Published by: the Office of Special Services at: Grinnell College, Grinnell, Iowa 50112
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On Tuesday, November 24, at 11:00 a.m. in Noyce Science Center 1023, Prof. James Rabchuk '84 of the Physics Department at Western Illinois University in Macomb, Illinois, will be giving a seminar entitled: The Coupling of Turbulence and Sound. The presentation will discuss the progress that engineers, mathematicians and physicists have made in unlocking the secrets of turbulence, making the goal of controlling both the beneficial and harmful aspects of turbulence more likely. Turbulence can be beneficial, as in reducing the drag on moving objects, or it can be harmful such as causing a loss of control in flight. One fascinating aspect of this work is in the area of acoustic forcing and control of turbulence. Acoustic disturbances generated by turbulent flow are suspected to be the cause of feedback loops, which can make either beautiful music in wind instruments or damaging structural vibrations in pipelines and jet engines. Refreshments will be served from 10:45 a.m. Everyone is welcome!
On Monday, November 30 at 8 p.m. in South Lounge, Professor B. Ramesh Babu will give a talk on
Indian Democracy; Strengths and
Weaknesses. Professor Babu was Sir Pherozeshah Mehta Professor of Politics and Head of the Department of Civics and Politics at
the University of Bombay from 1985 to 1994. He was also Heath Visiting Professor of Political Science at Grinnell College in 1974-75. He
is
a distinguished scholar, whose most recent books are
Globalization and the South Asian State
(1998) and Changing Global Political/Ideological Context and Afro-Asia: Strategies for
Development (1996). Professor Babu's visit is sponsored by the
Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations and Human Rights. Everyone is cordially invited to attend.
Chacun cherche son chat, (When the cat's away), Monday, November 30, 8:00 p.m., 1130 East Street.
•Tuesday, December 1, South Lounge, 8 p.m.: Concert by the Grinnell College Jazz Ensemble; Ralph Russell, director.
•Wednesday, December 2, Harris Concert Hall, 7:30 p.m.: Concert by the Grinnell College Symphonic Band; Mark Dorr, director.
•Friday, December 4, Herrick Chapel, 4:15 p.m.: Student Recital.
•Friday, December 4, Herrick Chapel, 8 p.m.: Concert by the Grinnell Community Chorus; John Christian Rommereim, director.
•Saturday, December 5, Main Lounge, 2 p.m.: Concert of Chopin Waltzes by Piano Students of Eugene Gaub.
•Saturday, December 5, South Lounge, 3:30 p.m.: Concert by the Grinnell College Percussion Ensemble; Mark Dorr, director.
•Sunday, December 6, Herrick Chapel, 7 p.m.: Concert by the Young, Gifted, and Black Gospel Choir; Samuel Williams, director.
Will the college destroy all its trees to build new buildings? Do you want your voice to be heard on this? Will the college pave over paradise and put up a parking lot (or several)? Does your voice need to be heard? If you think your classroom space is inadequate, difficult, of just plain stupid; come tell us about it. Do you believe the residence halls provide the optimal living arrangements? Come tell us your views. The consultants who are conducting a needs assessment of the campus for the development of a campus master plan will be in Open Forum on Monday, November 30, at 4:15 p.m., in the South Lounge of the Forum. All opinions about the college as a whole and individual units are encouraged and welcome. Get in on the ground (literally) floor with your ideas about improving the campus.
Questions? Contact Frank Thomas - thomasf@admin.grin.edu, Administrative Coordinator for Community Relations and Campus Master Plan.
Iowa Photographic artist Robbie Steinbach will sign copies of her book, Lifework: Portraits of Iowa Women Artists, in the College Bookstore from 4-5 p.m. Friday, December 4. The book celebrates the lives and artistic achievements of over 50 notable Iowa women artists, including two Grinnell artists, Merle Zirkle and Karin Connelly. Two local writers, Dawn Bowman and Denise Lamphier contributed word portraits to the book. Merle Zirkle and Denise Lamphier will join Robbie Steinbach at the book signing.
•Harris Center Thanksgiving Break Hours
The Harris Center will close at 5:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25. The building will be closed, Thursday 11/26, Friday 11/27, and Saturday 11/28. Harris Center will reopen on Sunday, November 29 at 3:00 p.m.
•Forum Thanksgiving Break Hours
Forum will close at 8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, November 25. The Grill will close at 5:00 p.m. that day. The Forum and Forum Grill will be closed Thursday 11/26, Friday 11/27, and Saturday 11/28. The Forum will reopen on Sunday, November 29 for regular Sunday hours, 1:00 p.m. to 12:00 a.m. Grill hours on Sunday will be 1:30 to 11:30 p.m.
•Burling Library Hours During Thanksgiving Break
-Wed. Nov. 25—8 a.m.-5 p.m. -Thanksgiving—closed -Fri. Nov 27——8 a.m.-10 p.m. -Sat. Nov 28——10 a.m.-10 p.m. -Sun. Nov 29——10 a.m.-1 a.m.
•Health Center
The Health Center will be closed for the Thanksgiving holiday, Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27. Regular hours will resume on Monday, November 30, 1998.
•Smith Memorial Collection in Burling Library
If you like keeping up with the latest burning issue or filling in the odd free moment reading mysteries or crime novels, science fiction, recent fiction or poetry, then you will want to take a few of those spare moments to browse the Smith Memorial Collection in Burling Library (located near the carrel towers on the south side of first floor).
•E-Mailing Library Online Catalog (INNOPAC) Citations
You can send copies of records from INNOPAC, the libraries online catalog, to your e-mail address. Once you have a citation on the screen, type E to create an export list, or to add the record to the list. After you have marked as many records as you need, go back to the main INNOPAC search screen and select option E>EXPORT marked records. Choose FULL or BRIEF format, then select E>E-MAIL. Use your full e-mail address (USERNAME@AC.GRIN.EDU). Your list will be delivered to you via e-mail. Please empty the export file on INNOPAC once you have sent your message. If you have questions, please see a reference librarian for help.
•In-Process Books
Books which have been purchased by the Libraries but have not yet been cataloged, show a status of "In Process" (in the books bibliographic record in the on-line catalog). These books may be requested at the circulation or reference desks. With a few exceptions, an "in process" book will be ready within 24 hours.
•Interlibrary Loan Deadlines
The last day to order materials through interlibrary loan this semester is Nov. 27. All ILL materials are due Dec. 11.
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Do you have a talent with a camera? You just might be what we are looking for. The Stonewall Resource Center is looking for talented Artists to help decorate our walls. We are looking for someone who is willing to create some Queer affirming artwork (not just photos) that will celebrate and instill hope in the individuals who utilize the SRC. If you are interested or know someone who might be able to help please contact John Mounsey at <mounsey@admin.grin.edu> or at x3435. Terms of remuneration are negotiable.
•Christian Worship
- Worship Service will resume after Thanksgiving break.
•Jewish Programs
- Chalutzim meeting, Kabbalat Shabbat Service, and Shabbat table will resume after Thanksgiving break.
•Chaplains' Interfaith Assoc.: Weekly meetings will resume after Thanksgiving break.
In last Tuesday's Debating Union parliamentary debate on the motion: This House Would Protect Campus Hate Speech, 52 of 73 people present cast the following vote: On the motion: Ayes-30, Noes-21, Abstentions-1. The motion carried. On technical merit: Proposition-29, Opposition-21, Abstentions-2. The proposition was voted as best side.
Debating Union general meetings are held on Mondays at 4:15 p.m. in the Forum Coffeehouse. You are welcome to join at any time in the semester and to participate as your schedule permits. To add your name to the mailing list, send an e-mail message to both Andi Tracy and Dan Bunnell. Questions? Contact Andi Tracy (President) or Jeff Gepner (Vice-President).
Due to Thanksgiving holiday, please submit any hardcopy items for the Dec. 1 Campus Memo by Noon, Wednesday, November 25. E-mail deadline will be as usual, Monday by 9 a.m.
Beginning Sunday, November 22, Burling Library will open at 10:00 a.m. and will continue to open at 10:00 a.m. on Sundays, November 29, December 6 and December 13. Following fall break, the library has been remaining open until 10:00 p.m. on Friday evening and will continue to do so through Friday, December 4.
A farewell reception will be held on Tuesday, November 24, from 4:00 to 6:00 p.m. in the Harris Center Concert Hall. Please join us in wishing Dave well as he leaves Grinnell College after over 22 years as Director of Dining Services.
Greek readers who will be in town this Wednesday evening are invited to feast on Aesop's Fables, from 8:00 to 9:30 P.M. at the McKibbens' home, 916 Seventh Ave. Refreshments provided.
Because of the Hate Crimes on and off campus this past year, the Office of Multicultural Affairs is sponsoring a Hate Free Grinnell bimonthly lunch lecture series on Mondays.
If you would like to volunteer one hour per semester to discuss a topic, and/or facilitate dialogue on any topic dealing with race, ethnicity, religion, sexual orientation, class, etc., please contact the Office of Multicultural Affairs. You don't have to be an expert in these areas, but have an interest in creating dialogue.
Our past two speakers were Dr. Kesho Scott, and Dr. Lisa Avalos. Dr. Scott spoke about ISM 101, and Dr. Avalos talked about Cultural Capital in the Classroom: Who Has It, Who Doesn't, and Why Gender & Race Makes a Difference.
Our next Hate Free Grinnell Brown Bag Lunch Series will discuss Town/Gown Relations on Monday, December 7th. Our Guest will be students from Grinnell High School, New Horizon and members of Grinnell College's SGA. Other speakers for next semester include: Rev. Deanna Shorb, Dr. Katya Gibel Azoulay, Dr. George Barlow and Rabbi Debroah Brin.
Please contact Siclinda Canty-Elliott, Student Affairs, [Cantyell@admin.grin.edu] or at ext. 3703.
•Lost: a pair of light tan leather gloves with wool lining lost on Thursday, November 19. If found please contact [WUS] as soon as possible. My hands are freezing! My username is written on the gloves in purple.
•Found: There was a key found in the men's restroom at the Admissions Office on November 1. Please claim at the front desk at the Admissions Office.
The College bookstore has started selling copies of The New York Times and The Chicago Tribune. Subscriptions for The New York Times, previously sold by Eliza Willis, will be available from the bookstore for next semester.
It is that time. Fun. Food. Time for the Semi-annual Pre-finals Pancake Study Break. The date is December 13th from 8-10 p.m. We are looking for volunteers to help serve and set-up. If this interests you and you are looking for more informal interactions with the students, this is for you. To volunteer or sign up please contact John Mounsey at <mounsey@admin.grin.edu> or at x3435. Volunteer shifts are generally in one hour increments and run from 7:00 to 10:45 p.m. It will be worth your time!
The Office of Human Resources has scheduled three meetings for Monday, November 30 to answer any questions you may have regarding the Tax-Saver Select Program and the recently announced changes in the health insurance plan. The meeting times are as follows:
Monday, November 30: 9 - 10 a.m. Forum North Lounge Monday, November 30: 10 - 11 a.m. Forum North Lounge Monday, November 30: 3 - 4 p.m. Forum North Lounge
All faculty and staff members are encouraged to attend the meeting of their choice.
•Fred Mann, '97 alum, who is teaching high school students and attending the University of Mississippi, will discuss Careers in Teaching: The Mississippi Teacher Corps on Wednesday, November 25, at 4:15 p.m. in the Forum Coffeehouse. Fred will also speak on Service after Graduation on Friday, November 27, at 4:15 p.m. at the Black Cultural Center.
•Tasha Johnson, '97, will be speaking on Exceling Against the Odds: Medical School or Bust. During her lecture, Tasha will discuss post-baccalaureate programs and beating the odds of attending Medical school. Please join us at 4:15 p.m. at the Black Cultural Center (BCC) on November 30. Refreshments/Pizza will be served. At 7:30 p.m., Tasha will be talking informally on Studying Smarter: Lessons Learned After Grinnell on Monday, November 30, in Science 2022.
•Workshops
-Pre-law Workshop for First Year Students, today, November 24, 4:15 p.m. Career Development Office. Are you a first-year student considering law school? Don't miss this workshop for an introduction to pre-law advising and decision-making.
-Summer Internship Grants Information Session: Wednesday, December 2, 4:15 p.m. ARH 102. Each year Grinnell College offers several summer internship grant programs to students. The programs are in topical areas including international studies, gender and women's studies, technology, medicine, leadership and enterprise, and environmental studies. This session will outline the programs, review eligibility requirements and application procedures.
•Reminder
Just a reminder that the Career Development Office will be closed Thursday, November 26 and Friday, November 27 for the Thanksgiving holiday.
The residence life staff is looking for students to help on three committees: Student staff selection, student staff training, and RLC selection. Committee work will begin after Thanksgiving break and run through most of second semester. Please contact your RLC or Jennifer Krohn (Krohn@admin) or the Student Affairs Office x3702 to let us know of your interest.
We still need lots of students to help us complete a two session study on personal goals. The first session lasts an hour and the second session (scheduled 24 hours later) lasts 30 minutes. Both sessions are required. The total payment is $13 ($5 for session one and $8 for session two). Students may sign up outside Noyce Science Center 1436, in the Psychology area. These sheets contain a variety of times and provide more details about the experiment. Students who have participated in a previous study about personal goals may not also participate in this study. Names of past volunteers are listed with the sign-up sheets. Call Ms. Sinnett (3167) or e-mail her (SINNETT) if you have questions about the procedures.
•Learn to Climb - Tuesdays, November 24 and December 1 at 4:30 p.m. Sign up at the Forum Desk. $5 due at sign up.
•Gorp equipment room hours - The GORP equipment room will be closed the Wednesday before Thanksgiving. Check out any items for break on Monday or Tuesday. The GORP room will be closed during finals week, so check out any items for winter break the last week of classes. The GORP equipment room is located in Harris. Hours are 4:30 - 5:00 p.m., M-F. Available equipment includes sleeping bags, tents, stoves, packs and X-C skis. A $20 deposit is required. A small rental fee is charged over breaks.
•Telemark Skiing: Conditions permitting, GORP will teach Telemark skiing after Thanksgiving. Contact David Zeiss at Zeiss@admin.grin.edu to put on the Telemark ski e-mail list.
Want to see your pretty little faces on film? E-mail [moonlit] to be interviewed for our documentary on the biggest party on campus- Waltz!
In observance of Hunger and Homelessness Week, Habitat for Humanity and Poverty Action Now are sponsoring a homeless sleepout starting today at noon, and lasting until tomorrow at noon. Please take note of our display on central campus, as it raises awareness about poverty on the national and international level. We will also collect canned food items at the display.
The last moment to submit an application for the December 4 Student Recital is: Wednesday, November 25, 4:59 p.m. Students should note that, because of the Thanksgiving holiday, this submission date has been set earlier than usual. Application forms are available in the Fine Arts Office and when completed should be returned to that office.
Interested in Computer Science? The department of computer science and mathematics proudly presents Tony Stubblebine's presentation Introduction to the Perl Programming Language, Monday Nov 30 at Noon. Noyce Science World/ Math Lobby 2400. Refreshments served.
See addendum to Campus Memo for this fall's student initiatives. Most importantly—come vote next Tuesday in the post office or dining hall!!! 50% of campus has to vote for the results to count!
Confidential Support group for survivors of rape and sexual abuse
- are you a survivor wanting to share the wisdom you've gained from your experiences with other survivors?
- do you want a safe place to talk to other people who know what it's like?
- are you not sure if you were sexually abused?
Come to the support group to share your questions, confusions, knowledge, experience, and support with other survivors. E-mail Lisa [matye] or Alice [mcgarya] for time and place.
•Bob's Underground - Management Position
Applications are now available for the position of co-manager at Bob's Underground. This is a two semester position beginning in January 1999 and ending December 1999. E-mail any questions to [java] and stop down in the coffeehouse to pick up an application. All applications are due Friday, December 4th at 5 p.m.
•Need $$$
Students interested in working in the office of Dining Services, please come to Main to apply for this job opportunity. Job duties would include working with the ID system, using the CBORD meal plan reporting system, other general clerical office duties as needed.
The following vehicles are not registered with the college, have received 3 or more tickets and are subject to immediate tow/immobilization.
Lic#: CA 4BYF124 Ford Lic#: IA 416BLR Toyota Lic#: IA 762GEA Jeep Cherokee (red)
Lic#: IL KD7359 Dodge Lic#: IL OJ8462 Chevy Blazer Lic#: MN 263JET Pontiac Sunbird
Lic#: MN 672NBM Saab 900 Lic#: NE 2P4927 BMW Lic#: FL FCN322 Pontiac Sunfire
Turbo
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, April 5, 1999. 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.
To obtain an application form and brochure, contact Angie Story-Johnson in the Associate Dean's Office, Nollen 3rd, ext. 3460.
| Date | Report | Incident | Location | Brief Summary |
| 11/15/98 | 98-187 | Property Damage | Main Hall | window broken |
| 11/15/98 | 98-188 | Intrusion Alarm | Burling Library | possibly set off by power outage |
| 11/15/98 | 98-189 | Environmental Alarm | Noyce Hall | nitrogen tank alarm |
| 11/15/98 | 98-190 | Office Info | Park Street | vehicle window smashed |
| 11/15/98 | 98-191 | Fire Alarm | Dibble Hall | smoke from cooking |
| 11/15/98 | 98-192 | Office Info | Cowles Hall | women's restroom flooded |
| 11/15/98 | 98-193 | Office Info | Main Hall | busted laundry chips disabled dryers |
| 11/15/98 | 98-194 | Fire Alarm | 1008 Park | set off by steam |
| 11/15/98 | 98-195 | Larceny | PEC | theft of money & other items |
| 11/16/98 | 98-196 | Property Damage | Fine Arts Building | spray paint found on walls |
| 11/14/98 | 98-197 | Office Info | Grinnell Police Dept | book & backpack recovered from thief's house |
| 11/17/98 | 98-198 | Office Info | Grinnell | keys lost Campus |
| 11/17/98 | 98-199 | Property Damage | Clark Hall | electronic card reader damaged |
| 11/17/98 | 98-200 | Larceny | Clark Hall | cigarette urn stolen |
| 11/18/98 | 98-201 | Larceny | Grinnell campus | money missing |
| 11/18/98 | 98-202 | Viol of Regs | Russian House | exit door locks taped |
| 11/18/98 | 98-203 | Property Damage Cleveland Hall | loggia window broken out | |
| 11/19/98 | 98-204 | Office Info | Russian House | internal dispute |
| 11/19/98 | 98-205 | Office Info | Norris/Cowles Parking Lot | bicycle rack found in back of a truck |
| 11/20/98 | 98-206 | Office Info | Grinnell College | student dispute |
| 11/21/98 | 98-207 | Office Info | Noyce Hall | steam leak |
| 11/21/98 | 98-208 | Office Info | Grinnell College | power outage on campus |
| 11/21/98 | 98-209 | Office Info | Goodnow Hall | bicycle recovered |
Larcenies - Theft reports.
Office Information - General information reports.
Violation of College Rules & Regulations - Rules & Regulation violations.
Sick Call, Accidental Injury - reports concerning illness or accidents.
Miscellaneous Services - General services & duties performed by the Dept.
Suspicious Activity - Activity of a suspicious nature.
Filing A false Report - When a person falsely reports a fire or something of an emergency nature.
Criminal Mischief-Property Damage - When someone purposely or knowingly damages the property of another or recklessly tampers with the property of another.
Hate Crime - Violations of individual rights. See the Grinnell College student handbook for further information.
Arson - Knowingly damaging a building or inhabitable structure by starting a fire or causing an explosion.