Tuesday, March 23, 2010

College of Business Advising Week for Rising Sophomores:

March 22nd - 26th

Advisors in the office of the Assistant Dean for the Undergraduate Program will be available to meet with you in Room 101, Mendoza College of Business Building on an individual appointment basis. You should call 574-631-6602 for an appointment.

College Of Science Information Sessions

The College of Science will also sponsor a special consultation period to answer individual questions: March 22nd - 26th

Biological Sciences (BIOS) and Environmental Science (ES)
Dr. Paul Grimstad--100 Galvin
Phone: 574-631-8502
Email: BIOSUADV@nd.edu

Chemistry (Chem)
Dr. Marya Lieberman--271 Stephan Chemistry Hall
Phone: 574-631-4655
Email: Marya.Lieberman.1@nd.edu

Biochemistry (BCHM)
Dr. Paul Huber--437 Stephan Chemistry Hall
Phone: 574-631-6041
Email: Paul.W.Huber.1@nd.edu

Math (MATH)
Professor Michael Gekhtman--128 Hayes-Healy
Phone: 574-631-7131
Email: mgekhtma@nd.edu

Physics (PHYS)
Dr. Anthony Hyder--189 Nieuwland Science Hall
Phone: 574-631-8591
Email: ahyder@nd.edu

Science-Business(SCBU), Science-Computing (SCCO) and Science-Education (SCED)
Sr. Kathleen Cannon--
Email: Kathleen.Cannon.1@nd.edu

Science PreProfessional (SCPP)
Fr. James Foster--219 Jordan Hall of Science
Phone: 574-631-4890/5899
Email: James.K.Foster.34@nd.edu

College of Engineering Question and Answer Session

Tuesday, March 30th - 5:30 pm
Coleman-Morse Lounge
An informal session to answer questions about the College of Engineering. Professors and current upperclass EG students will be present.
Food from Panera will be served!!!!

Arts & Letters Program Information Sessions

Anthropology (ANTH)
(Individual meetings during the following office hours:)
Monday, March 29th - 1 - 4:30 pm
Tuesday, March 30th - 10 am - noon & 1 - 3 pm
Wednesday, March 31st - 11 am - 3 pm
622 Flanner

English (ENGL)
Monday, March 22nd - 5 pm
119 O’Shaughnessy

History (HIST)
Thursday, March 25th - 5 pm
Monday, March 29th - 4:30 pm
119 O’Shaughnessy

Philosophy, Politics, & Economics Minor (PPE)
Wednesday, March 3rd - 5:30 pm
117 DeBartolo

Political Science (POLS)
Tuesday, March 23rd - 5 pm
118 DeBartolo


Psychology (PSY)
Monday, March 22nd - 5 pm
Monday, March 29th - 5 pm
117 Haggar

Sociology (SOC)
Wednesday, April 7th
3 one-half hour sessions:
4:30 - 5 pm
5:15 - 5:45 pm
6 - 6:30 pm
824 Flanner
Pizza and beverages will be served!!

PIN Nights

Each college, and many departments, will host PIN Nights during the month of April.  Here are links to the specific information for each college/department.  Students need to read the specific information for their course of study because it varies from program to program.


  • Aerospace Engineering and Mechanical Engineering 155 DeBartolo Hall
  • Chemical Engineering 141 DeBartolo Hall
  • Civil Engineering 102 DeBartolo Hall
  • Computer Science & Computer Engineering 126 DeBartolo Hall
  • Electrical Engineering 208 DeBartolo Hall
  • Environmental Geosciences 117 DeBartolo Hall
SCIENCE

Thursday, March 18, 2010

College Declaration Change Week

March 22-26

During the Declaration Change Week, you will be able to make an appointment with your advisor if you still have questions about your college program options. The assignment of your Web Registration PIN for Fall 2010 will be based on your declaration as of Friday, March 26.

Business Advising Week

Advising Week for Rising Sophomores:
March 22nd - 26th
Advisors in the office of the Assistant Dean for the Undergraduate Program will be available to meet with you in room 101 Mendoza College of Business Building on an individual appointment basis. You should call 574-631-6602 for an appointment.

Course Drop Deadline

THE DEADLINE FOR DROPPING A COURSE IS FRIDAY, MARCH 19!
If you are planning to drop a course keep in mind that you must see your academic advisor to begin the process  ND you must continue to attend class until you receive formal notification in writing that the drop is approved
by the Dean.

Journalism, Ethics & Democracy Application Deadline: March 19

John W. Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy (AMST 30100: "Fundamentals of Journalism") Application for Fall Semester 2010

What is news? What are the most effective ways of presenting news to the public? What ethical decisions are involved in gathering and reporting news? These are a few of the questions addressed in "Fundamentals of   journalism," which is the gateway course for the Gallivan Program in Journalism, Ethics & Democracy. (Applicants should be sophomores or juniors who are interested in pursuing the five-course concentration in  journalism, and "Fundamentals" should be the first class in this sequence.) The “Fundamentals” course is held  on Mondays from 9:35-12:15, and you cannot take any other journalism classes before or during “Fundamentals of Journalism.” It is the initial course in the minor.

Complete this application being as thorough  as possible and submit two copies: one via email in a Word attachment or PDF file to Professor Ciccone at Fastlead@aol.com and one printed out to 314 O'Shaughnessy no later than noon, Friday, March 19. A class list will be posted outside the American Studies/Journalism office before pre-registration begins. If your name appears on the  posted list, you may obtain the course authorization number in 314 O'Shaughnessy. Application is available at this link: http://www.nd.edu/~fys/fundamentalsapp2010.pdf

Professors Unplugged

Wednesday, March 17, 2010

ANTH 35550/IRST 35550 Historical Archaeology of Irish America*

ANTH 35550/IRST 35550 Historical Archaeology of Irish America*
June 24-August 6, 2010
* This course fulfills the methods requirement or an elective for the anthropology major OR an elective for the Irish Studies minor.

Brief Overview
Millions of Irish people left their homeland in the 18th through the 20th centuries and emigrated to the United States, United Kingdom, Australia, Argentina, and countless other places around the globe. Since 2006, my students and I have been investigating Irish immigrant experiences in South Bend, Indiana through archaeological excavation as well as archival research and oral history collection in both Ireland and the United States. Beginning in 2010, this project will expand to include Beaver Island, Michigan, which was inhabited in the late nineteenth century by immigrants from Árainn Mhór off the coast of Co. Donegal.
At present, the lives of Irish immigrants to America are understood almost exclusively from investigations of large urban centers like Boston and New York. Smaller communities in the Midwest, such as South Bend (1865-1920) and Beaver Island (1870-1903), however, had economic, social, and political structures that were more fluid than those of the long-established urban enclaves in the east, offering different opportunities to immigrants. Consequently, archaeological and historical investigation of these smaller, more isolated communities will contribute significantly to our understanding of the Irish Diaspora in America by elucidating lived experiences in small towns and rural fishing villages not previously explored.
This course will consist of (1) a week-long cultural study in Ireland, (2) a field module of practical instruction in the methods and theory of archaeological excavation on Beaver Island, and (3) laboratory processing and preliminary analyses of artifacts collected during the excavation, both on Beaver Island and while in residence at the University of Notre Dame.  Interested students may continue to explore Irish America through independent research projects during subsequent academic year.

Timeline for the course
June 24-July 1 Week-long cultural study in Ireland in partnership with the National University of Ireland Carna Center.  Students will learn about Irish life, including céilí dancing, sean-nós storytelling, religion, political history, and agricultural lifeways. Students will begin to understand the richness of Irish culture and complexities of immigrant experiences as well as develop critical context for archaeological excavation of the Irish enclave on Beaver Island, Michigan.

July 5-23         Excavation and preliminary artifact processing/analyses on Beaver Island, during which students will master proper excavation methods and techniques as well as gain preliminary competency in basic laboratory processing and analyses of artifacts. Concurrently with the field excavation, we will collect oral histories from local residents about their Irish ancestors. 

July 26-Aug 6  Continued analyses and website construction in residence at Notre Dame, wherein students will attain proficiency in laboratory methods and protocols, identification of main artifact types, and begin to develop an understanding of how we proceed from a pile of broken dishes to an interpretation of the past. 

Costs
            Grant funding has been secured to cover the costs of student participation in this exciting field program.  The expenses that will be covered include: 

For Ireland, round-trip coach to O’Hare, round-trip airfare to Shannon, ground transportation throughout the cultural excursion, accommodation, breakfast daily, some additional meals during field trips, and all entrance fees for museums and other local attractions.
For Beaver Island, ground transportation to/from the island as well as during the excavation, ferry fees, and full room and board for the three weeks we are in residence. 

Students will be responsible for some meals while in Ireland, room and board during the two weeks on campus at Notre Dame, all tuition and fees charged by the University, and personal expenses.  For information about housing on campus, see http://summerhousing.nd.edu/
           
Application Process
            Students interested in participating in this field project must submit the following to Dr. Deb Rotman (622 Flanner Hall) no later than noon, Wednesday, April 7, 2010:
- Completion of the attached cover page.
            - Photocopy of the photo page of your passport (which cannot expire in 2010)
            - Unofficial copy of your transcript from the University of Notre Dame
            - A one-page double-spaced statement explaining why this experience is of interest to you.
            - A one-page double-spaced statement describing a challenging experience or experiences that
                        have prepared you to be an intrepid traveler and adventurous field archaeologist.
            Please note that late or incomplete applications will not be considered.

Timeline for Applications
April 7             
Deadline for applications is NOON.


April 7-8         
Review of applications


April 9            
Notifications of acceptance    


April 12-16      
Accepted students must register for the course.  Once you have registered for the course, you are committed to this experience.  If you back out after April 16, 2010, you will be responsible for reimbursing the project for your non-refundable airfare mid-April-May Travel abroad authorizations will be completed with the Office of International Studies. you will receive more information regarding this at a later date.

June 24             
Students will meet in 621 Flanner Hall at 9 am for a brief orientation before leaving for the airport!

Friday, March 12, 2010

Wednesday, March 3, 2010

FYS Cénacle Groups, Spring 2010

We invite students to join the  Cénacle Poétique, small First Year of Studies reading and conversation circles that will meet monthly in the homes of faculty.  Remaining spring readings include: JRR Tracy Kidder, Mountains beyond Mountains (18 March); and Malcolm Gladwell, Outliers (15 April). Books will be available for purchase at the Hammes Notre Dame Book Store. Meetings will take place on Thursday evenings, 5:30-8 pm.  Transportation will be arranged, and dinner will be provided.  This is a wonderful way to enrich your Notre Dame experience and develop a healthy appreciation of reading and conversation as a creative and life-changing art.  Please contact Dr. Maureen Dawson in the First Year of Studies (mdawson3@nd.edu) if you are interested or have questions.