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Volume XII No. 20
February 9, 2004
The Scarlet Letter is published weekly except during break periods
during the academic year for St. Lawrence employees by the staff of the University
communications office. Submissions, comments and questions can be addressed
to or faxed to 7422; deadline is Wednesday at 5 p.m. for the following
Monday's edition. To find The Scarlet Letter on the University's
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Major Campus Events, 2003-04
(Weekends unless noted)
·Board of Trustees Meetings: February
19-21, May 13-15 (For information: 5585)
·Admissions Scholar Days: Monday, April
5; Monday, April 12 (For information: 5261)
·Admissions Open Houses for Accepted Students:
April 10, April 17 (For information: 5261)
·Moving-Up Day: April 24 (For information:
5757)
·Commencement Weekend: May 14-16 (For
information: 5585)
·Reunion Weekend: June 3-6 (For information:
5904)
Announcements
Candidate for Promotion: Duncan Melville, associate professor of mathematics, is being considered for promotion to professor by the Professional Standards Committee. Letters from faculty and staff familiar with the work of Prof. Melville are vital in the review process. Especially helpful are letters that speak to the quality of his teaching, scholarship and service. For a complete description of the criteria for promotion in rank, please consult Section III E (pages 65-66) of the Faculty Handbook of St. Lawrence University on the Academic Affairs Web page of the St. Lawrence University Web site: http://web.stlawu.edu/acadaffairs/handbook.pdf. Letters should be sent to Dean Grant H. Cornwell, Vilas 103, by February 23, 2004. Prof. Melville's curriculum vitae is available at the ODY reserve desk and in the dean's office in Vilas Hall. Letters are used solely for the promotion process; confidentiality will be protected to the extent possible under the law.
Institutional Review Board Meetings: The Institutional Review Board reviews all research with human participants. Proposals are due one week prior to the meeting at which they will be reviewed. Meetings this semester are scheduled for February 11 and 25; March 10 and 24; and April 7, 21 and 28. Information necessary to complete a proposal is at http://it.stlawu.edu/%7Epsychology/Resources/IRB/IRB.htm. For information: Cathy Crosby-Currie, Chair, cacrcu@stlawu.edu or 5167.
Professional Semester Applications: Applications for the fall 2004 Professional Semester (student teaching) are due by March 1, 2004, and must be accompanied by an up-to-date transcript and letter of recommendation from a field supervisor. Application forms may be picked up in the education department office in Atwood Hall. Seniors interested in student teaching in the fall as graduate students in the Post-Baccalaureate Certification Program must also apply. Only students seeking certification in math, science(s), English and social studies should apply for the fall Professional Semester. For information: Esther Oey, eoey@stlawu.edu or 5872.
Passport Photos: Students and faculty who need passport-sized photos
for passports, visas and study abroad programs may have them taken by Carol
Barclay, photographer, at 64 1/2 Miner Street, Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-
4 p.m. Other times are available by appointment (379-9538). Cost is $10 for
4 photos, $16 for 10 photos, $25 for 20 photos.
Driver Certification: University driver certification sessions are offered frequently through February 13. For information and to reserve a spot: Mary Ellen Volzer, mvolzer@stlawu.edu or 5612.
Outdoor Program: Introduction to Kayaking/Roll clinics are being offered in the Augsbury pool on several Sundays at 4:45 p.m. Introduction to Telemark Skiing clinics take place at Whiteface Mountain on several weekends. For more information and to register: 5016. Spring Break opportunities include Climbing at Smith Rock, Oregon (for information: 5377) and Backcountry Skiing in the Chic Choc Mountains, Québec (for information: 5376).
Lunch Bunch: Laurentian Women's Association Lunch Bunch meets on the first Wednesday of each month in the E.J. Noble University Center Formal Lounge. Dates for the spring semester are March 3, April 7 and May 5. Reservations must be made by noon the preceding day with Mickey Williams, 386-8781.
Retirees Luncheons: University retirees gather on the second Tuesday
of each month in the E.J. Noble University Center Formal Lounge for lunch.
Dates for the spring semester are February 10, March 9, April 13 and May 11.
At the February 10 meeting, Sally Vrooman will speak about the Liberty Partnership
Program, in which she is involved. Reservations must be made by noon the preceding
day with Mickey Williams, 386-8781, or Wanda Renick, 386-3474.
Job Openings
(For all openings, St. Lawrence University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative
Action employer. Complete position descriptions are available in the human
resources office or at www.stlawu.edu/resources/job.html. If a deadline is
not given, review begins upon receipt of applications.)
Outdoor Program: Assistant director/summer programmer.