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Faculty Travel Opportunity to Japan—Deadline December 1

Thu, 05 Nov 2009 08:07:03 -0600

The second travel project supported jointly by the Japan Foundation New York and the GLCA Fund for the Study of Japan will depart June 1 and return June 10, 2010. Professor Ann Sherif, Oberlin College, is leading this project. They are seeking six to seven faculty members, especially from the fields of Anthropology, Cultural Studies, Environmental Studies, Film, History, Literature, and Sociology to participate in the study tour, Environment and Nature in Japan. Read on for more information.

Scott Carpenter

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 21:28:26 -0600

Professor of French and Francophone Studies, recently organized and chaired a panel entitled "Babel" at the Nineteenth-Century French Studies Colloquium. The panel focused on the blending of disciplines, discourses, and media in the teaching of literature.

New on the Dean of the College Web Site: Workshops and Conferences

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:56:13 -0600

In addition to posting notices of upcoming conferences and workshops in the Carleton Weekly, the Dean's Office has developed a Web site where you can find all of these events in one place. We hope this will be helpful.

For grant opportunities, be sure to continue to visit the Web site of the Corporate and Foundation Relations Office.

Staffing Changes in the Division of Student Life

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:55:32 -0600

We have a number of people who are serving in new positions/roles this year:

Cathy Carlson is serving as an Associate Dean of Students and the class dean for juniors and seniors
Marit Lysne is serving as the interim director for The Wellness Center
Mitchell Madson is serving as the interim director for TRIO/Student Support Services
Colleen Strese is serving as an administrative assistant in Campus Activities
Nadine Sunderland is serving as the assistant director of Campus Activities
Sarita Winterrowd-Lundin is serving as the interim supplemental adviser for TRIO/Student Support Services

Fridays With Fred

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:55:00 -0600

Fred Rogers, Vice President and Treasurer, will be holding office hours on Friday, November 13 and 20, from 8:30 to 9:30 a.m. in Sayles-Hill Great Space. Please stop by to talk with Fred on a topic of your choice and enjoy a beverage with him. Faculty, staff, and students welcome!

Online Ordering Through the Bookstore!

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 16:49:10 -0600

Did you know that you can order books, clothing, or Carleton gifts directly online—even if you’re on campus—for in-store pick-up? Read the complete article for more details.

Annual Report on Giving Available Online

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:55:39 -0600

In support of the College’s sustainability efforts and to conserve Carleton’s resources, this year’s Annual Report on Giving is being presented online only. To view the Report—and special thank you video messages from Carleton’s Singing Knights, President Oden, and others—please click here.

2009 United Way Drive: Update

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 15:42:54 -0600

Carleton's 2009 United Way drive has been under way for two weeks now. Pledge packets have been distributed via office coordinators to faculty and staff all across campus, and many pledge forms have already been returned. If you haven't yet received your own packet, it will reach you soon. And if you don't know who's coordinating the drive in your office, check this list. Please contact Christopher Tassava (x5833, ctassava) with any questions. Thank you for participating!

Notice to Arboretum Dog Walkers

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:52:14 -0600

Some of you may have noticed new signs and increased vigilance regarding off-leash dogs in the Arboretum. While our policy has long been that all dogs must be leashed, several dog-related incidents over the past few months have encouraged us to be more forceful with educating Arb users about this policy.

NSF Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) Program—Deadline January 13, 2010

Wed, 04 Nov 2009 13:30:51 -0600

NSF's Course, Curriculum, and Laboratory Improvement (CCLI) program seeks to improve the quality of science and mathematics education for all undergraduate students. CCLI Type 2 ($200,000 over two to four years) and Type 3 ($5,000,000 over five years) projects are complex endeavors which typically address more than one CCLI program component and/or include more than one institution. Proposals for Type 2 and 3 projects are due by January 13, 2010. Click here for more information.

Book Features Letters Exchanged Between U.S. and Iraqi Children

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 15:06:08 -0600

Carleton students collaborate on a new book featuring letters exchanged between U.S. and Iraqi children during the Iraq War. Celebrate "Dear Friend" this Veterans Day, Wednesday, November 11, at 7 p.m. in the Gould Library Athenaeum. Aimed at humanizing the war, the letter exchange was designed to promote understanding, giving children on both sides of the war active roles in preventing future conflict. The project represents a collaboration between the Children's Culture Connection, a Northfield organization; the Cannon Falls Public Schools; and Carleton students.

Elevator Upgrades Scheduled Soon

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 13:48:02 -0600

Last summer, a few of the campus elevators were upgraded to new code requirements mandated by state law and more are scheduled this month. This year is the first year of a three-year plan to upgrade all campus elevators which will take longer to complete in the older buildings. Please note the schedule as to when the elevator will be out of order in each of the following buildings:

Johnson/Alumni House: Monday through Wednesday, November 16 through 18
Rec Center: Tuesday through Thursday, November 17 through 19
Boliou Hall: Friday through Tuesday, November 20 through 24
Library: Tuesday through Tuesday, November 24 through December 1

The elevator in Center for Math and Computing and the Language and Dining Center will also be upgraded during break, and the schedule will be published as soon as it is decided. Please contact Kirk Campbell at x4460 if you have any questions.

Carol Donelan

Tue, 03 Nov 2009 10:02:49 -0600

Associate Professor of Cinema & Media Studies, joined a panel discussion on Jews in Hollywood and the making of "Gone with the Wind" on November 1, following a performance of Ron Hutchinson's play, "Moonlight and Magnolias." Other panelists included David Itzkowitz, Professor of History at Macalester College, and Lary May, Professor of American Studies at the University of Minnesota.

Trish Ferrett

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 17:45:38 -0600

Professor of Chemistry and Co-Director of the Carleton Interdisciplinary Science and Math Initiative (CISMI) was part of a panel presentation in October with five other research collaborators at the annual meeting of the International Society for the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning (ISSOTL) held at Indiana University in Bloomington. The panel, titled "Lingering in the Commons: Collective Inquiry in the Scholarship of Teaching and Learning," discussed scholarship around two new Indiana University Press books on college teaching—one on citizenship across the curriculum, and the other on teaching science connected to interdisciplinary real-world issues. Trish is co-editing the science book with David Geelan (University of Queensland).

Seth Greenberg

Mon, 02 Nov 2009 11:00:48 -0600

Benedict Distinguished Visiting Professor of Psychology, Stephanie Block, University of North Carolina (Chapel Hill), and Gail Goodman, Professor UC-Davis, published an article entitled "Remembrance of Eyewitness Testimony: Effects of Emotional Content, Self-Relevance, and Emotional Tone" in the December issue of Journal of Applied Social Psychology. The research explores the impact of emotional content, witness tone, and the relevancy of a crime to a juror on that juror's memory for the content of the testimony.

Steven Schier

Sun, 01 Nov 2009 14:40:57 -0600

Dorothy H. and Edward C. Congdon Professor of Political Science, served as chair and discussant at a panel entitled "The Presidency and Public Opinion" during the annual American Political Science Meetings in Toronto, Canada in September.

Gregory Smith

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 15:02:14 -0500

Lloyd P. Johnson Norwest Professor of English and the Liberal Arts has been invited by the Minnesota State Arts Board to serve as a judge for its 2010 Artist Initiative Grants.

Kim Smith

Sat, 31 Oct 2009 09:34:19 -0500

Associate Professor of Political Science and Environmental Studies has been elected President of the Association for Environmental Studies and Science. The Association was formed in 2008 to serve the faculty, students, and staff of the 1000+ interdisciplinary "environmental" programs in North America and around the world.

Transportation Options Info Session

Fri, 30 Oct 2009 16:09:43 -0500

Winter is not far off, which goes without saying. This fall has certainly gone out of its way to remind us that winter, and winter driving, are near at hand. If you are a commuter, or would simply like to consider other options for traveling to and from the Cities, please join us on November 10, at noon, in Sayles-Hill Lounge. Topics such as the Van-GO! vanpool program, Northfield Metro Express, carpooling, and more will be considered. Please contact Noel at x7185 with questions. We look forward to seeing you there!

Craft and Custodial Bake Sale

Wed, 28 Oct 2009 10:00:27 -0500

The Carleton Craft and Bake Sale will be December 4 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Great Hall, adjacent hallways, and Great Space. If interested in getting a spot, please contact Loretta at x4186 or e-mail lspringe or contact Patti at x4739 or e-mail psabrows. If you know someone who would like to be a vendor at the sale, please have them contact us. The cost for non-Carleton participants is $20 which will be donated to the Custodial Scholarship Fund.

Open Enrollment Meetings for 2010 Medical and Dental Plans

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 11:54:00 -0500

Please mark your calendars to attend one of the Open Enrollment meetings scheduled in November. During these meetings we will explain the medical and dental plans and premium changes for 2010. These meetings are being offered over nearly a two-week period of time, with six different sessions at various times. Please read the continuing article for details.

Dirksen Congressional Center—Congressional Research Awards—Deadline February 1, 2010

Wed, 21 Oct 2009 09:24:53 -0500

The Dirksen Congressional Center invites applications for grants to fund research on congressional leadership and the U.S. Congress. The Center is a private, nonpartisan, nonprofit research and educational organization devoted to the study of Congress. Applications are accepted at any time, but the deadline is February 1 for the annual selections, which are announced in March. Click here for more information.