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Penn State Intercom......April 17, 2003 Intercom scheduleThe Intercom publishing schedule for this academic year is coming to an end. Two issues remain before Intercom ceases publication for the summer. The schedule for the remainder of the academic year follows:
Intercom will resume publishing Sept. 4. For the full schedule, check the Web. Go to http://www.psu.edu/INTERCOM/ and click on the link to deadlines. Open houseThe Graduate Education and Research Services group of Academic Services and Emerging Technologies, a unit of Information Technology Services, will hold a visualization and virtual reality open house from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Tuesday, April 22, on the University Park campus. It will feature three large-format, projection-based facilities for visualization, virtual reality and telecollaborative applications in the sciences, engineering and the arts. For formation about demonstration schedules, locations and other details, visit http://gears.aset.psu.edu/events/. Arts and crafts saleThe Center for Arts and Crafts is holding its spring sale from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. April 30, May 1 and 2 in the first-floor lounge area of the HUB-Robeson Center, University Park. Handmade pottery, jewelry, soaps, ceramics, sculpture, painting and more will be on sale. For information, call (814) 865-9278. Nominations soughtThe Staff Advisory Committee is accepting nominations for seats on the committee. The group exists for the purpose of suggestion, review and advice on issues that impact or are impacted by exempt and nonexempt staff. Issues such as policy and practice, continuous quality improvement, diversity, customer service or other similar matters are addressed. This committee serves as an advisory group to the University central administration and is facilitated by Billie S. Willits, associate vice president for human resources. The term of office for members is normally three years, commencing July 1. Approximately one-third of the membership will be appointed each year. Committee time is usually during normal University hours and is considered University business. Nominations, including self-nominations, will be accepted. Nomination forms and additional information may be obtained from Cathy L. Kanour by calling (814) 865-9346 or e-mailing clc4@psu.edu and on the Staff Advisory Committee home page at http://www.ohr.psu.edu/sac/. Nomination deadline is May 1. Camp informationThe Office of Human Resources Work/Life Programs has compiled a 2003 Guide to Summer Programs and Camps for School-Age Children. This free reference guide is provided to the University Park community to assist families in selecting programs for their school-age children during the summer months. To obtain a copy, check the Web at http://www.ohr.psu.edu/worklife/subsidy.htm. For more information call (800) 746-6759 or e-mail sxc168@psu.edu. |