April
12, 2002
Nota
Bene
Preview 2002 The Office of Admission will host Preview,
the College’s annual open house for admitted students, April
20–22. The event will begin Saturday, April 20, with ALANA
Preview, an optional day and overnight for students interested
in the opportunity to get acquainted with Mount Holyoke’s
ALANA community and its various cultural offerings. The rest of
the prospective class will arrive on Sunday, April 21, for a variety
of events including panels, class visits, and an overnight stay.
This year, admission is expecting close to 400 prospective students
and 400 parents for the program. Please extend your warmest welcome
to these special guests! For more information or to volunteer,
call x2023.
African Studies Certificate The Five College African Studies
Program offers a certificate in African Studies to graduating
seniors who have taken at least six courses in African studies,
receiving a grade of B or better. Seniors who wish to apply for
a Five College African studies certificate should obtain an application
from the bulletin board outside Skinner 312, and submit it to
John Lemly, Holly Hanson, or Samba Gadjigo by May 1. The African
Studies Council will decide on 2002 applicants at its meeting
on May 3.
History Department Grants The Department of History is
pleased to invite applications for the Wilma J. Pugh Grant for
2002. Established by Professor Emeritus of History Wilma Pugh
and her nephew, Emerson Pugh, the award consists of a research
grant to a history major who will be undertaking an independent
project in history during her senior year. The size of the grant
may vary from year to year, but recent awards have ranged between
$1,000 and $2,500. The purpose of the grant is to help cover the
cost of travel to a research site and/or related expenses. Juniors
who wish to apply should submit an application to the chair of
the history department by April 15. Interested students should
consult a member of the department about what is required to apply.
The history department is also pleased to invite applications
for the Almara grants for 2002. Established by an alumna, the
grants—which number several each year—are meant to encourage
independent research by students in the history department. Recent
awards have ranged between $50 and $1,000 and have helped MHC
undergraduates conduct interviews or research in a variety of
places, including Washington D.C., New York City, Bangladesh,
France, and South Africa. Students who wish to apply should submit
materials to the history department by April 15. Interested students
should examine the bulletin board in the department common room
(which contains not only forms but also application-writing suggestions
and copies of successful applications). They should also consult
with members of the department about what is required to apply.
Chinese Language Fellow Position for 2002–2003 The
Office of International Affairs invites students to apply for
the position of Chinese language fellow in Ham Hall for the 2002–2003
academic year. The language fellow is responsible for organizing
a weekly language table, an annual Chinese "gracious dinner,"
a Chinese New Year celebration, and other occasional activities
to promote Chinese language and culture. The Chinese language
fellow works closely with the Asian studies department (particularly
the instructor of Chinese language) and with the other language
fellows in Ham Hall to coordinate activities. Requirements for
the position include native or near-native fluency in Mandarin
Chinese, the ability to work with students at all levels of Chinese
language proficiency, and good organizational and interpersonal
skills. The Chinese language fellow lives in a studio-bedroom
with private bath in Ham Hall and receives a stipend of $700 for
the year. To apply, submit a résumé and a brief
statement explaining the reasons for your interest and your ideas
for the coming year to the Office of International Affairs, 303
Mary Lyon, by Wednesday, April 17.
Department of English Prizes The following prizes are
awarded each year by the English department. For details on submitting
entries and to pick up an application form, stop by the department
office, 201 Clapp. The deadline for all entries is 4 pm Monday,
April 29. The Virginia Lee Barnes Prize is awarded for the best
critical essay by a senior in English, American studies, medieval
studies, or women’s studies. The Gertrude Claytor: Academy
of American Poets Prize is awarded for the best poem or group
of poems of not more than four pages and is open to all students.
The Minnie Ryan Dwight Prize is awarded for excellence in journalistic
writing. The MacArthur-Leithauser Travel Award is open to sophomores
and juniors of creative promise who would benefit from travel
abroad. The Kathryn G. McFarland Award is awarded for any form
of creative writing and is open to all students. The Sydney Robertson
McLean Prize is awarded for short stories and is open to all students.
The Anne Singer Award is awarded to a student who shows the promise
of a gift for writing and a dedication to craftsmanship for poetry,
stories, plays, or any other form of creative writing. Preference
is given to first-years, sophomores, and juniors. The Ada L. F.
Snell Poetry Prize is given for the best poem or group of poems
of not more than fifty lines and is open to all students.
Announcement for Seniors with Federal Direct Student Loan(s)
It is a federal regulation that all graduating students with
Federal Direct Student Loan(s) must complete exit counseling before
leaving in May. This counseling session can be completed online
at www.dlservicer.ed.gov or in person. You must have your PIN
to complete the online session. The PIN was sent to every student
who filed a FAFSA. You would not have been eligible for a federal
loan without filing a FAFSA. It is strongly recommended that anyone
who does not have or know her PIN, request another one at the
Web site listed above. The PIN will allow you the opportunity
and convenience of accessing your loan account information, checking
on payments, and submitting a change of address, all electronically.
The majority of you will have loan debt for ten years or more.
You must be in contact with the U.S. Department of Education for
the duration of your repayment period. If you request a new PIN,
it must be mailed through the U.S. postal service to your home
address. Please alert someone there to look for delivery within
two weeks. If you prefer to complete the session in person, you
must book an appointment. Sessions will be held as follows: Monday,
April 22, in Blanchard room 215 at 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, 4 pm, 5 pm,
6 pm, and 7 pm or Tuesday, April 23, in Blanchard room 212 at
9 am, 10 am, 11 am, 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm, and 4 pm. Each session will
begin promptly on the hour. It may not take the entire hour but
plan accordingly. Space in each room is limited, so a session
commitment is mandatory. Just respond to student-loans@mtholyoke.edu
with your preference, and mark it on your calendar. The loan department
will contact you only if we cannot honor your request. If you
cannot attend any of the sessions listed, please attempt to complete
your exit counseling online. Feel free to contact the loan department
at x2034 if you have questions or concerns.
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