David DeHaan, assistant professor of chemistry, has been awarded a Cottrell College Science Award from Research Corporation in the amount of $42,524 to support his project on the "Study of the phase distribution of secondary organic aerosol components with different types of seed particles."

Dr. DeHaan reports that undergraduate involvement in this project has already been substantial over the previous two summers. He encourages his students to be involved in all phases of the project, including apparatus design, troubleshooting and purchasing; the planning and performing of experimental work; data analysis; and the written and oral presentation of results.

At least three students will be doing research on this project during each summer term. The students currently working on this project are Emily Blackwood, Landon Shelby, and Benjamin Gilbert.

Research Corporation awards help to ensure that many students will have the opportunity to participate in high quality research, enriching their undergraduate years. Participation in research funded by the Cottrell College Science Awards has encouraged and inspired many students to follow careers in science. This award can only be applied for in the first three years of appointment.

Dr. DeHaan has been a member of the Lyon faculty since 1997. His area of scholarly expertise is analytical and environmental chemistry. This award has allowed him to continue his ongoing research by acquiring much needed equipment and supplies.

"We are very pleased for Dr. DeHaan and appreciative of the support made available from the Research Corporation," said President Roettger.

Fifty-four students have returned safely from Nichols International Studies trips to London, Belize, Athens, and France. Dr. Ed Mosley accompanied a group of 17 students to London; Dr. Robert Gregerson, 15 students to Belize; Dr. Martha Beck, 11 students to Greece; and Dr. Cathy Bordeau, 11 students to France. The groups left on May 10 and returned May 23.

The Nichols International Studies Program is designed to introduce students to other cultures through opportunities to study abroad. To qualify for an international study travel course, a student must have completed four full-time semesters at Lyon College. At the end of the fourth semester, students who have accumulated at least 60 hours of credit and are in good academic and financial standing are eligible for a Nichols Fellowship, which underwrites a substantial portion of the travel costs. When eligibility requirements are met, students may pre-register for one of the Nichols Study Travel Courses offered in the following year.

David Wilkey, vice president for enrollment services, reports that the College continues to run slightly ahead in transfer deposits and somewhat behind in freshman deposits.

Preliminary figures from the Registrar's Office indicate that retention will meet expectations. Consequently, the College appears on target to experience a second consecutive year of growth in Fall 2001.

The College will host the first of two "Lyon Summer Orientation" days on June 12. Fifty-six entering freshmen, along with their parents, will attend this orientation.

Students will begin arriving at 9:45. Registration begins at 10:00 in Nucor. Students will meet with faculty/staff mentor groups before and after lunch. There will be a parents meeting at 2:15 in Nucor, followed by refreshments and closing at 3:00.

The remainder of freshmen will attend a second orientation on July 24.

Spragins House will get a facelift this summer, according to David Hartwick, Director of the Physical Plant.

Renovations of Spragins House are already under way. The air conditioning will be updated by the installation of new room air handlers. All freshmen residence halls will get a fresh coat of paint along with new carpet.

The plaza area surrounded by the residence halls will also be renovated. All projects are expected to be completed before the fall semester begins.

Lyon College is expanding its summer offerings in 2000, adding a tennis camp and establishing a Discovery Program for students in grades 1-4 and 9-12.

The Discovery summer enrichment program for elementary grades 1-4 runs from July 10-14, and from July 17-21. Courses for the discovery program for grades 1-4 include:

• Kitchen Chemistry I & II - These classes will involve science experiments with ingredients commonly found in kitchens.

• Moving and Grooving I & II - These classes will teach children basics of dance and movement. The children will learn rudimentary techniques from jazz, ballet, and rhythmic gymnastics.

• Machines to Robotics I & II - These classes will instruct in the use of the basic Lego machine and robotics kits.

• Pioneer Life - This class will demonstrate activities from the day-to-day life of American Pioneers.

• Spanish I & II - These classes will teach children elementary Spanish phrases and words.

• Tribal Traditions - This class will explore the traditions and the day-to-day life of North American Plains Indians.

The Discovery Program is designed to be fun and to be challenging, filled with active learning experiences.

Discovery Workshops will be presented for high school grades 9-12 from July 10-August 4. This program consists of independent course modules on a variety of topics. Courses for grades 9-12 include:

• Clicking - This class will introduce the basics of photography theory and composition.

• Election 2000: Spin and Strategy - This class will examine the year 2000 U.S. Presidential and Congressional campaigns.

• Theatre in Life - This class will encompass both basic stagecraft and fundamentals of acting.

• Environmental Exploration - This class is a hands-on, field and labortory exploration of the environment.

• Mass and Sparks - This class is an experimental exploration of theoretical concepts in physics and basic electricity.

July 31-August 4

• Creative Writing - This class explores elements of plots, stories, characters, and various genre.

Lyon camps are off and running this week, starting with tennis camp, which is a welcome addition to the variety of camps offered. The schedule for each camp:

Baseball Camps        Coach Kirk Kelley

Ages 6-16

May 29-June1

 June 5-8

Baseball Pitching Specialty Camp

Ages 6-16

 June 12

Baseball Hitting Specialty Camp

Ages 6-16

    June 13

Elementary Boys & Girls Grades 3-5

    June 5-9

    June 12-16

    June 18-22

    June 25-29

    May 29 - June 2

    May 29 - June 2

 June 4-8

 June 11-15

    June 12-16

    July 16-20

Members of the Lyon community will receive a 20% discount on Discovery programs and a $10 discount on sports camps. For more information on any summer program, contact 612-6490 or Dr. Frank Winfrey, director of summer programs, at 698-4699.