, April 15, Center Stage will giveaway to help attendees make their “1,001 Black Inventions” features the offer a Texas Hold-em game from 8 to selections, manage the attendance sign- success stories of ingenious men and 11 p.m. in the Lane Game Room. Here’s in sheet and restock the book supply. StateLines / 6
Any assistance is appreciated! http://northumbria.ac.uk/) apply for a Harold R. Rowe Scholarship for For more information, contact Lesley • Many locations through AIFS fall. Applications are available either from Baker, Read to Succeed Coordinator, at (www.aifsabroad.com/) the CIE or online at www.frostburg.edu/ x7615. She would be happy to speak to • Many locations through ISEP admin/cie/rowe.htm. Students must be in your organization and discuss this (www.isep.org) good academic standing and provide volunteer opportunity in greater depth. • Many locations through SIT financial need information. For informa- (www.sit.edu/studyabroad/index.html) tion, contact the CIE. Activities for Life ‘Europe for Free’ Entry Deadline May 14 Order Study Abroad/Int’l Graduation Sashes The International Student Identity Card International students and students For more information or registration, contact is giving away three prizes to students who have taken part in a study Center Coordinator Amy Nazelrod at x7934% who enter their sweepstakes by May 14. abroad program who will be graduating Grand prize is good for a stay of up to 30 in the May ceremonies are encouraged to Youth and Advanced Swimming Lessons days in Europe. No purchase is necessary. purchase a silk country sash that Youth and Advanced Swimming To enter, click on www.myisic.com/ represents either their home country or Lessons for children ages 5 to 12 will be europeforfree/default.aspx. Winners will their country of study. Sashes are offered on Mondays, Wednesdays and be notified by May 16. beautifully made and feature a colorful Fridays, April 18 to May 4. The classes Rowe Int’l Scholarships - Deadline May 1 stylized version of the country’s flag. will be from 6 to 6:50 p.m. in the FSU Come by the CIE to see a preview. Sashes International students who hold F-1 or Pool in the Cordts P.E. Center. may be purchased for $20 from Amy J-1 visas and will have completed one full Youth swimming instruction is Simes in the CIE until April 28. separated into skill levels. Advanced year of study by fall 2005 are eligible to swimming lessons are for those inter- ested in learning advanced swimming skills or preparing for a swim team. FSU Events Calendar Advance registration is required. MONDAY, APRIL 11 Infant-Toddler and Pre-School Swimming * Hadra Lecture, Dr Steve Simpson, Exploring Political Psychology Infant-Toddler and Pre-School swim noon Library 237 lessons will be offered from 5 to 5:45 * Tau Kappa Epsilon Got Lyrics Rap Battle 5:00 pm Lane ARMAH p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays * Alcohol, Tobacco & Other Drugs Program 8:00 pm Lane Atkinson Room from April 18 to May 4 at the Cordts PE TUESDAY, APRIL 12 Center Swimming Pool. * BSA Umdabu Dancers 7:00 pm Lane ARMAH The Infant-Toddler Swimming Class is * International Film Series, Dont Tempt Me 7:00 pm Lane Atkinson Room for children ages 3 to 36 months and the * SAFE Office, Breaking the Blues 7:00 pm Cordts PEC Leake Room Pre-School Swimming Class is for chil- dren ages 3 and 4. Both infant-toddler WEDNESDAY, APRIL 13 * Model UN 8:30 am-2 pm ARMAH, Atkinson Room and pre-school swimming classes require * Womens Softball: McDaniel College (DH) 3:00 pm Away parents to be in the water and to * Greek Council 5:00 pm Lane Atkinson Room participate along with their children. * RHA Meeting 7:30 pm Lane Atkinson Room Advance registration is required. * BSA Program: Joel Freeman, One Mans Journey Into Black History 7 pm Lane ARMAH International THURSDAY, APRIL 14 * Womens Softball: Washington & Jefferson (DH) 3 pm Home * Baseball: Washington & Jefferson College 3:30 pm Home Study Abroad Programs * Greek Life, Erin Weed, Girls Fight Back 7 pm Lane ARMAH The Center for International Education * SGA Meeting 7:30 pm Lane Atkinson Room offers a variety of ways for FSU students FRIDAY, APRIL 15 to see the world. In many cases, students * Math Symposium 9 am -2 pm Lane Center, Library 237 register at FSU during a semester abroad * BSA Aloha 6:00 pm Upper Quad and can take all financial aid with them * UPC Feature Film, Coach Carter 7 pm & midnight Lane Atkinson Room and transfer credit back to FSU. For * FSU Jazz Ensemble 8:00 pm PAC Pealer Recital Hall information on programs or scholarships, * University Theatre: Importance of Being Earnest 8 pm Smith Studio Theatre contact Dr. Amy Simes at the CIE in the Fuller House on Braddock Road, x3091, SATURDAY, APRIL 16 * Mens/Womens Outdoor Track & Field: Gettysburg College, Gettysburg, PA Away [email protected] or visit the CIE * PRAXIS Test 7:45 am-5:00 pm Dunkle Hall Web page at www.frostburg.edu/admin/ * Enrollment Management Open House 8:30 am Lane University Center cie/cie.htm. * Baseball: Lake Erie College (DH) 1:00 pm Away Apply Now for Summer, Fall Study Abroad * Womens Softball: Lake Erie College (DH) 1:00 pm Home Students are encouraged to visit the * University Theatre: Importance of Being Earnest 2 & 8 pm Smith Studio Theatre CIE and pick up a study abroad applica- * UPC Feature Film Series, Coach Carter 8:00 pm Lane Atkinson Room tion for summer and fall programs. There * BSA Spring Fling Cabaret 10:00 pm-2:00 am Lane ARMAH are hundreds of programs available to SUNDAY, APRIL 17 FSU students. FSU students may apply * CCM Mass Noon & 8:00 pm Cook Chapel for the following summer programs: * 2005 Colloquium 11:00 am • England (see Dr. Judy Dieruf in 122 Appalachian Station, Atkinson Room Fine Arts, [email protected]) * Baseball: Dickinson College 1:00 pm Home • American Institute of Foreign Study * Phi Eta Sigma Induction 2:00 pm Lane ARMAH (AIFS): www.aifsabroad.com/ * Planetarium, The Lives and Deaths of Stars 4 & 7 pm Tawes Hall • International Student Exchange * UPC Feature Film Series, Coach Carter 6:00 pm Lane Atkinson Room Program: www.isep.org/nus/summer.html * Open to the public Questions? Call 301-687-4411 All information subject • Summer at Sea: to change www.semesteratsea.com/voyages/ FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities acces- summer2005/index.html sible to persons with disabilities% You may request accommodations through the Students may also apply for fall 2005 ADA Compliance Office, 302 Hitchins, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955% programs through the following affiliates: • Australia/New Zealand Drive Safely Today So That (www.australearn.com) • England (Northumbria University - You Can Return Tomorrow