This is the 13th year that Rensselaer is hosting the event, which is affiliated with the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair as well as the New York State Science Congress, sponsored by the Science Teachers Association of New York State. Other sponsors include GE Global Research and Development Center, and the Elfun Society. For more information, go to http://www.science.rpi.edu/Science_Fair/. 3/17/03

Japanese Percussion Group to Perform March 22
Taikoza, a Japanese percussion group, will give a free performance on Saturday, March 22, at 1 p.m. in the West Hall Auditorium. The show, sponsored by the Rensselaer Union Performing Arts Committee, is free and open to the Rensselaer community.

Drawing from Japan's rich tradition of music and performance, Taikoza uses the powerful rhythms of taiko drums “to create an electrifying energy that carries audiences in a new dimension of excitement.” The taiko is a large, barrel-like drum.

For further information, contact the Rensselaer Union at ext. 6505. 3/17/03

“The Unamerican Film Festival” Premieres at C+CC March 24
“The Unamerican Film Festival” premieres in the Capital Region at 7 p.m. on Monday, March 24, at Rensselaer’s Chapel + Cultural Center, 2125 Burdett Ave., in Troy. The screening is to benefit WRPI Troy, 91.5 FM.

The Unamerican Film Festival is a volunteer-run, non-corporate-sponsored event named after the House Un-American Activities Committee (HUAC), the arm of Congress that probed Hollywood for communists in the 1950s. "The goal of the Unamerican Film Festival is to promote films and socially conscience ideas that are underrepresented or neglected by the mainstream media," explained festival director and filmmaker Esther Bell. "In a time when democracy and freedom are being outlawed in the name of homeland security, it is more important than ever to promote artists of all genres whose work strives to preserve the democratic ideals upon which the United States was founded."

For the complete lineup of films and other information about the festival, visit the Web site at www.unamericanfilmfestival.com. For additional information about this local screening, contact Steve Pierce at 766-6095. For more shows at the Chapel + Cultural Center, go to http://www.rpi.edu/web/C+CC/ccc/schedule.html 3/17/03

Call for Entries: McKinney Writing Competition
Entries are now being accepted for the 62nd Annual McKinney Competition. Prizes ($150 for first place, $100 for second place, and $50 for third place) will be awarded in both the undergraduate and graduate divisions of each category: fiction or drama; poetry; essay; and electronic media.
Entry forms, submission procedures, and other contest information can be found at http://www.llc.rpi.edu/mckinney. Submissions are due by March 28 and can be turned into room 4703 in the Russell Sage Building.

Poet and novelist Marge Piercy will speak at the public celebration of the contest winners on Tuesday, April 22, at 8 p.m. in room 3303 of Russell Sage Laboratory.

If you have questions about the competition, contact Julie Gutmann, clinical assistant professor of language, literature, and arts, at gutmaj@rpi.edu. 3/17/03

Call for Presentations: Rensselaer Colloquium on Teaching and Learning

The Provost's Office is sponsoring an end-of-year colloquium on teaching and learning on May 12-13. They are looking for faculty members interested in sharing their latest innovations or experiences in teaching with other faculty. They also are looking for suggestions for panel sessions where faculty might gather to discuss topics of common interests. Topics can be on anything related to teaching here at Rensselaer. Submit your panel ideas and presentation topics to Gary Gabriele at gabrig2@rpi.edu. 3/3/03

Faculty Memorial Service Planned for April 2

The annual Faculty Memorial Service will be held Wednesday, April 2, in the Chapel & Cultural Center, from 1-3 p.m. Chaplain Margaret Leathem will lead the service.

Specific details regarding the schedule for April 2 will be announced soon. Anyone having information regarding deceased faculty members who should be included as part of this memorial service can contact Anne DeCelle, decela@rpi.edu, ext. 3080, by March 5. 2/18/03

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