This week's Scholars' Convocation, Medicine Women and White Shame-ans: New Age Native Americanism, Commodity Fetishism and the Production of Feminist Belief , will be delivered at 11 a.m. Thursday, Feb. 6, in Herrick Chapel, by Laura E. Donaldson. Donaldson, a Cherokee, is associate professor of English, women's studies and American Indian/Native American studies at the University of Iowa. She will speak about the ethics of cross-cultural relationships, with a case study of the production of feminist belief through people like Lynn Andrews, who wrote Medicine Women, and Clarissa Pinkola Estes, who wrote Women Who Run With the Wolves.
Donaldson teaches English, women's studies and Native American studies at the University of Iowa. She was a Senior Rockefeller Humanities Research Fellow with the Native Philosophy Project, based at Lakehead University, Thunder Bay, Ontario, Canada, in 1994-95. She also participated in the Indian Voices of the Academy program, funded by the National Endowment of the Humanities and sponsored by the D'arcy McNickle Center for American Indian History at the Newberry Library in Chicago. In 1988, she received an American Council of Learned Societies Research Fellowship.
Donaldson's first book, Decolonizing Feminisms: Race, Gender and Empire-Building, was published in 1992 by the University of North Carolina Press. She is working on a second book, The Skin of God: American Indian Writing as Colonial Technology and Postcolonial Appropriation. Her research has been published in American Indian Quarterly, Diacritics: A Journal of Contemporary Criticism, Cultural Critique, and Studies in American Indian Literature.
Donaldson received a bachelor's degree from Guilford College, and her Ph.D. from Emory University, Graduate Institute of the Liberal Arts. Ms. Donaldson's visit is sponsored by the Native American Student Alliance and the Office of Multicultural Affairs.
Public Events Concert on Friday, February 7, at 8 p.m. in Herrick Chapel
Austrian baratone Wofgang Holzmair and British pianist Julius Drake will perform an all-Shubert program to celebrate the bicentennial of Schubert's birth. Grinnell is the first stop on Mr. Holzmair's fifth consecutive North American tour. This Friday at 8 p.m. in Herrick he and Mr. Drake will perform a program of songs that Schubert set to music from texts by his friends.
Considered a younger Fischer-Diskau, Wolfgang Holzmair is one of the world's finest interpreters of the German "lied" or
art song, a genre that flowered in the wake of German romanticism in the nineteenth century. Reflecting a thematic interest in
the interior world of the emotions, the style of the lied is much more intimate, lyrical and personal than opera. Under exclu
sive contract with Philips Classics, Mr. Holzmair was recently featured on the cover of
BBC Music Magazine. He also received a 1996 Grammy nomination for his recording of Schumann's
Dichterliebe, and was soloist on the Grammy-winning
"Best Choral Recording," of the Brahms
Requiem with Herbert Blomstedt and the San Francisco Symphony. British pianist
Julius Drake is one of the outstanding accompanists and chamber music pianists of his generation. A regular performer in the
major concert halls of Britain, Mr. Drake has also toured Europe, the U.S., and Japan.
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Heavyweight History
The Department of History resumes its occasional colloquia next Monday, Feb. 10, with Prof. Thomas Hietala discussing his research on heavy weight boxers and how their lives and careers intersected with twentieth -century U.S. history. Hietala will read selections from his book manuscript, and then entertain questions and discussion. Refreshments will be served, and everyone is invited to attendMonday, February 10, 4:15 p.m. in ARH 102.
Native American Poetry Performance: Cedar Tongue Talk
Krystal Cook, the first Nations Woman from the N'Amgis Territory of Alert Bay, British Columbia, is part of the Kwakwaka'wakw Nation. Paying homage to the orality of her people, Krystal's poetry performance encompasses and emulates her life journey as a Kwakwaka'waka first Nation Woman. Through sound, movement, rhythm, tone, fire, spoken words, affirmation and spirit, Krystal will share her experiences, views, thoughts, feelings, ideas and research about her personal history, identity, love, womanhood, abuse, sexism, relationships, racism, sexuality, genocide, colonization, sacred union and ancestral spirituality. A performance you must see on Tuesday, February 4 at 7:30 p.m. in South Lounge. This event is sponsored by Native American Student Alliance and Multicultural Affairs.
Presentations by Candidate for French Department
Philippe Moisan, Washington University, will present Le jeune homme romantique et l'impuissance d'être on Wednesday, February 5, at 4:15 p.m., ARH 325. Refreshments will be served.
Rosenfield Symposium on Democracy in U.S.
The Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations and Human Rights will sponsor a symposium on Contemporary Challenges to Democracy in the U.S., February 11-13, 1997. The symposium will begin at 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 11 with a talk in South Lounge, on Democracy and Difference, by Professor Pablo De Greiff, Dept. of Philosophy, SUNY-Buffalo. Other speakers and titles are: Prof. Maura Strasssberg, Drake Univ. Law School, A Difference of Form or Substance Monogamy, Polygamy, and Same Sex Marriage, (Wed. 4:15 p.m.); Daphne Kwok, Exec. Director, Organization of Chinese Americans, America A Land of Immigrants, Wanted and Unwanted, (Wed. 8:00 p.m.); Are Pluralism and Democracy on a Free Speech Collision Course? , Robert Peck, Dir. of Legal Affairs and Policy Research, Association of Trial Lawyers, (Thursday, 11:00 a.m.); and a talk on the threat posed by the militia movement by Joe Roy, Director of the Klanwatch Project, Southern Poverty Law Center (Thurs. 8:00 p.m.). Full details will be in next week's Campus Memo. Individuals who would like to meet any of the speakers should contact Mr. Moyer in the Rosenfield Program Office (Ext. 3177)
Representing Iran in the American Model UN
The Islamic Republic of Iran: The Diabolical Supporter of International Terrorism or the Noble Defender of Islamic Values Against Western
Imperialistic Aggression? The members of the Grinnell Model UN
club will discuss their experience representing the Islamic Republic of
Iran at the 1996 American Model United Nations in Chicago, at 4:15
p.m. on Wednesday, February 5, in the Forum Coffee house. The discussion
will center on the nature of the politics, diplomacy and bureaucracy in
the UN, as well as the particular goals and practices of the Islamic republic.
Everyone is invited to attend.
CULTURAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Cultural Films Series: Lakota Woman: Feb. 7-9
Lakota Woman, shown in ARH 302, Friday/Saturday, 8 p.m. and Sunday, 2 p.m. is based on the autobiography of Mary Crow Dog and is one of the most powerful commentaries on contemporary Native American life. Born Mary Brave Bird, she spent her youth in squalid conditions on a South Dakota reservation. To rebel against the narrow and punitive ways of life set out for Native Americans and women, she joined the new tribal pride movement of the 1960s. She soon married Leonard Crow Dog, the movement's chief medicine man, who revived the outlawed sacred Ghost Dance.
Lakota Woman is a story of determination, death, and the all-too-recent cruelties almost inherent in Native American life. The film is a strong and stark reminder that the terrible history of racism and destruction in this country is not buried in the past.
Forum Terrace Art Gallery
Parts And Wholes: A Human Medley , works by Kathy Bateman '97 opened this Monday, February 3, in the Terrace Art Gallery. A reception for this show will be held Saturday afternoon, February 8, at 3:00 p.m. in the Gallery. This show will run through Friday, February 14. The gallery is open during regular Forum hours.
I, Claudius
The first episode (entitled 'Touch of Murder') of the Masterpiece Theatre series I, Claudius will be shown in the ARH auditorium, this evening, Feb. 4, at 8 p.m. The viewing is sponsored by the students of Latin 222 and Humanities 102 and is open to anyone with an interest in the series. Our expectation is to show the remaining twelve episodes of the series on successive Tuesday evenings for the remainder of the semester. The series is promoted, with some legitimacy, as a 'vade mecum' for the study of Rome in the period 25 BC to AD 50. Each episode is filled with intrigue, passion, murder, unparalleled wickednessall in all, marvellous entertainment.
Performing Arts Film: Primal Fear
A high profile defense lawyer and tough prosecuting attorney clash during the trial of a man accused of having committed the brutal murder of the Archbishop of Chicago. Richard Gere and Edward Norton star in what Roger Ebert called "Gere's best picture." Referring to the twists and turns in the film, Siskel said, "the plot is as good as a crime story gets." Thursday February 6 - 9:15 p.m. - Harris Center.
Quodlibet Woodwind Quintet to Play at Mayflower Saturday Evening
The Quodlibet Quintet will play a concert on Saturday, February 8, at 7 p.m. in the Carman Center Auditorium at the Mayflower Home. The public is invited to attend. Works to be performed are Sciarada Spagnuola by Jurriaan Andriessen, Variations on a Folksong by Jan Peters Sweelinck, Sechs Bagatellen by György Ligeti, Quintet Op. 52 by Theodor Blumer, Quintet No. 2 by Frigyes Hidas, and Wind Quintet No. 2 by Miguel del Aguila. Members of the Quodlibet Quintet are Kimberly Helton, flute; Kira Wharton, oboe; Michael Rowlett, clarinet; John Max Wharton, bassoon; and R. Scott Hall, horn. Helton and Wharton are both assistants in music at Grinnell College.
Rebecca Harms to Play at Mayflower on Sunday Afternoon
Pianist Rebecca Harms will give a recital in the Carman Center Audito rium at the Mayflower Home on Sunday, February 9, at 4 p.m. She will play Berceuse, Op. 57, and Scherzo in B-flat Minor, Op. 31 by Frédéric Chopin; and Prelude and Fugue No. 9 in E Major, and Prelude and Fugue No. 14 in F-sharp Minor, by J. S. Bach. On Friday, February 14, she will present this program again, also playing Piano Concerto No. 3 by Béla Bartók with pianist Eugene Gaub . The program on the 14th, Harms's senior recital, will begin at 7:30 or 8 p.m. in Herrick Chapel. Harms is a student of Eugene Gaub.
Basically Baroque and Friends to Play in Herrick on Sunday Evening
The early music duo Basically Baroque, based at Iowa State University, will give a concert in Herrick Chapel on Sunday, February 9, at 7 p.m. Musicians comprising the duo are Kevin Schilling (oboe, baroque oboe, and bassoon) and Lynn Zeigler (organ and harpsichord). Joining them will be Rebecca Stuhr-Rommereim (baroque flute) and Mary Pshonik (cello). Works to be performed are Trio Sonata in G Major, Op. 3, No. IV , by Anna Bon; Sonata in E Minor for oboe and continuo, Op. 5, No. 1 , by Jean Baptiste Loeillet; Sonata in D Minor for flute and continuo, Op. 2, No. II, and Sonata in C Major for flute and continuo, Op. 2, No. IX , both by Benedetto Marcello; Sonata in A Minor for two flutes without bass, Op. 3, No. 6, by Jacques-Christophe Naudot; and Trio Sonata in C Minor by Georg Philipp Telemann. Schilling and Zeigler are faculty members at Iowa State University. Rebecca Stuhr-Rom mereim is a collection development and preservation librarian at Burling Library. Mary Pshonik is a senior music performance major at Iowa State University.
SGA Films This Weekend
·Swingers
Mike (Jon Favreau) leaves New York and his girlfriend for life in L.A.
After six months and no girlfriend, his pals decide to help him get into the social scene. They take him to Las Vegas, where they just hope to get laid and Mike continues, in his die-hard romantic ways, to find true love. Also starring Ron Livingston. Friday 2/7, 7:30 p.m., Harris Center and Saturday 2/8, 2 p.m., Harris Center.
·Go Fish
A great movie about a lesbian named Max (the adorable Guinevere Turner) who is having a hard time finding love. Her friends try setting her up with Ely (V.S. Brodie), although it seems they aren't a good match. Finally, Ely and Max get over their issues and realize they are in love. Also starring Anastasia Sharp. Friday 2/7, 8 p.m., North Lounge and Saturday 2/8, 7:30 p.m., Harris Center.
·Kids in the Hall: Brain Candy
The Kids in the Hall, who you might recognize from re-runs on Comedy Central, put together this comedy and star in a variety of roles. The movie centers around the drug Gleemonex (which is like Prozac with many more side effects). Gleemonex hasn't been tested enough to be on the market, but is released anyway. The result is ordinary American families, with a definite twist! Saturday 2/8, 8:30 p.m., North Lounge and Sunday, 2/9, 6:30 p.m., Harris Center.
And remember, e-mail Films with any questions or comments for the films committee or if you'd like to be put on the films mailing list!!
Tuesday Movie Madness
Doggtown Productions is proud to present February's first love story, the director's cut of Oliver Stone's Natural Born Killers. Complete with 150 new cuts not shown in the original version, this will be presented in the letterboxed format with surround sound. The film will be shown Tuesday, Feb. 4, 1997 at 11.00 p.m. in Gardner. Finger [HUANG] for more details.
The Big Red Island
"The island of Madagascar has one of the most fascinating assemblages of organisms on earth. A large fraction of the original biodiversity still exists, but it may not survive long into the next century." This quote introduces the extensive photographic exhibit Madagascar Biodiversity and Conservation, on display in Burling Gallery Feb. 4-March 14. The photographs were taken by David Parks ('67 ) with Larry Barnes during a two-month visit to the island nation at the end of the dry season in 1993 .
Designed to appeal to a broad audience, the exhibit details the unusual plant and animal life that lives in Madagascar's rainforest, dry tropical forests and deserts. It also describes the life of the Malagasy people and the critical conservation, development, economic, and social issues faced by this country. The exhibit was first displayed a year ago at the Ridgway Center of the Missouri Botanical Garden in St. Louis, which partially funded its production. The primary sponsor is the Fund for Wild Nature, based in Corvallis, Oregon.
David Parks graduated from Grinnell with a major in Physics and received his Ph.D. in Physics from Stanford in 1973. This exhibit reflects his long -standing interest in environmental concerns.
Music Next Week
·Friday, February 14; Herrick Chapel; 4:15 p.m.: Student Recital.
·Friday, February 14; Herrick Chapel; 7:30 or 8 p.m.: Senior Recital by Rebecca Harms, piano.
·Saturday, February 15; Herrick Chapel; 2 p.m.: Workshop for Student Composers New Music Composition and Performance; conducted by Troy Gardner, violin, and John Jensen, piano, members of the Minnesota Contemporary Ensemble.
·Saturday, February 15; Herrick Chapel; 7 p.m.: Concert by the
Minnesota Contemporary Ensemble.
ANNOUNCEMENTS- ALL CAMPUS
Chaplain's Office Announcements
·Worship Service Schedule All services are in Herrick Chapel at 11:00 a.m.
February 9: Worship Service
Professor George Drake preaching Marlys Boote, college organist
February 16: Black History Month, Worship Service Young Gifted and Black Gospel Choir
February 23: Worship Service
March 2: Worship with Holy Communion Chaplain Deanna Shorb preaching Marlys Boote, college organist
March 9: Black Church at Grinnell Rev. Chaunci Hall Young Gifted and Black Gospel Choir
If you would like to participate as a reader, greeter or worship leader, contact the Chaplains Office, ext. 4981.
·Interfaith Discussion
Evil: An Interfaith Discussion - Wednesday, February 5 at 7:30 p.m. in Loose Lounge. Sponsored by the Chaplains Interfaith Association (C.I.A.).
Latin Reading Group
Latin Reading Group resumes again this week, more or less 'in medias res.' We pick up Suetonius' life of the emperor Claudius in the early, benign years of his reignnot too benign for a bit of intrigue and scandal, of course. We meet Thursdays at 8 p.m. at the McKibbens' home, 916 Seventh.
Legislative Coffee
Senator Dennis Black and Representative Danny Carroll, our state legisla tors, will answer questions and discuss issues of interest Saturday, February 8 from 9-10 a.m. at St. Mary's Religious Education Center, 1013 Broad Street. Coffee and rolls will be served. This legislative coffee, sponsored by the League of Women Voters and the Chamber of Commerce, is free and open to the public. A video-tape of the coffee will be broadcast on cable channel 19 the following Monday, February 10, at noon and 6:00 p.m. Future legislative coffees are scheduled for March 8 and April 12.
Quaker Brunch
This Sunday, February 9, Quaker Silent Meeting (at noon) will be preceeded by a brunch at 11:30 a.m. in Steiner 305. We plan to discuss ways to inform the campus about the current attempt by Governor Branstad and legislative leaders to reinstate the death penalty in Iowa. Anyone interested is welcome to attend. Call Katherine McClelland (x3060) for more information.
Web: A Women's Spirituality Group
Calling all women. Are you interested in exploring your spirituality or simply
having the chance to talk about life with other women. I am wondering if
there is interest in this group this semester. Please e-mail [Waxman]
and let me know if you are interested in participating in Web.
ANNOUNCEMENTS- FACULTY/STAFF
African-American Studies Concentration
Faculty interested in joining a meeting of the AAS Concentration should contact Katya Gibel Azoulay [azoulay] and indicate the times that you are free for meetings.
Upcoming Computer Services Workshops!
·February 12; 9-11 a.m. ARH 124 WordPerfect 6.1 - Creating a Working Mail Merge: Learn the basics of creating a working mail merge, including creating form and data files. Learn to convert files from Datatel and Excel mailing lists for use with WordPerfect mail merges.
·February 14; 9-11 a.m. ARH 124 Excel 5 - Linking and Embedding
Excel charts and WordPerfect documents: Want to create graphs, charts
and tables with data in Excel? Do you like the "Look" of your WordPerfect
documents? You can combine the two! After a quick refresher on
creating charts, tables, and graphs in Excel 5, learn the secrets to linking
and embedding files.
ANNOUNCEMENTS- STUDENT
After School Foreign Language
Volunteers are needed for one hour each week to teach basic-level skills in world languages. Classes meet at Davis Elementary or the Forum. For more information, contact Elisabeth [Mack].
Brass Players Needed
Did you play a brass instrument in high school? Was it fun? Were you a half-decent player? If you answered "yes" to at least one of the above questions, you should join the Grinnell Brass Ensemble.
Playing an instrument is something you can enjoy your whole life. Why quit after high school? Our Brass Ensemble is a low pressure, fun group that works on good music. Playing an instrument is still a good way to make friends, learn about music, and be involved in group creativity (when was the last time your advanced calculus class created art as a group?). Credit is available but not required.
We are looking for any brass player who will show up and play once a week. We especially need trumpet, horn, trombone, euphonium/baritone, and tuba players. If we decide to look for performing opportunities, some outside practice will be expected. (Nothing outrageous.) The main requirement is regular attendance at the weekly rehearsal (every Tuesday from 4:15-5:30 p.m.). Come to Fine Arts 106 on Tuesday at 4:15 p.m. Bring your instrument. Plan on playing.
Instructor: Donn Schaefer (bass trombone player from the frozen tundra of Canada.) Send me an e-mail with any questions or just to let me know that you'll be there [dschaefr@blue.weeg.uiowa.edu]. Looking forward to meeting you!
Career Development Office Announcements
·Summer Job Fair
Iowa State University will hold its annual Summer Job Fair in the ISU
Memorial Union on Tuesday, February 18, 1997, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. There is no registration fee for student participants, and reasonably priced parking is available in the adjoining Memorial Union Ramp. Seventy organizations are expected to attend, each needing to fill 10 to 400 summer jobs with opportunities at camps, resorts, nonprofits, govern ment agencies, etc. Check out employers and job titles on the web at http://www.public.iastate.edu/~career_info/sjf97.html.
·Greater Des Moines Career Fair
The Des Moines General and Technical Career Fairs will be held at the University Park Holiday Inn, located at 1800 50th Street on February 11, 1997 from 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m. & 1:30 - 4:30 p.m. Participants will be able to meet with local and regional companies, and attend seminars on a variety of career related topics. Both fairs are free to the public.
·Attention Russian Speakers! Moscow Employment Opportunity
The Total Office Group specializes in design of office interiors and has a vacancy for a New Business Consultant based in their Moscow office. TOG is the largest office interiors group in Europe and represents the worlds largest manufacturer of office interior product, Steelcase Strafor, Inc. A complete job description is available in the CDO.
·Position Open for Financial Advisor
American Express Financial Advisors in West Des Moines is accepting resumes for persons interested in becoming Financial Advisors. Resumes are due in the Career Development Office by February 10, 1997. Position description and qualifications are available in the CDO.
·Final Resume Collection for IPCCC
The final recruiting schedule for the Iowa Private College Career Consor tium (IPCCC) is now available for your review in the Career Develop ment Office. To be considered for an interview, review the openings and submit a resume by Monday, February 10, 1997 to the CDO.
·Independent Educational Services (IES)
IES provides recruitment and place
ment services for over 500 independent schools and would like to connect with any Grinnell College students who may be interested in teaching. Resumes and cover letters are due in the CDO February 10, 1997.
·Openings Available at CIRSI
CIRSI (Central Iowa Residential Services, Inc.) is recruiting for staff positions (both full- and part-time) at their Prairie Street group home in Grinnell. CIRSI provides training and supervision in independent living skills to individuals with mental retardation in a community residential setting. Resumes and cover letters are due in the CDO by February 10, 1997.
·Upcoming Workshops
Application workshops will be held for students interested in applying for summer internship grants. The next two workshop dates include Tuesday, February 4 (today), at 4:15 p.m. in ARH 102, and Wednesday, February 12, also at 4:15 in ARH 102.
For students planning a fall internship, application workshops will be held on Wednesday, February 5 at 12:00 noon and Thursday, February 13 at 4:15 p.m. in the Career Development Office.
Application workshops will continue throughout the month of February. A complete listing of available workshop dates is listed in the February issue of Career Briefings. Attendance at one workshop per internship is required.
On February 11 at 4:15 p.m. in the YMCA, you can begin work on your resume. A "Resume Writing" hands-on workshop will be held to address resume content, style, and format. You will actually progress from a blank page to a draft of your resume. Bring a computer disk with you.
·On-Campus Recruiters
Ernst & Young LLP, one of the world's premier management consult ing organizations, will be on campus to present an information session on Wednesday, February 5, 1997. Although everyone is welcome, representatives from Ernst & Young LLP specifically encourage senior students who may be interested in their company and third-year students possibly interested in a management consulting career to attend. This information session will be held at 7:00 p.m. in ARH 120.
The Publishing Institute at Denver will have a representative on campus, Tuesday, February 11. Bridget Julian '92 will host an information session from 12 Noon-1 p.m. in the Forum Coffeehouse.
There will be an information table located in the campus Post Office representing the Westmoreland Volunteer Corps on Wednesday, February 12 from 11 a.m.-1 p.m.
Representatives from the Peace Corps will host an information/film session at 7:00 p.m. in ARH 102 on Wednesday, February 12, 1997. They will also have an information table set up in the Post Office on Thursday, February 13 from 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
The Fund for Public Interest will be on campus Sunday and Monday, February 16 and 17, 1997. The Fund for Public Interest is interviewing for positions as Graphic Designer, Writer, and positions in Marketing. They develop campaigns and produce materials for the Sierra Club, Green Corps, Community Water Watch/Americorps, the National Endangered Species Coalition, the State Public Interest Groups (PIRGs) and the National Student Campaign Against Hunger and Homelessness. There will be an information session on Sunday evening at 7:00 p.m. in the Forum Coffeehouse and they will be interviewing students in the CDO on Monday from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sign up in the CDO for an interview.
State PIRGs will be on campus Monday and Tuesday, February 17 and 18. Public Interest Research Groups take on polluters and politi cians, whether in Congress or the corporate boardroom. They lobby lawmakers and organize citizens at the grassroots. They will host an informa tion session Monday evening at 7:00 p.m. in ARH 120 and will conduct interviews the following day, Monday the 18th, from 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Please sign up for an interview in the CDO.
Note: information on these on-campus recruiters is available in the CDO.
Come Sword Fight!
The Dagorhir Sword Fighting group is an SGA organization that participates in the ancient sport of sword fighting.
We use padded swords, not padded people. Weapons are available for all comers and it only takes about five minutes to be able to fight. E-mail [SWORD] for more info or finger [SWORD] for a schedule of times. Or just come over if you see us!
Community Service Center Announcements
·Volunteers Needed
For help with All School Culture Day, Friday February 7th beginning at 8:20 a.m. until 3 p.m. at Davis Elementary School. Crafts, storytelling helping with the kdis. This is Africa day, any help would be appreciated. Please call Cathy McNeal at 236-2790 or Amy at X4247.
·Grinnell Regional Medical Center will hold a Volunteer Orientation on Saturday, February 11, from 1:30 until 2:30 p.m. for anyone interested in volunteering at the hospital. Please contact Elaine Noe at 236-4467 or Amy X4247.
Gorp Announcements
·Learn to Kayak: Wednesday, February 5 at 8:15 p.m. $2. Sign up at the Forum Desk.
·Learn to Climb: February 8&9. $5. Sign up at the Forum desk.
·Gorp room hours: The Gorp room is open from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m., Monday - Friday to loan skis and other outdoor equipment. $20 deposit required.
·Gorp review: Tom Crady will be discussing the results of the Gorp peer reviews on Tuesday, February 4 at 12:00 noon in Forum PDR F. Open to everyone.
Heading: Disco T-shirt Contest
Body: The Disco t-shirt contest is winding to an end. All submissions must be turned into box 15-46 by Wednesday, February 5. Good luck and good drawing.
ISO Table
ISO Table is happening again same time, same place this semester, 5:30 p.m. Mondays at Cowles. Please look for the ISO sign at the back of the dining hall. Everyone is welcome to attend, international and American students alike. Hope to see you there!
Ins&Outs
Ins&Outsa newsletter produced for prospective students by Grinnell students and published by the admission officeneeds student artists to draw cartoons and caricatures. Artists are paid $5.10 per hour. If you have talent and time, please e-mail the Ins&Outs editor, Erin Peterson [petersoe], for more information.
La Casa de Español (1997-1998)
La Casa de Español busca estudiantes que quieran vivir en un ambiente que promueve el conocimiento de las culturas hispanas y el mejoramiento de sus capacidades lingüísticas en español. Si Ud. está interesado en vivir en la Casa durante 1997-1998 o quiere más información, mande un mensaje por correo electrónico al profesor Mark Hernández [HERNANDE].
Library Lockers
Getting tired lugging around all of those books? Get a locker in the library. There are 96 lockers in Burling and 8 lockers in the Science Library to choose from. A $5 deposit is required. Please see Sharon Clayton, Office of the Librarian of the College, in Burling Library.
Maelstrom Update
Thanks to over 40 Grinnell College supporters, the campus band Maelstrom won its semifinal round of the Battle of the Bands being held at SuperToad in Des Moines. The band now moves on to the finals this Wed. where it will compete for $1,000 and other prizes. If you are interested in seeing the band perform or for more information on the competition, e-mail [BOLEY] or [RECHS]. Thanks again to all those who made it out last Wed.
Meet the Trustees
SGA has arranged for a limited number of students to have the opportunity to meet with Grinnell College Trustees over lunch this Friday, February 7. If you are interested in participating, please e-mail [SGA] with a brief paragraph explaining why you would like to meet the Trustees. SGA must receive these paragraphs no later than Wednesday, Feb. 5, by 10 p.m.
Men in the Class of '98
The Senior Week Committee for Commencement '98 could use some more men. This committee's responsibilities include selecting the Commencement speaker and organizing events such as the 100 Days Party, Senior Showcase, and Baccalaureate. If you are interested in becoming a part of this committee, please e-mail [SGA] with a list of the activities you have been involved in at Grinnell, and a brief explanation of why you would like to serve on the committee.
Merengue, Salsa, Cumbia and Lambada Lessons
Come and enjoy the Latin American Rhythm!!!! Yes, we are dancing again every Friday from 4-6 p.m. in the dancing studio. Starting this Friday!!! You don't need to be an expert of any sort, our main purpose is to have fun!! For more information e-mail [CAMACHO]
Phonathon
A list of available sign-up times for the Spring Phonathon is at the end of the Campus Memo.
Proposal for New Non-Smoking Dorms
Based on the results of a vax-poll, the housing committee has proposed that Langan and Rawson be designated non-smoking halls beginning in Fall of 1997. The SGA Joint Board will be voting on whether or not to approve this proposal this Wednesday night at 7:30 p.m. in ARH 102. SGA would like to encourage all students to give their input on this issue to their Senators, or to attend the Joint Board meeting on Wednesday night.
Seniors: Get your 100 Days Party
The 100 Days Party will be held on Feb. 8 from 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. at the Down Under Pub, on Main Street next to JDs. Tickets will be distributed to seniors Feb. 5-7 at the post office by the Senior Week Committee members:
Lisa Alexander, Tasha Johnson, Fred Mann, Liz Nowacki, Reynee See, Yayoi Suzuki, Rachel Terpstra and Jenn Tryon. Tickets are non-transfer able, and ID's are required.
Seniors
By now you will have received a letter from the Alumni Association Board President, J-C Labowitz '71, discussing the Alumni Senior Awards which are presented each spring at Baccalaureate. Nominations are solicited from the senior class and the final selection is done by a faculty committee. This committee considers performance in academic pursuits and contributions to the college community.
Please write your nominations on the blue form and return it to the Alumni Office, 1102 Broad St., by February 11, 1997. It is an opportunity to participate in the recognition of student contributions to the Grinnell community.
Student Recital: Last Moment
The last moment to submit applications for the February 14 Student Recital is: Friday, February 7, 4:59 p.m. Applications are available in the Fine Arts Office and should be returned to that office when com pleted.
Student Employment
·Development Operations Position
We have one position available for a student worker in Development Operations. The job involves stuffing envelopes, typing forms, making copies, delivering office material to other development office, filing and some data entry. Computer experience is helpful, but will train. Bring in your class schedule so we can work around it. Stop for an application or call Deb Johnson, x3217 to have one sent via campus mail.
·Summer Jobs
The Office of Special Services and Summer Activities is now accepting applications for 1997 summer jobs. Positions are available for one life guard, one summer assistant and up to six program assistants. Detailed information about the positions and the application procedures can be
obtained at the office in Harry Hopkins House, 1131 Park St. from 8 am-noon, 1-5 p.m.
·Office of Development
Student needed to assist the Director of Donor Relations by performing clerical tasks. Typing, data entry, filing and other office related experi ence preferred. Flexible hours available. Please send an application to Diana Turner, Macy 1. For more information, call 269-3215 or E-Mail TURNERDI@ADMIN.GRIN.EDU.
·Work Where the Action Is!
There are numerous job openings available immediately in both the Quad and Cowles Dining Halls. You can work 2-4-6-8 hours per week, whatever fits in with your schedule and your academic load. Work at the dining hall that's most convenient for you north or south campus. Starting pay $5.10 per hour, no experience necessary. Just stop by either dining hall during non-serving hours, and speak to the student employee supervisor or the manager.
Vehicle Warning List
The following vehicles are not registered with the college, have received 3 or more parking violations and subject to immediate towing /immobilization.
CA Lic #3HIW894, Mazda Protege
ACADEMIC AWARDS/ SCHOLARSHIPS/ INTERNSHIPS/ GRANTS
Nick Adams Short Story Competition
Student entries are now being accepted for the twenty-second Nick Adams Short Story competition, which offers a prize of $1000 for the best story by an ACM student. The prize, named for the young hero of many Hemingway stories, was given by an anonymous donor to encourage young writers who are students at ACM colleges. The results of the competition will be announced in May and the $1000 prize awarded to the winner. Last year, Aaron Cohn of Knox College and Seth Shafer of
Colorado College were declared first-place winners and split the prize.
Each entrant may submit as many as two stories to the campus English Department. The story need not have been written especially for the competition, but must not have been previously published off-campus. Each department will select the four best stories to send to the ACM office; a small committee of faculty drawn from colleges throughout the consor tium will then select the semi-finalists. The winner will be chosen by a professional writer. Past judges have included such writers as Jane Smiley, Saul Bellow, Joyce Carol Oates, John Updike, Anne Tyler, Charles Baxter and Maya Angelou. Deadline for submission of stories to Terri Phipps, ARH 228, Box V-7, is no later than 4:00 p.m., Friday, February 28. No late entries will be accepted! For more information, please contact Saadi Simawe, English Department. Copies of previous winners' stories are available in your English Department office.
$$$ Funds for Fabulous Feminists $$$
Noun Program in Women's Studies 1997 Summer Internship Grants
Since the endowment of the Louise R. Noun Program in Women's Studies in 1986, Grinnell College has provided speakers, events and symposia to increase understanding of international feminism and women's concerns. The Noun Program also has funding to support student projects. Thanks to support from President Ferguson, the Noun Program will offer two Summer Internship Grants, '97.
Students must write a proposal detailing the relevance of their internship site to gender, women's studies and a liberal arts education. Information on possible internship sites is available in the Career Devel opment Office.
Call the CDO to make an appointment with Steve Langerud, Internship Coordinator, Mears 3rd, x4940, to obtain application materials and discuss internship plans. Attendance of one of several Internship Informa tion Meetings is required. For more information contact Judy Garland,
Noun Program Office, HHH, 201, x3175.
Jeanne Burkle Award '97: Noun Program in Women's Studies
Each year at Commencement, the Jeanne Burkle Award is made to a senior woman student who has contributed to the cause of women at Grinnell College. This award was established in 1986 in memory of Jeanne Mayo Burkle, art historian, artist and activist, by family and friends.
Students may nominate themselves, or be nominated. Full details of achieve mentsboth curricular and extra-curricularplus two letters of recommendation are required by the Burkle Awards Committee. Nomina tions are due in the Noun Program Office, Harry Hopkins House, 201, Friday, April 11. For additional information please contact Judy Garland, [GARLAND] or X 3175.