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The Speaking, Arguing and Writing program is looking for speaking assistants, writing assistants, speaking mentors, and writing mentors for next year. Speaking assistants staff the Speaking Center, helping students refine their oral work for classes (e.g., presentations, debates, simulations, discussions) or other purposes (e.g., interviews or public speaking). Writing assistants staff the Writing Center, reading and responding to academic and nonacademic writing by students and helping them to become stronger writers. Speaking and writing mentors perform similar tasks, but they work with the students in a specific course under the guidance of the professor. Assistants and mentors work with students on organization, development, and the final crafting and production of student work, whether written or oral. These jobs are intellectually challenging and emotionally rewarding. In addition, assistants and mentors find that their own writing or speaking skills are significantly strengthened through their work with their peers. First-year students, sophomores, and juniors are encouraged to apply. Training will begin this semester for positions beginning in fall and spring semesters 2000 - 2001. Applications for all positions are available at the SAW Program's main office in Porter Hall and at the Writing Center in the library. The application deadline is Tuesday, February 22.

Attention Students interested in Teaching in Urban School Settings

The Holyoke Professional Development School is sponsoring a full-day field visit to Holyoke High School and William Dean Technical High School Thursday, March 9. MHC students interested in learning about teaching in an urban setting are invited to attend. During the field visit, students have the opportunity to visit classrooms, meet with teachers and administrators, eat lunch with students, and generally experience an urban high school environment. To make a reservation to attend this Holyoke field visit, contact Gayle Higgins in the Reese Psychology and Education Building, room 303, by February 16.

Attention Poets: Call for Entries to the Glascock Intercollegiate Poetry Competition

Students who wish to be Mount Holyoke's contestant in the 2000 Glascock Intercollegiate Poetry Competition should submit two copies of their work to the English department office, Clapp 201, by 4 pm Friday, February 25. The poems submitted should take approximately ten minutes to read aloud. The poet should leave her name off the copies themselves, but identify herself in an attached note. The MHC student chosen anonymously by the faculty-student Glascock committee will read her work in company with students from five other colleges before a public audience, including three poet-judges--Rachel Hadas, Margaret Holley, and John Burt. Any questions should be directed to professor Robert Shaw, x2444/2146.

Notice to all Students Interested in Student Teaching Spring '01

Applications are due in to the Education Division Office by Tuesday, February 15 if students are applying for the teacher preparation program for spring '01. If you did not receive an application packet in November, please contact Gayle Higgins, in room 303 Reese Psychology and Education Building. Those planning to apply can come by and pick up both the Massachusetts Educator Certification Test information booklet and the registration booklet for the April test date. Taking this test is required as part of the application process. Any questions, call Gayle Higgins, x2844, Monday - Friday, 1 - 5 pm.

Family Weekend 2000

For all parents to have an equal chance for overnight accommodations at the Willits-Hallowell Center during Family Weekend, October 27 - 29, rooms will be decided on the basis of a lottery. Any student who would like to have her family stay at the center may fill out a lottery form at the Willits-Hallowell front desk from February 4 through February 25. Parents and students will be notified of the lottery outcome.