February 14, 2002

Vol. 12, No. 30

The "8 1/2 x 11 News" is published each week by the Department of Public Relations. News of campus interest should be sent to
Ed Delaney, 412-268-1609 (ed47@andrew.cmu.edu) or Bruce Gerson, 412-268-1613 (bg02@andrew.cmu.edu). The newsletter is available on the official.cmu-news and cmu.misc.news bulletin boards.

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ALL 2002 TUITION TO INCREASE ABOUT 4.8 PERCENT

The Carnegie Mellon Board of Trustees has authorized a 4.8 percent increase in undergraduate tuition from $25,670 in fall 2001 to $26,910 in fall 2002 for students who entered the university after fall 2000. Tuition will increase from $23,820 in fall 2001 to $24,970 in fall 2002 for those who entered prior to fall 2000. Dual undergraduate tuition was introduced in fall 2000.

—The average room and board costs for all students will increase from $7,575 in fall 2001 to $7,844 in fall 2002.

—Funds resulting from the tuition increase will enable the university to attract and retain outstanding faculty. They will also be aimed at supporting undergraduate education initiatives in areas such as a continued investment in first-year seminars and new multidisciplinary courses, expanded learning and leadership opportunities outside the classroom, and undergraduate facilities on the campus, such as the new undergraduate science laboratories in Doherty Hall.

—Tuition covers only about 70 percent of the cost of an undergraduate's education. About 50 percent of undergraduates receive some form of financial aid. University funding available for financial aid is expected to increase in response to the rise in tuition.

INTEL CORP. ESTABLISHES RESEARCH LAB ON CRAIG STREET

Intel Corp. will officially open its new laboratory at 417 S. Craig Street, at the corner of Forbes Avenue, on Wednesday, Feb. 20. The university community is invited to tour the new facility from 3 - 5 p.m. that day. Professor of Computer Science Mahadev Satyanarayanan is the laboratory's director. He is known for his pioneering work in the field of distributed file systems and as one of the founders of mobile computing. The new lab, which will ultimately have 25 - 30 researchers, will focus on issues of information storage and retrieval in what Intel calls the "proactive computing environments" of the future.

CONCERN OVER PSC CONTRACT PROMPTS REVIEW OF RESEARCH POLICY

Recent concerns over a 1998 research contract between the Pittsburgh Supercomputing Center (PSC) and the state's Republican Caucus has prompted President Jared Cohon to initiate an immediate internal review of the university's policy on restricted research. In 1998, the Republican Caucus contracted with the PSC to provide software tools that could be used to anticipate population migration patterns and voter preference shifts, based on data provided by the caucus. This data was one of the tools used by the Republican Caucus in the legislative redistricting reapportionment process. Redistricting is done every 10 years in Pennsylvania.

—President Cohon said although he considers the project to be consistent with Carnegie Mellon's official policy, he believes it is important for the university to reassess its policy at this time.

—The internal review process will be headed by Provost Mark Kamlet. The university's restricted research policy Web site is at http://www.cmu.edu/policies/documents/RestrictResearch.html

"DAFFODIL DAYS" ARE PART OF THE BATTLE AGAINST CANCER

The American Cancer Society's Daffodil Days 2002 Campaign is under way. Daffodil Days, the American Cancer Society's major fund-raising activity, provides the necessary funds to support research to find a cure for cancer and to provide valuable services and educational activities to the community at large.

— A bunch of 10 daffodils can be purchased for $6 and etched glass vases for $5. Orders and payment (cash or check made payable to the American Cancer Society) are due by Feb. 25. Daffodils will be available for pick-up on Tuesday, March 19. To place your order, contact one of the following: Kathy Bossick, Mellon Institute Library, bossick@andrew.cmu.edu, 8-3172; Marcia Gerwig University Center (UC) 103, mg48@andrew.cmu.edu, 8-1779; Maxine Leffard, Porter Hall 119, leffard@andrew.cmu.edu, 8-5673; Mary Martin, Wean Hall 4406, memartin@andrew.cmu.edu, 8-2426; Toni McIltrot, Doherty Hall 1105, tm2l@andrew.cmu.edu, 8-3573; Beth McShane, 407 S. Craig, em1y@andrew.cmu.edu, 8-1640.

BUGGY PRACTICE BEGINS FEB. 23

Buggy practices will soon begin on Saturday and Sunday mornings causing Tech Street, Frew Street and Schenley Drive to be closed from 6 - 9 a.m. on the following weekends: Feb. 23 - 24, March 2 - 3, March 9 -10, March 16 - 17, March 23 - 24, March 30 - 31, April 6 - 7, April 13 - 14. Further information: Rowshan Palmer, coordinator of student development, rowshan@andrew.cmu.edu or 8-2075.

NEWS BRIEFS

—The Graduate School of Industrial Administration's Donald H. Jones Center for Entrepreneurship is offering the non-credit course "Commercializing Technology and Biotechnology" to teach those with an information technology or biotechnology background how to develop successful marketing and commercialization strategies. The class will meet 6 - 9 p.m. on Mondays, March 4 to May 13. Information: John DiRicco, diricco@andrew.cmu.edu.

—The Credit Union will be closed on Monday, Feb. 18, in observance of Presidents' Day.

—If you have a student employee who has made a valuable contribution to your department, the Career Center is offering you the opportunity to honor him or her through nomination for the Student Employee of the Year Recognition Award. Nomination forms are available at www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/career/

—The Jendoco Construction Corporation has received a 2001 Building Excellence Award in the under $7 million category from the Masters Builders' Association for the new Baker Hall wing. "The sensitivity shown to the historic materials and the innovative use of soil engineering and construction techniques have given the university a building they will be privileged to use for generations," the association said.

PERSONAL MENTION

—Rochelle Koch has been promoted to senior Human Resources (HR) representative for the Software Engineering Institute (SEI). Ed Hey, who has worked for the SEI for the past three years as a technical recruiter, has been appointed HR representative for University Advancement, Carnegie Institute of Technology, College of Fine Arts, Business and Planning, Technology Transfer, University Outreach and the Provost's Office. Carter Jones has assumed responsibility for SEI diversity initiatives.

—Luis Rico-Gutierrez, special faculty, School of Architecture, has been appointed an associate dean in the College of Fine Arts (CFA). As associate dean, Rico-Gutierrez will advise students, represent CFA in college and university committees and events, assist with development initiatives and design new interdisciplinary programs for the college.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

—Feb. 18 - 28: "Teenie Harris Photography Exhibit." UC Gallery. Sponsored by The Black/Jewish Dialogue of the United Jewish Federation and the Divison of Student Affairs in cooperation with the Black Alumni Association.

—Monday, Feb. 18 and Thursday, Feb. 21: Master of Public Management information sessions for working professionals who want more from their careers. 5:30 p.m., Hamburg Hall room A202. The program has concentrations in information systems, public or nonprofit organizations, human resources, financial resources, and management of heath systems. If you wish to attend one of these sessions, contact Michelle Wirtz at mwirtz@andrew.cmu.edu or 8-2194. Information is posted on official.cmu-news, Feb. 12.

—Tuesday, Feb. 19: Adamson Visiting Writer Series. Chuck Kinder, Pittsburgh novelist and associate professor of creative writing at the University of Pittsburgh. 8 p.m., Adamson Wing. Information: official.cmu-news, Feb. 7.

—Tuesday, Feb. 19: Black History Month. Poet Terrance Hayes, assistant professor, Department of English. Noon - 1 p.m., Connan Room, UC.

—Friday, Feb. 22: Join Human Resources (HR) and Learning and Development for the popular "How Do You Manage?" roundtable program, Noon - 1:30 p.m., Class of '87 room, UC. This informal discussion group is designed to give campus supervisors an opportunity to discuss HR and other management issues.

—Sunday, Feb. 24: Mosaic, Carnegie Mellon's annual conference on women's issues. 11:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., UC. This year's theme, "Make a Difference: A New Generation of Activism," features sessions about how to make a difference on a local, national and global level. Speakers include Jennifer Baumgardner and Amy Richards, authors of "ManifestA: Young Women, Feminism and the Future," and Nancy Lublin, founder and executive director of Dress For Success. To register and to view the conference program go to www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/mosaic.

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