CAL POLY REPORT, SEPTEMBER 22, 1999

••• Position vacancies
Continued from page 7

in business or related field plus three
years of progressively responsible expe­
rience in a college bookstore, computer
store or commercial operation environ­
ment (or combination of both to equal
seven years). Must have knowledge of
personal computing hardware, operating
systems, application software, retailing,
inventory management, advertising, stra­
tegic planning, budgeting and retail ac­
counting. Must have good oral and
written communication skills. Gradua­
tion from IBM, Apple, or HP training
programs preferred. Must be able to
work a flexible schedule including
evening and weekend hours and events
requiring overnight travel. Must have a
California driver's license and a driving
record acceptable to our insurance under­
writers. Closing date: Position is open
until filled; review of applications begins
Oct. 8.
Department Buyer, El Corral Book­
store ($12.11-15.76/hour). Plan, re­
search, negotiate with vendors and
purchase computer hardware, software
and supply products for resale within the
department and in keeping with estab­
lished department goals and procedures.
Requirements: High school or equiva­
lent. University courses in procurement,
general business, marketing and person­
nel management preferred. Must have a
minimum of two years' experience as a
buyer or in administration (with com­
puter system buying experience pre­
ferred) including two years ' inventory
control and reconciliation experience.
Minimum one year experience with MBS
or equivalent database system required.
Closing date: Position is open until filled;
review of applications begins Oct. 1.
Development Writer, Corporate and
Foundation Relations ($25 ,974-31 ,230/
annually; part time, 32 hours week). Re­
sponsible for researching funding guide­
lines and preparing grant proposals for
submission to corporations and founda­
tions. Requirements : Must have high
school or equivalent and minimum of
four years' experience as a grant writer
with demonstrated success in obtaining
major corporate and foundation funding
for nonprofit organizations. B.S . is pre­
ferred; related degree may substitute for
three years of experience. Experience
writing proposals for a university pre­
ferred. Must have excellent written com­
munication skills, advanced research

skills and knowledge of MSWord, Excel ,
Web authoring and desktop publishing.
Closing date: Oct. 8.
Administrative Support Assistant
II, University Relations and Commu­
nity and Government Relations
($12.10-15.12/hour). Provides primary
secretarial and administrative support.
Requirements : Must have high school or
equivalent and minimum of three years
of general clerical experience including
one year of secretarial duties . Must type
45 wpm. Must have good written and
oral communication skills and familiarity
with IBM PC-compatible computer hard­
ware and software; OpenTime/OpenMail
preferred. Must possess a valid Califor­
nia driver's license and a driving record
acceptable to our insurance underwriters.
Closing date: Oct. 1.
Baker, Bake Shop ($9.50-12.35/
hour). Requirements: High school degree
or equivalent. Minimum of one year ex­
perience as a journey level baker, prefer­
ably in a large-scale, variety bake shop.
Ability to bake from scratch, using ov­
ens, mixers, dough shapers, fryers , mea­
suring devices, common kitchen cutlery.
Develop and maintain successful work­
ing relationships, possess a valid California
driver 's license and be able to lift and
carry 50 lbs . Closing date: Position is
open until filled ; review of applications
begins Oct. 1. D

Foundation fuels
feeding frenzy
Have you ever thought about what
it takes to feed Cal Poly's 18,000plus students, faculty members and
staff members?
Last year 's numbers are impressive.
For example, the Foundation's Campus
Dining operations baked 201 ,600 cook­
ies, prepared 45,000 chicken quarters,
trimmed more than 17 tons of tri-tip, and
made 44,800 cups of clam chowder.
The warehouse crew unloaded and
distributed more than 351 ,000 bottles of
water, the Sandwich Plant handled
351,450 transactions and, for one lunch
at Open House in April, the Campus
Dining staff prepared 1,700 box lunches.
And, in just one of the main food
operations, the custodial crew cleaned
1l .8 million square feet of floor.
Now, that's what we call "cookin' !" D

ort

•• '. DATELINE
Sunday, October 1
Women's Soccer: San Jose State,
Mustang Stadium, 1 pm. ($)
Men's Soccer: St. Mary 's, Mustang
Stadium, 4 pm. ($) D

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Vol. 54, No. 3 • September 22, 1999

Published by the Communications Office • www.calpoly.edu/-communic/CPR/report.htm

Thursday, October 7
Physics Colloquium: Warren Rogers
(Westmont College), "Excited-State
Nuclear Magnetic Moments," Science
E-14, 11 am.
Volleyball: Idaho, Mott Gym, 7 pm. ($)
Women's Soccer: CSU Fullerton,
Mustang Stadium, 7 pm. ($)

DATELINE
($)-Admission charged

Exhibits
University Art Gallery (Dexter Build­
ing): Faculty Show, Sept. 25 through
Oct. 24. Hours : II to 4 pm daily,
Wednesday 7 to 9 pm.

Friday, October 8
Men's Soccer: BYU, Mustang Stadium,
7 pm. ($)

Wednesday, September 22
Concert: "Weird AI" Yankovic, Cohan
Center, 8 pm. ($)

Saturday, October 9
Jazz Master Class: David Friesen (bass)
and Sid Jacobs (guitar), Davidson
Music Center 216, 3 pm.
Volleyball: UCSB, Mott Gym, 7 pm. ($)

Thursday, September 21
Physics Colloquium: Joseph Boone
(Physics), "Science and Evolution,"
Science E-14, 11 am.
Mathematics Colloquium: Estelle Basor
(Mathematics),-''The Fisher-Hartwig
Conjecture: A Historical Account,"
Science E-46, 4 pm.

Sunday, October 10
Women's Soccer: UC Irvine, Mustang
Stadium, 1 pm. ($)

Wednesday, October 11
Music and Dance: La Tania Flamenco.
Also Thursday, Oct. 14. Theatre,
8 pm. ($) Pre-performance lecture,
Moon Ja Minn Suhr (Theatre and
Dance), Philips Hall, 7 pm.

Friday, September 24
Volleyball: UC Irvine, Mott Gym,

Volleyball: CSU Fullerton , Mott Gym,
7 pm. ($)
Music: Peter, Paul & Mary, Cohan Center,
8 pm. ($) Pre-concert lecture, Craig
Russell (Music), Philips Hall, 7 pm.

Sunday, September 26
Women's Soccer: Boise State, Mustang
Stadium, I pm. ($)

Wednesday, September 29

Friday, October 15

Men's Soccer: Cal State Fullerton,
Mustang Stadium, 7 pm. ($)

Comedy: George Carlin, Cohan Center,
7 and 9:30 pm. ($)

Thursday, September 10

Sunday, October 17
Men's Soccer: University of Portland,
Mustang Stadium, 3 pm. ($)

,

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Physics Colloquium: Roger Townsend 1
(Imperial College, University of
London), "High Temperature Metal­
lurgy in Power Plants," Science E-14,
11 am.
Global Rhythm Tour: Recreation Center,
7 pm. ($)

Saturday, October 2

Thursday, October 21
Physics Colloquium: Gayle Cook
(Physics), "The Accelerating
Universe," Science E-14, 11 am.

Friday, October 22
Men's Soccer: U.S . Air Force Academy,
Mustang Stadium, 7 pm. ($)
Volleyball: Utah State, Mott Gym ,
7 pm. ($) D

Football: Southern Utah, Mustang
Stadium, 6 pm . ($)
Music: Music Department Faculty Recital ,
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, San Luis
Obispo, 8 pm. ($)
Music: Jazz at Lincoln Center, Cohan
Center, 8 pm. ($) Pre-concert lecture,
Paul Rinzler (Music), Philips Hall , 7 pm.

Continued on page 8

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National Academy of Engineering, the
board was charged with laying new
foundations and developing long-term
strategies for engineering education in
the context of rapidly changing circum­
stances, technologies and demands. In
1995 the board issued "Engineering Edu­
cation: Designing an Adaptive System,"
a blueprint for engineering education in
the United States into the next century.
From 1996 to 1999 Lee served on
the ICEE steering committee and repre­
sented Cal Poly as associate director of
the National Science Foundation Engi­
neering Education Coalition.
Lee has been the keynote speaker for
many international conferences on engi­
neering education and plans to travel to
Beijing, China, later this year to give the
theme speech at another such meeting. D

Whittaker
concert added

Policies protect research
subjects, deal with fraud

Cal Poly Arts has
added international
singing star and
songwriter Roger
Whittaker to its 1999­
2000 lineup, with a
Roger Whitaker
concert planned at
8 pm Monday, March 20, in Harman Hall
in the Performing Arts Center's Cohan
Center.
Whittaker, whose early singles in­
clude "The Charge of the Light Bri­
gade" and "Steel Men," has enjoyed a
successful singing career spanning
more than 35 years.
Other hits include "Durham Town,"
"New World in the Morning," "I Don' t
Believe in 'If' Anymore," "Why,"
"Mamy Blue," "Albany," "Eloisa," and
"The Last Farewell."
Tickets cost $28 to $40 and can be
bought at the Performing Arts Ticket
Office (see details, page 3). D

To protect people and animals in­
volved in research projects, Cal Poly
requires review of all proposals for
such research.
The university also has policies
and procedures for dealing with scien­
tific fraud .
All projects involving human sub­
jects, including senior projects, thesis
work, and faculty research, must be
reviewed by the Human Subjects Com­
mittee. Research proposals should be
sent to either Steve Davis, committee
chair, Kinesiology Department, in the
Mott Physical Education Building, Room
363 , or to the Research and Graduate
Programs office, Room 155 in the Math
and Science Building (Bldg. 38), for
referral to the committee. Guidelines for
preparing the proposals can be obtained
from either office. Call the Kinesiology
Department at ext. 6-2754 or Research
and Graduate Programs, ext. 6-1508.
The Institutional Animal Care and Use

Saturday, September 25

Y2K Awareness Day: UU Plaza, 11 am.
Physics Colloquium: Richard Frankel
(Physics), "The Search for Life
Beyond the Earth," Science E-14,
11 am.
Music and Dance: La Tania Flamenco,
Theatre, 8 pm. ($) Pre-performance
lecture, Moon Ja Minn Suhr (Theatre
and Dance), Philips Hall, 7 pm.

Music: Radha Prasad Hindustani Flute
Recital, Theatre, 8 pm. ($)

The 1999 International Conference on
Engineering Education (ICEE) recently
recognized Peter Lee, College of Engi­
neering dean , for his
years of service
dedicated to improv­
ing engineering
education in the
global environment.
He received a com­
memorative medal at
ICEE 's annual meetPeter Lee
ing, held this year in
the Czech Republic.
More than 400 members representing
35 countries attended the conference.
Lee was recognized, in part, for his
work from 1991 to 1995 on the Board on
Engineering Education. Established by
the National Research Council and the

7 pm. ($)

Thursday, October 14

Saturday, October 16

Engineering Dean Lee earns international award

Continued on page 2

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CAL POLY REPORT, SEPTEMBER 22, 1999

Spain Study Program
to begin spring 2000

ftathematics Colloquium
set for Sept. 23

'Science and Evolution'
title of first colloquium

The International Education and
Programs (IEP) office is establishing a
universitywide, interdisciplinary Spain
Study Program to begin with a small
pilot program in spring 2000.
Representatives from three study
program service agencies will speak
on campus the second week of fall
quarter, Sept. 27-30. The representa­
tives will discuss the possibility of
coordinating Cal Poly's program
in Spain.
The faculty and staff are invited
to the sessions from 4-6 pm in
Science and Math, Room 114. The
speakers are:
Colin Speakman and Clara Marsal
from the American Institute of Foreign
Studies, Monday, Sept. 27; Ken Ziegler,
Centers for Academic Programs,
Wednesday, Sept. 29; Rafael Hoyle, In­
ternational Studies Abroad, Thursday,
Sept. 30.
For more information, call Barbara
Andre at IEP, ext. 6-5837. D

"The Fisher- Hartwig Conjecture: A
Historical Account," the first fall quarter
Mathematics Colloquium, will be pre­
sented by professor Estelle Basor at 4 pm
Thursday, Sept. 23, in Room E-46 in the
Science Building. Basor will describe the
history of the conjecture, its current sta­
tus, connections with operator theory,
and also some generalizations.
In 1948 Lars On sager discovered a
formula for the magnetization of a two­
dimensional magnet. He showed that
the magnetization decays as temperature
approaches a critical value. His
formula involved mathematical objects
called Toeplitz determinants, and the
mathematical formulation of the
problem became known as the Fisher­
Hartwig conjecture.
The theory of the determinants at the
time ofOnsager's discovery did not rigor­
ously cover the situation that was needed to
compute the magnetization. However, in
the following 40 years, progress was
slowly made so that the mathematical
theory became fairly complete.
In her talk, Basor will explain how the
Fisher-Hartwig Conjecture concerns an
asymptotic formula for finite Toeplitz
determinants with singular generating
functions. The original motivation for the
formula came from the Ising model in
statistical mechanics.
Refreshments will be served in the
Math Department Conference Room
(Room 208-B) of Faculty Offices East be­
fore the colloquium, from 3:30 to 4 pm. D

Is evolution just a theory? What is
science?
Cal Poly physics professor Joseph
Boone will explore those questions in his
presentation "Science and Evolution,"
the first fall quarter Physics Colloquium,
at II am Thursday, Sept. 23, in Room
E-14 in the Science Building. Boone will
give his views on the methods of science
and explain how scientific and nonscien­
tific studies differ.
In his talk, Boone will briefly discuss
evolution and will look at mutation rates
to see whether they are sufficient to ex­
plain the evolution of organisms such as
humans and chimpanzees.
The presentation is sponsored by the
Physics Department. For more informa­
tion, call ext. 6-2448. D

Cal Poly to bowl
for Hotline Oct. 16
Faculty and staff members and
students can again help raise money for
Hotline during this year's Bow I-a-thon,
planned for Friday through Sunday, Oct.
15-17 and Oct. 22-24, at Creekside Lanes
in Atascadero.
Six lanes have been reserved for Cal
Poly on Oct. 16. Those who can't bowl,
can still support Hotline by sponsoring
participants.
Cal Poly recently was awarded a
trophy from Hotline of San Luis Obispo
County for raising more than $1,500
during last year's Bow I-a-thon.
Hotline's trained volunteer staff
has offered a variety of telephone ser­
vices to county callers 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, since 1970. Last year
Hotline handled over 26,000 calls for
assistance. Cal Poly has participated
in the annual Bowl-a-thon, the
organization's main fund-raiser, for
more than I 0 years.
For more information, contact Cal
Poly team coordinator Elaine Ramos
Doyle at eramosdo@calpoly.edu or
ext. 6-1740. D

• • • Policies
Continued from page I

Committee must review all current or pro­
posed projects or activities in which ani­
mals are used in teaching or research. For
guidelines and forms, call or visit the
Research and Graduate Programs office.
Send proposals involving the use of
animals to the committee via the Research
and Graduate Programs office.
Copies of "Policies and Procedures
for the Handling of Allegations of Scien­
tific Fraud and Serious Misconduct" are
available from Research and Graduate
Programs, Grants Development, and
Foundation Sponsored Programs, all in
the Math and Science Building. Or call
ext. 6-1508 or e-mail cbrooksh @calpoly.
edu for a copy. D

Position vacancies
Vacancy information and applications
for the following positions are available
from the appropriate Human Resources
office. Information is also available on the
Cal Poly home page (www. calpoly.edu;
click on ''General Information'').

FACULTY (Adm. 312, ext. 6-2844)
Candidates interested in faculty
positions are asked to contact the appro­
priate department office at the phone
number listed for more information and
an application. Please submit all applica­
tion materials to the department head/
chair unless otherwise specified. Rank and
salary are commensurate with qualifica­
tions and experience, and timebase where
applicable, unless otherwise stated.

#03004: Director, Tenure-Track
Position, Women's Studies Program
(756-1525). Full-time tenure-track
position beginning fall 2000 as director
of the Women's Studies Program and
joint appointment with English, History,
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology,
Speech Communication or Liberal
Studies departments. Duties include
directing the Women's Studies Program
and teaching women's studies and home
department courses. Qualifications:
Ph.D. in women's studies or home
department discipline at time of hiring,
evidence of undergraduate teaching
excellence and a program of scholarship.
Administrative experience preferred. For
an application and additional informa­
tion, write to Women's Studies at the
address below. Send an application, letter
of interest referencing recruitment code
#03004, vitae and three letters of
recommendation to Search Committee,
Women's Studies Program. Closing date:
Nov. 15.

Y2K Awareness Day
to be Oct. 14 in UU Plaza
To help the university community
better prepare for possible computer­
related problems that may be associated
with the arrival of the year 2000 (Y2K),
Cal Poly will sponsor Y2K Awareness
Day on Thursday, Oct. 14.
The event, from 11 am to I pm in the
UU Plaza, will be free and open to ev­
eryone. Departments from throughout
Cal Poly, as well as representatives from
area organizations and businesses, will
present materials and tips on how best to
plan for and prevent possible computer
troubles, travel concerns, business delays
and other situations that Y2K experts
have been studying .
"Y2K Awareness Day will be an op­
portunity to provide answers to some of
the most common and pressing concerns
regarding Y2K issues," said Sally
Anderson, administrative analyst/spe­
cialist and one of the event's organizers.
"Cal Poly has been working on Y2K
since March 1998, and now we will have
the chance to share information about the
steps we've taken and to bring other
specialists to campus to share their expe­
rience and knowledge."
For information regarding Cal Poly
and Y2K, send e-mail to: year2000@
calpoly.edu or call the Cal Poly Help
Desk at ext. 6-7000. D

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#03008: Tenure-Track Assistant
Professor, English Department
(756-2596) . Tenure-track appointment to
begin fall quarter 2000. Appointment to
teach English methods, adolescent/
children's literature, supervise student
teachers, and develop English education
program curricula in cooperation with
University Center for Teacher Education
faculty. Strong ancillary background in
either literature or linguistics is expected.
Experience in university-school partner­
ships desirable. Ph.D. in English, English
education or closely allied fie ld required.
Candidate expected to have successful
teaching experience at both the college
and secondary school levels. Send com­
plete dossier to Linda Halisky, chair,
English Department. Closing date: Nov. 19.

#03010: Tenure-Track Assistant
Professor, Computer Engineering
Program (756-1229). Full-time appoint­
ment beginning fall quarter 2000. Teach
undergraduate and graduate courses and
laboratories, with opportunity to partici­
pate in the continuing development of
the Computer Engineering Program.
Home department and tenure track is in
the Electrical Engineering Department.
Candidates must have a strong commit­
ment to teaching excellence and student
learning, dedication to professional
development and scholarship, and a
broad-based knowledge of computer
engineering. Ph.D . in computer engi­
neering, electrical engineering, or com­
puter science required. Industrial
experience and specialty in microproces­
sor architecture and microprocessor
system-based chip-level design desirable.
Demonstrated ability in written and oral
use of the English language required.
Submit resume electronically to
dvannoy@calpoly.edu. Closing date:
Dec. 15.
#03011: Assistant or Associate
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
(756-1334). Tenure-track position begin­
ning fall quarter 2000. Duties include
teaching basic and advanced courses in
mechanical engineering while pursuing
an appropriate program of professional
development. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in
mechanical engineering or closely related
field, recent engineering industrial expe­
rience and a demonstrated ability in writ­
ten and oral use of the English language
are required. Preference will be given to
applicants with experience and expertise
in mechanical or thermal-fluid design.
Some teaching experience is preferred.
For additional information and an appli­
cation send resume and cover letter refer­
encing Recruitment Code #03011 to:
Search Committee, Mechanical
Engineering Department. Closing date:
Jan. 7, 2000.
#03012: Assistant or Associate Pro­
fessor, Political Science Department
(756-2984). Full-time tenure-track posi­
tion beginning fall quarter 2000, contin­
gent on funding (salary range $40,488 to
$58,740). Fields in public policy and
American politics. Teach two to three
courses per quarter with supervision of
student research projects. Ph.D. in politi­
cal science required at time of applica­
tion. Evidence of strong policy, policy
analysis and American public policy

training, teaching, research, curriculum
development. Demonstrated excellence
in undergraduate teaching and strong
quantitative skills required. Apply to
Dianne Long, chair, Political Science
(reference Recruitment Code #030 12).
Closing date: Nov. 15.
#03013: Tenure-Track Position,
Computer Science Department
(756-2824 ). Assistant/associate/full
professor, beginning fall quarter 2000.
Candidates must have a strong commit­
ment to teaching excellence, dedication
to continued professional development,
and a broad-based knowledge of com­
puter science. Doctorate in computer
science or equivalent is required. Apply
to Recruitment Committee (Recruitment
Code #03013), Computer Science De­
partment, or e-mail: recruit@csc .calpoly.
edu. To be considered, submit resume,
names and addresses of three references,
and a statement of goals and plans for
teaching and research and your desired
balance between the two. Closing date:
Dec. 15.
#03014: Assistant Professor,
Philosophy Department (7 56-2041)
Full-time tenure-track assistant professor
beginning fall quarter 2000, contingent
on funding. Duties include 12 units of
lower and upper division undergraduate
classes per quarter and usual non-teach­
ing duties including thesis supervision.
AOS: philosophy of science. AOC: his­
tory of philosophy, logic, and critical
thinking. Ph.D. in philosophy required at
time of appointment. Preference given to
candidates with background in history of
science. Applicants must document ex­
cellence in teaching introductory phi­
losophy at the university level. Send
complete dossier referencing Recruit­
ment Code #03014 to Linda Bomstad,
chair, Philosophy Department. Closing
date: Nov. 15.

FOUIIDATIOII (Foundation Adm. Building,
job line at ext. 6-7107). All Foundation
applications must be received (not just
postmarked) by 5 pm of the closing
date. (No faxes.)
Computer Division Manager, El
Corral Bookstore ($32,214-41 ,886/
annua ll y). Responsible for the computer
and electronics sales, service, and help
desk support division, including provid­
ing for appropriate merchandise, ser­
vices, and related supplies for the
campus community. Requirements: B.S.
Conti11ued

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CAL POLY REPORT, SEPTEMBER 22, 1999

CAL POLY REPORT, SEPTEMBER 22, 1999

Spain Study Program
to begin spring 2000

ftathematics Colloquium
set for Sept. 23

'Science and Evolution'
title of first colloquium

The International Education and
Programs (IEP) office is establishing a
universitywide, interdisciplinary Spain
Study Program to begin with a small
pilot program in spring 2000.
Representatives from three study
program service agencies will speak
on campus the second week of fall
quarter, Sept. 27-30. The representa­
tives will discuss the possibility of
coordinating Cal Poly's program
in Spain.
The faculty and staff are invited
to the sessions from 4-6 pm in
Science and Math, Room 114. The
speakers are:
Colin Speakman and Clara Marsal
from the American Institute of Foreign
Studies, Monday, Sept. 27; Ken Ziegler,
Centers for Academic Programs,
Wednesday, Sept. 29; Rafael Hoyle, In­
ternational Studies Abroad, Thursday,
Sept. 30.
For more information, call Barbara
Andre at IEP, ext. 6-5837. D

"The Fisher- Hartwig Conjecture: A
Historical Account," the first fall quarter
Mathematics Colloquium, will be pre­
sented by professor Estelle Basor at 4 pm
Thursday, Sept. 23, in Room E-46 in the
Science Building. Basor will describe the
history of the conjecture, its current sta­
tus, connections with operator theory,
and also some generalizations.
In 1948 Lars On sager discovered a
formula for the magnetization of a two­
dimensional magnet. He showed that
the magnetization decays as temperature
approaches a critical value. His
formula involved mathematical objects
called Toeplitz determinants, and the
mathematical formulation of the
problem became known as the Fisher­
Hartwig conjecture.
The theory of the determinants at the
time ofOnsager's discovery did not rigor­
ously cover the situation that was needed to
compute the magnetization. However, in
the following 40 years, progress was
slowly made so that the mathematical
theory became fairly complete.
In her talk, Basor will explain how the
Fisher-Hartwig Conjecture concerns an
asymptotic formula for finite Toeplitz
determinants with singular generating
functions. The original motivation for the
formula came from the Ising model in
statistical mechanics.
Refreshments will be served in the
Math Department Conference Room
(Room 208-B) of Faculty Offices East be­
fore the colloquium, from 3:30 to 4 pm. D

Is evolution just a theory? What is
science?
Cal Poly physics professor Joseph
Boone will explore those questions in his
presentation "Science and Evolution,"
the first fall quarter Physics Colloquium,
at II am Thursday, Sept. 23, in Room
E-14 in the Science Building. Boone will
give his views on the methods of science
and explain how scientific and nonscien­
tific studies differ.
In his talk, Boone will briefly discuss
evolution and will look at mutation rates
to see whether they are sufficient to ex­
plain the evolution of organisms such as
humans and chimpanzees.
The presentation is sponsored by the
Physics Department. For more informa­
tion, call ext. 6-2448. D

Cal Poly to bowl
for Hotline Oct. 16
Faculty and staff members and
students can again help raise money for
Hotline during this year's Bow I-a-thon,
planned for Friday through Sunday, Oct.
15-17 and Oct. 22-24, at Creekside Lanes
in Atascadero.
Six lanes have been reserved for Cal
Poly on Oct. 16. Those who can't bowl,
can still support Hotline by sponsoring
participants.
Cal Poly recently was awarded a
trophy from Hotline of San Luis Obispo
County for raising more than $1,500
during last year's Bow I-a-thon.
Hotline's trained volunteer staff
has offered a variety of telephone ser­
vices to county callers 24 hours a day,
365 days a year, since 1970. Last year
Hotline handled over 26,000 calls for
assistance. Cal Poly has participated
in the annual Bowl-a-thon, the
organization's main fund-raiser, for
more than I 0 years.
For more information, contact Cal
Poly team coordinator Elaine Ramos
Doyle at eramosdo@calpoly.edu or
ext. 6-1740. D

• • • Policies
Continued from page I

Committee must review all current or pro­
posed projects or activities in which ani­
mals are used in teaching or research. For
guidelines and forms, call or visit the
Research and Graduate Programs office.
Send proposals involving the use of
animals to the committee via the Research
and Graduate Programs office.
Copies of "Policies and Procedures
for the Handling of Allegations of Scien­
tific Fraud and Serious Misconduct" are
available from Research and Graduate
Programs, Grants Development, and
Foundation Sponsored Programs, all in
the Math and Science Building. Or call
ext. 6-1508 or e-mail cbrooksh @calpoly.
edu for a copy. D

Position vacancies
Vacancy information and applications
for the following positions are available
from the appropriate Human Resources
office. Information is also available on the
Cal Poly home page (www. calpoly.edu;
click on ''General Information'').

FACULTY (Adm. 312, ext. 6-2844)
Candidates interested in faculty
positions are asked to contact the appro­
priate department office at the phone
number listed for more information and
an application. Please submit all applica­
tion materials to the department head/
chair unless otherwise specified. Rank and
salary are commensurate with qualifica­
tions and experience, and timebase where
applicable, unless otherwise stated.

#03004: Director, Tenure-Track
Position, Women's Studies Program
(756-1525). Full-time tenure-track
position beginning fall 2000 as director
of the Women's Studies Program and
joint appointment with English, History,
Political Science, Psychology, Sociology,
Speech Communication or Liberal
Studies departments. Duties include
directing the Women's Studies Program
and teaching women's studies and home
department courses. Qualifications:
Ph.D. in women's studies or home
department discipline at time of hiring,
evidence of undergraduate teaching
excellence and a program of scholarship.
Administrative experience preferred. For
an application and additional informa­
tion, write to Women's Studies at the
address below. Send an application, letter
of interest referencing recruitment code
#03004, vitae and three letters of
recommendation to Search Committee,
Women's Studies Program. Closing date:
Nov. 15.

Y2K Awareness Day
to be Oct. 14 in UU Plaza
To help the university community
better prepare for possible computer­
related problems that may be associated
with the arrival of the year 2000 (Y2K),
Cal Poly will sponsor Y2K Awareness
Day on Thursday, Oct. 14.
The event, from 11 am to I pm in the
UU Plaza, will be free and open to ev­
eryone. Departments from throughout
Cal Poly, as well as representatives from
area organizations and businesses, will
present materials and tips on how best to
plan for and prevent possible computer
troubles, travel concerns, business delays
and other situations that Y2K experts
have been studying .
"Y2K Awareness Day will be an op­
portunity to provide answers to some of
the most common and pressing concerns
regarding Y2K issues," said Sally
Anderson, administrative analyst/spe­
cialist and one of the event's organizers.
"Cal Poly has been working on Y2K
since March 1998, and now we will have
the chance to share information about the
steps we've taken and to bring other
specialists to campus to share their expe­
rience and knowledge."
For information regarding Cal Poly
and Y2K, send e-mail to: year2000@
calpoly.edu or call the Cal Poly Help
Desk at ext. 6-7000. D

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#03008: Tenure-Track Assistant
Professor, English Department
(756-2596) . Tenure-track appointment to
begin fall quarter 2000. Appointment to
teach English methods, adolescent/
children's literature, supervise student
teachers, and develop English education
program curricula in cooperation with
University Center for Teacher Education
faculty. Strong ancillary background in
either literature or linguistics is expected.
Experience in university-school partner­
ships desirable. Ph.D. in English, English
education or closely allied fie ld required.
Candidate expected to have successful
teaching experience at both the college
and secondary school levels. Send com­
plete dossier to Linda Halisky, chair,
English Department. Closing date: Nov. 19.

#03010: Tenure-Track Assistant
Professor, Computer Engineering
Program (756-1229). Full-time appoint­
ment beginning fall quarter 2000. Teach
undergraduate and graduate courses and
laboratories, with opportunity to partici­
pate in the continuing development of
the Computer Engineering Program.
Home department and tenure track is in
the Electrical Engineering Department.
Candidates must have a strong commit­
ment to teaching excellence and student
learning, dedication to professional
development and scholarship, and a
broad-based knowledge of computer
engineering. Ph.D . in computer engi­
neering, electrical engineering, or com­
puter science required. Industrial
experience and specialty in microproces­
sor architecture and microprocessor
system-based chip-level design desirable.
Demonstrated ability in written and oral
use of the English language required.
Submit resume electronically to
dvannoy@calpoly.edu. Closing date:
Dec. 15.
#03011: Assistant or Associate
Professor, Mechanical Engineering
(756-1334). Tenure-track position begin­
ning fall quarter 2000. Duties include
teaching basic and advanced courses in
mechanical engineering while pursuing
an appropriate program of professional
development. Qualifications: A Ph.D. in
mechanical engineering or closely related
field, recent engineering industrial expe­
rience and a demonstrated ability in writ­
ten and oral use of the English language
are required. Preference will be given to
applicants with experience and expertise
in mechanical or thermal-fluid design.
Some teaching experience is preferred.
For additional information and an appli­
cation send resume and cover letter refer­
encing Recruitment Code #03011 to:
Search Committee, Mechanical
Engineering Department. Closing date:
Jan. 7, 2000.
#03012: Assistant or Associate Pro­
fessor, Political Science Department
(756-2984). Full-time tenure-track posi­
tion beginning fall quarter 2000, contin­
gent on funding (salary range $40,488 to
$58,740). Fields in public policy and
American politics. Teach two to three
courses per quarter with supervision of
student research projects. Ph.D. in politi­
cal science required at time of applica­
tion. Evidence of strong policy, policy
analysis and American public policy

training, teaching, research, curriculum
development. Demonstrated excellence
in undergraduate teaching and strong
quantitative skills required. Apply to
Dianne Long, chair, Political Science
(reference Recruitment Code #030 12).
Closing date: Nov. 15.
#03013: Tenure-Track Position,
Computer Science Department
(756-2824). Assistant/associate/full
professor, beginning fall quarter 2000.
Candidates must have a strong commit­
ment to teaching excellence, dedication
to continued professional development,
and a broad-based knowledge of com­
puter science. Doctorate in computer
science or equivalent is required. Apply
to Recruitment Committee (Recruitment
Code #03013), Computer Science De­
partment, or e-mail: recruit@csc .calpoly.
edu. To be considered, submit resume,
names and addresses of three references,
and a statement of goals and plans for
teaching and research and your desired
balance between the two. Closing date:
Dec. 15.
#03014: Assistant Professor,
Philosophy Department (756-2041)
Full-time tenure-track assistant professor
beginning fall quarter 2000, contingent
on funding. Duties include 12 units of
lower and upper division undergraduate
classes per quarter and usual non-teach­
ing duties including thesis supervision.
AOS: philosophy of science. AOC: his­
tory of philosophy, logic, and critical
thinking. Ph.D. in philosophy required at
time of appointment. Preference given to
candidates with background in history of
science. Applicants must document ex­
cellence in teaching introductory phi­
losophy at the university level. Send
complete dossier referencing Recruit­
ment Code #03014 to Linda Bomstad,
chair, Philosophy Department. Closing
date: Nov. 15.

FOUIIDATIOII (Foundation Adm. Building,
job line at ext. 6-7107). All Foundation
applications must be received (not just
postmarked) by 5 pm of the closing
date. (No faxes.)
Computer Division Manager, El
Corral Bookstore ($32,214-41 ,886/
annua ll y). Responsible for the computer
and electronics sales, service, and help
desk support division, including provid­
ing for appropriate merchandise, ser­
vices, and related supplies for the
campus community. Requirements: B.S.
Conti11ued

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••• Position vacancies
Continued from page 7

in business or related field plus three
years of progressively responsible expe­
rience in a college bookstore, computer
store or commercial operation environ­
ment (or combination of both to equal
seven years). Must have knowledge of
personal computing hardware, operating
systems, application software, retailing,
inventory management, advertising, stra­
tegic planning, budgeting and retail ac­
counting. Must have good oral and
written communication skills. Gradua­
tion from IBM, Apple, or HP training
programs preferred. Must be able to
work a flexible schedule including
evening and weekend hours and events
requiring overnight travel. Must have a
California driver's license and a driving
record acceptable to our insurance under­
writers. Closing date: Position is open
until filled; review of applications begins
Oct. 8.
Department Buyer, El Corral Book­
store ($12.11-15.76/hour). Plan, re­
search, negotiate with vendors and
purchase computer hardware, software
and supply products for resale within the
department and in keeping with estab­
lished department goals and procedures.
Requirements: High school or equiva­
lent. University courses in procurement,
general business, marketing and person­
nel management preferred. Must have a
minimum of two years' experience as a
buyer or in administration (with com­
puter system buying experience pre­
ferred) including two years ' inventory
control and reconciliation experience.
Minimum one year experience with MBS
or equivalent database system required.
Closing date: Position is open until filled;
review of applications begins Oct. 1.
Development Writer, Corporate and
Foundation Relations ($25 ,974-31 ,230/
annually; part time, 32 hours week). Re­
sponsible for researching funding guide­
lines and preparing grant proposals for
submission to corporations and founda­
tions. Requirements : Must have high
school or equivalent and minimum of
four years' experience as a grant writer
with demonstrated success in obtaining
major corporate and foundation funding
for nonprofit organizations. B.S . is pre­
ferred; related degree may substitute for
three years of experience. Experience
writing proposals for a university pre­
ferred. Must have excellent written com­
munication skills, advanced research

skills and knowledge of MSWord, Excel ,
Web authoring and desktop publishing.
Closing date: Oct. 8.
Administrative Support Assistant
II, University Relations and Commu­
nity and Government Relations
($12.10-15.12/hour). Provides primary
secretarial and administrative support.
Requirements : Must have high school or
equivalent and minimum of three years
of general clerical experience including
one year of secretarial duties . Must type
45 wpm. Must have good written and
oral communication skills and familiarity
with IBM PC-compatible computer hard­
ware and software; OpenTime/OpenMail
preferred. Must possess a valid Califor­
nia driver's license and a driving record
acceptable to our insurance underwriters.
Closing date: Oct. 1.
Baker, Bake Shop ($9.50-12.35/
hour). Requirements: High school degree
or equivalent. Minimum of one year ex­
perience as a journey level baker, prefer­
ably in a large-scale, variety bake shop.
Ability to bake from scratch, using ov­
ens, mixers, dough shapers, fryers , mea­
suring devices, common kitchen cutlery.
Develop and maintain successful work­
ing relationships, possess a valid California
driver 's license and be able to lift and
carry 50 lbs . Closing date: Position is
open until filled ; review of applications
begins Oct. 1. D

Foundation fuels
feeding frenzy
Have you ever thought about what
it takes to feed Cal Poly's 18,000­
plus students, faculty members and
staff members?
Last year 's numbers are impressive.
For example, the Foundation's Campus
Dining operations baked 201 ,600 cook­
ies, prepared 45,000 chicken quarters,
trimmed more than 17 tons of tri-tip, and
made 44,800 cups of clam chowder.
The warehouse crew unloaded and
distributed more than 351 ,000 bottles of
water, the Sandwich Plant handled
351,450 transactions and, for one lunch
at Open House in April, the Campus
Dining staff prepared 1,700 box lunches.
And, in just one of the main food
operations, the custodial crew cleaned
1l .8 million square feet of floor.
Now, that's what we call "cookin' !" D

ort

•• '. DATELINE
Sunday, October 1
Women's Soccer: San Jose State,
Mustang Stadium, 1 pm. ($)
Men's Soccer: St. Mary 's, Mustang
Stadium, 4 pm. ($) D

California Polytechnic State University
San Luis Obispo, CA 93407
Vol. 54, No. 3 • September 22, 1999

Published by the Communications Office • www.calpoly.edu/-communic/CPR/report.htm

Thursday, October 7
Physics Colloquium: Warren Rogers
(Westmont College), "Excited-State
Nuclear Magnetic Moments," Science
E-14, 11 am.
Volleyball: Idaho, Mott Gym, 7 pm. ($)
Women's Soccer: CSU Fullerton,
Mustang Stadium, 7 pm. ($)

DATELINE
($)-Admission charged

Exhibits
University Art Gallery (Dexter Build­
ing): Faculty Show, Sept. 25 through
Oct. 24. Hours : II to 4 pm daily,
Wednesday 7 to 9 pm.

Friday, October 8
Men's Soccer: BYU, Mustang Stadium,
7 pm. ($)

Wednesday, September 22
Concert: "Weird AI" Yankovic, Cohan
Center, 8 pm. ($)

Saturday, October 9
Jazz Master Class: David Friesen (bass)
and Sid Jacobs (guitar), Davidson
Music Center 216, 3 pm.
Volleyball: UCSB, Mott Gym, 7 pm. ($)

Thursday, September 21
Physics Colloquium: Joseph Boone
(Physics), "Science and Evolution,"
Science E-14, 11 am.
Mathematics Colloquium: Estelle Basor
(Mathematics),-''The Fisher-Hartwig
Conjecture: A Historical Account,"
Science E-46, 4 pm.

Sunday, October 10
Women's Soccer: UC Irvine, Mustang
Stadium, 1 pm. ($)

Wednesday, October 11
Music and Dance: La Tania Flamenco.
Also Thursday, Oct. 14. Theatre,
8 pm. ($) Pre-performance lecture,
Moon Ja Minn Suhr (Theatre and
Dance), Philips Hall, 7 pm.

Friday, September 24
Volleyball: UC Irvine, Mott Gym,

Volleyball: CSU Fullerton , Mott Gym,
7 pm. ($)
Music: Peter, Paul & Mary, Cohan Center,
8 pm. ($) Pre-concert lecture, Craig
Russell (Music), Philips Hall, 7 pm.

Sunday, September 26
Women's Soccer: Boise State, Mustang
Stadium, I pm. ($)

Wednesday, September 29

Friday, October 15

Men's Soccer: Cal State Fullerton,
Mustang Stadium, 7 pm. ($)

Comedy: George Carlin, Cohan Center,
7 and 9:30 pm. ($)

Thursday, September 10

Sunday, October 17
Men's Soccer: University of Portland,
Mustang Stadium, 3 pm. ($)

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Physics Colloquium: Roger Townsend 1
(Imperial College, University of
London), "High Temperature Metal­
lurgy in Power Plants," Science E-14,
11 am.
Global Rhythm Tour: Recreation Center,
7 pm. ($)

Saturday, October 2

Thursday, October 21
Physics Colloquium: Gayle Cook
(Physics), "The Accelerating
Universe," Science E-14, 11 am.

Friday, October 22
Men's Soccer: U.S . Air Force Academy,
Mustang Stadium, 7 pm. ($)
Volleyball: Utah State, Mott Gym ,
7 pm. ($) D

Football: Southern Utah, Mustang
Stadium, 6 pm . ($)
Music: Music Department Faculty Recital ,
Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church, San Luis
Obispo, 8 pm. ($)
Music: Jazz at Lincoln Center, Cohan
Center, 8 pm. ($) Pre-concert lecture,
Paul Rinzler (Music), Philips Hall , 7 pm.

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National Academy of Engineering, the
board was charged with laying new
foundations and developing long-term
strategies for engineering education in
the context of rapidly changing circum­
stances, technologies and demands. In
1995 the board issued "Engineering Edu­
cation: Designing an Adaptive System,"
a blueprint for engineering education in
the United States into the next century.
From 1996 to 1999 Lee served on
the ICEE steering committee and repre­
sented Cal Poly as associate director of
the National Science Foundation Engi­
neering Education Coalition.
Lee has been the keynote speaker for
many international conferences on engi­
neering education and plans to travel to
Beijing, China, later this year to give the
theme speech at another such meeting. D

Whittaker
concert added

Policies protect research
subjects, deal with fraud

Cal Poly Arts has
added international
singing star and
songwriter Roger
Whittaker to its 19992000 lineup, with a
Roger Whitaker
concert planned at
8 pm Monday, March 20, in Harman Hall
in the Performing Arts Center's Cohan
Center.
Whittaker, whose early singles in­
clude "The Charge of the Light Bri­
gade" and "Steel Men," has enjoyed a
successful singing career spanning
more than 35 years.
Other hits include "Durham Town,"
"New World in the Morning," "I Don' t
Believe in 'If' Anymore," "Why,"
"Mamy Blue," "Albany," "Eloisa," and
"The Last Farewell."
Tickets cost $28 to $40 and can be
bought at the Performing Arts Ticket
Office (see details, page 3). D

To protect people and animals in­
volved in research projects, Cal Poly
requires review of all proposals for
such research.
The university also has policies
and procedures for dealing with scien­
tific fraud .
All projects involving human sub­
jects, including senior projects, thesis
work, and faculty research, must be
reviewed by the Human Subjects Com­
mittee. Research proposals should be
sent to either Steve Davis, committee
chair, Kinesiology Department, in the
Mott Physical Education Building, Room
363 , or to the Research and Graduate
Programs office, Room 155 in the Math
and Science Building (Bldg. 38), for
referral to the committee. Guidelines for
preparing the proposals can be obtained
from either office. Call the Kinesiology
Department at ext. 6-2754 or Research
and Graduate Programs, ext. 6-1508.
The Institutional Animal Care and Use

Saturday, September 25

Y2K Awareness Day: UU Plaza, 11 am.
Physics Colloquium: Richard Frankel
(Physics), "The Search for Life
Beyond the Earth," Science E-14,
11 am.
Music and Dance: La Tania Flamenco,
Theatre, 8 pm. ($) Pre-performance
lecture, Moon Ja Minn Suhr (Theatre
and Dance), Philips Hall, 7 pm.

Music: Radha Prasad Hindustani Flute
Recital, Theatre, 8 pm. ($)

The 1999 International Conference on
Engineering Education (ICEE) recently
recognized Peter Lee, College of Engi­
neering dean , for his
years of service
dedicated to improv­
ing engineering
education in the
global environment.
He received a com­
memorative medal at
ICEE 's annual meetPeter Lee
ing, held this year in
the Czech Republic.
More than 400 members representing
35 countries attended the conference.
Lee was recognized, in part, for his
work from 1991 to 1995 on the Board on
Engineering Education. Established by
the National Research Council and the

7 pm. ($)

Thursday, October 14

Saturday, October 16

Engineering Dean Lee earns international award

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CAL POLY REPORT, SEPTEMBER 22, 1999

••• Q&A
Continued from page 4

residential parking area above the
North Mountain residential units.
Occupancy is slated for fall 2002.
This new column will appear
occasionally in the Cal Poly
Report to provide status reports
and basic facts on campus
projects, policies, procedures,
plans- practically anything that
isn't really making news but about
which you might be curious.
If your office would like to get
some information out to the rest
of the campus in this format,
please send us the question along
with a paragraph of no more
than 150 words distilling the
answer into clear, plain language
in time to meet our usualJO am
Wednesday deadline.
lfyou'djust like to ask a
question, we 'll ferret out the
information. That might require a
little extra time.
Please continue to send your
comments and opinions about
university affair,s to the Report's
"Piece of Mind" section, designed
to improve communication within
the university by giving you a place
to voice your personal concerns.
Comments, questions and sug­
gested topics- for either column
-can bee-mailed to polynews@
polymail (add .calpoly.edu if
needed), faxed to 6-6533, or
mailed to the Communications
Office, Heron Hall.
For information call ext. 6-1511. 0

Parents' Appreciation Day
set for Nov. 6
All parents of currently enrolled
students will be invited to Parents'
Appreciation Day, set for Saturday, Nov. 6.
The event will include a welcome
session, presentations by colleges, and
a barbecue, followed by the Cal Poly
vs . Montana football game at 1 pm in
Mustang Stadium.
For more information, call Polly
Harrigan, ext. 6-6553. D

ASI Events to host
'Global Rhythm Tour'
"The Global Rhythm Tour," a unique
hands-on experience that celebrates com­
mon humanity through rhythm, will be
presented at 7 pm Thursday, Sept. 30, in
the Recreation Center.
During the event, language disap­
pears and rhythm is used to bring
people together to a place where a
person's race, culture, religion and sex
are forgotten, where participants are
simply individuals.
The evening will include a commu­
nity drum circle, which involves the
group's playing simple parts on a
chorus of drums and percussion instru­
ments to create an interactive and
cooperative song.
The event will be led by Paulo
Mattioli, an internationally acclaimed
percussionist, instrument designer and
music educator.
Participants should bring their own
hand drums, congas, bells, shakers, and
other hand percussion instruments.
Three hundred hand drums will be pro­
vided on a first-come basis to those who
don't have their own instruments.
The cost to attend is $1 for those with
their own percussion instrument and $2
if a drum is provided. A picture I.D. is
required to check out a drum.
The event is presented by ASI
Events . For more information, call
ext. 6-7007. D

All publications
should be reviewed
The Communications Office reminds
departments that all university publica­
tions going off campus should be
reviewed by Darlene Slack, director
of communications, before printing
and mailing.
Slack also needs to approve requests
for mailing labels as well as the material
to be mailed. Labels can be ordered
from User Support Services and
Advancement Services.
Send materials to be approved to the
Communications Office, Heron Hall , or
fax them to Slack at ext. 6533 .
For more information or to discuss
a proposed publication, call Slack at
ext. 1511. D

Orchesis Dance Company
auditions to be Sept. 23

Carlin to perform Oct. 15
Irreverent comedian-philosopher
George Carlin will bring his latest
musings to Cal Poly in two shows at 7
and 9:30pm Friday, Oct. 15.
The Cal Poly Arts presentation will be
in Harman Hall in the Performing Arts
Center's Cohan Center.
A master of observation, Carlin is
known as one of America's most prolific
social critics, pointedly commenting on
religion, politics, and consumerism.
And those who aren ' t familiar with
his act should know that Carlin often
uses profanity to, according to Boston
Globe staff writer Michael Blowen, "cut
through audience complacency."
Tickets to this Cal Poly Arts event
cost $25 to $44. D

••• Concerts
Continued from page 3

• Cal Poly Choirs Fall Concert, with
Polyphonics and the University Singers
and Cal Poly Vocal Jazz, Oct. 30.
• Bandfest '99, Nov. 20.
• Cal Poly Choirs' Christmas
Celebration, Dec. 4-5 .
• Piano recital, professor William
Terrence Spiller, Jan. 8.
• Pops Concert, Feb. 26.
• "Just Jazz" Concert, March 11.
• Cal Poly Chamber Orchestra Winter
Concert, March 12.
• Open House Festival Concerts, April
15-16.
• Vocal Jazz Night, April 29.
• Jazz Night, May 13.
• Wind Orchestra Spring Concert,
June 3.
• Cal Poly Chamber Orchestra Spring
Concert, June 4.
A free jazz master class with David
Friesen on bass and Sid Jacobs on guitar
is set for 3 to 5 pm Saturday, Oct. 9.
In addition, several free student piano
and vocal recitals are planned from No­
vember through June in Room 218 in the
Davidson Music Building.
All events are sponsored by the College
of Liberal Arts and Music Department.
For a complete calendar and ticket
prices, call the Music Department at ext.
6-2406. Event information is also on the
department's Web page at www.calpoly.
edu/-mu.
Tickets for all ticketed events can be
bought at the Performing Arts Ticket
Office. Reservations are not required for
free events. D
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Faculty members are asked to let their
students know that auditions for the
Orchesis Dance Company's 30th annual
dance concert will begin at 6:10pm
Thursday, Sept. 23, in the Crandall
Dance Studio between the Natatorium
and Crandall Gym.
Interested dancers should plan to at­
tend an information-workout meeting at
6:10 tonight (Wednesday), also in
Crandall Dance Studio. Those attending
should bring dance attire and shoes.
Selected students will be enrolled in
DANC 345 Choreography, sections 1 and
2, for fall quarter and DANC 346 Dance
Productions, sections 1 and 2, for winter
quarter.
The concert theme will be Dance
2000: Dance Legacy. Performances will
begin at 8 pm Friday and Saturday, Jan.
28-29, in Harman Hall in the Performing
Arts Center's Cohan Center.
Theatre and Dance Department fac­
ulty members Moon Ja Minn Suhr and
Maria Junco will direct Dance Legacy. D

ltusic Department plans
concerts, master classes
The Music Department has scheduled
a variety of recitals, concerts and master
classes by touring professionals, faculty
members and students, beginning with
the department's benefit Faculty Recital
at 8 pm Saturday, Oct. 2. (See related
story on the right).
The recital, at Mt. Carmel Lutheran
Church in San Luis Obispo, will feature
music professor Mary Rawcliffe, so­
prano, and fellow faculty members
Virginia Wright, clarinet, and William
Terrence Spiller, piano. Special guest
Paul Woodring will accompany
Rawcliffe on the harpsichord.
The program will include works by
Monteverdi, Purcell, Beethoven,
Donizetti, Schubert, Peter Warlock,
Roger Quilter, Messiaen, Poulenc, and
Phyllis Tate.
Additional highlights during the
school year include:
• Hindustani flute recital by Radha
Prasad on Saturday, Oct. 16.
• Fall Jazz Concert featuring the
University Jazz Bands and Jive- ' n'­
Direct, Oct. 23.
Continued on page 6

Duke Ellington's music In Harman Hall Oct. 2
Versatile vocalist Dianne Reeves
and an all-star band will perform the
music of Duke Ellington from the '30s
through the '60s
at 8 pm Saturday,
Oct. 2, in
Harman Hall in
the Performing
Arts Center's
Cohan Center.
Presented as part
of Jazz at Lin­
coln Center's
Dianne Reeves
Fall 1999 Tour,
"Rockin' in
Rhythm: The Small Band Music of
Duke Ellington" is a Cal Poly Arts
Great Performance. The concert of

Ellington's pieces for smaller en­
sembles will feature New Orleans
trumpeter and guest music director
Nicholas Payton, as well as Reeves,
tenor saxophonist Joe Lovano and
several members of the Lincoln Center
Jazz Orchestra.
The performance is part of a 20­
city tour marking the 100th anniver­
sary of Ellington's birth and is a
highlight of Jazz at Lincoln Center's
"Ellington Centennial" - a yearlong
acknowledgement of his contributions
to jazz.
Music professor Paul Rinzler will
give a pre-concert lecture on Ellington's
music at 7 pm in Philips Hall.
Tickets cost $20 to $38.0

ltusic Department to hold benefit recital Oct. 2
A varied program of music by
Monteverdi, Beethoven and Schubert
will highlight the first Music Department
recital of the season at 8 pm Saturday,
Oct. 2, in Mt. Carmel Lutheran Church
in San Luis Obispo.
Music professor Mary Rawcliffe, so­
prano, will be accompanied by fellow
faculty members Virginia Wright on the
clarinet and William Terrence Spiller on
piano. Special guest Paul Woodring will
accompany her on harpsichord for the
program's first two pieces.
The program will include Claudio
Monteverdi's "Exulta Filia," Henry
Purcell's "Lord, What is Man?," Ludwig
van Beethoven's "Ecco que! fiero
istante," Gaitano Donizetti's "Etemo
Amore e fe," and Franz Schubert's "Der
Hirt auf dem Felsen."
It will also include Peter Warlock's
"Sleep" and "Captain Stratton's Fancy,"
Roger Quilter's "Now Sleeps the Crimson
Petal" and "Fair House of Joy," Olivier
Messiaen's "L' Amour de Piroutcha,"
Francis Poulenc's "C" and "Violon," and
Phyllis Tate's "Three Songs (Elsie Marley,
Died of Love, Quayside Shaver)" from
"Scenes from Tyneside."
Rawcliffe is known as a versatile per­
former an9 has sung with the Los Angeles
Philharmonic, the Boston Symphony and
the Philharmonia Baroque Orchestra. She
has also worked with Zubin Mehta and
Andre Previn.
Wright has played principal clarinet
with the Portland Symphony (now the
Oregon Symphony), San Jose Symphony

and, for more than 25 years, the San Luis
Obispo Symphony. She has been a member
of the San Luis Obispo Mozart Festival
since its inception.
Woodring, director of music at Mt.
Carmel Lutheran Church, specialized ·
in organ performance at Cal State
Northridge. While there he won several
awards and competitions.
Spiller, a prize-winner in international
piano competitions, has performed across
the United States. The Torrance Daily
Breeze called his performance with the
Peninsula Symphony Orchestra of
Rachmaninoff's Second Piano Concerto
"spirited, whimsical and intense. From
flowing sensuality to pounding drama,
soloist and orchestra matched wits in a
vigorous joint effort."
Tickets cost $5 and $10. For details, call
ext. 6-2406 or visit the Music Department's
Web page, http://www.calpoly.edu/-mu.
The recital is sponsored by the Col­
lege of Liberal Arts and the Music De­
partment and will benefit the Music
Department Scholarship Fund. D

Ticket information
Tickets to the performances listed
in today's Cal Poly Report are on
sale at the Performing Arts Ticket
Office from 10 am to 6 pm weekdays
and from 10 am to 4 pm Saturdays. To
order by phone, ca116-ARTS (ext.
6-2787); by fax, dial ext. 6-6088; or
on line, go to www.pacslo.org. D
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CAL POLY REPORT, SEPTEMBER 22, 1999

Return of the
Pink Prize Patrol

Campus maps
on the Web

They' re back! And as pink as ever.
As an incentive to encourage
ridesharing, the Pink Prize Patrol has
returned to give away gifts to those who
don ' t drive alone on Tuesdays.
Those who car pool, bike, walk, take
the bus or van pool are helping to miti­
gate the parking congestion caused by
the loss of 150 parking spaces during
parking structure construction, and, in so
doing, are eligible for prizes.
Every Tuesday morning during fall
quarter, the Pink Prize Patrol will be
lurking somewhere on campus - in a
parking lot, at a bus stop, near a bike
rack, or at an entrance to campus.
Ridesharers who "see pink" are in­
vited to stop and claim a gift. Those
eligible for prizes include faculty and
staff members and students who car
pool, bike, walk, take the bus, or van
pool Tuesdays between 6 and 10 am.
The patrol advises: Think pink ...
think rideshare. D

Campus maps, formerly supplied by
the Communications Office, can now be
downloaded from the Web and dupli­
cated by individual departments and of­
fices. Reprographics can fi ll requests for
large quantities.
To download and print campus maps
from the Cal Poly home page, select "A
to Z Index" in the left margin, click on
"Facilities Planning," then "Information
& Resources," where you ' ll see "Campus
maps and floorplans ."
For help in downloading and printing
the image, call Deby Ryan of Facilities
Planning at ext. 6-6806 or Rex Wolf,
Facilities Planning, ext. 6-2581 or e-mail
him at rwolf@calpoly.edu. D

Cal Poly Fact Book
now on the Web
The 1998-99 edition of the Cal Poly
Fact Book is now available on the Web, via
the Institutional Planning and Analysis
home page (www.calpoly.edu/-inststdy/).
The Web Fact Book uses the Adobe
Acrobat format that allows the user to
view the document on line or print the
document while retaining the formatting .
The book also provides interactive links to
many other resources on and off campus.
The Institutional Planning and Analy­
sis Web site also includes the Fall
Poly View, the quarterly InfoBriefs of
enrollment highlights and admissions
and scheduling information published
each quarter, the Common Data Set,
which provides answers to frequently
asked questions, and a link to the Final
Exam Schedule.
Institutional Planning and Analysis
invites comments and questions about
the data or accessing the Fact Book on
line. Call ext. 6-2461. D

CSU, UC save $3.5 million
in energy costs
The CSU and the University of
California together saved $3 .5 million
in the first year of a four-year agreement
with Enron Energy Services (EES),
according to a news release from the
Chancellor 's Office.
The deal, in which Enron is the sole
provider of electricity to most of the
CSU and UC campuses, saved $1.36
million for the CSU and $2.13 million
for the UC.
The EES agreement is the largest direct­
access electrical energy contract in the
country, worth an estimated $300 million
to $500 million in electricity sales.
The agreement is expected to save the
systems an estimated $15 million during
the four years.
EES also hopes to reduce the 31 CSU
and UC campuses' consumption of elec­
tricity by developing strategic energy ·
plans. D

CPR schedule
The Cal Poly Report is published every
Wednesday during the academic year.
Articles are due in the Communications
Office by I 0 am on Thursday for the
following week's edition.
Items can bee-mailed to polynews@
polymail (add .cal poly. edu if needed),
faxed to 6-6533 , or mai led to the
Communications Office, Heron Hall.
For details call ext. 6-1511. D

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Your Questions
Answered Here

Revised academic calendar through spring 2000

Q: Will student fees be increased
this year to help fund Cal Poly
Plan projects?

Fall Quarter 1999

A: No. Working with state Sen. Jack
O' Connell , the CSU agai n will
explore the feasibility of obtaining
additional State General Fund sup­
port for several CSU programs vital
to the future of California's
economy, including agriculture,
architecture, engineering and nurs­
ing. If State General Fund resources
are allocated for those programs in
2000-2001 , Cal Poly will not have
to return to students to request
additional help in funding the goals ·
of the Cal Poly Plan . The present
Cal Poly Plan academic fee of $45
per quarter continues to fund exist­
ing Cal Poly Plan projects and
faculty positions.

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Sept. 13

Monday

Beginning of fall term (faculty only)

Sept. 20

Monday

Instructional Planning Day

Sept. 21

Tuesday

Fall term classes begin

Oct. 4

Monday

End of second week of instruction; last day to drop a class

Oct. 5

Tuesday

Last day to add a class; last day to register late and pay late registration fee

Oct. 11

Monday

End of third week of instruction -census date

Nov. 8

Monday

End of seventh week of instruction

Nov. 11

Thursday

Academic holiday- Veterans' Day

Nov. 24-Nov. 28

Wednesday-Sunday

Academic holiday- Thanksgiving

Dec. 3

Friday

Last day of classes

Dec. 6-10

Monday-Friday

Final examination period

Dec. 11

Saturday

Mid-Year Commencement

Dec. 13

Monday

Evaluation day; end of fall term

Dec. 14-Jan. 2

Tuesday-Sunday

Academic holiday

Wiitter Quarter 2000

Q: What is the status of the campus
Master Plan update?
A: This is the beginning of the sec­
ond year of a three-year process to
update Cal Poly 's master plan. Last
spring, 10 campus and community
task forces were formed to develop
ideas for general planning principles.
The task forces submitted reports
containing more than 500 items.
Those items were organized and ana­
lyzed over the summer and pre­
sented to university senior
administrators, in August. The group
emphasized that all guiding prin­
ciples must reinforce Cal Poly's
mission, vision, values, and its
broader leadership role in higher
education. An administrative draft of
the Master Plan is being written and
internal reviews shou ld begin in
December. The draft plan is sched­
uled to be released for public com­
ment in March 2000.

Jan. 3

Monday

Beginning of winter term; winter term classes begin

Jan. 14

Friday

End of second week of instruction ; last day to drop a class

Jan. 17

Monday

Academic holiday- Martin Luther King, Jr. Birthday observed

Jan. 18

Tuesday

Last day to add a class; last day to register late and pay late registration fee

Jan. 24

Monday

End of third week of instruction -census date

Feb. 21

Monday

Academic holiday- George Washington's Birthday observed

Feb. 22

Tuesday

End of seventh week of instruction

March 10

Friday

Last day of classes

March 13-17

Monday-Friday

Final examination period

March 17

Friday

End of winter term

March 18-26

Saturday-Sunday

Academic holiday

Spring Quarter 2000

Q:Is the campus going to build more
student housing?
A: Plans are under way to build more
on-campus student housing. The
complex wil l house about 800 stu­
dents and be located just north of the

March 27

Monday

Beginning of spring term ; spring term classes begin

April?

Friday

End of second week of instruction; last day to drop a class

Apri1 10

Monday

Last day to add a class; last day to register late and pay late registration fee

April 14

Friday

End of third week of instruction -census date

May 12

Friday

End of seventh week of instruction

May29

Monday

Academic holiday - Memorial Day observed

June 2

Friday

Last day of classes

June 5- 9

Monday- Friday

Final examination period

June 10

Saturday

Commencement; end of spring term; end of university year (faculty only)

June 11-18

Sunday- Sunday

Academic holiday

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