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This week's Scholars' Convocation will be delivered by Geraldine Brooks and Tony Horwitz, Grinnell's 1998-99 Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows, at 11:00 a.m., Thursday, November 5, in Herrick Chapel. Geraldine Brooks will speak on Searching for Islamic Feminism, and Tony Horwitz will talk on The Civil War and Modern Memory.
Geraldine Brooks began her career as a general assignment reporter for The Sydney Morning Herald in Australia from 1979-1983. She worked as a staff correspondent for The Wall Street Journal, from 1983 to 1994, whose assignments included serving as Middle East Correspondent from 1987-1992, covering the Iran-Iraq war, the Palestinian uprising, the Gulf War and the Arab-Israeli peace process. In 1993-94, she became United Nations Correspondent, covering Bosnia, Somalia, African development and the UN bureaucracy. Since 1994, she has been a freelance writer, with contributions to newspapers and magazines including The New York Times, The Washington Post, and Harpers Bazaar. She is the author of three books: Nine Parts of Desire:The Hidden World of Islamic Women, (1995) (translated into 12 languages); Imazighan: The Vanishing Traditions of Berber Women (1996) and Foreign Correspondence: A Penpal's Journey from Down Under to All Over (1998). Her awards include the 1994 Korn Ferry Award for excellence in U.N. reporting for coverage of the Somalia operation, and the Overseas Press Club Award for best foreign news reporting in 1992, for coverage of the Gulf War, which she shared with her husband, Tony Horwitz.
Tony Horwitz has just joined the New Yorker as a staff writer, after serving as a staff correspondent for The Wall Street Journal. He spent nine years overseas as a foreign correspondent, based in Australia, Egypt and Great Britain. During that time he covered conflicts in Bosnia, Romania, the Sudan, Northern Ireland and across the Middle East. After returning to the US in 1993, he covered workplace issues and the South. Horwitz is the author of three books. One for the Road: Hitchhiking Through the Australian Outback (1988), Baghdad Without a Map and Other Misadventures in Arabia (1991), and Confederates in the Attic; Dispatches from the Unfinished Civil War (1998). His awards include the Pulitzer Prize for national reporting in 1995 for stories on working conditions in low-wage America, and the John Hancock Award for Excellence in Business Journalism in 1994.
The Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellows program brings leaders in their fields to the campuses of liberal arts colleges for a week of class visits, discussions with students and faculty, and career counseling. The week-long visit provides an opportunity for exchange between the Fellows and members of the College community. The visit of Geraldine Brooks and Tony Horwitz is sponsored by the Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations and Human Rights.
Besides the Scholars' Convocation, Geraldine Brooks and Tony Horwitz will make a number of other public appearances this week:
• Wednesday, November 4, 4:15 p.m., Book-signing in College Bookstore.
• Wednesday, November 4, 8:00 p.m., South Lounge, Reporting on Welfare & Poverty Issues in the U.S. Tony Horwitz .
• Thursday, November 5, 4:15 p.m., Forum Coffee House, Being a Foreign Correspondent in the Middle East and Other Regions, informal discussion led by Tony Horwitz and Geraldine Brooks
On Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7:30 p.m. in Noyce Center 2002, help us welcome Richard Taylor of the University of Notre Dame to this week's Chemistry Department Seminar. Dr. Taylor will present Synthetic Methods for Diversity Generation: From Structural to Conformational Libraries. Everyone is invited and refreshments will be served.
This week Latin Sight-Reading Group continues with a reading of Einhard's Life of Charlemagne. This Thursday, 8:00 p.m., at the McKibbens', 916 Seventh Avenue. Refreshments.
• Lani Guinier Reading Discussion Group - On Tues., Nov. 10 at 4:15 p.m. in the Forum Coffee House, come, have a "cuppa", and join in what promises to be a lively discussion of Lani Guinier, her Clinton story, and her writings. Lani Guinier is the Noun sponsored Convocation speaker Thursday, Nov. 12. Questions? Contact [GARLAND], X 3175.
• Lani Guinier Reading Packets Now Available - Contact the Noun Program Office to request a reading packet on Noun Program Convocation speaker, Lani Guinier. The packet includes exerpted material from Guinier's writings and several important reviews and responses to her writings. Lani Guinier is the first black woman tenured professor at Harvard Law School and the author of a new book, Lift Every Voice: Turning a Civil Rights Setback into a New Vision of Social Justice (1998). She previously authored The Tyranny of the Majority (1994) and co-authored Becoming Gentlemen: Women, Law School, and Institutional Change, (1997). To request your packet, contact [GARLAND], x 3175.
• On Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:30 p.m. in Noyce Center 2022, Professor John R. Dickel, Harlow Shapley Visiting Lecturer in the Astronomy Department at the University of Illinois, will give a talk on Invisible Astronomy. This is an overview about obersvational astronomy performed with radio telescopes, and infrared and x-ray detection.
• On Tuesday, Nov. 10, at 11 a.m. Professor Dickel will give a second talk: Before and After the Stars. This is an overview of stellar evolution, the full process of star formation, ignition, fuel depletion, and then its "death" in one of several forms, as a dwarf or neutron star, or supernova.
All are cordially invited to the second concert in the Beethoven Chamber Music Series which takes place on Sunday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. in Herrick Chapel. The program continues our year-long survey of the ten Beethoven sonatas for piano and violin and features the Sonata No. 4 in A Minor, Op. 23 (the "Halloween Sonata") and the Sonata No. 5 in F Major, Op. 24 (the "Spring Sonata"). Performing are Grinnell College faculty members Eugene Gaub, piano and Nancy McFarland Gaub, violin.
Nov. 6th - 8th, Friday and Saturday at 8 p.m., Sunday at 2 p.m. in ARH 302. The Day the Sun Turned Cold, dir. Yim Ho, 1994 (99 minutes). Color. In Mandarin w/ English subtitles.
This Chinese film noir begins with Guan Jian accusing his mother of killing his father with arsenic 10 years earlier. The police are skeptical, but intrigued by Guan's depiction of his childhood to the detective assigned to investigate the case. The Day the Sun Turned Cold (winner of Best Film & Best Director at the Tokyo Film Festival) is a beautiful and sumptuous film by veteran Honk Kong filmmaker Yim Ho. "A gripping murder mystery melodrama" (Chicago Reader). "[An] artful and superior work" (Boston Globe).
Works By A Non-Art Major. Art work by Ana Luisa Orantes, '99 is currently on display at the Terrace Art Gallery. The show will run through Friday, November 6. A reception for this show will be held tonight, Tuesday, November 3 at 7:00 p.m. in the gallery. The public is invited to attend. The Terrace Art Gallery is open during regular Forum hours.
Royce Wolf, pianist and Rebecca Stuhr, flutist will be presenting a concert on November 7 at 7:00 p.m. in Herrick Chapel. They
will
perform the works of Hindemith, J.S. Bach, Franz Joseph Haydn, and David Cox.
The first concert of the year by the Grinnell Symphony Orchestra previously scheduled for this Friday, November 6, has been rescheduled for Friday, December 11, at 7:30 p.m. in the Harris Concert Hall.
Harp lovers in Grinnell and Central Iowa will have the opportunity to hear and see harps in concert at three events this month. All events are free and open to the public. Mark your calendars now:
• Thursday, November 5, 12 noon - Jeannie Chenette, Associate of Music and harp instructor at Grinnell College, presents a program of Celtic music on wire -strung harp at St. Paul's Cathedral, Des Moines. This event will be broadcast live on WOI FM-90.1.
• Sunday, November 15, 2 p.m. - Senior Courtney Birkett presents an informal concert of Celtic works on nylon-strung harp in the Coffee House of the Forum. Come hear a spectrum of song styles, from a bagpipe tune to a love song. Tap your foot to an Irish jig and a Scottish polka! Refreshments served.
• Saturday, November 21, 7 p.m. - Student harpers (Celtic style) and harpists (concert style) collaborate to bring you a full concert in South Lounge of the Forum. Join in on this offering of Irish, Scottish, German, Russian, and Latin American songs. Refreshments served.
On Friday, Nov. 6 at Noon in South Lounge of the Forum, Live Lunch continues with Ivan Klipstein playing solo guitar. He will then play Harris that night at 10:00 p.m. accompanied by his band. Rhythm Magazine describes Ivan Klipstein as "delevoping into an increasingly indescribable singer/songwriter, putting on intense live shows that feature everything from folk crooning to yodeling to human-beatbox vocal acrobatics." He is based in Madison, WI and has opened for Elliot Smith and Ministry's Chris Connelly to name a few. He has been compared to Jeff Buckley, Ani DiFranco, and Beck. So come and take advantage of these two oppurtunities to see Ivan Klipstein.
Broken Arrow is the term used to discribe a nuclear devise that has been lost. Two nuclear missiles are stolen, and two stealth bomber pilots, once close friends, battle time and each other to recover them. The action takes place in Utah's canyon country and in the air, a high stakes game of cat and mouse. Showing on both Thursday, Nov. 5 and Friday, Nov. 6 at 10 p.m. in Harris Cinema. On Thursday free popcorn and pop will be available. Next week's film: Dancer, Texas.
• Friday, Nov. 13; 4:15 p.m.; Herrick Chapel: Music Department Student Recital.
• Saturday, Nov. 14; 8 p.m.; Herrick Chapel: Concert by Chamber Ensembles; directed by Nancy McFarland Gaub.
• Sunday, Nov. 15; 2 p.m.; Coffee House, Forum: Senior Presentation by Courtney Birkett, harp.
• Sunday, Nov. 15; 7 p.m.; Herrick Chapel: Student Recital by Aline Aprahamian '00, soprano; and John Christian Rommereim, piano.
• Monday, Nov. 16; 4:15 p.m.; Herrick Chapel: Vocal Artist Class; conducted by Irma Cooper '34.
• Tuesday, Nov. 17; 9 p.m.; Rehearsal Room (103), Bucksbaum Center: Open Jam Session with the World Hand Drumming Groups; Mark Dorr, director.
• Wednesday, Nov. 18; 4:30 p.m.; Herrick Chapel: Concert by Fresh Flutes from Grinnell; directed by Kimberly Helton.
President Osgood will hold an Open Forum in South Lounge on Thursday, November 5, at 7:30 p.m. The purpose is to discuss the Fund For Excellence Proposals and everyone is invited.
Recently completed after two years of information-gathering and writing, Grinnell's Self-Study Report evaluates major changes at the College over the past ten years, the present state of the academic program, and the opportunities and challenges visible in the College's future. Members of the North Central Association review team have received copies of this study, and they will discuss the findings with students, faculty, staff, and administrators when they visit campus November 16-18 for the College's re-accreditation review. Copies of the Self-Study Report are available on reserve in Burling Library and in the offices of academic buildings. Heads of departments who have not already received a copy and would like to have one should contact the Office of the Associate Deans or e-mail [story@admin.grin.edu].
The 3rd Annual Inter-Disciplinary Conference will be on April 22, 1999. The Africana Studies Concentration appreciates this opportunity to collaborate across departments and divisions. The success of the conference in the past has depended on the support faculty have offered in presenting papers, chairing panels as well as in actively encouraging students to present their own work. The title of the conference is: The Economy of Racial Identities Within and Across Disciplinary Boundaries.
Proposals: The Africana Studies Concentration at Grinnell College seeks proposals for presentations at the 1999 conference. We welcome proposals from students, faculty and administrators. Papers may be broadly focused or may present case studies as well as works-in-progress. Individual as well as joint proposals will be accepted for consideration. Proposals may also be submitted as a complete session proposal which includes two or three related papers and a moderator.
This conference seeks to provide an interdisciplinary forum for intellectual exchange among students, faculty and administrators as well as an opportunity to present preliminary research and new ideas. Abstracts should be no longer than 150 words. Papers, including footnotes and references, should not exceed 15 double-spaced, typed pages.
Proposals should be submitted to: Africana Studies Concentration, Grinnell College, Grinnell, IA 50112. Proposals may be faxed to 515-269-4330. The AFR cannot accept proposals via e-mail. For more details, please contact Professor K. Gibel Azoulay, Chair, AAS, at 515-269-4324, or Ms. S. Canty-Elliott, Associate Dean, Student Affairs, at 515-269-3703. Proposals must be postmarked by January 24, 1999. Notification of acceptance will be provided by 15 February 1999.
A complete list of activities related to Alchohol Awareness Week is an addendum to this week's Campus Memo.
A complete list of upcoming activities and related information is an addendum to this week's Campus Memo.
An update for your Faculty/Staff Campus Directory is attached to this week's Campus Memo as an Addendum. Please add it to your Directory copy.
On Tuesday, November 10, 8:00 p.m. in South Lounge, the Ecocampus Eommittee includes faculty, staff, and students, and is charged with being a clearing house and spokesgroup for campus environmental issues. We need to hear your concerns and ideas. The open forum will include representatives of facilities management and others to discuss what is being done, and an open session to hear from the audience.
For everyone interested in teaching an exco class in the spring, applications are due on Friday, Nov. 6 at 5 p.m. Please place completed apps in the manila envelope next to the vax terminal in the SGA offices. Remember to sign up for an interview time on Saturday or Sunday, from 2 -5 p.m. If you have still not recieved an application, vax [exco] or pick one up in the SGA offices.
We would like to encourage everyone to take this inoculation. Cost for the student is already covered by their health fee. Cost to faculty and staff members remains at $5.00.
The Japanese Language Table will meet Monday, November 9, 12-1 in PDR #3/Cowles. This is an opportunity for those who share an interest in Japanese language or culture to come together to practice Japanese and discuss cultural issues in a relaxed/informal setting. Please email me, David Weaver [weaverd] if you are interested but unable to attend.
• Found: Single car key. Please identify and claim at the secretaries' office, room 115 in the Carnegie Building.
• Found: RX glasses in brown case. Discovered on the morning of 10/28/98 in Noyce Science 1023 (Physics classroom). Please contact wadev@ac.grin.edu or ext. 3044 to claim.
• Found: 1 silver ring with dolphins on it. Found on North side of Forum around 10 p.m. on Oct. 31st. If this is yours, please e-mail description and your PO Box to [durand] for return.
Activity Summary Report Tally: Oct.4 - 31, 1998: (15) Office Informations, (1) Gas Odor, (14) Fire Alarms, (8) Larcenies, (4) Property Damage, (1) Hate Crime, (1) Robbery, (2) Violations of Rules & Regulations, (7) Sick Calls, (2) Fire, (3) Harassment, (2) Intrusion Alarms, (8) Burglaries, (1)Attempted Burglary, (2) Abandon Bicycle, (3) Miscellaneous Officer Services, (1) Arson. A complete summary of events is on file for viewing at the Campus Security Department.
On November 11 from 10 a.m. - 5 p.m. the Bookstore will have a representative from Willsie Company here to assist you in your decision to purchase your own academic regalia. There are five levels of quality available and he will have samples of each. He will offer a 10% discount on that day.
The Faculty Development Committee is sponsoring a teaching colloquium on Tuesday, November 10, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in ARH 318. The topic of this colloquium is "Community of Teachers." Discussion facilitators will be Roger Henderson, Music Department, Grinnell High School; Jon Chenette, Music Department; Deb Yellick-Manly, Art Department, Grinnell High School; and Kathy Kamp, Anthropology Department.
The Community of Teachers Program has been established to provide a structure in which the high-school and college faculty become a community in which ideas and resources are shared, scholarship is valued and recognized and curricula are vibrant and relevant. The four presenters were involved in the 1997/98 academic year in collaborative projects. The Community of Teachers Program has continued into this year with joint collaborative departmental discussions, another collaborative project involving Joyce Wagner (English at the high school) and Jean Ketter (Education) and Judy Hunter (Writing Lab). Following the presentations there will be a sharing of ideas about possible future collaborations.
• On Campus Recruiters:
University of Michigan - School of Information: The School of Information offers an unusual graduate program that combines traditional aspects of Library and Information Sciences with core curriculum in Computer Science and Economics. More information is available at: htt:..222.si.umich.edu. A representative from the University of Michigan will be available in the Campus Post Office on Wed., Nov. 4 between 9 a.m. and 2 p.m.
Associate Consultants: Trevor Porath '97, an Associate Consultant with CSC, will present an information seminar on Friday, Nov. 13 at noon in the Forum Coffeehouse. He will provide an overview of CSC, tell about his experiences with the company, and describe opportunities for employment for new graduates. A position description for Associate Consultant is on file in the CDO. Students are encouraged to submit their resumes. Good student response may warrant on-campus interview opportunities at a later date. Computer Sciences Corporation (CSC) is a major provider of information technology to commercial and government markets. The company specializes in management consulting, information systems, and outsourcing.
CORO Fellows Program in Public Affairs: The Coro Fellows Program has openings at four sites (St. Louis, New York, San Francisco, Los Angeles). The Fellows Program is a 9 month graduate level program in public affairs. Each fellow participates in intensive training for leadership in the public arena. Fellows work in the following areas: a business, non-profit, media organization, government, labor union, and a political campaign. Qualifications: a college degree, commitment to public service, and a willingness to work hard. Stipends are available based on demonstrated financial need. Deadline to apply: Thurs. Feb. 5, 1999. Please contact Liza Cohen, Coro Midwestern Center, 1730 South 11th Street, Suite 102, St. Louis, MO 63104 or call (314) 621-3040.
• Short Course Offerings, Spring 1999 - History Department
A three-week short course, HIS/AMS 295.04: SpTp: The African American Freedom Struggle in the Age of Jim Crow, will be taught by visiting scholar, Paul Ortiz, doctoral candidate in history from Duke University. It will be taught in ARH 130 (Monday, Wednesday, Friday at 9:00 a.m.), beginning Monday, February 15 and ending Friday, March 5. Students will receive two credits for this short course.
The goal of this seminar is to examine the black freedom struggle during the first decades of legal segregation and disfranchisement after the end of Reconstruction. We will grapple with three major problems: What were the wellsprings of black resistance movements to segregation? Secondly, what were the most important black community institutions during the late 19th and early 20th centuries? Finally, why did legal segregation and the institutions of Jim Crow flourish to the exclusion of other models of race relations? Throughout, we will grapple with the conflict between African American visions of democracy and the regimented path of economic development taken by the architects of the industrial South. Students will be challenged to develop more sophisticated analytical frameworks for understanding African American history as well as the history of race relations in the modern world. We will place a heavy emphasis on studying primary sources generated by African Americans: oral histories and memoirs of slave experiences; letters, petitions, diaries and family photographs from the period of study will supplement secondary literature. Prerequisite: None. Students are required to complete a paper for this course. The S/D/F and audit options can be chosen. Short courses must be added by the end of the first class day and dropped by the end of the second class day. S/D/F and audit options must be declared by the end of the second class day. Please contact Professor Marci Sortor if you have questions about this course (x3148, Carnegie 408).
It's time for the Phonathon! Earn CASH while asking alumni and parents to make a gift to the Grinnell Annual Fund. Calling sessions will be held this week through December 3. Callers will be paid in cash at the end of the Phonathon. New callers receive $14 per two-hour session; experienced callers earn $16 per session. In addition, all callers will receive a free ten-minute phone call for each session worked, free food, chances to win prizes and gift certificates, and a long-sleeved T-shirt.
New callers must attend a paid training session (there's one TONIGHT at 8 p.m.). Phonathon is a lot of fun and a great way to hear what alumni across the country are up to. Call X3221 to sign up today!
Each year the French Department selects a graduating senior to serve as an English language assistant in a French lycée. This position, like that of the French Assistant in Grinnell, is part of an exchange program administered by the French Government. Seniors interested in being considered for this position should submit a resumé and a letter of application to Susan Ireland (Box J-3) no later than Monday, November 23, 1998. Interviews will be held the week after Thanksgiving. Applicants must be American citizens and French majors, with an interest in becoming language teachers. Please contact Susan Ireland if you have any questions about the position.
Those of you who missed the chance to eat ice cream sundaes and receive your class' medallion are invited to Alumni House (1102 Broad Street)on Thursday, November 12. We'll be there from 6-8 p.m. to serve you ice cream sundaes and hot cocoa, and to hand out the coin medallions. One lucky guest will receive a great door prize...A fantastic finals' week care package with homemade goodies! Please e-mail <primley@admin.grin.edu> by Nov. 10 if you plan to stop by!
HERODOTUS presents the first monthly movie marathon featuring 4 movies by the esteemed Kevin Spacey. Pizza and pop/coke/soda will be provided! Saturday, Nov. 7 in Smith Lounge. Questions? vax [michaelj] or [robson]. Show times: 3:30 p.m. -LA Confidential 6:00 p.m. -Swimming with Sharks 8:00 p.m. -Se7en 10:15 p.m. -The Usual Suspects.
Reminder: Please send your nominations for the Iowa Teacher of the Year Award to the Office of Special Services. If you have misplaced your forms, please call Special Services, x3178 for an extra copy. Take the time to nominate that teacher who made a difference!
Today will be your last opportunity to vote in the general election. There will be a shuttle available for transportation to and from the polling station (Fairview Elementary School) from Noon - 8:00 p.m. If you would like a ride come on by the North Lounge at any time throughout this period. We will also be available to give you directions to the station from 8:00 a.m. on. Hope to see you there.
The last moment to submit an application for the Department of Music Student Recital scheduled for Friday, November 13, is: Friday, November 6, 4:59pm. Applications are available in the Fine Arts Office at 1022 Park, and should be returned to that office when completed.
Amy Johnson '85 will be giving a master class for singers at 4:15 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4, in Herrick Chapel. Ms. Johnson is currently enjoying a highly successful career as an operatic soprano. The New York Times wrote of her singing, "Amy Johnson . . . sang Tosca's music with a touching fervency and a strong, attractive tone." If you are interested in singing in the master class, please contact your voice teacher or call the music department office at 3064.
Schedules for the SGA Films through Nov. 22 are available at the Forum and Harris Center desks, as well as in SGA. Films Committee would also like to announce that the plots and running times for each week's movies will be posted on the [FILMS] plan.
There will be a short meeting at 6 p.m. on Wednesday, November 4 at 6:00 p.m. in the Honor G/Cubs room to discuss space available in the PEC for club use. It will be helpful if you can attend. Contact Coach Arseneault if you have questions. (X3830)
• Student Initiatives: SGA is now accepting proposals for student initiatives. Student initiatives are a formal way for students to express their opinions on an issue and influence people as a united body. An initiative can address any issue, at any level—campus, local, state, national, or international. Past initiatives have dealt with issues such as HIV testing on campus and the Career Development Office. If you or your organization would like to sponsor an initiative, please submit your proposal by Wednesday, November 11. Voting on initiatives will take place on Tuesday, December 1. If you have any questions about the initiative process or about preparing a proposal, VAX [SGA] or stop by offices of the Student Services Coordinator or the Administrative Coordinator during office hours.
• SGA Joint Board: SGA would like to remind the campus community that everyone is invited to come to Joint Board and voice their thoughts and concerns. For the next two week's, Joint Board will be meeting in ARH 102 on Wednesday, Nov. 4 and Wednesday, Nov. 11 at 7:30 p.m. If you have any questions, please vax [SGA].
• EXCO Job Opening for Spring Term: The experimental college is looking for someone to fill the position of intern for the spring semester. The intern position requires 10 hours of work per week. An intern works for, but is not a member of the exco committee, helping fulfill duties ranging from advertising to organization. Contact [exco] if interested.
• Research Assistant: Assist in writng an "History of Grinnell College Athletics." Maximum 10 hours per week. Position could extend for 3 years. Duties include: Wordprocessing, library research, transcription and editing. Call John Pfitsch at 236-4596 for further information.
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#: IL KD7359Dodge
Lic#: IL KD7359 Dodge
Lic#: IL OJ8462 Chevy Blazer
Lic#: NE 2P4927 BMW
Lic#: FL FCN322 Pontiac Sunfire
Information about national fellowships/grants and Grinnell fellowships/scholarships/grants is now available on the web. You can visit the site at: http://www.grinnell.edu/dean/Sfg/. Please send any comments or suggestions to Angie Story-Johnson in the Associate Dean's Office (story@grinnell.edu.; x3460).
Grinnell College students interested in a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering are invited to apply to the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Program. Established by Congress in 1986, the Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship and Excellence in Education Foundation operates an educational scholarship program designed to provide opportunities for outstanding U.S. students with excellent academic records and demonstrated interest in, and potential for, careers in mathematics, the natural sciences, and engineering.
In April 1999, the Foundation will award scholarships to students who will be college juniors or seniors during the 1999-2000 academic year. In order to be considered for an award, students must be nominated by their institition. The scholarship covers eligible expenses up to a maximum of $7,500 per year. Junior scholarship recipients can expect to receive a maximum of two years of support. Senior scholarship recipients are eligible for a maximum of one year of support.
To be eligible, a student must be a current full-time sophomore or junior and must be pursuing a baccalaureate degree, have a B average or equivalent, stand in the upper fourth of the class, and be a U.S. citizen, resident alien, or U.S. national who will pursue a career in mathematics, the natural sciences, or engineering.
The on-campus deadline is Wednesday, November 11, 1998. Interested students should contact Angie Story-Johnson, Associate Deans Office, Nollen 3rd, ext. 3460.