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Patricia Martin leaving Carleton
Patricia Martin has announced her resignation. After twenty years of valuable service to Carleton, Patricia has decided to pursue other interests. During her tenure she has held various positions: Director of the News Bureau, Director of College Relations, and most recently as Director of Corporate and Foundation Relations. Patricia has been instrumental in expanding and enhancing Carleton’s presence in Asia and has secured numerous prestigious grants from national funders including Booth Ferris, Bush, Arthur Vining Davis, Hearst, Luce, Kresge, Mellon, Rockefeller Brothers, Howard Hughes, and Starr, among others. She has been a great partner in working with faculty on grant requests and advancing Carleton’s educational mission. Additionally, Patricia is a Carleton parent (Greg Martin '03) and we will value her continued and ongoing relationship with the College in that capacity.
Patricia’s last day will be January 2, 2004. Please join me in wishing her well.
New Mileage Rate
The Office of the Controller would like to inform you about the new mileage rate that will be used for calculating the costs of operating a personal vehicle for business purposes. Effective January 1, 2004, the standard mileage rate will be 37.5 cents per mile.
Contact Facilities for your furniture requests
The Facilities Department would like to remind you that in order to maintain Carleton's established furniture standards, all furniture requests (including those covered by your own departmental funds) need to be processed by our department. Please submit a work request on the Web or contact Dan Stadler(x4091) or Barb Tousignant (x4101) to discuss your furniture needs.
Custodians' holiday bake sale a huge success
A hearty THANKS to everyone who so generously supported the Custodial bake sale. We set a new record this year, raising $1,598 which was added to the Custodial Scholarship Fund. It is greatly appreciated.
St. Jude's holiday cards
In past holiday seasons, ACT has participated in collecting Holiday cards for the St. Jude’s Ranch for Children. This program has been so successful that St. Jude’s currently has a two-year supply of donated holiday cards! Therefore, we will not be collecting cards this year. ACT appreciates your past donations, and we look forward to collecting cards again in the future.
Girl Scout Council of Cannon Valley Women of Distinction
Is there a woman in your area you especially admire and esteem? The Girl Scout Council of Cannon Valley is calling for nominations for the Council’s Women of Distinction awards.
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Is there a woman in your area you especially admire and esteem? The Girl Scout Council of Cannon Valley is calling for nominations for the Council’s Women of Distinction awards.
On February 21 Girl Scouts will honor eight women for their outstanding contributions to youth, community and quality of life in the area served by the Girl Scout Council of Cannon Valley. The eight separate categories are:
Women Promoting Diversity recognizes women who have contributed significantly to multicultural understanding and promoted the value of diversity in our community.
Women Preparing Women recognizes women who have made a significant contribution to preparing girls and women for the future.
Women Strengthening Community recognizes women who have made a significant impact on the quality of life in our community.
Women in Leadership recognizes women who are visionaries in directing and guiding a successful business and mentoring other women employees and potential business owners.
Women in Government recognizes women who demonstrate exemplary leadership in politics or elected office and promote the welfare of women and children.
Women in Education recognizes women who are dedicated to teaching and promoting enthusiasm and success for girls and women in all disciplines of learning and knowledge.
Women in Philanthropy recognizes women who strive toward benevolence and inspire women and girls to be charitable as well.
Women in Sports recognizes women who are advocates and mentors of girls and women in sports and athletics and who promote the importance of physical fitness.
Nomination forms are available in the Campus Activities Office. Nomination deadline is December 31. While it is not necessary, nominators may attach up to three endorsements for their candidate. A woman may be nominated in any number of categories, but each form submitted must identify a single category, and the documentation support only that category. Please mail the completed nomination form to: The Girl Scout Council of Cannon Valley, PO Box 61, Northfield, MN 55057, or fax it to 507-645-6605.
Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota phasing out use of Social Security Numbers as member identifiers
As we stated in the October 27 issue of Currently@Carleton, Blue Cross and Blue Shield of Minnesota is phasing out the use of Social Security Numbers to identify their members. This process for Carleton College employees will be completed during the holidays. Members will be receiving new member ID cards. The new cards will include subscriber identifiers that have a unique combination of nine letters and numbers. Remember to present your new ID card at your clinics and pharmacies beginning in 2004.
If you have any questions with regard to this change please contact the Human Resources office at x5989 or e-mail llaughli@carleton.edu.
Toni Award Nominations
Do you know a student who may not be an art superstar, but who nonetheless is deeply and joyfully involved in art? If so, nominate this student for a Toni Award!
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Do you know a student who may not be an art superstar, but who nonetheless is deeply and joyfully involved in art? If so, nominate this student for a Toni Award!
The Carleton Toni Award Selection Committee is seeking nominations from faculty and staff for a student whose character reflects the values and outlook of a beloved dance and choreography teacher, Antoinette "Toni" Sostek. Those characteristics which best describe the ideal candidate are generosity of self and spirit; joy in practicing and sharing in the arts; appreciation of the arts and of his/her place in it; and eagerness to explore the possibilities of creative expression.
In order to nominate a student, the faculty/staff member need only campus mail or e-mail the nominee's name to Linda at lluedke@carleton.edu. Although nominations close March 29, 2004, if you have someone in mind, don't wait! We will confirm all nominations.
Goodsell Observatory open house on January 2
Observatory Open House Friday, January 2, 7 to 9 p.m. If clear, Goodsell Observatory will hold an open house on Friday, January 2. The open house will take place from 7 to 9 p.m., if clear. View planets, the moon, stars, galaxies, and nebulas. Dress very warmly, since all viewing areas must be maintained at outdoor temperatures. The open house will be canceled in the event of clouds. The Observatory holds open houses the first Friday of every month.