The following e-mail message was sent to all current Biology majors on 20 April 2007:

Just a few more things...

Nominations for Teaching Award in Biology
It's time to nominate your favorite professor for the annual Department of Biology Award for Excellence in Teaching. Think back over all the Biology courses you've taken and pick one of the many excellent teachers to reward with this distinction. Recent recipients include Dr. Ingrid Waldron, Dr. Phil Rea, Dr. Doris Wagner, and Dr. Paul Sniegowski. Only faculty in the department of Biology are eligible for this award. Please send your nomination to any member of the Student Advisory Board - go to our website at http://www.bio.upenn.edu/programs/undergraduate/other/sab06.html for a list of Board members and their e-mail addresses. Include in your e-mail any specific information about the course(s) you took and why this professor stood out. The Advisory Board will review the nominations and select the recipient. The recipient will be announced at the graduation reception on Sunday, May 13th.

Better late than never?
These announcements came in last week so if you are interested, act now!
Organ Dash walk/run to support organ and tissue donation - Sunday, April 22nd. Join the Penn Organ Donors team and get a FREE T-shirt. E-mail them at organ@dolphin.upenn.edu for more information.

NSF Access Science is seeking Teaching Fellows (both work-study and non work-study positions) to work with West Philadelphia Schools. You will help design and implement hands-on, inquiry-based science activities in grades K-12. Please send a brief statement of your interest and any teaching experience to Leigh Seeleman, program coordinator, at leighsee@sas.upenn.edu

Wondergy, a local company that develops and presents educational and entertaining science programs to schools and private groups, is seeking enthusiastic people to "blow stuff up, freeze stuff, shock small children", and "generally convince people that the world is a great toy." Voted "Best Party Entertainer" by Philadelphia magazine in 2006. Availability to work evenings and weekends is required. Must possess a valid driver's license and be able to carry heavy boxes. Contact krystyna@wondergy.com to schedule an audition. More information is available at www.wondergy.com

Don't forget...
Take a study break on Monday and visit the SURB Poster Session, 2-5 pm in Lynch Lab.