K.J. James BringsBlues to FSU

One of theblues’ bigvoices, K.J.James,brings hismusic to FSUon Friday,September21. Perform-ing Live atthe Loft inthe LaneUniversityCenter at 8p.m., James will accompany himself onacoustic guitar. The show is free andopen to the public.

Acclaimed as a champion of classiccountry blues, James was one of theopening artists at the Woodstock ’99Festival. His powerful baritone, com-bined with forceful footwork, fluidfinger-picking and some wicked basslines, gives his music a sound of its ownwhile staying true to the acoustic bluestradition of Blind Lemon Jefferson. Hecan make his guitar resonate like anempty oil drum or ring like a countrydinner bell.

With a repertoire of 500-plus songs,James performs at more than 200 showsa year at colleges, clubs, coffeehousesand festivals throughout the U.S. Hissense of harmony, dexterity and sense ofhumor earned him two nominations forCampus Entertainer of the Year. Fellowblues greats John Jackson, JohnHammond, John Cephas and PhilWiggins have expressed respect for hisartistry. He has recorded with the “SaltCity Blues” project on Blue WaveRecords.

Come and “get the joint jumping”with some foot-stompin’ blues n’ boogie,K.J.-style.

For more information, call the LaneInformation Center at x4411.

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Massenkoff RussianFolk Festival to Perform

The Massenkoff Russian Folk Festivalwill appear at FSU on Saturday, Sept. 29to openthe 2001-2002CulturalEventsSeries andcelebrateParents’Weekend.Theperfor-mance isset for 8:30p.m. in theCordtsCenter Main Arena.

Starring world celebrated singerNikolai Massenkoff and featuring aBalalaika ensemble and soloists, plus theRussian Souvenir Dancers, this showexpresses the Russian spirit in song anddance. The performance offers audiencesa tantalizing glimpse of Russian historyand traditions.

Massenkoff’s resonant bass voice, themusicians’ virtuosity and the gracefulmovements of the colorfully clad dancershave mesmerized audiences in sevencountries and 38 states. The show hasappeared with the Boston SymphonyOrchestra and at a variety of venues,including Carnegie Hall, Las Vegas, theEpcot Center and the recent Olympics inKorea. Massenkoff has shared the stagewith such stars as Liberace, Jerry Lewis,Bob Hope, Glen Campbell and RayCharles.

“Massenkoff has an astonishing voiceand charisma,” says the ChatauquanDaily of New York. He developed hisunique vocal style as a child in aRussian Orthodox orphanage.

The entire family will enjoy thisunforgettable cultural journey into theheart of Russia, the Ukraine, Moldaviaand Armenia.

Dinner theatre specials are availableprior to the performance at one of thefollowing dinner theatre partner restau-rants: Fratelli’s Italian Restaurant,Giuseppe’s Italian Restaurant, JB’s Steak

Cellar, Leone’s Italian Restaurant, Larry’sBlues Cellar, and Oxford House and canbe purchased through the CES BoxOffice. Each special includes a uniquelydesigned meal with non-alcoholicbeverages, tax and gratuity.

All tickets for this performance aregeneral admission. Tickets are $10 foradults and $5 for children under 17.There is no ticket charge for thisParents’ Weekend performance for FSUstudents and family as well as FSUfaculty and staff with a valid FSU ID.

For information and ticket purchases,and for dinner-theatre menu selectionsand reservation purchases, contact theFSU CES Box Office Monday throughFriday from 10 a.m to 4 p.m. at x3137or toll-free at 1-(886) TIXX CES. Orderrequests can also be faxed to x7049 oremailed to CES@frostburg.edu. Based onavailability, tickets may also be pur-chased at the Cordts Center Arena BoxOffice one hour prior to the perfor-mance. For information and ticketavailability on the day of the show, callx4411. All patrons must have a ticket,and all ticket sales are final.

This tour of The Massenkoff RussianFolk Festival is presented in partnershipwith the FSU Campus Activities Board.Additional information can be obtainedby visiting FSU’s Cultural Events Seriesat www.frostburg.edu/events/ces.

We Want YOU atParents’ Weekend

Parents’ Weekend 2001 is scheduledfor Sept. 28-30. The program of eventshas been sent to parents with aninvitation to attend. As in the past,there will be a reception for parents andstudents on Saturday, Sept.. 29 from7:15 p.m. to 8:15 p.m. in the Alice R.Manicur Assembly Hall. For the past fewyears, we have set up tables for allmembers of the FSU community soparents have the opportunity to meetwith representatives from your divisionor department.

In order to plan enough tables, pleasecontact Gary Van Zinderen Director ofStudent Activities, at x4151 orgvanzinderen@frostburg.edu, no laterthan Monday, Sept. 17th.

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Tribute to NotedComposer Planned

The FSU Department of Music willcelebrate the achievements of Americancomposer Emma Lou Diemer in a specialconcert Saturday, Sept. 22 at 8 p.m. inthe PAC’s Pealer Recital Hall.

The composer will be in attendance.The event is free and open to the public.

Highlighting the evening will be theworld premiere of Diemer’s “Trio forPiano, Violin and Cello,” commissionedfor FSU’s Chamberlain Trio, with Dr.Ellen Grolman Schlegel on cello, Dr. Joan

DeVee Dixon onpiano and Dr.Laura Kobayashion violin. TheCollegiumMusic, underthe direction ofDr. KarenSoderberg, willperform “ThreeMadrigals” and“Kyrie.” FSUpercussionistRon Horner willpresent“Toccata forMarimba,” and

trombonist Bryan Anton will perform“Psalms 1 and 122 for Bass Tromboneand Piano.” The Laurel Brass, composedof Anton, Lori Anton and SandraWoodward, will conclude the concertwith the world premiere of the “Quartetfor Trumpet, Horn, Trumpet and Piano.”

Before the concert, at 7 p.m., Diemerwill speak regarding her life in musicand career as a composer. At theconcert’s conclusion, audience memberswill have the opportunity to speak withthe composer and all participatingmusicians. During the week precedingthe concert, Diemer will be composer-in-residence at FSU to speak with students,lecture in selected music classes and actas mentor and advisor to studentsinterested in composition.

On Sunday, Sept. 23, at 4 p.m.,Diemer will present an organ recital ofher compositions at St. Patrick’s CatholicChurch, Centre St., Cumberland.

Best known for her choral andkeyboard works, Diemer has produced adiverse and sophisticated repertoire thatalso includes works for orchestra,symphonic band, chamber ensemble,voice, solo instruments and electronicinstruments. More than 100 of her 350compositions have been recorded, withmany considered standard pieces.

Throughout her 50-year career,Diemer has considered communicationwith her audience as her highest musicalpriority. Her style is characterized bymotoric, driving rhythms, along withlyrical, sweeping melodies and unusual,provocative harmonies.

Now in her mid-seventies, Diemer isbusy with commissions, which include“Homage to Tchaikovsky” for the SantaBarbara Symphony. She is the subject of

a 300-page biography written by FSUDepartment of Music faculty member Dr.Grolman Schlegel. The book was recentlypublished by Greenwood Press.

For information, contact GrolmanSchlegel at x4117.

Guitar Virtuoso EdgarCruz to Perform

The soundsof the acousticguitar will fillFSU’s LaneUniversityCenter onFriday, Sept.28 when EdgarCruz performsLive at theLoft. Theconcert, whichis free andopen to thepublic, is set for 9:30 p.m.

With a repertoire of more than 400songs, Cruz is known for playingrequests during his performances. Hisplaylist encompasses classical, pop,rock, Latin, international, standards andeasy listening, including such classics as“Bohemian Rhapsody,” “Tequila,”“Pipeline” and “Sabre Dance.”

Born and raised in Oklahoma City,Cruz grew up with the sounds of Latinmariachi music under the inspiration ofhis father Manuel. After obtaining abachelor’s degree in music from Okla-homa City University in 1986, heembarked on a full-time career perform-ing, arranging, publishing, recording,distributing and marketing his musicinternationally.

“...Edgar Cruz is a wizard. How elsecan one explain how he captures thesounds of an entire band and reducesthem to a single guitar?” says JohnSchroder, publisher of Fingerstyle GuitarMagazine.

For more information, call the LaneUniversity Center Information Desk atx4411.

Hypnotist ‘The AmazingSandman’ to Appear

“The Amazing Sandman,” otherwiseknown as hypnotist Dan Sanders, willappear at FSU’s Alice R. Manicur Hall inthe Lane University Center on Friday,Sept. 28 at 8 p.m.

Considered one of the hottest per-forming hypnotists on the entertain-ment circuit today, Sanders specializesin the art of hypnosis comedy withaudience participation. While unlockingthe imagination and summoning thecreative power of the subconscious, hecaptivates his audience with high-energy fun.

Sanders, a certified hypnotherapist, isalso active in promoting and using

hypnosis for positive change and goalachievement.

This show, which is free and open tothe public, promises an unforgettableevening of hypnotic hilarity.

‘‘The Storm is PassingOver’ at Roper

“The Storm is Passing Over,” anexhibit celebrating the musical life ofMaryland’s African American Communityfrom Emancipation to Civil Rights, willbe presented in FSU’s Stephanie AnnRoper Gallery through Wednesday, Oct.3.

A public reception will be held Friday,Sept. 28, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.

One of the most endangered resourcesin Maryland are materials documentingthe musical history of the African-American community. Peabody InstituteArchivist Elizabeth Schaaf has beeninterviewing musicians and theirfamilies, collecting oral histories,precious photographs, and other cher-ished memorabilia and has put togetherthis dramatic exhibition of photographs,vintage recordings and documents.

“The Storm is Passing Over” showsmuch of the wealth of material that hasbeen gathered together at Peabody. It ishoped that this exhibition will demon-strate the importance of continuing thesearch for lost materials and encouragethe preservation of what we have.

National Safe SexEducator to Speak

Joel Goldman, an award-winningeducator, will present “Sex Under theInfluence” at FSU on Wednesday, Sept.12, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Alice R.Manicur Assembly Hall.

Sponsored by the SAFE office and theBURG Peer Education Network,Goldman’s presentation is free and opento the public.

“My job is to help students make theconnection between alcohol and sex,and the consequences we’re likely toface when we mix the two,” saysGoldman, who shares stories from hisown and others’ college experiences toillustrate his message.

Because statistics indicate thatapproximately 80 percent of all sexualassaults on campus involve alcohol,Goldman believes excessive alcohol useis the most important topic for discus-sion on campus today.

“There is no judgment anywhere inthis presentation, and the point is notto get students to stop drinking alto-gether, “ Goldman says. “Instead, Ihope to give them some tools they canuse to make better decisions.”

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During the past six years, he hasspoken to students at more than 700campuses and 48 national conferences.

For more information, contact theSAFE Office at x4761.

Appalachian Lab“Behavioral and Population Ecology of

the White-Footed Mouse” will be thetopic of the next UMCES AppalachianLab seminar. The presentation will bemade by Stephen H. Vessey, of theNational Science Foundation andBowling Green University, on Thursday,Sept. 20, at 3:30 p.m. in AL room 109.

Brown BagBrainstorming

The Center forTeaching Excellence issponsoring its firstBrown Bag Lunch ofthe semester onFriday, Sept. 21 from11:30 to 1 p.m.Organizers will usethis first lunch as an open forum tosuggest topics for future lunches in theseries. Everyone is invited to bring alunch and some ideas. Dessert will beprovided.

In addition, anyone wishing toconduct a lunch or a workshop shouldattend or should contact Pat Coward atx4696. If you have a class conflict withthe times, come early and leave early orcome late.

Scheduling andReligious Observances

FSU President Catherine R. Girarequests sensitive and responsiblecompliance by all students, faculty andstaff to the following FSU and Board ofRegents policy:

“It is the policy of FSU that theacademic programs and services of theUniversity shall be available to allqualified students who have beenadmitted to its programs, regardless oftheir religious beliefs. Students shall notbe penalized because of observances oftheir religious holidays and shall begiven an opportunity to make up,within a reasonable time period, anyacademic assignment that is missed dueto the individual participation inreligious observances. It is the responsi-bility of the student to notify his/herinstructor of conflicts between religiousobservances and scheduled courseactivities.”

Courtesy suggests that studentsshould notify their instructors ofconflicts and make arrangements formaking up missed work PRIOR to anabsence due to religious observance.

All faculty and staff have been sent acalendar of Religious and Ethnic Holi-days for reference.

Bass Tournament SetFor Sept. 23

The 3rd Annual David SanfordMemorial Bass Tournament will be heldfrom 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 23,at Deep Creek Lake State Park. A portionof each registration benefits the DavidSanford endowed fund and contributionsmay be made directly through the FSUFoundation.

Each boat may weigh a maximum offive bass and winners will be determinedto eight places in addition to a lunkercontest. Daron Winters and J.T. Kenneyboth of Frostburg are the defendingchampions and weighed a total of 13pounds, 8 ounces last year.

For a registration form, contact theFSU Foundation at x4161 or visit theWeb site at www.fishdeepcreek.com/default.htm.

Alumni/Fund-RaisingEvents on Tap

On Oct. 4, the Uncle Tucker’s/FSUCollege of Business Annual ScholarshipSocial will be held at Uncle Tucker’sPizza Cellar and Brew House in Cumber-land to benefit the College of Business.The social will be from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.Cost is $10. Call x4008 for details. Thenext day, Oct. 5, will be the UncleTucker’s/FSU College of Business AnnualChampionship Scramble Tournament tobenefit the College of Business. Shotgunstart is at 1 p.m. at the CumberlandCountry Club. Call x4200 for details.

Homecoming weekend begins Friday,Nov. 2, with the Annual Bobcat AthleticTournament to benefit FSU Athletics.Shotgun Start is at 1 p.m. at MaplehurstCountry Club. Call x4200 for details.

On Nov. 3 will be the Annual VarsityClub Social for all FSU Varsity LetterWinners. The social will be from 4 to 6p.m. at the Elks Lodge in Frostburg. Callx4758 for details.

Collective BargainingPrimer

What are the choices on the ballotwhen an election is held?

You would choose between “NoRepresentation” (i.e., no exclusiverepresentation) and at least one union.The winning option would be the onereceiving a simple majority of the votescast. If there are two or more unions onthe ballot and none of the choicesreceive a majority, a runoff election isheld between the two highest choices onthe ballot. If “No Representation” ischosen by vote, you would continue toparticipate in the University’s personnelprograms.

You will be pleased to know that inthe latest edition of “U.S. News andWorld Report” Frostburg State Univer-sity has jumped from third tier to thesecond tier in ranking of northern

master’s granting universities. There arefour tiers of rankings, based on a widerange of criteria. Salisbury and Towsonare also listed in tier two.

Although we are already aware of thestrength of our institution, validatedrecently by the very positive evaluationwe received from the Middle Statesreviewers of our Periodic Review Report,it is always good to know that othersrecognize our strengths, as well. Wealso ranked very well in the specificcategory that ranks institutions basedon campus diversity.

I know that none of the achievementsfor which we are credited would bepossible without the excellent work ofour faculty and staff. To all of you whomake us what we are, thank you!

Catherine R. GiraPresident

“Horizons,” a composition by FSUmusic professor Dr. Jon Bauman, will beperformed by the Chamber OrchestraKremlin on Saturday, Sept. 22, as partof the Garrett Lakes Arts Festival(GLAF). This concert is scheduled for 8p.m. at Garrett Community College.

Music composed by Dr. Bauman hasbeen performed in Europe and across theUnited States. Last year, his “Duo” forviolin and cello was selected for perfor-mance at the Alfeo Gigli Festival inItaly. His “Adagio” for orchestra wasrecorded by the Slovak Radio Orchestrafor the Master Musicians Collectivecompact disc series.

For concert tickets and information,call GLAF at (301) 378-3082 or visit theWeb site atwww.artsandentertainment.org.

In the wake oflast week’snational tragedieswith the terrorismattacks in NewYork, Washington,D.C. and Pennsyl-vania, the Univer-sity wants to say“thank you” to themembers of itscommunity that rose to the challenge tooffer assistance to those in need. Fromthe FSU Counseling Center to facultyand staff who lent support.

A special thank you goes to themembers of the Allen HallSTARS! andthe V.O.I.C.E. Clearinghouse whoquickly organized a candlelight vigil inthe upper quad on the night of Sept.11th. Approximately 450 students,faculty and staff attended the event togrieve, show support and join togetherin a time of national crisis. Thank youto all who participated!

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(Phase III) during the Spring 2002semester, please secure an applicationfor admission from Carol Abernathy inthe Dept. of Educational Professions,Room 206-6 Framptom Hall by Sept. 14.Application deadline is Sept. 28.

Deadline for Phase Iand II Teacher Ed.

Candidates in Teacher Education whoare planning to take Phase I or Phase IIclasses during Spring 2002 semester,please secure an application from Mrs.Felicia Leary in the Office of UnitAssessment, Room 215 Framptom Hall.

Application deadline is Nov. 16.

Read to SucceedWant to earn volunteer hours? Want

to work with children? Read to Succeed,an AmeriCorps literacy program basedout of FSU, is recruiting tutors for fall2001. Designed to provide students ingrades K-8 with free, one-on-onetutoring, Read to Succeed will offertutoring at the FSU Ort Library onTuesdays from 5 to 7 p.m. and Thurs-days from 5 to 7 p.m. All volunteers willbe trained. If you or someone you knowis interested in volunteering with theprogram, please contact RhondaSchwinabart at x4191.

Girl Scouts SeekingVolunteers

Do you have extra time on yourhands? Need volunteer hours forcommunity service work? If you enjoyworking with children ages 5 to 18 yearsold and have a couple of hours to spare,please contact the local Girl Scouts ofShawnee Council office and leave amessage at 301-777-1097 or 301-689-1505. In order to keep Girl Scoutingalive in this area, we need to get morepeople interested in volunteering.

AerobicsFrostburg State University’s Activities

for Life Center will offer a semester ofAerobics beginning Sept. 10 and run-ning through Dec. 13. The classes willbe held in room 165 of the CordtsPhysical Education Center.

The class schedule is as follows:·Mondays from 6 to 6:55 p.m., Step

Class;·Mondays from 7 to 7:55 p.m.,

Kickboxing/Sculpting Combo;·Tuesdays from 6 to 6:55 p.m., Boot

Camp;·Tuesdays from 7 to 7:55 p.m., Hi-Lo

& Latin Aerobics;·Wednesdays from 6 to 6:55 p.m., Hi-

Lo or Step;·Thursdays from 6 to 6:55 p.m.,

Kickboxing;

·Thursdays from 7 to 7:55 p.m.,Kickboxing and Abs.

For information and registrationcontact Center Coordinator AmyNazelrod at x7934.

Catholic CampusMinistry

CCM will have its September dinner ofbarbecued chicken and burgers at theOsborne Newman Center’s Bishop MurphyHall at 6 p.m. on Tuesday, Sept. 18.

United Campus Ministry“Time Management” will be the topic

of Dr. Mikal Crawford’s talk to UCM.Crawford, assistant professor of Educa-tional Professions, will address thisstudent concern and involve a groupexperience Wednesday, Sept. 19, at 7:30p.m. in Ort Library room 237.

HomecomingThere will be an informational

meeting about Homecoming for allinterested students and FSU communitymembers on Tuesday, Sept, 18, at 7 p.m.in Lane Center 201. Refreshments will beprovided. If you have questions, contactKerri Rawlings at x7588 or stop by 228Hitchins.

Could Your Child UseRead to Succeed?

Does your childhave difficultyreading? Does heor she haveproblems complet-ing homeworkassignments? Isyou son ordaughter upsetwith his or hergrades? If your

child needs extra support in developingreading skills and strategies, help isavailable.

Read to Success, an AmeriCorpsliteracy program based out of FSU, isdesigned to provide students in gradeskindergarten through eight with twohours of free tutoring each week.

Children are tutored one-on-one bytrained volunteers, and tutoring siteshave been established at the FSU OrtLibrary on Tuesdays and Thursdays from5 to 7 .

If you would like more information,or if you would like to enroll your child,please contact Rhonda Schwinabart,Read to Succeed coordinator, at x4191.

The Center for InternationalEducation offers a variety of ways forFSU students to see the world. Inmany cases students register at FSUduring a semester abroad, and can

take 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 asimes@frostburg.edu. Studentsare also advised to visit the CIE Webpage at: www.frostburg.edu/admin/cie/cie.htm.

Apply Now for Intersession Programs:Spend New Year’s in the Andes!

The intersession program in Ecuadorwill offer courses in Spanish, LatinAmerican Women and Biology, presentedat the Centro de EstudiosInteramericanos for four weeks from lateDecember through mid-January. ContactDr. MacGregor O’Brien at x4287 or Dr.Gwen Brewer at x4306.

French, Quebec Culture and Snow SportsStudents can apply now for a three-

week, intensive French language pro-gram at the University of Quebec inChicoutimi. French classes are taught atall levels, and students can participatein snow sports and other cultural eventsduring the afternoons. Scholarships areavailable from the CIE. Contact Tom Carrat x4747.

Information Meeting for England ProgramStudents interested in attending the

FSU sponsored program at the Universityof Northumbria in Newcastle (UNN)spring semester should attend aninformation meeting on Monday, 17Sept. at 5 p.m. in the Fuller House.

Quebec Information MeetingThere will be an information meeting

for all students interested in attendingthe Quebec intersession program at theUniversity of Quebec in Chicoutimi. Themeeting will take place on Wednesday,19 Sept., at 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the FullerHouse. For more information, contactTom Carr at x4747.

Ecuador Intersession ProgramStudents who are interested in

spending the intersession in the Andesof Ecuador should attend an informationmeeting on Thursday, 20 Sept., at 5p.m. in Room 205 of Lowndes Hall. Formore information, please contact Dr.MacGregor O’Brien at x4287 or Dr. GwenBrewer at x4306.

Study Down Under: Australia, NewZealand

FSU is affiliated with AustraLearn, anorganization that provides uniqueopportunities to study at a variety ofuniversities in Australia and NewZealand. AustraLearn arranges cheapflights, an orientation program on theGreat Barrier Reef, pre-registration andtranscript evaluation. Students maychoose from a broad range of courseofferings at campuses set in beautifuland exotic surroundings. Scholarshipsare available from both FSU andAustraLearn. Applications for spring2002 are now being accepted.

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England, may apply now for next springsemester. 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 aboutthe same as one semester at FSU and allfinancial aid will transfer.

Do Your Student Teaching in CopenhagenEducation majors who would like to

earn a semester of FSU credits whilestudying in Denmark should apply nowfor next spring 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.

See Octoberfest or Mayfest in GermanyFSU students who would like to take

part in UMUC’s semester programs inSchwabisch Gmund in southern Germanyare advised to apply to the CIE. Thecampus is part of the University ofMaryland system, and all credits transferback to FSU. Live in a beautiful medievalvillage and study on a campus withstudents from over 100 countries. Allteaching is in English, and Germaninstruction is offered as well. Scholar-ships are available from both FSU andUMUC. Students may apply for fall orspring semester.

Study in Limerick - a Few Places Left!Students who are interested in taking

part in the Ireland Exchange Program inLimerick should come by the CIE formore information about the spring 2002program. A few places are still open.Participants in the program study atMary Immaculate College and take oneFSU class and three MIC classes. Nextspring Dr. Steve Hartlaub (PoliticalScience) will accompany the group andoffer three course options in politicalscience, including POSC 211, “Introduc-tion to World Politics.” All financial aidwill transfer and scholarships areavailable.

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 over200 foreign locations. Students may takefinancial aid with them and may applyfor scholarships from the CIE. Studentsmay choose programs taught in eitherEnglish or other languages. For the priceof an airline ticket, this is a great wayto earn credit towards your FSU degreewhile enjoying life in a foreign culture.Apply now for summer and fall 2002.

Choose from over 20 Locations to StudyFSU affiliates with the American

Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) whichoffers study abroad programs in avariety of locations at universitiesaround the world. Programs are open toall majors. Study in Prague, South Africa

or Japan. You may register at FSU anduse your financial aid for all programs.AIFS offers scholarships to qualifiedstudents. Apply now for spring 2002.

Scholarships Available for Overseas StudyIn addition to taking financial aid

overseas, students may apply for avariety of scholarships for study abroadprograms. The CIE offers scholarships forall FSU programs in the amount of $500and $1,000. Some departments also offerscholarships for overseas study. Thereare additional scholarships availablefrom study abroad organizations, suchas AustraLearn and ISEP, and there aretwo new scholarships available forresidents of Maryland (MIEA) and forU.S. students on financial aid (Gilman).There are also national scholarships,such as the Rotary scholarship, the NSEPscholarship and the Fulbright.

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 (1 to 2months) to longer experiences (4 to 12months), or even look into a moreserious commitment (1-3 years).Destinations are available throughoutthe world.

Learn More About Study AbroadStudents who would like to learn

more about study abroad opportunitiesand how they fit into a degree program,may come to the Center for Interna-tional Education in the Fuller House.The CIE staff will provide an overview ofstudy abroad programs and require-ments, and have application formsavailable. Scholarship and financial aidinformation will also be available.Students may use the CIE library andcomputer to search for programs. Manyvideos 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 announce-ments from the Center for InternationalEducation about upcoming study abroadopportunities.

Student Telemarketing PositionsThirty positions are available. The

positions are part-time evenings forthree months (November, March andApril), paying $6.50 to $8.50 per hour.The Office of University Advancement,Office of Annual Giving is now hiringexperienced telemarketers to help withthe 2001-2002 Annual FundTelemarketing Campaign. This is anexcellent opportunity to earn extramoney and gain experience in

telemarketing. Candidates will beresponsible for soliciting contributionsfrom alumni, friends and parents forunrestricted gifts to the University.

The position requires priortelemarketing experience, excellentorganization and communication skills.Advanced marketing and sales skills area must. Candidates must be available towork Sundays through Thursdays from5:30 to 9 p.m.

Interested candidates may pick up anapplication on or before Oct. 1 at theOffice of Annual Giving, HitchinsBuilding Room 228.

Student Telemarketing ManagerThis position is a part-time, six-

month position paying $8 to $10 perhour. It is an excellent opportunity tolearn all aspects of telemarketing. Thecandidate will be responsible for recruit-ing, training, motivating and retaining astaff of approximately 30 studentemployees. The candidate will assist indeveloping program goals and objectives,write scripts, devise key strategies andincentives, track statistical programresults and oversee budgets.

The position requires at least twoyears of telemarketing experience,preferably in a management capacity.Also required is computer literacy(Excel, MS Word), excellent organizationand communication skills.

Interested candidates may submitcover letter, resume and at least threereferences on or before Sept. 24. to theOffice of Annual Giving, HitchinsBuilding Room 228.

Local Employers Sought for Job FairThe FSU Office of Career Services is

now recruiting area employers toparticipate in a Local Employer Job Fairto be held at FSU on Thursday, Oct. 11,from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in the LaneUniversity Center’s Alice R. ManicurAssembly Hall.

The Job Fair gives local employers theopportunity to present information tostudents, alumni and the public onpossible full-time and part-time jobs,summer jobs, internships andexternships.

“Our local employers are a valuableresource to FSU students and alumni,”says Dr. Robbie L. Cordle, director of theFSU Office of Career Services.

To register, please send an e-mailmessage to careerservices@frostburg.eduwith a contact name, address, telephonenumber, the number of representativesattending, whether you are bringing adisplay and whether you will need anelectrical outlet (you must furnishextension cords). You will receive aconfirmation letter prior to the fair.

For more information, call the FSUOffice of Career Services at x4403.

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FSU Events CalendarLook for the FSU weekly events calendar on the Web at www.frostburg.edu/weekcal.htm

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 17Alumni Leadership Dinner Series – Mr. Al Martin –“The Essential Components for a Successful Clubor Organization” .............................................................................. 6:00 p.m. Atkinson Room

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 18Staff Senate Meeting ....................................................................... 10:30 a.m. Lane 140-141Women’s Soccer: Pitt-Greensburg ................................................. 4:00 p.m Home

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 19RHA Meeting ................................................................................... 4:00 p.m Library 237Men’s Soccer: Columbia Union ...................................................... 4:00 p.m. HomeWomen’s Field Hockey: Western Maryland College ...................... 4:30 p.m. AwaySAFE Speaker – Joel Goldman ...................................................... 7:00 p.m Manicur HallUCM Meeting – Dr. Mikal Crawford – “Time Management” ............ 7:30 p.m. Library 237

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 20President’s Student Advisory Council Meeting................................ 5:00 p.m. Pres. Conf. RoomWomen’s Volleyball: Penn State University-Altoona ...................... 6:30 p.m. HomeSGA Senate Meeting ...................................................................... 7:30 p.m. Atkinson Room

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 21Women’s Volleyball: Salisbury State Tournament ......................... 3:00 p.m. AwayLive at the Loft – K. J. James .......................................................... 8:00 p.m. Lane Center Loft

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 22PRAXIS Testing .............................................................................. 7 – 5 p.m. Dunkle HallMen’s & Women’s Cross Country: New York University InvitationalWomen’s Volleyball: Salisbury State University Tournament ......... 3:00 p.m. AwayWomen’s Field Hockey: Roanoke College ..................................... 1/3:00 p.m. AwayWomen’s Soccer: Lake Erie College .............................................. 1:00 p.m. HomeMen’s Football: “SUNY” Brockport State University ....................... 1:30 p.m. AwayMen’s Soccer: Lake Erie College ................................................... 3:00 p.m Home\Women’s Tennis: LaRoche College .............................................. 3:00 p.m. HomePhi Beta Sigma Late Night Party ..................................................... 10:00 p.m. Manicur Hall

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23CCM Mass....................................................................................... 12 & 8 p.m. Cook ChapelMen’s Soccer: Lincoln University ................................................... 2:00 p.m. HomeWomen’s Soccer: Villa Julie College .............................................. 2:00 p.m. AwayPlanetarium – “Spaceship Earth: The Coming Decades” ............... 4 & 7 p.m. Tawes Hall

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

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