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I-I—I- I USC's Totally NEW Off-Campus Housing Site 0 Searchable Off-Campus Housing Listings 0 Pictures & Maps 0 Email/Web Site Links 0 Roommate Listings 0 Furniture to buy/self 0 Summer sublets to list for rent ww.sasc.8dH/offcampus NEWS BRIEFS Provost office seeks Capstone principal The USC Office of the Provost is seeking applications from current faculty to lead the educational programs of the new Capstone Scholar program, scheduled to begin in August. This half-time academic appointment will allow the candidate to continue in their teaching or research capacities within their primary department. This principal will develop educational initiatives for the Capstone program, consisting of scheduling and organizing duties for traditional and non traditional events benefiting students. The principal will report to the associate provost and dean of undergraduate studies and will have collaborative responsibilities to the Director of Residence Life and University Housing. The search committee will begin looking at applications Aug. 1. To apply, candidates should send their letter of intent, outlining interest and expertise, to Karl Heider, associate provost and dean of undergraduate studies. Campus gym picked for design showcase The Strom Thurmond Wellness & Fitness Center has been selected for inclusion in the 2005 Athletic Business Architectural Showcase. The showcase highlights athletic and recreational facilities from across the nation that display superior architectural design and functionality. The center will be one of only five collegiate recreation centers in the Southeast included in this year’s edition. i ne 1 nurmona wellness Center has previously been awarded the National Intramural Recreational Sports Associations 2004 Outstanding Sports Facility Award. Space still available for poetry workshop Space is still available for the S.C. Poetry Initiative’s children’s camp, which runs July 25-29. The “Poetry and Art Potion #1” camp is for children ages 6-13 and will be held from 9 a.m. to noon at the Columbia Museum of Art. The cost is $60, but discounts are available for families registering more than two students. Participating students will explore the sounds, rhythms and meanings of words with USC’s Split poetry program artist Rachelle Heath. They will also draw inspiration from the museum’s artworks for their writing and will collaborate with other students to make a rain forest and collection of African masks. To reserve a space, contact Charlene Spearen at 803-777 2230 or e-mail cmspeare@gwm.sc.edu. The S.C. Poetry Initiative is a USC-based center that works with libraries, museums, schools, colleges and community organizations to promote and celebrate the reading, writing and performing of poetry in the state. Students receive a 10% discount* (except at Focert Or, location) wwwjfflxom wmmmmammmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmamamammmmmmmmmmmammmmmmmmmmmimmmmmmmm