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Technology Awareness, Family-Style To commemorate Black Family Technology
Awareness Week, Rensselaer once again will host a Family Technology
Awareness Day on Saturday, Feb. 8, from 11 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. This
year's theme is "Embracing the Future for Our Community."
The day will include seminars and demonstrations, a building competition
with the National Society of Black Engineers (NSBE), and a special
tribute to African Boot Dance. Registration will take place in the Student
Union. Free T-shirts will be given to the first 100 people. There
also will be a drawing for a personal computer at the conclusion of
the event (you must be present to win). A pizza lunch will be provided. For more information and to RSVP, contact Trina Beaudoin at ext. 3060 or at beaudp@rpi.edu. 1/21/03
Commencement 2003 Plans are under way for Commencement
2003, to be held Saturday, May 17, at Harkness Field. Students planning
to participate in the ceremony should have filed degree applications
by Jan. 24 at the Office of Student Records and Financial Services,
on the 1000 Level in the Troy Building. Other important dates to remember include:
Status Check (April 30 and May 1) and Graduate Rehearsal (May 14).
For complete details on Commencement, go to the Commencement Web site. 1/21/03
American Chemical Society Seeks Minority
Students for Scholarship Program The American Chemical Society (ACS) is seeking applications
from underrepresented minority students for its scholars program.
The application deadline is Feb.15, 2003. The ACS Scholars Program provides financial support
to academically accomplished African- American, Hispanic, and Native
American students in their pursuit of undergraduate studies in chemistry,
chemical engineering, biochemistry, environmental science, and related
disciplines in two- and four- year college and university programs. Up to 100 scholarships will be awarded to minority
students seeking a career in chemistry. Freshmen can receive up to
$2,500 per academic year. Sophomores, juniors, and seniors are eligible
for up to $3,000 per academic year. In addition to financial aid, the Scholars Program,
with the help of participating companies, offers students the opportunity
to take advantage of mentoring and paid summer internships.
Big Red Freakout Ice House The Annual Big Red Freakout Ice House will be held
on Saturday, Feb. 8, starting at 4:30 p.m. in the Heffner Alumni House.
All alumni, students, administrators, faculty, staff, and friends
of Rensselaer hockey are invited to enjoy a buffet dinner before the
game, and get a "tattoo" or have your face painted by the
Red and White student organization. Ice House attendees can park at
the Heffner Alumni House and take a free shuttle to the doors of the
Houston Field House. After the game, the shuttle will take you back
to the Heffner Alumni House to meet the members and coaching staff
of the men's varsity hockey team and enjoy a cash bar, warm beverages,
and desserts. A limited number of tickets for the hockey game are available on a first-come, first-served basis to attendees of the Ice House. Register no later than Friday, Jan. 31, at www.alumni.rpi.edu/freakout or contact Peter Pedone at pedonp@rpi.edu for a registration form. 1/13/03
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