A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY 12 JAN 95 Ebony editor to speak at King Day observance The main lobby of the Kehr Union and the Society of Midland Authors. woitehops from 1 to 4 p.m in the Union. has been honored with the Literature highlight Luther King Jan. 16, will Day Jr. Day on Monday, be a lecture by Lerone Bennett executive Jr., Ebony maga- editor of zine and an internationally known Bennett will speak at Ballroom on "Understanding the Place of Dr. King in History." The theme of Bloomsburg's celebraoverall tion is "Continuing the Struggle for and Human Freedom Dignity." Bennett will be reception and at a in the Multicultural Cen- Jr. The Mayflower: A History of Black America, The Negro Mood, Confrontation: Black and White, Black Power U.SA. and The Human Side of Reconstruction. Other books include day's events will include an at noon in the excerpt from Lerone Bennett's What Manner of Man: A Biography of Martin Luther King Jr. grew out of a compli- to oppression scourges of man, to pain, Men over others. "is Organizations sponsoring the day's events include the Dr. Martin Luther King Day planning committee, the office of minority affairs, the Black port Services, committee in the Water. His book, What Manner ofMan: A Biography ofMartin Luther King fr., received the Patron Saints Award of Academic Supon pro- tected class issues. Black Cultural Society and the Bloomsburg Univer- Foundation. sity Herring to head student H. Preston Herring, associate vice president for student affairs at Roch- student Technology named tion at (RIT), vice president for life until Herring arrives on campus. Herring succeeds Jennie Carpenter who retired Dec. 23 after than 26 years in the student more affairs division at the university. Carpenter life. new Bloomsburg on March 1 . posi- served as interim vice president for John student Trathen, director of student activities and and the Kehr Union, to that. will serve as interim vice president for student life for the past three years as assistant vice president prior Continued on page 2 life Mowad joins Council has been named to Bloomsburg's Council of Trustees. The appoint- live. it into the of ourfears, by saying it repeatedly and living Martin Luther King, fr. taught us, all of us, black teeth men and white men, fews and Gentiles, not only how to die, but also, and more importantly, how to live. honor of King, Bloomsburg meet on Jan. 16. and Wade , "King said, By resurrecting that truth andflinging it, In classes will not Caucus, Kehr Union Program Board, JosephJ. Mowad, M.D. of Danville, man who won't diefor something, not fit to Journalists in 1981. but to the ancient to suffering, to death. who conquer the fear of these things in themselves acquire extraordinary power over themselves and "A Achievement Award from the National Association of Black Multicultural Center, Herring will begin his like Ghandi's, Lifetime Blackness, Shaping ofBlack America has been His grace, Academy Pioneers in Protest, Challenge of ester Institute of cated relation not the American of Arts and Letters in 1978, and the of the Kehr Union. opening ceremony An Before the include: Award from book signing after his lecture ter Keynote speaker Bennett has been an editor at Ebonysince 1954, previously serving as a reporter and editor for The Atlanta Daily World and as an editor at fet magazine. Bennett's many books author. 7 p.m. in Kehr Union Lerone Bennett He of Bloomsburg University's observance of Dr. Martin of Trustees Foundation. He came Medical Center to Geisinger 1968 as an associate in the urology department. in ment was announced last Novemfollowing Mowad's confirmation by the Pennsylvania Senate. He has served as department chairperson and assistant medical direc- Mowad will serve a five-year term as assistant to the president of Geisinger a trustee. Clinic. ber, Mowad, a native of Scranton, is senior vice president of Geisinger tor at Geisinger Educated at Medical Center, and Scranton Prep School Continued on page 2 2 Communique 12 JAN 95 News Computer Herring briefs — Continuedfrom page 1 new terminal Herring will be responsible for the emulation software for mainframe access on the Husky university's residence hall system, UNIX This software will replace the "main" the intercollegiate athletics program, you use this program for mainframe terminal emulation and have questions regarding this change, contact Chuck Ross at 4104. counseling and career development, services server. program. is implementing If student financial activities, aid, standards. on Tuesday, Jan. 17. Library hours will be: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; and Sunday, 2 to 10 p.m. Hours for dining outlets on campus are as follows: Husky Lounge, Monday through Friday, 7 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Saturday and Sunday, 11 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Monty's, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Saturday Monday through 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Husky Trail, Monday through 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Pennsylvania Room, Monday Sunday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m.; Friday, Friday, and through Friday, 11 a.m. to Itza Pizza, 1 ties at RIT, where he has worked was actively without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The university is "The search committee, chaired by the in geography and earth sciences department, was diligent in work and its bringing five exciting and highly education program with special emphasis upon AIDS education, sub- qualified candidates to campus," says stance abuse and eating disorders. that He reflection of also directed the creation of a campus-wide wellness program Kozloff. for tion students and developed a conflict In mediation program as an alternative for dispute resolution. was an ad- in identifying "The quality of candidates we were able to attract is around the country." John Trathen's absence, Mike Sowash will direct student activities and the Kehr Union. Jimmy Gilliland will serve as associate director of student activities in Sowash 's place. Stephanie Jepko, a 1994 graduate ment of surgery management He in the gan "I the School of in at the University of Louis- also held a similar position School of Medicine at fit of several vice presidential ap- "Preston's experience at Rochester Similar searches are a seamless connection between the for pointments that Kozloff expects make over the experience in developing activities The appointment of Herring is the here," says President Jessica Kozloff. reflects his in serving as assistant Gilliland. first think there's a tremendous is director of student Michi- State University. a Bloomsburg's reputa- ministrative director for the depart- Medicine Communique publishes news of activities, events and developments at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons we aca- involved in expanding RIT's health Prior to joining Rochester Institute newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and want to create here between demic affairs and student life. and succeeded ville. A affairs function. since 1981. There, he of Technology, Herring staff, student "That's the kind of linkage Brian Johnson, a professor Herring held similar responsibili- p.m. Communique its and student multicultural activities Regular academic semester library hours will resume academic mission of the school with to next several months. underway for the university advancement and aca- demic affairs posts. additionally committed to affirmative and will take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. action Mowad Continuedfrom page 1 Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner Director of News and Media Relations: Mark Lloyd and the University of Scranton, chairs the Governor's Renal Disease Mowad Advisory Committee. He has served on the board of earned his medical degree from the Creighton Medical School Omaha, Neb. He completed Editor: Eric Foster in Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer urological Publication date for the next Communique: dency surgical January 26 Please submit story ideas, news briefs and calendar information to Communique, University Relations and Com- munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address is: Fost@Husky.Bloomu.edu phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Four-digit his and entities, resi- at directors for the many Geisinger system including Geisinger Clinic, Marworth, Geisinger Wyoming ley Medical Center and Geisinger He Val- member of University of Medical Center. Maryland the board for Geisinger Health Plan. in is a Active in the community, College Park. Mowad is a diplomate of the American Board of Urology and active in the American is on Mowad the board of directors of the National Bank of Danville. He has served on the Montour County First Recreation Authority and as a member of the advisory board of the Joseph Mowad Urological Association, the Ameri- can College of Surgeons and the Society of University Urologists. He Montour County Advisory Board on Drug and Alcohol Programs and the Montour County Child Welfare Services. 12 Campus JAN 95 Communique 3 notes FAREWELL At the Council of Trustees' quarferiy meeting Ramona Alley, of the council, December, in left, chairperson presented a plaque to Jennie Carpenter, interim vice president for student life who retired in December, on behalf of the trustees. Carpenter served the university years. The for 26 Gary art, has had his devoted to his work in the just published book Painter by Dawn Erdos, published by the MIS Press. His computer artwork recently won an award at the 7th National Juried Art Exhibition at the Mable Cultural Center in Mableton, Ga. He has shown new computer artworks and lectvired at the West Virginia Art Education Association State Conference F. Clark, assistant professor of computer art featured with a chapter council also presented a plaque a in to graduating student trustee John McDaniel. presentation teaching fine art the Mitchner at "Methods and titled strategies for using the computer" Clark has exhibited Museum presented two lectures of Art in Doylestown and titled "Fine Art on the Computer: Two Approaches" and "Fractal Fairy Tales." Clark's work was featured at a two-person exhibition the Silicon Gallery, the its quarterly meeting in December, approved the creation of a master of science degree in accounting. If approved by the Slate System Board of Governors, the new graduate program will enroll its first stu- at dents in the fall Frank programs of other nearby institutions. Other schools in the State System are expected to contribute graduates to the program. Ecofeminist Perspective," at the English Association of Pennsylvania State Universities conference held at Edinboro fifth schools within a reasonable distance quality graduate program in account- Public Accountant ing." When mature. Baker says the Bloomsburg program could have as many (CPA). "We expect the Commonwealth to follow this national trend in the next University. or state-supported beyond Certified invited to participate in the confer- year mulated plans to meet the either a total of 150 hours of educa- a He was ence to recognize that he had introduced the study of language and gender into Scandinavia. Peters also recently presented a paper, "Alexander Pope's Views, an have an existing accounting program large enough to support a as dian English. for- that educational requirement for licensure ence of Gender and Language held at Tromsoe University in Norway, where he presented the paper "/a/ in Cana- col- universities ment, "more than 30 states require minimum Peters, professor of English, recently partici- have not and no state-owned the bachelor's degree as a at "To our knowledge, nearby leges According to Richard Baker, chairperson of the accounting depart- tion or 30 hours of education December pated as an invited speaker in the second Nordic Confer- requirement," says Baker "There are of 1996. in digital fine art gallery in Philadelphia. Council of Trustees approves master's in accounting program Bloomsburg's Council of Trustees, first as 50 to 60 students taking graduate courses in accounting each year he says. "Bloomsburg one of the largest under- Lawrence Tanner, assistant professor of geography and earth science, has published a research paper titled "Distribution and Origin of Clay Minerals in the Lower Jurassic McCoy Brook Formation, Nova Scotia," in the September issue of Sedimentary Geology. John S. Baird, professor of psychology, recently a presentation titled "Science in made Bloom: Minority Pro- grams for the Pre-College Gifted" at the National Collegiate Honors Council meeting in San Antonio, Texas. several years," already has graduate accounting programs in northeastern Pennsylvania. our new We think program anticimandate and pre- master's pates the state's pares students for a changing busi- Thomas M. Lyons, Foundation awards grants among the admissions, registrar and financial aid offices to members of the Pennsylvania Association of Student Financial Aid Administrators (PASFAA). The Bloomsburg University Foun- ness climate." dation recently provided $7,500 in Bloomsburg's undergraduate accounting program enrolls between grants for the following projects 500 and 600 students and graduates between 110 and 150 students each year. More than 40 percent of Bloomsburg's graduates take the CPA • Up to $2,000 to the student newspaper. The Voice, to purchase a $5,000 for programs. Health Sciences • will $500 article titled "The Application of the Theory of in be held staff development support of the annual Symposium which April 20 Accounting Research Monthly. He "Money Supply and Economic Growth The Case of Taiwan" in the October issue of Indian Journal of Economics, No. 279. November and 21. issue of also has an article titled — SprintScan 35 scanner • Dennis Hwang, associate professor of accounting, has an Constraints in Managerial Accounting" published in the Bloomsburg's graduate program will complement its own undergradu- and the and items. examination. ate accounting curriculum director of financial aid, recently co-presented a workshop dealing with relationships 4 Communique 12 JAN 95 new faculty appointed to tenure-track positions Three Three new members were faculty Parkland College in Champaign, re- and a 111., cently appointed to tenure-track positions pre-doctoral fellow for the American Heart Bloomsburg University. Casey A. Shonis has been named assistant professor of biological and allied health sciences. Shonis earned a bachelor's degree Association in Springfield, at in biology at Slippery Rock University of bachelor's degree in sociology from the Pennsylvania and master's and doctoral University of Notre degrees in physiology Ind., Illinois at at the University of Urbana-Champaign. She previ- ously served as a graduate research tant at the University of Illinois at Champaign, a part-time faculty and cation at dence. assis- Urbana- member 111. Tucker has been named assistant professor of communication disorders and special education. Tucker earned a Philip in Notre Dame, University Illinois, R.I., and a child care counselor and recreation coordinator for the St. Aloysius Home for Boys in Greenville, R.I. Sharon Haymaker has been named asso- Cranston, ciate professor of nursing. Haymaker earned a bachelor of science degree in nursing Rhode from the University of Maryland at Baltimore, a master of science degree in nursing at Case Western Reserve University in Cleve- Island College in Provi- previously served as a graduate and instmctor of at the University Cincinnati, a statistical consultant for the at and the an employment coordinator for the Cranston Center for Retarded Citizens in of a master's degree in special edu- He assistant Dame University of Cincinnati and a doctorate land, Ohio, in behavioral science at Johns Hopkins University in Baltimore. Previously she served as coordi- nator of the Non-instructional employees hired, promoted Emory Atlanta, Ga., Six non-instructional employees were recently appointed to permanent positions. Jean W. Bucher custodial worker 1 in custodial services. Kurt R. Lambert of Lewisberry was named senior civil engineer serving W. K. Kellogg Project at the University School of Nursing in from 1992 to 1994. She has also served as an assistant professor of nursing at the University of Maryland in Baltimore , in the Thomas J. Lewis, custodial worker Michael Long, computer programmer 3 in university computer services. Dave J. 1 a staff nurse at the George 'Washington University Hospital in "Washington, D.C. capacity of project manager/quality assurance coordinator. J. and in custodial services. Permar, stock clerk 2 serving in the capacity of receiving clerk in the purchasing department. and and psychology. Six non-instructional employees were recently promoted. Beckey F. Greenly from custodial worker 1 to custodial worker 2 Philip A. Sykes, stock clerk 2 for the departments of biological Former trustee allied health Richard Wesner dies in university trustee Richard "Wesner of Danville sciences, chemistry Former Bloomsburg University died custodial services. Cheryl A. John from clerk typist 1 in the carpentry shop to clerk typist 2 in the office of planning and construction. Shawn B T. D. McBride from police officer the grounds crew equipment operator to police officer 2 in the university police Angelo 9, at the on the Council of Trustees from November of 1983 to April and chaired the of 1990 1 to demic affairs committee. trustees' aca- He also served on the board of the Bloomsbuig Univer- department. Cassandra D. afternoon, Jan. "Wesner, 71, sensed Makar from groundskeeper on in the transportation department. Duy Monday Geisinger Medical Center in Danville. Newsome from clerk typist 1 to clerk typist 2 in the office of admissions. 'Venditti from police officer 1 to police officer 2 supervisor in the university sity Foundation from 1992 to present. "Dick's extensive involvement with and the community has tremendous contribution to the university police department. made a this area's civic organizations," said Anthony laniero, interim vice president for advance and executive director of the Bloomsburg University Foun- FOOD DRIVE More than 2,000 food items were month collected last in Bloomsburg's annual employee food drive. The collected food was donated before the holidays. to 20 service families The Alumni Association also partidpated by donating candy, snacks, granola and apples. Shown from he has given are food drive volunteers Bob Wislock, Don Hock, Debbie Audra Halye and Dang Schell, LaBelle. I'd like to thank the entire community who participated," says drive organizer Bob Wislock. This year's collection exceeded anything we have done before." all of the to the university." A native of Reading, "Wesner had been president and chief executive officer of Kennedy "Van Saun Corp. in Danville. left Bonita Rhone, university dation. ""We are thankful for He held directorships in the Geisinger Foundation and the Greater Danville Area United "Way. A memorial service will be held Friday at 7 p.m. in Christ Episcopal Church in Danville, served on the vestry. where he had 12 JAN 95 Communique 5 Schloss to head graduate studies Patrick J. Schloss has been named of special education. Schloss earned his doctorate in assistant vice president for graduate and research. He began his duties in December. Schloss had been director of the studies and special education rehabilitation psychology from the University of Wisconsin and holds master's and office of research in the College of baccalaureate degrees from Education at the State University in Normal, Schloss will provide University of Illinois 111. management Missouri in Co- and lumbia. Prior to School of Graduate Studies, which he had has more than 600 students in 18 that, chaired the special A department He also spent five years Patrick Schloss at Pennsylvania for the university's programs, as well as || education there. direction academic all research activities within the university. The honors program, the Center for the Insti- Technologies and tute for Interactive Academic Computing report to his area. Kenneth Wilson, chairperson State University as professor in charge by prints artist university's Hicks Susan named R. Hicks, assistant director named academic affairs at East University. Stroudsburg She had also served there and Title interim director of social equity. She as affirmative action officer begins her new duties early this year DC coordinator The temporary appointment is for 18 months. At Bloomsburg, she has served as chair for the new her position, directly to the president, reporting Hicks will lead the process of drafting the university's Equity Plan. She will also women's sion a on the Status member of the University/ Commu- nity Task Force on Racial Equity. Hicks earned compliance She will support programs developed in the her doctorate in Multicultural Center, as well as the tion work various York University. campus committees dealing with She has master's degrees in edu- . of the social equity issues. Hicks, who came to Bloomsburg comCommisof Women, and as permanent five recently donated to the art collection. cational that New Baeder seems have from Bloomsburg. the Kenneth "The prints about them." included in the permanent collections Newark Museum and Yale Museum in Milwaukee, University. Susan Hicks nel administra- from Ohio University in Athens, Brasch honored for column Ohio., and her bachelor's degree Walter M. Brasch, professor of mass communications, recently earned in C-SPAN seminar the nation selected to participate in competitive application process open C-SPAN's 1995 winter seminar. The seminar, held Jan. 9 and 10 to 4,500 college faculty use C-SPAN's programming to teach public policy in the classroom. selected through a members of the cable television network's national cators. membership place for editorial and opinion Communicators. to Agbango was first writing from the International Association of Business George Agbango, associate professor of political science, was one of 36 college professors from around variety of disciplines to explore ways is Coca-Cola Co., and in the High and was assistant to the vice president for C-SPAN's Washington, D.C., offices, brought together teachers from a department. of several major corporations, most notably AT&T and the admin- saident person- at art a photographic exactitude Baeder's work to then-president James McCormick, was appointed to her current development position in 1988. Prior to coming to Bloomsburg, she Agbango participates to capture in his work," says Wilson, chairperson of the istration tion Bloomsburg University has received a donation of five from the London Arts Group of Detroit, Michigan. The five seriographs by American artist John Baeder will join the university's permanent collection of some 700 sculptures, prints, photographs and paintings. The Baeder seriographs, part of the artist's "American Diner" series, were completed in the late 1970s and early prints "There's a renaissance of interest in 1950's style diners higher educa- from Five prints donated to permanent collection 1980s. University in 1982 as executive assis- tant issues mittee, forerunner of the monitor the organization's Affirmative Action department, examines interim social equity director of development, has been In of the art John Baeder which were service for edu- Brasch's syndicated columns appear in more than 30 newspapers throughout the Commonwealth. During his career, Brasch has won more than four dozen awards from state and national media organizations. A former newspaper reporter and editor, Brasch is author of nine books. His forthcoming book is "Betrayed: Death of an Afternoon Newspaper," a 145, 000- word study of newspaper management. The book is scheduled for publication in September by the Lehigh University Press. — , JAN 8 Communique 12 95 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES PROVOST'S LECTURE SERIES 8 All performances are at Calendar pm Centerfor the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Haas Call 4409 in Information Super Highways Minnesota Orchestra, Andre Watts, soloist, workshop to be announced, Haas Center. pianist, Friday, Jan. 20. The Barber Susan Daboll 14, — Photographs, Jan. 17 to Feb. noon York City Opera Company, Friday, Jan. 27. free except the Swenson, co-author of Our Bodies, Our- "showcase" scholarship concert 23 to April Haas Gallery of 4, — March Art. 23, at noon THEATER March 1 Carver Hall, — The Bloonisburg Play- 8 pm, March 5, 2 pm. Gross Auditorium. Tickets are to 4, $6 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens, and free with a community activi- Two Short Plays by Eugene lonesco The Bloomsburg Players, April 26 to 29, 8 pm, April 30, 2 pm. Carver Hall, An Absurd — Act: Haas Center. — Tuesday, Haas Mitrani Hall, SPECIAL LECTURE Understanding the Place of Dr. King in History Lerone BennettJr. executive editor of Ebony Nominal charge for admission with proceeds aiding music schol- magazine, Monday, Jan. Union Ballroom. in one concert. arships. Tickets available 14. Call 389-4284 for — An Evening With Gross Auditorium. The Decline of the Nation States of Africa, panel discussion led by visiting scholar Gray, Thursday, Feb. — Saturday, March Haas 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Confronting the Issue of Sexuality, Values Center. — Matthew Hare, with Visions Forum, Thursday, Feb. Kehr Union, Multipurpose Double Bass Recital Racism Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. Multicultural Center. SPECIAL EVENTS Martin Luther King Jr. room. Call Commemorative Banquet, 6 p.m., Kehr Union Ball- 4638 or 387-5261 for tickets. 6 p.m., 24 West Main Street, 22, 7 p.m., Like It — Wednesday, Town Mark Jelinek and Stephen Wallace Jan. 18, Fri- and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Kehr Union Ballroom. Like That — Wednesday, — Monday, Bakeless Center. B. Kehr Union, Sponsored by S.T.A.R.T. of direct- ing. Jan. Women's Choral Ensemble and Chamber ers Jan. 25, and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Jan. 7:30 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom. The Front 101, Feb. 16, 2 p.m., and 8 pm, 1 Music by the Univer- — Gross Auditorium. Directed by Wendy Miller. University Concert Band — Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Jan. 30, 7:30 p.m., ductor Dr. Donald S. George, University of Claire. BUCC (Bloomsburg University Curricu- lum Committee), McCormick Center for Human Services, Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, Jan. 18, Feb. 8 and 22, March 8 and 29, April 12 and 26. Forum, McCormick Center for Human Ser- vices, Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, Feb. March 22, April 19. 1, April 9, Haas Center. Directed by Terry Oxley, with guest con- Wisconsin-Eau GOVERNANCE Sing- Friday, April 7, 7:30p.m., Carver Hall, Friday, Jan. 27, 7 29, April sity-Community Orchestra and Studio Band, day, Jan. 20, 7 I — Saturday, Bloomsburg. Tickets required with proceeds aiding general and music scholarships. Call 389-4705. FILMS The River Wild Room 2, (Students Together Alleviating Racial Tension). President's Inaugural Ball 9, Howard 6 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. an appearance by The Student Chamber Orchestra. Sunday, March 26, 2:30 p.m. Thursday, Feb. 2, 11, $4 for students and senior citizens, and free activities sticker. 7 p.m., Kehr LECTURES March 9, 7:30 p.m.. Carver Suzuki String Recital 16, beginning Feb. tickets. Brass Menagerie Quintet Brass. Thursday, , Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, with a community workshop, Kehr Center. All seven university ensembles will Hall, ties sticker. 7:30 p.m., 7, Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m. lecture, faculty pianist, Sunday, Feb. Music Department Showcase appear The Cherry Orchard — selves, — Norma Union, Ballroom. 12, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, March in the gallery. vs. 23, 4 p.m. Friday, April 21, 4 p.m. Curator Carol Burns. Reception Thursday, March and president's inaugural ball. John Couch Student Art Association Juried Exhibit — Health Care in the 21st Century to all events is gallery. Mitrani Hall, Wade case, Thursday, March workshop, 7:30 p.m. lecture, Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Auditorium. CONCERTS Admission 7:30 p.m. lecture, Some Leaders Are Born Women Sarah Weddington, attorney for the winning side of the Roe — Feb. 1 6 to March Haas Gallery of Art. Featuring works by artists Edward Fausty, Kay WalkingStick, Shigeko Kumabe and Bob Blackburn. Reception Thursday, March 9, at noon in the Blackburn Print Workshop 2, Feb. 18. Ballet Theatre de Bordeaux, Saturday, in the gallery. 9, ers, New of Seville, National Touring Haas Gallery of Art. Reception Tuesday, Feb. 14, at Krol, au- thor of The Whole Internet Users Guide and Catalog, Thursday, Feb. ART EXHIBITS Haas Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Ed for information. Planning and Budget Committee, Center for day, 3:30 April 20. Human pm, Jan. 19, McCormick Forum, ThursFeb. 16, March 23, Services, A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT Student wins trip to Bloomsburg graduate student Ron Miller of Allentown spent four days BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY program class spring as part of their last work Bloomsburg's master in of science in instructional technol- demonstrate an instructional technology project he helped create for ogy program. The intensive one- a class. science program annually prepares Cannes, France, earlier this to Miller, a student in the master of science in instructional technology program, was one of only three Ron Miller was one of only three graduate students from North America chosen to tute for Interactive Technologies pro- gain real-world Cannes to present their '95. MILA MILA is an international con- ference that focuses on the develop- ment of multimedia projects. Only 50 student projects from around the world were selected rage," allows children to create their own band by auditioning a variety of cartoon character musicians. The goal is nearly 100 percent. Tim Phillips, assistant professor of instruction technology, designed the "Advanced Instructional Design" course to expose students to the entire process by which interactive Continued on page 7 When the learner chooses the cormix of musicians to play rhythm, harmony and melody, the cartoon rect musicians play together as a band. and three partners created the Bloomsburg's observance of Black History Month in February will in- clude a series of lectures and the university's Barbara Byrne, campus finalist for Jan. 30 the position of provost and vice president for academic affairs, will be on campus Monday, Jan. 30, for interviews. An open forum with Byrne will be held from 3:30 to 5:30 p.m. in McCormick Center, Forum. Byrne is dean of natural sciences and mathematics at Richard Stockton College in Pomona, NJ. Other candidates will visit campus soon. Phillips (left), assistant professor of instructional technology, tests the multimedia program 'The Music Garage" with graduate student Ron Miller. second annual Martin political science, Steven Agbaw, as- sistant professor of English, and Ri- chard Micheri, assistant professor of political science. Commemorative Gray has been awarded a Woodrow Wilson fellowship four times and has The featured speaker for the month be Howard K. Gray, a consultant to numerous international agencies and former vice president for corporate finance at Lloyds Bank California. Gray will participate in a panel served as a consultant for the World Luther King Banquet. will Provost finalist on PHOTO BY JOAN HELPER Tim Black History Month features lectures, Martin Luther King banquet to instruct learners about rhythm, harmony and melody. Miller graduation for the confer- ence which ran from Jan. 13 to 16. The project, titled "The Music Ga- is Insti- them with opportunities to work experience on projects for clients both on and offcampus. The job placement rate after vides to receive the all- Bloomsburg's their degree, America chosen project at of the project While the graduate students work from trip to paid trip to Cannes to present their project. about 33 graduate students to create multimedia instructional software. on expenses-paid receive the all-expenses and-a-half-year master of instmctional graduate students North JAN 95 Cannes for class project month in 26 discussion titled Nation States "The Decline of the in Africa" on Wednes- Resources Institute, the International Science and Technology Institute and the Equity for Africa Foundation among many 1978, others. Gray directed activities in Africa's erra Leone. From 1973 all Malawi and From 1979 to Peace Corps to 1984, Si- he an 1, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the Forum, McCormick Center for Hu- directed Pathfinder International, man Services. global family planning, maternal child day, Feb. Participants in the dis- international foundation involved in cussion will include Bloomsburg fac- health ulty members George Agbango, chair- programs person and associate professor of and other public research in 30 developing nations. Continued on page 7 2 Communique 26 JAN 95 Vice president emeritus, News briefs Boyd open office and on Wednesday, Feb. 22, 3 p.m. both days. Because emergencies Boyd F. Buckingham, a 1943 graduate and vice president for ad- recommended that those interpresident during open office hours University, died Friday, Jan, 20, in President Jessica Kozloff has scheduled hours on Wednesday, Feb. from to 1 occasionally occur, it ested in meeting the call in Bucicingiiam, dies F. advance to 8, is be sure the time Geisinger Medical Center. A member available. is still Bloomsburg ministration emeritus at of the Bloomsburg University Foundation Board since The office of human resources and labor relations surveying employees to determine the interest dard first aid programs. The standard first is in stan- aid program, Buckingham 1993, position which are four hours each. The first session certifies a person in standard CPR, the second part focuses on standard first aid practices. The response level to the survey will determine the number of programs offered during the spring and summer semesters. Those interested in the programs should contact Bob Wislock, Buckingham training specialist, at 4414. came to the member and taught for seven years. Leaving his sanctioned by the American Red Cross, consists of two sessions first university as a faculty associate as first professor, served in the ad- ministration for 15 years as director of public relations and development. In 1970 he was promoted to associdevelopment ate vice president for and external relations, and in 1974 he became vice president for administration, a position he held until his Boyd Buckingham A member retirement in 1981. Boyd Buckingham Maintenance Center on campus was In 1986, the Communique F. dedicated in his honor. A native of York, he was the son of A newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and news of activities, events and Bloomsburg University bi-weekly CoMMu.viQUE publishes developments at Council, Ancient Accepted Scottish World War B-17 comthe European Buckingham served as a second in lieutenant, II without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national Theater of Operations. The university is additionally committed to affirmative action and will take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner Mark Lloyd Editor: Eric Foster Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K Heifer February 9 .submit story ideas, news briefs and calendar information to Qj.mml'.mque, University Relations and Com- munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address is: Fost@Husky.Bloomu.edu phone numbers listed in the Co.mml'nique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Four-digit bomber pilot in his discharge, in the Following he taught for rwo years Athens (Pa.) High School and in the Sayre (Pa.) Area 33rd degree Rite, member of Supreme he has also been an active member for Pennsylvania, Supreme Council, since 1989. After retirement, he traveled extensively throughout the United States on behalf of Masons. He was six years member also a of the High School. Buckingham's community service Bloomsburg Elks Club and was an elder, trustee and deacon at First has included presidencies of the Presbyterian Church, Bloomsburg. also served as chairperson of the Publication date for the next Co.mmunique: Plea.se bat Bloomsburg Chapter of the American Red Cross, the Bloomsburg Chamber of Commerce, the Jacques Weber Foundation, Inc. and the Columbia-Montour Torch Club. He has Director of News and Media Relations: for more than 40 years in Bloomsburg, Shamokin and Athens. tions A S. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. and past commander-in-chief, he was active in various Masonic organiza- burg since 1953. throughout the academic year. origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Caldwell and Nora M. Wolf Buckingham. He lived in Blooms- the late Austin staff, of the Consistory, Valley of Bloomsburg, For his was of service, he life presented with the Distinguished Service Award by Bloomsburg the University Alumni Association in 1976 and the Distinguished Service Award from the Bloomsburg Area Chamber Bloomsburg Town Planning Commission and the Columbia County of Redevelopment and Housing degree from Bucknell University Authority. Lewisburg. He was a member of the board of Commerce in 1980. Buckingham earned He master's in survived by his is wife, the former a Joanna Fice '43, a Columbia County Housing Authority for 13 years, and he is presently a long-time member of the board of directors of the son, Boyd (Gail Lynne) Worthington; four grandMrs James (Anza Bloomsburg Area A brother, Reed Buckingham, died in directors of the Industrial Devel- opment Association and sory board of the ings First the advi- Federal Sav- and Loan Association. Jr.; daughter, Mrs. Frank children; a nd sisters , . K.)Smith and Mrs. 'Violet M.Rinebold. November of 1993. Funeral arrangements were by the Dean W. Kriner Funeral Home. 26 JAN 95 Communique 3 Provost's lecture features Internet expert Ed Krol Ed Krol, the author of We Hitchhiker's Guide to the Internet, will speak at Bloomsburg on Thursday, Feb. 2. Krol will give a workshop, "Internet Travels for the Hard Sciences," from 9:30 to 11 Sciences," at 4 p.m. in Kuster of Information Super- about Internet technologies for Network World. As part of a university effort to connect all on-campus computers to the Internet, Krol wrote the The Whole Internet Users Guide and Catalog, one of the leading books in Auditorium. At 4 p.m., he will give another highway," in Mitrani the 1990's workshop, "Internet Travels Hall. a.m. in Hartline Science Center, for the Soft umn Mitrani Hall. At 8 p.m., Krol will give his evening lecture, "Cultural Effects The workshops and lecture are open in 1985, Krol The New York City Opera National Company will present "The Barber of Seville" at Bloomsburg on Friday, Jan. 27, at 8 p.m. in Mitrani Hall. A comic opera by Gioacchino "The Barber of Seville" is Rossini, Krol has been in- volved with various computing and communications duties for the past 20 years. (NCSA) to the Internet, which led to the development of the National Science Foundation Network (NSFnet). NCSA has be- He come is assistant director of the University of Illinois computing and communication service office and writes a monthly Robert W. Buehner Jr., has been reappointed to Bloomsburg's wily barber of Seville, Figaro, concocts Council of Trustees. Buehner, several plots to bring the lovers together. is based on the first in a trilogy by French author Pierre of satirical plays Beaumarchais. Rossini took a gamble in composing the opera, which premiered in 1816, because Italy already had a "Barber of Seville" opera had been extremely popular for 30 years. Despite a disastrous opening night caused by heckling fans of the earlier version of "The Barber of Seville," Rossini's work quickly became one of the most popular comic operas ever written. Sung in Italian, the performance will that feature supertitles, simultaneous English onto a screen above the stage. Tickets for the performance are translations projected $20 and $25 and col- internationally recognized for the development of Mosaic software and NCSA Telnet. Buehner reappointed to Council of Trustees under lock and key by her guardian. The story campus networking group helped connect the National the story of a count who falls in love with Rosina, a women kept The Internet use. Center for Supercomputing Applications Ed Krol to the public. NYC Opera to perform The Barber of Seville' on Starting with a may be purchased by district committee, initiated the awarding of honorary degrees and proposed the partnership with the Harris- burg School attorney for District. Montour County and a member of the law firm of James & Mihalik in Buehner has lectured in classes on campus frequently, provided Bloomsburg, was internship opportunities for Bloomsburg students, judged national and regional forensic competitions and supported the to the university's cil in appointed first governing coun- March 1980 by then-Gover- nor Richard Thornburgh. since been reappointed He has Robert Buehner Jr. university's athletic programs. to succes- A sive six-year terms. "I am pleased that governors from both have acknowledged my support for and contribution to the university and pubparties lic who has served as chairperson and vice chairperson of the Council of Trustees, is served as chair of its university's secretary of the council for the current year He Buehner earned has also presidential search a baccalaureate degree with high honors in from Westminster College Wilmington and his juris doctor political science in New degree from Dickinson School of Law higher education," says Buehner. Buehner, native of Danville, in Carlisle. He is served on Governor-Elect Tom Ridge's transition team. Buehner resides in Danville with his wife and three children. calling 4409. Student magazine, 'Spectrum,' named nation's best Faculty awarded grants "Spectrum," The following published by students at have recently received grants from the State System Office Bloomsburg, has been named the number one student magazine in the United States of the Chancellor. by the Columbia Scholastic Press Wolf and Robert Gates, assistant professors of curriculum and foundations, Association (CSPA). $14,200 for "Philadelphia Pluralism." 335 colleges and universities across the United States. faculty Patricia Mary Harris, associate professor of cur- riculum and foundations, $45,000 for "The The competition included The award entrants from publications earn CPSA medalist status. "Spectaim" has been similarly honored by the American Scholastic Press Association and the Association for College Press, which has awarded "All-American" honors to the Bloomsburg magazine for seven consecutive years. Only four publications in the nation have similar records. another in a series of According to faculty adviser Walter Brasch, PRIDE Program." Ekema Agbaw, assistant professor and Mary Bernath, associate professor of English, $12,000 for "Toni Morrison: Making national awards that "Spectrum" has earned professor of mass communications, "this publication has earned medalist honors these contests are publications from Connections." from the CSPA. Approximately 5 percent of of the nation's finest journalism schools. , since its is inception in 1986. In six of the past eight years, the student latest award is a tribute to the work of students here. 'Spectrum's' competitors in some 4 Communique 26 JAN 95 Bidding and applying for positions explained be known he or she In response to numerous questions from employees about bidding and applying for vacancy, but is letting new positions at the university, the office of human resources and labor relations has clerk typist 2 to clerk typist it wishes to be considered for the position, 2. i.e. Since these positions are filled competitively, a staff prepared the following information about member the bidding process. encouraged to provide the hiring depart- ment with much information as is neces- Learning about an open position applying for such a position as sary to successfully is compete with other applicants. Normally, the applicant pool for Vacancies for staff positions are normally posted on Mondays. Entry level and temporary positions are posted for five working days. All other staff positions are posted for 15 working days. Postings are placed in glass enclosed bulletin boards in the follow- Buckingham ing buildings: Kehr Union, vacant positions desirability of cant positions human is on very large because of the to the director of the department and/or dean/ vice president. The hiring supervisor is advised to consider the value of institutional knowledge and dedication to the univeras well as knowledge and skills that may have been acquired at the university or other employment. The role of human resources is to provide a pool of applicants, which may consist of sity, at the university. internal as well as external applicants; to While an internal candidate has the right to submit a bid form only, it is strongly recommended that this person provide all the information and documents requested on coordinate the employment process; and to the posting. resume preparation or interviewing skills would be helpful are re- Maintenance Center, Hartline Science Center, Benjamin Franklin Hall, Nelson Field House, Old Science Hall, and Waller Administration Building. Information is working and forward the recommendation The assist in developing criteria to be used in the selection process as requested. Employees who believe information or instruction in selection process resources. va- Hiring supervisors select the applicant also available through the they believe is best qualified for the position human quested to contact the office of If there sufficient is interest, programs may be offered individually or in groups. resources Job Hotline at 389-2093. The hiring department may decide to advervacant position in local newspapers. tise a Managers, administrators appointed Bidding for a position managers and administrators were permanent full-time positions at Bloomsburg University. The appointments were confirmed by the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees Six The term "bid" refers to the process followed in situations in which employees in the classification immediately below the vacant position submit a bid form indicating they wish to be considered for the open pKDsition. the Bid forms human may be obtained from resources office and must be submitted to that office by 4:30 p.m. of the day the position is posted. When it is determined that the skills and abilities are relatively equal among the bidding employlast recently appointed to at its recent quarterly meeting. New personnel include: Thomas Contos, assistant director of planning and construction. Jean Downing, coordinator of the Students Organized to Learn Through Volunteerism and Employment (S.O.L.V.E.) office. Jeanne R. Fitzgerald, assistant director of career development. Scott J. Leightman, assistant director of sports information/athletic development. Markland G. Lloyd, director of news and media relations. Michael J. Seibert, nerw'ork manager and system administrator in academic computing. ees in the classification immediately below the vacancy, 2, the Agreement tion, i.e. clerk typist employee with the seniority is 1 AFTER CONCERT to clerk typist CAMRADERY greatest Master promoted to the posi- After the recent except ( 1 ) where it is necessary to comply performance relating to the action Commonwealth's program or (2) when Jessica Kozloff and the job involved music department of conductor Edo de Waart and qualifications. Andre Watts. pianist Shown from Kozloff, Applying for a position left Mark are Jelinek, conductor of the Bloomsburg Members of the seniority unit who are not may faculty enjoyed the company and there are no employees in the classification immediately below the vacancy who possess in the classification series in Mitrani Hall, president affirmative highly specialized skills, training and expertise, such of the Minnesota Orchestra with the provisions of applicable law and mles Community also submit De Waan, any vacant position. In these cases, the employee has no bid rights to the a bid for University- Orchestra, Watts, and John Couch, pianist. PHOTO BY JOAN HELFER faculty 26 Campus Linda LeMura, interim associate dean of the College of and Sciences recently presented a paper, "Evaluation An titled on Functional Capacity Effects of Regular Training A Meta—^Analytic Review" tion in the RECALLING MARTIN LUTHER KING'S COLLEGE DAYS Analysis of the Literature," in Athens, Greece. LeMura also has a paper Elderly: 95 Communique 5 notes ArLs of the Telemetric K2, JAN Lerone Bennett "The classmate in the Jr., a of Martin Luther King at accepted for publica- Morehouse College, Journal ofAging and Physical Activity. remembered King as a Dale L. Sultzbaugh, associate professor of sociology and social welfare, was group facilitator for a recent town meeting of Montour County parents, school officials and social service workers. The group created an agenda for change in the way human services are administered in their community. The meeting tied in with a statewide teleconference broadcast from Harrisburg that focused on family support and preservation in four areas: child and infant health, school readiness and success, juvenile crime and community safety and out-of-home placement of children. Over the next five years, Pennsylvania will receive $33.1 million from the federal government to fund typical student who dressed well and liked to dance. PHOTO BY JOAN HELFER Classmate recalls King as a man ready to lead the Family Preservation/Family Support Initiative. Martin Luther King was a leader for JoAiine Growney, professor of mathematics and computer science, recently presented a paper at the Annual Joint Mathematics Meetings in San Francisco special section titled "New algebraist; is Emmy Noether, 1995 marks the 60th anniversary Washburn, E. professor of curriculum and foundations, recently presented a paper titled "Reinvent- ing the Social Foundations of Education: Methodological Concerns" at leader during rights Martin Luther King "My Dance of Noether's death. David civil poem Mathematics," written in honor of Amalie prominent great Bloomsburg's observance of titled the American Educational Studies Associa- all Americans, said a classmate of the Directions in Student Assess- ment." She also read a a only black Americans, but for Lerone Bennett Jr. Jr. , Dr. Day. executive edi- Ebony magazine and a classmate of King's at Morehouse College, spoke to several hundred people who had gathered in the Kehr Union Ballroom to celebrate the accomtor of plishments and legacy of King. "King was a national leader. He freed committee on academic standards and accreditation and ways is there is a connection between black freedom and white free- (AESA) meeting held chaired a session tive in education. Hard Look in Chapel Hill, N.C. on the role of religious/spiritual narraWashburn has an article, "Let's Take a at Multicultural Education," published in the winter, 1994 edition of Multicultural Education, the journal of the National Association for Multicultural Education. more white people than black people. 'What he said in a thousand dom," said Bennett. "You can't create conditions that endanger my wife and my children without creating conditions that endanger your wife and your children." Bennett discussed the responsibil- S. Kozloff president, has been named to the and purposes committee of the American Association of State College and Universities (AASCU). The committee monitors key issues and trends affecting state colleges and universities to ensure that the association can proactively address these and other issues. The committee's membership includes presidents of leading AASCU colleges and universities, as well as chief executives of state governing boards associations and chancel- Jessica , policies lors of state on AASCU's systems of higher education. Kozloff's term policies committee will expire in 1997. many books, Bennett's biography What Manner of Man, re- of King, ceived the Patron Saints Award of the Society of Midland Authors. "What Bennett, He has also participated in a series of meetings as a member of AESA's tion of rights made King special, was that when the needed a leader, said civil he was ready. "Martin Luther King didn't start the The people started the boy- said Bennett of the famous boycott. cott," boycott of the bus service in Mem- "You don't find a leader and then march. You march and find a leader. No greater tragedy can befall you than for the people to call and phis. you to be unready. "King was ready." The evening featured performances from the Bloomsburg University Gospel Choir, while a variety of workshops were presented during the afternoon. In honor of King, Bloomsburg meet Jan. 16. Orga- classes did not people have to work for social nizations sponsoring the day's events change. "The next Martin Luther King include the Dr. Martin Luther King he or she may be in your dormitory or in your neighborhood." of minority affairs, the Black Caucus, ity all Jr., Day planning committee, the office At Morehouse Bennett remembered that King "was not the campus leader or even a major campus leader. Kehr Union Program Board, He would not have been selected as tected most likely to succeed. "He was well dressed and liked committee on human relations. Black dance," Bennett recalled. Academic Supon proissues, campus-wide Multicultural Center, port Services, committee class to Cultural Society and the The author University Foundation. Bloomsburg 6 Communique 26 JAN 95 Six Bloomsburg students named Pennsylvania Service Scliolars Six Bloomsburg students have been selected to participate in the Pennsylvania Service Scholars S.O.L.V.E. coordinator at the univer- program. the Pennsylvania Scholars According sity, to Mathematics department schedules spring seminars Jean Downing, the university's participation in Bloomsburg's department of mathematics and computer science is sponsoring a series of informal program seminars during the spring semester. The seminars Three students - Bernadette Acker, represents a significant departure in are free a junior from Pottstown, Judylynn volunteer service supported by the Diaz, a freshman from Philadelphia, local university. Seminars are on Tuesdays, from 3:30 to 4:30 p.m. in Bakeless Center for the Humanities, Room 108 and open to the public. and Stacy Mirarchi, a sophomore from Harrisburg - will revitalize the campus chapter of Habitat for Humanity. Three other students - Crystal Ruth, a sophomore from Perkiomenville, Caryn Sabourin, a freshman from Bethlehem and Matthew Taylor, a junior from Monroeton - will develop a tutoring program to vice Scholars program, students are benefit area school children. things happen. Part mathematics and computer science. ates joined 134 other college stu- "The goal of the Pennsylvania Scholars program," Downing contin- dents from across the Commonwealth ues, The six Bloomsburg undergradu- program "Our students donate almost 30,000 hours of volunteer service to com- munity groups each year," Downing says. "But in the Pennsylvania Ser- responsible for developing the projects, conducting the organizing resources and studies, volunteers recruiting "is feasibility to The following seminars by and students are scheduled: • Jan. 31 "Conway's Proof of Morley's Theorem," John Riley, professor of mathematics and computer science. • Feb. 7 "Random Knots," Helmut Doll, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science. unless otherwise noted. Bloomsburg — — make not only to teach the impor- faculty • Feb. 14 — "Mathematical Modeling of Tennis, Why Five Set?" Reza Noubary, professor of • I: — "Mathematical Modeling of Tennis, Tiebreaker, Reza Noubary. 28 — "Optical Parametric Feb. 21 Part II: Model of a Wilson Col- tance of volunteerism, but also to Harrisburg from earlier provide students with the kinds of Christopher Bracikowski, organizational of physics. in the and leadership skills they can take with them into their communities to lead in developing deliver at least 900 hours of service other volunteer programs. March 7 "Debate on Communication SecuDennis Huthnance, associate professor of mathematics and computer science. • March 21 "Applications of Mathematics in Accounting," Dennis Hwang, associate professor in a training lege in this at month. The Bloomsburg students involved program have committed to over the next two to three years. In Downing indicates that exchange, they gain academic credit, university's participation in the eam sylvania Service Scholars a stipend and receive tuition the Penn- program remission at the conclusion of their also represents a long-term financial service project. commitment by the university to "integrate community service with The Pennsylvania Service Scholars program is funded by a grant through AmeriCorps, a national service pro- gram that President Clinton has called a new "domestic Peace Corps to get done throughout our nation's urban and rural communities." things • sponsoring organizations parin funding AmeriCorps' projects. FACULTY RECITAL Pianist John Couch, associate professor of music, recital p.m. in t^itrani Hall. and open will perform at Sunday, Feb. solo The to the public. professor — • — of accounting. — • March 28, April 4 Topics to be announced by Saleem Khan, professor of economics, and Samir Khabbaz of Lehigh — • April 11 The AmeriCorps grant, the first received by Bloomsburg, stipulates ticipate Oscillators," assistant rity," classroom experience." that Feb. New of Directions," art. University. and Math, Connections and Gary Clark, assistant professor "Art — — "The Mathematics of Risk and by students Jim Santo and Matt Taylor. • April 25 Topic to be announced by student Stan Mason, McCormick Center, room 1229. For more information, contact Dennis Huthnance at 4626 or Yixun Shi at 4623. • April Insurance," 18 Campus crisis telephone numbers 12, at 2:30 recital is free The recital will BSAF hotline — 389-2723 feature works by Haydn, Beethoven, Chopin and Ravel. Staff rumor control 389-4304 Residence line life external hotline 1-800-287-7543 JAN 26 95 Communique 7 Black History Month Continued from page IHE Physics Teacher 1 speaker for a Humanitarian Service Awards will be presented to a faculty member and a student whose service to the of university best exemplifies the real- Gray will be also be a guest variety from classes ization of Dr. King's 4. The theme out the be "The Post Howard Gray Cold War Glo- "Passin' his talks will focus on critical global issues that threaten the very survival of the world's established political system. Thursday, Feb. World 2, Politics" public policy Kelly Vaughn Bloomsburg of Lewistown, a senior were co-authors University, in cover story publication for teachers of physics. In their story, substitutes and smoke detectors. and the Black Panther Party, Feb. 23, 6 p.m.. Old Science Hall, room 135. "African American Contributions to American Culture and Civilizations," panel discussion, March 1, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Project Bloomsburg, contact George Agbango, associate professor of po- finding science, at 4516. litical is made by a grant from the College and Sciences Special Initia- tives Fund. program to see that it meets those needs. possible of Arts 1 programs are created. This includes what a client needs and testing the Gray's stay at Bloomsburg Viewpoints On," documentary film on Doruba Bin Wahad Continuedfrom page visit to salt It presentation Center, room 211. For more information about Gray's Couch and Vaughn everyday objects - such as tableware, 2 p.m., issues of national reforms from9to9:50a.m. in Bakeless in January's edition of The Physics Teacher, a professional trade write about radioactivity in to 12:50 room 211. on discuss importance such as welfare and health health physics at of the on will Issues in from 11 a.m. On Friday, he will lecture and Gray on "Contemporary p.m. in Bakeless Center, RADIOACTIVE DINNERWARE - Physics professor Jack Couch I6, Together Alleviating Racial Tension). bal Village," On will include: Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Sponsored by S.T.A.R.T. (Students sentations will lecture month "Racism 101," Feb. of Gray's pre- and dream. Other lectures and evenLs through- Jan. 29 to Feb. "The Music Garage" will be used at Technoplatz during the Bethlehem MusikFest along with two or three other Bloomsburg projects. Martin Luther King about the university stories that appeared The Martin Luther King Commemorative S "As far as my commitment, is our destinies are We have to end this thing called racism, interre- because it Banquet day, Feb. 9, in be held Thursthe Kehr Union Ballwill room. — Thomas Nixon, adults, $7 for students director of the Multicultural Center, from the "Press-Enterprise" Jan. 17 story about the university's observance of Martin Luther King Day. and $3.50 for children under 12 years of age. Tickets may be obtained by calling 387- 5261 or extension 4638. The theme of this year's banquet is • "Now a new state law gives students and the public the a daily account of incidents on campus. But the university was giving plenty of information to the right to ask for campus community even before the law took effect Friday — The "Press-Enterprise" from a Jan. 18 story about the university's and new incidents. procedures concerning crime statistics team told the do to program had to be that the three things. It it was put in a kiosk. It had be to middle school students, had to provide music instruc- interesting to and it who arranged for Bloomsburg's participation in the tion," says Phillips, Tickets for the event are $12 for killing us. had bulletproof so it wouldn't crash when in various regional media... lated. "I Commemorative Banquet Viewpoints provides excerpts from a selection of MusikFest several years ago. "We tested the program with stu- dents from the Bloomsburg Middle School and made changes and ad- justments from their reactions," says who was "Dreamkeepers: Creators of a Better Miller, Tomorrow." The featured speaker will be Dr. William Scott, professor of history and director of the United Negro College Fund/Mellon Foundation Programs at Lehigh University in Bethlehem. The Bloomsburg Uni- had a brilliant team working with me and we were able to finish the project on time.." Miller's partners. Amir Karmin, Garrett Gengler and Bill Murphy have internships at sites around the versity Concert Choir will provide country. Miller begins an internship musical selections. later this month project manager. in Virginia. "I 8 Communique 26 JAN 95 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES PROVOST'S LECTURE SERIES 8 p.m. Haas MitraniHall. Call 4409 All performances are at Calendar Centerfor the Arts, for information. in thor of The Whole Internet Users Catalog, Thursday, Feb. ART EXHIBITS Haas Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The Barber of Seville, National Touring New York City Opera Company, Friday, Jan. 27. 14, — Photographs, noon Feb. 14, at to all events is free except the "showcase" scholarship concert — and president's inaugural ball. gallery. by the Commission on the Status of Women. 9, Student Art Association Juried Exhibit 23 to April Haas Gallery of 4, — March Art. Curator noon Martha Leader — Singer and Union, Multipurpose — John Couch Room Kehr A. Sponsored — Dead Eyes A Theatrical Examination of Violence in America, Sunday, Feb. 19, 8 Kehr Union. Sponsored by the Pro- 7:30 p.m., ers, March 1 Carver Hall, — The Bloomsburg Play- 8 pm, March 5, 2 pm. Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students and senior and citizens, free with a community activi- — Tuesday, arships. Tickets available beginning Feb. 14. Call 389-4284 for — An Evening With Brass. Thursday, Hall, March 9, 7:30 p.m., Carver Gross Auditorium. — 2:30 p.m., Mitrani HaU, room. Call 9, Forum, 4638 or 387-5261 for tickets. Women's History Month, Thursnoon, Haas Gallery of Art. Includes showing of video "One Fine Day." Sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women.. 8, 2 pm. Recreation — Wednesday, Center. Howard visiting scholar Center, Forum. Confronting the Issue of Sexuality, Values Kehr Union, Multipurpose Racism Room and 8 pm, 2, B. Kehr Union, Sponsored by S.T.A.R.T. 101, Feb. 16, 2 p.m., RLMS I Like It Like That— Friday, Jan. 27, 7 McCormick Center for Human Ser- Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, Feb. March 22, April 19. Planning and Budget Committee, Human pm, Feb. day, 3:30 and 9:30 Sunday, Jan. 29, 7:30 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom. 1, — The Front Monday, Jan. Bakeless Center. McCormick Forum, ThursMarch 23, April 20. Services, 16, Jason's Lyric Feb. Sunday, Feb. 10, 7 5, 4, 1, Friday, 7 and 9:30 p.m., 7 p.m., Haas Center. — Wednesday, Feb. 8, Friday, Feb. and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 12, 7 p.m., Only You MEETING 30, 7:30 p.m., — Wednesday, Feb. Saturday, Feb. 3, 2, Recreation Center Dedication by Gray, Wednesday, Feb. 1,7 p.m., McCormick 6 p.m., Kehr Union Ball- Reception for March discussion led p.m., vices, Center for day, March The Decline of the Nation States of Africa, panel University Curricu- 12 and 26. Thursday, Feb. workshop, Kehr room 135 BUCC (Bloomsburg $4 for students and senior citizens, and free Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Banquet, Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m. lecture, selves, Friday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. Passin'ltOn, documentary film presentation on Doruba Bin Wahad and the Black Panther Party, Feb. 23, 6 p.m.. Old Science Hall, Haas Center. with a community SPECIAL EVENTS — Norma 11, lum Committee), McCormick Center for Human Services, Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, Feb. 8 and 22, March 8 and 29, April activities sticker. the 21st Century (Students Together Alleviating Racial Tension). — Saturday, March Suzuki String Recital Act: Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, in Swenson, co-author of Our Bodies, Our- Multicultural Center. GOVERNANCE Two Short Plays by Eugene lonesco The Bloomsburg Players, April 26 to 29, 8 pm, April 30, 2 pm. Carver Hall, Health Care Visions Forum, Thursday, Feb. tickets. ties sticker. An Absurd March case, Thursday, admission with proceeds aiding music schol- Brass Menagerie Quintet to 4, Wade vs. 4 p.m. workshop, 7:30 p.m. lecture, LECTURES Haas Center. Mitrani Hall, gram Board. The Cherry Orchard 23, faculty pianist, Sunday, Feb. Haas 7, Center. All seven university ensembles will appear in one concert. Nominal charge for THEATER of the Roe Union, Ballroom. 12, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, March p.m., multi-instru- mentalist, Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Music Department Showcase in the gallery. to 5:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Auditorium. Carol Burns. Reception Thursday, March 23, at to 11 a.m. Kuster Auditorium, Hartline Sci- — Feb. l6to March Haas Gallery of Art. Featuring works by artists Edward Fausty, Kay WalkingStick, Shigeko Kumabe and Bob Blackburn. Reception Thursday, March 9, at noon in the Blackburn Print Workshop lecture, Some Leaders Are Born Women Sarah Weddington, attorney for the winning side CONCERTS Admission in the gallery. 8 p.m. Feb. 18. Jan. 17 to Feb. Haas Gallery of Art. Reception Tuesday, 2, Krol, au- Guide and Haas Center, workshops, 9:30 Mitrani Hall, ence Center, 4 Ballet Theatre de Bordeaux, Saturday, Susan Daboll — Ed Information Super Highways Haas Center. Task Force on Racial Equity 26, 7 p.m. burg , — Thursday, Jan. Magee's Main Street Inn, Blooms- Forrest Gump — Wednesday, Feb. day, Feb. 17, Sunday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., Haas Center. 15, Fri- and 9:30 ; lil'l lilf t'ifw 1.11 liiMilmi.irks iiiilimiv I lull) H>'l|l qdliiHy.blounm. i'ilii unit ntfiiu Forums scheduled for BLOOMSBURG ON-LINE VP candidates Bloomsburg Visitors to UNIVERSITY ADVANCEMENT Bloomsburg's Campus-Wide Information on the The search committee System Internet are greeted by this screen and choices of buttons to push for more for vice president of uni- advancement has selected four finalists for on-campus interviews. Open forums for the university community to meet the candidates have been versity scheduled. information. • Kevin G. McCullen, Friday, Feb. 17, 1:15 to 2:30 Kehr Union, Multipurpose Room B. McCullen p.m., is associate vice president for college at Juniata advancement College in Huntingdon. Buccino, Monday, Feb. 20, 1:15 to 2:30 Kehr Union Ballroom. Buccino is vice president for advancement at Albertus Magnus College in New Haven, Conn. • Anthony M. laniero, Friday, Feb. 24, 1:15 to 2:30 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom. • RobertJ. p.m., University goes on-line witii Internet project laniero For a team of graduate students at Bloomsburg University, the classroom is on the very frontiers of the information highway. duce What they pro- change how The team of seven master of ence dents in instructional is charting virtually all sci- technology stu- new paths to bring published information the about the university, not only to the campus community and people from campus community, but to the world. will radically over the world access information all about Bloomsburg University. Bloomsburg is creating a presence on the Internet. With a prototype already in operation, a person from anywhere in the The Campus-Wide Information System will use the fiill capabilities of the World Wide Web, a multimedia form of the Internet. world with a computer and a modem can reach a computer loaded with information about the university. Around campus, it's known as "The Web Project, " because the Campus-Wide Information System (CWIS) will use the full capabilities of the World Wide Web, a multimedia form of the Internet. Launched last September, the project is is interim vice president for university Bloomsburg University. Monday, Feb. 27, 1:15 to 2:30 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom. Markwith is a principal with Advancement Services in Richmond, Va. Resumes for each finalist are available at the advancement • at Louis M. Markwith, university library. ACADEMIC AFFAIRS a real-life learning experience for students as well as a cooperative ven- between a diverse group of uniture versity services, in- cluding the Institute for Interactive nologies Tech- (IIT), aca- demic computing, computer services, telecommunications, television and radio services, the art department, and university advancement division. Phase one of the prototype, created by the CWIS ad hoc committee, Continued on page 5 the Andruss Library Open forums have been scheduled for candidates for provost and vice president of academic affairs. Delmas Allen, 3:30 - 5:30 p.m., February 15 — McCormick Center, Room 3225-3229. Allen is president of North Georgia College in Dahlonega. February 21 McCormick — Wilson Bradshaw, 3:30 Center, vice president Room and dean - 5:30 p.m., 3225-3229. Bradshaw for graduate studies is and research at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. Two candidates have previously visited campus. They are: Barbara Byrne, dean of natural sciences and mathematics at Stockton College in Pomona, N.J. John Haeger, dean of arts and sciences Michigan University in Mt. Pleasant. at Central 2 CoMMUt^QUE 9 FEB 95 Adams named News briefs Jennifer R. The university police office has located to the Tennis Building behind the due Buckingham Maintenance Center to renovations in the police office in the The of the Bookstore. Tennis Building lower level police office will remain in the effective Jan. cil main- tenance and service contract needs for the coming fiscal year be submitted to the purchasing office by Feb. 28. former student governa ment senator and executive coordinator of the 3- member of the Counof Trustees, Adams has the same As all Adams of Catawissa has been appointed student representative on Bloomsburg University's Council of Trustees. The appointment was made by the govenor until further notice. Purchasing director Joe Quinn requests that student trustee a student served on the voting authority and responsibilities as other trustees. executive committee. She search commit- She will serve in the Jennifer Adams tee for the Stu- position until she graduates. dent Recreation A sophomore management major, Center director Jennifer is the daugh- The U.S. Immigration and Naturalization Service has announced the application period for diversity immigrant visas to be issued during fiscal year 1996. For more Adams has been involved burg. She serves as the chairperson High School, she was active information or assistance with the application process, of the Kehr Union Governing Board. dent government and the National Madhav Sharma, contact coordinator of international education, at 4830. ous campus In the numer- in Blooms- at Community Government As(student government), sociation Adams is member a of the general and stustanding committees. She is H. Michael and Linda Adams. ter of A graduate of Southern Columbia Honor Society. in stu- She served as a del- egate to the Pennsylvania Association of Student Councils. She now administration, executive conducts training programs for asso- dent ciation. life Speaker examines potholes of the information superhighway Communique A activities newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons staff, when developments without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, it information arrives, the who believe they give Intemet if superhighway won't be without speed bumps and potholes, said Provost's lecture speaker Ed Krol going to spend while here recently. tually, author of The Hitchhikers Krol, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. Guide foresaw access to their employees, they're all of their time reading the newsgroup 'alt.sex. Even' these people are going to be unable to do their jobs without legal, Intemet access," said the assistant action and will take positive steps to provide such technical and cultural problems com- director of the University of Illinois educational and employment opportunities. ing with the information superhigh- The university is additionally committed to affirmative to the Internet, way, which Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner is becoming a reality One of the greatest difficulties faced by Internet users is the inability to control what is put on the network, which leads to an overload of infor- Mark Lloyd Editor: Eric Foster mation. Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer "You no longer have the capital cost in publishing on the information Publication date for the next Communique: superhighway. So you lose the February 23 ing ability of a good . briefs and calendar information to Communique, University Relations and Com- munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address is is worthwhile phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. community that they happen to be located in? On a legal on the and cultural level, Krol asked the audience to consider the effect that computerized communities will Krol discussed censorship "All have on real neighborhoods. of our legal systems are geo- possible graphically based," said Krol. "What to prevent pornography from being placed on the Internet at this time. happens when we free people from having to be part of the community that they happen to be located in? We already have cases where people feel more at home with people across Internet, noting that it isn't is: Fost@Husky.Bloomu.edu Four-digit somebody thinks on the Internet." that "What happens when we free people from having to be part of the filter- publisher," said Krol 'Suddenly, every piece of junk news ser- through the Internet. Director of News and Media Relations: Please submit story ideas, computing and communication vice office. The usefulness of much of the information now available on Intemet has made many managers suspiit as a work tool, Krol added. cious of "There's a whole class of managers the Intemet than with people across the street." 9 FEB 95 Communique 3 Campus Recreation Center director Grace Mah welcomed faculty staff to tour facility at the and new a recent open notes Samuel Slike, professor of communication disorders and special education, recently served as a reviewer of the manuscript for the fourth edition of the text, Educating the Deaf: Psychology, Principles, and Practices, by Donald Moores and published by Houghton and Mifflin Company. house. Employees can use the facility for semester, the Donna J. Cochrane, $60 a same associate professor of business education and office administration, recently attended cost that students pay. Prentice Hall's national sales meeting in Tucson, Ariz., where she presented marketing representatives for the English. Mah named Rec Center director She is new the consulting editor for the Connie Schick, tor of Bloomsburg's Student Recre- ation Center, opened which this A Virginia native, Mah earned a bachelor's degree in physical educa- minor in sports management from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State College in Blacksburg. tion with a She is finishing a master's degree in sport administration from Central Michigan University Mount in Mah previously has worked in Personal Value System While also Increasing Apprecia- clubs on campus. The center will be dedicated on Wednesday, March 8, at 2 p.m. Faculty and staff may purchase memberships at the Recreation Center for $60 a semester, the same cost that students pay, fee for each and pay a $5 guest by spouses and visit to 11 p.m.; Friday, 10 a.m. to 10 p.m.; gan, Virginia Tech, Southern Illinois Saturday, At Bloomsburg, and supervise 30 train 1 to 10 p.m.; Sunday, 1 to 11 p.m. to 35 student the fall tion for Culturally-Based Differences" at the 17th annual on the Teaching of Psychology Petersburg Beach, in St. Fla. M. Hussein Fereshteh, assistant professor of curriculum and foundations, recently wrote an article titled "Beneath the Surface: Japanese Education" which appears in ScholarJournal, vol. 5, issue 1. The article was presented to the Comparative and International Educain West Hartford. 10 a.m. SaleemKhan, article, professor of economics, has written an "Financing Economic Development in Pakistan," which appears in the journal Research in Asian Economic Center usage will be tracked until Mah will manage, Can Increase Awareness of One's tion Society, Eastern U.S., at the University of Connecticut Recreation Center hours will be universities, including Central Michi- and Radford Cultural Psychology National Institute Monday through Thursday, University in Radford, Va. College, adviser to the student recreation recreation-related positions at four University in Carbondale, John Fisher Rochester, N.Y., recently presented "A Seminar in Cross- children. Pleasant. St. workers and a part-time clerical worker. She will also serve as an governing board and to the sport month.. text. professor of psychology, and J. David Arnold, dean of faculty at Grace Mah has been named direc- strategies to the sales college textbook. Applied when semester of 1996 the hours will be reevaluated. Studies, vol. 5. He has also written the articles "Domestic Resource Mobilization," which appears in the Pakistan Development Review, vol 32, and "Challenge of Global which appears in The Friday Times. At a conference on U.S. Asia Economic Relations at Brandeis University, Khan presented a paper titled "Asian Industrialization: Is There a Paradigm?" At a conference on APEC held in Bali, Indonesia, he presented a paper titled "South Asia and APEC: Potential for Growth Enhancement." Restructuring," Agbango on panel with Russian ambassador George Agbango, associate pro- At the conference Agbango will fessor of political science, will ad- present two lec- dress an international symposium and serve on an expert panel ing United Nations will speak at a affairs. conference assess- tures, i Agbango at Nations in the Idaho Protection Human University at Pocatello this State month. of Rights in a Multi-Polar Agbango will serve on a panel that Post Cold includes Russian ambassador to the U.S. "The Role of the United Era" ambassador to the United Nations, and U.S. General Frank who George Agbango of Geology. and "From 'Mission Impos- Yuli Vorontsov, formerly the Soviet War Michael Shepard, assistant professor of geography and earth science, is first author of an article, "Cosmogenic Exposure Ages of Basalt Flows: Lunar Crater Volcanic Field, Nevada," which appears in the January issue sible' to 'Mission Possible': An Salim Qureshi, associate professor of marketing, recently presented a paper, "Compelling Claims on Multinational Corporate Conduct," at the sixth annual Analysis of the United Nations Peace- convention of the Congress of ence with United Nations peace- Keeping Seoul, Korea. keeping. lenges." Palermo, has extensive experi- Initiatives and Future Chal- Political Economists in 4 Communique 9 FEB 95 Campus Strategic study group notes members named The members of Bloomsburg's four strategic planning study groups have been named and Mark Jelinek, associate professor of music, has written an article, "Sailing for a Song," which appears in the January issue of American String Teacher, a publication of American the String Teachers the groups are beginning to meet. Each study group will assess the university's strengths, weaknesses and constraints in its respective area and report its findings to the president's advisory committee in May. In addition to the chairs of the four groups, the advisory committee includes James Pomfret, chairperson and faculty assistant to the president; Oliver Larmi and Carol Matteson, co-chairs of the planning and budget committee; and Hugh McFadden, director of planning, institutional research and information management. The study group members are: Association. James Dalton, professor, and Brett Beck, EiiroUment .Management/CUeritdc StudyGrxxip Teacliing associate professor of psychology, have written an article, "Transforming Coverage of Primary Prevention in Abnormal Psy- chology Courses," which appears in the December issue of Teaching Psychology. Chairperson: Richard Angelo, professor, communication disorders and special education Mainuddin Afza, associate professor, management M. Ciiristine Alichnie, assistant dean. School of Health Sciences Gary Clark, assistant professor of art, has an exhibition of computer graphic art work Steve Crawford, Bloomsburg resident at Lycoming College in Williamsport through Janice C. Keil, assistant professsor, business Preston Herring, vice president for student life education and office administration Feb. 17. Kenneth Wilson, professor of art, had a watercolor painting accepted in the exhibit We See Ourselves: Portraits of Artists," at the Art Association of Harrisburg during January. In March, he will have a one"As Thomas M. relations Mark Melnychuk, associate professor, cal and allied health sciences Helmut Doll, assistant professor, mathematics and computer science James S. Dun, associate professor, computer and information systems E. Gill, associate professor, Michael J. English Karpinski, assistant professor, com- Ann L. biologi- Lee, assistant dean, School of Education Lloyd, director, Maggie Manning, news and media director, relations human resources and labor relations Patrick Schloss, assistant vice president for gradu- John assistant professor of John article, "SelfJulia Deception and Belief Attribution" which and research Stockalis, secretary in the P. Eric Foster, news writer in the office of and a graduate student communication studies, has written an article, "A Voice for the Deceased: Shahrazad and the Thousand and One Nights," which university relations in in the January/February issue of and Learning Literature. admissions Walter Howard, and special education gal Violence in the Chairperson: Donna Cochrane, associate professor, business education and office admin- New titled "Extrale- South" at the A Psychohistorical Perspective." development council for a project "The Impact of the Antilynching Cam- constmction Cooper, assistant vice president for L. Dennis Gehris, associate professor, business education and office administration Donald E. Hock, director, budget and adminisinterim vice president for advancement Lauffer, professor, J. services Mary Barrall professor, Hill, and Thomas Joseph, communication special education director, TV/radio services Montour Residence director, HaU GaryJ. Melnick, telecommunications supervisor Marilyn Muehlhof, university secretary B. Pitcher, assistant director for library automations and technical operations Bert Rutherford, student geography and earth Patricia Thompson, vice president for informa- tion services at Geisinger Medical Center Peters, associate professor, English John J. Trathen, J. During the 1930s on Southern Race laniero, science Francis L. Cohen, professor, psychology Depo, Bloomsburg Town administrator Barbara Dietterick, programmer, computer John trative services university physics Steven James McCormack, and foundations James R. computer Christopher Bracikowski, assistant professor, disorders Bonita Franks, associate professor, curriculum Anthony director, services Jerry allied health sciences sional paign of the Communist Party of the United istration Robert Abbott, director, academic computing Glenn Bieber, interim Chairpersons: George Agbango, associate professor, political science, andTomMessinger, director, maintenance and energy management Tom Contos, assistant director, planning and has also been awarded a $2,650 grant from the State System faculty profes- Relations." and Resources Management Study Group academic affairs Judith P. Downing, professor, biological and American Historical Association conference in Chicago. At the conference, he presented a paper titled "Extralegal Violence in Florida, 1890-1945: Facilities Technologies and Futures Study Group developmental instruction assistant professor of organized a session Terrance Riley, assistant professor, English Dorette E. Welk, professor, nursing tion disorders Tom mathematics and professor, M. Weitz, associate professor, communica- Irvin Wright, assistant director, summer and complete a book on Nietzsche. Riley, computer science research grant to travel to Colorado this States health physical Robert Parrish, vice president for administration appears in the philosophy journal Synthese. He has also been awarded a State System titled secretary, Mansfield University of at philosophy, has written an Howard Beishline, education and athletics Mark office history, Vicki he completed during a sabbatical. Steven D. Hales, Teaching professor, munication disorders and special education Lyons, director, financial aid ate studies appears James Moser, P. physics. Marion Mason, assistant professor, psychology Lynda Michaels, director, orientation person exhibit paintings computer science Joan T. Lentczner, director, university and communication Chairperson: Nancy Steve Kokoska, professor, mathematics and and Learning Priorities Study Group director, student activities Daniel Vann, dean, library services Bruce Weir, carpenter Nancy Thornton, assistant Institute for Interactive director of the Technologies " " 9 iiiiiikinciikt Internet project Continued from page was approved by Hbuiit the university's last semester. The prototype was demonstrated and to Chancellor James McCormick in December. Expected to be complete to the Council of Trustees — a type of high speed "skimming. That means in- formation must be including the history, location, easy navigation, "layered" to allow programs, admissions procedures, and cross-linked to fees and academic calendars. The Graduate Catalog will be added to everything else. the prototype as well. team When fully implemented, the CWIS will include everything from cata- To see how is the progress- ing, simply use your World Wide logs to student activities schedules, Web and take locate software to FULL COLOR IMAGES things to Bloomsburg University at: " http :// www.bloomu edu University advancement playing a different constituencies. For example, major role in developing the proto- a student may wish to check the food type. advantage of the evolv- ing technology that the Internet offers. mean many will It menu service for today, An tomorrow, tial for the university, " says Tony laniero, where high school saident in the world — might — anyinvesti- "It's natural for advancement assume the responsibility because ment. to courses and schedules, too. Alumni would be able to electronically "stop in" and leave a note about public information, university rela- Homecoming "Many areas when Bloomsburg col- leges and universities have devel- oped forms of campus infor- mation systems on the available Internet," Tim says Phillips, as- makes an To see how the team is World Wide Web software to locate Bloomsburg at: the IIT, who working with graduate students in developing the university's prototype. "But Bloomsburg Univerhas taken the ambitious step of sity gathering all consolidating the information and it into a single interac- advancement has purchased a on a linear path through the data, from beginning to end, the user can "jump" of admissions dir.ector of university relations and communication Doug Loss, network coordinator computer services , Geoff Mehl, director of university publications Gary Melnick, operate the Internet project, univer- Ken director of telecommunications Phillips, assistant director Pitcher, assistant director of the IIT of library services Schnure, registrar workstation/Unix server that be maintained by computer ser- vices. is Instead of traveling academic services interim vice president for university Joan Lentczner, John SUN laniero, Bob Abbott, drector computer Clark, assistant professor of art advancement Tim an interactive system, informahandled far differently than in traditional printed or video materiIn Christy, interim director Gary provide technical assistance when problems arise. To will als. Tony services will sity academic computing Bieber, interim director of information sys- demic computing and computer tive system." tion campus-wide computing. Aca- is director of Bailey, director of the ITT Glenn Jim of sistant director of Hank ment to develop a full-blown tem," says "http://www.bloomu.edu" Bob Abbott, insti- tutional commit- progressing, simply use University Campus-Wide Information System ad hoc committee and promotion of the university's image fall into this area." "Authority will expand to the aptions propriate division football tickets. photographs are interspersed with the text. interim vice president for advance- gate not only majors, but specific themselves, or order Information color an important public be able learn about upcoming con- A System features "The Internet has great poten- for serving as information and communication tool certs. The Campus-Wide . area resident will or next week. Hpip tiiii) from area to area, depending on informational need May, the prototype includes general information about the univerin full DiriM Hlounubuiq. 1 technology committee sity, ()ptiiiii\ FEB 95 Communique 5 DT graduate students assigned to the project laniero attributes the success of the project so far "to the ground swell of effort on the part of many people from different segments of the campus working together as a team." Garrett Schneider, Craig Pike, Marian Reifer, Jordan, Maura Megan Johnson, Dave Smith and Julie Miller 6 Communique 9 FEB 95 Most Bloomsburg women like their jobs, More than Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by the University Police survey says University say they either "like" or is challenging and interestcompared to 79 percent nationally. However 67 percent of Blooms- "love" their job, according to a sur- burg vey conducted last spring. Last May, Bloomsburg's Commission on the Status of Women helped distribute a survey of working women launched by the U.S. Department of no four out of every five female employees at Bloomsburg Labor Women's Bureau. A total of 137 women and at Blooms- six percent as managerial, service, technical or li- brary-related; 87 percent said they had one paid job. Almost two thirds of the sample had attained a college or postgraduate degree, compared to a third of women surveyed nation- ally. Staff members involved in distrib- uting the survey included Sharon Swank, Cheri Mitstifer, Bonnie Burke, Bonnie Girton, Nawal Bonomo, Debbie Barnes and others on the commission. Faculty coordinators includedJulie Kontos and Kara Shultz. Karen Rouse, ing women ability to said they have statistical assistant in 75 percent say that too • stress is 0 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 cent of managers, identified stress as Simple Assault 1 1 a problem. Burglary 1 0 cent of all respondents, and 74 per- Complete copies of the national and Bloomsburg survey results are on reserve in the library under the Commission on the Status of Women. Anyone with potential solutions by 57 percent Larceny 3 0 Book (Bag) Theft 1 0 Theft from Buildings 0 0 Theft from Vehicles 1 0 Grounds 0 0 1 1 send them Bicycle Theft 0 0 Mary Ellen Zeisloft, history department. Old Science Hall. The Commission on the Status of Women will forward suggestions on national issues to the Women's Bureau to be considered for the next to Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 Arson 0 0 Forgery 0 0 Fraud 1 1 Embezzlement 0 0 Presidential press conference sched- Receiving Stolen Property 0 0 uled for March Vandalism 2 0 Weapons Possession 0 0 Prostitution 0 0 Sex Offense Totals 0 0 Agg. Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Exposure 0 0 Open Lewdness .0 0 Drug Abuse Violations 5 5 Gambling 0 0 0 0 0 0 5 5 Drunkenness 2 2 Disorderly Conduct 6 5 0 0 0 0 0 0 15. planned will host a presenta- about the 1916 Easter Rebellion Ireland on Thursday, March 2, tion from 7 to 9 p.m. The in the presentation, Magee Center. which will in- Off. Against Family clude discussion by Anthony D.U.I. Bloomsburg's employees differed sharply with other Sylvester, professor emeritus of his- Liquor working women surveyed across the country, who said their vacation and sick leave benefits were inadequate. • The number one priorities to improve the workplace are more professor of political science, and James Percey, tory, and open associate is free to the public. with Campus network to go off-line Feb. Laws Drug Violations Vagrancy 11-12 All Other Offenses (Except The campus network be off from 4 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 11, will Traffic) (72 percent). 66 percent said they line "need equal pay for equal work." • Three quarters of the women until with children under age 18 said that and administrative support for child/dependent care communication server and the was Internet will not employees or this sible for a very important issue. Many local findings were similar to national results, including: • 70 percent of local women 8 a.m., Sunday, Feb. to the 12. Access campus mainframe, academic servers, be available during period. The network router is ditional This report reflects only incidents which occur on university property. It does not include incidents in the Town of Bloomsburg. dial-in being upgraded to accomodate adsay Means Disorderly Conduct opportunities for on-the-job training (73 percent) and improved pay scales totals Theft from percent for pension and refirement. In this regard, Rape Retail Theft in for health care, 50 Forcible for national or local issues should Bloomsburg rated as excellent Homicide Robbery problem. Nationally, almost 60 per- of the survey. were Ott>er 0 ment, compiled the results and high- Benefits by 0 a very serious is Irish rebellion • Incidents Cleared 0 it research and information manage- of female employees include: Arrests University Police it somewhat serious problem; and a Made or Reported to or by much a problem; 50 percent say is Program about Highlights of Bloomsburg's survey Offenses 6l percent nationally. the office of planning, institutional lights January 1995 or little advance, compared to 26 percent said burg completed the survey they received. 47 percent described their jobs as clerical/support, 47 percent as professional, their job subnetworks on campus. Safety Tip: Employees should not lend keys to other to students. keys they signed Employees are soley responfor. " 9 Quest plans during the spring semester Unless otherwise noted, SEASONS Ballet Boudeaux the courses run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Theatre de will Vivaldi's dance • to — Cross Country Skiing Saturday, Feb. 18, Feb. 25, "The Four Seasons" courses trips, QUEST is offering the following courses and trips THE FOUR The FEB 95 Communique 7 — • Caving Saturday, Feb. and Saturday, March 4. at Bloomsburg on 18, 12, 5. Sunday, Feb. 26, — Saturday, Feb. and Sunday, Rock Climbing — Saturday, March Sunday, Saturday, High Ropes — Sunday, March 8 a.m. and Saturday, 4 p.m. 9 a.m. Canoe — Saturday, Canoe/Kayak — Sunday, Canoeing Women — Saturday, Rappelling — 4 p.m. 9 Kayak — Saturday, Sunday, — Sunday, Whitewater day, Sunday, May Canoe/Kayak — Saturday, May Rock Climbing — Sunday, May Climbing • Ice Saturday, Feb. 18. Sunday, Feb. and Sunday, March 11, Feb. 19. • 25, April 2, April 9, April 16, April 22. • Ballet de Bordeaux to perform Feb. 18 April 8, • The will de Bordeaux Bloomsburg on Sat- Ballet Theatre perform at urday, Feb. 18, at 8 p.m. in Mitrani renown and became an integral part of the Opera de Bordeaux. For the performance Hall as part of the university's Celeb- burg, the rity Artist Series. with Established in 1752, the French ballet company was considered by Napolean Bonoparte as the rose of all dance companies in the French empire. In the ensuing century, the Ballet Theatre de Bordeaux grew in company new at Blooms- will collaborate Vu-An in dances set to the music of Johann Strauss and "The Four Seasons" by its Antonio director, Eric to April I • • 1. April l6. I for • April 22. a.m. to Saturday, April 29, • April 8, I • April 30. April 23, Satur- rafting April 29, 7. • 6. II • Vivaldi. to 5 26, p.m., 7. II Tickets for the performance are Spring Break Trips $20 and $25 and can be purchased by calling 4409. March — Whitewater 18 — Rockclimbing 11 to 19 rafting climbing in the southern Andruss Library to expand social science booic collection March 12 to New ington in and rock states. at Mount Wash- Hampshire. European Walking Tours Bloomsburg's library will acquire year. hundred books The first year of the project, in the social education books were chosen. Last sciences this year as part of a five- year, the collection in humanities year project to strengthen the library's was improved. Next collection of books. and health science books will be purchased; and in the final year, the project will improve business re- several A concerted effort to strengthen Bloomsburg's library collection be- year, science gan three years ago when the Bloomsburg University Foundation secured sources. a gift of $100,000 for library re- more and Jane Gittler, class of '72, of Catawissa Lumber and Speciality. Half of those funds went to business resources and half to have today, as well as sources from Bill was started to aid the sophisticated students that we France. The trip through France, running June 15 to 28, begins in the town of Mulhouse in the Rhine Valley finishes at Strasbourg. Participants will travel through the Vosges mountains, past vineyards and Robin campaign as well as a fifth of the newly implemented student equipment fee. J. Daniel Vann, dean of library the services, initiated the current collec- chairs development project using student equipment fees and endowment funds to purchase $40,000 in books in specific disciplines each consultation with the collection de- tion Europe include 13-day walks keep faculty who are doing research, we erations" trips says collection development librar- and endowment from the "Trust for Gen- re- offering three walking tours in medieval mins. Land cost is $1,200. The trip through England, running July 5 to 17, begins at St. Bees on the Irish Sea and finishes at attract ceived income from a $1 million At the same time, the library is through England, Scotland and the Alsace region of and "This effort Aaron Polonsky. "In a number of areas, we have not been able to keep as up-to-date as we would have hoped. So with the appropriation, nursing resources. Quest during the summer. The ian felt we should collection try to strengthen specific in subject matters each year. basis of and made what department faculty recommend in velopment librarian," says Vann. Depending on the field, library books range in cost from $60 to nearly $200, says Polonsky. The walk and North Yorkshire the North Sea. Moors and includes two evenings including airfare The Oct. 3, trip is cost in York. Cost $1,700. through Scotland, running Sept. 21 to begins on the bank of Loch finishes at Fort William. Isle "These purchases are being on the Hood Bay on traverses the Lake District Two days Lomond and are spent on the of Skye and two evenings in Edinburgh. Land is $1,300. All of the walks utilize comfortable bed and breakfast accommodations, small inns houses. For trips, call and guest more information on the courses or 4323. 8 Communique 9 FEB 95 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES All performances are at Calendar PROVOST'S LECTURE SERIES 8 p.m. Centerfor the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Haas Call 4409 in for information. ART EXHIBITS Haas Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Susan Daboll 14, — Photographsthrough Feb. Haas Gallery of Art. Reception Tuesday, noon Feb. 14, at BalletTheatrede Bordeaux, Saturday, Feb. 18. CONCERTS Admission to all events is free except the "showcase" scholarship concert and President's Inaugural Ball. in the gallery. Martha Leader — — Singer Feb. l6to March Haas Gallery of Art. Featuring works by artists Edward Fausty, Kay WalkingStick, Shigeko Kumabe and Bob Blackburn. Reception Thursday, March 9, at noon in the John Couch gallery. 12, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Blackburn PrintWorkshop 9, Student Art Association Juried Exhibit — March multi-instru- Kehr Sponsored Union, Multipurpose Room A. — Haas Center. Music Department Showcase — Tuesday, Center. All seven university ensembles will —A Dead Eyes 19, 8 Kehr Union. Sponsored by the Program Board. The Cherry Orchard March 1 appear one — The Bloomsburg Play- pm, March pm. to 4, 8 5, 2 and community Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students and free with a Nominal charge Racism 101, Thursday, Feb. 16, 2 p.m., Kehr S.T.A.R.T. (Students Together Alleviating Ra- arships. Tickets available beginning Feb. cial 389-4284 for Brass Menagerie Quintet Brass. Thursday, Hall, — An Evening With March 9, 7:30 p.m., Carver Gross Auditorium. Suzuki String Recital Mathematical Modeling of Tennis, Part 2, Model Reza Noubary, professor of of a Tiebreaker, mathematics and computer science, Tuesday, Feb. 21, 3:30 p.m., Bakeless Center, Room — Saturday, March 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Double Bass Recital Tension). tickets. 108. 11, Haas Center. Passln'KOn, documentary film presentation — Matthew Hare, with an appearance by The Student Chamber on Doruba Bin Wahad and the Black Pan- ther Party, Thursday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m.. Science Hall, Old room 135 Sunday, March 26, 2:30 p.m. Optical Parametric Oscillators, 6 p.m., 24 West Main Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, Bloomsburg. $4 for students and senior citizens, and free ceeds aiding general and music scholar- with a community ships. President's Inaugural Ball — Saturday, Street, Christopher Bracikowski, assistant professor of physics, Act: activities sticker. Room 108. admission with proceeds aiding music schol- concert. Two Short Plays by Eugene lonesco The Bloomsburg Players, April 26 to 29, 8 pm, April 30, 2 pm, Carver Hall, — Feb. 14, 3:30 p.m., Bakeless Center, Haas Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. An Absurd Why 1, Reza Noubary, professor of mathematics and computer science, Tuesday, Five Sets?, Union, Multicultural Center. Sponsored by Orchestra. activities sticker. LECTURES for in Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Auditorium. senior citizens, Mitrani Hall, Theatrical Examination of p.m., ers, 7:30 p.m., 7, 14. Call Violence in America, Sunday, Feb. workshop, Kehr Union, Ballroom. Mathematical Modeling of Tennis, Part faculty pianist, Sunday, Feb. March THEATER Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m. lecture, selves, by the Commission on the Status of Women. 23 to April 23, at — Norma Swenson, co-author of Our Bodies, Our- mentalist, Thursday, Feb. 9, 7 p.m., Carol 4, Haas Gallery of Art. Curator Bums. Reception Thursday, March noon in the gallery. Health Care in the 21st Century Friday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. and — Sarah Some Leaders Are Born Women Weddington, attorney for the winning side of the Roe vs. Wade case, Thursday, March 23, 4 p.m. workshop, 7:30 p.m. lecture, Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Auditorium. April Town 1, of Tuesday, Feb. 28, 3:30 p.m., Bakeless Center, Room 108. Tickets required with pro- RLMS CaU 389-4705. Only You— Friday, Feb. 10, 7 and 9:30 p.m., GOVERNANCE SPECIAL EVENTS Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Banquet, Thursday, Feb. 9, 6 p.m., Kehr Union Ball- room. Call 4638 or 387-5261 for tickets. Reception for Women's History Month, Thurs- March 2, noon, Haas Gallery of Art. Includes showing of video "One Fine Day." Sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women.. Sunday, Feb. BUCC (Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee), McCormick Center for Human Services, Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, Feb. 22, March 8 and 29, April 12 and Recreation Center Dedication 8, 2 pm. Recreation Gump 7 p.m., Haas Center. — Wednesday, Feb. day, Feb. 17, Sunday, Feb. 19, 7 p.m., 15, Fri- and 9:30 Haas Center. The War 26. — Wednesday, Feb. 22, Friday, Feb. 24, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, day, March Forrest 12, Forum, McCormick Center for vices, Human Ser- Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, March 7 p.m., Haas Center. 22, MEETING April 19. — Wednesday, Planning and Budget Committee, Center. Center for Human Services, McCormick Forum, Thurs- day, 3:30 pm, Feb. 16, March 23, April 20. Task Force on Racial Equity 23, 7 p.m. burg , — Thursday, Feb. Magee's Main Street Inn, Blooms- Faculty receive over $40,000 Twelve Bloomsburg faculty have been awarded Faculty Professional Development General Grants administered by the Faculty Professional Development Council of the President Jessica projects 'life ideas and expanding areas of — often involving — helps demonstrate own in continuing research The their intellectual curiosity and spirit of inquiry. That inquiring spirit is translated to students in the System grants A Normative Study"; Judith Hirschfield, as- sistant professor, tices in $3,613 for "Current Prac- Auditory Habilitation"; and Sheila Dove Jones, assistant professor, $2,215 for "Faculty Willingness of the mind,' our faculty's involvement students to Accommodate Postsecondary Students with Disabilities in Pennsylvania Universities." Seven faculty from the College of Arts and Sciences received research grants. funds awarded. health sciences Thomas are Klinger, Continued on page 2 classroom and laboratory." tion disorders Over the past three years, the number of awarded to Bloomsburg researchers Angelo, associate professor, $3,000 for "Im- Sarah Weddington competition has pact of Augmentative Communication Tech- lecture to highlight ceived research grants. They are Dianne grants in the state system's grant Two from the department of biological and allied Four Bloomsburg faculty in communicaand special education re- faculty received almost 16 total believe "As the university seeks to celebrate the value of grants awarded by the state Bloomsburg new ing system was $274,000. percent of "We understanding. funded in the state system's grant competition. Almost 200 proposals were submitted by faculty from the total Kozloff. S. that outstanding teaching involves explor- System of Higher Education. The 12 Bloomsburg grants, worth $42,484, 14 institutions throughout the system. grants competition," said university this State were among 74 in grown from six in 1992-93 to 12 in 1994-95. "We're proud that the research initiatives of our faculty have been acknowledged in nology and Services on Families: A State- wide Survey"; Shaheen Awan, associate Women's History Month professor, $4,314 for "Child Nasalance Data: Bloomsburg's observance of Women's Month in March will include lecby several speakers. The featured speaker for the month will be Sarah Weddington, the attorney who argued the winning side of the landmark case "Roe vs. Wade" before the Supreme History tures Court. Weddington will speak on Thursday, March 23. At 4 p.m. she will discuss the "Future Directions of Reproductive Rights Debate" in Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Auditorium. At 7 p.m., she will speak on "Some Leaders Are Born Women" in Gross Auditorium. Other activities, sponsored by the Com- mission for the Status of Women, during the month include: A workshop titled "Skills for Confronting Conflict" on Wednesday, March 1, at 3 p m. in Kehr Union, room 345A. The workshop will be presented by Bloomsburg faculty members Pat Wolfe, Viola Supon and Bonnie Williams, assistant professors of curriculum and foundations. A A NIGHT SOVEREIGN, LUNA 2, Blackburn's Printmaking see story on page 6. by Shigako Kumabe, Workshop on exfiibit at tfie is Haas one of twenty prints from tlie collection of Gallery of Art tfirougfi l^arcti 9. For more reception for Women's History Month Bob on Thursday, March information, Gallery of Art will include the airing of the 2, video "One Fine Day." at noon in Haas 2 Communique 23 FEB 95 Search underway News briefs The search for a tor of admissions for permanent direc- is currently under- way. The application deadline for The residence life office is currentiy conducting research on "peer mediation" using conflict resolution techniques. Any Bloomsburg experts who are willing to share information and resources on this topic should contact Faye Ortiz, graduate assistant in the residence life office, at 4089. March 17. Applicants must have earned a minimum of the position two of which five years experience, include supervision of staff, familiarity with records and an established record of leadership. Applicants All student evaluation reports of faculty are completed and may be picked up anytime from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. should possess excellent communication skills. and Applications must include a letter information management, Waller Administration Build- of application, resume, unofficial tran- in the office of planning, institutional research ing, up Room 139. Faculty their evaluations who send someone else must also send a signed to pick and statement of philosophy toward the 21st cen- Applicants should send this and arrange to have three of recommendation sent to: material letters Director of Admissions Search mittee, c/o Jill sions Office, Com- Whitenight, Admis- Ben Franklin Hall, Bloomsburg University, 400 E. Second St., Bloomsburg PA 17815. Inquiries about the position may be directed to Linda LeMura, chairperson of the search and screen committee at 4410. this time. English Club to hold readathon for library Delta (the national English honor the list back to the Engish Club. A few days later, club members will association) are organizing their sec- collect the contributions. ond Readathon, with proceeds go- Those who are able to participate will be sent a full schedule of the Readathon The English Club and Sigma Tau ing toward the In the Communique new library. coming weeks, faculty and performance so they can attend to hear list- the works they sponsored. students will receive a brochure A the mission of a comprehensive university directed note. The Commonwealth mileage reimbursement allowance has been revised to 30 cents per mile effective Feb. 1 for all university employees using their personal vehicle. This rate does not apply to state vehicles at scripts regarding the roles of admissions in tury. is master's degree with a admissions director ing some of the works of poets, newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons novelists, political theorists, philoso- Club and honor association mem- bers will read sponsored works aloud staff, developments without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The university is phers, sociologists and historians. Prices for sponsorship are listed for all readings; most are a dollar or two. Those interested may check off the works they would like to have read, add works not on the list and send in Kehr Union during the aftemoon on Wednesday, April 5. Last year's Readathon raised about $340 toward the $1,000 the student organizations have pledged to collect for the library. additionally committed to affirmative action and will take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. System grants Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner Continuedfrom page Director of News and Media Relations: associate professor, $4,338 for "Di- "New Methods Mark Lloyd gestion and Absorption of Artificial Systems of Nonlinear Equations"; and Feeds Prepared for the Mariculture of Sea Urchins"; and Marianna Wood, Peter Stine, associate professor of Editor: Eric Foster Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer March 9 physics, $3,990 for "Electricity ing Winter Storage." Others are Peter of accounting in the College of Busi- professor, professor of economics, $5,700 for "Computing Across the for Children." Michael Blue, associate professor ness, also received a research Theory of Thresholds and calendar Curriculum Conference"; Steven tions for the Com- Hales, assistant professor of philoso- Accounting." munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room phy, briefs 104a Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address $3,983 for "Nietzsche's Perspectivism"; Walter Howard, as- award of $3,776 for "Developing Applica- Information to Communique, University Relations and news and Magnetism Bohling, Please submit story ideas, for the Resolution of $2,339 for "Changes in Acorn Composition Dur- assistant Publication date for the next Communique: 1 "Much in credit for the university's most recent success in securing grants is: Fost@Husky.Bloomu.edu sistant professor of history, $2,650 like these," "The Impact of the Antilynching also go for Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. says Kozloff, "should to the university's faculty Campaign of the Communist Party of the United States during the 1930s on professional development commit- Southern Race Relations"; Yixun grant applications assistant professor of Shi, mathematics and computer science, $2,625 for tee that has intensively reviewed program writers." for and developed tutoring a proposal " 23 FEB 95 Communique 3 President's Inaugural Month Activities April RADON TESTERS Gunther Lange The following are among the activischeduled for April, the month in which President Jessica Kozloff is to assistant professor of (left), physics and adviser to tfie Society of ties Physics, and Christopher LoPresti, a senior health physics major, of a radon study of examine the be inaugurated. results Bloomsburg employees' homes undertaken by the student organization last semester. President's Ball, Saturday, April 1, Town of Magee's 24 West Ballroom, For Bloomsburg. Tickets are $65. information, call Linda Hill at 4705. — Friday, April Judy Collins Concert 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are 21, $15. For information call 4409- President Jessica Kozloff s Inauguration — Saturday, April 22, 2:30 p.m., Open to the public. Fol- Mitrani Hall. lowed by Physics club awarded grant from DER for radon awareness A project by Bloomsburg's Physics Students last Society of semester found that many university employees have elevated levels of radon in Last November, their homes. Bloomsburg physics stu- R. of radon in the living areas that exceeded the of more than 200 university employees. The project was supported by a $5,865 recommended EPA level. "It was not the purpose of this project to alarm homeowners unduly," says Lange, "but we do live in an area where elevated home radon levels are not uncommon. grant from the state's Department of Envi- ronmental Resources (DER). "This was the only student group to from the DER's statewide program to promote radon awareness, a distinction we are rather proud of," says Gunther Lange, assistant professor of physics and adviser to the group. Radon is a naturally-occvirring gas formed from the decay of radioactive material in rock, soil and water. It has been associated These old hills are rich in deposits that produce radon. Because of that, people who live on mud flats often have low radon levels, while there seems to be a greater with an increased risk of lung cancer. many hardware receive a grant The Bloomsburg students distributed more than 400 radon-testing canisters to employee homeowners. The homeowners exposed the canisters in their basements and living areas and returned the canisters to the university, where they were analyzed by three students involved in the project each weekend at the health physics laboratory, directed by physics professor Jack Couch. An additional four students helped in the canister distribution. Approximately half of the homes tested possibility of high levels in University-Community Orchestra Performance Sunday, April 23, 2:30 — p.m., Mitrani Hall. Free and open to the public. homes had levels homes dents conducted radon tests in the be the Kehr Union Ballroom.) remediation to lower the level of radon. About a third of the Roberts Sculpture Garden on the Library Mall. (Rain location will had levels of radon in the basements that exceeded the levels at which the federal Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) rec- ommends a reception at the Percival homes on ridges. Student Recreation Center dedication set for IMarch 8 Bloomsburg's Student Recreation Center will be dedicated on Wednesday, March at 2 p.m. at the center. 8, Participants in the dedication ceremony wOl sign a gold and maroon basketball. Speakers for the event will include Presi- For those concerned about the possibility dent Jessica Kozloff; Mike Gillespie, presi- of high radon levels in their home, relatively dent of the Community Government Asso- inexpensive testing kits are available November, when would cause radon at ciation; Kristi Lupori, chairperson of the Recreation Center governing board; stores. The project was undertaken in from intentionally tightly sealed levels to homes be higher than ees; and Wayne G. Failor, vice chancellor and administration. H. Preston for finance other times of the year. Herring, vice president for student "This project enabled our students to gain welcome people John Trathen, director of student lyzing this kind of data," says Lange. will serve as As part of the project, will activities, master of ceremonies. one of the students Students voted to assess themselves a $60 semester will give per semester fee in 1991 to fund the $5.6 last presentations about radon at area high schools this spring. life, to the dedication while valuable experience in collecting and ana- involved in the testing Ramona Alley, chairperson of the Council of Trust- million construction cost of the center. " 4 Communique 23 FEB 95 Three honored Two faculty members and a student re- cently received the university's Martin Luther King Humanitarian Service Awards. The awards were presented to faculty members Jesse Bryan and student Felicia Webb at Irvin Bryan is the founder and chairperson mental instruction and director of ACT 101/ Equal Opportunity Programs Bryan earned is at the univer- doctorate at Toledo Webb were recently presented with Bloomsburg's Martin Luther King Humanitarian Service Awards. workshops on diversity for the region and state. "This is a very special honor because there are others The programs that Br^^an has directed brought approximately 2,500 disad- vantaged and non-traditional students to Bloomsburg over the past two decades. Bryan has worked to increase the number of minority students graduating from the and has been responsible university haps one day well. we The community is parmer a in Faculty adviser to the university's and the university's Black Caucus for tion for three years. For 10 years, Black Caucus on Higher Education. "I see myself as a person who opens doors of opportunity for those represented at the college level, " Wright environment Bryan has helped attract a number of speakers to campus, in- civil is "I see myself as a person doing his part to create and and embraces diversity, on and campus. "On Ruby Dee, Julian Bond, Ralph Abernathy of the Southern Christian Leadership Confer- ence, and Alvin Poussaint, professor of psychiatry at Harvard The commvinity I would like that the Univer- sity-Community Task Force on achieve King's dream.' can unequivocally say that the Task Force is beginning to Racial Equity make a student leader activist in North Caro- with the Student Non- violent Coordinating Committee in the sit-in playing an this area. I a difference. "Finally, crusades of the 1960s, Bryan is important role in a college student during He worked that note, mention to off isapartnerin our efforts to University. civil rights an that is supportive, fair cluding Alex Haley, author of Roots, actors Ossie Davis who have been traditionally under- students. rights he served as treasurer of the Pennsylvania who lina. invite Black Cultural Society, Wright founded summer to finance summer school for needy was might even our efforts to achieve Dr. King's dream. continued. the are nominations from the community as establishing a fund of over $80,000 per As who equally deserving," said Wright. "Per- served as chairperson of the organiza- University. ha^'e and student Felicia Bloomsburg's Sec- of the university's department of develop)- sity. Faculty Jesse Bryan, Inin Wright Wright and ond Annual Martin Luther King Jr. Commemorative Banquet. The presentations were made in the Kehr Union Ballroom before a crowd of 300 people from the university and community. A Bloomsburg faculty member for 22 years, for humanitarian service I see myself as a person who hurts inside when students fail, and I see myself as a person who encourages our successful students to achieve the highest lev^el their abilities will at allow." movement and other campaigns. He worked Felicia with not only Martin Luther King Jr, but other movement leaders including the Rev. tion major Ralph Abernathy, Rev. Jesse Jackson, Julian Bond and Alvin Pouissaint of Harvard Uni- (Students Together Alleviating Racial Ten- lillARTIN and serv'ed as president of the organization for one year. She brought the first recipients of Bloomsburg's Martin versity in Cambridge, Mass. Wright, a faculty member at Bloomsburg University for 18 years, is assistant director of the department of developmental struction and the university's ACT in- 101/ Equal Opportunity Programs. Co-chair of the University-Community Task Force on Racial Equity for the past three years, Wright conducts numerous Webb, a junior secondary educafrom Trevose, is one of the co- founders of the student organization START sion) multicultural sorority for women Bloomsburg's campus and serves as a dent member teaed of the committee to stu- for pro- served on the student panel for semester's presentation - are the Luther King Humanitarian Awards.Top photo: Infln Wright (left) and Jesse Bryan, of the department of developmental instnxiion. Bottom class issues. Webb LUTHER KING HUMANITARIANS Shown last by Harvard professor West of African American Studies, Cornel photo, student Felicia Webb, a junior secondary education major. 23 Crowell is a singer as well as secretary Bloomsburg's Concert Choir, FEB 95 Communique 5 shown here performing at the Unlike recent Martin Luther King Banquet, be featured in almost second nature. been singing since I was very young," says Crowell, who works as a part-time payroll clerk in the everyday 'Showcase' concert on March 7. will of us, Frances Crowell doesn't think of Crowell thinks of singing as part of her Instead, the music department's proceeds many singing as something other people do. also will life, "I've Concert help fund community music scholarships. activities office. "Mostly in church choirs and a community little theater." In her first public performance at the university, she wowed folks at Bloomsburg's celebra- Music department 'Showcase' fund student scholarships will seven All University's musical perform in a Bloomsburg of ensembles will showcase concert on Tuesday, March 7, at 7:30 p.m. in Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $5 and are available at the Kehr Union Information campus and Inn in the Street burg. at They Desk on Main the Magee's Town be will also of Bloomsavailable at the door before the concert begin- ning 7 p.m. Admission at those with a is Community free for Activities Card. The Studio Qazz) Band, directed by professor Stephen Wallace, will play a medley of Count Basie songs, "It's Only a Paper Moon," featuring vocalist Keri Willever, and the Beatles song "Norwegian Wood," which was popularized as a big band tune by the late jazz drummer Buddy Rich. The Chamber Singers and Women's Choral Ensemble, directed by Wendy Miller, associate will Proceeds from the ticket sales go towards music scholarships. This year, more than $5,600 in music scholarbeen awarded to 14 stu- ships have dents, not all of whom are music majors. "By showcasing each of the university's ensembles, we're pre- senting the audience with a chance to John Couch, associate professor of music, will be featured on piano. experience an extremely varied selection of music," says Stephen professor of music, perform three selections each. The Chamber Singers will sing "Sing We and Chant It, " "Charm Me Asleep" and "Though Amaryllis Dance in Green." The Women's Choral Ensemble will perform "El Shaddai" and "Down by the Riverside. " Vogue, a subgroup of the Chamber Singers will perform "Immortal Voice." The Concert Choir and Husky Singers, directed by tion of Martin Luther last It King Day month. wasn't the wowed time she's first a crowd. Crowell came to Bloomsburg three and a half years ago from Mississippi with her husband, Frances Crowell Arthur Crowell, associate professor of communication disorders and special education. member For seven years, she was a of the Martin Luther King Mass Choir in Mississippi. Several years ago when Crowell sang the part of the chorus in a production of Romeo and Juliet Opera in Mississippi, the Mississippi noticed. It wasn't until last semester that Crowell began her first voice lesson with Eric Nelson, assistant professor of music. This semester, she Miller, associate is taking lessons with Wendy The music faculty professor of music. have taught her proper breathing and posture for singing. She counts opera starJesse Norman among her favorities as well as gospel singer Mahalia Jackson. Crowell will perform Saturday, Feb. 25, as part of the Sankofa Conference in the Kehr Union. Sankofa Conference to highlight African-American contributions B. Eric Nelson, professor of music, will Wallace, chairperson of the music perform three selections each. The Bloomsburg will hold its first Sankofa Conference on Saturday, Feb. 25, in the Kehr Union Building. department. "The selections range Concert Choir will perform "The Water Is Wide," "All That Hath Life Multicultural Center, the from romantic classical music performed by the orchestra to traditional spirituals sung by the Concert Choir." The University-Community Orby Mark Jelinek, chestra, directed assistant professor of music, will assistant and Breath Praise Ye the Lord!" and "Wade in the Water." The Husky Singers will perform "The Longest Come All Ye Fair an' Tender and "The Gospel Train." The Concert Band, directed by Time," Ladies" perform two pieces: "Torch Dance" from Three Dances for Henry the Terry Oxley, associate professor of Edward German, and movement of Grieg's Piano Oxford's March" from the William Eighth the by first Sir Concerto in A minor. music, will perform "The Earle of Byrd Suite and "Satiric Dances Comedy by Aristophanes." for a According to Thom Nixon, director of the word Sankofa stands for "using the wisdom from the past to build the future." The day-long conference begins at 9 a.m. with Kehr Union lobby. The conference is open to the public with a $3-85 charge for brunch. The event will feature a variety or workshop dealing with subjects such as relationships, AIDS and ethnicity. From 6:30 p.m. to midnight there will be cultural presentations. For more information, call 4325 or 4510. registration in the 6 Communique 23 FEB 95 Razzaghi awarded grant to study health risk of toxins Mathematics and computer sci- ence professor Mehdi Razzaghi model which creating a people is will help use data from an experiment con- ducted by another researcher regarding a herbicide known to cause understand the relationship between toxic chemicals in the cleft palates. environment and birth defects. With the aid of a two-year grant researchers from the International Science to Razzaghi Institute, is Life Science Razzaghi was one of only four among 34 to finalists receive a grant in 1993 from the Risk Life math- Science The Institute. $72,126 two-year grant is ematical model which can one of the largest research be used grants from a national or- to determine the birth for risk by a Bloomsburg faculty memganization received defects caused by toxins in the environment. In contrast ber. with most previous mod- Recipients of the grant Razzaghi attempts to are typically from large els, account for variations among sub groups in a population exposed to Mehdi Razzaghi Bloomsburg's master of science in years, Razzaghi has is assisting in the project. Razzaghi began his study, "Risk Assessment for Reproductive and Developmatic Toxicity Experiments in Non-Homogeneous Populations," and expects to complete the mathematical model within a year. To demonstrate the completed last year, mathematical model, Razzaghi will is nothing Prints from the collection of Bob will Workshop had be on exhibit at the Haas Gallery of Art through March Featuring more than 20 prints from — Bob Blackburn, Edward Shigeko Kumabe and Kay WalkingStick — four four artists Fausty, distinctive visions and styles will be showcased in the exhibit. A renowned printmaker himself, Blackburn founded the Printmaking Workshop in New York City in 1948. The workshop maintains a collection of more than 10,000 prints and books from the hundreds of artists artistic in the Food and Drug Ad- ministration. Razzaghi has presented working versions of his model to the National Center for Toxilogical Research this summer and will present the model at Penn State University in the coming months. past have used the facility is at who Bloomsburg represented in the collection of the Library of Congress among many museums. The Bloomsburg exhibit will range in style from photographically influenced works that are several inches square by Ed Fausty, to much larger etchings by Shigeko Kumabe. A reception will be held Thursday, March 9, at noon in the gallery. prints at the Gallery hours are Friday, Monday through from 9 a.m. review the book to 4 p.m. associate professor of physics, preat the recent Health Physics Society. The first midyear meeting of the titled "The Blooms- was burg University Health Physics B.S. Degree Program." The second, co-written by Lawrence C. Sparta of the Company and former Bloomsburg physics professor David Superdock, was titled "NEST A Nuclear Energy Seminar for Teachers." Both papers were published in the Proceedings of the Pennsylvania Power and Light — 28th Midyear Topical Meeting of the Health Physics Society. Players to stage 'The Cherry Orchard' over the past four decades. Blackbum, has shown works State, will 16.) a fellowship Jack G. Couch, of the Federal Penn Shaw Annual (vol. sented two papers twice before, 9. professor of English at Research in Jefferson, Ark., a branch who professor of economics, recently and Change of Functions in the Finance and Banking Systems." Khan was one of two U.S. speakers at the seminar, which was sponsored by the Budget Department of the Russian President, the Ministry of Finance of Russia, The Worid Bank and the Finance Academy. National Center for Toxilogical Four printmakers work on exhibit through March 9 in Haas Gallery Blackburn's Printmaking Saleem M. Khan, presented a paper titled "Optimal Fiscal Federalism" at an international seminar in Moscow on "Fiscal Federalism written a for Razzaghi. For the past four at the November. Dickinson University in Rutherford, N.J. Stanley Weintraub, health issues new technology program, last Using the science of in instructional Studies Association conference in Chicago mathematics to examine Wood, graduate student Steve M. Hussein Fereshteh, assistant professor of curriculum and foundations, has written an article, "A History of the Influences of Western Philosophy and Culture on Higher Education in Persia," which appears in the International Education Journal, vol. 24, no. 1, Fall 1994. The paper also was presented at the American Educational Susan Rusinko, professor emeritus of English, has book titled The Plays of Benn Levy: Between Shaw and Coward, which has been published by Fairleigh medical schools. toxins. notes research founda- Institute, a tion with the International us- ing data collected by other scientists to create a Campus The Bloomsburg Players and the theater department will stage Anton Chekhov's "The Cherry Orchard in Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Audito" rium. The four-act play will be performed at 8 p.m. on Wednesday through Saturday, March 1 to 4, and at 2 p.m. on Sunday, March 5Along with student actors, the play will feature Laurie McCants from the Bloomsburg Theatre EnThe play is directed by Michael Collins, assistant professor of communication studies. Lighting and stage design is by Bruce Candlish and costuming is by Karen Anselm, assistant professors of communication studies. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students and senior citizens, and free with a community activities semble as a guest card. artist. FEB 95 Communique 7 23 Report to trustees profiles students today and decade ago Fund-raising Facts • The Bloomsburg University freshman is more concerned about college expenses and more liberal and socially conscious than were freshmen who entered the university ten years ago. The typical as in Bloomsburg freshman today 1985 typical — — is environment and to value "social values," than just at themselves as Bloomsbuig described "left wing," compared to 19 percent a decade ago. In other business, trustees a first-generation college were presented a schedule of recom- the university's director of planning for next year. Single and institutional research to the Council of Trustees at its monthly work scheduled to go up - by $19 per semester. Food service charges are session in February. scheduled to rise by less than 3 percent. • mended fee increases for next year. accommodations remain unchanged • rates are — accounts more likely to work to clean up the environment and to value substantially — collected, reported understanding," System school to Common- Some 35 percent of faculty and staff at and the Staff for Excellence campaign, providing almost $78,000 and programs. Parrish, the university's vice president for administration. Parrish indicated that the $45,006 in uncollectible accounts **racial State wealth under the state's capital projects program. Bloomsburg University has been the no. 1 parent- to students Bob first funding from the university gave to the Faculty cannot be that eligible for years. • ranging in size from $3.75 to $2,900 and 1994. Bloomsburg was the donor institution among universities in the State System of Higher Education for the past two Trustees received a listing of 111 Today's freshmen are insti- The average alumni gift to the university increased by almost 30 percent between 1993 become Charges for most campus residence room 15 percent for public higher education tutions. • just most likely to come from the Philadelphia area or from within 50 miles of Bloomsburg. That was the report delivered by student, Bloomsburg alumni provide financial support to the institution, compared to a national average of freshmen a decade ago. Almost 30 percent of today's freshmen Bloomsburg doubles About 31 percent of financial support at the national rate. understanding," "community action" and Alumni "racial amounts to a "bad debt" ratio of one- Psychology schedules lectures "community action" and tenth of than freshmen a decade ago. of management, reported to tmstees sponsoring a series of seminars during the spring semes- that the Local Enterprise Assistance ter. Institutional research director Hugh McFadden, reporting from data collected as part of UCLA's survey of the men, 1.5 percent of total revenues. Pamela Wynn, associate professor "social values," nation's 1 million college fresh- told trustees that almost half of Program (LEAP), which assists entrepreneurs start up or expand their businesses, has grown to include 45 businesses. The program, Wynn reported, was capitalized at almost Bloomsburg The seminars for • Human Feb. 24 Crowding Services, department of psychology and open are free Seminars are on Fridays at 2 room is to the public. p.m. in McCormick Center 2166. Seminars include: — "The Behavior Sink Revisited: Coping with Rhesus Monkeys," Peter Judge, Emory in University. • $400,000. University's March 3 — "Basic Research on Subcortical Brain Bloomsburg freshmen - 46 percent - said that "low tuition" was versary later this spring with a professor of psychology. "very important" in their decision to microenterprise conference held in • April 7 "Temporal Processing Disorders in Language-Based Learning Disorders," Steven Miller, Rutgers LEAP today's attend college here. Some 17 percent will celebrate its first anni- April. said they expected "major concerns" in financing their from 11 percent McFadden also indicated that substantially fewer students chose Bloomsburg because of "good its academic reputation." The number from 66 percent in 1985 to 52 fell percent in 1994. SAT from 906 to 902. The number of applications university increased 6,270 between 1985 to the from 4,951 and to Today's freshmen are substantially more likely to work Calendar FILMS research. • The War — to clean up the — Wednesday, March 2, Haas Center, 7p.m. "Nightmare on Elm Street," 8:30 p.m. "Freddy's Dead: The Final Nightmare" (3D), 10 p.m. "Wes Horror Film Festival March 1 , Craven's 8, Friday, New Specialist Nightmare. — Wednesday, March Thursday, March p.m., April 28 — Student presentations of independent For more information, contact James Dalton, professor and 9:30 7 p.m., Haas Friday, Feb. 24, 7 Center. The 1994. — • April 21 "Laboratory Measures of Aggression in Humans," Mitchell Berman, Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemann University. p.m., Sunday, Feb. 26, Bloomsburg freshmen rose slightly from 1985 to 1994 - from 972 to 975. Over the same period, the national average dropped scores for Behavioral Recovery," Alex Poplawsky, — University. education - up in 1985. Damage and Haas Center 9, 7 and 9:30 of psychology, at 389-4475. Fair books donated to Bloomsburg alumnus David R. library Millard of Millville two copies of a book he had written, We History of the Bloomsburg Fair. One copy of the book will be placed in the university's recently presented the university with general collection, the other in the university archives. The book was published in 1994 by the Columbia County Agricultural, Horticultural and Mechanical Association. 2 8 Communique 23 FEB 95 CONCERTS Calendar ART EXHIBITS Haas Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Blackburn Print Workshop 9, — Through March Haas Gallery of Art. Featuring works by Edward artists Shigeko Fausty, Kay Kumabe and Bob ception Thursday, March WalkingStick, Some Leaders Are Bom Women President's Ball. Weddington, attorney for the winning side Music Department Showcase March appear in one 9, at noon in the StudentArtAssociation Juried Exhibit Haas Gallery of Curator Carol Burns. Reception Thursday, March noon 14. CaU 389-4284 — Thursday, Feb. 23,9 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. Sponsored by the Program Board. The Cherry Orchard ers, March 1 — The Bloomsburg to 4, 8 pm, March 5, free with a — Suzuki String Recital — Saturday, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, March 11, Haas Center. — Matthew Hare, with President's Ball — Saturday, Street, Town April 1, — Feb. 24, 2 p.m., 2166. 6 p.m., of Bloomsburg. Optical Parametric Oscillators, chestra Stephen Wallace directing. — Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Carver Gross Auditorium. Directed by Wendy Plays by Eugene Players, April and free activities sticker. Room 108. Confronting Conflict, Wednesday, March 1, 3 to 4 p.m., Kehr Union, Multipurpose Room A. Presented by Viola Supon and Bonnie Williams of curriculum and foundations. Sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women. Skills for Women's Choral Ensemble and Chamber Hall, ter, and Studio Band, Mark Jelinek and African American Contributions to American GOVERNANCE Culture and Civilizations, panel discussion, March BUCC (Bloomsburg University Curricu- lum Committee), McCormick Center for Human Services, Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, March 8 and 29, April 12 and 26. 1, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Ethics and Morals in Real Life, SPECIAL EVENTS Forum, vices, day, March Women's 2, History Month, Thurs- noon, Haas Gallery of Recreation Center Dedication 8, 2 pm. Recreation for Human 2, Room B. 22, Basic Research on Subcortical Brain and Behavioral Recovery April 19. Damage — Alex Poplawsky, professor of psychology, Friday, March Planning and Budget Committee, McCormick Center for day, 3:30 Human Services, pm, March p.m., McCormick Center, room Forum, Thurs- 23, April 20. Debate on Communication Security 3, 2166. — Dennis — Wednesday, Huthnance, associate professor of Center. day, mathematics and computer science, TuesMarch 7, 3:30 p.m., Bakeless Center, room MEETING Commencement, Saturday, May burg Fairgrounds. 8 pm, Ser- Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, March Art. "One Fine Day." Sponsored by the Commission on the Status of Women.. Includes showing of video March McCormick Center Values and Visions Forum, Thursday, March Kehr Union, Multipurpose Reception for Christopher Tuesday, Feb. 28, 3:30 p.m., Bakeless Cen- 26 to 29, 8 pm, April 30, 2 pm, Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, with a community room 135 eral and music scholarships. Call 389-4705. Music by the University-Community Or- and community citizens, Science Hall, pm. 2 Miller. $4 for students and senior Passin'ltOn, documentary film presentation on Doruba Bin Wahad and the Black Panther Party, Thursday, Feb. 23, 6 p.m., Old Bracikowski, assistant professor of physics, by the Program Board. Two Short LECTURES Emory University,Friday, McCormick Center, room Singers Act: workshop, Kehr Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. 24 West Main — — The Bloomsburg Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m. lecture, selves, The Behavioral Sink Revisited: Coping with Crowding in Rhesus Monkeys Peter Judge, Sunday, March What About Black Womyn 5, 8 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. Sponsored lonesco — Norma an appearance by The Student Chamber Orchestra. Sunday, March 26, 2:30 p.m. activities sticker. An Absurd the 21st Century Tickets required with proceeds aiding gen- Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students and in Swenson, co-author of Our Bodies, Our- Play- Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Auditorium. senior citizens, Health Care Gross Auditorium. Double Bass Recital We Are Africa vs. 23, 4 p.m. Union, Ballroom. An Evening With March 9, 7:30 p.m.. Carver Brass Menagerie Quintet — Sarah Wade case, Thursday, March workshop, 7:30 p.m. lecture, Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Auditorium. of the Roe Friday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. for tickets. in the gallery. THEATER for arships. Tickets available beginning Feb. — March Art. Haas Nominal charge concert. Brass. Thursday, to April 4, Mitrani Hall, admission with proceeds aiding music schol- Hall, 23, at 7:30 p.m., 7, — Tuesday, Center. All seven university ensembles will Blackburn. Re- gallery. 23 PROVOSTS LECTURE SERIES Admission to all events is free except the "showcase" scholarship concert and 13, 108. BloomsTaskForceon Racial Equity 23, 7 p.m., burg. — Thursday, Feb. Magee's Main Street Inn, Blooms- Advanced Hearing Akls Friday, March 10, in Clinical 10 a.m. to 1 Practice p.m., — Kehr Union, room 409- For information call 4818. Vice presidential appointments complete cabinet The president's cabinet at Bloomsburg has been filled with the ap- pointments of Wilson G. Bradshaw and vice president for academic affairs, and Anthony M. as provost laniero as vice president for university in Cambridge. He is a 1994 Educational Management. "Dr. Bradshaw's talents are a re- markable match for the opportunities we face here at Bloomsburg," advancement. month, Preston Herring be- says Kozloff. "Hisexf>eriencewillbe his duties as vice president for velopment and Last gan nology graduate of the Harvard Institute for student been life. Robert Parrish, who has particularly helpful in we program de- strategic planning as create a five-year plan that will Bloomsburg since 1982, position the institution for educa- serves as vice president for adminis- tional leadership in the 2 1st century." at laniero, vice president for univer- tration. Bradshaw, described by Kozloff as sity advancement, has served in the "an accomplished scholar with aca- position in an interim capacity for the demic vision, good humor, energy and commitment to collegiality," has past 20 months. Prior to that, he served for the past five years as vice ment and executive director of the Bloomsburg University Foundation. laniero has been at Bloomsburg president and dean for graduate studies and research at Georgia Southern University in Statesboro. was assistant vice president for develop>- since 1984. Since then, philanthropic ^ il PRESIDENTS CABINET The three recently appointed vice presidents are: Wilson Bradshaw (top affairs; Tony laniero (top right), advancement; and H. Preston in- Herring (right), about 14,000 students, Bradshaw provided leader- creased by nearly $20 million, in- student life. number of irmovative He 4^ vice president for cluding a recently concluded capital campaign that raised programs, including those involving distance-learning. provost and academic vice president for university support for the university has ship for a left), vice president for At Georgia Southern, a public university enrolling m $3.5 million for Continued on page 5 chaired sev- eral policy groups representing insti- System of tutions in the University Georgia. Prior to joining Georgia Southern, he held administrative posts in the graduate studies program at Florida Atlantic University in Boca Raton. Bradshaw will assume his duties at Bloomsburg in July and be responsible for the university's academic program, including graduate studies and its colleges of business, profes- and arts and sciences. Bradshaw earned bachelor's and sional studies, master's degrees in psychology from Florida Atlantic University pleted his doaoral biology burgh. work in at the University He and compsychoof Pitts- continued his research activities as a post-doctoral fellow at the Massachusetts Institute of Tech- Strategies target boosting enrollment Spring semester enrollment at address the issue," says President Bloomsburg University dropped to 6,177 full-time students, down from Jessica Kozloff. "We're fortunate in 6,244 in the similar period a year ago. ment The spring enrollment figure is about 90 students below last year's revised budget projections. able to cover the operating University officials have already having had strong in the past, loss this year. "We must The plan calls for using investment income, funds from aux- new services and other miscellaneous revenue to cover the deficit. enrollment. "We are also looking at ways to we cannot either increase enrollment or iliary manage- continue business as usual. developed a plan to deal with the shortfall in tuition revenue, which amounts to a little more than $500,000 for the year. But fiscal so we'll be live within our means." The admissions 'We must look at both recruitment and retention issues to reverse the decline.* office has enrollment targets and has developed strategies to increase Kozloff indicates that she expects the budget process and Continued on page 5 2 Communique 9 MARCH 95 Inaugural month begins April 1 with President's Ball News briefs Through a recent survey, 146 faculty and staff members were (17 percent of employees) indicated that they interested in participating in standard first aid training. The human resources office is currently scheduling a minimum of two courses per month to certify those interested individuals in first aid. Those with questions may call Drs. Jessica S. Kozloff, president of 4414. The Bloomsbuig bus trip to sponsoring a clerical organization is the King of Prussia Mall on Saturday, April 1. The Catawese bus will leave from Scranton Commons at 7 a.m. and depart from the mall at 7 p.m. Cost is $15. If interested in attending, please send your name, campus telephone nun±)er, and payment to Linda Graboski, Kehr Union, room 350, by March 17. Guests are welcome. The orientation packet, traditionally the information for fall new students, is first source of being prepared for students. Call the orientation office at 4595 would The ninth annual President's Ball, sponsored by the Bloomsburg University Foundation, will be held Saturday, April 1, at the 24 West Ballroom, Magee's Main Street Iim. like to include if new you a small (one page) outline or brochure of information. Bloomsburg University, and her husband Stephen Kozloff, an area physician, will host the ball. Music will be provided by the University-Community Orchestra, the Bloomsburg Uruversity Studio Band and pianist Don Messimer, from the class of The ball begins at 6 p.m. An added feature of the evening 1970. be a guest conductor auction. The successful bidder will conduct a march played by the University-Community Orchestra. Proceeds from the auction will be used to support the A staff, newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and CoMMUNiQut publishes news of activities, events and developments at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The action university and will educational and is additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such employment opportunities. Kozloff is to be inaugurated, include: Judy Collins Concert • — Friday, April 21, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $15. For information call (717) 389-4409. • President Jessica guration — KozlofTs Inau- Saturday, April 22, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Open to the pub- This event will be followed by a lic. reception in the lobby of Mitrani Hall. University-Community OrchesPerformance Sunday, April 23, • tra — 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. This confert is free and open to the public. will Group plans volunteer work at Camp Victory "Symphony at Sea." The menu will consist of a choice The supervisory roundtable is ordo volunteer work at Camp Victory in Millville on of roast prime rib of beef or grilled Saturday, April 8, beginning at 9 a.m. orchestra's 1995 tour performance, Communique month in which President Jessica the ganizing a group to Camp farm-raised Atlantic salmon fillet. The Victory welcomes children $65 per person and seating is limited. Proceeds from the event with a variety of special needs or life benefit the university's general schol- day, overnight and week-long camp>- cost is arship fund. For contaa Linda more information, ing activities throughout the year in a medically supervised environment. Hill at 4705. At last year's ball, more than $ 2,000 was threatening illnesses to participate in raised for the university's gen- eral scholarship fund. Other activities scheduled for April, Those interested in volunteering to work during any part of the day should call Bob Wislock at 4414 or Jeanne Fitzgerald at 4070. Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner Students win regional advertising award Director of News and Media Relations: Mark Lloyd Three Bloomsburg students rewon first place in a competi- Editor: Eric Foster cently Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer tion Ad sponsored by the Club of Northeast Pennsylvania. Publication date for the next Communiqu6: The award-winning March 23 project news Please submit story ideas, briefs and calendar fall was from by ment, a television advertisement script taught and a billboard design. The students will share a munication Office, Waller Admiiiistration Building, Room The students are Jeremy Powlus of Berwick, a sophomore mass com- Fost@Husky Bloomu .edu entries The Bloomsburg Richard Ganahl, assistant professor of mass communications is: be the best of 80 campaign included a written marketing strategy, a newspaper advertise- Com- 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The E- to Ad- information to Communiqu6, University Relations and Mail address Historical Site in Scranton. Their project was judged college students. part of the students' "Design in vertising" course last Steamtown National munications major; Kellie Root of . $400 prize. Correction Lincoln University, a senior majoring Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communiqu6 are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. and Danielle Anderson of Lansdale, a junior mass communications major. They designed an advertising campaign for the in marketing; Judith Hirshfeld's name was spelled incorrectly in the Feb. 23 issue of the Communique in System grant a story about State recipients. 9 Roe vs. Wade attorney Weddington to speak March 23 Wo men" Sarah Weddington uHllgive two presentations, "Future held Copenhagen in 1 9 8 0. Wedding- Directions ofReproductive Rights" and "Some Leaders Are Bom in Women " as part of ton the Provost's Lecture Series. a is now writer, lecturer who ai;gued the winning side of the vs. Wade" be23. Her er. interview with First Sarah Weddington fore the Supreme Court, will speak at Bloomsbuig on Thursday, March Ladies Johnson, Ford and Carter on "Future Directions of Reproductive "Women and the Constitution" appeared in Good Housekeeping. She Rights Debate" in Mitrani Hall. At speaks extensively on women's 7:30 p.m. in Mitrani Hall, she will sues and the development of leader- At 4 p.m., she will discuss the "Some Leaders give a lecture titled Are Bom Women." ship skills. She is Wade" deciSupreme Court ruled that each summer she lecturer at sity. ers," continue or terminate an unwanted is a distinguished Texas Woman's Univer- pregnancy. For her work in that case, rently writing a book. Weddington has received numerous awards, including the Planned Parenthood Federation of America's Margaret Sanger Award. Are Born Women. A long-time advocate for women, in 1972 Weddington became the first notes JoAnne Growney, professor of mathematics and computer science, has been chosen as one of the finalists for the Mathematical Association of America's Award for Distinguished College or University Teaching of Math- Growney was chosen ematics. to represent the Pennsyl- vania and Delaware section of the association for the award. The award is given to the most innovative, dynamic, visionary and exemplary professors of mathematics. Susan Dauria, assistant professor of anthropology, has The Gender and Ethnic Symbolism in the Process of Making an American Saint," accepted for publication by the journal New York written an article, "Kateri Tekakwitha: Folklore. Dee Anne Wymer, associate professor of anthropolbeen named to the editorial board of the State ogy, has System journal, Scholars. and Her course, "Women as Leadhas drawn students from as far away as Iowa. Weddington is cur- the U.S. Constitution guarantees to women the choice of whether to is- senior lecturer at the University of Texas at Austin In the 1973 "Roe vs. sion, the 95 Communique 3 and teach- Sarah Weddington, the attorney landmark case "Roe Campus MARCH Some Leaders Stephen C. Wallace, professor of music, recently Bloomsbuig University Studio Band in music for dancing at the Montour County Lincoln Ball held at the Masonic Lodge on Mill Street in Danville. directed the Mark Jelinek, associate professor, and Ann Stokes, assistant professor of music, recently served as adjudicators at the 22nd Annual Young Artists Competition at The event was sponWilliamsport Symphony Orchestra. The Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College. Women's conferences planned March 24, 25 winner The Fourth Annual Student Women's Conference will be held M. Hussein Fereshteh, assistant professor of curriculum and foundations, has written an article titled "A Brief sored by the will perform a selection with the Williamsport Orchestra at an upcoming concert. woman from Austin to be a member of the Texas House of Representa- She served house for three terms, during which time she worked to reform Texas rape statutes, pass an equal credit bill for women and led successful efforts to tives. in the state Friday, March Kehr Union 24, in the Building. maintain Texas' ratification of the The day-long conference will feaworkshops on a variety of issues, including sexism and eating Equal Rights Amendment (ERA). She disorders. also led successful attempts to pre- vent passage of anti-abortion legisla- ture the featured conference speaker at a custody disputes. will efforts to extend the time for ratifica- tion of the national selection of ERA, to women assist in for the federal in the Kehr Union Supervisory Roundtable plans program on productivity and morale Ballroom. At 8 p.m., a play, be staged All students university are "All That I Am," in Kehr Union. and employees of the welcome present workshops. For to attend or more infor- mation, contact Jennie Hook at 2408. The annual Columbia-Montour County Women's Conference will be Saturday, March 25 at the university. judiciary appointments, to co-chair For more information the U.S. Delegation to the "United Gramling Nations Mid-Decade Conference on Education annual conference in Washington, D.C., in February. noon luncheon From 1978 to 1981, Weddington was assistant to the President of the United States. She was designated by President Carter to lead White House presented in the National Association for Multicultural President Jessica Kozloff will be and was instrumental in changing Texas law to provide equal consideration for mothers and fathers in tion History of Multicultural Education in the United States," which will appear in the Journal ofMulticultural RetAew, Volume 10, March 1, Spring 1995. The article was also at 389-4003. call Linda The supervisory roundtable Tuesday, March 28, titled is sponsoring a program "Surpervising for High Produc- and High Morale." The program will run from 10 a.m. to noon in the Kehr Union Hideaway Lounge. The featured speaker will be M. tivity Lee Upcraft, assistant vice president for student Penn State University. affairs at Upcraft will discuss practical which recognize and reward staff performance and value staff morale. Refreshments will be provided. For more information contact Jeanne Fitzgerald at 4070. strategies MARCH 4 Communique 9 95 ALL-STAR STUDENTS LEAP plans Bloomsburg's top scholar- were recognized athletes microenterprise at a recent luncheon. The athletes invited faculty conference who in April influenced their lives to attend the luncheon with Shown from them. Frank Misiti, The are left assistant sity professor of curriculum and swimmer The conference on campus. Patty Kim, A grade point averages; and anniversary in April by the guest of is set for April 12 LEAP has assisted in the start-up or expansion of 45 microenterprises. Lacina and Kim. Almost half of the entrepreneurs program have family incomes that low the LEAP Athlete-scholars recognize faculty who have influenced their lives Students recognized dozens of Bloomsfor the influence they have had on their lives at the sixth annual Bloomsburg University Scholar-Athlete Luncheon last month in Scranton Commons. Fifty-six Bloomsbuig student-athletes were honored at the luncheon for their perfor- mance turn, in the classroom. honored a faculty The students, in member by inviting accompany them that teacher to to the To had qualify as a scholar-athlete, students to have eamed at least a 3-25 point average for the past grade two semesters. Faculty recognized at the luncheon in- relies upon Bloomsburg Kip Armstrong, professor of sociology social welfare; Dale Bertelsen, associ- business technical assistance to participants. Richard Ganahl, assistant professor of mass communications; Robert Gates, assistant professor of curriculum and foundations; Ervene GuUey, professor of English; Mary Harris, professor of curriculum and foundations; Kenneth Hunt, professor of communication disorders and special edu- The available provide low-interest financing in capital to to participants. For more information about the confer- Wynn, professor of management and LEAP project director, at ence, contact Pamela 4591. cation; Scott Inch, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science. Curt Jones, assistant professor of mathKarpinski, assistant professor of cation disorders and communi- special education; Chuck Laudermilch, associate professor of sociology and social welfare; Ann Lee, associate professor of cluded: be- students to offer basic business training and ematics and computer science; Michael luncheon. in the fall federal poverty guidelines. program also has nearly $400,000 burg faculty members and 13 public-private initiative to encourage entrepreneurship, president Jessica Kozloff. was for Rural Pennsylvania, its first holding a microenterprise conference. and athletes with the highest Misiti and the Center will celebrate foundations; basketball player Jared Lacina Local Enterprise Assistance Program (LEAP), sponsored by Bloomsburg Univer- communication dis- 'State off Hate' Foram to examine positive community strategies The University-Community Task Force on Racial Equity is oiganizing a community orders and special education; Arthur Lysiak, forum associate professor of history. vania: "The State of Hate titled in Pennsyl- Cegielsky, assistant professor of nursing; assistant professor of health, physical Gloria Cohen, assistant professor of politi- cation cal science; Arthur Crowell, associate pro- fessor of psychology; Ronald Puhl, associ- The Good News," which will be held on Wednesday, March 29. The conference will include two sessions. The first at 3 p.m. in the Kehr Union Ballroom on campus and later at 7 p.m. in the Bloomsburg Middle School. The evening session is open to the public at no charge. Presenters will be Ann M. Van Dyke, director of community services for the Penn- fessor of communication disorders and spe- ate professor of health, physical education sylvania and athletics. Roger Sanders, professor of health, physical education and athletics; Riley Smith, associate professor of English; James Sperry, Maj. Ronald Garcia of the Pennsyh^ania and ate professor of communication studies; Gorman Miller, professor of curriculum counting; Peter Bohling, professor of eco- and foundations; Lou Mingrone, professor of biological and allied health sciences; nomics; Maria Brettschneider, assistant pro- Frank Michael Blue, associate professor of ac- fessor of political cial science; Mary Ann education. Arthur Dignan, assistant professor of com- munication disorders and special educa- Gary Doby, associate professor of curriculum and foundations; Patricia tion; Dorame-Holoviak, assistant professor of languages and cultures; James Dutt, associate professor of systems; Roger business computer and information Ellis, associate professor of education administration. and office Misiti, assistant professor of curricu- lum and foundations; Swapan Mookerjee, and athletics; edu- Alex Poplawski, pro- professor of history; Barbara Strohman, associate professor of art; Cynthia Surmacz, professor of biological and allied health sciences; Margaret Till, associate professor of biological and allied health sciences; Bonnie Williams, assistant professor of curriculum and foundations. Human Services Commission, and State Police. The forum will address these questions: Why is hate group activity and membership increasing? What are the goals, philosophies and strategies of hate groups.' What positive short and long-range actions have worked successfully in other communities? For more information, contaa James Dalton, chairperson of the forum planning committee, at 4475. 9 new the university's 1 library. Bloomsburg, he was assistant director of college development and director of alumni affairs for Trenton State College in Trenton, N.J., where he Prior to coming to earned his undergraduate and graduate degrees. As vice president for university advancement, laniero is responsible for fund rais- ing, marketing, public relations, as well as alumni, governmental and community re- Zoning Committee. He co-chairs the Town/ Relations Committee and is a member of the Bloomsbui;g Area Industrial Development Authority. Gown "For ten years, served as a Tony has served the university with distinction," said KozlofF. "He brings a great understanding of the and community to his post and provides continuity and insight to the leaduniversity^ ership team." Kozloff, who came months ago, lations. Active in 95 Communique 5 — Vice presidents Continuedfrom page MARCH to Bloomsburg ten said that she expects that "the next century. In adding these two people to the leadership team, a team has been assembled that will, with our faculty and staff, preserve all that has served us so well in the and embrace the changes that are necessary for academic excellence in the past future." Bradshaw and laniero were selected fol- lowing national searches. The search and screen committees were chaired by David Minderhout, chairperson of the anthropol- ogy department, and Mary Badami, chair- laniero has next five years will be crucial. The course person of the communication studies de- member of the Scott Township we set may well affect this institution for the partment. community affairs, Enrollment Quest plans summer Continuedfrom page 1 leadership trip to Colorado wilds academic planning for next year will ad- dress the enrollment decline. QUEST will hold a summer leadership trip to Colorado designed to teach travel skills and outdoor leader- changes resulting from the Travel dates are May 19 to June 11. This intense wilderness adventure will include Whitewater rafting on the Dolores River in southwest Colorado and and backpacking into the high peaks area of the San Juan National of the shortfall and ber of student in the available pool, that the number of students applying to Blooms- burg continues to exceed the number of eru-ollment decline will be an increase in the available slots. "Enrollment success," says number Kozloff, next ship. One of lower division courses offered "is a matter of attracting and retain- ing students. fall. "Because we anticipate enrolling more freshmen next fall to make up for the lower- ment. than-expected numbers of upper division retention issues to reverse the decline." students," says Kozloff, This must be a university-wide commit- We must look at both recruitment and "we're likely to increase the number of lower division offerings in our schedule." Doing so would reverse a four-year trend. Between 1991 and 1994, the number of Campus lower division courses offered during the semester declined from 851 to 828. Meanwhile, the number of upper division business education and office administra- courses increased from 452 to 540. The tion, The cost of the trip $635 for students and $750 for university employees with community activities cards. number of graduate offerings stayed constant over the same period. The enrollment decline that Bloomsburg scholar grant from the State System to Quest is also offering three walking Europe during the summer. The trips include 1 3-day walks through England, Scotland and the Alsace re- has experienced, say university gion of France. past. Purchase Patterns?" "The number of traditional students in the is at the bottom of a trough," says Hugh McFadden, direaor of planning and research at the university. "The number Marketing Association's educator's confer- Forest in Colorado. The trip is open to anyone with an interest in leading others in the out- fall doors. Prior experience in wildemess travel while not required, is desirable. tours in The trip through France runs from Land cost is $1,200. The trip through England runs from June 15 to 28. July 5 to 17. Cost including airfare is $1,700. The trip through Scotland runs from Land cost is $1,300. For more information on the trips or the numerous one-day courses Quest Sept. 21 to Oct. 3. offers, call 4323. reflects demographic trends in the general Fewer students are graduating state's Dennis O. Gehris, associate professor of has been awarded a $400 teacher/ establish a video conferencing system in Sutliff Hall for use in business classes. officials, population. from the notes high schools than in the applicant pool of high school graduates in the commonwealth has declined steadily since 1980 - Kiran Karande, assistant professor of marketing, recently presented a paper titled "Does Coupon Usage Vary with Consumer at the 1995 American ence in San Diego. The paper was pub- lished in the conference proceedings. Donald A- Vannan, professor emeritus of curriculum and foundations, has written from 171,100 to 121,000 in 1992. The resuk, an article, "Science, Safety, and Your Home," for universities in the State System, has been which appears enrollment declines for the past three or four years." Kozloff points out, despite a lower num- in the January issue of Elementary Teacher Ideas. 6 Communique 9 MARCH 95 Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by the University Police HAPPY NEW YEAR Dennis Hwang, February 1995 associate professor of accounting, Offenses demonstrates Chinese Reported to or by Arrests University Police Incidents Cleared calligraphy at the Chinese by Other Means New Year's celebration held last month in nomiciQe the Kehr Union Forcible 0 Rape 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Multicultural Center. Robbery TALE to open center Bloomsburg open will a new in fall over the past several years from the teaching and learning enhancement program, contaa Terry Riley at 4736. center next fall. The idea for the center evolved lege Teaching p.m., committee (TALE), according to Terry Riley, professor of English and TALE The establishment of was approved last spring. 0 Aggravated Assault 0 Simple Assault 0 Burglary 3 Larceny totals 3 1 Book (Bag) Theft 0 0 0 Theft from Buildings 2 Theft from Vehicles 0 Grounds 0 Theft from and Learning," 1 to 3 McCormick Center, Forum. The teleconference is produced by Old Dominion University. For more information on either Teaching and Learning Enhancement 0 0 Retail Theft 1 1 Bicycle Theft 0 D.U.I. 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 6 0 0 0 UquorLaws 13 13 Drunkenness 13 13 4 3 0 0 0 0 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 Arson 0 Forgery Fraud 0 0 Embezzlement 0 Receiving Stolen Properly 0 Vandalism 3 Weapons Possession 0 Prostitution 0 chairperson. the center Located in the annex at the rear of the University Store, the center will consist of room. A an office and a meeting half-time faculty position has been approved to direct the activities and programs the center "This center will provide a place meetings and for faculty to arrange discuss teaching issues," says Riley. will also provide TALE with a permanent space to keep books and journals on rule explained Faculty who receive inquiries from students about the "40 percent rule" may fmd development committee be- fore 1990, typically sponsors six to System policy in 19SK), specifies that at least 40 percent of the total baccalaureate degree requirements must consist of upper level, advanced coursework. "40 percent" rule does not in the sciences. The workshop will Kehr Union. • Friday, March 31 Teleconference "Enhancing and Evaluating Colin — 0 Drug Abuse Violations 6 Gambling 0 Off. 0 Against Family Conduct Disorderly Conduct Dnjg Violations ments. Instead, the rule applies to departments when All designing or upn Other Offenses (Except fined as "upper level." be held 1 Open Lewdness with lege of civil engineering department an expert on using collaborative learning groups for problem-solving 0 Indecent Exposure Vagrancy for bachelor's is Indecent Assault affect a student's graduation require- Upcoming TALE events include: • Thursday, March 23 All-day worshop with Kari Smith of the Colof Miimesota. Smith 0 Disorderly dating the curriculum requirements at the University 1 Agg. Indecent Assault the following information eight programs each academic year. — Sex Offense Totals helpful. The teaching." TALE, called the faculty professional Forty percent The rule, adopted as part of a State will sponsor. "It Made or The degree programs. rule allows departments to determine which courses are de- To graduate, students must meet the degree requirements that existed when they entered the program. As an option, students may choose to complete a degree under the most recent requirements Traffk:) This report reflects only incidents which occur on university property. It does not include incidents current requirements. accept all Town Safety Hp: Should you wish to invite a "book buyer/text seller" to campus, first uninvited, contact contact the provost's office for book buyer come to your office university police and the provost's approval. Should a office immediately. if they in the of Bloomsburg. 9 MARCH 95 Communique 7 Speech, hearing and language seminars set for March, April The department of communication cial education is disorders and spe- offering a series of seminars as part of continuing education activities sponsored by the Ameri- can Speech, Hearing and Language Association. Anyone interested may attend the seminars. For more information, contact Vishakha Rawool at 4818 or 4436. Seminars include: — Friday, Advanced Hearing Aids in Clinical Practice March 10, 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kehr Union, room 409. Presenters will be Robert Gance and Denise Mastroianni, • ENT audiologists at Berks Surgical Associates in West Reading. The seminar will examine current advances Ln TRAINING EVERYDAY hearing aid technology such as programmable hearing and "completely aids • Mark Paynes in the canal hearing instruments." Cochlear Implant for a Child — Friday, April 21, 2 to • through illustration — Friday, McCormick Center, Institute for Interactive Technologies. Presenters will include Slike, professor Paynes is miles. preparing to run the Boston Marathon in April. of a case study. Videodiscs for Teaching Speech-Reading April 28, 10 a.m,. to noon, computer day by running several Kehr Union, Hideaway Lounge. Presenters will include audiologist Vickie Bern Guion; educator for the deaf Anne B. Hayward; and Kathleen W. Barker, the mother of a child with a cochlear implant. The seminar will examine a collaborative multidisciplinary approach 5 p.m., to cochlear implants of services begins nearly every Samuel of communication disorders and special Computer services' Mark Raynes to run Boston Marathon in April education, and Dorothy Hobbis, instructor in the Institute The seminar will include a Nine years ago, Mark Raynes, da- videodiscs were developed for tabase administrator for computer teaching speach-reading. Findings from a research study services, ran his first foot race be- for Interactive Technologies. demonstration of of 74 subjects how who learned speechreading via videodisc technology will be presented. • Intelligible Speech for the Prelingually Friday, April 28, 2 to 4 p.m., Deaf — Kehr Union, room 409. The cause his someone sister Roxanne wanted to run the race with. To- day, Raynes has qualified to run in the 26-mile Boston Marathon this April. communication disorders and special education. The seminar will focus on issues surrounding speech devel- -kilometer Chocolate Case Hershey was Roxanne's first and last race. She didn't like it, Mark says. A decade later, Roxanne and their parents will join Mark in Boston on in prelingually profoundly deaf children. Among the issues are the reasons for the relative failure of oral training for this population in the past and the promise of success in the present and The 10 in April 17 to see him run the marathon. future. Mark ran his first marathon in Philadelphia only six months after Key control rules revisited his first race in and the key control office wish remind employees of the following rules regard- University police to ing keys to university facilities. Employees should not lend keys to other employ- The only departments with the authority to issue keys are the university police and ees or to students. the key control office in the carpentry shop. Keys are not to graduate students. to be issued to undergraduate or A key request may be submitted have keys issued to the police department and signed out by authorized students on a daily basis. For more information, contact the key control officer, Charlie Harris, at 4542. faU. Training for the Boston Marathon presents some new challenges, Mark presenter will be Judith Hirshfeld, assistant professor of opment he had to complete a marathon in less than 3 hours 15 minutes. Raynes ran the Corning Marathon in 3 hours 14 minutes and the Harrisburg Marathon in 3 hours 10 minutes this past Hershey. "I got to mile admits. "I've never run through the winter before. Now I've got to run through January and February." Raynes trains six days a week, running 45 to 60 miles a week. Monday through Friday, Raynes gets to the university^ at about 6 a.m. and runs for an hour through the nearby hills or along the river. and I was exhausted," says Raynes "When I start work in the morning, started walking, and I had ten rmles to go." Mark took four hours to finish his first gruelling 26.2 mile race. But it I'm wide awake," says Raynes. "And you can't run and be stressed out." He takes Saturday off, but Sunday morning he's running again, cover- didn't discourage him. He's run a ing 12 to 20 miles. 16, of that marathon. "I marathon or two every year since, including races at Corning, New York City, Harrisburg and Philadelphia. And he's gotten better at making those miles go by quickly. This year, he'll be one of only about 12,000 people qualified to run in Boston. To qualify in the age 35 to 39 category, How does he feel after running 26 miles? "You don't feel anything for a you get and real thirsty. After about two hours, you get real tired and you just want to go to sleep." while," says Raynes. "Then real stiff 8 Communique 9 MARCH 95 CONCERTS Calendar ART EXHIBITS Haas Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Student Art Association Juried Exhibit 23 to April 4, Haas Gallery of — March Art. Curator PROVOSTS LECTURE SERIES Admission to all events is free except the "showcase" scholarship concert and Sonw Leaders Are Bom Women President's Ball. Weddington, attorney for the winning side Brass Menagerie Quintet March 9, 7:30 p.m.. Carver Brass. Thursday, Hall, noon Suzuki String Recital Art Gallery Class Exhibit — Gallery of An. Featured April 6 to 28, artist Haas Gloria Ortiz noon in the Alan Stackhouse tion, May 1 — to 14, Master's thesis exhibi- Health Care 11, Haas Center. — Matthew Hare, with President's Ball — Saturday, Town April 1, 6 p.m., Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m. lecture, Friday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. Advanced Hearing Akls March eral and music Singers Hall, — directing. Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m.. Carver Gross Auditorium. Directed by Wendy Applications of Mattiematics University Concert Band — Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, President Jessica Kozloffs Inauguration — Sat- to the public. tion in the Followed by a recep- lobby of Mitrani GOVERNANCE BUCC (Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee), McCormick Center for Human Services, Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, March 29, April 12 and 26. Forum, vices, McCormick Center for Human Ser- Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, March 22, room Planning and Budget Committee, day, 3:30 Human Services, S. pm, March 23, April 20. 23, 7p.m.,Magee's Main Street Inn, Blooms- burg. 6, 8 pm, Kehr Room B. Temporal Processing Disorders Center, Language- in — Steven room Haas Center. Spring "Swing" Friday, April 21, 2 p.m., room University-Community Orchestra 23, — Sunday, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center. DirectedbyMarkJelinek with Wendy Miller, soprano, guest — Saturday, streets, Bloomsburg. Psychok>gy Student Presentations of Independent Research McCormick Knoebei's Grove Pops Concerts 1, — Sunday, Band at 2:30, Concert Band park bandshell. 6:30 p.m., — Monday, Bloomsburg Town Park University-Community Orchestra May (Weather Permitting). — Friday, April 28, 2 p.m., Center, room 2166. RLMS The Specialist — Thursday, March 9, 7 and 9:30 p. m^, Haas Center. B. Eric Nelson. at the McCormick Center, soloist. Concert Choir And Husky Singers 6 p.m., 2166. 2166. April 29, 7:30 p.m.. First Presbyterian Church, April 30, Studio Miller, 2 p.m., Mitchell Wallace. April 7, in Humans Berman, Medical College of Pennsylvania and Hahnemarm University, — with the Studio Band directed by Stephen at — Thursday, March Values and Visions Laboratory Measures of Aggressk>n April 11, 7:30 p.m., MEETING Task Forceon Racial Equity Sacrifice, Forum, Thursday, April Based Learning Disorders George, University of McCormick Forum, Thurs- The Ultimate Claire. — Tuesday, Direaed by Center for April 9, Center. — 108. McCormick Jazz Night Kehr Accounting duaor Dr. Donald Wisconsin-Eau Fourth and Market April 19. Haas in Rutgers University, Friday, April Mitrani Hall, Hall. p.m., Directed by Terry Oxley, with guest con- urday, April 22, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Open 1 Dennis Hwang, associate professor of accounting, Tuesday, March 21, Bakeless Union, Multipurpose $4 for students and senior citizens, and free SPECIAL EVENTS 10 a.m. to 10, scholarships. Call 389-4705. Miller. activities sticker. — room 409. For information call 4818. Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, with a community Clink»l Practice Union, Center, — in Friday, Women's Choral Ensemble and Chamber Act: workshop, Kehr Union, Ballroom. of Bloomsburg. Street, Two Short Plays by Eugene lonesco The Bloomsburg Players, April 26 to 29, 8 pm, April 30, 2 pm. Carver Hall, An Absurd — Norma the 21st Century Tickets required with proceeds aiding gen- Stephen Wallace THEATER in LECTURES Music by the University-Community Orchestra and Studio Band, Mark Jelinek and Haas Gallery of Art. lecture, Swenson, co-author of Our Bodies, Ourselves, Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. 24 West Main gallery. March case, Thursday, workshop, 7:30 p.m. Mitrani Hall, Haas Center. 23, 4 p.m. an appearance by The Student Chamber Orchestra. Sunday, March 26, 2:30 p.m. Hernandez. Curator Kenneth Wilson. Reception Tuesday, April 11, at — Saturday, March 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Double Bass Recital in the gallery. Roe vs. Wade of the Gross Auditorium. Carol Bums. Reception Thursday, March 23, at — An Evening With — Sarah — Wednesday, ttie Vampire March 22, Friday, March 44, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 7 p.m., Haas Center. Interview witti Stargate March — Wednesday, March 29, Friday, and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, 7 p.m., Haas Center. 31, 7 April 2, University to face leaner year with Governor Ridge's budget Governor Tom Ridge has proposed what the state system universities had ex- pected. President Jessica Kozloff told meeting this month that the governor's budget gives the 14 schools in the State System of Higher Education about $20 million less Grammy-winning in Judy Collins will perBloomsburg on Friday, singer form a special concert at April 21, as part of the university's inaugural month concert will begin at 8 p.m. in activities. Collins' Mitrani Hall. Among if the is ap- proved, Bloomsbuig's overall income — from the is — and from tuition rise only by an aver- state projected to "As a result of the governor's budget proposal and the competition for we challenge grants represents a 1.7 enrollment within the percent hike in state support for pect it will be a leaner, tighter year for System institutions. That figure compares with increases that ranged from us," Parrish said. 2 to 6 percent in previous years. Tuition challenge grants reward state universities for below holding tuition specified targets. state, ex- The governor's budget has been House Appropriations Committee and must work its way sent to the through the state legislature. The budget update was one of popular songs are "Amazing This year's tuition challenge grant several items of information shared and "Chelsea Mornfrom which President and Mrs. Clinton chose cap is 4.5 percent. In 1994-95, State System schools received a $200 tu- with trustees. Collin's name the The governor's proposed increase base appropriations and tuition increases Grace," "Send in the Clowns" ing," president for administration, governor's proposed budget age of about 3 percent. than requested. weekend The governor's proposed budget allocates $100 per student. According to Robert Parrish, vice terly starts inaugural challenge grant for each in-state student. the university's trustees at their quar- Judy Collins concert ition a "very different budget" from Continued on page 3 of their daughter. Since singing at Presi- dent Clinton's Inauguration, Collins has released a new album, "Just Like a Woman: Judy Sings Dylan" and a home video "The Best of Judy Collins." Collins has also been a spokesperson for UNICEF in Bosnia. Tickets for the performance are $15 each for reserved seating and may be purchased by calling DEDICATION SHOT (717) 389-4409. Other inaugural month • The April 1, activities will include: ninth annual President's Ball, Saturday, 24 West Ballroom, Magee's Main Street Inn, Bloomsburg. Tickets are $65 and may be purchased by calling 4705. Proceeds benefit the university's President Jessica Kozloff tosses a basketball to Community Govemment Association president Michael Gillespie at the dedication of the university's Student general scholarship fund. • President Jessica Kozloff s Inauguration urday, April 22, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. public. Followed by a reception — Recreation Center on March Sat- Open to the in the lobby of Mitrani Hall. University-Community Orchestra Performance Sunday, April 23, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Free • — and open 8. Among those in attendance included trustees and former and current Community Govemment Association officers. to the public. PHOTO BY JOAN HELPER 2 Communique 23 MARCH 95 Music plans 'Jazz Night' News briefs President Jessica Kozloff has scheduled open office hours on Wednesday, March 29, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Because emergencies occasionally occur, it is recom- mended people interested that those president during open sure that the time is still meeting the advance to be at 8 p.m. Admission in Mitrani Hall. is free. The concert will feature guest saxophonist Dan Goble, who has backed such as Rich and Red and music, Goble has performed artists available. 1 The Bloomsburg University Studio Band will hold its annual "Jazz Night" performance on Tuesday, April 11, in office hours call in April Little Skelton. Fluent in both classical The deadline for applications for Fulbright lecturing or research grants for 1996-97 is Aug. about the grants, or assistance Madhav Sharma, in 1. For information applying, contact coordinator of international education, jazz with National Tours of "Cats," "Sugar Babies," "42nd Street" and "A Chorus Line." He at 4830. is the recipient of Doivn Beat magazine's student recording awards The Greek Life Task Force is sending a survey about both solo and chamber music He has appeared with in Bloomsbuig's fraternity and sorority system to all employ- categories. The survey is part of a larger study of greek life at the university. The Greek Life Task Force was formed last fall by President Jessica Kozloff For more information, call ver and the Fort Collins Susan Hicks, chairperson of the task ate ees. force, at 4525. several orchestras, including the Den- symphony Goble is presently associprofessor of music at West Con- orchestras. necticut State University in Danbury. At 6:30 p.m., Goble, backed by the Vic Boris Trio, will hold a free public Dan Goble in clinic Mitrani Hall. Goble will and how discuss jazz improvisation to listen to jazz. Communique Haggerty attends Iwo Jima anniversary A staff, newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and CoMMUNiQu6 publishes news of activities, events and developments at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educaand employment opportunities for all persons tional without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The university and is additionally committed to affirmative steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. action will take positive Bloomsburg Director of News John J. reunion in 1985 and returned a sary observance of the Battle of Iwo Jima in Washington, D.C., on Feb. 19. At the observance, President Bill ' Congressional Medal of dressed 1 Honor ad- ,700 Marines in attendance. A corporal in the 4th Marine Divi- Haggerty received a shrapnel wound in the left shoulder at Iwo - Japanese flag he had found on I the battlefield to *A the families of * * Clinton and four recipients of the sion, Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner trustee Haggerty, attended the 50th anniver- 'fl Japanese L^. f^ff ^^^H iL John and Media Relations: returned to Iwo Jima at a Haggerty retired is a public ^^o^l^ducator J. Haggerty Jima. He sol- diers. and a pracac- ing licensed psychologist. Mark Lloyd New Softball field to see action Editor: Eric Foster Proofreader: Wirmie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer Construction of a new Softball field will Publication date for the next Communique: April 6 and calendar Communique, University Relations and Com- Please submit story ideas, information to news to briefs munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address is: Fost@Husky.Bloomu.edu Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. begin this spring and is expected be completed by September. The present softball field is the site of the new Harvey brary. The new A. Andruss Libe built field will The new softball in fall field is presently being surveyed, while grading the field is "This field, expected to begin in May. is going to be a much better more suited to college-level play than the one we have now," where a parking lot on the upper campus is now located. University work crews will be responsible for much of the work on says Contos. the $150,000 project, according to tricians Tom struction office. Outside contractors Contos, assistant director of planning and construction. Lighting for the field will cost $70,000. an additional University workers involved in the project will include the grounds crew, the carpentry shop, plumbers, elec- and the planning and con- perform some phases of the work, says Contos. will 23 Continuedfrom page to the university," says President Jes- Montour and Northumberland. An open-ended survey, mailed to all 243 "we want to keep them, non-returning students, failed to pro- not enough to sica Kozloff, attract students vide many other answers. Only 38 too." That's why the university surveyed who the 243 students return campus to student's did not elected not to last withdraw from the simply did not show up for the semester. The survey may dispel several myths about the university's "dropout" rate, but, says it also leaves many ques- unanswered. Bloomsburg's "retention rate," which has historically hovered just below 70 percent, remains about 25 tions points higher than the national average. It However nation. tention rate has pus because they had transferred to institution, often because another Bloomsburg did not offer the program or major they were interested in. About a quarter indicated that they had taken a job or owned their own businesses. About one in six respondents indicated that financial problems interferred with slightly, for "This particular survey doesn't seem to offer many definitive answers about dropped pus," the past four con- their re- turn to school. why students fail to return to cam- says Kozloff "Nonetheless, an area that we'll con- retention is and Two secutive semesters. This semester tinue to monitor the figure of the strategic planning study groups is 66.2 percent. This slight decline substantial, but a shift may not seem of 2 percentage points equates to about 130 students. The who fall, university's study of students failed to return to campus last conducted by the department of at outs" do not necessarily have aca- demic problems. Nor are they "special programs" students. The study showed of last that issues. I both study groups identify strategies to will improve suc- "Historically, we've done well in keeping our students. And today, when competitive pressures are great, it's it as important to retain students as is to attract them." 80 percent semester's non-returning stu- QPAs higher than 2.0. In faa, almost a quarter had QPAs higher dents had The council, following a performance review, recommended that President Kozloff s contract be extended for an additional year, until June 30, 1998. Jim Christy, acting director of admissions, reported that spring enrollment totaled 6,177, down from 6,450 just two years ago, and about 223 lower than budget projections As a result, Kozloff said, the university will "front-load more freshmen" than it has in the past. Christy indicated that the fall enrollment target for freshmen has been set at 1,190, about 120 more than last year's figure. "We must be concerned about enrollment, not just for enrollment's sake," Parrish said. "Our expenditure plan — especially must match realistic enrollment projections in light of lower than expected levels of support from the state." The trustees also approved retaining the name "Harvey new library building. The old library building will be renamed after the new library opens. A ground breaking ceremony for the new library will be held on Saturday, April 29, at 10:30 a.m. at the A. Andruss Library" for the Softball field adjacent to Waller Administration Building. The ground breaking alumni weekend. called "very good news up by The method of change. Student activities ian, recently Non-returnees were just as likely be juniors or seniors as they were to be underclassmen. More than half those who failed juniors or seniors. to One were three had return in accumulated more than 96 credit hours. More than 80 percent had been enrolled full time. Those who dropped out were more likely to be "local" students. Almost 40 percent of non-returning students came from five nearby counties Columbia, Luzerne, Lycoming, fees rates. plans award ceremony were admitted through to and academic equipment Alumni Association Campus "special pro- than 3 percent. nors has not established tuition at its 1995 awards dinner on April 29. Two other individuals will be designated as Honorary Alumni. The three alumni are John S. 101 or EOP. less wUl be a percentage of tuition rather than a flat fee, as has been the case in the past. Those fees have not yet been determined because the State System's Board of Gover- The Bloomsburg University Alumni -ACT Room charges establishing other student fees will Association will honor three alumni grams" our students." for remain the same, except for the 60 or so private rooms on campus. Their charge will increase by $19 per semester - less than 2 percent. Food service charges for the most popular, 19-meal will Fewer than 10 percent of 0. approved a package of In other business, the council those who failed to return to campus than 3 being held in conjunction with is student fees for next year that trustee Robert Buehner plan are set to go cess at Bloomsburg. planning and institutional research, suggests that the university's "drop- evaluate. — the teaching-learning group and the enrollment management group — are looking these anticipate that 1 established in the spring of half the respondents indicated they did not return to cam- the university's resteadily, — — to the query. More than compares favorably with some of the best private universities in the but responded The fall. university, but Kozloff, 15 percent of those surveyed 95 Communique 3 Budget Survey yields no easy answers to explain student no-shows "It's MARCH ^^lliam J. Frost, notes associate professor/reference librar- presented Bloomsburg University's updated '53, Phyllis Mundy, '70, and David Williams, '81. Scrimgeour and Mundy will receive Distinguished Service awards. Williams will be honored as Young Alumnus of the Year. Robert Warren and Elbern (Ed) Alkire will receive Honorary Alumni library orientation at the designations. science, recently chaired a panel Those interested in attending the ceremony should call 4058 to make Generation" reservations. Economic Justice. Scrimgeour, American Library Association's Philadelphia. The Andruss HypeiTour, a HyperCard program, was one of nine Midwinter Convention in computerized projects shown at the gence/Expert Systems Demo Fair. Maria Brettschneider, at the Artificial Intelli- assistant professor of political on "Educating the Next Progressive Jewish Organizing in the Diaspora Conference sponsored by Jews for Racial and MARCH 4 Communique 23 95 CONCERTS Admission Calendar PROVOSTS LECTURE SERIES to all events is free except the President's Ball. Double Bass Recital ART EXHIBITS Haas Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. — Student Art Association Juried Exhibit MarcJi 23 to April 4, Haas Gallery of Art. Curator Carol Bums. Reception Thursday, March 23, at noon in the gaUery. Art Gallery Class Exhibit — — Matthew Hare, with an appearance by The Student Chamber Sunday, March 26, 2:30 p.m. Orchestra. April 6 to 28, in the gallery. exhibition, — May 1 PreskJenfs Ball — Saturday, p.m., 24 West Main Street, 1, Town 6 of Master's thesis Haas Gallery of An Absurd Act: Two Short Plays by Eugene The Bloomsburg Players, April lonesco 26 to 29, 8 pm, April 30, 2 pm. Carver — Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for $4 for students and senior free with a community citizens, Ourselves, Thursday, April 20, 7 p.m. workshop, Kehr Union, Ballroom. LECTURES by Wendy Based Learning Disorders Miller. Band — Sunday, Haas more information call April 9, McCormick Laboratory Measures of Aggressk)n Humans sity S. George, Univer- of Wisconsin-Eau Claire. Jazz Night — Tuesday, Mitrani Hall, Saturday, April 22, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. to the public. Followed by a Weekend — Friday to workshop at 6:30 p.m. Renaissance Jamboree Haas Direaed by Mark Jelinek with Wendy Miller, soprano, guest McCormick soloist. GOVERNANCE Interview with the Vampire University Curricu- lum Committee), McCormick Center for Human Services, Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, March 29, April 12 and 26. 29, Dowtown Bloomsburg, 10 a.m. to 5 Human Forum, Wednesday, 3 pm, April Planning and Budget Committee, Center for Human Services, McCormick Forum, Ground Breaking 10:30 a.m, softbaU Alumni Weekend — field, room 2166. Friday, March Haas Center. Stargate March 2, — — Wednesday, March 7 p.m., 29, Friday, and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Haas Center. 31, 7 April — Wednesday, April 5, Friday, and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, April 9, 7 p.m., Haas Center April 7, 7 — Wednesday, April 19, 7 p.m., with a panel discussion immediately after the film; Saturday, April 22, Thursday, 3:30 pm, March 23, April 20. p.m. Library for Friday, April 28, 2 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 26, 7 p.m., McCormick Center — Center, RLMS Higher Learning April 2166. Psychology Student Presentatwns of independent Research 19. — Saturday, room Center, — Sunday, Center. Services, University, Friday, April 21, McCormick 2 p.m., Disclosure Sunday, April 28-30. in Berman, Medical College of Pennsylvania and Mitchell Haas Center. Spring "Swing" reception in the lobby of Mitrani Hall. Children and Sibling's — Hahnemann April 11,8 p.m., with the Studio Band direaed by Stephen Forum, 2 p.m., 7, 2166. conductor Dr. Donald BUCC (Bloomsburg — room Miller, Center. 389-4426. President Jessica Kozloff 's Inauguration Center, Directed by Terry Oxley, with guest 24, (717) Language- in — Steven Rutgers University, Friday, April April 23, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, — B. Temporal Processing Disorders p.m., Symposium Thursday Kehr Union Room Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. Direrted Friday, April 20-21, Open — Norma the 21 st Century Friday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Wallace. Public activities SPECIAL EVENTS Building. For in Swenson, co-author of Our Bodies, Union, Multipurpose — University-Community Orchestra and workshop, 7:30 p.m. Haas Center. lecture, Mitrani Hall, Women's Choral Ensemble and Chamber sticker. Health Sciences case, Thursday, The Ultinuite Sacrifice, Values and Visions Forum, Thursday, April 6, 8 pm, Kehr 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, THEATER and 23, 4 p.m. Wade Wallace directing. University Concert adults, vs. lecture, Friday, April 21, 8:30 a.m. by the University-Community Orchestra and Studio Band, Mark Jelinek and Stephen Art. Hall, March Health Care April Bloomsburg. Tickets required with proceeds aiding general and music Singers to 14, winning Roe side of the for the Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. Wilson. Reception Tuesday, April 11, at Alan Stackhouse — Sarah Weddington, attorney scholarships. Call 389-4705. Music Haas Gallery of Art. Featured artist Gloria Ortiz Hernandez. Curator Kenneth noon Some Leaders Are Bom Women Sunday, April 23, 7 and 9 p.m., Haas Center. Saoirday, April 29, MEETING lower campus. — Saturday and Sunday, April 29-30. For information call 4085. Task Force on Racial Equity — 30, 7 p.m., Magee's Main Street Iim, Bloomsbuig. March — Wednesday, April 26, 8 and 9:30 p.m., Friday, April 28, 6:30, 8 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, April 30, 10 a.m., 1 p.m., 7 p.m., Haas Center. The Lfon King Friday, Higher education leader to speaic at inauguration The president of the American Association of State Colleges (AASCU) and Universities will be the keynote speaker at the inauguration of Jessica Sledge Kozloff as president of Bloomsburg Univer- President invoices sanctions in response to student drinlcing Bloomsburg University President an incident in which a 19-year-old Bloomsburg student was taken to Jessica Kozloff, in response to the local hospital as a result of alcolast month, placed the Sigma Roh on administrative disciplinary suspension. She initially invoked a similar suspension hol poisoning sity. The inauguration ceremony will be held Satur- day, April 22, at 2:30 p.m. Haas CenThe ceremony, which is open to the public, will be followed by a reception in in Mitrani Hall, ter for the Arts. sorority Chi president Kozloff temporarily sus- pended the students until that hearing was held. The students have now requested a hearing before a review board which was expected to be held this week. Their suspensions have been lifted The hearing until that hearing. against three students allegedly in- will volved in the incident, but of one faculty and two suspension later that lifted the week pending The Rho, James B. Appleberry became the second president of the American As- sorority, may any of and Universities after serv- its functions, in- An official and judicial investigation hearing will determine whether there ing as president of North- are grounds for official ern Michigan University cannot condone behavior that endangers the health and well-being of members of this community or that interferes with our primary mission of fostering academic and intellectual growth. I suspension. James Applebeny for eight years. Prior to he served for nearly seven years as president of Pittsburg State University The three individual stu- that, is a Washington-based higher education association representing 370 public tutions and 30 state could result in suspension or expulsion for their alleged role in providing alcohol to the pledge. systems nationwide. 1, dents face disciplinary hearings which insti- Kozloff has served as president of Bloomsburg University since July staff members. Chi Sigma not continue cluding pledging activities. sociation of State Colleges AASCU 6, a formal judicial review. the lobby of Mitrani Hall. in Kansas. is and be held before a panel made up scheduled for Thursday, April students initially three requested an ad- ministrative hearing last 1994. The "Being a student at Bloomsburg is not an entitlement," President Kozloff told hundreds of students who gathered in Gross Auditorium for a community meeting week, and last week. "Just Continued on page 3 Prior to joining Bloomsburg, Kozloff served as vice president for academic and student affairs for the State Colleges of Colorado, a system of four regional that, campuses serving 26,000 ADDRESSING ALCOHOL ISSUES students. Before she held several administrative positions at the Addressing hundreds of University of Northern Colorado in Greeley. She has students, faculty and taught undergraduate courses in political science staff in and graduate courses in educational leadership and recently, President public policy. Jessica Kozloff Other inauguration events include: • Judy Collins Concert Friday, April — Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $15 and are emphasized the 21, seriousness of an 8 p.m., available alcohol-related incident by and calling 4409. • and open outlined what actions would be taken. University-Community Orchestra Performance — Sunday, Gross Auditorium April 23, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Free to the public. - PHOTO BY JOAN HELPER 2 Communique 13 APRIL 95 News The Provost's lecturer to discuss health policy of 21st century briefs U.S. Postal Service has established the university's address as 400 E. Second Street, Bloomsburg 1301. The PA 17815- postal service has requested that the university use the following order for addressing: Name Room Individual Building and (optional line) Bloomsburg University (this line is essential) 400 E. Second Street (this line is essential) Bloomsburg PA 17815-1301 (essential) The coauthor of the landmark book Our Bodies, Ourselves, Norma Meras Swenson, will speak at Bloomsburg's Fourth Annual Health Sciences Symposium on April 20 and 21. Currently a lecturer at the Harvard School of Public Health in Boston, Mass., Swenson is also co-director of Women's Health Book the Boston Collective. Open parking hours regulations will be now begin strictly at 6 p.m. All parking Swenson give the keynote will address on Thursday, April 20, enforced. at 7 p.m. in the Kehr Union Ballroom in Employees are asked (THIS) for the fall to encourage outstanding The Harrisburg dents to apply for stu- Internship Semester semester 1995. Applicants should be a junior or senior, with a minimum 3 0 GPA, in any major conjunction with the university's Lecmre Provost's On Series. April 21, she will give a titled Friday, workshop "Health in the 21st Century: with an interest in government service. Selected interns Growing Older with Knowledge and receive a stipend equivalent to the cost of full-time tuition, Power" at 8:30 a.m. in the Ballroom. Both presentations are free and open room, board and fees. internships office, Ben Information is available at the Franklin 15. The theme of to the public. The workshop wiU be based upon the latest book Swenson was in- Communique volved in writing. The New Ourselves A newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and developments at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educaand employment opportunities for all persons tional without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The university is additionally committed to affirmative and will take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. action Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner Director of News and Media Women Aging the symposium is "The 21st Century: Public Health Policy or a Healthy Public'" The symposium is planned by the with students and faculty of Bloomsburg's Knowledge and Power. The book takes a positive, empowering approach to the physical and emo- adult health, allied health sciences, women in their middle Bloomsburg students will make poster presentations and manage Grotving Older: staff, Norma Swenson tional health of and later years. Since the publication of Our Bod- Swenson has remained active in women's health issues. She has been involved with ies, Ourselves in 1973, nursing and speech pathology and audiology programs. More than 250 exhibits as part of the stu- dents from across the state will gather at the event. and adaptation of the New OurBodies, Ourselvesiovwomen in Latin America, the Phillipines and workshops Thailand. call the translation symposium. Health care professionals and Registration for the is symposium and free to students $10 for others. For more information, 4426. Relations: Mark Lloyd BUTV to appear on new cable channel Editor: Eric Foster University Television Bloomsburg (BUTV) will new cable channel posi- Beginning in Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer appear Publication date for the next Communique: April 20 at a tion in the April, Bloomsburg area. Since the inception of the service in 1986, news and calendar information to Communique, University Relations and ComPlease submit story ideas, briefs munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address is: fost@husky.bloomu.edu Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communique are has appeared in the vice Electric Cable TV channel 13- offers educational pro- ming and campus messages. It can be seen Monday through Friday from 1-3 p.m. and again from 9-11 p.m. In addition, the live student newscast "Bloom News " However, due to changes being implemented by Service Electric, Friday nights at 6:30. BUTV transmissions such as the month. on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. BUTV Bloomsburg/Catawissa area on Ser- BUTV grams, student productions, athletic events, community program- has moved to channel 8 Earlier this year, to channel 8 this BUTV moved on the Berwick Cable is aired There are also occasional special ing upcom- inauguration ceremony of Bloomsburg University President which will be televised on Saturday, April 22, at 2:30 TV system. The change means that BUTV viewers will find the service Jessica Kozloff, on channel 8 on both cable systems. p.m. 2 13 APRIL 95 Communique 3 Sanctions Campus Continuedfrom page 1 as we have academic standards for admission, retention and graduation, we also have expectations for be- havior outside the classroom. Stu- who want to be a member of community must live up to these dents this It "As president of this university, I cannot condone behavior that en- community or this interferes with that our primary mission of fostering academic and intellec- growth. "Need I remind any of us that, almost one year ago, one of our Bloomsburg students, Terry Linn, died as a result of alcohol poisoning?" said Kozloff. "This received a I told her about today, she asked that this I meeting convey her very strong plea that 'kids be aware that this is very serious business.' "I'm tremendously proud to be the been morning I from Terry's mother call nationally recognized for its Lawrence Tanner, assistant professor of geography and earth science, has written an article, "Gravel imbrication on the deflating backshores of beaches on Prince Edward Island, Canada," which has been accepted for publication by the journal Sedimentary Geology. This paper was presented at the meeting of the Northeast section of the Geological Society of America in Connecticut in March. academic excellence," said Kozloff. dangers the health and well-being of tual a painful conversation for me. president of an institution that has expectations. members of was When notes "I have grown, as so many of you have, to love this university and people. It gives me no its pleasure to take punitive action against any member of our university family. But I feel an awesome responsibility for the well-being of this special place. Scott Inch, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, recently took a team of mathematics majors to compete in the 1 1th annual COMAP Mathematical Contest in Modeling. The international competition offers students the opportunity to compete my fervent hope that each of you who cares about this university and Jan Allbeck of Millville, Sue Harner of Donaldson and Nic Koban of Bloomsburg. Last year a Bloomsburg team coached by Inch achieved "Honorable Mention" status. what same The It is it stands for will accept that responsibility." Housing Task Force to meet results of this year's determined April 1 competition have not been yet. Bruce Rockwood, professor of finance and business law, recently attended a conference, The Housing Safety Task Force an off-campus Bloomsburg students will hold a public meeting on Wednesday, April 12, at 7 p.m. in the Wesley United Methodist Church, West Third created last fall after fire killed five Street. At the meeting, the task force expects to accept, modify or reject subcommittee reports and recom- mendations regarding off-campus housing safety and student responsibility. The reports were presented Kozloff and town mayor Daniel Bauman. by university president Jessica The group held two meetings last fall to collect testimony from experts and community members. The subcommittees are examining these issues: safety and education, landlord rights and responsibilities, tenant/student rights and responsibilities, community/town responsibilities and university responsibilities. final report be delivered of the task force mayor and the task force at a meeting held this will university president within the next task force was created last fall Rhetoric in the Law," at Yale to the semiotics. Janice Feimster Walters, instructor of developmental instruction, recently served as a Difference hold "Make a — Be Good Neighbor a Day" on Sunday, April The event will 30. begin with two hours of community service p.m., followed by nic at 4 p.m. in Town at 2 community picthe Bloomsburg a The community ing flowers in town. their participation in the service opportu- at the The panel discussed in Boone, N.C. To sign-up associate professor of polictical paper tided "The Second Pedagogy of the Oppressed Conference at the University of Nebraska in Omaha. He also recently presented the paper "The Rwandan Genofor cide: at the An African Explanation" at the community service, caU the S.O.L.V.E. office at 4455. Free childcare service Education held in Philadelphia. is 25th annual conven- Conference on Higher available. The picnic will run from 4 to 6 p.m. and includes, food, entertainment by the rock group "The Crunge," and and costume charac- ters for small children. running a party for hospital patients and Committee. plant- 111. National Center for Developmental Education at Appalachian State University Scramble for Africa" at health care facilities, include planting trees along at the science, recently presented a The day is sponsored by the Town Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg University and the Town-Gown nities Fishing Creek, installing birdfeeders member Kellogg Institute held annually tion of the Pennsylvania Black face painting Park. panel National Association for Developmental Education's 19th several weeks. lAake a Difference - Good Neigfibor Day to combine fun witli service on April 30 will and as part of his editing a book on the topic. Speakers included Martha Minnow, Robert Ferguson, Alan Dershowitz, Catherine MacKinnon and Janet Malcolm. Rockwood is editing a book titled Laws and Literature Perspectives pxihVished by Peter Lang. The book is one of a series on law and George Agbango, Bloomsburg "Narrative Law School annual conference in Chicago, The to week. The team in a using applied mathematics. This year's team consists of of Microenterprise Conference postponed The microenterprise conference scheduled for April 12 and 13 has been postponed. The conference was sponsored by Bloomsburg's Local Enterprise Assistance Program (LEAP). SPECIAL BUDGET REPORT A message from the president In state funds Chancellor to ensure my memorandum to the university , Increased state funding public universithe best way to community earlier this month, I laid out ties is the broad outline of budget challenges and increase access for people in Pennsylvania. That's the message delivered to the state Senate Appropriations Committee late last month by James McCormick, chancellor for the State System of Higher Education. Bloomsburg next year. I indiI wanted people to understand the budget allocation process and the university's spending patterns and priorities. Meetings have been held on campus to share budget information with the university community. This budget secfacing cated that tion of Communique is another step to keep tuition costs low McCormick outlined the System's 1995- 96 appropriations request during the annual budget hearing before the committee. In October 1994 the of $426.3 million for the State System's 14 universities. budget process and spending patterns will serve as the basis for developing a plan of action. Our plan must be founded upon tions or solid data, not supposi- misplaced over the previous year's state appropriation, including the $14.2 million the System set to receive If us The institutional research. But we still to ask the right questions. are our spending habits? the trends that ought to be reversed. Which should be sustained? How do we match up with our sister institutions in the State System' These are the kinds of questions which we need answers. community, stronger, I for But only if re- $3,086 for the next aca- chancellor's appearance before the Appropriations Committee comes just weeks Governor Tom Ridge presented his proposed budget to the legislature. The governor's proposed budget represents an increase of $1.6 million over current funding, but consolidates several pro- grams were sepaUnder terms outlined in the in the appropriation that can forge a governor's budget proposal, the System would receive an estimated $6.8 million in Challenge Grants by holding resident ition to With an increase of 4.5 percent or this new money, tu- less. the governor's resilient institution. we work SSHE together to confront the challenges. universities. Even if tuition increases by 4.5 percent for the state institutions, the System's revenue for next year is still $20.7 million less than the original budget request. Jessica S. Kozlotf President McCormick that "the for libraries, instruc- equipment and the support tional technology we need to improve efficiency and productivity." Chancellor James McCormick As revenue tightens, university loolcs at ways to cut spending If you want to understand Bloomsburg University's budget, says Donald Hock, just budget director imagine that you're man- aging a very large household checkbook. Money comes in, and money goes out. It's as simple as that. year. proposal would amount to an overall increase of 1.76 percent in state funding for believe more the university we at rate last year. Asking these questions may force us to challenge our assumptions. From open dialogue within is after Have they changed in recent years? What are What Challenge fiscal year. ceived, Pennsylvania resident mition would demic tional reservoir of data available to state's the requested level of support remain stable intuitions. from the Grant program in the current We're fortunate to have an excep- from have The request represented an increase in funding of about 10.35 percent is our programming by slashing funding Board \995-% request To plan our fumre with fewer resources, we must make difficult decisions. We will do it together. understanding of our reduce the quality of State System's of Governors approved a demystify the budget process. A common affordability only come up with told the Senate committee way for the universities to this much money ... [is to] Well, not quite, says Hock. But, just as a typical family has to produce enough income to cover its expenses, the must do the same. If income goes down, a normal family tries to lower its university expenses, or the it dips into savings to pay bills. just the same for the university. Bloomsburg has three sources of income. The first is its appropriation from the Commonwealth. As a state university, Bloomsburg - like It's the other schools in the State System of Higher Education - remains an affordable choice in higher education. That's because Bloomsburg and other State System schools have a portion of their educations subsidized by taxpayers. About 52 percent of operating revenues at Bloomsburg come from state appropriations and Challenge Grants. Challenge Grants in-state students at are per- She has published a number of focusing total will focus director of the Dys- on literacy." is A Each will present Grammer Hardman and study skills. She conduct two breakout sessions on parental involvement on parent involvement in reading, between middle schools and universities, portfolio assessment, inclusion and cultural diversity. "Over Easy" (PBS), "Entertairunent 18, by the National tapes related to secondary-level instruction, difference." May director of in 45 states and published arguidebooks, cassettes and video- will States, of "My Diffusion Network. Olsen has conducted Caruda and Europe. The title of her presentation is "You can make a United title is "Study skills across the curriculum," a dem- Mary Bigler, an educator in the department of teacher education at Eastem Michigan University, is the featured speaker at the storytelling, litera- ment and whole language techniques. Registration for the conference is $30. For additional information, call 4092. characteristics, in- cluding hyperkinesis, social aptitudes and attention deficit disorders. Hardman will conduct a three-hour breakout session on have been most affected by the proposed reductions. "If not, we face a tough year." Thursday focusing on "The frustration of dyslexia and the excitement of overcoming it." ries that is her general session presentation some of the catego- able to return dollars to for children, parents to reading success. "Songs for global The governor's proposed appropriation for general session on "I Thursday, submission of a proposed budget in March. first Thursday, has written more than 60 books magazine tured performer at the general session 1 for the conference's leading experts discuss strategies that lead Tonight" and "Nashville Now." The fea- Continuedfrom page AuthorJean Marzollo, the keynote speaker 31st out the state to hear some of the nation's Castle," governor's proposal. its May 18 and 19- The conference as many as 1,400 educators, school Friday, Morgan will host annual Reading Conference Thursday and Bloomsburg University is now a sponsor of "Morning Edition" on WVLA. -FM 89.9 radio. Bloomsburg's message airs weekdays at 7:49 a.m. Bloomsburg, a 'career-maker' for Lt. Governor For Mark Schweiker, Bloomsburg University was an important step in the road to the lieutenant governor's seat. COMMENCEMENT POMP The former Bucks County commissioner and 1975 alumnus of Bloomsburg was the featured speaker for May's More than commencement filed their seats commencement on May Speaking at a press conference before the between — my the most significant seasons of 13. At the ceremony, the university ceremony, Schweiker called Bloomsburg "very much a career-maker for me one of conferred more than 100 master's degrees and 900 bachelor's life." degrees. Bloomsburg was an important asset to Schweiker and his family. "I'm from a family of modest means. To know ,000 graduates ranks of assembled faculty at exercises. The 1 towards affordability of there was an affordable higher edu- was cation option available said Schweiker. System fit reassuring," "Bloomsburg and the State very nicely into the outlook. Affordable, solid, close by." In Bloomsburg more than 20 years ago, Schweiker said the campus was "clean and green," and "within five minutes I had three people come up to me and ask Can I help you?" Schweiker had been looking at schools like Delaware Recalling his first visit to his commencement ijBj |H address, Schweiker stressed ^ the responsibility people |r have to serve their commuf^l||l|^ nities. "You have been given a gift at Bloomsburg a gift of knowledge, growth — great and oppormnity. But with that gift comes responsibility and an obligation to give something back," Schweiker told the nearly PHOmS 1,000 graduates. BY JOAN HtLl tK "To dents, and LaSalle, helped sell but the personal attention him on Bloomsburg. life campus was "clean and green," and "within five minutes I had three people come up to me and ask 'Can I . . the help you?'" SPEAKING TO THE PRESS Mark Schweiker spoke with - Lt. Governor newspaper reporters about educational issues at a press conference held prior to May commencement. "It ers doesn't stop with the calibre of teach- on campus. It was the town, their sense of expectation in you." point, has been one of getting. as sai- Of in getting a high-school degree, getting into college, getting a job . this your natural focus this and point forward, getting ahead. But from challenge you to make I your focus one of giving. Of giving your time, giving your talents, giving your energies to helping others. "I challenge you to tackle the problems of your community. Don't wait for a new government program to come along. Join together with your neighbors and work side-by-side, street-by-street, until the job done." is 2 Communique 25 MAY 95 Campus Dale A- Bertelsen, More than 2,500 people to notes campus for summer conferences associate professor of communica- tion saidies, recently attended the Speech Communica- Nearly 2,500 people will Bloomsburg's campus tion Association of Puerto Rico's annual convention in in San Juan. Bertelsen was an invited participant in the convention's closing plenary session debate on the ferences. resolution: "That Political Correctness Is Violates Unnecessary and Bruce Rockwood, professor of finance and business on the Nature of Property and Politics from the Law and Law and Roundtable on Gloria Cohen, annual International and the Changing Political Landscape," to the American Who are Deaf and Hard of Hearing Convocation which will attract 150 visitors on Aug. 10 and 11. include: bers from System schools to The Christ Crusaders Youth Con- The State earlier this System Computer Con- mem- campus week. ference which will bring 550 people In addition to conferences planned campus from May 26 to 29. The Islamic Circle of North America which will bring 800 people to campus from June 30 to July 2. by the School of Extended Programs, to • • delivered a lecture, "What are the Politics of 1995? Women Students ference attracted 100 faculty Semiotics in Reading. assistant professor of political science, visit summer connection with a variety of con- • law, presented a paper titled "Retakings: Perspectives this The conferences, arranged by the School of Extended Programs, Freedom of Speech." Literature of Slavery" at the 9th visit Cycle Pennsylvania will use Bloomsburg's campus as a layover a regional bicycle tour with 150 on participants on and 3, and tour from Aug. 4 to July 2 again for a later number of summer programs designed to exthe university will host a pose high school students These include: to college life. • The PRIDE (Personal ResponsiDeveloping Excellence) Pro- bility in gram which will bring approximately 1 25 youth from the Harrisburg School Jewish Congress at the Eighth Annual Sara Gold Memorial Lecture in Philadelphia. The lecture series honors Sara 6. Gold, a leader in the American Jewish Congress for more which than 30 years. academically talented African-Ameri- groups each week. can high school students an opportunity to experience college life at 60 students from 14 area high schools Communique A newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons staff, developments without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The action university and will educational and is additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such employment opportunities. • • News and Media Relations: and older 29 and from Aug. 6 to from July 23 to 12. Fifty people • Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer June 8 briefs and calendar information to CoMMUNiguit, University Relations and Com- munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The E- is: fost@husky.bloomu.edu phone numbers listed in the Upward Bound which will bring • campus so they can explore their potential for academic, social and to personal growth from June 1 3 through July 28. Summer food service hours will participate in faculty. Coffee, continental breakfast, and "grab and go" fare Pennsylvania Natural Living will 30, dining room campus from Commons will 6. The Pennsylvania Educators of available at the is Kehr Union Patio from 7:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. on weekdays. Beginning May D in the Scranton be open snack bar from 7 a.m. weekdays. as a cash to 7 p.m. New letterhead approved by cabinet Publication date for the next Co.mmu.mqu£: news from grades 7 to 12, will stay on campus in Elderhostel sessions offer- bring 250 people to Editor: Eric Foster Four-digit Two Aug. 4 to Please submit story ideas, approximately 50 to July 28. Students, ranging ing classes for people 55 Bloomsburg Mark Lloyd Mail address will give Bloomsburg from July 9 to 14. • The Sweet Adelines female barbershop quartet organization which wUl bring 350 people to campus from July 13 to 16. • The Susquehanna Valley Chess Tournament which will attract 40 visitors on July 22 and 23- • Director of The College Sampler Program each session of classes taught by Director of University Relations and Conununication: Joan T. Lentczner Bloomsburg from June 18 District to Communiqi r. arc on-campus extensions. To u.se the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. TTie area code is 717. New wordmark letterhead has been approved by the president's cabinent after being reviewed by campus constituencies. Many university publications al- Vice presidents will designate fices and departments which of- will have letterhead specific to them. Letters will be sent soon to each of those departments or offices request- want ready carry the wordmark. The pur- ing information they pose of the new letterhead is to ensure a consistent, up-to-date on graphic identity for the university. old letterhead supply before Aug. The new letterhead was created with may simplicity, cost effectiveness of production in mind. and ease to appear their letterheads. Departments which consume their order The new 1 stationery. cutoff date for using old sta- tionary is Dec. 15, 1995. 25 MAY 95 CoMMUNiQUF. 3 Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by the University Police April 1995 PREPARING FOR SUMMER CAMPERS Offenses Reported to or by Arrests IVIade or Nancy Vought, University Police Incidents Cleared assistant by Other Means sen/ices, paints the in building at Homicide Forcible Rape administrative academic support Gamp eaves Victory of 0 0 Vought was one 0 0 employees who spent a recent 23 Bloomsburg of Robbery 0 0 Sunday afternoon preparing Aggravated Assault 0 0 camp Simple Assault 0 0 Burglary 0 0 8 4 Bool< (Bag) Theft 0 0 Theft from Buildings 5 3 Larceny totals Theft from Vehicles 3 1 Grounds 0 0 Theft from a in Millville. Retail Theft 0 0 Bicycle Theft 0 0 for children this the summer. PIKJTO BY BOB WISLOCK Twenty-three employees give day to work at Camp Victory Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 Twenty-three university employ- Arson 0 0 ees and friends recently spent a specialist; Forgery 0 0 Sunday afternoon working sor of duplicating services; Jack Pol- Fraud 0 0 0 pare Camp Victory in Millville for this lard, 0 summer's young campers. administrative assistant for academic Embezzlement Receiving Stolen Property 1 1 Vandalism 3 1 Weapons Possession 0 project next spring. The university employees began work at noon on May 7, and by 0 0 Agg. Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Exposure 0 0 Open Lewdness 0 0 Dnjg Abuse Violations 0 0 Gambling 0 0 0 0 1 1 19 19 Drunkenness 1 1 Disorderly Conduct 20 15 Laws Disorderly with 0 0 0 0 the exterior doors of the cafeteassembled picnic tables, cleared ries, ria, underbrush and repaired the dock. The project was organized by the some 70 supervisors property. It project that does not include incidents in the Town would benefit the time of year, there are fewer people on campus than at other times. The volume of people on campus during fall and spring semester is in someone taking univerequipment. With fewer people on campus, a locked sity door a helpful deterrent against is still your best protection from theft. com- member Bob Wislock, training specialist for the university. "This project helped to build camaraderie this also among ourselves." • Rock Climbing The planning committee includes: Jeanne Fitzgerald, assis- tant director of career development; Terry Lemon, electrical services su- — Satur- day, June 10, Sunday, June 18, July 22. 8, — and Saturday, • Rafting Sunday,June and Saturday, June 24. • Kayaking 11 — Saturday, June 17, and Saturday, July 29. • Canoe Saturday,July 15. • Canoe/Kayak Saturday, — — High Ropes — Sunday, July Rappelling — Sunday, July 9 a.m. p m, Caving — Sunday, Aug. Aug. Jo DeMarco, assistant director of development; Jolene Folk, library technician; 5 p.m. Saturday, July "This year the committee decided they'd like to undertake a worthy Safety Tip: During itself on campus. of Bloomsburg. offering the fol- mer. Unless otherwise noted, munity," says committee sity is the courses run from 8 a.m. to and staff development programs each This report reflects only incidents which occur on univer- QUEST lowing courses during the sum- The committee nor- mally plans about five educational 0 0 Traffic) Quest plans summer courses planning committee of the supervisory roundtable. Other Offenses (Except do another had ings, the interiors of three dormito- year for the Drug Violations to painted the exterior trim of two build- Conduct Vagrancy All quitting time at 5 p.m., they Nancy Vought, support services; and Wislock. The committee intends 0 Liquor summer camp a police officer; needs children. 0 D.U.I. is Patacconi, supervi- 0 Prostitution Against Family Victory McDonnell, accounting Tom designed to accommodate special Sex Offense Totals Off. Camp to pre- pervisor; Art 5. • 16. • 30, • to 5 6. 4 Communique 25 MAY 95 Psych profs write guide to student success If were there crastination, it a tangible symbol of pro- might be the college term paper written on a computer checked. — but not spell The student didn't have the time. students find the time to spell-check their term papers, write the papers better in the first place, and yes, have some fun too. Their 34-page booklet, Succeeding in . . . how notes, prepare for exams and communicate with pro- on getting organized, Beck on taking notes, and AstorStetson on communicating by Prentice-Hall this book. Among the three year and new is packaged psychology way • well. Studying with a group will help you learn material. "Studying with friends way the absolute worst — Connie Schick, pro- — they have Eileen Astor-Stetson, professor they explode a few myths as text- Beck, associate professor, and fessor, Brett learn new material," is to says Schick. "For study groups to be every indi- beneficial, heard just about every excuse students have vidual in the group must and most of already be familiar with the doing poorly for in school, those excuses have to do with time. material. This to learn Once one thing that everybody does and it "Procrastination is the new "'fA— not a time is for the first .... , . SUCCESS GUIDE AUTHORS — Three psychology faculty collaborated on time. material is a guide and Connie Schick, professor. projects." have time," didn't and common of it "I friends' notes friend's notes when you miss all, "I work better or most under pres- sure." Myths, say the profs. may "Students say, I Trend ... sex ... childhood' do the if you look at first time that students have been able to away with not going to class. But, when you go to class, you can tell when the teacher is material is • before, is process new time they spend on school work. How to tion the Note" 11 incorrect in Communique. It should have read: Am, associate professor ticle titled ar- "On Punctuating Medieval I often have I heard students say, get out in the real world,'" adds Schick. "'Where ever you are now is the real world." exam the Calendar information due to the in"It's CONCERTS out the semester and take the night before Morgan the test off, or study something else entirely, 29, 6 to 9 p.m., Of course, mind and reduce stress." most unistudents make, often a rest Valley Free and open to the public THEATRE cancels plans for a relaxing evening before test, it is one thing defeats organize," says Schick. all "And that every- July we Kenneth Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3.50 for students and senior citizens, and free with a summer community activities sticker. usually All of the professors stress that there really no 8 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m.. Carver attempts to work longer than necessary as a result of it." substitute, no shortcut, for going to and reading the book. "Students will complain about a class or class Players, — The Bloomsburg University Wednesday, July 5, to Saturday, Talk Radio says Schick. body does and is — Road Band Thursday, June Kehr Union, Ballroom. procrastination, the versal mistake that Literary Texts" in Text: Transactions of the Society for Textual Scholarship. responsibility for learning a horribly inefficient time to "Procrastination Mary-Jo "How "When better for students to study gradually through- the big of English, recently published an assume that test. creased anxiety," says Astor-Stetson. listing a publica- by Mary-Jo Arn was May to "Right before an exam, or even the night to give their A "Campus have the material. test." You've got to study for a big day before the ing TV." students get the most from the and you know excited, going to be on the what they did in those ten hours, a lot of it was getting food, talking to friends, watch- To help may be get spent ten hours studying," says Beck, "but a professor," says Astor-Stetson, "but they class. not translate well into a two-page discus- studied for ten just didn't help," Eileen Astor-Stetson, professor; Brett Beck, associate professor; You can depend on sion question," says Beck. "College "I success published by Prentice-Hall. The faculty are, can be useful for left, "Notes tend to be very individual. Your longer than necessary as a result of it." hours, to student from • And we usually work it understood, group activity defeats all attempts to organize. t with professors. Along the and in College, has been published with the company's on tips to get organized, take fessors. Schick concentrated Three Bloomsburg University psychology professors have written a guide to help Psych Succeed includes 8, Hall, . A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY 8 JUNE 95 Two students win trip to China Gene Remoff named interim business Awareness Conference for Global dean Two Bloomsburg students and nine members with family mem- faculty bers and friends traveled to Shang- In 1993, Remoff retired as vice president of human resources of one of the largest private sector employers in the nation. 1993 after month to attend the Corporation in having served as corporate vice president for United Nations experts. Annual Conference on "Global Popu- Founded in 1991 by Chang Shub Roh, professor of sociology, along and the Environment." with James Pomfret, professor of lation R. ARAMARK last Global Awareness Society's Fourth Remoff has been named interim dean of the College of Business. His appointment was announced last week by President Jessica Kozloff As interim dean, Remoff will direct a business program that enrolls more than 1 ,400 undergraduate majors and offers degrees in accounting, business education and office administration, computer and information systems, finance and business law, management, and marketing. Remoff retired from the Gene China, hai, by the United Nations Fund of Population Activity. The more than 100 presentations included lectures by Students Behzad Noubary of mathematics, and James Huber, pro- Bloomsburg and Charles Balfour of fessor of sociology, the Global Aware- Muncy Valley won ness Society trips to all-expense-paid the conference from the tion is a forum for investiga- of issues related to rapid Bloomsburg University Foundation and the Global Awareness Society by writing essays related to global population issues. Noubary, a sophomore liberal arts, engineering and physics by 120 members to a total of 300. Bloomsburg students have partici- major, wrote about "Natural Disas- pated in each of the society's annual A Global Problem" while Balfour, conferences. "The curriculum ap- ters: globalization in the 21st century. In the past year, the membership of the Global Awareness Society has grown a senior art studio and anthropology proach of education at all levels must major, wrote on "Sustainable Cities." Two hundred people from around explore the interrelationships of the world participated in the confer- people around the globe," says Roh. (See page 4 for related photo.) ence, which was supported in part human resources for ten years. One of the largest private sector employers ARAMARK in the nation, employs 130,000 Russian business educators to speak here Gene Remoff people. Remoff has taught as an adjunct instructor in the Two ness experts from the Finance Acad- frequently as a guest lecturer for college seminars emy and symposia. He was a faculty member at the USSR Institute of International Relations and World Economy held in Moscow in 1990. He has served as a member of of Moscow will speak Bloomsburg on Monday, June and Tuesday, June 13- Moscow the executive Finance Doumny, fessors V. Academy at 12, vice rector of and Yakov international education, Management Russian Transition to a Business member of the Academy of He Management and is a the Organizational Behavior Teaching Society. Remoff holds a graduate degree from the University of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia and an undergraduate degree from Fairleigh Dickinson University in Rutherford, N.J. Mirkin, chairperson of the securities market department, will discuss "The Economy" on Monday at 5:30 p.m. the Fomm of McCormick Center. On Tuesday from 9:30 to 1 1 a.m. Sutliff Hall, room 131, the are markets open in Russia. to the public. fre- of Moscow. The Russian professors' visit pro- motes international education Bloomsburg, according to Khan. at "Several educational institutions in in faculty Moscow Both has Russia and the Central Asian States of finance and establishing secu- rities who quently visited the Finance Academy in professors will discuss the difficulties will visit and other groups on campus from June 12 to 18. The visit was arranged by Saleem Khan, profaculty, classes fessor of economics, pro- committee of the Conference Board's Human Resources Advisory Council and as a member of the Private Sector Task Force on Human Resources for the City of Philadelphia. The Russian educators Russian educators and busi- College of Business at Bloomsburg and serves talks have shown interest in sending their and students to Bloomsburg University for training and economics," says Khan. "These institutions are experimenting with four-year business and economics curricula based on the U.S. model." " 2 Communique 8 JUNE Campus 95 notes Brett L. Beck, associate professor of psychology, recently co-authored an article titled "Ego-Identity Procrastination Among been accepted for publication in the and Academic which has University Students" Student Development. The article ration with several investigators Journal of College was written in collabo- from DePaul University and SUNY-Geneseo. Carol Bamett, director of career development, served as a panel moderator for "Teacher Supply and Demand: A Symposium" which was held recently at the University of Maryland at College Park. Barnett is past president of the Mid-Atlantic Association for School, College and University Staffing, which sponsored the program. STUDENT AFFAIRS CONFERENCE PLANNERS - More than from the student campus recently for a two-day Student student affairs at Mansfield University; Apartments; Kirsten Kennedy, presented a paper life; "A Consistent Relativism" at the Affairs life Conference. for the final for 150 met at staff members Bloomsburg's Shown from left are Joseph Mresco, vice president technician publications; Linda and Susan Brown, vice chancellor speaker universities Ed Valovage, residence management Barnes, coordinator of residence titled System individuals involved in planning the conference: Steven D. Hales, assistant professor of philosophy, Central Division Meetings of the American Philosophical State affairs divisions of in residence Sowash, academic and student life; of Montgomery director of Deborah director of residence affairs. Brown was the conference session. Association in Chicago and at the Southern Society for Philosophy and Psychology in Virginia Beach, Va. Faculty awarded university grants Thirteen Bloomsburg faculty mem- awarded grants through the university's Research and Disciplinary Projects competition. The competition is funded by indirect cost funds from other state and federal grants. Faculty who have been awarded grants include: Shaheen N. Awan, associate professor of communication disorders, bers Communique A newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and developments at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons staff, without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The action university and will educational and is recently $3, 140 for the project "Vocal Efficien- cies in Trained Singers additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such employment were opportunities. Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner and Untrained S. Batory, associate pro- project Publication date for the next Communique: information to news and calendar CommuniquS, University Relations and Combriefs munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address is; fost@husky.bloomu.edu Four-digit phone numbers listed of a Low in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. TTie area code is 717. Luke Springman, assistant profesand cultures, $4,315 for the project "Bodies and Souls: German Youth Culture of the Weimar sor of languages Republic 1918-1933." Leon Szmedra, assistant professor athletics, $4,036 for a project titled on Lawrence Tanner, assistant profesand earth science, $4,900 for the project "Measurement of Rates of Weathering of Basalt on sor of geography Hawaii." $1,109 for the project "Interactive Multimedia Modules for the Teach- formance." Parametric Oscillator." Helmut Doll, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, June 22 as a Tool for Minoo Tehrani, associate profesmanagement, $4,500 for the project "Strategic Alliance: The Impact on Industry Structure and Per- tical Please submit story ideas, "Investigation Threshold, High Repetition Rate Op- K. Heifer Statistics Geologic Remote Sensing." Muscle Performance, Equilibrium, and Metabolism in Older Adults." professor of physics, $2,290 for the Photographer: Joan of Spacial project "A Study of the Perceived Christopher Bracikowski, assistant Editor: Eric Foster science, "Effects of Resistance Training mances." Mark Lloyd and earth $4,978 for the project "Development fessor of marketing, $3,000 for the Causes of Small Business Perfor- Director of News and Media Relations: Michael Shepard, assistant professor of geography of health, physical education and Controls." Stephen genase by Affinity Chromatography. ing of sor of Karen Problem Solving." Reza Noubary, professor of math- Trifonoff, assistant profes- sor of geography and earth science, ematics and computer science, $ 1 ,666 $3,455 for the project "Designing for the project "Application of the Maps Theory of Records Marianna D. Wood, assistant professor of biological and allied health Michael E. in Accounting." Pugh, associate profes- sor of chemistry, $5,000 for the project "Purification Inosine of Porcine Thymus Monophosphate Dehydro- for the Elementary Grades." science, $1,780 for a project titled "Changes in Acorn Composition During Winter Storage." 8 JUNE 95 Communique 3 Psychology student honored for paper Bloomsburg University Crime Report Several Prepared by the University Police members of the psychol- ogy department and their students recently presented research studies May 1995 at the annual meeting of the Eastern Psychological Association in Boston. Reported to or by Offenses University Police Made or Arrests Student William E. Vorhies and Incidents Cleared professor Connie Schick presented by Other Means "Looking for Mr. Goodbar: The Relationship of Attachment Style Homicide Rape 0 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 Burglary 1 0 Forcible sity 13 4 Book (Bag) Theft 3 0 Theft from Buildings 6 0 Theft from Vehicles 0 0 Grounds 0 0 Larceny totals Theft from Retail Theft 4 0 Bicycle Theft 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 Arson 0 0 Forgery 0 0 Fraud 0 0 Embezzlement 0 0 Receiving Stolen Property 0 0 Vandalism 1 1 Weapons Possession 0 0 Prostitution 0 0 0 0 Agg. Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Exposure 0 0 Open Lewdness 0 0 Dmg Abuse Violations 0 0 Gambling 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 10 8 0 0 0 0 1 1 Off. Against Family D.U.I. Liquor Laws Drunkenness Disorderly Conduct for Chemical Dependency in — Teenage College Students" twice at a regular paper session and as an award-winning paper in the Psi Chi Honor Society session. Vorhies was one of eight students (graduate and undergraduate) to win a $1 50 award. Student Kathy Kuchwara and pro- Student Shannon . Symons Lehman and professor Astor-Stetson presented "'But There Aren't Any Lines There!' Children's and Adults' Identification of Illusory Contour Figures." Joseph professor Assistant Tloczynski, student Aimee Santucci, and professor Astor-Stetson presented "Meditation and the Perception of Visual Illusions." and and Rob- Assistant professor Tloczynski students ert Amy Malinowski LaMorte presented "The Effects of Contingent Informal Meditation or Hypnosis on Habit Control." Student Rick Hummel and assis- tant professor Tloczynski presented fessor Schick presented "Relation- "The Relationship Between Birth ship of Values, Goals, Background Condition and Personality." and Major to Need for Cognition, Desirability of Control Self-Consciousness and Private in College Professor Schick, associate professor Brett Assistant professor Tloczynski and students Crista Knoll and Fitch presented Among Students." L. Beck, professor Eileen Astor-Stetson, and student Eric Birkelbach presented "Attachment Style Sex Offense Totals and Number of Times in Love to Propen- lated to College Students' Condom Use and Psychological Viewpoints as Predictors of Beliefs about Social Issues." Associate professor Beck and stu- Spirituality, Religious Ideol- ogy, and Personality." Student Bridget S. Atkins and associate professor Winona among Self-Efficacy, Genand Academic Achievement." Assistant professor Marion Mason presented "Creativity and Moral tionship der, Questions." "What are Friends For: The Effects of Grade Level, Sex and Social Support Networks on fessor John Self-Esteem, Locus of Control, Self- Field Experiment." Handicapping Imposter Feelings, and Psychological Well-Being." Student Kelly Ottey and professor Astor-Stetson presented "Factors Re- Cochran pre- sented "An Investigation of the Rela- dents Heather Kinney and Lisa D. Scott presented Andrew "The Relationship Student Catherine Betres and proS. Bairdjr. presented "An Informed Consent Test Standard for Professor Stephen Cohen, associate professor Richard Larcom, and about 20 additional students attended the ttiree-day convention. Disorderly Conduct with Drug Violations Vagrancy All Other Offenses (Except Traffic) BOOK This report reflects only incidents property. It which occur on university does not include incidents in the Town of LINES -Marjorie Wegrzynowicz, general book buyer for the University Store, waits on teachers purchasing books by Bloomsburg. featured speakers at the annual Safety Tip: The only approved means of allowing students an academic building hours is guidelines of the key control policy. A into after by following the list of approved students for after hours access should be sent to university police at the beginning of each semester detailing the building and room they will need to access. Reading Conference held on campus 1 last month. More than ,200 reading specialists and educators attended the conference. 4 Communique 8 JUNE 95 Campus notes Julia Bucher, assistant professor of nursing, recently presented a workshop in Arlington, Va., about adaptations of the Prepared Family Caregiver Course and Survivorship" Diversity, Public Policy, biennial Symposium on the Minorities, at "Cultural at the 5th Medically Underserved and Cancer. She also presented and led a discussion session in Anaheim, Calif., titled "Advanced Practice in Rural Oncology: Screening, Research and Family Caregiver Education" at the 20th annual Congress of the Oncology Nursing Society. She also recently led three National Cancer Institute Workshops on new "Pre- pared Family Caregiver Course" options at the University of California at San Francisco and Los Angeles City of Hope Medical Center and Wayne State University Harper ON THE GREAT WALL — Bloomsburg, faculty and students Hospital in Detroit, Mich. family Maria Brettschneider, assistant professor of political are and some friends for the fourth annual Global of the Bloomsburg travelers. recently traveled to China with Awareness Society conference. Shown from Back row: Hal Keller, Chang Shub Rob, left professor of science, presented a paper at the 1995 annual conference sociology; Jim Pomfret, professor of mathematics; Dennis Huthnance, associate professor of of the Pennsylvania Political Science Association in mathematics; The paper, titled "The Development of Theory in the United States," addressed the challenge of democracy and difference within American Balfour and Gettysburg. Multicultural Myung Ja Roh; Michael Gaynor, Behzad Noubary; Ted professor of psychology; students Charles Piotrowski, faculty emeritus. Front row: Ruth Keeler, Constance Gaynor and Penny Pomfret. (See page 1 for related story.) political thought. Roy Smith, director of Quest and the Corporate Institute, recently conducted a half day of training Reading for a corporations. on teamwork Haraway honored for increasing opportunities in Jan Haraway, assistant director of group of 35 CEO's from Pennsylvania Upward Bound at Bloomsburg, recently was honored with the "Trio ward Bound Program Achievers resident supervisor of the He was also the speaker at the annual Convention of Pennsylvania Food Processors in Lancaster. His theme was "Changing Times and Teamwork." Award" at and academic internships, recently presented "Explore," an interactive computer program about cooperative education, at the Mid-Atlantic and Midwest Placement director of cooperative education Association's Joint Conference in Pittsburgh. tation The presen- allowed attendees to preview the most up-to-date innovations in technology and adapt them to the workplace. Patricia University in Erie. She served as head Upward Bound Program during the years 1976, ence of the MidEastern Association of Up- Gannon at Upward Bound Program at Gannon in 1992 and 1993- She was recognized for her the annual confer- JoAnne Day, as a student participant in the outstanding service to the Edu- 1977, 1978, 1989 and 1990. cational Oppor- Program Personnel in tunity Calendar Delaware. proJan Haraway grams" is a term used to describe federal programs "Trio Dorame-Holoviak, assistant professor of lan- guages and cultures, recently read a paper, "Like Waterfor and Cinema," at the Literature and Popular Culture Conference at Binghamton University. Chocolate: Literature Amarilis Hidalgo de Jesus, assistant professor of languages and cultures, recently presented a paper, "Dos Tiempos, dos Picaras: La Cddida Erendira de Gabriel Garcia Marquez y La Lozana Andaluza de Francisco Delicado" at the Northeast Modern Language Association Annual Conference in Boston. Karen Trifonoff, assistant professor of earth science, has written an article titled geography and "Going Beyond Location: Thematic Maps in Early Elementary Grades" which appears in the March/April issue of Journal of Geography. which help disadvantaged students prepare, gain admittance to and succeed in college programs. Haraway has been assistant director of Bloomsburg's Upward Bound program since 1994. Her association with TRIO programs began in 1969 CONCERTS Morgan Valley — ThursKehr Union, Ballroom. Free and open to the public THEATRE Talk Radio To check out Bloomsburg's progress on its World Wide Web site, use the computer address: Road Band day, June 29, 6 to 9 p.m., — The Bloomsburg Uni- versity Players, Wednesday, July 5, to Saturday, July 8, 8 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m., Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for adults, $3-50 for students and senior http://www.bloomu.edu citi- and free with a summer community activities sticker. zens, Poliakoff Trustees approve land purchase, study of campus housing needs named associate dean of arts and sciences At quarterly meeting in June, its Bloomsburg University's Council of Trustees approved a resolution calling for the purchase of 90 additional named Michael B. Poliakoff has been associate dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. He will begin his duties as associate dean on Aug. 1. Poliakoff has been a program officer for the National Endowment for the Humanities since 1992. he also served as an adjunct associate professor at Georgetown University and a visiting professor at George Washington University. As associate dean, Poliakoff During will that time assist students through advisement, approve double and make scholarship arts Michael Poliakoff and works with committees decide funding of the that faculty candidates by one or more of the last se- mester as part of the university's five- year strategic planning process. The council also elected officers Ramona for next year. State System's Board of Governors. The Board of Governors is expected serve as chair for her second con- to consider the proposal at the July vice chair, meeting. continue as secretary. In other actions at the ing, the that a feasibility study be conducted Alley will secutive term, Joseph Mowad will be and Robert Buehner will In other actions at the June meet- June meet- Council of Trustees directed ing, the council approved a number of leave requests, granted tenure to into building additional student hous- 20 faculty and promoted 22 others. on campus. The university has accommodations for approximately Nineteen faculty had sabbatical — re- quests approved. than 40 per- Upon request of the vice president cent of the total student enrollment. for administration, the council ap- The council and sciences faculty, establishes college's competitive The transaction, with a price tag of by the ried forward four study groups that met $550,000, awaits approval 2,600 students recommendations. The associate dean writes most perfor- mance reviews of upper campus. ing majors and credit by examination, acres adjoining the included in recommendations car- less also tabled a resolu- proved writing off 111 delinquent tion that included seven action items accounts dating from 1989 to 1993. intended to enhance the university's The academic environment and image. A number of those items have been less amount dollar than . 1 — $44,923 — is percent of the university's annual collections. budget awards, interviews for vacancies and negotiates salary. A Poliakoff earned a classical studies expert, bachelor's degree in classics from Yale University in New Haven, Conn. He was a Rhodes Scholar at Oxford University in England from 1975 to 1978 where he earned a class I honors bachelor of arts in literae He earned a doctorate in classifrom the University of Michigan in Ann humanities. cal studies Arbor. Poliakoff has been a visiting lecturer at the University of Illinois at Chicago, assistant professor at Wellesley College in "Wellesley, Mass., and profes- sor at Hillsdale College in Hillsdale, Mich., was where he also chairperson of the department of classical VISITORS studies. He has published dozens of campus articles concerning left Greek and Latin literature and ancient history. His several books include Combat Sports in the Ancient World: Competition, Violence, and Culture. are: Kozloff , FROM RUSSIA — Three professors from the for several days recently and gave presentations Saleem Khan, professor who is of economics, assistant to the president; !\/lirkin, for Academy of Moscow visited students and faculty. Sfiown from who helped arrange signing a letter to the president of the Finance vice rector for international education at the Finance Yakov Finance the trip; President Jessica Academy; Vsevolod Academy; James Pomfret, Lubov Shvechkowa, English professor at V. Doumny, faculty the Finance chairperson of the securities department at the Finance Academy. Academy; and 2 Communique 22 JUIVE 95 News Twenty-two faculty promoted briefs Twenty-two Bloomsburg A farewell luncheon for Carol Matteson, who is leaving and vice president for academic be held on Friday, June 30, at noon in the Kehr Union Ballroom. The cost of the luncheon is $10 per person. Reservations should be made with Rachel Burgin in 115 Waller Administration Building by June 23. the university as provost affairs, will Duplicating charges for the 1995-96 academic year will be as follows: .015 cents per copy plus the cost of covers, binders, plates and other processing costs when applicable. Labor cost will be added for non E & G projects. The Fulbright Scholar Program for faculty lecturing and research grants is open for the 1996-97 academic year Each year, over 1 ,000 Fulbright grants are awarded to U.S. faculty. Faculty of all academic ranks, including emeritus, are eligible to apply. For forms, contact more information or application Madhav P. Sharma, coordinator of interna- tional education, at 4830. Application deadline is Aug. Dianne H. Angelo from associate newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national developments mathematics and computer science; Linda H. LeMura from associate professor to professor communiand special education; Karen Anselm from assistant to associate professor of communication studies; Gary F. Clark from assis- of health, physical education and cation disorders athletics; tant to associate professor of art; of developmental instruction. Winona Cochran from associate professor to professor of psychology; Donna J. Cochrane from associate Frank L. Misiti Jr. from assis- tant to associate professor of curricu- lum and foundations; James Mullen from instructor to assistant professor Nelson from B. Eric assistant to associate professor of music; Vishakha Rawool from assistant to professor to professor of business associate professor of education/office administration; Jack tion disorders G. Couch from associate professor to Terrance professor of physics. associate professor of English. Patricia Dorame-Holoviak from J. communicaand special education; Riley from assistant to Howard N. Schreier from associate communiLeon Szmedra from assistant to associate professor of professor to professor of languages and cultures; William Green from assistant to associate cation studies; professor of mass communications; health, physical education Mehdi Haririan from letics; Patricia Walter staff, Zahira Khan from assistant to associate professor of professor to professor of associate pro- fessor to professor of economics; Communique A 1. faculty members were recently promoted in rank. They include: T. Howard from assistant to associate professor of history; nis B. Den- Hwang from associate profes- assistant to associate professor of A. Torsella and athfrom assis- tant to associate professor of nursing; Bonnie L. Williams from assis- tant to associate professor of curricu- lum and foundations. sor to professor of accounting. Twenty faculty granted tenure origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The action university and will is additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. News and Media nomics; Francis the beginning of the 1995-96 aca- professor of English; Vishakha demic Director of University Relations and Conununication: Joan T. Lentczner Director of Twenty faculty members were reawarded tenure effective at Patch, assistant professor of eco- cently Relations: year. Newly tenured faculty munication disorders and special education; Terrance Kambon Camara, assistant Tamra Editor: Eric Foster professor of psychology; Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer Cash, assistant professor of health, Please submit story ideas, news briefs and calendar L. professor of history; Curt A. Jones, assistant professor of numbers on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide http://www.blooniu.edu Web at: professor of Correction In a story about the election and computer science; Stephen M. Kokoska, professor of mathematics and computer science; Jing Luo, as- listed in the Com.vii;nique are assistant psychology; John Wardigo, assistant mathematics is: Four-digit phone management; Joseph G. Tloczynski, professor of developmental instruc- Com- fost@husky.bloomu.edu E. Tehrani, associate pro- tion. Room E- Minoo fessor of James S. Dutt, associate professor of computer and information systems; Walter T. Howard, associate munication Office, Waller Administration Building, 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The Riley, associate J. professor of English. physical education and athletics. information to Co.m.munique, University Relations and Mail address Rawool, associate professor of com- George A. Agbango, associate professor of political science; Suhkwinder nomics; Publication date for the next 03mmuniqij£: July 13 Peters, associate include: K. Bagi, assistant professor of eco- Mark Lloyd J, sistant professor of languages and cultures. Stephen Markell, associate pro- of APSCUF (faculty union) officers which appeared May issue of 1 1 in the Communique the following information inadvertently omitted: was Carol fessor of management; B. Eric Nelson, Venuto, assistant professor of associate professor of music; Gilda developmental instniction, was M. Oran, assistant professor of cur- elected secretary riculum and foundations; Elizabeth " 22 Campus Alberta in Edmonton, Canada. Carl J. Chimi, associate professor of computer and information systems, recently presented a paper national CUMREC Windows conference in Traverse titled Tools" at the City, Mich. Michael K. Shepard, assistant professor of geography and earth science, co-chaired a session entitled "Remote Sensing of Surface Properties" at the Topography for Radar Studies of Planetary Surfaces" in that session. Roy Smith, director of Quest and the Corporate two teambuilding seminars with 11 managers from Dun and Bradstreet and 24 managers from Instimte, recently led Jevic Trucking, a New Jersey ing charitable gifts recently Jack L.Mertz, a 1942 alumnus, has donated $50,000 to the university in the form of a charitable annuity trust, the that the university has re- first ceived. A charitable annuity allows donor to receive a monthly lifetime payment based upon a negotiated interest rate. Donors may claim the a portion of the gift as a tax Study of the Investment Management Industry" was co- phy and earth the human science, and won deduc- tion. The second a $5,000 gift is fund from Magee Industrial Enterprises to establish a scholarship in Kenneth E. memory of Nadel. Nadel, vice presi- instructor of geogra- the top paper award information systems interest group. in Jack Mertz has given $50,000 to support the accounting program while a $5,000 scholarship fundfrom Magee Industrial Enterprises has been established in memory of Kenneth Nadel completed a bachelor of science degree in business education at Bloomsburg. Following his graduation, he was drafted and served as an operations specialist in the air Air Corps during World War Army After II. dent of finance and officer of the the war, Mertz earned a master's board of directors of Magee Indus- degree trial Enterpise Inc., Hotel Magee Inc., and M.I.E. Hospitality Inc., died in A March. Danville resident, he had for 19 years. Bodenman, to the been with the Magee organization firm. Janet Reynolds Bodenman, assistant professor of communication studies, presented two competitively selected papers at the recent Eastern Communication Association Convention held in Pittsburgh. She presented "Male and Female Perceptions of Same and Opposite Sex Conflict Management Behavior: A Communicative View" to the interpersonal/organizational communication interest group. "Communication Technologies Affect on Location Dynamics and Communication Practices: A Case presented with John made Bloomsburg University Foundation. Spring 1995 Ameri- can Geophysical Union Meeting in Baltimore, Md. He also presented a paper entitled "Implications of Self-Affine (Fractal) Bloomsburg University's accountprogram will benefit from two training manager, "The Effects of Group Cohesion on the Productivity of Advisory Group that Plans Employee Training Programs in a University Setting" to the Adult Education Research Conference at the University of titled "Exploring the Internet Using 95 Communique 3 Accounting program supported with gifts from IMertz, IMagee notes Robert Wislock, education and presented a paper JUNE Nadel was a member of commerce and in He Bucknell University. finance at taught ac- counting, economics and business communications at Wittenberg Uni- versity in Springfield, Ohio. In 1951, he joined the of the United staff Bloomsburg's College of Business States Advisory Board. Washington, D.C., where he con- "Ken always had things to contribute and he cared very much about ducted management reviews of vari- the education of our students," said named chief assistant Carol Matteson, who as dean of the General Accounting Office in ous government to the director of the Civil Accounting and Auditing College of Business several years Division in 1957 and ago worked with Nadel. sible for recruiting, hiring The award of the scholarship will be made in September of 1996. The award will be presented to a first rising junior in accounting with a ing new train- ing Office's Meritorious Service Award in 1972. much a and staff. For his service, Mertz was awarded counting. This individual will also be community volunteer and have was respon- the United States General Account- cumulative average of 3-5 in aca He was offices. Now Mertz spends retired, of his time at his Arlington, Va., homes and Venice, Fla. love for mathematics. Paycard listings to change Mertz was a major contributor to Bloomsburg's recent Effective July 7, employees giving the Faculty/ Staff for Excellence Campaign through payroll de- duction may see a change on their earnings state- ment. In the past, contributions to were listed on their statements this campaign as gifts to "University As of July 7, these deductions will be listed as "Annual Giving." deductions listed, an employee has over nine additional deductions will be If grouped under the category "Other." Any questions about this change should be directed to Jo DeMarco at the Development Center. cam- gift to the university. "Jack has university," been a great friend to the said Anthony laniero, vice president for university advance- ment and executive Scholars." library paign, donating a $500,000 director of the Foundation. "With his library, he helped gift to the to prepare this university for the next century. His support of the accounting program and College of Business will help us maintain our competitiveness in those come. A native of Northumberland, Mertz fields for years to President schedules office hours open President Kozloff has sched- uled open office hours on Wednesday, July 12, and Wednesday, Aug. 16, from 1 to 3 p.m. Because emergencies may occasionally occur, recommended that it is those people wishing to see the president during open office hours call in time advance is still to be sure the available. in " " 4 CONLMUNIQLIE 22 JUNE 95 News WHEN WE WERE SISTERS is Faculty wtiich are on normal schedule days exhibit in Haas Gallery the A be held June 29 7 p.m. in noon in is Tuesdays and Thurs- Centennial Gymnasium. 10 and July 17, recreation basketball will be reception for Landis will at With wrestling cam.p in Centennial during the summer, for the weeks of June 26, July of Art through July 13. staff recreational basketball continue through the summer. The will among the paintings by JoAnne Landis and briefs held in Nelson Field House on Mondays at and Wednesdays. All are the gallery. For more information, welcome to play. call Jimmy Gilliland at 4344. The Program Board is sponsoring a trip beach at Wildwood, N J. on Saturday, July 15, from 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. The cost for the trip on an air-conditioned bus is $15 for those with a Bioomsburg ID and community activities sticker and $20 for guests and those without the community activities to the Haas exhibit features paintings by Landis by JoAnne Landis are on exhibit Haas Gallery' of Art through Thursday. Paintings in the July 13. worked for Landis. of Mechanicsburg. years as a freelance illustrator in City before focusing she still teaches at on 10 New York Though painting. the Fashion Institute of Technology* in New York Cit>', Landis' paintings are different from fashion illustrations. Instead of focusing primarily man on the hu- figure. Landis's paintings depict large simplified fiqures which interact strongly sticker. with the environment. "When I started away from very painting, needed I refined drawing," says "I simplifying simple I want A I my work — trying to see can get and keep in the all The beach to get wanted to open up another way of seeing and expressing myself. I'm really Landis. , how of the qualities is at Wildwood boardwalk with a free and there The rain date is is at the Kehr Union information desk. The may be trip July 29. Sign-up for the trip cancelled if there are less than 20 seats sold two days prior to departure. For more information, work. is food and shops. rides, call 4346. on reception for Landis will be held Thursday, June 29, from 7 to 9 p.m. in the gallery. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Calendar Bioomsburg Players to stage Talk Radio' CONCERTS The Bioomsburg University Players perform Talk Radio" w^ill 8. in July. will Performances run Wednesday, July 5, to Saturday, July 8 p.m.. Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m., in Carver Kenneth Gross Auditorium. The play centers on a popular but abrasive radio talk show host who seems to be Hall, the less intimate relationships," we seem says Collins. 'While the play does be in our real director Michael is not political, it raise the issue of responsibility of the radio talk A to show Morgan 29, Valley Free and open to the public the relationships in his life as he is those of his callers. "The play is about how the more intimate dents and senior citizens, and free with a Players, summer community July manage own we become through telecommunications, — Thursday. June host. prominent community mema guest appearance in each performance as a caller to the radio show. less able to Road Band 6 to 9 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. different ber will make Tickets are $5 for adults, $3-50 for stu- activities sticker. THEATRE 8, — The Bioomsburg University Wednesday, July 5, to Saturday, Talk Radio 8 p.m., Sunday, July 9, 2 p.m.. Carver Kenneth Gross Auditorium. Tickets are S5 for adults, $3-50 for students and senior citizens, and free with a summer community activities sticker. Hall, Morgan Valley Road Band to play The Morgan Valley Road Band will be the featured performers for the sLxth annual BloomFest on Thursday. June 29. from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Kehr Uruon Ballroom. The open event is come to bring their to the public, own who are wel- picnic baskets. Free root beer and ice cream will be served. at BloomFest Morgan Road Band blends ragtime, s^lng, folk, gospel and jazz music. The Harry Martenas Trio will also perform at BloomFest throughout the evening, Hailing from Williamsport, the Valley performing •40s. jazz standards from the '30s and ART EXHIBITS Paintings by JoAnne Landis. through July 13. Reception. Thursday, June 29, 7 to 9 p.m., Haas Gallery of Art. Nursing awarded $30,000 grant Class focuses on reality of families of to upgrade lab equipment disabled youngsters Bloomsburg professionals grants every has applied participating in a project childhood and early intervention department's simulated learning lab University, along with eight other children, how Schools are eligible to apply for from the Helene Fuld Foundation to add additional equipment to the agencies in the region, that will train early Bloomsburg's nursing department has been awarded a $30,000 grant to from infants is work to better with families of age six, who have disabili- ties. As part of the year-long project, seven Bloomsburg education students are taking a class taught, in part, by parents of children with disabilities. Sheila DoveJones, associate professor of communication disorders and special education, is directing the project, in 3158 McCormick Center. According toM. Christine Alichnie, home and center settings." The course involves five areas: family-centered practices, inclusive early childhood environments, communication and collaboration, family/child centered assessment practices, and adaptations for young children. John Hranitz and Lorraine Shanoski, professors of curriculum and foundations, are project grants this year, while; 121 grants structor of nursing; were awarded. The grant nursing faculty Cindy Moyer. Other be used to purchase an interactive computer system and software, along "We expect will to complete all of the new equipment will take place some time in the spring of 1996 when a faculty will associate professor of and temporary work with implement the Alichnie to grant. In 1991, Bloomsburg's nursing de- partment received a $101,332 grant from the Fuld Foundation to equip an AV/computer lab with 20 comput- and three laser printers. Bloomsburg was one of only 126 ers representative of the Helene Fuld organizations to receive a Fuld grant Trust can be present." out of 377 proposals. The Helene Fuld Foundation In 1988, Bloomsburg's nursing de- financial assistance to pro- partment was awarded a $35 ,000 Helene mote the health, welfare, and educa- Fuld grant to purchase bedside com- tion of students enrolled at accred- puters that are presently being used in awards ited co-directors. professor of nursing; Annette nursing; Freda Massari-Novak, in- upgrades within next fall semester," says Alichnie. "The dedication of the both grant pro- ment, 303 schools applied for Fuld students are being prepared in a reality-based within the context of real families and children in latest posal included Jean Berry, assistant Gunderman, with a variety of instructional videos. manner," says Jones. "Students must apply theory trust three times. The writers of the chairperson of the nursing depart- nine-credit course this summer. "The major importance of the grant is that our which includes a from the two years. Bloomsburg and received, grants for, nursing schools nationwide. the simulated learning lab. For three weeks, the seven students have attended a morning-long class every weekday. In addition to Jones, instructors for the course include parents, preschool teachers, als and other profession- who work with preschool children with disabili- ties. Now, the students are beginning six-week at the Danville Child Development Benton Family Center, Columbia Child Development Center or Intermediate Unit #16 preschool programs. Each Bloomsburg student will be matched with a specific child and their family to increase the Bloomsburg student's understanding of the needs of families whose young children have internships Center, disabilities. During the SYNCOPATION Bloomsburg recently received a donation of a sculpture titled "Syncopation" from the Michael and Helen Schaffer Foundation. Shown with the sculpture, which is located outside of the Grand Ballroom of the Kehr Union, are the fall semester, the students will con- by completing eight weeks of student teaching with the same center. tinue their experience Continued on page 3 artist, Loretta Camiel Bloomsburg, and Kenneth Wilson, chairperson of the department. art of 2 Communique 13 JULY 95 Campus Tom Joseph, TV/Radio services notes director, dies in vacationing accident Paul H. Quick Sr. director of the Curriculum Materials Thomas M.Joseph, director of TV/ , made recently Center, Oklahoma City, presentation at the Fourth on Creating National Conference in a the Quality Classroom Okla. His presentation, "Teachers and Technology: Computers in a Continuous Progress Class- room," was part of the conference's forum to discuss exemplary programs, school restructuring, based education, teacher effectiveness, and national reform efforts. outcomestate and and audio radio services visual re- sources at Bloomsburg, died Friday, June 30, in a drowning accident in Ocean Sands, Your Program" at the Grubstake — The Funding of a Forensic Eastern Communication Association Convention. spoke at the 300th anniversary of the University for founding of the College of William the and Mary past nine A Surviving in addition to his mother of Pittsburgh, are his wife of 21 years, the former he was the son of Margaret Karen Kietgen; two sons, Jonathan M. and Benjamin W., both at home. Burial is in the New Rosemont Tom Joseph Bloomsburg and the late Marshall A trust fund to assist the family has He graduated from Central Catholic newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and news of activities, events and Bloomsburg University bi-weekly High School in Pittsburgh in 1969, a bachelor's degree from Two new CoM.MUNiQufi publishes developments at throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educaand employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. action university and will is been established, care of the Development Center, 400 E. Second St., Bloomsburg. additionally committed to affirmative Eastergard earned a bachelor's de- Bob Jones positions in the accounting depart- University in GreenviUe, S.C., an at earned his bachelor's degree economics from the UniOmaha, and a doctorate in accounting from the University of Nebraska at Lincoln. Since 1990, he has been an associate professor at South Carolina State accounting and an M.B.A. in ac- University in Orangeburg. Previously, counting from Bloomsburg Univer- Eastergard had served as an assistant M.B.A ment. Martin Billet of Danville and Alf Eastergard, of West Columbia, S.C., have been named associate professors of acccounting. Billet in Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner members were gree in accounting take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. faculty recently appointed to tenure track tional The Cemetery, Espy. Joseph. Two new faculty join accounting Communique A in Williamsburg, Va. native eamed staff, He was a member of vision coverage as Prince Charles Walla Joseph of communi- . the International Television Associa- at paper "The Viability of a Central Business District in a Post Mall Environment." HI, associate professor of versity in 1981 Bloomsburg years. Harry C. Strine and a and was past president of the Richmond, Va. chapter. In 1993, Joseph was selected to direct the tele- Joseph, 43, Brian A. Johnson, professor of geography and earth science, was recently an invited speaker at the Pennsylvania Downtown Conference where he presented the cation studies, presented a paper titled "Getting State University in 1973, master's degree from Syracuse Uni- tion N.C. had been Perm sity. Since 1985, he was an associate in versity of Nebraska at professor at the University of Maine served as the administrative director Orono, an associate professor at in Crete, Neb., manager of financial policy for Xerox of finance for Geisinger System Ser- Latin Proofreader. Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer vices in Danville and as an assistant professor at Susquehanna University Conn., and senior technical associate Publication date for the next QjmmuniquS: July 27 in Selinsgrove. Board Director of News and Media Relations: Mark Lloyd Editor: Eric Foster Please submit story ideas, news briefs in in Albany, N.Y. Previously, Billet had Doane College Com- munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room UMA Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The E- President reschedules open office hours fost@husky.bloomu.edu numbers listed in the CommuniquS are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. Tlie area code is 717. Bloom,sburg can be found on the World Wide hup://www.bloomu.edu Web at: in Greenwich, for the Financial Accounting Standards Norwalk, Conn. in Correction Sheila Dove-Jones, associate professor of communication President Kozloff has rescheduled is: Four-digit phone American Group and calendar information to Commi.nique, University Relations and Mail address professor at the College of Saint Rose disorders her open office hours from Wednes- tion, day, Aug. 16, to Wednesday, Aug. 23, faculty from 1 to 3 p.m. Because emergen- may occasionally occur, it is recommended that those people cies wishing to see the president during open office hours call in advance to be sure the time is still available. and special educa- was omitted from who had been a list of granted tenure in the June 22 issue of the Communique. Also story, in that Frank Peters, professor of English, was incorrectly identified as an associate professor. " 13 JULY 95 Communique 3 Faculty awarded State System grants Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by the University Police June 1995 Bloomsburg faculty have recently been awarded grants from the State Made or Reported to or by Arrests University Police Incidents Cleared by Other Means 0 Homicide Forcible Rape 0 0 0 0 Robbery 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 Burglary 1 0 Larceny totals Book (Bag) Theft TTieft 0 0 0 0 from Buildings 0 0 Theft from Vehicles Grounds Theft from 1 0 0 0 Retail Theft 0 0 Bicycle Theft 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 Arson 0 0 Forgery 0 0 Fraud 0 0 0 Embezzlement 0 Receiving Stolen Property 0 0 Vandalism 0 0 Weapons Possession 0 0 Prostitution 0 0 Pugh, associate profes- E. System's Faculty Professional Devel- "Purification opment Inosine Council. Christine Alichnie, Offenses Michael sor of chemistry, $762 for the project professor of Margaret nursing, $6,555 for a project titled "An Intrasystem Symposium on Teaching and Assessing Critical Thinking in Nursing Education." Brett Beck, associate professor of psychology, $2,717 fora project titled "Strengthening the Human Subjects Review Process." Karen Trifonoff, assistant professor of geography and earth science, $7,966 for a project titled "Integrating Geo- In addition, several faculty have been awarded grants from the university's Individual rative Till, associate professor, fessor of nursing, and Collabo- Research Projects competition for the lS)95-96 school year. $1,000 for the and Reproon Plasma Lipids and Lipoproteins in Women." The Bloomsburg University Foundation awarded the faculty members project "Effects of Health ductive Status grants: Dennis Hwang, associate professor of accounting Instruction Across SSHE." Thymus and Cynthia Surmacz, professor of biological and allied health sciences, and Patricia Torsella, assistant pro- graphic Information Systems Technol- ogy and of Porcine Monophosphate Dehydrogenase by Affinity Chromatography. Institute for national in and director of the Comparative and Management support of a trip to Inter- Studies, $300 Taiwan to meet with alumni and do fundraising. Pat Wolf, assistant professor of Gerald Powers, professor of commu- curriculum and foundations, $500 to and support the Summer Urban Practicum nication disorders tion, sp>ecial educa- $2,688 for the project "Nationality in Philadelphia during May. of American Sign Language." Employee retirements announced Sex Offense Totals 0 0 Agg. Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Assault 0 0 The retirements of several Bloomsburg employees were announced at a recent meeting of the Indecent Exposure 0 0 Council of Trustees. Open Lewdness 0 0 Clyde A. Bailey, computer pro- Roger Fromm, reference librarian and university archivist, retired in June after 21 years of service. Drug Abuse Violations 0 0 Gambling 0 0 grammer in computer services, retired in March after 26 years of ser- business office, retired in April after 0 0 vice to the university. 0 0 2 2 Drunkenness 0 0 Disorderly Conduct 5 4 Off. Against Family D.U.I. Liquor Laws Disorderly Conduct with 0 0 0 0 Other Offenses (Except Blyler, assistant director 0 0 Traffic) of Sandra Hess, clerk typist in the 30 years of service. Robert Koslosky, professor of retired in May art, after 25 years of ser- vice to the university. Families Continuedfrom page Drug Violations Vagrancy All Glenn purchasing, retired after 37 years of service. Eva M. Park, custodial worker, retired in 1 March after 26 years of service. The project is funded by a $12,400 Ellen H. Vanderslice, custodial grant from the state Department of worker, retired in Education's Bureau of Special Edu- of service. May after 18 years Bloomsburg, Stephen Wukovitz, associate pro- This report reflects only incidents which occur on university agencies in the project include the fessor of physics, retired in January It does not include incidents in the Town of Bloomsburg. Safety Tip: In the last few weeks of the spring semester, an office in a university classroom building was burglarized. It appears to have been done by a professional thief. The best Benton School after cation. In addition to property. way to combat this type of crime is to make sure your offices, classrooms and buildings are secure If you see someone in your building contact university police. at the end of each day. who is not authorized, District; Central Susquehanna Intermediate Unit#l6, Columbia Child Development Center, Danville Children Development Center, Danville School District, Family Focused Early Intervention Sys- 27 years of service. Faculty named to emeritus status tem, Local Interagency Coordinating At its meeting, the Council of Trustees granted Emeritus status to Koslosky and to Mark A. Hornberger, and the Columbia/Montour/ associate professor of geography and Council, Snyder/Union Counties Mental earth science, Health/Mental Retardation. after who retired in 1994 24 years of service. 4 Communique 13 JULY 95 Campus notes Nancy Gentile Ford, assistant professor of history, "When Tony Goes Over the Top: Images of Foreign-Born Soldiers in the American Army delivered the paper During World War I" at the 17th annual Popular Culture Association meeting in Philadelphia. Ford also reviewed the book We 149th Pennsylvania Volunteer Infantry Unit in the Citnl War for a forthcoming issue of We Journal of Southern History. Ervene Gulley, professor of English, presented a paper titled "Where Does the WASP Keep Its Sting? Anger in the Plays of A. R. Gurney" at this spring's annual meeting of the Northeast Modern Language Association held in Boston. JoAnne Growney, professor of mathematics and computer science, has a poem, "Snowbound," which appears in the spring issue of Four Quarters, a literary magazine published by LaSalle University. Her poem titled "Lament of a Professor at the End of the Spring Semester" appeared in the April issue of Mathematics Magazine. associate professor of communica- Dale A- Bertelsen, planned and implemented the 86th annual tion studies, meeting of the Eastern Communication Association which was held recently at Westin WiUiam Perm Hotel in Pittsburgh. At the meeting, sessions he chaired a number of and business meetings. In addition, he made RENOVATED POLICE STATION — The remodeled station in the headquartered basement university police recently a small building near the tennis courts. Shown from in police; Sgt. Jack Pollard; Promotions, reclassifications and appointments of new non-instruc- permanent posiwere announced at a recent tional employees to meeting of the Council of Trustees. At the mid- New non-instructional employees association, an office assumed the he will presi- hold through April 1996. include: Fay Creasy of Catawissa and E. Lillian J. Fields of Bloomsburg were appointed to the position of custodial worker in the Andruss Library will be converted during the week ofJuly 17 to accept a magnetic card to make copies Photocopy cards can be purchased through a machine located next to the copiers. Cards will cost $1 and will come with 40 cents worth of copies already encoded on them. Additional value can be added to the cards at the vending machine. go up copy for many to 6 cents if years, the the magnetic of Millville Hakim was previously a system will also by reducing the make better use of library staff resources amount of time necessary to count money. library assistant II. Diann K. Shambuig's been reclassified pxDsition from clerk 3 has in the Terry L. Promotions Lehman has been pro- the physical plant/central heating to Company in for maintenance repairman 2 in the uni- versity physical plant-electrical ser- Krolikowski employed on was maintenance repairman 2 in build- ing maintenance. Bloomsburg. Michael A. Krolikowski was named previously Kathleen J. Hunsinger has been promoted from clerk typist 1 in residence life to clerk 3 in the university business office. a full-time basis as a police officer for the university. Walter L. Miller of Bloomsburg and without having to carry a large amount of change,the new Reclassifications Karen L. Henrie's position has been reclassified from library assistant I to and intra-comThe Kawneer Service in Danville Sandra J. Thomas of Shamokin were copies services. moted from utility plant operator I in from microform readers will remain at 10 cents for paper and 25 cents for a microform duplication. make many employed on a part-time basis TV and radio was card is used, and 10 cents if cash is used. The cost of copies In addition to allowing patrons to also senior buyer for Geisinger System vices. After remaining at 5 cents a cost of photocopies will Hakim pany coordinator . is as a clerk typist for appointed assistant director of purchasing. The photocopiers new purchasing office to purchasing agentl. I. Robert D, Library to adopt cards for photocopiers the Employee appointments, promotions, reclassifications announced on the perennial challenge of American race relations and point of the convention, Bertelsen left in and Rose Andreas, secretary. tions dency of the into the headquarters are student employee Jason Fairchild, Margaret Boykin, director of university presentations that explored Kenneth Burke's perspective that considered the ethics of rhetorical action. moved back of the University Store after being temporarily appointed to the position of custodial worker I. Cathy D. Torsell of Bloomsburg was named clerk typist 2 in academic computing on a part-time basis. She The Sweet Adelines women's barbershop quartet organization will hold a concert Saturday, July 15, atSp.m. inMitrani Hall. Tickets are $7 at the door. , . Christopher Keller begins duties as director of admissions Aug. 1 CALLING FOR THE LIBRARY Cathy Torsell (foreground), secretary for TV/radio services and Christopher J. computer services, and Susan Keller will begin his duties as director of admissions Aug. Helwig, (background) director of 1 development, were Keller has served as director of admissions at of Wingate University in Wingate, N.C., since 1993He was associate director of admissions at Wingate among a group Bioomsburg employees, students, alumni and townspeople wfio volunteered recently to from 1991 to 1993. participate in telephone solicitations At Wingate, Keller started an aggressive recruitfor the ment program targeting honors students, which resulted in a 75 point increase in The freshmen SAT $20,000 scores and a 15 percent increase in freshmen enrollment over the past two years. initiated a faculty, program He Bioomsburg Public callers raised Library. more than for the library's capital campaign. also student and alumni recruitment comprehensive as well as a transfer task force. Keller served as director of admissions at Villa Maria College of Buffalo from 1990 to 1991. His other experience includes the position of director of communications to County from 1988 for the Erie Legislature, District 14, in Buffalo, N.Y., 1990 and as an assistant professor of media communications at Medaille College in Buffalo from 1983 to 1988. As director of communications for the Erie County Legislature, Keller coordinated constituent and media relations, researched community attitudes, knowledge and expectations, and wrote and edited a variety of print materials on legislative activity. As a faculty member at Medaille, Keller taught media courses a semester, served campus radio station and newspaper, and designed and wired the college's first as adviser to the operational radio station/classroom lab. Keller earned a bachelor's degree in media communications at Medaille College in Buffalo and a master's degree in communication at the State University' of He was New York in the U.S. at Buffalo. Navy from 1976 to 1979, serving in the Aleutian Islands for the Crypto Intelligence Operation. is an avid Summer is a time for vacations, when people head to the mountains, he's the forests, the beach. Bioomsburg computer programmer Doug Loss is heading for the moon. writer golfer. Among his interests, Keller through role playing and discussion. This year, from Aug. 5 to 9 at the White Eagle Conference Center in Hamilton, N. Y. the group will investigate a fictional murder on an international moonbase. A Ben Randi, a magician and critic of paranormal Loss, data network coordinator for computer services, is an organizer of the Asimov Seminar, an annual summer gathering in which participants futuristic issues sci- fiction Bova, James tively at least. explore met ence Well, not quite literally, but figura- five multi-level fully Computer services' Doug Loss helps organize Asimov Seminar lifelong fan of science fiction. Loss has participated in the seminar for the past 18 years. In those years investigations, Skylab astronaut Bill Pogue, Doug Loss ^^^^ course, Isaac Asimov. "Asimov was a gentleman. He didn't have a bad word for anyone," recalls Loss, who met the famous science fiction writer many times. "He had a great sense of humor he could tell ribald jokes without being dirty. And he had a pretty good tenor singing — voice." Continued on page 2 2 Communique 27 JULY 95 Campus Brasch wins journalism awards for newspaper column, features notes Robert Wislock, education and training manager, Walter Brasch, professor of mass Earlier program at ComeU University in June. Wislock began the program in communications, has recently won several national awards from various awarded 1992. organizations. sored by the International Associa- graduated from the Labor Studies certificate Brasch writes a weekly column Mark Jelinek, associate professor of music, recently , to acquire a $30,000 grant Division. Of tion of Business He Communicators. won has also awards from the California from the New Mexico Arts syndicated to six MidAtlantic sociation, Associated Press newspapers. ing Editors, Society of Professional the overaO award, $20,000 will be used to director of the orchestra. Jelinek recently led the Bloomsburg University-Community Orchestra in a sevenday tour from New York to Bermuda about the cruise ship M.S. Dreamward. The orchestra gave a performance aboard the ship and on Bermuda. From the National Society of Newspaper Columnists Brasch sec- in the "humor" category and honorable mention in the "special items category." had awards The Newspaper Publishers AsManag- Journalists, Pacific Coast Press Club and Press Club of Southern California. organiza- Brasch is a former newspaper and magazine writer and editor He is in five categories. also the author of nine books. His Brasch was the only double winner. next two books are Betrayed: Death The Pennsylvania Press Club of an American Newspaper, a study tion awarded him first place for "columns" and first place for "features." Brasch won column third place for "feain the National eration of Press Communique won ond place tures" A in the Awards Contest spon- MidAtlantic states. His features are in fund a second Young Person's Concert tour and the remaining $10,000 will be used for season support. The $10,000 doubles last year's award. Jelinek is the founding conductor of the Young Person's Concert tour and second artistic appears in 31 newspapers the Capital Brasch was place for "columns" in Hobbs, collaborated with the Southwest N.M. Symphony that year, this first Fed- Women's 1995 com- of newspaper and Enquiring Minds and Space Wandering Through the Mass Media andAmerican Culture, schedAliens, uled for munications contest. management sched- uled for publication in January, 1996; December release. newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons staff, developments without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The university is additionally committed to affirmative and will take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. action Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner Director of Loss Continued from page He oversaw ceeding where they will determine what charges will be made. Past seminars have focused on the seminar for nearly 20 years until genetic engineering, a mission to precluded his further Mars, and rewriting the Constitution Asimov founded RensselaerviUe Institute. failing health attendance. After Asimov's death, his to take widow, count. in Editor: Eric Foster Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer for the next Com.muniquS: briefs munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Com- Room of advisers will create the circumwill include science fiction writers Loss maintains the group's mailing as the deputy chief medical exam- list. iner of the City of Web at: all, Hal Clement, Poul and Karen Anderson, and Dr. Yong-Myun Rho, retired New York. will take the employees of Moonbase, Inc. A murder has been committed in their midst, and it's up to them to discover and capture the killer and to see that the legalities are observed. The Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide http://www.bloomu-edu advisers This year, seminar participants, roles of numbers listed in the Communique are The stances of the murder. and Smithsonian Air and Space may send a reporter. As secretary of the organization. about 30 of them in on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. seminar Science Fiction Channel will cover Mail address fost@husky.bloomu.edu technologies into ac- New York. 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The Eis: new This year, a camera crew from the his as a not-for-profit corporation and calendar Information to Od.m.mumqu£, University Relations and Four-digit phone for the seminar August 10 news Janet, The basic background for this year's is taken from Ben Bova's book. Welcome to Moonbase. A group name Mark Lloyd Please submit story ideas, the seminar in 1972 as a public program of The gave her blessing the seminar to continue under News and Media Relations: Publication date 1 first half of the seminar will cover the investigation of the murder, while the second half will take the form of a quasi-grand jury pro- Correction It was incorrectly reported in the July 13 Communique thit Stephen Wukovitz, associate professor of physics, had retired. He will retire in January of 1996. 1 27 Campus Clark's artwork featured in notes American, Japanese books Lawrence Tanner, assistant professor of geography and earth science, has been appointed to a three-year term on the editorial board of Scholars magazine, the research publication of the State System of Higher Gary Clark, associate professor of has examples of his computer art, artwork featured in a variety of assistant professor of political science, titled "Women as Leaders Within Groups: The American Jewish Congress Women's Division" at the second annual National Conference of the Women's Leadership Institute of Wells College, in in Inc. is included in the newly released book The Ultimate Guide to Painter by Adele Droblas Greenberg and will be included in the book Digital Images: A Practical SYBEX Guide. Aurora, N.Y. work Clark's be published to Japan by Agosto Gloria Cohen, re- cent publications, including an up- coming book Education. presented a paper JULY 95 Communique 3 is the publisher for been featured also in a variety of magazines, including: Photo Elec- Mac World, and IEEE Computer Graphics andApplications. An artwork from his "Postcards from the Digital Highway" series will be published in an upcoming issue of tronic Imaging, AV Video magazine. Clark recently completed a solo exhibition of computer art at the 91 Gallery in Indianapolis, Ind. Artwork from his "Postcards" series being is both books. shown sity resource directors from State The Bloomsburg faculty member's work will be used on the cover and included in the book Fractal Design System universities. System human resource directors met Painter Complete by Karen Sperling Associated Artists of Butler County and published by MIS Press. Computer artwork by Clark has Art Center in Butler, Pa. Margaret Manning, director of human resources and was recently elected chairperson of an labor relations, organization of human recently in Harrisburg to elect officers organizational and establish an and communication framework. Michael K. Shepard, assistant professor of geography and earth science, has written an article titled "Self-Affine (Fractal) Topography: Surface Parameterization and Radar Scattering" which appears in the June issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research. professor of English, presented a paper titled "Media Studies: Where Have We Been? Where Are We Going?" at the International Conference of the "Images 95" at the Penn State Univer- Gallery in State College. exhibit A solo scheduled for August at the is Contos discusses campus planning at meeting Tom Lawrence B. Fuller, in a juried national exhibit, Contos, assistant director of planning and construction, recently made a slide presentation on cam- For example, in the students of fall, Duane Braun, professor phy and earth science, of geograwill do a storm water runoff study of the up- National Council of Teachers of English held recently at pus planning at Bloomsburg to a meeting of the Association of Uni- New versity Architects at the University of help guide future development on California in Santa Cruz. the upper campus. York University. His paper reviewed efforts to incorporate non-print media pedagogies into the pre- and in-service education of secondary English teachers. Contos, who came to Bloomsburg from the University of California Kiran Karande, assistant professor of marketing, recently had a paper titled "The Effect of Price Expectation, Point of Purchase Comparisons, and Store Environment" on Brand Choice" accepted at the 1995 Academy of Marketing Science World Marketing Congress in Melbourne, Australia. The paper will be published in the conference proceedings. last year, serves as the architect for the campus. Kurt Lambert, another re- cent addition to the Bloomsburg staff, to "We're able to provide more in- house design than was previously on campus may not be aware that we can help them plan moves and reno- card now offered The planning and construction office is part of the physical plant department, directed by Tom Messinger, which provides all maintenance and renovation services to the campus. The planning and constmction office is Information about a Bloomsburg University affinity VISA credit card was recently mailed to staff on campus. Because faculty schedules vary in the summer, information about the credit card will be sent to vations." The office of sports information and athletic development recently won several awards for publications in the annual contest sponsored by the College Sports Information Directors of America. The awards include: best in the nation and best cover in the nation for single sport brochures (field hockey); best in the nation for combined 'Affinity' credit provides engineering expertise campus. available," says Contos. "People Sports information wins awards per campus. The runoff study will also creating a master plan brochures (tennis); best covers in the nation for softball brochures and football programs; third in the nation for for future Softball brochures. will campus construction and development. Faculty and students be involved in creating this plan. them fall at the would tion beginning of the semester. Faculty who like to receive informa- about the credit card may contact Linda Hill Through the now at 4705. affinity credit card, a percentage of purchases made on the card will be con- tributed to the university's general scholarship fund. 9 4 Communique 27 JULY 95 Campbell represents Bloomsburg at ROTC camp Robert Campbell, associate professor of nursing, cently attended the ROTC program's Nurse re- Summer Training Program at Fort Lewis, Wash. The six-week training program brings together all nursing majors between their junior and senior years ROTC from across the United States. "The purpose of Campbell's attendance was to familiar- enrolled in the Army ize the faculty military with the training summer during the ROTC nurses undergo session," says Major Steve Lavin, science director of the ROTC program at Bloomsburg. While the university did not have any students at the camp this year, Lavin anticipates that next year four junior nursing students will attend. The cost of Campbell's trip Army. So far, enrolled in the was funded by the U.S. 26 freshmen students have tentatively ROTC program at Bloomsburg, according SCHOLARS' WELCOME — Bloomsburg and their families to the program this fall. members and to Lavin. "From a student point of view, the training and the monies are very useful to them," says Campbell, "and it provides job placement after graduation." Campbell is investigating whether the summer training program can be counted for general education requirements at Bloomsburg. "If the summer training fuUfulls certain expectations we have of our students, I'd like to The faculty. recently held Scholars Program. Twenty-six reception a reception welcoming new students new students was attended by about 50 Shown from left are entering the scholars people, including students, family incoming scholars student Katherine are: Parlett, her parents Susan and Larry Parlett, and Wilson G. Bradshaw, provost and vice president for academic history affairs. and The was reception director of the honors also attended by Jeanette Keith, associate professor of and scholars program assistant vice president of graduate studies honors and scholars courses this at Bloomsburg, Patrick Schloss, and research, and faculty who will be teaching fall. Quest plans Costa Rica trip for women see them get credit." Quest women Land purchase put on hold sponsoring a is trip from Dec. to Costa Rica for General, which winds its way through 28, lush tropical forests. by river, and bus through several wild ecosystems in the Central American Country. The trip will begin in capital city San Jose, moving on the base of and relaxing on secluded white sand beaches and a day of sightseeing in San Jose. A stop at the Arenal Vol- System Board of Governors of the State System has tabled a vote to approve Bloomsburg's purchase of 90 additional acres adjoining the upper campus. The land purchase vote was tabled at the request of Bloomsburg's Council of Trustees, who expressed con- foot cerns that the $550,000 asking price might be too high. ney to the "Cloud Forest" and perhaps climb to the summit of the mountain. From the summit of Mt. Chirripo, climbers can see the Atlantic and Pacific oceans. From the mountain summit, trav- State Three appraisals were done on the land. One set the and another at $490,00 to $500,000. However, an appraisal done for the State System differed significantly from the others. price at $550,000 According to Ramona Alley, chairperson of the Council may be done on the land. The Board of Governors may take up the land purchase issue when they meet again in October. of Trustees, a fourth appraisal Also at their recent meeting, the Board of Governors approved a tuition increase for System schools of $ 138 per undergraduate and pay $3,224 a year in tuition, year, or 4.47 percent. Full-time instate graduate students will now Mt. Chirripo, Costa Rica's tallest mountain. From there, travelers will jour- elers will enjoy a raft trip 1 998 on Members will of the Quartet Program present a free concert Monday, Aug. 7, at 7 p.m. Gross Auditorium. quartet music Carver Hall's in contract for president Jessica Kozloff was recently The cost of the trip is trip. expected to be about $1,550. For more information, call the Quest office at (717) 389-4323. Remaining Quest summer courses. • Rappelling — Sunday, July 30, a.m. to 5 p.m. • Caving — Sunday, Aug. 6,8 a.m. to 5 p.m. residence at young selected from 150 apfrom almost every state as artists, plicants well as foreign countries, are taking private lessons, sonato coachings will include string and tri-weekly qu artet coachings from by Haydn, Bartok, professors with international reputa- Schubert and Beethoven. The the Rio cano, the only erupting volcano in Costa Rica, will conclude the Quartet program to give free concert The program President's contract extended to trip will include beach combing, snorkeling Participants will travel The The 1995, to Jan. 12, 1996. Now in Bucknell University, the extended one year by the State System Board of Gover- Quartet Program nors to July 30, 1998. The extension was made based on a recommendation of the Bloomsburg University Council summer program for intensive study of Trustees. and performance of chamber music and solo repertory. This summer 40 is a seven-week tions as performers and teachers. Master classes have been given at the program by such reknowned perviolinist Itzhak Perlman and cellist Yo-Yo Ma. formers as Vice presidents' A PICNIC FOR LIBRARY VOLUNTEERS The Bloomsburg Town Library offices to move recently held a picnic for volunteers, were many of whom university Three of the four vice presidential employees and family members, who had new helped raise funds for the library's capital life, academic affairs and university advancement will all have new homes shortly. Among those honored was of Scott Lowe, associate professor Lowe are The of also active as Lowe Town highest volunteer. Library, the in office in the second will are Scott and Cathy Lowe their 326, while the execu- be in room 329. "We've moved for two reasons. First and primarly, to have the student life office be more centrally located to where students are," says Herring. "We wanted to be closer to individual students and in closer proximity to student clubs and organizations on the third floor of Kehr Union." the picnic at room tive secretary for the vice president for the amount raised by a Shown moving from Ben Union this is week. H. Preston Herring, vice president for student life, will have his Cathy raised $13,575 community campaign life Franklin Hall to the Kehr volunteers for the university's Celebrity Artist Series. office of the vice president for student and Scott philosophy. Cathy to buildings. Vice presidential of- fices for student campaign. Cathy Lowe, the wife Bloomsburg are moving offices at with son Alex. "The move Grants office has third best year and talk parents Grant awards for the 1994-95 academic and the total funding level of grants. will also enable the office of admissions to provide an area to greet with prospective students and and move to closer together," admissions staff adds Herring. year were the third highest in Bloomsburg In order to help faculty with the proposal The $ 1 ,589,001 in awards this past year from government sources, foundations, and the State System of Higher writing process, Jim Matta, director of grants, of student has offered a series of grant writing work- student standards office and location shops for the past three years. The grants office will hold two programs at the start of to obtain IDs University's history. Education is only a slight decline from the A $1.7 million in grant funding for the 1992-93 this fall and 1993-94 academic years. While the number of submissions for grants declined from 119 proposals in 1993- sion 94 to 98 proposals opment Grant," will be held on Wednesday, Sept. 20, at 2 p.m., in Kehr Union, room 340. To register for the workshop, call the grants this year, the percentage of grant proposals funded has increased markedly. Of this year's 98 proposals, 70 is semester. grants orientation ses- scheduled for Monday, Aug. p.m. in Kehr Union, 28, at 7 room 227. A workshop, "How to Write a Faculty Professional Devel- Academic computing life's will use one old offices, while the have moved room G49. The academic to Elwell Hall, ment affairs and advance- offices are anticipated to in the next several move weeks. The vice president for academic and assistant vice president for academic affairs will move from Waller affairs, Administration Building to Carver Hall. were funded, comparing very favorably with 71 funded projects of 119 proposals office at 4129. last year. grants at Bloomsburg, the grants office has equity office, will recently published 'The Research and Grants Hall to Waller Administration Building Over the past 15 steadily increased dips — Bloomsburg has number of grant proposals the numbers of grants awarded. the submitted, years, — with only occasional The For those wishing more information about Quarterly," sity faculty which has been sent to univer- as well as administrators who are involved with grants. vice president of university advancement, along with the to the move from former academic social Carver affairs offices. 2 Communique 10 AUG Campus Chang Shub Roh, 95 Keith writes booic focusing on culture ciasii in Tennessee notes professor of sociology and social Jeanette Keith, associate professor on "Global the Compara- of history and director of the honors who and scholars program, has written a book, Country People in the New South: Tennessee's Upper Cumberland, which has been published by the University of North good character will get you through," says Keith. "But after World War II, welfare, recently chaired a roundtable session Education" tive at the International Society for Study of Civilizations at Wright State University in Dayton, Ohio. Dale A. Bertelsen, associate professor of communicawas recently named to the national Speech Communication Association's Task Force on the Hemispheric Communication 1996 Summer Conference. This task force is charged with helping to expand the community of communication scholars in North, Central and South America. The task force's efforts will initially focus on establishing an organizational framework and appropriate agenda for hemispheric communication meetings beginning in San Juan, Puerto Rico, and Caracas, Venezution studies, ela, in 1996. The book Carolina Press. available for purchase this will be coriflicts over culture and progress in Tennessee's from 1890 Until hill the 1890s, "Monkey Law" as a measure of conservatives successfully re- co-opted, or ignored reform efforts. The law, which forbade the teach- Upper was more symbolic than practical. Few people went to high school at the time interest in teaching evolution, says ment and firm Keith. local control arrival of of economy and set the stage for a clash of cultures. Farmers battled town dwellers for control of community institutions, while progressives called for cultural, political Communique publishes news of activities, events and at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons how farmers who favored limited govern- local newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and tion ing of evolution in public schools, the railroad in 1890 transformed the A a living." Cumberland was dominated by small churches and schools. The Communique make Keith uses Tennessee's anti-evolu- country to 1925. the they couldn't sisted, fall. In the book, Tennessee native Keith examines "The conservatives were people believed that hard work and and eco- nomic modernization. and few teachers had an "The law reaffirmed a belief in ways at a time when traditional ways were perceived as under attack. It was actually a unifying traditional thing," "However, be- says Keith. cause of the law, textbook publishers self-censored themselves for many years." staff, developments without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The university is additionally committed to affirmative Waiters earns developmental educator certification Janice Walters, instructor of devel- opmental instruction at Bloomsburg the exact same thing?" says Walters of the pilot project. At Bloomsburg University, recently received certifi- University, educational and employment opportunities. cation in developmental instruction Walters teaches from the Kellogg writing courses Director of University Relations and Communication: Joan T. Lentczner Training and Certification of Devel- in opmental Educators. ment of developmental instruction and action and will take Director of positive steps to provide such As part of the certification process, Walters developed an alumni News and Media Relations: Mark Lloyd Editor: Eric Foster Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer Publication date for the next CommuniquS: Augiist 24 Please submit story ideas, news briefs and calendar information to CommuniquS, University Relations and Com- munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The Mail address E- is: fost@husky.bloomu.edu Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Institute for the mentoring program for Act 101 program students at Bloomsburg. The speaking Act 101 program provides additional department of academic support to students coming to Bloomsburg from disadvantaged backgrounds. This summer, approximately 80 entered students freshmen Bloomsburg University through the Act 101 program. Forty students have volunteered to participate in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. mentoring program. They Web at: will be matched with mentors who are graduates of the Act 101 program as they finish their Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide http://www.bloomu.edu the depart- summer classes in the next few weeks. "Who is better to inspire students than people who have been through courses in the communica- Janice Walters tion studies. In order to qualify for the develop- mental educator certification, Walters completed a four-week residency at Appalachian State University in Boone, N.C., where the National Center for Developmental Education is located. The training program consists of tion, workshops on instruc- counseling, management, and evaluation taught by ognized experts in education. nationally rec- developmental 10 Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by the University Police Program ars is sponsoring a semes- ter-long series of lectures, films, exOffenses Made or Reported to or by Arrests University Police Incidents Cleared 0 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 Forcible Rape 0 0 Burglary 1 0 3 0 Book (Bag) Theft 0 0 Theft from Buildings 3 0 Theft from Vehicles 0 0 totals Grounds 0 0 Retail Theft 0 0 Bicycle Theft 0 0 Theft from Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 Arson 0 0 Forgery 0 0 Fraud 0 0 Embezzlement 0 0 Receiving Stolen Property 0 0 Vandalism 1 1 a daughter of The play, "Children of " will be performed Saturday, Nov. 18, at 8 p.m. in Gross Auditorium. The drama documents a contemporary Jewish Springman. In connection with the family dealing with this fall cerning the Holocaust. series caust Constellations," of events has been open to the public. and author Yaron Svoray will give a lecture and a workshop on Wednesday, Nov. 8, at 4 and 8 p.m. in Carver Hall's Gross planned that is Israeli journalist Larceny and dramatic works Kellner, grows out of "Holothe honors seminar in the humanities taught by language and cultures professor Luke and other events class, a series Simple Assault by Tatana Holocaust survivors who returned to Auschwitz. The Homicide Bloomsburg's Haas Gallery of Art will exhibit large con- hibits, by Other Means 95 Communique 3 Holocaust is focus of events planned for fall semester Bloomsburg's Honors and Schol- July 1995 AUG ... its patriarch's legacy of being a Holocaust survivor. A series of films related to the Holocaust will be shown throughout the semester on most Thursday eve- nings at 7 p.m. in Old Science Hall, room 122. Auditorium as part of the university's Provost's Lecture Series. Svoray, the son of Holocaust survivors, trated neo-nazi Educators of the deaf meeting this His book. In Hitler's Shadow, docu- week at Bloomsburg infil- groups in Germany posing as an American businessman. and demonstrates that today nazi and racist ideology is still embraced by a wide ments his experiences spectrum of German From Nov. 13 society. to Approximately 250 teachers and visit cam- educators of the deaf will pus on Aug. Dec. 16, 9, 10 and 11 for the Pennsylvania Educators of Students Weapons Possession 0 0 Prostitution 0 0 Who "Convocation IV 95; Beyond the Sex Offense 0 0 Agg. Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Assault 0 0 Totals Indecent Exposure 0 0 Open Lewdness 0 0 Drug Abuse Violations 0 0 Gambling 0 0 0 0 Off. Against Family D.U.I. Liquor Laws Dmnkenness Conduct Disorderly 2 0 0 8 8 Drug Violations 0 0 0 0 The Opening of School Convocabe held Thursday, Aug. 31, at 3:30 p.m., in Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall. A reception wiU follow. The Opening of School Picnic will be held Friday, Sept. 8, from 11:30 to 1:30 p.m. on Buckalew Lawn. Invitations to 0 Traffic) which occur on university does not include incidents in the Town of This report reflects only incidents property. It both events will be sent to shortly. The Information Center Other Offenses (Except "We've trained over 150 teachers tion will employees Vagrancy All 0 2 Basics." of the deaf at Bloomsburg," says Conduct Disorderly with 0 News briefs in the Kehr Union will be closed Aug. 24 and 25 for staff training. Phone calls will be forwarded to the Switchboard in Waller Administration Building. Conference room keys may be Samuel Slike, professor of communication disorders and special education. "It'll be a homecoming of sorts some for year at the university were perpetrated in unlocked own safety and security, lock any office or class room which you are not using. Do not prop any interior rooms. For your or exterior doors open convenient for a thief. for your convenience. This is quite his Slike, wife Roslyn, an area teacher of the deaf, and John Abell, dean of the School of Extended Programs, are serving on the university's host committee for the assistant conference. This is the organization's fourth annual meeting one at and the first Bloomsburg. East Second Street to be one way Kehr Union. The Kehr Union will close Aug. 18 at 4:30 pm and reopen Aug. 21 at 8 East am. The hours for Aug. 21 through way eastbound (uphill) from 9 Aug. 25 will be 8 am to 4:30 p.m. Kehr Union will begin fall session on a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 24 and Aug. 27 to aid students in mov- Sahirday, Aug. 26, opening from 8 ing into the residence halls. office in Safety Tip: Ninety percent of the burglaries reported in the of the graduates of our program." obtained in the Student Activities Bloomsburg. last Deaf and Hard of Hearing are am to midnight. Aug. 24 and 27 Second Street will be one " 4 Communique 10 AUG 95 Faculty help honor students with projects Calendar ART EXHIBITS — Lawrence Master's Thesis Exhibit and Grega Stmb, Aug. 28 to Sept. Christie Reception, Sept. 9, 1 to 3 9. p.m. The mentors, Richard Brook, professor of phi- junior losophy, and John Baird, professor of psy- University honors program enrolls and senior students with high academic potential in a program that allows them to work with a faculty mentor on an independent research project. "Many university students and faculty do not realize that the honors program supports undergraduate research with mini- SPECIAL EVENTS grants day, Sept. 6, — WednesKehr Union, ReceptionforlntemationalStudents 3 to 4:30 p.m., 13, Street Fest we "Last year — Wednesday, afternoon and evening, on honors purchased survey materials, paid for copying, bought chemicals, ware and paid Multicultural Center. Community students working to projects," says honors director Jeanette Keith. soft- interlibrary loan fees for honors students." Requests for funding are reviewed by the downtown honors advisory committee. The honors program RLMS search. also helps fund honors students' travel to conferences to present their re- While You Were Sleeping — Although recruitment of new honors Friday, Aug. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center. Crimson Tide — Wednesday, Aug. Friday, Sept. 1, ter, Keith urges any faculty dents who will be work of honors and 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Haas 30, Center. to juniors who have home games only) 2, Men's Soccer vs. Stockton, 11 a.m. Saturday, Sept. 2, Women's Soccer vs. Catawba, 11 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 3, Men's Soccer vs. Stony send the students to the Sunday, Sept. 3, Women's Soccer vs. West Virginia Wesleyan, 1:30 p.m. and computer science, worked with Jan Allbeck, who completed a thesis, "The Path of Least Resistence," and presented her thesis at the National Conference on Under- Steven D. Hales, Cochran, associate professor of pyschology, supervised Bridget Atkin's thesis, "An Investigation of the Relationship Closure Principles," which appears in the latest issue of The Southern Journal of worked with two marketing majors, Alyssa Baird, whose thesis was "Brand Image Differences and Determinants: A Study of Three Automobiles," and Amy Grbavac, whose thesis was "The Effects of Model Usage and Acculturation on Asian-American Attitudes Toward Adver- faculty Swapan Mookerjee, assistant professor of health, physical education was an invited lecturer at and athletics, the American College of Sports Medicine Certification Workshop held recently at Canisius College in Buffalo, N.Y. Ann "Central Pennsylvania's Role in the Emmancipation Process: A Study of the Underground Rail- road." Mark Jelinek, sic, mu- associate professor of supervised Brittany Frompovich, who wrote, performed and recorded music in ranging from classical to folk for her project "War and Trespass." Duane Braun, professor of geography and earth science, worked with Michael Kelley on his project "Computer Simulation of the Bloomsburg Floodplain Aquifer." Brett Beck, associate professor of psy- worked with student Heather chology, Kinney on a project titled "Effects of Self- Handicapping, Self-Esteem, Imposter Feelings and Locus of Control on Adjustment in Howard on a project titled "Sex-Role Behavior and Previous Evaluations of Intelligence Lentz Influence Later Evaluations of Intelligence by Male College Students." Psychology professor Eileen Astor-Stetson worked with Kelly Ottey "Factors Predicted on her project Condom Use as an AIDS Prevention Technique in Adolescents." ing, worked with Janet Sabatino on "Family Knowledge Related to Cancer Caregiver's Its Management." Psychology professor Cormie Schick's Pain and of Adult Attachment Style, the Physiology of Attraction members. Dale Bertelsen and Schreier, associate professors of communication studies, in thesis, "Rhetoric of Music Form in Copland's completing her Appalachian Spring Suite and Mussorgsky's Great Gate of Kiev. Student Catherine Betres also had two and Their Relationship to the Propensity for Chemical Dependency in Teenage College Students." George Agbango, associate professor of political science, worked with Kimberly Weir on "An Analysis of the Somalian Cri- sis." Scott tisement." Student Lisa Belicka worked with two Philosophy. of Jo student William Vorhies wrote "The History marketing, assistant professor of work thesis Julia Bucher, assistant professor of nurs- graduate Research. Kiran Karande, assistant professor of philosophy, has written an article, "Epistemic her psychology, worked with student Patricia fol- Achievement." notes on dents in the program," she says. Among Gender, Self-Efficacy and Academic Campus supervised the history, Cashman Middle School Students." John Waggoner, associate professor of office in Bakeless Center, Wmona Brook, 2 p.m. Walter Howard, associate professor of room 007. "We can always make room for good stu- honors lowing faculty have mentored students in the honors program: Paul Hartung, professor of mathematics SPORTS Saturday, Sept. stu- and are capable During the past academic year, the (Includes stu- dents closed at the end of the spring semes- Experiments." in Field styles Sept. Bloomsburg. chology, for her thesis "Informed Consent Inch, assistant professor of mathematis and computer science, worked with student Kathryn Yarrington on her thesis "Block Codes with Emphasis on the Data Encryption Standard." Vera Viditz-Ward, associate professor of worked with Karen Jenkins on her art, project, "Photographing AIDS: Historical Differences and Contemporary Issues." Teaching committee plans seminars The Teaching and Learning Enhancement Committee (TALE) will hold a series of seminars during the fail semester. The seminars, which will meet approximately four These sessions will encourage faculty to be more open, creative, and experimental. Organized by Nancy Gill, associate profes- times during the semester, will generally be located in the rear of the annex of the Helping Students To Do Their BesC Thursday, Sept. 14, 4 p.m., TALE Center. These sessions will examine the academic climate at the university and University Store. issues such as: held in the newly opened Teaching and Learning Enhancement Center, which The center is an office and meeting room. JoAnne Growney, professor of mathematics and computer science, directs the activities and programs of the consists of • Are We — spiracy of grade inflation?" Organized Retention take calculus. their first meeting Calculus A Dilemma Sept. 20, 3:30 p.m., Fewer than — Center. Seminars will focus ing science. Combining Teaching and Research is for — Thursday, Sept. 21, 3:30 p.m., TALE Center. This seminar will examine different ap- proaches to link teaching and research in an undergraduate environment. Organized by Helmut Doll, assistant professor of math- ematics and computer science. Radical • 26, 7 p.m., on radical teaching theories as those of bell and — Pedagogy Tuesday, Sept. TALE Center. The seminar will how hooks and Paulo — such — Freire they relate to the teaching of writing. For the first meeting, participants are asked to read Freire's Pedagogy of the half the students Oppressed, available at the University Store. begin the standard four-semester se- Organized by Mike McCully, associate pro- quence of calculus courses survive Addressing Diversity Issues in Teaching Tuesday, Sept. 5, 3:30 p.m., TALE in any department whose students the third semester. • Rigor: by James Pomfret, professor of mathematics and computer focus Center. This series of seminars faculty of who vs. — Wednesday, active for five years. dates, are listed below: by Larry Mack, professor of chemistry. TALE The seminars, and faculty challenge stu- work hard to succeed? and what can faculty do about the "con- The TALE Center is the result of two years and Learning Enhancement Committee, which has been of planning by the Teaching Do dents so they must • center. chemistry. Organized • sor of English. new Center in number ematics, One result is to take a decreas- of students majoring in math- fessor of English. To register for one of the Growney at 4310. seminars; con- tact computer science, physics and on understand- ing cultural diversity issues in teaching, advisement, departments and other aspects of university life. Organizers are Irv Wright, assistant professor of developmental University relations office reorganized in- struction, Jim Dalton, professor of psychol- Anthony laniero, vice president for announced ger community relationships. She will work with them ogy, and Sue Jackson, associate professor of university advancement, has sociology and social welfare. a reorganization of the office of univer- understand the university's mission and sity relations. importance. — • Course Management Techniques Wednesday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m., TALE Center. These sessions will provide a time for sharing questions and answers about course organization and grading. Topics will be somewhat dependent on group interests. Organized by Mary Harris, associate professor of curriculum and foundations. • Problem-based Learning, an Alterna- tive to Lectures TALE — Friday, Sept. 8, noon, Center. This seminar will look at the advantages of problem-based learning as an alternative to lectures. Organized by Ronald Champoux, professor of communication disorders and special education. • Teachers as Artists Tuesday, Sept. — 12, 3:30 p.m., Bakeless Center, Room 111. "One purpose of this reorganization is to increase the marketing focus of the "These organi- university," says laniero. zational changes should increase the university's ability to act quickly to take advantage of marketing opportunities. The university's marketing efforts will focus on four areas: the recmitment of also legislators to help Mark Lloyd, formerly director of news and media relations, will serve as director of marketing and communication. Lloyd will work closely with admissions and other offices to define the university's position in the marketplace. He wiU also be responsible for the day-to-day operations of the university relations office. students, the retention of students, the Jim Hollister, formerly director of sports and information and athletic development, overall image of the university, will serve as the university's fundraising." Joan Lentczner will function as direc- tor of university relations. She will work even stron- closely with laniero to build liaison primary with media and serve as spokes- person. Continued on page 2 ", 2 Communique 24 AUG Campus 95 notes Reorganization Continuedfrom page Michael C. Hickey, 1 assistant professor of history, has written an article "Russian Migrant Laborers in Helsinki Scott Leightman, formerly assis- on tant director of sports information the Eve of World War One: A Research Note" which will be published in The Journal of Baltic Studies in Spring 1996. Also, Hickey is co-recipient with Frank Towers of Clarion University of a State System Intersystem Projects Grant to set up an internet State System History Newsgroup and athletic development, will a system-wide conference of historians in March 1996. Leon Szmedra, olog>', had Susan Hicks, will move from Carver be Eric Foster as news writer, Geoff Mehl as director of publications, and Joan Heifer as univerphotographer. sity The reorganization of published paper, "Response of versity relations office Coronary Artery Disease Stratified by Ejection Following Short-Term Training," listed in the "RecPatients with ommended Literature Survey," a feature of the European Journal of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His paper was originally published in the International Journal of Cardiology. Bloomsburg University bi-weekly at The action university and will is additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. is sponsoring a Amsterdam in the Netherlands from Oct. 13 to 21 sistant vice president for academic Tom affairs, move Cooper, will cost of the trip $1,195 per is The cost includes round-trip transat- lantic airfare, hotel airport and accommodations, transfers hotel, and a Frank House Rembrandt House, and , Museum. the Maritime A special feature will be a predeparture conference on various this fall. person based on double occupancy. daily breakfast, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The vice president for academic affairs, Wilson Bradshaw, and as- ing to Carver Hall. The without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, are presently located. affairs offices for the vice president of university trip to throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons Waller Administration from Waller Administration Build- Bloomsburg University's School of newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and developments being to Building to where the academic accompanied by a move of offices Extended Programs staff, the uniis Hall by Extended Programs sponsors trip to Amsterdam in October Communique A laniero's office, along with the mation. associate professor of exercise physi- his recently next several social equity office, directed Continuing in their former roles at in the serve as director of sports infor- will and to hold Bloomsburg advancement weeks. aspects of the history, culture and art of the Netherlands. The tour director will be Anthony Sylvester, professor emeritus of his- between tory at variety of more Bloomsburg University. For information, contact half-day excursions. Excursions in- Bloomsburg's School of Extended Museum, Museum Vincent van Gogh, Anne Programs clude trips to the Rijks at (717) 389-4420. Director of University Relations: Joan T. Lentczner Celebrity Artist Series begins witii Lettermen, Cliinese ballet Director of Marketing and Communication: Mark Lloyd Editor: Eric Foster Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer Publication date for the next Co.\lmu.mque: Bloomsburg's 1995-96 Celebrity Artist Series will begin with an evening September 7 of nostalgia that revives vorites Please submit story ideas, news briefs and calendar information to Co.wiumquS, University Relations and munication Office, Waller Administration Building, • Com- Room The Lettermen, on University Mail address p.m. Tickets are $20. fost@husky.bloomu.edu Four-digit phone • numbers listed in the Com.mumqu'e are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide http-y/www.bloonitLedu Web at: a 1962, will perform at 104a Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The Eis: campus fa- from more than 30 years ago. smash hit in Bloomsburg Saturday, Oct. 7, at 8 • The Philadelphia Boys Choir and Chorale will perform on Sunday, Dec. 3, at 3 p.m. Tickets are $20. Spring semester shows include: The tional New York Company "Thursday, Feb. City Opera Na- with "La Traviata, 8, at 8 p.m. Tickets are $25. Considered a national treasure • "Beauty and the Beast."on Fri- by the Chinese government, the day, Feb. 23, at 7:30 p.m. Tickets are Central Ballet of China will entertain $20. at Bloomsburg on Saturday, Nov. at 8 p.m. The will 11 company of 60 dancers perform selections from "Giselle, • Flutist March 3, at James Galway, Sunday, 3 p.m. Tickets are $30. Individual tickets go on sale Monon "The Red Detachment," and "In the day, Aug. 28. For information Mountain tickets or subscriptions call 4409. Forest." Tickets are $25. " AUG 24 Quest schedules courses, trip for fall semester Campus ministries schedule forums, socials and movies Catholic Campus Ministry and Prot- Quest is offering the following courses during the semester. Unless otherwise noted, the courses fall ain from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. • Rock Climbing I Sundays, Sept. — and Oct. 8. • Whitewater Rafting Saturdays, 7, and Oct. 21. • Kayak/Canoe I Sunday, Sept. — — 10, Sept. 24, Sept. l6, Oct. Sept. 23. • • • • • — Sundays, High Ropes — Sunday, Kayak/Canoe — Sunday, Rock Climbing — Saturday, Nov. Nov. Caving — Oct. 1, women is 4, specifically include: — for fall The ministries. — Monday, 8 p.m., Kehr Union, room 340. and Dec. women. These 2. by courses — Monday, — — 8. Saturday, Oct. 28 High Ropes • Waterfall Hike Sunday, Nov. 5. Quest provides all equipment for courses. For more information about the courses, call the Quest — office at 4323. Oct. 23, 8 p.m., sored by Catholic Campus Program), every Friday evening from 8 to 10 p.m. at the Student Recreation Center. Sponsored by Protestant Campus Ministry for students. Protest Campus Ministries also is News briefs sponsoring a series of discussions titled "Straight Talk" on the first Wednesday of each month at noon A special orientation on grants and new and current faculty in the Multicultural Center of Kehr research for Union. Those discussions are as will fol- be held on Monday, Aug. room 7 p.m., in Kehr Union, Sex Under the Influence, Oct. 4; Positively Me: You Are Special, Nov. 1; Scared Straight: Being HIV +, Dec. views of faculty professional devel- The 6; orientation will include re- opment opportunities and university activities day planned by the grants ministries include: Dinner Night every Tues- 5:30 p.m. at at the and Campus House at 353 College Cooks are always needed. Ministry Hill. asked to grants Aug. research. who Faculty call plan to attend are Heather Strauch in the office at 4129 by Friday, 25. East Second Street will be Ground" War at the fifth associate professor of English, re- Instititute in A New Battle on Old annual Shenandoah University Winchester, Va. His paper Civil showed how 227. policies and procedures dealing with • Dollar cently read a paper titled "'Shiloh': 28, at lows: Culture Shock: Life at BU, Sept. campus Ronald Ferdock, Ministry. WRAP (Weekend Recreation Al- • — Other notes at Ministry House. Spon- Kehr Union, Ballroom. Monday, Nov. "Response-Able" 20, 8 p.m., Kehr Union, Mukicultural 6. Campus Campus and first month at 8 p.m. ternative Sept. "Exploring the Spiritual Side of Life" Movie Nights every • semester are as Center. Sunday, Oct. 7 and • campus forums for the 18, Canoeing Sunday, Sept. 17. • Rock Climbing Saturday, Sept. 30. • Backpacking Basics. This is a several day class beginning with a seminar on Wednesday, Oct. 4, and including a backpacking trip on Saturday and • the 1. 18, at the cosponsored by the Catholic and "Choice Making" also offering a series of courses led , third Friday of the Oct. 21. Saturdays, Quest 10, istry for students. year. 3 p.m. Among the activities is a serives of monthly forums. Values and Visions, Saturday, Nov. 4 II Sunday, Sept. academic follows: Oct. II Open House, ing a variety of activies during the Sept. 17, Oct. 22. Rappelling Campus Ministry are sponsor- • Campus Ministry House. Sponsored by Catholic Campus Min- estant Protestant 10, Saturday, 95 Communique 3 Diversity conference planned for Sept. 23 one way eastbound (uphill) from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Aug. 24 and Aug. 27 to aid moving students in dence into the resi- halls. the author, Bobbie Ann Mason, used the 1862 Battle of Shiloh to tell her story of a contemporary disintegrating marriage. Steven D. Hales, assistant professor of philosophy, has written an article, "Was Nietzsche a ConsequentialisC" which appears in the latest issue of the journal International Studies in Philosophy. Bloomsburg is one of more than a dozen area colleges and universities which is co-sponsoring "Getting it Together: Second Annual Conference on Diversity for Area Colleges. The conference will be held on Saturday, Sept. 23, at the University Julia Bucher, assistant professor of nursing, recently presented a paper on innovations in cancer care First National Conference on Rural Nursing. The at the confer- ence was sponsored by the National Rural Health Association. She also presented "Preparing Family Caregivers" at the 17th Annual Conference on Gerontology and Geriatric Medicine at Penn State University and was recently elected to the board of the Pennsylvania Cancer Initiative as chairperson of public education. of Scranton. Attendance is limited to 250 people. The deadline for Sept. 14. tration is fee $25, is The to the and includes lunch and refreshments. For more information, contact Nancy Gill, associate professor of English, at 4250. at be held Thursday, Aug. 31, 3:30 p.m., in Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall. A reception will follow. The Opening of School Picnic will be held Friday, Sept. 1 :30 p.m. tions to 8, from 11:30 on Buckalew Lawn. to Invita- both events will be sent to employees shortly. registration made payable University of Scranton, regis- The Opening of School Convocation will Offices of the tional which need more copies Communique due faculty to addi- members being as- signed to the area should contact Eric Foster at 4412. 4 CONLMUNIQLt 24 AUG 95 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES For ticket information, calKjl 7)389-4409. Calendar The Lettermen — Saturday, Oct. 8 p.m., 7, Miu-ani Hall. Tickets are $20. ART EXHIBITS Hoursfor the Haas Gallery ofArt are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. — Lawrence Master's Thesis Exhibit and Aug. 28 Christie Scrub, Reception, Sept. 9, 1 to 3 p.m., to Grega Sept. 9. Central Ballet of China Nov. — Doug Hopkins Paintings and Sculptures, CO Oct. 6. Reception, Sept. 18, 1 1 Haas Galler\' — Saturday, 8 p.m. — Sun- day, Dec. 3 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are 3, $20. — Performed by the New York Cit>' Opera National Company, Thursday, Feb. 8, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $25. Beauty and the Beast — Friday, Feb. 23, 7:30 Kevin Garber — Reception, Nov. Prints and ceramic tiles, Oct. 9, noon, Haas James Galway, — Sunday, March p.m. 1 community — Tuesday, Young Person's Concert 10 a.m. and 8 p.m., Kehr 6, free with a is $2 for others. activities sticker. Oct. 10, The Bloomsburg Univer- sity-Community Orchestra will perform music with a Halloween theme for school groups. Directed by Markjelinek. For infor- Ann mation, contact Faculty Stokes at 389-4293. — Wendy Recital Miller, Soprano, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2:30 p.m., Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $20. 9 to No\-. The Year That Rocked 1969; Union. Admission Boys Choir and Chorale noon, of Art. Binder— the World, Friday, Oct. Philadelphia La Traviata Sept. David unless otherwise noted. is free 11, Mitrani Hall, Tickets are $25. Haas Gallery of Art. CONCERTS Admission — Tuesday, The Badlees Oct. 24, 8 p.m., Gallery' of Art. p.m., Mitrani Hall, Tickets are $30. Kehr Union. Admission is free with a community activities sticker, $2 for others. SPECIAL EVENTS LECTURES Suzuki String Workshop 9. Reception for International Students day, Sept. — Wednes- 3 to 4:30 p.m., Kehr Union, 6, Multicultural Center. Community 13, Street Fest — Wednesday, afternoon and evening, Sept. flutist 3, 3 Don't Believe the Hype: Fighting Cultural Misin- — formation About African-Americans Weekend Sunday. Oct. — Farai — Sunday, at Homecoming Pops Concert Union, Ballroom. Sponsored by the Kehr 29, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, featuring perfor- Union Program Board. mances by the Concert Choir, Women's Choral Ensemble and Husky Singers, directed by Eric Nelson, and Grace Muzzo. downtown Oct. PROVOSTS LECTURE SERIES Saturday, Oct. 7, to — Saturday, Oct. 28, a workshop titled "Discovering Yourself Through Literature" at 4 p.m. and a lecture titled "Gardening and Writing" at 7:30 p.m. in Carver Hall's Kenneth Gross Auditorium. to Sunday, Oct. 29. RLMS While You Were Sleeping — — Thursday, Oct. 19. Kincaid, a West Indies native and author of the critically aclaimed novel Lucy, will give Jamaica Kincaid 8. Homecoming Weekend Oct. 28. Chideya, Monday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., Kehr Bloomsburg. Parents' — Saturday, Bloomsburg's Preparatory Program 389-4289 for details. Call Friday, Aug. Crimson Tide — Wednesday, Aug. Friday. Sept. 1, GOVERNANCE and 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center Men's Soccer vs. Stockton, Saturday, Sept. 2, 11 a.m. Women's Soccer vs. Catawba, Saturday, 2, Sept. 11 a.m. 3, 2 p.m. Women's Soccer BUCC (Bloomsburg 30, home games only. Men's Soccer VS. Stony Brook, Sunday, Sept. 25, and Saturday, Aug. 26, 9 p.m., Monday, Aug. 28, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m, Haas Center. SPORTS Includes University Curriculum Committee), McCormick Center, Wednesday, Sept. 13 and and 25, Nov. 15 and 29. Fomm, 3 27, Oct. 11 p.m., vs. Sunday, Sept. 3, Women's Soccer vs. day, Sept. 5, West Virginia Wesleyan. 1:30 p.m. Philadelphia Textile, Tues- 4 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Wilkes, Wednesday, Sept. 6, 4 p.m. — McCormick Fomm, 6, Wednesday, Sept. and Friday, Sept. 8, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center, Sunday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Kehr Wednesday. Union. Planning and Budget Committee. DieHardWithaVengence Forget Paris — Wednesday, Friday, Sept. 15, Sunday, Sept. 17, My Family Forum. Center, Sept. 20. Oct. 18. 3 p.m., Nov. 8. and Oct. 5, Nov. 9, Dec. vs. Susquehanna. Wednes- 3:30 p.m. p.m. p.m. vs. Millersville, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. ACADEMIC CALENDAR 20, 1 Women's Soccer 7 p.m., Haas Center. Sept. 6, Men's Soccer vs. Millersville. Wednesday, Sept. 13, 4 7. 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., — Wednesday, day, Sept. Football vs. Shippensburg, Saturday, Sept. 9, McCormick Center, Forum. 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, Sept. 13, Women's Tennis and and 9:30 p.m., 7 p.m.. Haas Center. Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. Classes Begin Sunday. Sept. 24. Labor Day Women'sSoccervs. Wheeling Jesuit, Saturday, Sept. 16. — Monday, Aug 28. Sept. 4, no — Monday, Field classes. 1 p.m. Hockey vs. Kutztown, Wednesday, Sept. 20, 3 p.m. strategic priorities to be discussed at forum President Jessica Kozloff and strategic members of the planning advisory committee will present and directions" to the forum on Wednesday, Sept. 20. The group will meet at 3 p.m. in McCormick Center, Foaim. Members of the university community are the university's "priority goals university welcome to attend. The priority goals and directions will become the foundation of the university's next five-year plan. These priority goals and directions come from the and learning, technology and futures, enrollment management and clientele, facilities and resources. More than 80 faculty, staff, students, administrators, and members of the community met during the past spring semester to study and discuss the reports of study groups in the areas of teaching university's future direction. Further input came from a student study group. The work of the study groups was reviewed and refined by the deans' council and members one many university staff. Ice '66, cream dippers Debbie Barnes Hauber '92, '86, this Nancy Edwards '94, Brenda Fan/er '70, "Priority Strategic Goals and Directions are '84, Sue Hicks Jo DeMarco ttie accounting department, to serve ice Cream Cone Day" sponsored was cream to recently by the '95, '88, '65, Lynda Michaels '67, Fay Katherine Mulka '87, Sue Helwig Bonnie Mordan, Cathy Torsell Ortiz '87, John Trathen Mark Raynes '68, '80, Kim Schmitz '68, Jack Mulka '82, Jennifer '95, Scott Righter Nancy Lychos '94 '52, and Brad Bradshaw. Mullen named 'student advocate' Gail Mullen, special assistant to the similar service for students, includ- been assigned to act as a mediator between students, parents and the university. When students have questions about issues on campus, Mullen will try to provide them with the information they seek or she'll point them in the right direction by referring them to the proper office. ing the University of Pennsylvania president, has — "This is a pilot service for this year and the John Hopkins Mullen's role is University. to listen to stu- problems, make students aware of university resources, follow through to see that problems are solved. She may also recommend changes to correct problems and dents' prevent future occurances. Mullen can be reached on at her of- assistant to the president for the past ground level of Elweil Hall at 4269. Her office hours are Monday, Thursdays and Friday from several years, Mullen has often infor- 8:30 a.m. to 11:30 p.m., Tuesdays, mally acted as a student advocate. from 2 to 8 p.m., and Wednesdays from 12:45 to 4:30 p.m. to see if it is a service that students," says Mullen. The chairperson of Wayne George year included Frances Pealer Cheryl Stabler '86, Randy Harmon university will shown on page 3 left, employees wfio are also alumni who volunteered Alumni Association. Ice cream cones were sen/ed to approximately 760 students, faculty and '84, As planning continues, different areas in the be asked to develop operational plans which address the priorities expressed in the strategic goals and directions. Final operational plans will be reviewed by the university's planning and budget committee. Members of the strategic planning advisory committee, which is chaired by Jim Pomfret are: Richard Angelo (chair of enrollment management and clientele study group). Donna Cochrane (chair of technologies and futures study group), Jim Moser (chair of teaching and learning study group), George Agbango and Tom Messinger (co-chairs of facilities and resources study group), Hugh McFadden (director of the planning and research office), Wilson Bradshaw and Roy Pointer (co-chairs of the planning and budget committee). of students at the Thanks to "Second Annual Ice of the president's cabinet. The university's strategic planning advisory committee met at the end of August for final consideration of the priority strategic goals and directions. — Dick Baker, 73, SERVING STUDENTS is useful to As special fice the " Several other universities offer a 3 2 Communique 7 SEPT 95 June Ebright, University Store merchandise manager, dies Spring earliest start for library construction June V. Ebright, 57, general mer- new library is now chandise manager in the Bloomsburg expected to begin next spring at the earliest because University Store for 30 years, died Construction of Bloomsburg's of delays in releasing the state funding for the new building. The design of the new library has been completed and the Department of General Services has state notified the governor's office. new However, before conmust release $9 5 million, library. struction begins, the state or 75 percent of the construction cost. In order to assess the status of the state's capital projects, of all Governor Tom Ridge BU Secretaries. Surviving are her husband, Russell whom she married Jan. 23, 1954; a son, David Ebright, Bloomsburg, and one granddaugh- Catherine Street, graduated from Bloomsburg High School and was a member of the Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ. She was a member of TOPS, the National Association of College ter She was the last member of her immediate family. Services Funeral were held Home at the Allen with the Rev. Chet Snyder and Rev. Richard Luh C. officiating. Burial is in Creveling Cem- etery, Almedia. arrested the release funds in March, says Robert Parrish, capital Middle Atlantic College and the Stores Ebright, Born May 21, 1938, inWilliamsport, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Viola Fisher Ward. Ebright, a 41 -year resident of 6l3 The Bloomsburg University Foundation has raised $3.5 million in gifts and pledges towards the construction of the Tuesday, Aug. 22, at her home. Stores, the vice president for administration. Those funds have Community Street Fest to be Sept. 1 not yet been released. Bloomsburg will Commu- hold a Communique artists, evening.Rain date performance by the Order of the Arrow Dancers from 6:30 to 7 p.m. A A newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and developments at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national staff, origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The action university and will is disabilities, is Sept. 14. bands will perform at the Courthouse stage, including: Timeless from 5 to 5:45 p.m., the Harry Martenas Quartet from 6:15 to 7 p.m., and Inversion from 7:30 to series of 8:15 p.m. An show be held from 5:45 will international fashion and country line dancers form from 7 to 7:30 p.m. to 6:15 will per- costume characters and eth- nic foods. At Iron Street, the will be a variety of children's activities and a At Market WHLM Street, radio will sponsor the "Fly on the Wall Junp Off." The event university, the is sponsored by the Town of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg Area Chamber of Commerce, and the University-Comthe munity Task Force for Racial Equity. additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. Director of University Relations: Joan T. Lentczner Smoother computer connections may come soon Bloomsburg University may adopt a a single network operating platform for PC and Macintosh computers on all Director of Marketing and Communication: Mark Lloyd campus. Editor: Eric Foster users Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer use two different network systems computer programs which allow news and calendar Co.mmunique, University Relations and Com- Please submit story ideas, and academic computer users — Publication date for the next Communique: September 21 briefs munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room simply makes a lot "We expect that adopting E-mail A on campus." likely at: choice for the network same firm which makes the e-mail software, GroupWise. GroupWise would likely university's estimate. Archives hours listed Temporary hours Archives platform is Novell 4.1, created by the Web in order to gain a licensing and hardware cost reli- ability of software systems and speed of Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide http://www.blooniu.edu Groups involved in investigating a network platform include the university's campus-wide technology committee and administrative and academic computing staff. Those of sense," says a single platfonn will increase the on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. new month "Adopting a single network platform ministration. numbers listed in the Communique are with a the mainframe. Mail address Four-digit phone efficiently groups will discuss the network platform with Novell company later this Robert Parrish, vice president for ad- fost@husky.bloomu.edu more operating platform. individual computers to connect with 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The Eis: operate single Currently, administrative computer information to The festival will also feature roving on Wednesday, Sept. 13, on Main Street. The festival will begin at 5 p.m. and run into nity Street Fest on for the University the ground floor of Bakeless Center for the Humanities be Monday through Friday, 1 to pm, and by appointment with Janet 3 will Olsen, administrative services ian, at extension 4228. librar- 7 New steam Priority Strategic lines get green Goals and Directions light GOAL L Improve the quality of teaching, scholarship, summer, steam clouds pouring from the ground may no longer be a common sight on cam- and other creative activity. that it was last year. The state legislature has approved ail Develop new measures of teaching and use these measures in promoting and rewarding successful faculty members B. active istration. use of state-of-the-art technologies and collaborative learning C. Provide students have five or six underground steam line breaks that have to be repaired. It's major very inefficient and very expensive," distance learning says Parrish. In the past year, steam also leaked regularly from manholes in their D. Support investigation and experimentation in new teaching technologies such as scholarship and creative activity F. and Center. projects Increase external funding through grants gifts in support of faculty and student office, esti- system is about 40 years line Make curriculum eliciting more E. in planning their GOAL n. environment in which academics is the primary focus of the campus community. A. Support a learning centered out-ofclass tion branches to buildings in certain lounges and the library tions The nearly $2 phase ar- first phase. A contractor is surveying the existing steam line system. The design for the project expected to be completed ber and the construction commence is Decemwork will in after the spring may image experience and celebrate collaborative student-faculty research and other C. Promote, reward, open hours President Jessica Kozloff has sched- uled open office hours from 1:30 recommended on Thursday, to 3:30 p.m. It is that visitors call be- forehand to be sure the time GOAL VI. Improve student satisfaction with services and their living environment. creative projects D. Develop capstone experiences GOAL in. Develop a comprehensive approach to technology. is still A. Concentrate all student services in a central location B. Create more classroom space to ease Improve support for the efficient use of computers by increasing troubleshooting services and providing continued training in the use of hardware and software B. Put into place a robust network operat- scheduling constraints ing system capable of handling existing special interest areas within university housing and E. Reorganize and improve faculty offices and departmental spaces to foster student- A. President schedules available. first-year also begin next spring and summer. Sept. 21, careful faculty advisement, thaw. Depending upon when funds are released, the second phase of the project and communicaand other institu- both for fund raising and enhancing university students in the recruitment process. Provide for the university and a coherent will involve replacing the re- new between the students with academic orientation, B. Target talented, academically oriented mainder of the steam line system. Funds have already been released A. Increase collaboration B. Improve communication among all campus constituencies C. Continue to develop university friends second million rela- experience by creating departmental creasing access to computer labs, study eas. and external stakeholders for the purposes of marketing, enhancing tionships, and determining needs. lounges, revamping dormitories, and in- first academic programs GOAL V. Improve relationships with internal phase will involve replacing existing manholes, steam mains and lion relevant to student student involvement Create an integrated learning old. The project will be undertaken in two phases. The project's $1.2 mil- D. Help students prepare for specific careers by having employers participate in curriculum development needs by Project coordinator Nick Kalanick, mates that the present steam Develop a coordinated and comprehenbased on a consistent university image B. Improve communication with students, parents, and alumni C. Encourage increased faculty and peer sive marketing plan advisement Promote, reward, and celebrate faculty E. from the manhole in front of Bakeless ning and construction re- A. with instruction in the fields throughout campus, most noticably administrative assistant in the plan- GOAL IV. Develop a coordinated enrollment management plan focused on cruitment and retention. Support innovation in areas such as projects to rebuild the university's we and continuous process encompassing areas of the university A. effectiveness steam line system, according to Robert Parrish, vice president for admin"Every heating season, process to provide coordinated, comprehensive, After next pus SEPT 95 Communique 3 all campus technologies C. Provide a user-friendly which all comprehensive, reliable, communication system within constituencies can com- campus municate seamlessly D. Refine the technology procurement C. Pursue the acquisition of property con- tiguous to the campus number of D. Increase the apartment-style student living accommodations and allow for faculty interaction F. Continue to improve campus diversity by recruitment of faculty, staff and students from a variety of racial and ethnic backgrounds 7 4 Communique 7 SEPT 95 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES For ticket information, call(71 7)389-4409. Calendar — Saturday, The Lettermen Oct. 7, 8 p.m., Central Ballet of China Hoursfor the Haas Gallery ofArt are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Nov. Master's Thesis Exhibit and Christie Stnib, — Lawrence Grega through Sept. tion, Sept. 9, 1 to 3 p.m., Recep- 9 to Nov. 9. — — Saturday, 8 p.m. — Sun- Boys Choir and Chorale day, Dec. 3 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are 3, $20. — Performed by the New York Sculptures, City Opera National Company, Thursday, noon, Feb. 8, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $25. Haas Gallery of Art. Kevin Garber Beauty and the Beast and ceramic tiles, Oct. Reception, Nov. 9, noon, Haas Prints activities sticker, is — Friday, Feb. 23, 7:30 10 a.m. and — Sunday, March — A Bloomsburg Players produc- tion of a Neil Simon work, Thursday, to Saturday, Oct. 7, community — Tuesday, Oct. 10, The Bloomsburg Univer- sity-Community Orchestra will perform music with a Halloween theme for school groups. Directed by Markjelinek. For information, contact Faculty Ann Recital Stokes at 389-4293. — Wendy Miller, Soprano, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2:30 p.m.. Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. — Tuesday, The Badlees Oct. 24, 8 p.m., p.m., Mitrani Hall, Tickets are $30. Kehr Union. Admission is free with a community activities sticker, $2 for others. LECTURES Suzuki String Workshop flutist 3, 3 THEATRE Rumours 8 p.m., Kehr $2 for others. p.m. 1 6, free with a Young Person's Concert p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $20. James Galway, Gallery of Art. — 1969: The Year That Rocked Union. Admission Philadelphia La Traviata Sept. 1 1 to Oct. 6. Reception, Sept. 18, David Binder 11, Mitrani Hall, Tickets are $25. Haas Gallery of Art. — Paintings and Doug Hopkins 9. unless othertvise noted. is free the World, Friday, Oct. Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $20. ART EXHIBITS CONCERTS Admission Call Oct. 5, Don't Believe the Hype: Fighting Cultural Misin- 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, formation About African-Americans — — Saturday, Oct. 28. Bloomsburg's Preparatory Program 389-4289 for at details. Farai — Sunday, 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, to Saturday, Oct. Chideya, Monday, Sept. 18, 8 p.m., Kehr Homecoming Pops Concert Gross Auditorium. Union, Ballroom. Sponsored by the Kehr 29, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, featuring perfor- Union Program Board. mances by the Concert Choir, Women's Choral Ensemble and Husky Singers, directed by Eric Nelson, and Grace Muzzo. 8 p.m.. Carver 14, A Hall, reception for parents will follow the performance on Oct. Tickets are $6 for 6. and students, and free with a community activities sticker. adults, $4 for senior citizens Bus Stop — A Bloomsburg Players produc- tion of a William Inge work, Wednesday, Nov. 15 to Saturday, Nov. 18, 8 p.m., Sunday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m.. Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and students, and free with a community activities sticker. PROVOST'S LECTURE SERIES Jamaica Kincaid — Thursday, Kincaid, a West Indies native 19 Oct. and author of SPORTS home games only. Includes the critically aclaimed novel Lucy, will give workshop titled "Discovering Yourself Through Literature" at 4 p.m. and a lecture titled "Gardening and Writing" at 7:30 p.m. in Carver Hall's Kenneth Gross Auditorium. a Football vs. Shippensburg, Saturday, Sept. 9, 1 p.m. Men'sSoccervs. Millersville, Wednesday, Sept. 13, 4 p.m. Women's Soccer GOVERNANCE — BUCC (Bloomsburg Friday, Sept. 8, p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center, Sunday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Kehr Union. University Curriculum Sept. 16, — Wednesday, Friday, Sept. 15, Sunday, Sept. 17, Sept. 13, and 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 13 and and 25, Nov. 15 and 29. 20, 3 p.m. Women'sSoccervs.Scranton, Thursday, Sept. p.m., 27, Oct. 11 Forum, McCormick Center, Forum, 3 p.m., Wednesday, Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 8. 20, and 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m., Haas Center. Friday, Sept. 22, First Knight — Wednesday, Friday, Sept. Sunday, Oct. Sept. 27, and and 9:30 p.m., 7 p.m., Haas Center. 29, 7 p.m. 1, McCormick Center, Forum, 4 p.m., Thursday, Sept. 7, Oct. 5, Nov. 9, Dec. p.m. Football vs. American Sept. 23, Field Planning and Budget Committee, Sept. p.m. Field 7 p.m., Haas Center. — Wednesday, 1 Hockey vs. Kutztown, Wednesday, Sept. Committee), McCormick Center, Forum, 3 21, 4 Family Wednesday, Women's Soccer vs. Wheeling Jesuit, Saturday, Die Hard With a Vengence My vs. Millersville, Sept. 13, 2 p.m. RLMS Forget Paris Oct. 1 Field 1 Hockey vs. Keene St, Saturday, Sept. Hockey vs. Bentley, Women's Tennis 13, Street Fest Sunday, Sept. 24, vs. Shippensburg, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 3 p.m. — Wednesday, afternoon and evening, Bloomsburg. 23, p.m. noon. 7. SPECIAL EVENTS Community International, Saturday, p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Kutztown, Saturday, Sept. 30, Sept. downtown 1 p.m. Women's Soccer VS. Kutztown, Saturday, 30, 3 p.m. Sept. Chemical company chair to speaic at first President's Forum Peter A. Benoliel, chairperson of the board of Quaker Chemical Corporation, will speak at Bloomsburg on Thursday, Sept. 28, as part of the first President's Forum discussion series. Benoliel will present his address, "To What End — Vocation of Virtue?" from 8 to 9 p.m. Kehr Union Ballroom. A reception will follow the speech in the Ballroom lobby. He wiU also participate in a panel discussion Thursday afternoon from 2 to 3:30 p.m. in the Kehr Union Multicultural Center. The topic of the panel discussion will be "Global Education Preparing Students for Survival in the Global Economy. " Other panelists include Education? in the — Brenda Keiser, chairperson of the department of languages and cultures, WELCOMING INTERNATIONAL STUDENTS welcoming come Peter Benoliel, to Bloomsburg to study. Shown Bradshaw, provost and vice president chairperson of the board of Quaker Bloomsburg recently held a reception campus. This year, 107 students from other nations have international students to at the reception with for academic affairs students are and (far right) (far left) Wilson t^adhav Sharma, coordinator of international education. For a story, see page 3. Madhav Sharma, Chemical will What coordinator of inter- discuss 'To national education, End Education? and Chang Shub Vocation or Virtue?' Roh, professor of sociology and social welfare. Roh is — Enrollment figures near budgeted goal for fall semester on Sept 28 also Bloomsburg's official fall enroll- founder of the Global Awareness Society International. The talks are sponsored in part by PNC Bank. ment "The purpose of these forums is to bring business leaders to campus who have a strong interest in university's budgeted enrollment fig- education," says president Jessica Kozloff. "They enhance the global perspective of the students and faculty." Benoliel has been associated with Quaker Chemi- will discuss timely issues in cal since 1957 in an effort to various capacities, including serv- is lent), 6,437 PTE falling of the level of funding the university re- short The student headcount for down currently is a director for Bell "We seem 7,312 to have arrested the decline in enrollment the university Wood Steel has experienced over the past sev- Continued on page 5 eral years," says Mark Lloyd, director of marketing. The of un- dergraduate credit hours scheduled for the semester by 15 — an average FTE is calculated by number of graduhours scheduled by 12. term. Graduate dividing the total affili- Company, UGI Corporation, CoreStates Financial Corporation and the Federal Reserve Bank of calculated undergraduate student per academic is and has previously had ations with Pulicker Industries, Alan is number full-time graduate students. students. He total number of credit hours for a full-time 1979, when of the board. by dividing the and 691 Total student headcount Atlantic-Pennsylvania fall 5,753 full-time undergraduate; 868 ing as the corporation's president from 1966 until he assumed his current role as chairman the as follows: part-time undergraduate; and ceives from the state. Undergraduate FTE ure of 6,450 FTE. part which is the report submitted to the State System to determine the just semester breaks port, (full-time equiva- figures are derived university's l4th from the day enrollment re- ate credit Bloomsburg named a test value' by U.S. News. See Page 3 for story 2 Communique 21 SEPT 95 Honors students selected to present papers President, union leaders urge participation in SECA campaign Two Bloomsburg Honors students will deliver Honors Council convention which will be held in November in papers at the National Collegiate Each of us has been blessed with many gifts. The gives us a chance to share our gifts SECA campaign with others. SECA Pittsburgh. Stephanie Baker, whose mentor is Janet Reynolds Bodenman, communication assistant professor of studies, will deliver "Teachers' Perspectives of a Bilingual Bicultural Program Language." Baker a senior interpreter training is American Sign in major from West Chester. Her paper is drawn from the research done for her honors thesis. Amy Wilson will deliver a paper "Measurement of Black Self-Esteem," based on is the State Employees' one-time solicitation that the lives of people right SECA to supports as Combined Appeal, many Make gift gift Negro College Fund or the American Cancer Society. where your in — or as 20 local charities national organizations, such as the United specify a you make a difference here in the local area. Your lets You can should go. a difference in others' lives. Give to SECA when a representative visits your department. the research she doing for her honors thesis under the direction of Christopher Armstrong, professor of sociology. is Wilson is an elementary education major from Northumberland. Jessica Kozloff, president Bloomsburg University Roy Pointer, president iflUfi APSCUF WE ARE Bruce Weir, president AFSCME SECA Communique Lynda Michaels, campus representative A newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Communique publishes news of activities, events and at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national SCUPA staff, developments origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The university is i\/iedicai college signs agreement to accept Bloomsburg students additionally committed to affirmative positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. action and will take Director of University Relations: Joan T. Lentczner Director of Marketing and Communication: Mark Lloyd The Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine has guaranteed up to ten seats for qualified Bloomsburg graduates. "This agreement represents an unequivocal recognition by a major medical school of the quality of education provided by Bloomsburg University," says Hsien-Tung Liu, dean of the College of Arts and Sciences. Editor: Eric Foster The Philadelphia College Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer Publication date for the next CommuniquS: of Os- teopathic Medicine has signed an agreement to accept up to 10 students Bloomsburg University gradu- October 5 Bloomsburg usually graduates between eight and 12 pre-medicine students a year as university's part of the pre-professional pro- ates. grams, according to Mingrone. This 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The E- The agreement offers Bloomsburg up to ten guaranteed seats for our students to be trained to become year, six graduates Mail address primary care physicians with the year's graduates degree of Doctor of Osteopathic to professional schools. Medicine. "The relationship was almost an automatic one," says Mingrone. "Our students have been going there for a information to news and calendar Communiqu£, University Relations and Com- Please submit story ideas, briefs munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room is: fost@husky.bloomu.edu Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide httpi//www.bloomu.edu Web at: "If we have ten qualified student, and they all wanted to go there, they have guaranteed seats," says Louis pathic Medicine. All eight of been very ment of biology and They're leaders allied health to well." this have been admitted long period of time. Mingrone, chairperson of the departsciences. were admitted the Philadelphia College of Osteo- And significant — they've graduates. they're doing very 21 Campus Bloomsburg named 'best value' by U.S. News and World Report notes Three Bloomsburg English Faculty recently presented at the Assembly for the Teaching of English Grammar conference in Williamsport. Sabah Salih, assistant professor, presented "The Politics of Grammar," a paper about the shift from formalized to a popular papers grammar and the effect this type of American education. Frank in Iraqi broadcasting emphasis might have in Peters, professor, presented "Creativity in Short Phras- Ekema Agbaw, SEPT 95 Communique 3 Bloomsburg has again been inamong U.S. News and World quality education at a relatively rea- The magazine's "best on newsstands on Monday, Sept. 18. The best value rankings were de- cluded sonable Report's "best values" in higher edu- value" rankings will be cation in the northern region of the nation. Bloomsburg behind is Trenton ranked third and State Shippensburg among regional universities. cost." vised to provide a "realistic measure where students can get the best education for the money." The of Millersville, Rutgers-Camden, SUNY-Geneseo, SUNY-Fredonia, the rankings relate the cost of attending Newspaper articles about Agbaw's presentation appeared both in the Williamsport Sun-Gazette and in the Harris- University of Scranton, those regional institutions that burg Patriot-News. land round out the top ten. ing." assistant professor, presented Fate of 'he' or 'she' and 'her' or 'his' "The in a Non-Sexist World." Society International in Shanghai, China. Reza Noubary, professor of mathematics and comtitled "On Estimating a Relative Safety Loading for Structures," which appears in the journal Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, vol. 14. Noubary also presented the papers "A Multiplicative Time Series Model for Predicting Athletic Records," to the New England Symposium at the University of Connecticut in Storrs and the poster "Earthquake Hazard Assessment Using Modern Statistical Theories" to the Second Annual International Conference on Seismology puter science, has written a paper and Earthquake Engineering of Earthquake Engineering Charles L. Lumpkins, at the International Institute in Tehran, Iran. ence/cataloging librarian, has written an Rights Activism in Maine, 1945-1970," to appear in the fall issue of the Quarterly. Supported in part equity grant, the activism in is refer- article, "Civil which is scheduled Maine Historical Society by a State System social are, says U.S. its Bloomsburg's enrollment of inter- national students has reached a record level this fall as 107 students from 42 on nations are taking classes this campus. Three years ago, when Madhav Sharma was named coordinator of international education, there were 50 international students on campus. Sharma attributes the growing number of international students on campus to the English-as-a-second-language program and active recruitment. Bloomsburg also has 40 international faculty members, the largest number civil rights activists, and transcripts of which are housed Maine at Orono. the tapes at the University of Alex Poplawsky, professor of psychology, recently its quality. Only fin- ished in the top 20 percent of the were considered as potential best values. abroad at one of 19 universities worldwide. The university recently held a reception in the Kehr Union Multicultural Center to welcome ars from other universities this fall and past summer. Three nursing faculty members from Oxford-Brookes University in Oxford, England, met with their peers at Bloomsburg this month to discuss the possibility of establishing an exchange program between the two institutions. In August, 21 Norwegian second- ary education English teachers visited Bloomsburg's English depart- ment. The States teachers were in the United on a 12-day tour sponsored by the United States Information Agency. in the State System. Additionally, in the past year, 225 advantage of the opportunity to study with to Bloomsburg welcomes its largest group of intemational students based open Lumpkin's research and oral history interviews on institution Sept. 25 edition, "schools that offer Bloomsburg students have taken scholarly publication an publication's quality rankings News, in civil rights first Maine and assistant professor Michael's College and Loyola College of Mary- These Yixun Shi, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, recently presented the paper "On Detecting The Peridocities of The Sunspots Numbers," at the Fourth Annual Conference of the Global Awareness St. in- The visit arose because of the Norwegian connections of two English department members, Francis Peters and Lawrence Fuller. Peters taught at the University of Trondheim for two decades before coming to Bloomsburg in 1990. Fuller, who organized the arrangements, spent published a chapter in Neurobehavioral Plasticity: Learn- ternational campus. the 1993-94 academic year in Nor- ing, Development, and Response to Brain Insults iLa.wTen.ce Erlbaum Ass.) edited by Spear, N. E., Spear, L. P., and Woodmff, M. L. (1995). The title of the chapter is "The Bloomsburg's international students way under the Fulbright program as students to show and had 15 a roving scholar in American studies. booths at the recent Community Street held a fashion Effects of Gangliosides or Fest held In June, three professors from the Finance Academy of Moscow, Rus- Behavioral Recovery in tional sia, visited Nimodipine on Promoting Rats with Septal Damage." This downtown. The internabooths were supported by chapter presents two studies that investigate the use of Columbia County Farmers' National pharmacological agents are therapeutic treatments for decreasing the behavioral consequences following brain Bank. damage. international connections with schol- Bloomsburg has made a variety of campus for several days and gave presentations for students and faculty. Saleem Khan, professor of economics, helped to arrange their visit. 4 Communique SEPT 95 21 I University responds to housing tasic force recommendations News briefs RECREATION CENTER MEMBERSHIPS AVAILABLE The responded university has to the re- how recommendations, and tenants can port from the Off-Campus Student Housing obtain legal advice and other assistance Safety Task Force, submitted following a from the university and meetings last spring. recommendadirected toward the university series of hearings "We have tion that is identified every and given a response to each," said Presi- dent Jessica Kozloff. "In many cases the will be The university will use the student news- paper. The Voice, to periodically publish off-campus student housing information with safety tips and where to call for infor- mation and assistance. An "Off-Campus Housing held later study and analysis." off-campus and to provide information to The task force's report contained 19 recommendations to the university. "We have outlined action steps to deal with each of the committee's recommenda- those planning to semester Fair" will be reach students living do so in planning to make the A to help those move off-campus Guide the near future. for student life. Campus Student Housing" is also in the final "Parents' information, call COMMUNITY ACnVITES CARDS TO CAMPUS EVENTS GIVE ACCESS Community and staff at a cost one semester or $35 for Cards are Activities available to faculty now of $25 two semesters. for campus will be provided through tours and holder to free admission to athletic events, safety assessments of buildings housing Bloomsburg Players productions, films on campus, dances, many concert, and Celeb- been imple- task force presented to Kozloff its and Herring. now under the Office of faUs Student Standards and director Donald Young. Residence life staff, including Greek affairs, will continue to provide programs off-campus students. The office of dent standards is now the off-campus student The student life stu- contact point for committee of the Forum drug and alcohol semester. A drug and in the existing policy during the fall alcohol intervention program is now being plannedwith the community and local school coordinate education and train- ing initiatives. more In response to the call for building on-campus housing the fall semester The training will be a joint effort between the university's offcampus housing official and the town's code enforcement officer. The task force also requested that the town fire department be involved in some of the training and that information will be available at the off-campus fair and the spring meetings. Lastly, the students' Community Government Association (CGA) has a committee university students. working issues. reviewing and will recommend necessary university feasibility is con- study to to A $5 per person fee proposal from students to help with police and fire services has been forwarded to the State System of Higher Education legal counsel to interpret its fiscal and legal implications. The counsel's recommendations will be A combined town/university newsletter that discusses inspection activities and code enforce- by the town, general safety A Community tickets. Union. MINI-COURSE TEACHER FEATURED ON WNEP-TV Joseph Bartlett, a long-time mini-course teacher for the School of Extended Pro- grams, demonstrated his stained glass istry recently Backyard" program. Bartlett Howe and Roy mended Pointer are to be com- for their thoroughness in seeing he is teaching two courses for stained-glass courses beginners starting in early October. in registering should call Those interested 4420. through each necessary stage," "We took a serious look at each recommendation and have come up much students positively involved in the ALUMNI ASSOCIATION FORMING SPEAKERS BUREAU of what the committee has proposed. However, we are always open to new suggestions and innovative ways of getting our nity." has been creat- windows and lamps for 23 years. This semester "The task force and co-chairs Mary Lenzini art- on WNEP-TV's "Home and ness of a service fee. with positive steps to implement on Safety Issues Series entitles the Card also provides reduced rates for Quest programs, Concert Committee events, and Program Board events. Community Activities Cards can be obtained in the community activities office in the Kehr ing stained glass this project Educating Students Artist Card Activites considered in determining the appropriate- said Kozloff. on the upper campus. rity Activities for tenants. review the availability of student housing as university housing A Community form of a student organization well as preliminary designs for additional ment more 4772. Off-Campus Housing Responsibility for the off-campus housing ducting a 8:30 a.m. only. For Safety training for students living off mented since the recommendations districts to memberships A More Active Role in Several major initiatives have changes including intramural aerobics. Limited $35 a semester and aUows access to the center Monday through Friday from 6:30 to to Off- stages of production. is and in Preston Herring, vice president for Recreation Center, sports the spring tions," said program membership is $60 a semester and includes full access to any program available in the Also residence halls will hold mandatory spring meetings member- is recommendations have already been implemented, while others will require more this fall to Faculty and staff may purchase ship in the Student Recreation Center. Full distributed. commu- The Alumni Association is forming a speakers' bureau. Those interested in be- coming involved in the speakers' bureau should call the Alumni House at 4058. SEPT 95 Communique 5 21 Husky Club sponsors Wednesday luncheons The Husky Club is sponsoring weekly football luncheons each Wednesday from noon to the University Room coach Danny Hale will bring a player of the Scranton in speak to the week with 1 p.m. in Commons. Head group and him, will who will also address the group. Cost of the buffet luncheon is $6 payable at the door and will feature a different hot entrees each week. Parking is available in the tri-level parking area. Dates of the luncheons will be: Sept. 27; Oct. and 25; Nov. 1 and 8. 4, 11, 18, MACKERAL NIGHT, Computer service requests to be handled by single online system is among the artwork by Haas Gallery features Doug Hopkins will exhibit paint- and ceramic mosaics Bloomsburg University's Haas ings, sculptures Computer service requests should now be made through a single online service request system. The offices of academic computing and computer services have worked together to develop the single online service request which was requested by the council of department chairpersons. The new system is based upon the network maintenance system that is now used by com- system, personal contacts, e-mail future requests come from phone calls, and written from faculty Almost all have to come notes. for service will from the online service request system. This similar to the way will expected to be phoned in or reported in person, then followed-up by an online entry by the person reporting. Access to the online service word and painted in a rapid manner that Hopkins compares the painting style of German expressionists of the late 19th century. There are also several wood scultures featuring slightly ab- moved ceramic works, to Bloomsburg months six stracted, boldly painted, fish. His many of them 4-inch emotion, cruelty, or sexuality. His are more stylized and decorathough they still often incorporate images of fish. Gallery hours are Monday through paintings are large, using vivid colors Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. ago. tiles, In his work, Hopkins often uses fish to symbolize human tive Benoliei - Continued from page 1 Philadelphia. He in 1965. He subsequently negoti- ated and established a 50/50 joint planetx by simply typing served as a venture between Nippon Quaker For those using husky, type "service" visiting pro- Chemical and Matsumoto Yushi- no password is needed. fessor Students, faculty, staff walk to raise funds for Heart Association and Bloomsburg, students, faculty and staff recently partici- Approximately 200 people participated in the walk, which began in Bloomsburg Town Park. The walkers many Bloomsburg students representing Greek organizations. raised $14,000 for the American Heart Association this year, topping last year's $13,000 raised. "This walk was an excellent reflection of the students and faculty involved," said Kevin Sauers of First Columbia Bank, chairperson of the event. Seiyaku at more than a dozen colleges throughout — a venture which has been in years. Nippon Quaker is a leading existence for over 22 supplier in Japan of rolling lubri- and and cold steel reducand machining, as well as cants for hot universities pated in the American Heart Walk in Columbia County. The walk fishy exhibit A native of Kansas who lived in New York City for five years, Hopkins lecturer included Gallery. has made through "service." as the log in; 6. Haas situations are request can be the Gallery of Art through Oct. exhibit in be made to made for requests are currently being computer services and the way requests are maintenance work orders. Emergency at images of puter services. Currently most service requests Doug Hopkins on tion Peter A. Benoliei specialty hydraulic fluids. and in Japan, including the Wharton School at moting closer business and the University of Pennsylvania tural ties the United States and Obirin University in Tokyo. Since 1964, Benoliei has trav- Benoliei has been active in pro- tic student of Japanese history, eled to Japan at least once a year, literature where he prints for 25 years. Quaker in Tokyo established a Chemical Branch office cul- between Japan and the United States. He is an enthusiasand art, collecting Ukiyoe 6 Communique 21 SEPT 95 mi Netscape: Harueij m Hom« R. flndruss Librartj Home Page a 1 (mages 1 Print Campus 1 notes Swapan Mookerjee, assistant professor of exercise physiology, has been invited to be a Ph.D. thesis examiner for Utkal University, Orissa, India. Carol Murphy Moore, instructor of nursing, has Care of the School-Age Child With a Chronic Condition," which appears in the August written an article, "Spiritual issue of the Journal Sheila of Pediatric Nursing. Dove Jones, cation disorders and associate professor of communi- special education, recently received award from Pi Lambda Theta, an international honor society and professional associaa presidential recognition Library adds home page to university's 'Web' project tion in education, for her outstanding contributions to the Pi Lambda Theta Newsletter. From 1988 to the present, Jones has served as the editor of the "Tips for Teachers" column which appears in the international newsletter. now has a World Wide Web (WWW) web pages. Users are instructed on how they may place holds on books, home page which can be viewed by inquiry about their library borrowing The Harvey A. Andruss Library on Campus- record, Wide Information System. The home page, designed under of the the direction of the library's assistant major libraries throughout the world. John Pitcher, contains facts about Andruss Library and provides Another area of the library home pages provides a starting point to a starting point to access the wealth "surf" the Internet of information available on the vided to computer Intemet. headline news, weather forecasts, selecting "library Bloomsburg information" University's director The home pages list library hours, describes various library collections, details library policies. There is also a directory of library personnel with and locate items placed on reserve by faculty. Another section web pages enables direct connections to library catalogs of — with sites that of other information. at www.bloomu.edu" or Andruss online catalog through the Library's the e-mail address: "http:// directly Players will stage Neil Simon's Rumors in October. The play will be performed farce ence for the Association tion. Bertelsen was one pages/library.html" summer confer- Communication Administra- of the top 100 leaders in his field invited to participate in drafting a consensual definitional structure for the discipline of communication studies that conference will be published in the Journal of the Association for Communication Administration, with attribution given to conference participants. results of the Steven L. Cohen, professor of psychology, was invited on the board of editors of a new electronic psychology journal. Journal of Behavior Analysis and Therapy (jBAT). jBat is a fully refereed journal that will soon appear on the Worid Wide Web (WWW). The journal will be viewed by anyone in the world with Internet access. The journal will be devoted to behavioral assessment, behavior therapy, and basic topics related to to serve For more information of this new see http://www.coedu.usf.edu/behavior/ immediately following the perfor- behavior analysis. mance on journal, Friday, Oct. 6, in the lobby of Carver for at "http://www.bloomu.edu/library/ Bloomsburg Players to stage Neil Simon's Rumors in October The Bloomsburg University Dale A. Bertelsen, associate professor of communication studies, recently attended the 1995 can be used by others as a model for their own efforts. The WWW The library's home page can be accessed through the Internet the capacity to send e-mail messages also possible to use provide telephone directories and a variety to those personnel. It is links pro- Lawrence Tanner, assistant professor of geography and earth science, recently presented the paper, "Tectonic Controls on Cyclic Sedimentation in the Miocene-Pliocene Furnace Creek Formation, Death Valley, California," at the International Limno-Geological Congress held in Copenhagen, Denmark. behavior.html Hall. on the WWW. The show concerns itself with an anniversary party, a wounded husband, a missing wife, and a lawyer who recommends a cover arranged a series of compositions for piano and flute titled "Percy Grainger Album for Flute and Piano," which has S. Gross Auditorium. A matinee will be given on Sunday, Oct. 8, a 2 p.m. A reception for up. been released by G. Schirmer, parents and others will be held with community Thursday, Oct. day, Oct. 7, 5, through Satur- and Oct. 12 through Oct. 14, at 8 p.m. in Carver Hall's Kenneth Tickets are $5 for adults, $3.50 for seniors and students and free activities sticker. Terry A- Oxley, associate professor of music, has Inc. 21 SEPT 95 Communique 7 Religious iioiidays listed Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by the University Police Occasionally students request ex- emptions from and class attendance Feb. 26 — Eastern other university obligations for the August 1995 Offenses Made or Reported to or by Arrests University Police Incidents Cleared by Other Means Homicide Forcible Rape 0 0 1 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 Burglary 0 0 Larceny Book (Bag) Theft 0 0 Theft from Buildings 5 0 Theft from Vehicles 0 0 Grounds 0 0 Theft from Retail Theft 0 0 Bicycle Theft 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft Arson 0 0 Forgeiy 0 0 0 0 Receiving Stolen Property 0 0 Embezzlement 2 1 Weapons Possession 0 0 Prostitution Sex Offense Totals 0 0 0 0 Agg. Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Exposure 0 0 0 0 Open Lewdness Drug Abuse Violations 1 1 0 0 0 0 Off. Against Family 0 Liquor April Laws Disorderly Conduct Disorderly Conduct with Drug Violations Vagrancy All 1 1 0 8 6 Oct. 3 purpose. tian). Sept. 26 (Jewish). — Dassehra (Good over — Yom 4 sundown upon down lunar and ends — Sukkot (First gins at sundown Oct. at sun- at Day) be- 1 5 at Traffic) It — Diwali Oct. 23 Christian). 25 (Jewish). Oct. 17 upon lunar — Feast of the Immaculate Dec. 8 Conception (Roman Catholic). University to have exhibit at fair Bloomsburg University will once presence at the Bloomsburg Fair this September. The University will have a kiosk in again have a the Education Building during the fair, which runs from Saturday, addition Town of — Bodhi Day ment) 22 — Ramadan Jan. 16 (Thirty Days); list at the university upon lunar calendar (Islam). any building on campus. on an approved Feb. 21 — Ash Wednesday (Roman Catholic, Protestant); Idul-Fitr (end key control policy or contact the key control of fast of Ramadan). Exact date de- pendent upon lunar calendar lam). the kiosk, interactive video for fair visitors to (Enlighten- (Buddist). Jan. to Bloomsburg's exhibit will include an 1996 0 Sept. 23, to Saturday, Sept. 30. police office in order to sign out a key. For more information, officer at ext. 4542. 23 dox and Simchat (Baha'i). Safety Tip: An employee of the university may not give their refer to the — Ascension Day (OrthoMay 24-25 — Shavuot begins sunMay In for access to lunar All Saints 1 exact dates dependent key to a student upon at — Day (Roman Nov. 7 — Guru Nanak Birthday Nov. 12 — Baha'u'Uah Birthday Nov. does not include incidents in the Students need to be Year); exact date dependent (Festival of Lights); exact date dependent Bloomsburg. state May (Jewish). This report reflects only incidents which occur on university property. — Ascension Day (Roman 19 — Muharram (New 16 down May 23; ends at sundown May Other Offenses (Except May Atzeret be- sundown at exact date dependent upon calendar (Islam). — Shemini Torah ends (Baha'i). Catholic, Protestant). sundown Oct. 8 and ends sundown Oct. 10 (Jewish). Oct. 16-17 Festival (Festival Sacrifice); Evil); Oct. 4 (Jewish). Oct. 9-10 April lunar calendar (Islam). Kippur begins Oct. 3 Chris- April 21 calendar (Hindu). Oct. Christian). April — Rosh exact date dependent 0 0 Catholic, may use Hashanah besundown Sept. 24 and end at sundown 0 0 Catholic, Protestant). April gins at 0 0 — Good Friday (Roman 7 — Easter (Roman 12 — Holy Friday (Orthodox 14 — Easter (Orthodox — of Ridvan 28 — Idul-Adha of at the university. Sept 25-26 sun- 5 Protestant). this at and ends at sundown Qewish). The first two days two days are holiday obser- depart from his/her normal routine (Sikh) Drunkenness 1 1 last may require a student to Catholic, Protestant). D.U.I. — Passover begins April 3 vances. calendar (Hindu, Sikh). Gambling April April gins at Vandalism down The following list specifies holy days of major world religions for which annual or personal for 0 0 Fraud and particular religious holiday 0 0 may be unsure of which holy may merit excusable absence. Employees who choose to observe a 0 5 totals April 4-1 1 observance 0 0 Robbery purposes of religious observance. Most university faculty and staff are willing to entertain such requests but days Orthodox Lent begins (Orthodox Christian). (Is- enjoy. The interactive video was produced by the university's Institute for Interactive Technologies and the University Advancement division. The annual Bloomsburg Fair attracts as many as 130,000 people a with approximately 30,000 day people expected to visit the education building each day. — 8 Communique 21 SEPT 95 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES For ticket information, call 4409- Calendar — Saturday, Oct. The Lettermen Mitrani Hall, ART EXHIBITS Central Ballet of China 11, Mitrani Hall, through Oct. and Sculptures, Reception, Sept. 18, noon, 6. 8 p.m., $20. Fundamentals of Combustion Modeling Ivanka Nikoloi, Bulgarian physicist, Tuesday, Sept. 26, 3:30 p.m., room — Saturday, 8 p.m. Nov. Hass Center, Tickets are $25. Boys Choir and Chorale Philadelphia Paintings — 7, Haas Center. Tickets are Hours for the Haas Gallery ofArt are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. Doug Hopkins — LECTURES — Sun- McCormick Center, 1229. Institute for Interactive Technologies Center. Tickets are $20. member, Tuesday, Oct. 3, 3:30 McCormick Center, room 1229. PROVOST'S LECTURE SERIES Sex Underthe Influence day, Dec. 3 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas 3, — Mathematics and Computer Science lecture Mary Nicholson, Bloomsburg University ulty fac- p.m., Haas Galleiy of Art. Kevin Garber 9 to Nov. — 9. and ceramic tiles, Oct. Reception, Nov. 9, noon, Haas Prints Dec. — Photographs, Nov. Haas Gallery of 17, 13 to Kellner Art. is a who revis- daughter of Holocaust survivors ited the Oct. 19. Kincaid, a West Indies native and author of Gallery of Art. Tatana Kellner — Thursday, Jamaica Kincaid Auschwitz death camp. the critically acclaimed novel Lucy, will give Three Paths to Wisdom workshop titled "Discovering Yourself Through Literature" at 4 p.m. and a lecture Colloquium, Friday, Oct. a titled "Gardening and Writing" at 7:30 p.m. Kenneth Gross Auditorium. in Carver Hall's McCormick — A Bloomsburg Players produc- tion of a Neil Simon work, Thursday, to Saturday, Oct. 7, 14, — 8, the World, Friday, Oct. 1969: Union. Admission 6. Tickets are $6 for and students, and free with a community activities sticker. Bus Stop — A Bloomsburg Players production of a William Inge Nov. work, Wednesday, 15, to Saturday, Sunday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m., Nov. Young Person's Concert 1 p.m. and community and free with mation, contact First Kniglit and 9:30 Haas Center. — Tuesday, Oct. Friday, Sept. Sunday, Oct. Sept. 27, and 29, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m.,. 7 p.m., Haas Center. 1, — Wednesday, and Thursday, Oct. 5, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center; Saturday, Oct. 7, 3 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom; Sunday, Oct. 8, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Haas Center. Batman Forever Oct. 4, Ann — Wednesday, Oct. 18, and Friand 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Haas Center. day, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Tuesday, Oct. Center, 10, room 3:30 p.m., 1229. 10, SPORTS Includes home games only. Women's Soccer vs. Scranton, Thursday, Sept. 21, 4 p.m., upper campus. Stokes at 4293. Football vs. American International, Saturday, Parents' Weekend — Saturday, Sept. 23, Oct. 7, to 8. Sunday, Oct. Field 1 — Saturday, Field Oct. 28, 1 p.m., p.m., 23, upper campus. Hockey vs. Bentley, Sunday, Sept. 24, noon, upper campus. vs. Shippensburg, Sept. 26, 3 p.m., GOVERNANCE upper campus. Hockey vs. Keene St, Saturday, Sept. Women's Tennis 29. Tuesday, lower campus. Men's Soccer vs. Kutztown, Saturday, Sept. 30, BUCC (Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee), McCormick Center, Forum, 3 Wednesday, Sept. 27, Oct. 11 and 25, Nov. 1 5 and 29. The Nov. 29 meeting will be in the Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. p.m., 1 p.m., upper campus. Women's Soccer VS. Kutztown, Saturday, 30, 3 p.m., upper campus. Field Hockey Sept. 30, vs. 1 Lebanon p.m., Valley, Sept. Saturday, upper campus. Men'sandWomen'sCrossCountry.Bloomsburg University Classic, Saturday, Sept. 30, Forum, McCormick Wednesday, Oct. Center, Forum, 3 p.m., 18, Nov. 10:30 a.m., upper campus. Field 8. Hockey vs. Dickinson, 3:30 p.m., Planning and Budget Committee, Apollo 13 — Louise Berand, Wilkes University mathematics pro- McCormick Friday, Sept. 22, 7 p.m. — Wednesday, Turing Machines and Decidability fessor, SPECIAL EVENTS to — and Marion Mason, psychology Sales; The Bloomsburg Univer- Homecoming Weekend p.m., Sunday, Sept. 24, 7 p.m., and theology groups. Directed by Mark Jelinek. For infor- Sunday, Oct. activities sticker. RLMS My Family community 8 p.m., 18, Carver Hall, Gross students, 8 p.m., Kehr sity-Community Orchestra will perform music with a Halloween theme for school Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens de $2 for others. activities sticker, 10 a.m. and 6, free with a is reception for parents will follow the adults, $4 for senior citizens Dailey, philosophy The Year That Rocked David Binder 8 p.m.. Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. at Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Rev. professor at Bloomsburg University. 5, performance on Oct. a unless otherwise noted. is free Oct. 12, to Saturday, Oct. 2 to 3:30 p.m., Center, Forum. Speakers are professor at AUentown College of St. Francis 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. A Admission — Psychology 6, Vincent Ferrara, philosophy professor Thomas CONCERTS THEATER Rumors — Wednesday, Oct. 4, noon, Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Sponsored by Protestant Campus Miriistry. McCormick Center, Forum, 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. Nov. 9, Dec. 7. 5, Tuesday, Oct. Women's Tennis vs. Kutztown, Tuesday, 3, 3 p.m., lower campus. Field 3, upper campus. Hockey vs. Indiana Oct. (Pa.), Friday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m., upper campus. Women's studies minor clears BUCC Critically-acclaimed Lucy author is Provost's lecturer Bloomsburg on Thursday, Oct. 19, as part of the Provost's Lecture Series. Kincaid will give a workshop titled University cur- anthropology, biology and allied health sciences, communication stud- nor in women's studies at its meeting ies, Wilson Bradshaw, provost and vice president for academic affairs, has also approved the minor. litical Sept. 26. Jamaica Kincaid, author of the critically acclaimed novels Lucy and At the Bottom ofthe River, will speak at The Bloomsburg riculum committee, approved a mi- "Discovering ture titled and a Gloria Brettschneider, assistant professors president, the council of trustees, to take 18 worked on the proposal for the past two years. The proponents of the new program project an enrollment of ap- 100 proximately 25 students in the mi- and the State System. fulfill dents the proposed minor stu- would be required credits of courses, including: a "Gardening and po- of political science, coordinated writ- To lec- history, and psychology. Cohen and Maria science, In order to be implemented, the minor must next be approved by the Yourself Through Literature" at 4 p.m. economics, English, 400 level ing the proposed minor. A commit- tee The program would be coordi- Writing" at 7:30 p.m. in level introduction course, a Carver Hall's Kenneth Gross Auditorium. Kincaid was born and educated in St. John's, Antigua, in the West Indies, and now lives with her capstone seminar, one course in- course and one other class as well as clude more than a dozen applicable schedule and advise students in the husband and children in Vermont. She teaches at Harvard and continues to write, most recently a se- courses from the departments of minor. ries 400 Jamaica Kincaid TWO-DAY WORKSHOP ALSO PLANNED In connection with Kincaid's talks at Bloomsburg, the English department for college is level course, sponsoring a two-day and secondary school More than workshop will feature speakers David Bradley, author of two novels and English professor at Temple University, and Karla Holloway, English professor and director of AfricanAmerican Studies at Duke University. As part of the workshop, Kincaid will speak on "Voices in Literature" from 9 to 10 a.m. on Friday, Oct. 20. Bloomsburg university faculty S. Ekema Agbaw, Mary Bernath, and Julie Vandivere of the English department, and Virgie Bryan of the department of developmental instruction, will present programs at the workshop. Agbaw and Bernath are coordinating the two-day event. For more information call 4427. 1,500 parents are ex- pected to visit Bloomsburg's campus for Parent's Weekend, which runs Friday, Oct. 6, to Sunday, Oct. 8, according to In addition to Kincaid, the nated by a committee until the uni- versity has the resources to assign a full-time coordinator to the minor teach the introductory More than 1,500 parents expected to visit campus on parents' weekend teach- ers titled "Teaching African-American Literature." nor. who would level course. The proposed minor would on gardening. Kincaid's other novels Annie John and A Small Place. workshop one 200 and and a 300 or ing a diversity standard, one 300 of articles include, fulfill- Jimmy Gilliland, assis- tant director of student activities. Weekend events include perfor- mances by the Bloomsburg Players of Neil Simon's comedy Rumors; soccer, field hockey and football games on Saturday afternoon (see calendar on page 6); and musical performances by Dave Binder on Friday evening and the Lettermen on Saturday evening. • Neil Simon's farce Rumors will be performed Thursday, Oct. 5, through Saturday, Oct. 7, and Oct. 12 through Oct. Hall's A 14, at Kenneth S. 8 p.m. in Carver Gross Auditorium. matinee will be given on Sunday, Oct. 8, a 2 p.m. For parent's week- end, a reception for parents and others will be held immediately follow- ing the performance 6, in on Friday, Oct. the lobby of Carver Hall. Tickets and $4 for senior and students, and free with a community activities card. • Musician Dave Binder will present "1969: The Year That Rocked the World" on Friday, at 8 p.m. in the Kehr Union Ballroom. Binder's show takes the events of 1969 and places them in context of rock music of the time. Tickets are free with a community activities card and $2 for others are $6 for adults citizens • General admission tickets for the Lettermen performance on Saturday, Oct. 7, were sold out as of press time. • University Store weekend hours during the 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Friday; 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday; and 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sunday. will be: Media Lab open house on Oct. 1 0 to commemorate Tom Joseph SECA campaign to Instructional Audio visual resources and TV/radio services will hold an open house to celebrate the opening of the Electronic Instructional Media Laboratory on Tues- McCormick Center. be held to commemorate Tom day, Oct. 10, at 4 p.m. in The event Joseph and new facility. and audio will his contributions to the creation of the Joseph, director of TV/radio services visual resources for nine years, died in a swimming accident on June 30. President Jessica Kozloff will speak at the house, which The new will include a tour of the open facilities. Bloomsburg run through October SECA University's Employees Combined Appeal) campaign will run through October. This year's SECA campaign goal is $38,000. Last year, Bloomsburg employees contributed more than (State $34,000 to the SECA campaign, sur- Fund, Black United Fund of Pennsylvania, nia Women's Way Agencies. Employees with questions can contact campaign chairperson James McCormack Media Labora- equipment to transfer slides to digital pictures and convert computer images to slides. The tory includes Three-hundred and fourteen employlast year's cam- participants may ees participated in paign. SECA campaign ifmii pledge support to one or more of hundreds of and local, national, in- human services belongSECA parmership organizations: United Way of Penn- WE ARE ing to the eight SECA sylvania, International Service Agen- lab also has a flatbed scanner to transfer twocies, dimensional images to a at 4328. passing the campaign goal of $33,400. ternational Electronic Instructional of Pennsylva- and National Voluntary Health National United Negro College digital format. SEAP program available to employees through tough times Communique A staff, newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and news of activities, events and Bloomsburg University bi-weekly CoMMUNiQufi publishes developments at throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educaand employment opportunities for all persons tional without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The action university and will is additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. Director of University Relations: Joan T. Lentczner Is stress and worry interfering with your job performance? Keeping you from concentrating? The State Employee Assistance Program (SEAP) is designed to help. Sponsored by the state, SEAP can help state employees and family members deal with a variety of diffi- which may affect their job performance. These issues include stress, alcohol and drug abuse, maricult issues problems, tal Director of Marketing and Communication: Mark Lloyd grief, depression, fi- K. Heifer Publication date for the next Communiqu£: October 19 Please submit story ideas, news briefs no cost involved for callstaffer for the face-to-face session with the SEAP evaluator. However, tional counseling is if addi- necessary, then each employee is responsible for the cost of continued services. Some of the cost may be covered by an employee's Blue Cross/Blue Shield or other major medical plans. SEAP will work with employees to access the best service problems at work. Employees or family members may dential. most with SEAP are confi- All contacts No at the rate. information is released without written consent. For more information about SEAP, call the office ext. 4414 or of human resources call SEAP at directly at 1-800-692-7459. and calendar information to Osmmuniqu^, University Relations and Com- munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address is and talking with the SEAP reasonable SEAP anonymously and as often as needed for information or support. The SEAP staff consists of trained, professional counselors. They are not Commonwealth employees. Editor: Eric Foster There ing nancial worries, legal difficulties, or call Photographer: Joan help Teaching group to meet on campus Oct. 12-14 is: fost@husky.bloomu.edu Four-digit phone The International Society for Teach- numbers listed in the QdmmuniquS are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. ing Alternatives will hold its 25th anniversary conference Bloomsburg from Oct. 12 to 14. at Registration for the conference Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide http://www.blooniu.edu Web at; begins Wednesday evening from 6 to 9:30 p.m. outside the Kehr Ballroom. Oct. 22, 7 p.m., Haas Center. Union Approximately 115 educators have already registered for the conference, according to Nancy Gill, ciate professor of English, asso- who is handling the local arrangements for the conference. For information, contact 4250. Gill at Multicultural Center sponsors exhibits The Union Multicultural will on ethnic Images Center in the Kehr show two traveling exhibits centered on ethnic stereotypes from Oct. 17 to Nov. 10. exhibits, "Ethnic Images in Advertisand "Ethnic Images in Toys and Games, are from the Balch Institute for Ethnic The ing" Studies in Philadelphia. In connection with the exhibits, the university will hold a series of interdisciplinary lectures. The advertising exhibit includes 35 reproductions of advertisements and trade cards from the late 19th century to the present and is designed to demonstrate how businesses manipulate stereotypes to seU their products. The exhibit traces the transformation of ethnic images from negative portrayals of the past to examples of positive ethnic images found The toys in advertising today. and games exhibit documents the derogatory stereotypes of immigrants and African-Americans found at the turn-of-the-century. in play items The exhibit tracks the gradual changes in the industry and ends with the improvement of ethnic images in toys and games today. An opening reception will be held Tues- day, Oct. 17, from 5 to 7 p.m. President Jessica Kozloff will give the opening re- marks. The lectures, to be held in the Multicultural Center unless otherwise noted, include: • The Importance of Ethnicity in the — Thursday, Face of Deindustrialization Oct. 19, 11-45 to 12:15 p.m., Susan Dauria, assistant professor of anthropology. • Ethnic Group Response to Nativism — Thursday, Oct. 19, 2 p.m., Nancy Gentile • From Oriental ... Asian to • off Fame • Fame Induction sity Athletic Hall of Banquet are now on sale in the sports — Teaching to the Need of Diverse Ethnic — Monday, Oct. 23, 3 to 4 p.m., Pat • Children's — Images of Imperialism — Tuesday, Michael McCuUy, 24, 9:30 to 10:45 a.m., • Ethnicity Tuesday, Oct. Oct. and Curriculum Issues — repeated at 2 24, 12:30 p.m., — Dial, Fri- pub- The Spike. Toys: Reflections of a Self- Concept Thursday, Nov. 2, 8 to 9: 15 p.m. and 12:30 to 1:45 p.m., Marion Mason, assistant professor of psychology. • Ethnic • Jimmy Boy lisher of the newsletter Deception associate professor of English. be held Friday, Oct. 27, beginning at 6 p.m. at 24 West Ballroom, Magee'^s Main Street Inn. Cost for the banquet is $25 per person, with checks payable to "BU/ Athletic Hall of Fame." American Indian Experience foundations, in the Kehr Union, Ballroom. tion Building. will • and Wolf, assistant professor of curriculum information office, Waller Administra- The banquet assistant professor of political sci- ence. day, Oct. 27, noon, professor of history. Groups Tickets for the Bloomsburg Univer- Friday, Monday, Oct. Howard, associate Racism and the Media 23, 1 to 2 p.m., Walter banquet tickets available — Wang, Johns Hopkins Oct. 20, noon, Susie University. Athletic Hall Cohen, Ford, assistant professor of history. a.m., and Imagery in Crafts: Patterns of — Thursday, Nov. 1 to associate professor of • 9, 9:30 to 10 1:30 p.m., Carol Burns, art. Ethnic Doll Preferences: Classical Work — and Critique Tuesday, Nov. 7, 12:30 and 2 p.m., John Baird, professor of psychology. Harris, associate pro- Anyone interested in presenting a lecture, and foundations. • Jews, Women, and Blacks in the AmeriWednesday, Oct. 25, can Political System 8 a.m., repeated at 9 and 11 a.m., Gloria or bringing classes to the exhibit, should call and 3:30 p.m., Mary fessor of curriculum — Nancy Gentile Ford, history, at 4l64, or assistant professor of Thom Nixon, director of the Multicultural Center, at 4510. 4 Communique OCT 95 5 Faculty elected to campus committees Kevin Garber exhibit prints, will Elections for faculty and membership on campus committees were recently held. drawings, ceramic works and found objects at Bloomsburg's Haas Gallery of Art from Oct. 9 to Nov. The exhibit consists of Faculty elected to committees include: 9. works done Promotion Committee three very different mediums; in prints ceramic Ronald Champoux, professor of communication disor- and drawings, painted and constructions tiles, found objects. An ders and special education; Dennis Hwang, professor of accounting; Aaron Polonsky, collection development of reception artist's a variety of Stephen Kokoska, professor of mathematics and computer science; Winona Cochran, associate prolibrarian; will be held Thursday, Nov. noon in 9, at the gallery. fessor of psychology; Dale Sultzbaugh, associate profes- sor of sociology and social welfare; Mehdi Haririan, professor of economics. Library Advisory Committee Egerton Osunde, assistant professor of curriculum and foundations; Garber to exhibit, prints, ceramics and 'objects' at Haas Kevin Garber will exhibit prints, drawings, ceramic works and found objects at Bloomsburg's lery of Art An from Oct. 9 artist's to cal Nov. spent reception will be held Thursday, Nov. 9, noon at in the at a cabin along Fishing Creek A The exhibit consists of works done series of prints of birds — less — and drawings, painted ceramic tiles, and constructions of found objects. and drawings has a more political message about the degradation of the environment. "Birds have always been a litmus paper of the environ- "There are almost three different ment," explains Garber. "Birds are in three very different mediums; prints bodies of work involved in show," says Garber. Much realistic "A of lot work is in a — representing events and places of moment first his own life. my work in time, a really conceptually is about a memory heavy — — not but an to fly to Florence, Italy. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. honest and straightforward attempt Foundation awards grants to faculty The Bloomsburg University Foundation recently awarded grants to several faculty members. The grant fundraising trip to Taiwan. recipients include: Harvard University's • Mary K. Ericksen, professor of marketing, $375 to support students participation at the Academy of Mar- keting Science National Conference. • Dennis Hwang, professor of $300 to support a accounting, Student Life Committee Peter Stine, associate professor of physics. and Retention Committee Mount- Weitz, associate professor of communication disorders and special education; Steven Ekema Agbaw, assistant professor of English; Charles Lumpkins, University Admission cataloging/reference librarian. Institutional Advancement Hsien-Tung Liu, dean of the College of Arts, $1,000 to attend Institute for Educational Management. • Committee Mary Nicholson, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science. away when go awry with the land." The most recent works, ceramic tiles which are painted and fired, were inspired in part by a recent trip • assistant professor of developmental instruction. Kehr Union Governing Board things of Garber's vein always the manage- Julia near Bloomsburg. detailed in execution than other prints gallery. Afza, associate professor of computer science; Wayne George, place," says Some of the autobiographiwork recalls time Garber has Haas Gal9. and a to record a time Garber. Minu ment; Mehdi Razzaghi, professor of mathematics and Robert Obutelewicz, assistant professor of economics. Curriculum Committee (BUCC) Nancy Gill, associate professor of English; Margaret Till, associate professor of biological and allied health sciences; John Riley, professor of mathematics and computer science; Richard Angelo, professor of communication disorders and special education; Jim Dutt, associate professor of computer and information systems. Faculty Professional Development Committee Janice Keil, assistant professor of business education and office administration; Robert Gates Jr., assistant Nancy Weyant, coordinator of library reference services; John Waggoner, professor of curriculum and foundations; associate professor of psychology. Lawrence Tanner, assistant pro- geography and earth science, $2,500 to match funds from fessor of other sources to establish a student research fund at the university. Runoff elections were scheduled this Wednesday and Thursday for the tenure, planning and budget, general administration, and sabbatical committees. OCT 95 5 Math department plans Campus Ronald Ferdock, associate professor of English, is program co-chairperson of the 1995 Hugh D. McCormick Civil War Symposium, which will be held October 26 and 27. McCormick, author of the book Confederate Son, is the descendant of Confederate Civil War HI, associate professor of communica- conducted two sessions, "How to Prepare an Informative Speech" and "Tournament Directing Tips," at the American Forensic Association's District VII third tion studies, annual Capital Area Individual Events Workshop in Largo, Md. Team co-president Danielle Harris conducted a session on "Forensic Etiquette. Walter Howard, associate professor of history, and Virginia M. Howard have written an article, "Family, Religion, and Education: A Profile of African-American Life in Tampa, Florida," which appears in The Journal of Negro History. Additionally, Walter Howard has had book reviews published in recent issues of The Journal of Southern History, The Journal of Social History, Labor History, and The Psychohistory Review. Nancy Gentile Ford, assistant professor of history, has Noubary, Bloomsburg mathematics and com- sponsoring a series of puter science professor, "Mathemat- science is lectures during the lectures, lic, fall semester. which are open to the The pub- are held at 3:30 p.m. in McCormick The Harry C. Strine — Reza Bloomsburg University's department of mathematics and computer Center, veterans. lectures fall notes Communique 5 room and ics • Oct. 10 their topics in- — Louise Berand, Wilkes University mathematics professor, "Turing Machines and Decidability." — and the NBA: Part 1 The Effective- ness of Guards." • — Reza Noubary, "Math- Nov. 7 Good • clude: 31 ematics and the 1229. lecturers Oct. • is NBA: How Part 2 Michael Jordan?" Nov. 14 — FlorentinSmarandache, Romanian mathematician, "Experi- mental Mathematics." • Nov. — Jim 17 Moser, Chris Dennis Huthnance, Bracikowski and Gunther Lange, Bloomsburg mathematics and computer science professor, "What are Bloomsburg physics professors, "The Wavelets?" Physics." • Oct. 17 Use of Complex Variables in Employees must have Pennsylvania drivers license to use state cars Employees who wish to use state not be operated outside the state to more than 300 miles from the vehicles for work-related travel must a point be licensed Pennsylvania drivers. Employee who have suspended or revoked licenses cannot be autho- point of origin unless prior approval is given. lice The Pennsylvania State Po- report to the state the license written an article "Mindful of the Traditions of His Race: rized to drive his personal and/or numbers of university automobiles Dual Identity and Foreign Born Soldiers university-owned vehicle for observed use on Saturdays, Sun- in the First World War American Army," which will appear in the winter 1997 issue of the Journal ofAmerican Ethnic History. Luke Springman, assistant professor of languages and has received a $1,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Humanities Council to support a performance the cultures, play, "Children Of.... at " which is official business during the period of sus- days or holidays, or in locations pension or revocation. University automobiles versity business. indicating other than obvious unishall be used only in connection with official university business. Automobiles shall Holocaust Constellations program. TO COUNCIL OF TRUSTEES department to observe Natural Disaster Reduction Day i\/lath puter science will observe the International on Wednesday, Day of Oct. 11, with H. Alley of Berwick has computer program was developed by mathematics and computer science professor Reza Noubary and the Instimte for Interactive Technologies. interactive that call in is still advance to be sure available. DISCUSSION OF WISDOM' ond reappointment, the The psychology department joined the first coming in 1989. will host a discussion, "Three Paths to Wisdom," on Friday, Oct. 3:30 p.m. in McCormick 6, from 2 to Center, Fo- rum. Speakers are Vincent Ferrara, PRESIDENT SCHEDULES OPEN OFFICE HOURS and preventative measures before, during and after a disaster. The first council in 1983- This marks her sec- computer program includes informa- Disaster Reduction, types of natural disasters, their im- recommended is PLANNED FOR OCT. 6 under Gov. Robert Casey concerning the International Decade of Natural it Alley, currently chairperson of the through Friday, Oct. 13. the time state senate. Council of Trustees, pacts, employ- those people wishing to see the been reappointed to the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees by the an interactive computer presentation in the lobby of McCormick Center. The presentation will remain in the McCormick lobby interactive ally occur, president Ramona Bloomsburg's department of mathematics and com- The state or ride in state- News briefs ALLEY REAPPOINTED tion Only may operate owned vehicles. ees being staged on Nov. 13 7 p.m. in Carver Hall's Gross Auditorium as part of the Natural Disaster Reduction in philosophy professor at Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Rev. mas Dailey, philosophy and Thotheol- ogy professor at uled her open office hours on Thurs- of de day, Oct. 26, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Mason, assistant professor of Because emergencies may occasion- psychology. President Jessica Kozloff sched- St. Francis Allentown College Sales; and Marion 6 Communique OCT 95 5 Calendar Central Ballet of China ART EXHIBITS Philadelphia Hours for the Haas Gallery ofArt are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30p.m. day, Dec. — through Oct. 6. 9 to Nov. 9. — and Sculptures, Prints 17, — Photographs, Haas Gallery of Nov. 13 to Art. Kellner is a daughter of Holocaust survivors who revisited the Auschwitz death camp. Reception, Tuesday, Nov. 14, — A Bloomsburg Oct. 19. and author of CONCERTS Oct. 5, 8 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 8, — 1969: The Year That Rocked is 6, 8 p.m., Kehr free with a community $2 for others. Young Person's Concert — Tuesday, Oct. 10, adults, $4 for senior citizens and students, Ann and free with a community activities sticker. Faculty a portrait of a contemporary Jewish family dealing with its patriarch's legacy of being a Holocaust survivor. Performance: Monday, Nov. sion 13, 7 p.m.. Carver — Wendy Recital Miller, Gross Auditorium. Parents' Batman Forever Weekend — Saturday, Oct. Oct. 5, Haas Center; Saturday, Oct. 7, Union Ballroom; Sunday, Oct. p.m., Kehr 3 8, 1 p.m., 3 p.m. and 7 p.m., Haas Center. Apollo 13 — Wednesday, Oct. 18, and Fri- and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Haas Center. day, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. Oct. 22, 7 p.m., to 7, McCormick Center, room — Values Exploring the Spiritual Side of Life and Visions Forum, Monday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., Kehr Union, BaUroom. Featured H. Preston Herring, vice presi- is life. Sponsored by Catholic and Protestant campus ministries. SPORTS Field home games only. Hockey vs. Indiana (Pa.), Friday, Oct. 6, 4 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 7, Men's Soccer vs. Mercy, Saturday, Oct. 7, Women's Soccer Oct. 7, 8. Field 28, 1 Saturday, vs. Mercyhurst, p.m. 1 Hockey vs. Marywood, Saturday, Oct. 7, p.m. to Sunday, Oct. 29. Men's Soccer vs. Lock Haven, Wednesday, GOVERNANCE Women's Soccer vs. Lock Haven, Wednesday, Oct. 11, 4 p.m. 7 and 9:30 p.m., 3:30 p.m., 3 p.m. Homecoming Weekend — Saturday, Oct. — Thursday, — Football vs. Millersville, SPECIAL EVENTS Sunday, Oct. RLMS 3:30 p.m., 1229- 1:30 p.m. Kenneth Gross Auditorium. Admisis free. 10, room What Are Wavelets? Dennis Huthnance, Bloomsburg University mathematics and computer science professor, Tuesday, Oct. Includes Stokes at 4293- Soprano, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2:30 p.m., Carver Hall, Center, for school groups. Directed by Mark Jelinek. For information, contact Tuesday, Oct. The Bloomsburg Univer- music with a Halloween theme Tickets are $6 for 6. p.m. — Louise Berand, Wilkes University mathematics pro- dent for student A reception for parents will follow the and Marion Mason, psychology Turing Machines and Decidability speaker 10 a.m. and 1 and theology 1229. sity-Community Orchestra will perform performance on Oct. Dailey, philosophy Sales; 17, unless otherwise noted. 14, 8 p.m., Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. Hall, Thomas fessor, activities sticker, at Indiana University of Pennsylvania; Rev. McCormick 2 p.m., Thursday, Oct. 12, to Saturday, Oct. , Vincent Ferrara, philosophy professor workshop titled "Discovering Yourself Through Literature" at 4 p.m. and a lecture titled "Gardening and Writing" at 7:30 p.m. in Carver Hall's Kenneth Gross Auditorium. is free 2 to 3:30 p.m., Center, Forum. Speakers are the critically acclaimed novel Lucy, will give Union. Admission Players produc- Simon work, Thursday, to Saturday, Oct. 7, .... McCormick — Psychology 6, professor at Bloomsburg University. — Thursday, Kincaid, a West Indies native David Binder Children of Three Paths to Wisdom Colloquium, Friday, Oct. professor at Allentown College of St. Francis PROVOST'S LECTURE SERIES the World, Friday, Oct. tion of a Neil Haas 3 p.m., Mitrani Hall, 3, Center. Tickets are $20. Admission noon, Haas Gallery. THEATER Rumors — Sun- a Gallery of Art. Dec. 8 p.m. Nov. de Paintings and ceramic tiles, Oct. Reception, Nov. 9, noon, Haas Tatana Kellner Saturday, Boys Choir and Chorale Jamaica Kincaid Kevin Garber — Hass Center, Tickets are $25. 11, Mitrani Hall, Doug Hopkins LECTURES CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES For ticket information, call 4409. BUCC (Bloomsburg University Curriculum Oct. 11, 2 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Bloomfield, Oct. 14, Saturday, p.m. Committee), McCormick Center, Forum, 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 11 and 25, Nov. 15 Field and 29. The Nov. 29 meeting will be Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. 1 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. Pitt-Johnstown, Tuesday, in the 1 Hockey vs. Millersville, Saturday, Oct. 14, Oct. 17, 4 p.m. Species — Wednesday, Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Oct. 29, 7 p.m., Oct. 25, and Friday, and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Haas Center. Forum, McCormick Center, Forum, 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. 18, Nov. 8. Coming in November, Waterworkj. Nine Months and McCormick Center, Forum, 4 p.m., Thursday, Oct. Nov. 9, Dec. 7. 5, Tuesday, vs. East Stroudsburg, Tuesday, vs. Indiana (Pa Oct. 17, 2 p.m. Field Planning and Budget Committee, ), Women's Soccer Hockey Oct. 17, 3 p.m. Field Hockey vs. Johns Hopkins, Saturday, Oct. 21, 2 p.m. students help older adults get into shape with weights More than dozen Bloomsburg Univer- a sity students are acting as in a project involving through the research assistants 30 senior citizens semester. At the fall end of the semester, the students will have collected enough data determine to improve senior will strength quality of if weights lifting muscular citizen's life. Ten graduate exercise physiology students and seven undergraduate adult health students are participating in the program, which involves senior citizens ranging in age from 58 to 91 years old. Three times a week Monday, Wednesday and Friday — — they work with about 12 senior in citizens Centennial Gymnasium, and with about Bloomsburg Senior Center. we do in the classroom," says project director Leon 20 seniors "I see at the an extension of what this as Szmedra, associate professor of exercise physiology. Two students, Jean Simon and Kelly Detering, will use data collected from the study to complete graduate theses. The project is fimded by a $6,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Legislative Initiative Program and a $4,000 grant from the university's grants for research and disciplinary projects fund.JoAnne Hunt, director of the Columbia-Montour Area Agency on Aging, which administers the Bloomsburg However, the participants have already noticed improvements in their strength just six weeks '"With a into program. group this age, they often believe they can't get stronger," says Simon. "Weights are for more than pyschologically just it's body builders, and also a plus." professor of exercise physiology, has as- more alert after the sessions and I good when I have to work in the yard, and it seems a little easier," says JoHanna DiRienzo. "The students here are sisted in the project. terrific. Senior Center, helped secure funding for the project. Swapan Mookerjee, assistant According to Szmedra, the study will look at a number of quality-of-life factors include: factors. muscular strength; Those activities "I feel feel really that They're very we do program by with her arms bone pounds. and balance and equilibrium. The hour-long workouts consist of a warmup period, stretching exercises, weightlifting exercises with the arms, legs, and hands, followed by a warm down period. The 16-week program started Aug. 28. The subjects will be tested to see how their strength and health has improved after eight weeks and at the end of the 16 weeks. watch to see Seventy-seven year old Pearl Kline began the of daily living; range of motion; cholesterol; strength; careftil to this properly." that all "I lifting six-pound weights — now enjoy it. I she's using ten- think it's something of us should do," she says. About half of the members of the Bloomsburg Senior Center are participating in the program. it," it. They look says Dolores Seltzer, site manager of the Bloomsburg Senior Citizens Center for the Area Agency on Aging. Exercise physiology graduate student Sheri Haduck works with project participant "Most of the people love forward to WORK OUT — Top photo: John McLaughlin in Centennial Gymnasium. Bottom photo: Leon Szmedra, associate professor of exercise physiology, shows Phyllis triceps. Golembeski the proper way to do exercise her 2 Communique 19 OCT 95 Five Friends memorial site to be dedicated Oct. 20 News briefs AFSCME is sponsoring a shopping bus trip to King of on Nov. 11. Tlie trip is free to all AFSCME members and fair share employees. Deadline to reserve seats is Oct. 20. Guests are welcome. Call 4447 for more Prussia information. The annual dinner Bloomsburg University International Faculty Association will be held Friday, Nov. 10, at Magee's Main Street Inn. The cost of the dinner is $20 per person. Reservations may be made and checks sent to Dennis Hwang, professor of accounting. for the The open enrollment period for aU employees coverned under the Pennsylvania Employees Benefit Trust Fund is Oct, 23 to Nov. 3. During this time, employees may change their health care plan with an effective date ofJan. 1, 1996. Employees have four options to choose from: Blue Cross/Blue Shield/Major Medical, Keystone Health Plan Central, Geisinger Health Plan, or Point of Service. Communique Friends Memorial Site Bloomsburg will dedicate the Five on Friday, Oct. 20, at 3:30 p.m. outside Andruss the space Library. Humanities. The memorial will be constructed in honor of five young people, all current or former Bloomsburg stu- arranged dents, who died in a campus residence Those students N.J.; developments publishes news of activities, events and Bloomsburg University bi-weekly at throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educaand employment opportunities for all persons tional without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The action university and will educational and is additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such employment opportunities. Director of University Relations: Joan T. Lentczner Mark Lloyd Editor: Eric Foster K. Heifer Deborah Keeler Derek Mooney of Downingtown;James Palmer ofMillville; and Joseph Selena of Wyoming, Pa. Bloomsburg will celebrate homecoming weekend Oct. 28 and 29. The theme of this year's homecoming is "TV Sitcoms from I Love Lucy io with alumni registration will at begin 9 a.m. in house for WBUQ alumni and friends be held at the radio studio in McCormick Center. The annual alumni reception, dinner and dance will begin at 6 p.m. at Magee's Main Street Inn. On Sunday, the music department The annual homecoming parade will begin at 10 a.m. at the Bloomsburg Senior High School and will wind its way Lhrough town to Carver Hall. The football team will play the West Chester Golden Rams beginning at 1:30 p.m. in Redman Stadium. After the football game, an open Concert at Homecoming Pops 2:30 p.m. in Mitrani Hall. The concert will feature the Concert Choir and Husky Singers directed by Eric Nelson and the Women's Choral Ensemble directed by Grace Muzzo. For more information on homecoming events, call the alumni office at 4058. and calendar information to Com.mlniqle. University Relations and far SECA campaign. SECA campaign participants may Bloomsburg employees have to the SECA (State Employees Combined Appeal). The pledge support to one or more of campaign hundreds of is scheduled to run until $34,000 to the ternational first $38,000. Last year, local, national, human and in- service agencies. is Employees with questions can Bloomsburg em- contact campaign chairpersonjames goal ployees contributed more than McCormack at 4328. Com- munication Office, Waller Administration Building. Room 104A Bloomsburg University. Bloomsburg. PA 17815. The EMail address McGowan will will present the 2 briefs Sister Anita the Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. week of November. This year's SECA campaign Publication date for the next Co.m.mu.mquS: news pus ministers and Father Larry McNeil, and student trustee Jen Adams. TV Sitcoms' theme for Homecoming the Please submit story ideas, behind them. the dedication will at include Chris Vogler, president of the pledged $10,000 November five trees Speakers Employees pledge $10,000 to SECA so Director of Marketing and Communication: Photographer: Joan in a semicircle, facing the with CGA, President Jessica Kozloff, cam- Seinfeld." newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and staff, Co.M.viuNiQUE off- library, October. last The weekend's events A an Plans call for five benches to be are Kyle Barton of Staten Island, N.Y.; of Milton, fire at The memorial will be located in between Andruss Library and Bakeless Center for the Wendy Miller to give recital Oct. 22 is; fost@husky.bloomu.edu Four-digit phone Wendy numbers listed in the Co.m.vhmqle are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. romantic and English contemporary traditions. Miller will be ac- Sunday, Oct. companied by http:/ /www.bloomu.edu Web at: Miller, associate 22, at professor 2:30 p.m. in Carver Hall, Kenneth Gross Auditorium. Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide man of music, will give a vocal recital The recital is free and open to the public. The recital will include songs from the French baroque, classical, Ger- pianist Donna Gutknecht. Miller has appeared in concert and stage productions in Ohio, Indiana, Wisconsin, Maine and Louisiana. OCT 19 Campus notes 95 Communique 3 TRYOUTS? The Bloomsburg University- Community Orchestra Dianne Angelo, gave a concert professor of communication disor- 3,500 regional school children ders and special education, Sheila Jones, associate Mitrani Hall, professor of communication disorders and special educa- Arts. and Stephen Kokoska, professor of mathematics and computer science, have written an article, "A Family Perspective on Augmentative and Alternative Communication: Families of Young Children," which appears in the September issue of the journal Augmentative and Alternative Communication. Phil Parette and Angelo have written an article, Augmentative and Alternative Communication (AAC) Impact on Families: Trends and Fuaire Directions, accepted for publication in The Journal of tion, Special Education. Angelo was also named recently more than for Haas Center The theme was Halloween spooky in for the of the concert and, addition to in classical music, many the orchestra musicians and conductor f\/lark Jelinek were in Halloween costumes. Shown left, Samuel Stahl, a senior and percussionist orchestra, lets a is a try member Community of the university's as a consult- the in young guest out his drums. Stahl at Bloomsburg Arts Council. on a National Advisory Panel for a special multimedia by the U.S. Department of Education titled "Culture, Families, and Augmentative and Alternative ant project funded Communication." Donna Cochrane, and professor of business education office administration, was recently elected to serve a three-year term as the Eastern Business Education Asso- New staff, administrators hired ciation representative to the National Business Education Association Executive Board. The election took place at New staff and administrators were which recently appointed to permanent uni- the annual convention of the eastern region represents nine states, the eastern Canadian provinces, versity positions. the Virgin Islands, Bermuda, and Puerto Rico. ees include: New Staff Members New The new employ- • full-time staff Administrators associate professor of exercize physi- ology, recently presented a research project titled Andruss 1 Library. eral years, "Im- are: in the Harvey A. Over the past sevshe was employed as an library assistant Leon Szmedra, members KathiS.Boughterof Bloomsburg, Laura Youtz of Lewisburg administrative assistant in the office paired Left Ventricular Function Following Coronary was appointed assistant registrar. She was Revascularization" at the tenth annual meeting of the previously employed in the registrar's Sciences and as a clerk in the office provement in Exercise Tolerance in Patients with Im- • Bucknell University, where American Association of Cardiovascular and Pulmonary office at Rehabilitation in Minneapolis, Minn. she earned bachelor's and master's President schedules open office hours President Jessica Kozloff has scheduled open office hours Thursday, Oct. 26, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. Because emergencies that those may occasionally occur, it is recommended people wishing to see the president during open office hours call in advance to be sure the time is still available. Athletic Hall of Fame tickets still available Tickets for the Bloomsburg University Athletic Hall of Fame Induction Banquet are now on sale in the sports information office, Waller Administration Building. The banquet be held Friday, Oct. 27, beginning at 6 p.m. at 24 West Ballroom, Magee'^s Main Street Inn. Cost for the banquet is $25 per person, with checks payable to "BU/Athletic Hall of Fame." will Chad Burkholder of Bloomsburg was appointed residence director He was previously a senior resident News briefs of human resources and labor rela- tions. • degrees. • of the dean of the College of Arts and Ronald C. BittenbenderofClarks Summit, police officer 1. • Robert G. Davenport Jr. Berwick, equipment operator advisor at Bloomsburg University, the transportation department. where he earned a bachelor's degree, and a law clerk at a law office police officer in Lancaster • Amy B. • • Cunningham of Belinda L. DeLeon B of in of Sunbury, 1. BrendaJ. Farver of Bloomsburg, clerk typist 2 in the university physi- She was previously employed as a data analyst 2 in the Bloomsburg was appointed residence director She was previously employed at Bloomsburg as a residence director on a temporary basis. • Amy Freeman of Castanea was office of planning, institutional re- appointed director of the university's custodial Gospel Choir. She has directed the Gospel Choir for several years on a temporary basis. • KatherineL. Kollar of Bloomsburg was appointed residence director. She was previously employed at Bloomsburg as a residence director on a temporary basis. cal plant. search and information management. • • Janet C. Letteer of Bloomsburg, worker 1 Linda K. Marr of Bloomsburg, worker 1 Rodney F.Pocceschi of Berwick, custodial • police officer • custodial • 1 Brian C. Sweetra of Danville, worker Michael 1 G. Wallace Bloomsburg, custodial worker of 1. " . 4 Communique 19 OCT Thirteen 95 new faculty appointed to tenure-tracic positions Thirteen were new faculty members recently appointed to full-time tenure track positions. members New faculty include: Shahalem Amin, assistant progeography and earth science. Amin earned bachelor s and master s degrees in geography from the Universit\- of Dhaka. Bangladesh; a master's degree from the Uni\'ersity of Guelph, Ontario; and a doctorate from Kent State University in Ohio. • fessor of New York at Albany. He Campus Susan Rusinko, previously notes professor emeritus of English, has served as the superintendent of South written a study of the plays of the British dramatist Joe Kortright Central School District in South Kortright, N.Y.; principal of the Hudson Middle School, assistant Orton. Her book, principal of the Hudson He in Hudson, in also served as an English teacher for the School Twayne titledJoe Orton, was released in August English Author Series by Simon Schuster- Macrmllan Publishers. High School, and an English teacher N.Y. in the Chatham Central Chatham, N.Y. Yixun Shi, assistant professor of mathematics and computer science, recently presented a paper, "Some Computational Aspects of Interior Point Methods for Linear, Quadratic, and Convex Programmings, at the " ulty of Eastern Illinois Uni\'ersity in Jeanne Lawless, assistant professor of biological and allied health sciences. Lawless earned bachelor's and doctoral degrees from Cornell Charleston, Kent State University and University in Ithaca, N.Y. She previ- paper, "Solving Non-Linear Systems Using a Global-Local the University- of Dhaka. ously served as a research associate Procedure," Amin previously served on the fac- Michael Berg, assistant profes- • sor of chemistry. Berg earned a bachelor s degree from Washington and Lee University in Lexington, Va.; and a doctorate from Virginia Polytechnic Institute and State University Blacksburg, Va. in ser\'ed on He previously the faculty of the College of William and Mary and Millikin John Bodenman, assistant professor of geography and earth sci• Bodenman was at previously conduaed Cornell University and post-doctoral research at Oxford- Brookes University in Oxford, England. • Bradley MacDonald, reference librarian, ist education subject special- and coordinator of database search- ing. MacDonald earned a bachelor's degree from the Uni\'ersity of Ver- mont sity^ in Illinois China. The paper was also selected for publication in the conference proceedings. Shi also recently presented a at on Industrial Hamburg, Germany. In the International Congress and Applied Mathematics in addition to being published in the conference abstracts, the paper was selected for publication in Zeitschrift fur AngeuandteMathenuitikundMechanik. Shi also chaired Methods IF at was supported by a grant from the National Science Foundation and Department of Energy. the session 'Numerical Analysis: Iterative the congress. His attendence at the conference from Clarion Univer- of Pennsylvania. He Samuel Univer- Carbondale; and a master of library science sity 1995 International Conference on Optimization: Techniques and Applications, which was held in Chengdu in Burlington; a master's de- gree from Southern University. ence. • previously B. Slike, professor of communication disor- ders and special education, Stephen M. Kokoska. professor of mathematics and computer science. Nancy Thornton, former Instimte for Interactive Technologies (IIT) faculty^ member, and Dorothy J. Hobbis and E. employed as an instructor of geography and earth science for the sen'ed as a reference librarian 1994-95 academic year. and Clarion Maryann Heromin- Walker, asprofessor of nursing. Heromin-Walker earned a bachelors degree from Villanova Universit\"; a master s degree from Boston University; and a doctorate from the University^ of Florida in Gainesville. She a health educator for the Virginia Interactive Videodisc Technology to Teach Speechreading, Department of Health and an En- which appears • sociate on the faculty Same Fe Community College previously served Keuka College in Keuka University. at Park, N.Y, He was also • Joan Miller, assistant professor in ' The Development and Frank Misiti, associate professor of curriculum master's degrees from Bloomsburg University. She has pre- of Science, of viously served as a renal transplant Exchange. in specialist, clinical instructor and Medical Center in Danville. a clinical nurse specialist in Arizona. fessor of mathematics communication disorders and special education. Jackowski was previously employeed as an instructor of communication disorders and special education. • W. Francis Keating, assistant professor of curriculum and foundafessor of Keating earned a bachelor's degree from King's College in Wilkes- and master's and doctoral degrees from the State University of have • " which appears article, and "Getting a Charge Out in the Fall 1995 issue of the Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association publication. and an advanced practice nurse at Geisinger Joannejacko'^'ski. assistant pro- IIT. Analysis of The American Annals of the Deaf foundations, has written an Penn State Univerand Santa Rosa Junior College in Santa Rosa. Calif .She has also been Barre; article. of nursing. Miller earned bachelor's sity, tions. A. Job. video specialists for the glish instructor in Japan. Gainesville. Fla.. • Kenneth written an JoAnne Day. coordinator of cooperative education Robert Montante, assistant pro- and academic internships, recently worked with SmithKline Beecham Corporation in Philadelphia to place an intem and computer there through Project Link. Delaware Valley Project with science. Montante earned a bachelor's degree from the Massachusetts Insti- Technology in Cambridge; and a master's degree from Indiana tute of Uni\'ersit>^ in Bloomington. He ser\-ed on the faculty of Indiana University, was a development engineer for Eastman Kodak Company in Rochester, N.Y., and a photographer for Action for Boston Community Development, Inc. Continued on page 5 Industry. Project Link is an internship program targeting disabled college students and placements at SmithKline. Summer 1995 was the pilot year for this project. Christine was one of five and worked in the Gariano, a senior majoring in sociology, students selected for the internship Human tificate Resources Department. Gariano received a cerfrom the Dole Foundation, which funded the project. Project Link and SmithKline. OCT 19 Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by the University Police 95 Communique 5 University honors retirees at luncheon September 1995 94 Offenses Made or Reported to or by Arrests University Police Incidents Cleared Bloomsburg recently honored retirees and their guests at a Saturday Retiree Appreciation Day luncheon. by Other Means Among the retirees with the longest service to the university HnmiriHp ruiLriuic 0 n na|Jc 0 n his career as a n nuuuciy Aggravated Assault 0 0 Simple Assault 0 0 Burglary 0 0 8 1 Larceny was Robert Drake. Drake began totals Book (Bag) Theft 0 0 0 0 Theft from Vehicles 8 1 Theft from Grounds 0 0 Retail Theft 0 0 Bicycle Theft 0 0 Motor Vehicle Theft 0 0 Arson 0 0 Forgeiy 0 0 Fraud 0 Embezzlement 0 0 0 Receiving Stolen Property 0 0 Vandalism 2 1 Weapons Possession 0 0 1 retired as a carpenter , 1937, on The program Student Recreation Center. Three employees were recently promoted, while two reclassified or retirements were announced. reclassified Agg. Indecent Assault 0 0 operator Indecent Assault 0 0 tor 2 in duplicating services. Indecent Exposure 1 0 • Open Lewdness 0 0 fied Drug Abuse Violations 0 1 ment technician Gambling 0 0 versity relations. 0 0 0 0 Laws Disorderly Conduct Disorderly Conduct with Dajg Violations Vagrancy All • from clerk steno 3 John 13 9 0 0 • 0 Martin Needleman, assistant pro- does not include incidents on university in the Town of The reason? People still open when forget to lock their offices or they leave for the day and the building for night classes. is 15 years of ser- and master's and doctoral degrees from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He has served faculty of Dickinson College Neumann College in Aston, Richard Stockton College in Pomona, an in June. Maynard Rubenstein retired as a custodial work Texas supervisor in June. A&M University in College She has served on the faculty of the University of and social welNeedleman earned a bachelor's retired as After 15 years of service, fare. in Carlisle, from our own, over $100,000 in equipment was taken in one day from multiple buildings. Evening hours before 9:30 p.m. are a prime time more than Gary E. Laubach equipment operator B vice, fessor of sociology on the far many years of service to Station. degree from the University of Texas 0 0 Safety Tip: At a university not classrooms Switay has been pro- New faculty to the university. C. Continuedfrom page 4 1 univer- Two university employees recently retired after in the office of uni- 22 Bloomsburg. for thefts. manage- 3 This report reflects only incidents which occur It L. to worker custodial work supervisor in Retirements After reclassi- 3 at Austin; property. Ney has been 22 0 Traffic) to lithograph press opera- Winifred • Other Offenses (Except 1 announced sity custodial services. Lawrence F. Recla Sr. has been from lithograph press 0 n Drunkenness moted from custodial Reclassifications/ promotions 1 Liquor Robert Drake Reclassifications, retirements 0 Against Family 1 also included a Prostitution D.U.I. July welcome by Provost Wilson Bradshaw and a tour of the new Sex Offense Totals Off. at and 1977. 1 Theft from Buildings groundskeeper the university on June Oklahoma at Norman, Blinn Community College in College Station, Texas, and Texas A&M • University. Raymond Pastore, fessor of curriculum tions. assistant pro- and founda- Pastore earned a bachelor's degree from California University of in Pennsylvania; a master's degree from Mary Nicholson, assistant pro- York; and a doctorate from Perm fessor of mathematics and computer State University. N.J., and Vassar College Saint Bonaventure University in Poughkeepsie, N.Y. • science. Nicholson earned bachelor's, master's and doctoral degrees from New He previously served as a counselor for the Lewisburg Area School District. OCT 6 Communique 19 93 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES For ticket information, call 4409. Calendar p.m., Mitrani Hall, Exploring the Spiritual Side of Life — Central Ballet of China LECTURES Saturday, Nov. ii,8 Haas Center, Tickets are $25. CONCERTS Admission Faculty is free unless otherwise noted. day, Dec. — Wendy Recital Miller, — Sun- Boys Choir and Chorale Philadelphia Haas 3 p.m., Mitrani Hall, 3, Gross Auditorium. — Tuesday, The Badlees Kehr Union, Ballroom. Admission with a community activities sticker, free is $2 for others. Suzuki String Workshop Call — Saturday, Oct. 28. Bloomsburg's Preparatory Program 389-4289 for at — Sunday, Oct. 29, 2:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, featuring performances by the Concert Choir, Women's Choral Ensemble and Husky Singers, di- rected by Eric Nelson and Grace Muzzo. — Thursday, Jamaica Kincaid Kincaid, a West Indies native 19. 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m., and author of a workshop titled "Discovering Yourself Through Literature" at 4 p.m. and a lecture titled "Gardening and Writing" at 7:30 p.m. in Carver Hall's Kenneth Gross Auditorium. — Wednesday, Nov. 8. Svoray, an Israeli journalist who infiltrated neo-Nazi organizations in Germany, wiU give a work- YaronSvoray shop at 4 p.m. and a lecture titled "In Hitler's Shadow: The New Nazi's in the 1990s" at 7:30 p.m. in Carver Hall's Kenneth Gross and students, and free with a community activities sticker. , a portrait of a contemporary Kevin Garber Tatana Kellner formance: Monday, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.. Carver ited the is free. RLMS 9. Reception, Nov. 9, tiles, noon, McCormick Center, room 1229. Positively Me: Nov. 1, Center. You Are Special — Wednesday, noon, Kehr Union, Multicultural Sponsored by Protestant Campus Ministry. 17, and 9:30 7 p.m., Haas Center. Friday, Oct. 20, 7 p.m. p.m., Sunday, Oct. 22, 2, How Good is Jordan? Reza Noubary, Bloomsburg University mathematics and computer science professor, Tuesday, Nov. Mathematics and the NBA: Part — Michael 7, 3:30 p.m., McCormick Center, room 1229. — — Photographs, Nov. Haas Gallery of Art. room is — Complex Variables in Physics Friday, Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m., McCormick Center, room 1229. Speakers will be Jim of fessors. a revis- Auschwitz death camp. Reception, noon, Haas Gallery. 14, 1229. Lange, Bloomsburg University physics pro13 to Kellner daughter of Holocaust survivors who Tuesday, Nov. Center, Moser, Chris Bracikowski, and Gunther Response/Able — Values and Visions Fo- rum, Monday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. SPECIAL EVENTS — Effective- and computer science professor, Tuesday, Oct. 31, 3:30 p.m., The Use and ceramic Prints Haas Gallery of Art. Dec. Gross Auditorium. Admission — Oct. 9 to Nov. Jewish family dealing with its patriarch's legacy of being a Holocaust survivor. Per- Apollo 13 The Experimental Mathematics Florentin Smarandache, Romanian mathematician, Tuesday, Nov. 14, 3:30 p.m., McCormick Hoursfor the Haas Gallery ofArt are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Carver Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens Hall, , the critically acclaimed novel Lucy, will give ART EXHIBITS — Bus Stop A Bloomsburg Players production, Wednesday, Nov. 15, to Saturday, Nov. .... 1 — RezaNoubary, Bloomsbuig University mathematics Oct. Auditorium. Children of life. Sponsored by Catholic and Protestant campus ministries. nessof Guards THEATER 18, H. Preston Herring, vice presi- details. Homecoming Pops Concert Hall, is dent for student Mathematics and the NBA: Part PROVOST'S LECTURE SERIES Oct. 24, 8 p.m., speaker Center. Tickets are $20. Soprano, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2:30 p.m., Carver Hall, — Values and Visions Forum, Monday, Oct. 23, 8 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. Featured Homecoming Weekend — Saturday, Oct. Dec. 28, 6, Center. — Wednesday, noon, Kehr Union, Multicultural Scared Straight: Being HIV+ Sponsored by Protestant Campus to Sunday, Oct. 29. Ministry. GOVERNANCE Includes SPORTS Species — Wednesday, Oct. 25, and Friday, and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, 7 p.m., Haas Center. home games only. Oct. 27, 7 p.m. Oct. 29, BUCC (Bloomsburg — Nine Months Wednesday, Nov. 1, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center; Friday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom; Sunday, Nov. 5, 7 p.m., Kehr Union Ball- room. 3 p.m., Wednesday, Oct. The Nov. 29 meeting 25, will Nov. 15 and 29. be in the Kehr Hockey Johns Hopkins, Saturday, vs. Oct. 21, 2 p.m. Men's Soccer vs. California (Pa.), Sunday, Oct. 22, 2 p.m. vs. California (Pa ), Sunday, Oct. 22, noon. McCormick Wednesday, Nov. Center, Fomm, 3 p.m., 8. and Friday, Nov. 10, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom; Sunday, Nov. 12, 7 p.m., Haas Center, Forum, 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. 9, Center. Dec. Waterworld Field Women's Soccer Union, Multicultural Center. Forum, — Tuesday, Nov. University Curriculum Committee), McCormick Center, Forum, Men's Soccer vs. Scranton, Tuesday, Oct. 24, 3 p.m. Football vs. 7, Planning and Budget Committee, McCormick 7. West Chester, Saturday, Oct. 28, 1:30 p.m. Football vs. Cheyney, 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 11, announces release Gov. Lt. of library funds Construction ofthe new Ubrary could begin in March 1996. Lt. Gov. Mark Schweiker brought good news to his 20th class reunion last weekend. The state had released $7,125 million in funding for construction of the new library. "I said to the Governor, 'Let's talk about Schweiker told alumni luncheon before the homecoming football game. "It took the governor all of a minute and he said 'Let's do it.'" this for five minutes,'" a at The total library is construction cost of the university contributing $3-375 million. project new estimated at $10.5 million with the was approved The for design in 1992, with design costs amounting to a little $2 million and the state paying all over but BEARING GOOD NEWS Above; At a homecoming picnic Saturday, Gov. Tom Lt. for alumni last Gov. Mark Schweiker announced that Ridge had released state funding construct the library. Right: the university's Student to Wendy Jones of homecoming committee and $140,370. "Your precedent-setting President Jessica Kozloff chat before the effort raised $3 5 homecoming queen and king were announced. million to build this library," said Schweiker, referring to the recently completed library "When we act like a team, we are capable of some awesome things. This is campaign. proof positive." Schweiker said that the Department of General Services would soon solicit con- struction bids. Construction should start in mid-March. The new library building will be located next to Waller Administration Building where was formerly The new four-story building will encompass 105,000 square feet of floor space, making it the largest building on campus. the Softball field Among located. the notable features of the new building will be a rooftop reading area. There will be study seating for 1,000 students, stack space for more than more than 400,000 volumes and access connections Upward Bound funding renewed Bloomsburg's Upward Bound Program has had computers. The library will also have meeting rooms with facilities for audio-visual and television access. renewed for their funding, The U.S. Department of Education has awarded the university's program $318,822 in funding for the academic year, 1995-96 an 8 percent increase over the previous year. The Upward Bound Program provides tutoring, counseling, and SAT "It takes six months to do a good job Upward Bound director Maureen Mulligan. Bloomsburg's grant application received a score of 109. 8 points out ofa total of 115 points; the cutoff score to receive fund- was 98 preparation to 90 high school students in the five-county region at their regular schools during the school year. was particularly competitive says Mulligan. "Out of 900 proposals, the federal government funded 598. Twenty-eight existing programs lost The come from Columbia, Montour, Northumberland and Schuylkill counties. During the summer, 60 of those students come to the Bloomsburg campus for six weeks of intensive course work. Bloomsburg's Upward Bound participants have a 100 percent high school graduation points. This year, funding academic students of applying for the grant," says some of which had been in existence for 30 years." the next four years. ing 645 personal computers that can be expanded to accommodate another 125 for federal funding its to rate; 85 percent go on college and of those students 84 percent complete their college degrees. This is the Bloomsburg Upward Bound program's 18th year. — NOV 95 2 Communique 2 News SECA campaign nears $20,000 briefs Bloomsburg employees have pledged $19,700 to the SECA New York Planned (State The Program Board is sponsoring a bus trip to NewYork City on Saturday, Nov. 18. Sign-ups are at the Kehr Union, Information Desk. The cost of the trip is $15 for those with a community activities sticker, and $20 for Employees Combined Appeal) as of Oct. 25. The campaign is scheduled to run into November. This year's SECA campaign goal is $38,000. Last year, Bloomsburg employees contributed more than those with a Bloomsbuig ID without a community activities $34,000 to the Bus Trip to sticker and Bloomsburg for guests of those with To date, IDs. Fund, Black United Fund of Pennsylvania, nia Women's Way of Pennsylva- and National VolunUry Health Agencies. Employees with questions can contact campaign chairpersonjames McCormack at 4328. SECA campaign. 151 employees have cho- sen to participate in the campaign. SECA campaign Quest Plans Florida Canoe Trip participants may iffTlfi pledge support to one or more of Quest is planning a canoeing trip to Florida's Okefenokee Swamp and Suwanee River from Dec. 27 to Jan. more information about the trip, call 9- For hundreds of ternational ing to the 4323. local, national, Way on a permanent now begin SECA at 5 A National United Negro College p.m. basis. Communique staff, of Penn- sylvania, International Service Agencies, parking hours on campus in- WE ARE organizations: United Open Parking Hours Have Changed Open and human services belongeight SECA parmership newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and Poinsettia Pops concert Dec. 9 will benefit scholarship fund news of activities, events and Bloomsburg University bi-weekly Co.MMCNiQUE publishes developments at throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educaand employment opportunities for all persons tional without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The action university and will is hold a musical will Concert, Saturday, Dec. 9, in the Kehr Union Ballroom. This fund-raising event for the university's general take positive steps to provide such and music schol- reserved tables and a visit concert seasonal music in the ball- room lobby by the Brass Menagerie. The Bloomsburg University-Commu- Director of Marketing and Communication: Mark Lloyd ning at 7:30 perform begin- p.m. There will also be an interlude by the university's ChamTickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students and children. Tickets may be purchased weekdays at the Development Center. Table reservations for family or friends may be made when the tickets are purchased. Co-sponsors of the event are Breisch's Dairy and First Federal Savings and Loan Association. Foundation approves $25,000 to establish Presidential Scholarships Editor: Eric Foster K. Heifer for the next at from Santa Claus. Doors will open at 7 p.m. with pre- Director of University Relations: Joan T. Lentczner Photographer: Joan arships will feature light refreshments served nity Orchestra will ber Singers. additionally committed to affirmative educational and employment opportunities. Publication date Bloomsburg holiday party, the Poinsettia Pops Communique: November l6 Please submit story ideas, news The Bloomsburg University Founbriefs and calendar information to Co.m.mumque, University Relations and Com- munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University. Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address is: fost@husky.bloomu.edu Four-digit phone dation has approved $25,000 to fund a newly established Presidential on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Web at: arships awarded to students at their "These scholarships are designed by an alumnus from the area or admissions director greater another representative of the univer- flexibility in recruiting talented stu- dents to come to Bloomsburg," says President Jessica Kozloff. While the Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide ability. "We're hoping to have these schol- high school graduation ceremony Scholarship. to give the numbers listed in the Com.vilmqlt are pacity as well as academic criteria and amount of been sity, " says Anthony laniero, vice presi- dent for university advancement and executive director of the foundation. The presidential scholarships will to the university's total annual the scholarships have not yet add established, requirements will likely scholarship package of include evidence of leadership ca- $700,000. httpy/www.bloomu.edu more than NOV 95 2 Communique 3 Provost's Lecturer to discuss hate group power in Germany Journalist Yaron Svoray infiltrated the neo-Nazi movement in Germany and wrote a hook on his experience, "In Hitler's Shadow." Yaron Svoray, Journalist movement Nazi who infiltrated the Germany, in Bloomsburg Wednesday, Nov. will neo- speak at as part of the 8, Provost's Lecture Series. Svoray will give a workshop at 4 p.m. titled "Dealing with Neo-Nazism" and at 8 p.m. will give a lecture titled "In Hitler's Movement in the 1990s." Shadow: The Neo-Nazi Both talks, open to the Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. Svoray has written a book based on his experiences titled In Hitler's Shadow, which was made into a television movie for HBO. A son of Holocaust survivors, Svoray served as a commando in the Israeli paratroopers, and later as public, will be held in Carver Hall's a sergeant in Israel's Central Police Command Unit Svoray traveled to Germany in 1992 in search of diamonds. What he found instead was movement neo-Nazi is much larger MEMORIAL SITE DEDICATED Bloomsburg dedicated the Five Friends Memorial Center for the Arts. Located in Humanities, the memorial plans trees behind them. member Karl Site Friday, Oct. 20, in the lobby of Haas the area between Andruss Library and Bakeless Center for the call for five Shown above is benches a rendering Beamer. The memorial will current or former Bloomsburg students, to of the be arranged memorial be constructed who died in a in honor fire at in site a semicircle, with painted by of five five art faculty young people, an off-campus residence all last October. Those students are Kyle Barton of Staten Island, N.Y.; Deborah Keeler of Milton, N.J.; Derek Mooney of Downingtown; James Palmer of Millville; and Joseph Selena of Wyoming, Pa. Speakers at the dedication included Chris Vogler, president of the student government; (roughly the equivalent of the FBI). lost FIVE FRIENDS President Jessica Kozloff; campus ministers Sister Anita McGowan, Father Rev. Beth Kollas; student trustee Jennifer Adams; and friends of the fire Larry McNeil and victims. that the and more far- reaching than he could have previously believed. With the help of the Simon Wiesenthal Center, a watchdog group against anti-Semitism and the Nazi movement, Svoray returned to Germany in the guise of "Ron Furey," an Australian journalist who was representing an American Nazi sympathizer and founder of "The Right Way," a fictitious newsletter dedicated to the politics of hate. Visiting Germany four times in eight months, he trust of Neo-Nazi leadership, moving from the skinheads on the street to the highest level secured the movement. He met Hitler's valet (a revered icon of the movement), reviewed membership lists, which included many middle class and professional Germans, and toured a clandestine skinhead training camp. In addition to his undercover work in Germany, Svoray has also been involved with a variety of of the international undercover detective operations in South America, Europe and Asia. Honors seminar in the humanities titled "Holo- which is being taught by Luke Springman, assistant professor of languages and caust Constellations," cultures. November 8 was selected for Svoray's visit because it is the anniversary of the "Kristallnacht," or Night of Broken Glass, which marked the begin- ning of the Jewish Holocaust in 1938. Bloomsburg annual Mad will host the 27th Hatter Speech Tourna- ment on Friday and Saturday, Nov. 3 and 4. From 200 to 300 students from universities throughout the country compete in the tournament, making it one of the largest tournaments in the nation. will stakes award at California at a recent tournament University of Pennsylva- nia. Ten colleges and universities were represented at the event. Leading the strong team showing was Andi McClanahan who placed 1st in pentathlon, 2nd in informative speaking, and 4th in prose interpre- Amy Vitacco tation. captured 3rd in Bloomsburg's forensic (speech) team has won a number of awards at pentathlon, 2nd in communication recent toumaments. The Bloomsburg ing. Brookdale Community and 5th in informative speakMike Anderson earned 1st in after dinner speaking, 2nd in impromptu speaking, and 6th in informative speaking. David Calvert College in Lincroft, NJ. Bloomsburg students Amy Vitacco, Ryan Gephart bate and 6th in extemporaneous team won third place at the Colle- giate Forensics Association nament Svoray's talks are being held in conjunction with the IMad Hatter speecii tournament will bring hundreds to campus at fall tour- analysis, placed 1st in Lincoln-Douglas de- and Andi McClanahan placed 3rd, 4th and 5th overall in the tournament. Altogether, the three Bloomsburg competitors won 18 tro- speaking. Ryan Gephart earned 4th phies. Harry The Bloomsburg University forensic team won the second place sweep)- in persuasive speaking. The team is coached by graduate and directed by assistant Bill Fiege C. Strine III, associate profes- sor of communication studies. 4 Communique 2 NOV 95 ROTC fields first Ranger team since Five '89 Army ROTC students representing Bloomsburg Annual Army ROTC Ranger Challenge recenlJy at Fort Dix in New Jersey. Ranger Challenge helps build teamwork and confidence in future officers. The Bloomsbui^ team finished 10th overall out of 22 colleges and universities from the northeastem part of the competed in the country that participated. This team to finish in the top ten, is the first Bloomsburg and the first team to compete since 1989. Competition stressed leadership abilities and chal- lenged the cadets to work as a team in a non-stop 30-hour challenge in the following eight events: Army physical fitness test, weapons assembly, grenade assault course, quickness in constructing and traversing a stream using a rifle marksmanship, orienteering, paand a 10-kilometer road march. The Bloomsburg cadets were picked up by helicopter on the lower campus Friday, Oct. 20, and returned Sunday, Oct. 22. As with the selection of cadet leadership positions and leaders, the Ranger Challenge is co-ed. This year's team consisted of junior John Moyer of Berwick; sophomore Jaime Brown of Nescopeck; and freshmen Steve Novick of Perm Park, Marc Fowler of Milford, and Ron Dolenti of Phoenixville. one-rope bridge, trolling, REMEMERING A LOST FRIEND The Commission on the Status of Tom Bonomo, who was of Women killed in commission members Nancy Gentile Ford, assistant professor administrative assistant of in extended programs. sociology and social welfare, Nawal manager weeping cherry tree recently dedicated a In Bonomo, of history, the background are art memory between Benjamin Franklin and Navy and Bonnie Girton, Sue Jackson, professor department secretary, Cheryl John, planning and constojction, and President Jessica Kozloff. in in an accident a year ago. Shown dedicating the tree are The tree is office located halls. Psychology scheduled lectures Snowbound travelers trapped at diner in play Bus Stop The psychology department has scheduled three additional lectures for the fall semester. All lectures will be held in the McCormick Center Forum. The lectures The Bloomsburg University Play- ers will present William Inge's Bus cast. The stranded passengers clude: in- Bo 0im Barry), a first-time-off- Stop Nov. 15 to 19 in Carver Hall's the-ranch cowboy; Virgil (Mike Kenneth Progin), a lonely old cowhand; Cherie Gross Auditorium. S. The play will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 15 to 18, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 and senior citizens, and with a community activities (Pam Wright), a night club enter- tainer; and Dr. Lyman Qustin Roberti), washed up, middle-aged scholar. Rounding out the cast are: Elma a Grace for students (Debbie free (Dina Fagliarone), the diner's proprietor; Will sticker. Set in early March, circa 1955, Stop is Bus the story of a group of travel- snowbound midwest diner because a raging snowstorm has shut down all of the bus routes. ers in a Immediately following the open night performance on Nov. 15, a iff; Haller), a waitress; include: "Effects of Television — Monday, Nov. Viewing on Nonverbal Behavior" by Robert S. Feldman of the 13, 3 p.m., University of Massachusetts at Amherst. "The Psychology of Confession Evidence Monday, Nov. 20, 2 p.m., in Court" by Saul Kassin of Williams College. Student Presentations of Independent Research Friday, Dec. 1, — — 2 p.m. (John Bednarik), the sher- and Carl (J.W. Sutton Jr.), the bus driver. The set for this production is being created by guest designer Robin Stapley, who has worked for the Royal Shakespeare gland and is Company in En- currently designing for Campus Frank notes Peters, professor of English, Terry Riley, associate professor of English, and Tim Phillips, assis- tant director of the Institute for Interactive Technologies, reception will be held in the lobby of the Alabama Shakespeare Company. recently presented a paper, "The Text Centered Interac- Carver Hall. The cost of the reception Costume designer tive Writing is a $5 donation to Bloomsburg Uni- Directed by student Jason Palmer, Bus Stop, features and all-student Karen Anselm, associate professor of tion studies; versity theater. is and Bruce Candlish, communica- lighting designer is assistant professor of communication studies. Program," at the Central New York ence on Language and Literature held University of New York at Cortland. at Confer- the State 2 2 Campus NOV 95 1 Communique 5 notes Lawrence H. Tanner, assistant professor of Geography and Earth Science, has written a review of "Siliciclastic Sequence Stratigraphy" which appears in the current issue of the journal Northeastern Geology. Michael K. Shepard, assistant professor of geography and earth science, was just appointed to serve on the advisory board of an American Geophysical Union publication. Earth in Space. The science journal is aimed at secondary and undergraduate science teachers and students. Yixun and Shi, assistant professor of mathematics computer science, has recently co-written a paper, "Effi- cient Line Search Algorithm for Unconstrained Optimization," which has been published in June's issue of The Journal of Optimization Theory and Applications. Sabah Salih, a paper titled assistant professor of English, presented "Immigrant Literature in the Classroom" appears in the latest issue Michael C. Hickey, of Carver. assistant professor of history, recently delivered a paper, "Local Goverment and 1 at New York Conference on Language and Literature. He also has written an article, "Oppositional Discourse in Nizar Qabbani's Gulf War Poems," which the Central Chinese Ballet to perform Nov. the Problem of State Authority in the Provinces; Smolensk, Febmary-October 1917," at the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies Conference in Washington, D.C. Hickey will also deliver a paper, "The Paradox of Democratization and Social Mediation in the Russian Revolution: Reflections on Local Government in Smolensk," at the Delaware Valley Seminar on Russian History at Swarthmore College this month. Harry C. Strine EI, associate professor of communibeen elected to a two-year term as a member-at-large of the Speech Communication Associacation studies, has tion of Pennsylvania. Also, while attending the association's The Central Ballet of China will perform at Bloomsburg on Saturday, be performed to traditional Chinese music. will 8 p.m. in Mitrani Hall, "New Year Sacrifice" is based upon Haas Center for the Arts. The perfor- a folk tale of a widow who refuses to mance remarry. Nov. 11, at is part of the university's Celebrity Artist Series. The 45-member company will perform four works spanning the influences which have shaped the company since The program its founding will in 1959. include "Don Greedy inlaws, seeking a dowry, force her into marriage. When she attempts suicide, her band nurses her back wins her hus- and love. Tickets for the performance are $25, or free with a Quixote," "Pas de Quatre," "Before ties card. Wedding Chamber," and "New Year Sacrifice." The latter two works 4409. the new to health community activi- For more information, call University-Community Orchestra to give fall concert Nov. 1 annual convention in Pittsburgh, Strine chaired the health "Good The Bloomsburg University-Com- Health Care Depends on One's Point of View" and munity Orchestra will give its fall concert Sunday, Nov. 12, at 2:30 p.m. communication interest council's presented a paper Is W titled program titled "Lincoln-Douglas Debate: What in Mitrani Hall, Arts. Timothy Rumbough, assistant professor of nication studies, recently commu- presented a paper entitled "How Our Future Teachers Are Being Taught at Bloomsburg University," at the Speech Communication Association of burgh, Pa. tions in Pennsylvania Conference in Rumbough also Assessment Pitts- chaired the session "Innova- in the Interpersonal/Organizational Communication Course" at the conference. Haas Center for the is free and open to The concert of Music in 1953. He was trombone soloist for the Marine Band until 1956. In the next decade, he played with the New Orleans Symphony and the Chicago Symphony. Institute Dodson moved to the Phila- the public. In 1968, The featured soloist for the concert will be Glenn Dodson, retiring trom- delphia Orchestra, playing under bonist from the Philadelphia Orches- Wolfgang Swallisch. and a native of Berwick. Dodson master class, which is open to the public, Saturday, Nov. 11, at 2 p.m. in Old Science Hall, tra will also give a room G-20. Dodson graduated from Berwick High School in 1949 and the Curtis Eugene Ormandy, Ricardo Muti and The program includes Nabucco Overture, Verdi's Bizet's L 'Arlesienne Suite No. 2, Milton Bush's Ballad, Wagenseil's Concerto for Trombone in Eb Major and Denza/ Dragon's Funiculi Funicula. 6 COMAiUNIQUE NOV 95 2 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES For ticket information, call 4409. Calendar — Central Ballet of China 8 p.m., Mitrani CONCERTS Admission Fall Hall, LECTURES Haas Center for the Arts, Tickets are $25. unless otherwise noted. is free Orchestra Concert — Sunday, Boys Choir and Chorale Philadelphia Nov. 12, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Mark Jelinek will direct day, Dec. 3, Center for the — Sun- 3 p.m., Mitrani Hall, — Arts. Tickets are $20. room 1229. — Experimental Mathematics Florentine Smarandache, Romanian mathematician, Monday, Nov. 13, 11 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., PROVOST'S LECTURE SERIES Friday, Dec. — Michael Haas and the guest soloist will be Glenn Dodson. "Joy of Christmas" Concert 2, How Good is Jordan? Reza Noubary, Bloomsburg University mathematics and computer science professor, Tuesday, Nov. 7, 3:30 p.m., McCormick Center, Mathematics and the NBA: Part Saturday, Nov. ii, McCormick 1, — Wednesday, Nov. room Center, 1229. 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Fourth YaronSvoray and Market Streets, Bloomsburg. Eric Nelson Concert Choir. The program will be repeated Sunday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. an Israeli journalist who infiltrated neo-Nazi The Use of organizations in Germany, will give a work- Friday, Nov. 17, shop at 4 p.m. and a lecture titled "In Hitler's Shadow: The New Nazi's in the lS)90s" at 7:30 p.m. in Carver Hall's Kenneth S. Gross Center, room 1229. Speakers will be Jim Moser, Chris Bracikowski, and Gunther Auditorium. professors. will direct the at First Presbyterian Church. — Tuesday, Dec. 5, Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Student Recital 7:30 p.m.. 8. Svoray, SPORTS Auditorium. — home games only. be light refreshments, a carol sing-along, and a visit from Santa Claus. Proceeds will benefit music scholarships. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students and children. Men's Basketball vs. Washington-Navy call 4128. Relays, Saturday, Nov. 4, 11 a.m., Nelson Field House. (Exhibition), Wednesday, Nov. Nov. 15, to Saturday, Wednesday, Nov. 8, AAU p.m., Redman Saturday, Bloomsburg 18, Nov. 11, Stadium. Invitational, Saturday, Men's and Women's Swimming vs. Ithaca, Sat- , Jewish family dealing with patriarch's its legacy of being a Holocaust survivor, Mon- day, Nov. 20, 7 p.m., Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. Admission is free. House. Women's and Men's Basketball and 8 27, 6 Nelson Field House. Men's and Women's vs. Caldwell, p.m.. Nelson Nine Months — Friday, Nov. 3, 7 p.m. 5, and 7 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom. — Tuesday, Nov. p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom; Sunday, Nov. Center. 9, — Photographs, Nov. 13 to Haas Gallery of 7, and Friday, 12, 7 p.m., Haas Art. Kellner is a daughter of Holocaust survivors who revis- Auschwitz death camp. Reception, Tuesday, Nov. 14, noon, Haas Gallery. ited the 5, 4 p.m., Basketball vs. Clarion, 6 and 8 p.m.. Nelson Field House. BUCC (Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee), McCormick Center, Forum, 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. 15 and 29. The Nov. 29 meeting will be in the Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Wrestling vs. Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 7, Forum, McCormick Wednesday, Nov. Nov. tiles, vs. 7:30 p.m., Nelson Field House. Waterworld 10, 7 17, and ceramic Reception, Nov. noon, 9. GOVERNANCE Swimming Shippensburg, Tuesday, Dec. 6, Tatana Kellner Dec. Field House. Women'sand Men's Basketball vs. Shippensburg, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6 and 8 p.m., Women's and Men's Wednesday, Dec. 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. Prints Haas Gallery of Art. Nelson Field House. RLMS — House. Monday, Nov. a portrait of a contemporary Kevin Gart)er through Nov. day, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.. Nelson Field .... ART EXHIBITS Hoursfor the Haas Gallery ofArt are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. urday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m.. Nelson Field Men's Basketball vs. St Thomas Aquinas, Tues- Children of Sponsored by Protestant Campus Ministry. 9 a.m.. Nelson Field House. Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and students, and free with a community activities sticker. — Wednesday, noon, Kehr Union, Multicultural 6, 7:30 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. 19, 2 p.m.. Carver Hall, Dec. Center. Football vs. Cheyney, Nov. Bus Stop — A Bloomsburg Players produc- Scared Straight: Being HIV+ p.m., Nelson Field House. Wrestling, 18, and Visions Fo- Multicultural Center. Men's and Women's Swimming, Bloomsburg 1 THEATER tion, — Values 7:30 p.m., Kehr For information — McCormick Lange, Bloomsburg University physics Response/Able Includes 9, Physics in 3:30 p.m., rum, Monday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Kehr Union, Concert Saturday, Union Ballroom. The University-Community Orchestra and Chamber Singers, directed by Mark Jelinek and Grace Muzzo, will perform. There will "Poinsettia Pops" Dec. Complex Variables Center, Forum, 3 p.m., 8. ACADEMIC CALENDAR Thanksgiving Recess — Begins, Wednes- day, Nov. 22, 1:50 p.m. Planning and Budget Committee, McCormick Center, Forum, 4 p.m., Thursday, Nov. Dec. 7. 9, SNOWBOUND AT A BUS STOP Three new members appointed to Council of Trustees The Bloomsburg Players University present William Inge's will Bus Stop Nov. 16 Hall's to 19 in Auditorium. The play be performed will Three individuals have been appointed to the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees by Gov. 8 p.m. Thursday through Tom 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. Ridge. The J. Cope Lehr who and senior of Titusville, A. William Kelly of Moscow citizens, a community replace Set Edwards, John Haggerty and Anna Mae in and free with activities sticker. early March, circa 1955, Bus Stop recently completed their terms. travelers is the story of a group of snowbound a in Cope has been on the faculty in the Titusville Area Schools since 1973 where he teaches social studies snowstorm has shut down and serves as chairperson of the the bus routes. department. at 19. Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for students Kingston and David Petrosky of trustees Gail at Saturday, Nov. 15 to 18, and three will serve six-year terms ending January 2001. David Carver Kenneth S. Gross midwest diner because a raging social studies He teaches honors courses in cultures and government. Cope was also the school district's junior high principal from 1989-1991. He is a 1973 graduate of Bloomsburg with a bachelor's degree in comprehensive social studies and added a master's in history in 1975. He later earned secondary principal's and secondary supervisor's certificates at Edinboro University. An active member of the community, Cope has been the director of 14 productions by the Titusville Summer Theatre, choir director and organist at the Emanuel Lutheran Church, member of the Titusville Civil Service Board and a member of the Oil Region Park Education Committee among others. Kelly, also a Bloomsburg alumnus, is the wellknown and highly visible president of WVIA-TV Channel 44 and WVIA FM 89.9, the region's public television and radio stations. He was selected as Bloomsburg's "Young Alumnus of the Year" in 1988. He has been recognized for several of his programs, receiving the Walter P.' Donaldson Award from the Pennsylvania Medical Society for outstanding medical journalism and earning two national awards from the Corporation for Public Broadcasting. He serves on the board of the Pennsylvania Association of Broadcasters representing the state's nine public television stations and is on the advisory board of the Pennsylvania College of Technology. Kelly produces and hosts WVIA's Emmy-nominated monthly series State ofPennsylvania. He has Continued on page 5 all of A film version of the play featured Marilyn Monroe. Tuition installment program expanded to include more students Bloomsburg has implemented a make it easier to pay for for payment of the fees. Currently, who entered plan to there are 543 students each semester. A deferred payment program, which monthly payment plan which began in May forthe 1995-96 academic year. There is a nominal fee per semester to classes at the start of already exists for incoming students, is being expanded to allow upper- classmen to pay their tuition in sev- The deferred payment plan to divide the for will allow students payment of their fees over the course of three months each semester beginning in the second semester of ments this year. fall on a participate in this program. AMS will mail a brochure describing the de- eral installments. upperclassmen the institution this Equal pay- payment plan to all upperclass few weeks. This program does not include graduate ferred students in the next students. "With the AMS agreement in place, we have the necessary tools to col- January, February and March with our accounts receivable and offer this alternative without additional of each cost to the university," said Michael this spring will be accepted in notices sent prior to the month. The university fifth is currently lect Robatin, university comptroller. under contract with an outside agency. Academic Management Services (AMS), to manage the budget plan for payment of fees at the start Late or non payment of fees will be handled in the same manner as before with the "hold process" allow- of each semester. and/or schedules. AMS will coordinate the mailing of statements to the person responsible ing for the The non release of transcripts also use Continued on page 5 university will 2 Communique 16 NOV 95 On paper, flags and why the Communique looks different Francis 'Red' Gallagher, management professor, dies You may have noticed that this issue of the Communique looks different than previous issues. After many years of printing the newsletter on Bloomsburg University management professor Francis Joseph "Red" on Gallagher, 55, of Lewisburg, died of year. grey paper, we've switched to white. The change a brain comes now mainly because home. the old paper no is longer available. I selected white paper as a replace- ment for several reasons. The white paper is more economical, saving about a quarter of the production cost of the publication every bit little — not that much but counts in these tough budgetary tumor Monday, Nov. Gallagher had been a professor of management Bloomsburg since an advisor to the at He served pleted his doctoral student chapter Of the Society for University in 1978. Human Resource Management and member was The nameplate (flag) of the newsletter has also been changed to conform with other publications Association since 1977. "family look." I chose the simply because I like a of the board of the Susquehanna Personnel Management In 1988, he was honored as the have a "Outstanding Professor of Marketing new ink color for the flag and Management" by Bloomsburg, and in 1994 he was named the first producing so they it. — all Eric Foster, editor recipient of the faculty internship program in the College of Business. Gallagher initiated foreign exchange programs in the Netherlands, Belgium and France. Communique He taught, as a visiting professor, at the Institut A staff, newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and news of activities, events and Bloomsburg University bi-weekly Co.MMUNiQLE publishes developments at throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex. age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The action university and will is additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. Commercial de Nancy, France, and in Birmingham, England, European Community Exchange. In 1991, he participated in a People to People exchange in Warsaw, Poland; Prague, Czechoslovakia; and Moscow, USSR. as part of the He provided consultation service Wise Potato Chips, Cole's Hardware, the French National Railroad and the Polish Institute of Labor and for Social Affairs. Director of University Relations: Joan T. Lentczner Born was Director of Marketing and Communication: Mark Lloyd A.B. degree in Enfrom Stonehill College, North Easton, Mass., in 1962; an MBA from Temple University in 1971; and com- as 1972. Photographs will have greater contrast (snap) on white paper. Also, white paper is recyclable. is He earned an glish times. that the university 6, at his They celebrated wedding anniversary this Oct. 10, 1965. their 30th in Newburyport, Mass., he F. Jeannette O. Dubois Gallagher. and He married the former Violet Fasciano at Lehigh GaUagher served as a captain in the Air Force from 1962-66. Later, working as a senior buyer for RCA, he joined Sperry-Univac as a after research analyst. He was a member of Sacred Heart Church Wildlife in Lewisburg, the National Foundation, Williamsport Running Club, the Audubon Society and Defenders of Wildlife. A longtime running enthusiast, GaUagher was one of the founding members of the ers Buffalo Valley Strid- and organizer of local races such as the Twin Bridges Run. In addition to his wife, he is sur- vived by two adopted daughters: Lauren Fasciano of Fort Collins, Colo., and Lynn Fasciano of Fairfax, Va. A memorial service was held in Sacred Heart Church. Burial was in Eagles Mere Cemetery. The "Red Gallagher Memorial Scholarship" has been established in his honor. gifts the son of the late Joseph work Anyone wishing to make should send them to the Devel- opment Center, 400 E. Second St. Checks should be made payable to the Bloomsburg University Foundation. Editor: Eric Foster Proofreader: Winnie Ney Pliotographer: Joan K. Heifer SECA campaign exceeds $28,000 Publication date for the next Qdmmunique: November 30 information to Conlmuniql-e, news and calendar University Relations and Com- Please submit story ideas, briefs munication Office, Waller Administration Building, Room 104A Bloomsburg University, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. The EMail address Nov. 9. This year's is: fost@husky.bloomu.edu Foiu--digit Bloomsburg employees have to the SECA (State Employees Combined Appeal) as of pledged $28,621 phone numbers listed in the Com.muniquS are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, 389 first. The area code is 717. Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide http://www.bloomu.edu SECA campaign goal $38,000. Last year, Web at: dial is Bloomsburg em- ployees contributed more than $34,000 to the SECA campaign. To date, 225 employees have chosen to participate in the campaign. Employees with questions can contact campaign chairperson James McCormack at 4328. fffTlfi WE ARE SECA " 16 News NOV 95 Communique 3 briefs President plans open office President Jessica Kozloff will hold Thursday, Nov. from 1:30 l6, hours open hours office to 3:30 p.m. Quest plans Florida canoe trip Quest is planning a canoeing trip to Florida's Okefenokee Swamp and Suwanee River from Dec. 27 to Jan. more information about the 9. For caU 4323. trip, 71125: Art faculty to exhibit in State System Bloomsburg art department faculty massive photographic collages confront Holocaust Exhibit of will exhibit their Bloomsburg will be by the following faculty: Gary Clark computer drawing "Immersion." Isabella La Rocca photograph "A Mi Mama-Perdida. (Pa.) University through Dec. 15. at the exhibit — — — Barbara Strohman — monoprint "Summertime." Ken Wilson — watercolor "Decameron." Stewart Nagel print "Pisces." Tatana Kellner, the daughter of Holocaust survivors, will exhibit a series of photographs at Bloomsburg's available from department chairpersons. Additional forms are available from Dianne Angelo of the sabbatical leave committee. The suggested deadline chairs is to return forms to department Jan. 29. The deadline to submit forms to the sabbatical commit- to survivors of several concentration pages of both books and death camps, Kellner creates Kellner's photographic — sometimes — seven as large as five by reflects the struggle feet of one whose life also includes a pair of — one-of-a-kind, hand- made creations. They tell the story of her parents' experiences of survival The is for father made, flesh-colored cast of the num- ber Nazis assigned to them. Kellner's parents The exhibit books interior parent's arm, tattooed with the text artist The — one each — are mother and die-cut in order to envelop a hand- Holocaust experience. Feb. 12, at 4 p.m. Seven copies and the provost explain their ordeal. has been shadowed by her parent's should be submitted to Dianne Angelo and eight copies should be submitted to provost Wilson Bradshaw. tee or her parents' reluctance to his images. Kellner'swork be and address the difficulty of a child growing up in the shadow of that experience yet unable to overcome Haas Gallery of Art through Dec. 16. Born in Prague, Czechoslovakia, collages of altered Sabbatical forms available Sabbatical leave forms should edition book, 12"x20'x3'. Show work at the State System Art Faculty Exhibition at Indiana represented RFTY YEARS OF SILENCE - Umited tell their own stories in Czech its way around the which wraps cut-out arms. On facing pages, Kellner has typed English translations of her parents' histories. sabbatical leave committee will complete the review of applications by April 1 and forward the full list of applicants with recommendations, commentary and Bloomsburg Players to stage Bus Stop priorities to the provost. The Bloomsburg Tom Joseph Memorial Fund Auction to benefit The Mothers of Young Children Co-op auction Tuesday, Dec. 5, at Church, Fourth and Market 7 p.m., at First will hold an Presbyterian proceeds of the Memorial Fund. Karen Joseph was a founding member of the group while Tom served as master of ceremonies for the annual auction will go to the auction since its streets. All Tom Joseph inception. Anyone who would like to tioned should contact Karen Hicks, president of the co- op and TIP coordinator at 4121 or 387-9306. Donations are acknowledged prior to being auctioned. All are be served. Tuesday of invited to attend the auction. Refreshments will The co-op meets at 7:30 p.m. on the first every month during the school year Topics discussed relate to issues concerning mothers and their children. Bus Stapley, who has worked for the Royal Shakespeare Company in En- Stop Nov. 15 to 19 in Carver Hall's gland and Kenneth the Alabama Shakespeare Company. S. Gross Auditorium. The play will be performed at 8 p.m. Wednesday through Saturday, Nov. 15 to 18, and at 2 p.m. Sunday, Nov. 19. Tickets are for students Bloomsburg's Theta Zeta chapter activities honor society Sigma Theta Tau was recently presented the society's Chap- Bus the story of a group of travel- snowbound midwest diner because a raging snowstorm has shut down all of the bus routes. ers Nursing group honored of 1995 the international nursing citizens, Set in early March, circa 1955, is currently designing for and and senior sticker. Stop is $6 for adults, $4 with a community free donate items to be auc- University Play- ers will present William Inge's in a The set for this production is being created by guest designer Robin Key Award. The award is presented ter to a chap- The award criteria includes the quality of membership and activities, as well as promoting professional and leaderter exhibiting overall excellence. ship development. NOV 95 4 Communique 16 Provost's lecturer discusses extremism in Germany and Israel Campus notes assassination of Israeli Prime Minis- Chang Shub Roh and James H. Huber, professors of sociology and social welfare, recently participated in a colloquial session on "Global Issues and Sociology" at the Rabin and of the growing Pennsylvania Sociological Society's 45th annual meeting Israeli journalist and military vet- eran Yaron Svoray spoke about the ter Yitzhak power of hate groups in Germany at LaSalle University in Philadelphia. Huber presented while here on campus recently. "Social Construction Factors Related to Global Technol- we have "For us it's a true shock been through many wars but they this was internal," were external said Svoray at an afternoon workshop that was part of the Provost's ogy" and Roh presented "Curriculum and Globalization." — — Steven D. Hales, assistant professor of philosophy, has written an article, "The Impossibility of Unconditional Love" which appears in the October 1995 issue of Public Affairs Quarterly. lecture series. Rabin's assassination occurred in Karen M. Trifonoff, assistant professor of geography and earth science, recently presented a paper titled is becoming more common throughout the world an environment which — an environment of extremism. "Rabin's death fact that there are who speak was caused by "Designing Maps for the Elementary Grades" at the annual meeting of the North American Cartographic Information Society in Wilmington, N.C. the many many people God that's — directly to James H. Huber, a serious problem," said Svoray. "The people who territories, settlers, settle in the Yaron Svoray occupied there are less than 120,000 the settler's feel they have a higher govemment. you directly, can't tell If God speaks to the local policeman you what to do." the military and mayors of small towns," said Svoray. While may Germany underestimate the strength of their neo-nazi professor of sociology, has written a paper with three medical doctors titled "Life-Style Characteristics vs. Trauma: The Study of the Relationship movement, "I don't Between the Life-Style Characteristic Self Reported Drinking Patterns and Trauma," published in the November issue of We American Surgeon. Co-authors of the paper included Sheldon Brotman, director of trauma at the an infiltrator of the row. They have a strong healthy and Hospital, Diane Leonard and Matthew Indeck, of Geisinger Medical Center Trauma neo-nazi movement in Germany dur- democracy with many good people," Center. and neo-nazi sympathizer, Svoray worked his way through the neo-nazi movement from skinheads on the street to said Svoray. sophisticated leaders. "Why do kids join street gangs In the evening, Svoray discussed think the nazis will take over tomor- his experiences as ing 1992. Posing as a journalist Germany was about skinheads. It was about "The movement not in As for the skinheads, Svoray found between neo-nazi gang members and gangs everywhere. similarities — it's Atlantic City Medical Center Janice Keil, assistant professor of business education and office administration, has written an article, "Cooperative Learning Strategies for Business Education," which appears in the fall issue of the Delaware Businessfoumal. part of their rebellion. But in Ger- many it has the political symbols." Sandra Kehoe-Forutan, assistant professor of geog- raphy and earth science, recently presented a paper titled lawyers, doctors, teachers, people in "Planning and Development in the Sea Islands of Beaufort County, South Carolina, Since the 1950s," at the annual meeting of the Association of Collegiate Schools of SUPPORTING FIRE PROTECTION President - Jessica Kozlotf recently presented a $14,500 check to the fire Town of Bloomsburg's departments for fire protection services. from left at the Shown Planning held in Detroit. Gilda Oran, assistant professor of curriculum and "Dynamic Learning: Let's foundations, recently presented Electrify the Foreign Language Classroom" Florida Foreign Language Conference the fourth consecutive year that at the annual in Orlando. This Oran has been invited is to check speak at the conference. presentation are Bloomsburg Mayor Dan Bauman, councilman Rick Shahalam M. N. Amin, Conner, university students phy and Amy of Glacial Berkey, Scott Bird and Tina Delorey, Kozloff, and students Nicole Bonchonsky, l^aureen McDonnell and Mike assistant professor of geogra- earth science, has written a paper, "Toe Erosion Till Bluffs: Lake Erie South Shore," which Canadian foumal of Earth Sciences, vol. 32, No. 7, 1995. The co-author is Robin G.D. DavidsonArnott of the University of Guelph in Guelph, Ontario. appears in the 16 Continued from page October 1995 Made or Reported to or by Arrests University Police Incidents Cleared education and assistant executive commence- gree from Southern Connecticut 0 Rape 0 0 0 Robbery 0 0 Aggravated Assault 0 0 Simple Assault 0 d Burglary 0 0 Larceny totals Book (Bag) Theft 5 11 0 0 Theft from Buildings 2 10 Theft from Vehicles 1 1 0 0 0 0 Bicycle Theft 1 0 All Grounds Other Thefts 1 Arson 0 Forgery 0 0 0 Fraud 0 0 Embezzlement 0 0 Receiving Stolen Property 0 0 Vandalism 1 0 Weapons Possession 0 0 Prostitution 0 0 Sex Offense Totals 0 0 Agg. Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Assault 0 0 Indecent Exposure 0 0 Open Lewdness 0 0 Drug Abuse Violations 0 0 Gambling 0 0 0 0 Off. Against Family D.U.I. Laws 0 0 6 6 0 0 Disorderly Conduct 6 4 from and a master's Fairfield University. He has Bloomsburg, Kelly Rider College, Executive is a graduate Management Institute. Scranton, University of Marywood College and Temple University and earned He is a recognized consultant and Superintendent's Letter of speaker on the topic of "video bility in tape depositions," addressing bar sity. associations ies and medical throughout the societ- A a Eligi- 1984 from Lehigh Univer- recent appointee to the Covington Township Board of state. tional Intermediate Unit, a post he and commemberships include the YMCA Board of Direc- has held since 1990. tors, tor of the Northeastern assuming those was EducaPrior to duties, Petrosky the director of pupil person- nel, assistant director of special Supervisors, his civic munity affairs University of Scranton Edu- Board of Adand Lackawanna County United Way. cation Department visors Installment plan Continuedfrom page 1 which be applied to all student loans to speed the return of funds to both Past students and the university. practice allowed for loans from organizations such as the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA) to be returned in the stuelectronic fund transfer (EFT) tion to realizing accrual of interest will on deposits sooner and the names to the business office. outstanding fees existed, the stu- If Dmnkenness received his bachelor's de- done additional graduate work at dents' Liquor He bachelor's degree in English from of the University of Wisconsin 0 director with the intermediate unit. State University in 1994. addition to earning a Petrosky is the Executive Direc- Retail Theft Theft from spring ment speech In Forcible 1 been an instructor in the mass communications department at Bloomsburg and delivered the university's by Other Means Homicide Communique 5 New trustees Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by the University Police Offenses NOV 95 smoother payment of fees, the university will also eliminate the need for students waiting in line to sign over checks and will allow for refunds immediately rival upon the ar- of the loan check. "These changes will help people budget their expenses rather than up front and aid the dent signed the check over to the require university and waited for the balance process of incorporating loans into all fees Disorderly Conduct be returned following the to with Drug Violations Vagrancy 0 0 0 ment of fees 0 Students All owed who fulfill- the university. have already com- Other Offenses Traffic) 0 0 the loan applications, persons interested in participating must check the business office. This will allow remain under the old system, while those who applied after Oct. will This report reflects only incidents which occur on university property. It does not include incidents in the Town of 27 when the EFT program was initican qualify for the plan. When ated, Bloomsburg. filing Safety Tip: Graduate students should not have building master keys. Be sure that the university If all when a student graduates or leaves keys are returned to the key control keys need to be reissued to another student, officer. this will done by the key control officer. No person issued keys loan them to anyone else. is be to explained Robatin. "We have explored questions regarding our payment structure and looked at other universities' programs and feel these changes can ease the economic hardship on parents and students." Another addition is an "after hours" deposit box on the door of pleted loan applications for the year (Except their charges," the appropriate areas on the form. The new system will automatically transfer the amount owed student's account with the any balance returned to the business office for distribution to the student. In addi- students and parents unable to get to the university during the normal working hours of 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. weekdays to deposit payments to be processed the next working day. 6 Communique 16 NOV 95 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES For ticket information, call 4409. Calendar Philadelphia day, Dec. CONCERTS Admission unless otherwise noted. is free First — Friday, Dec. will direct the Haas Arts. Tickets are $20. City Opera National Company, Thursday, Presbyterian Church, Fourth Feb. 8, Concert Choir. The program 3, at Hall. Tickets are $25. — The Use of Complex Variables in Physics Friday, Nov. 17, 3:30 p.m., McCormick Center, room 1229. Speakers will be Jim Moser, Chris Bracikowski, and Gunther Lange, Bloomsburg University physics professors. —- Values Response/Able and Visions Fo- rum, Monday, Nov. 20, 8 p.m., Kehr Union, SPORTS Multicultural Center. 7:30 p.m. Includes — Tuesday, Dec. 5, Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Student Recital 8 p.m., Mitrani Eric Nelson Presbyterian Church. 7:30 p.m.. 3 p.m., Mitrani Hall, 1, be repeated Sunday, Dec. at First — Sun- — Performed by the New York La Traviata and Market Streets, Bloomsburg. will 3, Center for the "Joy of Christmas" Concert 7:30 p.m., Boys Choir and Chorale LECTURES Auditorium. home games only. Nov. Invitational, Saturday, 9 a.m., Nelson Field House. Men's and Women's Swimming vs. Ithaca, Sat- — Wednesday, noon, Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Sponsored by Protestant Campus Dec. Bloomsburg Wrestling, Scared Straight: Being HIV+ 6, 18, Ministry. urday, Nov. 18, 11 a.m., Nelson Field — Concert Saturday, Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom. The University-Community Orchestra and "Poinsettia Pops" Chamber Singers, by Mark Jelinek directed and Grace Muzzo, will perform. There will be light refreshments, a carol sing-along, and a visit from Santa Claus. Proceeds will benefit music scholarships. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students and children. For information, call 4128. House. ART EXHIBITS Men's Basketball vs. St. Thomas Aquinas, Tuesday, Nov. 21, 7:30 p.m.. Nelson Field House. Women's and Men's Basketball vs. Caldwell, Monday, Nov. 27, 6 and 8 p.m.. Nelson Field House. Women'sandMen'sBasketballvs.Shippensburg, Wednesday, Nov. 29, 6 and 8 p.m.. Nelson Field House. Men's and Women's Swimming vs. Shippensburg, Tuesday, Dec. THEATER Bus Stop 5, — A Bloomsburg tion, Wednesday, Nov. Nov. 18, Players producto Saturday, 15, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Nov. Carver Hall, Kenneth S. 19, 2 p.m.. Gross Auditorium. 6 and 8 p.m.. Nelson and munity activities sticker. students, and free with a com- 7:30 p.m.. Nelson Field House. Children of .... , a portrait of a contemporary its legacy of being a Holocaust survivor, Gross Auditorium. Admission — Begins, Wednes- day, Nov. 22, 1:50 p.m. is nating blood to the American University Curriculum Committee), 3 p.m., Wednesday, Nov. in the 29. Kehr Union, Multicultural Center rather than the normal meeting place McCormick at the Forum in Center. Planning and Budget Committee, 7 p.m., — The Net Wednesday, Nov. 29, and Friday, Dec. 1, 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec, 3, 7 p.m., Haas Center. Lords of — Wednesday, Dec. 6, and and 9:30 p.m., Sun7 p.m., Haas Center. Illusion Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. University honored for blood donations university's 45-year-old tradition of do- be 19, free. GOVERNANCE will Friday, Nov. 17, 7 p.m. Mon- Bloomsburg students were recently a plaque honoring the The Nov. 29 meeting — and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Nov. Haas Center. day, Dec. 10, awarded BUCC (Bloomsburg FILMS patriarch's day, Nov. 20, 7 p.m.. Carver Hall, Kenneth S. who revis- Auschwitz death camp. ACADEMIC CALENDAR Thanksgiving Recess Jewish family dealing with ited the Field House. Wrestling vs. Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 7, Tickets are $6 for adults, $4 for senior citizens 17, daughter of Holocaust survivors Dangerous Minds Basketball vs. Clarion, 6, Dec. — Photographs, through Haas Gallery of Art. Kellner is a Tatana Kellner 4 p.m.. Nelson Field House. Women's and Men's Wednesday, Dec. Hours for the Haas Gallery ofArt are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4.30 p.m. McCormick Center, Forum, 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7. The plaque was presented dents at a meeting of the Government Red Cross. to the stu- Community Association. University students and employees have donated more than 65,000 pints of blood over the past 45 years. For each pint of blood donated, four lives can be saved. John Trathen and Julie Shoup, co- chairpersons of the on-campus blood drive, schedule the drives, handle pub- licity, find volunteers drives, setting Among tively and work at the chairs and food. up tables, the student organizations ac- involved in the blood drives are the Student Nursing Association. At a recent drive held in the Kehr Union 567 indiRed Cross. viduals donated blood to the Conuniinique A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY Graduate students to have their own commencement Graduate students will have their own commencement ceremony this year. The graduate student commencement will be held Friday night, Dec. 15, in Mitrani Hall. A reception will follow. "The adoption of a grade student commencement ceremony is consistent with the increasing presence of graduate programs on campus and with the traditions of universities with well-established gradu- 30 NOV 95 Ed Alkire featured speaker for December commencement Alkire is currently serving as an evaluator for the 1995 Malcolm Baldridge National Quality Award pilot program in education. ate programs," according to Patrick Schloss, assis- The ceremony will include comments from Presi- Ed Alkire, quality control expert and former Bloomsburg University trustee will be the featured speaker dent Jessica Kozloff; Provost Wilson Bradshaw; for the university's winter commence- Doug Hippenstiel, director of alumni affairs; and Ann Grabowski, president of the graduate student ment on tant vice president for graduate studies and re- search. council. live music and traditional The honor marshal will be There will be flower arrangements. Ken Wilson, senior member of the graduate faculty. The distinguishing feature of the event will be a traditional graduate hooding ceremony. The ceremony symbolizes the close working relationship that graduate students have with their mentors. In , Saturday, Dec. 16. Approximately 500 undergraduate students will be awarded degrees at commencement the which begins at 2:30 exercise, p.m. in Mitrani HaU. Alkire is currently serving as an evaluator for the Baldridge National Quality program Award He many cases, graduate coordinators hood students in pilot their program. In other cases, thesis advisers, practica also serving as executive consultant who supervisors, or other faculty significant role in a student's have had a development will in education. is System of is working in residence to the State Higher Education. He with the chancellor and the director perform the hooding. Faculty who are interested in hooding one of their Ed Alkire 1995 Malcolm ment on the application of the prin- ciples of continuous quality improve- ment. During his career at Air Products and Chemicals of Allentown from 1962-1995, Alkire of the office of continuous improve- was involved in Continued on page 4 students should talk with the coordinator of their Student Tenant Association founded department's graduate program. Geography prof Karen Trifonoff featured in National Geographic Bloomsburg students recently announced the formation of a student which has the complete support of tenants' association. At a press con- Vogler, of Philadelphia, worked with a core group of fellow students ference this month, Chris Vogler, Karen Trifonoff, assistant professor of earth science, is featured in a story in the geography and November issue of National Geographic. The National Geographic article, "Geographica" section, contrasts the Amish people Trifonoff — vania Amish living in quilt designs of Pennsylvania and Ohio. herself a quilter make featured in the — found their quilts material, a center design, that the Pennsyl- with large squares of and wide borders. The Ohio pieced together smaller multicolored rectangles in repeated patterns. quilters the university's administration." Community Government Association (CGA), the students' governing organization, spoke group. Those students include; Jen- on behalf of university's Council of Trustees; Scott president of the heading the the individuals spear- start of this student ad- to develop the basic goals of the nifer Adams, a member of the Bird; Jody Borcher; Dan Buddensick; vocate group. Keith Curran; John Link Pete Mayes, such association at a Pennsylvania State System university designed to deal exclusively with off-campus housing issues," said editor "This Vogler. is the ; first "This is a student initiative of The Voice; and Robin Reinhardt. The first meeting of the group will be Monday, December 4, at 9 p.m. in the Kehr Union Ballroom. 2 Communique 30 News NOV 95 SECA campaign briefs tops $30,000 Bloomsburg employees have to the SECA (State Employees Combined Appeal) as of pledged $30,625 Husky Hotline provides sports information Nov. 28. Up-to-date Bloomsburg is now available through the new telephone Husky Hotline, a service offered by the sports information office. The hotline will include game results and a schedule of upcoming events. To access the Husky Hotline, dial 389-BUBU (2828). The hotline will be updated each day/ SECA campaign This year's University athletic information goal is Bloomsburg employees contributed more than $38,000. Last year, $34,000 to the ifmSi SECA campaign. To date, 246 employees have cho- WE ARE sen to participate in the campaign. Employees with questions can night following a university intercollegiate athletic event. SECA contact campaign chairperson James Last issue of McCormack Communique this fall is Dec. 14 The last issue of the Communique 'this semester will be published Thursday, Dec. 14. Faculty and staff who are interested in having something published in that issue should deliver the information to Eric Foster Administration Building, room in Waller 104A, during the at 4328. Media sources for information on class delays, cancellations week of The time of Dec. 4 to 8 for the information to have the best chance of the year has arrived when weather being included. conditions have a greater possibility of affecting our schedules. The university, in coordi- nation with regional media outlets, Communique has an established call list should adverse weather force the delay or A staff, newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and news of activities, events and Bloomsburg University bi-weekly CoM.MUNiQUE publishes developments at cancellation of classes, work or events on campus. In throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is and employment opportunities committed to providing equal educa- tional for all persons without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. The university is additionally committed to affirmative an effort to ulty, staff and some accommodate fac- students travelling from distance, the call list below covers a wide area surrounding the university. 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On-campus, weather-related information will be conveyed to the university police (ext. 4l68), the Infor- mation Desk Bloomsburg can be found on the Worid Wide http://www.blooniu.edu Web at: on (ext. 3900) and posted e-mail. Off-campus radio and television outlets utilized when there is a Auction to benefit Tom Joseph Memorial Fimd The Mothers of Young Children Coop will hold an auction Tuesday, Dec. 5, at 7 p.m., at First Presbyterian Church, Fourth and Market streets. proceeds of the auction will go to the Tom Joseph Memorial Fund. All 16 Campus NOV 95 Communique 3 Holiday food drive to run Dec. 4-15 notes The John E. Bodenman, assistant professor of geography and earth science, recently presented a paper titled "Deconcentration and Dispersal of the Institutional Investment Advisory Industry in the United university will hold a holiday food drive Monday, Dec. Friday, Dec. 15. 4, Franklin Hall, room 11; Carpentry Shop, break room; Carver Hall, lobby; through Elwell Hall, residence each member of the faculty and staff donates one can of food, the Center, If Center, life lobby; Haas room 114; Hartline Science room 125; Kehr Union, room States, 1983- goal of 1,000 food items will be 328; Luzerne Hall, 1993," at the annual meeting of the Middle States Division Canned or processed food will be accepted and contributions of S&H Green Stamps will be used to buy holiday turkeys at Weis Markets. The food will be distributed to services office; Maintenance Center, several social agencies in the area so level bookstore, police of the American Association of Geographers held in New York. Canandaigua, Sue Jackson, associate professor of sociology and and JoAnne Day, director of cooperative education and academic internships, recently attended social welfare, achieved. deserving families receive it. academic support room 1132; room 101; Nelson Field House, room 238; Old Science Hall, room 103, history department; lower lobby; McCormick Center, Navy Hall, department Donors lobby; Sutliff Hall, faculty/staff lounge; may designate a family to receive the Waller Administration Building, where they presented a workshop, "Bridges of Columbia County: Internships and Faculty Service." They also presented a poster session at food. APSCUF the invitation of the faculty special interest group high- brary, the National Society for Experiential Education's annual New Orleans, conference in lighting the La., Bloomsburg University internship program. communitwo papers at the 81st annual meeting of the Speech Communication Association in San Antonio, Texas. The papers were "Prose: Stories That Sound Like Prose Stories," and "The Presidential Perspec- Harry C. Strine in, associate professor of The food may be dropped the following locations: Andruss Li- employee lounge; Bakeless at 4038 or Bob Wislock cation studies, presented Amsterdam trip planned tive." Bloomsburg's School of Extended Programs is sponsoring a trip to Amsterdam, Netherlands, in March assistant professor of curriculum was foundations, and recently presented for the third con- secutive year at the Massachusetts Foreign Language Association conference in Andover. Her presentation was "Dynamic Learning: Let's Electrify the Foreign Language Classroom." Two be offered, March 8-14, from March 8-17. tour options will a seven-day trip from and a ten-day trip The cost of the trip ranges from $790 to $995 depending on the length of stay and student status. The cost includes round-trip transatlantic Sue Dauria, assistant professor of anthropology, pre- sented a paper titled "The Effects of Economic Decline on fare, hotel for March between airport and hotel. There wOl be half-day excursions to the Rijks Museum, Museum Vincent van Gogh, Anne Frank House, Rembrandt House, and the Maritime Museum. There will be two predeparture meetings conducted by Ken Wilson, of 1996. Gilda Oran, at 4414. Ben English department; Center, office or switchboard. For more information, contact Audra Halye at 4023, Bonita Rhone off at professor of art, and Anthony Sylvester, professor emeritus of history. For information, contact the School air- accommodations for non- of Extended Programs at 4420. students, breakfast daily, transfers Ethnic Identity" at the annual meeting of the American Anthropological Association in Washington, D.C. Lawrence H. Tanner, assistant professor of geography and earth science, has been appointed to "scientist seat" of the editorial board of Scholars, a publication of the State System. Economic advisor to President Busii speaics to economics students, faculty administration, John Mulka, dean of academic support services, is an example of excellence in the Hoby AmbasHugh O'Brian Youth Foundation (HOBY). Mulka has been involved with HOBY for profiled as sador, a publication of the the past six years. His wife, Kathy Mulka, has also a been HOBY volunteer while both of his daughters are HOBY alumni. Bieryla, assistant director of financial aid, and Dan Hudock, regional director for the Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency (PHEAA), recently co-presented a workshop on campus for area guidance counselors. dures, and Financial aid programs, application procelegislative administration changes affecting financial aid were reviewed. recently - 45r ,T prediction: In — set. Taylor's the coming months the Fed will lower the interest rate from 5 and 3/4 spoke to economics faculty and students. Taylor, an economics percent to 5 percent. professor at Stanford of President George Bush's and director three-person Council of Eco- University Taylor served as a member of Stanford's Center for nomic Advisor's from 1989 Economic Policy Re- 1991. search, John Reserve would John Taylor, an economic advisor to the Bush and spoke at the John Taylor in classes dinner which celebrated dozen new to Taylor recalled that he had advised Bush to focus on the investment imbalance rather than stu- the trade deficit with Japan (which dents into Omicron Delta Epsilon, was taken for a time). Taylor also urged Bush to allow imported pea- the induction of a the honor society At his evening for economics. Taylor de- nuts into the U.S. after the 1990 scribed a formula he had arrived at to drought (not taken because of peanut farmers' political clout). predict what talk, interst rate the Federal NOV 95 4 Communique 30 CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES For ticket information, call 4409. Calendar Philadelphia day, Dec. CONCERTS Admission Boys Choir and Chorale unless otherwise noted. — Sun- 3 p.m., Mitrani Hall, 3, Center for the is free LECTURES Haas Arts. Tickets are $20. Performed by the New York Opera National Company, Thursday, 7:30 p.m., First Presbyterian Church, Fourth Feb. 8, and Market Streets, Bloomsburg. Eric Nelson Concert Choir. The program will be repeated Sunday, Dec. 3, at 7:30 p.m. 7:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $20. La Traviata Friday, Dec. will direct the at First 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $25. — Beauty and the Beast Friday, Feb. James Galway, — Tuesday, Dec. 5, Kenneth S. Gross flutist — Sunday, March ART EXHIBITS Hoursfor the Haas Gallery ofArt are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 23, Tatana Kellner Presbyterian Church. Student Recital 6, — City — Wednesday, noon, Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Sponsored by Protestant Campus Dec. Ministry. l, "Joy of Christmas" Concert — Scared Straight: Being HIV+ — Photographs, Dec. 17, Haas Gallery of 3, 3 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Tickets are $30. Art. through Kellner daughter of Holocaust survivors a is who revis- Auschwitz death camp. ited the 7:30 p.m., Carver Hall, Auditorium. — Saturday, Concert Dec. 9, 7:30 p.m., Kehr Union Ballroom. The University-Community Orchestra and "Poinsettia Pops" Chamber Singers, directed by Mark Jelinek and Grace Muzzo, will perform. There will be light refreshments, a carol sing-along, and a visit from Santa Claus. Proceeds will benefit music scholarships. Tickets are $7 for adults and $3 for students and children. For information, call AIDS Awareness Week The AIDS committee is sponweeklong series of activities in connection with World AIDS Day, which is Student Recreation Center. Friday, Dec. 7:30 p.m., university soring a The 1. • A 4 p.m., Kehr Union, Friday, Dec. • Includes home games only. 1 Prayers for a World Living with HIV/ AIDS, noon, Kehr Union, Multipurpose Room A. Men's Women's and Swimming Sllippensburg, Tuesday, Dec. 5, vs. 4 p.m.. Nelson Field House. Women's and l\1en's Wednesday, Dec. Field Basketball vs. Clarion, 6, 6 and 8 p.m., Nelson House. Movie Night, Boys on the Side, Campus Ministry House, 353 Hill. • Movie Night, The Cure, 8 p.m., Campus Ministry House, 353 College Monday, Dec. 4 • What AIDS Means Multicultural Center. SPORTS • Sunday, Dec. 3 Cry of Love: AIDS panel unveiling vigil, Saturday, Dec. 2 College activities include: Thursday, Nov. 30 and candlelight 4128. planned activities Worid AIDS Day: Shared Rights/Shared speaker: Keith Murkey, Stop AIDS Campaign, Baltimore, Md., 1 p.m., Kehr Union, Multipurpose Room A. • AIDS Charity Basketball Tournament, sponsored by WHLM and Pepsi, 5 p.m., • Responsibilities, Union, Room to Hill. Me, 7 p.m., Kehr 340. Tuesday, Dec. 5 • Safer Sex Olympics, 8:30 p.m., Columbia Hall Lounge, Wednesday, Dec. 6 • Scared Straight, noon, Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Thursday, Dec. 7 • Friends, Sex and Seinfeld Party, 7:30 p.m., Northun±)erland Hall Lounge. Wrestling vs. Pittsburgh, Thursday, Dec. 7, 7:30 p.m.. Nelson Field House. Commencement speaker RLMS The Net — Continuedfrom page Friday, Dec. p.m., Sunday, Dec, Lords of 3, 1, 7 p.m., Haas Center. — Wednesday, Dec. 6, and and 9:30 p.m., Sun7 p.m., Haas Center. Illusion Friday, Dec. 8, 7 p.m. day, Dec. 10, ACADEMIC CALENDAR Undergraduate Commencement — day, Dec. 16, 2:15 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Center for the 1 7 p.m. and 9:30 pioneering efforts in appUed research and Bloomsburg development, food industry marketing, gases integration of the quality process into the From 1958 to 1962, Alkire was employed by the General Electric Company at Knolls Atomic Power Laboratory in Schenectady, N.Y., where he was involved in the design and testing of nuclear power plant systems management for submarines. strategic planning, administrative systems, management and total quality management. Most recently, he directed the technical 3,600 people Satur- Haas ers. of a business that employs and has over 50,000 custom- He was also a member of the corporate quality steering committee and a judge for the internal quality award program. Arts. Bloomsburg University from 1985 to 1991 and is currently a member of the Bloomsburg UniverAlkire served as a trustee for GOVERNANCE Planning and Budget Committee, McCormick Center, Forum, 4 p.m., Thursday, Dec. 7. sity Foundation Board. In April 1995, Alkire was designated an honorary alumnus of A University. graduate of Lafayette College with a bachelor's degree in chemical engineering, Alkire earned a masters degree in chemical engineering from Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute and later attended the executive program at the University of Michigan Col- lege of Business. Alkire lives with his wife. Gratia, Emmaus. They have a son, Ti. in Communique A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY 14 DEC 95 Project to bring best math, science lessons to Internet A project that Bloomsburg education professor Henry Dobson is involved with will allow teachers from anywhere in the world to find the best lesson plans in math and science available on a given subject through the Wodd Wide Web. Dobson, associate professor of curriculum and foundations, is a co-participant working with the Poinsettia Pops More than 400 Bloomsburg students, employees and Great Lakes Collaborative Telementoring Project to gathered in gather the lesson plans together for access via the Ballroom Dec. 9 friends the Kehr Union for the Poinsettia Pops Concert. The concert Internet. "Any teacher in any part of the world at any time of day has access to these lesson plans," says Dobson. The lesson plans are carefully screened by featured performances by the University-Community Orchestra, and the Women's Choral Ensemble. Santa Claus (Mark subject experts for conLarson, at correctness tent and teaching effectiveness. festivities in the this to the scholarships, and asks Dobson. "This project will same do for teaching Henry Dobson — allowing teachers the best-of-the-best lesson plans in ence for their classes." Another aspect of the project is to get math and sci- the establishment of internships in schools for education students the semester before they begin their student teaching. This semester, Bloomsburg has one intern, Tina Burns, working at the Shikellamy School District in Sunbury. In future semesters, the number of students in educational internships should increase, says Dobson. in And First were Breisch's Dairy Federal Savings and Loan Association. the very best techniques in medi- the began. Co-sponsors of the event, which raised funds for medical field. Don't we cine?" left in the university's general and music "Compare on far photo) performed before the database. pass visit for Steve Wallace (below, than 200 lesson plans be included paid a Brass Menagerie Quintet featuring Dobson has submitted more In the past year, to left) children at the party, while the next semester, the computer lab 2229 McCormick will be connected to the Internet so all Bloomsburg education students can access the Great Lakes Collaborative lesson plans. Continued on page 6 1 2 " Communique News 14 DEC 95 Bloomsburg to acquire concert Steinway piano for IMitrani Hail briefs new library to be sent out soon Bids for Bloomsburg University will pur- chase a Steinway concert grand Bids for the new library project are scheduled to be sent ano within the next year out following the holiday period with opening slated for visiting performers, students Jan. 31, 1996, according to design architect William Jones ulty in recitals. Group of Clarks Summit. Lt. Gov. Mark Schweiker, 75, annouced at homecoming in will pi- use by and fac- for The Steinway concert grand piano of the Burkavage Design October that funding for the new library project had been released by Gov. Tom Ridge. Construction could start as be kept in Haas Center for performances in Mitrani Hall. Because of the age and wear on early as April. the grand piano in Mitrani Hall, in the past the university has Reference desk to be open during intersession to rent "Celebrity Artist performers prefer Steinway concert grands. This means performances," says John Couch, associate professor of music newsletter for Bloomsburg University faculty and piano teacher have two (smaller) Steinways in possible through the Founda- and a Michael gift from Barbara, Hudock '75, and of WiUiamsport. Couch expects to travel to Steinway New York City next summer Hall in select to the university's piano. "A Steinway appreciates with age," says Couch. "It's a tremendous investment." Communique publishes news of activities, events and developments at Bloomsburg University bi-weekly throughout the academic year. Bloomsburg is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons caregivers tlirough telephone staff. without regard to race, color, religion, sex, age, national origin, ancestry, life-style, sexual orientation, disabilities, Vietnam-era veteran, or union membership. is the purchase of the piano will be Bucher works to help cancer Communique People will ing faculty are caring for family member Julia Bucher problem-solving clinical trial Eventually, be tested within methodology." One is Bucher, assistant professor of nursing, skills. this intervention will of the advantages that telephone the and system offers over communi- State University to create the cation systems has collaborated with professors from Cleveland State University Telepractice System — such as e-mail a telephone board which provides infor- mation and support for family mem- bulletin Director of Marketing and Communication: whether or not they are gaining working on. Perm Director of University Relations: Joan T. Lentczner who members with cancer now have a friend they can turn to on the telephone thanks to a project that nurs- additionally committed to affirmative take positive steps to provide such educational and employment opportunities. and and the university's "I university won't have to rent one for their laniero, ment and executive director of the Bloomsburg University Foundation, tion we The According to Anthony M. vice president for university advance- formers. Library action the finest instrument available. made January intersession. The service A office, and it's made a tremendous difference on my students' progress," says Couch. The Steinway in Mitrani Hall will allow Couch and Bloomsburg students to perform with pianos for Celebrity Artist Series per- Reference desk service will be available in the Andruss on an experimental basis during the December to is scheduled weekdays when the library is open from 8:30 a.m. to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. Intersession begins Dec. 18 and runs through Jan. 16. The library will be closed Dec. 25 through Jan. 1. had my is that users do not need a com- .Mark Lloyd bers caring for people with cancer puter It can also Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412 The telephone system includes options which allow users to form be adapted to serve people Proofreader: Winnie Ney Photographer: Joan K. Heifer Publication date January for the next Communique: Please submit story ideas, information to Communique, news briefs and calendar University Relations Office, variety of terminal illnesses besides for other caregivers. cer "This is voice mail with an agenda, who says Bucher, University, oncology nursing. "You can't just give people answers, you have to Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communique on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off-campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. are reinforce you want specializes problem-solving to help skills in if them gain compe- tence in giving health care and coping themselves." Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide http://www.blooniu.edu Web at: members with caring for family problem solving, try question and answer sessions, or leave voice mail Waller Administration BuUding, Room 104A Bloomsburg Bloomsburg. PA 17815. The E-Mail address is: fost@husky.bloomu.edu Bucher discussion groups, practice lessons in 1 Julia "The research implications are exciting," adds Bucher "For example, we can study what types of families call about particular problems and a cancer, such as AIDS, terminal can- and aging. The system this will go into operation spring for people living in central Pennsylvania. The project, pared Family Caregiver titled "Pre- Project," is funded by various sources, including the National Cancer Institute and the Central Pennsylvania Oncology Group. Bucher is co-director of the project with Peter Houts of Perm Sute University. 14 DEC Bloomsburg University Crime Report 95 Communique 3 FINDING YOUNG MATHEMATICIANS Prepared by the University Police The department of mathematics and November 1995 computer science recently brought 15 calculus students from Made or Reported to or by Arrests University Police Incidents Cleared Middleburg High School by Other Means to Offenses campus classes in the Tl 92 calculator with u 0 nOiTiiciae Prtrrihip Rsnp n u Stephen Kokoska and 0 the "Mathematica" computer program with Aggravaiea Mssauii U n u u Simple Assault 0 0 nODDery 1 n \j 5 0 Book (Bag) Theft 2 Theft from Buildings 2 n u n Burglary Larceny totals Theft from Vehicles Scott Inch (shown at left). n \j 1 Pratt reappointed to association seat Retail Theft 0 u n Bicycle Theft 0 n ate professor of curricu- 2,000 libraries world- 0 n 0 0 lum and foundations, has been reappointed to a wide. Arson Forgery 0 0 five-year term as execu- cent annual meeting and Fraud 0 secretary of the conference in Williams- Embezzlement u n \j tive 0 School Science and Math- burg, Va., Pratt gave a Receiving Stolen Property 0 u ematics Association. Vandalism 11 presentation titled "Teaching Measurement Weapons Possession 0 u n u Prostitution 0 U Sex Offense Totals 0 Agg. Indecent Assault 0 Indecent Assault All 0 Grounds Theft from Other Thefts Donald The Pratt, been headquartered at Bloomsburg for the past 95 years. As executive secretary, 0 U n u runs Pratt on Drug Abuse Violations 5 5 is Gambling 0 0 0 0 0 0 4 4 0 0 10 8 0 0 0 0 Conduct Disorderly Conduct with Drug Violations Vagrancy All JoAnne Growney, This report reflects only incidents which occur on university It professor of ems, "Can a Mathematician See Red?" 1 1 does not include incidents in the Town of Math Classroom." notes mathematics, has written two po- Traffic) property. distributed to The journal 1,100 members of Campus Other Offenses (Except and "Finding Time," which appear in the October issue of Mathematics Magazine. Barry L. Jackson, associate proand psychological counselor in the Center for Counseling and fessor Human Development, recendy pre- sented a program on the criteria used in student evaluations of university counselors Bloomsburg. John H. Couch, Safety Tip: The holiday season is upon us. One of the and crepant Events in the Science and association's journal. Disorderly associ- ate professor of curriculum the editorial board of the sits 0 Drunkenness of the foundations, presented "Using Dis- 0 Laws Also at the conference, Henry Dobson, and 0 Liquor and Without Formulas." Donald Pratt association's business affairs 0 D.U.I. all organization At the association's re- association has Indecent Exposure Against Family the associ- Open Lewdness Off. in associate profes- sor of music, recendy spoke at the at the annual state con- ference of the Association of College Counseling Faculty. At the state con- and burglaries on 1995 annual convention of the Penn- ference, Jackson campus at this time of year. If you are not in your office, lock it. If you are done using a classroom, lock it. Do not keep anything of value in a locker. If you want to keep it. Keep sylvania Music Teacher's Association the president elect of the association annual traditions it secure. is the escalation of thefts at Penn State University. Couch pre- sented the topic "Physical Health and Efficiency at the Piano Key- board." was announced as and will assume the post as president in November 1996. 4 Communique 14 DEC 95 Employees honored for years of service Nearly a hundred employees were recently honored for their years of service to the university at a lun- cheon held in the Kehr Union Ball- room. Employees were presented a Husky statue for 35 years of service, a wrist watch for 30 years, a mantle clock for 25 years, desk penset for 20 years, paperweight for 15 years, and HONORED FOR 35 AND 30 YEARS — A dozen employees were honored for 35 and 30 years of pin for 10 years. who were honored Employees include: service at left: tfie university's recent 35 years 25 years William Eisenberg, associate Kenneth Schnure, Ujagar Bawa, professor of eco- nomics professor, English Eileen Kovach, secretary, academic advisement and tutorial/504 services registrar's office Ruth Steinhart, registrar fiscal technical supervisor, business office Jeanne Bucher, administrative assistant, Tommy Bernice Long, secretary, employee recognition luncheon. Among those honored were, from Eileen Kovach, John Dennen, Dale Anderson, William Eisenberg, and Clinton Oxenrider. community activities Cooper, assistant vice president, academic affairs Harry Strine, associate professor, communication studies Jorge Topete, assistant professor of languages and cultures Cynthia Fisher, administrative assistant, 30 years M. Dale Anderson, associate professor, English John Dennen, extended programs Michael Gaynor, professor, faculty emeritus psychology David Greenwald, associate professor, sociology and social 20 years Debra Adams, secretary, admis- sions Wayne Anderson, professor, chemistry welfare Ron Ferdock, associate professor, Ervene Gulley, professor, English English George Gellos, associate professor, biological and allied health sciences Gum, professor, accounting Lucinda Kishbaugh, administrative assistant, financial aid Marilyn Muehlhof, university secretary Emily Ledger, administrative assistant, registrar's office Clinton Oxenrider, associate professor, mathematics and computer science James Percey, Buret associate professor, political science George Turner, professor, history Janice Youse, assistant professor, communication studies Arthur Lysiak, associate professor, history Gary Clark, associate professor, art Paul Cochrane, professor, mathematics and computer science Judith Downing, professor, biological and allied health sciences Marlyse Heaps, executive assistant Lee Masteller, computer operations manager Joann Mengel, confidential secretary, president's office G. Donald Duane Braun, professor, geography and earth science Miller, professor, communication disorders and special education to the provost Frederick and Hill, professor, biological allied health sciences Helen Hopple, assistant buyer. University Store 14 Kenneth Hunt, professor, communication disorders and special education assistant, College of Business Debbie Kocher, secretary, reading clinic Richard McClellan, assistant Duy professor, accounting Joseph Onisick, Rajesh Mohindru, professor, Paul Faus, equipment operator Jack Fisher, custodial worker David McBride, police officer utility plant operator DEC Flick, electrician Dennis Gehris, associate professor, business education and office administration economics Nancy Onuschak, Evanna Noite, executive secretary, professor, nursing Charles Harris, carpenter foreman administration Robert Progansky, custodial Kenneth Sorber, custodial worker Michael Sowash, associate director, student activities Robert Watts, associate professor, marketing Linda George Pupchock, computer operator, computer services communication disorders and special education College of Professional Studies William Sponseller, fiscal techni- cian, financial aid Patricia Stockalis, secretary, Stephen Batory, associate profes- Veto Talanca, construction inspec- marketing office TV/radio services and audio Sallie Johnson, secretary, physical Curt Jones, assistant professor, mathematics and computer science Leo Barrile, professor, sociology and social welfare sor, development plant Arlene Sneidman, administrative assistant. Crystal Andrezze, secretary, officer administrative assistant, visual resources supervisor office Hill, Terrin Hoover, interim director, Jacqueline Reitmeyer, secretary, Esther Rudy, custodial worker Fern Agresta, secretary, business Samuel Haynes, police worker physical plant 15 years Betsy Haney, custodial worker financial aid Thomas Klinger, associate profes- sor, biological and allied health sciences James Lee, locksmith Arlene Lesnefsky, custodial worker tor Collins Long, electrician Carol Baucher, secretary, health center Jean Berry, assistant professor, Walter Brasch, professor, mass communication disorders and studies special education John ment maintenance assistant, William Fausnaught, custodial academic support Bernadine Markey, assistant professor, nursing Anne Wilson, and worker mass communications administrative services repairman Maittlen-Harris, assistant professor, Nancy Vought, communications Farver, Robert Lowe, associate professor, Peter Venuto, professor, manage- nursing Wayne James Tomlinson, associate professor, communication professor, sociology social welfare Tom Tom Meeker, equipment operator Patacconi, supervisor, duplicating services William Fisher, transportation 10 years supervisor Judy Franklin, police officer Terry Gerst, custodial worker Richard Baker, professor, account- Billig, groundskeeper Douglas Hippenstiel, director of alumni affairs Nawal Bonomo, Judith Hirshfeld, assistant profes- Bob communication disorders and special education sor, James Hollister, director of media relations Charles Hoppel, associate professor, computer and information systems Frank Hunsinger, maintenance repairman Cindy Kelley, administrative Pitonyak, police officer Donald Pratt, associate professor, curriculum and foundations ing Drue Dan Danny Robinson, associate professor, English secretary, art Burns, computer systems analyst, Bruce Rockwood, professor, finance and business law computer services Andrew Shaila Butasek, registered nurse, Shafer III, equipment operator health center Barbara Dietterick, computer Dale Springer, associate professor, geography and earth science programmer, computer services Karen Elwell, associate professor, finance and business law Sheryl Eyer, secretary, computer and information systems/finance and business law Jade Swartwood, secretary, geography and earth science 95 Communique 5 . 6 Communique 14 DEC Campus 95 Amsterdam trip planned notes Bloomsburg's School of Extended Programs is sponsoring a trip to March Martin Billet, associate professor of accounting, and Carl J. Chimi, associate professor of computers and Amsterdam, Netherlands, information systems, recently gave a joint presentation be offered, March 8-14, and a ten-day trip from March 8-17. The cost of the trip ranges from $790 to $995 depending on the length of stay and student status. The cost entitled "Interactive Media, Internet, Beyond" Cyberspace and to the 1995 Educators Conference of the Penn- and the PICPA Foundation for Education and Research in Hershey sylvania Institute of Certified Public Accountants Carl J. Chimi, associate professor of computers and in of 1996. Two tour options will a seven-day trip from includes round-trip transatlantic air- accommodations for non- information systems, recently served as session chair in fare, hotel decision support systems at the 1995 National Decision students, breakfast daily, transfers March for between airport and hotel. There be half-day excursions to the Rijks Museum, Museum Vincent van Gogh, Anne Frank House, Rembrandt House, and the Maritime Museum. There will be two predeparture meetings conducted by Ken Wilson, will professor of and Anthony art, Sylvester, professor emeritus of history. For information, contact the School of Extended Programs at 4420. Sciences Institute Conference in Boston, Mass. Terry Oxley, associate professor of music, is conductOperaWorks of Pennsylvania in their Christmas production of Amahl and the Night Visitors by Gian-Carlo ing Menotti. Pottsville The three performances on Dec. 28 and 29. will take place in Multicultural Calendar BUIFA and WBUQ radio show honored "Echoes of Our World," a cultural John E. Bodenman, geography and earth science, recently presented a paper titled "The Spatial Dynamics of the Institutional Investment Advisory Industry in the United States, " at the 42nd North American assistant professor of radio 91.1 p.m. show which FM airs on WBUQ CELEBRITY ARTIST SERIES For ticket information, call 4409. Friday nights from 9 to 10 was awarded audio production prize for first at the National La Traviata — Performed by the New York City Opera National Company, Meeting of the Regional Science Association International Broadcasting Society's Alpha Epsi- Thursday, Feb. held in Cincinnati, Ohio. lon Rho regional convention at Penn State University recently. The show Hall. Tickets are $25. Andrea Pearson, assistant professor of art, presented a paper titled "Nuns' Commissions and the Ideals of Reform" at the Sixteenth Century Studies Conference in San Francisco in October. She also had a book review accepted for publication in Renaissance Quarterly. Frank Misiti, associate professor of curriculum and foundations, recently presented "Environmental Educa- Elementary School Classroom" at the annual National Science Teachers Association convention Projects for the Md. tion in Baltimore, Dorette E. Welk, professor of nursing, presented a paper titled "The Effect of Example Design on Sopho- is sponsored by the Bloomsburg member internship of a panel to present the local chapter's program and was there to accept a Chapter Key Award on behalf of the chapter as its Shaheen Awan, titled and associate professor of "Use of Integrated Multimedia Presentation System (IMPS) in the Teaching of Sound and Speech Analysis" 5th annual Lilly Conference the 1 the campus of Miami at on College Teaching on University in Oxford, Ohio. 3, $20. "Echoes of Our World" is a weekly one-hour special program featuring ART EXHIBITS music, poetry and conversations with Hoursfor the Haas Gallery ofArt are faculty, students and staff from vari- Monday through Friday, ous cultures and regions of the world. The show is produced by Maria 4:30 p.m. Teresita Mendoza-Enright, associate Tatana Kellner professor of mass communication, through Dec. as part of BUIFA's efforts to increase Kellner cultural awareness among WBUQ's is 17, 9 a.m. to — Photographs, Haas Gallery of Art. a daughter of Holocaust survivors who revisited the Auschwitz death camp. listeners. CONCERTS Admission Dobson communica- special education, gave a presentation Friday, Feb. sociation (BUIFA). The free unless otherwise is specified. 1 Guest Faculty Recital piano, tion disorders — 7:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall. Tickets are Continuedfrom page voting delegate. Beauty and the Beast University International Faculty As- more Nursing Student Recognition of Heart Attack Features and Situations" at the Sigma Theta Tau International Biennial Conference in Detroit, Mich. She was also an invited 8 p.m., Mitrani 8, three-year project, now Penn — Tim Shafer, State University, Sun- day, Jan. 21, 2:30 p.m.. Carver Hall, second year, is funded by the U.S. Department of Education. Other faculty collaborating in the project are from Kenneth SUNY Potsdam and Oakland Gross Auditorium. Featuring Ann University in Michigan. Stokes, violin, in its S. Gross Auditorium. Faculty Recital — Sunday, Jan. 28, 2:30 p.m., Carver Hall, Kenneth cello. Mark Jelinek, S. violon-