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May 3rd, 2007

CRe Digest



 Because you need them to eat most foods.

It's only my first year here at Olin College, so I admit that coming in I didn't really know what to expect. I had heard that this place was dynamic and open to change, and that I couldn't expect anything to be like it was yesterday. A place where you can go up to any faculty or staff member and start up an interesting conversation about almost anything. Did Olin live up to it's reputation as a place never twice the same?

Oh yes it did.

I had finally returned to campus following the long, snowy months at home over winter break, and I was just sitting down to eat my first Olin meal in the dining hall. Little did I know that trickery had occured over the recess, and much to my surprise, not a piece of flatware was to be found anywhere in sight! I looked in all the usual places, which at the time was that little nook under the stairs. Distraught, my search grew wider and wider until I finally I found a source of silvery utensils. They had been right under my nose the entire time, hidden in the last place anyone would look - right next to the food!

I quickly grabbed a fork and knife, lest they disappear again before I acted. But this wasn't to be the end of the silverware shenanigens, oh no. Only a few weeks later, at the first Candidate's Weekend, I showed up early to dinner, eager to edge out the swarm of prospective students that was sure to follow. I grabbed a plastic plate and a napkin, and went to reach for one of the forks. However, as I lifted the glistening, metallic fork, it was surprisingly light and before I could react, it was flying, tines first, through the air. Luckily, no one was injured in the Great February Fork Throwing incident, but children still whisper it to each other when they think parents aren't listening.

The moral of the story is: never forget your fork.

Finals are winding down, which means there isn't much left to do except for Expo and get ready for commencement! Be sure to read this week's announcements for a significant policy change from the Board of Trustees, exciting news about a partner program with Wellesley, and announcements for some of the big events going on on campus this week (including over 300 cookies baked by Mr. Ben Salinas for the OEG Barbeque tomorrow at the Foundry)! The yard sale and CCO are this weekend, so consider selling your extra junk to get extra unrestricted funds for your club. Seriously, there's just so much stuff you have to read the calendar below.

Cordially,

Greg "stick a fork in me" Marra

Vice President of Communication









CORe Calendar: In Outlook



Friday May 11:

Saturday May 12:

Sunday May 13:

Monday May 14:

Tuesday May 15:

Wednesday May 16:

Thursday May 17:

Friday May 18:

Policy Revision: Students Required to Live on Campus
"Dorms like palaces"
Earlier this week, the Student Life Committee of the Board of Trustees recommended to the full Board of Trustees that all students be required to live on campus.  The full Board approved this policy revision.  Exceptions will be:

 

- for 2007-08 only, students who have already notified the Office of Student Life that they plan to live off-campus

 

- students approved by the Dean of Student Life due to a personal circumstance (e.g., married students)

 

This new policy acknowledges the importance of community, connectedness, and teamwork at Olin as well as fairness to all students.   

 

Questions about this policy revision may be directed to Rod Crafts, Angela Sharer or Anthony Roldan.  Angela has been the student representative to the Student Life Committee during 2006-07 and Anthony will be the student representative during 2007-08.  Both Angela and Anthony attended the recent Committee meeting.
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Contact: Rod Crafts
Wellesley Certificate Programs for K-12 teaching
Connect with Wellesley's Kenneth Hawes on teacher eduction
Olin students who are interested in K-12 teaching: There is a Wellesley program that allows Wellesley students to receive certification for elementary or middle/high school teaching. Interested Olin students should contact Professor Hawes from the education department at Wellesley at khawes@wellesley.edu. Please see details of the program at http://www.wellesley.edu/Education/Teacher_ed/teacher_ed.html. Note that Professor Hawes is also generally interested in connecting with Olin students who are interested in K-12 education!
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Contact: Caitrin Lynch
Foundry Open House
Burgers, cookies, cheesecake and more!
Want to know more about entrepreneurship at Olin?  Want to hear about student businesses?  Want to see the site of Olin’s original offices?  Want free burgers, homemade cookies (>50 dozen), cheesecake, and more?
 
Come to the Foundry Open House Today!  The Foundry is Olin’s student business incubator, located at Edison House (the home of the original Olin offices).   
 
 
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Contact: Michael Ducker
Attachment(s):
A Cappella Concert
Come hear The Flaming Minion Sparrows and Q
Olin's a cappella group "The Flaming Minion Sparrows" is teaming up with "Q", an a cappella group introduced to us by Olin alum Amanda Blackwood, to put on a concert.



At 8:30 PM in the Olin Auditorium (until about 9:15 so we can all go watch the SAC outdoor movie), come hear some awesome singing and bring all your friends!



Admission is free and it will definitely be a good time.
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Contact: Jonathan Cass
Adviser Assignments for 2007-08
Adviser switching forms will be available at the advising family event on Wednesday, May 16th from 1pm to 2pm at the Oval.  You need to fill this form out if:  1.  you are a member of the Class of 2010 or 2009; 2. your adviser will be on a developmental leave in the fall semester (or all year); 3. you are a member of the Class of 2008 and want to switch advisers.  This means that all current first years and sophomores must fill out the form even if they want to stay with their current adviser.  The form will have more information, but feel free to contact me if you have any questions.  Be sure to attend the advising family event to get your form!  Thanks.
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Contact: Alison Black
Advising Family Event
Come share a sundae with your advising family
You may have noticed on the Expo schedule that an advising family event has been scheduled for Wednesday, May 16th from 1pm to 2pm.  Please join your family to share a sundae, eat some watermelon, and enjoy time together before the summer.  Look for your advising family's meeting area under/near the tent in the Oval and have fun!
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Contact: Alison Black
Attachment(s):
RLC Yard Sale
Get Rid of Your Stuff!
This Saturday (5/12) the RLC is sponsoring a yard sale. The sale will run from 10 am - 3 pm between the dorms. Everyone is encouraged to get rid of that stuff that may be useful but that you haven't used in a few decades. Hope to see you there!
 
-The RLC
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Contact: Brandon Rowan
Reminder: Footwear Required in OC, AC and CC
For health and safety reasons, please remember that shoes are required in the Olin Center, Academic Center and Campus Center.  Thanks for your cooperation.
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Contact: Rod Crafts
Sibbs, Ice Cream Cake, and Fun!
Come to the sibb social!
Are you currently a sibb?  Do you like ice cream cake?  If so, come to the sibb ice cream cake social on Thursday, May 17th at 8:00pm in West Hall Lounge.  If you have any food allergies, please let me know.  I hope to see you there! 
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Contact: Alison Black
Attachment(s):
"An Afternoon on the Lawn"
Presented by the Olin Christian Fellowship featuring Garden Games, Spring Refreshments, and Grilled Kabobs
With the weather improving and finals over, what better way could there be to spend a Friday afternoon than outside enjoying games of croquette and lemonade?  Remember to bring your own blanket and come join us!  We will be grilling and playing between the dorms from 2 to 4!  
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Contact: Amanda Pratt
Attachment(s):
Learn Golf for Cancer!
Fooooooorks!
McGolf Learning Center Professional Golf Instructor, Bill McInerney Jr., has teamed up with Children's Hospital in the fight against Cancer!  This coming summer, Bill is planning nine full days of teaching where 100% of all proceeds and

extra donations from your golf lesson will go directly towards Children's Hospital!  Each lesson experience will include state of the art video analysis where you can compare your swing to some of the game's greatest professionals.  Bill's knowledge of the golf sing, and unique teaching methods have earned him National recognition and he is quickly becoming one of the most recognizable and well received instructors in the North East.  Sign up today for your chance to get into the game of golf, or take your game to a level for a great cause!!
 
The dates are as follows:
 
May 25th

June 1st, 8th & 15th

July 6th, 13th, 20th & 27th

August 17th & 31st


Call McGolf directly @ 781-326-9616 to set-up your Learn Golf For Cancer lesson today!
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Contact: McGolf
Presentation on Global Warming to be Given in Needham
-- Climate Project Slide Show (the basis for the movie An Inconvenient Truth), Sponsored by Democratic Town Committee --
 
Global warming is real, its impacts can already be seen and America needs to take action now to confront the climate crisis.  Keith Bergman, a presenter for The Climate Project will bring that message to Needham when he presents the global warming slide show painstakingly developed by Vice President Al Gore and as reflected in the book and award-winning Paramount Films documentary – An Inconvenient Truth.
 
 
The program, hosted by the Needham Democratic Town Committee, will be held on Thursday, May 17th at 7:30 pm in the Community Room at the Needham Public Library.  The event is free and open to the public.
 
 
“Global warming is a serious issue, and we must all do our part to help solve it,” said Representative Lida Harkins, Chair of the Needham Democratic Town Committee.  “I’m happy that we are able to bring Mr. Bergman and the Climate Project slide show to our town, giving Needham citizens an opportunity to become personally aware of this issue and ideas about what they can do to help.”
 
Bergman was among the first fifty individuals trained by former Vice President Al Gore and his non-profit, The Climate Project, to go out and give the slide show on global warming featured in An Inconvenient Truth. Bergman attended the inaugural training program from September 24-26, 2006, in Tennessee. Trainees have all volunteered to give the slide show at least 10 times in the next year, to educate Americans about the climate crisis and what can be done to solve it. Bergman returned to Nashville January 2-4, 2007 accepting an invitation to work with Al Gore and The Climate Project as a volunteer "mentor" for a new class of 200 trainees.
 
 
The Climate Project is a movement to educate and engage citizens, and governments into solving bring education, research and citizen action programs that the growing climate crisis. The Climate Project can be found on the web at www.theclimateproject.org.     
 
 
The Needham Democratic Town Committee is the local arm of the Massachusetts Democratic Committee, whose mission is help elect and support Democratic Candidates for public office, and to educate citizens on issues of public policy.  They can be visited on the web at www.needhamdems.org.
 
 
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Contact: Needham Democratic Town Committee
Attachment(s):
Post Graduate Planning Announcements
Olin’s resource for internships, summer research, jobs, graduate school and more…
 
GENERAL
 
Semester at Sea’s Summer 2007 Voyage to Latin America
June 17, 2007 – August 21, 2007
 
This will be Semester at Sea’s first voyage ever to focus specifically on Latin America. Students will be able to choose from 30 courses and earn 9-12 credits. Spanish will also be offered at individual levels of fluency. For more information visit www.semesteratsea.com or call 800-854-0195.
 
INTERNSHIPS AND RESEARCH EXPERIENCES
(More information in EASE!)
 
Appropriate Infrastructure Development Group
Fall Internship - Guatemala 
 
IBM
Internship – Scalable Computing Advanced Development Team
 
Schlumberger – Doll Research Center
Software Internships (2)
 
Tourtellotte Solutions
Programmer/Analyst Full Time or Intern
 
JOBS
(More information in EASE!)
 
Essig Research Inc.
Repair Engineer, Turbine Engine
 
RESH, Inc
Mechanical Engineer
 
Vita Needle Company
Customer Service Rep/Sales Rep
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Contact: Suzanne Alcott
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