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This week's Scholars' Convocation, Ingenious Mathematical Amateurs, will be delivered by mathematician Doris Schattschneider who will speak about two mathematical amateurs, Dutch graphic artist M.C. Escher and a San Diego homemaker, Marjorie Rice. Professor Schattschneider is professor of mathematics at Moravian College, Bethlehem, PA. She received her master's and Ph.D from Yale University.
Professor Schattschneider has authored many scholarly articles on plane tiling and is the co-author of a book and collection of geometyr models, M.C. Escher Kaleidocycles. Her book, Visiions of Symmetry: Notebooks, Periodic Drawings and related Work of M.C. Escher, was the result of a two-year research project that was supported by the National Endowment for the Humanities. Her article: "Escher's Metaphors," appeared in the November 1994 issue of Scientific American.
Schattschneider has been active in the Mathematical Association of America (MAA), serving as section president and governor. She is the recipient of a certificate of Meritorious Service from the section.
• On Wednesday, Feb. 25 at 7:30 p.m., in Science 2022, Prof. Schattschneider will give a presentation on Escher's Combinatorial Patterns. The talk will feature slides of many of Escher's pictures. Details will be most easily understood by those who have some background in Cambinatorics and/or Abstract Algebra.
On Friday, Feb. 27 at 4:15 p.m., in ARH 302, Jessica Kimelman '98, a candidate for graduation with honors in history, will present her work entitled The Quest for Wholeness: The Search for American Identity in Africa. Everyone with an interest in history is invited; as always, refreshments will be served.
Every Thursday at 8 p.m. in McKibbens' home, 916 Seventh, the Latin Reading Group meets. The searcher has found unsought and untold pleasure; the parasite, having lost his host and missed his dinner, plots revenge; the maid, seeing an easy mark, tries to milk him; the wife, having lost her dress, seeks redress. Only in Plautus! The plot continues this Thursday, Feb. 26.
On Thursday, February 26 at 4:15 p.m. in ARH 102, Professor Barbara Matthies will give a presentation entitled, Helping People Learn English. Professor Matthies, Professor Emeritus at Iowa State University, was for many years in charge of ISU's Teaching English as a Second Language (TESL) program. She will speak about pedagogical problems in teaching English to non-native speakers, as well as about the opportunities that exist for those interested in teaching English to non-native speakers. Anyone who has ever given any thought to teaching English abroad is encouraged to attend. Refreshments will be served.
Three of Hollywood's top percussionists and Orquesta Alto Maiz, a salsa band from eastern Iowa, will be among featured performers and clinicians at a two-day percussion symposium, February 27 and 28.
Hollywood percussionists Emil Richards, Joe Porcaro and Jerry Steinholtz, plus Steve Houghton, Dana Kimble, Ward Durrett and Kim Shelley will work with middle school, high school and college percussionists from around the state on Thursday and Friday.
"This two-day percussion celebration also includes the Iowa chapter of the Percussive Arts Society's annual `Days of Percussion,'" says Mark Dorr, percussion instructor and the symposium's organizer. The symposium is sponsored by the Office of the President, the Dean's Office, the music department, and the SGA concerts committee.
• On Friday, Feb. 27, Iowa college and university percussion ensembles will perform at 11 a.m. in Harris Center Concert Hall.
• The Emil Richards, Joe Porcaro and Jerry Steinholtz Trio will perform in concert at 8 p.m. Friday, Feb. 27, in the Harris Center Concert Hall. Orquesta Alto Maiz, led by Bob Washut of the University of Northern Iowa, will perform at 10 p.m. Friday.
Hyenas, Senegal, 1992. In Wolof with English subtitles. Color/113 min. Directed by Djibril Diop Mambety. With Arni Diakhate and Mansour Diouf. ARH 302 Friday/Saturday, 8 p.m., Sunday, 2 p.m. (Internet Movie Database)
In this provocative film, Mambety adapts a timeless parable about human greed into a biting satire of today's Africa. Brilliantly combining two seemingly unrelated stories linked to the African village of Colombane, the director makes Colombane a symbol for Africa's thirty years after independence. The first story unfolds as a tale of a proud and mysterious prostitute, Linguere Ramatou (Arni Diakhate), who, as a young pregnant woman, was driven away from her native village to the capital Dakar. The second story tells of the return of a wealthy old woman to the decaying backwater of Colombane, with promises of modern capitalism and the "reign of the hyenas." The strong story line is combined with superb photography, original music and first rate acting.
"This wicked tale, told with wit and irony, has all the ingredients of a crowd-pleaser." The Village Voice.
Next week's movie: East Side Story, Russia 1997.
It is Generation X week in the American Independent Film exco class. First, we will watch Slacker, 1991, Richard Linklater's (Dazed and Confused, Suburbia) debut film about twenty-somethings in Austin, Texas. Linklater avoids all the normal conventions, such as plot, main characters, in order to deliver a truly experimental work. Second, we will watch the movie that requires no description — Kevin Smith's Clerks, the first and best of the New Jersey trilogy. Monday, March 2 in ARH 302, 8 p.m. - Slacker, 9:30 - Clerks.
In To Sir, With Love, Sidney Poiter plays a young, unemployed West Indian engineer who takes a job at an East End London high school. The unruly, uncooperative students he encounters there sense that he is unprepared to cope with antics, and so, they take every opportunity to frustrate his efforts to maintain discipline.
Aside from being highly entertaining, the film provides insight into the teaching profession and how students outside of the mainstream perceive the education system. The New York Times said, "Controversial and explosive in content." Thursday, February 26th, 9:15 p.m., Harris Cinema. (Internet Movie Databse)
Next week's film: Air Force One.
The last moment to submit applications for the Music Department's March 6 Student Recital is: Friday, February 27, 4:59 p.m.. Applications are available in the Fine Arts Office and, when completed, should be returned to that office.
• Friday, March 6; South Lounge, Forum; 4:15 p.m.: Student Recital.
• Friday, March 6; Herrick Chapel; 8 p.m.: Faculty Recital by Jeanmarie Chenette, harp; with Rebecca Stuhr, flute.
• Sunday, March 8; Herrick Chapel; 8 p.m.: Recital by Keith Sadko, organ.
• Tuesday, March 10; South Lounge, Forum; 8 p.m.: Recital of South Indian Classical Music, performed by Lalitha GJR Krishnan, vocalist, with instrumental accompaniment.
Three open meetings will be held next week so all members of the Grinnell campus community — students, faculty and staff — can contribute to the initial work of the Council for Excellence. See addendum to Campus Memo for details.
On Tuesday, March 3, at 4:15 p.m. in ARH 102 there will be a calendar scheduling meeting. If your group/department is interested in planning a major activity (e.g., minisymposium) for next year, you will need to attend this meeting to reserve dates/times for your activity. If you are unable to attend this meeting, please contact the Office of Special Services to reserve your time and space.
• Christian Worship
· Wednesday, February 25 — Lenten Service Ash Wednesday, February 25th, at 12:10 p.m., there will be a brief Service of the Word in Herrick Chapel. All who are interested will have the opportunity to receive ashes at the service.
· Sunday, March 1 Herrick Chapel at 11:00 a.m. Inter-Denominational Worship Service with Holy Communion, Rev. Deanna Shorb, Chaplain, will preach; College Organist: Dr. Marlys Boote; Special Music by Soloist Aline Aprahamian.
· Sunday, March 8 Herrick Chapel at 10:30 a.m. (Please Note: time difference) Black Church at Grinnell Worship Service, with
If you would like to participate as a reader, greeter or worship leader, contact the office Ext. 4981.
• Jewish Programs
· Chalutzim Meeting this Wednesday, February 25th at 6:45 p.m. in the Conference Room at 1127 Park Street.
· Special Shabbat Weekend! Join Grinnell Alumni, Jason Kimmelman '94 and Rachel Landsberg '92. He is a rabbinical student at the Jewish Theological Seminary and she is studying at Drisha Institute. They will be with us for services, shabbat dinner, and a discussion followed by Havdallah Saturday night.
· Kabbalat Shabbat Service this Friday, February 27th at 5:15 p.m. in Steiner 305.
· Shabbat table this Friday, February 27th at 6:30 p.m. in the Chalutzim Lounge, Cowles 1st floor.
· Discussion and Havdallah Service (close of sabbath), topic and times to be announced.
• Weekly Events
· Faculty/Staff Bible Study
Brown bagging it with the Christian Scriptures....a weekly Bible study for faculty and staff. Join us TODAY, Tuesday, Feb. 24th from 12 Noon - 1:00 p.m. in Steiner 305 (Religious Activities Room).
· Chaplains' Interfaith Association
Please join us each week to plan interfaith functions and for discussions and other festivities. Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 25th at 4:15 p.m. in Steiner 305 (the Religious Activities Room).
· Study with The Chaplains
Encounter the text of Proverbs, today, Feb. 24th, 4:15 - 5:15 p.m. at 1127 Park Street conference room with Rev. Deanna Shorb and Rabbi Deborah Brin.
• Student Programs
Dealing with Grief: Next meeting is tonight, Tuesday, Feb. 24th, at 8:00 p.m. 1127 Park Street, Conference Room, 1st Floor.
• Upcoming CIA Film
Ghandi, 7:30 p.m. at the Harris Cinema, Tuesday, March 3. Sponsored by the Chaplains' Interfaith Association.
Diversity Coalition is a student group committed to being a catalyst for dialogue, providing opportunities for people to explore their own and other's attitudes and behaviors. We would like to present to the students of Grinnell College an opportunity to view Lee Mun Wah's "Color of Fear". The documentary consists of a powerful discussion between 8 men of 4 different races, brought together on a retreat. The showings will be followed by discussion among the participants. The workshops are intended for participants to explore issues of race.
To ensure open discussion, we would like to limit the number of participants to 12 for each workshop. Scheduled dates are Saturdays, February 28, April 4, April 18 from 1-6 p.m. Interested? Vax [divco] with your name and preference for which day. We will then send you a short questionnaire. Don't miss this golden opportunity to view a critically acclaimed film recently purchased by the Office of Multicultural Affairs!
Any individual or group planning to apply for Rosenfield Program funds during the 1997-98 academic year must notify Mr. Bateman prior to spring break. Those planning to apply should know that the remaining funds for this year are very limited.
There will be a screening for eating disorders on February 24, 1998 from noon to 5 p.m. at the Health Center. All students, faculty, and staff are welcome to participate. No appointment necessary.
*Lost: last Friday night somewhere on campus ring of keys including room key, bike key and p.o. key. Call, ext. 3239 or send message to box 11-74 if you have them.
If you have a notebook of the Nanjing Fellow reports - Please be sure to return them to the Associate Dean's Office (Nollen 1st floor) this week.
On Wednesday, February 25 at 3 p.m. in Main Lounge, Grinnell College will host Grinnell High School teachers in a campus orientation event which will include presentations by the Community of Teachers faculty teams, Jon Chenette and Roger Henderson, and Kathy Kamp and Deb Yellick Manley. The Dean's Office cordially invites all faculty to this community-building event, and refreshments will be served.
The Office of Human Resources is advertising for the positions of Student Employee Supervisor, Dining Services; Assistants in Writing Lab; Local-Area Network Manager, Math/Computer Sciences. Detailed information on each position is an addendum to the Campus Memo.
Please be sure to look for the "Seniors" section in the Student Announcements section of the Campus Memo. There will be numerous important messages in this section between now and Commencement.
There will be several vacancies for student membership on the Rosenfield Program Committee for 1998-99. All current first year, second year and third year students who have an interest in public affairs, international relations and human rights and who plan to return to Grinnell College next year are urged to apply. The committee, consisting of faculty and students, plans three or four major symposia each year, sponsors other speakers, funds the Rosenfield Summer Internships and funds faculty and student projects. Membership requires a substantial time commitment in planning programs and in hosting visitors.
Students planning to apply should submit a statement to the Rosenfield Program Office in Harry Hopkins House by Monday, March 9, 1998 at 5:00 p.m. This statement should include a discussion of your interests in public affairs, international relations and human rights, your comments on Rosenfield Program events that you have attended, and your ideas for events you would like to have the program sponsor in the future. You should state your major (if declared), your current year at the College, and your activities which relate to the purposes of the Rosenfield Program.
If you have questions about what Rosenfield Program Committee membership entails, contact the Acting Program Director, Prof. Bradley Bateman, or the current student members of the Committee, Brook Bailey, Sarah Eagan, Kari Geisler, Michelle Kent, Nike Papadopoulos, Sarah Peterson, and Megan Williams.
• On-Campus Recruiters
Resumes will be due in the CDO on Wednesday, February 25, 1998 for these four organizations. 1) Teksystems is looking to recruit for computer positions and 2) Cinnamon Inn is accepting resumes for summer jobs in SW Colorado. 3) Sachs Group is accepting resumes for consulting positions. 4) Louis Dreyfus is looking for Trading Trainees. If enough interest is shown, Louis Dreyfus will interview on campus, March 1 & 2. Information on these positions is available in the CDO.
Inacom, a technical search firm, will have a representative on campus Monday, March 2 from 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. They will have an information table set up in the campus post office.
Bethel Horizons, a summer camp in Wisconsin, will have an information table set up in the campus post office on Friday, March 6, from 10:00-2:00 p.m. If you are still searching for a summer job, stop by and see about this opportunity.
• "Jobs Before Med School" Workshop
What do you do with the year (or more) before you go to med school? Opportunities in business, industry, and education. Plan to attend this informative workshop on Wednesday, February 25 at 4:15 p.m. in the Career Development Office.
China House (916 6th Avenue) has four singles and two doubles available for the '98-'99 academic year. All Chinese speakers are welcome, as well as Chinese enthusiasts. For details, e-mail [vossa] or YK Lo [lo].
Interested in the Foreign Service? Mark your calendars for Saturday, February 28 at 12:00 noon, in South Lounge. George Reasonover, Political/Political-Military Affairs Officer with the U.S. Foreign Service, will be on campus to discuss options within the Foreign Service. More information on Mr. Reasonover's career experiences available in the CDO.
"Hate" (La Haine) will be shown on Wednesday, February 25, at 9:00 p.m. at French House, 1130 East Street.
Looking for a place to live next year? There will be a German language house (1019 Park Street) with places for seven students. All German speakers are welcome, whether or not they are enrolled in German classes at the college. For details, e-mail [cherry] or [peter].
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 1998-1999, mande un mensaje por correo electrónico al profesor Mark Hernández [HERNANDE]. Están disponibles los cuartos sencillos y dobles.
The deadline for mailing all financial aid documents to the Financial Aid Office is March 1, 1998. You must provide the following to be considered for aid:
—Renewal FAFSA or FAFSA (mail to Financial Aid, not the Federal Processing Center)
—Parents' 1997 federal tax forms if filed, including schedules & W-2's
—Student's 1997 federal tax forms if filed, including schedules & W-2's
—Institutional Verification Form (IVF)
—Divorced/Separated Parents Form, if applicable
Students who provide documents after this date will be awarded based on the availability of funds. If you have any questions, call X-3250.
The campus Quaker Worship Group has planned this spring to name a student clerk or team of clerks to take care of the group's business. Next Sunday, March 1, right after silent meeting (at noon in Steiner 305), there will be a ten- or fifteen-minute business meeting to discuss the naming of a clerk and to take some formal action. If you're interested or want more information, contact Kent McClelland (Ext. 3134 or Vax MCCLEL).
• Almost Alumni Brunch
This free event will be held on Sunday, March 1st at Noon in Harris. Get free food, prizes and information. Call Ext. 4801 to reserve your spot at this grand event.
• Alumni Senior Awards
The Deadline has been extended until Friday, February 27!! There is still time to send in your nominations for Alumni Senior Awards if you haven't already done so. 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, or send to grosenba@admin.grin.edu
• Multicultural Student Assistant Needed: Latino/a Emphasis
The Office of Multicultural Affairs is currently accepting applications for the position of "Multicultural Student Assistant: Latino/a Emphasis." This is a paid student position for 4-7 hours per week, starting during the 1998-1999 school year. Open to any student with experience and interest in Latino/a issues. Applications available at the Student Affairs Office in the Forum and are due by April 10.
• Need Extra Money? Have Spare Time? During Alumni College/Reunion, from May 26 - May 31
The Alumni Office needs student workers (hosts to alumni, College registered drivers, preteen activities leaders, computer workers, gofers) to work for this event, and as workers in the Alumni Office the week prior (May 19-22). Guaranteed 40-hr. week. Beginning March 4, applications will be available at Forum Desk and the Alumni Office. Return applications to the Alumni Office, 1102 Broad St. (Phone # 4801), by April 15. Interviews will be scheduled after applications are reviewed. Application deadline: April 15. Help us host the Alums. You could make lifelong connections.
• Summer Research Jobs in Physics
Several members of the Grinnell Physics Department will be hiring students to work with them on their research this summer. Application forms are available in the Science Office (Science 1232) and must be returned by Monday, March 2. A videotape of the Physics Seminar in which faculty described their projects is available from Ed Dudak, the Physics Department Technician. Applicants are encouraged to speak directly with any faculty with whom they might wish to work.
Going off-campus next Fall? Looking for off-campus housing for Spring 1999? - 3 Bedroom apartment available on High St. Spacious, fully furnished. $195 each per month, utilities included. Please vax [LOCKE] a.s.a.p. for more information.
Hey, typical college kid! Tired of your roommate's teen angst? Come talk to someone with more interesting stories to tell— a resident at one of Grinnell's retirement homes. Shake off some of that ennui, and make a difference in the life of a fellow human being. We'll meet this Saturday, February 28, from 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. E-mail [pricee] for more information.
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Submissions for this year's Scholar's Award are due next Monday, March 2. The award is given for outstanding scholarly work completed prior to the final semester of the senior year. See the complete description on the bulletin boards outside ARH 228 and 311. To Submit an entry, please pick up a cover sheet from Ed Phillips, ARH 311C.