This week's Scholars' Convocation, Crimes of Memory , will be delivered at 11 a.m. Thursday, October 17, in Harris Cinema by Elizabeth Loftus. Loftus will speak about the controversy surrounding repressed memories, what some people have described as the major mental health scandal of the 20th century. During the lecture, Loftus will describe some of her new studies that show how you can implant entirely false memories into the minds of people for things that never happened. Her new procedures reveal even more about the incredible malleability of memory.
Loftus, who co-authored the book, The Myth of Repressed Memory , has been an expert witness or consultant in hundreds of cases, including the McMartin preschool molestation case, the Hillside Strangler and Abscam cases, the trials of Oliver North and the officers accused in the Rodney King beating, the Menendez brothers and the Michael Jackson cases. She also has worked on many cases involving allegations of "repressed memories," such as those involving George Franklin of San Mateo, Calif., Cardinal Bernadin of Chicago and Gary Ramona of Napa, Calif. Her research of the last 20 years has focused on human memory, eyewitness testimony and courtroom procedure. Her work has been funded consistently by the National Institutes of Mental Health and the National Science Foundation.
Loftus, a professor of psychology and adjunct professor of law at the University of Washington, Seattle, received her Ph.D. in psychology from Stanford University. She has published 18 books and more than 250 articles.
Dr. Loftus will hold an informal discussion on Thursday, October 17 at 4:15 p.m. in South Lounge as a follow-up to her Convocation talk.
David M. Shribman, Assistant Managing Editor, Columnist and Washington Bureau Chief for The Boston Glob e, will give a talk on, The 1996 Presidential Campaign: A View From 20 Days Out, today, Tuesday, October 15, at 8:00 p.m., in South Lounge. Shribman is in charge of The Boston Globe's Campaign coverage and has traveled with both Clinton and Dole Campaigns. He won the 1995 Pulitzer Prize for National Reporting and was Woodrow Wilson Visiting Fellow at Grinnell in October, 1995. If you are interested in an insider's view of the campaign, this is a talk you will want to hear. Shribman's visit is sponsored by the Rosenfield Program in Public Affairs, International Relations and Human Rights.
On Tuesday October 15, Dr. Elizabeth Queathem will present a seminar entitled, Ontogenetic Change in Insect Locomotor Ability in Science 2413 , in Science 2022 at 4:30 p.m. Refreshments will be served at 4:15 p.m. in Science 2024. Dr. Queathem will be teaching a course on Animal locomotion next semester. She earned her Bachelor of Arts degree at Reed College and her Ph.D. in Biology at the University of Utah. Dr. Queathem joins us most recently from her post-doctoral studies at U.C. Berkeley.
Professor Vasant Honavar, Associate Professor of Computer Science at Iowa State University, will give a talk today, October 15, entitled Experiments in Evolutionary Robatics, at 4:30 p.m. , with refreshments beforehand in the Math/CS lounge. Prof. Honavar states: "Evolutionary algorithms (inspired by biological evolution) offer an attrac tive framework for automated design of sensory, behavior and control circuits for intelligent agents and robots." In this talk, he will describe some of his department's experiments in evolving such circuits. He will also be available earlier in the afternoon to talk with students interested in careers or graduate study in computer science. See Tom Moore if you are interested in talking with Professor Honavar.
Independence Day will be presented Thursday October 17 - Harris Center - 9:15 p.m.
It's July 2nd, two days before Independence Day, but will anyone be alive to celebrate the 4th, or will it be the last day of life on earth? Strange atmospheric phenomena, ominous and threatening, are surfacing around the globe. Tension mounts as it becomes clearer that a mysterious extraterrestrial force has arrived to try to elimi nate humanity. The end is inevitable unless a group of seemingly dissimilar individuals can combine their talents to fight the battle that might save the world. The terrifying sci-fi thriller that filled theatres all summer.
Doggtown Productions presents two Clive Barker home movies this week, Salome and The Forbidden . Made in the seventies with several friends including Doug Bradley, a.k.a. Pinhead. In these short films, you can see early evidence of ideas developed in later films. The films will be shown in Gardner at 11 p.m. Tuesday, October 15, with discussion to follow. Finger [HUANG] for further informa tion.
·Friday, November 1, 4:15 p.m., Fine Arts 104: Student Recital.
·Saturday, November 9, 8 p.m., Herrick Chapel: Senior Recital by Sarah Moore, flute; and Barbara Lien, piano.
·Sunday, November 10, 3 p.m., Herrick Chapel: Concert by the Grinnell College Percussion Ensemble; Mark Dorr, director.
·Sunday, November 10, 7 p.m., Fine Arts 106: Open Session with the Grinnell College Drum Circle and World Hand Drumming Group; Mark Dorr, director.
The Grinnell College carpool is now No Smoking. Please do not smoke while operating or as a passenger in our carpool vehicles. Carpool drivers- please leave the carpool vehicles full of fuel and free of litter for the next carpool users. Facilities management
is not staffed to fill these vehicles with gasoline and clean them out between each and every trip. All carpool vehicles are sent out with an AMOCO charge card. See our Pre-use checklist and Post-use comments sheets for the hours of local AMOCO service stations. Amoco stations off I-80 at the Newton exit to the west and the Brooklyn exit to the east are open 24 hours.
·Worship Service
Herrick Chapel worship services will resume Nov. 3rd following Fall Break. Have a good and safe break.
·Chaplains Walk-in Hours
Deanna Shorb welcomes faculty, staff and students to drop by her office at 1233 Park (1st floor) on Mondays from 3-4 p.m. and Thursdays from 2-3 p.m. If these hours are not suitable for you, please feel free to contact her to set up an appointment, ext. 4981 or ext. 3157 or e-mail [SHORB@ac.grin.edu]. These hours and any information about the Chaplains Office, is available through the Vax on BOARDS. To access, type BOARDS at the dollar prompt and select Chapel News.
The poem, Dusk in July, printed on page 30 of the Fall issue of The Freehand Press was written by Erin K. Brandel; it is correctly attributed to her in the table of contents. We sincerely apologize for this error in printing.
In last Monday's Debating Union parliamentary debate on the motion: This House Believes That Character and Politics Don't Mix, 40 out of 45 people present cast the following votes: On the motion: Ayes: 24, Noes: 18, Abstentions: 1 The motion was carried. On Technical Merit: Proposi tion: 28, Opposition: 9, Abstentions: 3. The Proposition was voted as best side.
Debating Union general meetings are held on Mondays at 4:15 p.m. in the Forum Coffeehouse. Your are wel
come to join at any time and may participate as your schedule permits. To add your name to the mailing list, send an e-mail request to: Richard Bright (Director.) Questions? Contact: Jeff Mather (Pres.), Barak Bassman (V. Pres.), Ben Patrick (Coordinator).
·Burling Library Fall-Break Hours
-Friday, Oct. 18: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
-Saturday, Oct. 19: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
-Sunday, Oct. 20: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
-M-F, Oct. 21 - 25: 8 a.m. - 5 p.m.
-Saturday, Oct. 26: 12:30 p.m. - 5 p.m.
-Sunday, Oct. 27: Regular hours resume
·Forum Fall Break Schedule
-Saturday, October 19 and Sunday, October 20 the Forum will be closed.
-Monday, October 21 through Friday, October 25 the Forum will be open from 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
-Saturday, October 26 the Forum will resume regular hours and open at 8:00 a.m.
The Forum Grill will close at 4:30 p.m. Friday, October 18 and reopen Sunday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. Have a great break!
·Harris Center Closed Fall Break
The Harris Center will be closed for Fall Break from Friday, October 18 at 6:00 p.m. until Monday, October 28 at 3:00 p.m. Normal hours will resume on October 28.
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Figure models are needed for drawing classes. Classes meet L1/2, L3/4, and L5/6. Wage: $5.30 per hour. Punctuality and dependability a must. Contact Professor Crowley, [CROWLEYT], x4263, or x3085 with your name, phone number, and hours available to work. Previous experience helpful, but not required.
Are you a Greek reader who hates it when another Classics major knocks on your door and wants to borrow your Liddell & Scott because he is too cheap to buy his own? Do you have a classmate who leaves her Goodwin &
Gulick in her room and then wants to mooch yours in the library just when you need to do the same assignment? Are you the kind of kind person who gives these people the book, but would really like to give them a piece of your mind? Is that your trouble, cousin? Then you will love the scene this week in Menander's Dyskolos when Geta the slave and Sikon the cook blunder onto the porch of Knemon the Terrible expecting to borrow a saucepan for their picnic with Pan. It happens at the McKibbens', 916 Seventh Avenue, this Wednesday at 8:00 p.m.
If you need research materials which are not available in the Grinnell College Libraries, you may request them through Interlibrary Loan. Request forms are available in Burling Library and the Science Library. Students: Please speak with a Reference Librarian before submitting multiple requests and number your requests in priority order to ensure that you receive the most important ones first. Items usually arrive within 2-3 weeks. For more information, contact Russ Motta at 269-3005.
The Iowa Room in Burling Library contains the Archives of the College, manuscript collections, and special collections of books and serials. Although these materials must be used in the Iowa Room, members of the College community are encouraged to come and use them to learn more about the College and the people who have worked and studied here. A link from the Burling Library Home Page on the World Wide Web describes the collections in the Iowa Room more specifically.
The hours of the Iowa Room are 8:30-11:30 a.m. and 2:30-4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday. Persons wishing to use materials at other times are encouraged to telephone 269-3364.
·Found: A large purple sweatshirt by the concession stand at the Parent's Weekend football game. Contact Kathleen [CLARKE] to retrieve.
·Lost: one black hat with Melissa
Etheridge written across the back and her symbol on the front (all writing /graphics) in silver. Please e-mail [heckert] or phone 236-1063 if you have any information. I'll make you dinner sometime!
Every Wednesday evening, 7:00-8:30 p.m. in the Conference Room, 1127 Park St. (first floor). Students, staff, and faculty are invited. This informal study will be co-led by Chaplain Deanna Shorb and Associate Chap lain, Rabbi Jennifer Flatté. Bring a Bible (we will have extras). Snacks will be provided.
The Office of Admission has hired a photographer to be on campus October 16-18 to take some pictures for the upcoming years publication cycle. If you see a small entourage carrying camera equipment, do not be alarmed. If you let them take your picture, you may appear in next years Viewbook. Thanks in advance for you coopera tion.
Why wait until November 5 to vote in the general election? You can vote early at the Early Voting Station in the Forum on Oct. 16 from 9 a.m. - 5 p.m. Not registered in Poweshiek County? You can register for the frist time or update your registration on site. For more information, e-mail [DEMO CRAT].
We will not have an official meeting this Thursday the 17th. The space is reserved from 7-8 p.m. that evening if you want to have an informal meeting. E-mail [WAXMAN] with questions or comments.
The Grinnell SAFE Coalition is asking for your support in the 1996 National Red Ribbon Celebration. We encourage everyone to wear and display red ribbons throughout the week of October 26-November 1 to join the rest of the nation in promoting a drug-free America. A red ribbon and flier will be placed in your pay envelopes this week. Read the flier, wear the ribbon with pride and discuss this important issue with your family.
The Faculty Development Committee is sponsoring a teaching colloquium on Tuesday, October 15, from 4:15 to 5:30 p.m. in ARH 318. The topic of this colloquium is Making the Transition to GrinnellAn Informal Discussion for New Faculty. Discussion facilitators will be Susan Fergu son, Sociology Department, Jared Gardner, English Department, and Michael Rosenthal, Philosophy Department.
On Thursday, October 17th, at 7:30 p.m. in ARH 224, John Day, Director of ACM Costa Rica programs, will hold an informational session and slide show for students interested in attending either the spring '98 Tropical Field Research Program or the fall '97 Culture and Society Program. The spring option is particularly suited to environmental studies, biology, and social sciences students interested in field research, while the fall option is more broadly liberal-arts based with emphasis on language acquisition and cultural immersion. For further information, contact David Campbell (spring: biology & environmental studies) or Jon Andelson (fall: liberal arts and spring: social sci
ences.) Brochures available in OCS Resource Room, Nollen House.
·Walt Disney World Interviews
Walt Disney World will be recruiting on the Iowa State University campus October 24-25 for their spring 1997 college program. Students will sign up for interviews after the required presentation on Thursday evening, October 24, 7:00 - 9:00 p.m., 1414 Molecular Biology Auditorium, Room 1414. Disney will be interviewing all majors from all Iowa schools for attractions, culinary assistant, custodial, food and beverage, central reservations, hospitality, housekeeping, merchandise, park greeter, quick service restaurant, recreation, transportation, guest services and life guard positions. An ISU map is available in the CDO.
·Applications Due Wednesday
Applications for Spring 1997 internships are due at 5:00 p.m. on Wednes day, October 16, 1996.
·On-Campus Recruiters
A representative from Lutheran Volunteer Corps will present an information session on Thursday, October 17, 6:00-7:00 p.m. in the Forum Coffeehouse.
Harvard Divinity School will conduct an information session on Thursday, October 17, 7:00-8:00 p.m. in ARH 120.
·Upcoming Workshops
On Tuesday, October 15, the CDO will sponsor its first "Resume Writing Workshop." Assisted by staff from Computer Services, this hands-on workshop will 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 to the YMCA at 4:15 p.m. on Tuesday (TODAY).
·Prepare For Your Future!
Iowa State University will host a Graduate and Professional School Information Day on Wednesday, October 23, 1996 from 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m., located in Great Hall, Memorial Union, Ames, IA. For a list of the schools in attendance, please see the poster located in the CDO.
There is also a schedule of roundtables and seminars throughout the day.
·Resume Collections
Consultant opportunities are available at American Management Systems (AMS). AMS is a business and information technology consulting firm that is accepting resumes for consulting positions. Resumes are due in the CDO by Friday, October 18, 1996. For more information about AMS, please see the October issue of Career Briefings or stop by the CDO.
The Selective Liberal Arts Consortium (SLAC) interview days will take place in January 1997. Resumes for this event are due in the CDO, Monday, October 28, 1996 (this is the Monday following fall break). For detailed information about the SLAC process, companies participating and specific city dates, please stop by the Career Development Office.
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There will be no transportation available from the Health Center over fall break. Students will need to make their own arrangements for transporta tion to medical appointments during this time. Registered nurses will be on duty. All loan articles must be returned before Friday, October 18.
The Housing Committee will meet on Thursday, October 17, at 11:00 a.m. in PDR E of the Forum. The agenda will be another smoke-free dorm and the housing questionnaire.
The Housing Committee meeting is open to all members of the campus community. The members of the Housing Committee are Oda Callison, Steve Larson, Garry Williams, Amanda Tessar, Brandi Petersen, Brett Broge, Leticia Sainz, Alison Novak, Christina Spyreas, and Elise Pfannenstiel.
The Religious Studies SEPC and the Chaplain's Interfaith Association are co-sponsoring an all campus study break to expose students to the various religious traditions on Grinnell's campus, break down stereotypes, and
explore the general state of faith at Grinnell. The break will be based around Q&A with representatives of student religious groups, as well as open discussion. The break will be held after Fall Break, on Oct. 28, 29, and 30. Watch for details from your RLC or contact [RELSTUD] for more information.
Students who plan to give solo recitals during second semester are reminded that the Solo Recital Proposal forms are due by Wednesday, October 16, 4:59 p.m. in the Fine Arts Office. These forms should be submitted to Berneil Mueller or placed in her mail box in that office.
The Department of Music will present a Student Recital on Friday, Novem ber 1, at 4:15 p.m. in Fine Arts 104. Applications for this recital are due by Friday, October 25, 4:59 p.m. Students and instructors should note that this deadline occurs during fall recess and are advised to submit applications before recess begins. The applications are available in the Fine Arts Office and should be returned to that office.
The following vehicles are not registered with the college, have received 3 or more parking violations and are subject to immediate towing /immobilization.
CA Lic #3HI2894, Mazda Protege IA Lic #RHY817, Chevy Caprice IA Lic #OOR972, Buick LeSabre IA Lic #RHY817, Chevy Caprice IA Lic #XKE757, Chevy Corsica FL Lic #TVJ52H, Jeep Cherokee
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 1997, the Foundation will award scholarships to students who will be college juniors or seniors during the 1997-98 academic year. In order to be considered for an award, students must be nominated by their institution. The scholarship covers eligible expenses up to a maximum of $7,000 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 equiva lent, 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 13. Interested students should contact Angie Story-Johnson, Associate Deans Office, Nollen 1st, ext. 3460.
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 distin guishes 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.
It is a duty of the Honorary Degree Subcommittee of the Executive Council and the Faculty to recommend candidates for honorary degrees. Historian David McCullough will be delivering the 1997 commencement address, and the faculty will be asked to recommend that he receive an honorary degree at that time. Members of the campus community are invited to nominate candidates for three other honorary degrees to be awarded at the 1997 Commencement. If you know of a worthy candidate, please send your nomination with a written rationale and any other useful documentation by e-mail or campus mail to a member of the Honorary Degree Subcommittee: Jo Calhoun (ex officio), Jack Mutti, Don Smith, Paula Smith. Before submitting your nomination, please consider the following guidelines which are excerpted from the Faculty Handbook:
Honorary degrees should recognize a standard of excellence which is exemplary to the students and promote
the College as an institution which recognizes such excellence.
"Timeliness" should be a factor. The degree should not be granted years after the reasons for recognition have passed.
At any occasion for the granting of honorary degrees, care should be given to include at least one person of distinction in scholarship or teaching.
An effort should be made to grant degrees to some individuals on their way to fame, rather than those past their prime, or to persons who may never be famous but who perform outstanding service quietly or ob scurely. Preference should be given to candidates who have received no other honorary degrees.
At least half of Grinnell's honorary degrees should be granted to alumni, unless special circumstances dictate otherwise.