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Words of Inspiration
the collection appears
at http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/news/words.html
auld
lang syne
Robert Burns, 1788
Should auld acquaintance be forgot,
And never brought to mind?
Should auld acquaintance be forgot
And auld lang syne!
Chorus:
For auld lang syne, my dear,
For auld lang syne,
We'll tak a cup o' kindness yet
For auld lang syne.
2. And surely ye'll be your pint stowp!
And surely I'll be mine!
And we'll tak a cup o' kindness yet,
For auld lang syne.
Chorus:
3. We twa hae run about the braes
And pou'd the gowans fine;
But we've wander'd mony a weary fit,
Sin' auld lang syne.
Chorus:
4. We two hae paidled i' the burn,
Frae morning sun till dine;
But seas between us braid hae roar'd
Sin' auld lang syne.
Chorus:
5. And here's a hand, my trusty fere!
And gie's a hand o' thine!
And we'll tak' a right gude-willy waught,
For auld lang syne.
Chorus:
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This song
is usually attributed to Robert Burns, but was not composed by him, for he
says expressly in a letter to Thomson, “It is the old song of the olden times,
which has never been in print ... I took it down from an old man's singing.”
In another letter he says, “Light be the turf on the heaven-inspired poet
who composed this glorious fragment.” Nothing whatever is known of the author
of the words; the composer is wholly unknown. This version is the one Burns
transcribed.
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on December 23, 2003
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Announcements
1) Planning
for Spring 2004 -
a) Spring
2004 Opening Meetings - Thursday, January 22, 2004
University
faculty meeting - 10 am, Betty Tipton Room
Education
Unit retreat - after above meeting, to discuss news about NCATE, curriculum
initiatives, clinical experiences, infusing Kindergarten curriculum in the
elementary education program, other topics
b) Diversity
Workshop - Tuesday, January 27, 2004, 5:30 - 8:30 pm, Paul Johnson Room,
LIB 204. We are planning for 100 people for a light dinner and discussions.
Please contact Theresa Picard for more details.
c) Future
Teachers Conference, Thursday, March 25, 2004
d) Excellence Expo on Wednesday, April
28, 2004
2) Message from Dr. Delar Singh on the
planning committee for the Excellence Expo on Wednesday, April 28, 2004:
Please include mention of
the Excellence Expo on Wednesday, April 28, 2004 in your
Spring 2004 syllabi. Please also remember to consider inviting Fall 2003
teacher candidates and graduate degree candidates to present at the Excellence Expo.
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3) Message
from Hope Marie Cook, Curriculum Center Librarian, J. Eugene Smith Library
The Curriculum
Center Computer Lab is available for use for Spring 2004. Please contact
Ms. Cook for reservations.
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Faculty photo at
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/faculty.html
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The 2002-2006
CSU AAUP-BOT Collective Bargaining
Agreement is on-line at the usual URL:
http://www.easternct.edu/aaup/cba.html
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Alumni News
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/news/alumninews.html
News from
Alyssa (Fresa) & John Gwinnell:
Benjamin
Carter Gwinnell was born on Friday, November 28, 2003 at 2:57 p.m. 8lbs3.5oz,
20.5 inches.
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News from
Monica Sajkowska.
I have
been teaching 3rd grade since August in Bridgeport CT.
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Call
for Graduate News -
A request
from Institutional Research -
Please share
news about the plans of graduating seniors.
If they are
going on to graduate school, please provide the graduate's name,
undergraduate major,
graduate university, location (city, state), field of
study and degree program sought, and any information
on scholarships and/or fellowships.
If they have
been accepted for employment positions, please provide the graduate's
name,
undergraduate major, company, location (city, state),
position, salary.
Please email
the information to David, who will compile it for the department.
Thanks.
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Other Events
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ECSU - ThinkQuest
for Tomorrow's Teachers Projects
Faculty
members and students from Eastern Connecticut State University
participated in a US Department of Education grant to Prepare Tomorrow's
Teachers to Use Technology with ThinkQuest
[ http://www.preservice.org/] and 13
other universities throughout the US. This project's homepage may be
found at http://www.preservice.org/ecsu/ or http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/dept/pt3.html.
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Long Term Announcements
Alumni news
may be found at http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/news/alumninews.html.
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Planning
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Past surveys
of our graduates are available on the WWW -
an analysis
of the survey of teacher education program graduates 1996-98
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/assessment/survey9698.htm
results of
the survey of teacher education program graduates - 1996-1998 -
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/assessment/surveyresults9698.htm,
and
results of
the survey of teacher education program graduates - 1998-2000 -
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/assessment/gradsurvey2001.htm
survey of
interests in graduate programs -1999,
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/assessment/gradinterestsurvey1999.htm
survey of
interests in graduate programs - 2001
http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/assessment/gradinterestsurvey2001.htm
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Research and Creativity Activities
chronicling
the ongoing progress of the Education Department at Eastern Connecticut State University
also found at http://www.easternct.edu/depts/edu/news/rca.html
Searches
and Opportunities
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searches pending approval
-
full-time tenure track faculty members to start in Fall 2004
in Learning and Teaching,
Reading/Language Arts, and for a Director of Educational Experience
search for University Assistant for
the Committee for Admissions and Retention in Education
(CARE) and Admission Advisor
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Opportunity posted by Jack
Hasegawa
2004 Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund
Deadline: January 15, 2004
Sponsored by the Talbots Charitable Foundation, a philanthropic program
of apparel retailer Talbots http://www.talbots.com/,
the Talbots Women's Scholarship Fund is a $100,000 scholarship program that
awards five $10,000 scholarships and fifty $1,000 scholarships annually
to women seeking a bachelor's or associate's degree later in life. Since
its inception in 1997, the fund has awarded college scholarships to 330 women
ranging in age from their late twenties to their early sixties.
To be eligible, applicants must be women currently residing in the United
States who earned a high school diploma or GED at least ten years ago; be
seeking a degree from an accredited two- or four-year college,university,
or vocational-technical school; and have at least two full-time semesters
or twenty-four credits remaining to complete their undergraduate degree.
The deadline for entries is January 15, 2004, or until one thousand
eligible applications have been received. Application forms will be available
at the Talbots Website. RFP Link: http://www.talbots.com/about/scholar/scholar.asp
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Early Childhood
Education Program Manager
Westport, CT.
Save the Children, an international relief and development agency seeks
an Early Childhood Education Program Manager. Reporting to the National
Director, US Children and Youth Programs, and working collaboratively with
other Education Program Staff, the Early Childhood Education Program Manager
provides training and technical assistance to SC Home Office and Field Office
staff and community partners in 18 states in developing and managing literacy-focused
education programs. S/he assists in the assessment of program performance
for all age groups; designs program materials for the early childhood age
group; researches and develops leading edge practices in literacy programming
for the early childhood age group; and fosters partnerships with experts.
Key responsibilities include training and technical assistance; and research
and development. Requires an advanced degree in Education, related field,
and/or equivalent experience. Experience working in Early Childhood field
preferred and with education and literacy programs for children and youth,
preferably a mixture of traditional (in-school) and non traditional (out-of-school
or experimental) education as well as program assessment and evaluation.
Superior research, writing and organizational skills; experience in coalition
building, networking/partnering, resource development; clear understanding
of issues related to poverty in rural communities; experience providing
ongoing technical assistance, training, and direction to racially and culturally
diverse communities, individuals and groups; and willingness to travel extensively.
We offer comprehensive benefits and competitive salaries. Send resume and
salary requirements to: jmcguane@savechildren.org;
Fax: 203-221-4077. EOE M/F/D/V/
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Opportunity announced from
the Office of the Vice President for Academic Affairs, Dr. Pachis:
The Martin
Luther King, Jr. Scholars Program
The U.S. Department of Education is currently accepting applications for
the third year of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholars Program. The program
was established in commemoration of the late Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. and
his contributions to civil and human rights in America. Under this initiative,
continuing college juniors, seniors, and graduate students are eligible to
apply for an eight-week (June 14 – August 6, 2004) paid internship in the
United States Department of Education in Washington, D.C with the possibility
of up to a four week extension. Up to ten students will be selected for
this prestigious honor. Students will receive temporary Federal appointments,
and will be hired at grades GS-4, 5, 7 or 9 depending on qualifications and
education level completed (corresponding pay range: $11.32 - $19.19 per hour).
The students will be placed in either the office of The Honorable Rod Paige,
Secretary of Education, or in the office of one of the Assistant Secretaries
to gain experience in policy analysis and development. This program is an
exceptional way for outstanding students to learn about the federal role
in education and to better understand the value of government service.
The recruitment announcement is available on the following federal job
information web sites: www.ed.gov; www.usajobs.opm.gov; and www.studentjobs.gov.
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Recently acquired media - in the Chair's Office or on
the Web
National Council for the Accreditation
of Teacher Education, Eastern Connecticut State University, Institutional
Report, April 2003 Compact Disk (CD).
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Please contact David Stoloff
at (860) 465-5501, email: stoloffd@easternct.edu
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