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Volume 30, Number 25, April 3, 2000 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday

Two Jazz Groups to up with a jazz-funk selection, “I Just “driving” lessons she received from Want to Celebrate,” which includes solos uncle over several years. In the hands of Present Concert April 8 by Brunner on trumpet, Dalton on alto highly acclaimed award-winning play- Two FSU jazz groups will appear in saxophone and Chris McMahon on wright Paula Vogel, a seemingly taboo concert Saturday, April 8, at 8 p.m. in the drums. subject – pedophilia – becomes a subtle Performing Arts Center Pealer Recital For information, contact the Depart- and delicate memory play that carefully Hall. The performance is free and open to ment of Music at x4109. avoids sensationalism and stereotyping. the public and is suitable for the entire “Vogel has a gift for sustaining humor family. Spanish Pianists Martin and pathos at the same time,” said The The 18-piece FSU Jazz Ensemble will New York Times. “This play is both open the concert with an appeal to and Meliton to Perform wryly objective and deeply empathetic. childhood, the theme song to “The The FSU Cultural Events Series will Ms. Vogel has written a lovely, harrow- Flintstones.” Joe Comer, trombone, and present the Spanish piano duo Elena ing guide to the crippling persistence of Matt Dalton, alto saxophone, have a solo Martin and Jose Meliton on Sunday, one woman’s memories.” battle in the selection. The Neil Hefti and April 9, at 3 p.m. in the Performing Arts This production is recommended for Bobby Troup tune, “Girl Talk,” Center Pealer Recital Hall. mature audiences. For information and follows and features an alto With passion and spice, Martin and ticket reservations, call the University saxophone solo by Rich Meliton perform their country’s highly Theatre Box Office, x4145, Mondays Castellano. rhythmic and colorfully diverse songs through Fridays, between 1 and 4:30 p.m. Vocalist Brenda often using melodies from Cante Jondo, Pease joins the the oldest type of Flamenco music. Their Peer Ed Conference: ensemble to sing the stylistic interpretations reflect both their blues standard, profound knowledge of standard “Field of Dreams” “Kansas City.” FSU “classical” music and their love of Coming soon to a campus near you, Professor Jon Spanish culture. FSU’s first Peer Education Conference, Bauman’s arrangement The duo has performed to enthusias- “Field of Dreams.” includes solos by Diana tic acclaim throughout their native On April 7 and 8, peer education Ezerins on vibraphone and Jonas country, Europe and the United States. organizations from colleges in seven Amoonarquah on trombone. The first half Now settled in the U.S., they showcase states (Delaware, Maryland, North of the concert closes with a Latin salsa the captivating music of their homeland Carolina, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Virginia composition, “Cabeza De Carne.” Comer in an effort to promote a better under- and West Virginia) and Washington, has a trombone solo, and then the standing of Spanish culture and to D.C., will be making their way to Frost- percussion players are featured. provide a perspective of the evolution burg. The newly formed FSU Jazz Combo this music has experienced over the last This two-day event will feature begins the second half with a Duke centuries. several workshop sessions put on by Ellington classic, “It Don’t Mean a This event is presented in association local agencies and the attending schools Thing.” Dalton solos again on alto with the FSU Department of Music. For themselves on a variety of issues saxophone and Laurence Brunner solos information and ticket reservations, affecting peer education and student on trumpet. Next is the Rodgers and Hart contact the FSU Cultural Events Office, leadership. Highlighting the conference standard, “My Funny Valentine,” with a Lane Center, room 235, x4411, Mondays will be national speaker Eric Chester. trumpet solo by Albert DeFusco. through Fridays, 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Friday, April 7, at 7 p.m. in the Lane The septet continues with Irving Center Multi-Use Room, Chester will Berlin’s “Blue Skies,” featuring a “How I Learned to Drive” address issues of value building, self- trombone solo by Amoonarquah. The esteem, leadership development and Combo’s portion of the concert con- Next UT Production healthy choices. The former teacher, cludes with “Get Back In,” with solos by University Theatre will present the mentor and ESPN color analyst makes Dalton on alto saxophone and Comer on 1998 Pulitzer presentations to 100,000 teens a year. trombone. Prize- For informa- The Jazz Ensemble returns to the winning tion on Chester, stage with the jazz classic, “Out of play, visit his Web Nowhere.” The arrangement includes “How I site at http:// solos by Comer on trombone and David Learned to www.eric Myers on trumpet. “Mystique,” a Drive” on chester.com. contemporary composition in an up- April 14, 15, 20, 21 and 22 at 8 p.m. in the tempo waltz setting follows. Solos are by Performing Arts Center Studio Theatre. A Dalton on soprano saxophone, Ezerins on matinee is scheduled for 2 p.m., Sunday, vibraphone and Brunner on trumpet. April 16. “Spring Can Really Hang You Up the “How I Learned to Drive” is one Student Most” will feature graduating senior woman’s penetrating look back into her organizations Comer on trombone. The program winds vulnerable adolescence and the unusual from FSU are 2 / StateLines also invited to attend and present. There Shown with English subtitles, this film Zen Retreat, Workshop is a cost involved. For more information, by director Carlos Saura offers breathtak- contact the S.A.F.E. Office in 017 ing visuals to Feature Kjolhede Compton Hall or call x4761. and FSU will feature “Zen, Soto and stunning Rinsai Schools” by Sensei Sunya Expert on “Generation choreogra- Kjolhede, on Friday, April 14, from 7:30 to phy. The 9 p.m. in Dunkle Hall, room 218. A Why” to Speak third of Saura’s dance films, it tells the meditation workshop, for participation Eric Chester, a former teacher, coach story of gypsy lovers who resort to only, will be Saturday, April 15, from 10 and color analyst for ESPN, will speak at sorcery to eliminate the ghostly presence a.m. to 1 p.m. in the Cordts Physical Frostburg State University’s Lane Center of the woman’s dead husband. Education Center, Leake Room. Friday, April 7, as part of “Field of Sponsored by the Lane Center, A long-time student of Roshi Philip Dreams.” The talk, which is free and open Campus Activities, Center Stage and Kapleau, Kjolhede was ordained as a Zen to the public, will be at 7 p.m. in the Lane Department of Foreign Languages and priest and sanctioned as a Zen teacher in Center Multi-Use Room. Literature, this event is free and open to 1995. She has been involved in the Chester coined the term Generation the public. practice of Zen Buddhism for 30 years, Why, which describes the post-Genera- For information, contact the Lane initially as a staff member of the Roches- tion X group born after 1980. The term Center Information Desk, x4411. ter Zen Center. She is currently the describes youth of that generation who chaplain in the trauma/burn unit of a continually question the standards and FSU Welcomes WVU large university hospital. expectations imposed by society — as in Kjolhede has conducted Zen retreats “why does it matter?” and “why should I Chamber Winds and workshops to diverse audiences in care?” His presentations to teens FSU welcomes the West Virginia the United States, Mexico and Poland. empower their values, self-esteem, University Chamber Winds Thursday, Meditation workshop participants are leadership development and healthy April 6. The performance, which is free reminded to bring two firm pillows and a choices. and open to the public, will begin at 8 blanket for Zazen posture support. Loose He is the author of four books, p.m. in the Performing Arts Center Pealer and comfortable (i.e. sweatsuits not including his latest, “LEAD NOW. . . or Recital Hall. shorts), natural-colored clothing is Step Aside!,” two audio cassette The WVU Chamber Winds is “an recommended. programs and 11 video tape programs. ensemble of graduate and undergraduate This event is sponsored by the FSU For information, contact the FSU winds players . . . dedicated to the Faculty Development Committee. For S.A.F.E. Office at x7692. performance of the finest and most information, contact Paul LaChance, important compositions of winds,” says professor of English, x4225. Café Frostburg to Feature John Weigand, professor of music at West Virginia University. FSU to Sponsor Guitarist Michael Gulezian Included in the program will be a Café Frostburg will feature performance of “Seven Dances” from Children’s Lit Festival guitarist Michael Gulezian on Francaix and “Sonatine” from Strauss. The 18th annual FSU Children’s Friday, April 14, at 8 p.m. For more information about the Literature Festival will be held Friday, in the Lane Center concert, call the FSU Department of April 28, from 5:45 to 9:05 p.m., and Loft. Music at x4109. Saturday, April 29, from 8 a.m. to 2:30 Gulezian p.m., in the Lane Center. Featured is one of the Gillem to Speak on Racial presenters include authors and illustra- finest solo tors Steven Kellogg, Jerdine Nolen, acoustic Identity Development Carolyn Reeder and Lisa Campbell-Ernst. instrumental guitarists of our time with The FSU During this year’s event, under the unique music that is powerful, playful Women’s Studies theme “Words and Pictures From Which and passionate. With his combination of Program and Imaginations Grow,” participants will technical virtuosity, emotional expres- Department of have to opportunity to come together to siveness, strong vocals and warm stage Psychology will share their love of children’s literature, presence, he has earned a reputation for present guest and to learn more about the successful excellence and a steadily growing speaker Angela ways to share that love with youngsters. audience. Gillem on In addition to the adult activities, the His most recent CD, “The Dare of an Monday, April 10, at R. Margaret Hamilton Children’s Hour, Angel,” has been hailed “an uncommonly 7 p.m. in the Lane Center, room 201. for children ages 4 to 15, will be held on thoughtful and provocative work” by Gillem will present her research on Friday afternoon beginning at 4 p.m. This Jazz Times. Gulezian has appeared in racial identity development (RID) in event offers age specific workshops concert with George Winston, The Dixie biracial individuals. She will discuss presented by the authors to share their Chicks, Tim Weisberg, The David some of the key life themes that contrib- works and to discuss the process of Grisman Quintet and many others. ute to racial identity and demonstrate writing and illustrating. This event is free and open to the how the Black identity has different Admission to the Festival and the public. For information, contact the Lane consequences and meanings for each children’s workshop is by registration Center Information Desk, x4411. person. In addition, her research serves only and is limited in number. Pre- to examine the differentiation of Black registration is required, and pre-orders Film Series to Show RID from biracial RID. are available for books that will be An engaging and dynamic speaker, featured. For information and registra- “El Amour Brujo” Gillem is a professor of psychology at tion, contact Dr. William Bingman, FSU FSU’s International Film Series will Beaver College in Pennsylvania. Department of Educational Professions, present the Spanish film “El Amour For information, contact the FSU x4420. Brujo” on Tuesday, April 4, at 7 p.m. in Department of Psychology, x4193. the Lane Center, room 201. StateLines / 3 Stand Up and Be a Counter The afternoon ceremony, dedicated to • Meeting for Students who want to go to the refurbishing of the FSU Arboretum, is Australia Census 2000 will be conducting test planned to celebrate Dr. King’s commit- FSU is now affiliated with sessions for hiring every Wednesday at ment to service and the installation of the AustraLearn, an organization that Framptom Hall, Room 341, during the second in a series of sculptures designed provides unique opportunities for month of April. and built by middle and high school area students to study at a variety of universi- youth. ties in Australia. AustraLearn arranges Senior Directed These events are free and open to the cheap flights, a weeklong orientation Art Exhibitions public. For information on the convoca- program, pre-registration, and transcript evaluation. Students may choose from a The Stephanie Ann tion, contact John Bowman, Associate variety of Austra- Roper Gallery will host Provost, x4211 or Dr. Jean- Marie lian and New the following senior Makang, Coordinator of African Ameri- Zealand universi- directed art exhibition can Studies, x3089. For information on this spring: the afternoon events in the Arboretum, ties, all offering a • April 16 to 19, contact the FSU AmeriCorps/*VISTA broad range of course offerings at Passage 2000, 7 to 9 office, x7599. campuses set in beautiful and exotic p.m., Amy Newcomb, surroundings. To find out more about Andrew McCullom, Mark Your Calendars this program, visit the Lane Center on Chrissy Ries Dr. Gira will present her Spring 2000 Tuesday, April 18, between 11 a.m. and • April 21 to 26, Retrospective Fusion, Convocation Tuesday, April 11. The 2 p.m. in the foyer, or attend a special 7 to 9 p.m., Vince Skelly, Colby Ellsworth, Convocation will begin at 3:30 p.m. in the meeting on studying in Australia at 2 Neal Marsh, Walker Boyd PAC Recital Hall. All members of the p.m. in Room 202 of the Lane Center. • April 28 - May 3, Three Ladybugs University community – faculty, staff and • Castles and Chocolate in Germany, and a Caterpillar, 7 to 9 p.m., Chris Noel- students – are invited to attend. Summer 2000 Russo, Clare Dougherty, Lindsay Rider, Spend four weeks exploring medieval Zach Kraus Study Abroad Opportunities castles in Germany and sampling some of • May 5 - May 10, Anthropology of The Center for International the world’s best chocolate and pastries Male, 7 to 9 p.m., Cindy Weisenmiller Education offers a variety of ways while receiving college credit! You can • May 12, Compound Element 5 for FSU students to see the do all this while staying inexpensively at (Portfolio Night), 7 to 8:30 p.m., Emily world. For information on any of the University of Maryland’s Scwabish Odend’hal, Eric White, Kirsta Knotts, the programs or scholarships Gmund campus near Stuttgart in south- Jessica Jones, Julie Feckes that may be available, check with west Germany. Register as an FSU Gallery hours are Sundays through Dr. Amy Simes at the CIE in the student. Scholarships available from the Wednesdays, 1 to 4 p.m. For information, Fuller House on Braddock Road, CIE. For course information, contact Dr. contact the FSU Department of Visual call her at x3091 or e-mail her at George White in the Department of Arts, x4797. [email protected]. Geography, 217 Fine Arts, x4264. • Meeting for students interested in • Spend August at Oxford University in Martin Luther King going to Ireland, Spring 2001! England Convocation Slated Students interested in studying in Students who would like to spend Ireland next spring (2001) at Mary three weeks in Oxford at St. Edmund Hall, FSU will feature keynote speaker Dr. Oxford University, and earn credit Norman Fortenberry at the Martin Luther Immaculate College in Limerick (western towards their FSU degree should apply King Jr. Convocation, Monday, April 17, Ireland) should attend a special meeting Monday, April 10, at 6 p.m. in the Fuller for this program which is co-sponsored from 11 a.m. to noon in the FSU Perform- House. Those who have filled out by Indiana University in Pennsylvania. ing Arts Center Pealer Recital Hall. An applications may turn them in at this time, Two FSU faculty members are offering “Afternoon of Service and Volunteerism” and those who haven’t picked up courses next summer: Dr. Judy Dieruf celebration will follow from 1:30 to 2:30 (Fine Arts), who also coordinates the p.m. in the University Arboretum. applications yet may do so at the program, will be teaching Watercolor in FSU holds this annual Convocation meeting. Students pay FSU tuition and are able to take all financial aid with them. Britain - Art 221, 421 or 621, and Dr. Eira to reflect on the human rights and human An FSU faculty member accompanies the Patnaik (English) will be teaching Greco- dignity issues for which Dr. King stood. group. Students take one FSU class and Roman Mythology (Engl 290). The It also represents an opportunity for three Mary I classes. Next spring Fred program fee includes excursions to members of the University community to points of interest within the area. For reaffirm the importance of securing Surgent will accompany the students and more information, visit their Web site at equality for all and to reflect on the role will teach classes in health, nutrition and sports psychology. http://www.iup.edu/intserv/oxford.html that it plays in this effort. • Spend a Semester at Sea - Special • Exotic Africa for Art & Design/Social The focus of this year’s Convocation Meeting April 13 Sciences/Humanities Students has been selected to complement the FSU Spend a semester travelling the world Co-sponsored by FSU and the North African American Studies program’s by ship! If you are interested in the Carolina State University, students may yearlong celebration of the new century Semester at Sea program sponsored by take part in a six-week program at the and its examination of the prospects that the University of Pittsburgh, a represen- University of Ghana this summer, in the new millennium brings to African tative will be on campus Thursday, April either Art and Design or the Social Americans. 13, to provide information and answer Sciences and Humanities. For more Fortenberry, division director of the questions about the program. There will information, contact Dr. Jean-Marie Division of Undergraduate Education be a special meeting for students and Makang, program coordinator, at x3089, (DUE) and acting division director of the faculty who would like specific informa- or visit the NCSU web site at http:// Division of Human Resource Develop- tion on costs and destinations from 3 to 4 www2.ncsu.edu/ncsu/programs/ghana/ ment of the National Science Foundation, p.m. in Room 202 of the Lane Center. program.html intl_ for the Art and Design is nationally recognized in higher program or http://courses.ncsu.edu/ education and science. 4 / StateLines classes/mds495a001/ghana99.htm for the information included on these posters to FSU students. This project has been a Social Sciences and Humanities program. must pick up a form in the Residence Life long-term goal of the FSU Parents • Summer in the Andes Office and have it returned at least two Association, and with the sale of the Students may study Spanish or weeks prior to the date of the event. If cookbook will become a reality by the become certified to teach English as a approved, the information will then be next academic year. foreign language during the summer by included on one large poster and placed More than 200 recipes were compiled taking part in the FSU-sponsored in information centers in every residence into this FSU-spirited cookbook from program at Augustana College, Illinois. hall. submissions by parents, students, FSU The program takes place at the Centro de The deadlines for posting information staff/faculty and alumni. Additional Estudios Interamericanos in Cuenca, are as follows: recipes are included from the “Recipes Ecuador. For information, visit the April 7 to be posted April 17 from Home” contests sponsored by the Augustana Web site at http:// April 14 to be posted April 24 FSU Parents Association and Sodexho helios.augustana.edu/snsummer/ April 21 to be posted May 1 Marriott since 1996. • Football, Shopping, Pubs & Clubs, April 28 to be posted May 8 For more information, contact Lynn History and Culture in the UK May 5 to be posted May 15 Buckheit at x7588 or stop by the FSU Students interested in studying at the Graphics and/or photos may be Bookstore to purchase your copy. The University of Northumbria in Newcastle, included with the information for your cost per book is $10, plus tax. England, during the fall or spring event. The posters are considered a semesters 2000-1 should contact the CIE. replacement for any flyers, and individual Language Lovers Unite! Newcastle is one of the liveliest cities in organizations’ promotional material will the UK, just across the Channel from no longer be allowed to be posted in the Join English 418/518 Amsterdam, and three hours north of residence halls. Q: Do children really pick up second London (one hour south of Edinburgh) Any questions should be directed to languages more easily than adults? by train. Leonard Brown, x4122, or Juliet Blank, A: Yes and no. • Culture Shock is a Good Thing x4151. For the full and “final” answer, sign FSU affiliates with both the up for English 418/518, Second Language International Student Exchange Last Chance for Acquisition: Theory and Application, a Program (ISEP) and the course that explores how people learn American Institute for Foreign Graduation Exceptions and use (and even lose!) second lan- Study (AIFS). Both organiza- Thursday, April 13, at 4 p.m. is the guages, including the role of age and tions offer study abroad last chance for students to submit personality factors. The course is locations in hundreds of requests for exceptions to graduation or appropriate for anyone who may teach or universities around the commencement participation require- tutor second language learners, including world. If you are an ments for the May 2000 commencement. ESL (English as a Second Language) and/ adventurous student looking for an Immediately following the April 17 or for those with experience in learning a exciting and unique experience overseas, meeting of the Academic Standards second language. The course, which may and you would like to enhance your job Subcommittee, the commencement be taken on either the undergraduate or resume, this may be the program for you. booklet will go to the printers. Appeal graduate level, will allow students to You may register at FSU and use your letters and supporting documentation focus on individual interests. It will be financial aid for all programs. must be received in the Office of the offered this fall Mondays and Wednes- • Work/Volunteer Overseas - Enhance Provost, Hitchins 213, by April 13. Don’t day from 4:30 to 5:45 p.m.; if there is your resume! disappoint your family and friends! sufficient demand, it will be offered also Students interested in working abroad Submit an exception request today or tell as a Web-supported course for individu- should come by the CIE for information them you will not be graduating in May. als residing outside Allegany County. about internships, volunteer organiza- Anyone interested in the course should tions and paid work overseas. Many Advice for Advisors pre-register, and anyone interested in the organizations help students obtain jobs Web-supported version (or wishing There are two remaining sessions on and work permits, and some help to additional information) should contact Advising Issues for Freshmen and arrange housing as well. Students can Dr. Martha R. Dolly (x4239) by April 21. Sophomores scheduled for this week. All choose from short experiences (1-2 academic advisors are invited to attend. months) to longer experiences (4-12 Pick one session: Student Photos Wanted! months), or even look into a more serious • Tuesday, April 4, 3:30 p.m., Lane Do you enjoy taking pictures commitment (1-3 years). Destinations are Center 201 of your friends on campus? available throughout the world. • Wednesday, April 5, 3 p.m., Lane Did you take exciting Center 201 photos of you and friends Residence Hall Promotion on spring break? Do you Takes on a New Look Food for Thought want to see any of your photos printed 25,000 The Residence Life Office is taking The FSU Parents times in a magazine? steps to make advertising for your Association is The FSU Office of Publica- organization easier and more efficient. pleased to an- tions is interested in capturing images of The Residence Life Office is now nounce that the “Real World” at FSU through our producing one large poster advertising long-awaited students’ perspectives to be featured in weekly campus events. One will be cookbook “Food for campus publications. Send us photos of placed on each floor of all the residence Thought - A collection of you and your friends having fun and halls. This will not only aid in the ‘Recipes from Home’” is now available at experiencing life at FSU! organization of material but will also the FSU Bookstore. Proceeds from the If your photos are used, you will allow residents to read the information sale of the cookbook support the FSU receive TEN DOLLARS per picture we clearly and easily. Parents Association Endowment Fund, print and your own personal photo credit Organizations that would like to have which will provide several book awards for your portfolio! StateLines / 5

We’re looking for real photos of real Ministry, Catholic Campus Ministry and University’s Department of Civil and fun (but nothing TOO real – if you catch the Hillel Club. Environmental Engineering in Pittsburgh, our drift!) Be sure to have written will be Thursday, April 6, at 3 p.m. in AL consent of those photographed. Please Business Students Offer room 109 (IVN). For information, call Ed submit your color photos with your name Gates at (301) 689-7173. and address (on back) to FSU Office of Free Tax Help Publications, 228 Hitchins, by Friday, Free help preparing 1999 tax Intro to Technologies April 14, or call x4161 for information. returns is available through the IRS-sponsored VITA of the Internet Holocaust Museum Trip (Volunteer Income Tax Dr. Ronald J. Vetter will present “An Assistance) Program Introduction to the Technologies of the Students, faculty and staff interested at FSU. Internet” Saturday, April 15, at 2 p.m. in in going to the Holocaust Museum in Help with basic the Leake Room of the Cordts P.E. Washington, D.C., on Saturday, April 8, federal and Maryland Center, the next in the series of lectures should contact Stephanie Leikach, income tax returns will be offered through presented by the Association for President of the Hillel Club, at x7148. early April by volunteers from FSU’s Computing Machinery FSU student She will provide details about the time College of Business who have been chapter. and cost. The event is sponsored by trained and approved by the IRS. Internet technologies have emerged Hillel, the Interfaith Council and NCBI. Appointments must be made in as a credible alternative to client-server advance by calling Dr. Joyce Middleton, computing in the corporate enterprise. “Must Beliefs Divide Us?” VITA site co-coordinator, at x4154. Today’s Web applications are moving Tensions regarding religion exist in Student volunteers will work Saturdays from offering static the United States and around the world. from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Framptom Hall. HTML pages to full Must we be forever divided? Must we interoperability with never understand each other? An all- Lecture to Discuss corporate databases. campus forum regarding world religions Vetter, an ACM will be held on Wednesday, April 12, at Changes in Appalachia Distinguished Lec- 7:30 p.m. in Room 140-141, Lane Center, Frostburg State University will turer, is an associate professor in the with the goal of dealing with these present “Changing Appalachia,” a guest Department of Computer Science at the questions as well as sharing beliefs. lecture by Michael Bradshaw, Professor University of North Carolina at Representatives from the following faiths of Geography, Tuesday, April 11, in Wilmington. are scheduled to speak: Buddhist, Dunkle Hall 218 at 7:30 p.m. The talk is The talk is sponsored by the FSU Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day free and open to the public. ACM Student Chapter, Student Govern- Saints (Mormon), Catholic, Protestant, Dr. Bradshaw will discuss changes in ment Association, Computer Club, Hindu, Jewish and Moslem. Dr. Gary Appalachia since the 1950s. Among the Computer Science Department and Horowitz, Vice President of University topics he will touch on are a historical Association for Computing Machinery. Advancement, will serve as the modera- overview of the impact of federal For information, contact Peter Mburu tor. This interactive program will be a programs, especially that of the Appala- at (301) 689-6241. stimulating one. Join us and help us to chian Regional Commission from 1965 to deal with these important questions. present; the changing emphases of the “PlayRights” Returns with The event is sponsored by Baptist ARC, including the policy shift from Student Ministry, Catholic Campus growth centers to distressed counties; Program on Date Violence Ministry, Center for International and the January 2000 study of those What would you do if your friend told Education, Diversity Center, Hillel Club, changes compared to uneven fortunes you her boyfriend was hitting her? What NCBI, Residence Life Office, United elsewhere in the United States. if her boyfriend seemed like a nice guy? Campus Ministry and other groups. Dr. Bradshaw completed a Ph.D. Explore these issues and more with study of changes in Appalachia in 1985 “PlayRights” on Wednesday, April 5, at Seder Celebration and in 1992 published a history of the 7 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center. ARC from the years 1965 to 1990. He has “PlayRights” utilizes educational Happening kept up to date with changes in the ARC theater to explore dating violence, a A tradition at FSU is the popular role. He taught at the College of St. Mark prevalent problem among high school celebration of the United Campus & St. John in Plymouth, UK, for 25 years, and college students. An interactive Ministry-sponsored Seder, the ecumeni- where he is now professor emeritus. He format that follows four students’ lives, cal Christian/Jewish celebration of the also was involved in organizing student the audience will be able to ask charac- Passover. Besides enjoying a delicious exchanges with Frostburg State Univer- ters questions to understand their meal of matzoball soup, lamb and other sity. thoughts and feelings ... and what is foods, a very meaningful experience is The lecture is sponsored by the really happening. shared. Both campus and community Faculty Development Committee and the As the story of two female friends persons meet together for this event. Department of Geography. For informa- dating two male friends unfolds, we This year the Seder will be held on tion, contact Dr. George White at x4264. discover something is not right with one Wednesday, April 19, at 6 p.m. in the couple. The eventual disclosure tests Recreation Room of Salem United Church Appalachian Laboratory friendships, presenting difficult choices. of Christ, 78 Broadway, Frostburg. If you The program challenges misconcep- are interested in attending, contact Rev. Seminar tions about dating violence and provides Larry Neumark at x7490. The cost to “Evaluation of Natural Amelioration practical information about victims’ legal, attend is $6 for adults and $3 for stu- of Acidic Discharges from Abandoned medical and community options, rights in dents. Because of the Seder’s popularity, Deep Mines,” will be the next in the a relationship, ways for students of both you are urged to sign up quickly. spring series of Appalachian Laboratory genders to support victims and work to Attendance is limited to 50 people. Other seminars. The talk, presented by David end violence against women. participants include the Baptist Student A. Dzombak, of Carnegie Mellon “PlayRights” was created by 6 / StateLines

Equalogy Inc, a non-profit organization mentees; and our magnificent physical size, with several flavors to choose from expanding awareness and promoting education facilities bear the hallmark of April 17: Chocolate Croissant change on equality. his planning,” says Dr. Catherine R. Gira, April 24: Double Espresso The program is sponsored by the FSU president. “The establishment of the Family Resource Crisis Center, the Harold Cordts Endowed Scholarship is S.A.F.E. Office and the BURG Peer yet another example of his dedication and Education Network. For more informa- commitment to the institution that he has tion, contact the S.A.F.E. Office at x7692. helped to build and to its students for years to come. We are honored to be the Annual Spring Sponsored beneficiaries of his selfless generosity.” This endowment will provide scholar- Projects Forum ships for graduate and senior under- Faculty, Staff Notes Friday, April 14, is the date! 2 to 4 graduate students with a declared major • The Department of Educational p.m. is the time. Lane Center Multi-Use in Health, Physical Education or other Professions received a $40,000 grant from Room is the place. The Event? The programs as developed by the University the University System of Maryland to Second Annual Spring Sponsored for similar studies in the future. In support the development of its Profes- Projects Forum. The Forum is an oppor- addition, applicants for this award must sional Development Schools. Dr. tunity to recognize and celebrate the demonstrate interest in health and Thomas Palardy is the project director, work of faculty and administrators who physical education as shown by previous and Dr. Barbara Ornstein is the Team have received grants and contracts to scholarship, research, membership or Liaison. The grant will fund four teams undertake research, new programs, and avocation. Students must be enrolled as that will revise the requirements for field innovative projects that benefit FSU. either a graduate or senior undergraduate experiences. Other members on the teams You’ll see exhibits, demonstrations, with an accepted FSU GPA of 3.0 or are: from Educational Professions: posters, and learn about the many better. Maureen Palardy, Dr. Vaughn Snyder, exciting and diverse activities that take Preference will be given to full-time, Dr. Judith Holmes, and Dr. Mary Kay place on campus. International graduate students partici- Finan; from Physics, Dr. Joseph This year our guest speaker at the pating in an accepted exchange program. Hoffman; from English, Dr. Martha Forum is Dr. Joann P Roskoski, Deputy Further designation, in order of impor- Dolly; from Social Science, Dr. Hank Director of the Division of Environmental tance, will be granted to full-time seniors Bullamore and Dr. Armand Rossi; and Biology at the National Science Founda- who have demonstrated outstanding from Mathematics, Dr. John Jones. Four tion. Dr. Roskoski will be speaking on the ability. In the event of equally qualified teachers are also assigned to the teams new Biocomplexities Initiative of the applicants, a preference will be given to including Karen Goetschius, South Penn National Science Foundation. She will those with demonstrated financial need. Elementary; Jean DeWitt, Beall Elemen- also discuss the opportunities for For information regarding this tary; Linda Barry, Bel Air Elementary; predominantly undergraduate teaching scholarship or to contribute to this fund, and Julie Laffey, Westernport Elemen- institutions in this new Initiative. contact Jack Aylor, FSU Foundation Inc., tary. The Forum also provides an opportu- x4161. • Dr. Marcia Cushall received a nity to learn about the many activities $68,000 two-year grant to infuse technol- that support faculty development at FSU, Reception for FSU Donors ogy into the Education programs. This including the Faculty Development and The FSU Foundation will host a wine grant comes from the Maryland Technol- Sabbatical Subcommittee, the Institu- and cheese reception prior to the FSU ogy for Tomorrow’s Teachers project tional Review Board/Institutional Animal Jazz Ensemble Concert, Saturday, April 8, that was funded for $990,000 over three Care and Use Committee (for the protec- in the Performing Arts Center for the 137 years. The project will be coordinated by tion of human and animal subjects in members of the FSU community who the Consortium on Technology in research) and the Office of Research and made financial contributions since July 1 Teacher Education, which is led by Dr. Sponsored Programs. in support of Frostburg State University. Susan Arisman, dean, College of Educa- If you have a grant and have not yet The event is sponsored by the FSU tion. Dr. Cushall represents FSU on this reserved a space to exhibit at the Forum, Annual Fund Campaign, which has raised Consortium. please call Mickie Kreidler at x7097 or e- over $100,000 this year to benefit • FSU and the University of Maryland mail [email protected]. scholarship, alumni and campus pro- University College have received a grant Come join the celebration on April 14! grams. of $100,000 from the AT&T Foundation A special invitation has been sent to to develop the Online Academy for the Foundation Establishes the contributors and they are reminded to Rectification of Teachers. This Academy Cordts Endowment respond by Thursday, April 6, x4758 or e- will give teachers an opportunity to take Dr. Harold Cordts, faculty emeritus mail to [email protected]. subject area courses on a graduate level and former chair of the FSU Department asynchronously. Dr. Joyce Wheaton, of Health, Physical Education and April Specials in the Loft Department of Educational Professions, will be developing a graduate reading Recreation, has established an endowed Hours: course that emphasizes reading in the scholarship through the FSU Foundation Monday to Friday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. content areas, and Marc Michael, Inc. Dr. Cordts worked for many years to Monday to Wednesday, 7 Mathematics Department, will be set up international exchange programs p.m. to 11 p.m. developing a graduate mathematics and recognized the need to help students Thursday, 7 p.m. to course. UMUC is one of the largest while attending FSU. midnight online universities serving every “Dr. Cordts’ influence on the pro- 10 percent discounts: continent. grams and people at Frostburg State over April 3: Caffe Latta, • Dr. Clarence Golden, Department his many years of service has been any size with choice of of Educational Professions, is co-director inestimable. Generations of students flavoring of a grant received to align the Adminis- benefited from his tutelage; countless April 7: Spinach and feta tration and Supervision program with the colleagues were privileged to be his April 10: Tazo Tea, any StateLines / 7 standards of the Interstate School Leaders Licensure Consortium. The grant FSU EVENTS CALENDAR of $7,182 was received from the Maryland Look for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web at www.frostburg.edu/weekcal.htm State Department of Education Standards MONDAY, APRIL 3 for School Leaders Project. The co- Fall Registration (April 3 – 21) director is Dr. Susan Arisman, College of * Women’s Softball: Lake Erie College 3:00 p.m. Away Education. • Dr. Joyce Middleton, Associate TUESDAY, APRIL 4 Professor, and Sharon Robinson, * CCM Mass noon Cook Chapel Professor and Chair, both of the Depart- * Men’s Baseball: ment of Accounting, College of Busi- University of Pittsburgh-Greensburg (2) 1:00 p.m. Away ness, recently attended the 2000 * Men’s Tennis: Penn State College-Altoona 3:00 p.m. Away Mid-Atlantic Regional meeting of the * Women’s Lacrosse: Shenandoah University 4:00 p.m. Home American Accounting Association, Student Alumni Ambassadors March 23-25, in Wilmington, Del. While Career Connections 4:30 p.m. Lane Multi-use attending this meeting, Dr. Middleton * International Film Series – “El Amor Brujo” 7:00 p.m. Atkinson Room served as a member on a panel presenta- tion titled “Tax Educators’ Dialogue” and WEDNESDAY, APRIL 5 also served as an “Accounting Educa- * Ring Promotion 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lane Lobby tion” paper session moderator. Faculty Senate Meeting 4:00 p.m. Lane 140-141 • A Tutor’s Guide: Helping Writers RHA Meeting 5:00 p.m. Atkinson Room One-to-One, just published by Boynton CAB Meeting 7:00 p.m. Atkinson Room Cook Heinemann, features two chapters * UCM Fun Night 7:30 p.m. Library 237 by Sandy Eckard, the Learning Specialist for PASS. Her chapter, titled “Telling THURSDAY, APRIL 6 Tutor Tales,” is an extension of her * Ring Promotion 10:00 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Lane Lobby doctoral dissertation theme. Eckard * Men’s Baseball: Penn State-Altoona (2) 1:00 p.m. Home collected her research on storytelling * Men’s Tennis: Waynesburg College 3:00 p.m. Home here at FSU in the fall and is currently President’s Student Advisory Council 5:00 p.m. Lane 202 writing up her results. * WVU Chamber Winds 8:00 p.m. PAC Recital Hall • Jay Hegeman, also from PASS, was Thirsty Thursday 10:00 p.m. The Loft reappointed Chair of the TRIO Special Interest Group for the National Associa- FRIDAY, APRIL 7 tion of Developmental Education during Regional Peer Education Conference 2:00 p.m. Lane Center the recent national conference in Biloxi, * Men’s Tennis: Mississippi. Penn State Behrend with Alfred University 3:00 p.m. Away • Lindsy Pack, Associate Professor, * CAB Film Series – “Stigmata” 7:00 p.m. & midnight Atkinson Room Mass Communication, published a chapter in the book Holding the Media SATURDAY, APRIL 8 Accountable titled “Ambiguous Stan- GRE Testing 7:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. Dunkle 218 dards, Arbitrary Enforcement: Cable * Men’s & Women’s Outdoor Track & Field: Carnegie Mellon University Away Assess TV and Controversial Program- Regional Peer Education Conference 8:30 a.m. Lane Center ming.” The book is published by Indiana * Men’s Tennis: University Press. Penn State Behrend College-Tri Matches 9:00 a.m. Away • From March 8 to 11, Paul Charney, * Women’s Lacrosse: Salisbury State Univ. 11:00 a.m. Away History, attended a Southwest Council of * Men’s Baseball: Latin American Studies meeting in University of Pittsburgh-Bradford (2) 1:00 p.m. Home Puebla, Mexico, and delivered a paper, * Women’s Softball: “‘Va y Viene’: Indian Migrants in Penn State Behrend College 1:00 p.m. Away Colonial Lima.” * CAB Film Series – “Stigmata” 2:00 p.m. Atkinson Room * Jazz Concert 8:00 p.m. PAC Recital Hall

SUNDAY, APRIL 9 * Men’s Tennis: Penn State Behrend College 10:00 a.m. Away * Men’s Tennis: Lake Erie College noon Away * CCM Mass noon & 8:00 p.m. Cook Chapel * Lenten Communal Penitence following mass Cook Chapel * National Volunteer Week (9-15) - Into the Streets Service Event noon The Loft * Women’s Lacrosse: East Stroudsburg Univ. 1:00 p.m. Home A Good Safety Record is * Planetarium – “Starflight: The Ultimate Adventure” 1:30 & 7:00 p.m. Tawes Hall No Accident * Phi Eta Sigma Initiation 2:00 p.m. Lane Multi-use * Cultural Events Series – Elena Martin & Jose Meliton, Duo Pianists 3:00 p.m. PAC Recital Hall * CAB Film Series – “Stigmata” 7:00 p.m. Atkinson Room * Open to the public. Questions? – Call 301-687-4411. All information subject to change. FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to persons with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, 102 Compton Hall, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955