December+2009

= December 2009 =

Come Closer, Get Away by artist David Page will engage your senses with its scale and scope. Enjoy the art exhibition through January 29.
 * Staan Nader, Staan Terug! **
 * Opens:** Monday, November 30
 * Reception:** Thursday, December 3, 6 p.m.
 * Place:** Gallery, Greenspring

**Rouse-Shapiro Business Lecture Features Economist Anirban Basu; Junior and Senior Poster Presentation** Anirban Basu, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sage Policy Group, is one of the Mid-Atlantic region's leading economic consultants, an author, and radio host on WTMD-FM, and WYPR-FM. The evening will include a question and answer session followed by a reception.
 * Poster presentation:** By junior and senior business communication students about their internship experiences from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m.
 * Date:** Tuesday, December 1
 * Time:** 7 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland Center, Owings Mills

**Let There Be Music** For a spirited Tuesday, stop by the Carolyn Manuszak Student Union to hear festive Russian, Yiddish, and Gypsy music performed by Stevenson's Klezmer Ensemble.
 * Date:** Tuesday, December 1
 * Time:** 3:15 p.m. to 4 p.m.
 * Place:** Carolyn Manuszak Student Union, Greenspring

** Family Member Graduating this December? ** Stevenson employees are invited to present the diploma to their graduate (a family member), during the December Commencement ceremony. Winter Commencement is **Monday, December 14.**
 * Contact:** **Judy Mancini**, Graduation Evaluator, at jmancini@stevenson.edu

Leave the car at home and hop on the Stevenson bus to NYC during the annual NYC Bus Trip. It's guaranteed to put you in a New York state of mind. **Faculty Council December Meeting** Hear what's new with Faculty Council and other faculty endeavors.
 * Take A Bite Out of the Big Apple **
 * Trip Date: Saturday, December 5; 8 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. **
 * Tickets: ** $40 per person, on sale now at the Student Activities Offices in the Carolyn Manuszak Student Union, Greenspring; and Rockland Center, Owings Mills
 * Date:** Friday, December 4
 * Time:** 12:15 p.m.
 * Place:** Cuvilly Faculty-Staff Exchange, Greenspring **

Greenspring Library Open Sunday ** To meet the needs of students and faculty, the Greenspring library will be open **Sunday, December 6**, from noon to 6 p.m. The School of Business and Leadership library will open as usual at noon.

With snow in the forecast, it's time to pick up your Night Club Card for Liberty Mountain, Roundtop, or Whitetail.
 * It's Snow Time **
 * Last day to purchase:** Monday, December 7
 * Info:** Pick up a registration form at the Carolyn Manuszak Student Union, Room 129.
 * Questions:** Contact **Carol Zimmerman**, czimmerman@stevenson.edu.

Student residences will close on **Friday, December 11** at 6 p.m. Students who need additional time in the residences may apply for a break extension.
 * Housing Closing for Winter Break **
 * Contact:** **Miecia Zaplatynski**, 443-352-4011, or mzaplatynski@stevenson.edu

The Greenspring Valley Orchestra performs //Toys, Games and Tales of Mystery//, all conducted by **Robert Suggs, D.M.A.**, Professor of Music.
 * On Stage: Greenspring Valley Orchestra **
 * Date:** Tonight, Wednesday, December 9
 * Time:** 7:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Inscape Theatre, Greenspring
 * Tickets:** General admission, $10; students and seniors, $5
 * Info:** Call **Diane DiSalvo**, Director of Cultural Programs, 443-334-2163 **

Mmmm. . . massage ** Need stress relief? Sign up for a seated massage, courtesy of Stevenson University's wellness initiative.
 * Greenspring:** Today, Wednesday, December 9; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Carolyn Manuszak Student Union, Fishbowl
 * Owings Mills:** Thursday, December 10; 1 p.m. to 3 p.m.; Rockland Center, outside Rockland A
 * Register:** Visit [|www.bhsonline.com] and enter username Mustang. Select register for upcoming events and follow the prompts.

**Informer 4 Training** Use Informer? Then you'll want to attend Informer 4 training.
 * Date:** Friday, December 11
 * Time:** 2 p.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 * Place:** Rose Dawson Academic Center, Room 315, Greenspring
 * RSVP:** Call 443-334-2360. Leave your name and the name of the class.

Celebrate the end of the semester and the holiday season at the annual Stevenson Holiday Party. Continuing last year's tradition, please bring a toy for the Toys for Tots drive. No toy weapons or stuffed animals, please. Vans will run between campuses from 11:30 a.m. to 4 p.m.
 * Stevenson Holiday Party **
 * Date:** Friday, December 18
 * Time:** Noon to 3 p.m.
 * Place:** Rockland Center, Owings Mills

**Learn About Grants** Curious about writing a competitive grant and other research-related topic? Sign up for the Grant Workshop, hosted by the Office of Research Development and the Office of University Advancement. Hurry. The registration deadline is **Friday, December 18**.
 * Date:** Wednesday, January 13
 * Time:** 8:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
 * Place:** St. Paul Companies Pavilion, Greenspring
 * Contact:** **Rebecca Van Horn**, 443-334-2591 or rvanhorn@stevenson.edu

** See Stevenson Online ** Catch videos of sporting events, student activities, and more at Stevenson on SUconnections.
 * Watch: ** []