^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ AWG E-MAIL NEWS No. 2000-52, 19 December 2000 ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ CONTENTS: 1) CHRYSALIS SCHOLARSHIPS 2) THOU SHALT NOT SKIM FLAVOR FROM THE HOLIDAYS 3) POSITION OPENINGS Oberlin College-Structural Geology/Tectonics Buffalo State College-Geomorphologist University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point-Environmental Geography 4) SUBMISSION, ADVERTISING & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ HAPPY HOLIDAYS**HAPPY HOLIDAYS**HAPPY HOLIDAYS**HAPPY HOLIDAYS**HAPPY HOLIDAYS ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^^ ^^ 11111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111111 111111111111 11 1) CHRYSALIS SCHOLARSHIPS PURPOSE Scholarships for women who need money to complete their theses. To be used for typing, drafting, child care, or whatever it takes to finish the thesis and complete a Masters or PhD degree program in a geoscience field. Two $750 scholarships will be awarded in 2001. Additional smaller scholarships may be awarded at the discretion of the Scholarship Committee. CRITERIA 1. The applicant must be a woman whose education has been interrupted for at least one (1) year. 2. The applicant must be a candidate for an advanced degree in a geoscience field. 3. The applicant must be completing her thesis during the current academic year. 4. The applicant should be a woman who has contributed and will continue to contribute to both the geosciences and the larger world community through her academic and personal strengths. APPLICATION PROCEDURE The applicant must submit: 1. A letter of application which contains a short statement of: A. Her background. B. Her career goals and objectives. C. How she will use the money with a small budget (i.e. $250.00 for slides; $250.00 for typing; $250.00 for babysitting). D. The nature and length of the interruption to her education and the expected graduation date (May, 2001 or December, 2001). Please include your thesis topic and specifically address your current involvement in and future goals/contribu-tions to both the geosciences and the larger community. 2. Two (2) letters of reference:* The first from her advisor and the second from a person of her choice who can attest to her qualifications for this award. Her thesis advisor should include the anticipated date of completion of her degree. * Letters of reference should specifically address the above listed criteria. PLEASE NOTE: Application materials consist of three letters. There is no additional application form. All application materials should be clearly labeled with the applicant's name and address and should be sent to: AWG: CHRYSALIS SCHOLARSHIPS, G&H PRODUCTION COMPANY, LLC #930, 518 - 17th Street, Denver, CO 80202 303-534-0708 (Phone) 303- 436-0609 (Fax) Deadline for application is March 1, 2001. Scholarships will be awarded by March 31, 2001 2222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222222 222222222222222 2) THOU SHALT NOT SKIM FLAVOR FROM THE HOLIDAYS by Craig Wilson (USA Today columnist) I hate this time of year. Not for its crass commercialism and forced frivolity, but because it's the season when the food police come out with their wagging fingers and annual tips on how to get through the holidays without gaining 10 pounds. You can't pick up a magazine without finding a list of holiday do's and don'ts. Eliminate second helpings, high calorie sauces, and cookies made with butter, they say. Fill up on vegetable sticks, they say. Good grief. Is your favorite childhood memory of Christmas a carrot stick? I don't think so. Isn't mine, either. A carrot was something you left for Rudolph. I have my own list of tips for holiday eating. I assure you, if you follow them, you'll be fat and happy. So what if you don't make it to New Year's? Your pants don't fit anymore, anyway. 1. About those carrot sticks. Avoid them. Anyone who puts carrots on a holiday buffet table knows nothing of the Christmas spirit. In fact, if you see carrots, leave immediately. Go next door, where they're serving rum balls. 2. Drink as much eggnog as you can. And quickly. Like fine single-malt Scotch, it's rare. In fact, it's even rarer than single-malt Scotch. You can't find it any other time of year but now. So drink up! Who cares that it has 10,000 calories in every sip? It's not as if you're going to turn into an eggnogaholic or something. It's a treat. Enjoy it. Have one for me. Have two. It's later than you think. It's Christmas! 3. If something comes with gravy, use it. That's the whole point of gravy. Gravy does not stand alone. Pour it on. Make a volcano out of your mashed potatoes. Fill it with Gravy. Eat the volcano. Repeat. 4. As for mashed potatoes, always ask if they're made with skim milk or whole milk. If it's skim, pass. Why bother? It's like buying a sports car with automatic transmission. 5. Do not have a snack before going to a party in an effort to control your eating. The whole point of going to a Christmas party is to eat other people's food for free. Lots of it. Hello? Remember college? 6. Under no circumstances should you exercise between Christmas and New Year's. You can do that in January when you have nothing else to do. This is the time for long naps, which you'll need after circling the buffet table carrying a 10- pound plate of food and that vat of eggnog. 7. If you come across something really good at a buffet table, like frosted Christmas cookies in the shape and size of Santa, position yourself near them and don't budge. Have as many as you can before becoming the center of attention. They're like a beautiful pair of shoes. You can't leave them behind. You're not going to see them again. 8. Same for pies. Apple. Pumpkin. Mincemeat. Have a slice of each. Or, if you don't like mince- meat, have two apples and one pumpkin. Always have three. When else do you get to have more than one dessert? Labor Day? 9. Did someone mention fruitcake? Granted, it's loaded with the mandatory celebratory calories, but avoid it all cost. I mean, have some standards, mate. 10. And one final tip: If you don't feel terrible when you leave the party or get up from the table, you haven't been paying attention. Re-read tips. Start over. But hurry! Cookie-less January is just around the corner. 3333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333333 333333333333333 2) POSITION OPENINGS ***Oberlin College-Structural Geology/Tectonics Position The Department of Geology at Oberlin College invites applications for a full- time, non-continuing faculty position for a term of 1 year, beginning Fall 2001, carrying the rank of Assistant Professor. The incumbent will teach courses in structural geology/tectonics and introductory geology. The teaching load will consist of one upper level course in structural geology and tectonics, a second upper level course in historical geology, and the equivalent of two additional introductory courses in the incumbent's area of expertise. S/he will also be expected to participate in the full range of faculty responsibilities, including the supervision of student research and other creative work appropriate to the position. Among the qualifications required for appointment is the PhD degree (in hand or expected by first semester of academic year 2001). Candidates must demonstrate interest and potential excellence in undergraduate teaching. Successful teaching experience at the college level is desirable. The Geology Department consists of 4 full-time faculty members with about 30 declared undergraduate majors. Students are encouraged to carry out honors and other research projects under the direction of faculty members, and some College funds are available to help support research. Research support within the Department includes equipment and a technician for making petrographic thin sections. Additional information about the Department can be found at http://www.oberlin.edu/Geopage/. To be assured of consideration, send a letter of application, a Curriculum vita, graduate academic transcripts, and three letters of reference to Bruce Simonson, Geology Department, 52 W. Lorain St., Oberlin College, Oberlin, Ohio, 44074-1044 by January 31st. Application materials received after that date may be considered until the position is filled. Salary will depend on qualifications and experience. Oberlin College is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. ***************************************************************** *************************** ************************** ***Buffalo State College-Geomorphologist/Assistant Professor The Earth Sciences and Science Education Department invites applications for a tenure-track assistant professor, beginning August 2001. The successful candidate will teach introductory geology, geomorphology, glacial geology and/or fluvial geomorphology, and graduate courses designed for secondary earth science teachers. This individual will also mentor undergraduate students conducting research projects and provide field experiences for students. For further information see the department's Web site: www.buffalostate.edu/~ges. Required Qualifications: Ph.D. in geology or appropriate field of earth science at time of appointment. Preferred Qualifications: Field-oriented, quantitative geomorphologist. Capable of teaching historical geology, geology of North America. Demonstrated interest in mentoring undergraduate students conducting research. Qualified applicants are requested to send a curriculum vita, list of relevant courses, statement of teaching and research interests, and three letters of reference to: Jill Singer, Chair of Search Committee, Department of Earth Sciences and Science Education, Buffalo State College, Science Building 352, 1300 Elmwood Ave., Buffalo New York 14222. The closing date for applications is January 31, 2001. Buffalo State College is an affirmative action/equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from women and minorities. ***************************************************************** *************************** ************************** ***University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point-Environmental Geography/Assistant Professor/ Instructor Tenure-track position in Environmental Geography beginning August, 2001. Ph.D. desirable; required for tenure. A Ph.D. is required for hiring at the assistant level, although candidates will be considered at the instructor level if they are Ph.D. candidates or the Ph.D. is pending. Successful applicant must have strong teaching and research interests in environmental geography. Teaching responsibilities include introductory and advanced courses in environmental issues, and a course in geographic research methods. Emphasis is on quality undergraduate teaching. Scholarly activity and service required for retention and tenure. Salary and rank dependent on qualifications and experience. Interested individuals should submit a letter discussing their qualifications, a statement of teaching and research interests, plus curriculum vitae with the names and addresses of at least three references and copies of transcripts. Closing date for applications is March 23, 2001. UW-SP is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. For more information see Web site at: http://www.uwsp.edu/geo/enviro_geog_position.html Apply: Michael Ritter, Chair, Department of Geography/Geology, University of Wisconsin-Stevens Point, Stevens Point, WI 54481 4444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444444 444444444444444 4) SUBMISSION, ADVERTISING & MEMBERSHIP INFORMATION ***Thanks to everyone who contributed to this issue of AWG E- Mail News. For submissions to AWG E-Mail News, contact Editor Joanne Kluessendorf at editor@awg.org. For advertising, contact the Ad Editor at ads@awg.org. 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