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Books enters 13th year WMC calender in brief notable best-sellers to academic trailblazers. WMC presents "Ghost Sonata" Rosenberg's' son to speak StaffWriler including authors of ethnic and cultural di- Books Sandwiched In, a book discussion versity. group coordinated by Jane Sharpe, Associ- Books Sandwiched In is jointly spon- Ghost Sonata- Presented by Western Rober! Meeropol is the son of Julius ate Librarian, and Joyce Muller, Associate sored by Hoover Library, by the Public In- Maryland College students at 8 pm nightly, and Ethel Rosenberg. The Rosenbergs, the Vice President for Communications and formation Office, and byTim Bryson, owner September 30 - October 3, and at 2 pm, first Americans given a death sentence by Marketing, will be held from 12-1 pm in of Locust Books of Westminster. Sunday. October 3. in Alumni Hall, West- an American court for spying, were con- in 1951 and executed McDaniel Lounge on a designated Thursday Locust Books not only provides compli- ern Maryland College, Westminster. victed of espionage in JUlie 1953. is $5 for adults, $3 for stu- by electrocution Admission of the first three months of each semester. mentary book copies to reviewers, but also Nearly 50 years later, the case is stil! Books are chosen and reviewed by vol- gives a 10 percent discount to all students. dents, seniors and WMCcommunity memo unteers, who will also lead the discussion Information of the monthly meetings is bers. No children. (410) 857-2448. West- tangled in controversy. Thursday, October Maryland group. published in the biweekly "WMC In Brief' ern Maryland College, Westminster. 14, Gpm,Alumni Hall, Western Westminster. College, W. Main Street. Alice Chambers, former wife of President newsletter, which is given to all on campus. Free. (410) 857-2290. Robert Chambers, initiated the program in It can also be found in the tocal newspa- Music and dance See 'Lecturer' page / 1987 under the direction of the president. pers, and information is also posted on the ''The program provides the opportunity WMC website. The Evelyn MacKenzie Performance for book lovers, who don't have the time for The next meeting will take place on Series presents singer/dancer/drummer American Music book clubs, to participate in group discus- Thursday, October 28, and will include a re- Alessandro Belloni in an evening of Ital- sions about the chosen books," said Joyce view of the book Nervous Conditions, by ian music arid dance, October 4. 7 pm, Chamber Musical! the Hill presents "A Muller, who took over the program in 1989. Tsitsi Dangarembga. (Big) Baker Memorial Chapel. Free. Potpourri of 20th Century American Mu- "Here at-western Maryland College, we Set in post-colonial Rhodesia, the book sic," October 24: 7 pm, McDaniel Lounge. are all a community of learners, and because is a coming of age novel which follows the Art exhibit Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for seniors. AU students admitted free. reading is a great way to continue. to grow life of an intelligent young woman who at- and expand the mind, Books Sandwiched In tempts to overcome social, cultural, and fi- Esther Prangley Rice Gallery, Peterson benefits the entire WMC community." nancial obstacle's in order to become a suc- Hall, Western Maryland College. (410) Book Sandwiched In The "small gathering" that comprises the cessful adult. Cultures clash and complicate 857-2599. meetings includes faculty members, admin- lives as English customs meet African cul- October 9 through November 5. Hours: Rebecca Carpenter, assistant professor istrators (including the president, Provost tures. Monday-Friday from noon - 4 pm. of English, and students will present a dis- Coley, and Dean Sayre), trustees, alumni, English professor Rebecca Carpenter and "MAMBERAMO" by Christopher cussion/review of "Nervous Conditions" newspaper columnists, editors, students, and her students will conduct the review. On Griffin explores the last untouched, by Tsitsi Dangarernbga. people from the Westminster community. Thursday, November 18, Jane Sharpe will uncontacted people on Earth who now live Discussion will be Thursday, October Muller said that the participants really ap- review books for holiday girts. directly in the path of a $50 billion mega- 28, noon, McDaniel Lounge, Western preciate the program and that it "is a great "Everyone-is invited to attend, and it dam project on the Mamberamo River in Maryland College, W. Main Street, West- way for the college community to become doesn't matter whether they have read the Irian Jaya, Indonesia. minster. Free. (410) 857-2290. more involved with the outside community." book or not," said Muller. "It's a great way Opening reception: Saturday, October See "Books" page 2 According to Muller, the works are se- to learn about new works, authors, etc. And 9,2-5 pm lected from many genres of literature, from best of all there are no pop quizzes," said Muller. Orientation program Continued from page / I Florida include two 1999 graduates, Brian focuses on WMC's integration of both aca- J~Great Clips Hornbecker and Aaron Corbett, juniors demic and social activities into the orienta- ~ forhair.® Meghan Humbert, Jeremiah Kelly, and Lisa tion program. Peterson. and sophomore Meg Pickerte. According to Humbert, menroring incom- As part of the presentation, each mem- ing students throughout the first semester is ber of the group relates a different aspect of a concept which is unique to WMC. "No we speclallze l", cuts, perms al'\.OlKpdos the orientation program. Homeff discusses one's ever heard of it done that way," she the Peer Mentor Advisory Board; Corbett said. Both Humbert and Horneff said this Ow.r- salol!\. caters to ~elo'\,., WOt'\4.t1!\. all!.d. discusses the history of peer mentoring, the distinct aspect of the WMC program gener- fa,,l.Sa",d tor training program; Humbert explains the duplicate," said Homeff, later adding, "We KP"OS,bKt wallo.-''''s aye accepted. first meeting with students; Kelly and Peter- are the envy of many of our competitive son describe activities both inside and out- schools." side of the classroom; and Pickette gives the The students, along with Horneff, will All college stKde",ts a""d staff receive perspective of a brand new peer mentor. also have the opportunity to attend various :2.0~ dtscow.l>\.t wtt~ SG~ooll..cf! The presentation focuses on several as- workshops and hear renowned speakers pects of the WMC First-Year Orientation while at the conference. They will also enter Program which are believed to be unique. the WMC program's theme of "Stepping into including the continuation of orientation the New Millennium" into a competition for throughout the semester through first-year the Outstanding Use of Theme, for which seminars and the help of peer mentors. It also they hope to win an award. Located in the Cranberry Square shopping center AAUW Hosts Meeting next to Ledo's Pizza The Carroll County Branch of the American Association of Uni- 405 N. Center Street versity Women will convene a meeting on International Monetary Policies to be held in McDaniel Lounge on Monday. October 4, at 7:30 pm. Speakers will be Ms. Virginia Smith, President and CEO of Union National Bank, and Dr. Margaret Murphy, Baltimore, memo Open 7 days a week ber of the Federal Reserve Board. Faculty and students are invited, and the public is welcome. M-F 9am-9pm AAUW meets regularly on campus; Western Maryland is a col- lege affiliate of the national organization. The local branch gives a Sat. 8am-5pm membership to an outstanding female graduate each year. For more information, phone Julia T. Hitchcock at (410) 848·1874. Sun. 11-4pm