November 7, 2002

Vol. 13, No. 18

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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After posting an undefeated regular season record (16-0-0) for the first time in school history, Carnegie Mellon's men's soccer team will advance to the first round of the NCAA Division III Tournament. The team will receive official notification of its fourth NCAA post-season appearance Sunday, Nov. 10, when the tournament field and pairings are announced.

—The Tartans, coached by 21-year veteran Nick Gaudioso, earned an automatic bid to the NCAA tournament after clinching the University Athletic Association championship last Saturday with a 2-0 victory over Case Western Reserve University.

—More information about the NCAA Division III soccer tournament will be available on Sunday at www.ncaachampionships.com

CAMT ANNOUNCES CREATION OF ARTS AND CULTURE OBSERVATORY

The Heinz School's Center for Arts Management and Technology (CAMT) has received grants from The Heinz Endowments, the Pittsburgh Foundation and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts to establish The Arts and Culture Observatory, a comprehensive database for arts organizations in southwestern Pennsylvania. The observatory will provide ongoing, objective data and analysis on the internal and contextual conditions of nonprofit, creative and cultural organizations and issue reports each year on the state of the arts and culture in the region.

—"These annual reports will present detailed analyses of the general conditions," said Dan J. Martin, associate professor and director of CAMT. "They also will provide arts leaders with comparative data and analysis specific to their own organizations and arts disciplines. Issue-specific reports will be published when timely and of interest to arts leaders or policy-makers."

—In addition to gathering more detailed data from across a broader spectrum of institutions than previously available, the database will also collect information on related industries, including movie theater activity and attendance, commercial live-entertainment venues, such as amphitheatres, clubs, commercial theaters and touring productions, and leisure attractions, such as amusement parks, festivals and sporting events. Edna Neivert, a 1996 graduate of Carnegie Mellon's Master of Arts Management program, is the observatory's executive director.

—Further information: official.cmu-news, Nov. 5 and www.cmu.edu/PR/press_releases/index.html

UNITED WAY EFFORT STILL UNDER WAY; 7 SPRINGS DRAWING IS NOV. 18

Members of the university community still have time to support this year's United Way campaign by donating online at the secure Web site www.unitedwaypittsburgh.org/uwac/carnegiemellon. Donors making their contributions online will be entered in a raffle for an Orlando, Florida, vacation, compliments of the United Way. The university will also raffle off a $500 gift certificate to Seven Springs Mountain Resort on Monday, Nov. 18.

—For more information or a paper donation form, contact Edna Jackson of the Provost's Office at 8-6685 or ej16@andrew.cmu.edu.

INFORMATION SESSIONS AVAILABLE FOR FIFTH YEAR SCHOLAR PROGRAM

Fifth Year Scholar Information Sessions will be held at 5 p.m. Tuesday, Nov 12, and Wednesday, Nov. 13 in the Dowd Room, University Center (UC). Students interested in applying for the scholars program should attend.

—The program offers an opportunity for a small number of exceptional students who have contributed in outstanding ways to the academic and extracurricular life of the university to remain at Carnegie Mellon for one full year following the completion of their normal course of study. Fifth year scholars receive free tuition and a scholarship grant.

—The program is designed to provide outstanding students with an opportunity to broaden their education by studying an entirely different area than their academic major. It also enables students to grow personally and professionally and allows the university community to benefit from their growth.

—Further information is available at www.studentaffairs.cmu.edu/fifth

MAKE YOUR BENEFIT ELECTIONS ONLINE USING HR CONNECTION

Open Enrollment (OE) for 2003 benefits coverage has begun, and continues through 5 p.m., Friday, Nov. 15. You are encouraged to actively participate in OE so that you are aware of rate and plan changes even if you are electing the same coverage as last year or opting out of coverage. The fastest, easiest way for full-time, benefits-eligible employees to enroll is to use HR Connection, the secure, online benefits application. It is accessible from http://hr.web.cmu.edu seven days a week, 24 hours a day, from any computer with Internet access. You must use the PIN number you were sent in your enrollment packet. You may re-enter the system as often as you like throughout the OE period to make as many changes as needed. (The last changes made and saved will be used.)

PERSONAL MENTION

—Daniel Nagin, professor of public policy at the Heinz School, has been elected a fellow of the American Association for the Advancement of Science.

NEWS BRIEFS

—The second annual International Conference on Entertainment Computing will take place at Carnegie Mellon, May 8-10, 2003. Sponsored by Carnegie Mellon's Entertainment Technology Center, the conference will bring together researchers, developers, industry practitioners, critics and scholars in the area of entertainment computing.

—Staff Council's annual Food Drive began Nov. 4 and continues through Friday, Nov. 15. Canisters and boxes have been placed in most buildings and departments on campus to receive your donations. Most needed are nonperishable items, such as soups, canned fruits and vegetables, pasta, diapers, pancake mix, cleaning supplies, health and beauty aids and baby food. Proteins such as tuna fish, Spam and peanut butter are also needed.

CALENDAR HIGHLIGHTS

—Friday, Nov. 8: The women's basketball team will play an exhibition game against the AM-Allstars, a team made up of faculty, staff and graduate students. 7 p.m., Wiegand Gym, UC. Free.

—Monday, Nov. 11: University Lecture Series. After three years as a customer service representative at Amazon.com, Mike Daisey resigned and wrote tales of the dot-com culture in his book, "21 Dog Years: Doing Time @ Amazon.com." Daisey will speak at 4:30 p.m., McConomy Auditorium, UC. Free .

—Nov. 11 and 12: The Center for Wireless and Broadband Networking Fall Workshop. Singleton Room, Roberts Engineering Hall. 8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday, Nov. 11, and 8 a.m. - Noon, Tuesday, Nov 12. Register at: broadband.web.cmu.edu.

—Wednesday, Nov. 13: The university's Innovation Transfer Center presents "What are my Options?" a detailed discussion on stock options from both an employee and employer perspective. 4 - 6 p.m., McCononmy Auditorium. RSVP: phyllis@andrew.cmu.edu or 412-268-7393.

—Wednesday, Nov. 13: Lecture. "In Pursuit of Peace in the Middle East." Diana Buttu, legal advisor with the Negotiations Affairs Department of the Palestinian Liberation Organization. 7 p.m., Doherty Hall 2210. Sponsored by AB Political Speakers Committee. Free. Information: contact ccpj2@hotmail.com, or call 412-614-0264.

—Thursday, Nov. 14: Lecture. "Crisis and Memory: The Music of Lost Time." Lawrence Kramer, professor of English and Music at Fordham University, author of six books and co-editor of the journal, "19th Century Music," will discuss music's consoling role for post-Sept. 11 audiences. 7:30 p.m., Adamson Wing, Baker Hall 136A. Free and open to the public. Hosted by Carnegie Mellon's Center for the Arts in Society and the School of Music.

—Thursday, Nov. 14: Are you a feminist? Do you hesitate to call yourself a feminist? Join students, faculty and staff for a discussion of what it means to be a feminist. 4:30 p.m., West Wing TV room. The discussion will show how feminism has changed over time and how its applicable to our lives today.

—Friday, Nov. 15: Carnegie Mellon Philharmonic with Juan Pablo Izquierdo conducting. 8 p.m., Carnegie Music Hall. Tickets: 412-268-2383. The concert will be broadcast live on WQED-FM 89.3.

—Friday, Nov. 15: Mechanical Engineering Seminar. "The Role of Pressure Field in Vorticity Dynamics and its Implication to Maintenance of Turbulence." Bora Mikic, professor, Department of Mechanical Engineering, Massachusetts Institute of Technology. 2:45 p.m., Scaife Hall 125.

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