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It's Time Again! Quarterly Staff Meeting Set for Monday, May 21
The Quarterly Meeting for all staff will be held on Monday, May 21, at 10 a.m. in Concert Hall. Mark your calendars now to come. See you there.
Honors Convocation—May 25
On Friday, May 25, at 3 p.m., we will assemble to honor those students who have completed distinguished work during their undergraduate careers. Carleton’s David Appleyard, the Lloyd P. Johnson Norwest Professor of Mathematics, Computer Science, and the Liberal Arts, will deliver the Honors Convocation address. Friday will follow the same schedule as we had for Opening Convocation. Click here for more detailed information.
Pam Jacob Leaves Carleton After 15 Years!
Please join the Business Office in wishing Pam Jacob farewell. We will host an informal open house at the Business Office from 9 to 11 a.m. on Friday, May 25.
Chaplain's Office Services and Events for the Upcoming Week
- Taizé Vespers Service—Wednesday, May 23, 7 p.m., Chapel.
- Centering Prayer—Thursday, May 24, noon, Chapel Lounge. Led by Reverend Jill Tollefson.
- Shavuot Celebration and Torah Study—Thursday, May 24, 5 p.m., Reynolds House. Led by Rabbi Shosh Dworsky. Dinner provided.
- Shabbat Service—Friday, May 25, 6 p.m., Reynolds House. Led by Rabbi Shosh Dworsky. Dinner follows the service.
- Seniors’ Chapel Service (last service of the term!)—Sunday, May 27, 5 p.m. With talks by Sarah Cannon, Varsha Vijayakumar, and Schuyler Vogel. Supper follows the service.
- Memorial Day Observance—Monday, May 28, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., Chapel. Light a candle in silent reflection or prayer to remember those who have given their lives in service to our country.
Gift Accounting End-of-the-Year Reminder
The Gift Accounting Office asks your assistance in making sure all donors receive their required IRS receipts and are properly recognized in Elements, the annual report on giving. As you prepare for the end of the academic and fiscal year, please send all cash, checks, stock, and other monetary gifts, as well as information on gifts-in-kind such as books, art, mineral samples, equipment, and other non-cash donations to the College to Shannon Schulz, Director of Central Records (1-CENREC, x4196) by June 30. We will make sure the donor is receipted and recognized and that all cash and checks are deposited in the proper Business Office accounts.
The Bookstore Corner
Backwards Bush key chains are everywhere and now they are available at the Carleton Bookstore. To read more about the Backwards Bush key chains, and to read about new titles available in the Bookstore, please read the complete Bookstore Corner article.
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Backwards Bush Key Chains
Backwards Bush key chains are everywhere and now they are available at the Carleton Bookstore. These key chains have a countdown clock that lets you know exactly how many days, hours, minutes, and seconds remain in the Bush presidency. They have been featured on CNN. Stephen Colbert has talked about them on TV. Bill Clinton was given one for Christmas. Now, whether you are thrilled or saddened, you too can see just how long it is until January 20, 2009.New Titles
Reclaiming History: The Assassination of President John F. Kennedy is a narrative compendium of fact, forensic evidence, reexamination of key witnesses, and common sense. Author Bugliosi accounts for every nuance and detail, and reveals why every conspiracy theory is a fraud on the American people. This is a massive book which attempts to add resonance, depth, and closure to the work of the Warren Commission.Paulette Jiles, the author of the eloquent Enemy Women, has published a new novel. Stormy Weather is a stirring story set against the dark days of the Great Depression. Jiles turns her discerning eye and poet's ear for language to the rough-and-tumble early days of the West Texas oil fields, where Jeanine Stoddard grows up with her two sisters and her parents. When her father dies after an accident on the oil rig, the family returns to her mother’s birthplace, taking charge of the family farm just as the Depression hits. The four women struggle to make ends meet and keep the farm.
These two titles are on our Browser’s Dozen selection (25% off). The Rope Walk by Carrie Brown brings us the dazzling story of a pivotal summer in the life of Alice, a redheaded tomboy and motherless girl who is beloved and protected by her five older brothers and her widower father. At her tenth birthday party Alice meets two people unlike any she’s known before: Theo, a mixed-race New York City kid, and Kenneth, an artist with AIDS. Kjell Eriksson’s The Cruel Stars of the Night is the magnificent follow-up to the acclaimed The Princess of Burundi, from a master of page-turning suspense, follows Police Inspector Ann Lindell as she and her colleagues realize a deranged killer may be closer than anyone thinks. This is a fine ensemble procedural highlighting members of the Uppsala Violent Crime Division and is a thoroughly satisfying read.
Join Us for the Last Perlman LTC Event of Spring Term—The Future of Civic Engagement at Carleton: A Conversation, Thursday at Noon in Alumni Guest House Meeting Room
This Perlman LTC lunch event features a discussion about best practices in Academic Civic Engagement by Ellen Kennedy, a sociologist faculty member currently visiting in the sociology and anthropology department. Recognized nationally as a scholar of civic engagement, Kennedy has consulted with a variety of institutions. She is a long-time faculty member at the University of St. Thomas, with deep experience with academic civic engagement in Minnesota, especially with immigrant communities. In 2004, she was awarded the Higher Education Leader of the Year award by the National Society for Experiential Education. Kennedy's talk is designed to stimulate further conversation about the future of civic engagement at Carleton, to be facilitated by Michael McNally, Associate Professor of Religion.
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Thursday, May 24—“The Future of Civic Engagement at Carleton: A Conversation”
Ellen Kennedy, Visiting Professor of Sociology
Michael McNally, Associate Professor of ReligionNoon to 1:30 p.m., Alumni Guest House Meeting Room
Lunch provided for 50This is the final Perlman LTC event for spring term.
Click on the following link to see all the Perlman LTC events.Fun and Fitness at the Recreation Center—Summer 2007
To read about what is happening at the Rec Center this summer, click here.
“Moving Toward Equality: The Debate Over Full Ordination for Buddhist Women”
Karma Lekshe Tsomo, Assistant Professor at the University of San Diego, will present this year’s Lindesmith Lecture on Monday (tonight!) at 8 p.m. in Leighton 305. Her primary academic interests include women in Buddhism, Buddhism and bioethics, religion and cultural change, and Buddhism in the United States. In addition to her academic work, she is actively involved in interfaith dialogue and in grassroots initiatives for the empowerment of women. She is president of Sakyadhita: International Association of Buddhist Women and director of Jamyang Foundation, an initiative to provide educational opportunities for women in the Indian Himalayas and Bangladesh.
Williams College Professor to Speak
Michael J. Lewis, professor of art at Williams College, will present “Fact, Self, and Frank Lloyd Wright," which will throw some light on the individual, but also on American architecture and modernism in general. Lewis is the author of numerous books including "Frank Furness: Architecture and the Violent Mind," "The Politics of the German Gothic Revival: August Reichensperger," and "American Art and Architecture" in the World of Art survey series. This event will take place on May 22 in Boliou at 5 p.m. Boliou Hall is handicapped accessible.
Carleton Noon Gardeners' Plant Swap—Friday, May 25, on the Bald Spot
Back by popular demand (and due to over-flowing gardens!), the Carleton Noon Gardeners invite you to take part in the on-campus "Plant Swap." Please read on for more details.
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Back by popular demand (and due to over-flowing gardens!), the Carleton Noon Gardeners invite you to take part in the on-campus "Plant Swap":
- Friday, May 25
- 12:15 to 1 p.m.
- Bald Spot (the area nearest to Sayles, under the trees).
Feel free to bring plants you might need to divide, or just a favorite you want to share with others—annuals, perennials, vegetables, grasses; all are welcome!
If you would like to e-mail me with the names of the plants you plan to share, I will compile a list of these which will be sent through the Noon Gardener e-mail list—should you want to learn more about a plant prior to the day of the swap. Also, if you would like to be added to this e-mail group, please drop me a note at chamblin@acs.carleton.edu.
As always, please feel free to share this information with other gardeners whom you think might be interested in participating!
Recipe From Catering Department
Click on the link above for the recipe for Apricot Pecan Cheese Torte, served often through the Catering Department.
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Attached is the recipe for Apricot Pecan Cheese Torte, served often through Catering at Carleton. This has become a very popular recipe to be used as an hors d’oeuvre. Keep in mind that it may be cut in half, or even fourths if desired.
Apricot Pecan Cheese Torte
Cream together in mixer:
2 ½ pounds softened cream cheese
1 ½ pounds softened unsalted butter
Add 1 pound chopped dried apricots and mix together until incorporated.Place either a dampened piece of cheese cloth or a sheet of Saran wrap inside a bundt pan (or any of your favorite molds). Press the cream cheese/butter/apricot mixture into mold.
Cover with Saran wrap and chill for at least one hour. Unmold onto platter and sprinkle ½ pound chopped pecans over top. May also be garnished with parsley or any fresh herb of your choice.
Serve with crackers or sliced baguettes.
Enjoy!!!
End-of-the-Year Celebration for all Staff At Carleton and Forum Members
Come join fellow staffers for an ice cream social on Monday, June 4, 3 to 5 p.m, at an open house in the Alumni Guest House Meeting Room and patio. We'll have sweet treats for all, with a short program including remarks by President Oden at 4 p.m. Mark your calendars and hope for a sunny day! Click here for more information on the SAC/Forum Web homepage.
Learn About Accessible Technology in Education
The Carleton community relies on technology for learning, work, and play. But when you have a disability, not all technology is created equal. Join the InfoServices Forum, noon to 1:30 p.m. on Tuesday, May 29, in the Gould Library Athenaeum for a demonstration of several common IT accessibility barriers—as well as some simple techniques for creating more accessible content in Moodle, Reason, HTML, and other technology tools. Lunch provided for the first 25 attendees. For more information, contact Nathan White, x7175, or see the event description.
Res Life Office Crawl on Wednesday, May 23, 3:30 to 5 p.m.
As Carleton staff, you get to interact with the students who visit your office every day, but how often do you get to see them on their own turf? Don’t miss the chance to enter the world of a Carleton student this Wednesday afternoon, May 23, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. with the Spring Term Office Crawl! Sponsored by the Forum and open to all Forum and SAC members, the Office Crawl will provide a quick glimpse of Residential Life at Carleton with a tour of several campus housing locations. Tours will leave from the Residential Life office (Sevy G10), where tall glasses of lemonade and tasty summer fruit treats will await guests looking for a refreshing break in the middle of their week. Contact Toby Uecker (x4455) for more information.
Common Reading Facilitators Sought
Common Reading facilitators sought. All faculty and staff members are invited to participate in the Common Reading program. Thanks to those of you who have already indicated your interest. At this point, approximately 50 more facilitators are needed. Curious? Read on. . .
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This fall marks the 20th Common Reading Convocation and Discussion at Carleton. Since the program was first established, we have looked for stories rich in issues that could introduce students to what it means to study at a liberal arts college. The involvement of members from all levels of the Carleton community provides a sense of what it means to be a part of Carleton’s broader community. Students, faculty, staff, emeritus faculty, and even alumni share an experience in the reading and exploration of the selection. We welcome involvement from both new and more seasoned members of our community. This year’s selection is Tracy Kidder’s Mountains Beyond Mountains. Read about it by clicking here.
On Thursday, September 6, the entering class and other members of the Carleton community will gather in the Chapel for a convocation, following which small groups will discuss the text. We hope you will join us.
For the discussion, faculty and/or staff facilitators will be paired with returning students to guide small groups of incoming students in a discussion of the book. Through this process, not only will students get to know one another better through the shared experience of exploring challenging issues, but they often have one of their first significant interactions with faculty and staff. This has proven to be a meaningful experience for all involved.
If you are interested in being a facilitator, please send an email to rhart@acs.carleton.edu. Be sure to include your name, department, and phone number. Books will be distributed to facilitators by June 6. A response by May 30 would be appreciated.
Noon Gardener Talk on Wednesday, May 23: Joel Girardin, on Heirloom Vegetable Gardening, Sayles-Hill 251
On Wednesday, May 23, Joel will speak to us about his background in growing heirloom vegetables; he currently grows 100+ different varieties of garlic, 20+ varieties of shallots, 75 different heirloom tomatoes, 30 varieties of squash, and 10 varieties of melons in his garden near Randolph, MN. In addition to working his own garden, Joel also serves as the 'Garlic Advisor' to the Seed Savers organization out of Decorah, IA, for which he recently won an award.
Computer Specials
Dell and Lenovo (formerly IBM) are offering Carleton employees and students special pricing on the desktop and laptop PC configurations we are purchasing for the College. For further details, please read the complete article.
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Dell and Lenovo (formerly IBM) are offering Carleton employees and students special pricing on the desktop and laptop PC configurations we are purchasing for the College.
The desktop configuration is $1,250. The laptop configuration is $1,610. Taxes and shipping are extra. Each vendor has additional discounted configurations available on their Web site, as well as the ability to customize a computer.
Click on the following link to see more details via our Vendor purchasing page. From this page, select Dell or Lenovo to get information about each vendor's special. From the Lenovo page, click on the link at the top of the page to go to the Lenovo page and then click on "Carleton Recommended Notebooks." From here you can place an order. From the Dell page link, click on "Start Shopping" under the recommended bundles. You will see the "Carleton College Institutional Standard bundles." You can customize or place an order.
Items not included in these configurations are speakers and a modem. You can choose to upgrade or add additional features to these specials.
These configurations do not include Microsoft Office. Employees can take advantage of our Microsoft Campus Agreement and sign out a copy of Microsoft Office for their home computers from ITS (contact Candy Lelm at clelm@carleton.edu or x4286). Students can purchase a copy of Office or their software package of choice. Microsoft Office can be purchased through the Carleton Bookstore or through Dell.
Although we are able to extend this pricing and configuration to the campus, we do not have the resources to support staff and students with home computers. You can place your order online or call the vendor support listed on each Web site.