A memorial service honoring the life of Axel Kleinsorg will be held in Degenstein Center Theater at 2 p.m. on Monday, January 17. Chaplain Mark Radecke and the Rev. Raymond Shaheen will conduct the service. Expressions of appreciation for Axel's life may be made as gifts to the theatre department of Susquehanna University in Axel's name.

Padre Shaheen

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At the start of this new calendar year, all of us associated with Susquehanna University can look back with pride on the accomplishments of the past year. Among 1999's highlights were:

• continued excellence in teaching and learning;
• a record enrollment for the fifth straight year;
• the completion of the $6.8 million Business and Communications Building and the expansion and renovation of Smith Hall creating space for 116 new beds;
• the continued success of the University's Susquehanna 2000: The Next Challenge Capital Campaign, which has exceeded the board-established goal of $42 million and has so far secured gift commitments of over $44 million for construction projects, endowment, and operating support;
• the groundbreaking for the new football stadium and initial work on other phases of the new sports and fitness complex, and the announcement of a $1 million Kresge Challenge grant for the project;
• an increase in the University's endowment from $79 million to over $90 million; and
• for the 21^st consecutive year, a balanced budget.

These successes would not have been possible without the outstanding contributions of faculty and staff, both in and out of the classroom.

With tremendous gratitude, we also acknowledge Joel Cunningham's role in making Susquehanna the place it is today. Thanks to his leadership and vision, Susquehanna University has never been stronger. When Joel leaves the University this summer to become vice chancellor and president of the University of the South, he will leave an institution well-positioned for continued success.

To continue building on this strong foundation, the board of directors will give special attention to the selection of the 14^th president of Susquehanna University. To that end, I have begun to structure a presidential search committee, which will include representatives from the board, faculty, administration, student body, and alumni. I have also begun to review the credentials of a handful of potential search firms that might assist us in the search. My goal is to have a search firm in place in time to meet with the board at its February 14^th meeting and possibly to have them hold some initial sessions with other key constituent groups as well.

Joel has assured me that he will continue to be an active president until his departure in mid-summer and I have the utmost confidence that he, and all of you, will maintain Susquehanna's momentum and provide a path for a smooth transition to new leadership.

As always, I welcome your questions and comments about this or any other matters related to the University.

Samuel D. Ross

Board Chair

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The Registrar's Office has moved from old headquarters in Selinsgrove Hall to our new offices in the lower level of Seibert Hall. Our new location is directly to the right of the Center for Computing Services, and we are open for business at 8:15 on Monday, January 10. Please stop by and see us in our new surroundings.

Alex Smith

Registrar

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As of January 6 the athletics offices have moved to the coaches annex office suite. The suite is located at the top rear of the PE building - at the Smith Hall end. The most convenient entry is through the double doors at the end of the building - go directly up stairs. Phone numbers are unchanged.

The move was made at this time to accommodate construction needs in the near future.

Fitness room equipment is now all in the "old weight room" and in the multi-purpose room. The reason for the move is the same as above.

Thanks for your patience as we begin an exciting construction process!

Don Harnum

Director of Athletics

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The credit union office has moved to the lower level of the Campus Center. Our hours will remain the same: Wednesday and Friday 11 a.m. - 1 p.m.

January 7-14, Service 1^st is offering a debt consolidation loan sale with an interest rate of 7.99% APR. Minimum amount borrowed must be no less than $1,500. Service 1^st loans can be refinanced with new borrowing of no less than $1,500.

While you're there, pick up a CD. We are offering a sale on Certificates of Deposit with a rate of 6.03% APY for 9 months. $500 is the minimum amount.

Stop by or call at 372-4162 for more information.

Tina Conklin

Financial Service Representative

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Please be aware of the dangers in the area of the construction at the Sports & Fitness Center.

Avoid approaching too closely to the excavation and the equipment that is working on the site. Please do not drive between barricades or cones, and try to park a reasonable distance from the excavation that is being done.

This request is made in the interest of personal safety, and it is a requirement of OSHA.

Thanks for your cooperation.

Dave Henry

Director of the Physical Plant

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I have experienced the most terrifying and unpleasant weeks of my life. After surgery to repair a 2-cm hole in my heart---electrical shock to restore a normal heart beat--- and a plugged colon and urinary tract, I am well. The prayers, flowers, cards, phone calls and food are greatly appreciated. I have had many tears in my eyes the past three weeks. But I am alive and I have been blessed. Thank you all for your many kindnesses. I am back and ready to start classes next week. Shalom.

Neil H. Potter

Professor of Chemistry

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Outgoing Mailing Services has an overabundance of various types of typewriter ribbons. They are for sale at a discounted price of $1.00 each. The following is a list of typewriters for which we have ribbons available:

Adler- SE 1000/SE 5000 series

Astra- 2035/ 2055-100 series

Epson- LQ860/1060/2500/2550 series

IBM- 210

IBM- Selectric 72

Spinwriter- 300/3000/3500/8800 series

Size 8 to fit: Alpina, Oliver, Olympia, Valiant

Contact Dana Kemberling ext. 4701 or email for more information.

Please Note: The offices that currently purchase ribbons from our office will still be able to do so, as these ribbons will be kept in stock.

Dana Kemberling

Mailing Services

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Monday, January 24. Susquehanna University Artist Series presents the Martha Graham Dance Ensemble, 7 p.m., Weber Chapel Auditorium. The ensemble, composed of 12 professional dancers from the Martha Graham School of Contemporary Dance, performs dances from the classic Graham repertory El Penitente, Diversion of Angels, Temptations of the Moon, Celebration, Acts of Light and selected works by established and emerging choreographers. Tickets: Adults/$20; Senior Citizens/$15; Students/$5. For more ticket information, call 372-ARTS.

Friday-Saturday, January 28-29. The Susquehanna University student organization Chancel Drama presents the musical Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, 8 p.m., Weber Chapel Auditorium. Renowned for its high quality of performance in past musicals such as Children of Eden, Godspell and Jesus Christ Superstar, Chancel Drama, sponsored by the University's Chapel Council, strives to use a different medium to spread the Word. A freewill offering will be received at the door. For more information, call 372-3559.

Saturday, January 15. Women's Basketball vs. Elizabethtown College, 1 p.m.; Men's Basketball vs. Elizabethtown College, 3 p.m.

Monday, January 17. Women's Basketball vs. Muhlenberg College, 7 p.m.

Saturday, January 22. Women's Basketball vs. Albright College, 1 p.m.; Swimming vs. Elizabethtown College, 2 p.m.; Men's Basketball vs. Albright College, 3 p.m.

Monday, January 24. Men's Basketball vs. University of Scranton, JV 6 p.m., Varsity 8 p.m.