CORe Digest
February 28th 2008
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Shout out to all the FWOPers!
In honor of everyone working on producing the FWOP show that is showing this Friday and Saturday (and next Friday and Saturday), this episode of the Digest is themed after Red Bull [disclaimer: Red Bull has not compensated me in any way for theming this Digest Red Bull [disclaimer: They have, in the past, given me free Red Bull from their Red Bull promotional Beetle [disclaimer: photo here [disclaimer: it was sugar free]]]].
Red Bull sale is prohibited in some countries. It has received some notoriety due to urban legends that it was a Vietnam War-era drug manufactured by the American government.[citation needed]. The original Red Bull drink was developed in Thailand. [Thai] Truck drivers used to drink it to stay awake during the long late night drive. The UK football legend Paul Gascoigne (AKA 'Gazza) has become the latest victim of caffine related 'Red bull addiction'. [[Wikipedia]]
I have assembled the following graph comparing caffeine contents of several popular beverages. Notice that coffee basically dominates.
But generally, the best way to stay awake is by sleeping. That sounds ironic, but I have done some empirical experiments, and the preliminary results are encouraging. I will get back to you once my data set is more complete (that means after more naps! Whoooo!).
CORe Calendar: In Outlook | Google Calendar
Friday, February 29:
- 9:00 AM-10:00 AM ECE Faculty Candidate Seminar (AC113)
- 12:00 PM-1:00 PM TI LEAP w/Kat Kim (CC 316)
- 12:00 PM-1:00 PM TI LEAP Program (CC 316)
- 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Into the Woods performance (Sorenson Theatre, Babson)
Saturday, March 01:
- 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Into the Woods performance(Sorenson Theatre)
- 8:00 PM-9:00 PM CWI Variety Show (Dining Hall)
Wednesday, March 05:
- Honor Board Applications Due
- 12:00 PM-1:00 PM Honor Board Meeting (Crescent Room)
- 6:00 PM-7:30 PM Leadership and Ethics Lecture by Tom Kolditz (Milas Hall)
Friday, March 07:
- 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Into the Woods performance (Sorenson Theatre)
Saturday, March 08:
- 8:00 PM-11:00 PM Into the Woods performance (Sorenson Theatre)
- 8:00 PM-9:00 PM CWII Variety Show (Dining Hall)
Sincerely,
Greg "ZZZ" Marra
Vice President of Communication
Honor Board Weekly Poll
Who is HonorBoard@Olin.edu
As always, please feel free to give us feedback at any time by emailing the Honor Board.
This Week's Poll:
Last Week's Results:
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The Honor Board received feedback that an informal alternative to normal HB cases would be of some interest. Which of these possible features of such a system would be most important to you? |
| It would have a less threatening connotation |
56 % /
46 Votes |
| It would have less severe sanctions |
15 % /
12 Votes |
| It would not be confidential |
18 % /
15 Votes |
| It would involve the entire board, not just a small panel |
11 % /
9 Votes |
| Total Votes:
82 |
Into the Woods - coming soon to a theater near you
Anything can happen in the woods…
Anything.
Ever wanted to see a leather jacket covered in fur? Do you miss seeing girls dressed as cows (SAllen hasn't worn her costume in a while…)? Or how about birds pecking evil stepsisters' eyes out?
Then I suggest you come see "Into the Woods" - FWOP's spring musical. Written by Stephen Sondheim and James Lapine, directed by Jonathan Cass, with music direction by Paul Mandel.
The show is at Sorenson Theater on February 29th, March 1st, March 7th, and March 8th at 8PM.
Tickets are $5 for students/seniors or $8 for general admission (under 5 gets in free). With a cast, crew, and live pit orchestra from Olin, Wellesley, and Babson this is a show that you don't want to miss!
2008-2009 R2s
Now with louder ringtone
Alyssa Levitz
Eddie Byun
Mike Roenbeck
Annie Bowlby
Garrett Rodriguez
Eamon Doyle
Ana Karimi
Alex Trazkovich
Morgan Boes
National Sleep Awareness Week is March 3rd through March 9th
Educate yourself about sleep issues!
In recognition of National Sleep Awareness Week, which starts on Monday, March 3rd, there will be a number of materials available around campus to educate the community about sleep facts, disorders, tips, etc. Materials will be located in several locations, including: Dining Hall tables, campus bulletin boards, and the first floor of the Campus Center. In addition, R2s have sleep awareness information. Here's a couple of facts to get things going: Did you know that since the invention of the electric light bulb in 1913, Americans average 1.5 hours less sleep per day? Or that warm milk can help people sleep because it contains tryptophan? Look for much more next week!
Babson Business Edge
3 Week Summer Program
Spread the word about Babson Business Edge, a three-week summer program for liberal arts, sciences, and engineering students. The program introduces students to fundamental business concepts, combining many of the best features of Babson’s integrated, hands-on curriculum delivered in an entrepreneurial context. Students work in teams to generate ideas and present business plans, analyze and visit a local company, and participate in a business simulation. During the program students receive coaching on leadership styles, presentation skills, and how to leverage their liberal arts degrees for success in business.
The program has had two very successful years and are excited about our third run of Business Edge, May 27 – June 13, 2008. This year the faculty director for the program is our new Chief Diversity Officer, Professor Elizabeth Thornton. Elizabeth has taught the Business Edge entrepreneurship stream since the program’s inception.
The aapplication deadline is March 31, 2008.
Tutor Needed!
Help a fellow student with Partial Differential Equations
I am seeking a current Olin student to tutor another student in Partial Differential Equations. This is a paid position. Time commitment would be approximately one hour twice per week, and tutoring sessions would be at a mutually agreeable time. Please contact me ASAP if you are interested. Thanks!
Tom Kolditz will present on March 5 starting at 6:00 pm
When: Wednesday, March 5 at 6:00 pm
Where: Olin College Auditorium in Milas Hall
Who: Tom Kolditz, Ph.D., D., Professor and Head of the Department of Behavioral Sciences and Leadership at the United States Military Academy, West Point, New York
What: Topic – “Leading as if your Life Depended on It”
Abstract: Most approaches to crisis leadership focus on ordinary people who are forced to cope with extraordinary circumstances. But there are different lessons to be learned about crisis leadership through research with crisis professionals, like climbing guides, SWAT team chiefs, soldiers, and extreme sport coaches. What do people look for in leaders when their business risk or personal risk is so extreme that there may be no second chances? What are the moral obligations of leaders who, along with others, face extreme risk or crisis?
PGP Announcements
Olin’s resource for internships, summer research, jobs, graduate school and more…
GENERAL
Texas Instruments LEAP Program Info Session
Friday, February 29th 12-1 PM CC 316
Attention Seniors! Join Kat Kim '07 to discuss the LEAP Program at Texas Instruments.
Texas Instruments is looking for graduating seniors majoring in ECE with a strong interest in analog circuitry for the Analog LEAP (Leveraging and Elevating Applications Professionals) program. LEAP is a 2-year rotation program based in Dallas, Texas, designed to prepare recent graduates to become application engineers with the option to work in a number of different areas after the program
. Pizza will be served! Register in EASE
EBC 4th Semiannual Environmental, Energy & Engineering Career Fair Friday, March 7, 2008 - 11:00 AM - 3:00PM
Location: Lenox Hotel, 61 Exeter Street, Boston
This Environmental, Energy & Engineering Career Fair is one of the best opportunities to learn about environmental professions, and features EBC member companies, including regional leaders in environmental and energy engineering, consulting and law and policy, as well as government agencies and non-profits.
This event is complimentary for Job-Seekers. REGISTER!
SUMMER OPPORTUNITIES
Research Experiences for Undergraduates (REU’s)
Deadlines: March 14th to March 30th depending on the program
There are still research opportunities available for this summer. For a complete list of locations, pay and deadlines please see the
list created by Sarah Zimmermann.
*Don’t forget to check out EASE for all the latest opportunities and to sign up for our upcoming events!
