Do you need childcare, office work, yard work or odd jobs done — on a one-time basis or year round?

Maybe you’re looking for interns to assist you (graphic design, computer science, safety, marketing, sociology …).

Maybe you’d like to be sure Keene State alumni know about the opportunities available within your organization, wherever it’s located.

Think big: Openings for part-time jobs, internships, summer jobs and career opportunities can be advertised to our students and Alumni at no charge.

To earn more about what our students can do for you, visit the Academic and Career Advising site and post your job, or contact Mary Pleasanton, (603) 358-2462.

In August, Dr. Anne-Marie Mallon was named 2009 Distinguished Teacher by the Keene State Alumni Association. Congratulations to Dr. Mallon, who, like her predecessors in receiving this award, is characterized by excellence in the classroom, encouragement of independent thinking, rapport with students both in and out of the classroom, and effective student advising. For more on her scholarship and background, take a look at the official news release.

But if you didn’t go through “The Mallon Experience” yourself at KSC, and want to get a sense of how she presents to students, we have a fantastic video of her address at this year’s New Student Convocation (also available at the KSC YouTube Channel):

Keene State has teamed up with the Building Performance Institute to offer Certified Building Analyst training, which presents a holistic “house as a system” approach. Participants will learn fundamentals of building science, identifying and understanding such building performance issues as ice dams, mold and mildew, and indoor air quality, and they’ll learn effective diagnostic techniques.

The second fall session runs from October 20 through November 17, Tuesdays and Thursdays, from 6 to 10 p.m. Besides the training, the $1,200 fee covers the written and field certification examinations.

More information.

KSC’s annual Alumni Homecoming event is getting a well-deserved makeover. Unfortunately, this means we will have to suspend the event for 2009 during our renovation period.

The Alumni Association Board of Directors, supported by the Keene State administration, has decided to take the time to envision and plan a new Homecoming Weekend for 2010 that will appeal to the entire alumni body, as well as students and the campus community, based on questions, discussions, and feedback from alumni, students, the alumni board, and members of faculty.

A task force of alumni, current board members, past board members, students, and KSC staff is being assembled and offers a wonderful opportunity to revive some beloved traditions and begin some new ones that we can all be proud of as we move forward.

To join the renovation team, please contact me, Kay MacLean (603-358-2424) or Sara Telfer (603-358-2425) know as we certainly would like your involvement. Please also  share your thoughts on what Homecoming means to you and your favorite event at Homecoming.

Irene Herold, Dean of Mason Library, is hoping to identify KSC Alums who have gone on to be employed in the library profession. While KSC does not have library program/courses offered, we do know some former students have entered the field.

If you are such a person (or know one), please contact her, as we are planning a special centennial event this November at the Library and would like to extend invitations.