Briefly Speaking

Owen considered a school that 'gets it'

The Industry Standard Magazine listed the Owen Graduate School of Management as one of 10 business schools that "get" the new economy. The magazine surveyed top full-time MBA programs in the U.S. and Europe and analyzed high-tech curricula, student clubs, business-plan competitions, startup activity, ranking among recruiters and student career paths. Donna Hoffman, professor of management (marketing) and Tom Novak, professor of management (marketing) received recognition in the magazine's overview of the program at Owen. "Professors Donna Hoffman and Tom Novak put Owen on the map when they founded the eLab to study e-commerce back in 1994. The school is still known for its strong e-commerce curriculum and research, and it produces an unusually high number of students interested in the new economy."

Earth Week tree planting planned

Everyone is invited to "A Symbol of Renewal," a tree planting ceremony Thursday, April 19, at 10:45 a.m. at McGill Hall. Lauren Brisky, vice chancellor for administration, chief financial officer and vice chair of the Resource Conservation Advisory Committee, will preside over the tree planting, and the Naval Junior ROTC from Hillsboro High School will present the country's colors. Readings and environmental statements will be given by students representing Interhall and the Student Government Association along with Lee Limbird, associate vice chancellor for research at Vanderbilt University Medical Center. Gary White, associate University chaplain, will present a blessing. Vanderbilt Recycles presents Earth Week at Vanderbilt, a week of events commemorating, celebrating and conserving Mother Earth in conjunction with the annual Vanderbilt Rites of Spring.

ROTC hosts Memorial Blood Drive

Vanderbilt ROTC will sponsor an American Red Cross blood drive to honor the memory of senior Kevin Longinotti. The Vanderbilt Army ROTC officer was killed in the 1998 tornado that swept through the downtown Nashville area. The drive is April 20 from 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. in Memorial Auxiliary Gym. Look for "Blood Drive" signage. Gnash, the mascot of the Nashville Predators, is scheduled to attend. Because of construction in the area, donors will be able to park in the Vanderbilt Athletic Garage below the Vanderbilt University Stadium Club. For information about eligibility, call the American Red Cross at 1-800-GIVE LIFE, or schedule an appointment by calling the Vanderbilt Army ROTC at 1-800-288-ROTC.

Squirrel Camp seeks faculty volunteers

The Dean of Students Office invites faculty to participate in Vanderbilt Squirrel Camp, a three-day, pre-orientation program for 200 incoming freshmen scheduled from Aug. 22 to 25 at the Joe C. Davis Outdoor Center. Faculty who participate will receive a $150 or $300 research grant for their involvement. Each faculty participant will work with an upper-class student partner to mentor a small group of freshmen, called a "cluster." Faculty may stay overnight in the camp's residence lodge, or may participate part-time during the day. Faculty who enroll before April 18 will be invited to a luncheon on April 25 to meet their fellow cluster leaders and student partners. Applications are available from the Dean of Students Office, 310 Sarratt, or by contacting Marci Hunt, acting director of student activities, at 343-3200 or marcella.a.hunt@vanderbilt.edu, or Jen Mayer at 343-8185 or jennifer.j.mayer@vanderbilt.edu.

Parking changes for weekend, summer

Lot 76 on the Peabody Campus will be closed Saturday, April 21, due to a construction project near the Freedom Forum. Visitors who otherwise would park in Lot 76 may use the commercial area of the Wesley Place Garage, the Central Parking Lot by Kentucky Fried Chicken, or the lot on the corner of 21st Avenue and Dixie Place. The following modifications to permit parking will be in effect beginning Tuesday, April 24, at 2:30 p.m. until 7 a.m., Monday, Aug. 19, 2001. Between these dates, vehicles with valid daytime, University commuter permits (Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4, LA and VTS) may park in any zone (1, 2 or 3). Beginning Friday, May 11, at 2:30 p.m., vehicles with resident student permits (E, F, G and J) may park in F, J or zone lots. Vehicles with valid daytime University commuter permits (Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4, LA and VTS) may park in F lots. Lot 27 (between the Recreation Center and the Tennis Center) will be available to vehicles with valid daytime University permits (Zones 1, 2, 3 and 4, F, G, J, LA and VTS) and 12-month reserved space permits (BK, OG, TG, WP). The two-hour limit spaces will be enforced. Regulations other than those listed here will remain in force.

Power outage sets off alarms

There was a power outage on campus April 11, that began about 7:30 p.m. The cause was a problem with an NES feeder line. All of campus except the Medical Center and Peabody were affected. By 10 p.m. all systems were back up and running, except for three ports in residence halls, which were taken care of in the morning. Some 320 system alarms were simultaneously activated. Most alarms corrected themselves when the power was restored.

Start planning for fall 2001

The Academic Calendar 20012002 is now on the Web to assist in planning events for fall 2001. Please consult the calendar and visit the Office of Schedules and Reservations, 208 Sarratt Student Center to schedule events and reserve rooms. Reservations can also be made by calling 322-2448 or by using the Office of Schedules and Reservations Web site: www.vanderbilt.edu/reservations.

Relax at the International Stress Fest

For the first time at Vanderbilt University, International Student & Scholar Services (ISSS) presents International Stress Fest, April 18 from 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. on Zerfoss Lawn, located in front of ISSS and the Student Health Center. Come learn about relaxation techniques from around the world. Free massages, aroma therapy, tai chi and yoga lessons, and a Zen Garden are among the events scheduled. In case of rain, the event will be held at McTyeire Lounge.