Volume XXIV No. 6 • Feb. 11, 2000

CSA position open Retirement Resignation gathering set for Shirley Brost Anderson co-authors paper at conference in England Fuqua will speak Ruddell Gallery features watercolors by Shoemaker Local historian gives material to BHSU Case Library BHSU choir will tour Italy this spring Spring film festival announced Tellinghuisen presents at class Wellness fair scheduled at BHSU Seniors computing Obtain approval before doing research Student teacher meetings scheduled BHSU Green and Gold Club to host chamber appreciation night Theatre will present a musical fairytale Chamber of commerce hosts hot chocolate days art walk Minutes of the January CSA meeting Instructional improvement committee taking applications for course releases Funds available through instructional improvement committee Faculty-research committee has funds available Grants opportunities announced Calendar of events

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CSA position open The following career service position is open: secretary, College of Education (PAL Grant). For additional information, check the announcement bulletin or contact the personnel office.	Retirement Evonne Welsh, secretary, Young Center
Resignation - Top After 17 years, Shirley Brost is leaving BHSU.  Come join us for cake and coffee in the Pangburn little dining room, Friday, Feb. 18 from 2-3:30 p.m.. Please stop by and wish her good luck and appreciation for her many dedicated years.
Anderson co-authors paper at conference in England - Top Dr. Steve Anderson, associate professor of geology at Black Hills State University, co-authored a paper that was recently presented at a conference in England. Story
Fuqua will speak - Top The English department brownbag series continues with Amy Fuqua Tuesday, Feb. 15 from 12:30-1:30 p.m. in Jonas 307. Dr. Fuqua will speak on "Art and Muckracking: Willa Cather's Early Novels." All are invited to attend; bring your lunch.
Ruddell Gallery features watercolors by Shoemaker - Top
The Ruddell Gallery in the BHSU Student Union currently is showing an exhibit by Lisa Shoemaker. Shoemaker, from Sioux Falls, is showing her abstract watercolor landscapes through March 3. Shoemaker has a degree in medical illustration from Ohio State University, Columbus, Ohio. She chose the medical illustration field because of her equal interest at the time in art and science.	"Conceptually, my paintings are inspired by forms and colors I encounter in the central plains region," said Shoemaker. "My current work explores visually-obvious linear elements and subtle, unseen elements — undulations of land, grass, clouds, wind — and silence. I combine these elements to depict the tensions and the counterbalance of nature."
Local historian gives material to BHSU Case Library - Top The history of the Black Hills is unique because it is so recent says local history buff Bob Lee as he talks about his love of the past and some of the historical documents he is donating to the Case Library at Black Hills State University. Story
BHSU choir will tour Italy this spring - Top Black Hills State University choir and band students will enjoy touring and performing in Italian cathedrals this spring. Story
Spring film festival announced - Top The schedule for the spring film festival at Black Hills State University has been announced. The films will be shown at 7 p.m. in Jonas 305 on five Thursdays - Feb. 17, Feb. 24, March 16, March 23 and March 30. Story
Tellinghuisen presents at class - Top Local attorney and former South Dakota attorney general Roger Tellinghuisen was a guest lecturer in Dr. Tom Hills constitutional law class this week.
Wellness fair scheduled at BHSU - Top
Along with spring cleaning it's time to get a clean bill of health for summertime activities. A good place to start, if you haven't had a recent physical by your family physician, is at the second annual Northern Hills Wellness Fair on the Black Hills State University campus Wednesday, April 5. The wellness fair will be held from noon to 7 p.m. at the Donald E. Young Sports and Fitness Center and is open to the public. The fair, composed mainly of health-care providers, will provide free or at-cost wellness screenings which include, but are not limited to: glucose, blood pressure, body fat, cholesterol, flexibility and balance, vision, and hematocrit tests. It's important to know the numbers from these kinds of tests for good health and wellness.	Local health-care providers will be available to discuss and answer questions, discuss job opportunities in health care, and answer question on a variety of health-related topics. Other booths will offer educational information and demonstrations. Many will offer freebies and door prizes. Entertainment will also be provided. For health-fair information contact BHSU Student Health Services at (605) 642-6520.
Seniors computing - Top
Twenty-eight Spearfish senior citizens were in class recently learning fundamental computer applications. The class, sponsored by Black Hills State's Center of Business and Entrepreneurship, is designed to acquaint seniors with computer concepts such as the desktop, files, folders, basic word processing, printing and saving documents. Another session is scheduled to introduce them to the internet. Dr. T. H. Proctor receives assistance from Sarena Nuttall, a freshman from Onida. She was one of five B. H. students helping the older students learn the basics. The workshop is being taught by Laura Turner, computer instructor.
Obtain approval before doing research - Top
Any faculty member or student utilizing human subjects in research projects or animals in research or teaching activities must obtain approval from the animal-care and human-subjects committee before beginning the project or activity. This includes survey research, analysis of data previously collected from human subjects, and student research projects involving animal or human subjects. Although	many of the projects involving human subjects may be determined to be exempt from full committee review, the application process must be completed to extend University legal protection for the project.. For information and application forms, please contact the committee chair, Doug Wessel, at unit 9032, phone 6514, by e-mail, or in SW 210.