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Campus News: June 14, 2007ContentsI’ll Trade You One Paper Clip for...
I’ll Trade You One Paper Clip for...From Carole Wright, Student Financial Services: It all started with a little red paper clip out in California. In our research we came across a gentleman who started with a red paper clip and, after a year of bartering, got himself a house (visit http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/one_red_paperclip). The directors of KSC Student Financial Services gave four teams colored paper clips and challenged the office to “trade up” for the best items possible and present them at our annual retreat at the Keene Country Club on May 25. The teams and their stories: • The Orange Team (Carole Wright, Jessica Duplessis, and Deb Logan, traded an orange paper clip until they had a $100 gift certificate to the KSC Bookstore, a nice red KSC duffle bag, and a lanyard. (All trading was done off campus with local retail merchants.) These were presented at the Keene High School Senior Recognition Program on June 7 to a student attending KSC in the fall. • The Teal Team (Gloria Cormier, Michele Kuiawa, and Rob Tilton) traded with many people on campus and collected a KSC jacket, T-shirts, and many smaller items (a coffee mug, a date book, a photo holder, and a lot of goodies) to put into a basket for an incoming student from Monadnock High School. • The Purple Team (Mandy Martin, Kate McGrath, Cheryl Martin, and Colleen Brennan) received a thank-you card in an initial trade and bartered with large and small Keene businesses for clothes, toys, baby items, and furniture for donation to Cedarcrest Children’s Hospital and Monadnock Developmental Services. • The Blue Team (Barbara Preston, Chris Bush, Teresa Whitney, and Fee Bean) took an entirely different path. They chose to trade up for College history and put together a wonderful story about people on campus at KSC. They created a Power Point presentation for the retreat and everyone LOVED it. We really learned a lot about teamwork, sharing responsibility, and using our skills. We also learned a great deal about customer service because we witnessed both good and bad and definitely want to be known for giving great customer service. Charry, Dizard Win NHHC GrantProfessors Robin Dizard and Brinda Charry (English) have received a New Hampshire Humanities Council grant for $2,145.50. The funding supports a two-day seminar, “Writing Race Across the Ages,” for middle and high school teachers that focuses on “race” and “racism” as presented in literary texts from various historical periods. The seminar will provide content, language, and pedagogical skills for teachers to incorporate issues and narratives of race into their curriculum in a manner that supports the N.H. curriculum framework for English (language arts) and social studies. Jump-Start to Academic Success
Fund for International ScholarsThe campus community is invited to submit proposals for the Class of 1939 International Education Fund, established by members of the class of 1939 to bring international scholars to Keene State for lectures, class presentations, and residencies. Priority will be given to projects that involve the international scholar in class presentations and other student activities. Proposals must be submitted to the National and International Exchange Center Office by July 16. Proposals in electronic version are preferred. For additional information, please contact Marché Brown at mbrown7@keene.edu or 756-9388. Harkness Is New HR DirectorFrom President Giles-Gee: I am pleased to announce that Kim Harkness has accepted the position of Director of Human Resources at Keene State College. After a national search, she was selected based on her exceptional credentials for this position and the significant leadership and personal integrity she demonstrated as interim director. I acknowledge Dr. John Pappalardo, chair of the search committee, and the members of the search committee for their outstanding effort on behalf of the College. Please join me in offering Kim your congratulations. Selected Events(through 7/29) “Illusionary Space and Other New Encounters,” Thorne-Sagendorph Gallery Mon., June 18 (through 6/19) Orientation for incoming students and parents Thurs., June 21 (through 6/22) Orientation for incoming students and parents Campus News Summer BreakCampus News will appear on alternate weeks during the summer, returning to its weekly schedule in the fall. Deadlines will continue to be noon on Monday before the next Thursday’s issue. Campus News publication dates this summer: June 28, July 12, July 26, Aug. 9, and Aug. 23. New Orang Asli Scholarship FundRosemary Gianno, KSC anthropology professor, met with President Giles-Gee last week to announce a new scholarship that will provide recognition and financial assistance to individuals traveling to the College to use the Orang Asli Archive.
The Frances R. Gianno Orang Asli Archive Travel Endowment was created in recognition of Frances R. Gianno, a much loved elementary school teacher, friend, and mother who has modeled for her children, as well as many others, the importance and power of a good education, knowledge of the world, liberalism, and generosity. The Orang Asli Archive, a part of the Keene State College Special Collections, is a repository for materials relevant to the Orang Asli, the indigenous peoples of Peninsular Malaysia. These largely unpublished materials include scholarly research, government documents, journalistic accounts, reports, field notes, correspondence, theses, and academic studies from scholars in the field of Orang Asli research. Maps, photographs, slides, videotapes, and audiotapes are also collected. Since the archive exists at such a distance from Malaysia, this endowment has been established to encourage use of the archive’s collections by Orang Asli and other Malaysians as well as researchers residing in distant locations. Researchers on Orang Asli peoples and cultures are eligible for this award. Research dedicated to Orang Asli history and anthropology or to assist Orang Asli in legal issues is preferred. Preference shall be given to Orang Asli and other Malaysian applicants. For more information, visit http://www.keene.edu/library/orangasli/default.cfm. Keep Appian Way Vehicle FreeFrom Amanda Warman, Campus Safety: Please do not use Appian Way for vehicle access to or from campus or for parking during the rotary construction on Main Street. We still have many people on campus in classes, for orientation, and for camps and conferences. The presence of non-emergency vehicles on Appian Way increases the likelihood of accidents. We appreciate your cooperation during this challenging time. Eco Note: Hidden Campus JewelsFrom Kathleen Halverson, Mason Library: Do you think you know every nook and cranny of the KSC campus? You can only answer yes if you are aware of the College’s 70 acres of wild and beautiful natural landscape that is within a stone’s throw (walking distance) of the main campus. To be transported into such a tranquil setting, head south from the Pondside apartments and proceed through the tunnel that will lead you safely under Route 101. Turn right and walk down the road and over the footbridge to the Owl Athletic Complex. Walk beyond the complex and soon you will be surrounded in a fantasy landscape that encompasses native wetland grasses, quiet woodland areas, fields, and artistic plantings. This serene acreage, which includes trails for cross-country running and skiing, was originally part of a farm owned by the Cohen family and was acquired by the College in the early 1980s. The College enforces strict conservation practices, such as delayed mowing and erosion control, in order to encourage wildlife. A plethora of wildlife coexists on this landscape and includes everything from snowy owls and egrets to red-winged blackbirds and rabbits. For the truly adventuresome, the College also owns 400 acres on Lake Nubanusit in Nelson and Hancock, which is a quick 20-minute car ride from the campus. This property sits on a peninsula and is called the Louis Cabot Preserve. It was acquired by the College in the early 1960s from the Nature Conservancy of New Hampshire. This acreage is held in conservation and is kept in its natural state. No camping is allowed, and, although there are no hiking trails, it is open for public use. The best access is by boat, and if you are lucky, you might be able to spot the lake’s resident bald eagles who have a nesting site near the preserve. In the future, this land will hopefully become an outdoor learning laboratory for KSC classes. What a great getaway to enjoy a gorgeous N.H. summer day! (For directions to the Hancock Public Landing Boat Launch, please go to the Sustainability web page). Purchasing Office Summer DatesFrom Jim Draper, Purchasing: • The Purchasing Office will be closed on Fri., June 15, so we can attend an off-campus meeting. Please plan your paperwork accordingly. • We are hosting an important workshop on changes to the current USNH Independent Contractor Agreement processing. This workshop will occur on Wed., June 27, from 9 a.m. to 10 a.m. in the Mountain View Room. Refreshments will be provided. • The annual summer surplus blowout sale will occur on Sat., July 14, from 8 a.m. to noon in the Winchester Street Parking Lot. Tables for the Faculty/Staff Yard Sale portion of this event can be rented until June 15. Please contact Shelly Palmer spalmer@keene.edu with any questions or concerns. Register for Writers ConferenceEight published authors will be on campus for Keene State College’s fifth annual Writers Conference (July 29 to Aug. 4, 2007). The weeklong conference helps writers develop their fiction, creative nonfiction, or poetry through workshops, individual meetings with instructors and visiting writers, and readings. Time is set aside each day for writing. The faculty this year will be: Laurie Alberts, Celia Bland, William Doreski, Jack Driscoll, Jeff Friedman, Joseph Monninger, Dzvinia Orlowsky, and Rebecca Rule. To register, or for more information, visit http://www.keene.edu/conted/writerconf/. Ericson-West Moves to Grants OfficeFrom Kim Harkness, Human Resources: When Susan Ericson-West’s position within Professional and Graduate Studies ends June 30, she will move to a new challenge. On July 1 she will report to Mary-Ellen Fortini as a Grants and Contract Administrator I. As the institution rethinks and reorganizes its resources to better meet the continuing demands for assessment and accreditation of teacher education programs, it eliminated Susan’s current position. Fortunately, at the same time, the principal administrators were reviewing the Planning Council recommendations for strategic initiatives, which included new position requests. All new positions and vacancies were closely reviewed to identify opportunities for which Susan would be well matched and qualified and which would allow her to continue her contributions to the institution. It is important to note that as a displaced employee – with many years of dedicated service to Keene State – Susan was given priority consideration for position vacancies. This special consideration is appropriate and follows USNH policy regarding “reductions in force.” In her new role, she will assist Dr. Fortini in providing administrative support to campus grant initiatives in the pre-award grants environment. We are pleased that a match between institutional needs, strategic priorities, and policy requirements for supporting a displaced employee came together to such a satisfactory conclusion. Please join us in welcoming Susan Ericson-West to her new role. Awards for Science Center Courtyard
Summer Research for H.S. StudentsFrom Colin Abernethy, Chemistry: Two students from Keene High School will participate this summer in Project SEED, a program supported by the American Chemical Society that is designed to give high school students the opportunity to participate in college-level scientific research projects. Erica Cornellier of Winchester, N.H., and Samantha Gallagher of Keene, N.H., will work with me in the Department of Chemistry on a research project called “The Investigation of the V=O Bond Strength in Complexes of Vanadium(V) Oxo Trichloride Using Infra Red Spectroscopy.” The students will gain hands-on experience of chemical synthesis and use the analytical equipment within the Chemistry Department. Each will receive a summer stipend of $2,500, and the results of their project will be presented as a poster at the KSC Academic Excellence Conference. I am extremely happy to be able to offer this educational opportunity to these dedicated students through the generosity of both the American Chemical Society and the Office of the Provost. Fidelity Retirement ConsultationsJim Baga, senior retirement counseling representative from Fidelity Investments, will be coming to campus to meet with employees for one-on-one consultations on Fri., June 29, from 8:30 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Student Center, Green Room (2nd floor). Whether you are currently enrolled in a retirement plan or thinking about enrolling, this is an opportunity for you to meet privately with Jim to discuss your current retirement portfolio, develop long-term strategies, find the right investment mix for you, and understand the basic types of investment choices. To schedule a time to meet with Jim, please contact him at 877-800-5766 or jim.baga@fmr.com Bookstore DatesFrom the Bookstore staff: Be advised that the last day for Bookstore charges against FY ’07 funds will be June 19. We will be closed for inventory on June 20. Please plan accordingly. Early Payroll DeadlineFrom Michelle Fuller, Business Office: Due to the Independence Day holiday, we will be entering time for payroll B2-13 on Fri., June 29, instead of the following Monday. Pay period B2-13 covers time worked June 16 through June 29. As has been the regular request, early timesheets are appreciated. If possible, please deliver timesheets to their normal drop-off locations by 10 a.m. on Thurs., June 28. If you are unable to prepare your timesheet early, please remember that the deadline for timesheet drop-off is Fri., June 29, at 9 a.m. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Michelle Fuller at 8-2482 or mfuller@keene.edu. Family NewsCorbin James Warzecha (Vicki Warzecha, Institutional Research) was born on June 2 at 4:30 p.m. (8 pounds, 13 ounces, and 22 inches). Finnean Bryce Hornbeck was born June 7, weighing in at 8 pounds, 2 ounces. Mother (Antje) and father (Charles Dain) are doing fine – just a bit tired. It was a water birth. Charles says of his newborn son, “He is so cute!” Grandfather and grandmother, Charles and Vesta Hornbeck, consider their grandson a gift because he was born on their 44th wedding anniversary. We are saddened to learn that Barbara Briggs passed away on Sun., June 3. Barbara retired from Keene State College in 2004 after 33 years of service. She worked as an Administrative Assistant in both the Teacher Education Office and the Adams Tech Building. The family has asked that in lieu of flowers, contributions be made in Mrs. Briggs’s memory to a favorite charity. Our thoughts go to her family and her friends at this sad time. We are sorry to report that Linda Cucchiara’s brother, Joseph Cucchiara, died on May 25. He was 51 and lived in Fitchburg, Mass. Reception to Honor Judy PowersFrom Nona Fienberg, Arts & Humanities: Please join in a reception honoring Judy Powers, who has decided to pursue new opportunities. Let us celebrate Judy’s many contributions to Keene State College! See you at the Thorne-Sagendorph reception room on Mon., June 18, from 2 to 3 p.m. Funds for Sustainable Future IdeasFrom Marlee Leveille, Recycling: Do you have an idea that could help to make Keene State more sustainable? Do you need a little bit of money to get the project off the ground? The President’s Council for a Sustainable Future may be able to help you. The council distributes grant money twice a year to faculty, staff, administrators, and students who propose innovative ways to improve sustainability at Keene State. This year’s grants paid for two very different projects: the replacement of light fixtures in the Redfern Arts Center, Harry Davis Room, and faculty research into the creation of microbial fuel cells. Past grants have funded an air blower for the Architecture Club to use in testing seals and insulation, lights and advertising for the Green Bike program, and a hand-held light meter to test energy waste. Give your idea the boost that it needs to get started – apply for a Sustainability Grant! Applications and deadline information can be found at http://www.keene.edu/sustain/grants.cfm. Professional ActivitiesOn Thurs., May 31, at the International Social Science Conference held in Honolulu, Hawaii, Gladys Johnsen (Music and Women’s Studies) presented a lecture/recital titled “Women’s Music of the Holocaust and/or Nazi Invasion.” Summer Coffee and Ice CreamCome to the Student Center atrium to visit with KSC colleagues over coffee (Tuesdays, from 9 to 10 a.m.) or ice cream (Thursdays, from 2 to 3 p.m.). Sponsored by the Student Center and the Vice President of Student Affairs Office. Send Your News!Please send ideas for stories, photos, events, news of your accomplishments or those of your colleagues or students to campusnews@keene.edu.
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