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Monday, June 18, 1984 Vol. 8 No . N 38

ACROSS CAMPUS

GVSC Graduates Offered Positions With Major Finn

Tom Seykora, Director of Placement, reports that AT&T, Norcross, Georgia, the largest producer of fiber optics in the country, has made job offers to thre·e GVSC com put.er science majors. Salaries for recent graduates in this field begin at $26,DOO to $28,000.

Director of Alumni Relations Appointed

James R. Hess, who joined Grand Valley State in January as a develop11ent associate, has been appointed Di rector of Alumni Rel ations. He will report to the Di rector of Oeveloj:lllent and will be responsible for directing the AltJTini Office, coordinating alumni fund raising, and admini s trating the Charles H. Irwin Athletic Fund.

David P. Sharphorn, fonnerly Direc tor of College Relations, has been appointed Director of State Relations. In addition to the duties he al ready performs, Sharphorn will be overseeing the new GVSC Political Action Committee.

SL11111er Band Perfonns at Zoo The College-Community Summer Band,

under the direction of Associate Professor of Music William Root, per formed at the John Ball Park Zoo f or the opening of the zoo's centennial celebration on Sunday, June 17 . Because of this concert, which was added to the original schedul e, the previously announced June 26 concert has been cancelled.

The next band rehearsal will be held on Monday, July 9, in pre paration for the concert scheduled for July 24.

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published every Monday by the Public Relations Office. Copy deadline is the Tuesday noon prior to publication. All materials should be sent to Sharon Coeling, editor, Public Relations Office, 26 Zumberge Library, GVSC, Allendale MI, 49401. Telephone: 895-3221.

S111111er Programs on Campus Several special programs are being

offered on campus this sllllller.

- June 17-22 Twenty-four junior and senior high school teachers will ~ather on campus for a "Writers Summer Institute.'' They will be living in the Ravine Apartments and will work intensively with writing specialists from around the country. Mil ton E. Ford, associate professor of English, has been working with the Grand Rapids Area Council for the HtJTiani ti es in coordinating this program, whose purpose is to improve techniques for teaching writing in local schools .

- July 8-21 Eighty high school students from around the state will be participating in the Summer Institute for the Arts and Sciences . The theme of the program is "Envi rorrnents and Cultures of the Great Lakes Region." Students will learn about cultural develoj:lllents in this area through the study of folk arts and life science.

- July 10 - August 2 "High ability" elementary school students will meet three mornings each week for a special program in selected areas such as archaeology, anatomy, ecology, creative expression, electronics, and futurism. Each student will gain hands-on experiences working with a self-paced computer program.

- July 22 - August 4 The annual Su11111er Band Camp will be held for students in grades 8-12 as well as 1984 high school graduates. Instruction in music theory, conducting, and performing will be included. A variety of sports and social activities is also being planned for par ti ci pants.

Various sports camps will also be offered on campus throughout the su11111er .

Grand Valley State College

Updated SLlll!ler Hours for Indoor Field House Facilities

Swimming Pool Monday-Fri day

Saturday

Main Arena Monday-Fri day

Saturday

Weight Room Monday-Fri day

Saturday

12 noon- 1 p.m. 4 p.m .-9:30 p.m. 1 p.m.- 8 p.m.

12 noon- 1 p.m. 6 p.m . -10 p.m. 1 p.m .- 8 p.m.

8 a.m.- 2 p.m. 6 p.m.-10 p.m. 1 p.m.- 8 p.m.

Rae quetbal 1 /Squash Monday-Friday 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday 1 p.m . - 8 p.m.

Gymnastics Room Monday-Fri day Saturday

6 p.m.-8 p.m . 2 p.m.-5 p.m.

FACULTY AND STAFF SKETCHES

Donald J. Klein, professor of accounting, presented a professional develop11ent seminar on Direct Costing to a group of executives in New York City on May 7 and 8.

Klein was the guest speaker at a monthly meeting of the western chapter of the Internal Auditors Association on May 3. His presentation was entitled "Statistical Sampling Applications for Accountants."

Curtis B. Menning, associate professor of health sciences, presented science lectures and several multi -image slide shows to students at Forest Hills Northern Middle School recently. The presentation was funded by a science enrichment grant awarded to the school.

JOB OPENINGS COT

Bookkeeper (Payroll Office), Accounting Department. $5.87-$7.17.

Clerical Aide, Financial Aid Office. $5.29-6.47

Secretary, Alumni Office, $5.49-6.67. For Details, call the Personnel Office,

Ext. 3215.