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 Have a ball at the Snow Ball An informal Snow Ball will be held Jan. 30, 10 p.m. to 2 a.m. in the Oglethorpe House ballroom. Admission is free and refreshments will be provided. Spring advisement and registration underway Spring quarter faculty advisement runs through Jan. 30. Students should meet with their faculty adviser before registering for spring classes. Registration for spring classes will begin Feb. 2. Below is the registration schedule for each class. • Graduate students begin Feb. 2, 8 a.m. • Seniors begin Feb. 4, 8 a.m. • Juniors begin Feb. 6, 8 a.m. • Sophomores begin Feb. 10, 8 a.m. • Freshmen begin Feb. 12, 8 a.m. Designs, volunteers needed for fashion show Fashion Haus student club seeks individuals for the upcoming fashion show who have experience in lighting design, sound design and photography. Call Sandra at 232-6107 or e-mail fashionhaus@scad.edu. The club will be hosting a meeting in Room 206 of Henry Hall Feb. 2 at 9 p.m. Students are asked to bring any garments they have made that they would like to be in the show. The items must not be made from a commercial pattern. The theme of the show is “Another 25 in the Shallow End.” The clothing does not have to cater to that theme. Graduation meeting scheduled for Feb. 6 Students who have completed all graduation requirements between fall 2003 and summer 2004, should attend the next graduation meeting Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. in the Oglethorpe House ballroom. For more information or to ask a question, call the assistant registrar at 525-6134 or the graduation coordinators at 525-6277 or 525-6247. Weight loss support group meets Thursdays Do it Your Weigh! (weight loss support group) meets Thursdays, 1-2 p.m. at Jen Library, room 118. Weight Watchers, Dr. Phil, South Beach, Ornish, whatever! Learn healthy tools for success with whichever plan you choose. Includes confidential weekly weigh-ins and weekly speakers. You may bring your lunch and attend this group during your lunch hour. Free and open to SCAD faculty, staff and students. Come and get the benefit of a weekly weigh-in and the support of peers. Register by e-mailing wellness@scad.edu or by calling 525-6971. Wellness Walks planned Start the day right — join staff from the health and wellness department for a daily Wellness Walk beginning at 7:05 a.m. Tuesday, Thursday and Friday at the fountain in Forsyth Park. The group also will walk Monday, Wednesday and Friday beginning at 12:15 p.m. All levels of walkers are welcome. Enjoy support and camaraderie as you walk your way to a healthy life. No need to register, just bring your walking shoes. Call 525-6971 or e-mail wellness@scad.edu for more information. Note: The group will not walk on rainy days. Need security officers? Call Friedman All requests for security officers should be directed to Gene Friedman, director of college security, at gfriedman@scad.edu. All requests should be made at least 24 hours in advance. Short notice requests (made less than 24 hours in advance) incur a premium charge from the security company. Each SCAD building/entity is charged for the officers requested. Requests should include, at a minimum: date(s) officers are required, start and end times, location, number of officers and special instructions. For more information, e-mail Friedman at gfriedma@scad.edu. Commencement week make-up days announced SCAD’s 2004 commencement ceremony is scheduled for May 22. This change to the previously announced commencement date of May 29 was conveyed to the college community on Oct. 16 and reflects a nine-week quarter. To ensure that there is no loss of class time, representatives of the academic services department scheduled four Fridays — April 2, 16, 30 and May 14 — as make-up class days, and has confirmed the following schedule for each Friday: • Friday, April 2, is the make-up day for Monday, May 24 • Friday, April 16 is the make-up day for Tuesday, May 25 • Friday, April 30 is the make-up day for Wednesday, May 26 • Friday, May 14 is the make-up day for Thursday, May 27 For more information, faculty members should contact the chairs of their departments. Students with questions about specific classes should contact their professors. Changes made to prescription drug plan Because the cost of prescription drugs has continued to rise so rapidly for the SCAD health plan, beginning Jan. 1, the college made a small change to the pharmacy benefits coverage beginning Jan. 1. This change is referred to as a “Generic Incentive Plan.” The summary of prescription drug benefits is listed below. Covered prescription drug expenses: • Generic drugs Pharmacy option copayment: $10; mail-order copayment: $10 • Brand drugs (Formulary) Pharmacy option copayment: $30; mail-order copayment: $30 • Brand Drugs (Non-Formulary) Pharmacy option copayment: $50; mail-order copayment: $50 For more information, e-mail Brenda Hayner, benefits manager, at bhayner@scad.edu. Advertising image contest announced The SCAD health and wellness department invites all SCAD students to create an image to advertise the Prevention Party, a celebration of diversity among students, featuring food and music and an exhibition promoting the prevention of HIV, unintended pregnancies and sexually transmitted diseases. The party will be held May 8 at Orleans Hall, 7:30-10 p.m. The competition is open to all currently enrolled students. Awards include a $100 cash award for the winning entry and a $50 Ex Libris certificate for the runner-up. Students may enter up to three pieces of work. The original size must not be greater than 9-by-12 inches. The images can be produced in any media of two-dimensional art, but images on disks must accompany prints from images on computer programs. Submit entries to Jamie Scholten, fourth floor of American Hall. Be sure all submissions are identified with the artist’s name and telephone number on back. Also, please include a form that is available by e-mailing wellness@scad.edu or calling 525-6971. The entry deadline is Feb. 26 at 5 p.m. Newton center seeks work for competition The museum of the Earle W. Newton Center for British-American Studies invites SCAD students, alumni, faculty and staff to participate in a juried competition for the summer exhibition in the Newton Center Museum’s Focus Gallery titled “Contemporary Focus: Mirroring the Creative Self,” July 1 - Sept. 30. The deadline is May 1. For more information, call 525-7191. Student exchange program accepting applications The French Heritage Society, formerly Friends of Vieilles Maisons Francaise, Inc., offers student exchange programs that have enriched the cross-cultural experiences of both French and American students by permitting them to work on sites of historic interest in each other’s countries. The programs mix the practical with the personal by giving students in both cultures the opportunity to live with and interact with their host families. Participants spend three weeks with a French family in a land-marked house, chateau or house with a sculpture garden during the summer months. Internship opportunities include acting as an English speaking guide for chateau tours, working in a chateau library, restoration work (paintings, sculpture), horticulture and botanical work (garden maintenance) and architectural and/or botanical research In exchange, the host family provides room and board and allows the participant to share in family life and shows interesting sites in the area. The program is open to students 20 to 26 years of age in any academic field. The ability to speak and read French is beneficial, and may be required depending on the project. There is a nonrefundable $15 fee to join FHS in order to participate in this program. To apply, provide a résumé, photo, motivation letter, a letter of recommendation from a professor, and be available to be interviewed by phone. Please indicate the preferred period of summer (July/August). Usually, a three-week internship is ideal. Proof of health insurance is required. Transportation and all other expenses are paid by the student. The application deadline is April 30. Applications should be addressed to: Diane de Roquette-Buisson 34, Avenue de New York 75116 Paris, France For more information, visit: www.frenchheritagesociety.org, e-mail paris@frenchheritagesociety.org or e-mail professor Jonna Wensel at jwensel@scad.edu. |
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