SAC has a few things to announce, some old, some not:

 

First, this week is the final chance to apply to SAC.  If you're interested, you can e-mail an application to sac@olin.edu, or even show up to the meeting on Monday at 7pm in the Crescent Room if you're too busy beforehand.  SAC plans events for the student body, and if you are interested in a certain event or type of event, the best way to make sure it happens is to be on SAC.

 

Second, SAC recently announced its new page on Facebook.  For all future events, if you are interested in receiving event invitations via Facebook, please become a fan, as invitations will be sent solely to fans of the page.  SAC will still send out emails to the entire student body announcing events if you prefer this method; this is simply another means of notification or reminder.

 

Finally, please take a survey regarding events this semester here.  If the first survey fills up, a second one is available here.  This survey will help us gauge students' interest in different types of events, with the intention of hosting events that you are most excited about.

 

Thank you,

SAC

The 5th volume of the Olin College Yearbook is still for sale! Books are only $50!

 

You should have received a green order form in your Volume 4 Yearbook or in your mailbox sometime last semester. Need another one? There are four ways to get one!

 

Completed order forms can be sent through campus mail to MB 656.

NASA astronauts, Stephanie Wilson '88 and Retired Air Force Col. Pamela Melroy will discuss their experiences about what it is like to live and work in space.



Stephanie Wilson ‘88 received a bachelor of science degree in engineering science from Harvard University in 1988 and a master of science degree in aerospace engineering from the University of Texas in 1992. Prior to be selected by NASA in 1996, Wilson worked for the former Martin Marietta Astronautics Group and the Jet Propulsion Lab. A veteran of two space flights, STS-121 in 2006, and STS-120 in 2007, Wilson has logged over 28 days in space. She also serves as members of the Board of Overseers for Harvard University.



Pamela Melroy (Colonel, USAF, Ret.) earned a bachelor of science degree in physics and astronomy from Wellesley College in 1983 and Master of science degree in earth & planetary sciences from Massachusetts Institute of Technology in 1984. Melroy was commissioned through the Air Force ROTC program in 1983 and is a veteran of JUST CAUSE and DESERT SHIELD/DESERT STORM, with over 200 combat and combat support hours. Selected as an astronaut candidate by NASA in December 1994, she had logged over 562 hours in space and served as Commander for STS-120.

Melroy retired from the Air Force in February 2007.



All are welcome to attend this free, family-oriented talk. Seating is limited.

Date: Monday, February 4, 2008

Time: 3.00-4.00 pm (reception at 2.30 pm)

Location: Maxwell Dworkin Building, G115

We'll be posting an updated student directory Monday morning on the portal. If you have a new cell-phone number that you would like posted please email it nick.tatar@olin.edu by Mon 9am. The directory is found under the "handouts" tab on the portal.

 

Join Carla Gude (Trustee and former VP Technology at IBM), Jodee Varney (CTO Team member),

Kathy Butler (VP, Client Process Transformation, S&D, IBM), Jeanette Horan (VP Business Process and Architecture Integration Office of the CIO) on the mezzanine on Thursday, January 31st at 6 pm!

 

Feel free to just join for as much as you can!

Many of you know that I ran the Boston Marathon in April of 2007. My only goal was to finish and have fun.  I successfully completed that goal and have decided to run the Boston Marathon again in April of 2008 but am raising funds this time for a very important cause: liver disease.  If you know Tiana Veldwisch, then you are touched by liver disease (and who doesn't know and love Tiana?!).  Some of you know that Tiana's mom Marlene was diagnosed with hepatitis C.  In fact, some Olin community members supported Marlene and Tiana by joining their team, the Hepa Titans, at the Liver Foundation walk in September of this year.  I will be running specifically for Marlene but the money goes to the entire Liver Foundation.  Please help continue this support by contributing to my efforts to raise funds for the American Liver Foundation.  There are many ways you can help.  You can donate money via this web site: http://www.active.com/donate/liverteam08/alfABlack or by writing a check to the American Liver Foundation and give that to me.  Financial donations are not due until May of 2008, but money submitted prior to the marathon on April 21st of 2008 are especially appreciated.  Or if you don't have money to spare, you can help by supporting our fundraising efforts.  We'll be doing a Valentine cookie sale in February so if you have baking talent (or at least interest!) then we could use your help.  If you are interested in helping to fundraise at all, just contact me and we'll put you to good use. 

 

I'll send out a reminder about everything after the holidays, but I wanted to put this on everyone's radar now.  Thank you for reading this!  (Attached is a PDF of the Fall 2007 ALF newsletter which contains a front-page article about Marlene…and a picture of the Hepa Titans!  See some Olin students in this picture!)

 

All are welcome. The talk is free and open to the public.

 

Few have done more to raise public awareness or inspire action on climate change than Bill McKibben. In 1989, McKibben first brought climate change to the public's attention with the publication of The End of Nature. He has written on environmental issues for The New York Times, The Atlantic Monthly, Harper's, Rolling Stone, and Outside. Recently, he has launched a campaign, Step It Up, to mobilize citizens to demand 80% cuts in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050.

 

Parking is free in the Davis Parking Facility at the college's Route 135 Entrance.

Alumnae Hall is located adjacent to the parking garage.

 

More about Bill McKibben:

More about Focus the Nation:

The Aquatics department of the Jewish Community Center in Newton has immediate openings for Swim Instructors and Lifeguards. Swim Instructors teach swim classes for babies, children and adults using a mixture of our JCC course curriculum and the American Red Cross. Swim Instructors should have experience teaching swim lessons and enjoy working with children. Hours vary according to program and lesson type. Swim Instructors are mostly needed for afterschool and weekend lessons. Please note that WSI certification is preferred. Lifeguards are responsible to enforce safety rules and provide appropriate supervision for the pool area, and ensure a safe environment in and around the pool area. Lifeguard candidates must have current certifications in Lifeguard Training, CPR for the Professional Rescuer, First Aid, and AED. Lifeguards who open the pool in the morning generally receive a premium rate.

 

This is an hourly, part-time position. Early morning, daytime, weekend or evening hours may be required.

For Swim Instructor positions please contact Korrinn Nauss at 617.558.6468, or email resume to knauss@jccgb.org.

For Lifeguard positions please contact Julian Villegas at 617.558.6469, or email resume to jvillegas@jccgb.org.

Hello Olin Community,

 

I am planning to implement a topical debris cleanup on the shoreline of Peddocks Island located between Hull and Quincy on June 7, 2008. If any faculty or students are interested in volunteering for this event please let me know. You may view a four minute video of the debris  by visiting:  http://vids.myspace.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=vids.channel&ChannelID=304534955  or by simply Googling Peddocks Island Video.  I will be organizing all of the fundraising, marketing, volunteer recruitment and overseeing the removal of all of the debris from the island. Please let me know if you have suggestions for fundraising as well as if you would like to attend the event. Also Girls Guns and Glory (Boston's Best Local Act 2007) will be performing a fundraising event to help support the effort( Date TBA), if anyone is interested?!?!.

Hope to see you on June 7th!!

 

 

So, during the break, how many of you were asked by family and friends what you plans were for this summer or even better after graduation? Are you starting to break into a cold sweat at the thought? Well, we’re here to help. We have slews of great events coming up in the next few weeks like a Technical Interview Skills Workshop, a Resumes and Negotiation Workshop and of course the February Job, Internship and Graduate School Fairs scheduled for the 20th, 21st and 26th. Stop by PGP and find out even more about these great events and of course there will be food!

 

Join Sarah Zimmermann ‘10 and several other panelists to learn more about their REU experiences and how to apply for one this summer. Snacks will be provided!

 

Grab your lunch and join John Hurley from Analog Devices to discuss the ins and outs of the technical interview. Get prepared for those upcoming interviews and the February Fairs!

 

In its 4th year, RISE provides well-qualified North American undergraduate students the opportunity to complete research internships in the fields of biology, chemistry, earth sciences, engineering, and physics.  DAAD provides students a scholarship to cover living expenses, a five-day German rail pass, and an invitation to a three-day meeting in Heidelberg. 

Online registration and the internship database for RISE will be open until January 31, 2008 at http://www.daad.de/rise/en/index.html . For more information on RISE please visit our web-site or email rise@daad.de .

 

To learn more about and apply for this great paid summer opportunity please visit their website at http://research.nianet.org/larss

 

Anxious to test out that theme park idea you've always had?  Now's your chance! Check out all in the information online at http://www.disney.go.com/disneycareers/imaginations/

 

This is a ten-week summer program during which students conduct research under the guidance of a Caltech faculty member or a member of the technical staff at the Jet Propulsion Laboratory (JPL). SURF is open to continuing undergraduates and students of all citizen statuses may apply (although students conducting projects at JPL must be U.S. citizens or U.S. permanent residents). For more information and to begin the application process go to www.surf.caltech.edu.