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Save the Date: Wind Turbine Open House Dec. 9 On Tuesday, Dec. 9, weather permitting, the Rensselaer Wind Energy Facility will holding an open house at the facility, located on Sunset Terrace. The open house will be held in two sessions, one at 10-11 a.m. and the second at 2-3 p.m. During this time, representatives from AWS Scientific and Rensselaer will give tours of the wind turbine and associated equipment, and will answer questions about the project. We would like to encourage everyone to come and see a 'real-life' example of a renewable energy system in the Capital District,” said Shawn Shaw, Conservation Coordinator at Rensselaer. Visitors are asked to dress appropriately for the weather; a small amount of hiking will be necessary to reach the wind turbine. In case of inclement weather, the event will be held Dec. 17 at the same times. If you have any questions, contact Shawn Shaw at shaws@rpi.edu or at 276-2036. 12/8/02
Save the Date: Institute Holiday Party Dec. 8 The Institute Holiday Party will be held Monday, Dec. 8, from 3 to 5 p.m. in the Russell Sage Dining Hall. The campus community is encouraged to attend. A new model and drawings of the Experimental Media and Performing Arts Center will be on display. Food and beverages will be served. 12/1/03
“Safe Zone” Training Dec. 9 For faculty, staff, or students interested in learning about becoming an ally to gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgendered, and questioning students, the Student Health Center is offering a “Safe Zone Training” workshop on Tuesday, Dec. 9, from 8:30 a.m. to noon. Registration is required. Contact Lisa Amos, administrative secretary in the Student Health Center, at ext. 6147 or amosl@rpi.edu by Dec. 5. 12/1/03
Call for Entries: The McKinney Contest Students heading home after finals are being encouraged to think about creating something for next spring’s McKinney Contest. Each year this literary/art competition offers monetary prizes at both the graduate and undergraduate level for the following categories: poetry, essay, fiction, drama, or electronic media. Since 1941, the McKinney Contest has been administered and judged by the faculty of the Department of Language, Literature, and Communication. Samuel P. McKinney, an 1884 graduate of Rensselaer, endowed the contest as a memorial to his wife, Mary A. Earl McKinney. For guidelines or entry forms, contact Pat Marra at 276-6468 or marrap@rpi.edu. Entry deadline is March 12, 2004. 12/1/03
HR Brown Bag Lunch Meeting Dec. 11 Human Resources will present a special two-hour “brown bag” lunch session on Thursday, Dec. 11, from noon to 2 p.m. in Meeting Room 1 of the Heffner Alumni House. The program topic will be “Conducting an Effective Interview.” The presenter will be Bob VanZetta, of the Employee Assistance Program of the Family and Children’s Service of the Capital Region. If you would like to attend, send your registration via e-mail to Beverly Pruitt at pruitb@rpi.edu no later than Dec. 4. Space will be available for the first 10 supervisors who e-mail their reservations. 12/1/03
Call for Nominations: Rensselaer Alumni Association Community Service Award The Rensselaer Alumni Association (RAA) Student Life Committee is accepting nominations for its 2004 Rensselaer Alumni Association Community Service Award. The award is designed to recognize an individual student who is involved with community service and philanthropic activities in the local community. Additional information and an online nomination form can be found at www.alumni.rpi.edu/aa/studentaward.asp. Note: nomination forms are due by Dec. 11. If you have questions, contact Geoff Seber, coordinator of alumni relations, at seberg@rpi.edu or ext. 2324. 11/17/03
Administration Division Unveils New Customer Self-Service Web Site Starting this month, faculty, staff, and students on Rensselaer’s Troy campus can use the Internet to submit a work request for facilities services directly to the Administration Facilities Customer Service Center (FCSC). Requests for facilities repairs or services can be submitted at fixx.rpi.edu. This Web site will also allow customers with an active RCS account to query on the status of previously submitted work requests. The site includes links to all of the Administration Division’s departments and provides information for contacting the DoTCIO Academic Research Computing Help Desk (ext. 7777) for telephone, computer, network, or cable TV services. The previously established methods for contacting the FCSC, which include e-mailing fixx@rpi.edu, calling ext. 2000, or going to the Service Building, also remain in effect. For a comprehensive summary of facilities services available, go to the Administration Division Web site at www.rpi.edu/dept/administration. As a reminder, requests for assistance related to emergencies where there is a threat to personal safety or property should be reported immediately to Public Safety at ext. 6656 or ext. 6611. Facilities-specific emergencies (such as flooding, loss of power, etc.) should be reported to the FCSC, Monday through Friday, between the hours of 7 a.m. and 5 p.m. After hours (including weekends), facilities emergencies should also be reported to Public Safety. Contact the FCSC at ext. 2000 with questions or comments. 11/10/03
Call for Nominations: Rensselaer Alumni Hall of Fame The Rensselaer Alumni Hall of Fame is accepting nominations for its 2005 Induction Class. The Rensselaer Alumni Hall of Fame is designed to permanently preserve, celebrate, and widely communicate the long and exceptional heritage of Rensselaer. To date, 49 alumni and friends of the Institute who have made outstanding and far-reaching accomplishments have been inducted. Additional information and an online nomination form is available at www.alumni.rpi.edu/hof. Note: nomination forms are due by Jan. 31, 2004. If you have questions, contact Peter Pedone, assistant director of alumni relations, at pedonp@rpi.edu or ext. 6061. 11/10/03
Snow Emergency Parking for Off-Campus Personnel If you already have a Rensselaer parking permit, you do not need to obtain a Snow Emergency Permit. Your permit will be valid during Snow Emergencies. The last four rows of the North Lot in the northwest corner will be made available during snow emergencies and the parking entry gates will be in the up position. Parking is allowed for the duration of the snow emergency. Permits are valid for the entire semester, including during semester breaks. Information about snow emergencies and parking restrictions is available by calling 274-TROY (8769) or by checking Rensselaer's Campus Parking Web site at http://squirrel.pt.rpi.edu/. For further information, contact the Parking Office at ext. 6616. 11/10/03
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