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Anne Fausto-Sterling is Professor of Biology and Gender Studies in the Department of Molecular and Cell Biology and Biochemistry at Brown University. She is also Chair of the Faculty Committee on Science and Technology Studies. In addition to having served on the Brown faculty for more than 30 years, Fausto-Sterling has been a visiting professor at a number of institutions in the United States and abroad in departments of Biology, Medical Science, Gender Studies, and Science Studies. A Fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science, she has received grants and fellowships in both the sciences and the humanities.

Author of scientific publications in developmental genetics and developmental ecology, Fausto-Sterling has achieved recognition for works that challenge entrenched scientific beliefs while engaging with the general public.

Until recently, Fausto-Sterling’s laboratory work has focused on the evolution of regeneration and sexual reproduction in a group of flatworms known as Planaria. Her new work applies dynamic systems theory to the study of human development. Dynamic systems theory permits us to understand how cultural difference becomes bodily difference. Fausto-Sterling’s current case studies in this area examine sex differences in bone development and the emergence of gender differences in behavior in early childhood.

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Steve Wisener, Director of Residential Life—Steve joined our residential life staff as the Assistant Director and became the Associate Director in 2003. Steve earned his undergraduate degree from Eastern Washington University in Business and his graduate degree from Western Washington University in Student Personnel Administration. Steve has served for three years as the chair of the Associated Twin Cities College Housing Administrators and was also on the leadership team for the Upper Midwest Region of the Association of College and University Housing Officers for five years.

Mike Hendel, Interim Director of the Career Center—Mike joined Carleton as an Associate Director in the Career Center in 2003, and this past February graciously agreed to serve as the Career Center’s interim director. He is a native of Minnesota and completed both undergraduate and graduate degrees at Minnesota State University, Mankato. Prior to Carleton, he worked in career centers at Buena Vista University in Storm Lake, IA and Northern State University in Aberdeen, SD.

Julia Uleberg Swanson, Dacie Moses House Program Coordinator—Julia is professionally licensed and certified as a Licensed Registered Nurse, Chemical Dependency Counselor Trainer, Therapeutic Massage Practitioner, a Spiritual Director, and a Certified Healing Touch Practitioner. Before coming to Carleton, Julia worked with the St. Paul Urban Indian Health Board, the Mankato State University Alcohol and Drug Office and the Counseling and Health Service Office, Project SIGHT—the Women’s Resource Center of Steele County.

Sarita Winterrowd-Lundin, Residential Life Hall Director—Sarita spent the last four years at Western Oregon University in Monmouth where she majored in sociology and worked as a Resident Assistant. She gained interest and passion for the Residential Life profession through her involvement with NACURH, the National Residence Hall Honorary, an ACUHO-I internship in New York, and having strong role models and mentors through her experiences.

Raj Sethuraju, Director of the Office of Intercultural Life—From Louisiana to Texas to Minnesota, Raj has worked at five different colleges and universities, most recently at Gustavus Adolphus College. He has worked as an administrator and as an adjunct instructor at various institutions. Raj has his master’s degree in counseling and a doctorate in sociology. Raj enjoys working in this arena and is looking forward to many celebrations and collaborations with faculty and staff.

Chris Rasinen, Assistant Director/Program Coordinator of Campus Activities—Chris received his Bachelor of Arts from St. Olaf College in Political Science and Religion and his Master of Arts from the University of St. Thomas in Leadership in Student Affairs. Chris advises the Cave, KRLX, SPB, The Party Crew, and co-coordinates the LEEP program with Erin Updike.

Susannah Shmurak, Writing Assistant/Database Manager of TRIO/Student Support Services—Susannah has taught literature and composition at a number of colleges since completing her master's degree in 1996. Most recently she taught American literature at Macalester. Before beginning her Ph.D. in American Literature at the University of Illinois (completed this summer), Susannah taught writing-intensive classes and worked at writing centers at several colleges and universities in Connecticut. Susannah will be working with TRIO students as a writing assistant and will help to manage the TRIO database.

Drew Weis, Counseling Psychologist, The Wellness Center—Drew earned his Ph.D. in 2003 in clinical psychology at Ohio University and has also worked at college counseling centers at Penn State and Notre Dame. His strongest clinical interests include anxiety, anger, healthy relationships, group therapy, and cross-cultural adjustment. The latter resulted from his travels through service in the Army and the Peace Corps.

Anne Lamppa, Coordinator of Disability Services for Students, The Wellness Center—Prior to coming to Carleton, Anne has worked as a classroom teacher and reading specialist in the Northfield Public Schools. In these positions, Anne has worked with a wide range of students, but has been primarily focused on identifying and instructing students with various learning disabilities.

We also welcome to Campus Activities, Amber Swiggum, ACT Education Associate and Huy Bui, ACT Tutoring Coordinator as noted in the September 5 issue of Currently@Carleton.

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The College’s Flu Shot Clinic is scheduled for Friday, November 17 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 1 p.m. and again on Monday, November 20 between the hours of 2 and 6 p.m. in Great Hall. Appointments are not required.

The College will be paying for the cost of the shots for employees, and their spouse or domestic partner. Flu shots for minor dependents must be obtained through a physician or medical clinic.

Please remember to bring your health insurance cards and allow enough time to complete appropriate forms.

If you have questions, please contact Colleen Strese in the office of Human Resources at x4175.

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Thursday, October 5, "Owning Assessment: The Benefits of Combining Faculty Development and Assessment of Student Learning"
Joe Harris, Director of Expository Writing, Duke University

Noon to 1:30 p.m., Alumni Guest House Meeting Room, lunch provided for 50
Co-sponsored by the College Writing Program, Perlman LTC, and Bush and Mellon Foundation Grants

Thursday, October 5, book discussion with author Joseph Harris: Rewriting
Headley House , 815 East Second Street
4:30 to 6 p.m., with refreshments

Co-ponsored by the College Writing Program, the Perlman LTC, and Mellon Faculty Life Cycles Grant

Looking ahead:

Wednesday, October 11, New book group forming:
Mountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the World (2003), by Tracy Kidder

To join this book discussion, please e-mail Stephanie Ewing (spenning@Carleton.edu), administrative assistant for CISMI. Books are free to all participants who sign up.

Thursday, October 12, "Imagining the Curriculum: A Full Contact Lunch"
Scott Bierman, Dean of the College

Noon to 1:30 p.m., Alumni Guest House Meeting Room, lunch provided for 50
Co-sponsored by Education and Curriculum Committee (ECC)

Visit the LTC Web site for up-to-date information on all of our events, book groups, workshops and more.