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Volume 31, Number 8, October 16, 2000 Copy deadline: noon Wednesday, 228 Hitchins or emedcalf@frostburg.edu

The FSU Diversity Center has coordi-nated a series of programs for Stop theHate Week, which runs from Oct. 16 to20. Each day of Stop the Hate week willfocus on ending a particular type ofoppression.

Monday’s theme is Ending Racism. At7 p.m., there will be a discussion andviewing of the video “The Color of Fear”in the Lane Center Game Room. “TheColor of Fear” is about the anguish thatracism caused in the lives of eight NorthAmerican men of Asian, European, Latinoand African descent. Out of their con-frontations and struggles to understandand trust each other emerges an emo-tional and insightful portrayal into thetype of dialogue most of us fear but hopewill happen sometime in our lifetime.

Tuesday’s theme is Ending Anti-Semitism. At 7 p.m., the movie “School

Student Alliance fountain.The vigil will be followed by an “Un-

Prom” with same-sex dates and casualdress in the Alice R. Manicur AssemblyHall (Lane Center 140-141).

Friday’s theme is Ending Sexism.There will be displays in the Lane Centerabout domestic violence and informationfor preventing date rape.

Informational e-mails will be senteach day, and pamphlets and displayswill be available in the Lane Center from11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Ort Library andMain St. Books will also feature relevanttitles on display.

Members of the campus communitywill be wearing “Hate Hurts” buttons allweek to show their support.

All activities are free and open to thepublic. For more information, please callthe Diversity Center at x4050.

Multi-Use Room Namedfor Alice Manicur

FSU alumni and friends of Dr. Alice R.Manicur, vice president of Student andEducational Services at FSU, were onhand when the University named theLane Center’s Multi-Use Room in honorof Dr. Manicur for her 40 years of serviceto FSU.

The Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hallwas officially presented on Oct. 6 in asurprise announcement during this

year’s Homecoming activities. The hallis one of the largest assembly rooms oncampus and will continue to be used topresent special student programmingand events.

Dr. Manicur has worked with studentaffairs at FSU for 40 years, when sheassumed the duties of the newly createddean of students position.

Since then, she has been vice presi-dent of student affairs, acting director ofadmissions and vice president forstudent and educational services, the

position she currently holds.“During her 40 years of service to

Frostburg State, Dr. Manicur has becomean icon to generations of graduates andcurrent students,” says FSU presidentCatherine Gira. “Her vision in establish-ing a student services program has farexceeded comparable activities at othercampuses.”

“We are proud not only of Dr.Manicur’s contributions to our campus,but of the national recognition that shehas received to honor her accomplish-

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Ties” will be shown and discussed in theLane Center Game Room. In “SchoolTies,” when a Jewish teenager is re-cruited by an elite New England prepschool to aid its struggling footballteam, he is accepted until his religiousbeliefs are revealed. After much ridiculeand scorn, his desire for acceptance isreplaced by his need to defend hisidentity and heritage.

Wednesday’s theme is Ending Ho-mophobia. Students will be wearingblue jeans as a show of support for theGLBT community. The film “Boys Don’tCry” will be shown and discussed at 7p.m. in the Lane Center Game Room.This true story about hope, fear and thecourage it takes to be yourself was listedas one of the 10 Best Films of 1999.

Thursday will feature the Stop theHate Vigil at 7 p.m. at the Black

‘Stop the Hate Vigil’ to Feature Delegate Sheila Ellis HixsonThe third annual “Stop the Hate Vigil” will

feature Maryland Delegate Sheila Ellis Hixsonas the keynote speaker, along with partici-pants from the campus community.

The vigil will take place Tuesday, Oct. 19, at7 p.m., at the Black Student Alliance Fountainoutside the Lane Center. The public is invited.In the event of inclement weather, the vigilwill take place in the Lane Center Alice R.Manicur Assembly Hall.

Focusing on ending hate crimes involvingrace, religion and sexual orientation, thisevent is sponsored by more than 20 campus

organizations. Provost Christine Grontkowskiand Larry Neumark of United Campus Ministrywill welcome participants. Guest readings willfollow, along with musical performances byGreg Latta, Norma Blacke Bourdeau and AmyHarman of the FSU faculty.

A member of the House of Delegates since1976, Hixson’s primary legislative focus is socialand health issues, including domestic violence,education, drug abuse, sexual harassment,senior citizens and the environment.

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ments.” Dr. Gira adds. “This particular(Lane Center) space, which is used by awide variety of organizations, is thevirtual center of our student union. It isfitting that it have the name of Dr. AliceR. Manicur.”

When not in her Frostburg office, Dr.Manicur enjoys overseas travel, especiallyto such exotic locales as the GalapagosIslands, Fiji, Nepal and the Antarctic. Shehas visited more than 35 countries.

Petrocelli: ‘10 SecondsCan Change Your Life’

“Ten Seconds Can Change Your Life” isthe message brought by Bobby Petrocelli,who will speak at FSU Wednesday, Oct.18, at 7 p.m. in the Lane Center Alice R.Manicur Assembly Hall.

The Brooklyn, N.Y., native is one ofthe most sought-after speakers in thecountry and is now making his fifth tripto Frostburg. His message is clear: 10seconds is all it takes to change a lifeforever.

Petrocelli is a former teacher andcoach, using his high energy to em-power and motivate all ages and walks oflife with his humor and message. Hespeaks to more than 100,000 students ayear. He has also appeared on “The 700Club,” “Hour of Power,” The FamilyChannel, “Geraldo,” “Sally JessyRaphael” and various news programs insome 70 countries.

Petrocelli’s presentation at FSU issponsored by the S.A.F.E. Office,Western Maryland Regional Safe Commu-nities Center and BURG Peer EducationNetwork as part of National CollegiateAlcohol Awareness Month. For moreinformation, contact the S.A.F.E. Officein 017 Compton Hall, call x4761 or e-mail fsu_burg@yahoo.com.

Long Live FSU’sKing and Queen

The FSU Alumni Association wouldlike to congratulate to Renee Pone, 2000Homecoming Queen and Gerry Washing-ton, 2000 Homecoming King. Thanks toall the students who voted for this year’sHomecoming Court.

Roundabout Sets ‘Jamesand the Giant Peach’

Roundabout Theatre will present thechildren’s play, “James and the GiantPeach,” in the F. Perry Smith StudioTheatre Saturday and Sunday, Oct. 21

and 22, at 2 p.m. Tickets are $1.Written by Roald Dahl and adapted for

the stage by Richard R. George, “Jamesand the Giant Peach,” is directed bytheatre major Tara Prato under thesupervision of Professor Linda G.McCulloch.

Following the two performances oncampus, the play will tour elementaryschools for five days, sponsored by theAllegany County Council of PTAs.

Cast members include Jenny Duvall asSpiker, Bridget Nolan as Sponge, DanStevens as James, Todd Fussell as Grass-hopper, Billy Clark as Centipede, DavidLowe as Earthworm, Kimberli Rowley asSpider, Gina Powell as Ladybug, VeronicaLeek as Glow-Worm, Bryan McIntyre asCaptain/Cloud-Man, Scott Deans as FirstMate/Cloud-Man and Robert Prato asLittle Old Man/Cloud-Man.

Md. Symphony OrchestraComing to Campus

The Allegany Arts Council will presentthe Maryland Symphony Orchestra onFriday, Oct. 20, at 8:30 p.m. in FSU’sPealer Recital Hall.

Guest pianist Robert DeGaetano willperform the Schumann “Concerto forPiano in A minor.” The program will alsoinclude Brahms’ “Tragic Overture,” andTchaikovsky’s “Symphony No. 6 in Bminor, ‘Pathetique.’ “

At 7:30 p.m., Elizabeth Schulze, whois beginning her second season as musicdirector and conductor of the MSO, willpresent “Prelude,” a pre-concert talk. At8 p.m., there will be a champagnereception before the concert begins at8:30 p.m.

Tickets are $20 for adults and $15 forchildren and full-time students. Fortickets and information, please call theAllegany Arts Council at (301) 777-ARTS.

Community Kids toTrick-or-Treat at FSU

Halloween is coming ... and so are thecelebrations! Sunday, Oct. 29, is thedate for FSU’s annual Trick or Treat forcommunity children.

Since 1992, this event has attractedhundreds of children and their parents,who have enjoyed traditional trick-or-treating in a safe environment, as wellas events such as haunted rooms andfloors, storytelling, Halloween cartoonsand the very popular parent refreshmentstation!

Please feel free to bring your childrento the downhill area residence halls(Annapolis, Cambridge, Cumberland,Frederick and Westminster halls)between the hours of 2 and 5 p.m. Therewill be guides to welcome you and todirect you to the various activities whenyou visit the downhill residence halls.Admission is free.

For more information please call RobYanez-C in the Residence Life Office atx4121. This yearly program is co-sponsored by the Residence Life Staffand the Residence Hall Association/Downhill Hall Councils.

Bluesman K.J. Jamesto Appear in the Loft

One of the blues’ big voices, K.J.James, brings his music to FSU onFriday, Oct. 27. Performing in the LaneCenter Loft at 8 p.m., James willaccompany himself on acoustic guitar.The showis free andopen tothe public.

Ac-claimed asa cham-pion ofclassiccountryblues,James wasone of theopeningartists atthe Woodstock ’99 Festival. His powerfulbaritone, combined with forcefulfootwork, fluid finger-picking and somewicked bass lines, gives his music asound of its own while staying true tothe acoustic blues tradition of BlindLemon Jefferson. He can make his guitarresonate like an empty oil drum or ringlike a country dinner 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.

“Playing the blues is much more thana job: it’s a calling,” James says. “Mymission is to keep alive the true spirit ofthis popular national treasure.”

Come and “get the joint jumping”with some footstompin’ blues n’ boogie,K.J.-style. Free coffee and cookies willbe served.

Kimberly Andrews toPresent Piano Concert

FSU Department of Music’s FacultyArtist Series presents Kimberly Andrewson piano Sunday, Oct. 29, at 3 p.m. inthe Performing Arts Center Pealer RecitalHall.

She will perform Beethoven’s“Apassionata Sonata,” Brahms’ “ThreeIntermezzos,” Prokoviev’s “Toccata” andBartok’s “Sonata for Two Pianos andPercussion.” She will be joined bypercussionists Ronald Horner and MikeMatteo and pianist Shirley Tseng.

The concert is free and open to thepublic.

Andrews graduated from FrostburgState in 1982 with a bachelor’s degree inmusic performance, receiving thedepartmental honor in music. While ingraduate school at the University ofMissouri-Columbia, she was a semi-finalist in the International Young

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Keyboard Artists Association pianocompetition and placed as first runner-up in the National Music TeachersAssociation piano competition.

Andrews has premiered works for theAmerican Society of University Compos-ers and NMTA conventions. She is also apublished composer and performs at theGarrett Lakes Arts Festival, McHenry,Md.

She is currently assistant choraldirector and accompanist for FSU’sDepartment of Music, as well as accom-panist for the Dance Department.

Nanotechnology Topicof Seminar Oct. 16

Phillip J. Rous, Department of Physicsat University of Maryland BaltimoreCounty, will present a seminar titled“Nanoscale Physics and nanotech-nology,” on Monday, Oct. 16, at 2 p.m.in 335 Tawes Hall.

Nanotechnology is a field of sciencethat strives to control individual atomsand molecules to create devices that arethousands of times smaller than currenttechnologies permit. Until very recently,the arrangement of atoms in all materi-als was believed to be fixed. However,scientists now think it is possible tomove these basic building blocks aroundinto precise arrangements, in order tomanufacture new and exotic materials,unknown in nature and with someinnovative properties: the ultimate inprecision engineering. This is, inessence, a new architecture: the creationof man-made structures with particularfunctions that stretch contemporarytechnology. As a result, scientistspredict amazing applications in theareas of computing, medicine, materials,and space exploration.

Dr. Rous will discuss the extraordinaryfuture of nanotechnology and the waysin which achievements are already beingrealized. This seminar is free and opento the public.

Election 2000: DoesReligion Matter?

A panel discussion featuring RabbiJack Moline of the Interfaith Alliancewill be Tuesday, Oct. 24, at 7:30 p.m. inLane Center room 201. It is free andopen to the public.

“Election 2000: Does Religion Mat-ter?” will feature Moline’s presentation,which will address the historical role ofreligion in U.S. political campaigns,including both the positive and themore negative, possibly destructive, usesof religion during these campaigns. Hewill also offer comments and insights onthe current presidential campaign.

Following Moline’s talk, a panel ofFSU faculty and students will posequestions for discussion. Panel partici-pants include Angelo Bucchino, profes-sor of philosophy; John O’Rorke,assistant professor of political science;

Kathy Powell, associate professor ofsocial work; and Michael Llewellyn,president of the Student GovernmentAssociation. A general question-and-answer period will conclude theevening’s presentation. The Rev. LarryNeumark of United Campus Ministry willact as moderator.

Moline is the rabbi of Agudas AchimCongregation of Northern Virginia, inAlexandria. A former president of theWashington Board of Rabbis, he hasrepresented the Rabbinical Assembly ina variety of public policy matters, andhas contributed to speeches by PresidentClinton, including his eulogy for the latePrime Minister Itzaak Rabin of Israel.

This presentation is sponsored byUnited Campus Ministry, the InterfaithAlliance, FSU’s Department of PoliticalScience, Hillel, Catholic Campus Ministryand Baptist Student Ministry.

For more information, call Neumarkat x7490 or O’Rorke at x4277.

Appalachian LabSeminar

“Extinction Thresholds and theAnalysis of Population Sources and Sinksfor Neotropical Migrants in FragmentedLandscapes” is the topic of the next inthe Appalachian Laboratory’s fallseminar series. The seminar in spatialecology will be presented by Kimberly A.With, from the Division of Biology atKansas State University in Manhattan,Kan., on Thursday, Oct. 19, at 3:30 p.m.in AL Room 109.

Robeson, Robinson toBe Contrasted in Talk

Dr. John Wiseman from the HistoryDepartment will present “ContrastingCold War Voices: The Lives of PaulRobeson and Jackie Robinson,” Thurs-day, Oct. 26, at 7 p.m. in Lane Centerroom 140-141. The event is free andopen to the public.

This is the seventh event of theAfrican American Studies Forum 2000. ‘

For more information, contact Dr.Jean-Marie Makang, coordinator ofAfrican American Studies, at x3089.

Philosophical Forum:‘God and The Big Bang’

How did our universe come intobeing? One argument for the existenceof God is that it is highly unlikely thata universe such as ours could existwithout an intelligent cause, namely,God. Can the existence of our universebe explained without resort to God?

Greg Kebanoff ofthe PhilosophyDepartment willaddress thesequestionsMonday, Nov. 6,at 7 p.m. in theAtkinson Room(LC201). Greg

Latta of the PhysicsDepartment will make introductorycomments and Angelo Bucchino, also of

the Philosophy Department, will respondto the main presentation.

Green to DiscussAlcohol Awareness

Mike Green, a nationally respectedleader in the field of alcohol and drugeducation, will present “Kegs, Kicks,Kompetition” on Monday, Oct. 30, atFSU.

This event, which is free and open tothe public, will take place at 7 p.m. inthe Lane Center’s Alice R. ManicurAssembly Hall, formerly known as theMulti-Use Room. It is the last in a seriesof talks sponsored by the S.A.F.E. Officeand BURG as part of National CollegiateAlcohol Awareness Month.

Green has brought his message tomore than 1,000 campuses nationwideduring the past decade. As a recoveringalcoholic, he offers a personal perspec-tive on the social and peer pressuresunique to college, as well as the mythsversus the realities of alcohol abuse andits impact on the individual student andthe institution. His goal is to make drugand alcohol awareness an integral partof every student’s life.

As president of Collegiate Consultantson Drugs and Alcohol, Green consultswith student affairs and athletic depart-ments at numerous universities, includ-ing Temple, Villanova, Akron andHobart. At Senator Bill Bradley’s re-quest, he developed drug and alcoholprograms for the New Jersey highschools. He has produced a series ofvideotapes that include many of hisacclaimed “think before you drink”techniques.

He has played and coached football atboth the high school and college levels.

For information, call the S.A.F.EOffice at x4761.

A Dialogue onGod and Time

Dr. George Plitnik of the PhysicsDepartment and Dr. Paul LaChance of theEnglish Depart-ment willpresent adialogue on “Godand Time”Thursday, Oct.26, from 7 to8:30 p.m. in theCordts P.E. CenterLeake Room.

This talk, whichis part of theFaculty LectureSeries and spon-sored by theFaculty Develop-ment Subcommittee, will reflect onissues found in science and religion inthe 20th century.

Both professors traveled to Oxford fora five-day conference on “God and Time”this past summer as winners of the 2000Science and Religion InternationalCourse Competition for their seminar“Physics and Metaphysics.” The Oct. 26dialogue will provide the opportunity

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for them both to reflect upon the OxfordUniversity Conference and to provide asample of the team teaching methodsthey will be using in the spring 2001offering of “Physics and Metaphysics.”

The Center for Theology and theNatural Sciences of the University ofCalifornia – Berkeley, which seeksgreater harmony between religion andscience in the modern age, gave a$10,000 competition award to this newFSU course. By mutual agreement, halfof the award has been earmarked forlibrary books; already some $700 worthof books has been bought by the OrtLibrary in the modern science aspect ofthis meeting between science andreligion. An additional 100 books havebeen submitted for purchase to coverthe religious side of the equation, givingspecial attention to books in Asiantraditions steeped in the mystical life.

The award-winning course will beoffered for the first time as PHSC 444next semester Wednesdays from 6 to8:40 p.m.

The Oxford Summer Conference broughttogether internationally recognized andpublished scientists and theologians whooffered their perspectives on the currentdialogue between science and religion –including some controversial, indeedradical, positions. Drs. Plitnik andLaChance recognize the major impact theOxford exposure has had on their currentthinking and teaching. They look forwardto discussing their Oxford experience andthe latest discoveries in the interfacebetween today’s science and religion.

The event is free and open to thepublic. Refreshments will be served.

Master of Arts inModern Humanities

Want a master’s degree, but havelimited time? The Modern HumanitiesInstitute at FSU offers a different andcreative way to busy your summer.

This program is designed for summer-only, interdisciplinary courses leading toa Master of Arts in the Modern Humani-ties. The courses range from the fields ofhistory and literature to philosophy,with emphasis on ethical and moralissues. These courses also generatewriting and analytical skills, which arehelpful in professional life.

The next session of the ModernHumanities program will begin in thesummer of 2001. The summer courseoffered will be History and the ModernHumanities with Dr. Nicholas Clulee asthe instructor. Anyone who wishes toapply should do so as soon as possibleby calling Dr. Clulee, director of theModern Humanities Institute, at x4428or x7769, or sending e-mail tonclulee@frostburg.edu. For moreinformation, visit the Web site atwww.frostburg.edu/grad/hume/.

Women’s ForumThe 11th annual University System of

Maryland Women’s Forum Conference

(open to faculty, staff, students, andfamily members) will be Nov. 6, atUniversity of Maryland UniversityCollege Inn and Conference Center,College Park, from 7:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.All FSU women employees should havereceived a registration form. If you didnot receive one, call Phoebe Wiley(x4066) or pick one up in the WritingCenter (PH 151).

The conference theme is “WillennialWomen 2000—Working Women Win-ning.“ The cost for the conference is $55and includes continental breakfast andlunch. Dr. Gira and the PACD are offeringfive scholarships each, so if you areinterested in attending and yourdepartment does not offer travel funds,contact Phoebe Wiley (x4066) or KarenTreber (4112) for availability. Deadlinefor registration is Oct. 20.

Important Notice forDecember Graduates

The first mailing regarding Com-mencement has been distributed to allstudents who have formally been clearedfor graduation (providing that allcurrent-semester coursework is success-fully completed). If you did not receivethis announcement, it is most likelybecause you have either not yet appliedfor graduation or you have not yet beencleared by the Registrar. If you haveany questions about your graduationstatus, please contact Phyllis Casey,Associate Registrar (x4736) immediately.Information about Commencement isavailable at the University’s Web site(click on “News and Events”). You mayalso contact Special Academic Services(x3130) if you have any specific ques-tions about the ceremony and relatedactivities.

A second comprehensive mailing willbe distributed approximately one monthbefore Commencement to all studentscleared for graduation at that time.

Fall ConvocationDr. Gira’s Fall 2000 Convocation will

be Thursday, Nov. 2, at 3:30 p.m. in thePAC Pealer Recital Hall. All members ofthe University community -- faculty,staff and students -- are invited.

TelemarketingThe University Advancement’s Office

of Annual Giving will be conducting itsannual spring telemarketing campaignbeginning Monday, Oct. 30, and con-tinuing to Tuesday, Nov. 21. Studentswill be calling Alumni, Sunday throughThursday from 6 to 9 p.m. each eveningto ask for contributions to this year’sAnnual Fund. The Annual Fund providesfinancial support through unrestrictedcontributions to the University’s great-est needs, including student scholar-ships, classroom equipment, culturalevents, athletic programs, faculty andstaff development and alumni programs.If you have any questions or need anyadditional information, please contactChris Harmon, Director of AnnualGiving, x4758.

Read to Succeed!Program

Want to earn volunteer hours? Wantto work with children? Read to Succeed!,an AmeriCorps literacy program basedout of FSU, is looking for volunteers totrain as tutors. Designed to providestudents in kindergarten through eighthgrade with free tutoring, Read toSucceed currently offers tutoring at twosites and a variety of times: the FSUlibrary on Tuesdays and Thursdays from5 to 7 p.m., and St. Michael’s Elemen-tary School on Wednesdays from 2:30 to3:30 p.m. Volunteers will be trained.Please contact Rhonda Schwinabart atx4191 for more information.

American Red CrossNeeds YOUR Blood

The Residence Hall Association, inconjunction with the Johnstown Chapterof the American Red Cross will hold ablood drive Friday, Oct. 20, in the LaneCenter Alice R. Manicur Assembly Hallfrom 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Every few seconds in the UnitedStates, someone needs a blood transfu-sion. All blood types are needed, 7 daysa week, 365 days a year. There is NOsubstitute for blood or blood products.

To donate blood, you must behealthy, at least 17 years old and weigh110 pounds or more. For information,contact Gary Larrick at x4513.

College DemocratsThe FSU College Democrats meet every

Wednesday at 6 p.m. in Lane Center205. They are currently working forDemocratic candidates in the upcomingelection.

They will be canvassing Frostburg andCumberland for congressional candidateDon DeArmon every weekend until theelection. They will be campaigning onthe following dates:

Oct. 20 - Frostburg, 2:30-5:30 p.m.Oct. 21 - Frostburg and Cumberland,

11 a.m.-?Oct. 22 - Cumberland, 1 p.m.-?Sign-ups will be held at our meeting

on Oct. 18, at 6 p.m. in Lane Center205. Students may also contact us atfsudemocrats@hotmail.com for moreinformation on how to obtain anabsentee ballot. For more information,visit http://www.geocities.com/fsudemocrats.

Student ActionOrganization

The Student Action Organization willmeet on Tuesdays from 7 to 8 p.m. inthe Lane Center, room 205-206. TheStudent Action Organization is an

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organization that is designed to informand assist students in voicing theirconcerns and opinions about political,social and environmental issues. Formore information contact Amanda atx7872 or James at x7877.

Mocktail ContestWant a FREE drink? How about one of

the best competitions around? It’s timefor BURG’s Second Annual “MocktailContest.”

Tuesday, Oct. 17, at 7 p.m. in theLane Center Alice R. Manicur AssemblyHall, student organizations will competeto find out who has the best drink. Theonly rule: “Keep it real; no alcohol.”

Prizes will be awarded. Anyoneinterested in competing should sign upwith the S.A.F.E. office: call x4761 orvisit 017 Compton.

The event is another in FSU’s partici-pation in National Collegiate AlcoholAwareness Week.

Want a REAL Scare?Drop by the Dark Forest Haunted

Hayride for a scare you’ll never forget!The Dark Forest Haunted Hayride will

run every Friday and Saturday inOctober from 8 to 11 p.m. and Hallow-een Night, Tuesday, Oct. 31, from 7 to10 p.m.

Admission is $5 ($2.50 for childrenages 4 to 12). Proceeds benefit PuzzleyRun Folk Life Center at BietschehofFarms and the FSU Western MarylandREADS Alliance, a K-12 literacy assis-tance program.

From Frostburg, take I-68 to exit 19(Rt. 495) into Grantsville. At theflashing light, make a left onto Rt. 40.Go about 5 miles and turn right ontoZehner Road (there will be a sign forKeystone & is across from a small picnicarea). Follow the road as it veers to theleft of the church and take the first roadon the left (Hetrick Road). Make thefirst left off Hetrick.

Participants in Dark Forest are localvolunteers and FSU students, includingmembers of the Allen HallSTARS!AmeriCorps Program.

For information, contact Puzzley Runat Bietschehof at (301)895-3742, (301)746-7049, or the Western MarylandREADS Alliance at x7598.

Infant-Toddler and Pre-School SwimmingInfant-Toddler and Pre-School Swim-

ming Lessons will be offered Saturdaysrunning from Oct. 21 to Nov. 18.

Infant-toddler classes are for childrenages 3 months to 36 months and will befrom 1 to 1:45 p.m.

Pre-school swimming is for childrenages 3 and 4 and will be from 2 to 2:45p.m.

Both classes will be in the FSU Pool inthe Cordts Physical Education Center.Parents are required to accompany theirchildren into the pool for these classes.

The cost is $30. Advance registrationis required. For information and regis-

tration, call Center Coordinator AmyNazelrod at x7934.

Youth and Advanced SwimmingYouth and Advanced Swimming

Lessons for children ages 5 to 12 will beoffered on Mondays, Wednesdays andFridays running from Oct. 30 to Nov. 15.

The classes will be from 6 to 7 p.m. inthe FSU Pool in the Cordts PhysicalEducation Center.

Youth swimming instruction isseparated into skill levels. Advancedswimming lessons are for youth inter-ested in preparing for a swim team.

The cost is $35. Advance registrationis required. For information and regis-tration, call Center Coordinator AmyNazelrod at x7934.

Resident Assistant Selection - Spring 2001The Resident Assistant Selection

process for spring 2001 is right aroundthe corner! Anyone interested inapplying for consideration for the Springsemester should attend the informationsessions Monday, Oct. 16, at 8 p.m. inSimpson Hall Ground Floor Lounge.Resident Assistants are “front line”members of the Residence Life staffwhose primary responsibility is to workwith students in the residence halls.Successful candidates should have goodinterpersonal, communication anddecision-making skills.

Applications will be available in theResidence Life Office in Annapolis Hallbeginning Tuesday, Oct. 17, for anyoneunable to attend one of the interestsessions. Applicants will need to turn ina cover letter and resume by Oct. 27. Formore information, please contact NelliMicheli or Rob Yanez-C at x4121.

International DinnerStudents, Faculty, and Staff are all

invited to attend a buffet of internationalcuisine on Wednesday, Nov. 15, in Room237 of the Ort Library from 6 to 8 p.m.Students and faculty will prepare dishesand provide entertainment from theirnative countries. This is a rare opportu-nity to learn about the many cultures andcountries represented here at FSU.

A Semester Overseas -Same Price as FSU

The International Student ExchangeProgram (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 in other languages. For theprice of an airline ticket, this is a greatway to earn credit towards your FSUdegree while enjoying life in a foreignculture. Applications for the 2001-2

academic year and for summer 2001 arenow being accepted. Deadline is Nov. 14.

Intersession Programsin Quebec and Ecuador

Students who want to spend a fewweeks living, studying and traveling ineither Quebec or Ecuador over theintersession should visit the CIE to findout more. Application deadlines arenearing! The best way to learn a lan-guage is to speak it everyday.

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 transfercourse credit back to FSU. For informa-tion on any of the programs or scholar-ships that may be available, check withDr. Amy Simes at the CIE in the FullerHouse on Braddock Road, call her atx3091 or e-mail her atasimes@frostburg.edu.

Beaches, Barbecues and KangaroosFSU is now affiliated with

AustraLearn, an organization thatprovides unique opportunities forstudents to study at a variety of univer-sities in Australia. AustraLearn arrangescheap flights, a weeklong orientationprogram, pre-registration and transcriptevaluation. Students may choose from avariety of Australian and New Zealanduniversities, all offering a broad range ofcourse offerings at campuses set inbeautiful and exotic surroundings.Deadline for spring semester is Oct. 20.

Pubs & Clubs in Newcastle, UKStudents interested in studying at the

University of Northumbria in Newcastle,England, during the spring semester2001 should contact the CIE for anapplication. 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. Courses areavailable in a wide variety of subjects.The cost of the program is the same asone semester (in-state) at FSU, and allfinancial aid will transfer. Applicationsare being accepted for fall 2001.

Many ways to experience Culture ShockFSU affiliates with the American

Institute for Foreign Study (AIFS) whichoffers study abroad programs in avariety of universities around the world.Programs are open to all majors. Cur-rently the CIE is taking applications forspring semester 2001 programs. Spacesare still available in many locations. Youmay register at FSU and use yourfinancial aid for all programs.

Denmark for Future TeachersFSU has established an exchange

program for education majors at ateacher’s college in Copenhagen. Stu-dents spend spring semester with otherinternational students, taking part inpractice teaching and other academicprojects.

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www.frostburg.edu/weekcal.htm

Octoberfest und 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 villageand study on a campus with interna-tional students from over 80 differentcountries. All teaching is in English.

Work/Volunteer OverseasStudents interested in working abroad

should come by the CIE for informationabout internships, volunteer

organizations and paidwork overseas. Manyorganizations helpstudents obtain jobsand work permits, and

some help to arrangehousing as well. Students

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

Information Sessions Every TuesdayEach Tuesday students are invited to

come by the Fuller House for a freeinformation session about study abroad.Sessions begin at 3 p.m. in the CIElibrary. Students may access catalogs,videos and the Internet.

Listen to the World on WFWMEvery Wednesday

evening from 7 to 8p.m., listen to “PlanetFrostburg” on WFWM,91.9 on your FM dial.Amy Simes plays musicfrom around the worldand catches everyone up onthe latest news in overseas study andinternational programs.

MONDAY, OCTOBER 16 * Stop the Hate WeekAIDS Peer Educators Program: STD’s & Safer Sex

4:30 p.m. ...................... Atkinson RoomMonday Night Football: Jacksonville @ Tenn. .. 9:00 p.m. ..........Derezinski Lounge/Loft

TUESDAY, OCTOBER 17BURG Mocktail Contest ..................................... 7:00 p.m. ................................ Lane 142

WEDNESDAY, OCTOBER 18* Student Recital Series #2 ................................ 3:00 p.m. .................... PAC Recital Hall* Men’s Soccer: Washington & Jefferson ......... 4:00 p.m. ......................................HomeRHA Meeting ...................................................... 5:00 p.m. ............................. Library 210Indoor Recreation Tournament .......................... 6:00 p.m. ................. Lane Game Room* SAFE Speaker: Bobby Petrocelli – “10 Seconds Can Change Your Life”

7:00 p.m. .......... Manicur Assembly HallBSA Meeting ....................................................... 8:00 p.m. ...................... Atkinson Room

THURSDAY, OCTOBER 19* Public Safety Program: Absolute Wooze................................................................... 10:00 a.m.-3:00 p.m. .Manicur Assembly Hall

* Women’s Field Hockey: Villa Julie College .... 4:00 p.m. ......................................Home* Third Annual “Stop the Hate” Vigil .................. 7:00 p.m. ......................... BSA Fountain* SGA Senate Meeting ....................................... 7:30 p.m. ...................... Atkinson Room

FRIDAY, OCTOBER 20* RHA Bloodmobile .................................... 11:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. .Manicur Assembly Hall* CAB Film Series: “Shanghai Noon” ........ 7:00 p.m. & midnight ............. Atkinson Room* Women’s Volleyball: Lake Erie College ......... 7:00 p.m. ......................................Home* Café Frostburg – K. J. James ......................... 8:00 p.m. ..........Derezinski Lounge/Loft * Guest Artist Series/Allegany Arts Council – Maryland Symphony Orchestra

8:30 p.m. .................... PAC Recital Hall

SATURDAY, OCTOBER 21* Men’s & Women’s Cross Country: Mason-Dixon Conference Championships @ Fredericksburg, VA* Women’s Volleyball: Penn State Behrend ........ noon ......................................... Home* Women’s Field Hockey: Salisbury State U. ... 1:00 p.m. ......................................Home* Men’s Football: Ferrum College ...................... 1:00 p.m. ...................................... Away* Men’s Soccer: Lake Erie College ................... 1:00 p.m. ...................................... Away* Children’s Theatre: “James & the Giant Peach”

2:00 p.m. ............... PAC Studio Theatre* CAB Film Series: “Shanghai Noon” ................. 2:00 p.m. ...................... Atkinson Room* Women’s Soccer: Lake Erie College .............. 3:30 p.m. ...................................... Away

SUNDAY, OCTOBER 22* CCM Mass ................................................. noon & 9:00 p.m. ................... Cook Chapel* Women’s Volleyball: U. of Pittsburgh-Bradford ... noon.......................................... Home* Women’s Soccer: Villa Julie College .............. 1:00 p.m. ......................................Home* Planetarium: “Mysteries of the Planets” .... 1:30 & 7:00 p.m. ....................... Tawes Hall* Children’s Theatre: “James & the Giant Peach”

2:00 p.m. ............... PAC Studio Theatre* CAB Film Series: “Shanghai Noon” ................. 7:00 p.m. ...................... Atkinson Room

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

FSU is committed to making all of its programs, services, and activities accessibleto persons with disabilities. You may request accommodations through the ADACompliance Office, 302 Hitchins, (301)-687-4102, TDD (301)-687-7955.

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