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August 8, 2006 Vol. 10 No. 3
Community News
Collins awarded grant to work with remote telescope and camera
Physics professor Don Collins has received a research grant from the American Astronomical Society to engage in remote telescope and camera control at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) near Rosman, NC. Collins and WWC student George Keel of Fairview will work with Drs. Mel Blake and Michael Castelaz at PARI on “The Observation of Cataclysmic Variable Stars with Remote Telescope.” The $4,950 grant will enable another WWC student, Michael Fink of Islamorada, Fla., to do computer programming in order to develop classroom exercises associated with cataclysmic variable star light curves. According to its website, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute provides research and educational opportunities for a broad cross-section of users in radio and optical astronomy, and in the related disciplines of physics, mathematics, engineering, earth sciences, chemistry and computer science. Pre-college through post-graduate students have the opportunity to work and learn with full-time and visiting astronomers. Additional access is provided on a remote basis – through the Internet and the StarLab planetarium – to grades K-12 and the public.
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Help welcome First Year Students!
Faculty, staff, and student volunteers are needed to be a smiling and welcoming presence at Sunderland, Vining, and other residence halls on Sun., August 20 from 1-5 p.m. Wear your yellow t-shirt from open house if you have one. Email or call Erica, the First Year Program Coordinator (eengelsman, ext. 5805), for information and to let us know what time you can make it. Walk-ins also welcome!
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All-l during summer
As most of you know by now, the All-l Digest is not published during the summer. Instead, look for announcements and events on the Inside Page. All-l will be reserved for critical announcements only. WWC This Week is published on alternating Tuesdays during the summer. Send your submissions to jbowers@warren-wilson.edu. Info: ext. 7004.
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WWC Garden market
The Warren Wilson Garden Market runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in front of Gladfelter. The Tuesday Farmer's Market is held at the Garden from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Info: Karen, ext. 3066.
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Removal of pines near Morse
Tall pine trees just south of Morse have been removed after succumbing to ips beetle infestation. According to Richard Sanders, who removed the trees with the help of the Landscaping Crew, ips beetles infect trees in more localized areas and are less dangerous than southern pine beetles. The trees were so tall that Richard was able to cut enough 21’ planks to build a much-needed new sawmill shed.
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Irish Dance class
If there is anyone interested in taking an Irish Dance class on campus, please let Monique know at ext. 2021 or mcote@warren-wilson.edu. It would be once a week (1 hr. class) every Tues. for the semester and cost $250/person. Eight people are needed to make the class.
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New items in the library
To see a list of the books and audiovisuals cataloged in July, visit http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~library/mont1ln.htm. For previous additions, click on the link at the bottom of that page, or go to http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~library/montold.htm.
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A feast for the senses…on a plate
If you missed sampling some of the Swannanoa School of Culinary Arts’ treats, don’t fret! Susi Gott, Michael Gentry and Ian Robertson will join with Earth Fare South (1856 Hendersonville Rd.) on Sat., August 12, 5-7 p.m. to prepare and share some of the week’s favorite recipes! The event is a fundraiser for the SSCA and the menu includes: Mango Salsa, Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Herb Paste, Gratin Dauphinois, and Banana Love with Fresh Berry Compote. Each plate will be $10. Join us at the grill and leave the cooking to us! Questions? Call Katie Green, ext. 3018
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FAQ: Wireless network access
Are the new dorms going to be wired?
Network Services has learned that some students have been told that there will be wired and wireless network access in the new dorms. This is incorrect. There has never been a plan to have wired access in the new dorms. To be clear: the new dorms will have ONLY wireless access.
Isn't wireless access slower/not as good?
Some people seem to think that wireless is somehow inferior to wired access. This is not correct. It is true that the overall network speed is lower with wireless rather than with wired Ethernet. However this is mostly imperceptible to users. A faster connection to the campus network will not make your Internet access any faster. Internet speed is limited by the College's connection to the Internet and not the on-campus network. Wireless access actually has benefits not provided by wired access. You have more freedom in the placement of your computer since you do not have to worry with a wall jack.
Where can I use wireless?
We are adding more wireless access around campus. By the start of classes you will be able to take your wireless-enabled laptop to the library, Bannerman, Witherspoon, Spidel, Gladfelter and possibly other locations. Schafer and the new dorms are also wireless.
Can I bring my own wireless access point?
In short, no. As noted above we are adding more access points around campus. Unauthorized access points may interfere with access points that we are installing. Any unauthorized access points will be turned off.
What equipment do we need?
To access the wireless network you will need a 802.11b or 802.11g network card. Many new laptops have one built in. For laptops that do not have wireless built in you will need a PC Card 802.11b/g network adapter. If you have a desktop we recommend a PCI 802.11g network adapter. You can use a USB version but the PCI cards have more power and thus a better range.
Anything else we should know?
Yes! Do not bring 2.4GHz cordless phones if you live in the new dorms or Schafer. These phones use the same frequency as the access points and can cause them to have problems.
Info: jcampbel@warren-wilson.edu.
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GoodSearch for WWC
GoodSearch is a Yahoo-powered search engine with a unique mission –
50% of its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, is shared with non-profits selected by its users. Paul Magnarella in Peace Studies has arranged for WWC to be one of the schools that Goodseach will recognize for the purpose of receiving the approximately $.01 per use of its search engine. Each time someone uses http://www.goodsearch.com (and types in “Warren Wilson College” in the “I am supporting” box) one cent will come to the College. The resulting money may be enough to help fund one or more guest speakers to campus. You can make GoodSearch the homepage or default search engine for your computers so that every time you search the Internet, you’ll be raising money for WWC. Info: Paul Magnarella, ext. 2014.
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Job with Casey Trees
Casey Trees is looking for a director of education and training to coordinate the development and implementation of an initiatives, including the GreenTech Education Program and other school programs, the Citizen Forester Volunteer Training Program and student internships. Info: hlangford@caseytrees.org, http://www.caseytrees.org
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WorldWide
Upper Dodge
Ext. 3057
2006-2007 course leaders, please contact Sharon Withrow if you need First Aid or CPR training or if your certification has lapsed. All WorldWide courses must have at least one leader with current certification in CPR and First Aid.
First Year Seminar instructors, WorldWide staff will be happy to visit your class for a brief workshop on cross-cultural interaction, followed by a discussion of study abroad and WorldWide course opportunities. If you're interested in scheduling a presentation, contact the WorldWide office at ext. 3057 or swithrow@warren-wilson.edu.
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Hooray for . . .
WWC Student Liina Laufer, whose work with the EcoDorm is the focus of an article in The Sustainable Campus, the newsletter of Berea College’s sustainability and environmental studies program. You can read the article at the following:
http://www.berea.edu/sens/sustainablecampus/documents/May-06.pdf
Farm manager John Pilson, who is pictured doing what he does when he isn’t farming in the July/August issue of American Whitewater Journal. WWC is mentioned in the accompanying article, which profiles Asheville as a top U.S. whitewater city.
WWC student Ryan Morra, who is featured in a Burlington Free Press story about his summer work as a Green Mountain Club summit caretaker in Vermont. http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060729/NEWS02/607290306/1007&theme=
Community News
Collins awarded grant to work with remote telescope and camera
Physics professor Don Collins has received a research grant from the American Astronomical Society to engage in remote telescope and camera control at the Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute (PARI) near Rosman, NC. Collins and WWC student George Keel of Fairview will work with Drs. Mel Blake and Michael Castelaz at PARI on “The Observation of Cataclysmic Variable Stars with Remote Telescope.” The $4,950 grant will enable another WWC student, Michael Fink of Islamorada, Fla., to do computer programming in order to develop classroom exercises associated with cataclysmic variable star light curves. According to its website, Pisgah Astronomical Research Institute provides research and educational opportunities for a broad cross-section of users in radio and optical astronomy, and in the related disciplines of physics, mathematics, engineering, earth sciences, chemistry and computer science. Pre-college through post-graduate students have the opportunity to work and learn with full-time and visiting astronomers. Additional access is provided on a remote basis – through the Internet and the StarLab planetarium – to grades K-12 and the public.
----------
Help welcome First Year Students!
Faculty, staff, and student volunteers are needed to be a smiling and welcoming presence at Sunderland, Vining, and other residence halls on Sun., August 20 from 1-5 p.m. Wear your yellow t-shirt from open house if you have one. Email or call Erica, the First Year Program Coordinator (eengelsman, ext. 5805), for information and to let us know what time you can make it. Walk-ins also welcome!
----------
All-l during summer
As most of you know by now, the All-l Digest is not published during the summer. Instead, look for announcements and events on the Inside Page. All-l will be reserved for critical announcements only. WWC This Week is published on alternating Tuesdays during the summer. Send your submissions to jbowers@warren-wilson.edu. Info: ext. 7004.
----------
WWC Garden market
The Warren Wilson Garden Market runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. every Friday in front of Gladfelter. The Tuesday Farmer's Market is held at the Garden from 11 a.m. - 4 p.m. Info: Karen, ext. 3066.
----------
Removal of pines near Morse
Tall pine trees just south of Morse have been removed after succumbing to ips beetle infestation. According to Richard Sanders, who removed the trees with the help of the Landscaping Crew, ips beetles infect trees in more localized areas and are less dangerous than southern pine beetles. The trees were so tall that Richard was able to cut enough 21’ planks to build a much-needed new sawmill shed.
----------
Irish Dance class
If there is anyone interested in taking an Irish Dance class on campus, please let Monique know at ext. 2021 or mcote@warren-wilson.edu. It would be once a week (1 hr. class) every Tues. for the semester and cost $250/person. Eight people are needed to make the class.
----------
New items in the library
To see a list of the books and audiovisuals cataloged in July, visit http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~library/mont1ln.htm. For previous additions, click on the link at the bottom of that page, or go to http://www.warren-wilson.edu/~library/montold.htm.
----------
A feast for the senses…on a plate
If you missed sampling some of the Swannanoa School of Culinary Arts’ treats, don’t fret! Susi Gott, Michael Gentry and Ian Robertson will join with Earth Fare South (1856 Hendersonville Rd.) on Sat., August 12, 5-7 p.m. to prepare and share some of the week’s favorite recipes! The event is a fundraiser for the SSCA and the menu includes: Mango Salsa, Grilled Pork Tenderloin with Fresh Herb Paste, Gratin Dauphinois, and Banana Love with Fresh Berry Compote. Each plate will be $10. Join us at the grill and leave the cooking to us! Questions? Call Katie Green, ext. 3018
----------
FAQ: Wireless network access
Are the new dorms going to be wired?
Network Services has learned that some students have been told that there will be wired and wireless network access in the new dorms. This is incorrect. There has never been a plan to have wired access in the new dorms. To be clear: the new dorms will have ONLY wireless access.
Isn't wireless access slower/not as good?
Some people seem to think that wireless is somehow inferior to wired access. This is not correct. It is true that the overall network speed is lower with wireless rather than with wired Ethernet. However this is mostly imperceptible to users. A faster connection to the campus network will not make your Internet access any faster. Internet speed is limited by the College's connection to the Internet and not the on-campus network. Wireless access actually has benefits not provided by wired access. You have more freedom in the placement of your computer since you do not have to worry with a wall jack.
Where can I use wireless?
We are adding more wireless access around campus. By the start of classes you will be able to take your wireless-enabled laptop to the library, Bannerman, Witherspoon, Spidel, Gladfelter and possibly other locations. Schafer and the new dorms are also wireless.
Can I bring my own wireless access point?
In short, no. As noted above we are adding more access points around campus. Unauthorized access points may interfere with access points that we are installing. Any unauthorized access points will be turned off.
What equipment do we need?
To access the wireless network you will need a 802.11b or 802.11g network card. Many new laptops have one built in. For laptops that do not have wireless built in you will need a PC Card 802.11b/g network adapter. If you have a desktop we recommend a PCI 802.11g network adapter. You can use a USB version but the PCI cards have more power and thus a better range.
Anything else we should know?
Yes! Do not bring 2.4GHz cordless phones if you live in the new dorms or Schafer. These phones use the same frequency as the access points and can cause them to have problems.
Info: jcampbel@warren-wilson.edu.
----------
GoodSearch for WWC
GoodSearch is a Yahoo-powered search engine with a unique mission –
50% of its advertising revenue, about a penny per search, is shared with non-profits selected by its users. Paul Magnarella in Peace Studies has arranged for WWC to be one of the schools that Goodseach will recognize for the purpose of receiving the approximately $.01 per use of its search engine. Each time someone uses http://www.goodsearch.com (and types in “Warren Wilson College” in the “I am supporting” box) one cent will come to the College. The resulting money may be enough to help fund one or more guest speakers to campus. You can make GoodSearch the homepage or default search engine for your computers so that every time you search the Internet, you’ll be raising money for WWC. Info: Paul Magnarella, ext. 2014.
----------
Job with Casey Trees
Casey Trees is looking for a director of education and training to coordinate the development and implementation of an initiatives, including the GreenTech Education Program and other school programs, the Citizen Forester Volunteer Training Program and student internships. Info: hlangford@caseytrees.org, http://www.caseytrees.org
----------
WorldWide
Upper Dodge
Ext. 3057
2006-2007 course leaders, please contact Sharon Withrow if you need First Aid or CPR training or if your certification has lapsed. All WorldWide courses must have at least one leader with current certification in CPR and First Aid.
First Year Seminar instructors, WorldWide staff will be happy to visit your class for a brief workshop on cross-cultural interaction, followed by a discussion of study abroad and WorldWide course opportunities. If you're interested in scheduling a presentation, contact the WorldWide office at ext. 3057 or swithrow@warren-wilson.edu.
----------
Hooray for . . .
WWC Student Liina Laufer, whose work with the EcoDorm is the focus of an article in The Sustainable Campus, the newsletter of Berea College’s sustainability and environmental studies program. You can read the article at the following:
http://www.berea.edu/sens/sustainablecampus/documents/May-06.pdf
Farm manager John Pilson, who is pictured doing what he does when he isn’t farming in the July/August issue of American Whitewater Journal. WWC is mentioned in the accompanying article, which profiles Asheville as a top U.S. whitewater city.
WWC student Ryan Morra, who is featured in a Burlington Free Press story about his summer work as a Green Mountain Club summit caretaker in Vermont. http://www.burlingtonfreepress.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20060729/NEWS02/607290306/1007&theme=