Elect to serve as Presidents' Day volunteer

Volunteers are needed to help with the upcoming ninth annual Presidents' Day campus open house on Monday, Feb. 16.

The Office of Admissions is seeking the campus community’s help in hosting the expected several thousand students and their families. Volunteers are needed to greet visitors, provide directions and information, help with check-in procedures and ride on the shuttles and buses.

Volunteers are asked to work for at least two to four continuous hours to assure that the day runs smoothly. Events will begin at 8:30 a.m. and will run until 4 p.m.

Training sessions for volunteers will be held on Feb. 11, 12 and 13 at times listed on the sign-up form at www.bgsu.edu/offices/admissions/volunteer/.

All training will be held in the McFall Center Assembly Room, including a 5 p.m. session for those wishing to help but unable to attend during regular work hours. The scope and mission of the program will be explained, and volunteers will receive the day's agenda and their work assignment.

Training sessions are mandatory. A separate training session at 3 p.m. on Feb. 12 will be held for those volunteers assigned to the shuttle and bus runs.

Those wishing to volunteer are asked to complete the volunteer form at www.bgsu.edu/offices/admissions/volunteer/ by 5 p.m. Jan. 30.

Training materials will be available on the Web site beginning Friday (Jan. 16). Hard copies will be provided at the training sessions. Questions or comments may be directed to Adrea Spoon, admissions counselor, at 2-9872 or adrea@bgnet.bgsu.edu.

Applications are being accepted for Reams fellowships

The University’s Frazier Reams Public Affairs Undergraduate Fellowship Program will award two, $7,000 fellowships to rising seniors who plan to pursue careers in public service.

The program was established in 1973 in memory of Frazier Reams Sr. and in recognition of his distinguished service to the broadcasting industry, as a member of the U.S. Congress and a BGSU trustee.

Students who will attend BGSU for two semesters their senior year and have a minimum cumulative grade point average of 3.2 are eligible to apply for the fellowship. To be considered, a completed application, transcript, letters of recommendation, goals statement and supporting materials must be submitted no later than Feb. 20.

Supporting materials should document a commitment to public affairs. Materials may be essays, articles, exhibits, tapes, films, etc. In addition, applicants are asked to write an essay of no more than 1,000 words describing their long-range goals and steps for achieving a career in public affairs.

For more information, contact Joy Kantner in University Advancement at 2-7706 or by email at jkantne@bgnet.bgsu.edu.

Professional development funds are available

Administrative Staff Council has limited funds available for administrative staff members to defray expenses related to attending professional development opportunities.

To learn more about the professional development funds and how to apply for them, visit the ASC Web site at: www.bgsu.edu/organizations/asc/prodev/prodev.htm.

Marshia Boice’s attitude, leadership earn her Spirit of BG award

Marshia Boice, Student Financial Aid, was honored as the November 2003 recipient of the Classified Staff Spirit of BG Award. She received a check for $75 along with congratulations from friends and co-workers.

Her nominator wrote, “Marshia is the supervisor for the file room area and archival material for the Student Financial Aid office. Due to her efforts, the file room student staffing has had very little turn-over. She keeps her student workers motivated and interested by having staff meetings at the Union, treats for the holidays, and surprises for no reason at all at her own expense.

“She has a very positive attitude towards work. Her contagious attitude helps others make it through a very tiring or trying day. She always goes above and beyond the call of duty.”

Boice was recently nominated to join the Leadership Program of the Ohio Association of Student Financial Aid Association, where she will represent BGSU.