StateLines For and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement F R O S T B U R G S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y www.frostburg.edu/admin/foundation/news.htm Volume 32, Number 25, March 18, 2002 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected]Inside: Inside: Inside: Inside: Inside: Campus Events .................. 1-2 Music ................................... 2 Art ....................................... 2 Deadlines ........................... 2-3 Speakers ............................... 3 Get Involved ........................ 3 Opportunities .................... 3-4 International ...................... 4-5 Calendar .............................. 5 Peace in the Mideast? The all-campus forum, “Israel and Palestine: Will There Ever Be Peace?” is slated for Wed., April 10, at 7:30 p.m. in the LUC ARMAH. Guest speakers include a representative of the PLO Office and a representative of the Embassy of Israel. This event will be moderated by Dr. Philip Allen, assistant to the dean, FSU College of Liberal Arts and Sciences. The program’s purpose is to promote an educational dialogue, not an emo- tional debate, about issues surrounding the Middle East. It will provide a unique opportunity to become informed about a complex and relevant subject. Sponsors of this discussion include United Campus Ministry, Catholic Campus Ministry, Hillel, Diversity Center, Center Stage, Center for Int’l Education and FSU Depts. of History, Political Science and Student and Community Involvement. For information on the above events, contact Rev. Larry Neumark, x7490. Mind, Consciousness and Zen FSU, in conjunction with the University’s Center for International Studies’ First Annual International Festival, will feature speaker Amala Wrightson, Rochester Zen Center of New York, on “Mind, Consciousness and Zen,” Fri., April 5, at 7 p.m. in the Cordts Physical Education Center Leake Room. A workshop at the same location is scheduled for Sat., April 6, from 9 a.m. until noon. Wrightson was born in New Zealand and holds degrees from Auchland University. She also studied at Scuola di Teatro in Bologna, Spain. In 1988, Wrightson began her study of Zen with Roshi Philip Kapleau, the founder and then director of the Rochester Zen Center. She served in many capacities at the Center until 1996, when she was named Head of Zendo (Director of Training). In 1999, Wrightson was ordained as a Zen Priest of the Three Jewels Order. At the Saturday workshop, Wrightson will offer an orientation to the zazen method of meditation for beginners. Participants are asked to wear loose clothing and bring two blankets to serve as meditation cushions. This project was made possible in part with funds from the Maryland Humani- ties Council through a grant from the National Endowment for the Humanities. The event is also sponsored in part by Dr. Amy Simes, FSU Center for Interna- tional Studies and the FSU Faculty Development and Sabbatical Subcommit- tee. For information, contact Dr. Paul La Chance, FSU Department of English, x4225. Explore the Labyrinth FSU’s United Campus Ministry will sponsor “Experiencing the Labyrinth”, Wed., April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the LUC ARMAH. This unique experience will offer the opportunity to walk the labyrinth, a universal spiritual tool for health and wholeness, open to all, regardless of religious background. According to the Los Angeles Times, “As you follow a winding path for 20 minutes or so, you might cry tears of grief or joy, solve the riddle of a messed- up family or work life, feel better about an illness or gain spiritual insight. A winding pattern whose single path leads to a central core, the labyrinth has reemerged today as a metaphor for life’s journey with all of its unexpected twists and turns.” The workshop will be facilitated by trained labyrinth leaders, Rev. Jerry Wicklein, pastor of Mt. Vernon Place United Methodist Church, Baltimore, and his spouse, Pam. This event is free and open to the public. Participants should wear com- fortable clothing. For information, call Rev. Larry Neumark at x7490. MLK Convocation Part of 3-Day Residency The University’s next Martin Luther King, Jr. Convocation is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, in the PAC Pealer Recital Hall. The University will celebrate Dr. King’s life as part of a three-day resi- dency in leadership, nonviolence and African American Studies. Our keynote speaker is Dr. Lea Williams, executive director of the Women’s Leadership Institute at Bennett College in Greensboro, N.C., and former vice president for Educational Services at the United Negro College Fund in New York. Powerful from the rostrum and in the field, Dr. Williams is author of “Servants of the People: the 1960s Legacy of African American Leadership.” She will participate in a series of workshops, discussion groups and other activities on April 16 through 18. The Convocation will run slightly over one hour, including some inspiring music. The organizing committee and President’s Council on Diversity hope faculty will encourage student participa- tion. For more information, contact Bill Mandicott (x4151) or Philip Allen (x4141). African American Lecture Scheduled The African American Studies Lecture Series will present “African Americans and Psychiatric Practices: The Many Facets of Race, 1880-1920,” a lecture by Dr. Connie McGovern, FSU professor of history, on Wed., April 3, at 7 p.m. in Tawes room 232. The lecture is free and open to the public. For information, contact Jean-Marie Makang, FSU coordinator of African American Studies, at x3089 or [email protected].
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StateLinesFor and about FSU people A publication of the FSU Office of Advancement
F R O S T B U R G S T A T E U N I V E R S I T Y
www.frostburg.edu/admin/foundation/news.htm
Volume 32, Number 25, March 18, 2002 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or [email protected]
Peace in the Mideast?The all-campus forum, “Israel and
Palestine: Will There Ever Be Peace?” isslated for Wed., April 10, at 7:30 p.m. inthe LUC ARMAH. Guest speakers includea representative of the PLO Office and arepresentative of the Embassy of Israel.This event will be moderated by Dr.Philip Allen, assistant to the dean, FSUCollege of Liberal Arts and Sciences.
The program’s purpose is to promotean educational dialogue, not an emo-tional debate, about issues surroundingthe Middle East. It will provide a uniqueopportunity to become informed about acomplex and relevant subject.
Sponsors of this discussion includeUnited Campus Ministry, CatholicCampus Ministry, Hillel, DiversityCenter, Center Stage, Center for Int’lEducation and FSU Depts. of History,Political Science and Student andCommunity Involvement.
For information on the above events,contact Rev. Larry Neumark, x7490.
Mind, Consciousnessand Zen
FSU, in conjunction with theUniversity’s Center for InternationalStudies’ First Annual InternationalFestival, will feature speaker AmalaWrightson, Rochester Zen Center of NewYork, on “Mind,Consciousness andZen,” Fri., April5, at 7 p.m. inthe Cordts PhysicalEducation CenterLeake Room. Aworkshop at thesame location isscheduled for Sat.,April 6, from 9 a.m. until noon.
Wrightson was born in New Zealandand holds degrees from AuchlandUniversity. She also studied at Scuola diTeatro in Bologna, Spain. In 1988,Wrightson began her study of Zen withRoshi Philip Kapleau, the founder andthen director of the Rochester ZenCenter. She served in many capacities atthe Center until 1996, when she was
named Head of Zendo (Director ofTraining). In 1999, Wrightson wasordained as a Zen Priest of the ThreeJewels Order.
At the Saturday workshop, Wrightsonwill offer an orientation to the zazenmethod of meditation for beginners.Participants are asked to wear looseclothing and bring two blankets to serveas meditation cushions.
This project was made possible in partwith funds from the Maryland Humani-ties Council through a grant from theNational Endowment for the Humanities.The event is also sponsored in part byDr. Amy Simes, FSU Center for Interna-tional Studies and the FSU FacultyDevelopment and Sabbatical Subcommit-tee. For information, contact Dr. PaulLa Chance, FSU Department of English,x4225.
Explore the LabyrinthFSU’s United Campus Ministry will
sponsor “Experiencing the Labyrinth”,Wed., April 3, at 7:30 p.m. in the LUCARMAH.
This unique experience will offer theopportunity to walk the labyrinth, auniversal spiritual tool for health andwholeness, open to all, regardless ofreligious background.
According to the Los Angeles Times,“As you follow a winding path for 20minutes or so, you might cry tears ofgrief or joy, solve the riddle of a messed-up family or work life, feel better aboutan illness or gain spiritual insight. Awinding pattern whose single path leadsto a central core, the labyrinth hasreemerged today as a metaphor for life’sjourney with all of its unexpected twistsand turns.”
The workshop will be facilitated bytrained labyrinth leaders, Rev. JerryWicklein, pastor of Mt. Vernon PlaceUnited Methodist Church, Baltimore, andhis spouse, Pam.
This event is free and open to thepublic. Participants should wear com-fortable clothing. For information, callRev. Larry Neumark at x7490.
MLK Convocation Partof 3-Day Residency
The University’s next Martin LutherKing, Jr. Convocation is scheduled for7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, April 17, inthe PAC Pealer Recital Hall.
The University will celebrate Dr.King’s life as part of a three-day resi-dency in leadership, nonviolence andAfrican American Studies.
Our keynote speaker is Dr. LeaWilliams, executive director of theWomen’s Leadership Institute at BennettCollege in Greensboro, N.C., and formervice president for Educational Servicesat the United Negro College Fund in NewYork.
Powerful from the rostrum and in thefield, Dr. Williams is author of “Servantsof the People: the 1960s Legacy ofAfrican American Leadership.” She willparticipate in a series of workshops,discussion groups and other activities onApril 16 through 18.
The Convocation will run slightly overone hour, including some inspiringmusic.
The organizing committee andPresident’s Council on Diversity hopefaculty will encourage student participa-tion.
For more information, contact BillMandicott (x4151) or Philip Allen(x4141).
African AmericanLecture Scheduled
The African American Studies LectureSeries will present “African Americansand Psychiatric Practices: The ManyFacets of Race, 1880-1920,” a lecture byDr. Connie McGovern, FSU professor ofhistory, on Wed., April 3, at 7 p.m. inTawes room 232. The lecture is free andopen to the public.
For information, contact Jean-MarieMakang, FSU coordinator of AfricanAmerican Studies, at x3089 [email protected].
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Plitnik to PresentTrombone Recital
Brian Plitnik will give a facultytrombone recital on Tuesday, April 9, at8 p.m. in the Performing Arts Center’sPealer Recital Hall. Chris McCabe willaccompany on piano.
The program will consist of: “Basta”by Folke Rabe, “Sonatina” by KazimierzSerocki, “Concertino” by Lars-ErikLarsson, “Arie et Polonaise” by JosephJongen, “Cavatine” by Camille Saint-Saëns and “A Day in the City” byHoward Buss.
Plitnik holds two degrees in tromboneperformance, a B.S. from Frostburg Stateand a M.M. from West Virgnia Univer-sity. He now serves as adjunct musicfaculty at both FSU and WVU and hasperformed throughout the region withStage Left Theatre, Apple Alley Players,Emmanuel Brass and the JohnstownSymphony Orchestra.
The recital is free and open to thepublic. For information, call x4109.
Professional WritingCompetition
The FSU Department of Englishannounces the 2002 Betty Favre Memo-rial Student Writing Competition inProfessional Writing with three Awards –1st place, $125; 2nd place, $75; 3rd place,$50—in each of two categories:
Contest guidelines:-You may participate if you’re a full-
time, undergraduate FSU student.-You may submit up to two entries.
Your entries may include one from eachcategory, or both may be from 1category.
-Your entries may include individualand/or collaborative writing.
-Word-process your entry or entries,and attach a cover sheet to each withthe following information: name, localaddress, phone number, e-mail address,title and category .
-Submit your entry or entries by 4p.m., Mon., April 1, to Sharon Ritchiein the English Dept. office, Dunkle 115.
If you have any questions, contact Dr.McShane at x4293.
The FSU Professional Writing facultywill judge submissions. Winners will benotified by April 8. Awards will bepresented at the Department of EnglishColloquium on Sun., April 14.
Van Drivers SafetyTraining Sessions
The Office of Human Resources,
Safety Office will conduct a van driverstraining session on Thurs., March 21,from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. in LUC room207. To sign up for the training, callx4897. When behind the wheel of anytype of vehicle, remember to slow down!
Summer School Noticefor Advisors
Attention academic advisors!As you work with your students to
develop their schedules, please remindthem of the new “Four to Go” guaran-teed course initiative in Summer School.
Often students hesitate to make acommitment to summer school becausethey are not sure that their course ofchoice will in fact be offered, sincedecisions about course cancellations arenot made until mid-May.
With the “Four to Go” program, aselection of eleven General Educationcourses are guaranteed to be available ifa minimum of four students enroll.
During the first summer session (May28-July 3), “Four to Go” selectionsinclude Biology 149 (General Biology I),ENGL 308 (Social Sciences AdvancedComposition), ENGL 338 (TechnicalWriting), ENGL 330 (Business Writing),GEOG 104 (Human Geography), HIST 100(The Contemporary World in a HistoricalPerspective), MATH 102 (College Alge-bra), and PHYS 215 (General Physics I).The second session (July 8-August 13)lists CMST 102 (Introduction to HumanCommunication), ENGL 101 (FreshmanComposition), and MATH 209 (Probabil-ity and Statistics).
All other courses offered in SummerSchool are offered under existingpolicies regarding enrollments andcancellations.
Students enroll in “Four to Go”courses in the same manner as otherclasses. All policies regarding registra-tion dates, late fees and payment of billapply.
Questions? Contact Jim Limbaugh,director of Special Academic Servicesand director of Summer School, x3130,[email protected].
Group CounselingInformational Session
Do you or someone you know havequestions about any of the following:anxiety, relationships, depression,transition, career exploration, academ-ics, grief/loss, women’s issues orsmoking?
If so, find out more about thebenefits of group counseling. Allstudents, faculty and staff interested infinding out more about group counsel-ing and group availability are invited toattend an information session on Mon.,March 18, at 7 p.m. in LUC Room 140.Refreshments will be served.
For more information, contactCounseling and Psychological Services,101 Sand Spring Hall, x4234.
Pedestrians HaveRight of Way
The Office of Human Resources SafetyOffice has received complaints of driversnot stopping for pedestrians at cross-walks on campus.
When you are behind the wheel andyou see a person step up to the edge ofa sidewalk at a crosswalk, please stopand give the right of way. The crosswalkbetween the Ort Library and AnnapolisHall continues to be a problem area.
It has been reported that manycampus drivers do not slow down forpedestrians. Have you noticed yourselfnot slowing down and coming to a stopfor pedestrians at this crosswalk? Thepedestrian has the right of way and it isthe law.
Watch for students, faculty, staff andchildren from the Children’s Centercrossing our streets. Please watch forthose walking on campus and slowdown, stop and give the right of way topedestrians.
Thank you for your attention andcontinued support for a safer campus.
Spring ConvocationApril 18
Dr. Gira’s Spring Convocation will beheld on Thursday, April 18, at3:30 p.m. in the PAC Drama Theatre.
Student Exhibition“A Student Exhibition” continues at
The Stephanie Ann Roper Gallerythrough Sat., April 2. It is free and opento the public.
All FSU students were eligible tosubmit artwork in the 2-D, 3-D, Craftsand Graphics categories. More than$1,000 in awards were given for Best inShow, along with 1st, 2nd and 3rd placein each category. Some artwork isavailable for purchase.
Gallery hours are Sun. through Wed.from 12 to 4 p.m. For more information,call the Department of Visual Arts atx4797.
Grad Students - May2002 Commencement
Attention: Graduate students - thedeadline to have your name listed in theMay 2002 Commencement Program isApril 1.
Graduation applications and the FSUBookstore cap and gown order forms areavailable on the display rack outside theOffice of Graduate Services, 141 PullenHall. Commencement information islisted on the FSU Web site atwww.frostburg.edu/events/commenc.htm.
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CommencementAnnouncement
Students planning to complete theirstudies during the current semester(spring 2002) must first officially file forgraduation. Undergraduate studentsshould contact the Registrar’s Office(x4349, 144 Pullen Hall), while graduatestudents should submit all necessarypaperwork to Graduate Services (x7053,141 Pullen Hall).
Mailings regarding Commencement aresent only to those students who havecompleted all filing requirements.
Caps and gowns are provided at nocharge to all students cleared to partici-pate in the Commencement Ceremony;however, each student is responsible forplacing an order in advance. Ordersshould be submitted to the UniversityBookstore immediately.
Advance information about Com-mencement is always available on theUniversity’s Web site. Go towww.frostburg.edu, click on “currentstudents,” then on “academics.” A drop-down screen will list Commencement.Click on this and it will connect you tofull details on Commencement andrelated activities. (You may also godirectly to www.frostburg.edu/events/commenc.htm.)
For information, contact BethDeatelhauser in Special AcademicServices, x3130, 127 Performing ArtsCenter, or via e-mail [email protected].
Requirement andGraduation Exceptions
Students requesting exceptions toacademic rules and regulations anddegree requirements must submit awritten appeal and all supportingdocumentation to the Academic Stan-dards Subcommittee by April 11 torequest exceptions to graduation orcommencement rules for May 2002.
Appeal letters must be received in theOffice of the Provost by 4 p.m. on thedate noted. Questions? Call x4212.
Mid-Semester WarningsFSU instructors provide mid-semester
warnings to students in all 100- and200-level courses and in courses thatmeet Basic University Requirements inthe General Education Program.
Warnings to students whose perfor-mance might earn a grade of D, F or FX,were distributed on Mon., March 11. Ifyou received a mid-semester warning,you should see the instructor immedi-ately and consult with your advisor tomake an informed decision about whatyou need to do to raise your grade orwhether you should withdraw. The lastday to withdraw without a grade penaltyis Fri., March 22.
RemindersThe last day for undergraduate
students to withdraw from a course witha “W” for the Spring 2002 semester isFri., March 22.
Appalachian Lab SpringSeminar Series
Paul C. Pritchard, president of theNational Park Trust in Washington, D.C.,will present “Who Makes a Difference:Evaluating the Environmental Commu-nity” on Thurs., March 21, at 3:30 p.m.in AL Room 109.
Refreshments will be served in the ALLobby following the seminar. Forinformation about the National ParkTrust, visit the Web site atwww.parktrust.org.
Have a Ball to HelpScholars
The Crimson and Cream ScholarshipBall, sponsored by Delta Sigma ThetaSorority, is coming your way on Fri.,April 5, from 10 p.m.-2 a.m. in theARMAH. The purpose of the ball is toraise money to be donated to a distin-guished female student for tuition orbooks at FSU.
Come and enjoy a night of fun, foodand great music. Refreshments are beingsponsored by the Black Student Alliance.
General Admission: in advance - $8,at the door - $10. Greeks, depending onorganization, receive free or reducedadmission.
Dress to impress! Proper attire is amust! No jeans, sweats, tennis shoes orTimberlands.
Brothers Meet SistersDelta Sigma Theta Sorority and Alpha
Phi Alpha Fraternity will be hostingtheir Brother-to-Sister program on Wed.,March 20, at 7:00 p.m. in Library room237. This is an opportunity for allstudents to come together and discusstopics such as careers, relationships,race, respect etc. So come out and letyour voice be heard....Your opinioncounts! Refreshments!!
ACS Relay for LifeThe American Cancer Society will
sponsor a Relay for Life from 6 p.m.,April 19, until 10 a.m., April 20. Thisevent will raise money for cancerresearch, awareness and survivor supportprograms and will be a night of food,family, friends, music, games and fun. Ifyou would like to participate in thisevent as a member of the planningcommittee, a team captain or would liketo honor a cancer victim or survivor,please contact Doug Riley [email protected] or RebeccaAnderson at [email protected] learn more.
Tutor for Read toSucceed! Program
Want to earn volunteer hours? Wantto work with children? “Read to Suc-ceed,” an AmeriCorps literacy programbased at FSU, needs tutors for an after-school program held Wednesdays from2:30-3:30 p.m. at St. Michael’s School.Tutors work with children in grades K-5,tutoring one-on-one and working insmall groups. Volunteers will be trained.Please contact Rhonda Schwinabart atx4191 for more information.
Walk for Cystic FibrosisAnother volunteer opportunity! A
walk for Cystic Fibrosis will be held atRocky Gap State Park on Saturday, June1. For more information or to sign up,contact Rebecca Anderson, *VISTAV.O.I.C.E. Clearinghouse, (301) 687-7598, x3 or [email protected].
Catholic CampusMinistry
Join CCM for its March Dinner onTuesday, March 19, at 6 p.m. in theOsborne Newman Center’s Bishop MurphyHall. For information, call Fr. EdHendricks at (301) 689-5041.
United Campus MinistryEnjoy UCM’s pre-Spring Break Fun
Night on Wednesday, March 20, at 7:30p.m. in the Cordts P.E. Center’s PracticeGym.
Plan to leave campus at 10 a.m., Sat.,April 13, for a tour of Kentuck Knob andBruderhof. Designed by world-famousarchitect Frank Lloyd Wright and locatedin Chalkhill, Pa. Kentuck Knob is awonderful home with beautiful groundsand sculptures. Nearby Bruderhof is aworld-renowned Christian communityconcerned with peace and justice. Thecost is $6 for students and $15 forothers. Lunch will be provided.
For information and registration,contact Rev. Larry Neumark, x7490.
Apply for CookeScholarship
FSU students are invited to apply forthe Jack Kent Cooke Scholarship Pro-gram.
The Foundation will award scholar-ships to students in the summer of 2002for use during the 2002-2003 academicyear. In order to be considered for anaward, students must be nominated bytheir institution. The deadline forreceipt of all 2002 nominations is April1, 2002.
Awards will fund tuition and fees forthe remainder of the scholar’s under-graduate degree. Scholarship monies notused during one academic year are nottransferable to the succeeding academicyear. Scholarships are renewable each
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To be eligible for a scholarship, astudent must:
-Be enrolled at FSU.-Have achieved sophomore or junior
standing at the time of nomination.-Have a high level of achievement as
demonstrated by superior grades,academically rigorous courses andparticipation in challenging extracur-ricular activities, especially thosedemonstrating leadership potential.
-Have at least a 3.5 overall GPA.Interested candidates should contact
Dr. Stephen Twing by March 10. He canbe reached in Old Main, room 103, atx3097 or [email protected].
USM Women’s ForumScholarships
The Women’s Forum announces thatapplications are being accepted for itsScholarship Program. Full-time andpart-time undergraduate and graduatestudents are invited to apply. Thecriteria for which these scholarships willbe awarded are:• female student• completion of 24 or more under-
graduate or 9 graduate credits• a minimum GPA of 2.8• full completion of application form• documented short and long-term
educational and career goals• evidence of financial need
Scholarship money may be appliedtoward tuition or may be used forschool-related expenses to includebooks, childcare or transportation.Scholarships will be awarded at theWomen’s Forum Annual Conference. Forinformation, contact Karen Treber,Hitchins 218, x4112.
Spend Summer in D.CThe FSU Office of Financial Aid was
informed that on January 21, 2002, thePresident of the United States an-nounced the creation of the MartinLuther King, Jr. Scholars Program incommemoration of the late Dr. MartinLuther King, Jr. Under this uniquesummer internship program, continuingstudents who have completed theirjunior, senior or graduate year areeligible to apply for a 12-week, paidinternship in the U. S. Department ofEducation in Washington, D. C. Foradditional information, including anapplication, visit www.studentjobs.gov.
Walt Disney WorldCollege Program
Come and learn about the Walt DisneyWorld College Program! Undergrad andgrad students are invited to three DisneyCollege Program information and prepsessions for students on March 19, April
9 and April 15 at noon in LUC 203-4.Students must register online beforeDisney’s April 16 campus presentation atwww.wdwcollegeprogram.com.
For more information, contact CareerServices, x4403.
MD State Forest &Parks Now Hiring
The State Forests and Parks in Garrettand Allegany Counties are ready to hireseasonal workers for summer 2002. Areaparks include Rocky Gap (301-777-2139), New Germany (301-895-5453),Deep Creek (301-387-5563) andHerrington Manor (301-334-9180). Theparks are hiring for the followingpositions:• Lifeguards to protect swimmers and
care for beach areas.• Contact station attendants to collect
service charges and provide visitorinformation.
• Naturalists to organize and conductinterpretive programs for parkvisitors.
• Maintenance staff to mow grass andkeep facilities clean and wellmaintained.
• Concession workers to sell food,camping supplies and rent boats.
• Resource management assistants toperform technical field work andmaintenance.
Salaries for these positions varydepending upon the position and thecandidate’s level of experience. Someparks have provisions to accommodateemployee housing as well. If interestedin working in some of Maryland’s mostbeautiful outdoor settings, contact theindividual park at the numbers listedabove.
Summer PlanningStudent Positions
Student and Educational Services isnow issuing applications for 15 studentassistant positions available for the 2002Summer Planning Conferences. Confer-ence dates and workshops are as follows:Student Workshop, June 16-19; Staff/SAWorkshop, June 20; Session I, June 21-22; Session II, June 23-24; Session III,June 28-29; Session IV, July 12-13 andSession V, July 14-15. The salary is $800plus room and board. All applicationsmust be returned to SES by March 22.Following a review of all candidates,qualified students will be invited forinterviews. Students selected for thepositions will be notified on or beforeApril 8. Applications are available atStudent and Educational Services in 116Hitchins, Residence Life Office, Annapo-lis Hall and the LUC Info Desk.
Study in Oxford, EnglandStudents interested in spending three
weeks in Oxford, England on the FSUand Indiana University of Pennsylvaniasummer study abroad program areencouraged to apply now. Prof. MichelleTruman will be teaching “Signage andSymbols,” which can be taken as eitherART 499 for undergraduate credit or ART607 for graduate credit.
Students live at St. Edmund Hall, oneof Oxford’s oldest colleges. Excursions toLondon, Stratford upon Avon and otherhistoric locations are planned. For moreinformation, contact Michelle Truman in205A Fine Arts, x4231, or pick up anapplication from the Center for Interna-tional Education, x3091.
Summer Programs Overseas - Apply Now!Deadlines are approaching for FSU’s
summer study abroad programs. Stu-dents may choose from FSU-sponsoredprograms in Ireland (Social Workstudents), England, Ecuador and Ghana.Students may pick up applications fromthe Center for International Educationor they may download an applicationfrom the CIE Web site atwww.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/cie.htm.
Study Abroad ProgramsThe Center for International
Education offers a variety of ways forFSU students to see the world. Inmany cases students register at FSUduring a semester abroad and cantake all financial aid with them andtransfer credit back to FSU. Forinformation on any of the programsor scholarships that may be available,check with Dr. Amy Simes at the CIEin the Fuller House on BraddockRoad, call her at x3091 or e-mail herat [email protected], or visit theCIE web page at www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/cie.htm.
Study in Limerick, Ireland, Spring 2003Students interested in taking part in
the Ireland Exchange Program inLimerick during spring 2003 are encour-aged to pick up an application at theCIE office. Participants in the programstudy at Mary Immaculate College andtake one FSU class and three MICclasses. Next spring, Dr. Kenneth Witmer(Educational Professions) will accom-pany the group and will teach threeclasses. All financial aid will transferand scholarships are available.
Study Down UnderFSU is affiliated with AustraLearn, an
organization that provides uniqueopportunities for students to study at avariety of universities in Australia andNew Zealand. AustraLearn arrangescheap flights, an orientation program onthe Great Barrier Reef, pre-registrationand transcript evaluation. Students maychoose from a broad range of courses atcampuses in beautiful and exoticsurroundings. Scholarships are availablefrom both FSU and AustraLearn. Appli-cations for fall 2002 are now beingaccepted.
Study in Newcastle, EnglandStudents interested in studying at the
University of Northumbria in Newcastle,England, may apply now for next fallsemester or academic year. Newcastle isone of the liveliest cities in the UK, justacross the Channel from Amsterdam, andthree hours north of London (one hoursouth of Edinburgh) by train. Courseofferings are available in a wide varietyof subjects. The cost of the programabout the same as one semester at FSUand all financial aid will transfer.
Semester Overseas for Same Price as FSUThe International Student Exchange
Program allows FSU students to registerat FSU, pay FSU tuition and housing,and then study overseas for a semester,year or summer at one of more than 200locations. Students may take financialaid with them and may apply forscholarships from the CIE. Students maychoose programs taught either inEnglish or other languages. For the priceof an airline ticket, this is a great wayto earn credit toward your FSU degreewhile enjoying life in a foreign culture.Apply now for fall 2002 and spring2003.
Choose from Over 20 Locations to StudyFSU affiliates with the American
Institute for Foreign Study, which offersstudy abroad programs in a variety oflocations at universities around theworld. Programs are open to all majors.Study in Prague, South Africa or Japan.You may register at FSU and use yourfinancial aid for all programs. AIFSoffers scholarships to qualified students.Apply now for summer and fall 2002.
Do Your Student Teaching in CopenhagenEducation majors who would like to
earn a semester of FSU credits whilestudying in Denmark should apply nowfor the spring 2003 semester’s exchangeprogram with the KDAS School ofTeacher Training in Copenhagen.Students complete projects and spendseveral weeks in Danish schools practic-ing student teaching skills. All coursesare in English. Financial aid transfersand scholarships are available.
Gain Work/Volunteer Experience OverseasStudents interested in working abroad
should come by the CIE for informationabout internships, volunteer organiza-tions and paid work overseas. Manyorganizations help students obtain jobsand work permits, and some help toarrange housing as well. Students canchoose from short experiences (one totwo months) to longer experiences (fourto 12 months), or even look into a moreserious commitment (one to threeyears). Destinations are availablethroughout the world.
Learn More about Study AbroadStudents who would like to learn
more about study abroad opportunitiesand how they fit into a degree programmay come to the CIE. The CIE staff willprovide an overview of study abroad
programs and requirements and haveapplications available. Scholarship andfinancial aid information will also beavailable. Students may use the CIElibrary and computer to search forprograms. Many videos are also avail-able.
Music from Around the WorldTune in to the university’s commer-
cial-free radio station, WFWM (91.9FM), every Wednesday between 7 and 8p.m. for “Planet Frostburg.”
Listen to both traditional andcontemporary world music and get thelatest announcements from the CIEabout study abroad opportunities.
MONDAY, MARCH 18SAFE Spring Break (through March 20)..............9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.........Lane Lobby*Women’s Softball: Juniata College (dh)....................3:00 p.m.............................AwayAlumni Leadership Dinner Series – Brian Parker (Delta Chi) & Laurie Jantz (Delta Zeta)– Greeks in Leadership ................. 6:00 p.m..................................Lane Atkinson Room*CES Event – Three Irish Tenors.............................7:30 p.m...............PAC Recital Hall
TUESDAY, MARCH 19*Men’s Baseball: Penn State College-Altoona......................1:00 p.m...................AwayRHA Meeting ................................. 6:00 p.m.................................................Dunkle 218*CES Event – Three Irish Tenors .. ................7:30 p.m.........................PAC Recital Hall
WEDNESDAY, MARCH 20*Student Recital Series #11 .......... 3:00 p.m.........................................PAC Recital HallCAB Meeting .................................. 7:00 p.m....................................................Lane 202*UCM Fun Night Break before Spring Break.................7:30 p.m.........PE Practice GymBSA General Body Meeting .......... 8:00 p.m..................................Lane Atkinson Room
THURSDAY, MARCH 21*SGA Senate Meeting ................... 7:30 p.m..................................Lane Atkinson Room
FRIDAY, MARCH 22Last Day for Undergraduate Students to Withdraw with “W”*Women’s Softball: Keuka College(dh)........................3:00 p.m...........................HomeResidence Halls Close @ 7:00 p.m.
SATURDAY, MARCH 23Spring Break (through March 31)
* Open to the public – Questions? – Call 301-687-4411. All information herein subjectto change
FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible topersons with disabilities. You may request accommodations through theADA Compliance Office, 302 Hitchins, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955.
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FSU Events CalendarLook for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web at
www.frostburg.edu/weekcal.htm
StateLines Takes aBreak
Due to Spring Break, which runsfrom Fri., March 22 through Sun.,March 31, StateLines will not bepublished on Mon., March 25.
The next issue will be available onApril 1 - no foolin’!
