Carleton College NewsNews / Posts from Media RelationsGospel Gossip to Appear at Pittsburgh Music Fest- June 30, 2008 Gospel Gossip, the acclaimed indie band featuring drummer Ollie Moltaji, Carleton alumnus and educational associate in psychology, and lead singer and guitarist Sarah Nienaber '08along with Northfielder bassist Justin Plankhas been selected as one of fifteen college bands to perform at the first annual New American Music Union Festival in Pittsburgh on August 8-9.http://apps.carleton.edu/news/news/?story_id=427466 Tun Myint Quoted on America.gov on Individual Aid Efforts to Burma- June 27, 2008 Tun Myint, assistant professor of political science, was quoted on America.gov regarding individuals in the United States and their efforts to provide financial relief to family members and others in Burma following the Cyclone Nargis and ensuing devastation on May 2. Myint said the best way to make sure aid is delivered directly to the desired recipient and not taken by the military junta that controls the country is by trusting people you know in the human network. Ive sent money through...http://apps.carleton.edu/news/carleton_in_the_media/?story_id=428217 Former Carleton Board of Trustees Member Eugene Sit Dies- June 27, 2008 Eugene Gene C. Sit, 69, member of the Carleton College Board of Trustees from 1990 to August 2005, passed away this week after a four-month struggle with pancreatic cancer. Gene was a fine business man with a generous heart and a friendly demeanor, says Jack Eugster, Carleton Board of Trustees chair. As a trustee, Gene focused his efforts on the Investment Committee.His strong understanding of the financial markets was very helpful in building the values of Carleton's endowment. All of us at...http://apps.carleton.edu/news/news/?story_id=427249 Carleton Reminds Callers of Phone Exchange Change Effective July 1- June 23, 2008 Carleton would like to remind area residents that, effective July 1, all calls originating off-campus should begin with a 222 prefix, replacing the Colleges previous 646 prefix. All on-campus extensions will remain the same. After July 1, callers trying to reach the College from off-campus locations will hear a recorded message informing them of the new exchange. Carleton telephone numbers using an 800 exchange are not affected by this change and will remain the same.http://apps.carleton.edu/news/news/?story_id=425920 |