CORe Digest
September 13th 2007
The C Hey everyone. To say that this week has been hard would be a tremendous understatement. Remember, the R2s, OSL, the faculty and staff are all here for you. They all care about this community and will do everything they can to help. The Council of Olin Representatives (CORe), Olin College's student government, offers our heartfelt sympathy to the families and friends of Matt and Rachel. The losses to their families and the Olin community are so profound that they transcend words. We pledge to do everything possible to support their families and to assist the College in remembering their contributions to our school. Take advantage of all the fun things going on this week, take a break from studying, go have fun times with your friends. Look up pirate slang (you'll need it next week). Mix soft serve and hot chocolate and stir it up with a fork for a home-brew milkshake. Sit outside and enjoy the weather. Do what you love.
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CORe Calendar:
In Outlook
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Tuesday September 18:
Wednesday September 19:
Thursday September 20:
Greg Marra
Vice President of Communication
A million ways to SERVe
Pick out one or two you're passionate about!
Race for the Cure Registration is *still open* go to serv.olin.edu and click the link "do it now!" to sign up. The cost to you is just $10. We don't have as many people as last year, so help out!
SERV needs a few volunteers who want to work with the Needham community at the annual Souperbowl on the 29th from 10-3. If enough people volunteer, we will schedule shifts. It's a great way to get into the community.
Knitting is available in the first floor lounge of East Hall for service projects!
Missed out on SERV tables at club fair last week?
Contact Jill Kiser if you want to work on a tutoring project in downtown Boston, Rachel Nancollas if you want to work with CODA, and Ellen Chisa to work with Big Brothers Big Sisters. Other opportunities include FIRST Robotics (contact Ash Walker), One Laptop per Child (Nikki Lee), Habitat for Humanity (Leslie Velez).
Finally, one special opportunity we have is for tutoring in Needham. This is a second grader who needs nontraditional tutoring- in fact, it's more of a science "mentor" who can hang out and have fun with engineering related projects. You'd make a little extra income and make a difference in the life of this second grader. Want more information? Please contact Ellen Chisa or Alison Black.
Day of Service is Saturday! If you signed up and haven't been contacted about your site, please let us know. Also, the rides wiki is at http://mrwiki.olin.edu/mrwiki/DayOfService so make sure to sign up.
Remember to read the packet SERV sent out about elections- elections will be next Wednesday at 12:30, right after Honor Board elections, in the auditorium.
ASME Design Challenge: October 8th
Come all students to the Olin water balloon artillery design challenge. Compete against your fellow students to lay down the most wetness. The challenge will pit your engineering skills against another team to build the best water balloon launcher to soak the other competitors.
OSA Mixer Next Thursday - 8 pm
Who : Students from Olin, Wellesley, Brandeis, Babson, and MIT and local community members who are interested in helping the world through sustainability, human rights, social entrepreneurship, international development, and appropriate technology.
What : A fun social event with light refreshments and music to connect to interesting people with the middle thirty minutes devoted to brief presentations of projects people are currently working on and want input or additional members for.
When : 8 pm —9:30 pm Thursday, September 20th
Where : Olin Campus, Olin Center Mezzanine
Please R.S.V.P., to Allison.weis@students.olin.edu if you want to present a project during the middle thirty minute block. We will accommodate as many people as possible. Everyone is welcome to bring posters to advertise current projects or explain awesome past experiences.
Solidworks Tutorial
Interested in learning how to better use Solidworks?
Have questions about a features or tools?
Join ASME and Solidworks for an Advanced Solidworks Course:
Wednesday, September 26th from 11 am to 1 pm in AC 109
To sign up for this event, please email asme@olin.edu by Wednesday, September 19th with any specific topics you'd like to cover.
Ceramics Class!
We’d love to have engineers sign up for ceramics classes or independent study with me.
Classes are Monday 5:15 – 7:15 and Tuesdays from 6-8 PM . Independent study, with me, can be arranged.
Students pay $50 and staff and faculty pay $75, for 10 weeks of classes and unlimited access - new this year.
Thanks,
Stephanie
Summer Book Suggestions Due by October 31
The Summer Book Program Advisory Committee is accepting suggestions for next summer's book. The committee will consider four factors in reviewing your suggestions: readability, lends itself to a Convocation discussion, relates to the Olin curriculum, and is available in paperback or at paperback price. Suggestions (title, author and brief rationale) should be sent to Rod Crafts (rod.crafts@olin.edu) by Wednesday, October 31. The Summer Book Program is supported by the class gift from the Class of 2006.
Mark your calendars now for next fall's Convocation on Thursday, August 28, 2008, at 7 p.m. in the Olin Center Auditorium.
Celebrate Constitution Day
Looking for an Afternoon Sitter
We are looking for someone after school from 2:30pm - 6:30pm, Monday thru Friday. We live in Needham and have two girls, ages 9 and 6 who are a lot of fun. If you are interested, please feel free to email (anne@emnodesigns.com) as soon as you can. I think we are very easy going parents and are looking for someone who is responsible and easy going as well. We have an adorable 10 yr. old wheaton terrier, so hopefully you are ok with pets. The kids started school today and I would like to find someone by Sunday, so depending on your schedule maybe we could touch base and see if you are a good fit. I look forward to hearing from you. Thank you, Anne anne@emnodesigns.com
PGP Announcements
Olin’s resource for internships, summer research, jobs, graduate school and more…
GENERAL
Microsoft Sponsored Virtual Resume Review Workshop
Tuesday, September 18, 2007– 3PM (EST)
To register for this audio seminar with Janelle Godfrey, Technical Recruiter at Microsoft, please click here. For more information visit Microsoft’s recruiting website or see the invitation.
William E. Simon Graduate School of Business Administration Scholarship Competition
Application Deadline: September 25, 2007
This competition will use a business simulation program to identify candidates with the potential for a successful business career. Participants must register and remit the $35.00 entrance fee by September 25, 2007. For more information, rules and regulations, please click here.
Kaust Discovery Scholarship for Undergraduate Students
Application Deadline: November 9, 2007
The King Abdullah University of Science and Technology (KAUST) is being built in Saudi Arabia as an international, graduate-level research university. KAUST has a merit-based application process and is beginning to recruit men and women from around the world. This scholarship is being offered to highly talented undergraduate students who would be interested in pursuing a graduate degree at this new university. To apply, and for more information, please see the Kaust website.
JustMeans Launches!
News, Jobs, and Networks for People Who Create Change
For more information and to join JustMeans see their website.
Don’t forget to register in EASE by eCampusRecruiter, on the PGP website to see all the jobs and internships currently posted. ?s email postgrad@olin.edu
JOBS
(More information in EASE!)
Google, Inc.
User Experience Designer
Associate Product Manager
Software Engineer
Segway Inc.
Jr. Electrical Engineer
Engineering Test Technician
Robotics Mobility Platform Engineer
Research & Development Engineer
Electrical Engineer
Measurement Computing Corp.
Application Engineer
INTERNSHIPS
(More information in EASE!)
Teachers Employment Network
Internship opportunities in China