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Carleton College Administrative Professionals Conference Returns in September
The Business Office will again host an Administrative Professionals Conference on Tuesday, September 18, in Severance Great Hall, as an expression of our appreciation for all you do within the academic and administrative departments to keep things moving smoothly during the academic year. We are encouraging individuals with administrative responsibilities for academic and administrative departments to join us. We will offer training on Image Documenting, On-line Forms Completion, Electronic Billing, and the latest topic—Web Time Student Time Sheet Training! Please watch for on-line registration information coming soon.
Pam Sexton Joins the Central Records Staff
I am very pleased to announce that Pamela Sexton will be joining the Central Records staff as the new Gift Accounting Assistant. Pam comes to us from 10 years at Furlong Motors in Accounts Payable. She is a graduate of Northfield High School and holds an accounting degree from Dakota County Technical College. Pam lives in Northfield with her husband and three children. Her first day in the office will be August 21. Please join me in welcoming Pam to Carleton.
Residential Life Welcomes New Staff
I am pleased to announce the arrival of three new Hall Directors—Danica Lance, Melissa (Mel) Stauffer, and Nadine Sunderland. They are joining our returning Hall Directors, Toby Uecker and Sarita Winterrowd-Lundin. Hall Directors are full-time, professional, live-in staff members who work with students to develop a comfortable living and learning environment and assist individuals with their personal development. As a member of the Residential Life staff within the Division of Student Life, the Hall Directors serve in many capacities including the role of a community builder, educator, advisor, supervisor, and administrator. Hall Directors shape the quality of the residential experience for the students. Please read further for more information on our new staff members.
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Danica Lance will be overseeing Musser Hall and the west side houses. While completing her Masters in Higher Education Administration at Appalachian State University, Danica was also a Hall Director. In addition to her Hall Director duties, Danica will have a collateral position with the Gender and Sexuality Center.
Mel Stauffer is responsible for Evans and Goodhue Halls. Mel completed her Masters in Student Development in Secondary Education in June at the University of Iowa, Iowa City. She, too, worked as a Hall Director while pursuing her degree. Mel has a collateral position with the Office of Residential Life.
Nadine Sunderland will be responsible for Watson Hall and the east side houses. Nadine comes to us from Grand Valley State University. She recently completed her Masters in Student Affairs Leadership. She has a collateral appointment with Campus Activities.
We are very excited to have these three women joining our staff. Their varied backgrounds and specialities will be valuable to us as we continue to improve the residential life experience on the Carleton campus.
OneCard Production now in Campus Services
Need your first OneCard or a replacement card? Visit Campus Services in Sayles-Hill 5 between the hours of 8:30 a.m. and 4:30 p.m. Residential Life is no longer involved in OneCard production so be sure to update the information your office may communicate to new employees about obtaining a OneCard. In addition, current faculty and staff who do not have a OneCard should visit Campus Services at their earliest opportunity. As the new MFPs (multifunction printers) are rolled out in offices and public labs across campus this fall, you will need your OneCard to release your copy jobs.
Mark Your Calendar and Come to the Celebration
All faculty and staff who have produced a major scholarly or creative work between April 1, 2006 and September 30, 2007 will be honored Tuesday, October 16, in the Gould Library Athenaeum, from 4:30 to 6 p.m. Please submit your work(s) to Charlene Hamblin using the online form before October 9.
Reminder for all P.E.A.R. Users
All P.E.A.R. facilities will be closed Saturday, August 11 through Sunday, August 19, during the steam plant shut-down. On another note, the Stadium will be closed from Friday, August 10, until the end of summer. Enjoy your recreation time outdoors!
Grounds Projects in August
The following maintenance activities will take place on the grounds during the month of August:
- Weed spraying: The campus will be chemically treated for broadleaf weeds during the week of August 13. More areas will be sprayed than usual this year because of two consecutive seasons of hot and dry weather conditions. Areas will be posted prior to and after treatment.
- Tree Removal: Many trees are showing signs of decline due to the weather conditions, particularly sugar maple trees. A number of those tree will be removed before students return. We will continue our regular replanting program later in the fall.
- Paving and concrete repair: There are no major repair or replacement projects planned for roads or sidewalks at this time.
Check out the Newest Equipment at the Rec. Center
Come try the new Functional Training Equipment at the Recreation Center. Most fitness equipment uses linear training, moving the body in a single plane. Fitness experts now recommend functional strength training to enhance coordination, muscular strength and endurance, and ultimately help build a body better able to meet the challenges of sports and everyday movements. Functional training focuses on exercising multiple muscles and joints together, emphasizing the core muscles as stabilizers. Contact Lynda Grady Schweich at lgrady@carleton.edu to schedule a time to work with a LifeStyles Trainer who can demonstrate the primary exercises utilizing the Functional Training Equipment. See the attached for photos.
Weight Watchers Information Meeting on Monday, August 13
Weight Watchers will be holding an Information Meeting next Monday, August 13 in Severance Meeting Room from noon to 12:30 p.m. Two plan options will be discussed. Please read on for futher details.
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Weight Watchers will be holding an Information Meeting next Monday, August 13 in Severance Meeting Room from noon to 12:30 p.m. Two plan options will be discussed. Please read on for futher details.
With 15 to 19 members in the program, the rate for 12 weeks would be $156 (or 3
payments of $52). This program will not include free eTools, but we could go ahead and start the series on Monday, August 13.
With 20 or more members joining, the cost for 17 weeks would be $176 (or 3 payments of $59, $59, and $58). The rate is based on $10.35 per week (regular rate $13.00 per week)! The cost would include 19 weeks of FREE eTools—our weight companion. The 17-week program would begin on August 20.
Save more than $85 each when 20 or more sign up and prepay!
Come and bring your friends and your checkbooks. This may be your last chance to attend a Weight Watchers meeting on campus!
Contact Heidi Eyestone if you have questions at x5399 or heyeston@carleton.edu.
Northfield Community Items of Interest
Please read the attached article for information on the following:
- Northfield Senior Center seeks a new Director;
- Open Door Nursery School has limited openings in their afternoon sessions.
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Northfield Senior Center seeks a new Director
Has a spouse or someone else you know been looking for a rewarding job? Northfield Senior Citizens, Inc. seeks a Director for the Northfield Senior Center, which provides a wide variety of programs and services to encourage adults aged 50+ to lead active, meaningful, and healthy lives. A detailed job description, list of qualifications, and instructions for applying are available at www.mncn.org/jobs under the listings for Job Category—Executive Director/CEO, Employer Type—Nonprofit, Job Location—Southeast, Job Type—Full Time. More information about the Senior Center can be found at http://www.northfieldseniorcenter.org/.
Open Door Nursery School has limited openings in their afternoon sessions
Open Door Nursery School (ODNS), a local preschool for children ages 3 to 5, has limited openings for children in the their afternoon sessions. Since 1966, ODNS has been serving the Northfield community by providing a positive environment for learning. ODNS seeks to encourage effective interaction providing opportunities for emotional, physical, cognitive, and social growth. We seek to nurture self-esteem and to develop healthy attitudes toward self, others, and school. A new program at ODNS, offered in all classes for the first time this year, seeks to build the relationship between child and nature by giving them first hand opportunities to grow, learn, and explore in the outdoors. If this is just what your child needs, please contact our registrar, Barb Howe, at 645-5786 or visit our Web site http://www.opendoornurseryschool.org/ for more information.