** Scholarships & Fellowships **
+ SPRING 2006 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS, DUE MARCH 28
** Campus & Community Announcements **
+ JUNIPER SUMMER WRITING INSTITUTE & THE INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG WRITERS, JUNE 25-30
+ THIS WEEK IN BLACK HISTORY MONTH
+ GROWING ECONOMIC INEQUALITY IN THE U.S., LECTURE MARCH 2
+ JUBILAT/JONES POETRY READING & POETRY SWAP, MARCH 5
+ MASTER’S DEGREE, AMERCIAN STUDIES,INFO SESSION, MARCH 10
** Student Life **
+ EDUCATION HONOR SOCIETY OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS ‘TIL MARCH 29
+ UMASS RSOS AND SENIORS - THINK YOU LOOK GOOD?
** Off-Campus Employment **
+ PERFORMERS WANTED FOR SUMMER WORK AT SIX FLAGS N.E.
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** COMMONWEALTH COLLEGE NOTICES **
STUDENT ADVISORY BOARD, MARCH 7
This week’s agenda is focused on the Dean’s Book experience (have you enjoyed your Deans Book Classes? Do you have any ideas about things that would have made your experience more beneficial?) and diversity within the ComCol community (Do you feel welcome? Do you think that the college is doing enough to create a community with a diverse population? Do you have any ideas about ways to do so?). The Student Advisory Board will be meeting on Tuesday, March 7, from 6 to 7 pm in the Goodell Lounge to discuss these issues. Dinner will be provided. Please RSVP to Melissa Beesley at mbeesley@comcol.umass.edu if you are interested in attending, and see the SAB website for a more detailed agenda.
GRADUATING SENIORS – SAVE THE DATE! SATURDAY, MAY 27, 2006
Saturday, May 27, 2006 at 9:00 a.m.
The Commonwealth College Celebration of Excellence, a cap-and-gown Honors Gold Cord presentation and awards ceremony for graduating Commonwealth College seniors, will take place starting at 9:00 a.m. in the Mullins Center. A light snack reception will follow. “Save The Date” postcards have been sent out to your permanent addresses…and more info will follow! www.comcol.umass.edu/celebrationofexcellence
DO YOU WANT TO BE A PIZZA AND PROF COORDINATOR?
Responsibilities include:
-Organizing the Pizza and Prof schedule
-Contacting faculty
-Advertising the events
-Picking up pizza at Antonio’s
-Attending all pizza and prof events (and introducing faculty)
-Assessment of the events
You must be available on Monday nights between 5-8pm.
If you’re interested, please send your resume to Melissa Beesley at mbeesley@comcol.umass.edu by Monday, March 6. If you have questions, please contact her by email or phone at 577-3909.
FILM SERIES: THE GRADUATE MARCH 7
Come join us and watch an absolute classic as we continue with our 'Rebel With a Cause' Film Series on Tuesday evenings at 7:30 in the Goodell Lounge. Snacks and refreshments provided! Check out the summary below!
Director Mike Nichols's THE GRADUATE is the satirical coming-of-age comedy that became an emotional touchstone for an entire generation. In the mid-1960s, Benjamin Braddock (Dustin Hoffman), a confused college graduate, is pulled in myriad directions by family, friends, and associates just days after receiving his degree. Seduced by Mrs. Robinson (Anne Bancroft), an older friend of the family, Ben carries on an affair with the married woman even as he falls for her daughter, Elaine (Katharine Ross). However, Ben and Elaine's attempts at romance are threatened by the spiteful rage of Mrs. Robinson, who proceeds to hastily arrange Elaine's marriage to someone else, leading up to one of the most memorable endings in cinema history (www.rottentomatoes.com).
WWWORKSHOP: ART SMART, MARCH 8
You’re invited to attend this week’s workshop about finding research opportunities in the arts. Workshops run from 6-7pm in the Goodell Lounge, and include sandwiches from the Loose Goose. Please RSVP to peers@comcol.umass.edu if you plan on attending!
12TH ANNUAL UNDERGRADUATE RESEARCH CONFERENCE, APPLY NOW!
Being held -- Thursday, April 27th, 2006, 8:30 am to 5:00 pm at The Colonnade Hotel, Boston. For more info and to register, go to the Conference website:
http://www.comcol.umass.edu/conference/
The Undergraduate Conference is an excellent opportunity for you to showcase your work in a professional setting. Undergraduate students present their research and creative work in oral or poster presentations to fellow students, faculty and other invited guests. Presentations can be based on one's thesis research, creative work in the visual or performing arts, independent study, community service or study abroad.
APPLY ON-LINE NOW! Application deadline: March 2, 2006.
** SCHOLARSHIPS & FELLOWSHIPS **
SPRING 2006 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS, DUE MARCH 28
Spring 2006 Commonwealth College scholarship applications are due on Tuesday March 28, 2006. Information and applications are available under the Scholarship and Support section at http://www.comcol.umass.edu/students/index.html.
** CAMPUS & COMMUNITY ANNOUNCEMENTS **
JUNIPER SUMMER WRITING INSTITUTE & THE INSTITUTE FOR YOUNG WRITERS, JUNE 25-30
The Juniper Summer Writing Institute offers six days of poetry and fiction workshops, craft sessions, readings, and manuscript consultation with world-renowned faculty and writers in residence including Grace Paley, James Tate, Amy Hempel, Dara Wier, Padgett Powell, Dean Young, Noy Holland and others. Poets and writers of all levels, from the around the area and across the country, gather to immerse themselves in their art and to advance their craft.
The Institute for Young Writers joins the program for adults, offering specialized workshops and writing seminars for high-school-aged writers. Award-winning poet James Haug will lead the workshop for young writers, and Western Massachusetts Writing Project teacher-consultants will offer special seminars. With unparalleled programming and access to acclaimed writers, the Institute for Young Writers offers an extraordinary experience to local and regional high school students and recent graduates.
For more information, including application and scholarship information for both the Summer Writing Institute and the Institute for Young Writers, visit the Juniper website at http://www.umass.edu/juniperinstitute/.
GROWING ECONOMIC INEQUALITY IN THE U.S., LECTURE MARCH 2
Several departments and organizations are co-sponsoring a March 2nd lecture about growing economic inequality in the U.S. The speaker is Felice Yeskel, Director of Class Action (see their excellent website at http://www.classism.org/). She will focus particularly on how our cultural inability to talk openly about class differences impacts students and the campus community. Mark your calendars: March 2nd, 4:30 PM, Campus Center!
JUBILAT/JONES POETRY READING & POETRY SWAP, MARCH 5
Robert Frost Room at the Jones Library, 43 Amity St.
2:00 - Poetry Swap hosted by Dara Wier, Andrew Michael Roberts and guests—bring a poem, yours or someone else's.
3:00 – Readings by Daisy Fried & Rynn Williams
Q & A and reception will follow the readings. Events are free and open to the public.
[Sponsored by the Friends of Jones Library, jubilat, and the Juniper Initiative of the UMass MFA Program for Poets and Writers. This program is also supported in part by a grant from the Amherst Cultural Council.]
NEW MASTER’S DEGREE IN AMERCIAN STUDIES INFO SESSION, MARCH 10
We would like to invite you to attend an information session about a new Master's program in American Studies offered by the University of Nottingham in England. Professor Peter Ling from Nottingham will be speaking about opportunities for U.S. college graduates to enroll in this Master's Degree program. The session will be held on Friday, March 10, at 2 p.m. in Herter 301. Federal financial aid may be used for graduate programs of this nature. If you have questions, please contact Professor Francoise Hamlin in the History Department: fhamlin@history.umass.edu.
** STUDENT LIFE **
EDUCATION HONOR SOCIETY OPEN TO NEW MEMBERS, APPLY BY MARCH 29
Kappa Delta Pi (KDP) is an international honor society in Education. KDP is currently accepting applications for Honor Society membership. The criteria include a minimum of 45 semester hours by the end of this semester, at least 12 of these hours must be at UMass, and an overall 3.4 GPA as of Fall semester.
You can also find the application information on our web site:
http://people.umass.edu/caseldin/kdp2/index.html Just "click" on APPLICATION. The application deadline is March 29, 2006.
We are looking forward to welcoming a new group of high achieving and motivated members on May 5th. If you have any questions, please e-mail Clement Seldin, Chapter Advisor (caseldin@educ.umass.edu).
UMASS RSOS AND SENIORS - THINK YOU LOOK GOOD?
Show us what you've got at the Yearbook's RSO and Friends Photo Shoot. March 13, 14, 15. We'll be taking pictures of student groups and friends for the '06 yearbook. Dress up or dress down, bring props or don't. It's up to you!
Let us know if you've coming by - email: index@stuaf.umass.edu. We'll be in room 165-69 from 6-9 from March 13, 14, and 15th.
If you can't make it, feel free to submit photos and info to the Resource Room, 300 Student Union. We accept both digital and film images. It's your yearbook. Why wouldn't you be in it?
** OFF-CAMPUS EMPLOYMENT **
Occasionally Commonwealth College students submit notices of off-campus employment opportunities. We've therefore introduced a new category into news@comcol. But we'd like your opinion: Please let us know whether you appreciate learning about area job openings or prefer that news@comcol remain commercial free by emailing your thoughts to news@comcol.umass.edu.
PERFORMERS WANTED FOR SUMMER WORK AT SIX FLAGS NEW ENGLAND
If you are looking for a fun summer job, Six Flags New England is the place for you! We are still looking for performers, character actors, and more for the upcoming 2006 season! Be part of the excitement as we unveil an expanded lineup including a festive Daily Parade, live music, and the arrival of the "Justice League of America" Superheroes. For a full run down of the shows and attractions we are looking to staff this year as well as audition times and places, see http://www.comcol.umass.edu/news/texts/sixflags.pdf. Or, for more information about working conditions and pay, email Commonwealth College student Keon Ruiter: kruiter@student.umass.edu.