Westfield State College
Department of Mathematics

Wednesday, October 1: Wilson 404, 4 pm -- More T-shirt design. Bring color suggestions. Also, Survival Society and future plans. Wednesday, September 24: Wilson 404, 4 pm -- T-shirt design. Bring your great t-shirt ideas!
Wednesday, September 17: Wilson 404 (note change of location!), 4 pm -- planning for a trip to the SEE Science Center in Manchester, NH. Also Survival Society activities for those in need of assistance. Meeting, Wednesday September 10: Wilson 422, 4 pm -- Unearthing the treasures of the Great Big Tub o' Fun. Guest Appearance: Mr. Pringle
First Meeting of Fall 2008: Wednesday September 3, 4:00 in Wilson 422 (Math Dept. Study Lounge) This year, the Math Club will sponsor many of the following events: Precalculus/Calculus/Foundations Survival Society, with help, advice, pizza, snacks, and beverages in a social setting. Movie Nights Cookout Defend the Mathematics Department's Honor in the Wiffle Ball Grudge Match Math Fair with the Boys and Girls Club of Westfield ROAD TRIP! to exciting destinations such as Schenectady, NY and Washington, DC Exploring the Great Big Tub o' Fun "Are you Smarter than Professor Wagner?" game show

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The Purpose of the Math Club is to provide students opportunities, which broaden and enrich their participation in the world of mathematics. These opportunities may include, but are not limited to:

• Intellectual activities such as a problem of the month, problem solving competitions, guest speakers, forums;
• Campus social events;
• Attendance and participation in conferences and seminars in mathematics and mathematics education;
• Dissemination of information about internship programs, career opportunities, and graduate school;
• Increased communication, camaraderie, and interaction between and among Mathematics majors, minors, and faculty;
• Community projects that broaden the public's appreciation and understanding of the world of mathematics;