University of South Carolina Libraries
2 DATEBOOK Entries for the Datebook may be submitted to The Gamecock on the third floor of the Russell House. There is a box designated for the Datebook in the newsroom. The Counseling and Human Development Center at 900 Assembly St. is offering a variety of programs in the following weeks. Dr. Ruthann Fox-Hines will lead a workshop, "The Power of Names" on Friday from 9:30 a.m. to noon. A "Dream Workshop" lead by Dr. Fox-Hines and Dr. Jud? Small will take place today and Oct. 12 from 2-4 p.m. All meetings will be in room 212. For more information contact the center at 777-5223. The Cooperative Ministry is seeking volunteer counselors and office workers for its emergency assistance program. Anyone interested in volunteering should attend a volunteer orientation meeting to be held Thursday, Oct.5 at 10 a.m. and Wednesday, Oct 18th For more information contact the Cooperative Ministry at 799-3853. Thursdays Habitat for Humanity, 5:30 p.m., RH 205 Intervarsity Christian Fellowship, 7:30-9 p.m, RH 315 Baptist Student Union: Heart to Heart, 7 p.m., BSU Center Campus Crusade for Christ "Prime Time," 7:30 p.m., Calcott 15 Carolina Productions Homecoming Commission, 7 p.m., RH 201. Contact Lori Toland for more infnrmofinn Gamma Beta Phi, Sept. 21, 5:30 p.m., Nursing Auditorium. Sundays PALM Campus Ministry, Worship and Dinner, 5:30 p.m., 728 Pickens St. Student Government ExecuScoring I hat tricl 111 11J W iW iTiUltl l\f JI 1 tive Cabinet, 6 p.m., Witten Room Sorority Christian Fellowship, 7:30 - 9 p.m. in the basement of the South Tower. For information, call 779-7173 Ballroom Dance Club, 4-5 p.m., Blatt PE Center 107 Mondays Carolina Productions Concerts Commission, 7:30 p.m., RH 201 Model United Nations Club, 8:30 p.m., RH 302 Alpha Fhi Alpha Service Table, 11 a.m.- 2 p.m., Greene Street Sorority Council, 5 p.m., RH Theater Fraternity Council, 4:30 p.m. Carolina Productions Tradi- _ tional Events Commission, 6 p.m., RH 309 Carolina Productions Performing Arts Commission, 6:30 p.m., RH 201 Carolina Productions Special Programs Commission, 7 p.m., RH 348 Student Nurses Association, last Monday of every month, 1:15 - 2:15 p.m., College of Nursing room 125 Tuesdays Newman Club, 7 p.m., St. Thomas More Center. Hillel, 7:30 pm., RH 315. Contact 544-0607 for more information SAGE (Students Allied for a Greener Earth), 7-8 p.m., RH 302 Dissertation Writing Support Group, 3:30 - 5 "p.m., the Counseling and Human Development Center, 900 Assembly St., Room 212 or call 777-5223 Association of African Amer ican Students, 6 p.m. P.E.E.R.S. meeting, every other week, RH 315 Carolina Productions Ideas and Issues Commission, 7:30 p.m., RH Witten room Carolina Productions Cinematic Arts Commission, 7 p.m., RH Gan#5gock Sports C i \mM i * ** w? M ;Mll& HB The Gamecock Howard Hi MARTHA HOTOP Staff Writer The Howard Hughes Medical Inst 80 Pre- Doctoral Fellowships to stu on obtaining a degree in biological s Students who are seniors or have than one year of graduate study tov Fh.D or Sc.D. degrees in biological s couraged to apply. Founded in 1953, the Howard E Institute is a nonprofit medical rese tion dedicated to basic biomedical re ucation. The Institute conducts reseaj areas: cell biology and regulation ' munology, neuroscience, and stru "The primary purpose and objectiv Hughes Medical Institute shall be tl human knowledge within the field i ences (mainly the field of medical res ical education) and the effective ap] of for the benefit of mankind," stat One of the principle objectives of to apply new scientific knowledge to SENATE continued from page 1 said the bill concerning the Student Senate selection process has been sent to judiciary and hopefully will be presented at next week's meeting. Student Services committee said that plans about Student Senate constituency reports are in their final stages. Another topic discussed was the induction of three Student Senate members to the Omicron Delta Kappa honor society. "If s a society that recognizes leadership, and it has been an active part of USC's campus life," senior and society member Julie Johnson said. "Ifs very selective as far as who gets inducted." J5 HP ' ~-'v? iir 1 if Thursday, October 5,1995 ughes biology of disease and the promoti itute will award of health. The Howard Hu| dents planning es Medical Institute emplc sciences. independent investigators i completed less laboratories located in 64 lei ,Tard their M.S., ing universities, hospitals a sciences are en- medical centers. Graduates and postgrac [ughes Medical ates are trained by the Ins jarch organiza- tute to assist in the reseai ^search and ed- efforts. The Institute est? nch in five broad lished a grants program in ., genetics, im- research department. The ctural biology. at strengthening education e of the Howard lated sciences, tie promotion of The Pre-Doctoral Fello1 of the basic sci- ences sponsored by the Hov earch and med- stitute is to promote excel plication there- search. Excellence is achie es the chapter, tive researchers with exce] the Institute is high-quality graduate edu< i the alleviation Students selected for tl The three senate members chosen to become a part of the society include vice president Darcie Shively, Senator Alex Vu and Senator Jennifer Godbee. Cabinet member Dan D'Alberto was also chosen. The meeting ended with an announcement by Senator Robertson concerning the ineffective parking situation at USC. "I am going to be forming a group of individuals that will protest the Office of the President with one sole issue in mind: the parking of this university and how the situation is outrageous," Robertson said. "If we call ourselves leaders, if s time we do something about it." nir congenial sonaI stereo... Wtifwrxft triftl y ~ > USC 90.5FM 1 | HnnB \ 11 '% /v^ *^'5^'' ^ _ : ::. :' : _ :'v':-; . .. . .; . ' '_? . ;., ,. .' ; ;V ;: : . IP ' im^Bl ' v? ||||fl|fc.. <x ; .. I, * IB scholarship! on sue full-time stu rh- to support traini jys j understand the I at 1 mechanisms in c ad- ymM? I lows who are U.l nd ^ ilj pleting their stu( lu- paBarnnpi# superior scholars >ti- uAIYItUUUlV promise of futui ch GREENBACKS search. ab- TheFellowsl] lAorr a- 1- i. *i.? i t% l i?o i to compmneni. its one can apply ic grant program is aimed port. Award win in the biological and re- $14,500 and a $] lowance. ivships in Biological Sci- Novella Beski yard Hughes Medical In- mer Programs, Hence in biomedical re- deadline isn't un ved by helping prospec- applying should Dtional promise obtain a Those looking cation. for this or any ot le Fellowship must pur- Novella Beskid ? EDUCATION continued from page 1 hire starting teachers with Master's de- to grees. Statistics show a 95 percent hire t: rate among teachers leaving USC with f< a Master's degree, according to College s of Education Associate Dean Sandra a Robinson. p "When screening applicants we look f( at the degree they have. If they have a ^ good concentration and a Master's in 0 Education, then that will certainly help," v said Bertha Hittie, the Director of Hu- ^ man Resources in Richland County District Two. "We are very fortunate that our school board has not given us di- ? rectives (when hiring teachers). So, we u look for the best trained, most qualified r teachers." P In a September 21,1995 Gamecock ^ article, Dean Richard Ishler said the f biggest problem "is getting the word out " to the students" about the changes made. The College of Education is making an p effort to alleviate this problem. They v have begun by having meetings for in- a EE * > \ v-Mm ?Ji 11 h I j^* W&T\ '&%I I / >" ,st ^ % - ' *-^ ^ . '" - ^ * available i dy. These fellowships are designed ng in research that is intended to >asic biological processes or disease me of sixteen scientific fields. Fel3. citizens have the option of comdies abroad. ilected on the basis of demonstrated hip. Those selected must also show re achievement in biomedical redp award lasts for three years, but ir an additional two years of supners receive an annual stipend of [4,000 annual cost-of-education ald, Director of Fellowships and Sumsaid that though the application til Nov. 3,1995, those considering pick up the application soon, for help with the application process her national award should contact it 777-0963. erested students, sending representaives to education classes, sending inDrmation to high school students, sponoring ads in all areas of student media nd launching a major marketing camiaign. The campaign includes brochures, aiders, posters and flyers. The college Las also completed coordinating with ther colleges within USC to better adise students who wish to pursue their Master's in Education. According to Robinson, other strengths f the program include: preparing more a a specific field, becoming a reliable esource to other teachers in the worklace, being more marketable to schools, taving more time training in the classoom and more exposure to education a the minor program. When asked about the success of the rogram Robinson said, "This is a winrin situation for USC students, as well s children." mF Hk | v mill - p | I - WtimMMm HP jftylg urn J1 mmmsmmmam BEM/ f MS&Bem y < RHH