April
4 , 2003
Nota
Bene
The Mount
Holyoke Policy on Alcohol and Drug-Free Environment
The Mount Holyoke Policy on Alcohol and Drug-Free Environment
prohibits the unlawful manufacture, possession, use, dispensation,
or distribution of alcohol and illicit drugs by any member of
the faculty, staff, or student body on College property or at
any College-sponsored function, on or off campus. Any faculty
or staff member or student who violates this policy faces disciplinary
action up to and including expulsion or dismissal from the College
and/or may be required to enroll in a substance-abuse counseling
and/or treatment program at his or her own expense, as a condition
of continuing employment or enrollment at the College. Anyone
violating federal, state, or local laws relating to alcohol or
drug use also risks fines and imprisonment. Individuals may obtain
information packets, including the complete policy statement and
disciplinary sanctions, a summary of local, state, and federal
drug enforcement laws, a reference guide on the uses and effects
of alcohol and other drugs, and a resource guide to area facilities
offering counseling services. The packets are available from the
dean of faculty’s office, the health center, the human resources
department, and the Alcohol and Drug Awareness Project. Copies
are also on reserve at the library. Specific rules and regulations
governing alcohol consumption and violations of College policies
are outlined in the Student Handbook, staff handbook, and the
handbook of faculty legislation.
The Clio-Melpomene Prize
The Clio-Melpomene Prize of $2,500 will be awarded to assist aspiring
poets and/or historians after graduation. Applicants must be graduating
seniors. There are no GPA or citizenship restrictions. The work
need not be completed for a course, independent study, or major.
Peter Viereck, Professor Emeritus of History and winner of the
Pulitzer Prize for poetry, has endowed this annual prize for “a
young woman who follows her private star in poetic style or historical
interpretation.” Application materials are due Monday, May
5, by 5 pm in the Career Development Center. Applicants should
submit a sample of work in poetry and/or history. The sample should
be large enough to fully represent the applicant’s work.
Also required is a short (one- to three-page) personal statement,
addressing the work, aspirations for continued work in the field,
plans after graduation, and any other information that is relevant
to the applicant’s work and future plans. There is no application
form. Optional are one or two recommendations from faculty or
other mentors who know the work well. The judging committee is
made up of members of the English and history departments. Viereck
does not sit on the committee. The prize winner will be announced
shortly before commencement. Questions? Contact Katya King at
the CDC (x2080).
Preview 2003
The Office of Admission will host Preview, the annual open house
for students admitted to Mount Holyoke, April 12–13. Preview
will begin on Saturday, April 12, with ALANA Preview, an optional
day and overnight visit for students who are interested in getting
acquainted with Mount Holyoke’s African American, Latina,
Asian American, and Native American (ALANA) community and its
various cultural offerings. Other admitted students will arrive
on Sunday, April 13, for a variety of events, including panels,
class visits, and an overnight stay. Close to 400 prospective
students and 400 parents are expected to attend. The admission
office encourages members of the community to extend a warm welcome
to these special guests. For more information or to volunteer,
call x2772.
2003 Film
and Video Festival
Have you recently made a video or film for class? Are you working
on something that you know will be pure genius? Have you spent
long hours in the editing suite making sure your film was just
perfect? The Five College Film Festival is your chance to have
your work gain exposure, add to your résumé, and
possibly even win a cash award. Applications for submission are
available at each of the Five Colleges, including library room
230 of Mount Holyoke’s Media Services office. Submissions
are limited to two per person, cost $5 each, and must be formatted
as SUPER8, 16 mm, VHS, or Mini DV. They are due Friday, April
11, at 1 pm.
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