This week's Scholars' Convocation, Are Pluralism and Democracy on a Free Speech Collision Course? will be delivered at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, February 13, in Herrick Chapel, by Robert S. Peck, Director of Legal Affairs and Policy Research, Association of Trial Lawyers of America. Mr. Peck is also Adjunct lecturer in Law, Washington College of Law, American Univ. and Executive Director of the Emergency Committee to Protect the First Amendment.
Peck received a J.D. from Cleveland-Marshall School of Law (where he was editor of the Law Review) and a Master of Laws from Yale Law School. He has been Staff Director, American Bar Association Commission on Public Understanding about the Law (1982-9), U.S. Supreme Court Judicial Fellow (1990-1), Columnist ABA Journal (1991-4) and Legislative Counsel, American Civil Liberties Union (1991-5)
Peck's books include, We the People: The Constitution in American Life (1987), To Govern a Changing Society: Constitutionalism and the Challenge of New Technology (1990), The Bill of Rights and the Politics of Interpretation, (1992) and Free Speech, (forthcoming).
This week's Convocation is part of the Rosenfield Program Symposium on Contemporary Challenges to Democracy in the U.S.
Rosenfield Symposium on Democracy in the U.S.
The Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations and Human Rights is sponsoring a symposium this week on Contemporary Challenges to Democracy in the U.S. The symposium will begin on Tuesday, February 11, at 8:00 p.m., with a talk in South Lounge on Democracy and Difference , by Prof. Pablo De Greiff, Dept. of Philosophy, SUNY-Buffalo. Other speakers and titles are: Maura Strassberg, A Difference of Form or Substance - Monogamy, Polygamy, and Same Sex Marriage (Wed. 4:15 p.m.) Daphne Kwok, America - A Land of Immigrants, Wanted and Unwanted , (Wed. 8:00 p.m.) Robert Peck, Are Pluralism and Free Speech on a Free Speech Collision Course? (Thursday 11:00 a.m.) and Joe Roy, The Threat of Domestic Terrorism, (Thursday, 8:00 p.m.). All talks are in South Lounge except for the Scholars Convocation. The program for the symposium is contained as an addendum to the Memo. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Workshop to Present Readings of New Music by Grinnell Students
In conjunction with the performance by the Minnesota Contemporary
Ensemble (see Cultural Announcements), pianist John Jensen and
violinist Troy Gardner will play and comment on new compositions by
students in the Department of Music's "Introduction to Composition" class.
The workshop on, New Music Composition and Performance,
takes place in Herrick at 2 p.m. on Saturday, February 15. Composers include
Grinnell students Jonathan Knipping, Steve McCaslin, Nana Mensah, Brian Mundy, and Kevin Garcia. The public
is invited to attend.
ACADEMIC ANNOUNCEMENTS
Chemistry Seminar
Two seniors, Brad Sikorski and Kevin Steppe, will present the results of their 1996 summer research experiences Wed. Feb. 12, 7:30 p.m., Sci. 2022. Brad will discuss, The Synthesis of Polyoxin C, which is work he performed at the University of Leiden, The Netherlands; and Kevin's title is, Kenetics of ADMET Polymerization, which is based on work he performed at the U. of Florida. Refreshments will be served.
Physics Department Seminar
Astronomer Stephen Schneider, University of Massachusetts
Amherst, will speak on Dark Matter and the Missing Mass
at 11:00 a.m., Tuesday Feb. 18, Science 1023. Refreshments will be served; everyone
is welcome.
CULTURAL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Black History on Display
Burling Library is observing Black History Month with a Government
Documents display created by Katie Crawford, '97. See this display just to
the right of the library exit.
Cultural Film Series: The Brother from Another
Planet, Feb. 14-16
The Cultural Film series continues with The Brother From Another
Planet, a 1984 film written and directed by John Sayles which will be
shown in ARH 302, Friday/Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m.
What would happen to a visitor from outer space who looked exactly like a
young Black man, if he crash-landed in New York Harbor and wound up in
Harlem? The Brother From Another Planet is a science-fiction comedy that
answers this question in a manner both funny and touching. The Brother (Joe
Morton), as he is known, can't talk, but compensates with some strange
and magical gifts. He can read minds, repair video games with one touch of
his glowing hand, and use his removable eye to record events that occur in
his absence. His friendly face is an invitation for anyone with a story to
pour out their heart to him. To them, he is just another transient, another
exotic ingredient in the melting pot. The Brother's bizarre and often
hilarious adventures take him from the neighborhood bars of Harlem to the
mysteries of earthly love and onto the trail of a Wall Street heroin dealer.
Dance History Class Display
A dance history time line created during the fall semester by the dance
history class is being displayed in the basement of Fine Arts along the wall
by the soda machine. The timeline covers dance history from early times
to the present. Stroll by and view the student created timeline that covers
over 75 feet of wall space.
I, Claudius
I, Claudius, episode 2: "Family Affairs" will be shown tonight at 8
p.m. in ARH 302. Livia strikes againthis time, closer to home. The
'family' is of course Rome's imperial Julio-Claudians, and the 'affairs' are
grave and messy. Everyone is invited.
Music Department Student Recital on Friday Afternoon
The Department of Music will present a Student Recital on Friday, February
14, beginning at 4:15 p.m. in Herrick Chapel. Scheduled to perform are:
Michael Campbell, bass, and John Stuhr-Rommereim, piano; Christopher
Ellmann, tenor, and Barbara Lien, piano; Jonathan Finley, tenor, and
Barbara Lien, piano; Joseph Lauber, baritone, and John Stuhr-Rommereim,
piano; and an anonymous bass and pianist. Instructors of these students
are: Lisa Henderson, Marvin Kelley, John Stuhr-Rommereim, and Kristie
Tigges.
Rebecca Harms to Play Senior Recital on Friday Evening
Pianist Rebecca Harms will give her senior recital on Friday, February 14,
at 8 p.m. in Herrick Chapel. (Please note change of time.) She will play
Prelude and Fugue No. 9 in E Major, and
Prelude and Fugue No. 14 in F-sharp Minor, by J. S. Bach; and
Berceuse Op. 57, and Scherzo in B-flat Minor, Op. 31
, by Frédéric Chopin. She will also play
Piano Concerto No. 3 by Béla Bartók with
pianist Eugene Gaub. Harms, a music major, is a student of Eugene Gaub.
Performing Arts Film The Wrong Man
Alfred Hitchcock's popular classic, The Wrong Man,
First Annual MacGyver Marathon
Spend Valentine's Day with your favorite Valentine! Stop by the
MacGvyer Marathon this weekend, running from 9 p.m. Friday to 9 p.m.
Saturday in Gardner Lounge. Food and refreshments will be served, as
will pizzas at approximately 11 p.m. Friday and 7 p.m. Saturday. Episodes
run every hour, on the hour. Don't forget to bring a pillow, and, of
course, jackknife.
Habitat for Humanity
Grinnell Habitat for Humanity is back and once again is looking for student
volunteers. A new house is in the works with plenty to be done. But
first, there are some finishing touches on the last house. This Saturday, Feb.
15, volunteers are needed to help dig a drainage ditch in the crawlspace. Meet
at the Forum at 11:00 a.m. and come prepared for muddy work. E-mail
[Homeless] with questions.
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].
Mortar Board Study Break
Curious about Mortar Board? Do you even know what it is? Come to the
Mortar Board study break Wednesday, February 12th at 8:00 p.m. in the
Forum Coffee House. Talk to current members, learn what we do, or just
come for the refreshments!
Math Summer Research at Grinnell
Members of the Mathematics and Computer Science department will
discuss the possibilities of summer research at Grinnell Wednesday, Feb.
12, at 4:15 p.m. in the Math Lounge (Science 2400).
CHIPSALSANDFIGNEWTONS!!!!!
Precalculus, Calculus and Math 115 Students
You may sign up for half-hour individual appointments with
Katherine McClelland in the Math Lab. Please indicate the topic you
would like to review and your e-mail address on the posted sign-up sheet.
Premed Study Group
Premed students planning to take the MCAT this year (April or August)
should contact Minna Mahlab [mahlab], in the Science Lab, to plan
study schedules and groups study sessions.
PreMeds
The MCAT exam will be given April 19, 1997. You can pick up registration
packets from Mr. Uhlenhopp, Sci. 2207, or from Carol Elliott, Sci. 1232.
Registration deadline is March 14, 1997.
RLC Selection Committee
Students interested in serving on the 1996-97 Residence Life Coordinator
Selection Committee may now pick up an application at student affairs from
Carol Ahrens. All applications must be returned no later than noon, Friday,
February 27. The responsibilities of the Residence Life Coordinator
Selection Committee will be to interview the candidates and eat lunch
with them. For further details, please contact Jennifer Krohn, associate dean
of student affairs, x3702.
Senior Announcements
·Graduating Seniors!!
The deadline for submitting your diploma order and commencement
information form to the Office of the Registrar is Friday, February 14.
Please locate your form and submit it to the registrar immediately. This form
is required even if you do not have any changes to report to our office.
Any student requesting a name change after the diploma order has been
placed will be charged a $15.00 replacement fee. Other changes can be
processed if submitted immediately.
·Seniors! Almost Alumni Lunch
The annual Almost Alumni lunch is quickly approaching. You will receive
invitations in your boxes this week. Please take the time to return the
RSVP and join us on February 23 at 12:00 noon in Harris. This free lunch
will allow you to spend time with your class and learn how Grinnell can help
you after graduation. Please return the response card or call x4801 to RSVP.
·Seniors Don't Forget
Today is the deadline for sending in your nominations for Alumni Senior
Awards. If you need another form, just write your nominations and comments
on plain paper and send by campus mail to the Alumni Office, 1102 Broad
Street.
Student Employment
·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.
·Workers Needed to Recycle Paper
Paper recycling on campus requires workers. Two hour shifts occur
weekly, on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Friday mornings from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
If you are available for any number of these shifts, please e-mail [WOODD]
and let me know. Minimum wage, fun workers, great benefits, whoop woo.
We'll be starting this week, so send it ASAP.
***
Wilderness Field Station Deadline
The deadline for submitting applications for this summer's courses at the
ACM Wilderness Field Station is Monday, Feb. 17th. Please send
applications to the campus advisor, Jackie Brown (X-11), whom you may
also contact (Science 1205, [brownj], x3096) for information or an applica
tion form.
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
SD Lic #62A6412, Pontiac Sunbird
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 distinguishes 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.
Joseph F. Wall Scholarship
The Joseph F. Wall Scholarship is awarded annually to a student in the
second semester of the junior year who has achieved an outstanding
academic record and has, in the judgment of the selection committee,
made a significant contribution to the college community. In addition to
demonstrated excellence of performance in the curricular program, the
student must also have shown responsible participation in one or more
areas of extra-curricular activity. Financial need is one of the factors
considered in the selection but is not necessarily the controlling determi
nant.
If you know of a junior deserving of this scholarship, please send the name
and a paragraph of explanation for your choice to the Associate Dean of
the College, Nollen House. The deadline for nominations is Monday,
February 26, 1996.
The on-line Campus Memo was created on February 18, 1996 by
Jennifer Sarantites
Send comments about page to
Jennifer Sarantites
Last Modified February 18, 1996