Energy Conservation Program Seeks Logo Designs

The Rensselaer Energy Conservation Program is sponsoring a design contest to create a new logo for the program. The designer of the winning logo will receive a check for $100. Other prizes include compact fluorescent light bulbs and gift certificates to local businesses.

Entries and questions should be directed to Shawn Shaw, conservation coordinator in campus planning and facilities design, at shaws@rpi.edu or ext. 2036. All entries are due by March 14, in JPEG format. Logo designs should be easily readable at 4 inches by 4 inches. All designs should include the words "Rensselaer" and "Energy Conservation Program." The current logo can be found at http://www.rpi.edu/dept/cpfd/conservation/index.html. 2/10/03

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Mary Dixey has been appointed director of the Robert L. and Sara Marcy Cole Library at Rensselaer at Hartford. Dixey earned a B.A. from the University of Connecticut and an M.L.I.S. from Simmons College. Most recently, she served as content manager of OneSource Information Services in Concord, Mass., and previously, as Business Information Specialist and Instructor at Arthur D. Little School of Management in Chestnut Hill.

The Cole Library provides users with information resources and services that focus on the areas of management, business, computer science, and engineering. Its specialized collection of print and electronic resources consists of over 30,000 volumes, over 400 print journals, a collection of special focus e-journals, and a variety of bibliographic and full-text, online databases. Cole shares an online catalog with the Folsom Library at Rensselaer in Troy. 2/10/03

Megan Galbraith has been named acting director of media relations in the Office of Communications. Galbraith, who has served as assistant director of media relations for five years, earned a bachelor's degree at Penn State University. 2/10/03

Human Resources to Host Informational Lunch Series for Supervisors

Human Resources is hosting a series of brown bag lunches for supervisors interested in learning more about human resource policies and practices. All lunch sessions will be held noon to 1 p.m. Lunch is provided. Space is limited to the first 10 people who make reservations.

A session on the "Employee Handbook" will be held Thursday, Feb. 13 at the Heffner Alumni House. E-mail Beverly Pruitt at pruitb@rpi.edu if you are interested in attending. 1/27/03

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.
For more details, including an online application form, go to www.acs.org/scholars or call (800) 227-5558, extension 6250. 1/21/03