Martin Luther King Day Activities
In observance of Martin Luther King Day, January 20, the following activities are scheduled:
·4:15 p.m., Harris Cinema: Muhammed Akil will give a slide show presentation entitled, Decoding White Supremacy: Reading Destruc tive Images, which will analyze the psycholinguistics of Affirmative Action, diversity and multicultural education. He will also look at how seemingly innocent images create destructive value systems and patterns of behavior.
·7:30 p.m., Harris Cinema: A reading of King's Letter from Birmingham Jail. The Young, Gifted and Black Gospel Choir will also perform several selections from their repertoire. Following the reading and choir performance, a discussion entitled, Where Has the Dream Gone? will examine whether King's dream has come true or fallen on deaf ears.
Music After Break
·Sunday, January 26, Herrick Chapel, 7 p.m.: Brahms Chamber Music Series, Concert III Nancy McFarland Gaub, violin; Jonas Tauber, cello; Jocelyn Langworthy, clarinet; and Eugene Gaub, piano.
·Friday, January 31, Herrick Chapel, 8 p.m.: Concert by the Leontóvych String Quartet Yuri Mazurkevich violin; Yuri Kharenko, violin; Boris Deviatov, viola; and Vladimir Panteleyev, cello.
·Computer Services Schedule
1. Staffed computer labs will close at 6:00 p.m. on Friday, December 20th. Labs will re-open at 8:00 a.m. on Monday, January 20th.
2. Computing Help Desk hours during the break:
-December 23 through January 1: Closed
-January 2 through January 17: 8 a.m. - 12 noon, MWF
-January 20: resume regular hours, 8 a.m. - noon and 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
·Winter Vacation Hours in The Forum
Friday evening, December 20th, the Forum will close at 10:00 p.m. The Forum will be open from 8:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. Saturday, December 21st and then will close for winter vacation. The Forum Grill will close for winter vacation at 4:30 p.m. on Friday, December 20th. The Forum will resume regular hours on Saturday, January 18, 1997. The Grill will open at 10:00 a.m. that day. Have a fine winter vacation.
·Health Center Closing
The Health Center will closeFriday, December 20, at 5:00 p.m. All loan articles must be returned before this time. Replacement cost for articles not returned will be deducted from you continuing enrollment deposit.
Activities Calendar Deadline
The deadline for submitting information to be included in the January 20 -March 14, 1997 Activities Calendar is Friday, January 3, 1997. Please submit your information to the Office of Special Services, HHH or E-mail TINDALLK@ADMIN.GRIN.EDU. Students planning activities for the above time period such as mini-symposiums should submit their information before leaving for break on December 20.
Book Store Sale
The End of the Year Book Store sale is underway. Clothing and books are 20% off. This does exclude textbooks. The sale will end Friday, December 20.
Building Closings/Schedules
·Bookstore Closing
The Book Store closes for the winter break at 5 p.m. on Friday, December 20. It will not be open on Saturday, December 21. It will re-open on Thursday, January 2, 1997. The bookstore will be open on Martin Luther King Day.
·Burling Library Hours
-Friday, Dec. 13 8 a.m. - midnight
-Saturday, Dec. 14 10 a.m. - midnight
-Sunday, Dec. 15 10 a.m. - 1 a.m.
-Monday - Thursday, Dec. 16-19: 8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
-Friday, Dec. 20: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
-Saturday, Dec. 21: 10 a.m. - 5 p.m.
-Sunday, Dec. 22: 1 p.m. - 5 p.m.
-Monday, Dec. 23 - Wednesday, Jan. 1: CLOSED
-Thursday - Friday, Jan. 2-3: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
-January break hours: Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 5
Computer Services Announcements
·Notice: The end-of-semester academic disk cleanup will be done on Friday, January 10, 1997, during normal backup time from 6:00 p.m. until 2:30 a.m. All files belonging to students, student groups, staff, faculty and outside users will be backed up from disk (DISK$A, DISK$B and DISK$C) to off-line long-term storage on magnetic tape. Files on this end-of-semester tape will be saved for a period of four years.
·Reminder: Computer accounts belonging to mid-year graduates will be deleted on Tuesday, January 14, 1997. If absolutely necessary, mid-year grads may request that their accounts be saved for a maximum period of up to one semester (June 6, 1997), by contacting the Computer Services secretary no later than 5:00 p.m. on Monday, January 13, 1997 and stating their full name, username and the absolute date on which the account may be removed. Graduating seniors are also urged to download all files to diskette and make paper copies of resumes, files, etc., which may be needed for future use, prior to leaving Grinnell College campus.
·Reminder: Before you leave for winter vacation, please unsubscribe yourself from all mailing lists! If you don't know how to do this, contact the computing Help Desk at the Younker Memorial Computing Area (x4400), student user consultants at either the YMCA or GenComp lab at ARH or call Computer Services, x4901.
·Notice: All lab Macintosh systems (including Macs in dorm labs) will be cleaned up during the winter breakpersonal files will be deleted. Please backup your files to your NT Storage or a floppy disk. Contact a UC at x4923 or x4826 for assistance.
Deadline for Jan. 21 Campus Memo
Due to celebration of Martin Luther King Holiday on Monday, Jan 20, the deadline for the Jan. 21 Campus Memo will be 3:00 p.m., Thursday, Jan. 16 for hard copy and 9 a.m., Friday, Jan. 17 for E-mail. This issue will be the first Campus Memo of 2nd semester.
Deadline for Distribution of Student Information for 2nd Semester
At the beginning of 2nd semester, there will be a consolidated student information packet which will include all information, listings, etc. that organizations, departments and offices want all students to receive. The materials to be included with this distribution must be received by the Office of Special Services by NOON, Friday, Jan. 10, 1997. All information will be duplicated as received on 8.5"x11" paper. This packet will be distributed by January 18 to all students.
Experience Serenity: View the Fine Arts Christmas Tree
The candles on the Fine Arts Christmas tree will be burning, from around 3 p.m. on into the evening, through Thursday of this week. This image of suspended and spiraling lights has provided beauty and comfort for hundreds of Grinnellians throughout the years as they have completed the labors and joys of first semester. Capture some comfort and serenity for yourself by taking a walk past the Fine Arts Office. It's best after dark.
First Semester Final Examination Schedule
The first semester final examination schedule is an addendum to the Campus Memo.
Lost and Found
·Lost: Red binder w/Logic material. This binder is extremely important! If found, please contact me [chavous] x3471.
·Lost: Battered Nike camera on Waltz evening in Harris. If anyone has any information, please e-mail [COULAGI] or call Priya at X 3645.
Martin Luther King Holiday
In observance of Martin Luther King, Monday, January 20, 1997, all administrative offices including faculty secretaries' offices will be closed with the exception of the College Bookstore and the Registrar's Office. Classes will be in session on this day.
View Your Own Circulation Record
Wondering what you checked out this semester? You can view your circula tion record from the Innopac main functions menu. Select V VIEW your circulation record and enter your last name and the barcode number from the back of your student i.d. when prompted. Then select C Display checked out items and the first four items checked out to you will be displayed, along with their barcode numbers. To see the call numbers, select C Display CALL#.
To see more items select D DISPLAY more items and then to move through the list F FORWARD.
When you are finished, you must select R RETURN to patron record then:
Q QUIT to be sure that the next person using Innopac will not have access to your record.
Blood Screening Consultation
Dr. J.R. Paulson will be available to address questions or concerns about the results of the recent blood screening sponsored by the "Staying Well" program. Meet on Wednesday December 18, at 5:15 p.m. in the Honor G/Cubs Room in the upper level of the Physical Education Complex. It is recommended that a copy of the results be given to your health care provider.
Computer Workshops
Are you working on a PC? Need some training? Here's your opportunity!
·Topics covered include: MS-DOS and Windows operating environments, Network Basics, WordPerfect 6.1 and Excel 5.
Workshop Schedule - All workshops will be held in ARH 124. To register, call x3322. Monday - Friday, January 6-10, Class Schedule:
-Monday, January 6, 9:00-11:00 a.m. and 1:30-4:30 p.m.
-Tuesday, January 7, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
-Wednesday, January 8, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
-Thursday, January 9, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
-Friday, January 10, 9:00-11:00 a.m.
·Know the basics of WordPerfect 6.1 but just can't get that mail merge to work? Here is the workshop for you: WordPerfect 6.1 - Mail Merge and Mailing Lists:
-Tuesday, January 14, 2:00-4:00 p.m. ARH 124
Learn the basics of creating a working mail merge, including information on data files, form files and mailing lists.
Prerequisite: Attendance at the WordPerfect 6.1 Basics class, or working knowledge of Windows and WordPerfect 6.1. Call x3322 to register today!
·Want to create graphs, charts and tables with data in Excel ? Do you like the "look" of your WordPerfect documents? Wouldn't it be great if you could place your Excel charts in your WordPerfect document? You can! And we'll show you how!
-Thursday, January 16, 2:00-4:00 p.m. ARH 124
After a quick refresher on creating charts, tables, and graphs in Excel 5, learn the secrets to linking and embedding those charts into WordPerfect documents.
Prerequisite: Attendance at the Excel 5 and WordPerfect 6.1 Basics classes, or working knowledge of Windows, WordPerfect 6.1 and Excel 5. Call x3322 to register today!
Admission Office Reads Bedtime Stories!!
Can't sleep because of finals stress? Well, join the Office of Admission in Bob's Underground as we read some of your favorite bedtime stories, including Strega Nona, Where the Wild Things Are, and The Cat In The Hat. The reading will take place at Bob's on December 17 (that's today) from 9:30-10:30 p.m. Goodies will be provided! And you thought we could only read applications!!
Career Development Office Announcements
·Ernst & Young Resume Collection
Ernst & Young is seeking Business Analyst (BA) candidates to join their National Strategic Advisory Services group in Chicago. Ernst & Young LLP, is one of the world's premier management consulting organizations, providing a wide range of services to companies in a variety of industries. The Business Analyst position is well suited for an individual with a strong liberal arts background. If you are interested, please submit a copy of your resume and transcript to the Career Development Office by January 29, 1997. You will also find more information about Ernst & Young in the CDO.
·Upcoming Pan-Asian Job Fair
International Career Information, Inc. is pleased to announce their upcoming Pan-Asian Job Fair for Business and Technical candidates. This job fair will be held in San Francisco, CA on February 7 and 8, 1997. This event is expected to be an excellent opportunity for bilingual/bicultural students to begin the job search and meet with representatives from prestigious multi -national companies with operations in the Asian/Pacific Region. If you have questions, feel free to contact Mr. Koshiro Tomiki at 1-800-859-8535. Information can also be obtained through their Asian Career Web at http://www.rici.com/acw.
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Need-Based Financial Aid Applicants - Watch Your Mailbox
Watch your mail for the 1997/98 financial aid packet. The packet will be mailed to your home address over winter break. If you have Grinnell Grant, Stafford Student Loans, Workstudy, etc. as part of your financial aid award, you must reapply each year. You must provide the following documents to the Financial Aid Office to be considered for aid:
-Renewal FAFSA or FAFSA
-1996 federal tax forms, if filed
-Student's 1996 federal tax forms, if filed
-Institutional Verification Form (IVF)
-Divorced/Separated Parents Form, if applicable
-Other documents, as requested.
If you have not received your 1997/98 application materials by mid-January or if you are not sure whether this applies to you, please contact the Grinnell College Office of Student Financial Aid (GCOSFA) at X-3250.
Gorp Announcements
·Gorp room worker needed: Responsible for checking outdoor items in and out of the Gorp equipment room. Should be willing to work 3+ days a week during open hours which are weekdays 3:30-5:00 p.m. A knowledge of outdoor equipment helpful but not necessary. $5.10/hour. Contact David Zeiss in the PEC for more details.
·Last minute returns: The Gorp room will be open Wednesday, December 18 from 4-5 p.m. for late returns. A replacement fee will be charged for any items not turned in by this time.
·Rent X-C skies over break: The Gorp room will be open on Wednesday, December 18, from 4-5 p.m. to rent skis over break. A $20 deposit is required. Limit two sets per person. This is the last chance to rent skis for break.
·X-C and Downhill skiing: Ski trips (X-C, Downhill and Telemark) sponsored by Gorp will be scheduled on short notice due to weather conditions and advertised through an e-mail distribution list. To get your name on this list call the Gorp room during open hours or send your username to Gorp.
Music Padlocks and Keys
Students who will not be using the Music Department padlocks and keys that they checked out at the beginning of the semester should return these to Berneil Mueller in the Fine Arts Office. There is a substantial reward for the return of these keys and padlocks.
Preregistration Change Dates for Spring 1997
The Registrar's Office will accept drop and add forms for the Spring 1996-97 semester through 5:00 p.m., Friday, December 20. The pink change forms are available from the Registrar's Office. You may check course closures, cancellations and other changes by typing BOARDS at the $ prompt, then REGISTRAR, then CLOSURES. Any changes not submitted by December 20, will need to be filed at registration via a differ ent form, so turn in what you can before leaving for break.
DIVCO
Reminder: Diversity Coalition is looking for students volunteers who are interested in conducting workshops in the residence halls, in various departments on campus, and throughout the Grinnell Community to promote dialogue, knowledge and respect for peoples' differences. For more information and an application, contact [DIVCO].
Sleep
The 2nd annual Chalutzim nap will be held on Wednesday, December 18th, 6:30 p.m. in Rawson Lounge. This is the study break you have been waiting for - come and sleep before a roaring fire. Bring your own blankets. Hot chocolate, cookies and an alarm clock are provided.
Vehicle Warning List
The following vehicles are not registered with the college, have received 3 or more parking violations and are subject to immediate towing /immobilization.
CA Lic #3HIW894, Mazda Protege
IL Lic #OJ8462, Chevy Blazer
IL Lic #VA3603, Ford Escort
MO Lic #K9T040, Ford Tempo
ACADEMIC AWARDS/ SCHOLARSHIPS/ INTERNSHIPS/ GRANTS
ACM Minority Students and Academic Careers (MSAC)
Grinnell College, under a grant from the Associated Colleges of the Midwest (ACM), will select two ACM Minority Scholars from the sopho more and junior classes in the spring semester. Each ACM Scholar must be matched with a faculty mentor with whom he or she will conduct a summer research experience. The mentoring relationship will continue during the following academic year.
The ACM Minority Students and Academic Careers Program is in tended to help address the nationwide problem of declining minority student interest in pursuing academic careers. The program centers center around 1) a mentoring relationship between a minority student and a faculty mem ber; 2) a full-time summer research project for the student under the guidance of the faculty mentor; 3) a classroom teaching experience for each student; and 4) a set of consortial meetings to create a network of ACM students considering academic careers. We hope to convey to the students the challenges and rewards of academic careers and to coordinate assistance to students applying to graduate school. The program has been designed to encourage and prepare minority students who might already be considering academic careers, as well as to attract those academically talented students who may not yet have considered an academic career. The program is designed to focus on and encourage African American, Asian American, Hispanic, and Native American students. Foreign students, unless they are permanent residents of the United States, are not included on the program.
The ACM Scholars will participate in a ten-week summer research experi ence with a faculty mentor. The research plans will be formally developed after the selection of the Scholars and faculty mentors, but applicants may include preliminary plans as part of the application. The summer work will follow the normal guidelines for independent study (four academic credits for the summer project). The mentors will continue to assist the Scholar in academic planning and in graduate school selection after the summer experience. The Scholars and the mentors will partici pate in an early summer workshop and a fall workshop organized by ACM. A stipend of $3,000 will support each Scholar. In addition the college will provide a tuition scholarship for the four academic credits. The ACM Scholars and faculty members must be able to work together during the summer usually on the Grinnell College campus.
Applicants must have a minimum 2.75 cumulative GPA. The program requires a written paper or report at the end of the summer to be presented at the fall workshop. Applications are available from the Office of the Associate Dean of the College, Nollen 1, x3460. The on-campus application deadline is March 3, 1997, 5:00 p.m.
Frederick Baumann Prize
The Frederick Baumann Prize recognizes excellence in education by encouraging Grinnell college students to explore ideas and society in an interdisciplinary and historical context. Established in 1993 and funded by David '51 and Audrey Lowe '52 Hammer, the prize distin guishes the dynamic classroom contributions of Frederick Baumann, professor of history at Grinnell from 1927 to 1954.
Students from any department and any class interested in applying for the Frederick Baumann Prize must submit their scholarly work to the Associate Dean's Office by Monday, March 31, 1997. The $2,500 prize is awarded to the student who writes the best essay on the general topic of "Ideas and Society," taking an interdisciplinary and historical approach. The prize is awarded each spring if, in the opinion of the judges, there is an entry of prize-winning caliber. For more information, contact Angie Story -Johnson in the Associate Dean's Office, Nollen 1st, ext. 3460.
Grinnell-Nanjing Teaching Fellowship
Each year Grinnell College appoints two of its graduates as teaching fellows to assist, for an academic year, teaching English at Number 11 High School, affiliated with Nanjing University in Nanjing, People's Republic of China. The Grinnell-Nanjing Teaching Fellowship allows these graduates to work closely with Chinese high school teachers and students while living with foreign students in the Foreign Student Dormitory at Nanjing University.
In selecting the Teaching Fellows, Grinnell College seeks native speakers of English who have an excellent command of oral and written English and who have experience in the study of another language. The candidates should have a sound knowledge of American culture and should demon strate an interest in Chinese culture and history. The Grinnell-Nanjing Teaching Fellowship provides travel expenses, living expenses, and housing at the Foreign Student Dormitory. The Grinnell-Nanjing Teaching Fellows for 1996-97 are David Kiddoo and Megan Spellacy.
Deadline for application is February 28, 1997. Fellowship applications are available in the Office of the Associate Dean of the College, Nollen 1st.