Department Calendar

CALENDAR INFORMATION FOR 2007- 2008

February 7, 2008
    Library Science Group Visit Day

August 25, 2007 - 8:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M., 215 Carlson
    Planning Retreat - Department of Library Science,

August 27, 2007 - 1:00 P.M.
    Graduate Student Orientation - Clarion, Harrisburg, Philadelphia

May 3, 2007 - 3:30 P.M. 
    Student Recognition Dinner - Pizza Hut

April 27, 2007
    Professional Development Conference, Dixon University Center, Harrisburg, PA

April 26, 2007
    External Advisory Committee Meeting and Dinner, Harrisburg, PA

April 26, 2007 - 11:30 A.M., 215 Carlson
    "Placement" discussion with Dean of Libraries, Terry Latour

April 24, 2007 - 1:00 P.M., 224 Carlson
    Planning Committee Meeting

April 18, 2007 - 4:00 to 5:00 P.M., 215 Carlson
    Rural Libraries Wednesday Lecture Symposium and Supper Club
    Dr. Terry Latour, "The Academic Library in the Rural Community."

April 19, 2007 - 6:00 P.M., Center for Academic Excellence, Level A, Carlson
    Senior Honors presentations by Undergraduate Library Science Students
        Ben Hornfeck, "Effectiveness of Library Automation Systems in School Library Media Centers"
        Caitlin Kordek, "Implementing a Collection Development Policy" 

Calendar for August 15, 2002 to 

August 15, 2002
   11:00 A.M.-2:30 P.M. Office Supply Vendor Show, 250-252 Gemmell.

August 18, 2002
    10:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Clarion University Web server down for upgrades.

August 19, 2002
   9:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M.Van safety training workshop, 248 Gemmell. Completion of this workshop is required before university employees and graduate students are permitted to operate university-owned fiftenn passenger vans.
   1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Viewing of university surplus items, Stroehman Building.

August 19-20, 2002
    Regional CITE Conference, Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania.

August 20, 2002
   6:00 P.M. Cutover to new university e-mail system.

August 23, 2002
    Deadline to register for "Staffing Issues in Today's Libraries: Challenges and Strategies."

August 25, 2002
   12:00 M.-2:00 P.M. Library Science Graduate Student Orientation, 215 Carlson. Attendance is mandatory for all Clarion students who began their program during summer 2002 or will begin fall 2002. Distance education students are also welcome to attend.
   1:00 P.M.- 4:30 P.M. Super Sunday. New freshmen and transfer students who have completed the admissions process but did not attend summer orientation have been instructed to report to their college dean's office to prepare a full-time fall schedule and ten credits for the spring 2003 semester. New students who have not completed the admissions process should report to the Admissions Office before scheduling classes at the dean's office. Graduate students may also schedule on Sunday afternoon.
   2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Graduate Student Get-Together, Moore Hall. Sponsored by the Division of Graduate Studies.
   6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Southpointe Graduation/Reunion Dinner, Southpointe Country Club, 360 Southpointe Boulevard, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. RSVP by 16 August to Coni Francisco (724-222-1769, or coni_francisco@yahoo.com).
   7:00 P.M. Freshman Convocation, Marwick-Boyd Auditorium.

August 26, 2002
   Recipients of Graduate Research Grants announced by Graduate Division.
   8:00 A.M. Fall 2002 semester begins.
   9:00 A.M.-6:30 P.M. Residual late registration. Any students who have not prepared a fall schedule as of this date may do so provided they are academically and financially eligible. Students may schedule at their college dean's office. Quick admit students may schedule at the Office of the Registrar after completing the quick admit process at the Admissions Office.

August 27-29, 2002
   Drop/add period. Schedule changes may be made during this period. Students need to complete a drop/add form available in all academic departments, obtain their advisor's signature, and complete the transaction using Web for Students (student.clarion.edu), the TELREG system (814-393-2680), or at the office of their college dean.

September 2, 2002
   Labor Day. No classes.

September 3, 2002
   7:30 P.M. Annual fall faculty meeting, Hart Chapel.

September 4, 2002
   9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. "Staffing Issues in Today's Libraries: Challenges and Strategies," Maureen Sullivan, Crowne Plaza Hotel, just off Route Business 60, west of Pittsburgh, close to the old Airport Terminal. Cost is $26.00, and includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information, contact Al Kamper, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (412-237-1885; kampera@CARNEGIELIBRARY.ORG). Registration deadline is 23 August. Sponsored by the Aliquippa and Pittsburgh Districts.
   5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

September 7. 2002
   9:30 A.M.-12:00 M. "Voyage to Mars: Mission Control Simulation," NASA Challenger Learning Center, Wheeling, West Virginia. Cost is $15.00. Reservation deadline is 24 August. For more information, contact Nancy Wertz (724-775-5934, nlw49@hotmail.com). Sponsored by the American Library Association Student Chapter. Canceled.

September 9, 2002
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 215 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. Library Science Graduate Student Orientation, 102 South Hall, Dixon University Center, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. All Harrisburgarea M.S.L.S. students are invited to attend. Photographs for Clarion University student identification cards will be taken.

September 11, 2002
   3:45 P.M. Presidential Commission on the Status of Women meeting, Women's Studies Office, Harvey Hall.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 204 Carlson.

September 12, 2002
   9:30 A.M.-3:20 P.M. "Measuring Library Service Quality," Gregg Conference Center, American College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Cost is $35.00; registration deadline is 29 August. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Library Association, College & Research Division. For more information, contact Martha Stevenson (484-664-3601, msteven@muhlenberg.edu).
   10:00 A.M.-2:00 P.M. Digital Technology Event, Level A North, Carlson Library. Sponsored by Printing and Graphics Express Services. Refreshments will be served.
   3:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M. Hearing on general education credit reduction, Council on General Education, 248 Gemmell.

September 13-14, 2002
   "Energizing the Classroom," Louis Schmier, Moore Hall. RSVP to Karen Bingham (kbingham@clarion.edu) or Jeanne Slattery (jslattery@clarion.edu). It is not necessary to attend both days.

September 16, 2002
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 215 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Getting a Job . . . from the Employer's Perspective," 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

September 17, 2002
   3:00 P.M. Resources Committee meeting, 215 Carlson.

September 18, 2002
   10:00 A.M. 2002 Employee Awards Ceremony, Chandler Dining Hall.
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.

September 19, 2002
   3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. "Grant Writing Workshop," Level A, Carlson Library. RSVP to 393-2337 by 12 September.
   4:30 P.M. Reception for deans/directors of State System of Higher Education libraries, Level 3, Carlson.

September 19-20, 2002
   12:00 M.-1:00 P.M. "Managing Grades in Blackboard," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center
   9:00 A.M.-4:30 P.M. Advanced Serials Cataloging Workshop, C. Ted Lick Wildwood Conference Center, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) Technical Services Roundtable and College and Research Libraries Division. Cost is $90.00 for PaLA members and $110.00 for non-members and includes refreshments and lunch.
   9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. OCLC Cataloging Services User Group 2002 Fall Meeting, PALINET Regional Office, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

September 20, 2002
   8:30 A.M.-3:45 P.M. "Methods of Classroom Assessment and Assessing Your Vitality Index," Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
   9:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. "Using Courseware in Library Instruction," Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Cost is $35.00; registration deadline in 6 September. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Library Association.

September 21, 2002
   Alumni Family Day

September 22, 2002
   6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. "Meet the Lambdas Night," 204 Carlson. Refreshments will be served. Sponsored by Lambda Sigma.

September 23, 2002
   Instructional Support Fund proposals due to Resources Committee.
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Resume Writiing," DeAnn Martz, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

September 23-24, 2002
   Community of Agile Partners in Education (CAPE) Membership Meeting and Issues Forum, Holiday Inn,, Grantville, Pennsylvania.

September 23-27, 2002
   Freshman Advising Week.

September 24, 2002
   Community of Agile Partners in Education (CAPE) Membership Meeting and Issues Forum, Grantville, Pennsylvania.
   3:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M. General APSCUF meeting, Hart Chapel.
   5:00 P.M. Lambda Sigma organizational meeting, 204 Carlson.

September 24-26, 2002
   Penn State Fall Career Days, Bryce Jordan Center, Pennsylvania State University, State College, Pennsylvania.
   12:00 M.-1:00 P.M. "Smart Classroom Demonstration," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.

September 25, 2002
   2:00 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.

September 26, 2002
   12:00 M.-1:00 P.M. "Creating a Banner for the Web," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.
   2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Poster session representing research completed during Clarion University's Summer Academies, Leval A, Carlson.
   3:30 P.M. CCPS hearing on reduction of General Education requirement by four credits, 250 Gemmell.
   3:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Ahmad F. Gamaluddin Colloquium Series: Informational meeting for freshmen library science majors, 215 Carlson.

September 27, 2002
   Applications for faculty and staff out-service training funds due.
   3:30 P.M.-5:30 P.M. Promotion workshop, Peirce Auditorium.

September 30, 2002
   Project Grant Proposals due in Foundation Office.
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson. Canceled.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Interviewing Skills," Maria Kerle, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

October 1, 2002
   Deadline for election of departmental promotion committee chairperson.
   10:00 A.M.-12:00 P.M. H.W. Wilson product demonstrations, PALINET Regional Office, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
   7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. Library Science Graduate Student Orientation, Philadelphia Free Library, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. All Philadelphia area M.S.L.S. students are invited to attend. Photographs for Clarion University student identification cards will be taken. Canceled.

October 2, 2002
   2:00 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 204 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. "Mary Walter Leadership Development Series I: Relationships," Mark Cummins, 250-252 Gemmell.

October 4, 2002
   8:30 A.M.-5:00 P.M. "Early Literacy Conference," featuring Dorothy S. Stickland. William Pitt Student Union, University of Pittsburgh. Sponsored by the Beginning with Books Center for Early and the University of Pittsburgh School of Education.
   2:00 P.M.-3:30 P.M. "Managing Communication in Your Course," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.

October 5-13, 2002
   Autumn Leaf Festival, Clarion, Pennsylvania.

October 7, 2002
   Graduation applications for December 2002 due in Registrar's Office.
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Application Letters," Darylnn Fink, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

October 7-December 13,2002
   "ABC's of Work with Children" [online workshop], School of Library & Information Studies, University of Wisconsin--Madison. Cost is $385.00; registration deadline is 20 September.

October 7-December 15, 2002
   "Fundamentals of Cataloging" [online workshop], School of Library & Information Studies, University of Wisconsin--Madison. Cost is $385.00; registration deadline is 20 September.

October 8, 2002
  11:00 P.M. Resources Committee meeting, 204 Carlson.
   4:30 P.M.-7:30 P.M. "Click & Cheat: EPlagiarism in the Information Age," Patricia Liotta-Kolencik, Western Pennsylvania School Librarians Association (WPSLA) Fall Meeting, Quaker Valley High School. Registration and light dinner will precede the presentation. Cost is free to WPSLA members; $4.00 for non-members. Two hours of Act 48 credit will be awarded. RSVP to Grace Abbs (Grace_Abbs@fcasd.edu) by 4 October.

October 9, 2002
   2:00 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M. OnCourse workshop, 208 Still. RSVP to Lisa Hepler (x2675, lhepler@clarion.edu).
   5:00 P.M. Ameican Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 204 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. "Mary Walter Leadership Development Series II: Volunteerism," Libby Hansford, 250-252 Gemmell.

October 10-13, 2002
   Library and Information Technology Association National Forum, Houston Texas.

October 11-13, 2002
   Midsemester break. No classes.

October 12, 2002
   Homecoming.
   9:00 A.M. Carlson Library Dedication, main entrance, Carlson Library.
   9:30 A.M. Beta Phi Mu Beta Sigma Chapter 2002 Initiation Ceremony, 204 Carlson.

October 14, 2002
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Dress for Success," Darla Friedlund and Jim Crooks, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

October 14-November 21, 2002
   Early registration for spring 2002 semester.

October 15, 2002
   Last day for first meeting of departmental promotion committee.
   9:00 A.M.-2:45 P.M. "Case Law and Comon Sense: Whose Rights? Yours or Theirs?" Lawrence C. Korchnak, Midwestern IU4. Sponsored by the Midwestern Pennsylvania Association of Supervision and Curricum Development.

October 16, 2002
   9:30 A.M. Curriculum Committee meeting, 214 Carlson.
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   2:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M. "Integrating PowerPoint into Your Classroom," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.
   7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. "Mary Walter Leadership Development Series III: Role Playing," Stephen Mosher, 250-252 Gemmell.

October 17, 2002
   Riverview Library Consortium Meeting, Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
   9:00 A.M.-12:00 M. Pennsylvania School Librarian's Association Fall Professional Development Workshop: "Evaluating Your School Library Media Program," Andrea Miller, 204 Carlson. Open to librarians, teachers, and administrations in the Riverview Library Consortium.

October 18, 2002
   8:00 A.M.-2:30 P.M. "Fall Festival of Childen's Books," Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh. Cost for luncheon is $12.50.

October 19, 2002
   11:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Pre-registration advisement for Philadelphia-area M.S.L.S. students, Free Library of Philadelphia.

October 21, 2002
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Manners Matter," Nancy Courtney, Chandler Dining Hall. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

October 21-November 30, 2002
   "Virtual Collection Develeopment" [online workshop], School of Library & Information Studies, University of Wisconsin--Madison. Cost is $299.00; registration deadline is 7 October.

October 23, 2002
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. "Mary Walter Leadership Development Series IV, Time Management," Sarah Bauer and Annie Ruvolo, 250-252 Gemmell.

October 24, 2002
   "Overcoming Technology Roadblocks," Dan Charny, Holiday Inn, Clarion, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania School Boards Association.
   @Pittsburgh.cafe [job fair], Indiana University of Pennsylvania.
   3:35 P.M. Ahmad F. Gamaluddin Colloquium Series: "A Great Historical Enterprise: The Maurists, Their Work, Their Library," Paul McDonald, Hart Chapel. Co-sponsored by the History Department. Attendance is mandatory for all students enrolled in LS 432:01/31, Colloquium.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Assocation Student Chapter meeting, Hart Chapel.
   9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. OCLC Resource Sharing Services Users Group 2002 Fall Meeting, PALINET Regional Office, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

October 25, 2002
   1:30 P.M.-4:00 P.M. "Moving from Web-Enhanced to Online Instruction," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.
   4:00 P.M. Class withdrawal forms due in Office of the Registrar, 122 Carrer. Last day to withdraw from Fall 2002 Semester classes.
   4:30 P.M.-6:00 P.M. M.S.L.S. student advising, Room 102, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia Pennsylvania.

October 28, 2002
   Proposals due for "Annual Conferene for the Advancement of College Teaching."
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Meet the Alumni," 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

October 28-29, 2002
   PALINET Annual Conference, Hilton Hotel & Towers, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

October 30, 2002
   2:00 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. "Mary Walter Leadership Development Series V: Academies," Ralph Leary, 250-252 Gemmell.

October 31, 2002
    9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. OCLC Cataloging Services User Group 2002 Fall Meeting, Gannon University, Erie, Pennsylvania.
   10:30 A.M.-12:00 M. "Exploring the iClarion Portal" [workshop], 102 Becht Hall.
   11:00 A.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter officers meeting, 215 Carlson.

November 1, 2002
   Applications for promotion due to department chairperson.
   7:00 P.M. "Celebrating the Nations," Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room. Features performances and foods from around the world. Sponsored by the Clarion International Association.

November 4, 2002
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 204 Carlson.
   3:00 P.M. Search Committee meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, 215 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Awards Reception," Moore Hall. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

November 5, 2002
   9:00 A.M.-2:45 P.M. "ADAPT: All Students Learning," Nel Huck, Riverview IU 6, Clarion, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Midwestern Pennsylvania Association of Supervision and Curricum Development.
   2:30 P.M. PRAXIS Cataloging Review, 215 Carlson.
   2:30 P.M.-4:00 P.M. "Creating Web Pages in Word," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.

November 6, 2002
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. "Mary Walter Leadership Development Series VI: Health," Jeremy McCool, 250-252 Gemmell.

November 7, 2002
    3:35 P.M. Ahmad F. Gamaluddin Colloquium Series: "Perspectives from Special Librarians," Lynn Berard and Adele Barsh, and Bernadette Callery, Level A Carlson. Attendance is mandatory for all students enrolled in LS 432:01/31, Colloquium.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Assocation Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

November 8, 2002
   9:15 A.M.-4:45 P.M. PA-SSHE Women's Consortium Workshops, Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

November 9, 2002
   10:00 A.M.-10:45 A.M. PA-SSHE Women's Consortium Workshops, Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
   1:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. M.S.L.S. student advising, Free Library of Philadelphia.

November 11, 2002
   1:30 P.M. Reaccreditation meeting, 204 Carlson.

November 13, 2002
   8:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Slippery Rock Fall Teachers Fair, Student Center, Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania.
   1:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. "iClarion Portal Workshop," 102 Becht Hall.
   1:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M. WestPACS Job Fair, ExpoMart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania.
   4:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, Level A Carlson. Howard McGinn, dean of university libraries, will speak on the transistion from library school to the working world.
   6:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. "Citizens and Rights: Social Equity Dinner and Awards Ceremony," Chandler Dining Hall.
   7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. "Mary Walter Leadership Development Series VI: Discovering Inner Wellness," Tom Varner, 250-252 Gemmell.

November 14, 2002
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter officers meeting, 215 Carlson.

November 18, 2002
   2:00 P.M. Student Affairs Committee meeting, 215 Carlson.

November 19, 2002
   5:00 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, 215 Carlson.

November 20, 2002
   Applications for spring 2003 internships due in department office.
   GIS Day 2002, GIS Laboratory, AGES Department.
   5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter executive board meeting, 215 Carlson.

November 21, 2002
   Early registration for spring 2002 semester ends.
   3:35 P.M. Ahmad F. Gamaluddin Colloquium Series: "Getting Published: Where do I Start?," David Lisa, Bonnie Young, and Joyce Mason, Level A Carlson. Attendance is mandatory for all students enrolled in LS 432:01/31, Colloquium.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Assocation Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. "Mary Walter Leadership Development Series: Reception," 250-252 Gemmell.

November 22-23, 2002
   Special Libraries Association Student Chapter field trip to Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

November 23-26, 2002
   Pennsylvania Association of Supervision and Curriculum Development Conference, Hershey Lodge and Convention Center, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

November 27-December 1, 2002
   Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.

November 28, 2002
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter officers meeting, 215 Carlson.

November 29, 2002
   8:30 A.M.-12:00 M. iClarion portal systems and e-mail unavailable due to scheduled maintenance.

December 2, 2002
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 204 Carlson.
   3:30 P.M. Faculty Senate meeting to discuss fall 2002 curricular proposals, 250/252 Gemmell.

December 5, 2002
   5:00 P.M. American Library Assocation Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

December 6, 2002
   9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. Southeast Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) Annual Conference: "Readers' Advisory: Discovering What You Already Know," Upper Merion (Pennsylvanuia) Township Library. Cost, including breakfast and lunch, is $27.00 for PaLA Members; $37.00 for non-members; and $20.00 for students. Participants earn 4.5 Continuing Education Credits.
   5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Christmas Party, 204 Carlson. All members of the department community are invited to attend.
  10:00 P.M. Fall 2002 semester classes end.

December 9-13, 2002
   Final examination period.

December 10, 2002
      9:00 A.M.-2:45 P.M. "Reading in the Content Areas for Middle and High School Teachers," Carol Atwell, Beaver Valley IU 27. Sponsored by the Midwestern Pennsylvania Association of Supervision and Curricum Development.

December 13, 2002
   11:30 A.M. Thirteenth Annual Clarion University Employee Holiday Luncheon on Friday, Chandler Dining Hall. Employees are encouraged to bring a new book or toy to the luncheon. Wrapped items should be marked with the appropriate gender and age. Donations will be distributed to needy children through Children and Youth Services in Clarion and Venango Counties.

December 14, 2002
   2:00 P.M. Winter Commencement, Waldo Tippin Gymnasium.

December 16, 2002
   University Book Center faculty/staff day.

December 19, 2002
   Semester grades due from faculty.

December 20, 2002
   4:00 P.M. Fall semester student grades available through Web for Students or TelReg (814-393-2680).

December 23, 2002
   Fall semester grade reports mailed to students.

December 27, 2002
   8:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Distribution of paychecks, Office of Human Resources.

January 16, 2003
    8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Riverview Library Consortium Meeting, Clarion Free Library, Clarion, Pennsylvania.

January 17, 2003
   1:00 P.M. Promotion Committee meeting, 215 Carlson.

January 20, 2003
    9:45 A.M.-11:00 P.M. My Courses Workshop, Learning and Technology Center.
   1:00 P.M.- 4:30 P.M. Registration of new freshmen and transfer students.

January 21, 2003
   Family Literacy/Library Partnership Conference, Camp Hill, Pennsylvania.
   8:00 A.M. Spring 2003 Semester classes begin.
   9 :00 A.M. - 6:30 P.M. Late registration.
   8:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. "Empowering Parents, Creating Change: The First Anniversary of No Child Left Behind" [teleconference], 248 Gemmell.

January 21-24, 2003
   Association for Library and Information Science Education Conference, Doubletree Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

January 22-24, 2003
   Drop/add period.

January 23, 2003
   3:35 P.M. Ahmad F. Gamaluddin Colloquium Series: "Academic Libraries and Services to the Spanish Speaking" [teleconference], Camila Alire. Downlink sites include 215 Carlson (graduate students); 202 Still (undergraduate students); Cheney University Urban Center Site, Suite 308, 7th and Market Streets, Philadelphia; Dixon University Center, 220 Duncan Hall, Harrisburg; Southpointe Center, Room 312, Cannonsburg. Attendance is mandatory for all students enrolled in LS 432:01/31, Colloquium.

January 23-24, 2003
   "Successfully Dealing with Change in Reference," Dougherty and Associatesm Cherry Hill, New Jersey. Cost is $335.00.

January 24, 2003
   "XML and Libraries," Ron Gilmour, 204A Pennsylvania Convention Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Library and Information Technology Association (LITA). Cost is $165.00 for LITA members, $210 for American Library Association members, and $285.00 for non-members.
   12:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M. "Grant Writing Workshop for Improving Literacy through School Libraries Grant Writers," Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Preregistration is required and is limited to AASL members from districts eligible to receive Improving Literacy through School Libraries grants. Registration forms accepted on a first come, first served basis.
   1:15 P.M.-2:30 P.M. My Courses Workshop, Learning and Technology Center.
   4:30 P.M.-6:30 P.M. Wine and cheese reception in honor of Free Library of Philadelphia, Skyline Room, Free Library of Philadelphia. Sponsored by the Department of Library Science.

January 24-29, 2003
   American Library Association Midwinter Meeting , Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

January 27-April 1, 2003
   Class withdrawals period.

January 28, 2003
   2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. "Teaching Writing in the Major," Joseph Harris, 246 Gemmell. RSVP by 13 December to Kathleen Welsch (kwelsch@clarion.edu).
   5:00 P.M.=7:00 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, 204 Carlson.

January 29, 2003
   10:00 A.M.-12:00 M. "Teaching Writing in the Major," Joseph Harris, 246 Gemmell. RSVP by 13 December to Kathleen Welsch (kwelsch@clarion.edu).

January 30, 2003
   11:00 A.M.-12:15 P.M. My Courses Workshop, Learning and Technology Center.
   3:35 P.M. Ahmad F. Gamaluddin Colloquium Series: "The Leadership Roles of School Librarians as Exemplified by Participation in Professional Associations--PSLA, IASL & IFLA," Blanche Woolls, Level A, Carlson. Attendance is mandatory for all students enrolled in LS 432:01/31, Colloquium.
   5:00 P.M. Ameican Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting, 215 Carlson. Click on colloquium title for PowerPoint presentation.

January 31, 2003
   Applications for department scholarships due in department office.
   Departmental recommendations for promotion due to University-Wide Promotion Committee.
   2:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. Education Teaching and Learning Series: "New Insights into Reading Comprehension," facilitated by Michael Sampson, 215 Carlson. Sponsored by Wadsworth Publishing. These session will be conducted via conference call and a simultaneous online meeting program. You will be able to listen to the lecture and see a visual presentation. Each session will be stored at http://www.newtexts.com/newtexts/cluster.cfm?cluster_id=16 for subsequent viewing.

February 3, 2003
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 215 Carlson. Postponed.

February 4, 2003
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 215 Carlson.

February 5, 2003
   Family Literacy/Library Partnership Conference, Warrendale, Pennsylvania.

February 7, 2003
   Last day for candidates for promotion to request a meeting with the University-Wide Promotion Committee.

February 8, 2003
   9:00 A.M.-12:00 M. Lynchburg City Schools Job Fair, E.C. Glass High School, 2111 Memorial Avenue, Lynchburg, Virginia.

Feburary 10, 2003
   Proposals for special topics and experimental courses due to chair, Committee on Courses and Programs of Study.
   5:30 P.M. Professional Development Series: "Career Services 'Jeopardy,'" Career Services staff, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Cener for Personal and Professional Success.

February 11, 2003
   2:00 P.M. Awards Committee meeting, 204 Carlson.
   5:05 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, 215 Carlson.

February 12, 2003
   10:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Summer Job Fair, Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room. Sponsored by Career Services. For additional information, contact Penny Birch or Mya Fisher at x2323.

February 14, 2003
   3:15 P.M.-4:15 P.M. Sabbatical leave question and answer session, 248 Gemmell.
   6:00 P.M. Retirement dinner in honor of Tom Gusler, Chandler Dining Hall.

Februay 15, 2003
  Last day to circulate spring 2003 curricular proposals.

February 17, 2003
   5:30 P.M. Professional Development Series: "Resume Writing," Connie Laughlin, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Cener for Personal and Professional Success.

February 18, 2003
   12:15 P.M.-1:00 P.M. Smartboard Demo, 102 Becht. Register at http://www.clarion.edu/academic/adeptt/learning/workshops.htm. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.
   1:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. North Central Pennsylvania College Consortium Job & Internship Fair, Williamsport (Pennsylvania) YMCA.
   2:00 P.M.-4:15 P.M. Integrating PowerPoint in the Classroom (Level 1), 102 Becht. Register at http://www.clarion.edu/academic/adeptt/learning/workshops.htm. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.
   5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

February 19, 2003
   State System Faculty Professional Development Council grant applications due (campus deadline).

February 20, 2003
   9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M."Take Your Coffee Break with Tom Gusler," Trustees Board Room, Carrier.
   9:00 A.M.-12:00 M. "Linking Citizenship and Scholarship Through Service-Learning:  A National Imperative" [teleconference], 248 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Student Affairs and the Office of Community Service-Learning.
   1:30 P.M. Faculty portraits.
   2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M."Virtual Learning and On-Line Services for Post-Secondary Students Who Are Deaf or Hard of Hearing" [teleconference], 248 Gemmell. RSVP to Jennifer May (x2095 or jmay@mail.clarion.edu) by Tuesday, 18 February. Sponsored by the Office of Social Equity, with the assistance of the Disability Support Office.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

February 21, 2003
   12:00 M. Nominating petitions for APSCUF office office and for contractual committees due in APSCUF officer, B-7 Hart.
   1:30 P.M.-3:30 P.M. Online Communication, 102 Becht. Register at http://www.clarion.edu/academic/adeptt/learning/workshops.htm. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.
   6:00 P.M. Retirement dinner in honor of Tom Gusler, Chandler Dining Hall. Cost is $15.00 per person.

February 21-22, 2003
    "Using the Grading Process to Enhance Student Learning, Teaching and Assessment, "Virginia Anderson, University Center, Chandler.

February 24, 2003
   5:30 P.M. Professional Development Series: "Effective Interviewing," Maria Kerle, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Cener for Personal and Professional Success.

February 25, 2003
   2:00 P.M.-4:15 P.M. Integrating PowerPoint in the Classroom (Level 2).

February 27, 2003
   4:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. Diversity workshop, Center for Academic Excellence, Level A, Carlson. Sponsored by the Presidential Commission on Human Relations.

February 27-March 1, 2003
   "Annual Conference for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning," Dixon University Center, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.

February 28, 2003
   8:30 A.M.-4:00 P.M. "Disaster Strikes! Disaster Planning and Preparedness Workshop," Carnegie Lecture Hall, 4400 Forbes Ave. (morning); University of Pittsburgh Library System Preservation Department, 7500 Thomas Blvd. (afternoon). Sponsored by the Preservation Working Group.
   11:00 A.M.-11:45 A.M. File Sharing on the Network with WS_FTP, 102 Becht. Register at http://www.clarion.edu/academic/adeptt/learning/workshops.htm. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.
   2:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. Education Teaching and Learning Series: "Educating Students with Disabilities in the Least Restrictive Environment: Consensus or Conflict?," facilitated by Richard Gargiulo, 215 Carlson. Sponsored by Wadsworth Publishing. These session will be conducted via conference call and a simultaneous online meeting program. You will be able to listen to the lecture and see a visual presentation. Each session will be stored at http://www.newtexts.com/newtexts/cluster.cfm?cluster_id=16 for subsequent viewing.

March 1-11, 2003
   Winter holiday. No classes.

March 3, 2003
   Graduation applications for May, June, July, and August 2003 due in Office of the Registrar.

March 3-6, 2003
   Public Library Association Spring Symposium, Chicago, Illinois.

March 4, 2003
   9:30 A.M.-12:00 M. Digital Imaging, 102 Becht. Register at http://www.clarion.edu/academic/adeptt/learning/workshops.htm. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.

March 6, 2003
   9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Western Pennsylvania Career Services Association (WestPACS) Job Fair, Pittsburgh ExpoMart, Monroeville, Pennsylvania. Pre-register in Career Services, 114 Egbert, by 4:30 P.M., Friday, 28 February. There is a $5.00 pre-registration fee. For more information, contact Penny Birch (x2323 or pbirch@clarion.edu).

March 8, 2003
   Spring for Scholars Auction, Gemmell.

March 12, 2003
   Monday classes meet in place of Wednesday classes.
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 215 Carlson.

March 12-14, 2003
   Computers in Libraries 2003, Washington, D.C. Sponsored by Information Today, Inc.

March 13, 2003
   10:00 A.M.-12:00 M. "Distance Education With MPEG-4," Jay Silber and Vicki Hollett, SAP America Headquarters, Newtown Square, Pennsylvania. Cost is $15.00, payable at the door. For more information, contact Louis Stricoff (louis@media-media.net). Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Distance Learning Exchange (PADLA).
   2:00 P.M. Search Committee meeting, 215 Carlson.
   3:15 P.M. Curriculum Committee meeting, 215 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

March 14, 2003
   4:00 P.M. Completed 2003-2004 budget requests due for organizations funded by the Clarion Students Association.

March 17, 2003
   4:30 P.M. Informational meeting for American Library Association Student Chapter members and Lambda Sigma members interested in doing volunteer work at the Clarion Free for National Library Week (6-12 April), 215 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. Professional Development Series: "Application Letters," Joseph Bodziock, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Cener for Personal and Professional Success.

March 19, 2003
   7:00 P.M. "Children's Literature Is Not Just For Children Anymore!" Brian Maguire, Level A Carlson. Sponsored by the West Shortway Chapter of Phi Delta Kappa.

March 20, 2003
   4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Reception honoring Dr. Joseph Grunenwald on his selection as the fifteenth president of Clarion University, Carlson Library.
   5:30 P.M. "Integrating Technology in the Teaching/Learning Process: The Concept, the Successes, the Research , Kyle Peck, Hilton Garden Inn, 1000 Corporate Drive, Southpointe Center, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by Phi Delta Kappa Three Rivers Chapter IV. Cost is $5.00 per person. A wine and cheese reception precedes the presentation.

March 20-21, 2003
   DLC/System Meeting, Grantville, Pennsylvania.

March 21, 2003
   10:00 A.M. Trip to visit Brodart in Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Meet in parking lot behind Peirce Hall. Sponsored by the American Library Association Student Chapter.

March 22, 2003
   11:30 A.M. Tour of Nationality Rooms at the Cathedral of Learning, University of Pittsburgh. Sponsored by the American Library Association Student Chapter, Southpointe Region. For more information, contact Nancy Wertz (s_nwertz@clarion.edu).

March 22-25, 2003
   American Library Association External Review Panel visit.

March 23, 2003
   2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. External Review Panel meets with External Advisory Committee, alumni, and employers of alumni, 204 Carlson.

March 24, 2003
   Raising Readers Begins at Birth Workshop, Warrendale, Pennsylvania.
   Applications for Pennsylvania Association of Graduate Schools Outstanding Graduate Student Award due in Division of Graduate Studies, 108 Carrier.
   8:30 A.M.-9:00 A.M. External Review Panel meets with the library science faculty as a group, 204 Carlson.
   9:00 A.M.-9:30 A.M. External Review Panel open meeting with faculty, administrators, students, and other interested parties to explain the reason for the team's visit and its significance to Clarion and to the M.S.L.S. program, 215 Carlson.
   9:30-10:00 A.M. External Review Panel meets with President Diane Reinhard, 204 Carlson.
  10:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M. External Review Panel meets with Dean Howard McGinn, 204 Carlson.
  10:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M. External Review Panel meets with Dean Gail Grejda, 204 Carlson.
  11:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M. External Review Panel meets with Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs Brenda Dede, 204 Carlson.
  11:30 A.M.-12:00 M. External Review Panel meets with Assistant Vice President for Academic Affairs, Distance Education & Extended Studies Arthur Acton, 204 Carlson.
  1:00 P.M.-1:30 P.M. External Review Panel meets with Provost Joe Grunenwald and Associate Academic Vice President Rashelle Karp, 204 Carlson.
  1:30 P.M.-4:00 P.M. External Review Panel available to meet with any interested party on a walk-in basis, 204 Carlson.
   4:00 P.M.-5:45 P.M. External Review Panel meets with students (pizza provided), 215 Carlson.
   4:30 P.M. Sabbatical leave applications due at reference desk, Carlson Library.
   5:30 P.M. Professional Development Series: "Manners Matter," Karen Litzinger, Chander Dining Hall. A $7.25 meal cost will be charged. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Cener for Personal and Professional Success.
   6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. External Review Panel attends LS 580, Library Marketing and the Community, 215 Carlson.

March 25, 2003
   Raising Readers Begins at Birth Workshop, Clarion, Pennsylvania.
   8:30 A.M.-9:00 A.M. External Review Panel meets with Marilyn Harhai, 204 Carlson.
   9:00 A.M-9:30 A.M. External Review Panel meets with Bernard Vavrek, 204 Carlson.
   9:30 A.M.-10:00 A.M. External Review Panel meets with James Maccaferri, 204 Carlson.
  10:00 A.M.-10:30 A.M. External Review Panel meets with William Buchanan, 204 Carlson.
  10:30 A.M.-11:00 A.M. External Review Panel meets with Barbara Reed, 204 Carlson.
  11:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M. External Review Panel meets with Andrea Miller, 204 Carlson.
  11:30 A.M.-12:00 M. External Review Panel meets with Ishmael Doku, 204 Carlson.
  1:30 P.M.-4:00 P.M. External Review Panel available to meet with any interested party on a walk-in basis, 204 Carlson.
   3:30 P.M. General bargaining unit meeting and APSCUF meeting, Hart Chapel.
   3:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Sexual Harrassment Training, 250-252 Gemmell. RSVP to Kim Clinger (x2146 or kclinger@clarion.edu). This training is part of the Council of Trustees revised Clarion University Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures.
   4:00 P.M. External Review Panel exit interview with President Diane Reinhard, Provost Joe Grunenwald, Associate Academic Vice President Rashelle Karp, Dean Gail Grejda, and Department Chairperson Andrea Miller, 204 Carlson.
   6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. External Review Panel may attend LS 501, Developing Library Collections, 215 Carlson
   5:05 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, Level A Carlson.

March 26, 2003
   1:00 P.M. Awards Committee meeting, 215 Carlson.
   2:00 P.M.- 4:00 P.M. Introduction to Blackboard, 102 Becht. Register at http://www.clarion.edu/academic/adeptt/learning/workshops.htm. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.
   3:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Sexual Harrassment Training, 250-252 Gemmell. RSVP to Kim Clinger (x2146 or kclinger@clarion.edu). This training is part of the Council of Trustees revised Clarion University Sexual Harassment Policy and Procedures.

March 27, 2003
   Raising Readers Begins at Birth Workshop, Wilkes-Barre, Pennsylvania.
   Westmoreland County School Librarians Association spring banquet, University of Pittsburgh, Greensburg. For more information contacct Pat Bush at 724-539-4265, ext.113.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

March 28, 2003
   Raising Readers Begins at Birth Workshop, Grantville, Pennsylvania.
   8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Riverview Library Consortium Meeting, Riverview Intermediate Unit, Clarion, Pennsylvania.
   8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. "Mini-Medical School for Librarians," Bluemle Auditorium, Thomas Jefferson University, 233 South 10th Street, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Registration deadline is 14 March 2003; registration fees are $100 for Medical Library Association (MLA) members; $100 for PALINET members; $125 for non-members; $75 for students (lunch and breakfast included). For more information contact Ann Silverberg (Ann.Silverberg@drexel.edu or 215-762-3037). Sponsored by the Philadelphia Regional Chapter of Medical Library Association and PALINET

March 29-April 2, 2003
   NCATE/Pennsylvania Department of Education reaccreditation site visit.

March 31, 2003
   Applications for President's Commission on the Status of Women Project Awards due, 218 Founders.
   5:30 P.M. Professional Development Series: "Real World 101," panel of Clarion alumni, Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Cener for Personal and Professional Success.

April 1, 2003
   Last day to withdraw from classes.
   Nominations for Faculty Senate due in Carlson Library.
   1:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Spring Career Day Job Fair, Bryce Jordan Center, Pennsylvania State University, University Park, Pennsylvania.
   3:30 P.M. NCATE open meeting with education faculty, Level A Carlson.

April 3, 2003
   3:30 P.M. Committee on Course and Programs of Study open hearing for spring 2003 curricular proposals, Gemmell Multipurpose Room.

April 3-4, 2003
    Copyright in the Digital Age: Challenges Facing the Academy, Greenbelt Marriott, Maryland. Sponsored by the University of Maryland Center for Intellectual Property. For additional information, the Web site or call (301) 985-7777. Early registration ends 21 March.

April 4, 2003
   Last day to submit Project Grant proposals to Clarion University Foundation Advisory Committee.
   2:00 P.M.-2:30 P.M. Education Teaching and Learning Series: "Rewarded by Punishment: Reflections on the Disuse of Positive Reinforcement in Schools,"facilitated by John Maag, 215 Carlson. These session will be conducted via conference call and a simultaneous online meeting program. You will be able to listen to the lecture and see a visual presentation. Each session will be stored at http://www.newtexts.com/newtexts/cluster.cfm?cluster_id=16 for subsequent viewing.

April 4-5, 2003
   17th Annual Trustee Institute, Grantville, Pennsylvania.

April 6, 2003
   6:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. "Dine with Our Local Authors: A Celebration Dinner," George Washington Martha's Public House. Proceeds benefit the Peters Township Public Library. Cost is $12.50 per person. For more information, call 724-941-9430. RSVP by 28 March.

April 6-12, 2003
   National Library Week.

April 7, 2003
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 215 Carlson.
   3:00 P.M. Search Comittee meeting, 215 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. Professional Development Series: "Dress for Success," Jim Crooks, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Cener for Personal and Professional Success.

April 7-11, 2003
   7:00 P.M.-9:00 P.M. Clarion Free Library Annual Phon-a-thon. To volunteer to place calls, contact Joanne Vavrek at 226-6671.

April 9, 2003
   5:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. "Pub Night," Civil War Room, Captain Loomis Inn, Clarion, Pennsylania. Sponsored by the Special Libraries Association Pittsburgh Chapter and the Clarion University Special Libraries Association Student Chapter.

April 10, 2003
  5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

April 10-13, 2002
   Association of College & Research Libraries 11th National Conference, Charlotte, North Carolina.
   Nominations to serve on Provost Search Committee due to Susan Hilton (hilton@clarion.edu).

April 11, 2003
    Undergraduate independent research/projects for 2003-2004 due to Steven Harris, Department of Biology (harris@clarion.edu), or Hallie Savage, Honors Program (hsavage@clarion.edu).
   12:00 M. APSCUF Contractual Committee Election absentee ballots due in B-7 Hart.

April 11-12, 2003
   Children's Literature Matters Conference, State College, Pennsylvania.

April 14, 2003
   11:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Summer Orientation planning meeting, 250-252 Gemmell. RSVP to x2223 or rkarp@clarion.edu.
   5:30 P.M. Professional Development Series: "Awards Program and Reception," Moore Hall. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Cener for Personal and Professional Success.

April 15, 2003
   University-Wide Promotion Committee recommendations due to university president.
   9:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. APSCUF Contractual Committee Election, Carlson Library.
   4:30 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chatper meeting, Level A Carlson. Howard McGinn will speak on building maintenance and security.

April 18-21, 2003
   Spring vacation. No classes.

April 23, 2003
   4:00 P.M. "How to Apply for a Fulbright" [workshop], Ballroom A-B, Nittany Lion Inn. RSVP to John M. Keller, Fulbright Adviser (jmkl3@psu.edu or 814-863-6035).

April 24, 2003
    8:45 A.M.-2:15 P.M. Take Our Daughters to Work Day.

April 24-25, 2003
   17th Annual Trustee Institute, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.

April 24-26, 2003
   Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Annual Conference, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

April 30, 2003
   Applications for university-wide Faculty Professional Deveopment Grants due in Provost's Office.

May 1, 2003
   3:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. "Graduate Student Research and Professional Activities Conference," Level A Carlson. For more information, contact Dr. Robert S. Balough (balough@clarion.edu). Sponsored by the Division of Graduate Studies and the Master of Business Admnistration Program.
   6:00 P.M. Clarion University Federal Credit Union Annual Meeting, Traditions Banquet Hall. Cost is $6.00 per person. RSVP by 15 April.

May 1-2, 2003
   Pennsylvania Association of Graduate Schools (PAGS) 31st Annual Meeting, Clarion University of Pennsylvania.

May 2, 2003
   Seventh Annual Children's Literature Conference, University of Pittsburgh at Greensburg. Approved for certification for Act 48, Continuing Professional Education, and Act 37, Continuing Education for Public Library Staff. Cost is $50.00. For more information, send e-mail to upgclc@pitt.edu or telephone (724) 836-7170.

May 3, 2003
   2:30 P.M. Academic Convocation, Hart Chapel. Reception to follow immediately in the lobby of Founders Hall.
   6:30 P.M. Annual Minority Student Recognition Dinner, Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room. Cost per person is $5.00 for Clarion University students and $10.00 for all others. RSVP with payment to Office of Minority Student Services by 23 April. Sponsored by the Office of Minority Student Services.

May 4, 2003
   2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Graduate Student Reception, 250-252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Division of Graduate Studies.

May 5, 2003
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 204 Carlson.
   3:00 P.M. Search Committee meeting, 204 Carlson.

May 6, 2003
   3:30 P.M. Library Science Student Recognition Dinner, Clarion Pizza Hut. RSVP to reed@clarion.edu by 1 May.

May 7, 2003
   4:00 P.M. Reception for retiring faculty, Moore Hall.

May 6-8, 2003
   InfoToday 2003: The Global Conference & Exhibition on Electronic Information and Knowledge Management, New York Hilton and Towers, New York, New York.

May 8, 2003
   5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Dinner for Library Science Scholarship Recipients, 204 Carlson. Sponsored by the American Library Association Student Chapter.

May 8-9, 2003
   "DDC 22: International Knowledge Organization System Library Educators' Workshop," Dublin, Ohio. Sponsored by OCLC Online Computer Library Center, Inc.

May 9, 2003
   10:00 P.M. Spring 2003 semester classes end.

May 12-16, 2003
   Final examination period.

May 14, 2003
   9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. Retirement reception for President Diane L. Reinhard, Chandler Dining Hall. Refreshments will be served; entertainment by the C-L Sensations and Clarion Area Singers.
   3:00 P.M.-4:45 P.M. PATTAN Teleconference: Library Services & Technology Act (LSTA) NETShare Grant Program," location to be announced.

May 15-16, 2003
   "Resources for the Electronic Classroom: A Faculty-Student Partnership" (RECAP 2003), West Chester University of Pennsylvania.

May 16, 2003
   Pennsylvania Library Association Southwest Chapter Spring Workshop, Westmoreland County Community College. Topics will copyright, local history, adult programming, and Power Library databases.
   9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. "Library Assessment: Spring Conference of the Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries," Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Clarion, Pennsylvania. Cost is $10.00; students admitted free of charge with a valid student identification card. For more information, contact the Department of Library Science (393-2271 or 393-1854; jmaccaferri@clarion.edu).

May 17, 2003
   Spring commencement.

May 19-June 6, 2003
   Summer I 2003 Pre-session.

May 20, 2003
   9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. "Managing Electronic Resources @ Your Library: Practical Approaches, Continuing Discussions," Holiday Inn, Grantville, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Library Association College & Research Division and Electronic Resources Roundtable. Cost is $35.00; registration deadline is 9 May.

May 21, 2004
   9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. "Selling the Book: Readers' Advisory and Marketing for Youth Services," Upper Merion Township (Pennsylvania) Library.

May 22, 2003
    Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) Lehigh Valley Chapter Spring Conference: "USA Patriot Act: What Your Library Should Know, Jameel Jaffer, American Civil Liberties Union, McShea Student Center. DeSales University, Center Valley, Pennsylvania. Cost is $26.00 for PaLA members/students and $39.00 for non-PaLA members.

May 24, 2003
   6:00 A.M.-8:30 A.M. Planned electrical outage for maintenance, Carlson Library.

May 28-30, 2003
   PALINET Annual OCLC Users Conference, Harrisburg/Hershey Holiday Inn, Grantville, Pa.

May 29, 2003
    9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. "Evaluating Library Services; Using Data to Improve Service to Our Customers," Denise Troll Covey, Holiday Inn. Greentree, Pennsylvania. Cost is $26.00, including continental breakfast and lunch. To register, contact Al Kamper, Carnegie Library of Pittsburgh (412 665-2331 or kampera@carnegielibrary.org). Sponsored by the Pittsburgh District Library Center.

May 30, 2003
   8:30 A.M.-4:30 P.M. "A Day of Dialog: Strengthening Teacher Preparation Programs," Indiana Holiday Inn, Indiana, Pennsylvania. Hosted by Shippensburg University of Pennsylvania.
   9:00 A.M.-11:30 A.M."Introduction to Online Course Supplements Using Blackboard," 102 Becht Hall. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.

June 3, 2003
   1:30 P.M.-2:30 P.M. "Voice Annotations in PowerPoint (W-05 Integrating PowerPoint into your Classroom)," 102 Becht Hall. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.

June 3-4, 2003
    12:00 M.-4:30 P.M. Library Science Planning Retreat.

June 9-July 11, 2003
   Summer I 2003 regular session.

June 10, 2003
   Governor's Advisory Council on Libraries meeting, 204 Carlson.

June 12-13, 2003
   DLC/System Meeting, Grantville, Pennsylvania.

June 13, 2003
   4:30 P.M.-5:45 P.M. Advising session for Philadelpia-area students, Room 102, Free Library of Philadelphia, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania.

June 19-21, 2003
   "Northern Entries: Joint Annual Conference of the American Society of Indexers and the Indexing and Abstracting Society of Canada/Societe canadienne pour l'analyse de documents," Vancouver, B.C., Canada.

June 19-25, 2003
    American Library Association Annual Conference, Toronto, Ontario.

June 20, 2003
   3:00 P.M. Planned telephone and computer network outage for Carlson Library begins and continues through Sunday, 22 June. All university computers should be shut down prior to the start of the outage.

June 22, 2003
   2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Association for Library Collections & Technical Services (ACLTS) Membership Committee meeting, American Library Association Annual Conference, Wentworth Room, Crowne Plaza Toronto Centre, Toronto, Ontario. All library science students are invited to attend to learn more about ALCTS.

June 26-27, 2003
   "Book Repair for Circulating Collections Workshop," PALINET, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cost is $250.00 for PALINET members and $275.00 for nonmembers, plus $70.00 for tools and materials. Registration deadlilne is 12 June.

June 26-29, 2003
   "Serials in the Park: 18th Annual Conference of the North American Serials Interest Group, Inc.," Portland State University, Portland, Oregon.

June 27, 2003
   9:00 A.M.-3:30 P.M. "Security Issues in Today's Public Library," Michael Perelman, Plaza Inn, New Stanton, Pennsylvania.Participants will receive 5 hours of continuing education credit. Cost is $15.00, including continental breakfast and buffet lunch. To register, contact Annette Kovic, Monessen Public Library (724-684-4750 or akovic@monpldc.org).

July 14-August 15, 2003
   Summer II 2003 regular session.

July 15, 2003
   Deadline for university president to announce promotions for 2002-2003 academic year.

July 17-18, 2003
   "Book Repair for Circulating Collections Workshop," PALINET, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cost is $250.00 for PALINET members and $275.00 for nonmembers, plus $70.00 for tools and materials. Registration deadlilne is 3 July.

July 27-August 1, 2003
   Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Undergraduate Women's Leadership Institute, McKeever Environmental Center,

August 5, 2003
   9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. "Manage Your Time, People, Money, Project and Stress," PALINET, Pittsburgh, Pennsyvania. Cost is $110.00 for PALINET members; $150.00 for other OCLC network members; and $200.00 for nonmembers.

August 6, 2003
   9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. "Manage Your Time, People, Money, Project and Stress," PALINET, Philadelphia, Pennsyvania. Cost is $110.00 for PALINET members; $150.00 for other OCLC network members; and $200.00 for nonmembers.

August 18-19, 2003
   Library Science planning retreat.

August 23, 2003
   2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Orientation for new distance education M.S.L.S. students. Attendance is mandatory for all students who began or will begin their program of study at the Dixon University Center, Peters Township Public Library, or Free Library of Philadelphia in summer or fall 2003. RSVP to Barbara Reed (reed@clarion.edu).

August 24, 2003
   12:00 M.-2:00 P.M. Orientation for new Clarion-campus M.S.L.S. students. Attendance is mandatory for all students who began or will begin their program of study on campus in summer or fall 2003. RSVP to Barbara Reed (reed@clarion.edu).
   6:00 P.M. Graduation Celebration and Alumni Reunion for Southpointe/Peters Township Students, Southpointe Golf Club, Canonsburg, Pennsylvania. RSVP to Nancy Wertz (724-775-5934 or s_nwertz@clarion.edu).
   7:00 P.M.-7:45 P.M. Freshmen Convocation, Marwick Boyd Auditorium.

August 25, 2003
   First day of classes, fall 2003 semester.

August 27, 2003
   10:30 A.M. Keypad training for library science faculty, Conference Room B, Carlson Library. Postponed.
   12:00 M. Faculty luncheon wih Kirk Moll, candidate for full-time temporary teaching position.
    2:00 P.M. Faculty interview wih Kirk Moll, candidate for full-time temporary teaching position.

August 28, 2003
   5:00 P.M. Orientation meeting for education majors planning to register for the field experience/block in spring 2004 or who are planning to do student teaching in fall 2004, Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room.
   5:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. Training for Hart Chapel multimedia upgrade, Hart Chapel.

September 1, 2003
   Labor Day. No classes.
   8:00 A.M.-12:00 M. Access to Jupiter system and the iClarion password change screen unavailable due to routine system maintenance.

September 2, 2003
  5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

September 4, 2003
   7:30 P.M. Fall Faculty Meeting, Hart Chapel.

September 5, 2003
    2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. LS 502, Cataloging and Classificatin, optional review session.

September 8, 2003
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 215 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Society of American Archivists Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson. Rescheduled for 11 September 2003.
   5:30 P.M. "An Informal Evening with Dr. Ron Larsen, Dean of the University of Pittsburgh's School of Information Sciences," Peter's Pub, 116 Oakland Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pa. Sponsored by the Special Libraries Association Pittsburgh Regional Chapter. Cost is $20.00 for members; $10.00 for students; $25.00 for guests. RSVP to Dr. Buchanan (buchanan@clarion.edu) by Thursday, 4 September.

September 9, 2003
   8:30 A.M.-9:30 A.M. Graduate Council meeting, 214 Carrier.

September 11, 2003
   3:30 P.M. Faculty hiring information meeting, 250-252 Gemmell.
   3:35 P.M. Colloquium: "Loss and Recovery: Librarians Bear Witness to September 11, 2001 [video]," Level A, Carlson. Dr. Miller will lead a discussion following the presentation.
   5:00 P.M. Society of American Archivists Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson. If unable to attend, please contact Leigh Ann DePope (s_ladepope@clarion.edu) or Dr. Buchanan (buchanan@clarion.edu).
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson. Refreshments will be served.

September 11-12
   DLC/System Meeting, Grantville, Pennsylvania.

September 13, 2003
   Alumni Family Day.
   9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Annual Saturday Service Day. Meet at Gemmell Student Center.
   12:00 M. Information/Organization Meeting for Student Chapters of the American Library Association, Special Libraries Association, and Society of American Archivists, Cafeteria, Free Library of Philadelphia. RSVP by 12:00 M., Friday, 12 September to Dr. Miller (amiller@clarion.edu).

September 15, 2003
   Deadline for submission of special topics and experimental course proposals to Committee on Courses and Programs of Study.
   2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter elections, 222 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Recognized Student Organization President & Advisor Roundtable Meeting, 250-252 Gemmell.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Real World 101," alumni and employers, Level A, Carlson. Refreshments will be provided. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

September 15-19, 2003
   Fire drill scheduled for sometime this week.

September 16, 2003
   10:45 A.M.-12:30 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter elections, 222 Carlson.
   2:30 P.M. Resources Committee meeting, 215 Carlson.
   4:30 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, 215 Carlson. Refreshments will be served.
   8:30 P.M.-9:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter elections, 222 Carlson.

September 17, 2003
   10:00 A.M. Keypad training for library science faculty, Conference Room B, Carlson Library.
   2:00 P.M.-3:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter elections, 222 Carlson.

September 18, 2003
    3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. CAPE Virtual Get-Together: New Funding Opportunity for Cooperative Faculty Projects," Karen Hicks, 202 Stevens. RSVP to Lynne Fleisher at x2778. Hosted by the Office of Extended Programs.
   4:00 P.M. Society of American Archivists Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Recognized Student Organization President & Advisor Roundtable Meeting, 250-252 Gemmell.

September 22, 2003
   5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.
   4:30 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting, 213 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Application Letters," Brian Roberts, Level A, Carlson. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

September 22-26, 2003
   Freshman Advising Week.

September 23, 2003
   3:30 P.M. General APSCUF meeting, Multi-Purpose Room, Gemmell.

September 24, 2003
   12:00 M.-1:00 P.M. Annual Graduate Faculty Meeting, Carlson Library. RSVP to Jan McClaine (jmcclaine@clarion.edu) by 17 September.

September 25, 2003
    3:30 P.M. Library Science Freshman Orientation/Open House, 215 Carlson. Attendance mandatory for all freshman library science majors.

September 26, 2003
   8:45 P.M.-2:15 P.M. Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA) Northwest Chapter Fall Meeting and Workshop, Carlson Library. Cost is $20.00 for PaLA members; $25.00 for non-members; and $10.00 for students. Public librarians will receive 3.25 credits toward continuing education.

September 27, 2003
   11:30 A.M. Information/Organization Meeting for Student Chapters of the American Library Association, Special Libraries Association, and Society of American Archivists, Richard's Hall, Dixon University Center. Box lunches will be provided. RSVP by Monday, 22 September to Dr. Harhai (mharhai@clarion.edu).

September 29, 2003
   APSCUF strike authorization vote.
   4:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. Workshop for faculty promotion applicants, Peirce Auditorium.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Resume Letters," Connie Laughlin, Level A, Carlson. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

September 29-October 1, 2003
   Association of Rural and Small Libraries Conference, Columbus, Ohio.

September 30, 2003
   APSCUF strike authorization vote.

October 1, 2003
   Deadline for fall semester circulation of curricular proposals.
   Deadline for submission of out-service training requests.
   Deadline for submission of Clarion University Foundation small project grant proposals.
   7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Mllary Walter Leadership Development Series: "Discovering Your Individual Potential," Maryann Fricko, 250-252 Gemmell.

October 2, 2003
   Society of American Archivists Studenrt Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

October 2-4, 2003
   Great American Bookmobile and Outreach Services Conference X, Columbus, Ohio. Sponsored by the Center for the Study of Rural Librarianship, Department of Library Science, Clarion University of Pennsylvania in cooperation with John Philip, library service consultant.

October 2-5, 2003
  Pennsylvania Library Association Annual Conference, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania.
   LITA National Forum 2003, Norfolk Virginia.

October 3-5, 2003
   Midsemester break.

October 4, 2003
   Homecoming.
   9:30 A.M. Beta Phi Mu Beta Sigma Chapter initiation ceremony, 215 Carlson. Reception to follow. Postponed.

October 6, 2003
   Applications for graudation in December 2003 due in Office of the Registrar.
   11:00 A.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting, 213 Carlson.
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 215 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Resume Roundtable," Career Services staff, Level A, Carlson. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

October 6-7, 2003
   State System of Higher Education Joint Catalogers/System Administrators Meeting, Dixon University Center, Harrisburg, Pa. Cost is $44.50. More more information, send e-mail to bgray@edinboro.edu or fax to (814) 732-2883.

October 7, 2003
   9:00 A.M.- 4:15 P.M. "Effectively Using the New 2000 U.S. Census: Focus on Pennsylvania," Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cost of the hands-on workshop is $235.00 per participant. For more information, send e-mail to register@CalmRiver.com. Offered by Calm River Demographics.
   12:15 PM.-1:00 P.M. "Blackboard Demo," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.

October 8, 2003
   9:00 A.M.- 4:15 P.M. "Effectively Using the New 2000 U.S. Census: Focus on Pennsylvania," Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cost of the hands-on workshop is $235.00 per participant. For more information, send e-mail to register@CalmRiver.com. Offered by Calm River Demographics.
   2:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. "Introduction to Blackboard," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.
   6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. LEF&C Archive Project work session, 215 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Mary Walter Leadership Development Series: "Leadership in Groups and Teams," Myrna Kuehn, 250-252 Gemmell.

October 9, 2003
   9:00 A.M.- 4:15 P.M. "Effectively Using the New 2000 U.S. Census: Focus on Pennsylvania," Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Cost of the hands-on workshop is $235.00 per participant. For more information, send e-mail to register@CalmRiver.com. Offered by Calm River Demographics.
   3:30 P.M. Colloquium: Ned Vizzinni, Children's Author, Level A, Carlson Library.

October 10, 2003
   8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Librarians Meeting, Level A, Carlson.

October 13, 2003
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Interviewing Skills," Maria Kerle, Level A, Carlson. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

October 13-14, 2003
   Pittsburgh Blackboard User's Group Conference, AJP Hall, Carlow College. For more information, contact Nola Coulson (nola@carlow.edu).

October 13-November 20, 2003
   Early registration period for spring 2004 semester.

October 14, 2003
   8:30 A.M.-9:30 A.M. Graduate Council meeting, 214 Carrier.
   9:00 A.M.- 4:15 P.M. "Effectively Using the New 2000 U.S. Census: Focus on Pennsylvania," Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cost of the hands-on workshop is $235.00 per participant. For more information, send e-mail to register@CalmRiver.com. Offered by Calm River Demographics.
   5:00 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, 215 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M. "CAPE Virtual Get-Together: From Europe to the Americas: Pennsylvania Dutch Folk Art,"David Valuska, location to be announced. RSVP to Lynne Fleisher at x2778. Hosted by the Office of Extended Programs.

October 15, 2003
   9:00 A.M.- 4:15 P.M. "Effectively Using the New 2000 U.S. Census: Focus on Pennsylvania," Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cost of the hands-on workshop is $235.00 per participant. For more information, send e-mail to register@CalmRiver.com. Offered by Calm River Demographics.
   6:00 P.M.-8:00 P.M. LEF&C Archive Project work session, 215 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Mllary Walter Leadership Development Series: "Embracing Exuberance and Becoming a Great Soul," Legene Quesenberry, 250-252 Gemmell.
   7:30 P.M. Lambda Sigma Tye Dye Social, Recreation Room, Wilkinson.

October 16, 2003
   9:00 A.M.- 4:15 P.M. "Effectively Using the New 2000 U.S. Census: Focus on Pennsylvania," Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Cost of the hands-on workshop is $235.00 per participant. For more information, send e-mail to register@CalmRiver.com. Offered by Calm River Demographics.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

October 17, 2003
   "Fall Festival of Children's Books: Books: Conversations with Words + Pictures," Carnegie Music Hall, 4400 Forbes Avenue, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. For tickets, call 412-665-2338.
   3:00 P.M. Faculty Research Roundtable, Level A, Carlson.

October 18, 2003
   10:30 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Admissions Office Fall Open House, Chandler.
   4:00 P.M. Robert F. Looney Memorial Exhibition: "Draw Me a Story," Chris Van Allsburg, Montogomery Auditiroium, Free Library of Philadelphia, 1901 Vine Sreet, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Mr. Alsburg is a children's book author and illustrator and winner of the Caldecott Medal for Jumanji and The Polar Express. Admission is free.

October 20, 2003
   11:00 A.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting, 213 Carlson.
    5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.
    5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Dress for Success," Jim Crooks and Darla Friedlund, Level A, Carlson. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.
   3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. "Respondus Quiz Software," 102 Becht. Sponsored by the Learning and Technology Center.

October 22, 2003
   10:00 A.M.-12:00 M. National Depression Screening Day, 250/252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Department of Counseling Services.
   1:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. 10 A.M.-12:00 M. National Depression Screening Day, 250/252 Gemmell. Sponsored by the Department of Counseling Services.
   7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Mary Walter Leadership Development Series: "Goal Setting," Ralph Critten, 250-252 Gemmell.

October 23, 2003
   3:15 P.M.- 4:45 P.M. "CAPE Virtual Get-Together: PA Academic Standards for Science and Technology Education: Implementation Strategies," G. Kip Bollinger, location to be announced. RSVP to Lynne Fleisher at x2778. Hosted by the Office of Extended Programs.
   6:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association (SLA) Pittsburgh Chapter meeting: "Defining the Value of Information--Beyond ROI," Patricia Currie. Alexander's Pasta Express, 5104 Libery Avenue, Bloomfield, Pennsylvania. Cost is $20.00 for chapter members, $10.00 for students (free for Clarion SLA Student Chapter members), and $25.00 for guests. Transporation from Clarion will depart at 4:30 P.M. RSVP to Dr. Buchanan (buchanan@clarion.edu) by 5:00 P.M., 20 October.

October 24, 2003
   4:00 P.M. Last day to withdraw from classes. Completed class withdrawal forms, including an advisor's signature, due in Office of the Registrar, 122 Carrier.

October 26-28, 2003
   Collaborations, Partnerships, and Solutions: The QuintEssential Conference, Sheraton Society Hill Hotel, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Special rate for students. Sponsored by the Pittsburgh, Philadelphia, New York/New Jersey, and Mid-Atlantic chapters of the Medical Library Association and by the Philadelphia Chapter of the Special Libraries Association.

October 27, 2003
   3:00 P.M. Evaluation Committee meeting, Library Science Conference Room.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Manners Matter," Karen Litzinger, Chandler Dining Hall. Cost is $5.00. RSVP to Career Services by 20 October. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

October 28, 2003
   11:00 A.M.-12:00 M. Flu shots for faculty and staff, Library Conference Room, Carlson Library.
   5:00 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, 215 Carlson.

October 29, 2003
   7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Mary Walter Leadership Development Series: "Conflicts Overcome the Unavoidable," Brett Berquist, 250-252 Gemmell.

October 30, 2003
   Graduate Student Advisory Council meeting.
   3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Public forum for provost candidate Peter L. Viscusi, 248 Gemmel.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

October 31, 2003
   12:00 M.-2:00 P.M. Summer Academy Alumni Discussion Group, Library Conference Room.

November 3, 2003
   11:00 A.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting, 213 Carlson.
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 215 Carlson.
   3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Public forum for provost candidate Rhonda G. Mandel, 248 Gemmel.
   5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. "Professional Development Series: Awards Program and Reception," Moore Hall. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services, Center for Personal and Professional Success.

November 4, 2003
   5:30 P.M. Western Pennsylvania School Librarians Association meeting, Wyndham Pittsburgh Airport, Coraopolis, Pennsylvania. Author Jack Gantos is the featured speaker. Please RSVP to Dr. Miller (amiller@clarion.edu) if you are interested in attending and would like transportation. Graduate students may join the association for $5.00.

November 5, 2003
   1:00 P.M. Horizon Live training, 224 Carlson.
   7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Mary Walter Leadership Development Series: "Commitment to Character," Jackie Collier, 250-252 Gemmell.

November 6, 2003
   3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Public forum for provost candidate Finnie A. Murray, 248 Gemmel.

November 9, 2003
   9:00 A.M. Field trip to church and synagogue libraries in Erie, Pennsylvania. Meet on the circular drive behind Carlson Library. Sponsored by the Special Libraries Association Student Chapter.

November 10, 2003
   3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Public forum for provost candidate Vilas A. Prabhu, 248 Gemmel.

November 11, 2003
   8:30 A.M.-9:30 A.M. Graduate Council meeting, 214 Carrier.
   2:30 P.M. PRAXIS review, 215 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting.

November 12, 2003
   3:00 P.M.- 4:30 P.M. "Cape Virtual Get-Together: Live Interactive Video Environments for Online Teaching," Lujean Baab, location to be announced. RSVP to Lynne Fleisher at x2778. Hosted by the Office of Extended Programs.
   7:00 P.M.-8:30 P.M. Mllary Walter Leadership Development Series: "Does Sex Matter," Deborah Alden Burghardt, 250-252 Gemmell.

November 13, 2003
   3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. Public forum for provost candidate Paul J. Schwartz, 248 Gemmel.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

November 14, 2003
   12:00 M.-2:00 P.M. Summer Academy Alumni Discussion Group, Library Conference Room.
    2:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M. "CORAL:  Collaborative Online Research and Learning, Donna Ashcraft, Level A, Carlson. Sponsored by the Faculty Research Roundtable.
   3:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Annual Membership Meeting, Association for College & Research Libraries, Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter, Pennsylvania Suite, Sewall Cener, Robert Morris University. The meeting will be followed by a presentation on Project SAILS (Standardized Assessment of Information Literacy Skills). Cost is $10.00 for members; $15.00 for non-members, and $5.00 for students. For more information contact Jonathan Miller (jonmil@pitt.edu).

November 17, 2003
   11:00 A.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting, 213 Carlson.
   5:30 P.M. Special Libraries Association Pittsburgh Chapter Annual Student Pizza Party, 5th floor, SIS Building, University of Pittsburgh.RSVP to Jan Deitch (jdeitch911@access9995.com).

November 18, 2003
   PALINET Annual Meeting and Vendor Fair, Hotel du Pont, Wilimington, Delaware.

November 20, 2003
   3:30 P.M. Colloquium: "Instructional Services and Information Literacy in the University Library," Rebecca Merritt-Bichel and Cheryl McCallips, Level A, Carlson.
   4:00 P.M. Early registration for spring 2004 semester ends.

November 24, 2003
    5:30 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

November 26-30, 2003
   Thanksgiving holiday. No classes.

December 1, 2003
   10:00 A.M.-12:00 M. American Library Association Student Chapter elections, 212 Carlson.

December 2, 2003
   9:00 A.M.-11:00 A.M. American Library Association Student Chapter elections, 212 Carlson.
   9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Speech and hearing screenings for education majors, A-H, ground floor, Keeling Health Center.
   3:30 P.M. "Information Systems Principles and Practices Used at the Pentagon," James Rothlisberger,122 Becker Hall. Co-sponsored by ACM and AITP.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

December 3, 2003
   9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Speech and hearing screenings for education majors, I-P, ground floor, Keeling Health Center.
   4:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. "Collaborative Teaching Opportunities at Clarion: Making Connections, Honors Program. Pharos Program," Hallie Savage and Stephen Johnson, Level A, Carlson.
   6:00 P.M. Department of Library Science Holiday Party, Level A, Carlson. Sponsored by the American Library Association Student Chapter, Special Libraries Association Student, and the Society of American Archivists Student Chapter.

December 4, 2003
   9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Speech and hearing screenings for education majors, Q-Z, ground floor, Keeling Health Center.
   11:00 A.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting, 213 Carlson.

December 5, 2003
   Last day of classes, fall 2003 semester.
   9:00 A.M.-12:00 M. Speech and hearing screenings for education majors, make up, ground floor, Keeling Health Center.

December 8, 2003
   Incomplete grades for previous semesters due in Registrar's Office.

December 8-9, 2003
   SCCTP Basic Serials Cataloging Workshop, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by PALINET.

December 8-12, 2003
   Final examination period.

December 9, 2003
   8:30 A.M.-9:30 A.M. Graduate Council meeting, 214 Carrier.

December 11, 2003
   3:30 P.M. Search Committee meeting, 224 Carlson.

December 13, 2003
   2:00 P.M. Winter Commencement, Tippin. Robing for faculty will be at 1:15 p.m. in the Tippin Dance Studio.

December 18, 2003
   Fall semester grades due from faculty.

January 6-9, 2004
   ALISE Annual Conference, U.S. Grant Wyndham Hotel, San Diego, California.

January 12, 2004
   First day of classes, spring 2004 semester
   12:00 M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting.

January 13-15, 2004
   Drop/add period for spring 2004 semester.

January 14, 2004
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

January 16-March 23, 2004
   Class withdrawal period for spring 2004 semester.

January 19, 2004
   Martin Luther King, Jr., Day. No classes.
   8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Performance Assessment Retreat, Holiday Inn, Clarion, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Accreditation Coordinating Committee, College of Educadtion and Human Services. Interested faculty should RSVP to Sonja Heeter (x2385 or sheeter@clarion.edu)

January 21, 2004
   8:30 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Riverview Librarians Meeting, Riverview Intermediate Unit, Clarion, Pennsylvania.

January 23, 2004
   4:00 P.M. University-Wide Faculty Development Proposals due in Provost's Office.

January 26-February 13, 2004
   Credit/no record period, spring 2004 semester.

January 27, 2004
    4:30 P.M. "Marketing Your Information Center," Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Special Libraries Association Pittsburgh Chapter and Clarion Student Chapter. RSVP to Dr. Buchanan (buchanan@clarion.edu) by 5:00 P.M., 22 January. Cancelled due to weather.
   5:00 P.M. Meet the members of Lambda Sigma and Make Valentines for Veterans, 215 Carlson. Refreshments will be provided.

January 28, 2004
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 205 Carlson.

February 2, 2004
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting, 224 Carlson.

February 4, 2004
   5:00 P.M. "The Truth About the Library Science Profession: Why You Chose the Right Career," Howard McGinn, 215 Carlson. Sponsored by the Special Libraries Association Student Chapter.

February 5, 2004
   3:30 P.M. Search Committee meeting, 215 Carlson.

February 6, 2004
   10:00 A.M. Press Conference [televised], Bill Fulmer, APSCUF president, Hart Chapel.

February 10, 2004
   1:00 P.M.- 2:30 P.M. Program Advisory Council meeting, 212 Stevens.
   5:00 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, 215 Carlson.

February 11, 2004
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

February 13, 2004
   3:15 P.M.-4:15 P.M. Sabbatical Leave Question and Answer Session, 246 Gemmell.

February 17, 2004
   3:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting, 213 Carlson.

February 21, 2004
   8:00 A.M.-5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter archives project work day. Transportation to Pittsburgh and lunch will be provided. RSVP to Dr. Buchanan (buchanan@clarion.edu) by 20 February 2004.
   11:20 A.M.-12:15 P.M. President's Reception for High Achievers, Level A, Carlson.

February 24, 2004
    5:00 P.M. Lambda Sigma meeting, 205 Carlson.

February 24-25, 2004
   11:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Scholastic Book Fair, Level A, Carlson.
   5:00 P.M.-6:00 P.M. Scholastic Book Fair, Level A, Carlson.

February 24-28, 2004
   Public Library Association National Conference, Seattle, Washington.

February 25, 2003
   3:00 P.M. Information meeting on tentative APSCUF contract settlement, Hart Chapel.
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

February 27, 2004
   10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. CORAL (Collaborative On-line Research and Learning) Workshop. Sponsored by a State System of Higher Education Faculty Professional Development Grant. RSVP to Donna Ashcraft (ashcraft@clarion.edu) or Thomas Treadwell (ttreadwell@wcupa.edu).
   7:00 P.M. Open Mic Night, Michelle's Café, Clarion, Pennsylvania. This event is for all college students and teenagers to come and share their talents.  Featured band is Endless Mike and the Beagle Club. For more information, contact Tom McMeekin (s_tjmcmeekin@clarion.edu  or  814-393-3647). Sponsored by Special Libraries Association Student Chapter, Clarion Free Library, Tobeco Magazine, and the Clarion Arts Council. 

March 1, 2004
   Applications for graduation in May, July, and August 2004 due in Office of Registrar.

March 2, 2004
   2:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting, 224 Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Recognized Student Organization Roundtable/Student Senate Budget Meeting, 250-252 Gemmell.

March 3, 2004
   2:00 P.M. "Resume and Cover Letter Writing Workshop," James Maccaferri, 215 Carlson. Sponsored by the American Library Association Student Chapter.
   3:30 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Program Advisory Council meeting, 212 Stevens.
   5:00 P.M. Recognized Student Organization Roundtable/Student Senate Budget Meeting, 250-252 Gemmell.
   5:00 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

March 4, 2004
   5:00 P.M. Recognized Student Organization Roundtable/Student Senate Budget Meeting, 250-252 Gemmell.

March 8-12, 2004
   Winter Holiday. No classes.

March 10, 2004
   2:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. "Roles and Essential Skills for the Expert Searcher" [teleconference]. Hosted by the Philadelphia Regional Chapter of Medical Library Association.

March 13, 2004
    Spring for Scholars Auction, Gemmell.

March 16, 2004
   1:00 P.M.- 2:30 P.M. Program Advisory Council meeting, 212 Stevens.
   2:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting,

March 17, 2004
   5:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

March 18-20, 2004
   Annual Conference for the Advancement of College Teaching and Learning, Dixon University Center, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
   Deadline for submitting abstracts for Clarion University Graduate Student Research Conference. Sponsored by Division of Graduate Studies.
   5:00 P.M. Study abroad information meeting, 250-252 Gemmell. Learn about study options in Argentina, Ecuador, France, Germany, and Quebec. Refreshments will be served.

March 22, 2004
   4:30 P.M. Sabbatical leave applications due at Reference Desk, Carlson Library.

March 23, 2004
   Last day to withdraw from classes for spring 2004 semester.
   2:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting.
   3:30 P.M. Faculty meeting.
   10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Book/Bake Sale, Level 1, Carlson. Proceeds to benefit American Library Association Student Chapter South Africa Books Project.

March 24, 2004
   10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Book/Bake Sale, Level 1, Carlson. Proceeds to benefit American Library Association Student Chapter South Africa Books Project.
   12:00 M. Evaluation Committee meeting, 202 Carlson.
   1:00 P.M. Sonic Media Site Training, 215 Carlson.
   3:30 P.M. General bargaining unit meeting/APSCUF meeting, Hart Chapel.
   3:30 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Program Advisory Council meeting, 212 Stevens.
   7:30 P.M. Lambda Sigma Movie Night, Wilkinson Hall Recreation Room.

March 25, 2004
   10:00 A.M.-6:00 P.M. Book/Bake Sale, Level 1, Carlson. Proceeds to benefit American Library Association Student Chapter South Africa Books Project.
   3:30 P.M. Colloquim: "The Role of the Library in Distance Education," Michael Coffta and Cynthia Campbell, Level A Carlson.
   5:00 P.M. Meeting for education majors who will be enrolled in fall 2004 methods or block courses or who will be student teaching in spring 2005, Gemmell Multi-Purpose Room.

March 26, 2004
   8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Spring Librarians' Conference, Rolling Hills Country Club, Peters Township, Pennsylvania. RSVP by 17 March to Erin Lyons (s_emlyons@clarion.edu) or Barbara Reed (reed@clarion.edu or 866-272-5612). Sponsored by the Department of Library Science, Clarion University of Pennsylvania.
   11:30 A.M.-1:30 P.M. Faculty Professional Development Workshop: Fullbright International Exchange Program, Level A, Carlson.

March 29, 2004
    Nominations due for American Library Association Student Chapter president elect.

March 30, 2004
  3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. Sexual harassment training training session for faculty of the College of Education and Human Services, 250-252 Gemmell.

March 30-April 2, 2004
   American Library Association Student Chapter spring election.

March 31, 2004
   8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. APSCUF Contract Vote, B-7 Hart.
   5:30 P.M. Special Libraries Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.
   6:00 P.M.-7:00 P.M. APSCUF Contract Vote, B-7 Hart.

April 1, 2004
   8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. APSCUF Contract Vote, B-7 Hart.
   1:30 P.M.-4:30 P.M. "PALINET Member Meeting Update & Reception," Health Sciences and Human Services Library, University of Maryland, Baltimore, 601 West Lombard Street, Baltimore, Maryland. RSVP to Donna Harnish (harnish@palinet.org) by 24 March.
   2:00 P.M.-7:30 P.M. Graduate Student Research Conference, Level A, Carlson. Sponsored by Division of Graduate Studies.

April 1-2, 2004
    SSHE Libraries Annual Conference, Holiday Inn, Grantville, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by SSHELCO.

April 2, 2004
   "The Digital Library: Darlings and Demons: The State of the Library in the 21st Century," Bethany College, West Virginia. Spring conference of the Western Pennsylvania/West Virginia Chapter of the Association of College & Research Libraries.
   8:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. APSCUF Contract Vote, B-7 Hart.

April 5, 2004
   Applications for Clarion University Foundation Project Grant Proposals due.
   Last day to order American Library Association Student Chapter tee shirts.
   1:30 P.M. Faculty Meeting.
   3:00 P.M.-5:00 P.M. Clarion University Majors Fair, Level A, Carlson Sponsored by the Student Affairs Committee of Faculty Senate and the Explorations Program.
   3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. "Microsoft Producer for PowerPoint and the Archived Webcast: Adding a Face to Distance Education Courses [live Web cast]," Gretchen Schumacher. Sponsored by CAPE.

April 6, 2004
   Faculty Senate nominating election.
   2:00 P.M. American Library Association Student Chapter Executive Board meeting.

April 8-13, 2004
   Spring Vacation. No classes.

April 13, 2004
   "Learning and Libraries," Washington D.C. Cost is $150.00. Sponsored by the Council on Library and Information Resources.

April 14, 2004
   Monday classes met in place of Wednesday classes.
   3:30 P.M.- 5:00 P.M. Program Advisory Council meeting, 212 Stevens.
   5:00 P.M. Ameican Library Association Student Chapter meeting, 215 Carlson.

April 16, 2004
   Library Science Academic Visit Day.
   1:30 P.M. Inauguration of Dr. Joseph Grunenwald as the 15th president of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, Marwick-Boyd Auditorium. Rception to follow in Carlson Library.

April 18, 2004
   4:00 P.M. Graduate Student Reception, Level A Carlson.

April 18-24, 2004
   National Library Week.

April 20, 2004
   Faculty Senate election.

April 21, 2004
   8:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. "Clarion University Teacher Recruiting Fair," Tippin Gymnasium. Cost is $5.00 before pre-registration deadline of 4:30 P.M., Friday, 9 April, $10.00 at the door. Sponsored by the Office of Career Services.

April 22, 2004
   8:45 A.M.-2:15 P.M. Take Our Daughters to Work Day.
   10:00 A.M.-4:00 P.M. Wellness Fair, Tippen.
   2:00 P.M. "Come & Learn: Academic Librarianship and the Hiring Process," Howard McGinn, 215 Carlson. Sponsored by the American Library Association Student Chapter.
   3:30 P.M. Colloquim: "The Role of the Library in Distance Education," Jim Hutchens, Level A, Carlson.

April 23, 2004
    9:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. "Practical Fundraising for Libraries" [workshop], Professional Development Center, Pennsylvania College of Technology, Williamsport, Pennsylvania. Cost of the workshop is $15.00 ($20.00 for non-Pennsylvania Library Association members), which includes lunch and refreshments. For more information or to register, contact Stephanie Farr at (570) 297-2436 or sfarr@sosbbs.com. Sponsored by the West Branch Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association.

April 23-25, 2004
   American Library Association Student Chapter trip to New York City. The itinerary includes visits to H.W. Wilson Company, Brooklyn Public Library, the Metropolitan Museum, Trinity Church Archives, and the New York Public Library. For more information, contact Katie Floyd (s_kefloyd@clarion.edu) or Erin Lyons (s_emlyons@clarion.edu).

April 24, 2004
   2:30 P.M. Academic Convocation, Hart Chapel.
   5:00 P.M. 31st Annual Minority Student Recognition Dinner, Chandler Dinning Hall. Cost is $5.00 for Clarion University students and $10.00 per person for all others. RSVP with payment by 6 April to Office of Minority Student Services.

April 27, 2004
   1:00 P.M.- 2:30 P.M.Program Advisory Council meeting, 212 Stevens.
   2:00 P.M. Search Committee meeting.

April 28, 2004
   Preregistration for summer and fall 2004 ends.
   3:00 P.M.-4:30 P.M. "CAPE Virtual Event: A Model for Institutional Assistive Technology Resources," Deb McGrail and John Lawlor. RSVP to Lynne Fleisher (393-2778) by 28 April.
   3:30 P.M.-5:00 P.M. "Celebration Time," 215 Carlson. Sponsored by the American Library Association Student Chapter.

April 28-May 1, 2004
   Pennsylvania School Librarians Association Annual Conference, Hershey, Pennsylvania.

April 30, 2004
   9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. "Lookin' Good: Today's Academic Library," Gregg Conference Center, American College, Bryn Mawr, Pennsylvania. Guest speaker is Will Manley. Sponsored by the Tri-State College Library Cooperative (TCLC). Cost is $55.00 for TCLC members and $75.00 for nonmembers. This program has been partially funded with federal Library Services and Technology Act (LSTA) funds administered by the Office of Commonwealth Libraries.

May 2, 2004
   End of Year Picnic, Cook Forest. Sponsored by the "Student Union for Creative Karaoke, Excursions, and Recreation (SUCKER)." For more information, contact Erin Lyons (s_emlyons@clarion.edu) or Megan Tomeo (s_mltomeo@clarion.edu).

May 3, 2004
   12:00 M.-1:50 P.M. Students presentations on geographic information Systems, 355 Peirce.
   1:30 P.M. Faculty meeting. Cancelled.

May 3-7, 2004
   Final examination period, spring 2004 semester.

May 4, 2004
   National Library Legislative Day, Washington, D.C.

May 7, 2004
   9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. "Writing and Living With Policies," Cathi Alloway and Julie Rinehart, Lititz Public Library, 651 Kissel Hill Road, Lititz, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the South Central Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA). Cost is $15.00 for PaLA members and $23.00 for non-members, and includes continental breakfast and lunch. This program has been partially funded by Federal Library Services and Technology Act funds administered by Office of Commonwealth Libraries.
   9:30 A.M.-2:00 P.M. "Information Highway Robbery! Cyberethics," National Constitution Center, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the the Association of College & Research Libraries Delaware Valley Chapter. Registration deadline is 30 April. For more information, contact Joe Fennewald (jaf23@psu.edu).

May 8, 2004
   10:00 A.M. Spring Commencement, College of Education and Human Services and School of Nursing, Tippin. Faculty will robe starting at 9:15 A.M. in Dance Studio.

May 10, 2004
   3:00 P.M.-4:00 P.M. "Government Information: Copy Rights for Content Use, Repurposing and Preservation," Bonnie Klein, Margaret Morrison 103 (Breed Hall,) Carnegie Mellon University, Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon University.

May 10-May 28, 2004
   Summer I 2005 pre-session.

May 11, 2004
   Pennsylvania Library Association Legislative Day, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania.
   10:30 A.M. Faculty candidate interview, Elizabeth Forden, 214 Carlson.

May 11-12, 2004
   Drop/add period for summer 2004 presession.

May 12, 2004
   10:30 A.M. Faculty candidate interview, Kirk Moll, 214 Carlson.

May 13-14, 2004
   "Resources for the Electronic Classroom: A Faculty-Student Partnership" (RECAP 2004), West Chester University of Pennsylvania, Westchester, Pennsylvania.

May 14, 2004
   11:00 A.M. SonicMedia demonstration, James Maccaferri, 205 Carlson. RSVP to Linda at x2776.

May 16-21, 2004
   Digitization for Cultural and Heritage Professionals, University of North Carolina, Chapel Hill. Offered in conjunction with the Humanities Advanced Technology and Information Institute, the University of Glasgow, Rice University's Fondren Library, and Duke University Libraries. Cost is $700.00 if paid prior to 15 February and $800.00 thereafter.

May 17, 2004
   10:00 A.M. Search Committee meeting, 224 Carlson.

May 18, 2004
    9:30 A.M.-2:45 P.M. "E-Learning: The Road More Traveled," Holiday Inn Harrisburg/Hershey, Grantville, Pennsylvania. Cost is $35.00 and includes morning refreshments and buffet lunch. RSVP by 4 May. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania Library Association College & Research Division. For more information or to register, contact Narda Tafuri (570-941-7811 or tafurin1@uofs.edu).                         

May 20, 2004
   "Copyright and Fair Use in Higher Education," John Harwood, Rebecca Albitz, and Kenneth Crews, Pennsylvania State University. Sponsored by the Pennsylvania State University College of Education.
   Pennsylvania Library Association Lehigh Valley Chapter Spring Conference, Kutztown University of Pennsylvania, Kutztown, Pennsylvania. The featured luncheon speaker is Bill Barnes, co-creator of Unshelved, the online comic strip about libraries. Cost is $30.00 for PaLA members and students and $40.00 for all others.
   9:00 A.M.-3:00 P.M. Pennsylvania Library Association Southwest Chapter Spring Workshop, Westmoreland County Community College, Youngwood, Pennsylvania. Cost is $20.00 for members and $25.00 for nonmembers. For more information, contact Janet Tyree (tyreej@einetwork.net).

May 22, 2004
   10:30 A.M.-12:30 P.M. Planned electrical shutdown for Carlson Library.

May 25, 2004
    9:30 A.M.-3:30 P.M. "Censorship and Privacy: CIPA through the PATRIOT Act: What To Do When The Law is at Your Desk," Jim Hollinger and Jack Sulzer, Foster Auditorium, Pattee Library, University Park, Pennsylvania. Sponsored by the Juniata-Conemaugh Chapter of the Pennsylvania Library Association (PaLA). Cost is $20.00 and includes continental breakfast and lunch. For more information contact, Michelle A. McIntyre at (814) 224-2994 or rslibrary2@cove.net.

June 4, 2004
   9:00 A.M.-1:00 P.M. Librarian Job Fair, Ocean County Library Jackson Branch, 2 Jackson Drive, Jackson, New Jersey. To register, e-mail Kathleen C