On Tuesday, March 21 the Executive Committee of the Board of Directors approved a Position Specification for the presidential search. The document was prepared by the Search Committee's Drafting Subcommittee of Peggy Peeler, Tom Martin, Sara Kirkland, and Harold O'Connor and was reviewed and endorsed by the entire Search Committee. It is based on a draft that consultants Nancy Martin and Lucy Leske provided following their sessions with board members, faculty, staff, students, alumni, and community leaders February 13 - 16.

The Drafting Subcommittee worked hard to make this a document that reflects the collective wisdom of the Susquehanna community about where the institution is at this point in its history, the challenges and opportunities that await a new leader, and the qualities that will be needed to lead Susquehanna successfully in the years ahead. It will become the primary recruiting tool for the search and will guide the Search Committee in the screening and evaluation of candidates. A copy of the Position Specification can be found on the Presidential Search Web site - http://www.susqu.edu/president/search/ - and on reserve at the Blough-Weis Library.

The Candidate Screening Subcommittee of David Bussard, Jeff Whitman, Garrett Bissell, Terry March, Dawn Mueller, and Steve Shilling has begun reviewing applications. Its task is to identify approximately 20 well-qualified candidates for the entire Search Committee to review and narrow to 6-8 persons that the committee will interview at an off-campus location.

The Search Committee welcomes your comments, questions, and suggestions. If you know of individuals who might be good prospects for the committee to consider, please do not hesitate to notify the consultants assisting us in the search.

Phil Winger

Executive Assistant to the President

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Thank you to those department heads who have already responded to our e-mail earlier this week regarding departmental plans to implement the new web designs by the end of summer. For those who haven't had a chance to respond yet, please let us know as soon as possible whether you have made arrangements for someone (a staff or faculty member or student) to do this work. This information will help us plan how to assist the process.

As communicated earlier this semester, the new web design will give our site a consistent look for all administrative and academic department and program main pages with optional consistency for lower department-level pages. We plan to have templates for the new designs available for your use in late April. Additional training sessions will also be offered. Since all departments with web pages are to implement the new design elements by the end of summer, we need to know from departments:

• Who maintains your current web page?
• Will they be able to work on implementing the new design elements later this semester and/or during the summer?
• If not, what arrangements are you planning to make to have this work done?
• Will the designated person(s) need any training or assistance?

We want to make this project as painless as possible for all involved, and appreciate your responses and comments.

Eric Knepp, Webmaster

Gwenn Wells, Head, Web Redesign Committee

Betsy Robertson, Head, Web Steering Committee

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The Old World Folk Band, a 12-piece orchestra featuring Klezmer music, Eastern European repertoire, international jazz and folk and various other types of music and dance, will be performing in Weber Chapel Auditorium this Wednesday, April 5, at 8 p.m. There is no cover charge.

Enjoy a night of entertainment while experiencing and learning about Eastern European and Old World culture. This event is sponsored by Hillel, the Jewish Studies Program, The Diversity Council and the Department of the Vice President of Academic Affairs.

Hillel

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The Susquehanna University Health Center is sponsoring the 12th annual Health & Wellness Fair, which will be on Thursday, April 13 from 10 a.m. - 2 p.m. in Mellon Lounge. It is open to all SU students and employees. There will be a wide variety of more than 25 businesses and agencies available with displays and literature. The following FREE screenings will be available: Blood pressure, vision, cholesterol, and hemoglobin! A masseuse will be available for a free massage. This is a great opportunity for students and employees to become aware of how important a healthy lifestyle is. It may also be a great opportunity to implement this fair into your classroom discussions regarding health and/or business and advertising issues. See you there!

Peggy Lenig, RN

Health Fair Coordinator

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RESERVATION TIMES

Dear facility users, please adhere strictly to your reservation times. This spring there is a tremendous amount of events going on daily. It is very important that everyone who reserves a space in any of the campus facilities keeps to the times that they reserved. Many of these events are back to back so it is not possible to just sit around talking after your meeting if you are supposed to be vacating the space for another group. For example: If you have a space reserved from 1 p.m. - 3 p.m. you must be out of that space by 3 p.m. You cannot occupy the space until 3:15 or 3:20 because you feel you need more time; another group may be due in the same room at that time or the student crew may need to change the room setup for the next function. Please remember this when making reservations. If you feel you may need an extra 20 minutes or so to set up or to finish your event, allow for that when you make your reservation. Space is at a premium this year, so please be courteous of other groups.

Contact me if you need to make any adjustments to existing reservations. Thank you.

Scott D.Hollenbach

University Scheduler

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We hope that you will join us for the Susquehanna University spring blood drive, Thursday, April 6 from noon until 6 p.m. in O.W. Houts Gymnasium. All donors have a chance to win some great prizes, plus we'll have pizza and other refreshments for all donors and volunteers.

This year our drive will be held in honor of Dr. Neil Potter, a long time Red Cross Board member and volunteer. Please join us on Thursday. Thank you.

Meghan McGinnis and Missy Zerr

Student Blood Drive Coordinators

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Attention SU Faculty/Staff/Students! Mark your calendars to catch our upcoming production of the Restoration Period classic comedy, "The Country Wife," on April 13, 14 and 15 at 8 p.m. in the Degenstein Center Theater. Greeted by live musicians and orange wenches, you will travel back to the wild days of Charles II as you enter our replication of a true Restoration theatre, complete with box seats, footlights, and chandeliers! Enjoy the witty comments from our "Box Seat Ad-libbers" (very much in the tradition of Mystery Science Theatre 2000) as you romp with the likes of Lady Fidget, Marjorie Pinchwife, and the notorious Harry Horner (shades of "Dangerous Liaisons" or "Amadeus" here).

We are especially excited to be working in conjunction with the SU Undergraduate Shakespeare Conference (April 14 and 15) coordinated by Assistant Professor of English Rachana Sachdev and to have Cindy Gold, a specialist in Restoration Theatre from Northwestern University, SU Assistant Professor of English, Karen Bloom, and our own SU student composer David Little at our Saturday evening Speak-Back following the show!

Please announce this wonderfully elegant classic to your classes ... and please fit this one into your busy schedules!

Pamela Chabora

Director/Choreographer

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The Susquehanna University Choir recording series has now grown to 14 volumes. The new CD called "Aeternam" was released to coincide with the annual tour of the choir and features many of the works as performed on this year's tour program. The new CD, which features the graphic design and production of senior choir manager Mark Yerger, is now available at the university book store.

C.M. Stretansky

Director of Choral Activities

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Gordon R.Wenzel, lecturer in photography, was asked to present a round-table seminar this past Sunday to the Northeast Pennsylvania Professional Photographers Association in Wilkes-Barre. The organization's membership includes professional photographers from a tri-state area. Wenzel presented examples of his commercial work and lectured about "The Challenges of Commercial Photography for the Portrait Studio."

Wenzel also recently competed in the Mid-East State Affiliated Print Competition hosted by the Professional Photographers of Ohio in Columbus. He was one of 285 photographers entered in this six- state regional competition and exhibition. One of his photographs, entitled "All that Really Matters," received a Blue Ribbon award and will earn a Merit when submitted to the International Print Competition of the Professional Photographers of America this summer.

In addition to teaching here at the University, Wenzel also owns and operates Impressions Photographic Studio & Gallery in Danville. For more information, call 275-5833.

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Media Assistant and artist Jeff Martin has been invited to show work at the annual portrait exhibition at the Francesca Anderson Gallery in Boston this spring. He will also have paintings at the National Arts Club in New York City and at the Packwood House in Lewisburg.

Among his recent portrait clients have been Daniel Baxter, founder of the Baxter Pharmaceutical Corp. in Chicago; Dr. Sandy Furey, chief of Internal Medicine at Scranton's Moses Taylor Hospital; and Judge George Hoffer, president judge of Cumberland County.

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Lecturer in Business Law Marvin J. Rudnitsky, J.D. was appointed by the Pennsylvania Supreme Court to a three year term on its Disciplinary Board effective April 1st.  Attorney Rudnitsky has served as a Hearing Committee member for over five years.  The Disciplinary Board hears and decides appeals from hearing committee adjudications regarding alleged ethical infractions by lawyers. It also deliberates proposed changes to the ethical rules.

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The University's 1999 viewbook, designed by Robert Rytter and Associates of Baltimore and written by Associate Director of Publications Gwenn Wells, won a merit award in the 15th annual Admissions Marketing competition sponsored by Admissions Marketing Report, a national publication on higher education marketing. Susquehanna previously received bronze awards in 1998 for an E-Commerce poster and in 1997 for the University's annual report.

The University's 1999 annual report, designed by Connie Timm of the Market Street Group in Lewisburg and written by Gwenn Wells, won an Addy certificate of excellence in the collateral materials category from the Northeast Pennsylvania Advertising Club. The annual report also won an award of merit from Potlatch, a paper manufacturing company.

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 Tony Rusek of the Department of Economics presented the paper "The Role and Impact of Monetary Policy in CEFTA Countries" at the 49^th Atlantic Economic Conference in Munich, Germany, March 14 - 21.

In the session presided by Dr. Friedrich L. Sell from the University of German Armed Forces, Tony's fellow presenters were: Eduard Hochreiter of the Austrian National Bank (Central Bank of Austria) and Riccardo Rovelli of the University of Bologna - Italy, discussing the inflation tax in CEFTA countries, Bernhard Herz of the University of Bayreuth - Germany and Werner Roeger of the European Commission discussing monetary policy in dynamic stochastic equilibrium and Axel Jochem of the University of German Armed Forces discussing monetary policy interdependence.

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Congratulations to Crystal VanHorn for winning the $50 gift certificate to the Susquehanna Valley Mall at Service 1^st Federal Credit Union's open house held Friday, March 24. The winners for the $25 gift certificates to the mall were Dolly Peifer and Bill Regester. Thank you to everyone who stopped by.

• Just a reminder that anyone who has an S9 vacation/tax club account that the money will be transferred on Monday, April 3 to your savings account. Your payroll deduction will automatically continue for next year. Stop by if you want to change your deduction or if you would like to begin one for next year. It's a great way to save for vacation or spring taxes!

• Spring into action with a Home Equity Loan from Service 1^st. It is a great way to pay for home improvements, consolidate your bills, finance a child's education, and much more! Low money-saving rates and flexible terms up to 180 months are now available. Interest may be tax deductible; see your tax specialist for details. For more information on our home equity loan special, please call me at 372-4162. Equal Housing Lender.

 Tina Conklin

Service 1^st Representative

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The Insider is published every first and third Monday of the month, except June, July and August when it is published only the first Monday. Any information you'd like to include should be sent to the public relations office by the Wednesday preceding the Monday publication date. Information or questions may be directed to Brenda Balonis at balonis@susqu.edu.

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Through Sunday, April 16. The Lore Degenstein Gallery features highlights of its collection in the Early Spring Exhibition entitled "Collecting in the Academic Environment: A Selection of Objects from the Permanent Collection." Gallery hours throughout the academic year are Tuesday through Sunday, 1-4 p.m. and Wednesday 1-4 and 7-9 p.m.; closed Mondays and University holidays. Free admission. For more information, call 372-4058.

Wednesday, April 5. Susquehanna University's Institute for Lifelong Learning, Degenstein Campus Center, beginning at 10 a.m. The program will feature guest presenter Jennifer Maloney, director of the renowned Lutheran Volunteer Corps of Washington, D.C. Lunch is served at noon with an optional post-luncheon video session from 1:15-2:15 p.m. Lunch reservations and inquiries may be directed to the Office of Continuing Education at 372-4354.

Wednesday, April 5. The Old World Folk Band, a 12-piece orchestra featuring Klezmer music, Eastern European repertoire, international jazz and folk and various other types of music and dance, will be performing in Weber Chapel Auditorium, 8 p.m. Enjoy a night of entertainment while experiencing and learning about Eastern European and Old World Culture. Free admission.

Friday, April 7. Susquehanna University's Artist Series presents fiddler-mandolinist Peter Ostroushko and guitarist Dean Magraw in a high-energy eclectic performance filled with humor. Their music ranges from Ukrainian folk tunes to swing to Bach. Degenstein Center Theater, 8 p.m. Tickets: Adults/$15; Senior Citizens/$10; Students/$5. For more ticket information, call 372-ARTS.

Saturday, April 8. Open House for Accepted Students. This day provides accepted students and their parents the definitive opportunity to visit campus, meet students and faculty, and discover what sets Susquehanna University apart before making their final college selection. The day's events include a student activities fair, meet the faculty sessions, and informational sessions on scholarships and financial aid, career planning, study abroad, athletics, volunteer service, and other extracurricular activities. There will also be panel discussions with current Susquehanna students and their parents. For more information, call 1-800-326-9672 or 372-4260.

Saturday, April 8. Susquehanna University Percussion Ensemble Concert directed by Lecturer in Music David Hershey, 8 p.m., Weber Chapel Auditorium. Free admission. For more information, call 372-4281.

Sunday, April 9. WQSU Concert featuring live blue grass and country bands, 1 p.m., Weber Chapel Auditorium. Cost is $5 per person. For more information, call 372-4100.

Wednesday, April 12. Sigmund Weis Memorial Lecture, 7:30 p.m., Benjamin Apple Lecture Hall, Bogar Hall. The guest lecturer will be William G. Shipman, principal of State Street Global Advisors and an advocate of Social Security reform in the United States. Free admission. For information, call 372-4454.

Thursday through Saturday, April 13-15. Susquehanna University's Department of Communications and Theatre Arts presents "A Country Wife," a Restoration Period comedy directed and choreographed by Assistant Professor of Theatre Pamela D. Chabora, 8 p.m., Degenstein Center Theater. A specialist in the Restoration Period will conduct a question and answer "Speak Back" session directly after the performance on Saturday, April 15. This year's production is held in conjunction with the Fifth Annual Undergraduate Shakespeare Conference. Tickets: Adults/$7; Students/$5. For more ticket information, call 372-ARTS.

Friday, April 14. The Student Activities Committee of Susquehanna University is sponsoring a show featuring comedian Jon Stewart. Doors open at 7 p.m. in Weber Chapel Auditorium for the 8 p.m. show which is for mature audiences only. Tickets are $15, available Monday through Friday, noon to 6 p.m. at the Weber Chapel box office. For more information, call 372-ARTS.

Friday, April 14. Susquehanna University Woodwind Chamber Ensemble Concert directed by Lecturer in Music Deborah Woods, 8 p.m., Isaacs Auditorium, Seibert Hall. Free admission. For more information, call 372-4281.

Friday and Saturday, April 14 and 15. Fifth Annual Undergraduate Shakespeare Conference will be held on the campus of Susquehanna University, in conjunction with the Theatre Arts production of "A Country Wife," beginning at noon on Friday. It will include a plenary lecture by Professor Dympna Callaghan of Syracuse University Friday evening at 6:15 p.m. in meeting rooms 1-5, Degenstein Campus Center. Sessions will run throughout the day on Saturday. For more information, call 372-3324.

Saturday, April 15. "Choosing the Right College," a program for high school juniors, includes tips on college interviews and essay writing, and panel discussions with parents and guidance professionals. Campus tours and special sessions on college athletics and career planning. For more information, call 1-800-326-9672 or 372-4260.

Sunday, April 16. Susquehanna University Choir presents its annual return from tour concert, directed by Choral Activities Director Cyril Stretansky, 3 p.m., Weber Chapel Auditorium. Free admission. For more information, call 372-4295.

Monday, April 17. Susquehanna University Visiting Writers' Series presents a public reading by fiction/non-fiction writer Dinty Moore, 7:30 p.m., Greta Ray Lounge, Weber Chapel Auditorium. Free admission. For more information, call 372-4164.

Tuesday, April 4. Softball vs. Elizabethtown, 2:30 p.m.; Men's Lacrosse vs. King's College, 4 p.m.; Women's Lacrosse vs. Western Maryland, 4:30 p.m.

Wednesday, April 5. Men's Tennis vs. King's College, 3 p.m.

Saturday, April 8. Men's Lacrosse vs. Utica College, 1 p.m.

Tuesday, April 11. . Softball vs. Lycoming, 3 p.m.; Men's Tennis vs. Lycoming, 3:30 p.m.

Thursday, April 13. Susquehanna University Spring Golf Invitational at the Susquehanna Valley Country Club, 1 p.m.; Women's Lacrosse vs. Montclair, 4 p.m.

Saturday, April 15. Men's Tennis vs. Moravian, 12 p.m.; Baseball vs. Moravian, 1 p.m.; Softball vs. Albright, 1 p.m.; Men's Lacrosse vs. Allentown College, 1 p.m.; Women's Lacrosse vs. Widener, 1 p.m.