Blood runs his nationals Students recognized for artistic talent See, Bl See, B8 way to Index Classifieds Opinions Sports ~] Vol. 67 Issue 9 >1-A4 A5 A6-A7 ations A8 B1-B4 B5-B8 \ The Eaale Eve Parsons Union Building Lock Haven University Lock Haven, PA 17745 Newsroom 484-2334 Business Office 484-275 -- Lock Haven University's Student Newspaper Fall registration time shortened, professors in a bind to advise Amanda Alexander Staff Reporter aalexand3@lhup.edu This semester's shortened time period for registration has some advisors scrambling to try to meet with all their students before they register for classes. While some advisors only have a few students to take care of, others such as Dr. Paul Ballat of the health and physical education department have a Jessica Horbach / Eag;e Eye large group of students to From left: Neal Newmark, vice president elect; Chris Lunden, president elect and Donald Amoriello meet with. "I'd like to see some type of system where maybe the load is shared a little more evenly," said Ballat, who advises 60-65 students, half of which are freshmen. Advising is much more time-consuming than students may think. "I devote about two hours each day for six Adam Roberts Lunden who has been a 31 and Tuesday, April 1. Lunden will receive 95 weeks each semester to senator in the SCC for one News Editor Newmark said it was percent of his tuition paid advising my students," Junior aroberts(« lhup.edu year. Neal "very discouraging" to for while Amoriello said Dr. Tamson Six, of Newmark, who has been a learn that he and his run- receives 85 percent and the criminal justice A new president and senator since his first ning mates were the only Newmark 80 percent. department, who has The ticket arose after about 120 advisees. vice president will take semester, will hold the candidates on the ballot. vice president would have position. "I Newmark and Amoriello expected over the Student On top of trying to Cooperative Council (SCC) Donald Amoriello, a junior someone to run," said were discussing senators meet with students on administration Newmark, criminal justice who had the potential to campus despite the three next fall after a one ticket sports election brought in less major, was also elected for major. be SCC president. days a week he spends off With no competition than 20 votes according to his second term as the campus with student Lunden, Newmark and current Vice President SCC treasurer. teachers, Ballat also tries The election was held Amoriello were guaranKeith Haller. See, SCC, A3 to make the advising time The new president will in the Office of Student teed the positions and the with each student close to on Friday, perks associated with be Chris Activities sophomore their own registration March 28, Monday, March them. SCC elect Lunden, Newmark and Amoriello —— 1 Secretary of health pushes for reform llillBIIIII ■ time. "I try to get my students to not come in for advising too early... classes might be closed [by the time they register]," he said. Jill Mitchley, registrar, said that compared to last year the registration time is actually only one day shorter. "Perhaps the crunch is really coming from having the registration days scheduled back-to-back rather than in a seemingly shortened time period," she said. But according to the time chart posted on the registrar's office webpage, there is a gap of time in which no students register between March 26 and April 2. "It may be putting some students in a bind," Ballat said. "There are only so many hours in a day." However, so far he has been able to meet with all his students except one athlete whose schedule continues to conflict with his. Ballat said that while advisors are required to put five office hours in a week, it's really necessary for them to put much more than that in during registration time. See, Classes, A4 — Sarah Wojcik Editor in Chief swojcik@lhup.edu central district department of health office in Williamsport and health science professor Dr. Beth McMahon, one of Dr. Calvin B. Johnson thinks it's a time for Johnson's trips was to the Science the LHU Health change and as Building Tuesday on Pennsylvania secretary of health, he has some pull. afternoon. The district director But while speaking to a Koszalka and LHU Doug class of graduate physialum Tanya Welshans cian assistants on were also integral in perTuesday afternoon, he Johnson suading to make explained the real impethe visit. tus for reform in the "This is a very progresstate's healthcare system sive, forward-thinking rests on the shoulders of program," Koszalka said students and future about the university's healthcare providers. health studies, explaining In celebration ofPublic the why stop seemed like Health Week, Johnson is an important one. slated to stop at many health-related facilities across the state. Thanks to the north lit, _ _ . .. ■ Sarah Wojcik / Eagle Eye Pennsylvania Secretary of Health Calvin B. Johnson spoke to a class of physicians assistant graduate students during Public Health Week. Johsnon advised the students to broaden their horizons once they enter the field in order to treat not just their patients, but the entire healthcare system. April 9, 2008 lhueagleye.com A2 Community Wellness Day includes Health Fair Christina Shuman Staff Report er cshuman@lhup.edu Today, health awareness seems to be more and more important. Students and community residents will have the opportunity to learn more about health topics at this year's Health Fair on April 17 from 27pm in the university's recreation center. This is one of three activities for planned the Community Wellness Day. With last year's attendance estimated at around 500, the fair expects 600800 this year. More than fifteen workshops have been added along with a speaker. "We were very pleased with last year's attendance," said Brad Dally, student recreation center director. Over 40 venders will be attending as well as programs, workshops, free giveaways and the keynote speaker. Admission is free for the public and students. There will be free health snacks, health screenings, demonstrations, raffles, gift certificates, door prizes and some giveaways. The screenings offered include, bone density, blood glucose, blood pressure, visual acuity, glaucoma, body composition and fitness assessment. Multiple groups of people are responsible for setting up and organizing this event. "The committee has faculty, staff, students and a significant amount of community agencies and interested parties. and other Funding from resources came areas as disparate as the LHU Foundation, SCC, LHU hospital woman's foundation, Safe Haven, Human and Cultural Diversity, and Student Life and other academic departments," said Max McGee, resident hall director. Dr. Rick Schulze, associate professor, department of health science, has done a lot of work for the health fair and deserves credit for its expansion. As leader of the committee, he has tried to make this event more extensive and community oriented. "I wrote and received a grant from the Lock Haven University Foundation to expand the Health Fair into a Campus-Community Health Fair and Wellness Day to involve the local community and collaborate with both campus student departments, groups and county agencies," said Schulze. The fair has a large amount of information on topic areas of health that affect students as well as members of the community. The vendors who will be attending have healthoriented activities that provide students and residents a broad picture on health issues. "The workshops range from everything from Caring for Elderly Parents to Natural Nutrition, to safe cosmetics, to women's health issues, to HF7 and STI updates to Healing and Reiki and a whole lot more," said McGee. The Clinton County Women's Center, one of the exhibitors, will be offering information about their services, volunteerand internships ing, domestic violence. "I think it is important to raise awareness for students and the community but for students at a university such as this, it is extremely important information," said Shannon Academic honors convocation recognizes student achievers Christina Shuman Staff Reporter cshuman@lhup.edu The university will be recognizing students and their academic as well as athletic accomplishments on Sunday, April 13. The Academic Honors and Foundation Awards Convocation will take place in Price Auditorium at noon. The public is invited to attend. A brunch will take place in Bentley before the convocation for scholarship recipients and their families. After the ceremony is over, a reception will be held outside on the patio in front of Price, weather permitting. This year, approximately 204 students will be receiving various scholarships to help them achieve their goal of a The higher education. Lock Haven University Foundation provides these scholarships. A 30-member Board of Directors, consisting of alumni and friends of the the university, Foundation is responsible for investing funds raised through the university's annual fund campaign and capital campaigns. "There are various scholarships, some are based on specific majors, some are athletic, they are all different," said Mary Kate Rounsley, executive staff sssistant, University Advancement Division. Nearly 120 individually named scholarships with multiple recipients are available to current students. Incoming freshmen also have a chance at opportunity. this foundation Annually, thep foundation awards nearly $800,000 in scholarships, both academic and athletic. 'The great thing about spring convocation is that it allows students who are doing great things, academically and otherwise, to be recognized in front of their peers, friends and family, and mentors. We also try to get the faculty to attend this event to show their support for academics. It's neat to see hundreds of students receiving recognition for their hard work," said Dr. Erin Kennedy, assistant professor in the psychology department and chair of the committee. Along with students receiving their respective scholarships, the convocation also features the distinguished lecture named for Gerald R. Robinson, D.Ed., Vice President Emeritus. Robinson had been associated with the university for 22 years; Robinson Learning Center is named after him. He started his career here at the university after graduating from the State Pennsylvania University in 1954 as director of secondary education, supervising student teachers and teaching such subjects as mathematics, education and psychology. Appointed dean ofinstruction in 1960 and then was appointed vice president of academic affairs and dean of the college. This lecture brings outstanding scholars and business leaders to campus annually for this event. This year, Theresa Merkel, a 1963 graduate of Lock Haven University and former student of Robinson's will be speaking. She graduated with a double major in mathematics and English and a She minor in French. began teaching at the high school level and then advanced to college counseling to mediation. Focus on the individual in the context of family and society continues to be a major theme throughout her career. "It is a huge honor for me to present the Gerald R. Robinson Distinguished Lecture since Dr. Robinson was my first professor at Lock Haven University, when it was still Lock Haven State College. My respect for Dr. Robinson is boundless, so I offer this presentation out of that respect. In addition, I love Lock Haven University, so what better win-win situation could I have than this!" said Merkel. Merkel is the founding owner and senior mediator of the Mediation Center of Winchester, Inc. She continues her teaching career through mentoring potential mediators as a Supreme Court of Certified Virginia Mediator and Mentor. "Lock Haven University had an integral part in my personal development and it has helped me to deal with many life transitions. I was once a normal, average student and LHU laid considerable groundwork for me to become who I am so many years later. I love my work, especially my family work, which is just a continuum of my lifelong interest in working with people," said Merkel. On April 25, Dr. Cori Myer's HR class will have the privilege of hearing Merkel teach a one-day session on Alternative Dispute Resolution, mediation. specifically There will be no additional events other then the short reception following the convocation. "The Academic Convocation is one way that the university says to the community and especially to students that you are here first and foremost for intellectual development and we want to use this opportunity to recognize you, our scholastic stars," said Merkel. Cowfer from the Women's Center located here in Lock Haven. Another local business attending is the YMCA Lock Haven. "We will be bringing different information on programs we offer to both adults and youth here. We will also bring flyers and brochures with information directed towards the students," said Chad Walsh, program director. There will also be some vendors attending that are from outside the immediate Lock Haven area, one of which is the Natural Health Center of South Williamsport. Dr. Connie Johnston will be offering students information about Iridology, for example. "I can give students some alternate solutions for their health needs. People need to be aware of all types of treatments," said Johnston. For more information about the center's services, students interested can visit, naturalttp://connies h healthcenter.com/about.ht ml. At 7pm, after everyone has had a chance to walk around and learn more about various health top- ics, there will be a keynote speaker. Rene Hicks, a comedienne, will be discussing that "Humor Has Healing Power." Hicks is a lung cancer survivor and smoke free She has advocate. on appeared Comedy Central as well as other various television shows. Over 600 college campuses have had the privilege of '^a^ ^ ^ ^ ^ ^l '-^B^HwHwHwHwHwl HeL Hi K'-; Photo Courtesy of Google Images Comedian and humor healer Rene Hicks will be speaking at the Health Fair next week. Hicks' show is called "Humor Has Healing Power.". Fste. Oils A $w*ttc □ Fh: (iHiuraHy oxurrlng and xOez) O Supars lodcted Ti:so:»n>l»s thowflit t l«Ju*J >v<