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ARC has prepared a revised claim reimbursement schedule for our participants. A copy of the schedule can be found on the Human Resources Web page by clicking on: human_resources/benefits_and_insurance/flex_information/ARC/. A copy of the schedule can also be found on ARC’s Web site at www.arcadministration.com. You may contact ARC directly at (800) 588-2020 with any questions.

All campus offices can now order Carleton stationery online. Go to the publications Web site at: http://apps.carleton.edu/campus/publications/stationery/ for complete instructions. Call x4181 with any questions.

• What: Final Class Presentations: Design and Construction of an Eco-house
• When: Tuesday, June 1, from 1 to 3 p.m.
• Where: Olin Hall, Room 141
• Why: Carleton students and instructors will present research on alternative building wall types. They will compare construction techniques, construction energies, and the insulation value of strawbale, cordwood, rammed earth, and standard 2x6 wall constructions. The presentations will be informative, entertaining, and beneficial to the industry. We hope you will join us. Instructors: Richard Strong and Gary Wagenbach

The Grounds Department has scheduled the following repair and maintenance work for the week of May 31:

• Sidewalk repair and maintenance: Repairs will be made to the pavers in front of Sayles Hill and to the exposed aggregate concrete deck area. This work should take less than one day to complete.
• Road repair: Potholes will be filled and patched on campus roads and parking lots. Areas include the main drive (College Street), the Union Street service drive, Evans south parking area, and the road behind the Stadium. Also, an asphalt curb edge will be installed on the service road to LDC/Mudd/Olin.

Exact dates and times are not known at this point due to the need for good weather to perform this work.

You are invited to come to the Chapel to light a candle in silent reflection or prayer in observance of Memorial Day on Monday, May 31, between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m.

Celebrate Summer Sale!
Remember these dates…Thursday, June 3 and Friday, June 4 are the dates of our Celebrate Summer Sale. We are all ready for summer to begin and at the Bookstore we are welcoming it with a great sale. All regularly priced gifts, clothing, cards, and books in the General Book Department (textbooks excluded) will be 25% off. Stock up on your summer reading. We have great summer clothing to choose from and it is a perfect time to get graduation gifts and cards. In addition, we will feature selected bargain books at 50% off and don't miss the $1 book table. We are happy to make suggestions for great reads and gifts.

Goodsell Observatory will hold an open house on Friday, June 4. The open house will take place from 10 p.m to midnight if clear. View planets, the moon, stars, galaxies, and nebulas. The open house will be cancelled in the event of clouds. The Observatory holds an open house the first Friday of every month.

PAW is a summer nature day camp run for 30 years by enthusiastic, experienced, and creative Carleton students during the summer. Taking advantage of the 880-acre Arboretum, PAW provides nature lessons, games, activities, and crafts that engage campers with the outdoors and environmental issues. Pricing is affordable ($75/week), enrollment is flexible (occurs on a weekly basis), the maximum camper/counselor ratio is 5:1, counselors are CPR and first-aid certified, and trained to respond to any situation that may arise. Ages 5 to 7 from 8:30 to 11:30 a.m., ages 8 to 12 from 1 to 4 p.m. For more information, contact Annaka Larson at x4860 or larsonan@carleton.edu, or Jeremy Lambshead at x5232 or lambshej@carleton.edu.