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David Wilson to Present October 12 Convocation
David Wilson is the Founding Director of The Museum of Jurrasic Technology. Wilson received his MFA from California Institute of the Arts in 1974 and opened the Museum in 1988 at its current Culver City, California location. A work of conceptual art, the museum’s catalog includes a mixture of artistic and scientific exhibits that evokes the cabinets of curiosities that were the 18th century predecessors of modern natural history museums. The museum’s permanent collection includes an exhibit on household myths of years past, a collection devoted to trailer park culture, a collection of micro-miniature sculptures and paintings (such as a sculpture of Pope John Paul II carved from a single human hair and placed within the eye of a needle), microscopic collages depicting flowers and other objects made entirely from individual butterfly wing scales, and a collection of stereographic photographs. Since its inception, the Museum has expanded both in terms of its public offerings, through exhibitions and associated programs, as well as in its public recognition and reputation. The Museum has exhibited internationally and Wilson has lectured throughout North America and Europe. In addition, Wilson has produced six independent films, most recently under the auspices of the Museum in conjunction with Kabinet, an arts-based cultural institution located in St. Petersburg, Russia. The latest of their collaborative efforts is titled Obshee Delo or The Common Task. Over the past decade, the Museum and Wilson have been honored through numerous grants and awards. In 2001 the MacArthur Foundation granted Wilson a Fellowship in recognition of his accomplishments. Wilson brings to light the Museum’s efforts to bring to a larger public, appreciation of human artistry and ingenuity on the microscopic scale in his presentation titled “The Eye of the Needle,” at 10:50 a.m. in Skinner Memorial Chapel.
United Way Campaign Set to Begin at Carleton
The United Way campaign at Carleton will run October 8 through November 17 this year. The Northfield Area United Way raises local funds to support 35 local agencies in meeting local health, human services, and educational needs. The Northfield United Way goal for 2007 is $515,000, and we hope the Carleton community will contribute $67,000, which is 13% of the community goal, a bit more than we raised at the College last year. All staff and faculty will receive United Way packets within the next week with information about the United Way and instructions on how to make a pledge or donation. Carleton has a great team of volunteer department and building coordinators who will help with distribution and collection of United Way pledge materials, and answer any questions you may have. The Web site for Northfield Area United Way provides information about the United Way, as will the packets you will receive. Please do not hesitate to ask if you have any questions about the United Way. If you have questions, please contact either Sam Demas (sdemas@carleton.edu, x4267) or Merry Hoekstra (mhoekstr@carleton.edu, x4261), your Carleton United Way Co-Coordinators.
Internal Pricing Offered by Printing Services
Please take a moment to review the internal rates for black and white copies, color copies, and color printing for projects completed by Printing Services. Internal rates are valid for Carleton College business, students, and employees of the College. Printing Services remains the most cost effective source on campus for quality print and copy projects. Click the Related Documents link on the Printing Services web page.
OneCard Zombie Video is a Scream
Everyone knows by now that the Carleton OneCard provides a convenient way for faculty and staff to pay for coffee, lunch, snacks, and bookstore merchandise. And, when your department receives a new MFP, you’ll use it for copies too. Did you also know your OneCard could be used to escape zombies? Check it out.
Perlman Center for Learning and Teaching (LTC) Events This Week
- Faculty Scholarship Forum—“The Emergence of Decision: Computational Models of Group Decision Making,” Thursday at noon, Alumni Guest House Meeting Room, with lunch provided
- “Accountability in Higher Education: How Does Carleton Participate in the National Conversation?” Thursday at 4:30 p.m., Headley House, with refreshments
- “Is the St. Olaf Curriculum Sustainable? Could it be? Should it be?” Wednesday at lunch at St. Olaf
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Thursday, October 11
Faculty Scholarship Forum: "The Emergence of Decision: Computational Models of Group Decision Making"Greg Marfleet, Assistant Professor of Political Science
Noon to 1:30 p.m., Alumni Guest House Meeting Room
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Thursdays: October 11 and 25
Fall 2007 Reading and Discussion Group
"Accountability in Higher Education: How Does Carleton Participate in the National Conversation?"Facilitated by Chico Zimmerman and Carol Rutz
Sign up for this group by contacting Carol Rutz4:30 to 6 p.m., Headley House, 815 East Second Street
Refreshments providedCo-Sponsored by the Perlman Center for Learning and Teaching, the Mellon Faculty Life Cycles Grant, and The College Writing Program.
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Looking ahead:
Thursday, October 18
"Distinctive Pedagogies: Classes that Click"Eric Egge, Assistant Professor of Mathematics
Stephen Parker, Visiting Assistant Professor of PhysicsGould Library Athenaeum
Noon to 1:30 p.m., lunch provided for 50Sponsored by Gould Library
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See all events on the Perlman LTC Web site.
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Wednesday, October 10
From St. Olaf College Center for Innovation in the Liberal Arts
Faculty Conversation: "Is the St. Olaf Curriculum Sustainable? Could it be? Should it be?"Jim Farrell, History, American Studies and 2007-08 CILA Associate
Members of the CILA Associate Learning Community on curriculum and sustainability11:45 a.m. to 1:15 p.m., in Buntrock 142
Sponsored by Environmental StudiesIn the 1960s, Paul Goodman advised students to “Think about the kind of world you want to live and work in. What do you need to know to help build that world? Demand that your teachers teach you that.” Increasingly, it seems that students (and not just Environmental Studies majors) will need to know how to build a sustainable world in the 2010s and beyond. Does the St. Olaf curriculum equip them to do that? When they graduate, do they know enough about environmental issues, private and public possibilities, ethical and aesthetic choices, global citizenship, and civic engagement? If not, what should the faculty and staff of the college do to encourage (or require) some form of ecological literacy and/or engagement? In this session, Jim Farrell and a group of ecologicians in one of this year’s CILA learning communities will offer a few ideas (some contrarian) and facilitate a discussion.
Reading available from the Perlman LTC from David Orr's Earth in Mind: On Education, the Environment and the Human Prospect (Washington: Island Press, 2004).
If you would like to participate in Wednesday's Conversation, please RSVP by e-mail to cila@stolaf.edu by noon on Monday, October 8. A lunch buffet will be provided, including vegetarian options.
Gould Library Athenaeum Events
- “Unforced Labors: Translation, Research, Interpretation,” a faculty scholarship presentation by Diane Nemec Ignashev, Class of 1941 Professor of Russian and the Liberal Arts, on Tuesday, October 9 at 4:30 p.m.
- “Brazilian Democracy Under Lula and the Workers’ Party,” a talk by David J. Samuels, the Benjamin E. Lippincott Associate Professor, Department of Political Science at the University of Minnesota, on Wednesday, October 10 at 5:30 p.m.
- A discussion with David Wilson, Founding Director of the Museum of Jurassic Technology, on Friday, October 12 at 2:30 p.m. Moderated by David Lefkowitz of the Department of Art and Art History.
Northfield Arts Guild Production of Glengarry Glen Ross
Brendon Etter '92, Bookstore employee, will be in David Mamet's Glengarry Glen Ross at the Northfield Arts Guild theater. Dates are October 12 and 13 at 7:30 p.m. and October 14 at 2 p.m. This scalding, Pulitzer Prize-winning dark comedy took Broadway and London by storm. Never has the author's ear for the rhythms of contemporary speech been more keen than in this tale of cutthroat competition among real estate investment salesmen. Tensions rise as Williamson deals out the hot leads and ruthlessly pits one agent against another. "Crackling tension. . .ferocious comedy and drama" (NewYork Times). Not recommended for children due to strong language. For full information and tickets, visit the Northfield Arts Guild Web site.
Bookstore Discounts
Did you know that as a faculty or staff member you’re eligible for a number of discounts or savings at the Carleton Bookstore? Read on to find out more!
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Carleton faculty and staff members are eligible for the following discounts at the Carleton Bookstore:
Faculty and Staff Discount:
Carleton faculty and staff members (and their immediate families) are eligible for a 10% discount on all clothing, gifts, general reading books, textbooks, and most office supplies.Department Discounts:
Departments charging items for College use receive 10% off all general reading books, textbooks, and most office supplies, and receive a 20% discount on all clothing and gifts.Trade Book Quantity Discounts:
If you’re ordering multiple copies of a single trade (non-textbook) title, you are eligible for the following discounts:- 10-24 copies = 15% discount
- 25-49 copies = 20% discount
- 50+ copies = 25% discount
Book Group Discount:
Book groups that order reading materials from the Carleton Bookstore receive a 15% discount. All campus organizations and individual book groups are eligible for this discount.Faculty/Staff Rewards Card:
With this frequent customer card, you will earn $10 off a trade book purchase. We stamp your card for each book you buy. When you have purchased the required five books, you’ve earned $10 off your next book purchase!Trade Book Browser’s Dozen and Category of the Month:
Each month we discount twelve hand-selected, new titles at 25% off in our Browser’s Dozen program. We also discount one book subject 20% each month. All titles in the store in this category are discounted.Faculty/Staff Appreciation Day and End-of-Term Sales:
Once every twelve months we offer you our biggest Bookstore discount of the year: 25% off general books, clothing, and gifts. We also hold a special Bookstore sale at the end of each term.Remember: Making your purchases at the Carleton Bookstore keeps your money on campus and supports student scholarships, organizations, and campus improvements! Think locally!
Chaplain’s Office Services and Events for the Week
- Reflections: What Matters to Me and Why—Tuesday, October 9, noon, Alumni Guest House Meeting Room. Guest speaker: President Rob Oden on “Why I Love Teaching Religion.” Lunch provided.
- Torah Study—Tuesday, October 9, 5 p.m., Reynolds House. Led by Rabbi Shosh Dworsky. Pizza provided.
- Taizé Vespers Service—Wednesday, October 10 at 8:30 p.m., Chapel Main Sanctuary.
- Centering Prayer—Thursday, October 11, noon, Chapel Lounge. Led by Reverend Jill Tollefson.
- Shabbat Service—Friday, October 12, 6 p.m. Led by students.
- Metropolitan Community Church (MCC) Trip—Sunday, October 14, 8:30 a.m. MCC’s mission is to be a “worldwide fellowship of Christian churches with a special outreach to the world’s gay, lesbian, bisexual, and transgender communities.” Sign up for the trip with Jennifer Gildner, jgildner@carleton.edu, by October 11.
- Eid al Fitr Service and Celebration—Sunday, October 14, 5 p.m., Chapel. Led by Muslim students and Professor Cherif Keita.