Community

One-Way Streets

The Department of Public Safety has received complaints from members of the community about the use of one-way streets on campus. Roadways marked One Way or labeled with a Do Not Enter sign are designated as such for safety reasons. We ask that everyone obey these traffic signals at all times. Many of these roadways are narrow and can only safely accommodate one lane of traffic. Anyone with questions about campus roadways can contact public safety at x2304.

Students

Williston Scholars and Who's Who Nominees

All recently named Sarah Williston Scholars and Who's Who honorees should return their permission forms to the communications office as soon as possible. The deadline for receiving forms is December 13. If you have lost your form, drop by communications (Mary Woolley Hall, beneath Chapin Auditorium) and see Mary Fanelli. If you have any questions, call Sarah McClurg, x2030. Communications needs your permission to send your hometown newspaper a press release announcing your honor.

Mount Holyoke Alumnae Fellowships for Seniors

Graduating seniors are eligible to apply for the Mount Holyoke Alumnae Fellowships. These fellowships are awarded for independent projects, graduate work, and professional schools. Approximately twenty to twenty-five awards are given each year; award amounts range between $1,000 and $3,000, and one award of $5,000 is given to the overall best candidate. Applications are available in 101 Mary Woolley Hall. The application deadline is February 15.

Twelve-College Exchange Application Deadline

Students applying to the Twelve-College Exchange for fall '97, spring '98 or the 1997-98 academic year must submit completed application forms to the Dean of Studies' Office, 300 Mary Lyon Hall, by Friday, December 13, at 5 pm. Note: Applications will not be handed out on December 13.

January Term General Bills

January general bills will be sent to your residential address. If you will be on campus or at an address other than your regular residence, send a note or email to the student accounts office (jquinlan@mhc.mtholyoke.edu or dlusigna@mhc.mtholyoke.edu), and we will send bills to that address during January only. January bills will be due on February 7.

Staff

Flexible Spending Accounts

Due to the holidays, for the month of December the American Benefits Group must receive all flexible spending account claims by December 16.

Blue Cross/Blue Shield Representative on Campus

Patricia Allen, MHC's Blue Cross/Blue Shield representative, will be available to answer questions, assist with filing claims, and follow up with any filed claims on December 20 from 12:30-2:30 pm in 215 Blanchard Campus Center.

Human resources will be able to coordinate scheduled appointments with Allen. Unscheduled visits are welcome any time between 12:30 and 2:30 pm, though priority will be given to people with appointments. Call x2503 to schedule an appointment. Those who need appointments after 2:30 pm will be accommodated until 3:30 pm.

For information on health care coverage or the claims process with Blue Cross/ Blue Shield (CMM 80/20) and the College's two HMOs--Kaiser Permanente /Network Blue and Community Health Plan, contact human resources.

Tuition Exchange Program

If you are interested in learning more about this program, contact Lorraine Gendron at x6132. Application deadline is February 1. Recertification is required for those already participating in the program. Forms are available at human resources and should be returned to Lorraine Gendron.

Career Development Center (CDC)

The Career Development Center is located in the Health Center building. Office hours are Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-5:00 pm. Drop-in hours are Wednesday-Friday, 2:00-4:30 pm, and Tuesday, 9:00-11:30 am. Additional library hours are Thursday, 5-8 pm, and Saturday, 1-4 pm.

Examinations

Registration for the January 18 Veterinary College Admission Test must be received by December 13.

Registration for the January 18 Graduate Management Admission Test must be received by December 20.

Registration for the February 1 National Teachers Core Battery Exam must be received by December 31.

Registration for the February 1 Optometry Admissions Test must be received by December 23.

International Identification Cards

For students planning to study or travel abroad, the CDC has international student identification cards available for $19 per card. See Janice Kane.

Off-Campus Events

Career Expo '97, Hynes Convention Center, Boston, MA, Tuesday, February 25, 9:00 am-4:30 pm. This conference is organized annually for junior and senior undergraduate students of color. It provides a forum where students meet with recruiters from various companies to discuss professional employment opportunities. Mail or fax a one-page resume to Career Expo Planning Committee, Inc., PO Box 1356, Boston, MA 02205. Fax 617-743-4885. Deadline: January 18. For more information check the CDC's off-campus events bulletin board.

New Jersey Collegiate Career Day will be held at Rutgers University on Wednesday, January 8, 9:30 am-3:30 pm. Sponsored by Rutgers University Career Services and the New Jersey State Chamber of Commerce,this career day attracts over 150 employers. Employer representatives will discuss opportunities with candidates in most academic majors, including liberal arts, business, science, and technical areas. Registration is free if you attend the fair. If you cannot attend, you may send your resume and a check for $15. This will register you with Resume-Link, a new electronic database through which your resume will be distributed to all employers in attendance. Send your check, payable to Rutgers University,to Janet Bernardin, Program Coordinator, Rutgers Career Services, 56 College Avenue, PO Box 5066, New Brunswick, NJ 08903-5066. Must be received by January 6, 1997.

Summer Internships and Employment Opportunities

The following internships represent only a sampling of the hundreds of opportunities listed in the CDC. Further information and application materials are filed in the College Street Journal binders in the CDC library.

Maria Mitchell Observatory in Nantucket, MA, has positions in astronomical research for students with experience in astronomy, physics, mathematics, and/or computer science. Applications due February 1.

Baylor College of Medicine's Summer Medical and Research Training (SMART) Program matches undergraduates with biomedical research labs. More information on the program is available on the Web at www.bcm.tmc.edu/smart/. Applications accepted between January 1 and February 1 only.

The Bushnell, a performing arts center in Hartford, seeks students for a variety of positions in the areas of research/writing, education, special events, arts administration, marketing, development, and corporate affairs, and as a gallery assistant. No application deadline listed.

The Iron Horse Music Hall in Northampton is offering an unpaid internship as a publicity assistant and campus liaison. Interns may attend concerts for free. Apply ASAP.

Girls Incorporated of Holyoke has interns prepare and implement activities for girls ages 6 to 18 years old. Deadline for application is January 24 for spring semester.

Williams-Mystic Program offers a variety of internships in areas such as publications, World Wide Web, admissions, and marine science for January 6 through 23. Rolling applications.

American Society of Magazine Editors' magazine internship program offers ten-week summer internships in the editorial offices of consumer magazines and business publications. Applicants must be juniors. Deadline for application: December 27.

NYU Medical Center's Summer Undergraduate Research Program includes positions in biochemistry, cellular and molecular biology, developmental genetics, immunology, microbiology, molecular oncology, neuroscience and physicology, parasitology, pharmacology, and virology. Deadline is February 1.

Rutgers Research Training in Cellular and Molecular Biodynamics in Newark, NJ, seeks chemistry, physics, biological sciences, and neuroscience majors. Deadline is February 1.

Women's Sports Foundation in New York City needs interns to assist in implementation of educational programs. Application deadline: February 1.

University of Connecticut Health Center seeks students interested in biomedical science to participate in full-time lab research. Application deadline: February 3.

University of Minnesota Supercomputer Institute has research positions in chemistry, biochemistry, molecular biology, physiology, and more. Application deadline: February 28.

Employment Opportunities

Further information about the jobs listed below and additional listings are available in the job books in the CDC library. Job books are noted for each listing.

MIT Center for Biomedical Engineering has an opening for a technical assistant to study cartilage and connective tissue growth in a research center. J/12.

School of the Museum of Fine Arts in Boston seeks faculty in photography, graphic design, and electronic music and sound art. Positions begin in September of 1997. J/26.

Microcal Software needs applicants with a background in math or sciences to work in the technical sales department. Visit their Web site at www.microcal.com for more information on the position. Applications will be accepted until January 30. J/8.

Ardsley House Publishers has an immediate opening for a publishing assistant. J/9.

Fellowships & Scholarships

Information about applying for awards listed here is in the CDC library in the fellowship files. Interested students with questions about these awards should make an appointment with the fellowship coordinator, Hilary Shaw, x2080. Students with general questions about awards should come to one of the workshops and open advising sessions on Fridays in the CDC.

Congratulations to Joanna Austin '98 who has been selected as one of fifty- two students nationwide to receive a CBS Scholarship for men and women preparing for careers in broadcast communications.

The Truman Scholarship is open to seniors who are residents of Alabama, Hawaii, Idaho, Maine, Montana, North Dakota, Rhode Island, Vermont, Puerto Rico, and the Islands (American Samoa, Guam, Virgin Islands, Northern Marianas). Mount Holyoke may nominate up to four seniors for these $27,000 awards for graduate study for U.S. citizens planning a career in public service or public policy. Let the fellowship coordinator know as soon as possible if you are interested in applying.

The Truman Foundation names as scholars students who are future "change agents," who aspire to leadership positions in federal, state, or local government or in the nonprofit and education sectors where they can influence public policies and change public programs.

Juniors: There is still one nomination open for the Truman Scholarship this year. If you are a U.S. citizen planning a career in public service or public policy, in the top quarter of your class (GPA equal to or greater than 3.57), and planning graduate study in public policy or in a field that affects public policy, consider applying for these $30,000 awards.

McNair Scholars Program for juniors--summer 1997. Applicants must be U.S. citizens or permanent residents who are first-generation college students from low-income backgrounds or who belong to groups underrepresented in doctoral studies, including women, African Americans, Native Americans, Alaska Natives, Latino Americans, and Puerto Ricans. Eligible juniors planning graduate work toward the PhD in all disciplines are encouraged to apply for this prestigious, competitive preparatory program, which includes a $2,200 stipend and paid expenses at the Claremont Graduate School in California. Information is on file under McNair. Deadline: January 15.

Search for Scholarships and Fellowships on the World Wide Web Instructions for accessing two free search services on the Web--fastWEB and SRN Express--are in the CDC Library. FastWEB creates a mailbox for nightly updates. Also check out the Financial Aid Page, the best source for up-to-date information on every aspect of funding for undergraduate and graduate studies. You can use these Web resources together with the fellowship directories to locate sources of funding.

Morris Udall Scholarships in Environmental Science and the Udall Scholarships for Native Americans Sophomores and juniors interested in tribal policy or the health professions shouldn't overlook these scholarships. Information on these $5,000-$10,000 awards is in the fellowship files. Katey Walter '98 won a two-year award last year. Funds from this scholarship can be used for study abroad programs. The deadline for application materials is early in the spring semester, but interested students should make an appointment with the fellowship coordinator as soon as possible. Mount Holyoke can only nominate a limited number of students.

The above examinations are the only prescheduled ones. Be sure to note any that apply to you and meet those appointments at the scheduled time and place.

Self-Scheduled Examinations

Students must present ID cards at the centers. Students who have lost their ID cards may obtain a replacement for $5 at the registrar's office; photo IDs are made from the cards Tuesdays, 11 am-noon, and Thursdays, 7-8 pm.

The examination centers are 210 Skinner Hall and Hooker Auditorium. Exams are to be taken in the designated classrooms. Open-book rooms will be posted. There is no smoking during examinations.

Center I, Hooker Auditorium, will have examinations for the following departments:
Astronomy	Geography and Geology
Biological Sciences	Mathematics
Chemistry	Physics
Complex Organizations	Politics
Dance	Psychology
Economics	Sociology and Anthropology
English
Students should enter Hooker at the upper level by the doors nearest the amphitheater.
Center II, 210 Skinner Hall, will have examinations for the following departments:
Classics	Latin
French	Music
German	Philosophy
Greek	Religion
History	Russian
International Relations	Spanish and Italian

Examinations are two hours in length with an extra half-hour permitted.

The centers will be open for distribution and return of the examinations during the following times:

Monday, December 16	8:45-11:30 am	l:45-4:30 pm	7:00-9:45 pm
Tuesday, December 17	8:45-11:30 am	1:45-4:30 pm	7:00-9:45 pm
Wednesday, December 18	8:45-11:30 am	l:45-4:30 pm	7:00-9:45 pm
Thursday, December 19	8:45-11:30 am	1:45-4:30 pm	7:00-9:45 pm
Friday, December 20	8:45-11:30 am	------------	-----------

All examinations must be taken and returned to the centers by 11:30 am on Friday, December 20.

Students must take prescheduled examinations at the scheduled time. They may take other examinations whenever they wish as long as they complete each one during a single examination session. Students who choose to start an examination late during one of the examination sessions must return the examination by the end of that session, thereby shortening the available time for taking the exam.

Note: Save this schedule. If lost, copies are available at the registrar's office, the Blanchard information desk, or the library's circulation desk.