Radiations Newsletter

October 30 (Thursday) 8:00-9:00pm Olin Second Floor Lounge

Registration time again?!? Not sure what to take next year? Majors and those thinking of taking more physics classes should not miss this SDA meeting. Come and find out more about the major, learn about the classes and meet more physics people.

Friday, October 31, 11:30-12:30 pm, Second Olin Lounge

Registration time again?!? Not sure what to take next year? Majors and those thinking of taking more physics classes should not miss this SDA lunch meeting. Come and find out more about the major, learn about the classes and meet more physics people.

Our own Matt Frank is the first person covered in a new Knights Online series about Carleton’s student-athletes, coaches and teams. You can read the article about Matt at this link https://apps.carleton.edu/athletics/varsity_sports/football/?story_id=457708.

October 21 (Tuesday) noon-1pm, Olin 02

All sophomores are invited to this meeting to help answer questions about the major and the department. Information about summer REUs and working in the department will also be discussed.

October 23 (Thursday) noon-1:00 pm, LDC Shearer Dining Room
Plan to have lunch with physics students, faculty and staff at the LDC at noon. We can meet on 3rd Olin at 11:55 for the short walk over or you can meet us there. All are welcome.

The Hertz Foundation is offering graduate fellowships for innovators in the applied physical, biological and engineering sciences. They are looking for applicants with exceptional creativity, a broad understanding of physical principles, and outstanding potential for innovative research. Preference is given to seniors and first year graduate students. The application deadline is October 31, 2008. Note that only general GRE scores are needed at this time. More information and an application can be found at www.hertzfoundation.org.

October 1 (Wednesday) 4:30-5:30 pm, Olin 04

All student workers in the Physics & Astronomy Department should plan on attending this MANDATORY meeting. Ombudsperson Joanne Mullen and Kathy Evertz from the Academic Support Center will be talking with student workers.

October 3 (Friday) 4:00-8:00pm, Hill of Three Oaks

Remember to come to the fall picnic on Friday. Thanks to Daniel Buckleitner for agreeing to help!

September 18 (Thursday) 12:00-1:00 pm, LDC 113

Plan to have lunch with physics students, faculty, and staff at the LDC in Shearer Dining Room (the one that looks over the lakes) at noon. We can meet on 3rd Olin for the short walk over, or you can meet us there.

Sophomores and Juniors your 2008 Summer Plans Survey is due on Tuesday, May 27. Please be sure to get them in on time. Even if your summer plans are unknown, please let me know so that I don’t have to pester you.