Knox News
KASSER ARTICLE PUBLISHED
Tim Kasser, psychology, had an article entitled "Pursuing personal
goals: Skills enable progress, but not all progress is beneficial"
published in the December issue of "Personality and Social Psychology
Bulletin." His co-author, Ken Sheldon, is at the University of Missouri-Columbia.
HASLEM PRESENTED PAPER
Lori Haslem, English, presented a paper, "Riddles, Female Space, and
Closure" in "All's Well That Ends Well," at the Midwest Modern
Language Association annual conference held Nov. 5-7 in St. Louis. Haslem
also served as chair of the conference session entitled "Quibbling
in the Margins: Wordplay in Early Modern Drama."
FRANKLIN PRESENTED AT SEMINAR
Associate Dean of Students, Tony Franklin, was a seminar presenter at the
8th Annual International Conference for the National Association for Multicultural
Education in St. Louis, Missouri on Oct. 7-11. The title of the seminar
was "Collaborative Approaches of Disseminating Multicultural Education."
BLACKADDER ARTICLE PUBLISHED
Neil Blackadder, theatre & modern languages, published "Dr. Kastan,
the Freie Buhne, and Audience Resistance to Naturalism," an examination
of the tumultuous first performance of Gerhart Hauptmann's play "Before
Sunrise in Berlin in 1889," in the November issue of "New Theatre
Quarterly." On November 20, he will chair a plenary session at the
American Society for Theatre Research conference in Washington, DC.
HELLENGA'S NOVEL MAKES BEST BOOK LIST
Robert Hellenga's second novel, "The Fall of the Sparrow," has
been listed as one of the best books of the year by the editors of "Publishers
Weekly." Copies of the novel are now available on audio tape at all
Barnes & Noble stories and should be available in the Knox Bookstore
later this week.
Campus Events
KNOX SANDBURG COMMUNITY CONCERT BAND TO PERFORM NOVEMBER 18
The Knox Sandburg Community Concert Band will perform marches, international
and folk songs at 7:30 p.m. on Wednesday, Nov. 18 in Kresge Recital Hall,
Ford Center for Fine Arts.
The Concert Band, under the direction of Scott Garlock, music, will perform
Paul Hindemith's "March," Edwin Franko Goldman's "On the
Mall March," Thomas S. Allen's "Whip and Spur March," Malcolm
Arnold's "Four Scottish Dances," James Barnes' "Trail of
Tears," Alfred Reed's "Fifth Suite for Band in International Dances,"
Strauss' "Allerseelen," John Barnes Chance's "Variations
on a Korean Folk Song" and Jack Stamp's "Cenotaph."
Bob Clark, a member of the concert band, will guest conduct Alexandre Guilmant's
"Choral March and Fugue." Clark has directed bands in Wisconsin.
The 50 piece band is comprised of the Knox and Galesburg-area community.
HURRICANE RELIEF EFFORTS
Hurricane Mitch has wreaked havoc on Central America, particularly Honduras
and Nicaragua. You may be interested in contributing to relief efforts in
the area. If you would like to do so, the American Red Cross is accepting
donations at 1-800-HELPNOW. You may also give your contribution to Lo Nuestro,
through Paolo Pirondi (x8383 or ppirondi@knox.edu).
Students
WANT TO STUDY IN ENGLAND NEXT YEAR?
If you are interested in applying to participate in one of the two IES programs,
the London Semester or Durham Year, you must attend a meeting at 4 p.m.,
Tuesday, November 17, in Old Main 311. For preliminary information, see
the Knox Catalog, pp. 240-41, 255.
INCOMPLETE DEADLINE REMINDER
Requests for Incomplete are due in the Office of the Registrar by 4 p.m.
Friday, November 20. Requests for Incompletes submitted after the first
day of final exams will be granted only if they involve circumstances such
as illness arising during examination week. Incomplete forms are available
in the Office of the Registrar.
A grade of Incomplete (I), with an extension of time to complete work after
the end of the term, is granted for situations beyond the student's control.
It is not granted for work simply neglected. In the absence of an approved
incomplete, each student's work for the term, including all examinations,
reports, notebooks, essays and laboratory work must be handed in before
the end of the last final examination (or such earlier due dates as the
instructor sets). Instructors do not have the authority to set later due
dates.
STUDENT AFFAIRS STAFF AVAILABLE DURING EXAMS
A member of the Office of Student Affairs staff will be available for exam
emergencies on Friday, November 20, 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; Saturday, November
21, 8:30 a.m. - 9 a.m., 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m., and 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m.; and
Sunday, November 22, 1:30 p.m. - 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. - 7:30 p.m. Contact the
Office of Student Affairs, Room 103 Old Main.
EXTENDED COMPUTER LAB HOURS DURING FINALS
Caterpillar Classroom/Stelleys Classroom/Centel Lab/Mathematica Lab:
Friday 11/13 through Sunday 11/22
8 a.m. - Midnight
Monday, 11/23: 8 a.m. - 6 p.m.
Founders - Open 24 Hours:
Monday, 11/23 - closing at 6 p.m.
Tuesday, 11/24 - Sunday, 11/29: ALL LABS CLOSED
MINI TERM COMPUTER LAB HOURS
Caterpillar Classroom/Stelleys Classroom/Centel Lab/Mathematica Lab:
Monday - Friday: 8 a.m. - 4 p.m.
Saturday/Sunday: CLOSED
Founders Lab:
Monday - Friday: 4 p.m. - 9 p.m.
Saturday: Closed
Sunday: Noon - 5 p.m.
EXTENDED LIBRARY HOURS
The Henry Seymour Library and the Science-Mathematics Center Library will
have extended hours for the end of the academic term.
Extended Hours
Seymour Library:
Monday, November 9 - Sunday, November 22
8 a.m. - 1 a.m.
Monday, November 23 - Wednesday, November 25
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Science Library:
Monday, November 9 - Sunday, November 22
8:30 a.m. - 12 midnight
Monday, November 23 - Wednesday, November 25
8:30 a.m. - 5 p.m.
HENRY SEYMOUR LIBRARY HOURS FOR MINI-TERM AND WINTER HOLIDAYS
CLOSED Thursday, November 26th - Sunday, November 29th
Monday, November 30 - Wednesday, December 23
Monday - Friday 8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
CLOSED Saturdays and Sundays
CLOSED Thursday, December 24 - Sunday, December 27
Monday, December 28 - Wednesday, December 30
8 a.m. - 5:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 31
8 a.m. - 12 noon
CLOSED Friday, January 1 - Sunday, January 3, 1999
Regular library hours resume Monday, January 4.
SCIENCE AND MATHEMATICS CENTER LIBRARY HOURS
FOR MINI-TERM AND WINTER HOLIDAY:
CLOSED Thursday, November 26-Sunday, November 29
Monday, November 30-Wednesday, December 23
Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
CLOSED Saturdays and Sundays
CLOSED Thursday, December 24-Sunday, December 27
Monday, December 28-Wednesday, December 30
8:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m.
Thursday, December 31
8:30 a.m.-12 noon
CLOSED Friday, January 1-Sunday, January 3, 1999
Regular library hours resume Monday, January 4.
SOROS FELLOWSHIP FOR NEW AMERICANS ANNOUNCED
A new fellowship has just been announced - The Paul and Daisy Soros Fellowship
for New Americans. Seniors planning graduate study next year are eligible
if they are holders of Green Cards, naturalized citizens or children of
two naturalized citizen parents. The fellowship provides a stip of $20,000
a year for three years (and also covers half-tuition). The deadline for
application is November 30. Application forms may be obtained from Nancy
Fennig in 105A Old Main or requested by e-mail from pdsoros_fellows@sorosny.org.
SCHOLARSHIPS FOR OVERSEAS STUDY
Major scholarships are available for 1999-2000 for students interested in
study in China, the Czech Republic, Japan, Tanzania and Russia. Students
making strong cases for support may also be eligible for scholarships for
study in Costa Rica, Zimbabwe, India and Argentina. These awards-the National
Security Education Program Scholarships-offer recipients up to $8,000 per
semester (or $16,000 per year). The campus deadline for applying is January
15, 1999. For applications see Dean Bailey (105A Old Main).
OFF-CAMPUS STUDY NEXT YEAR
All students planning to study off-campus next year should note the campus
deadline for all programs:
February 1, 1999, (with the exception of the Oak Ridge Science Semester,
Costa Rica Culture and Society and Japan Progams--see the program advisor
for specific dates). Applications can be obtained from the campus program
advisor (listed in the Catalog) or the Office of the Dean of the College
(105A Old Main). For further information, see the program advisor or Dean
Bailey.
APPLICATIONS FOR INDEPENDENT MAJORS
Reminder: applications should be submitted at least six weeks before the
end of the sophomore year and in no case later than the end of the second
term of the junior year. See Knox Catalog, page 144.
OFFICE OF ADMISSION SEEKS STUDENT PHONERS FOR WINTER BREAK
The Office of Admission is seeking Knox students to phone prospective students
over the Winter Break. The positions offer 20+ hours of evening work per
week. If you are interested in one of these positions, please send e-mailto:cboyle@knox.edu.
Please indicate your dates of availability, your year, and your major and
extracurricular involvements.
SUMMER LANGUAGE COURSES
Beloit College offers an intensive summer language program that might be
of interest to students or faculty who wish to study a language that is
not offered here or to students who would rather complete their foreign
language requirement in the summer.
Students may study Chinese, Czech, Hungarian, Japanese, Portuguese,
or Russian. No previous knowledge of these languages is required for
the beginning program; intermediate and advanced courses are also
available.
The cost of the program is $3,369 (including tuition, single room
and board) for the 4-1/2 week (semester equivalent) program or $5,322
for the 9 week (full year equivalent) program. Some scholarship support
is available.
Anybody who is interested should contact Karen Kampwirth at ext.
7138 or via e-mailto:kkampwir@knox.edu.
Faculty and Staff
FACULTY AND STAFF MIXER
The senior class officers for the Class of 1999 cordially invite all faculty
and staff to attend a Senior/Faculty/Staff mixer onWednesday, November 18,
in the Wallace (lower) lounge of Seymour Union from 4 p.m.-6 p.m.
The class officers--along with the entire senior class-- encourage each
of you to attend. This event is sponsored by the senior class as a thank
you for all that each of you have done for us in our four years here at
Knox. We would like you to help us celebrate the end of our last fall term
at Knox. Thanks again, and we hope to see you there.
CREDIT UNION NEWS
Celebrate the holiday season with a 10-month holiday loan. Through December
16, a 10-month holiday loan with a maximum limit of $3500* at 10.0% APR
will be offered. (*Some restrictions may apply.)
LOWER RATES -
New cars - 6.9% up to 60 months, 100% financing
New low rates on all other vehicles
10% APR on personal loans for up to 36 months
Come in and see us or call 341-7398 for more information!
YEAR-END CLOSING -
The Credit Union will close for its annual year-end closing on Friday, December
18 at 4:30 p.m. It will re-open on Monday, January 4 at 12:30 p.m. Plan
your holiday needs accordingly so you will not be caught short of cash.
Happy Holidays to all!
POSITIONS AVAILABLE
A search has begun for the following positions. Full position announcements
are available from the Personnel Office and are posted in Seymour Union
on the "Job Opportunities" board (east end of corridor).
Assistant/Associate Dean of Students for Intercultural Life:
The Office of Intercultural Affairs will collaborate with members of Student
Affairs and Academic Affairs to advise domestic students of color as well
as international students on matters related to cultural adjustment and
immigration. Candidates will serve as an institutional resource to students,
faculty and staff.
Applicants will have a Master's degree and have demonstrated experience
working with diverse student populations, experience working with immigration
documentation, knowledge of U.S. immigration regulations, and have excellent
cross-cultural and interpersonal communication skills.
Interested applicants may submit a letter of application, resumé
and a list of five references to: Xavier Romano, Dean of Students and Associate
Dean of the College, Box 236.
Vice President of Finance and Treasurer:
The Vice President for Finance will provide financial planning, budgeting
and strategic decision-making and will report directly to the President.
The successful candidate will be responsible for all financial operations
including endowment, cash and debt management, budget preparation and management,
trust administration, and investment and real estate transactions. The Vice
President will act as liaison with legal counsel, investment advisors and
external auditors.
Candidates will have demonstrated capabilities in financial planning and
budgeting and familiarity with fiscal issues facing higher education.
Interested applicants may send resume to Vice President for Finance and
Treasurer Search, Box 200.
Weekly Calendar of Events
Members of the Knox Community can submit events and club meetings for this
calendar, by sending information to Cindy Wickliffe, cwicklif@knox.edu
Tuesday, November 17
4:00 p.m. Student Recital, Kresge
5:00 p.m. LACC, Gizmo
6:00 p.m. K-club athlete photos
7:00 p.m. Math Club, SMC E215
8:00 p.m. Psychology Club, SMC E117
8:00 p.m. Lo Nuestro, Casa Latina
8:30 p.m. Knox Democrats, Common Room
Wednesday, November 18 CLASSES END
4:00 p.m. Student Recital, Kresge
4-6 p.m. Faculty/Staff/Senior Mixer
Wallace Lounge
7:00 p.m. ACT, Post Lobby
7:30 p.m. Concert Band Performance, Harbach
9:00 p.m. FCA, Common Room
Thursday, November 19-Monday, November 23 FINALS
Tuesday, November 24 WINTER VACATION BEGINS
Wednesday, November 25
7:00 p.m. Men's Basketball vs Benedictine
Saturday, November 28
Basketball Pizza Hut Classic
5:00 p.m. Women's vs Aurora
7:00 p.m. Men's vs Culver Stockton
Sunday, November 29
Basketball Pizza Hut Classic cont'd
1:00 p.m. Women's vs William Penn
3:00 p.m. Men's vs Maryville
Monday, November 30
Mini-term classes begin
Off-Campus Events
METZ THEATRE PRODUCTION EXTENDED
Elizabeth Carlin Metz' theatre company, Vitalist Theatre, has extended the
production of "Floating Rhoda and the Glue Man" by Eve Ensler
until Dec. 6 at the Blue Rider Theater 1822 S. Halsted, Chicago. Through
Nov. 22, the play will run Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings at 8 p.m.,
and Sunday afternoons at 3 p.m. The extended schedule, beginning Nov. 27
and continuing though Dec. 6, will present shows Friday and Saturday evenings
at 8 p.m. and Sundays at 3 p.m. The ensemble cast includes Knox alums Kelly
Hogan and Matthew Roth. The show features the work of more than 25 Knox
alumni, faculty and students. Tickets are $15, $12 for students and senior
citizens. There is also an "Actors Special" on Thursdays and Sundays
-- admission is $5 with a publicity headshot. For more information, contact
Allen Doederlein at 312-409-3970.
MONMOUTH COLLEGE CONCERTS
The Monmouth College concert choir and wind ensemble will perform their
annual fall concerts in November. Admission to both concerts is free. The
Concert Choir and The Sound of Five will perform Thursday, November 19,
at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium. The Wind Ensemble will perform its concert
on Tuesday, November 24, at 7:30 p.m. in the Auditorium.
PRAIRIE PLAYERS PRESENTS "BABES IN TOYLAND"
Prairie Players Civic Theatre presents "Babes in Toyland" on November
20-21 at 7 p.m. and November 22 at 3 p.m. in the Orpheum Theatre. Tickets
are $10 for adults, $9 for senior adults and $5 for children and students
through college. Call 342-2299 to reserve your tickets. This fairy-tale
fantasy is sure to delight young and old alike; the perfect beginning to
the holiday season.
BUSINESS ASSOCIATION AND ALTRUSA CLUB TO HOST PARADE OF FASHIONS
Your senses will be delighted when the Downtown Galesburg Business Association
and the Altrusa Club treat you to an evening of tasty morsels and a feast
of fashions on Monday, November 23. The taste begins in the Kensington Ballroom
and Garden Room and the fashion show will be held in the Orpheum theatre.
Tickets are $12 each and may be purchased at the Chamber of Commerce.
The Knoxletter is published by the Office of College Communication and
Office of Student Activities; the deadline for the Knoxletter is 4:30 p.m.,
Friday. Submissions may be made by e-mail to communication@knox.edu.
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