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Volume 33, Number 1, September 3, 2002 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or emedcalf@frostburg.edu

Frostburg’s Main Street will come aliveas the local businesses welcome Frost-burg State University students, facultyand staff and the greater Frostburgcommunity to the annual “Block Party”Tuesday, Sept. 3, starting at 6 p.m.

The evening of music, games and

One year later, a community vigilcommemorating the attacks on theUnited States will be held on Sept.11, 2002, at 7:30 p.m. on the FSUUpper Quad. This event is open tothe public.

Recognition will be given topolice, firefighters, emergencymedical technicians and members ofthe military.

In addition, FSU alumna DonnaBertazzoni, an associate professor ofjournalism and co-director of thecommunication arts program at HoodCollege, will deliver a keynote addressentitled “September 11 One Year Later –Where Do We Go From Here?”

Bertazzoni is co-author of “Law,Media and Culture: The Landscape ofHate,” which discusses hate crimes andillustrates how the law is used to controlchronic and growing hatreds. It exam-ines the rhetoric of hate and how hatespeech on the Internet allows thischronic condition to spread and reviewshow the news media have covered hatecrimes. The book also explores popularculture and how the subtext of hatred istranslated to people through music,television and film.

FSU President Catherine R. Gira andFrostburg Mayor and retired FSU profes-sor Jim Cotton will also offer remarks.FSU’s Department of Music will providemusical selections performed by studentensembles, including “America” and “TheStar-Spangled Banner,” and readingsfrom religious and other sources will beoffered.

Those attending are encouraged to

bring lawn chairs or blankets. In theevent of rain, the vigil will be held inthe Cordts Center’s Main Arena.

Students, faculty, staff and others willhave opportunities to express thoughtsand feelings on “9/11 Reflections” cardswhich will become a part of the Wall ofRemembrance, which will be located onthe outside wall of the Alice R. ManicurAssembly Hall. Cards will be available atthe following times and locations:

Monday, Sept. 9: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.in Lane University Center; 11:30 a.m. to1 p.m. in Chesapeake Dining Hall; 5p.m. to 7 p.m. in Chesapeake DiningHall.

Tuesday, Sept. 10: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m.in Lane University Center; 11:30 a.m. to1 p.m. in Chesapeake Dining Hall; 5 p.m.to 7 p.m. in Chesapeake Dining Hall.

Wednesday, Sept. 11: 10 a.m. to 3p.m. in Lane University Center; 11:30a.m. to 1 p.m. in Chesapeake Dining Hall.

As part of this remembrance, indi-viduals may participate in Unity in theSpirit of America through FSU’s Center

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give-aways promises fun and entertain-ment for all ages. A variety of inexpen-sive food items will also be available.

Shuttle bus service between the FSUcampus and Main Street will be offered.

If it rains, the event will be resched-uled for Thursday, Sept. 5.

This event is sponsored by the Frost-burg Business and Professional Associa-tion, in cooperation with FSU and theCity of Frostburg, as a way to bringtogether the campus and city communi-ties and to familiarize FSU’s students withthe businesses in Frostburg.

City Welcomes FSU Community Back with Block Party

for Volunteerism and NationalService, in partnership with theVolunteer Center of Allegany Countyand the Mountainside CommunityCoalition. This initiative allowsindividuals to respond to the attacksin a positive and uniquely Americanway through community serviceprojects dedicated to the memory of

those lost on Sept. 11. National spon-sors for Unity in the Spirit of Americainclude the Points of Light Foundation,in partnership with the Volunteer CenterNetwork and with the support ofDisneyHand and Ronald McDonald HouseCharities. For information, visit the Website at www.usa.1800volunteer.org.

Vigil sponsors include United CampusMinistry, Catholic Campus Ministry, theHillel Club, the Diversity Center, theNational Coalition Building Institute,Student and Educational Services andUniversity Police.

For more information about the vigil,contact Larry Neumark at x7490 orneumark@mindspring.com.

National Public Radio willprovide daylong coverage ofthe events marking the anni-versary of the Sept. 11 attackson the United States.

Hear it on WFWM 91.9 FMPublic Radio from FSU onWednesday, Sept. 11 starting at5 a.m.

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Folk Music on Tap fromCenter Stage

FSU’s Center Stage will present a folkmusic concert as part of its Septemberentertainment offerings. The perfor-mance is free and open to the public.

Contemporary folk musicians Armorand Sturtevant will perform an eclecticrepertoire of original and traditionalcompositions in the Lane UniversityCenter Appalachian Station on Friday,Sept. 13, at 8 p.m.

“The sound of this husband-and-wifeduo is decidedly unique and definitelyengaging,“ says the Cleveland PlainDealer.

Using a range of instruments thatinclude guitar, flute, banjo, accordion,fiddle, mandolin, piano and East Africanhand percussion, Armo and Sturtevantdraw from original material and folkmusic from the maritime, Appalachianand East African traditions. Theirinfluences range from folk, classical,bluegrass, jazz and rock and roll.

For information, contact the LaneUniversity Center’s Information Desk atx4411.

CAB to Present ComedyNight and After Party

The Campus Activities Board at FSUwill present William Troxler and Skiba ina Comedy Night and After Party onSaturday, Sept. 7, from 9 p.m. to 2 a.m.in the Lane University Center Alice R.Manicur Assembly Hall. This event isfree and open to the public.

Troxler has appeared on B.E.T.’s“Comic View,” “Apollo Comedy Hour”and the All-Star College Tour. Skiba hasbeen featured on B.E.T’s “Comic View,” A& E’s “At the Improv” and the All-starCollege Tour.

For information, contact the LaneUniversity Center’s Information Desk atx4411.

Hellstrom Provides‘The Real Buzz’

David Hellstrom will give students“The Real Buzz: The Truth and Liesabout Campus Alcohol,” Wednesday,Sept. 4, in two shows at 6 and 7:30 p.m.in the Pealer Recital Hall. The presenta-tion is sponsored by BURG.

Hellstrom brings his nearly twodecades of experience on alcohol issuesto colleges and universities in his newestprogram, ”The Real Buzz.” He coverstopics under the broad umbrella ofalcohol information, such as what wethink we know but don’t, how moststudents are making healthy decisions,how we often let abnormal behaviorbecome the norm, and how to take careof ourselves and our friends.

Although “The Real Buzz” is packedwith information, it is delivered in away that is extremely funny andconstantly challenging. Using humor,storytelling and positive health promo-

tion,” The Real Buzz” avoids the scaretactics and dry facts and figures.Instead, Hellstrom talks to studentsabout what they are interested in:relationships, self-esteem, a great sociallife and feeling like they are in charge oftheir own lives.

Math = Art Exhibit to beShown at Roper Gallery

FSU’s Department of Visual Arts’ firstart exhibition for the fall semester will“Math = Art,” which opens Friday, Sept.6, at 7 p.m. in the Stephanie Ann RoperGallery, located in the Fine Arts Buildingon campus. The public is invited andrefreshments will be served.

Six artists incorporate the symboliclanguage of mathematics into theirworks by using concrete images, astrategy used in art and mathematics tocomprehend concepts and expressthoughts. Ruth Bolduan, Sara Clark,Lorenzo Clayton, Carol Brown Goldberg,Takako Nagai and Tom Nakashima usemathematical symbols and forms in avariety of media, including oil oncanvas, digital and silkscreen prints andscraped acrylic and pencil on paper.

This exhibition will continue throughSaturday, Sept. 28. Gallery hours areSundays through Wednesdays from 12p.m. to 4 p.m. The curator is Gail F.Enns. “Math = Art” is sponsored byCeladon, Inc., a non-profit arts fundingorganization, with support from FSU’sDepartment of Visual Arts.

“Remembering Stephanie,” a com-memoration of FSU student, the lateStephanie Ann Roper, will begin duringParents’ Weekend with an opening onFriday, Oct. 4, at 7 p.m. The exhibit willbe also be open Saturday and Sunday,Oct. 5 and 6, and through HomecomingWeekend on Friday, Saturday andSunday, Oct. 25 - 27.

“BFA Thesis Exhibitions” of senior artsstudents’ work are scheduled on Fridaysat 7 p.m. on Nov. 1, 8, 15 and 22.

“Portfolio Night” concludes thesemester’s shows during the firstweekend in December.

For more information, contact theDepartment of Visual Arts at x4797.

Film Series Launcheswith ‘Adventures of Felix’

FSU’s Fall 2002 International FilmSeries opens with “The Adventures ofFelix” on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. inthe Lane University Center’s AtkinsonRoom 201. The series is sponsored byCenter Stage and the Department ofStudent & Community Involvement.

“The Adventures of Felix” revolvesaround the carefree bon-vivant, Felix,who is living happily with his boyfriendin a small town in northern France.When he is laid off from work, he

decides to embark on a trek to Marseillesin search of the father he’s never met. Inthe course of hitchhiking and borrowingcars, Felix encounters some uniquecharacters and fabricates his own idealfamily, with a little brother, grand-mother, cousin and sister. Will his newfamily include his father?

This candid social comedy tacklessome serious issues with an unassumingfreshness and poignancy. Presented inFrench with English subtitles, it runs for95 minutes.

The remaining films of this fall’sseries include the following titles:

• “The Specialist” – Oct. 15• “Himatsuri Fire Festival” – Nov. 12• “Lumumba” – Dec. 10All showings are free and open to the

public and begin at 7 p.m. Refreshmentswill be served. For information, contactthe Lane University Center InformationDesk at x4411.

MSO Pops! BRAVOBroadway! Slated

The Allegany Arts Council and FSU’sCultural Events Series present theMaryland Symphony Orchestra’s MSOPops! BRAVO Broadway to kick off thisyear’s season of exciting performances.This taste of Broadway is set for Sunday,Sept. 22, at 3 p.m. in the PerformingArts Center’s Pealer Recital Hall.

One of the Maryland SymphonyOrchestra’s most popular offerings, thisproduction showcases the familiarsounds of some of America’s greatstandards. Join singers Jan Horvath,Doug LaBrecque and Ron Raines for anevening of favorites, including standardsby Cole Porter, George Gershwin, Lerner& Loewe, Richard Rodgers and AndrewLloyd Webber.

Horvath, an original cast member ofthe original Broadway show “The Phan-tom of the Opera,” has appeared as asoprano guest soloist with more than 70orchestras. Other Broadway appearancesinclude “The Threepenny Opera,” “SweetCharity,” “Stardust,” “Oliver!” and “Cats.”On Broadway, baritone Doug LaBrecquehas thrilled audiences in the title role ofthe “Phantom of the Opera” and starredas Ravenel in “Showboat.” Also a soloistwith some of America’s finest symphonyorchestras, he has toured nationally with“Les Miserables.” Ron Raines, known tosoap opera fans as the villainous AlanSpaulding on “Guiding Light,” is wellknown to theater audiences around thecountry as one of America’s leadingmusical theater performers. His creditsinclude leading roles in “Showboat,”“South Pacific” and “Teddy and Alice,” onand off Broadway. He, too, has performedas a soloist with symphony orchestrasthroughout the U.S.

In 1986, Mitch Miller conducted thefirst MSO Pops concert, “Lovers andLadies” during the Symphony’s fourthseason. Pops concerts continued throughthe MSO’s ninth season, but went on

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hiatus until 1996, the 14th season, whenit returned by popular demand. TheMaryland Symphony Orchestra wasfounded in 1982 by a small group ofWashington County civic leaders andmusic lovers. From four classical concertsin its first season, programming hasgrown to include more than 19 perfor-mances. Elizabeth Schulze is currentlymusic director and conductor.

Ticket prices are $24 for adults, $20for AAC Members, $18 for Children Under18, and $15 for FSU students. Discountsare available for groups of 12 or more.

Tickets can be purchased by calling orvisiting the CES Box Office, Mondaythrough Friday, between 9 a.m. to 3p.m. The Office is located at FSU in theLane University Center, Room 235, andcan be reached at x3137 or toll-free at1-(866) TIXX CES. Online ticketingpowered by CyberSeats is available atthe FSU’s Cultural Events Series Web siteat http://ces.frostburg.edu.

The CES offers two new options topackage event tickets this season. TheArts GetAway Package adds a hotel stay,dinner and breakfast to event tickets ateither the Best Western Braddock orCumberland Holiday Inn. The Dinner ShowPackage adds dinner at one of the area’sDinner Show restaurants - Acropolis, ElCanelo, Gandalf’s, Gehauf’s, Giuseppe’s,Harrigan’s and Tombstone Café.

The 2002-2003 CES Series is sup-ported in part by a grant from theMaryland State Arts Council, an agencyfunded by the State of Maryland and theNational Endowment for the Arts.

Piano Festival toCelebrate Dr. Schrock

This September, Music at Penn Alpsand the American Liszt Society’s Balti-more/Washington Chapter present theInternational Piano Festival to benefitthe Alta E. Schrock Memorial Fund,created to support quality music andencourage music students in the Tri-State Area.

Pianists from Frostburg, Morgantown,Baltimore, Washington (D.C.), Portugal,Argentina, Taiwan and Israel will donatetheir talents in a series of eight recitals,starting Saturday, Sept. 7, and endingSunday, Sept. 29. Concerts begin at 7:30p.m. on Saturdays and 2 p.m. onSundays in the Great Hall adjacent tothe Penn Alps Restaurant and CraftsShop. Admission is by donation only.

Kim Andrews of FSU’s Department ofMusic will be among the performers. Dr.Joan DeVee Dixon, also of the musicdepartment, helped arrange for the useof the Yamaha grand piano used in theFestival, along with Kleebs Music ofMorgantown.

Dr. Schrock was a professor of biologyat FSU, a philanthropist and entrepre-neur who founded the Penn AlpsComplex in Grantsville. She was afounder of Music at Penn Alps.

Brochures with the Festival scheduleare available at Main Street Books inFrostburg, Ott Music House in LaVale andKauffman Music in Cumberland. Formore information, call Fred Bolton at(301) 895-5881.

Financial PlanningCertificate Program Set

FSU is pleased to announce a newFinancial Planning Certificate Program(FPCP) that will be offered startingJanuary 2003.

Completion of Frostburg’s new six-course program enables the student to sitfor the CFP® Certification Examinationadministered by Certified Financial PlannerBoard of Standards Inc. CFP® certificationis the most prestigious certification in thefinancial planning industry.

The new program will be of particularinterest to working professionals ininsurance, banking, investments,accounting, law and other finance-basedbusinesses. Financial planning is arapidly growing field that serves theneeds of individuals in all incomegroups. Those interested in switchingcareers and those who are still studentsare also welcome.

FPCP is a noncredit program that canbe completed in as little as one year.The courses are offered in five eight-week terms on Saturdays. Althoughthere are no education prerequisites, thecourses are taught at the junior orsenior undergraduate level and eachcourse is fast-paced.

The program will be offered at theFrostburg main campus as well as theHagerstown campus. For more informa-tion, contact Program Co-Directors Dr.Jacquelynne McLellan at x4394 or Dr.Sudhir Singh at x4093 or send e-mail tofpcp@frostburg.edu. Program featuresare provided in more detail on the Website at www.frostburg.edu/fpcp.

Certified Financial Planner Board ofStandards Inc. owns the marks CFP®,CERTIFIED FINANCIAL PLANNER™ and CFP(with flame logo)®, which it awards toindividuals who successfully completeinitial and ongoing certification require-ments. FSU does not certify individuals touse the CFP®, CERTIFIED FINANCIALPLANNER™ and CFP (with flame logo)®certification marks. CFP certification isgranted only by Certified Financial PlannerBoard of Standards to those persons who,in addition to completing an educationalrequirement such as this CFP Board-Registered Program, have met its ethics,experience and examination requirements.

Study Abroad FairSet for Sept. 10

All FSU faculty and staff are invited toattend this year’s Study Abroad Fair, to be

held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, from 11 a.m. to3 p.m. in the Lane University Center’sAtkinson Room.

Program representatives, along withreturning students, will be available totalk about FSU’s study abroad programs.The fair will also have representativesfrom many popular programs, includingButler University, Semester at Sea,InterStudy, Arcadia University, CulturalExperiences Abroad and the Peace Corps,along with representatives from otherUSM campuses and FSU-affiliatedprograms (AustraLearn, AIFS, SIT).

Information about financial aid,scholarships, credittransfer, workopportunitiesabroad, internshipsand travel discountswill available. Someof FSU’s international students on handto answer questions about their homecountries. FSU students may participatein a free raffle, and there will berefreshments and music.

This is a great opportunity to findout more about the many study abroadopportunities available at FSU. Forinformation, contact the Center forInternational Education, at x4714.

Graduate PsychologyCourse to Be Offered

Advanced Child and AdolescentDisorders (Psychology 681), a graduate-level course, will be offered at FSUduring the fall 2002 semester.

Offered from 4 to 6:45 p.m. on Wednes-days, beginning Sept. 4, the class is anintensive examination of child/adolescentemotional and behavioral disorders,including consideration of evidenced-based treatment for the disorders. Thecourse will be taught by Dr. Jason H.Edwards, an associate professor of psychol-ogy and co-director of the Center forChildren and Families at FSU and alicensed psychologist. The course prerequi-site is Advanced Developmental Psychol-ogy (Psychology 614) or its equivalent.

For information, contact the FSU’sOffice of Graduate Services at x7053.

CommencementAnnouncement

Any student planning to complete hisor her studies during the current semes-ter (December 2002) must first officiallyfile for graduation. Undergraduatestudents should contact the Registrar’sOffice (x4349, 144 Pullen Hall), whilegraduate students should submit allnecessary paperwork to Graduate Services(x7053, 141 Pullen Hall). Special mail-ings and notices regarding Commence-ment are sent only to those students whohave completed all filing requirements.The initial mailing will be sent the thirdweek of October.

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 University

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Bookstore by Oct. 21. All graduatingstudents are also encouraged to attendthe Grad Fair on Monday, Oct. 14, from11 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Alice R.Manicur Assembly Hall in the LaneUniversity Center. More information onthis event will be distributed later.

Advance information about Com-mencement is always available on theUniversity’s Web site. Go to www.frostburg.edu, click on “current stu-dents,” 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 type inthe URL: www.frostburg.edu/events/commenc.htm.) If there are furtherquestions, contact Beth Deatelhauser inSpecial Academic Services, x3130, 127Performing Arts Center, or by e-mail atbdeatelhauser@frostburg.edu.

Long-Term Care InfoSession Sept. 26

The FSU Alumni Association willsponsor a long-term care informationsession on Thursday, Sept. 26, from 7 to9 p.m. at the Frostburg Village NursingCare center. The session will discusswhat long-term care is, its costs andways to cover it and other relateddetails. FSU Alumni working in thesefields, along with other selected experts,will facilitate the program. Guests willhave Q&A opportunities as well. Thissession is open to all alumni, students,faculty, staff and their guests.

Please direct any questions to theOffice of Alumni Programs at x4068.

Faculty/Staff ReadingGroup Starting Again

The first meeting of the Faculty/StaffReading Group will happen on Wednes-day, Sept. 11, at noon in Room 237 ofthe Ort Library. We will be readingThomas Merton’s New Seeds of Contempla-tion this semester. If interested or justcurious, contact Larry Neumark at 301-687-7490 or neumark@mindspring.com.

Children’s Center UpdateThe FSU Children’s Center is open

Monday through Friday, 7:45 a.m. to 5p.m. Pre-School is offered between thehours of 8:45 a.m. to 11:45 a.m. andofficially begins on Tuesday, Sept. 3.There are a limited number of spacesstill available for the pre-school pro-gram. For more information, please callx4027 between 1:15 p.m. and 2:45 p.m.Monday-Friday, or leave a message andsomeone will return your call.

Philip Allen has been appointed tothe Global Expertise Reserve, a 35-member consultative council charteredby Congress; he’s designated the GER’sWestern Indian Ocean expert.

Peggy Dalton, Economics, and KathyPowell, Social Work, presented a paper

titled, “The Production of Social Capital:An Analysis of the Time Dollar Model” atthe Social Policy Conference sponsoredby the University of South Carolina,School of Social Work. The paper grewout of their work on a grant applicationsubmitted to the Department of Housingand Urban Development.

James Limbaugh’s duties haveexpanded to include responsibility forcoordinating assessment efforts for theDivision of Academic Affairs. Establish-ing clear responsibility for assessment isespecially important as FSU begins toprepare for its 2006 Middle Statesaccreditation visit. Limbaugh’s new titlewill be Assistant to the Provost andDirector of Special Academic Services.

Music DepartmentFaculty Gala Oct. 18

Reserve Friday, Oct. 18, for the MusicDepartment Faculty Gala: “Classic,Contemporary and all that Jazz.”

Department of Music faculty present adiverse offering of musical selections ona concert which is a scholarship fund-raiser ($10/$5 for students) preceded bya dessert reception. Invitations will besent to faculty and posters will beplaced in prominent areas on campus.You may RSVP to Joan Holliday fortickets at x4145. For further informa-tion, contact Ellen Grolman Schlegel inthe music department at x4117.

Infant-Toddler and Pre-School SwimmingInfant-Toddler and Pre-School swim

lessons will be offered at the Cordts PECenter Swimming Pool.

The Infant-Toddler Swimming Class isfor children ages 3 to 36 months and thePre-School Swimming Class is forchildren ages 3 and 4. Both classes willbe held from 6 to 6:45 p.m. Class daysare Sept. 4, 6, 9, 11 and 13.

Both infant-toddler and pre-schoolswimming classes require parents to bein the water and to participate alongwith their children.

Advance registration is required. Forinformation and registration, call CenterCoordinator Amy Nazelrod at x7934.

Youth and Advanced Swimming LessonsYouth and Advanced Swimming

Lessons for children ages 5 to 12 will beoffered on Mondays, Wednesdays andFridays from Sept. 16 to Oct. 2.

The classes will be from 6 to 6:50p.m. in the Cordts Physical EducationCenter pool.

Youth swimming instruction isseparated into skill levels. Advancedswimming lessons are for those inter-ested in learning advanced swimmingskills or preparing for a swim team.

Advance registration is required. Forinformation and registration, call CenterCoordinator Amy Nazelrod at x7934.

Stott Pilates ClassA Stott Pilates class will be offered on

Tuesdays, Sept. 10 to Dec. 10, from 4 to5 p.m. in the Cordts Physical EducationCenter Dance Studio. The class is limitedto 16 participants; advance registrationis required. The fee for the class is $98.

Stott Pilates is a contemporary,anatomically based approach to JosephPilates’ original exercise method. Itsexercises safely deliver optimal strength,flexibility and endurance, withoutadding bulk. Stott Pilates improves corestrength and balances the musclesaround the joints, improving the waythe body functions, looks and feels.Stott Pilates incorporates modernexercise principles, including contempo-rary thinking about spinal rehabilitationand performance enhancement. Benefitsof Stott Pilates include longer, leanermuscles; improved posture, increasedcore strength/stability and peripheralmobility; injury prevention; heightenedbody awareness. It complements othermethods of exercise and can improvebalance and performance in sports.

The class will be instructed byJennifer Christophel, Stott-trainedmatwork instructor. All participantsmust prove their own mats for the class.For more information and to reserveyour spot in the class, contact AmyNazelrod, Center Coordinator, at x7934.

Water AerobicsWater Aerobics will be offered on

Tuesdays and Thursdays, Sept. 10, toOct. 10, from 6 to 6:50 p.m., at the FSUpool in the Cordts Physical EducationCenter.

This class is geared towards those whowant to increase cardiovascular fitness,flexibility and body strength. It is theperfect activity for those with painfuljoints or other movement limitations.Water aerobics creates good musclebalance making the muscles limber andstrong.

Space is limited, therefore pre-registration is required. For moreinformation and registration call CenterCoordinator Amy Nazelrod at x7934.

UCM Welcome SocialA Welcome/Welcome Back to FSU

Social will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10,at 7 p.m. on the picnic grounds betweenSand Spring Hall and the Children’sCenter. Come and meet other studentsand just have a good time. Lightrefreshments will be available as well asvolleyball. It is sponsored by UnitedCampus Ministry.

Nat’l BroadcastingSociety

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journalism. The organization hasreceived both local and national recog-nition for its social and communityservice efforts. Past NBS Events includedtelevision and radio industry speakers, a“Pajama Themed” dance, FSU’s firstannual Video Competition, Red CrossBlood Drives, Open Mic Nights, CannedFood Drives, attendance at a nationalconference in Atlanta, Ga., wherestudents met with CNN, FOX, ABC, WBALand other producers.

If you are interested in all areas ofproduction, on-air talent, event coordi-nation, leadership positions and/orgeneral membership in a prestigiousorganization, then NBS Wants You!General body meetings are Wednesdaysat 5 p.m. in Guild Center 111. They’reopen to all class standings and majors.Come with your creativity and mind setof taking the industry by storm!

The first General Body Meeting will beSept. 11.

For more information, e-mail TinaWoodard, Chapter President, atTinawoodard@yahoo.com.

PACE Plus to Show OffFrostburg Sept. 19-21

Everyone is invited to PACE Plus fromThursday, Sept. 19, to Saturday, Sept.21. PACE, which stand for PositiveAttitudes Change Everything, is de-signed to show the positive things inWestern Maryland, and, this year,especially in Frostburg.

There will be a reception Sept. 19 atp.m. at the newly renovated City Placeon Water Street. Displays, music andevents will be scheduled for all threedays. On Saturday, tours will be offeredof the industrial park, the ParrisGlendening Recreation Center andAppalachian Laboratory.

Frostburg Museum will also be openon Saturday, Sept. 21, from 10 a.m. to 5p.m.

September Meetingof AAUW Sept. 3

The September meeting of theFrostburg Branch, American Associationof University Women will be Tuesday,Sept. 3, at the Frostburg United Method-ist Church Hall. A covered dish dinnerbeginning at 6 p.m. will precede thegeneral meeting. After dinner, localofficers will present AAUW’s ProgramYear including discussions by Amy Meek,Kruson Fund and Gladys Faherty, AnnualReport. For more information, call (301)722-6445. The public is welcome toattend.

AAUW Yard SaleThe Frostburg Branch of the American

Association of University Women willhold a yard sale on Saturday, Sept. 7,starting at 9 a.m. in the FrostburgMuseum parking lot on Hill Street. This

yard sale will benefit the branch’seducational scholarship at FSU and thenational AAUW Educational Fund.Everyone is welcome to stop by andbrowse for a bargain. Questions can bedirected to Dot Rowe at (301) 689-3613.

Carver Center ESL FestAny interested members of the

campus community are invited to an“ESL Fest” on Thursday, Sept. 19, from4:30 to 5:30 p.m., in Library 237. Theevent will showcase the Carver Commu-nity Center’s ESL (English as a SecondLanguage) instruction for adults in theAllegany County area and will seek torecruit new education major interns.Anyone interested in attending shouldcontact Martha R. Dolly at x4239 bySept. 12.

Read to Succeed!Volunteers Sought

Want to earn volunteer hours? Wantto work with children? “Read toSucceed,” an AmeriCorps literacyprogram based out of FSU needs tutorsfor two after school programs. One willbe held Wednesdays from 2:30 to 3:30p.m. at St. Michael’s School. Tutors willwork with children in grades K-5,tutoring one-on-one and working insmall groups. A second site opportunitywill be at FSU Ort Library on Tuesdaysand Thursdays from 5 to 7 p.m. Tutorswill work with grades K-8 in math,science and literature during thetutorial times. All volunteers will betrained. Call Lamel Moore at x7598 formore information.

Voice for VolunteersOrganizations that are looking for

volunteers or volunteer opportunitiesthroughout the campus or communityshould contact Kristin Warnick, the ASTAR! Voice Clearinghouse coordinator,who serves as a link between volunteersand organizations.

Caring and SharingThe second annual Day of Caring and

Sharing in Frostburg will be Saturday,Sept. 21. There will be eight projectsunder way throughout the community.If you are interested in volunteering,call (301) 724-7116.

Study Abroad ProgramsThe Center for International Educa-

tion offers a variety of ways for FSUstudents to see the world. In many casesstudents register at FSU during asemester abroad and can take allfinancial aid with them and transfercredit back to FSU. For information on

any of the programs or scholarships thatmay be available, check with Dr. AmySimes at the CIE in the Fuller House onBraddock Road, call her at x3091 or e-mail her at asimes@frostburg.edu, orvisit the CIE’s new and improved webpage at www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/cie.htm.

Study in Non-traditional LocationsFSU is affiliated with the School for

International Training (SIT). Thisenables FSU students to study throughSIT in over 50 locations while remainingregistered at FSU. All financial aid willtransfer. SIT offers programs in Africa,Asia, South America, Europe andAustral-asia. This is a fantastic opportu-nity for students who would like tospend a semester, year or summer offthe beaten track.

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 arranges cheapflights, an orientation program on theGreat Barrier Reef, pre-registration andtranscript evaluation. Students maychoose from a broad range of courses atcampuses in beautiful and exotic sur-roundings. Scholarships are available fromboth FSU and AustraLearn. Applicationsfor spring 2003 are now being accepted.

Study in Newcastle, EnglandStudents interested in studying at the

University of Northumbria in Newcastle,England, may apply now for spring 2003semester. Newcastle is one of theliveliest cities in the UK, just across theChannel from Amsterdam, and threehours north of London (one hour southof Edinburgh) by train. Course offeringsare available in a wide variety ofsubjects. The cost of the program isabout the same as one semester at FSU(in-state) and all financial aid willtransfer.

Semester Overseas for Same Price as FSUThe International Student Exchange

Program (ISEP) allows FSU students toregister at FSU, pay FSU tuition andhousing, and then study overseas for asemester, year or summer at one of morethan 140 locations. Students may takefinancial aid with them and may applyfor scholarships from the CIE. Studentsmay choose 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 spring or fall 2003.

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TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 3Classes BeginLate Registration/Drop/Add (through September 10)Student Ethernet Support .......................... 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. .................. Lane 205-206* Men’s Soccer: Eastern Mennonite College .... 4:00 p.m. ....................................... Home* City of Frostburg Block Party .......................... 6:00 p.m. ..............................Main Street (Rain date: Thursday, September 5)

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 4* CAB Poster Sale .................................... 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ................. Lane 140-141Student Ethernet Support .......................... 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. .................. Lane 205-206Faculty Senate ................................................... 4:00 p.m. ....................... Atkinson Room* CAB Real Deal Game Show ........................... 9:00 p.m. ................................. Lane 142

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 5* Volunteer Fair ........................................ 10:00 a.m.-2:00 p.m. .................... Lane Lobby* CAB Poster Sale .................................... 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ................. Lane 140-141* JV Women’s Soccer: Cecil Community Clg. .. 3:30 p.m. ....................................... HomeCAB Cook-Out ................................................... 5:00 p.m. ............................ Upper Quad (Rain site: Lane 142)

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 6Student Ethernet Support .......................... 9:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. .................. Lane 205-206* CAB Poster Sale .................................... 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. ................. Lane 140-141CAB Make Your Own CD ............................. noon-6:00 p.m. ........................ Lane Lobby* Men’s Soccer: Ohio U. Tournament ............... 5:00 p.m. ....................................... Away* Women’s Field Hockey: Muhlenberg Clg. ...... 7:00 p.m. ....................................... Away

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 7* Women’s Volleyball: Rowan University ......... 11:00 a.m. ...................................... Away with Gwynedd-Mercy College .......................... 1:00 p.m. ....................................... Away* Women’s Field Hockey: Dickinson College ....... noon .......................................... Away* Women’s Tennis: U. of Pitt.-Greensburg ....... 3:00 p.m. ....................................... Away* Men’s Soccer: Ohio U. Tournament ....... 5:00 p.m./7:30 p.m. ............................... Away*Women’s Soccer: Mt. Union College Tournament (Sept. 7 & 8)

7:30 p.m. ...................................... AwayCAB Comedy Show & After Party ............. 8:00 p.m.-2:00 a.m. ... Manicur Assembly Hall

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 8Organizational Leaders Retreat ........................ 1:00 p.m. ........... Manicur Assembly HallSCI Cookie Break ...................................... 2:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. ..................... Lane Lobby* Planetarium: “Zodiac: Mythology and Star Figures”

4:00 p.m. & 7:00 p.m. .................... Tawes Hall

* Open to the public – Questions? – Call 301-687-4411. All information subject to change

FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessible to personswith disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADA Compliance Office, 302Hitchins, 301-687-4102, TDD 301-687-7955

Choose from Over 20 Locations to StudyFSU affiliates with the American

Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS),which offers study abroad programs in avariety of locations at universitiesaround the world. Programs are open toall majors. Study in Prague, South Africaor Japan. You may register at FSU anduse your financial aid for all programs.AIFS offers scholarships to qualifiedstudents. Apply now for spring 2003.

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 abroadprograms 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 available.

Music from Around the WorldTune in to the university’s commer-

cial-free radio station, WFWM (91.9 FM),every Wednesday between 7 and 8 p.m.for “Planet Frostburg.” Listen to bothtraditional and contemporary worldmusic and get the latest announcementsfrom the CIE about study abroadopportunities.

Don’t Block the ExitsThe Office of Human Resources Safety

Office reminds all employees of aprovision in the State Fire PreventionCode and the National Fire ProtectionAssociation 101 Life Safety Code:

Means of Egress (the clear way toevacuate a building during an emergency)include doors, aisles, halls, stairs,walkways, landings, lobby areas, rampsand corridors within our buildings.

The National Fire Protection Associa-tion 101 Life Safety Code Means ofEgress Reliability states: Every required

means of egress, exit, exit access or exitdischarge shall be continuously main-tained free of all obstructions orimpediments to full instant use in thecase of fire or other emergency needs.

No furnishings, decorations or otherobjects shall be placed or stored as toobstruct exits, access thereto, egresstherefrom, or visibility thereof.

Exits are not to be used as storageareas. The NFPA 101 Life Safety Codecited pertains to stairs, halls, landings,corridors and foyers. Desks, chairs,tables, file cabinets, shelving shall notbe placed/stored in means of egress.Please call x4897 for additional informa-tion.

Have a safe fall semester. Remember,safety is every employee’s responsibility.

Van Drivers’ TrainingContinues

Van Drivers’ Training is a one-timetraining requirement for those faculty,student and staff that may be asked todrive our large white vans.

Van Drivers Training for the FallSemester start on Tuesday, Sept. 3, 3 to6 p.m., Lane University Center 203/204.Other dates and time will be announced.To arrange special group trainingsessions please call x4897.

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FSU Events CalendarLook for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web at

www.frostburg.edu/weekcal.htm

Speed is the Cause of ManyVehicle Accidents.Reduce Your Speedand Drive Safely.