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Eligible EIU students and faculty/staff will have their first on-campus opportunity to receive the H1N1 vaccine on Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 10 and 11.

H1N1 vaccination clinics will take place from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. on both days in the Lantz Concourse. (Update: Wednesday's (Nov. 11) clinic will take place in the Student Rec Center, Lantz Building.) People at high risk for the H1N1 flu and seeking to be immunized should enter the building via the north door (near the Student Recreation Center entrance). There is no charge, but those wishing to receive the vaccine should bring their Panther Card ID.

Dr. Sheila Baker, EIU medical director, said those receiving the vaccines should be from one or more of the high-risk groups:
• People between the ages of 10 and 24 years (no pediatric dosages available at this clinic);
• Pregnant women;
• Health care and emergency medical services personnel;
• People who live with or provide care for infants younger than 6 months; and
• People 25 through 64 years of age who have certain chronic medical conditions (e.g., asthma; chronic obstructive pulmonary disease; liver disorders; heart disease; diabetes; cancer; neurological disorders such as epilepsy, cerebral palsy, brain or spinal cord injuries; neuromuscular disorders such as muscular dystrophy and multiple sclerosis; and weakened immune systems, such as people with HIV and AIDS or who are on medications that weaken the immune system).

The priority groups are established based on current U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and Illinois Department of Public Health guidelines.

EIU Health Services continues to update its H1N1 Flu Information Web site with general information about the H1N1 flu, tips on how to prevent contracting H1N1, and regular campus updates from Dr. Baker.

The Eastern Illinois athletic family is saddened today as assistant women’s basketball coach Jackie Moore passed away Wednesday (Nov. 4, 2009) night at Sarah Bush Lincoln Health Center. Out of respect for the Moore family, additional details are not available at this time.

A memorial service for Moore is planned for 2 p.m. Sunday (Nov. 8) at Lantz Arena.

“Our thoughts and prayers go out to the Moore family at this time,” said EIU athletic director Barbara Burke. “Jackie was a great young person with a bright future ahead of her. She will be dearly missed. Out of respect for Jackie, her family and friends, we have cancelled all athletic contests for this weekend.”

Moore was in her third season as a member of Coach Brady Sallee’s coaching staff.

In lieu of flowers, memorial gifts to EIU Women's Basketball in Ms. Moore's name will be accepted at Sunday's service. Contributions can also be mailed to: Eastern Illinois University Athletics Department, Re: Jackie Moore Memorial Gift, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL 61920. Please make checks payable to EIU Athletics.

Meetings/Events

The annual EIU Literature Conference takes place on Nov. 12 and 13. This year's conference, "Re-encountering Shakespeare," features lectures, workshops and a university theater production of "The Tempest."

On Friday, Nov. 13, two lectures by distinguished and engaging visiting scholars are free and open to one and all in the Recital Hall, Doudna Fine Arts Center.

At 9 a.m., Alexandra Bennett of Northern Illinois University presents “Her Infinite Variety: The Women of Shakespeare’s World.” Bennett has brought her professional acting experience to classes, summer Shakespeare, workshops for school teachers and Elderhostel seminars. In each of these settings she has developed a following of grateful, enthusiastic and exhausted students.

At 10 a.m., Don-John Dugas of Kent State University presents “Popularizing, Purifying and Profiting from Shakespeare.” Dugas’s most recent book, "Marketing the Bard: Re-encountering Shakespeare and Print," was the subject of a lively hour-long interview on National Public Radio.

The conference is sponsored in part by a major grant from the Illinois Humanities Council.

The following new exhibit is on display at Booth Library: Re-encountering Shakespeare Through Film.

Located in the Booth Library Reference Hallway, 3000 Level North, Re-encountering Shakespeare Through Film celebrates motion pictures that explore Shakespearean comedies and tragedies. From the rollicking fun of “Kiss Me Kate” to the dark images of “A Thousand Acres,” films reveal the Bard in new and interesting ways. The exhibit, prepared by Janice Derr and Karen Whisler, will be on display through Nov. 20.

A Veterans Day Commemoration Ceremony will take place Wednesday, Nov. 11, on the EIU campus. Community residents are invited to join a host of individuals and groups, including the Student Veterans of Eastern and other student, staff and faculty veterans, at 10:30 a.m. in front of Old Main. In case of inclement weather, the ceremony will be moved inside the building.

Lt. Col. Stephen Knotts, a faculty veteran, and Tyler Linder, an EIU student veteran, will be among those making remarks. EIU President Bill Perry is also scheduled to speak.

Also, see here for information on the EIU wind symphony's Nov. 10 'Call to Duty' concert, planned to honor veterans past and present.

The Dorm Room Start-ups panel discussion will be held from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in Roberson Auditorium, Lumpkin Hall, Room 2030.

Hear the student body of EIU discuss what it really means to be a student entrepreneur, how to overcome the adverse business environment, and the steps you need to take to get your endeavor rolling. Whether it is Web site design, music production or investment management, EIU students have some advice to share. There is also an opportunity to win prizes by identifying faculty entrepreneurs!

This event is co-sponsored by the School of Business and the Business Solutions Center.

Visit here for information.

University Board's "Last Lecture," which was scheduled to take place at 7 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9, has been postponed. Details as to the new date (spring semester) will be posted shortly.

Mark your calendars and plan to attend a great evening event to support a great cause. A benefit in honor of Dennis Diltz will be held from 4 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18, at the Charleston VFW. Diltz, a building service worker in the MLK Jr. Union, has been undergoing treatments for cancer and is unable to work.

A Longaberger, Celebrating Home and Pampered Chef Binga will be offered starting at 5:30 p.m. Tickets for Binga are $10/12 games, and can be purchased in advance. Early bird, intermission and black-out games will be sold at the door. A silent auction and bake sale will take place, as will a 50/50 raffle ($1 each or 6 for $5). (Tickets may be purchased in advance or at the door.) Food will be offered for a free-will donation. All proceeds from this event will go to cover medical expenses.

For additional information, to donate or for advanced tickets, please call Donna Doran (217-821-9838) or Diana Pepperdine (217-549-0777).

Integrative Education. . .
What do we mean? How do we know? Why do we care?

It’s time for you to join the conversation!!

Come and let your voices be heard about this exciting initiative at EIU during a forum sponsored by the Faculty Senate. Everybody is encouraged to participate -- students, staff, faculty and administrators. The forum will be held from 2 to 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Charleston/Mattoon Room, MLK Jr. Union.

There's no better way to boost your day than by taking part in a Pilates class. Join us from noon to 1 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, in the Student Rec Center Aerobics Room. SRC instructors will lead a beginner's Pilates class, with tips on increasing the intensity if you're ready for a serious challenge. This class is designed to strengthen and tone your core muscles and leave you feeling refreshed and relaxed! Please register here. Contact Julie Benedict (581-8415, jabenedict@eiu.edu) for further information.

Attention EIU faculty, staff and students: From noon to 4 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 5, the Education Scholars Program will host a Kid's Afternoon Out for children in grades pre-kindergarten through four. Have your child(ren), grandchild(ren) or other relatives spend an afternoon on campus with EIU teacher education candidates while you gain a few minutes during this hectic season to grade papers, Christmas shop or anything else you might need to do. It will be tons of fun with crafts, board games, movies, computer activities and more.

To register your child for this free event, send an e-mail to Doug Bower (djbower@eiu.edu), with the child's name and grade, and your name, phone number and e-mail. The deadline to register is Tuesday, Dec. 1; however, space is limited, so do not delay.

The Office of Admissions will host an Open House for prospective students and their families on Nov. 11. While here, guests will have an opportunity to meet with faculty and/or student service personnel; hear from financial aid, housing and current EIU students; and tour campus, the residence halls and Greek Court. A complimentary lunch in one of the dining centers will be provided, as well.

Check-in begins at 7:30 a.m. in Lantz Arena. Please welcome guests to our beautiful campus. Please note: This is a no ticket day.

Candidates will be on campus for the biological sciences chair position starting this week.

To access schedules and short vitae, please go here.

"Almost Alice: New Illustrations of Wonderland by Maggie Taylor" is on exhibition Oct. 24 through Dec. 20 in the Tarble Arts Center Main Galleries/East.

These fantastic, surreal digital prints were made using sources ranging from snapshots to 19th-century daguerreotypes to illustrate the book "Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures In Wonderland: Illustrated By Maggie Taylor" (2008, Modernbook Gallery). Taylor holds a BA in philosophy from Yale University and an MFA in photography from the University of Florida. Her images are in numerous collections, including The Art Museum, Princeton University, and the Fogg Art Museum, Harvard University. This exhibition was organized by the Samuel P. Harn Museum of Art, University of Florida. See here for more information.

Help WEIU-TV and HitMix 88.9 WEIU-FM celebrate this momentous occasion! Sesame Street’s 40th Anniversary in Charleston's Kiwanis Park -- 2 to 3:30 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 8!

The street running through Kiwanis Park will be officially named “Sesame Street,” with street signs on the light poles at each entrance of the park. Charleston Mayor John Inyart will read the proclamation at 2 p.m.

Also.....
**“Live” HitMix 88.9 radio broadcast from Kiwanis Park
**Photo Opportunities
**Costume Contest
**Oscar’s Dumpster Donation. (We would like to get 40 coats, 40 pairs of gloves and/or mittens, and 40 hats to donate to those in need in our community.)
**WEIU-TV recording opportunity of your favorite Sesame Street memory
**Meet the “People In Your Neighborhood” (police officer, fireman and truck, etc.).
**C is for Cookie Snack Booth
**Big Bird’s Rest Nest
**Elmo’s World: Physical Activity Area
**Games, activities, music, refreshments and much more for Sesame Street Kids of all ages!

Booth Library is hosting several programs in support of the exhibit, "Harry Potter’s World: Renaissance Science, Magic and Medicine," on display through Nov. 14. See the complete list here. Admission to these events is free and open to the public.

The Ballenger Teachers Center at Booth Library is once again holding children's storytimes Saturdays this fall for children ages 3 to 7 accompanied by parents. Storytimes start at 10 a.m., last about an hour, and will include both read-alouds and crafts. Dates for storytimes are Sept. 26; Oct. 3, 24 and 31; and Nov. 7 and 14.

Professional Development

The Office of Faculty Development is pleased to announce that Tesa Leonce (economics) and Kiran Padmaraju (early childhood, elementary and middle level education) have been selected to attend the 29th International Lilly Conference on College Teaching at Miami University in Oxford, Ohio.

Please join us in the next opportunity to support colleagues for the advancement of our institution and the students we serve. The deadline for applications for the 2010 Teaching Professor Conference will be announced during the month of March. For information, please contact our office at 581-7051 or visit here.

The TECnet schedule includes the following:
Build Department Web Pages the EIU Way (Omniupdate), 1 to 2 p.m. Monday, Nov. 9
Lecture Capture, 9 to 10 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
Lesson Planning in the Internet Classroom, 1 to 2 p.m. Friday, Nov. 13

For locations and/or to register, go online here. For information, call Antoine Thomas at 217-581-8397 or e-mail arthomas@eiu.edu. TECnet workshops are intended solely for EIU faculty, staff and graduate assistants. (Graduate students: Please note restrictions here.)

Civil Service Hiring and Interviewing is scheduled for 9 to 10:30 a.m. Thursday, Nov. 19, in the Martinsville Room, MLK Jr. Union. Sandy Bowman, employment and examinations, will present and answer any questions you may have. As hiring agents of civil service employees, understanding the process is very important in ensuring a timely and rewarding outcome. Bring your questions as they are always welcome and important.

Please register here. Contact Julie Benedict (jabenedict@eiu.edu, 581-8415) for further information.

The purpose of the Study Abroad Program Development Grant is to provide travel funds for faculty and staff to develop new and innovative education abroad programs for students. The types of program may be vast and varied: exchange, one-way, faculty-led, teaching, internship, field study, etc. EIU faculty and staff interested in applying for this grant will need to submit a complete proposal package to the director of Study Abroad, 1178 Blair Hall, no later than Friday, Feb. 26, 2010, simultaneously with a faculty-led study abroad program proposal form (if for a faculty-led program). The Office of Study Abroad has allocated $10,000 for these awards each year. For more information, download an proposal package here.

Campus Technology 2009 will host a FREE virtual conference on Thursday, Dec. 3. The event will take place from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. It will include (1) expert speakers sharing their views in an effective, interactive way; (2) a virtual exhibit hall with demos of technology products and services; (3) a live virtual networking lounge to reconnect with colleagues and make new contacts; and (4) free content downloads and presentations-to-go.

The best part is no travel expenses, no conference fees and no lines! To register, visit here and include the special promo code AX0Z03.

This workshop is presented by Research and Sponsored Programs from 3 to 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, in the Greenup Room, MLK Jr. Union.

Eastern's internal funding for research and creative activity is awarded on a competitive basis by the Council on Faculty Research. There are two rounds of funding -- one in the fall and one in the spring. This presentation will include suggestions for making a proposal competitive, as well as examples of recent funded proposals.

Registration is required here.

Human Resources

Many questions have arisen as to whether or not a second Benefit Choice period will be offered this year. As to the current knowledge of the Benefits Office, no, this will not be presented as an option. Benefit selections will remain in effect until the Benefits Choice period of May 2010, with changes during this time taking effect July 1, 2010.

Spring registration is in full gear. With that said, please remember to submit your tuition waiver(s) to the Benefits Office in a timely manner! Timely submission ensures quick turn-around time and credit of any tuition waivers on your student account.

The assignment of a proxy for timesheet approval is an important aspect of an approver’s role in managing the review and approval of employee timesheets. With the flu season in full swing and the upcoming holidays just around the corner, setting up proxies allows others to act on the behalf of the approver to process department time entry. Put simply, designating one or more proxies becomes a back-up plan for timesheet approval. For step-by-step instructions on how to set up a proxy, visit this site.

The final pay day for tax year 2009 for all monthly paid employees (faculty, civil service exempt, graduate assistants and A&P) will be on Monday, Nov. 30. If you still wish to make changes to your tax status or a final 403b contribution for the tax year, please submit that information to the Benefits and/or Payroll offices no later than Friday, Nov. 13. Monthly employees will receive their December 2009 pay on Monday, Jan. 4, 2010.

Students and grad assistants report address changes to the Records Office, located on the first floor of Old Main. Faculty and staff report address changes to the Employment Office, located on the second floor of Old Main. Keeping your address updated will assure that you receive all of your important mail, including your W-2, at the correct address. You may also give Employment your campus address and phone number so the online directory will be correct.

The Benefits Office has been notified by Sarah Bush Lincoln Hospital that doctors formerly affiliated with HealthLink’s Tier II network are now Tier I providers. The change was effective as of July 15, 2009. Please see PAGE 9 at this link for a summary of Tier I benefits. If you have questions or would like further explanation, please call our office at 581-5825.

Please remember to sign up for the option to print your own W-2 online. The new year is fast approaching and once again it's time to start thinking about taxes. Employees of EIU will again have the option of receiving their W-2 forms online. By completing an online consent, employees will have online access to their W-2s 24 hours a day (with a few exceptions), and will no longer have to be dependent on the mail.

An electronic consent to receive your W-2 online must be done through PAWS (Panther Access to Web Services). PAWS can be accessed by going to EIU's home page and following the links, or going directly to the PAWS sign-on page. Once in PAWS, click the "Employee" tab at the top of the page, click on "Tax Forms," and finally click on "Electronic W-2 Consent" in the Tax Forms menu. Read the explanation of electronic consent and then check the box under "My Choice." Electronic consents will remain in effect unless revoked. Employees who provided consent last year for electronic W-2s are already set up.

Remember, the quickest and easiest way to receive your 2009 W-2 is to access it online. Employees who do not have a sign-on for PAWS can contact the Information Technology Help Desk at 581-HELP to get set up. Contact the Payroll Office at 581-2214 or 581-5510 for questions concerning electronic W-2s.

Beginning on Sept. 22, a VALIC counselor will be on campus the second and fourth Tuesday of each month in the Sullivan Room, MLK Jr. Union. Hours for these visits are 10 a.m. to 1 p.m.; appointments will have priority. To make an appointment, please call Jennifer O'Laughlin at 217-493-9097.

VALIC is an EIU-approved tax-sheltered annuity provider who can assist employees with financial and retirement planning.

Employment Opportunities

Tenure-track position in 20th- and 21st-century British Literature and Culture

Tenure-track position in Creative Writing

Tenure-track position in Professional Writing and Composition

Community Health/School Health, Health Studies

Assistant Professor of Economics

Assistant Professor, School Psychology, Department of Psychology

Assistant Professor, Special Education

Assistant Professor, Sports Management, Kinesiology and Sports Studies

Coordinator of Clinical Education, Athletic Training Program, Kinesiology and Sports Studies

Research and Creative Activity

Candra Chahyadi's paper titled, "Not Paying Dividends? A Decomposition Of The Decline In Dividend Payers," written with Jesus M. Salas, was named the first runner-up for the 2010 McGraw-Hill/Irwin Distinguished Paper at the 2010 Southwestern Society of Economists in Dallas, Texas. Chahyadi is an assistant professor of finance in the School of Business.

Robert C. Wiseman (Booth Library) attended the AECT convention in Louisville, Ky., Oct. 28-31, where he presented a paper and session on "Digital Photography for Classroom and Publication." The paper and session involved the editing of digital images through the use of PhotoShop. Also, he was the facilitator for three sessions.

Linda Marrs-Morford, educational leadership, recently received an award in recognition of outstanding service to the schools of the state of Illinois from the Illinois Association of Regional Superintendents of Schools, Area IV.

Bobbi Kingery (Career Services) and Michael Shirley (history) led a panel discussion -- "Let’s Work Together: Enabling Student Success in Both Career and Life" -- at the annual school superintendents' conference in Springfield on Oct. 27. Some 30 district and regional superintendents took part.

For the second consecutive year, dennews.com, the online version of The Daily Eastern News, has won a national Pacemaker award, the top honor given by the Associated Collegiate Press. The 2009 winners were announced Oct. 31 at the National College Media Convention in Austin, Texas.

The other four-year daily newspaper Pacemakers were won by iowastatedaily.com, Iowa State University; Kansan.com, University of Kansas; KentNewsNet.com, Kent State University; and OUDaily.com, University of Oklahoma.

According to an ACP press release, the contest was judged by Ellyn Angelotti, interactivity editor for the Poynter Institute, a leader in online journalism training and education. Angelotti noted that the top sites displayed excellence in the following areas: integration of multimedia and user-generated content; navigability; breadth of coverage, including in-depth reporting; custom, clean design; and sound news judgment on the home page.

Nicole Weskerna was the spring editor of dennews.com. Faculty advisers were journalism faculty members Lola Burnham and Bryan Murley.

Proposals for the 2010 Summer Research and Creative Activity Grant competition are due in the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs, 1102 Blair Hall, by noon Wednesday, Feb. 3, 2010. All tenured/tenure-track faculty in Bargaining Unit A are eligible to apply. If you have any questions, please call the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs at 581-2125 or e-mail bjgreen@eiu.edu. Application materials and guidelines are available on the Office of Research and Sponsored Programs' internal forms page.

Professors Timothy Coombs and Sherry Holladay from communication studies were the keynote speakers at Communicare 2009. Communicare is a major public relations conference organized by Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall, Sweden. Their topic was “Public Relations as Managing Influence.”

Professors Timothy Coombs and Sherry Holladay from communication studies participated in a research seminar at Mid Sweden University in Sundsvall, Sweden, this May. Their topic was “Relationships Between Corporate Social Responsibility, Activists and Public Relation.”

Dagni Bredesen, associate professor/English, presented a paper, "Marketing the Female Detective in Victorian Popular Print," at a conference, Victorian Markets and Marketing, in Vancouver, British Columbia (Oct. 15-17, 2009). This conference was jointly sponsored by the Victorian Studies Association of Western Canada and the Victorian Interdisciplinary Studies Association of the Western United States.

The Office of Research and Sponsored Programs and the Council on Faculty Research would like to congratulate the faculty members who have received 2009-2010 Council on Faculty Research Awards. The council received 31 grant proposals. The College of Arts and Humanities submitted six proposals, and one was funded; the Lumpkin College of Business and Applied Sciences submitted two proposals; and the College of Sciences submitted 23 proposals, with 11 funded.

Faculty members receiving awards are: Eric Bollinger, biological sciences; Craig Chesner, geology/geography; W. Timothy Coombs (joint proposal), communication studies; Sherry Holladay (joint proposal), communication studies; Kai Hung, biological sciences; Christopher Laingen, geology/geography; Zhiwei Liu, biological sciences; Kip McGilliard, biological sciences; Scott Meiners, biological sciences; Andrew Methven, biological sciences; Stephen Mullin, biological sciences; Britto Nathan, biological sciences; and Kraig Wheeler, chemistry.

The latest issue of the Research and Sponsored Programs News is now available online here. This issue includes information on workshops for faculty, the Proposal Initiative Fund Round 2 Competition, a list of the FY10 Council on Faculty Research Award recipients, and a list of grants proposals submitted and funded in the past three months.

Charles Eberly, professor of counseling and student development, has been selected to receive the National Association of Student Personnel Administrators (NASPA) Region IV-East Outstanding Contribution to Student Affairs through Teaching Award. The award will be presented to him during the NASPA IV-East Dinner and Awards Program on Nov. 8 in Lombard, Ill.

Faculty Development and the Faculty Development Advisory Committee are pleased to announce the Fall 2009 recipients of the Faculty Development Support Grants. Congratulations to the recipients: Betty Smith (geology/geography), Suzie Park (English), William Slough (mathematics and computer sciences), Steve Daniel (biological sciences), Jon Oliver (kinesiology and sports studies), Anna Cromwell (music), Kathleen O’Rourke (family and consumer sciences) and Jinhee Lee (history).

The deadline for Spring 2010 Faculty Development Support Grant applications will be noon Friday, Feb. 5, 2010. For information, visit the Faculty Development Web site.

Miscellaneous

During the month of October 2009, Booth Library acquired and cataloged 1,223 new print titles. A list of these titles may be reached here, or start on Booth's home page, click on Books, Videos and More, and choose the New Title List link from that page. The list is arranged by location within the library, and titles are listed by call number within each location. Please contact Karen Whisler, head of Collection Development, at 581-7551 or klwhisler@eiu.edu if you have questions.

More than 17 million American children receive food stamp benefits. Help EIU fight hunger! See here to see how you can get involved. (Facts taken from here.)

I would like to thank all EIU departments, faculty, staff and students who collected donations for the Christmas Carepacks for Our Troops. We had a great response! The VFW Ladies Auxiliary will be packing and shipping the items to troops in Iran and Afghanistan. Thank you again for your support!

Pantera, EIU's student-run restaurant, is now taking reservations for November 3, 10, 17 and Dec. 1. Unfortunately, due to construction of the commercial kitchen, these are the only dates available for this semester. In Spring 2010, however, Pantera will be in full swing! Pantera discount cards will be accepted again this semester.

We look forward to seeing you. For reservations, contact Kathy Rhodes at 581-6677 or krhodes2@eiu.edu.

It's time again to think about giving through the annual State Employees Combined Appeal (SECA) campaign. You may select many of our local charitable organizations to which to contribute through payroll deduction. You may also choose to make a one-time donation.

Please go online here to review the list of charitable organizations and to download the contribution form. You may also contact Karla Sanders for printed copies of the booklet and form at kjsanders@eiu.edu or 581-6056. Completed forms should be sent to Karla Sanders, CASA. Thank you for considering this charitable opportunity.

Nominations for honorary degrees are being accepted by the university's Honorary Degree Committee. Honorary degrees may be awarded to persons who have achieved a record of major distinction at the state and/or national level in such areas as education, public service, research, humanities, business or the professions, or those who have made a contribution to the university or higher education. Individuals may or may not have completed a degree(s) in higher education.

Nomination materials may be obtained by contacting the Office of External Relations, Old Main, Room 1031, or on the following Web site. Competed nominations should be returned to the Office of External Relations no later than Monday, Dec. 7, 2009.

Especially for Students (Official Notices)

The Barry M. Goldwater Scholarship program is a highly competitive national scholarship program supporting the studies of top-performing sophomore and junior math and/or natural science majors. Members of the EIU campus community are welcome to refer potential candidates to Sara Schmidt, honors adviser/Goldwater campus representative, at 581-8369 or smschmidt@eiu.edu for more information. Interested students should contact Schmidt no later than Nov. 13, 2009.

The Gregg Technology Center is offering demonstrations and trainings for students in iMovie '09 and Final Cut Express 4. Students wanting to learn or improve their skills in either software for a course, club and/or personal project need only to register here (click "Register" on left navigational panel) to attend. See schedule below for session dates, times, and descriptions. All sessions will be held in the GTC. Instructors and EIU clubs and organizations may request special presentations on these topics for their students by contacting Kim Ervin at 581-8358 or kservin@eiu.edu.

iMovie 09 Demonstrations
3 to 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21
7 to 7:45 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 3
3 to 3:45 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11
7 to 7:45 p.m. Monday, Nov. 16
Topics Covered: Importing footage, adding clips, adding still images, rearranging and adjusting clips, removing unwanted video frames while preserving frames audio, reducing volume of a clip, zooming-in on clips, improving clips color, adding a map, adding transitions, adding audio, applying a theme, customizing theme transitions, modifying theme titles, adding chapter markers and sharing movie.

iMovie 09 Advanced
3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 22
7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4
3 to 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12
7 to 9 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17
Topics covered: Sharing to Media Browser, making changes to a project after publishing, simple concepts for gathering footage, adding keywords, adding video from another source, inserting a new clip, adding a cutaway, creating picture-in-picture, adding a title, applying special video effects, creating freeze frame, using green screen, adjusting audio levels, adding sound effects and voiceovers.

Final Cut Express 4 Demonstrations
7 to 7:45 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 28
7 to 7:45 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5
3 to 3:45 P.M. Tuesday, Nov. 10
Topics covered: Working with a project, working in the timeline, working in the viewer, making edits, trimming, working with audio and finishing a project.

Applications are now being accepted for the EIU AA Scholarship. An applicant must 1) be an EIU junior or senior; 2) be the child or grandchild of a current EIU employee OR a retired EIU employee with five or more years of service to the university; 3) have a minimum GPA of 3.0 on a 4.0 scale; 4) submit a written statement listing career goals and financial need: and 5) submit a letter of recommendation from an EIU adviser or faculty member.

The award shall be payable in the fall/spring semester to be first applied against costs (tuition, fees, housing, etc.) associated with the recipient attending EIU. Any remaining amount will be disbursed to the recipient. The scholarship will be awarded Jan. 22, 2010, at the EIU AA annual luncheon.

The application with scholarship criteria is available on the EIU AA Web site. Applications with required documentation must be submitted no later than Nov. 18, 2009, to EIU AA, Brainard House, 600 Lincoln Ave., Charleston, IL 61920-3099.

Two Application to Student Teach meetings still remain during the fall semester for those students who anticipate student teaching during the 2010-2011 academic year. Policies and procedures for student teaching will be explained at the meetings. All application materials are due in the Student Teaching Office by 4 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 2, 2009. Materials submitted by this date will be given priority consideration for placement.

The two meetings will take place at 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, and 6 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12. Both meetings will be held in Buzzard Hall Auditorium, Room 1501.

All individuals scheduled to student teach in Spring 2010 must have a criminal background investigation run through the Illinois State Police and the FBI, based on fingerprinting. Spring 2010 student teachers will not be able to begin student teaching until we have the results of this criminal background investigation.

If you are student teaching Spring 2010, sign up in the Student Teaching Office for a date and time to be fingerprinted by an accurate biometrics technician. Dates/times remaining are 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21, Nov. 11 and Nov. 12. Check in the Student Teaching Department for additional information concerning fingerprinting.

Students can prepare to teach secondary schools through either the Regular Program or the Integrated Secondary Education Program (ISEP). To compare the two, visit here.

Students interested in ISEP are invited to attend any one of the following half-hour informational meetings: 4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, in Buzzard 2444; 5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, in Buzzard 2160; 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov, 5, in Buzzard 2160; and 5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, in Buzzard 2160. Anyone who cannot attend is welcome to call 581-7394 for an appointment.

Students should not try to register for SED 3000 (ISEP I) or SED 3330/EDP 3331 (Regular Program). They should go to the Secondary Education and Foundations office, Buzzard 2147, to apply/wait list.

Students can prepare to teach secondary schools through either the regular program or the Integrated Secondary Education Program (ISEP). Students interested in ISEP are invited to attend any one of the following informational meetings:

4 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 13, Buzzard 2444, OR
5 p.m. Wednesday, Oct. 21, Buzzard 2160, OR
5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 5, Buzzard 2160, OR
5 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, Buzzard 2160.

Anyone who cannot attend is welcome to call 581-7394 for an appointment.

Students should not try to register for SED 3000 (ISEP I) or SED 3330/EDP 3331 (regular program). They should go to the secondary education and foundations office (Buzzard 2147) to apply/wait list.

Students who are assigned to Ninth Street Hall advisers are reminded that they must come in person to Ninth Street Hall to make appointments for advisement for the Spring 2010 semester. No appointments will be made over the phone or through e-mail. We look forward to seeing you.

Students must attend a meeting to formally apply for University Admission to Teacher Education and to initiate the selection process. The College of Education and Professional Studies schedules meetings each semester. The required formal application form is distributed and collected at the meetings and the rules and regulations concerning selection, admission to and retention in teacher education are explained. Students who have not previously applied must attend a meeting.

The following meetings are available during the Fall 2009 semester to initiate the selection process: 6 to 6:50 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 10; 5 to 5:50 p.m. Monday, Oct. 5; 5 to 5:50 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 18; and 7 to 7:50 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 8. The meetings will be held in the Buzzard Hall Auditorium (Room 1501). The next opportunity to initiate the selection process and apply for University Admission To Teacher Education will be during the Spring 2010 semester. Registration is NOT required.

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