Gommimique^ A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSTTY 8 JAN 1998 Scholar to speak for Martin Luther King Jr. Day Mahmoud criminal justice; Sydney El Kati will be the keynote speaket for Bloomsburg's Martin Luther King Jan. 19, at Day celebration 7 p.m. in the Monday, Kehr Union forum In his address, "Social Progress in will be moderated by Kambon human development. America - The Legacy of African American Leadership," examine the 1 "A El Kati will says 963 march on Washington man march and and the 1995 million lot of people read of civil rights," Camara, a member of the Black History El Kati Month Committee. is "Professor an individual who's not only movement, the contributions of Dr. Martin Luther written about the King Jr. involved. He's not just a historian, he's a Following the address. El Kati will participate in a panel discussion open forum featuring Howard, he's been history maker." and panelists Walter "Professor El Kati is an individual who's history; Christopher "Kip" Armstrong, sociology, El Kati and Wilson Bradshaw, provost. The open Camara, chair of counseling and Ballroom. Mahmoud Howe- Barksdale, director of social equity; social welfare not only written about the movement, and he's been involved." A professor of history at Macalester Trustees hear reports on DAWN, Middle States, and master planning College in University's Council of Trustees heard several presentations at its individuals, recommends treatment and and Tom at the University of Minnesota and has served faculty of Macalester College since 1974. He has authored and published numerous conducts research. Sandra Kehoe-Forutan, geography quarterly meeting Dec. 12, 1997. Minn., El Kati was African studies department on the Bloomsburg St. Paul, one of the founding members of the articles, several books and monographs. The focus of his John Riley, mathematics and computer science and chair of the and earth Middle construction, co-chairs of the Master history, the Civil Rights Planning Advisory Committee, updated the historical social dynamics affecting States Accreditation Steering Committee, described the university self-study currently being conducted preparation for a by the accred- itation site visit committee in in March 1999. Ad- ditional information about this project can be found on the steering committee's web (DAWN) provide a hockey team for winning women's its was presented by program and sixth National Collegiate Athletic Association Opening and Memorial at 1 p.m. and a zt 2 p.m., both in the Kehr Union Ballroom. The film Rosewood Rosewood concerns the massacre of a Black community in Florida during the 1930s. The Black History Month committee approved a recommendation to confer is an honorary doctor of humane events throughout the semester, upon Ervin human development. Jackson detailed how DAWN provides educational degree programs designed to reduce substance Broadcasting Service abuse and related violence, assesses undergraduate commencement. and chief executive S. letters Duggan, president officer at of Public the Jr. events include a Celebration screening and discussion of the film In other business, the trustees this year's Additional Martin Luther King Day Master Plan by 2001. Facilities Movement and African American leadership. championship. In addition, they and Alcohol Wellness Network director Barry Jackson, counseling on the committee's work Higher Education requirement to field Drug scholarship and activism has been the African American experience and toward complying with a State System of Hutchinson honoring middle/index, html overview of the university's trusteees Contos, of planning and presented a resolution to Coach Jan site at: www. bloomu.edu/departments/ An science, assistant director May 1998 also involved in planning additional including: lecture with Derrick Bell, Martin Luther King Jr. Banquet, and Sankofa Conference. For more information see the calendar on page 4. COMMUNIQUE 8 JAN 2 98 Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by University Police for December 1997 Reported Offenses Arrests to or by University Police made or Incidents Cleared by Other Means 0 Simple Assault 1 Larceny Totals 9 1 Book bag 7 0 thefts Theft from buildings 1 1 Theft from vehicles 1 0 Vandalism 1 0 Drug Abuse Violations 2 2 D.U.I. 1 1 6 6 Drunkenness 2 2 drive. Disorderly Conduct 4 4 certificates 1 0 Liquor Laws Other Offenses All (except BRIGHTENING THE HOLIDAYS FOR FAMILIES Seventeen area families had a to the holiday from traffic) Each left Dang university property. It does not include incidents in the human Town of family was brighter holiday In addition to season thanks to employees who contributed hundreds of food items, $800 was collected for the given a box stuffed with food items, including a canned ham, from Giant and Weis markets, candy and fruit, and a toy for each child. gift Shown are food drive workers Bonnie Uoidan, sociology, social welfare and criminal justice; LaBelle, storeroom; Bonita Rhone, instruction; This report reflects only those incidents which occur on food drive. Tom human resources; Deb Schell, developmental Patacconi, duplicating services; Audra Halye, budget office; Bob Wislock, resources; Louann Laidacker, business office; Charles Laudermilch, sociology, social welfare and criminal justice; Joanne Redder, residence life. Bloomsburg. SAFETY TIP; Eleven people campus December 1997. All of A total in in prevented. of $1,162 became victims of thefts on these crimes could have been items was taken. Campus Mehdi notes Haririan, economics, recently presented a paper titled "Non-oil Export Promotion" at the 67* annual Confer- ence of the Southern Economic Communique Association in Atlanta, Ga. Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412 Publication date for next issue: Thursday, Jan. 22. (Publication is generally twice a month during Four-digit phone numbers listed in the 389 first. The area code is and news items Donald at: http://www.bloomu.edu S. Ekema Agbaw, English, recently Pratt, curriculum and Bloomsburg " UNIVERSITY titled "Using the Internet to Do Science Association of Pennsylvania State Teachers Association Area (NSTA) The papers were Teach Literatute" and "The Traditional, The Transitional he participated State System of Higher Education at the Louis University. Projects" at the National Science and the Modern in African Literature." At the conference, A Member of Pennsylvania's at St. presented two papers at the English "Using Problem-Based Learning to Web Louis Confer- on "Diverse Universities conference. at: fost@husky.bIoomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide at the 24'"' St. Vatican Library are dial to Eric Foster, 122 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail Three foundations, recently presented a paper 717. Please submit story ideas in Fifteenth-Century Riddle Aeronautical University. Haririan Economic Topics." Communique Example" A ence on Manuscript Studies, held academic year and monthly during the summer.) on-campus extensions. To use the numbers ofF campus, English, recently Manuscript Production Languages: The paper is Embry Am, CO- authored with Bijan Vasigh of also chaired a session the Mary-Jo delivered a paper titled "MasterMinding in a panel session on Conference in Pittsburgh. Pratt also attended the Annual Meeting of the School Science and Mathematics Association (SSMA) and made two presentations: one as the sole presenter of a session on "Teaching Measurement Teaching African American Literature. Without Formulas" and the other Agbaw panelist also presented a paper, "Diversity Across the Curriculum," at the Fourth Annual Diversity Conference for Area Colleges and Universities held at Luzerne County Nanticoke. Community College in as a on the subject of activities for the gifted in science and mathematics. Pratt was a chief planner of the confetence and was responsible for registration activities. all 8 Bedosky and 'Employees of the Month' A group of faculty and staff have formed been named Employees of the Month November and December, respec- by the supervisory roundtable. office, years. Her includes information on the has been at Bloomsburg 13 scholarships. Husky Club One of her most also helps to actively involved church choir, and for 25 years has in every classroom she's sorority. and who Fisher, has been at Bloomsburg she's on campus. When not working, Fisher paints in acrylics and is at 4336 or 4100. likes to travel. Though President Jessica Kozloff recognized the university's faculty who 1987. Facidty emeriti in retired before July attendance included: Martin A. Satz, retired 1 979, psychology; Alfred E. Tonolo, 1982, foreign languages; Craig L. Himes, Mary Lou 1983, biological sciences; and Alaska. commencement Faculty emeriti honored at graduate emeriti oils been to Europe, her favorite destination at Pileski. maintain the she cleaned the audio visual equipment been a member of Beta Zeta chapter of 2 years, oversees equipment reserva- Abbott equipment. During the semester break, Theta Sigma Phi, an international 1 also For more information on the organization, contact Lee ment, Fisher two hermit crabs before they and Joanne keeping track of cameras, projectors, home in her cultural professor emeritus of friends Barbara Bohling videos and other equip- is Chang Shub Roh, tions in audio visual resources. Besides lights, films, for and Pomfret, mathematics and computer science; and university activities unusual assignments was providing a were auctioned. She art, literature sociology; Richard Ganahl, mass communications; James Joy Bedosky and Marie Fisher golf outings and an annual auction. Dennis Korea and Japan. The group has of Arts and Sciences; Husky raises fiinds for athletic raffles, Woo Bong cultures; formed an advisory board that includes Hsien-Tung Liu, dean Club, which include traditions of China, responsibilities include coordinating activities for the and Hwang, accounting; and Robert Abbott, academic computing, have created a homepage on the World Wide Web that can be found at http://hubble.bloomu.edu/-eacs/. The homepage Bedosky, secretary in the develop- ment an East Asia Group members Lee, economics; Jing Luo, languages Joy Bedosky and Marie Fisher have tively, 3 East Asia Cultural Society formed Cultural Society at Bloomsburg. for COMMUNIQUE 98 News briefs named Fisher JAN cultures; Francis J. F. John, 1984, languages Radice, 1985, finance and business law; and Richard C. Savage, 1985, English. Trustees recognize retirements and promotion Ben Franklin floor repairs expected February The Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees recognized retirements and a promotion at their quarterly meeting in Repairs to the subsided floor in Benjamin Franklin Hall The computer location. lab which was December. Recognized were James Sperry, who retired as displaced by the registrar's office will professor of history after be complete in February, according to remain in the Kehr Union. Computer Sally L. Cox, Tom Messinger, services will return service; and Shawn M. Williams, who was promoted plant. The are expected to director of physical floor subsidence occurred last spring, necessitating that the registrar's office, computer computer lab be services, and a is repaired, it L-shaped area where to construct state Services the floor has been replaced. that construction The will take months computing new is Department of General expected to officially turn the new building just after the close of other side of the building because of the the spring semester and the in new its Two tenure-track faculty join Two to police university members have joined the They are: Jacqueline Evans- tenure-track faculty university starting this semester. Shields, nursing, and Victor Berardi, management. Institutional review The new building to open several weeks later. team wins 70 awards during fall board plans research worl(shop Institutional Review Board will present a Human "Considerations in the Conduct of for faculty, staff graduate workshop will 3:30 p.m. in Forensics 10 years of after officer 2 supervisor in the university police office. books and materials to be moved into the remain worker retired as a custodial library building over to the university in January. Plans call for complete, is who years of service at Bloomsburg; will registrar's office. the registrar's office, relocated to the floor subsidence, will Ben Library Construction Update new offices in the offices in Franklin, while academic be located in the former several additional When nance Annex to their old moved. After the floor from the Mainte- 29 in human workshop, Subjects Research," and undergraduate students. The be presented Thursday, Jan. 29, from 12:30 to McCormick Center, Forum. All those interested subjects research are welcome to attend. For additional information, contact Jim Matta, office of research The Bloomsburg forensics 70 awards during the fall team won First-Place Team Award at colleges, the among 12 Huskies returned to campus included: Amy Vitacco, Gephart, McClanahan, David Ryan Andi Calvert, Jenn with 24 awards. In November, the team Stratton, Amy Griffin, took the Second-Place Sweepstakes Butcher, Mike Schearer and Kimmy Award at a tournament at Morgan and sponsored programs, at 4129, or Brett Beck, chair of the institutional review board, at 4477. Health Sciences Symposium calls for presentations awards. Team members Shepherd College in Shepherdstown, W.V., in October. Competing Md. Competing 19 colleges and universities, the Huskies returned to campus with 16 Highlights of the semester include winning the University in Baltimore, among semester. State Masteller. Christine The Health Sciences Symposium committee invites proposals for presentations on health-related topics. committee will select proposals on the currency and diversity. Deadline tion, call is Jan. 16. For 4426. The annual symposium features Steven Blair, author The basis of quality, is more informa- April 2 and 3 and of Fitness After Fifty. , COMMUNIQUE 8 JAN 4 98 Calendar Provost's Lecture Series Lectures are free and open to the public. Concerts For more information, call Academic Support Services at Concerts are free unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (717) 389-4284. 4199. Faculty String Derrick Bell - Feb. A 1, Chamber Recital featuring works by Bach, - Sunday, Weber and Arriaga. Conducted by Ann Stokes and Mark law professor and well- Jelinek. Guest performers Donna Gutknecht, known Margaret Abbott and Heidi Karod. Thursday, Feb. 12. scholar, Bell left Harvard a position at University to protest Suzuki Recital - Saturday, March 21, the school's failure to 2:30 p.m., featuring area Suzuki hire and tenure women Kenneth S. violinists, Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall. faculty of color. His latest book is ing Authority. Piano Master Class - Sunday, March 22, Confront- He give a workshop, will 2:30 p.m., with Derrick Bell "The Raymond Cramer, Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Elusive Quest for Racial Justice in America," at 4 p.m., and a lecture, "Civil Rights: Racism's Role in America," at 7:30 p.m. in Kehr Union, Ballroom. Allan Stackhouse Studio Band with Alumni - Sunday, March 29, 2:30 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Art Exhibits Exhibits are in the Frank Friel - Wednesday, March Carver Hall, Kenneth S. 18, 7:30 p.m., Gross Auditorium. Co- author of the book, Breaking the Mob, Friel Special Events Haas through Friday, more information, call Gallery ofArt. Hours are 9 a. m. to Martin Luther King His investigative work Feb. 13, 6 p.m., an officer in the Jr. Banquet - Friday, Kehr Union, Ballroom. Allan Stackhouse - A Bloomsburg alumnus, Stackhouse will exhibit ceramics from Jan. 12 Philadelphia Police Department resulted in the Featuring remarks by legal scholar Derek Bell. through Feb. 12. Reception and gallery prosecution of more than 60 organized crime For information, contact the office of social Thursday, Feb. 12, noon. members. As director of public equity at 4528. Bensalem Township, cleared an innocent safety in Friel's investigative man wrongly For 4 p. m. (717) 389-4646. has over 30 years of law enforcement experience. as Monday work convicted of murder. Sankofa Conference - Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, Opening Session, Friday, talk, Computer Graphics by Jan Ruby-Baird Feb. 16 through March 5. Reception and gallery talk, Tuesday, March 3, noon. 6 p.m.; Concurrent Workshops, Saturday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closing Dinner/Dance, Celebrity Artist Series Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at Saturday, 6 p.m., 4409 Kehr Union. For information, contact the Multicultural Center at 4510. President's Willow Run Company - tion, call Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., Mitrani Haas Center "Birds" will 9. Reception, Wednesday, March Gala - Saturday, March 21,6 p.m.. Julius Caesar performed by Aquila Theatre Feb. 26, a special through April 25, noon. for more information. Hall, Bloomsburg University Student Art Association - Juried exhibition, March 17 for the Arts. Inn, Route 1 1 . For ticket informa- 4128. Governance On Thursday, performance of Aristophanes' be given for Bloomsburg University Husky Club Auction information, students and area schools. Friday, April 3, 6:30 p.m., Magee's Main Street Inn. For call 4128. Bloomsburg University Curriculum Commit(BUCC) - Wednesday, Jan. 21, Feb. 4 and tee 18, March 4 (open forum), March 25, April 8 and 22, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra with Nadia Salerno Sonnenberg - Wednesday, March 25, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts. Theatre University Tickets are required. All performances are in March Carver Hall, Kenneth McCormick S. Gross Auditorium. Forum - Wednesday, 18, April 15 Feb. 1 1 and 29, 3 p.m., Center, Forum. "Daughter of the Regiment" performed by New York City Opera National Company - An Evening Tuesday, April 14, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas student-written works, Feb. 19-21, Feb 12, March 19, April 16 and 30, 3:30 p.m., Center for the Arts. 8 p.m.; Feb. 22, 2 p.m. McCormick of One Acts - A reading of Planning and Budget - Thursday, Jan. Center, Forum. 15, Communique A NEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY 22 JAN 1998 New Student Support Services program helps students succeed SIGNING ON SERIOUS TALKERS Harry C. Strine Bloomsburg has launched a new program, Student Support Services, to help students succeed Launched during the university. spring the is fall at the forensics, semester, this (left) and Mike Nailor of Danville Area High School, semester of operation for the first full III, Bloomsburg's director of prepare to register contestants in ; program, which $180,000 is funded by a the 16*^ annual Husky High federal grant, School Speech Tournament held renewable for four years. on campus Saturday, Jan. "We're targeted to students who might be at risk," says program director Prisciila Dunn. "Tutoring is of our services, but offer counseling, and advocacy area high schools competed a big part we also Agbango advisement for students." As Dunn there are eligibility require- To introduce the campus will be held to the published new program, an Wednesday, Feb. 4, from 6 to 9 p.m. in the Lycoming Hall basement, where tutoring sessions are held. "We're not able to offer tutoring in every subject," Dunn, says "so it's wonderful that we have a strong additional source of tutoring in tutorial services." While tutorial services uses student tutors. Support Services' who six tutors are hold advanced degrees Tutoring study is Student primarily area teachers in their subject areas. offered in communications, reading and skills, mathematics, sociology, psychology, and some accounting courses. In addition to sciences the tutors and Dunn, has edited a book book on African political science, titled Issues and the program is staffed by last year by Peter Lang. Liberian Experience." "A growing number of African and the solutions to the continent's predicament. With Africa's enormous economic scholars are reexamining Africa's place in politics rise to simply find In addition to serving as editor, are looking for solutions to the continent's problems. realization that occasion and Agbango wrote two chapters, "Political Instability and Economic Development in Sub-Saharan Africa" and "The Crisis of Nation Building: The world resources, George Agbango it is capable of reversing the current To downward socioeconomic and trends. problems does not excellent with always political This requires good leadership, these scholars, the solution to Africa's lie politics Africans have to Trends in Contemporary African Politics for students to participate. open house edits George Agbango, Prisciila ments in 11 events at the tournament. funded program, a federally 17. More than 250 students from 18 economic planning and a blaming the external enemies of Africa sustained period of political stability," and writes their local collaborators but in the Agbango in the introduction. program counselor Theresa Bloskey, learning coordinaBrad Ross-MacLeod, and secretary Michele tor who all work from an office in the Frazier, lobby of Elwell Hall. The grant proposal for the program was written by Janice Walters, director of tutorial services. "Because proposals for existing programs are automatically given points in the application process, getting this grant was a significant Each will achievement," stresses Dunn. year, The planning and budget committee meeting Jan. 8 included discussion of actions taken two participating Bloomsburg students be nominated for awards given by the Board of Governors actions discussed at planning and budget state by the State System Board of Governors. Bloomsburg's out-of-state enrollment already at its organization serving Student Support Services proposed to allow individual institutions programs. to set their tuition for out-of-state students at somewhere between 1.5 and is cap, out-of-state tuition for those students The Board of Governors have own 2.5 times in-state tuition. Because would not be reduced this institution, at according to President Jessica Kozloff The Board of Governors has adopted Continued on page 4. 2 COMMUNIQUE 22 JAN 2 98 Campus notes News briefs President Kozloff schedules open office hours President Jessica Kozloff will hold Friday, Jan. 30, from 9 to occasionally change, 4526 to be sure the it is 1 1 open Michael Shepard, geography and hours office a.m. Because schedules recommended may that individuals call time remains available. earth science, is Linda LeMura, health, physical co-author of a paper education and athletics, presented the published in the December 1997 issue of the Journal of Geophysical Research paper "Assessment of Energy Expenditure Using a Triaxial Accelerometer and - Planets, titled "Optical Scattering Self Report in Italian Children" at the Properties of Terrestrial Varnished Program board plans bus trips The first Kehr Union program board bus of the trip D.C. The bus leaves Bloomsburg at 6 a.m. and leaves D.C. at 6 p.m. Cost is $19 with a spring community activities sticker and $24 for those with only a Bloomsburg ID and guests of those with IDs. Registration for the trip is at the Kehr Union semester is at Upcoming trips include: New York City, Baltimore, March 28; and New York City again, the Viking Lander Sites." Wendy Lee-Lampshire, philosophy, publication and presentation. Reflections on 'Women's Its in honor of James R. Sperry, professor of history, on the Implications for its Phi Alpha Theta Chapter and the history club have established the James R. Sperry Award for Women this summer publication in the journal Feminist Her for Walls That Are Carried by the House: IMalntenance/service contract requests due Feb. 27 as Performance," Scholars. registrar, session on "Fingertip Access to Faculty" Middle States Association of College Registrars and Officers of Admissions Atlantic City. tion system. A and Laura the recent annual meeting of the The faculty informa- Schnure continues member of the Critique of the Poverty of Stimulus committee newsletter editor. Youtz was maintenance and service contract needs for the coming year Dennettian Alternative," has been the association's be submitted to the purchasing office by Feb. 27. accepted for publication in The Journal committee. all ofMind and Behavior She has also been invited to be a member of the assessing editorial sraff of The Journal ofMind and Lee-Lampshire Editor: Eric Foster, ext. also co-authored a Laura as named to women's Dow titled issues Cynthia Venn, geography and earth science, gave a seminar titled "Goose- El "Queering in the Tropical Nino Conditions" Onset of for the Millersville University biology department in Ecofeminism: Towards a Lesbian 44 1 completing a term Pacific: Potential Signal for the paper with recent English graduate Communique after neck Barnacle Settlement Behavior. as a association's publications Thesis and a Wittgensteinian- Joe Quinn, purchasing director, requests that in session featured the Bloomsburg University "The Foundation essay, a paper, Predicting the Youtz, assistant registrar, presented a at Sound of Little recognize the outstanding graduating senior history major of Studies. System magazine Ken Schnure, at Hummingbirds' Wings: Forms of Life Forms of Power," has been accepted and a cash award of $100. Human Limits of Philoso- Excellence in History. Each spring, the department will that year with a plaque had accepted for publication in the State the University of Massachusetts in Boston. Her essay, "The also the Interna- at Congress of Philosophy Grant of the College of Arts Initiatives "Cirius, Altius, Fortius: phers conference which opens the World honor of James Sperry occasion of his retirement from the university, the history department, "Some Place' in His Psychic Hierar- tional Association of Award established Italy. project was supported, in part, by a and Sciences. She Conception of Aristotle's Living Things and The Bloomsburg University Research and Disciplinary Grant and by a Special has had several articles accepted for chy" will be presented April 4. In Sport Science Institute in Rome, Soils Saturday, Jan. 31, to Washington, Information Desk. Feb. 28; Compared with Rocks and Basalts . December. Philosophy of Ecology," which has been Publication date for next issue: Thursday, Feb. (Publication is generally twice a month during 5. the academic year and monthly during the summer.) phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Please submit story ideas and news items to Eric Foster, 122 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail at: fost@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: Four-digit http://www.bloomu.edu accepted for presentation for Women conference in at the Society Philosophy (SWIP) spring at the Universiry of New SWIP in Baltimore, Md. division executive secretary. During the past Mark Noon, presented a paper titled Age is Upon Us': " 'The Great recital at Student Responses to State Universities at University. Shippensburg fall semester, by Bloomsburg, plus extended voice recitals at and Penn WVIA-FM. The State University latter is ro be broadcast in May. Ervene GuUey, English, accompanied on piano all State System of Higher Education of those programs. In December, Miller traveled to Ohio to sing the soptano members of the Lima Symphony Orchestra and the solos in "Messiah" with A Member of Pennsylvania's Wendy Miller, music, gave her annual voice English, recently the English Association of Pennsylvania UNIVERSITY mathematics and science, presented a paper, the Polydisk," at the joint mathematics meeting eastern the Millennium" at a conference held Bloomsburg ^ Riley, "Cluster Sets of Analytic Functions on Hampshire. She has been re-appointed to a second term as John computer Bluffton College Choral Society. 22 Quest offers summer adventures Loch Lomond and Quest, the university's outdoor landscapes to Fort William at the summer walking foot of tours in Europe, South Ben Nevis, mountain. From Fort William, the more information about the group the Quest office at 4466. Peru - June (airfare 5 to July 1 1 , 1 00 not included). This trip will include stops at Cuzco, the ancient capital of the Inca Empire, rigorous hikes through Machu mountain passes, and Pichu, an extensive religious center of the Incas and one of the world's most spectacular ruins. France - June 16 to 29, cost: $1,500 (airfare not included). This walking and in the valley of the travel north, scaling trip is who designed for those Rhine moderate Committee is planning lunchtime seminars for the spring semester. Seminars will be held Thursdays, at 12:30 p.m., in Kehr Union, room 340. Up Armageddon, Digging will enjoy walking through the spectacular The TALE (Teaching and Learning Enhancement) not included). This nine-day (airfare Palestine - William Archeology in Bronze Age Baillie, Jan. 22. high-country of the Colorado While not on the Rockies. participants will have tions in Exploring trail, accommoda- bed and breakfast inns Birthday and Deathday: - G. Reza Noubary, Feb. , $1,500 New Worlds, Mars, Venus and the Asteroids - Michael Shepard, Jan. 29. at Aspen and Crested Butte. England - July 20 to Aug. 1 cost: An Unexpected Connection 5. not included). This (airfare walk across Northern England tour will begin in the city of Mulhouse of Skye will travel to the Isle and conclude the visit in Edinburgh. Colorado - July 20 to 28, cost $995 cost $2, will Building a Valid Trainer Competency Model Using cover some of the island's most the Analytic Hierarchy Process beautiful mountains Feb. 12. and moorland. (AHP) - Karl Kapp, peaks and passing medieval ruins, The walk ending the Irish Sea and finish at Robin Factors Influencing Self-Esteem in Middle School Hood's Bay on the North Sea. Students - Brett Beck and Eileen Astor-Stetson, in Strasbourg. Swiss Alps - July 2 to 16, cost: $1,500 (airfare not included). Hiking among the world's will begin at St. Bee's Holland Biking Tour - July most magnificent on (dates to be announced), cost $1,500 (airfare Feb. 19. not glaciers of the world, included). This 12-day biking tour Affirmative Action and the Morality of the participants will use a country inn as along the backroads and byways of - John mountains and No their base. experience is climbing or glacier necessary, but the hikes will include steep and long climbs on sometimes rocky paths. Scotland - July 3 to 1 5 cost: $1,500 , (airfare not included). This walk Holland and Germany for the weekend biker. is Pendulum Baird, Feb. 26. designed The trip will begin and end in Amsterdam, while Gooseneck Barnacles in the Tropical Pacific: Messengers of El Nino - Cynthia Venn, March 5. three strategically located towns in different parts of Holland will Glimpsing the Abstract: A Graphic Lesson on Writing the Position Paper - Joseph F. Battaglia, March 19. be used to explore the surrounding through the Highlands of Scotland will 3 Britain's highest America and the American West. For trips, call COMMUNIQUE TALE lunchtime seminars scheduled cross wild adventure program, has scheduled JAN 98 countryside. begin on the eastern shores of Crime - Leo Federal Prosecutions of Environmental G. Barrile and Neal Slone, March 26. Variations of the Liar Paradox -William Calhoun, April 2. Global Awareness Society plans lecture, prepares for annual conference in Turkey Using Problem-Based Learning S. Plans for the Global Awareness Society's will include: Seventh International Ekema Agbaw, Topic to be announced. - Yixun Shi, April 23. welfare and criminal justice; conference will be held in Istanbul, Piotrowski, professor emeritus Comprehension of Metaphor (director of Learning Resource Harold Ackerman, April 30. The May 28 to 31. society will present a video and 5, at 7 p.m. in the Thaddeus Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Panelists Second Language - Center); and James Pomfret, Refreshments discussion, will which be provided for the is sponsored by the Multicultural Center and the division of continuing and distance education. CORRECTION: Those wishing to submit a paper Ortman was misidentified as Louann Laidacker in a photo caption on page 2 of the Jan. 8 issue of send an abstract to Pomfret by Feb. Communique. conference, Georgia in a mathematics and computer science. hold a discussion about Turkey Thursday, Feb. - Chang Shub Roh, professor emeritus of sociology, social Conference are underway. The Turkey in a Literature Class April 16. be presented at the to conference should 1. For more information about the call the Global Awareness Society office at 4292. Father McNeil on sabbatical leave Father Larry McNeil, Catholic recently was awarded semester to study at his absence, St. Ministries, Vincent College in Latrobe. During continue to McGowan. McNeil Campus a sabbatical leave for the spring refer students to Sister will return to campus this Anita summer. , COMMUNIQUE 22 JAN 98 4 Calendar Lectures are free and open to the public. Films Concerts Provost's Lecture Series For more Concerts are free unless otherwise specified. For more information, information, call Academic Support Services at call (717) 389-4284. In Faculty String A law Derrick Bell - Thursday, Feb. 12. Feb. professor and well-known scholar, Bell will give a workshop, "The Elusive Quest for Racial Justice in America," at 4 p.m., and Chamber Jan. 25, 7 p.m., Haas - Sunday, Recital Weber and featuring works by Bach, 1, Conducted by Ann Stokes and Mark p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall; Jelinek. Guest performers Donna Gutknecht, Friday, Jan. 30, Margaret Abbott and Heidi Karod. a lecture, Friel Carver Hall, Kenneth Special Events Gross Auditorium. Co- S. Friel 1, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, I Know What You Did Last Summer Wednesday and Friday, Feb. 4 and 6, 7 and 9:30 18, 7:30 p.m., author of the book. Breaking the Mob, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom; Sunday, Feb. Ballroom. 7:30 p.m. in Kehr Union, Ballroom. - Wednesday, March Kiss the Girls - Wednesday, Jan. 28, 7 and 9:30 Arriaga. "Civil Rights: Racism's Role in America," at Frank and Out - Sunday, Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. 4199. has Martin Luther King Feb. 13, 6 p.m., Jr. Banquet - Friday, Kehr Union, Ballroom. Sunday, Feb. Featuring remarks by legal scholar Derek over 30 years of law enforcement experience. p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall; 8, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. Bell. For information, contact the office of social equity at 4528. Art Exhibits Sankofa Conference - Friday and Saturday, Monday Haas Gallery ofArt. Hours 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. For more information, call (717) 389-4646. Exhibits are in the Celebrity Artist Series 4409 Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at Feb. 20 and 21, Opening Session, Friday, 6 p.m.; Concurrent Workshops, Saturday, 9 for more information. Allan Stackhouse - a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closing Dinner/Dance, Julius Caesar, performed Company Hall, Saturday, 6 p.m., by Aquila Theatre for the Arts. at 4510. On Thursday, Bloomsburg University A Feb. 4 and 5,11 a.m. to 5 p.m., call Kehr Union, 4196. Tickets are required. All performances are in 1. all smooth transition of transfer students, particularly those with associates degrees community colleges, according to from Wilson institutional research student-written works, Feb. 19-21, While the announced that the on the workings of the formula. subcommittee, reported that the search reading of 8 p.m.; Feb. 22, 2 p.m. 14-day enrollment report yield rate for applicants for 34%. open discussion. President Jessica for the renovation of Centennial to be modeled after the committee proposed Student Services Center. The steering committee will be chaired by Wilson Bradshaw. administrative services will interview six is Governance and 22, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. new candidates and should have finalists selected in George Agbango, chair of the space and Acts - Kozloff said that she would like the steering In the for the of budget and Don Hock One committee fall is Gymnasium Robert Obutelewicz, chair of the budget end of February. of Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee (BUCC) - Wednesday, Feb. 4 and 18, March 4 (open forum), March 25, April 8 next System funding formula, pending a future retiring at the official and information manage- February. Current budget director newly-purchased not ready, admissions director Chris Keller is for the director A An Evening renovation concept, as well as the university's director of planning, tabled action on the full implementation of the committee Gross Auditorium. Mitchell property. ment, reported that the Board of Governors presentation S. subcommittee, reported that the subcommittee has endorsed the Centennial affairs. Hugh McFadden, State facilities efforts in rezoning the Bradshaw, provost and vice president for academic talk, Computer Graphics by Jan Ruby-Baird Feb. 16 through March 5. Reception and gallery talk, Tuesday, March 3, noon. Carver Hall, Kenneth transfer credits for ceramics from Jan. 12 through Feb. 12. Reception and gallery Theater Planning and budget a resolution to facilitate the Bloomsburg alumnus, will exhibit Bloodmobile Visit - Wednesday and Thursday, Ballroom. For information, students and area schools. Continued from page Stackhouse Thursday, Feb. 12, noon. Feb. 26, a special performance of Aristophanes' "Birds" will be given for Kehr Union. For information, contact the Multicultural Center Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., Mitrani Haas Center are through Friday, An University March Forum - Wednesday, 18, April 15 McCormick Feb. 1 1 and 29, 3 p.m., Center, Forum. additional planning and budget meeting has been added to the calendar for Friday, April 17, at 3:30 p.m. in Human Services, McCormick Center Forum. for Planning and Budget - Thursday, Feb 12, March 19, April 16 17, 3:30 p.m., and 30, and McCormick Friday, April Center, Forum. Coimnunique A NEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY Derrick Bell to speak Feb. 12 on race and the law 5 FEB 1998 Distance education facility goes online to teach in Harrisburg Students are taking a Bloomsburg University graduate course this spring Bloomsburg Univer- Bell will speak at Thursday, Feb. 12, sity as part Bell will give a Quest America," However, the course Mary instructor, Harris, curriculum and foundations, doesn't have to commute; the workshop, "The university's for Racial Justice in while Harris p.m. and a class new conferencing 4 at System Harrisburg. of the university's Provost's Lecture Series. Elusive at the State of Higher Education's Dixon Center in Legal scholar and author Derrick is taught from the distance education video facility in the is Magee Center. teaching "Studies in And Human lecture, "Civil Diversity" for the Harrisburg students, a dozen Rights: Racism's students will be taking the course with her in Role In Bloomsburg. America," Installed in 7:30 at p.m. in the Kehr facility Union, Ballroom. State Both Derrick Bell public. After an early career as a lawryer for the U.S. Justice became the faculty has also been used for meetings with System personnel Equipment includes talks are open to the Bell December, the conferencing member first at civil rights Department, at Harvard Law School. administrative group who used director at Central cameras. There will also be an integrated media conferencing center. Huber notes that at station which will display materials at the Magee Center as well as transmit the informa- cost The project's total was more than $50,000, with $17,000 One Columbia, which has used to provide a local student with a course in Japanese taught in the northern part of the state. "Distance education The conferencing consortium funded by also expand. Plans are Pennsylvania's Link to Learn Initiative. another center law school And We Are Not "Though Saved: The Elusive Quest for Racial and Faces at the Bottom of the The Permanence of Racism, have Justice Well: used allegorical fiction to illustrate the intersection of law In 1990, Bell and achieve among more racial and gender , is is now we Pennsylvania Education. The on New at Bloomsburg's Martin Luther King Banquet, speaking on "Survival in is banquet; for more video conferencing center Wayne Mohr, services, director of TV/ radio and the distance education advisory committee, chaired by Jim Huber, sociology, and criminal social welfare justice. "Distance education is not going to go away," says Huber, is who familiar with distance education though his work as a school Harris in the Center for Agile (left), is curriculum and using the video conferencing equipment to teach students the result of work by several individuals and groups, including an Alien Land Called Home." Tickets 4528. make this center community groups and Mary speak call will also foundations, Friday, Feb. 13, Bell will also information received through the university's membership education. a reflection to create Center. Partial funding will be dean of continuing and distance a visiting professor at are required for the underway Forum of McCormick diversity York University Law School. On in the failure to the risks and rewards of such protests. He to extend the going to expand." reach of our educational offerings, the faculty. His latest book. Confronting Authority is is university's video conferencing tools will businesses," says Michael Vavrek, position at Harvard to protest the school's the primary purpose of the equipment available to race. left his Pennsylvania, a video- a video Central Columbia, video conferencing has been Law has become a standard new video lighting, three video provided by Subsequent books. the and computer among an monitors, two cameras and a control pad for the His book Race, Racism and American text. (left) conferencing equipment. tion to off-campus locations. black tenured Dixon Center. the Purchasing director Joseph Quinn services director Glenn Bieber were in Harrisburg and Bloomsburg simultaneously. The system incorporates two large monitors (below). COMMUNIQUE 2 FEB 98 5 Bloomsburg adds $76 million to Columbia County economy Campus notes Nancy Gentile presented a paper According to an independent study performed the State System of Higher Education, University infuses more than $183 into Pennsylvania's education and office information and War Issues: and Citizenship, in Her paper was titled systems, recently had an article titled Gender, Race, Identity, "The Univetsity San Antonio, Texas. Student Teaching" published in the "The Old Country School: Gender, of in excess $76 million in Columbia County alone. Tripp, Umbach and Associates Inc. of Pittsburgh released Identity Immigrant its Women System's Board of Governors. war Europe." The paper state's System combined add $2.2 economy, including one universities international billion in direct spending by the schools, their faculty and staff, students and visitors. Employment, both direct and indirect, as a result of 1919 John Post- focused on the attempt to spread pre-war American social welfare billion to the university's faculty, staff impact on the county and state. from the 1995-96 academic Investment Advisory Industry: Metropolitan Philadelphia, 1983-1993," community. David which appears Among and The survey used data pp. 112-126. as the Mark written an article, "Tracking the First Scouting Manual" in the January 1998 issue of Biblio. and students accounted for another stores, restaurants and In addition to the university's 966 employees, the survey showed that another 1,875 jobs in Columbia County were attributable to the university. also included time spent by faculty, volunteering in the county. staff R. Jelinek and John Couch, and students The 528,700 hours will Williamspott Pilot Programs at a Public perform their selection with the Symphony on an upcom- ing concert. Univetsity and a Private College" with David Arnold, provost, College, at the 20th St. John Fisher Annual National on the Teaching of Psychology Institute in St. Petersburg Beach, Fla. reported equals 66,088 eight-hour days of volunteer day institute also featured and charitable and lectures activities. Orchestra. There was one winner and two runners-up; the winner Comparison of Cluster Learning J. The study at Young Artists Competition at Clarke Chapel, Lycoming College. The the 25th psychology, recently presented "A Community for lodging. Feb. 1998: music, recently served as adjudicators Symphony $39.2 million. 1, event was sponsored by the Williamspott Connie Schick and Brett Beck, an estimated $21.7 million off-campus Visitors, including parents, spent $4.3 million in local The Professional Department of State, acted commentator the findings were that university faculty staff spent in Geographer, vol. 50, No. Steven D. Hales, philosophy, has year. "The Suburbanization of the Institutional Pattetson, historian for the U.S. and students were also factors used to determine the overall Bodenman, geography and E. earth science, has written a papet, philosophy to the post-war the existence of a university in a community, taxation and involvement of the View of Business Education Forum. in International Social Welfare Engineering in Bloomsburg and the other 13 member Supervisor's and the YWCA's Training of findings at January's quarterly meeting of the State in the State Janice Keil and John Olivo, business the Peace History Society Conference, Peace for Bloomsburg million annually economy, including Ford, history, at The four- workshops by nationally known The research article "Energy Cost of Rifle Catriage in Biathlon Skiing, co- authored by Kenneth Rundell, senior sport physiologist at the Olympic Training Center in Lake Placid, N.Y., and Leon Szmedra, exercise science, has psychologists on techniques and been accepted for publication by the materials for use in the college journal Medicine classroom. and Exercise. and Science in Sports Communique Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412 Publication date for next issue: Thursday, Feb. 19. (Publication is generally twice a month during Matli department schedules talks the academic year and monthly during the summer.) Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communique on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, 389 first. The area code is 717. Please submit story ideas and news items The department of mathematics and are dial computer science talks to Eric Foster, 122 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail at: Web at: series of The held Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 Human open http://www.bloomu.edu holding a during the spring semester. to 5 p.m. in fost@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide talks, is McCormick Center for Forum (3"' floor), are Services, Computers Take Musical Dictation March 17, E. Dennis Huthnance, mathematics and computer Game 24 - March mathematics and computet and computet Josephus and the Amazing Technicolor Bloomsbun UNIVERSITY Doug Ensley, mathematics and computer science, * Shippensburg University. A Local Case Study of Media Gratifica- Why People Read the A Member of Pennsylvania's tions: State System of Higher Education Newspaper - science. Simpson's Paradox in Sports - March 31, G. Reza Noubary, mathematics to the public. Talks include: Fixed Points - Feb. 17, science. 24, Yixun Shi, Feb. 24, Richard Ganahl, mass communications. Title to be science. announced - April 7, W. Steven Smith, finance and business law. Mathematics and Sports - Aptil 28, mathematics and computet science students. 5 Barbara McCaffrey named January's Employee of the Month Union the supervisory roundtable. McCaffrey Jan. 30, after to retired Friday, more than 26 The university. in the during day led a Barbara McCaffrey rooms and conference rooms knew what I had for various a friendly Her husband, Before working in the Kehr Union, McCaffrey was assigned to work Though in Hartline Science Center, and, because it wasn't yet built, the Student Recreation Center. "I worked president's house under Dr. Mc- will Columbia/Montour Home office general scholarships at music and Bloomsburg University, will be held Saturday, Route 1 1 The Messimer, 7 p.m., accompanied by music of the Orchestra. The salad, pasta stir-fry selections carving station of smoked salmon and a years of teaching and filet, retirement this May. beef tenderloin and smoked turkey breast. A full cash bar will be available through the evening. From 8 to 10 p.m., meeting Jan. 21, the Bloomsburg University (BUCC) approved new by Stephen The newly approved Wallace, will health science, "Neotropic Biology," and geography and earth provide dance science, music. Wallace ment changes be honored option BUCC "Aqueous Geochemistry." 11, to the several courses. courses include: biological and allied approved require- geography and earth science department's "Emphasis on Urban and Regional Planning" and with a toast in granted diversity approval to an honors seminar, "Understand- recognition of ing Diversity," taught by 28 years There was a as first Mary Harris. reading of the integrity in research and a Studio Band modification in the graduate studies candidacy policies. There conductor, 31 was also discussion of the academic integrity policy. upcoming Tickets for the event are $75 per person. For its curriculum committee his Stephen Wallace buffet meal will include and Robert Band, directed will at At Studio nthe Bloomsburg University Chamber special education. Pool: Jean Berry, nursing; BUCC approves new courses Don of '70. Dinner begins class information systems; Stephen Markell, management; foundations. gala begins at 6 p.m. with a hour and piano music by business education/office Campbell, nursing; Mary Alice Wheeler, curriculum and Berwick. , Ellis, Coordinator: Vishakha Rawool, communication disorders Willow Run Inn and Golf Course, 21, at social March Winona Cochran, College of Professional Studies program. President's Spring Gala, a fiind- mathematics and computer political science; Richard McClellan, accounting. Health President's Spring Gala to raise scholarship funds The George Agbango, James Parsons, biological and Shi, information systems. Pool: Janice Keil, business education/ and raising event to benefit executive board has College of Business Visiting Nurses Association's hospice for six years at the art; Yixun Coordinator: Roger McCaffrey be busy as a volunteer for the still first- psychology. 22 after Strohman allied health sciences; science; Francis she's retired, and the Coordinator: Peter Stine, physics. Pool: Jeanette Keith, years of service. building but the Nelson Field House, campus with five speakers The Bloomsburg Universiry/APSCUF history; Barbara luncheon Bloomsburg's custodial services in every states participated in College of Arts and Sciences McCaffrey, retired in June 1993 from events. place approved the following academic grievance board members: time of her retirement, McCaffrey was January. from four universities first Falls Jan. 24. Academic grievance board members named bunch longest serving a covered dish Beaver to expect," in custodial services at the honored with up the Ballroom, Multipurpose setting in place sweepstakes award. The also responsible for is and Fifteen colleges Team won University Forensic Geneva College the competition. Bloomsburg's team returned to of people to work with." employee at every day was different, you custodians in maintaining the appearance of the union. In addition to tournament 16 awards, including four of the top knew McCaffrey team because of the in "Every day was an says McCaffrey. "I always team of four other cleaning, the in a interesting day, because never lead custodial Kehr Union shift, work variety. years of service at the worker The Bloomsburg building as the best 3 Bloomsburg University Forensic Team wins first place She describes Kehr Employee of the Month by COMMUNIQUE News briefs Cormick," says McCaffrey. Barbara McCaffrey has been named January's FEB 98 more information, Development Center at call the New library catalog system Implemented The Andruss Library is joining with ties in Voyager, a 4128. the other 13 universi- the State System of Higher Education in implementing new integrated library system. replace our current PALS system The new system will over the course of the spring semester. 14-day enrollment consistent with last spring Bibliographic data in PALS was transferred to the Voyager system recently and the Voyager catalog Bloomsburg's spring 14-day enrollment is 6,356 FTE (full-time equivalency), including full- and part- time graduate and undergraduate students. That last spring's students, figure FTE is consistent with enrollment of 6,361 and an increase over spring 1996 enrollment of 6,049 FTE. While undergraduate FTE enrollment was down very slightly from 6,088 last spring to 6,074 this spring, graduate enrollment increased 272 last slightly, spring to 281 graduate and graduate in the spring of 262 respectively. can be seen on the World going from enrollment 1996 were 5,787 and is now operational. It at: http://voyager.ship.edu/bloomu/ or from the "Andruss Library Catalog" icon on our Web page at: http://www.bloomu.edu/library/ FTE. Under- FTE Wide Web The PALS system will remain in service until the semester, but technical functions will gradually be the will new Voyager system. New books cataloged only be found in the Voyager system. end of the moved after to 1/1/98 , COMMUNIQUE 4 5 8 1 . FEB 98 Calendar Provost's Lecture Series Lectures are free and open to the public. Concerts For more information, call Academic Support Services at Films Concerts are free unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (717) 389-4284. I 4199. Derrick Bell - Thursday, Feb. 1 2. A law professor and well-known scholar, Bell will give a Know What You Did Suzuki Recital - Saturday, March 21, Arts, Mitrani Hall; 2:30 p.m., featuring area Suzuki Union, Ballroom. Kenneth S. violinists, and a lecture, Summer - Sunday Friday, for the Feb. 8, 7 p.m., Kehr Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall. workshop, "The Elusive Quest for Racial Justice in America," at 4 p.m., Last and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center Feb. 6, 7 Piano Master Class - Sunday, March 22, Raymond Cramer, Haas Center "Civil Rights: Racism's Role in America," at 2:30 p.m., with 7:30 p.m. in Kehr Union, Ballroom. for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. The Jackal - and 13, 7 Wednesday and Friday, Feb. 1 and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 15, 7 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Soul Food - Wednesday and Thursday, Feb. Frank Friel - Wednesday, March Carver Hail, Kenneth S. and 18, 7:30 p.m., Gross Auditorium. Co- author of the book, Breaking the Mob, has Friel 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. Special Events The over 30 years of law enforcement experience. Martin Luther King Feb. 13, 6 p.m., Celebrity Artist Series Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at Jr. Banquet - Devil's Advocate - Wednesday and Feb. 25 and 27, 7 Friday, Kehr Union, Ballroom. March 1, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. 4409 For information, contact the office of social Flubber - equity at 4528. 7 and 9:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom; Monday and Tuesday, March Wednesday, March Company Hall, performed by Aquila Theatre Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., Mitrani Haas Center for the Arts. On Thursday, Feb. 26, a special performance of Aristophanes' "Birds" will be given for Bloomsburg University students and area schools. Sankofa Conference - Friday and Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21, Opening Session, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closing Dinner/Dance, Art Exhibits Exhibits are in the Gala - Saturday, March 21, 6 p.m.. Willow Run Inn and Golf Course, Route For ticket information, p.m., in call Haas through Friday, more information, call Gallery ofArt. Hours are 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. For (717) 389-4646. 1 1 Allan Stackhouse - 4128. An Unexpected 5, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Haas 4, Friday, Saturday, 6 p.m., Kehr Union. For information, President's Connection - G. Reza Noubary, Feb. A Bloomsburg alumnus, Stackhouse will exhibit ceramics through 12:30 Kehr Union, room 340. Husky Club Auction - Feb. 12. Reception Friday, April 3, 6:30 p.m., Magee's Main Street Inn. For information, call Using the Analytic Hierarchy Process (AHP) Karl Kapp, Feb. 12, 12:30 p.m., Kehr Union, room 340. and gallery talk, Thursday, Feb. 12, noon. 4128. Computer Graphics by Jan Ruby-Baird Feb. 16 through March 5. Reception and gallery talk, Tuesday, March 3, noon. Building a Valid Trainer Competency Model Governance Bloomsburg University Student Art Factors Influencing Self-Esteem in Middle School Students - Brett Beck and Eileen Astor-Stetson, Feb. 19, 12:30 p.m., Kehr Union, room 340. Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee (BUCC) - Wednesday Feb. March 4 (open forum), March University Pendulum - John Baird, Kehr Union, room 340. March Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m., 18, 25, April 8 in the Tropical Pacific: 12:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Forum - Wednesday, 18, April 15 McCormick Messengers of El Nino - Cynthia Venn, March 5, Association - Juried exhibition, March 17 through April 9. Reception, Wednesday, March 25, noon. and 22, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. Affirmative Action and the Morality of the Gooseneck Barnacles room 340. 3, 6 p.m.; Concurrent Workshops, Saturday, contact the Multicultural Center at 4510. Lectures 2 and Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Monday Birthday and Deathday: Friday, and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, Featuring remarks by legal scholar Derrick Bell. for more information. Julius Caesar, 1 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday Feb. 22, 19, Feb. 1 1 and 29, 3 p.m., Center, Forum. Theater Tickets are required. All performances are in Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. A Planning and Budget - Thursday, Feb 12, An Evening March student-written works, Feb. 19-21, 19, April 16 and 30, and Friday, April 17, 3:30 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. of One Acts - 8 p.m.; Feb. 22, 2 p.m. reading of Communique A NEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY 19 FEB 1998 Foundation raises record $1.8 miiiion Planned gifts by rwo former teachers helped the Bloomsburg University Foundation in gifts, in-kind raise a record $1.8 million donations and royalties in 1997, according to development director Susan Helwig. The largest gift of 1997 was the bequest of $485,000 from Adaline Burgess '21 of Wyoming, Pa. Burgess was a teacher at White Haven Normal School and the principal of that school. the estate of Karleen Elemen- at Trucksville Kingston Township and tary School in later served as the Another $105,000 was received from Hoffman '30 of San Diego, Calif. This was the second installment of a $422,000 bequest made in 1996. Hoffman taught in Bloomsburg, Bradford, and Montandon before teaching special education for 22 years in Newark, N.J. Both gifts will support student scholarships. "The development office did an extraordinary job considering vice president for university Anthony M. advancement and executive known college and graduated many students who had they made modest gifts from their income. as a teacher's wonderful careers as teachers," says Helwig. "Loyal to their alma mater, Through at Bloomsburg University." gifts last year, donors. Alumni, with a participation rate of of the funds gifts raised. The average gift 18%, contributed from alumni was $72 the Legacy Society, the recognition club for those provisions for the future of through planned and deferred who have Bloomsburg University Humanitarian awards are presented annually to individuals who have further racial justice. Shown from their staff (active gifts that and retired) $45,096 and private foundations $36,500. Organizations like the special events, behalf of former Bloomsburg current council John Mulka member (faculty award), are; as the President's J. mayor and Daniel Bauman; dean of academic support services; Joan Mosier (community Wayne Whitaker (staff award), was assistant Bell, who the banquet's featured speaker. Bell, who director of admissions; 1 and Derrick 2 as part of the Provost's upon his Survival in book Gospel Choirs: Psalms of at) Alien Land Called Home and accompanied by Bloomsburg's Gospel Associa- Choir. During the evening, president Jessica Kozloff honored choir director Community Government such left Lecture Series, delivered an address based employee contributions. Parents contributed $64,789, faculty and strived to Bloomsburg mayor Mary Lenzini-Howe, who also spoke Feb. gifts. contributed $72,382 plus an additional $135,451 in and Jr. 13. award); Julius Armstrong (student award), Friends of the university contributed $271,744. Businesses tion King members of Other 1997 development highlights: matched Banquet Feb. of $1,000 or more were received. Twenty-five alumni and friends become charter made The Martin Luther Jr. the majority of the funds were received from the university's 7,822 55% Annual Martin Luther at Bloonfisburg's Fifth King accepted a distinquished service award on While there were a number of large and 128 Five individuals were presented with awards financial planning, these same teachers are able to create legacies of their own Banquet Jr. laniero, director of the Foundation. "We're looking forward to 1998." "For years, Bloomsburg University was King Lutlier of the projects we're working on, especially the all conclusion of the library campaign," says Five honored at Martin leaving her post after Amy Freeman, who seven years of is service. Gala and golf outings, brought $96,871 to Bloomsburg's fundraising efforts. Half of the monies received supported current operations equipment purchases and employee developwas directed to build the university's endowment, (scholarships, 39% 1% fulfilled ment), and 1 pledges to the library campaign. Amy Freeman COMMUNIQUE 2 1 9 FEB 98 Campus notes Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by University Police for Steven L. Cohen, psychology, has January 1998 Reported Offenses made Arrests to or or tion studies and theatre tum: The Effects of the Temporal paper "The Separation of Rates of Reinforcement," promptu Speech Contest" which appears which appears Incidents Cleared by by University Police Other Means Timothy Rumbough, communica- Momen- written a paper, "Behavioral in the January issue of the Journal of the Experimental Analysis of Behavior. The paper was also selected the journal to be featured in its by entirety Simple Assault 1 Larceny Totals 8 at Theft from buildings 5 behavior/jeab/jeabhome.htm" and then Theft from vehicles 3 choosing "selected reprints." Arson on the internet. The paper may be found "www.envmed.rochester.edu/wwwrap/ in the Speech Communication Winter 1997, vol. 12, no. 2. web has also designed a Teacher, Rumbough site for the Speech Communication Association of Pennsylvania that available at http:// is vesta.bloomu.edu/-scap/. exercise science, has written a paper titled "Comparison 8 Laws Liquor authored a arts, 'Um...Uh...' Im- Swapan Mookerjee, 1 Vandalism titled Reza Noubary and Yixun Shi, of Strength Differences and Joint Action 1 mathematics and computer science, have Durations Between Full and Drunkenness 3 recently coauthored a paper, "Difference Range-of-Motion Bench Press Exercise" Disorderly Conduct 3 Equation Models for Estimating Athletic accepted for publication in the Journal of Records," which has been accepted for Strength publication in the Journal of Computa- Coauthor tional and Applied Mathematics. Shi has graduated with a master's degree This report reflects only those incidents university property. It vi/hich occur on does not include incidents in the Town of Bloomsburg. also been asked to deliver a one-hour invited lecture at the Seventh International SAFETY TIP: There were eight thefts with a total value of $3,043 stolen. on campus in January, Remember: Never leave your car unlocked. Secure items of value in your office and classrooms when possible. Never put anything of value Colloquium on Numerical Analysis and Applications, which August in a gym locker. Computer Science with in Bidgaria. is to be held in The title of the lecture will be "Globalization Procedures for and Conditioning Research. Nicholas Ratamess, is 997. The who in from Bloomsburg exercise science 1 Partial in study was partially funded by the office of graduate studies and research and the Mookerjee has Alumni Foundation. also been appointed to the editorial board of the Journal of Strength and Covditioning Research. Nonlinear Systems, Unconstrained Wayne Optimization Problems, and Complex P. Uncommon Samuel B. Slike, communication disorders and special education, recently served as a Anderson, chemistry, has "Common Versus written an article, Equations." site evaluator for the National Oxidation Numbers of Nonmetals" that appears in the February of the Journal of Chemical issue Education. Council on Education of the Deaf. His Editor: Eric Foster, ext. Karl team reviewed the education of the deaf/ Communique hard of hearing program at Flagler College, St. Augustine, Fla. 4412 March month during Christopher Bracikowski, physics, 5. instructional "Forging Corporate and Academic Ties at Publication date for next issue: Thursday, M. Kapp, technology, presented a session on Bloomsburg University" and Work tive that Produce Torques," published in the held in Reno, Nev. Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial January issue of The Physics Teacher. 389 first. The is generally twice a area code is the 23rd Experience Educators has written an article, "Feeling Forces academic year and monthly during the summer.) (Publication at the Annual Western Association of Coopera- 717. Please submit story ideas and news items to Eric Foster, 122 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail at: fost@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: Janet Ruby-Baird http://www.bloomu.edu images 5. Bloomsbun UNIVERSITY * She at the will will exhibit Haas have a Tuesday March computer graphic Gallery of Art through March gallery talk 3, at and reception on noon. While has been the focus of her work years, Ruby-Baird mediums like and colored A Member of Pennsylvania's paints State System of Higher Education background her works. is began making printmaking, pencils. evident in oil digital imagery for the past four art in traditional and watercolor Her traditional art the painterly quality of 19 Alumna Eda Bessie Edwards dies Well-known alumna Eda a 55th and Bessie Mary a sister, Millville Health Friday, Feb. 13, at Raymond A brother, lived in 40 Kane, and CoatsviUe. She taught home stricken at her Kane and Drive. A Eda Bessie Edwards of the ftjrmer Bloomsburg State Teachers College, Edwards also took graduate courses at Penn State University. May 1919, 1, in daughter of the Born Andrew and Bertha Bloomsburg 1839 years Past, A State College spanning the 1979 to titled Profile Living Legacy, which was in 1989 on the occasion of the 150th She is member whom BUCC approves Integrity in research At its meeting Feb. for the School of member and five of policy Bloomsburg University curricu- 4, the the new "Integrity in Graduate Studies. Hock, Polonsky retiring after three decades of service past president of the Bloomsburg Ivy Club. Thomas is in Don Hock, director of budget and administrative services, and Aaron Polonsky, acquisitions and collections development Wesley at Salsgiver, officiating. Burial she celebrated The Sisterhood, United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg, Dr. C. Stuart Edwards, a native of Edwardsville, with PEO Montreal, Canada. Research" policy and modifications in candidacy requirements American Association of University the in lum committee (BUCC) approved member of the with her pastor, the Rev. Dr. survived by her husband. won recently of the a past president Funeral services were anniversary of the college. Team place at the Collegiate Forensic Assciation's IS* annual first Huskies returned to campus with 32 awards, including United Methodist Women's Group. At Lewisburg; and a published in 1982. She wrote an update Canada the top six speakers and the first-place sweepstakes award. Women; of the In University Forensic United Methodist Church, Bloomsburg, church. She was also a of team wins first place The Bloomsburg Winter Weekend Tournament of the administrative council of the 1937. that individuals campus of Bloomsburg State College. Edwards was a member of Wesley Muncy High School in Forensic at Ben Franklin School on the the time of her death, she was a a history recommended it is to be sure the time remains available. Ridgway, in the Smith Beilhartz and graduated from Edwards wrote occasionally change, 4526 call taught for two years during the 1960s where she was Muncy, she was the late Thursday, Feb. 26, from 10 a.m. to noon. Because schedules may Coatsville schools. She last the former 1941 graduate for Ridgway, years, previously living in elementary education on Country Club President Kozloff schedules open office hours President Jessica Kozloff will hold open office hours Bloomsburg Hospital emergency being News briefs Beilhartz, died in 1978. room after 3 Laird, a guest at Care Center. Edwards had Bloomsburg COMMUNIQUE wedding anniversary on Dec. 20; Edwards, 78, died the FEB 98 L. librarian, are retiring at the their SO'** end of this month. Both are in year at Bloomsburg. New Rosemont Cemetery, Bloomsburg. committee clianges announced at Forum student State funding, fall enrollment discussed at planning and budget life At the Forum meeting Feb. how the upcoming state impact the university at budget may the planning and budget committee meeting Feb. Under the current state 1 1. budget proposal, the state appropriation to the System would increase by 4.95%. State approximately translate into 2.5% an the Centennial renovation advisory 19 members are composed committee, presented a tentative life as timeline for the project as follows: professionals, sketch submission, April 10; preliminary development, counseling center, financial submission, June 19; pre-final submis- and student its Admissions director Chris Keller at the same time the university is 250 admission than for fall last year. But, because deliberately capping its enrollment goal, there were 400 fewer offers of admission so enrollment for the far. fall is Projected 6,670 200 students expected Sankofa Conference be an action item Committee reports FTE is holding its recently passed transfers aid, residence life four faculty and seven students. at the next prompted dialogue on by the Board of Governors friendly. policy, which Forum meeting March from community colleges more student life athletics, career to State The is 18. several issues, resolution intended to make System schools According to Wilson Bradshaw, vice president of academic affairs, the proposal will not significantly fourth annual Sankofa Conference Friday and affect Saturday, Feb. 20 and 21. Approxi- mately 85 Bloomsburg University 115 Bloomsburg University curriculum committee announced their approval of an academic renewal policy that allows students, students from outside the university are five or registered to attend the conference. admission. Sankofa is As an African word that means "We must go back and reclaim our past so we can move (ftiU-time equivalency), including 1,678 can understand new to be students. one each from admissions, activities, made The life. the vice president for student There was discussion of the revised hazing will for Bloomsburg in tuition. reported that to date, there were of: of student an ex-officio non-voting member, seven student including the academic passport resolution. providing to a zero percent increase more applications Nov. 30, 1999; completion of construction, June, 2000. the Board of Governors maintains commitment March increase in the university's operating budget, and chairman of the committee, to reflect current divisions within the office 24; bid award date, would standing Provost Wilson Bradshaw, as chair of sion, Sept. 16; final submission, increase life explained that changes in the committee's structure were Because state appropriations are only state previously discussed Other announcements included: 48% of the university's budget, the , committee were approved. Peter Stine, physics President Jessica Kozloff discussed 1 1 changes to the composition of the student who we forward; so we why and how we came are today." Bloomsburg's current transfer procedures. Also, the more years after an academic dismissal, to reapply for part of the ongoing data collection for the Middle States Gene Gordon, computer and information services and a member of the outcomes assessment subcommittee, conducted a focus group. More focus groups and surveys will self-study. take place as the process for reaccreditation continues. COMMUNIQUE 4 19 FEB 98 Calendar Provost's Lecture Series Lectures are free and open to the public. Concerts For more Films Concerts are free unless otherwise specified. For more information, information, call Academic Support Services at call Soul Food - Sunday, Feb. 22, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. (717) 389-4284. 4199. Suzuki Recital - Saturday, March 21, Frank Friel - Wednesday, March Carver Hall, Kenneth 18, 7:30 p.m.. Co-author of the book. Breaking the Mob, work as S. The violinists, Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall. Feb. Advocate - Wednesday and Friday, 25 and 27, 7 and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, Devil's March Friel 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. 1, Piano Master Class - Sunday, March 22, has over 30 years of law enforcement experience. His investigative 2:30 p.m., featuring area Suzuki Kenneth Gross Auditorium. S. an officer in the Philadelphia Police Department resulted in the 2:30 p.m., with Raymond Cramer, Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Flubber - Monday and prosecution of more than 60 organized crime Wednesday, March Studio members. Tuesday, March 2 and 3, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom; Band with Alumni - Sunday, March 29, 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. 2:30 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Celebrity Artist Series Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at 4409 for more information. Special Events Art Exhibits Exhibits are in the Julius Caesar, Company Hall, Monday performed by Aquila Theatre for the Arts. call Sankofa Conference - Friday and Saturday, Gallery ofArt. Hours are 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. For (717) 389-4646. On Thursday, Feb. 26, a special performance of Aristophanes' "Birds" will be given for through Friday, more information, Friday, Feb. 27, 8 p.m., Mitrani Haas Center Haas Bloomsburg University students and area schools. 20 and 21, Opening Session, Computer Graphics by Jan Ruby-Baird Through March 5. Reception and gallery talk, Tuesday, March 3, noon. Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; Closing Dinner/Dance, Saturday, 6 p.m., Bloomsburg University Student Art March 17 Lectures Feb. 6 p.m.; Concurrent Workshops, Saturday, Kehr Union. For information, contact the Multicultural Center at 4510. President's Gala - Saturday, March 21,6 p.m., Willow Run Inn and Golf Course, Route 11. 4128. For ticket information, call Husky Club Auction - Friday, April 3, Association - Juried exhibition, through April Factors Influencing Self-Esteem in Middle March 9. Reception, Wednesday, 6:30 p.m., Magee's Main Street Inn. For 25, noon. School Students - Brett Beck and Eileen information, call 4128. Astor- Stetson, psychology, Feb. 19, 12:30 p.m., Steven Bagnell, Sculpture and Painting Kehr Union, room 340. Retrospective - April 13 through April 24. Student Research Poster Session - April 22- Reception, April 15, 5 to 7 p.m. 23, Kehr Union, Multipurpose A Local Case Study of Media Gratifications: Why People Read the Newspaper - Richard Master of Art Thesis Exhibition - April 27 Ganahl, mass communications, Tuesday, through McCormick Center Feb. 24, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Human Services, May Resort, Benton, Pa. For information, call (717) 389-4128. Governance Affirmative Action and the Morality of the Pendulum - John Baird, psychology, Feb. 26, 12:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Gooseneck Barnacles room 340. in the Tropical Pacific: 12:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Tickets are required. All performances are in (open forum), March 25, April 8 and 22, Carver Hall, Kenneth 3 p.m., McCormick room 340. Forum - Wednesday, March 18, and 29, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, McCormick Center for 17, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Human Evening of One Acts - A reading of student-written works, Thursday, Friday and April 15 Saturday, Feb. 19-21, 8 p.m.; Sunday, Feb. 22, 2 p.m. E. Dennis Huthnance, mathematics and computer March Gross Auditorium. University Forum. science, Tuesday, S. Center, Forum. An 5, Computers Take Musical Dictation - Theater Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee (BUCC) - Wednesday, March 4 Messengers of El Nino - Cynthia Venn, geography and earth science, March Husky Club Spring Golf Outing - Friday, Camping April 24, Mill Race Golf and 10. for Forum. Rooms. Services, Forum. Planning and Budget - Thursday, March 19, April 16 and 30, and 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, McCormick Center, Forum. The Robber Bridegroom - Adapted from novella by and May 1 the Eudora Welty, April 24, 25, 29, 30 and 2, 8 p.m.; April 26, 2 p.m. Communique A NEWSinTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Top cop Frank Friel to discuss status of organized crime Former League of Women Voters president to speak Marcii 24 Friel, police officers the Mob, and co-author of the book Breaking speak will the nation's most honored among at Bloomsburg University Wednesday, March 18, as part of the university's League of Women Voters, speak workshop Friel will give a Law Enforcement" titled "Careers in 4 p.m. and a lecture at titled "Mafia Murders and the Status of Organized Crime America" Wednesday in Carver Hall, Kenneth at 7:30 p.m. in Gross Auditorium. Both A 30-year veteran investigative work as Department of law enforcement, Friel's an officer in the Philadelphia resulted in the prosecution of more than 60 organized crime members, including the only conviction for the murder of a mob boss within the United States. 'A good cop' Neuman's talk, is is free the most can earn. Frank A and public innocent of public safety in Bensalem investigation cleared an man who had been wrongly convicted of His remarkable investigative record has Friel accolades community and from the law enforcement the media. He "National Police Officer of the women in Neuman has College. She is Pomona editor of the has been named Month" and 60 Minutes correspondent Mike Wallace, who on television, said, "A good cop' is book A Bloomsburg University has been second consecutive and good cop." monthly column for the In compiling the guide, publisher The Student Guide to John Culler researched 1,800 higher education institutions throughout the nation. universities. America's 100 To be selected {oi America's 100 Best College Buys, colleges had to meet They must be an Best College Buys profiles schools that are specific requirements. rated highest academically, but have the accredited, four-year institution; offer lowest total cost for the college year. full residential facilities Compiled by Institutional Research and Evaluation in Gainesville, Ga., the residence halls and dining services; offer opportunities for need-based, academic- guide gives complete information on based and athletic-based financial each selected institution, including costs, have an entering freshmen majors offered and campus SAT The guide describes life. Bloomsburg as a place where "academic programs have current, relevant educational opportuni- a very a room, the labs and the studios." best college buys the most satisfying accolade a police officer can is currently lives in Lewisburg Voice kept pace with the times, offering Friel Neuman Sunbury Daily Item. profiled Friel Frank Woodrow Wilson National Fellowship Foundation. Bloomsburg listed among America's 100 Best College Buys Pennsylvania "Police Chief of the Year." earn. a visiting fellow of the and writes year by a publication that rates America's murder. brought nia Women's Campaign Fund from 1991-1996. She is currendy visiting professor at Bucknell University and served as Friel Township, the fastest-growing community in Friel's policy, Neuman president of the Pennsylva- Nancy Neuman Washington and Jefferson College, colleges Pennsylvania, to 1990, and writer on lecturer named one of the 100 a very good cop. Later, as director Mom: and open to in the U.S. for the is After leading the League of Women Voters from 1986 "From the public. politics 1920- Voters in Perspective: The American Woman Voter," and author 1995. Multicultural Center. satisfying accolade a police officer 24, at 4 p.m. Kehr Union, been a distinguished and open to the public. are free Police S. the Right to Vote of The League of Women Bloomsburg March Tuesday, in the at Suffragist to Soccer Provost's Lecture Series. of Our Own: Leading American Women Celebrate Nancy Neuman, former national president of the will Frank MARCH 1998 5 ties for today's world. As a teaching institution, the university offers full you the benefit of professors in the class- or average; ACT score and have including class aid; with a above the national a cost of attendance below the national average. Bloomsburg University and Indiana University were the only two universities from Pennsylvania selected in the guide. for inclusion COMMUNIQUE 5 MARCH 2 98 Hack named 'Employee of the Month' by Supervisory Roundtable Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by University Police for February 1998 Reported Offenses made Arrests to or workshops each supervisory roundtable. 50 or Hack, secretary Incidents Cleared by by University Police Cindy Hack has been named February's Employee of the Month by the Other Means each attracting more than 1 1 Larceny Totals 16 2 participants. She has been in the member a department of business of the "Bloomsburg education and office Automated Transfer System" continuous imptovement information systems, has Burglary year, often in Harrisburg or Allentown, been at the university since A permanent, 1984. team. part- Theft from buildings 5 0 time employee, Hack works Theft from vehicles 10 1 mornings Outside the Cindy Hack Hack at the university. In addition is a university, home decorating consultant and has done presentations Fraud 1 1 to her secretarial work, her duties for staff Vandalism 7 2 include coordinating business education roundtable. She also teaches Sunday school at Wesley United Methodist 1 0 workshops 7 7 teachers in the state. Typically, Drunkenness 5 5 Bloomsburg sponsors three or four such Disorderly Conduct 6 3 DUI Liquor Laws It does not include incidents in the secretarial Church. Campus notes This report reflects only those incidents which occur on university property. for high school business development and the Town of Bloomsburg. Raymond Jeanette Keith, history, presented a SAFETY TIP: The total value of items taken February was $15,184. Remember, chances are theft can that ruin someone else if in thefts you need or will too. during like an item, And they may take it. A your day, not to mention your department budget. paper, "Don't Want to Fight: Class Conscription in the World War South," at and curriculum and the February issue of the Multimedia I the Social Science History Association conference S. Pastore, foundations, had an article published in "Strategies for Translating last fall in Washington, D.C. Keith also went to and Internet Training Newsletter titled Instruction to Classroom Web-based Courses." the American Historical Association conference in Seattle in January where she attended a council meeting of the Society for Historians of the Gilded and Progressive Age John Bodenman, geography and "Local Entrepreneurs Contributions to the Era. E. earth science, has written a paper titled Economic Base: Hardwood Processors in the Northetn and Central Harry C. Strine Communique studies and communication III, theatre, presented a paper 4412 Publication date for next issue: Thursday, (Publication is generally twice a March month during 19. the academic year and monthly during the summer.) phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Please submit story ideas and news items to Eric Foster, 104 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail at: fost@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: Four-digit accepted for publication in the journal "The Tenured Professor of Forensics: The Good Old Days" at the Middle National Communication Association The Pennsylvania titled Editor: Eric Foster, ext. Appalachian Region," which has been Convention on in Chicago, a panel titled 111. He was also Boondoogle?" In April, Eastern at the Communication Association Convenhe will be a member of a titled "Interpretations When Stephen M. State University, are co-authors on the paper. "High School Tourna- ments on the College Campus: Boon or tion, States Geographer. Smith and Kathlene Meyers, both of panel of Interpretation: Does Interpretation Become Christopher Bracikowski, Garcia and David have written an J. P. Joseph Harper, physics, "Getting article titled the Feel for Vector Addition of Forces," which has been published in The Physics Teacher, vol. 36, no. 2. Acting?" http://www.bloomu.edu Shahalam Mehdi Bloomsburg " UNIVERSITY A Member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education Haririan, economics, co- "The U.S. authored a paper, Industry, How Are the Airline Low Cost Air Carriers Doing.'" with Bihan Vasigh of Embry that Riddle Aeronautical University was ptesented at the 37* Annual Meeting of the Western Regional Science Association in Monterey, Calif. and earth M.N. Amin, geography science, presented a paper, "A Comparative Study of Bluff Erosion Process in the Pennsylvania and Ohio Shorelines of Lake Erie," at the Annual Meeting of the Pennsylvania Geographical Society in York. . Leader ship. I Lreutenant Governor Senator Representative Representative Senator Mark Roy C. Afflerbach Joseph W. Karl W. Boyes J. S. Schweiker Bloomsburg University KuTZTowN University OF Pennsvivania OF Pennsylvania Representative Representative Jeffrey W. Coy Jay Costa Edinboro University Indiana Unfversity Indiana University OF Pennsylvania OF Pennsylvania OF Pennsylvania Representative Representative Representative Howard Jr. Representative Brett Feese Michael K. Hanna Indiana University Indiana University Lock Haven University Cheyney University OF Pennsylvania OF Pennsylvania OF Pennsylvania OF Pennsylvania OF Pennsylvania Representative Representative Phyllis Mundy Daley J. II Representative Representative Senator Thaddeus KIrkland John F. 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The State members in Pennsylvania's System of Higher Education State The System Works for Pennsylvania of Pennsylvania Pennsylvania Cheyney University of Pennsylvania • Clarion University of Pennsylvania • East Stroudsburg University of Pennsylvania • Edinboro University of Pennsylvania • Indiana University of Pennsylvania • Bloomsburg University • California University of • of Pennsylvania • Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania • Mansfield University of Pennsylvania • Millersville University of Pennsylvania Sfiippensburg University of Pennsylvania • Slippery Rock University of Pennsylvania • West Chester University of Pennsylvania Kutztown University Office of the Chancellor • Dixon University Center For more information, The State System of Higher Education is visit • 2986 North Second Street • the State Systenn of Higher Education web Harnsburg, PA 171 10 site at • ' (717)7204020 wvvw.sshechan.edu an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and encourages applications from minorities, women, veterans, and persons with disabilities. 1 MARCH 5 Women's Conference to feature The 18''' annual Women's Conference of Columbia and Montour Counties will be held on the campus of Bloomsburg March University Saturday, will feature more than 80 workshops, including many given by faculty and staff at the The keynote university. rights for lesbian News briefs "Contemporary Resumes" by Nancy Dittman, business education and office for equal and gay Americans and Newt BUCC approves legal studies minor Badami, communication studies and A new minor in legal studies was approved by the Bloomsburg University curriculum committee (BUCC) at meeting Feb. 18. The minor has since been approved by theatre. provost and vice president for academic affairs Wilson Employment speaker will be Candace Gingrich, a speaker 3 an international trade association; information systems; "Successful 28. The day-long conference Gingrich COMMUNIQUE 98 Interviewing" by Mary In connection with the conference, Bradshaw and has been sent to the State System The the Penn State Geisinger Health Systems is co-sponsoring a play, "Attitude With its for approval. minor, proposed by Bruce Rockwood, finance and business law, will consist of 2 credits, including 1 Law and one required Wings," focusing on the friendship of course, "Introduction to Gingrich. She will give her address, two women on Additional courses would be chosen from selected offerings of "From Apathy 7 to 10 p.m. in Haas Center for the sister the of Speaker of the House to Activism," at 9 a.m. in Kehr Union, Ballroom. Approximately 350 Friday, Arts, Mitrani Hall. women there will be a are March 27, Along with the Women's Health the lobby of Haas and a reception according to Shell Lundahl, psychologi- following the performance. Play $10 the departments of communication studies and theatre, play, Fair in expected to attend the conference, cal from The conference those attending the conference, and free special career will also feature a workshop track that to Registration Yourself in Today's Environment" by or $25 after Nancy Gober, call director of education for and political science $5 for at its Feb. 18 meeting, tion of the certificate in BUCC German and approved the reactiva- bachelor of science degree with a major in secondary education/German. Bloomsburg University students. on "Marketing includes workshops mass communications, philosophy, Also admission for the public, English, finance and business law, geography and earth science, psychology. counselor and conference chair. is the Legal Environment." is $18, including lunch, March Student pliysics society recognized as outstanding The Bloomsburg 16. For information, the Information Desk at University chapter of the Society of by Physics Students (SPS), advised 3900. faculty Bracikowski, has recently been recognized as Foundation board weicomes new members an outstanding chapter. The distinction commitment to strengthening SPS Chris national office was based upon the and scholarship, chapter's "exemplary degree of activity as member SPS as well as the physics profes- sional society for students." Harold Bailey J. and William Selden named members of the have been Before his retirement in 1983, William Selden was senior program Electrical service Bloomsburg University Foundation specialist in business Board of Directors, and Mary Pennsylvania Department of Education. has been named an associate The Bloomsburg L. Metallo member. University Foundation was reactivated in 1985 to solicit private funding to support the mission of Bloomsburg University. He education for the served as a writer and editor for follows: including: Business Education Forum, Monday, He Business Teachers Association Yearbook. was the author of Notemaking and A professor emeritus of mathematics Planning the A Eacilities for Business Bloomsburg's faculty from 1969 until School, Selden earned his bachelor of as 1997. At Bloomsburg, university's master's program mathematics education from 976 instructional technology program, multimedia developers. In 1985, he established the Institute for Interactive Inc. in is a Bloomsburg. president of Bailey Bloomsburg, a Ben Franklin May Gymnasium, Hartline Science Hall, University L. Metallo, CFP, is officer of First Store/Campus Police 19 Northumberland Wednesday, State member of the Hall, Carpenter Shop, Union National Bank A 1987 graduate of Bloomsburg University with a degree Simon Hall, Kehr May 20 Montgomery Apartments Thursday, May 1 , 2, 3 and 4 2 5 and 6, Modular Office 1 (R.O.T.C.), Modular Office 2 (D.G.S.), Modular Office 3 vice president and senior financial planning which prepares individuals for careers as Currendy, Bailey is Center, Montgomery Apartments Mary Bloomsburg's master of science in Interactive Technologies at Bloomsburg to 1983. In 1984, he helped launch interactive science degree at 18 Union, Columbia Hall, Luzerne Hall and Lycoming Hall. Bloomsburg University Alumni Board. in 1 graduate of Berwick High Teachers College and coordinator of the May Sutliff Hall, Centennial Tuesday, Education. he served May and Navy Hall. and computer science. Bailey served on his retirement in in campus buildings will be shut off at designated times in May to accommodate repairs to the electric systems. The current schedule for electrical shutdown is as several business education publications, American Vocational Journal -mA Eastern shutdown sclieduled Electrical service to in Wilkes-Barre. in business administration and finance, (TIP), Ground Crew Trailer, Auxiliary Greenhouse, Ground Crew Greenhouse and Watet Tanks. Friday, May 22 Total Upper Campus, except trailers. Saturday, May 23 Human Metallo has attended the Pennsylvania McCormick Center Bankers Association Trust School, tration Building, Bakeless Cannon Center for the Arts, Andruss Library, Student Recreation Financial Institute and the multimedia company that develops College of Financial Planning, where she interactive technology-based education earned the certified financial planner and training programs. designation. for Services, Waller Adminis- Center for the Humanities, Haas Center and Buckalew Place. Sunday, May 24 Total Lower Campus Hall, Schuylkill Hall, Hall and Scranton (if needed). Boiler Plant, Montour Commons. Old Science Hall, Carver Hall, Elwell , COMMUNIQUE 5 MARCH 4 . 98 Calendar Provost's Lecture Series Lectures are free and open For more to the public. information, call Academic Support Services at Concerts Films Concerts are free unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (717) 389-4284. 4199. Suzuki Recital - Saturday, March 2 1 Frank Friel "Careers in lecture, - Wednesday, March Law Enforcement," 18, workshop, 4 p.m.; and 2:30 p.m., featuring area Suzuki Kenneth Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. "Mafia Murders and the Status of Piano Master Class - Sunday, March 22, Carver Hall, Kenneth 2:30 p.m., with Gross Auditorium. 3, 1998. Author of the book Fitness After Studio Band with Alumni - Sunday, March 29, 50, Blair will give a lecture, 'The Public 2:30 p.m., Haa5 Center for the Arts, Mitrani Health Importance of Physical Activity," Hall. "How at 7:30 p.m., and a workshop, to Increase - Thursday, Brass Menagerie Old Science Hall, April 2, 8 p.m., President's Gala - Saturday, March 21, 6 p.m., Willow Run Inn and Golf Course, Route 1 1 room G-20. a.m. in the Kehr Union, Ballroom. His is in conjunction with the Seventh Annual Health Sciences Symposium. Art Exhibits Exhibits are in the Celebrity Artist Series Call the Celebrity Artist Series box fr)r at office Monday 4409 Haas through Friday, more information, call Gallery ofArt. 9 a. m. to Hours are 4 p. m. For For ticket information, call Husky Club Auction - Friday, April 3, 6:30 p.m., Magee's Main Street Inn. For information, call 4128. Opening Reception: Symphony Orchestra with Nadia 4128. (717) 389-4646. more infi)rmation. Cincinnati Outstanding Bloomsburg University Women Reception - Monday, March 16, 11 a.m., Kehr Union, Midticultural Center. Your Physical Activity by Integrating Lifestyle Activities," Friday at 8:30 appearance Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Special Events Steven Blair - Thursday and Friday, April 2 Thursday Postino (Italian/French film) - Monday, Raymond Cramer, Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. and II April 20, 7 p.m., Organized Crime in America," 7:30 p.m. in S. the Lake of Scented Souls (Chinese Film) - Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., violinists, Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall. S. Women From "Life in the Caribbean" Computer Graphics by Jan Ruby-Baird through March 5. Union, Multicultural Center. Bloomsburg University Student Art Student Research Poster Session - April 22-23, Association - Juried exhibition, Kehr Union, Midtipurpose Rooms. Exhibit - Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m., Kehr Salerno Sonnenberg - Wednesday, March 25, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts. through April Lectures March Gooseneck Barnacles in the Tropical Pacific: 9. March 17 Reception, Wednesday, Husky Club Spring Golf Outing - Friday, 24, Mill Race Golf and Camping Resort, 25, noon. Steven Bagnell, Sculpture and Painting - Messengers of El Nino - Cynthia Venn, Retrospective geography and earth science, March Reception, April 15, 5 to 7 p.m. 12:30 p.m., Kehr Union, 5, Siblings' p.m., science, Tuesday, McCormick Center March for Master of Art Thesis Exhibition - April 27 through May 10. and Children's Weekend - April 24- Renaissance Jamboree - Saturday, April 25, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 17, 3:30 to 5 Human 4128. 26. For information, call 4346. Dennis Huthnance, mathematics and computer call April 13 through April 24. room 340. Computers Take Musical Dictation E. Benton, Pa. For information, April Services, downtown Bloomsburg. Governance information about this street Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee (BUCC) - Wednesday, March 25, Alumni Day - Chamber of Commerce at For the festival, call (717) 784-2522. Forum. Glimpsing the Abstract: A Graphic Lesson on Writing the Position Paper - Joseph F. Battaglia, English, March 19, 12:30 p.m., Kehr April 8 and 22, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum - Wednesday, March 18, and 29, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, University computer p.m., Shi, mathematics and science, Tuesday, McCormick Center March for 24, 3:30 to 5 Human Saturday, April 25. For informa- 4058. Forum. Union, room 340. Game 24 - Yixun tion, call April 15 Theater Tickets are required. All performances are in Forum. Carver Hall, Kenneth Planning and Budget - Thursday, March 19, The Robber Bridegroom - Adapted from April 16 and 30, and Friday, April 17, novella by S. Gross Auditorium. Services, Forum. Sojourner Truth Lecture - Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. 3:30 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. and May the Eudora Welty, April 24, 25, 29, 30 1 and 2, 8 p.m.; April 26, 2 p.m. " Steven Blair to discuss iiow to stay fit witiiout stressing over weiglit Think you have to be slim and toned to be healthy? Think again. According to researcher Steven amount the Blair, of exercise an individual gets has more do with to than the his or her health person's weight. ir. The author of the Steven Blair best-seller Fitness After Fifty, Blair will speak as AT&T TRAINERS - Timothy part of the university's Provost's Lecture Series and Health Sciences Symposium Thursday and Friday, Phillips, Mary Nicholson, June Trudnak and Karl Kapp for Interactive Technologies have received a grant from telecommunications giant workshops improve employee to of the Institute AT&T to provide training. April 2 and 3. Blair is an internationally recognized expert on the association between lifestyle and He was health. the senior editor for the Surgeon General's Report on Physical Activity and has been awarded the Surgeon General's Medal. His book Living With on the health benefits of moderate individuals can integrate more Exercise focuses exercise A team and how titled munications giant will give a lecture a Thursday, April 2, at 7:30 p.m. "The Public Health Importance of Physical Activity." On Friday, April 3, at 8:30 a.m., "How workshop, by Integrating to Increase he will give Your Physical Activity Both Lifestyle Activities." held in the Kehr Union Ballroom and talks will are open be to the Blair's lecture will serve as the keynote address to the seventh annual Health Sciences "Healthy Lifestyles: symposium a workshops to AT&T to develop enhance their employee principles of interactive design that can be incorporated into web-based instruction." In addition to face-to-face instruc- Bloomsburg team training. tion, the Mary Nicholson, Timothy Phillips, Karl Kapp and June Trudnak from the a variety of resources to support the workshops, including Institute for Interactive Technologies examples, job aids and web-based received the grant to design two hands- a will produce CD-ROM of instructional modules. on workshops focusing on designing public. sionals of four faculty members have received a $42,300 grant from telecom- physical activity into their daily routines. He Faculty awarded AT&T grant to create training programs A Fitness Imperative." instruction. The workshop more than 500 health profesand students to campus and feature more than will bring dozen presentations Friday. Bloomsburg students will have health-related poster displays in Kehr Union Multipurpose Rooms A and B Thursday and call The will first "People at be held in March or April AT&T training facility in New Jersey. A second two-day workshop also planned. About a dozen AT&T "People will participate in each Continued on page 3. contacted us. Nicholson. The grant funds will be used to purchase a laptop and a desktop PC, development software, and support four at AT&T know our graduate assistants from the related reputation and they contacted us," says 4426. our reputation and they is workshop. Friday. AT&T know three-day at the employees For more information about the Health Sciences Symposium, world wide web-based interactive Symposium, "We will be working with instructional designers, teaching them Master of Science in Instructional Technology program project. to work on the COMMUNIQUE 2 University witli 19 MARCH 98 sciioois linics education consortium Nobel Laureate in economics to discuss giobai money woes Economics Nobel Laureate Lawrence The department of curriculum and foundations has launched a new organization to promote interaction between the university's faculty and teachers Klein will speak Friday, April 3, at 3 p.m. Carver Hall, Kenneth in the Bloomsburg University Education Consortiimi, representatives of 17 school districts attended the organization's March 4, in first Commons. the Scranton Gross Economy" induction ceremony for An and open free is to the public. economics and finance professor founded Wharton Econometric Forecasting Associates and was a principal investigator for Project members and school A the first meeting, presentations were given by Henry Dobson, curriculum and foundations; Mark DiRocco, secondary principal at Mifflinburg Area School District. "You can help us produce the kind of teachers we in activity. Wednesday, April LINK, for studying interna- won also 1:50 p.m. in 8, at Kehr Union, Multipurpose Taylor Room B. an economics professor is at Stanford University and served on payments and economic Klein is Economic President Bush's Council of the Nobel Prize for Advisors. Lewisburg Area School District; and Ben Van Horn, superintendent of need tional trade, The economics department sponsoring a talk by John B. Taylor which combined models from countries around the world district representatives. Omicron Delta Epsilon, the economics honor society. University of Pennsylvania, Klein at the by university faculty Friday evening, Klein will be the featured speaker at Bloomsburg's month, October through May. Over lunch, each will feature presentations he economic Carter's task force in a successful presidential on the "Impact of foundations, the consortium plans to meet each meeting Jimmy Global Financial Crisis on the U.S. meeting Wednesday, Organized by the department of curriculum and in 1980. In 1976, campaign. Klein's discussion region's school districts. Dubbed S. Auditofium. in the Economics coordinated Trustees extend Kozioff 's contract, approve room and board fee increase our public schools," John Hranitz, chair of curriculum and foundations, told the group "I feel At at the first its quartetly meeting March mandated student 12, the Council of Trustees endorsed the meeting. very strongly about building bridges between our colleges, between our departments, and between the university and the schools," said Ann Lee, dean of extension of President Kozloff 's contract for fee schedule for student remain unchanged. reported that the projected ment another year and approved a proposed fees Chris Keller, directot of admissions, room is enroll- fall expected to meet the established goal of 6,670 FTE. Although freshmen of an informal review of ago, up 565 from three years 60 fewer freshmen than last year counties have been invited to participate in the presidential leadership, President Kozloff will be admitted. This intentional consortium. was commended downsizing and board the College of Professional Studies. Approximately 40 school districts in As the nearby 1998-1999. rates for result for her applications are performance and her contract was renewed through the year 2001. room and board Communique life-cycle (Publication is issue: generally twice a in of 5.4 per- 1997-98 to $1,775 Thursday, April month during 2. halls. the academic year and monthly during the summer.) phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Please submit story ideas and news items to Eric Foster, freshmen two years and rates increased in average students is SAT scores for admitted 1069 and average class rank is top 29 percent. In other business, the trustees were upgrade program for residence Board large brought up to date on consttuction allows the continuation of a nine-year 4412 Publication date for next rate inctease from $1,684 The combined 1998-99. The room rate increase in Editor: Eric Foster, ext. due to higher than projected retention figures. Trustees also approved a cent, is classes in the previous projects BUCC an effort and infotmed of approval by of a new interdisciplinary minor The proposal has been to stay current with the increase in real in legal studies. food costs and set aside forwarded to the State System for service facility improvements. All other funds for food final Four-digit 104 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail at: Piano master class offered March 22 fost@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web Pianist at: http://www.bloomu.edu a Raymond piano master at Bloomsbun A Member of Pennsylvania's Stale System of Higher Education class presented with numerous distinguished Ctamer will give Sunday, March 22, A. service awards by the Music Teachets National Association. 2:30 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. UNIVERSITY approval. The Husky Club Auction public, as well as piano teachers and students, are invited to attend this lectutc free and petfotmance is sponsoring the scholarship fund. at Bucknell University and Keystone Juniot College, has been Stteet Inn. Proceeds named Teacher of the Year for the State of Pennsylvania and 3 hold at a dinner Magee's Main from the auction will benefit the general athletic class. Cramer, adjunct professor of music will auction Friday, April 3, of charge. Pianist John Couch of the music department is April The Husky Club The event begins at 6:30 p.m. Tickets are $35 per person and include dinner and Bloomsburg a DJ. football star Irv Sigler will sign autographs at the event. 2 19 MBA program changes approved ]STp™ Recent curriculum revisions make the work and an undergraduate Up course. (MBA) program more credits could be waived, attractive to working professionals. Changes MBA program in the Also replaced 30 credits of undergraduate undergraduate calciJus course and of graduate work program as 1 MBA Mary W. and David Long, dean of McCormick ing in two intercollegiate sports to earn Future, and answer any questions regarding projects academic physical education credit activities to implement the new System community is for affiliation program with Mansfield University was new curriculum respiratory therapy at Mansfield could change, of reflects the strengths continue Bloomsburg easily matriculate to to earn their formal education in a graduate a bachelor of science degree. A similar school. agreement was implemented last fall for MBA program, students could possibly be required to undergraduate and graduate levels to earn the MBA. Under the and The campus ideas. The committee approved new revised program, presented hours Tuesday, April 7, office may recommended occasionally that individuals call 4526 to be sure The Red Cross drive April 8 hold a blood drive Wednesday, April will Union Ballroom. Up a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kehr 1 1 four people can be helped for each person who donates blood. For more information, contact John Trathen or Julie Shoup Courses" and "Student Scheduling" at policies. There were revised would be required to take a maximum of 48 credit hours of graduate and "Undergraduate first 8, to "Placement Testing for Developmental by David Martin, finance and business law, students it is Red Cross to hold blood from medical imaging. open to 10:30 a.m. Because schedules the time remains available. Mansfield's associate degree students in take a total of 66 credit hours of courses at the and share invited to attend President Kozloff will hold from 9 Under the old goals. President Kozloff schedules open office hours April 7 approved. Under the agreement, students earning an associate degree in who Center, Forum. She will discuss the implementa- tion of the State System's strategic plan, Imperatives for the An will present a program Tuesday, April 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in the College of Business, stressed that the working professionals Academic and Burger, Vice Chancellor for agreement for the respiratory therapy president and dean of graduate studies research, State System Vice Chancellor to discuss strategic plan Student Affairs from the State System of Higher Education meeting, approval was at the briefs given to allow student athletes compet- each of their sports. prerequisites. Patrick Schloss, assistant vice and depending upon students in the program. prerequisites with a three-credit 3 calculus Currently, there are about 40 curriculum committee March 4 have credits 1 the student's academic background. approved by the COMMUNIQUE 98 2 of those graduate Master of Business Administration to MARCH 4196. readings of a "Academic Grievance Procedure" Pass/Fail" policy. Baseball legend Hank Aaron to speak on Hank Aaron Baseball legend will campus speak on campus Friday, April 24, at 2 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. His lecture will be be held Campus notes at "Chasing the Dream." titled 6 p.m. that evening West Ballroom. Tickets at Magee's will be required. be forthcoming. To accommodate Aaron's A dinner will Main Street Inn, 24 More information will visit, the Husky Club golf outing at Mill Race has been rescheduled from April 24 to Friday, Dale A. Bertelsen, communication paper S. Ekema Agbaw, and theatre, recently presented a published an titled "Emerging Communication Heart of Darkness studies article titled "The Dog Conrad and An African Breeches: Communication Studies" at the Speech Communication Association of Puerto Spring Rico annual convention. Literatures published In addition, Bertelsen has accepted several positions in the communication He has been named Book Review Editor for the National Communication Association journal, 1 English, has on Joseph Conrad's Technologies and Their Implications for Pedagogy." The 998 article issue in appeared in the of Research in African Critical Studies in for Mass Communication. named associate editor two National Communication has also been Slike, communication an associate editor for two Eastern Communication Association journals. Communication Quarterly and Communi- cation Research Reports. He is also the cardiovascular fitness of Men Deaf/Hard of Hearing in Lexington, Ky. CD-ROM and presented a paper regarding the creation of the computer program. The fit can carry - and that a sion tided "NCATE-CED-CEC: Three One Program Review." Endorsements, also a runner. he has been testing the men of all sizes. His findings: much as 28 percent body fat and be fit, fat man is likely to live longer than a President of the American College of Sports Medicine, Blair has written more than 200 papers and chapters in scientific literature and serves book also Describing is thin, sedentary one. a collaborative effort with the Institute He years, size. Blair as editorial boards for Interactive Technologies. 20 for the past creation of Speechreading Challenges was Communication Award Committee. and bald," attended the annual conference of the served as a moderator for a panel discus- Association's Gerald R. fat Association of College Educators of the current chairperson of the National Miller Dissertation himself as "short, And Speechreading Challenges on as News and World Report, time for Americans to focus on disorders and special education, recently Mass Communication and The Quarterly continues to serve it's being healthy, regardless of their Samuel B. At the conference, he demonstrated He 1. In a recent issue of U.S. Blair stressed that State University. Association journals. Critical Studies in journal of Speech. Continued from page by Indiana studies discipline. He Health University Press in collaboration with The Ohio June 12. Fitness After Fifty, written women health. the with Drs. Walter Ettinger and Brenda Mitchell, describes and on of many scientific publications. His how older men can increase physical activity to improve COMMUNIQUE 4 19 MARCH 98 Calendar Provost's Lecture Series Lectures are free and open to the public. For more information, call Academic Support Services at Films Concerts Concerts are free unless otherwise specified. For more information, call (717) 389-4284. Ulee's Gold - Friday, March 20, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 22, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. 4199. Suzuki Recital - Saturday, March 21, Steven Blair - Thursday and Friday, April 2 and 3, 1998. Author of the book Fitness After Fifty, Blair will give a lecture, "How at 7:30 p.m., and a workshop, Your Physical Activity by to Increase Kenneth S. Women From the Lake of Scented Souls (Chinese Film) - Monday, March 23, 7 p.m., violinists, Gross Auditorium, Carver Hall. "The Public Health Importance of Physical Activity," Thursday 2:30 p.m., featuring area Suzuki Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Piano Master Class - Sunday, March 22, 2:30 p.m., with Raymond Cramer, Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Friday, March 25 and 27, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, March 29, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Integrating Lifestyle Activities," Friday at 8:30 a.m. in the Kehr Union, Ballroom. Tomorrow Never Dies - Wednesday and Studio Band with Alumni - Sunday, March 29, Ballroom. 2:30 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Amistad - Wednesday, April Hall. Lectures Brass Menagerie - Thursday, April 2, 8 p.m., Game 24 computer Yixun Shi, Old Science mathematics and science, Tuesday, 3:30 p.m., March McCormick Center for room G-20. Hall, Center; Sunday, April 5, 7 p.m., Kehr 3, 7 p.m., Haas 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. 24, Human Forum. Services, 1, Union, Ballroom; Friday, April University-Community Orchestra - Sunday, April 5, 2:30 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Special Events From Suffragist to Soccer Mom - Nancy Neuman, former Women president of the League of Voters, Tuesday, March 24, 4 p.m., Monday The Challenges of a College Administrator: The Experiences of an African-American Female - Everlena Holmes, East Stroudsburg University, Tuesday, March 24, 7 p.m., Kehr more information, Federal Prosecutions of Environmental Barrile March and Neal Slone, and criminal 26, 12:30 p.m., a. m. to Thursday, Kehr Union, room 340. Berwick. For ticket information, call 4128. 4 p. m. For IS"*" Annual Women's Conference of Columbia and Montour Counties - Saturday, March 28. For information, call the Information Desk at 3900. (717) 389-4646. Bloomsburg University Student Art Reception, Wednesday, 9. Husky Club Auction - 25, noon. Friday, April 3, 6:30 p.m., Magee's Main Street Inn. For Crime sociology, justice, call 9 Association - Juried exhibition, March 17 March social welfare through Friday, through April Union, Multicultural Center. - Leo G. Haas Gallery ofArt. Hours are Exhibits are in the Kehr Union, Mulitcultural Center. President's Gala - Saturday, March 21,6 p.m., Willow Run Inn and Golf Course, Route 1 1, Art Exhibits Steven Bagnell, Sculpture and Painting Retrospective - April 1 information, call 4128. 3 through 24. Opening Reception: Reception, April 15, 5 to 7 p.m. "Life in the Caribbean" Exhibit - Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m., Kehr Simpson's Paradox in Sports - G. Reza Noubary, mathematics and computer science, Tuesday, March 31, 3:30 Center for Human p.m., Services, McCormick Forum. Union, Multicultural Center. Celebrity Artist Series Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at 4409 Images of Nepal: Mary Harris 1, 5 p.m., Kehr Union, Cincinnati Wednesday, April Salerno Sonnenberg - Wednesday, March 25, Multicultural Center. 8 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Symphony Orchestra with Nadia Thursday, April 2, 12:30 p.m., Kehr Union, room 409. Theater Forum. Tickets are required. All performances are in Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Multicultural Center. Kehr Union, Forum - Wednesday, April 5 and McCormick Center, Forum. Planning and Budget - Thursday, March 19, University Gross Auditorium. Chinese Martial Arts: "Taichi GongFu" Friday, April 3, 6 p.m., Governance Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee (BUCC) - Wednesday, March 25, April 8 and 22, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Variations of the Liar Paradox -William Calhoun, mathematics and computer science, Student Research Poster Session - April 22-23, Kehr Union, Multipurpose Rooms. for more information. 1 29, 3 p.m., The Robber Bridegroom - Adapted from novella by Eudora and May 1 and 2, Welty the April 24, 25, 29, 8 p.m.; April 26, 2 p.m. 30 April 16 and 30, and 3:30 p.m., Friday, April 17, McCormick Center, Forum. Communique A NEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 2 APRIL 1998 Baseball legend Hank Aaron to speak Hank Aaron Baseball legend 2 p.m. Friday, April 24, at System (TBS) documentary, "Hank Aaron: speak will Haas Center in Chasing the Dream," was a 1995 Academy for the Arts, Mitrani Hall, as part of the university's Award nominee. Since retiring from playing baseball in 1976, Provost's Lecture Series. Aaron has become Tickets for his speech, "Chasing the Dream," and may be obtained begin- are free ning Wednesday, April 15, office in 1 starting at noon. his 23-year career in the books - Aaron rewrote and holds more batting records than any baseball's record In 1974, at the peak of his career, home run record. years later, fans voted that yiS"*" Aaron home run "The still stand today. and career batting average of .305 3,771 career hits, he was the than 500 home runs. Golden Glove Award and 1960. of Fame in He was Aaron hits also of 1959 for fielding in 1958, first year of Aaron's autobiography, / a bestseller in 1991. at A reception will dinner, was Broadcasting Kishbaugh named 'Employee of the Month' at a 24 West, Magee's Main The begin Aaron 6 p.m. and at cost of the dinner will call is the be introduced by Litwhiler '38, a major-league ballplayer years. Litwhiler Golden Gloves invented the won Golden Glove the He to the university. JUGS lifetime raised the "Chase the He also gun, which measures the who have participated at Bloomsburg, such PRIDE, with as Upward Bound or preference given to recruited athletes. through the dinner Dream Hank Aaron has donated one of speed of a thrown baseball. Funds eligibility. Had a Hammer, A Turner 1 1 his elected to the Baseball Hall 1982, his be the guest of honor batting average of .281. the on the serves two consecutive years and amassed a and more won Danny for player to first accumulate both 3,000 career a total a TBS and relations for $50 per person. For reservations, Alumni House at 4058. At the With farm a corporate vice president of the dinner at 7 p.m. records for runs batted in (2,297) is will also Street Inn. Twenty works to develop the board of directors. Aaron Moment in Baseball History." His most home runs (755) and most Greatest He dinner that evening other player in the history of the game. broke Babe Ruth's system. As and recruiting talent of young players in the team's community major leagues, still for the Atlanta Braves, he 0 a.m. and the box Haas Center for the Arts During Kehr Union at the Information Desk starting at a successful businessman. vice president of team relations will endow Scholarship" for students in precoUegiate programs To accommodate Aaron's Club golf outing at visit, the Husky Mill Race has been rescheduled from April 24 to Friday, June 12. Bloomsburg awarded $500,000 Link-to-Learn grant Lucinda Bloomsburg has been awarded Kishbaugh, if Kishbaugh, manager been selected that will allow as 28 1 state's a $500,000 Link-to-Learn initiative 9 organizations in Northeastern the supervisory Pennsylvania to participate in distance educa- roundtable tion projects. The project director for "Regional Synergy for Statewide Student Success" Month" Vavrek, dean of continuing and distance for has been at for financial aid. She deals Michael is evidence of Bloomsburg's to regional development," says Educational objectives of the project include: 1 ) and 3) Offering by who work teachers, with an instruct teachers. force development for 4) Conducting a security study confidentiality Many to ensure on public networks. of the "Regional Synergy" partners Creating the Link-to-Learn program, SusQNet, a commu- nity-based telecommunications network. "A major advantage of this proposal was the Vavrek. 3- emphasis on those have previously worked together in another "This grant commitment extensively with outside agencies, such Continued on page is education. years, serves as office Promoting professional development on 2) the use of technology adults. "Employee of the March. who for grant through the committee's Lucinda Kishbaugh Bloomsburg financial aid, has state's first cyber high school instructional applications for K-12 students. history of the organization successfully. It gave the working together people in Harrisburg Continued on page 2. COMMUNIQUE 2 APRIL 98 2 Student business group wins most awards in state competition News briefs Enrollment, budget, facilities planning updates given at Forum President KozlofF presented updated information enrollment numbers, budget issues and the process at the forum meeting March facilities SAT The offer leadership conference in Harrisburg 18. of admissions awards rate 52 percent. is at the Phi Beta Lambda information systems. Keil, business concerns about the current organizational structure of the two The encouraged individuals to offer next meeting is Wednesday, April Burger, Vice Chancellor for Academic and will present a program Tuesday, April 7, from 1:30 to 3:30 p.m. in As The campus community is a group, President Kozloff will hold from 9 to 10:30 a.m. 4526 It is open office that individuals call to be sure the time remains available. Kovaschetz, accounting accounting I; II; Nick Seier, Steven Thompson, from 14 Mull, hiunan resource management; Kerri Bingaman, information management. Third-place winners include: Joshua human tesource management; Local Chapter Annual Business Report DeGroat, and second place Jennifer Roche, marketing; Laurie years, in the Outstanding Bloomsburg has had more winners are the results of tests, and written and second-place compete eligible to Two Bloomsburg at II. students were elected state officers. Calvert was elected the category, awards upon are given based Zablocky, accounting state winners than any other university. materials. First- hours Tuesday, April 7, recommended Fromm, management; Carina Haggerty, marketing; Crystal Bloomsburg won the interviews, presentations President Kozloff schedules open office hours April 7 computer Second-place winners include: Jan thirty students Depending upon invited to attend. Billig, information management. education and office One hundred Center, Forum, to discuss the State System's strategic plan. The advised by Janice is Chapter competition. For the past 14 Student Affairs from the State System of Higher Education McCormick Jennifer schools attended the conference. 15. State System Vice Chancellor to discuss strategic plan Mary W. a national is Dana Executive; concepts; David Calvert, finance; Future Business Leaders of America. answer specific computer-related questions. Responding to divisions, Kozloff Charles Borst IV, Mr. Future Business won business organization associated with the local organization suggested changes. Thomas, Ms. Future Business Teacher; Lambda conference. During the open discussion session of the meeting, staff from computer services and academic computing helped computer who 4 Bloomsburg students planning average of 1069 and an average class rank in the top 29 percent. 1 attended the state Phi Beta Highlights of the admissions report included an admitted student All on the National Leadership Conference to be held this July in Orlando, Fla. vice president nia First-place winners include: Nicole and Mull, secretary. Fromm, Kovaschetz and Thomas were named to Who's Who in Pennsylvania Phi Beta Lambda. Thomas was also selected ftom among the more than 400 members statewide to be the Pennsylva- member Who's Who included in the National in Phi Beta Lambda. Curriculum committee approves nurse anesthesia option At its meeting March 25, the curriculum committee approved a nurse anesthesia option nursing program. The in the master of science in option, expected to attract five to six students beginning in the fall of 1998, would be offered in cooperation with Penn State-Geisinger Medical Center. committee also approved a proposal to allow nurses The who Link-to-Learn grant Continued from page evidence that we could pull off the Partners pioject." already certified as nurse anesthetists to be awarded credits million initiative, based upon their professional experience. year. Bloomsburg's Editor: Eric Foster, ext. funding which Publication date for next issue: Thursday, April 16. (Publication is generally twice a month during The area code is 717. Please submit story ideas and news items to Eric Foster, 104 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail will Web grant will at: http://www.bloomu.edu one of 21 $6 projects, million, selected for more information Bloomsbun District $200,000, be matched by $190,000 of make Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Center for Agile Unit Pennsylvania Education Central Columbia School District will receive Central Pennsylvania Fomm for the Future Central Susquehanna Intermediate improvements that the Colonial Intermediate Unit possible include: Columbia County Human Services Coalition Upgrading the State System of Lewisburg Area School Area School District Higher Education computer network Milton connection between Bloomsburg and Mount Carmel Area School East Stroudsburg universities. will The be able to transmit approximately 30 times more data than the cutrent connection. 3) Constructing a computer "firewall" so the univeisitys computer A Member of Pennsylvania's operations can operate separately from State System nf Higher Education Link-to-Learn activities. Unit East Stroudsburg University multipoint video conferencing. upgtaded connection UNIVERSITY Allentown School 1) Installing a video bridge to control 2) at: efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide is this year. (For On campus, Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial first. second labor and equipment from the university. the academic year and monthly during the summer.) 389 its www.invest.iup.edu) Bloomsburg 4412 in Regional Synergy for Statewide Student Success Bloomsburg University totaling just over see: now is in $127 Link-to-Learn, a three-year are Communique I. District District Northumberiand County Area Vocational-Technical School Northwest Area School District Northwestern Lehigh School District Pen TeleData SEDA-Council State System of Governments of Higher Education, Office of the Chancellor 2 Campus notes technology program faculty, presented a Writer Cooperation," published in the February workshop on Authorware Professional issue at the Frank Peters, English, has written an as Educational Communications and TechnolLouis, Mo. of Syntax in the Schools. titled conducted several focus groups for the recently at the March meeting of the Eastern The paper, The included educators, parents and children. research explored current contributions "Biofeedback Training of Frontal Effects of Rate of and students Kay M. Buck, John John Olive and J. systems, co-authored a paper, in the Issues Education OEIS titled for the Curriculum," that was presented in February the 17* at Annual Office Systems Research Association Conference in Michael C. Hickey, New in Services, 12:30 to 3 p.m., Ben Franklin Washington, D.C. The paper, April 17: "Authentic Assessment of Computer Delaware Valley Seminar on Russian History at Swarthmore in as and theatre, communication studies role as president room Strine founded ties, 1 1 to 4 p.m., Commons, 2 April 23: Scranton of the International Forensic Tournament and Conference. this room 227. Crew Building, 7:30 234; Kehr Union, in Portugal in his and the Smolensk Countryside in 1917" will to 3 p.m., a.m.; Nelson Field House, 8:30 to 10 a.m., room in Lisbon, Portugal, for a Association at the organization's Eighth Annual and Post-Soviet Review 1 April 21: Grounds Zemliachestva and Rural Revolution: Petrograd appear in The Soviet to 3 p.m., April 20: Maintenance Center, 7:30 a.m., reception of the English-Speaking Union's "Urban 1 administration office. lobby; Development Center, after was recently invited to the Debating group. Strine was article 10 to 10:30 a.m.. Green Room; Maintenance Center; Old Science Hall, III, Southern Slavic Association Conference in N.C. Hickey's Hall, 8 to 10 a.m., Speech, for the Arts, American Embassy Hill, 124. room 125; room 9. to 3 p.m., 1 Waller Administration Building, commentator on the panel "Revolutionary Politics and Propaganda, 1917-1920" at the Chapel Navy Hall, (TCP©1997)," was published in diree formats, as a printed document in the conference proceedings, on a CD-ROM and on the Harry C. Strine March, and served 1 Competencies: The Technology Competency paper on "Law, Order, and Revolution in 1917" at the room Hearing and Language Clinic; Haas Center Teacher Education Internet Server. history, presented a office. Human for Science Center, 10 a.m. to noon, Technology and Teacher Profiler Orleans. McCormick Center April 16: Carpenter Shop, 7:30 a.m.; Hardine Ninth International Conference of the Society "Ergonomic Workplace and Implications Residence Hall, 9 a.m., G38; Andruss Library, 3 to 4:30 p.m., dean's Henry D. Dobson, curriculum and for Information locations. University Store, 10 a.m., textbook area; April 15: office information and April 14: Carver Hall, 8:30 a.m., president's Schreffler and Kristin A. Haase. Donna J. Cochrane, and and to three be registered. Vehicles will be registered at the following time office; Elwell foundations, recendy presented a paper at the business education may vehicles S. future innovations of the newspaper's mascot Thaddeus Quackus (TQ). at EMG: Feedback on Acquisition and E. Ennis, Lori Up insurance card for each vehicle. Extinction," was co-authored by psychology Focus group participants may be registered To obtain a locations throughout campus. license, vehicle registration (owner's card) Psychological Association in Boston. Press-Enterprise. April 30. This year, vehicles permit, the following items are required: driver's Steven L. Cohen, psychology, presented a paper Richard Ganahl, mass communications, Faculty/staff parking hanger permits expire article, Avenues to Teacher- 1998 National Convention of the Association St. 3 distribution sclieduied "Garden Path Sentences ogy in COMMUNIQUE Parking permit Timothy L. Phillips, June L. Trudnak, and Mary J. Nicholson, master of instructional for APRIL 98 room 340. to 4 p.m., 37; Bakeless Center for the 9 to 11 a.m., economics Humani- office. April 24: Sutliff Hall, 10 a.m. to noon, business education the organization in 1991. office. summer. Those unable Michael K. Shepard, geography and earth science, recently presented two papers at the 29th Lunar and Planetary Science Conference, Houston, Texas. They were "Fractal Planets: A Generalized Surface Roughness Model Remote Sensing" and "Hagfors Revisited: Near- for Nadir Coherent Scattering from a Fractal Surface." Bush adviser to discuss monetary policy April 8 Both papers were co-authored by Bruce Campbell of the Smithsonian Institution. science, presented a Enhancement paper in the NSF-ILI Program" titled "Curriculum Geosciences Through the at a National Science Foundation conference on "Transforming Undergraduate Education in Science, Mathematics, Engineering New Jersey will Institute and Technology" of Technology. at the The paper appear in the conference proceedings. adviser to the Bush administra- tion will speak Wednesday, April 8. John may B. Taylor, work during the times get a permit at the university police office April 27, from 8 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., or 29 and 30 from 8 a.m. Permits will not be available at to 4:30 p.m. the university police office until April 27. an economics professor at Stanford University and director of Stanford's Center for Economic Policy Research, will discuss Lawrence H. Tanner, geography and earth listed April 28, An economic to obtain a parking permit in the building in which "The Long Boom: What Has Been the Role of Monetary Policy" from 1:50 to 3 p.m. in the Kehr Union, Multipurpose A reception will Multipurpose be held Room Taylor served Room B. after the talk in member of President George Bush's Council of Economic Advisors from 1989 to 1991. He was responsible for assembling the administration's economic forecasts. as PHEAA 1. (Pennsylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency) A. as a Kishbaugh Continued from page and vocational rehabilitation program. She also has primary responsibility for the Perkins Loan Program, the Supplemental Educational Opportunity Grant Program and the university's private scholarship programs. 5 COMMUNIQUE 2 APRIL 98 4 Calendar Provost's Lecture Series and open Lectures are free For more to the public. information, call Academic Support Services at Concerts Films Concerts are ftee unless otherwise specifted. For more information, Amistad - (717) 389-4284. call University-Community Orchestra Steven Blair - Thursday and Friday, April 2 and Friday, April 3, Sunday, April 4199. 3. Author of the book Blair will give a lecture, Importance of Physical Fitness After Fifty, "The Public Health Activity," Thursday at "How 7:30 p.m., and a workshop, to Increase Your Physical Activity by Integrating Activities," Friday at Lifestyle Dvorak" concert, Sunday, April Haas Center It Gets - Thursday and Friday, and 9:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom, Sunday, April 19, 7 p.m., Haas Women's Choral Ensemble and Husky Singers - Tuesday, April 7, 7:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. II Postino (Italian/French film) - Monday, April 20, 7 p.m., Chamber Singers - Samrday, April 18, 7:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Church, Bloomsburg. First Presbyterian Hank Aaron - As Good As April 16 and 17, 7 for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. 8:30 a.m. in the Kehr Union, Ballroom. 7 p.m., Haas Center; 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. "All- 2:30 p.m., 5, 5, "Chasing the Dream," Friday, E.T. Band Spring Concert - - Wednesday, April 22, 7 and 9:30 p.m., April 24, 2 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, University Concert Mitrani Hall. Aaron will be the guest of honor Sunday, April 19, 2:30 p.m., featuring guest 8 p.m., Friday, April 24, 6 and 8:30 p.m., conductor/composer Bruce Yurko, Haas Center Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m., for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Kehr Union, Ballroom. Art Exhibits Special Events at a dinner at 24 West, Magee's Friday beginning at 6 p.m. dinner is The $50 per person. For 4058. Proceeds endow will Main Street Inn, cost of the Exhibits are in the Monday Haas through Friday, more information, call Gallery ofArt. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. For (717) 389-4646. Klein, University of Pennsylvania, Friday, April 3, 3 p.m.. Carver Kenneth S. 1 and 7 p.m., 8, 1 1 a.m. Kehr Union, Ballroom. For more information, call 4196. Bloomsburg University Student Art Association - Juried exhibition, through April 9. Opening Reception: "Life in the Caribbean" Exhibit - Wednesday, April 15, 10 a.m., Gross Auditorium. Steven Bagnell, Sculpture and Painting Chinese Martial Arts: "Taichi GongFu" Friday, April 3, Thursday, April 23, Blood Drive - Wednesday, April to 5 p.m., Impact of Global Financial Crisis on the U.S. Hall, for the Arts; reservations, call a scholarship. Lectures Economy - Lawrence Haas Center 6 p.m., Kehr Union, Retrospective - Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. April 13 through 24. Student Research Poster Session - April 22-23, Reception, April 15, 5 to 7 p.m. Kehr Union, Multipurpose Rooms. Multicultural Center Maile Marshall - Master of Art Thesis Time, Money and the Truth About Credit — Steven Smith, finance and business law, W. Human Services, Reception, Friday, May 1, May Siblings' 10. and Children's Weekend more information, call 4346. April 24-26. For noon. McCormick Tuesday, April 7, 3:30 to 5 p.m., Center for Exhibition, April 27 through Forum. Renaissance Jamboree - Saturday, April 25, Celebrity Artist Series Movie Night and Panel Discussion Tuesday, April 7, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, GLB Call the Celebrity Artist Series box 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., 4409 offtce at for more information. information, call downtown Bloomsburg. For Chamber of Commerce at the (717) 784-2522. Multicultural Center. The Long Boom: What Has Been Monetary Policy - John University, B. Taylor, Stanford Wednesday, April Kehr Union, Multipurpose 8, 1:50 p.m., Room Using Problem-Based Learning Class - S. Ekema Agbaw, April 16, 12:30 p.m., Shi, "Daughter of the Regiment," performed by National Company - New York City Opera in a Literature Kehr Union, room 340. the Game PIG mathematics and computer science, Alumni Day information, Saturday, April 25. For call more 4058. Tuesday, April 14, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts. Tickets are $30. Governance B. English, Thursday, A Decision-Making Strategy for - Yixun the Role of Theater Tickets are required. All performances are in Carver Hall, Kenneth Assassins - S. Gross Auditorium. A Stephen Sondheim April 22, 23, 29, 30 and Thursday, April 23, 12:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Tickets are room 409. senior citizens. $10 May for adults, $5 1 musical, and 2, 8 p.m. for students and Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee (BUCC) - Wednesdays, April 8 and 22, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. University Forum - Wednesdays, April 1 and 29, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. Planning and Budget - Thursdays, April 16 and 30, and Friday, April 17, 3:30 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. Communique A NEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA PBS Library services to be suspended May 9 for move Saturday, the May will Duggan Library services will resume Tuesday, new Andruss end, Circulating books can be returned in book drops new at the entries for Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. move make PBS has worked to a date to 1967, Lyndon PBS its has launched a host of 345 member deliver information, be available by calling 2799. PBS Wide Web member of President he helped B. Johnson's staff, craft the 1960s Washington his career in the The Washington Post as a reporter for later served as national editor for The He Washingtonian magazine in the 1980s. author, with Ben Wattenberg, J. is co- Against All Enemies, a 1977 political novel. Graduate commencement to and PBS Mathline, the development professional and that separately Friday, Haas Center telecommunications-based nation's largest will early initiatives stations, including as a government's role in public broadcasting. more new public broadcasting ties to when Duggan began To after four years as Public Broadcasting Act to define the federal students are anticipated to Online, which uses the World of library buildings. Up-to- date information during the will begin at nimble, entrepreneurial organization. Library. the external at the The ceremony Since his arrival as president in 1994, university's new^ library building. the old or Commission. His commencement PBS to commissioner of the Federal Communications receive their degrees at the ceremony. into the 26, at 8 a.m. in the 9. More than 850 p.m. to expedite Duggan came (Public Broadcasting be the featured speaker for May 2:15 p.m. 9, at 5 PBS Bloomsburg's undergraduate be suspended speak at commencement Duggan, president and chief Service), will Saturday, move of collections May S. executive officer of Harvey A. All services at the Andruss Library Ervin chief to 16 APRIL 1998 service for teachers. imately 1 May 8, will be held beginning 7 p.m. in at Approx- for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. 50 students will receive their degrees. Faculty are requested to return books and other resources that they are not Alumni Association to iionor six April 25 presently using as soon as possible to assist library personnel in spacing the collections in the new Bloomsburg's Alumni Association will honor library building. name two individuals honorary alumni on Alumni Day, Saturday, April 25. four alumni and Interlibrary loan services will not be available except on an emergency basis Jan Young Berninger '77 and during this period. Should an emer- where gency arise other document named Young Alumni of the Year. McCracken Hontz '65 and Daniel J. Tearpock '70 will be presented with the Alumni interlibrary loan or delivery services are needed, faculty should 4218. call Tim Holden reasonable effort will be made to satisfy emergency needs. at Luncheon tickets are 1 Sallle The SOLVE program Mae grant Kenneth (Students Organized to Learn through Volunteerism ceremony will S. Award. Jesse Muehlhof will be luncheon Commons. $10 and may be obtained 4058. office at be held at An awards p.m. in Carver Hall, 1 public schools in New Jersey Montessori school in in operation for four years. been published Berninger has advanced during a 20-year Tearpock is in five languages. CEO and president of SPX Oil Market. As one of five market presidents - and Exploration and Production Institute Grant. $5,000 to the only female who - she is responsible for over employees training in recognition of stretching from the Lehigh Valley to the efforts to provide students learning experiences through nity service The works commu- and employment. Sallie Mae Institute, to identify current founded York state service a in 1997, issues of is the only Bloomsburg graduate ever elected House of known to the U.S. Representatives. First elected to the 1992 national importance, conduct research and house publish findings. counties, he was re-elected in in New border and west to State College. Congressman Holden and emerging 1 900 5-county territory support need-based grants and financial aid its Her books. Infinite Potential and Inner Treasures have Gross Auditorium. Mae Education will receive and her own she established a Montessori school in Budapest, which has been and Gas, LLC, Sallie The Nether- Venezuela. Most recently, president of CoreStates' Pennsylvania Northern The SOLVE program in Albrook Montessori School and ment) was one of only 10 recipients of a grant from the real estate to gain experience in the first lands, the career in banking to her current position as and Employ- him Wassenaur Montessori School a 1:30 a.m. in Scranton beginning by calling the alumni SOLVE wins L. named Honorary Alumni. Alumni Day will feature circulation desk at 4205. Every agent, enabling of two terms as sheriff of Schuylkill. Hontz has a 33-year career as an educator spanning several continents. She has taught at the American School of the Hague and the A. Bryan and Marilyn the Holden earned an insurance broker and family business. In 1985, he was elected to the Association's Distinguished Service call his license as Carol Faculty needing library resources on an should sociology degree at Bloomsburg, '80 will be emergency basis percent of the vote. After completing a to represent Schuylkill and Berks 1996 with 59 a newly-formed Oil and Gas Company in Lafayette, La. Since 1988, he has also served as CEO and president of Subsurface Consultants and Associates, LCC, an international petro- leum consulting firm. The co-author of two textbooks. Applied Subsurface Geological Mapping and Quick Look Techniques, Tearpock has taught geology at several institutions. Bryan touched the lives of hundreds of Continued on page 2. . COMMUNIQUE 2 1 6 APRIL 98 Alumni Continued from page I. Bloomsburg University Crime Report Bloomsburg students duting Prepared by University Police for at 1998 IVIarcli the this fall, Reported Offenses Arrests to or by University Police made or Incidents Cleared by Other Means he will continue to help Memorial Scholarship and the 4 Liquor from the 1 serve Laws 6 Drunkenness 4 Disorderly Conduct 6 the university, This report reflects only those incidents which occur on It does not include incidents in the Town of retired for Employment of People with and as a 101 Advisory Board to the ptesident and has been at Bloomsburg. in the as university a member 974 Also duting the weekend, the student and activities office will host "Siblings' activities Weekend" with ftom April 24 sance Jamboree, a The special to 26. Renais- downtown street be Satutday from 10 a.m. festival, will university's president's office for nearly 5 p.m. 33 entertainment, games and years, serving eight presidents 1 of Professional Secretaries International since 1963. Children's member of the Act and now She earned the designation Certified Professional Secretary in Bryan continues to Muehlhof has worked university property Jesse A. be presented to on the Govetnot's Committee Disabilities Muehlhof has been an invaluable source of information in secretary. male minority students. Though 4 Vandalism will Providing continuity from one administration to another, her long-time role as executive secretary The Btyan and Laney B. Ward Bryan Scholarship Theft from buildings 23 years students thtough two scholarships. Felix Larceny Totals his many of those heading Act 101/EOP program. Beginning the university, to festival will featute food, crafts. beginning with Harvey A. Andruss. Bloomsburg. SAFETY when TIP: leaving. Take the time It to Psychology faculty, students present papers at conference secure the doors behind you takes less time than filling out a purchase request for replacement equipment. Several members of the Psychology Department and Two hundred three pints of blood donated at Bloodmobile At the bloodmobile potential donors 223 blood. fall, The next visit at the Kehr Union April came and donated 203 pints of the Bloodmobile will be here Tuesday, Nov. 10, and Wednesday, Nov. presented tesearch studies at the annual Astor-Stetson, Beck, Jara and Zarecky Student Kathy Parillo and faculty member Connie Schick "Effect of Hypermascuiinity/ femininity, Support on Self-Esteem and Psychologi- Gendet, and Type of Video Seen on cal about Justifications Views and for, Statistics on. L. Date 4412 Beck presented Publication date for next issue: Thursday, generally twice a Style, Religion, May 7. month during "Billy Joel Was and Alcohol Use to academic year and monthly during the summer.) Related Beliefs, Behaviors and Traits." Four-digit phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial Astor-Stetson, Beck and Schick is 717. Please submit story ideas and news items Student Holly Aton and faculty to Eric Foster, efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide at: Web Effects of Sex, The Overt Self-Esteem, Prescribed Petfectionism on at: Condom Schick, Beck and Astor-Stetson UNIVERSITY presented "Ego Ptotection: The Effects of Self-Esteem, Gendet and Perfectionism on Self-Handicapping." Beck, student April Zarecky, Astor- A Member of Pennsylvania 's Stale System of Higher Education Self- Restrained Eating in Middle School Faculty Marion Mason and student Holly Vanderhoff presented "Altetnative Ways of Moral Reasoning." Faculty Steven L. Cohen and students Kay E. Ennis, Lori M. Buck, S. Schreffler and Kristin A. Haase presented "Biofeedback Training of Frontal EMG: Effects of Rate of Extinction." Faculty Julie Kontos and student Attitudes." Student Todd C. Doebler and faculty Bloomsbun Social Feedback on Acquisition and Covett Self-Esteem and Socially http://www.bloomu.edu Body Image, Esteem, Psychological Well-Being and John presented "Don't Be Embarrassed: 104 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail Effects of Students." College Students' Sexual and Intimacy- the "The Support and Media Sensitivity on Wrong: Relationship of Attachment Editor: Eric Foster, ext. Well Being." Beck, Jara, Astor- Stetson, Zarecky and Starks presented and Schick, Eileen Astor-Stetson and Brett area code presented "The Effects of Family 1 1 Communique The Starks, Control, Family Acceptance and Social presented Student Heidi Trauger and faculty first. Middle School Students." Association in Boston. Rape." 389 Psychological Well-Being and Depression in Political is and Family Involvement on Self-Esteem, meeting of the Eastern Psychological Beliefs (Publication of Age, Sex, Grade Level, Body Image, 8, scheduled for July 22. In the visit is theit students recently Stetson, and students David Jara and Michael Starks presented "The Effects Brad Davis presented "Achievement, Test Anxiety, Depression and Student Financial Status: The College Dilemma.'" Faculty Joseph Tloczynski presented "Psychological Effects of Prayer: Prcliminarv Studv." A 6 1 Dee Welk, nursing faculty TALE and been elected the Region 2 Coordinator for the Pennsylvania Society of Teaching Scholars. The group comprised mainly of graduates of week-long program held at Dennis Gehris, business education and office information systems, a paper entitled the a Allenbury on 1 Talks to focus on "Multimedia on the New Orleans. teaching and learning strategies that was universities in this area Andrea Pearson, art, presented a "Gender and Artistic Format in regional programming Modern Europe: Devotional Early Portrait Diptychs related to teaching and learning. Manuscripts," Haririan, economics, has co- "My World: Through on Panel and "Voodoo": University, Waco, Texas, in April. International Atlantic Conference Rome, in 45''' Women, She Art and Piety: Devotional Modern Europe," Genders carried out at the Library of Congress summer. Pearson I The Native American Ballroom. "Newsletter of the Historians of pianist Joe in the artists John in Boston, Mass. Riley, computer Leon Szmedra, exercise physiology, in collaboration with the cardiology at Penn department of State Geisinger The concert McBride, at mathematics and science, gave two who is at its meeting April 8. Newly-approved undergraduate courses include: philosophy, "Metaphysics"; anthropology, "Indigenous Cultures of Lawrence Tanner, geography and art, teaching and State meeting. The Volume and HB/MB service of the on the He has board since 1995. editorial "Blood Oxygen earth science, "Volcanoes"; "Romanesque and Gothic" and "Northern Renaissance Art." Newly approved graduate courses include: communication disorders and special education, "Central Auditory Processing Disorders" and "Internship in Audiology"; curriculum and four exercise students and their projects are: Garrett Felix, community System of Higher Education. served Reza Noubary, mathematics and graduate students working with Szmedra at the recording The curriculum committee approved numerous new courses University of Pennsylvania. Modern Mexico"; geography and will present as first authors their findings all Curriculum committee approves new courses physics departments of Indiana of Scholars, the journal of research, Fla. Additionally, Kenny Blake, drummer free. Following Coronary Revascularization Orlando, sponsoring a jazz Gerald Veasley and earth science, has been appointed editor of Sports Medicine annual meeting in p.m. have recorded more than half a dozen albums between them. Admission chaos and fractals to the psychology and paper, "Exercise Tolerance in Patients American College is will feature saxophonist bassist with Impaired Left Ventricidar Function for presentation at the 1 on lectures Medical Center, has had a research and Cardiac Rehabilitation," accepted Friends School, 7 p.m. in the Kehr Union, Keith Carlock. Blake, McBride and Veasley are Netherlandish Art." American Association of Geographers Annual Meeting Cultural Society concert Monday, April 27, "Sixteenth Century Journal" and the Industry in the United States," at the Greenwood 27 Jazz concert planned April in a poster session titled, "Control The Investment Management p.m. languages and cultures, Tuesday, April 28, 2 p.m. book reviews Points: Perspective - Walter Howard, The Commuter Nation: Puerto Rican Literature United States - Amarilis Hidalgo de Jesus, in the also has published 1997-98 and the talks include: a Newyorikan or a Puerto Rican Born and Raised in the earth science, recently presented a paper in The United States? - Student panel, Tuesday, April 28, to be and the University of Maryland Library this A Psychological 7. Puerto Rico, Economic in Early exhibit, Student Presentations - Monday, April 27, 3 p.m. towards a book, "Men, Italy. John E. Bodenman, geography and Am Diptychs and the Piety of the Portrait The Thursday, April 23, 6 p.m. for research the May Taci Styer and Judy Hunchar, Prospect and Retrospect," with Bijan at The Local School and a Rural Haitian School - Sheila Lunger, in has received a Special Initiatives Grant University that they presented the Eyes of Children." history, Tuesday, April 21, 2 South-Central at the April. art exhibit in the Multicultural Center, Friendly Connections: Building a Relationship Between a authored a paper, "Airline Safety: Vasigh of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical with an featuring drawings by children from the United States Renaissance Conference at Baylor Mehdi Caribbean life in Kehr Union, Multicultural Center, during talks coincide paper, and provides 3 of talks about "Life in the Caribbean" will be held Caribbean, runs through sponsored by the State System. Region 2 encompasses 10 public and private series in the at 7th Annual Office Systems Research Association Conference in A authored was presented recently Internet," that is COMMUNIQUE News briefs Campus notes director, has APRIL 98 computer science, has written an article with JoAnne Growney, professor emeritus of mathematics and computer science, titled "Risk, A Motivating Theme Volleyball Players Following Training"; Course" which appears in the February an Introductory Teachers." Two new courses were approved as swing courses: curriculum and foundations, "Computers in the Curriculum" and "Integrating Technology into Teaching." Desaturation in the Vastus Lateralis of for foundations, "Internet for Teachers" and "Technology for Statistics The committee undergraduate also approved: pass/fail policies; a academic grievance and proposal from the account- ing department to require six of 12 credits of electives to be Joohee Im, "Hemoglobin/Myoglobin issue Oxygen Desaturation During Alpine Noubary has Skiing in Junior Elite Skiers Stratified by cal Age"; Claire Watson, "The Effects of joint meetings of the Short-Term Training on Oxygen Mathematical Society and the Math- course requirements in the exercise science and education of Consumption and Anaerobic Threshold ematical Association of America in the deaf/hard of hearing programs. in Individuals Disease"; with Ischemic Heart Susan Yochim, "Indices of Exercise Tolerance and Depression Following Cardiac Rehabilitation." of The American Statistician. also presented "Mathemati- Analysis of a Volleyball Match" at the Baltimore, Md. American A summary arts, as of the paper appears in the conference abstracts. He presented "Record Values and Record Times" at Penn accounting State University, Scranton. electives; a proposal to require students in the college of business to take half of their courses in the liberal recommended by There was policy. the accrediting body; changes in the also the first reading of the academic integrity COMMUNIQUE 4 16 APRIL 98 Calendar Concerts Provost's Lecture Series Lectures are free and open to the public. For more Films Concerts are free unless otherwise specified. For more information, information, call Academic Support Services at call As Good As (717) 389-4284. Gets - Thursday and Friday, It April 16 and 17, 7 and 9:30 p.m., 4199. Chamber Singers — Hank Aaron - "Chasing the Dream," Friday, First Presbyterian Saturday, April 18, 7:30 p.m.. Church, Bloomsburg. Kehr Union, Ballroom, Sunday, April 19, 7 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. April 24, 2 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, University Concert Mitrani Hall. Aaron will also be the guest of 24 West, Magee's Main Band Spring Concert - II Postino (Italian/French fdm) - Monday, Sunday, April 19, 2:30 p.m., featuring guest April 20, 7 p.m., Street Inn, that evening, beginning at 6 p.m. conductor/composer Bruce Yurko, Haas Center Center. The for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. honor at a dinner at cost of the dinner reservations, call is $50 per person. For 4058. Proceeds will endow a scholarship. Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at E.T. - Wednesday, April 22, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Jewels of the Diaspora: "A Concert of African Haas Center American and Jewish Song" - Tuesday, 8 p.m.; Friday, April 24, 6 April 21, 7 p.m., Celebrity Artist Series Kehr Union, Multicultural Kehr Union, Ballroom. for the Arts; Thursday, April 23, and 8:30 p.m.; Sunday, April 26, 10 a.m., 1 and 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. 4409 for more information. Concert Choir and Husky Singers - Saturday, April 25, 7:30 p.m.. First Presbyterian Church, Good Wdl Hunting - Wednesday, Bloomsburg. 7 and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts. Concert Band Knoebel's Grove "Pops" Concert - Sunday, April 26, 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m., Special Events April 29, New York Chamber Ensemble - Thursday, May 28, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts. Tickets are $15. Knoebel's Grove, Elysburg, weather permitting. Paramount Brass - Thursday, July Student Research Poster Session - April 22-23, 30, 8 p.m., Monday, April 27, 6:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts. Tickets Orchestra Pops are $15. Columbia Mall, Buckhorn. Le Trio Gershwin - Thursday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Student Semester Recital - Kehr Union, Multipurpose Rooms. Siblings' Arts. - Tuesday, April 28, call 4346. 7:30 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts. Renaissance Jamboree - Saturday, April 25, Tickets are $15. Bloomsburg First Presbyterian Haas Gallery ofArt. Hours Monday through Friday, 9 a. m. to 4 p. m. For Exhibits are in the more information, call University's Children's Spring Concert - Sunday, Art Exhibits May Chorus 10, 2:30 p.m.. Church, Bloomsburg. 4646. information, Serious or Sensational: What Makes Young - May 1, Deborah Savage, Monday, April 20, 4:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Hideaway Lounge. Maile Marshall - Master of Art Thesis Reception, Friday, 10. downtown Bloomsburg. For Chamber of Commerce at the First Saturday, April 25. For call more 4058. World Graduation - Sunday, May 3 p.m., 3, Kehr Union, Midticultural Center. Graduate Commencement — Friday, May Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. 8, A Decision-Making Strategy for the Game noon. PIG - Yixun Shi, mathematics and computer science, Thursday, April 23, 12:30 p.m., Governance Kehr Undergraduate May 9, Commencement - Saturday, Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. Union, room 409. Bloomsburg University Curriculum Committee (BUCC) - Wednesday, April McCormick Center, Forum. University Forum - Wednesday, April 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. call Alumni Day — Lectures Adult Literature Valid? April 24. May 5 p.m., (717) 784-2522. — Through Exhibition, April 27 through 10 a.m. to information, are Steven Bagnell, Sculpture and Painting Retrospective and Children's Weekend - April 24-26. For more information, Mathematics and Sports - Mathematics and 22, computer science students, Tuesday, April 28, 3:30 to 3 p.m., 5 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. Theater Tickets are required. All performances are in Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. 29, Planning and Budget - Thursdays, April 16 Comprehension of Metaphor in a Second Language - Harold Ackerman, developmental Assassins - A Stephen Sondheim musical, April 22, 23, 29, 30 and $10 and 30, and Friday, April 17, 3:30 p.m., instruction, Thursday, April 30, 12:30 p.m., Tickets are McCormick Center, Forum. Kehr Union, room 340. senior citizens. May for adults, 1 and 2, 8 p.m. $5 for students and Commimique A NEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 7 MAY 1998 Jack Mertz, sister Eleanor Mertz Seward, We've come to the end of another academic donate $250,000 year. Bloomsburg alumnus Jack Mertz and his Eleanor Mertz Seward, have recently As always, preparation commencement for I'm excited for the graduates, most of whom given the university gifts totaling $250,000 have been part of our family for four years - to support student scholarships. some even Mercz, 83, gave the university three $195,000 and annuities totaling territory These Mertz has made to the and gift, in talent department faculty. was school, unless there a state college. 1 in many brother. challenges, We're not a Bloomsburg alumna, Seward has participated of the Bloomsburg events with her "From the very beginning, I went to Seward. "I'm Jack's functions," says beginning to think went I Mertz completed I as I my fourth it is year at my next look forward to feel great satisfaction We, many The Scholars and Honors programs were challenging academic experience. Student for their living Theater. After the war, he returned and enrolled at home Bucknell University, where staff Accounting Office He was named Washington, D.C. in chief assistant to the director of the Civil Auditing Division of the U.S. General Accounting and and create a distance education library The university advancement team record $1.8 million in 1997 in campaign, which they hope, gifts, Office's Meritorious Service Seward, working at Award in 1972. WKOK radio in Sunbury during the 30s and 40s, helped pay for Jack's college expenses at in New Jersey. for Later, she too joined the General Accounting Office, working there for 19 years. other scholarships and renovating the old library into interest housing, more than $2 million in grants for the academic $250,000 more than our record This year. amount initiatives for is any one When year. These 1997/98 first came here, service more convenient, creating small subcommunities on campus. Our Greek system has undergone a ization process, with as the We continue of initiatives revital- emphasis on service and foundations for fraternal to build relationships with our neighbors and extended community. A number have been implemented to continue communication and cooperation, I force created to deal with alcohol-related issues), Town/Gown regular Four years ago, because I believed one of the top expressed concern meetings, and the Univer- sity-Community Task Force on Racial Equity. successftil allow us to maintain high academic I where students of including the Bloomsburg Initiative (a task a student services center. Today, I I enthusiastically came here Bloomsburg University was state universities in the country. can say that the achievements of this my about the implications of declining enrollment. university have exceeded We surpassed I'm proud to be part of this community, and challenge is our enrollment goals. choosing from applicants than We've Bloomsburg. During the Korean War, she worked American Red Cross among standards for programs and equipment. Mertz was awarded the General Accounting responsibility also imple- efforts raised a in-kind provide additional funding for initiatives, will 1957. For his service, in It makes coordinating study groups or new I'm also pleased to say we've been awarded After teaching for several years, in 1951 more the Internet, replace outdated wiring, help equip our he earned a master's degree in 1947. Mertz joined the to take environment. similar interests or majors live together. This continue to plan for a comprehensive capital the China/Burma/Indonesia list mented drafted and served as an air operations II in the has experienced changes, as well. life organizations. World War And The Office of Residence Life adopted a community standards model for living that academics during program of academic improvements goes on and on. donations and royalties, and they expect to Army Air Corps MBA new Depart- integtated into a single, fout-year exceed that in coming years. Currently, they specialist in the a approved. 1942. Following graduation, he was in And appropriations allowed us to upgrade our link to classroom. degree in business education at Bloomsburg choose a career in technology on campus. Several grants and special to Bloomsburg." his bachelor of science attractive. empowers students goals. aware of the fast-paced changes in all who Recent curriculum revisions make our with what too, have faced and through collaboration and hard work, we've achieved says Mertz. since her retirement, Yet, for students designed to provide top-level students a we've already accomplished. always had fond memories of Bloomsburg," she's And Bloomsburg. four years here, probably could not have gone to Though and idealism out into the world. I'm also completing development of accounting "1 Hopkins ment of Instructional Technology has been met the challenges of higher tough to say goodbye. 1995, he donated $50,000 to support professional Island. medical imaging. ments. Like you, I'm eager to see them take their Mr. university. In 1992, he gave a $500,000 unrestricted we have program more education and can be proud of their accomplish- are not the first gifts that Wallops longer. They've explored unfamiliar and opened new doors. They've successfidly his sister, 85, contributed $55,000. at agreements with Mansfield University and John evokes bittersweet retrospection. sister, Marine Science Consortium Also, in the health science area also for students. we can Now our many more qualified expanded our educational options We've entered into a cooperative agreement with Widener College of Law and created a a new legal studies minor. I thank each of you for your contributions that make Bloomsburg accept. We now have marine biology option in coordination with the expectations. institution it is. University the respected $ COMMUNIQUE 7 MAY 98 2 News briefs Campus Special events raise more tiian $25,000 for sclioiarsiiips George Agbango, A dinner held campus raised for students in Hank connection with $4,000 who Aaron's as Upward Bound With the National Conference of PRIDE, with The Husky Club Gala raised $6,300 Peters, English, has written an "Grammar in the Twenty-first Century Curriculum," which appears music and for Frank article, athletic scholar- Salih, English, recently presented a paper the "To Grammar or Not in Grammar" to "What to Do Binghamton ing the Past" conference at He on "The Human Situation in Iraqi Kurdistan" at Trinity Reformed United Church of Christ in Bloomsburg and also gave a lecture spoke about Bernard Shaw to Millville High School issue of the journal. Inland. titled, a Colonial Past," at the "Recover- University. at or Auction raised over $15,000 for the general President's Teaching Black Political Scientists in Atlanta, Ga. to have participated in precollegiate programs Bloomsburg, such The visit at in "Chase the Dream Scholarship" for the preference given to recruited athletes. ship fund. Award for student scholarships. Sabah political science, was awarded the Excellence Special events held during the spring semester have raised more than $25,000 notes students. general scholarships. David Randall, English, presented Volunteers souglit for Ciiildren's IMuseum events The State paper System of Higher Education has formed a partnership with the Conservation Volunteer Program of the state's Department of Conservation and Natural Resources. Bloomsburg University can contribute to the partnership in two ways. The Children's Museum, which with the state Department of Forestry, is help set up the Natural Bridges Exhibit teers may also sign up 3-hour for 1 working call the at the "Recovering the Past" conference, sponsored by the of New literatures at the State University York at Science Center, Market Square, museum at 389-9206. and earth titled, Binghamton. E. South Shore of Lake Erie," Washburn and Neil Annual Meeting Gary Brown, curriculum and foundations, F. Clark, "Multicultural Education in the United where he presented workshops and States," at the 1998 Comparative and Annual participated in a panel discussion related to computer art. is The supervisory roundtable has recognized The Kehr Union custodial staff for the month of April for their outstand- The book signing Shippensburg's Taylor, Tommy Fair such a great success. Brian Sweetra, Jim Wintersteen, Lewis, Jackie Ridall, Mae Tammy Klinger and Sandy Thomas. Society also hosted a autographed copies of their books. and The Multicultural Education international Huber Art Computer Image." He Multicultural Education in the United States His computer artwork also part of a four-artist exhibition at membership of the Shippensburg's Arts and Sciences work has series. In Berkeley, Calif, Madara, physics students, have written Secrets, Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412 Motion," which has been published Publication date for next issue: Thursday, June 4. (Publication is generally twice a month during "Feeling the Physics of Linear The Physics the Teacher, vol. 36, academic year and monthly during the summer.) 1998, and an phone numbers listed in the Communique are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial Feeling for Newton's Four-digit 389 first. The area code is 717. Please submit story ideas and news items No. 7, in Science and at: Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: special education, and Bruce L. Rockwood, finance and business law, was recently appointed to the editorial board of The Legal Studies ton, D.C., he research study titled, "A UNIVERSITY A Member of Pennsylvania' Stale Syslem of Higher Education ^ at the Conference on Law, met with the editors to plan issue he will edit. County Intermediate Unit, co-authored a Bloomsbun Inc., Foster City, Calif an upcoming symposium Jennifer Saskiewica '96, hearing consultant for the Bucks http://www.bloomu.edu by Adele and Seth Greenberg, Culture and the Humanities in Washing- Gerry Powers, efoster@bloomu.edu Press, and Painter 5 Studio Books Worldwide, Forum. While 1998. to Eric Foster, 104 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail Book, by Cher 4, Laws of Motion," which has been published IDG "Getting a article titled, Children, vol. 35, No. in 5 Wow Threinen, Pendarvis, Peachpit Doug Bowman, Karen Brown and Russ article, addition, Clark's recently been published in two books: The Painter Christopher Bracikowski, physics, also presented a lecture, "Fractal Fairy Tales," as a part of colloquium organization. an Center, Kauffman Gallery. The exhibition is titled, "1998 Art and Technology, The where Washburn and Brown Directory, for a large contingent of the Communique has recently returned from Shippensburg University New York. making the recent Job art, recently presented a paper, Meeting, held in Buffalo, staff includes: in Boston. L. Supervisory roundtable recognizes Kehr Union custodians ing efforts in at the Association of American Geographers International Education Society The Two Recent High Lake Level Episodes on the 94''' David science, presented a paper "A Comparison of Bluff Erosion Process in Glacial Till During department of romance languages and seeking volunteers to to July 31, in the Caldwell Consistory, Bloomsburg. For information, closely May 18-29. Volunas museum guides Summer Art and during the Third Annual June shifts is Expect Delays," Shahalam M. N. Amin, geography a "Postmodern Construction: titled, Patricia Comparison Dorame-Holoviak, languages and cultures, recently Amor Study of Educational Involvement of presented a paper, "Poemas de Hearing Parents of Deaf Children of Propio y de Propio Amor: Reconfiguring Space from Exile," at the Southeast Elementary School-Age Children," which was published of the American in the March An nab of the Deaf. issue Conference on Foreign Language and Literatures at Stetson Univetsiry in De Land, Fla. REVENUE COMPARISON University works Budget Control (Projected) The University Planning and Budget Committee heard a presentaon the university budget during its April 16 meeting and met again April 30 to endorse a spending plan for the 1998/99 The approved balanced spending plan Fiscal Year 98/99 (Budgeted) budget to balance tion Fiscal Year 97/98 fiscal year. eliminates an anticipated budget Tuition Less Waivers 29,512,842 29,531,190 (1,330,195) (1,062,758) Less International Waivers n26 Less 1/2% (140,913) (150,000) Total Tuition 27,915,044 28,147,476 State Appropriation 30,518,750 32,161,613 1,788,732 2,209,577 (33,140) (106,346) Deferred Maintenance 420,000 420,000 Cash Carry-Forward 553,127 550,000 One-Time Retirement Savings 780,252 to Chancellor's Office 690) f170 956) shortfall of $985,881. The potential shortfall was created by several factors. Last year, the university used one-time fimds of $780,252 (retirement savings refunded from the state) and $194,600 (favorable enrollment number balance the budget and finance a tuition) to In addition, the budget for the State System of Higher Education and signed by Governor Ridge is than the amount requested. Last fall, the Board of recently passed $8 million less by the Other Funding Academic Enfiancement Fee of initiatives. legislature Governors had asked for an additional $32 million in state appropriaThe request was based on anticipated spending for tions for 1998/99. Less Academic Facility Debt Favorable Enrollment Tuition 194,600 Net Interest Earned salary increases ($22.5 million), benefits ($5.5 million), operating and increases ($3.7 million) capital needs ($1.1 million). However, without E&G Funds Total Available a combination of the first 64,682,320 will consider three options: SPENDING PLAN a (1) (2) budget reductions of $8 million, or Fiscal Year 97/98 Fiscal Year 98/99 two options. In previous statements, the (Budgeted) Budget Control tuition increase of 2.3 percent, (3) 63,437,365 revenue for Bloomsburg University will be less than 2 percent more than last year. The Board of Governors will meet on May 14 to decide how to It 300,000 The approved a tuition increase, actual address this $8 million shortfall. 1,000,000 300,000 Miscellaneous Revenue budget increases the State System's operating budget by approximately 4.95 percent. 1,000,000 Plan Board of Governors has indicated a strong desire not to increase Expenses by Area tuition. "We all as possible, appreciate the concern about keeping student cost as but we can't deny the mean we do not have the fact that low the loss of this revenue will financial resources necessary to fully fund our needs," said President Kozloff. and each vice president present operating budgets that keep divisional increases to less President's Office 672,638 675,163 Academic Affairs 39,803,992 40,561,645 Administration 10,818,532 10,921,085 3,264,557 3,313,447 Student In an effort to eliminate the projected shortfall, Kozloff requested that her office (Includes salaries of regular employees) Life Advancement Total Expenses 1,339,186 1,371,685 55,898,905 56,843,025 than 2.5 percent. This cost contain- ment, combined with use of some one-time funds ($196,000 from program service mix and $301,928 from health care reserves), deletes General Personnel Costs the shortfall and leaves an unallocated balance of $172,297. compensation, and worker's compensation.) "Once again, we are balancing However, he funds being utilized also pointed out that the is less than amount of one-time also possible that the projection of cash carried forward estimated at $550,000, requests could be funded "We should all if Other Expenses (Includes utility 3,608,499 4,038,850 charges, telephones, computers, networking/distance learning expenses, government charges, contingency resen/es, deferred maintenance, "enhancement budget request." Enhancement budget requests could be funded through the $172,297 balance, and through additional revenue available if the Board of Governors did approve a tuition increase. It is fiscal year, 2,022,845 unemployment last year. Kozloff also indicated that each vice president could propose an 1997/98 2,074,381 sick leave payout, annual leave payout, social security, our budget with one-time funds that ought not be used for continuing costs," cautioned Vice President Parrish. (Mudes is all furniture.) Academic Enhancement Fee Less Academic Facility Debt Total Expenses 1,788,732 2,209,577 (106,346) 63,370,517 65,007,951 66,848 (325,631) conservative. Additional the carry-forward understand that not from the and classroom is more favorable. enhancement requests can be funded, and prioritization of these requests will be a very important Unallocated Funds Program Service Mix 196,000 Health Care Reserve 301,928 undertaking," said Vice President Bradshaw. Continued on next page. Total Available E&G Funds 66,848 172,297 Budget Control by Division Plan to Balance the Budget Enhancement Budget Request (In Priority Order) President's Ojfice Personnel Changes 52,130 Tofal $2,130 No Requests Academic Affairs Decrease 300 Operating by $72,323 Decrease 400 Equipment by $92,261 Decrease Faculty Overload by 1 ) Restore $200,000 Freeze Two Faculty Positions $67,416 Two Faculty Positions mathematics and computer science sociology, social welfare 2) Restore 300 Operating 3) Restore 400 Equipment 4) Partially Restore Faculty $432,000 Total $56,243 and criminal $56,243 justice $72,323 $92,261 Overioad $100,000 Toy $377,070 Adm in istratio n Seasonal Position Freezes $66,000 Reduce Overtime Costs $30,000 Constnjction Design Reimbursement $12,500 $108,500 Total 1 ) Defen-ed Maintenance on Nelson Field House Roof $230,000 $230,000 Total Student Life Appropriate Salary Transfer from Reduce Admissions Do Not Replace E&G to Auxiliaries Position to Part-Time Counseling Center Sabbatical Vacancy S90,000 1 ) Replace Counseling Center Vacancy (Full-Time) $25,000 2) Restore Admissions Assistant Director to Full-Time $23,000 3) Provide Benefits to Asst. Women's Basketall 4) Provide Salary for Part-Time Lacrosse Tott $138,000 $55,000 $25,000 Coach $1 3,000 Coach $7,500 $100,500 Total University Advancement Support For Upcoming Capital Campaign Reduce Operating Expenses S5,000 1) Total $5,000 Total $10,000 $10,000 Balance the budget Continued from previous page. Kozloff informed the University Planning and Budget Committee that a Academic coming year, the university Centennial, Navy and Hartline. Facility Debt. In the buildings: will pay S1C6,CCC new expenditure line has been added, that of the in debt service toward the renovation of three "We're authorized to spend $21 million for the renovation of these buildings, but that total ourselves," said Kozloff. The we were required to finance S7 million of yearly debt burden will gradually increase to $545,038 from 2002 through 2017, and then gradually decrease through the year 2C24. In approving the academic building renovation bond, the Board of Governors modified its academic enhancement nity fee pohq.' so that Government Association passed 5331,437 this commg year, to some of those funds could be used for facihty renovation. This spring, the guidelines that authorize the use of 15 percent of the academic be used for facilities money enhancement fee, Commuestimated at renovation. meet our debt payment and to uindertake selected renovations of academic faciUiies," which we must judiciously anticipate." Kozloff added, "The budget process is always challenging, and this year was no different. I commend everyone for a job well done. This year's actions have resulted in a balanced budget that refleas a tremendous team effort and commitment to the future "That fee will Kozloff noted. provide enough "Paymg of this university." to off this debt ser\'ice will provide a challenge 7 MAY 98 COMMUNIQUE 3 Campus notes Rosemary sor, McGrady, mailroom T. was recently recognized outstanding women the at Richelle Carlonas, a graduate student, have Annual Women's IS'*" Linda M. LeMura, exercise physiology, and supervi- one of four as Conference of Columbia and Montour counties written an article, Accumulation "The Relationship of Lactate and to Central exemplary service to students and employers presented a paper, "Un Voyage au Mont Athos ou Southeast Conference at the on Foreign Language and Literatures at Stetson University in De Land, Fla. project was supported, in part, disciplinary grant athletics, and health, physical education gave a presentation titled "Exercise Promotion Strategies and Stages of Change Worksite Employees" in the Health Educators at She also participated in the recent Healthy Kids Day Institute conference in Harrisburg. the Bloomsburg YMCA. a paper at the national at and LeMura and meeting of the American Hadduck and European College of Sports Medicine and a Association by running the Mathemat- SSMA booth. has also had an director of academic intern- and Peter Walters, director of accommo- is Cooperative: John Olivo, business J. education and office information systems, recently presented a session on Strategies for Teaching Business Education Methods Courses at the 1998 National Business Education Association Convention in San Antonio, Texas. Jessica KozlofF, president, presenter at Temple was an invited University's national conference on "The Cutting Edge: Perspectives in Alcohol New and Other Drug Education." She spoke on "Changing Perspective A Campus President's by Barry Jackson, arts, recently presented ing from Garland Press. two papers Communication Association Eastern Lawrence H. Tanner, geography and earth annual conference. "Emerging Communication Technologies: Change and Paradox settings. science, presented two papers at the 1 5th International Sedimentological Congress held in in the Academy" examined the influences of new communication technologies in university Alicante, Spain. "Volcaniclastic Breccia Beds Deposited by Subaqueous Debris Flows, Coastal "Teaching Excellence: Challenge and conducted Sicily" reported research in Italy last Change" considered the challenges of teaching summer and funded by which development grant. "Pedogenic Evidence result delivery, from changes changes objectives and changes and Late Triassic Climate was honored a State Change System faculty in for North America" reported research conducted popula- in the student tion. In addition, Bertelsen 1998 in instructional in instructional goals in Arizona and funded by a Bloomsburg research as the and disciplinary recipient of the association's "Distin- high levels Eastern grant. of service to the profession and the Communication Library to close Association. All services at the Kapp, Mary Nicholson Technologies, have recently been awarded two Andruss Library Joseph Tloczynski, psychology, has had an "A Comparison of the Effects of Zen Adjustment," published Institute for Interactive Psychologia: An in the March issue Saturday, research coinvestigated is 9, at 5 p.m. to expedite move of collections university's new library of into the building. Library services will resume Tuesday, May based on by Michele Tantriella, Harvey A. be suspended will the International Journal ofPsychol- ogy in the Orient. This publication May May 9 a 26, at 8 a.m. in the Library. Circidating new Andruss books can be graduate of Bloomsburg's psychology program returned in the external book drops at Pennsylvania Independent Regulatory Review and the University of Oregon graduate the entries of the old or Commission for $2,000 and one from One, Link-to- Learn for $7,000. psychology program. buildings. grants to develop sites: one from the Project and Writing Pedagogies Across the Disciplines, eds. Dale A. Bertelsen, communication studies and theatre Breath Meditation or Relaxation on College web ... in the Alice Robertson and Barbara Smith, forthcom- article, life. Phillips, Karl in anthology Twenty Teachers Teaching: Adapting president for student Tim that Binds: Beyond," accepted for publication meeting of the counseling center, and Preston Herring, vice and June Trudnak, "The Tie Composition and Literature Classrooms on Alcohol Education." She was assisted in her presentation article, Towards an Understanding of Ideology guished Service Award" in recognition of his Prevention and Intervention in Higher Culture through Programming: Working with Students with Cooperative Education Association in Boston. at the Janice C. Keil and Modern Language Md. She Northeastern Division of the Pratt also represented the School Science and paper, "Maria Edgeworth's Belinda: Writing the Association conference in Baltimore, Disabilities," at the national ics Teacher, Spring 1998. Middling-Class' Private Sphere," at the northern Italian children. Council of Teachers of Mathematics annual Measurement Without Formulas." via the in the Speech Patricia Comitini, English, presented a $1 5,000 grant to study the effects of caloric expenditure on obesity in JoAnne Day, "Teaching Communication which was published Communication dative services, presented a workshop, "It Really titled has written a paper arts, Analysis." Finally, Paolo Bellotti of the their parents. Washington, D.C., office. Rumbough, communication B. and theatre Internet," Donald Pratt, curriculum and foundations, recently made a presentation at the National in Timothy studies titled "Intercultural John O'Leary. The paper is titled "Endurance Training and V02 Max in Children: A Meta- ships, meeting and by the Academic Internships Advisory Board and the provost's science major conducted a physical fitness circuit for children selected several of his students will also present College of Sports Medicine along with graduate LeMura were awarded Students in the exercise a research program. Slone in the internship was nominated by and by the Bloomsburg University Foundation. students Susan Presper, Sherri Tamra Cash, by through work The Journal of Exercise and Sport Psychology. rimmensite Intime de Francois Augerias," The award is presented member who gives Adolescent of Perceived Exertion in Athletes," accepted for publication in the Gilbert Darbouze, languages and cultures, Gallagher Award. annually to the faculty ment opportunities Elite and social welfare Periperal Indicies for her role in establishing professional developfor noninstructional staff Neal Slone, sociology, criminal justice, recently received the Francis new library COMMUNIQUE 7 MAY 98 4 Role of forum discussed at April 29 meeting Calendar The meeting of the university forum Wednesday, April 29, was devoted discussion of the role that the Celebrity Artist Series Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at forum index.html 4409 Kontos, chair of the forum, said that a Julie of the forum next - Thursday, "One of the 28, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts. Tickets are $1 at the to look at is have been completed and others are expected States Accreditation committee, that several 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts. Middle States session of that meeting, process of issuing faculty and staff parking will be on reserve and have been posted on the committee web After listening to comments, Robert Parrish, announced would be made in the vice president for administration, subcommittee reports Copies of the reports at the library 15, identical to the state law regarding permits seemed time-consuming and inefficient. meeting, John Riley, chair of the are $15. Le Trio Gershwin - Thursday, Oct. is the Peter Stine, physics, noted that the current Middle shortly. policy During the open we want Paramount Brass - Thursday, July 30, 8 p.m., Mitrani Hall, Haas Center for the Arts. Tickets announced The 5, policy. how fall. things 1 hazing. the committees advise the vice presidents," said Also meeting Wednesday, April role President Kozloff. 5. its forum passed an updated anti-hazing committee would be formed to examine the New York Chamber Ensemble At plays in the university governance structure. for more information. May www.bloomu.edu/departments/middle/ largely to that several changes process, including: 1) not requiring insurance cards to register vehicles, effective until site at: and 2) allowing current parking permit hangers to remain May 15 (instead of April 30). Tickets are $15. News briefs Special Events Graduate Commencement — Friday, May 8, Curriculum committee approves 7 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani student academic Integrity policy Hall. The curriculum committee approved new student academic integrity policy at Commencement - Undergraduate May 9, Saturday, 2:15 p.m., Bloomsburg Fairgrounds. the its meeting April 22. Changes to the "Natural Sciences and Mathematics Broad-Area Program"to require 34th Annual Reading Conference Thursday and Friday, May 14-15. For information, call students in the program to take a core curricu- lum and the equivalent of two academic minors. Changes were 4092. also approved in the and cultures curriculum so students Husky Club Spring Golf Outing - linguistics courses in the Friday, June 12, Mill Race Golf and Camping Resort, Benton, Pa. For information, call languages will take language they are The committee approved the following new "War and Society in America: 4128. courses: history, Southeastern Pennsylvania Golf Outing Friday, July 17, 1898 to the Present"; Skippack Golf Course, Skippack, Pa. For information, call physics, Haas Friday, more information, There was a first reading of a computer users president Gallery ofArt. Hours are The Kehr Union summer schedule 9 a. m. First three to 4 p. m. For is: Maile Marshall - Master of Art Thesis May 10. Wislock, Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; in the office of resources and labor relations for 1 1 position as director of continuous years, will maintain his current improvement. Before coming to Bloomsburg, he was employed by Pennsylvania Blue call (717) 389-4284. Catawissa Military Band - Tuesday, May has been education Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 will in the Remainder of the summer: Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. to 9 p.m Concerts are free unless otherwise specified. For more information, who and training manager human p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Concerts He College of Business. weeks: Monday through Donna Cochrane, who resume her faculty position Saturday and Sunday, closed. Exhibition, through Robert Wislock has been named executive assistant to the president. replaces faculty assistant to the Kehr Union summer hours announced 4646. call assistant to president Aided Design and Engineering Graphics." 4128. Art Exhibits Monday through Wislock named "Computer- policy. Exhibits are in the Robert Wislock studying rather than in English. 12, 7:30 p.m., Carver Hall, Gross Auditorium. Kenneth Shield. John Michaels, design and copy editor at the Reading Eagle-Times, was a guest of the mass Pennsylvania State University, a master's communications department April S. Wislock has earned a D.Ed, Newspaper editor visits Journalism classes to classes in editing, He spoke magazine editing and production. Michaels the Press-Enterprise. 8. is former sports editor of degree in Industrial Relations at St. Francis Loretto, and master's and bachelor's degrees in education at Bucknell University. at Communique A NEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Faculty sought to teach News briefs new freshman seminar President Kozloff schedules open office hours June 30 President Kozloff will hold open office hours Tuesday, June 30, from 9 to II a.m. that individuals call It is recommended 4526 to be sure the time remains available. U.S. Savings The June Bond U.S. Savings 30. The Bond drive Three hundred entering freshmen will have the opportunity students per class. students attend voluntarily. to take a one-credit university other half will be assigned the is underway through drive offers employees the opportunity to purchase U.S. Savings Bonds by payroll deduction. Information and forms have been sent to all employees. For more information, contact savings bond coordinator Joan Lentczaer at 4112. Higher Education. specific major, which is designed to promote a successful transition to college life by presenting information about the academic to teach the course, program of the The course university. is part of a two-year freshman seminar course on and retention to determine if a who affiliation. wish to teach the course should confer with their department chairperson and contact one of the grant's coauthors: John Baird, psychology; Lynda Michaels, coordinator of orientation; or Jack Mulka, dean of academic support Faculty who services. are selected to teach be required to participate two- to three-day training session students taking the course be divided into 12 sections of 25 Faculty awarded tenure The Celebrity Artist Series 4409 for more information. Paramount Brass - Thursday, July 30, 8 p.m.. Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $15. in a during the summer. Special Events Husky Club Spring Golf Outing - Friday, June 12, Mill Race Golf and Camping Resort, Benton. 4128. Southeastern Pennsylvania Golf Outing - Friday, July 17, Skippack Golf Course, Skippack. For informa- New Andruss Library opens for business following faculty have been awarded tenure: S. Ekema Agbaw, English Gloria Cohen-Dion, political science Margie Eckroth-Bucher, nursing Richard Ganahl, mass communications Solange Garcia-Moll, languages and After two years of construction, Bloomsburg's new Harvey A. Andruss Library opened for business May For the 26. first time in years, all of the library's resources will be under a single roof. In addition to nearly tripling the seating space of the old cultures tion, call 4128. without regard to group Faculty be residen- be mixed 7, Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. A music student, Borillo will perform works by Scarlatti, Beethoven, Brahms and Bartok. Admission is free. call will will will 3 p.m., For information, some others freshmen. The Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at still course should be required of all will Piano Recital - Marie Arlou Borillo, Sunday, June and tial The Some course by the university. sections will be restricted to a variables such as student satisfaction Concerts Half of the seminar course funded by a $50,000 study to evaluate the impact of a Calendar will grant from the State System of Twelve faculty are being sought underway drive 4 JUNE 1998 new Robert Gates, curriculum and facility, foundations Fredda Massari-Novak, nursing users direct access to Shelley Randall, curriculum and Tours of the new building are being given weekdays at noon foundations the library allows library 1,500 magazines more than and journals. Susan Ross, nursing through the month of June. Timothy Rumbough, communication studies and theatre arts Neal Slone, sociology, social welfare and criminal justice through Aug. 14, Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 10 p.m.; Friday, Janice Walters, developmental instruction Nancy Weyant, library Hours for the library are, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m.; Saturday, closed; Sunday, 2 to 10 p.m. The library will also be closed Friday, July 3, for the Independence Day weekend. COMMUNIQUE 4 JUNE 98 2 Campus notes Bloomsburg University Crime Report Prepared by University Police for Reported Offenses to or by University Police Arrests made or Incidents Cleared by Karl Kapp, Institute for Interactive Other Means Technologies, has published a software review article on a consen- making software product called AliahTHINK! sus-decision April Larceny Totals 1998 presentation, based Advantage. tion WVIA-FM aired a voice recital by Wendy Miller, music, in May. The will n U 0 Theft from vehicles 4 0 1 1 0 4 4 program, taped last November, featured Ervene GuUey, English, Drunkenness 9 9 the accompanist. Disorderly Conduct 6 4 included music by Mozart, 1 1 Schubert, Mahler, Faure, Debussy, Liquor All Laws other offenses (except Chopin and traffic) iVIay Forcible Rape Larceny Totals Book bag thefts Theft from buildings as Carlisle Floyd. 1998 0 Sharon Haymaker, nursing, 12 7 presented a peer-reviewed paper, "A 5 1 New Approach 6 6 physiology for Nurse Practitioner in Teaching Patho- the National Organiza- 1 0 Students," 0 Drug abuse violations 1 0 Liquor laws 1 1 Nurse Practitioner Faculties annual meeting related to "Educational Technologies for the 21st Disorderly Conduct 3 1 Century." It does not include incidents in the at tion of This report reflects only those incidents which occur on university property Town of Bloomsburg. James C. Pomfret, mathematics and computer science, and Zhao Pengwei (a 1992 graduate of the master of instructional technology Communique Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412 Publication date for next issue: Thursday, July 9. month during the academic year and monthly during the summer) 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. (Publication is generally twice a Please submit story ideas and news items to Eric Foster, 104 Waller Administration Building, or by e-mail report on metaphor compre- hension research among English language learners in China and Turkey. Jing Luo, Patricia DorameHoloviak and Jesus Salas-Elorza, languages and cultures, delivered a copresentation entitled "Issues 1 1 other thefts The The program Vandalism All 5-7. on the dissertahe recently completed at Indiana University of Pennsylvania, 6 Vandalism Bordeaux, France, Aug. April issue of APICS~T/ie Performance 1 Fraud NCTE Global Conference on Language and Literacy to be held in 0 8 thefts instruction, will present a paper at the 13 Theft from buildings Book bag in the Harold Ackerman, developmental program), Shenyang Teachers College, recently published a paper in Shuxue Jiaoyu Xuebao, the Chinese Journal of Mathematics Education, titled, "American Reform of Calculus Using Calculators." This paper is based on a series lectures given by Pomfret during May and June 1997 at Bloomsburg's sister schools of Shenyang Teachers College, Qinghai Normal University and Northwest Normal University. in Using Computer and Information Technology in Foreign Language Teaching" at Computing Across the Curriculum Conference held at Shippensburg University in May. Luo's topic was "Using W^eb-Based E-mail in Teaching Writing." Dorame-Holoviak's topic was "The Benefit of Internet Penpal to Learning Spanish: Dialect and Culture Differences of the Spanish- Speaking World as Reflected in E-Mail." Salas-Elorza's topic was "The Internet as a Teaching/ Learning Tool in a Culture and Civilization Course at Bloomsburg University." Summer enrollment similar to last year Enrollment for summer sessions 1 and 4 is similar to last year's enrollment, according to figures released by the office of planning at: efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web and at: http://w\vw.bloomu.edu Bloomsbun UNIVERSITY A Member of Pennsyliuinia's State System of Higher Education Alumni players to stage Blithe Spirit The Bloomsburg University Alumni Players will stage Noel Coward's Blithe Spirit in July. Performances will be in Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gros.s Aiiditoriinn. Tickets are $6. Showtimes will begin at 8 p.m. July 16, 17, 18, 22, 24, and 25. There will be a 2 p.m. matinee on Sunday, July 19. institutional research. For sessions 1 and 4, there are 1,564 undergraduate students taking 7,403 credit hours of courses, and 385 graduate students taking 1,500 credit hours of courses. Last year, there were 1,600 imdergraduate students taking 7,343 credit hours of courses and 454 graduate students taking 1,686 credit hours for sessions 1 and 4. Communique A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 9 JULY 1998 Concern for safety prompts parking changes Concern for the safety of pedestrians going to the new Andruss Library has prompted changes in the traffic patterns of the Waller Building and Centennial Gymnasium parking lots. Two new walkways have been constructed to accommodate pedestrians walking from the corner of Centennial to the new library or Student Recreation Center. The walkways will also restrict vehicular traffic between the Waller and Centennial lots. Access to the Centennial Gymnasium parking lot be possible only from East Second Street. Traffic in that lot will be one way. The direction of travel for the parking lot running parallel will to to Chestnut Street will be reversed run from Swisher Circle to East Second STOP SIGNS • NEW WALKWAYS Street. curbed walkways, stop signs will be located In addition to the at the following locations. The northeast corner of Centennial Gymnasium will now TVustees hear of Centennial renovation have three stop signs. There will be two stop signs at the intersection of Swisher Circle and Chestnut Street. The changes were made after study by the university's safety committee. PennDOT also reviewed the changes and made suggestions that have been incorporated into the project. The project will eliminate six parking spaces The university's Council of Trustees heard a presentation about the renovation of Centennial Gymnasium at its quarterly meeting in June. The renovation project, expected to begin in mid-1999 and finish by the fall of 2000, will cost $6.9 million. facility's available behind the new renovated building Begun in library. May, the project will be complete before the beginning of the fall semester in late August. from 43,000 space will increase to 70,000 square feet. will department. Classroom spaces The house a nursing wellness center, the athletics depart- ment, audiology and speech pathology will include: a 250- seat theater-style lecture hall; five rooms with seats for 100 students each; a 2,700- square-foot multipurpose room; 1 The project will entail replacing the gym and swimming pool with several floors of classroom and office space. The in the Waller parking lot. However, the university has gained an additional 60 spaces department and the anthropology and a ,500-square-foot adult fitness studio. The exterior of the building will maintain a gable-style roofline. Trustees elect officers Officers chosen at the meeting include: Joseph Mowad, chairperson; William A. Kelly, vice-chairperson; Robert W. Buehner, secretary. 2 COMMUNIQUE 9 JULY 98 New agreement for physical therapy signed with Allegheny An agreement with Allegheny Health Sciences in Campus notes University of the Roger Sanders, Philadelphia has increased the health, physical Walter Brasch, mass communicawas one of 12 alumni that San options available to Bloomsburg students interested in education and pursuing a career in physical therapy. With the new agreement, students who complete a degree at Bloomsburg and meet the entry standards at Allegheny are virtually assured entry into that vmiversity's two-year master's degree program in given the National Wrestling Hall of Diego State University named Fame "Point of Excellence." Brasch was physical therapy. This option complements an Thomas Jefferson affiliation made with University in 1983 whereby students attend Bloomsburg for two or three years before transferring to Thomas Jefferson athletics, has Lifetime Service to Wrestling Award. Sanders, who won 300 career matches, was wrestling coach at Bloomsburg from 1972 to 1993. He has also served as coordinator of the United States Association of Blind Athletes and accompanied the Blind Wrestling for three years to complete a master's program in physical therapy. Now, students completing a degree at Bloomsburg (typically in biology) can choose between these two universities or others where no formal agreement exists. There are presently 86 students in Bloomsburg's prephysical therapy program. been Team World Championships to the in Istanbul, Patricia Dorame-Holoviak, languages and cultures, presented a paper titled "La Casa del Sano and Prostitution" Placer: Literature Northeast Modern Language Association convention in Baltimore. visit sclieduled July 22 The Red Cross Bloodmobile will be in the Kehr Union Wednesday, July 22. In the fall, the Bloodmobile will be here Tuesday, Nov. Wednesday, Nov. 11. Kehr Union 10, and The Kehr Union summer schedule is: Monday, Wednesday and Friday, 8 a.m. to 9 Phillip Farber, biological 4412 month during He took five first-place awards from the Pennsylvania Press Club, allied and radio interview/talk shows. In addition to a biweekly newspaper column, Brasch does a weekly talk show about the media that is syndicated to more than 125 radio United Broadcasting Network. The Press Club named stations by the Brasch the state's outstanding adviser of a college publication for Spectrum magazine. The magazine is only the fourth to be inducted into the Associated Collegiate Press Hall of Fame. Brasch was also named the for Sex and the Single Beer media collection of essays about paper, "Methods of Assessment of vania Historic Preservation and Brasch has also recently been given a second-place award from the Pennsylvania Women's Press Heritage Partnership Conference Association and an honorable Viability," at the Pennsyl- He was also a issues. mention in the Society of Profes- Pennsylvania sional Journalist's Spotlight Planning Association program, competition for his column "Centralia: The Whole Saga." L. M. Stallbaumer, Web history, presented a paper, "Between Coercion and Cooperation: The Flick Concern Germany the Economic in Nazi Before the War," at and Business History at: annual conference Awards "Wanderings." in Society's Milwaukee, Susan Dauria, anthropology, and Julia Bucher, nursing, gave a lecture at the Pennsylvania Rural Health Conference in State College. The lecture was titled "Help Us Improve Migrant Health Care in Central Pennsylvania." at: http:/ /www.bloomu.edu Wis. Judy Franklin, Nancy Gentile Ford, Bloomsburg ^ presented a paper titled history, "For the Old Country and New: Mobilizing Service Award by the Pennsylvania Coalition Against Rape. She was America's Foreign Legions for the nominated Women's Center A Member of Pennsylvania's and French Armies during the First World War" at the Society British for Military Historians conference in Wheaton, 111. university police, has been given an Outstanding UNIVERSITY Stale System of Higher Education Can, a earth science, recently presented a the academic year and monthly during the summer.) Four-digit phone numbers listed are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. The area code is 717. Please submit story ideas and news items to Eric Foster, 104A Waller Administradon Building, or by efoster@blooinu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Brasch has also won several awards from state press associations. for 1998-99. in Williamsport. Publication date for next issue: Thursday, Aug. 13. e-mail and Brian Johnson, geography and p.m generally twice a in sociol- Columbia- facilitator for the is Diego State with an A.B. ogy- Montour Torch Club to Communique (Publication as a journal- He graduated from San vice president of the Downtown Editor: Eric Foster, ext. work for his ist/writer. author of the best nonfiction book 9 p.m.; Thursday, 8 a.m. to midnight; Saturday and Sunday, 2 p.m. Robert Obutelewicz, economics, has been elected president, and health sciences, has been elected summer hours honored as a including awards for humor columns, general issues columns, Turkey. at the Bloodmobile tions, for the award by the in Bloomsburg. 9 JULY 98 Trudnak and Tim Phillips, tional technology, presented several sessions at the 1998 SSHE instruc- Confer- ence "Computing Across the Curriculum" in May at Shippensburg University. Phillips and Trudnak presented a session titled "Designing Interactive precollegiate programs Adrianne Flack has been named director of She joined the university Steven L. Cohen, psychology, presented a paper at the recent precollegiate programs. meeting of the Association for in Orlando, Fla. three years at Kent State University in Kent, Ohio. The engineering and a master's degree this Behavior Analysis talk, "Biofeedback: Is It Still of Interest to Behavior Analysts," was coauthored with four psychology majors, Kristan Haase, Lori Buck, John Schreffler and Kay Ennis. Instructional Solutions for the Web." Nicholson and Kapp presented a session titled "Making the Learner a Participant in Web-based Instruction." Nicholson also presented a session titled "Webbased Support for Instruction," and conducted a workshop with Shelly Gross-Gray titled "An Introduction to Toolbook II Instructor." 3 Adrianne Flack to direct Campus notes Mary Nicholson, Karl Kapp, June COMMUNIQUE Wendy Miller, music, will give a lecture recital of Colonial period staff after serving as a residence director for Flack earned a bachelor's degree in electrical in college student personnel from Penn State University. While at Penn State, she was a graduate assistant for programs that served the children of migrant farm workers and summer science programs for high school students. This summer, 250 high school and middle school students will visit the university as participants in precollegiate programs. vocal music Tuesday, July 21, at the Bruton Parrish Church in historic Williamsburg, Va. She will be accompanied on harpsichord by Ervene Gulley, English. summer "For doesn't many of these students, higher education seem like a possibility or something they'd be interested in," says Flack. "These programs are de- signed to show them what higher education has to offer and help them prepare academically for college." Precollegiate programs include: ing from the University of Scranton. Harry C. Strine III, communication studies and theatre, served as a judge at the National Catholic Forensic League's Grand National High School Tournament in Detroit, Mich. There were more burg School District June 14 to July 10. The Harrisburg Partnership Program, in its first year, will bring 50 high school juniors from the Harrisburg, Kollar graduated with honors as a than 470 high schools represented. Steelton-Hirespire and Katherine Kollar, residence director, earned her Master of in School Counsel- Science degree member of Chi Sigma Rho, the International Professional Academic and Honor Society which recognizes scholastic and professional excellence in Counseling. earned the NCC (National Certified Counselor) credential. She also Robert Wislock, "Applying Covey's Seven Habits to Education and Training Initiatives in Higher Education" at the College and University Personnel Associa- (CUPA) Eastern Region Conference. The conference was held in Saratoga Springs, NY. Jim media and marketing, has been Hollister, director of relations presented the Eastern College Athletic Conference-Sports Infor- mation Directors Association's Irving T. Marsh Award. Hollister was formerly director of sports information at the university. The award was presented at the association's workshop in Wilkes-Barre. The Irving T. Marsh Award is awarded for contributions to in the sports 150 students campus July in 1 1 is bringing from the Harris- Susquehanna school districts to Program participants who choose System of Higher Education university to attend a State will receive a full-tuition High School. The exhibition has entries from the northeastern United States. seventh year, 12 to 24. Ken Wilson, 18 at the Selinsgrove its grades 7 through art, will professor emeritus be "Juror of the Awards" for the 1998 Susquehanna Valley Art Exhibition hanging through July of (Personal Responsibility in Developing Excellence) Program, in scholarship for their freshman summer session. The College Sampler Program, year bring 50 minority to campus July 26 11"' in its 14"' year, will grade students from across state to 31. assistant to the president, presented a paper titled tion The PRIDE and excellence information field. Michael Vavrek, dean of continu- and distance education, has been named vice president of the board of directors of the Central ing Pennsylvania The Forum for the Future. nine-year-old organization has conducted conferences on education, the environment, economic development and information technologies. Faculty promotions The following faculty have To associate professor recently been promoted: Christopher Bracikowski, physics; Julia Bucher, nursing; Steven D. Hales, philosophy; Janice C. Keil, business education/office information systems; Jing Luo, languages and cultures; Marion G. Mason, psychology; Robert S. Obutelewicz, economics; Kara Shultz, MarkJelinek, music, directed the six-member "Chamber Ensemble At Sea" group in two concerts aboard the Holland America Line M. S. Rotterdam as it toured several European capitals. Both performances received standing ovations. Ports of call included the countries of Greece, Italy, Monaco, Gibraltar, Portugal, France, and England. announced communication studies and theatre arts; Julie Vandivere, English; Irvin Wright, developmental instruction. To professor Karen Anselm, communication studies and theatre arts; Brett L. Beck, psychology; Mary Harris, curriculum and foundations; Barry L.Jackson, counseling center; I. Sue Jackson, sociology, social welfare and criminal D.Jones, education for exceptionalities; Vishakha Rawool, audiology and speech pathology; Leon Szmedra, health, physical education and athletics. justice; Sheila 4 COMMUNIQUE 9 JULY 98 Calendar REMEMBERING JACK FISHER Celebrity Artist Series A memorial Jack Fisher was dedicated to Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at Magee Center 4409 for more custodian, lost a long battle with cancer information. in at the June. Fisher, a university in August 1997. The ceremony was attended by Paramount Brass - Thursday, July 30, 8 p.m., Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross dozens of Jack's coworkers from the university as well as family members. Auditorium. Tickets are $15. Shown from left at the dedication are his widow, Cyndi Fisher, administrative assistant Special Events assistant the office of dean of continuing and distance education; and Cyndi and Jack's children, Southeastern Pennsylvania Golf Outing Friday, July 17, in continuing and distance education; John Abel!, Alison and Joshua. Skippack Golf Course, Skippack. For information, call 4128. Physicist named associate dean of tlie College of Arts and Sciences News briefs Robert P. Marande has been named dean of the College of Arts and associate and developed teacher certification programs in both mathematics and physics. Through the implementation of new personnel policies, Marande helped New departments formed Three new department names have been announced. The masters of instructional technology program now has its own department of instructional technology Sciences. rather than being a division of the Sciences in Philadelphia (formerly the mathematics and computer science department. The department of communication disorders and special education has also been divided into two departments - the Philadelphia College of Pharmacy and Heidelberg College. His research has led Science). to several patents. department of audiology and speech pathology and the department of exceptionality He previously served as associate professor and chairperson of the depart- increase faculty publications by 250 ment of mathematics, percent. physics and com- While at Philadelphia, Marande reduced the department's operating budget by 15 percent, created applied physics and applied mathematics majors. Orientation, student move-In scheduled Orientation workshop days and Aug. 10 and 20 for will be held new freshmen Approximately 250 students will attend each session. Student move-in will be Thursday, Aug. 27. Orientation will run Aug. 27 through Sunday, Aug. 30. The first day of classes will be Monday, Aug 31. Interim recreation center director appointed Connie Root, a graduate assistant and adult in be serving as interim director of the Student Recreation Center until the search is fitness, will completed and a new director hired. She replaces Grace Mah, who recently resigned from the position. Root can be contacted at 4772. Marande earned his bachelor of science degree in physics and mathematics at Saginaw Valley State University, a master of science degree in physics at the University of Akron and his doctorate in Alumni Players to stage Coward's Blithe Spirit In July The Bloomsburg University Alumni Players will stage Noel Coward's Blithe for transfer students. exercise science positions at physics at Kent State University. programs. July 8, 10, 14, 16 Marande has also held teaching Penn State University and puter science at the University of the Spirit in July. Performances Carver Hall, Kenneth S. will be in Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $6. Showtimes will begin at 8 p.m. July 16, 17. 18, 22, 24 and 25. There be a 2 p.m. matinee Sunday, July 19. will KrollkowskI and Swartz named Employees of the Month Michael Krolikowski, maintenance repairman, has been recognized by the supervisory roundtable as "Employee of the Month" for May. Karen Swartz, instructional technology, has been recognized as Employee of the Month for June. Former Sen. Paul Simon to speak in September Former U.S. Senator Paul Simon speak on libraries and literacy in conjunction with the Provost Lecture Series and the dedication of the new Andruss Library Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, (D-Ill.) will Mitrani Hall. The new Harvey A. Andruss be dedicated Friday, Sept. 11, at 1:30 p.m. in front of the new building. In case of rain, the ceremony will be held in Haas Library will Center for the Arts. Communique A NEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 20 AUGUST 1998 Gift of sculpture brings artistic wei^t to campus Fiour large stone sculptures will find a fall. home on campus Muriel this Berman of member of the State System of Higher Education Board Allentown, a of Governors, donated the works, valued at more than $1 10,000. They include: two L-shaped benches by Peter Hide; a marble column and Muriel a assistant director of development, has given the university four large pieces of sculpture. benches Adolescent." Sculpture garden were chosen for the sculptures by an ad hoc group that Sites for Renaissance named man included President Jessica Kozloff; The laniero, vice president for Tom Tom Percival R. Roberts Sculpture Garden was Contos, assistant director, planning and construction; a Renaissance The Messinger, Laureate of that state III named for man. sculpture garden director of physical plant; Christine established in the area aroimd Sperling, chairperson of the art the McCormick Center by Bloomsburg's Council of Trustees in 1985 honors the art department chairperson who died in 1984. A native of Delaware, Roberts was known for his poetry as well as artwork - developing a reputation in each field that extended far beyond campus. He was named the ninth Poet department; Sue Hicks, assistant director of development; and Karl Beamer, art department. "When we selected the benches, we envisioned students sitting on them," says Beamer. "The works are large, and they need a large space. The area in front of McCormick is a large space and it's central to activity. With the new library open. Continued on page be mall near the bronze of Bakeless advancement; will figure, "Standing Bakeless Center. university the placed on the library Center for the Humanities; and "King and Queen" will be placed on the north (parking lot) side of Tony The in photograph on the west side of the future Student Services Center (old Andruss); the marble column will in front (left) shown with Susan Hicks, in the plaza be placed Berman of Allentown, marble screen by Thomas Sternal; and "King and Queen" by Sternal and Martha Enzmann. The benches will be placed in the Percival R. Roberts III Sculpture Garden, near "Standing Adolescent" on the library mall. The marble screen will be placed 3. 1963 in and won the American Poets' Gold Cup Award. In 1974, , Roberts was named a Commonwealth Teaching Fellow in recognition of his exemplary teaching, won the and two years later, Commonwealth Award. As an artist, he Service he worked and relief primarily in painting sculpture. founding He was also a member of the Bloomsburg Theatre Ensemble. The first work commissioned for the garden was a bronze Continued on page 3. . COMMUNIQUE 2 20 AUG 98 Campus notes At the meeting of the Global Awareness Oliver Larmi, philosophy, presented a Society hiternational in Istanbul, Turkey, paper, "Parmenides' Greatest Objection: two Bloomsburg faculty were elected Plea for Simplicity" at Paideia: James Pomfret, mathematics and computer science, was elected president, and Dennis Hwang, accounting, was elected treasurer. Congress of Philosophy officers of the organization. Presenters at the meeting included: Pomfret; Hwang; marketing; Mary Mary K. Ericksen, Harris, curriculum and foundations; Sue Jackson, sociology, social and criminal justice; James Parsons, biological and allied health sciences; Chang Shub Rob, faculty emeritus of sociology and social welfare. XXth World MA. Boston, in Mary Nicholson, Tim A Phillips, Karl Kapp, and June Trudnak, instructional technology, presented a three-day workshop titled "Designing for Interactivity on the Web" to training professionals from AT&T. Julia Bucher, nursing, presented a O'Bruba, curriculum and foundations, has been selected to serve on the publications committee of Childhood William S. Education, the official journal of the Association for Childhood Education Diseroad, library, presented a paper, "Searching for Jack," about the work of an gravestone symbolism at the 21st annual conference of the Association for Gravestone Studies held at sity in International. early 19th century area gravestone carver, and led a session on Monmouth Univer- West Long Branch, NJ. President Jessica faculty/mentor and S. Kozloff served as a made through Interactive Programs," at the Higher Education "Computing Across the Curriculum" conference at Shippensburg University. He also presented "The Puzzle of Beowulf at the Re-Covering the Past Conference held at SUNY Binghamton. State System of paper welfare Ann Frank Peters, English, presented the paper, "Teaching English Differendy Dennis Gebris, business education and titled "Innovations in Telephone Interventions for Psychosocial Oncology" annual meeting of the European Society of Psychosocial Oncology in Stockholm, Sweden. She also presented "The Application of Problem-Solving Therapy to Family Caregiver Education" in Montreal to psychosocial researchers from throughout Canada. at the 10"' office information systems, presented a paper titled "Multimedia Applications and Tools on the World Wide Web" at the World Conference on Educational Multimedia and Telecommunications Freiburg, Germany. Michael Vavrek, dean of continuing and distance education, has been elected vice president of Central Pennsylvania in Forum for the Future. a presentation, "Financial Challenges in Higher Education: Their Effect on Athletics," to the Institute for Administra- NACWAA/HERS tive Advancement at Academic calendar revised Bryn Mawr College. Karen Trifonoff, geography and earth The academic calendar published in science, presented a workshop, "Thematic the Undergraduate Cataloghas been revised. Mapping The in the Elementary Grades," to teachers at the Pennsylvania Geographic Alliance Summer Geography following is the correct calendar for Spring 1999 the 1998-99 academic year. Electronic Registration -Jan. 12 to Institute at Beaver College, Glenside. Fall 1998 Electronic Registration - Aug. 25 to Aug. Communique Next issue: Thursday, Aug. 27. phone numbers listed are on-cainpus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 Four-digit first. Area code 717. Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412; e-mail, efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.bloomu.edu Bloomsbun UNIVERSITY State System nf lltgher tducation ending 2 p.m. Monday, Aug. 31, Labor Day - Monday, Sept. 7 (no classes). Mid-Term Reading Day - Friday, Oct. 16 10 p.m. (no classes) Mid-Term - Wednesday, Oct. 21, 10 p.m. Thanksgiving Recess - Begins Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10 p.m. Classes Resume - Monday, Nov. 30, 8 a.m. Classes End - Saturday, Dec. 12. Reading Day - Simday, Dec. 13. Finals Begin - Monday, Dec. 14. Graduate Cominenceineiit Dec. Friday, 18. End - Classes Meet - Friday, Jan. 22 (no evening classes). Mid-Term - Wednesday, March 3, 10 p.m. Spring Break - Begins Saturday, March 6, Monday 8 a.m. Finals A Member of Pennsylvania's 31, Classes Begin - Jan. 19, ending 2 p.m. Martin Luther King Day - Monday, Jan. 18 (no classes). Classes Begin - Tuesday, Jan. 19, 8 a.m. Saturday, Dec. 19. Undergraduate Commencement Saturday, Dec. 19. Classes Resume - Monday, March 15, 8 a.m. Spring Weekend - Begins Thursday, April 1, 10 p.m. Resume - Monday, April 5, 6 Classes End - Saturday, May 8. Reading Day - Sunday, May 9. Finals Begin - Monday, May 10. Graduate Commenceinent - Friday, May 14. Finals End - Saturday, May 15. Classes Commencement - Saturday, Mayl5. p.m. 20 Campus notes Swapan Mookeijee, exercise Continued from page Karl M. Kapp, instructional technology, physiology, the Journal of Cardiopulmonary RehabilitaHe also gave a series of invited tion. American College of Sports Medicine Certification Workshop at Canisius College in Buffalo, NY, and has passed the American College of Sports lectures at the presented a paper titled "Teaching Integrated Resource Management Using Problem-based Learning" at the APICS Educational & Research Foundation 1998 Summer Academic/Practitioner Workshop held in Seattle, WA. He also wrote an article, HAL Syndrome," magazine APICS-The "Avoiding the that appears in the APICS Performance Advantage. is The Medicine Health Fitness Certification Educational Society for Resource Manage- Exam. ment. A chapter by Michael Hickey, "Smolensk in 19 1 Political Process, will appear (in 7: Vincent Hron, history, has had three solo art, work during the spring and summer. His work has been shown at Rosewood Art Center, Kettering, OH; Marymount Manhattan College, New York City; and The Casements Cultural Center, Ormond Beach, FL. This fall, his work will be shown at Kirkland Art Center, Clinton, exhibits of his Revolution as a Questions and Sources," Russian) in Stalinism in a Russian Province, a collection of essays to be published this fall by the Open Society Foundation and the Smolensk State Pedagogical University. This June, several of his articles were featured in an exhibi- on "Foreign Historians on the Smolensk Lands" at the Smolensk State Pedagogical University and the Smolensk tion NY, Sept. 13 to Oct. 7; The University of Texas-Pan American, Edinburg, TX, Oct. 19 to Nov. 25; and Kentuck Northport, AL, Nov. 3 to Jan. Museum, 2. this will become 1. hub on cam- a central pus." Bloomsburg was the first of the 14 State System universities to respond to the invitation from Berman to select pieces from her visited collection. Hicks Berman and Beamer in April to select the works. years, Berman and her late husband, Philip, have contributed many Over the artworks to the university. Roberts Continued from page bell, 1. "Endless Circle," by internationally artist Toshiko Takaezu. The bell was cast on campus and installed in 1987. acclaimed Philip uted six I. and Muriel Berman contrib- sculptures to the university in 1988 and '89, including three bronze figures by Minnesota sculptor Michael Price. "Standing Adolescent" overlooks the library mall, while the sculptures "Seated Woman" and "Woman Public Universal Library. in Leotard" are often exhibited in Haas Gallery of Art. IIT receives $275,000 grant to promote use of instructional technology Other contributed works include "The Snake" and "Totem" by Ernie Shaw, and "Marble Bench" by Thomas Sternal. The sculpture garden was formally dedicated Oct. 1, 1989, to acknowledge the contributions that Takaezu, the Bermans and Michael The Institute for Interactive gies has been awarded Technolo- a three-year PhotoShop, multimedia and web authoring tools, and video conferencing. $275,000 State System of Higher Education Imperatives Challenge Grant. In the and Staff Development Technology Utilization at the University Level," the grant was awarded to a consortium of State System universities that also includes Lock Haven, Shippensburg, Millersville and Mansfield. "Bloonisburg will be the hub; most of the training will emanate from here," says purchase of equipment and software. Titled "Faculty Phillips, director of the IIT. "In we are establishing a virtual help center where we can provide online help to any consortium member." The center essence, will be staffed by graduate assistants. The project will use technology as means of instruction for employees throughout the staff will five a campuses. Faculty and be trained in the use of the computer applications PowerPoint, first Price made to the university. year of the grant, $175,000 of the funding will be dispersed to allow the The equipment for Instructional Tim 3 Sculpture wrote a paper titled "The Application of Interval Training for Exercise Prescription in Cardiac Rehabilitation," which appears in AUG 98 COMMUNIQUE will include the items necessary to construct a new video conferencing classroom at Bloomsburg and desktop video conferencing facilities at Phillips is excited about the use of new Centra Symposium software that will allow for real-time web-based training. software will allow students to hear the trainer speaking and see the lesson on their Events Faculty and staff are invited to each school. The new Opening of School computer screens. Stu- dents will also be able to give the trainer feedback on whether the lesson is moving too slowly or quickly. The trainer's computer screen will show which students have a question and allow the instructor to provide individualized help. these events: Picnic Tuesday, Sept. 8 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Kehr Union, Ballroom Faculty and Staff Convocation Tue.sday, Sept. 15 3 p.m. Kehr Union, Ballroom COMMUNIQUE 4 20 AUG 98 Heather Derek named student Scholarship established in Heather L. Derek of Bloomsburg has been named the student representative on the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees. Her appointment was made by memory ofJohn Devlin Bloomsburg's late John S. Devlin Jr. is be- Tom Ridge. A senior marketing Gov. ing memorialized with a major, Derek is pursuing a minor in computer and information systems. A participant in the football scholarship. Devlin, who served also as the Huskies' defensive university's coordinator for six sea- member sons, died of a heart at- honor spanned 37 Honors Program, she is a of the interdisciplinary honor society Phi tack July 15. His coach- ing career trustee Kappa Phi and societ)' Delta the business Mu Delta. years. coach Football Danny Hale says that when awarding the scholarship, he'll look for "an overachiever. Not necessarily the biggest or fastest player, but someone who has worked hard to become a good player. John admired those kinds of players." News briefs really Those interested in making a contribution should call the development office at 4128. Korean sculptor exhibiting work Greeks have new coordinator Korean sculptor Jong-Soon Bok is exhibiting work in Haas Gallery of Art through Sept. 30. Bok works with paper mache, acrylic paint, fabric and found objects. His contemplative approach to art is a Gretchen Osterman has been Life coordinator. She has a master's degree in student personnel services from Edinboro University and earned bachelor's degrees in psychology and English at Allegheny College. Before coming to Bloomsburg, she held positions in Edinboro 's student standards and Greek life office and enrollment management and retention office. She can be reached at 4997. result of two years spent in seclusion Parking, traffic patterns to change for student move-in at a Buddhist temple. Bok has exhibited in Korea, Japan, Mexico and the United Library To make move-in a smooth process for students and their families, there will be changes in traffic and parking patterns on Thursday, Aug. 27, (freshmen arrive) and Sunday, Aug. 30, (upperclassmen return). On States. masonry named the best The Masonry Contractors Association of Central Pennsylvania has presented Bloomsburg with the "Excellence in Masonry Design Award" for the new Andruss Library. those days, faculty and staff are requested to park in the Waller lot. The following lots move will Kozioff schedules office hours be reserved to aid Old Science, rear of Ellwell Hall, Tri-Level, Navy Hall, the lot between Columbia Hall and Haas students' into the residence halls: In recent weeks, the university hours Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. Individuals should call 4526 to reserve a time. has experienced a series of thefts involving computer equipment in academic buildings. In an effort to ensure the safety of on East Second Street will be one-way, eastbound, both days. Lehr contributes sculpture Paul Lehr, a sculptor and science fiction illustrator whose paintings graced the covers of hun- The Computer equipment stolen in recent weeks President Kozioff will hold open office Center. Additionally, traffic named Greek late dreds of books, gave a work to the the university, titled "The Jewish Wedding." The university purchased Lehr's "The Grin," which has been placed in the second floor of the Kehr Union. The artist, who died July 27, illustrated the covers of books by Isaac Isimov, Ray Bradbury, Arthur C. Clark, H.G. Wells and others. on campus all Rec Center director named and David J. Pearson has been named director of the Student Recreation Center. Pearson earned a master's are urged to degree in athletics administration building, classroom or office area and a bachelor's degree in health and physical education at West outside normal working hours, be Chester University. Previously locked. (Should there be difficulty assistant facilities/ events manager at do the employees following: entering or leaving a all doors are closed and locking any door, contact campus police at 4168.) baseball, basketball, boxing, football, track and and wrestling summer When certain Princeton University, he has coached curtail this activity, at the field, high school or or youth league level. If you observe any suspicious activity, notify immediately. campus police Communique ANEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG Dedication opens Bloomsburg opens a new chapter when new Harvey A. Andruss Library is the dedicated Friday, Sept. The ceremony, transfer 11, at 1:30 featuring a symbolic from the old new chapterforAndruss Library Weyant (moderating), coordinator of library to the new, be held outdoors, in front of Andruss and Waller Administration buildings. will will march in procession wearing academic regalia from the old library to the new, each carrying a work related to Faculty Department of Education's Office of Post Secondary and Higher Education; John Berry III, editor of Library Journal; Vicki Hancock, vice state chair for National Forum for Informa- librarian. James H. McCormick, Chancellor of the State System of Higher Education; Joseph J. Mowad, chair of the Bloomsburg University Council of Trustees; and Elbern H. Alkire Jr., chair of the Bloomsburg University Foundation. Area legislators, Parking changes planned to accommodate dedication accommodate the library > A campus will will to lower campus. Signs Literacy in a Democratic Society," will be new held Friday from 10 to 11:30 a.m. p.m. In case of held in Haas Center for the noon and reopen Gathering Place of the new library. Panelists will facility will at ceremony will be is study for student use closed. more than half a million I Up-to-date reader/printers for viewing the library's 1.9 million microforms. I 2:30 p.m. Tours of the the dedication the library volumes. at be conducted from 2:30 to 4 rain, An extended hours > Open access to current periodicals. Photocopying/computer printing rooms on all levels. Three Tiffany and four Spence stained glass windows from old Waller Hall. Arts, Mitrani Hall. include Nancy U.S, Sen, libraries library will close for the University Archives/Special when will direct The in the I be available from 7;30 a.m. to connection with the dedication, a colloquium, "Libraries and Information In > I Stack space for park on upper campus. An additional university guests to dedication parking areas. Former > processing rooms with personal computers and printers on all levels. A 38-computer classroom/laboratory. Study seating for 890 patrons. 22 group study rooms. dedication. Faculty and staff are asked to shuttlebus Word Collections reading room. also attend. floor future plug-in of laptop computers. Half of Waller parking lot will be closed Friday, Sept. 11, to 200 personal computers for public use. I 135 public access connections for the I 4:30 p.m. to make round trips from upper to the library fund-raising drive, and members of the Andruss family first I > The dozens of dignitaries at the event will include: Lt. Gov. Mark Schweiker; new Andruss Library tional Literacy; William Frost, reference their field. donors Features of the reference services; Michael Poliakoff, deputy secretary, p.m. 27 AUGUST 1998 UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Paul Simon to speak on Sept 10 for Provost's Lecture Series Street Festival brings world to Main Street Bloomsburg's Community Street Festival '98 will bring the world's Former U.S. Sen. Paul Simon will speak about information and politics Thursday, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m., in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall, as part of the Provost's Lecture Series. Simon, a former newspaper publisher, professor at Southern Illinois University. He has authored 15 books, including Advise and Consent, The is now a journalism Politics of World Hunger, and The Glass House, Politics and Morality in The Nation Capitol. 's Before retiring from the Senate in Simon served five terms in the U.S. House of Representatives and two terms in 1997, the Senate. As a member of Congress, he was a leader in drafting legislation on education, disability policy and foreign affairs. Simon previously served on the Illinois House and Senate, where he was a chief sponsor of the state's open meetings law and played a leading role in chartering Illinois' community college system. Main Street Wednesday, from 5 to 7:30 p.m. Featuring cuisine from around cultures to Sept. 16, the world, an international fashion show and ethnic dancing, the festival is sponsored by community and university organizations. Rain date is Thursday, Sept. 17. For more information, contact the Bloomsburg Area Chamber of Commerce at 784-2522. COMMUNIQUE 27 AUG 98 2 Campus notes Christopher Bracikowski, physics, presented a paper, "Using Computers Introductory Physics and Chemistry Laboratories" at the State System Comput- ing Across the Curriculum Conference. chemistry; chemistry majors John Landis and Brian Myers; and physics majors Russ Madara, Rick Schneider and Joe Singley. S. Pastore, curricuhim similar to last year welcomed and Stephen Clickard, music Linda J. Cook, nursing Cindy Kepler, chemistry James K. Krause, exceptionality programs Darlene Perner, exceptionality programs Mark Mark Site: Evaluation Techniques for Teachers and Students" at the Pennsylvania Educational Technology Conference. He gave a workshop, "Designing, Authoring, Delivering, and Evaluating Web-based Courses," at the State System Computing Across the Curriculum Conference. At the 9th International Conference of the Society for Information Technology and Teacher Education, he presented "A Study of Internet Research Activities of Preservice Teachers." His paper was published in the Technology and Teacher Education Annual and on the Teacher Education Internet Server. Quintanilla, history G. Stocksdale, chemistry Vivian Yenkia-Agbaw, English Suncom Industries, Inc. The nonprofit organization provides vocational evaluation, training and placement services for Next issue: Thursday, Sept. 10. phone numbers listed are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 Four-digit first. "We're continuing to make gains in the our students," says admissions Joseph R. Fischer, history Laura Geller, geography and earth director Chris Keller. According to Keller, Darrell S. new freshman is in the top 29 percent of the their high school graduating class and scored 1050 on the SAT. Sixty percent of freshmen are women. science Carolyn Grossman, English Gundrun, anthropology Cindy Harper, art William Hill, mass communications the typical Carolyn Lindberg, library "We've worked hard to fill areas where we have additional capacity," says Keller. "One of the areas where we've made gains Allison Maloney, nursing is Dwight Means, finance and business nursing. Faculty have been a great help by the sciences - chemistry, physics, meeting with prospective students and law making follow-up Barry L. Nolt, biology Peter J. Petokas, geography and calls." Actual enrollment figures final with the 14"' day of will become classes. Linda Reinink-Smith, geography and earth science SECA campaign Anita Singer, accounting Jeffrey Vargas, health, physical begins Sept education and athletics F. 3 West, health, physical Bloomsburg's New administrator appointments: Peggy Snyder, speech-language pathologist in audiology and speech pathology James Green, temporary coordinator of adult advisement Area code 717. efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.bloomu.edu 88 Act 101, 159 summer freshmen), 350 transfer, 100 readmitted, and 15 second-degree students. The freshmen were selected from an applicant pool of fall, quality of SECA (State Employees Combined Appeal) Campaign will run Sept. 3 to Oct. 15 this year. Campaign chairperson is John Trathen, director of student activities and the Kehr Union. Materials for this year's campaign, with a goal of $34,000, are being sent to all employees. Return forms or questions should be directed to Trathen at 4198. Last year, more than $32,000 was raised. Questions may also be addressed to Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412; e-mail, FTE) students will be enrolled. Within this number, there are 1,387 freshmen (1,140 Sarah Farrant, English education and athletics Communique semester enrollment 6,100 candidates. Thomas individuals with disabilities. fall ment will be very similar to the fall 1997 semester enrollment of 6,815 FTE. It is expected that approximately 7,500 (6,825 Temporary faculty appointments: earth science Eric Foster, news writer, has been appointed to the board of directors of Preliminary figures indicate that the overall enroll- foundations, presented "Anatomy of a Web Fall enrollment figures Tenure-track faculty appointments: in The paper was coauthored by Larry Mack, Raymond Faculty, administrators area representatives assisting in the Kozloff schedules office hours President Kozloff will hold open office hours Wednesday, Sept. 2, from 1 to 3 p.m. To reserve a time, call 4526. campaign who include: James Cole, College of Arts and Sciences; James Dutt, College of Business; Kathy Hunsinger, business office; Pat Rudy, custodial Bloomsbun UNIVERSITY A Member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher tducatinn Faculty and Staff Picnic - Tuesday, Sept. 8, 11:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m., Joan Lentczner, university advancement; Michael Vavrek, management; Irvin Wright, nonaligned areas; Julia services; Openlng-of-School Events Kchr Union, Ballroom. Mount Faculty and Staff Convocation - Tuesday, Studies; Burt Reese, student Sept. 15, 3 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. Weitz, College of Professional Krolikowski, trades people. life; Michael Bhomsburg ranked among the 100 best by Kiplinger^s Personal Bloomsbiirg has been the 100 best pubHc named one of universities by Based on from 1,813 colleges and universities in North America, Kiplinger's has ranked Bloomsburg 89th. The list was reduced to 200 based primarily on selecti\it\' as evidenced by SAT scores of the 1997 freshman class and the statistics percentage of applicants granted admission. Those 200 were further reduced based on a formula that ranked quality only, taking into account graduate the percentage of freshmen who factors: total cost, cost as a rates, return affordability for residents), the percentage of a student's financial need the school meets with all forms of financial percentage of that aid that work-study, Bloomsburg is U.S. also listed News and World are based upon Report. statistics among the Those rankings from collected approximately 1,400 accredited colleges and COMMUNITY FUND-RAISERS Mulka year's Kathy and Jack are serving as chairpersons of this (left) Columbia County United while John Trathen (right) is Way campaign, chair of the SECA campaign. universities. Student Guide 100 were then sorted on a leading public universities in the north by resources. final aid, the loans or and the average amount Bloomsburg has The is student borrows to graduate. sophomore year, SAT scores, admission rates, and computer and library for their percentage of a income (which measures state's per-capita Kiplinger's Personal Finance Magazine. Finance For the second consecutive Buys. to also been year, listed in The Bloomsburg people America's 100 Best College take leading role in those quality measures, plus five financial United Way drive Bloomsburg University is taking a leading role in this year's Columbia County United 'Way campaign. Jack and Kathy Mulka (dean of academic support services and assistant director of admissions) are serving as chairpersons of the campaign, which has a goal of $480,000. President Jessica Kozloff is serving as co-chair of the Susquehanna Society, a leadership giving individuals who group of contribute $500 or more. John Trathen, director of student and the Kehr Union, is serving activities chairperson of the SECA (State as Employees Combined Appeal) Campaign that runs Sept. 3 to Oct. 15. The United Way is one of the member agencies in the SECA campaign. Materials for this year's campaign, with a goal of $34,000, are being sent to all employees. Return forms or questions should be directed to Trathen at ext. 4198. Last year, more than $32,000 was raised. 2 COMMUNIQUE 10 SEPT 98 Campus notes June Locke Trudnak, instructional Joseph Battaglia, English, has written a "A Day in the Life of Vincent Shahalam M. N. Amin, geography and technolog)', with the assistance of 14 story, earth science, chaired a paper session graduate students from the instructional technolog)' program, conducted five Lucciola," that appears in the collection titled "Mapping and Planning" at the 43"' Annual Meeting and International Conference of the Bangladesh Geographical Society, and presented a seminar on "Coastal Bluff Erosion: Lake Erie and Lake workshops for visitors to campus during July and August. The first two groups were high school students participating in the Harrisburg Partnership program. The second two groups were high school students from New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania who were part of the College Sampler program. The final group consisted of third and fourth grade students from Bloomsburg, Berwick, Central and Danville school districts. Each workshop participant developed several Web pages. personal Lawrence Tanner, geography and earth science, is co-author of an article, "DebrisAvalanche Deposits of the Milo-Lahar Sequence and the Opening of the Valle del Bove on Etna Volcano (Italy)," that has been accepted for publication in the Journal of Volcano logy and Geothermal Resources. Shore Stories: Tales of the Jersey Shore, an anthology of fiction and poetry about the New Jersey shore published in July by Down the Shore Publishing, Inc. The story is a chapter of a novel-in-progress. Ontario" Reza Noubary, mathematics and computer science, has written an article, "Classification of Seismic Events Based on in He also a consultative group meeting on "Pedestrian and Stochastic Properties of the Short-Period Records," that appears in the journal Bank. Soil Dynamics and Earthquake Engineering, vol. 17. At the 45''' Conference for Advancement of Mathematics Teaching, he gave Sidewalk David G. Martin, finance and business presented a paper, "Determinants of law, A Statistical Analysis," three invited presentations, "Teaching Bad Debt: Mathematics and Association of Using Sport Data," "Risk, A Motivating Theme for an Introductory Statistics Course" and "Extreme Value Theory and its Place in Statistics Curriculum." Statistics at the Management Conference. Plan ahead for steam and electric shut doivn Co-authors are Sonia Calvari of (Catania, Italy) Those planning events for next May should take note of the steam and and Gianluca Gropelli of the University of Milan, electrical Bill Barnes, academic computing, and Tina Barnes, instructional technology graduate student, have passed the Microsoft Certified Professional exams for NT Workstation 4.0. Due to the need for additional visitor parking spaces at Buckalew Place at evening and weekend events, a sidewalk issue: damaging the landscape and represents a significant cost savings phone numbers listed are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. Area code 717. Four-digit spaces available to students. The new e-mail, efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: http: //www.bloomu.edu pedestrian walkways separating the Waller and Centennial parking lots have noticeably slowed the speed of and directed traffic in that area. "The purpose of those walkways was to direct traffic and make the area safer for pedestrians," says Bob KJinger, manager of occupation health and safety. "But, we've also seen that traffic is moving slower, which increases safety more." vehicles Bloomsbun Slate System of Higher Education will as is follows: tVednesday, and May 19 - Apartments 1, 2, 3 4. May 20 - Apartments, 5 and 6; Modular offices for ROTC, DGS and TIP; Grounds crew trailer; Green- Thursday, houses; water tanks. Friday, May 21 - Total upper campus, except modular offices. Satvu-day, May 22 - McCormick, Waller, Bakeless, Haas, Andruss Library, Pedestrian walkways working to slow traffic Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412; A Member of Pennsylvania's lot. Because most events at Buckalew are not held during class hours, the use of the library lot should not impact the parking Thursday, Sept. 24. UNIVERSITY . pedestrians from over enlarging the current Buckalew Communique is being constructed from the Buckale-v driveway to the parking lot of thr library. The new sidewalk will prevent .i shutdown schedule. Steam be shut down Tuesday, May 18, at 3 p.m., through Tuesday, May 25. The electrical shutdown schedule Sidewalk to reduce need for additional parking Next Dhaka, Bangladesh. Management of the Dhaka Urban Transport Project" that was sponsored and organized by The World the Istituto Internazionale di Vulcanologia Windows in served as a discussant * Student Recreation Center, Student Services Center and Buckalew Place. Sunday, May 23 - Total lower campus (if needed), Sutliff; Centennial, Hartline, Ben Franklin, University Store/ University Police, Navy. Monday, May 24 - Boiler Plant, Old Science, Schuylkill, Montoin, Carv'er, Elwell, Scranton Commons. Tuesday, May 25 - Northumberland, Carpenter Shop, Simon, Kehr Union, ColiuTibia, Luzerne, Lycoming. PresidentJessica Kozloff discusses alcohol and responsibility In her recent convocation address making responsible at freshman convocation to freshmen, President Jessica decisions, particularly concerning alcohol. Kozloff stressed the importance of students The part of her address dealing with these issues is excerpted below. Apology challenges us - Socrates' lives, to We as it challenged generations before us - to examine our question the values and principles that guide our existence. are beginning this academic year with an examination of these questions. the Apology. You have reflected on its meaning. The text itself has challenged you to struggle with ideas, to wrestle with unfamiliar language and sentence structures That struggle is part of what education should be. questions during your years with us. your own decisions. lect, values and We want you character. during your collegiate But life, to I to You will You will You have read . be asked to struggle with many be given an enormous amount of freedom to make have that freedom so you can truly develop your would ask you, as own intel- you exercise your own personal freedom consider that you are also part of a community, and as such, you have certain responsibilities. Let me conclude by giving you one example of personal decision making that you may consider simply a personal choice, but one that has great significance on the rest of us. This the last spring we read about tragic deaths phenomenon more commonly known related tragedies here at Bloomsburg. as simply a "rite of passage" to which entitled to drink for the life at risk. I all of students related to alcohol abuse, particularly as "binge drinking." Indeed, know there are those students are entitled. we have had alcohol who look upon drinking escapades I would argue that no one is purpose ofjust getting drunk - and in so doing, putting his or her own As a president, to one's health harm have seen the I self-inflicted or career plans - even death. yourself in this way. consequences of such reckless behavior - harm It is We know that college hard for women had and that actual injury to others. to accept that binge drinking problems, including disruption of innocent peoples' damaged property) or me lives is of all college students (ranging from noisy residence halls to A recent Harvard study found had been drinking or taking drugs reports of students who who had been have been disrupted - because of the actions of those sible binge drinking. Martin Luther King's who engage to "I We pledge that are people here us you? I'm reminded that who to have a of your That is life. is our commitment this week is may why we energy, talent this to are here. will consider the 35th anniversary address of to be one that is - could to all their poten- fulfill be successful, that there both enjoyable and challenging. outside the classroom. These are, indeed, You and idealism to and irrespon- affect others. you - that we want you and professors, the staff at this university, community their very are devoting their professional lives to help you realize your dreams. All of full social life Your drinking have a dream" speech. In that speech, he spoke of his dream where want your collegiate experience you of this in reckless our expectation that as members of this community, you qualified people - regardless of their race, sex or other characteristics tial. who had been of college We should all be concerned by the personal consequences of your actions awrfhow those actions What do we pledge 26% been disrupted - indeed sometimes lives It is that assaulted reported that they or their attackers shortly before the attack. feel their studying has "entitled" to related to a host of other experienced unwanted sexual advances or assault by those 64% you are make bloom - where you can I some of the very want you to We pledge to best years reach your dreams. are a very, very talented group of individuals. that this world badly needs. We want You have work together intelligence, as members sure that our words and deeds create an environment where you can fulfill your dreams. Today, we invite you to continue your intellectual training, to participate in the academic tradition of this universit)'. Today, you become part of this importandy, today you begin a journey that All of us Bloomsburg - faculty, staff University. will create institution's proud history. But, our future. and administrators - wish you great success in your years at more SEPT 10 COMMUNIQUE 3 Bring your passport Calendar for Street Fest prizes Concerts Celebrity Artist Series For more information, contact the music Call the Celebrity Artist Series department at 4284. at Faculty Recital - Sunday, Sept. 13, Yesterday: box Bloomsburg's Community Street Wednesday, Sept. 16, from 5 to Festival '98 office 4201 for more information. 7:30 p.m. will feature prizes for those visit all five who stations representing the continents of North and South America, Wendy 2:30 p.m., Miller, soprano, accom- panied by Ervene Gulley, First Presbyterian Church, 345 Market Street, Bloomsburg. Miller will give a program of Colonial music that she earlier performed in Williamsburg, VA. A Tribute to the Beatles - Africa, Asia passports stamped at each station and the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $20. turning them A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to the Forum, featuring Jo Anne Worley Sunday, Oct. 11,8 p.m., Haas Center for downtown businesses. Prizes will be announced at the Main Stage in front of the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $25. the Courthouse. Le Trio Gershwin - Thursday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m.. Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross world, the festival Rasmus Montanus - Directed by Michael Collins, Oct. 21, 22, 23. 24, 29, 30, and 31, Auditorium. 8 p.m.; Oct. 25, 2 p.m.; Carver Hall, Provosfs Lecture Series S. in, visitors' names will be entered into a drawing. The passports will be distributed to university students and at Featuring cuisine from around the Theater Kenneth and Europe. By having Saturday, Sept. 19, 8 p.m., Haas Center for Gross Auditorium. Tickets is sponsored by the Town of Bloomsburg, Bloomsburg University, the Bloomsburg Area Chamber of Commerce Downtown Division and the University-Community Task Force on Racial Equity. Twenty-five university student organizations required. Special Events Rain date Center for the information, contact the Bloomsburg Area Arts, Mitrani Hall. the festival. Main Street will be closed for the event. Chamber Library Dedication Ceremony - Friday, Sept. 11, 1:30 p.m., outdoors in front of Andruss and Waller buildings. In case of rain, Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. will participate in Paul Simon - "Information, Politics and the Common Good from Lincoln to Clinton," Thursday, Sept. 10, 7 p.m., Haas is of Thursday, Sept. Commerce at 17. For more 784-2522. Louis Albert - Thursday, Sept. 24, "Service Learning Disciplines" (workshop), 4 p.m., "The Engaged Campus: A New Context and Faculty Work" (lecture), 7:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Ball- for Student Learning TALE Center plans talks room The TALE (Teaching And Learning Street Festival '98- Wednesday, Sept. 16, 5 to 7:30 p.m., downtown Bloomsburg, Main Street. Enhancement) Center Six Days, Seven Nights - Wednesday, which are held Wednesdays from noon 1 p.m. in the TALE Center (Bookstore Sept. 16, Curriculum Committee - Wednesdays, 9:30 p.m.; Saturday, Sept. 19, 3 p.m.; 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum, and Nov. (open forum) and Thursday, Sept. Sunday, Sept. 20, Union, Ballroom. 1 17, 7 and and 7 p.m., Kehr McCormick Center, Forum, Sept. 17, Oct. 22, Nov. 12. Fonun - Wednesdays, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum, Oct. 14, Oct. 21 (open forum), Nov. 4 and Dec. 9. A Perfect Murder - Wednesday, Sept. 23, and Sunday, Sept. 27, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts. Friday, Sept. 25, University Faculty The talks, to annex), include: Sept 16 -John Bodenman, geography and earth science, "Do Manufacturers Search for a Location? The Case of 18. Planning and Budget - Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., sponsoring several talks in September. Governance Sept. 23, Oct. 7, Nov. 11 is Films The Tnunan Show - Wednesday, Sept. 30, and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts; Friday, Oct. 2, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. 7 Hardwood Processors." Sept. 23 (in Sutliff Hall, room 103)- Dennis Gehris, business education and office information systems, "Multimedia Applications and Tools on the World Wide Web." Sept. 30 - Cynthia Venn, geography and earth science, "Fifty Days on Ice." and Staff Convocation Tuesday, Sept. 15, 3 p.m. Kehr Union, Ballroom. The X-Files - Wednesday, Oct. 7, and 8, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11,7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. Thursday, Oct. More information about TALE activities can be found on the world wide web at: hubble.bloomu.edu/~tale/ COMMUNIQUE 4 10 SEPT 98 MOVE-IN HELPERS Three hundred blue-shirted Bloomsburg people were on hand help students and parents campus Aug. 27 and 30. to move onto The helpers included 75 faculty and staff volunteers, orientation leaders, residence workshop life staff, food service personnel, custodians and residence life computer lab assistants. Student organizations, including the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, fraternities members and sororities, and of the football team, contributed another 50 volunteers to the move-in effort. named Scholarship honor BJ, Host to A scholarship is being established honor of the Rost, in late B.J. former lacrosse coach. Rost, 69, died Aug. 2 at DuBois Regional Medical Center-East. After joining the health, physical education and athletics department in 1971, Rost started the women's lacrosse program on a club basis in 1975. She served as its varsit)' coach from 1977 to 1980 and 1982. A native of Brookville, PA, Rost graduated from East Stroudsburg Universit\' and earned a master's degree at Springfield College, MA. Those interested SUMMER SCHOOL This summer, about 70 fifth-graders from Millville Elementary School visited the Hartline Science Center. The students were given demonstrations in contributing to the scholarship should and performed experiments contact the development office at 4128. biological and allied health led by Cindy Surmacz, sciences; Chris Hallen, chemistry; Dale Springer, geography and earth science; and Chris Bracikowski, physics. Shown above, 1998 physics graduate Ross Madara demonstrates students. lab equipment for the Millville Coimnimique A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 24 SEPTEMBER 1998 Dedication a day of thanks for new library hundreds of computers," said Schweiker "It took TV 30 years to reach 60 million homes. Today, Internet connections, after three years, have reached 90 million homes. This competitive global economy waits for no one. (The library) library has gives students the tools they need nod to the future, at the dedication of the new Harvey A. Andruss Library. Welcoming Lt. Gov. Mark Schweiker to the podium during the Sept. 11 ceremony. President Jessica Kozloff thanked him for help in getting state funds released for the $1 had 1 million project. this library, "We would have but we would not have it today without the help of the wonderful politics recently as part of the Provost's Lecture Series. But the Foundation; John Mulka, president of the about the importance of education - and libraries. Community Government The ceremony his were on many when former Sen. Paul Simon spoke on campus Current people's minds ity of much advertising, featured a procession of Illinois While he lamented the negativ- dent of the faculty union; Shelley Levan, around, and a Simon statesman also had things to say Association. all says Paul chair of the Bloomsbtirg University president of the There were thanks education to emeritus of Bloomsburg; Elbern Alkire Jr., .\lumni Association; Roy Pointer, presiGov. Mark Schweiker element a hey to succeed in the new economy." Speakers at the event included: James McCormick, chancellor of the State System of Higher Education and president Lt. Libraries of today's political he added that libraries are an ideal place to get balanced faculty in information. new Simon compared education to making improvements to one's home. "If I want to improve my home, I have to make an investment. To improve the state of academic regalia carrying books related to their discipline. At the close of the event, they carried the books into the library. Pennsylvania, or Illinois or any state, you have to make an investment." "Part of our mission we build ought that "WTien it came time to rally the campus, very few outworked your presi- educational opportunity for dent," said Schweiker, '75. artificial barriers this project over the top. "I We think she put know that come about by all this ven' special day doesn't accident. Today, we not only dedicate new library, we celebrate to be a country with alumnus Mark Schweiker" everyone and take down the between us. Libraries are a very important part of that process." a successful teamwork." Schweiker also discussed the growing role of technology in education, and the Andruss Library plays in providing that technology at Bloomsburg. "Technology has changed the home Faculty symbolically carry books from their and the workplace. That's why discipline into the role that this new new Harvey A. Andruss Library. - COMMUNIQUE 2 SEPT 98 24 Campus notes John J. Olivo, business education and office information systems, article, "Status co-authored an of Internet Usage Secondary Business Educators Among in Pennsyl- Nancy Gentile Ford, history, has written an article, "Old Country Service School: Gender, Class and Identity and the YWCA's Training of Immigrant Women in vania," that appears in the latest issue of the International Social Welfare Philoso- NABTE Review - A Journal of the National phy, 1919," that will appear in the October Association for Business Teacher Education. and Change (Peace History is also on the editorial advisory board for Annual Editions, American History Vol. 1 and II. articles that appear in three peer-reviewed New Dimensions of an Old Role for Chaplaincy: Community Liaison," written with Paul Derrickson, appears in The Care^ver Journal. "The Effects of Pictographs on Recall of Medical campus note Communique. She is in the SepL 10 the technical specialist in the Institute for Interacdve Technologies. issue of Peace Society Journal). Ford Julia Bucher, nursing, has written Correction: Tina Barnes' affiliadon was incorrect in a Quest sets sights on South American peaks journals. "Exploring Mary Gavaghan, nursing, wrote an article, published in the August issue ofJournal Quest will take off for Ecuador over the Christmas break to climb two of the highest peaks in the Central Andes, Association of Operating Room Nurses. Cotopaxi (19,750 "Vascular Hemodynamics," that was Information" with a team from Penn State College of Medicine appears in Patient Education and Counseling. "The COPE Cancer Pain," with Matthew Loscalzo at Johns Model: Its Clinical Usefulness for (20,600 S. Ekema Agbaw, English, and Karson Andes and sented a paper Forest. at the recent International Meeting of the Joseph Conrad Society of America at Colgate University. Their social Oncology. paper, "Reincarnation of Kurtz in Norman Rush's Mating," examined Conrad's sented a paper, political science, pre- " 'Ain't I a Human?': Inadequacy of United States Legislation as a Remedy Civil The Rights to Violations of Women's Human Rights," at the Southeastern Women's Studies Association Annual Conference. She paper, "Human National Women's Raymond S. Pastore, curriculum and foundations, conducted a series of technology workshops for the Bald Eagle Area School District. also presented a Rights in America: The Schizophrenic State," and chaired a panel at the influence on Rush. Studies Associa- tion Conference. Law, and Chimborazo trip, running Dec. 27 to a visit to the Amazonian Cloud mountain in the Western Hemisphere, Aconcagua (23,300 ft.), which lies on the border of Chile and Argentina. In 2001, a Quest group will travel to the Caucusus in Russia to climb the highest peak in Europe. For more information about the trips, call Institutions, ft.) The trip will also serve as training for more loftier peaks in 1999 when Quest plans to make an attempt on the highest 4323. Bruce Rockwood, finance and business law, has written a paper, "Communication and Self-Governance: Is Democracy Possible?," that has been published as chapter XI, of Revolutions, The Jan. 18, will include trekking in the high Kiesinger, honors student, jointly pre- Hopkins, appears in The Journal of Psycho- Diana Zoelle, ft.). President to hold open hours President Jessica Kozloff will hold open office hours Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 to 11 a.m. To reserve a time, Joel Levin, editor. Christopher Bracikowsld, physics, call 4526. presented a poster, "Computer-Assisted Communique Next issue: Four-digit Thursday, Oct. phone numbers Mapping 8. listed are on-campus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. Area code 717. of Electric Potentials and meeting of the American Association of Physics Magnetic Fields," at the national Teachers. The poster was co-authored by students Art Campbell, Mark Karkohety, Russell Madara, Richard Schneider and Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412; Joe efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: http: / / www. bloomu.edu paper, "Computer-Aided Analysis of e-mciil, Bloomsbun UNIVERSITY Singley. Bracikowski also co-authored a Holographic Interferograms," that was presented by Madara. Jeff Davis, history, presented a paper, "The Brothers Johnston: Immigrant ^vrt»»m n/ lltohi>r fAtu-tttiftn information systems. Story ideas sought for magazine The office of marketing and communication is requesting ideas for stories for the Spring 1999 Bloomsburg tions for Fighting Magazine. Please forward suggestions to Kathleen Mohr, editor ences," at (kmohr@bloomu.edu). Soldiers in the Civil War, Their Motiva- A Member of Pennsylvania's Kfa/fi New business chairs named Nancy Coulmas has been named chair of the accounting department while Donna Cochrane is the new chairperson of business education and office and Wartime Experithe 65th annual meeting of the Society for Military History. 24 SEPT COMMUNIQUE 3 Calendar Concerts Celebrity Artist Series Chancellor tells trustees For more information, contact the music Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at department at 4284. 4201 for more information. of changes in Board Young Person's Concerts - Tuesday, Oct. 6, 10 a.m. and 12:30 p.m., Bloomsburg University - Community Orchestra, Markjelinek directing, Haas A Funny Thing Happened on the Way of Governors' structure to the Forum, featiuing Rip Taylor - Sunday, Oct. 11,8 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, In a special presentation Sept. 11, State System Chancellor James McCormick discussed changes in the structure of the Board of Governors and praised President Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $25. with a Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Music theme of Toyland for school groups. Contact Ann Stokes at (717) 389-4293 for Le Trio Gershwin - Thursday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Jessica Kozloff for the reservations. Auditorium. at the Theater Emanuel Ax, pianist - Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani work that she's done meeting of Bloomsburg's Council of Trustees. Hall. Tickets are $25. Rasmus Montanus - Directed by Michael Collins, Oct. 21, 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, 8 p.m.; Oct. 25, 2 p.m.; Carver Hall, Kenneth S. "to The university presidents will be involved developing policy and providing leadership on the State System level. The in Provost's Lecture Series Gross Auditorium. Tickets Louis Albert - Thursday, Sept. 24, "Service Learning Disciplines" (workshop), 4 p.m., "The Engaged Campus: A New Context required. Special Events Golf Outing - Thursday, Country Club, Fall and Faculty Work" Kehr Union, for Student Learning (lecture), 7:30 p.m., Husky Club Ballroom. Oct. 15, Frosty Valley Danville. For information, Athletic Hall of call 4128. Fame Banquet - Films Friday, Oct. 23, Magee's 24 The Truman Show - Wednesday, Call and 9:30 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts; Friday, Oct. 2, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 4, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. West Ballroom. 4058 for more information. Homecoming - October 23 Thursday, Oct. Art Exhibits are Haas Monday through Gallery of Art. Friday, 9 a.m. to 30. Paintings, "Philadelphia to in 60 Years Flat," Oct. 8 to Governance Curriculum Committee - Wednesdays, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum, Oct. Nov. 11 (open forum) and Nov. 18. Planning and Budget - Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum, Oct. 22, Nov. 12. University Forum - Wednesdays, McCormick Center, Forum, Oct. Michael Morris - Photographs, graduate Dec. 3 to 17. Reception, Thursday, Dec. 3, noon to 2 p.m. to seek better ways to serve students. Bloomsburg is represented on the Performance Indicator Task Force by Kozloff; the funding formula group by Hugh McFadden; director of institutional planning, research and information management; the tuition group by Wilson Bradshaw, provost and vice president for academic affairs; and the facilities group by Tom Contos, assistant director of physical plant. "We're going to make a good system even better in the spirit of continuous improvement," said McCormick. During the regular trustees meeting, the council approved the 21" annual contribution to the town's volunteer in the fire amount of $14,500. The noon to 2 p.m. chancellor also reported that a dozen systemic change groups have been formed department Nov. 22. Reception, Thursday, Oct. 22, thesis exhibit, 7 4 p.m. Jong-Soon Bok - Sculpture, through Sept. Bloomsburg 8, Hours For more information, call 4646. Sam Dion - X-Files - Wednesday, Oct. 7, and and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Oct. 11,7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. The Exhibits are in the Sept. 30, 7 to 25. will move into a empowers four committees do substantive work," said McCormick. The new board direction that 7, 3 p.m., 14, Oct. 21 (open forum), Nov. 4 and Dec. 9. trustees also approved a $15,000 payment, the third and final installment on a $35,000 pledge to the town fire department's capital campaign. There was also discussion of a study by the Pennsylvania Association of Scholars and the Commonwealth Foundation that examined the core curriculum of State System and state-related universities. President Kozloff noted that the study was not an objective analysis, but a reflection of a national debate about higher education. It "offers food for thought, but I think the context in which we need it to take it was presented." in COMMUNIQUE 4 24 SEPT 98 Favorable enrollment allows restoration of cuts in academic affairs budget Favorable enrollment and cash carry for^vard from the pre%ious enable the fiscal year will universit)' to restore cuts The the planning and budget committee meeting Sept. 17. Because of the additional funds, $433,000 will be restored to the academic affairs budget, including: $72,323 to operating expenses, $92,261 to equipment; $40,294 to upgrade secretarial computers; $200,000 to meet additional instruction needs; and $28,121 for an member we thought we had to make them," says Wilson Bradshaw, provost and academic affairs. "So be able to put that money vice president for back into the budget." The favorable funding will also allow for the replacement of the ceiling over the Nelson Field House swimming pool. In addition, the university will increase its reserve fund from $250,000 to $350,000. This lency) fall, new transfers. came 1,778 FTE (full-time equiva- students, including freshmen, Act 101 and 2) The yield rate for summer freshmen eligible to return in the fall increased by 18 percent, with 31 last more year eligible for 3) students than There was an opportunity summer freshmen, The Middle States Self-Study Commitmembers of the campus community to open meetings to discuss tee invites the Self-Study and its recommendations and conclusions. A copy of the Self-Study will be distributed to departments and offices shortly and will also be accessible at the Middle States web site. The open will be held: late in the recruitment cycle to bring in additional students in under-enrolled majors, including: last year to 76 Wednesday, Sept. 30, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum. Thursday, Oct. 1, 3:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Thursday, Oct. Chemistry - 11 students to 20. Mathematics/secondary education in mathematics - 34 students to 52. Engineering - 8 students to 15. Computer information systems - 8, 3:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Tuesday, Oct. 13, 3:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. BUCC approves criminal justice changes its meeting Sept. 9, the curriculum committee (BUCC) approved a criminal At 20 students to 40. President Jessica Kozloff recognized the work that faculty did to fill their majors by making follow-up calls to potential students. "We trying to move to an enrollment management system where we fill by program wherever we can," explains admissions director Chris Keller. "A lot of the credit goes to the faculty who met to the university. briefs Middle States committee to hoid meetings meetings fall. this year. "Obviously, these cuts were not we're thrilled to to 37.5 percent. Nursing - 51 new students in sociology beginning in the spring. painless, but The yield rate (percentage of students who enroll after acceptance) of incoming freshmen increased by 2 percent area budget. additional funding was discussed at additional facult\' factors contributed to the 1) projected in the spring to the academic affairs \ice presidential Three favorable enrollment. News and chairs with these students." Graduate programs have record enrollment justice internship course as well as changes to the major. requirements for a criminal justice A computer users' policy was discussed and will undergo further was the Board of Governors policy that addresses the transference and acceptance of grades from two-year institutions. revisions. Also discussed Emeritus status conferred on retirees The Bloomsburg Universit}- Council of Trustees has conferred emeritus status Graduate school enrollment has reached a record this semester, thanks largely to successful off-campus programs. According to the official 14-day report, graduate enrollment is 328 FTE (full-time equivalency), an increase of 10 percent over last fall's "The increased number of students is upon and 40 percent for the Bucks County program to their present enrollment of 47 FTE and 17 FTE respectively," says Schloss. the president's office, for her 25 years of The FTE enrollment for undergraduate students has risen from 6,522 293 FTE. the graduate school "These programs have increased by approximately 50 percent for the MBA in a reflection of the strength of our programs, and the efforts making them last fall to 6,562 this semester, an increase of than 1 less FTE is in March 29, 1996. Nancy Gilgannon, curriculum and service, effective foundations, for her 22 years of service, May 22, 1998. Gorman L. Miller, curriculum and effective foundations, for his 25 years of service, percent. Total the following retirees. Joann Mengel, confidential secretary 6,891, up just over 1 The effective May 22, 1998. accessible to students by offering courses 14-day enrollment figures are the official Donald E. Hock, director of budget and administrative services, for his off campus," says Pat Schloss, assistant vice figures used to determine enrollment for 29 years of service, effective Feb. 27, 1998. president and dean of graduate studies the State System of Higher Education. and FTE is determined by dividing the total number of undergraduate credit hours scheduled by 15 and the total number of that faculty have made in research. Off-campus graduate programs include MBA courses offered in the Williamsport area and curriculum and foundations courses offered in Bucks County. percent from 6,815 FTE last year. graduate credits hours by 12. Husky Club holds Wednesday lunches The Husky Club is holding football lunches every Wednesday at noon in the University Room of Scranton Commons. Cost of the lunch is $6.75. ^ Commumqne A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Comerchero, Alkire honored for their foundation support The Fund for the Advancement of the State System of Higher Education Inc. has recently recognized Leonard Comerchero and Elbern H. Alkire Jr. for their contributions to Bloomsburg McCormick presented each the first medal is named in will Homecoming Parade Marshal Saturday, Oct. 24. This will be the 39"' consecutive Bloomsburg parade homecoming which Cusatis has participated. The long-time baker in the Scranton Commons plans to retire soon after in homecoming. The theme of this year's homecoming, with student events running throughout week of Oct. 19, will is "Mardi Gras." begin Saturday at Bloomsburg Hospital parking lot, travel along Penn Street to College Hill and Main Street, turning onto Market Street and ending at Town Park. 10:30 a.m. in the with The honor of the Eberly family of Uniontown for Dominick "Tony the Baker" Cusatis serve as The parade Eberly Medals for Philan- thropy and Volunteerism. 'Tor^ the Baker^ to lead homecoming parade the and the State System. Chancellor James H. University 8 OCTOBER 1998 The football game will its support of higher education and nationally. Comerchero, chief executive officer of Milco Industries Inc. and the Mitrani Family Foundation of Bloomsburg, was honored for 1:30 p.m. versus Cheyney. ing King begin at The Homecom- and Queen, along with winners of awards for floats and decorating, will be announced at halftime. The Alumni Association is sponsoring a picnic at Nelson Field House from 1 1:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. The picnic will feature a choice of buffet for $10 or Berrigan sub for $7. Tables will be reserved for reunion classes ending in "3" or "8." There will also be an alumni dinnerdance beginning at 6:15 p.m. at Magee's Main Street Inn. Tickets are $20 per person. To make reservations for the picnic or dinner-dance, call the alumni office at 4058. On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Concert Choir, Husky Singers and Women's Choral Ensemble will give their annual Homecoming Pops Concert at 2:30 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. statewide philanthropy. The Mitrani Family Foundation has supported a variety of programs at Bloomsburg, including scholarships, construction of the new library, and renovations to Mitrani Hall, for Marco and Louise named Mitrani. Bloomsburg \J^.:ity Foundation Board of Directors, was honored for Alkire, chair of the • He was recognized as an honorary alumnus in 1995 for volunteerism. his years of service to the university, which began in 1975 when he was appointed by Gov. Milton J. Shapp team to study the costs of higher education. Since then, he has served as a founding member of the university's College of to a Business Advisory Board and Council of Trustees. More than 30 individuals in all were honored at the ceremony. Planning and construction Departments that may be considering renovations of their space - or need to offers design help before coming to Bloomsburg. Staff consult on these projects as early as member Kurt Lambert is a licensed engineer and Colin Reitmeyer received his degree in architectural technology from the University of Tennessee. Any drawings that are needed can be produced inhouse, using a computer-aided drafting system operated by Gary Hilderbrandt. To find out more about design services possible." available, call 4923. find room for an additional staff member - can find help through the university's physical plant department. "Many people on campus don't realize that we offer design services," says Contos, assistant director. The Tom "We want to physical plant staff can help with projects as simple as selecting new "Sometimes we can suggest new alternatives to arranging an office to furniture. increase productivity," says Contos. are not here to This is tell people what to do. something that we enjoy doing, and The design staff includes two licensed who worked in San Francisco and Boston design firms before a university planner; and Ed Gunshore, who worked with the nationally recognized firm Bohlin, Cywinski, Jackson becoming available for viewing Anyone who would like to see the drawings of the proposed the services are free." architects: Contos, Centennial drawings "We renovations to Centennial Building may do so in the Alumni Room of Carver Hall. To make sure that the room is not being used for a meeting, call 4308. COMMUNIQUE 8 OCT 98 2 Campus notes Daniel Vann J. III, will dean of librar)' services down as new step to accept a Karl M. Kapp, instructional technology, recently lectured to the Pittsburgh Psychology students and later. Chapter of APICS on the topic of "Learning Requirements Planning." APICS is the Educational Society for Resource Management. Kapp also recently published two books through APICS as part of a course Michael Shepard, geography and earth science, has written a paper, "Shadows on to help members receive certification in production and inventory control. He wrote a participant workbook titled "CPIM research at the University of Scranton Psychology Conference. a Planetary Surface and Implications for Just-in-Time Certification Review Course Eileen Astor-Stetson, Brett L. Beck, position as special assistant to the state system vice chancellor for information technolog}' beginning Jan. 1, 1999, and continuing until his retirement a year Photometric Roughness," that appears in the August issue of Icarus, The International Journal of Solar System Studies. Bruce Campbell, Smithsonian Institution, co-authored the work. Participant Workbook" and the "CPIM Just-in-Time Certification Review Course Instructor's Guide." was a member of three panels at the 1998 conference of the American Association for the Advancement of Slavic Studies. He chaired the panel "Beyond Petrograd and Moscow: Civil War history, in Provincial Russia, 1917-1921," Psychology department faculty and students recently presented Faculty presenters included: Steven L. Cohen and Connie Schick. Student presenters included: M. Buck, Kay E. Ennis, K. A. Haase, David Kristen L. Aldinger, L. Lawrence Tanner, geography and earth science, presented a paper, "Debris Mike Hickey, faculty present research Avalanche and Debris-Flow Deposits of the Milo Lahar Sequence, Mt. Etna, Italy," at the International Conference on Sediment Transport by Particulate Gravity Currents held recently at the University of Leeds, U.K. Sonia Calvari of the Istituto delivered a paper on the panel "The Internazionale di Vulcanologia, Catania, Vexed Question: Urban-Rural Relations in Late-Tsarist and Early Soviet Society," and was discussant on the panel, "Revolution- Italy, Jara, Kristine Y. Sudol, J. S. Schreffler, Michael Starks and April Zarecky. Slike named faculty athletics representative was co-author. Sam Slike, professor of exceptionality programs, has been appointed faculty ary Voices: Russian Leaflets, 1900-1917." athletics representative for the university. Mehdi Haririan, economics, presented Slike replaces Brian Johnson, who served "The Effects of Privatization on Saving and Investment," at the 8'^' Annual Convention of the Monetary and Banking News briefs Research Institute of the Central Bank of Iran. WTiile in Iran, he presented the same paper at the University of Isfahan and the President to hold open hours works closely with the director of athletics, the vice president for student life and the President Jessica Kozloff will hold open president to provide significant leadership office in the University of Tabriz. 1 1 athletics a paper, in this position for the past The hours Thursday, Oct. 29, from 9 to a.m. To reserve a time, call 4526. nine years. faculty athletics representative governance of the intercollegiate program. Slike will place a strategic role to facilitate institutional Communique Next issue: Thursday, Oct. 22. phone numbers listed are oncampus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. Four-digit Religious observance policy has first reading control of the athletic program and the There was a academic first reading of the religious observance policy for students and employees at the forum meeting Sept. 29. Kontos was re-elected forum chair There was also discussion of the role of the forum in the university governance Julie Forensics team wins 16 awards structure. Area code 717. Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412; e-mail, efoster@blooniu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.bloomu.edu employee of the month for September. August employees of the month were Lynda Michaels and Janet The forensic team hosted its IS"" annual "Through the Looking Glass" Novice Tournament in September. More than 100 competitors and coaches from 15 colleges competed, with Bloomsburg winning 16 awards. The university will host the annual Mad Hatter Forensics Tourna- Boyd of the orientation ment Nov. Supervisory roundtable recognizes employees The supervisory roundtable has recog- nized Bob Wislock, assistant to the president, as Bloomsburg ^ UNIVERSITY A Member of Peniuytvunla's Slate System of Higher Bducatton integrity of the student-athlete experience. office. Pat Stockalis of financial aid was July of the month. employee 6 and 7. , OCT 98 COMMUNIQUE 8 3 Math and computer Calendar science sponsors talks Concerts Art Exhibits For more information, contact the music Exhibits are in the department at 4284. are Monday Haas Gallery of Art. through Friday, 9 a.m. For more information, Gospel Choir - Sunday, Oct. 11, at 10:15 a.m. at First Presbyterian Church, Market Street, Bloomsburg. The mathematics and computer science department call Sam Dion - Paintings, Bloomsburg in Hours 4 p.m. to 4646. Flat," Oct. What Sunday, Oct. 25, 2:30 p.m., Concert Choir, noon Governance Haas Center Curriculum Committee - Wednesdays, McCormick Forum, Oct. 28, Nov. 1 1 (open forum) and Nov. Planning and Budget - Thursdays, Theater 3:30 p.m., Rasmus Montanus - Directed by Michael Collins, Oct. 22, 23, 24, 29, 30 and 31, McCormick 18. Carolin Frey, Hershey College Population Growth and Sports Records Nov. 10, Bill Calhoun. Investigate Experi- 3 p.m., 14, in McCormick Center, room 2226). 9. required. SECA campaign Special Events Multicultural Center, Golf Outing - Thursday, Fall Free Spirit plan anrference Oct. 15, Frosty Valley Country Club, The Multicultural Center and the student organization Free Spirit Athletic Hall of Fame Banquet - Friday, Oct. 23, Magee's 24 West Ballroom. 4058 for more information. present a conference to Community: Bisexual at the Tuesday, Celebrity Artist Series reaches $26,000 Bloomsburg faculty and staff contributed $26,023 so far to Danville. For information, call 4128. Call Oct. 20, mental Design in Toxicology - Dec 1 Helen Law, honors student, (to be held Oct. 21 (open forum), Nov. 4 and Dec. University 3, A Computer Model to Oct. 22. Nov. 12. Kenneth Husky Club Dennis of Medicine. Center, Forum, Forum - Wednesdays, McCormick Center, Forum, Oct. Gross Auditorium. Tickets Nov. Center, 8 p.m.; Oct. 25, 2 p.m.; Carver Hall, S. 13, Risk and the Stock Market - Oct. 27, Reza Noubary. Perspectives of a Practicing Statistician — Women's 3 p.m., a Loop? - Oct. The New Kings of Swing Ken Delamarter. to 2 p.m. Choral Ensemble, and Husky Singers, Wendy Miller and Alan Baker directing, for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Is Huthnance. 8 to Nov. 22. Reception, Thursday, Oct. 22, Homecoming Pops Concert - sponsoring seminars talks include: "Philadelphia to 60 Years is on Tuesday afternoons from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in McCormick Center, Forum. Upcoming Oct will "From Closet Lesbian, Gay or titled Life as a End of the 20''' Century" The program includes: 13. Pohtics of Being Other (Conference Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at Opening) - Rita Edessa, director of the 4201 for more information. Pennsylvania Lesbian and Gay Task SECA (State Appeal). have this year's Employees Combined The campaign, with a goal of $34,000, runs through Oct. 15. Campaign chairperson John Trathen, director of activities and the Kehr Union, asks employees return their forms, even if they choose not to participate in the campaign. Last year, more than $32,000 was raised. Those with questions about the campaign may call Trathen at 4198. student that Force, 11 a.m., Kehr Union, A Funny Thing Happened on the Way to Forum, featuring Rip Taylor - Sunday, Oct. 11,8 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, the Mitrani Hall. Tickets are $25. Multipurpose Room. Gay Families and Adoption - Julie Vandivere, 12:30 p.m., Kehr Union, Multipurpose Room. Young College Student: What's It Like at BU? - Members of Free Spirit, Gay, Le Trio Gershwin - Thursday, Oct. 15, 8 p.m., Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Center. Films Dr. Dolittle - Wednesday, Oct. 21, and and 9:30 p.m.; Sunday, Haas Center for the Arts, Friday, Oct. 23, 7 7 p.m., Mitrani Hall. 2 p.m.. Multipurpose Room. Movie and Panel Discussion - "In and Out," 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Multicultural Auditorium. Tickets are $15. Curriculum committee schedules additional meeting At its meeting Oct 7, the curriculum committee heard a report from John Riley, chair of the Middle States self-study committee. The committee also scheduled an additional working meeting for Wednesday, Oct. 28, at 3 p.m. in McCormick Center, Forum. A new chair of the curriculum committee will be elected at that meeting. COMMUNIQUE 8 OCT 98 4 Card access system being investigated The university is currently investigating the possibility of converting to a system that would allow faculty and staff, as students, to use a single card to variety of functions items on well as perform a - such as purchasing campus or unlocking doors. "The main purpose is to create a system is efficient and convenient for students as well as faculty and staff," says James McCormack, assistant director for administration and technology in residence life. "The system could include all functions that we use an ID or other plastic card for now." At its most sophistithat cated, the student cards could function building security. With card access, the card can be traced. Bloomsburg's Second Annual Education Conference Friday, university police station," says McBride. Oct. 16. "That would eliminate the temptation to Donald Young, a traditional key is lost, a and replace duplicate keys to maintain Designed for teachers of all prop open doors." The ad-hoc committee working on the project includes: McBride; Lee Masteller and Glenn Beiber, computer services; Bob Abbott, academic computing; John David if 16 be able to give students access to buildings without having them pick up keys at the For unlocking doors, a card access system has several security advantages over traditional keys, according Duy McBride, Currently, Oct, More than 210 teachers from area school districts will attend "With a card system, professors would ATM card. locksmith needs to change the lock core planned for Additionally, efforts to use the deactivated Pitcher, library; university police. Education Conference lost card can be deactivated quickly on a computer and replaced with a new card. an account into which student payroll and financial aid checks are deposited, or (by working with a bank) function like an like Second Annual plant; Tom grades, the conference features on science, technology, and managing classrooms. Presenters include faculty from sessions writing all Messinger, physical Gary Melnick, communications Tom Cooper, academic affairs; Many of the center; Hill, are from the CGA comptroller; McCormack, Tom Kresch and Ed Valovage, residence life; three of Bloomsburg's colleges as well as area teachers. teachers attending Benton and Central Columbia school districts, which are using their teacher in-service and student days to take advantage of the Robert Dixon. As the next step in the investigation, a questionnaire will be sent to all directors on campus and the Community Government Association to determine how a card access and/or one-card system could meet the needs and desires of the university community. conference. In addition to teachers, more than 30 undergraduate and graduate Bloomsburg students affording them the will attend, opportunity to interact with working professionals. For more information about the conference, contact Donald Pratt at 4639 or 4915. Physics student group named outstanding Highway cleanup planned The supervisory roundtable is holding an Adopt-A-Highway cleanup of the interchange Saturday, Oct. Oct. 17). at 9 a.m. 10. exit 35 (Raindate: The group will meet at Denny's Those interested in participating should contact Tom Patacconi in duplicat- ing services. Architects attend meeting on apartment project Thirty-five architectural firms sent representatives to a recent question and answer session regarding the new apartments planned on the upper campus. The apartment project is expected to house 284 students. Architects must submit proposals for the design this month. An architect is expected to be selected by early 1999. Design is expected to take about a year, with construction to begin in spring of the year 2000 and be complete in summer of 2001. The Bloomsburg University Chapter of Employees volunteer to answer questions Physics Students, advised by Christopher Bracikowski, has been recognized by the society's national office as an outstanding in 1997-98. The distinction was based upon the chapter's "high standard of extracurricular professional development." Students in the Bloomsburg chapter gave seven presentations at professional chapter meetings and had three papers published. tutoring four nights a Members provided week and introductory and gave demonstrations to physical science physics students to 75 Millville Elementary School children who visited campus in May. The organiza- tion also took four trips to industrial plants and laboratories. Nearly 90 faculty, staff and administravolunteered their time to staff tors information stations in the Kehr Union on Sept. 19 for Parents' and Family Weekend. More than 50 departments had tables at the event, which provided a forum for parents and family members to learn more about individual departments. The event is organized by the Career Development Center. That morning. President Jessica Kozloff also held an open discussion session with approximately two dozen parents. During the Bloomsburg Fair, faculty, and students staffed the university's kiosk in Education Building throughout staff the week. — Communique A NEWSLEnER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA - OCTOBER 1998 Bloomsburg receives state grant to curb underage drinking Bloomsburg has received $15,000 to support programs to curb underage drinking. The funding is part of a pro- gram announced Tom this summer by Gov. sobriety checks conducted by the partnership established between the "Most of these projects are directed toward changing student attitudes," says H. Preston Herring, vice president for student life. Herring and Mary Lenzini Howe, mayor of the Town of Bloomsburg, university imiversi- selected by Ridge to be partners in his pilot and town Educational Ridge. Bloomsburg was one of nine ties community outreach and enforcement through the Bloomsburg Initiative, a program to battle alcohol abuse. The Penn State University, the last year. initiatives include begin- ning a "social marketing" campaign on campus to change how students establish patterns of alcohol and other drug abuse. others are A University of Pittsburgh, the University of campus to support the educational programming currently presented to student organizations and academic Scranton, Indiana University of Pennsylvania, Shippensburg University, Lafayette College, the University of Pennsylvania and Gannon University. "The war on imderage drinking cannot be won overnight and it cannot be won alone," said Gov. Ridge. "We need to work together, fight together to make sure our children know what is at stake and to help them make the right decisions." — The funds will be used to support projects in the areas of education, resource library will be created on Outreach programs will establishment of regional Drunk Assisting include the SADD (Students and SAS (Students Students) organizations on Driving) campus. The university will also create a World Wide Web site for student leaders to access cinient information on alcohol use and abuse. Enforcement programs will include Police. are co-chairs of the "We need Bloomsburg Initiative. to help students develop a culture in which binge drinking is not perceived as a 'cool' thing to do," adds Herring. "Irresponsible drinking can have tragic classes. Against Bloomsburg Town consequences for those who do it but it also impacts the entire community. "I'm delighted they recognized the work we've done in the last year and will help us continue our efforts." This latest funding is in addition to $36,000 that the Bloomsburg Initiative received in the past year to fimd nity projects related to commu- underage drinking and alcohol abuse. Sam Dion exhibits work in Haas Gallery Illustrator and painter Sam Dion is exhibiting works in Haas Gallery of Art through Nov. 22. Gallery hours are Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. The exhibit, "Philadelphia to Bloomsburg in 60 Years Flat," features more than two dozen examples of illustrations Dion created for publications and works done for himself. COMMUNIQUE 2 OCT 98 29 Campus notes Howard studies arts, paper, "Perspectives Metaphor communication Schreier, and theatre in the on the Journey Zen and Maintenance and President Jessica Kozloff represented presented a the Art of Motorcycle Lila," for a panel of the at Commimication the Eastern a regional meeting Teaneck, NJ, for presidents of institutions seeking Division II affiliation. She spoke on the topics of "institutional control" an invited speaker and Association Fall Conference. meeting of the at a Pennsylvania Association of Council of Trustees held at California University of Harry C. Strine III, communication and theatre, presented a paper, Indicators in Systemic Change." Amy District 7 Griffin presented Computing gets boost in speedy convenience a paper, "Forensic Etiquette," while student David Calvert presented Mehdi an "How to Impromptu Speech." Present an Haririan, economics, has written article, "It's Time to Privatize Our Airports," in the spring issue of The Leader magazine. The paper is co-authored by The offices of academic computing and computer services have implemented several new programs this summer and fall that will make using the campus computer network faster and more convenient. These projects include: Bijan Vasigh of Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University in Florida. paper on "Emile and Carlos Reyles' Beba: Two Discourses on Incest" at the seventh annual Meeting of AIZEN, the cultures, presented a Zola's Doctor Pascal Approaches and Com- check their calendar from any computer with World Wide Web access on or off campus. All faculty and staff desktops will be upgraded over the fall '98 and spring '99 semesters. He another paper, "Ordure mon Amour (My Filthy Love): Film Adaptation of Emile Zola's novel Nana" At the West Chester University Conference also presented on Literature and the is featured in created about the new program. Easing mainframe access New software. Info Access, allows users download information users to transfer mainframe data into a PC spreadsheet or database program. This application can be installed on desktop PCs by request. retrieve e-mail, or Association International for parative Studies related to Emile Zola. Web TS, Bloomsburg directly from the mainframe. The application also allows GroupWise 5 is being installed on PCs and MACs throughout campus. Similar to previous versions, GroupWise 5 has the added feature of allowing users to send or and to use a video the manufacturer, Unisys, has to Upgrading GroupWise Gilbert Darbouze, languages Multidisciplinary workshop, "Linking the International Petchenik Children's Map Award to the Curriculum" to the National Council for Geographic Education. "The Role of Performance topic of "Stretching the Forensic Budget," at the workshop. Student and Cartography in Geographic Education," at the North American Cartographic Information Society. She presented a Pennsylvania where she addressed the studies American Forensic Association Karen Trifonoff, geography and earth science, presented a paper, "Creativity, Art in "personnel/staffing issues." She was also Rhetoric and Public Address Interest Group NCAA at Arts. Speeding up the network The campus network has been graded significantly, up- enabling data to be transferred between 10 and 60 times more quickly and allow for the transmission of Web access to Planetx mail Students and faculty now have an additional way for viewing and sending e-mail via Planetx. Using a web browser, like Netscape, students and faculty can voice and video images in the future. Additionally, a fiber optics cable has been from campus to the Magee Center as part of the Link-to-Learn installed Project. enter http://webmail.bloomu.edu which Communique Next issue: Thursday, Nov. 5. phone numbers listed are oncampus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. Four-digit Area code 717. Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412; allows a login to Planetx using the Creating e-mail stations standard webpage interface. Users can E-mail stations are being installed throughout campus in building lobbies. By using older computers for the e-mail stations, the state-of-the art computers in computer labs have been freed up for alternate between Pine connection as and the web they choose. Simplifying student information access New software, Web TS, has been on the network installed Wide Web (FCINF) through a World Wide at; http://www.bIooinu.edu to access the faculty information system Web Wiring Elwell for student access were often unfamiliar with the system. One are frame transaction codes to access this information. Because they typically only needed A Member of Pennsylvania's Mate System nf Ibgber kducation sophisticated uses. Over the summer, all of the student rooms in Elwell Residence Hall were wired for compiuer access, making three of the universit)''s seven residence halls and the Montgomery Apartments wired for room access. Over half of the rooms on campus interface. Previously, faculty used main- Bloomsburg ^ UNIVERSITY more to enable faculty efoster@blooniu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World e-mail, to of the do this several first times a year, they institutions in the nation now wired. 29 Calendar Bloomsburg Players update Danish Concerts For more information, contact the music department at 4284. Suzuki Recital - Saturday, Nov. 7, 2:30 p.m., featuring area Suzuki violinists. First Baptist OCT 98 COMMUNIQUE Church of Danville, 20 Brookside Drive, Danville. Jazz Ensemble - Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Steven Clickard directing, Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Special Events There's something rotten in Denmark, and it's coming to Bloomsburg. The Bloomsburg Players have dusted off a 275year-old Danish play, "Rasmus Montanus," and added new twists. Written by Ludwig Holberg, who's been called the Danish Moliere, "Rasmus Montanus" is the story of a poor farm couple, the Bergs, with two sons. They saved their ducats for years to send the oldest boy, Rasmus, off to college. Now he's coming home. When Rasmus arrives, he declares that he is now too educated to resume his former life and that the Earth is round! It's up to his younger, less educated (but perhaps smarter?), brother "This 3 satire a story about education abuse," is says director Michael Collins, who adapted the play with student Carissa Boak. "Rasmus so overeducated, he doesn't is know how to talk to anybody." While Collins has kept the play's old Danish setting, the script has undergone significant revision. "We worked from a 90year-old translation and contemporized says Collins. it," The play will be staged in Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium, at 8 p.m. Oct. 28, 29, 30 and 31. Tickets are $6 for adults and $4 for students and senior and free with a Community citizens Activities Card. to retrain him. Thanksgiving Recess - Begins Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10 p.m., and runs through New equipment makes interlibrary loans easier Sunday, Nov. 29. Interlibrary loan requests at the illustrations Andruss Library are now faster and more convenient with the installation of an Document Delivery System. The Ariel system consists of a digital Ariel Celebrity Artist Series computer and With Call the Celebrity Artist Series box office at scanner, 4201 for more information. the system, articles, photos and illustrations are Emanuel Ax, pianist - Sunday, Nov. 22, 3 p.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani laser printer. scanned and transmitted requestor via the Internet. The to the resolution of the transmission is much higher than a fax trasmission - making small type. Hall. Tickets are $25. and photos legible. Additionally, the transmitted files can be forwarded to others electronically loss of resolution. All 13 other State System of Higher Education universi- without ties are The a grant now equipped with Ariel, Ariel system was obtained through from the Keystone Library Network. Those with questions about the system can contact Jo Crossley, coordinator of interlibrary loan. Governance Curriculum Committee - Wednesdays, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum, Nov. 11 (open forum) and Nov. 18. Planning and Budget - Thursdays, 3:30 p.m., McCormick The Student Center, Forum, Religious Observance Policy was passed at the Nov. 12. Forum meeting Oct. 14. Effective spring semester 1999, Forum - Wednesdays, 3 McCormick Center, Forum, Nov. 4 University and Dec. Student Religious Observance Policy approved p.m., the policy states that "students may observe their religious holy days/holidays without penalty or undue hardship." 9. Also at that meeting, John Riley, chair of Middle States Self-Study, reported the findings of the Middle States steering SECA campaign reaches $32,000 Bloomsburg faculty and staff have contributed more than $32,000 so far to this year's SECA (State Employees Combined Appeal). The campaign goal $34,000. Those with questions may call campaign chair John Trathen at 4198. is committee and facilitated discussions focusing enrollment management and outcomes assessment. A complete draft of the committee's self-study report can be found on the Web at: rvivw. bloomu. edu/ departments/ middle/ index.html At an open forum Oct. 21, President Jessica Kozloff talked about 14-day enrollment figures. State System appropriations requests for 1999-00, and State System change initiatives in the areas of academic and student affairs, advance- ment, finance and administration, and human resources. She then addressed concerns from the audience regarding dissemination of information about recent alleged sexual assaults, a potential 4-day summer schedule, stricter standards for teacher education programs, and expansion of evening course offer- ings. The next meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 4. Another open forum with Kozloff will be held in the spring. OCT 98 COMMl'XIQl'E 4 Children invited campus New to Trick-or-Treat Residence life is Like York toxvn draws many in\iting area written in small cities in the northeast- architecture. its "The buildings were gorgeous, but students in residence halls Thursday, Oct. 29, from 6 to 9 p.m. Participants they're empty," says Susan Dauria, should meet anthropology', in the Ehvell Hall lobby. may park in the Tri-Level on Second Street. Treat-or- Parents Treat guides wall escort parents through the in the city A costume Today, to support efforts, the city be awarded for the and most elaborate costumes. The program is sponsored by the Residence Hall Association Advisory Board. For information, contact Rita Hiscocks, area coordinator for In the 50s and 60s, deindustrialization Susan Dauria affected communities throughout the Amsterdam was no exception. Jobs moved elsewhere and factories closed down. The population dropped from a high of about 35,000 to For more on about 20,000. at: northern United Luzerne and Northumberland halls, at redevelopment its using a publication is Dauria has written based upon that research, "The History of Industry and Ethnic Communities in Amsterdam, NY." Elwell. Prizes will residence years living were contest will begin at 5:30 p.m. at cutest, scariest who spent two researching for her dissertation. "Many of these magnificent old factories falling down or burned out." children and halls. on Dauna^s research ern United States, Amsterdam, NY, was a shell of its former self. And the stoiy was children to "Trick-or-Treat" with facility u\ 4809. States. this story, see the World Wide Web wivw.blooTnu.edu News briefs Faculty granted emeritus status Recent retirees James and Joan geography and earth science, been granted faculty emeritus T. Lorelli, B. Stone, nursing, have status. Academic grievance coordinators named Academic grievance board coordinators academic year for the 1998-99 are: Peter Stine, physics; Janice Keil, business education and office information systems; Vishakha Rawool, audiology and speech pathology. EBERLY AWARD WINNERS Leonard Comerchero and Elbern Eberly Awards by the Fund Higher Education H. Alkire Jr. for the Inc. for their of the State System Comerchero, CEO Shown from left of Milco Industries, are: Chancellor who who James received the award for philanthropy; President Jessica Kozloff; Alkire, chair of the University Foundation board, of contributions to Bloomsburg University and the State System of Higher Education. H. McCormicl<; were recently presented with Advancement Bloomsburg received the award for volunteerism; and featured speaker Richard (Tom) Ingram, president of the Association of Governing Boards of Universities of the Eberly family of Uniontown statewide and nationally. and Colleges. The award for its is named support of higher education in honor Communique A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA discussed at planning heads task force on alcohol abuse is chairing a state-wide task force to investigate alcohol use and abuse on college campuses. Fifteen leaders from education, law enforcement and state agencies came to campus in October for a meeting of the Pennsylvania Association of Colleges Universities year ago, while foiu" reported slight Board of Governors asks for 5.5 percent boost Bloomsburg is also fourth overall in headcount enrollment. Cheyney had the largest gain, in both niunbers and percent- In October, the approved a Board of Covernors state appropriation request of nearly $448.3 million next year, an and increase of about $23.5 million, or 5.5 (PACU) Task Force on and report titled "Drugs on Campus at the Bimillennium." "The PACU asked us to board of directors revisit that report," says "A major thrust this time will be an analysis of binge drinking, which nationally has been linked to injuries, deaths the top four in age - an additional 313 students brings total enrollment to 1,743. average. which would come from student tuition and required fees. The total represents a 4.2 percent increase over the current Kozloff. community among enrollment increase, along with Cheyney, Lock Haven and West Chester. year totals $926.5 million, about half of is without a tuition increase as a result of substance abuse on campus in a Bloomsbiu g, with an increase of 148 students, was expected enrollment growth. The State System's overall proposed educational and general budget for the 1999-2000 school fee revenue vania Campuses. investigated declines. Looking at efficiency measures and performance indicators, Kozloff, who serves on the State System's finance and administration committee, noted that Bloomsburg has a lower cost per student credit hour and per student than the percent. Tuition projected to increase by $1.5 million even PACU and budget The State System Board of Governors budget request and State System enrollment (and where Bloomsburg ranks) were highlights of the planning and budget conmiittee meeting Oct. 22. Alcohol Use and Abuse on PennsylIn 1992, NOVEMBER 1998 State appropriation^ System enrollment President Kozloff President Jessica Kozloff 5 operating budget. University Store to temporarily move to Student Services Center The committee also approved a request to relocate the University Store to the and disruption." State System enrollment tops 95,000 fiuure Student Services Center over spring enrollment increased for the second year in a row to more than 95,000 students, a gain of 815 students. Ten of the 14 universities showed an increase over a break next March so that renovations to the store can be made. The project is This hi addition to Kozloff, Bloomsburg was represented by Preston Herring, vice president for fall, expected to be complete by August 1999. Continued on page and Barry Jackson, director of the drug, alcohol and student life, wellness network. The task force formed three subcommittees: 1 ) to review the 1992 PACU report on substance abuse. 2) to investigate current campus Old Friends culture. 3) to generate a plan The university based upon promising practices undertaken on a variety of campuses. The reports of the subcommit- miss two old friends Cusatis, retired Oct. serving students be completed in February and combined into a report to be tees will Continued on page will who are retiring. Dominic "Tony the Baker" 2. in 30 after 39 years of food service. Marilyn Muehlhof, secretary to the president's office and Council of Trustees, will retire Jan. 1, 1999, after 33 years, 4 months, of service. Her last day in the office will be Dec. 3. 3. COMMUNIQUE 5 NOV 98 2 About our people Mainuddin Afza, management, recently Ameer Khan, a Fulbright scholar from Bangladesh, to speak to students on "Burkitt's "Culture Conflict in Joint Ventures in of Genetics: Basics invited Asia." Khan is E. Bodenman, geography and United Tim allied for the Encyclopedia and Applications. The twowill be published Institutional in the States, 1983-1996," at the Middle Phillips and Karl Kapp, along with students Hai Ly, Shawn Milheim and Malcom Powell, the Pennsylweb page as well as the web page for Governor Tom Ridge. Both are scheduled to go live on the web in three weeks. The address will be www.state.pa.us. From that site, you can get to the vania state in H. Preston Herring, vice president for life, and trustee Robert Buehner have been recognized with the Governor's Highway Safety Awards. Both were honored in the category "Alcohol Highway Safety." Herring was honored for his work as co-chair of the "Bloomsburg Initiative," governor's site. Gerry Powers, exceptionality programs, and graduate Samantha Pollack '97, coauthored a research study, "Services for the Gifted Deaf," which has been accepted States Division of the Association of a coalition established by leaders of the American Geographers 1998 Annual Meeting. He also chaired a paper session on "economic change" and was elected university vice president of the division's executive network, accepted the award on behalf of board. Herring. Buehner, Montour County paper, "Crash: Autoeroticism was recognized for his assistance and support of sobriety check- on Literature and Film. and town of Bloomsburg for presentation at the to address alcohol abuse. Barry Jackson, director of the drug, alcohol Stacie Bond has joined the community coordinator. She responsible for the Student Recreation Center and Commimity Government is points, DUI was and named the Mary Beth Simmons, management president of the group this leave. is Becky Musselman of Brenda Musselman open accounts payable Communique issue: Thursday, Nov. 19. phone numbers listed are oncampus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. Four-digit Area code 717. Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412; efoster@blooinu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World travel serving in the at: http://www.blooinu.edu From Prevention UNIVERSITY A Member of Pennsylvania's State System of Higher Education Conference. Ken Wilson, professor emeritus of art, had two paintings accepted into the North Mountain Art League's October Juried Exhibition. Linda Long, alumni office, was honored at the Alumni Homecoming Dinner Dance Oct. 24 for her 30 years of service at the university. English department, wrote the article, "The True Key to My Whole Life: The injohn Henry Newman's Apologia Pro Vita Sua," which appears in Soul's Journey the fall edition of Chicago Studies. to Intervention. Three hundred sixty- seven alumni registered during Alcohol task force Continued from page presented to the 1. PACU board of directors in spring 1999. The homecoming. task force has been en- dorsed by Secretary of Education Andrea Pearson, art, presented a paper, 'Privacy,' and the Art of Wor- "Gender, Bloomsburs ^ English Associa- William C. Zehringer, retired from the e-mail, Wide Web at the position. Linda LeMura and Leon Szmedra, exercise physiology, presented the paper "The Effects of Short-Term Training on Selected Coronary Risk Factors in Obese, African-American Women" at the Second International Congress on Coronary Disease Next and is Back Row," is serving in Hunsinger's position as student payroll clerk. A 1956 VW Beetle owned by Donna Cochrane, business education and office information systems, and Paul Cochrane, mathematics and computer science, won "best of show" in the air-cooled division at Bug Meet 2, an all-Volkswagen motorsports event at Beaver Springs Dragway. English, pre- tion of the Pennsylvania State Universities technician in the budget and accounts payable is in the is in administrative services office while Halye on maternity She office, Audra Halye's position Bloomsburg Business and Professional year. for sented a paper, "Trying to Reach the Boy Women's Organization "Woman of the Year." David Randall, English, presented a and Autobiography," at the 23"" Annual Colloquium youth. serving in Ellen Clemens, business education International and wellness and programs Kathy Hunsinger, business Association accounts. office information systems, patrols first Conference on Deafness. District Attorney, activities office as a fiscal instruc- tional technology, recently completed, student Location and Growth of InformationIntensive Industries in the Information Investment Advisory Industry and 1999. earth science, presented a paper, "The Economy: The Case of the Lymphoma," volume reference currently conducting research on entrepreneurship. John Phillip A. Farber, biological health sciences, has written an essay, ship," at the Sixteenth Conference. Century Studies Eugene Hickok and Secretary of Health Daniel Hoffmann. NOV 98 COMMUNIQUE 5 Coming events Calendar Mad Concerts For more information, contact the music Hatter Speech Tourney celebrates 30*^ year The annual Mad Hatter Speech Tournament will celebrate its 30"' anniversary Friday department at 4284. This year Suzuki Recital - Saturday, Nov. a 7, 2:30 p.m., featuring area Suzuki violinists. First Baptist 7. see the inauguration of new trophy - which, at 12-feet tall, is the country's largest for a speech competition. The trophy was Church of Danville, created by Bloomsburg graduate Jim Davis of Sweet Valley. About 150 competitors are expected to attend 20 Brookside Drive, Danville. Jazz Ensemble - Thursday, Nov. 12, 7:30 p.m., Steven Clickard directing, Haas Center for the and Saturday, Nov. 6 and will also Arts, Mitrani Hall. from more than two dozen schools. The tournament runs from 2 to 10 p.m. Friday and 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday. Most events Humanities. For information, 10 a.m., Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Strine call Harry Hall. Featuring Takayori Atsumi. Native American Concert - Sunday, Nov. 15, 2:30 p.m., Bloomsburg University - Community Fall Mark Jelinek Orchestra, Haas Center for the Featuring cellist Arts, Mitrani Hall. An Evensong Concert Chamber Saturday, Nov. 21,5 p.m.. Singers, Wendy Miller directing. First Presbyterian Church, 345 Market Street, Bloomsburg. Special Events Thanksgiving Recess - Begins Tuesday, Nov. 24, 10 p.m., Union) 7 feature the Silver Cloud will Singers from Takayori Atsumi. from Tchaikovsky, Faure, Popper and William Grant Still. Selections Holiday Classics: Month begins with song The opening of Native American Heritage Month Thursday, Nov. 5, at p.m. in the Multicultural Center (Kehr directing, and runs through and open New Jersey. The to the public and event will is free feature Multicultural events planned November Heritage Week Kick-Off Multicultural events in include: African Monday, Nov. 9, at 7 p.m. in the Kehr Union, Ballroom; the "Apollo at Bloomsburg" talent show Wednesday, Nov. 11, at 7 p.m. in the Kehr Union, Hideaway; and the talk "Asian America: Where Have We Been and Where Are We Going?" Wednesday, Nov. 18, at 7 p.m. in Red Cross to hold blood 3 p.m., The Red Cross McCormick Center, Forum, and Nov. 18. Planning and Budget - Thursday, 3:30 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum, Nov. 11 (open forum) Nov. 12. University Forum - Wednesday, 3 p.m., McCormick Center, Forum, Dec. 9. Exhibits are in the Haas through Friday, 9 a.m. Gallery of Art, to Monday 4 p.m. For more information, call 4646. Sam Dion 60 Years "Philadelphia to Bloomsburg in Flat," through Nov. 22. 10 and 11 hold a blood drive drive Nov. will Tuesday and Wednesday, Nov. 10 and 11, from 1 1 a.m. to 5 p.m. in the Kehr Union, Ballroom. The goal of the drive is 485 pints. For information, call 4196. Players to Office at Theater troupe Improvs on college life Nov. 23 improvisational theater troupe BUSTED (Bloomsburg University Student Drama) will perform Monday, Nov. 23, at 8 p.m. in the Kehr Union Ballroom. During the free performance, the troupe explores real-life issues that college students face - alcohol, roommate an perform Monday, Dec. 7 (holiday program), 8 p.m. in the Kehr Ballroom. conflicts, establishing BUSTED will also at tell story of child labor crusader Planning and budget Continued from page 1. The project will include replacement of windows, ceiling, electrical service and fixtures, air conditioning, carpeting, furniture and fixtures. Reassignment of space in Waller Administration Building was also approved. The three offices now occupied by the office of graduate studies and research will be assigned to J. Daniel Vann 111, University Advancement, and the College of Arts and Sciences. Summer school issues decided The committee also approved a plan to allow departments to schedule four or five day classes during the summer sessions. The Bloomsburg Players will stage "Mother Jones and Her Children's The Summer Freshmen Program now offer 150 students admission to Crusade." Written and directed by Ross summer and Genzel, the play Art Exhibits Box light refreshments. the Multicultural Center. Curriculum Committee - Wednesdays, the Celebrity Artist Series 4409. identity. Sunday, Nov. 29. Governance include works by Haydn, Debussy and Schumann. Tickets for the performance are $25 (or free with a Community Activities Card) and can be obtained by visiting or calling will Corigliani, Theatrical Education 4576. III at Ax's program John The are held in Bakeless Center for the Cello Master Class - Saturday, Nov. 14, 22 Piano virtuoso Emanuel Ax will perform Sunday, Nov. 22, at 3 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Pianist Ax to perform Nov. tells the story of Mother Jones and her fight to stop the abuse of child labor. Appropriate for children in middle school or older, the play runs Nov. 18 through 20 at 7 p.m., and Nov. 21 at 2 and 7 p.m. in Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. Tickets are $5 for and senior citizens community activities card. adults, $3 for students and free with a fall will the semesters, with the remaining students offered summer/ spring semester admission. Currently, the Summer Freshmen Program allows who achieve a 3.0 grade point average during the summer to attend students during the fall semester. 4 ( OMMIMQI News T. > N()\' <)« briefs SECA campaign goes over the top! ThaiiLs lo nearl\ HO(J cmplovfcs contributed, Bloomsburg's SECA who (State Employees Combined Appeal) campaign has exceeded its goal of $34,000 to reach o%er 838,000. A victory celebration Cleanup Volunteers Janice Phillips is and Melanie (left) Mills, being planned. For anyone who hasn't returned their form, there's still time. For information, call campaign chair John computer services, were among 23 university Trathen turned out for the Supervisory Roundtable's supervisors and at 4198. litter Riley elected chair of curriculum John Rile\, members of Pi Kappa committee pickup at the mathcnialits and ccjinputer in on and part of October. The cleanup ramps off Ptii. a who national social and service fraternity, was held of Exit 35. 1-81 as PennDOT's Adopt-A-Highway Tom science, was recently elected chair of the Program. curriculum committee. The committee services, coordinated the program. Patacconi. duplicating approved a new histoiT course, "'Old South/New South." Julie Kontos led a also discussion of the committee's part of the governance document. Student representative Joseph Radievich noted that the committee has only two nonvoting undergraduate student members, leaving one college unrepresented bv an undergraduate student. Library State System responds to Commonwealth Foundation Report The State System (jf Higher Education has responded to the recent Commonwealth Foundation Report that was critical of the general education provided by state-owned and state-related universities. Signed by F. Eugene Dixon Jr., chairman of the State System of Higher Education 's Extended Hours Study opens The Hai\( imiversily's \ .V. .\iulruss l.ii)rarv's Extended Hours Siud\ Rcjom is now open Sunday from 10 p.m. to midnight and Monday through Thursday from midnight to 2 a.m. The study can be accessed from the south side of the library on Swisher Circle. The study room will be monitored by a student assistant under the direction of universitv police. Be sure to loctt up those IMPS stations The university's IMPS (Integrated Media Presentation Systems) in Kenneth Gross Auditorium and .Mitrani Hall were missing equipment and the station in Sutliff 132 suffered damage Board of Governors, and James H. an attempted break-in. McCormick, chancellor of the State System, the response can be found on the World Wide Web at: luimu. sshechan.edu/ an that indicates W^en finished with be sure to lock it up, along with an\ components, such as microphones. I.VIPS, S. Gerald Weaver recognized Gerald Weaver, paint shop, is being recognized by the Supervisory Roundtable as the October employee of the month. year veteran at Bloomsburg, Weaver specializes in lettering signs. ssnewspb.hlm Army ROTC provides scholarships The Blo(jmsburg .\\ m\ ROTCJ Instructor Group has launched its fall scholarship campaign. The scholarship is open to all full-time freshmen and sophomores. The scholarship could result in either a threeyear or two-year scholarship that covers tuition, a month S450 book allowance and S150-a- stipend. Nursing students are highly encouraged to apply. Those who know a student who may be interested should contact Maj. Robert Boehnlein 2123 or e-mail rboehnle@bloomu.edu Campaign Planners The team coordinating the phase of Bloomsburg's silent capital campaign recently met on campus. Anthony laniero (left), vice president for university advancement, and Barbara at Hudock, campaign v/ays the chair, discuss campaign can enhance the Student Services Center (old Andruss Library), A six- Communique A NEWSLETTER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 19 NOVEMBER 1998 Dedication, sendee recognized 30 years ago ... It was 1968. Civil rights leader Martin Luther King Jr. had been assassinated. The war in Vietnam still raged on. It was a tumultuous time in the world. At Bloomsburg State College (not yet a university), growth was apparent everywhere. Elwell Residence Hall, still the largest on campus, had just been constructed. President Harvey A. Andruss wrote an open letter discussing the thin- stretched lines of communication on the quickly growing campus. The college applied for an FM radio license to start a 1,000-watt station. In the music world, the Beatles released The While Album. A headline in the student paper Maroon and Gold read: Join the Peace Corps, It Pays Well. The chess team (the Husky Rooks) won their first match of the season against Shippensburg. And dozens Faculty of folks had just come and Nov. 12, the university honored those left): Linda Long, Louis Rosemary McGrady, Richard Haupt. Seated: James Cole, Dominic Cusatis, Paul Hartung and Jessica to combined 2,315 who people," Kozloff continued. and years of service to retirement to attend the ceremony and lunch. In addressing the group. President trip to was really struck by the attitude toward people and the investment they Israel. "I make in people. "My host explained, resource we have.'" many resources, "our most important asset the university. Several returned from upon her recent while the university has Day chose to make their career at Bloomsburg. The 138 employees honored for tenures ranging from 10 to 35 years have Kozloff drew with President Kozloff are 30- and 35-year employees. Standing (from Mingrone, June Trudnak, John Mulka, Sandy Long, John Trathen, Beatrice Weaver, Donald Hock, And Staff Appreciation stayed with the growing state college given a Shown Kozloff. the college to work. On 395 YEARS OF SERVICE is our were presented in appreciation: a wrist watch for 30 years of service, a mantle clock for 25 years, a desk pen set for 20 years, a paperweight for 15 years and a pin for 10 years. Dominic "Tony the Baker" Cusatis, received a husky As in years past, gifts statue in honor of surpassing 35 years of service to reach 39 years by his retirement in October. And for the first time in years, campus dining employees were included in the event to honor their service to students. How do the Carver hells ring? Ever wonder how the bells from Carver Hall ring out? They're produced by an automated system that uses recordings of real bells on 8-track catridges. The system chimes every quarter hour, just like the bells of England's Westminster Abbey, and counts the hour with tolls. At 4:30 p.m., it plays the alma mater and at 6:30 p.m., it plays three or four songs. Randall Presswood, performing arts facilities director, maintains the system and periodically alternates songs. 'That's the only For list of all honorees, see page 3. COMMUNIQUE 2 19 NOV 98 About our people Nicole Balliet has joined food services as catering manager. Amarilis Hidalgo de Jesus, languages and cultures, presented a paper, "Reflec- tions: Terry Oxiey, music, was recently "New Music Festival" at Winona State University. His composition "Five Songs from the Poems of Stephen Crane" was selected as one of eight featured chamber compositions for the festival concert. While in attendance, he also took part in a roundtable discussion involving the eight composers. selected as a participant in a The Testimonial Novel in Venezu- American Studies Association conference. She also chaired a panel, "New Tendencies in the Columbian ela" to the Latin Novel." Raymond December of Dog Fancy magazine. The story of is featured in the Bloomsburg's first mascot, Roongo, appears on page 22 of the magazine. Region" in the Bloomsburg of the Pennsylvania Rural Development Cotmcil Pennsylvania as part Housing Forum. Lawrence Tanner, geography and earth S. Pastore, curriculum and Valley, the Third International Conference of the of the Geological Society of America. WWW, paper was coauthored with Steven Carpenter of the U.S. Borax Corporation and former student James Conolly. Internet, &: Intranet sponsored by the Association for the Advancement of in Education. His presentation Develop a Learning Requirements Plan for Your Manufactur- titled "The Effect of Web Page Design on Student Perception of Information." His paper was published on CD-ROM in ing Organization" at the 41st International the "Proceedings of WebNet 98." Karl Kapp, instructional technology, presented "How to APICS (Educational Society for Resource Management) Conference. In addition, Kapp had his 1997 APICS conference presentation paper chosen for inclusion in the 1998 APICS CPIM JIT Reprints was published this that Training for Teachers of the Deaf/Hard of Conference Planning: Does the at the Gown Fit the annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Planning Association. Vishakha Rawool, audiology and speech pathology, has written the papers "Effect of Probe Frequency and Gender on Click-Rate-Induced Gretchen Osterman, coordinator of greek affairs, joined 20 Greek life coordinators from around the state at Biickneli University for a roundtable discussion and teleconference about Greek life. Diop in Dakar, Senegal. Another solo exhibit of her recent photographs of Freetown, Sierra Leone, was on display from June through October at the York W. Bailey Museum of the Penn Center, Hilton Head, SC. on Deafness. earth science, presented "University Facilities Vera Viditz-Ward, art, has a solo exhibit of her recent photographs of West Africa at the Centre de Recherche Ouest Africaine of the University Cheick Antija Gerry Powers, exceptionality programs, and Yvonne Clark '97, co-authored a research study, "Computer Technolog)' tion at the First International Sandra Kehoe-Forutan, geography and The was Hearing," that was accepted for presenta- October. Deposits in the Ryan Plateau Area, Death CA" at the recent national meeting foundations, recently presented a paper at Computing Town?" "What's Happening science, presented "Genesis of Borate The Husky issue Linda Sowash, director of residence and Brian Johnson, geography and earth science, were members of a panel on life, Facilitation of Faith Warner, anthropology, contributed a chapter to the book Power Ethics, and Human Rights: Anthropological Studies of Refugee Research Rowman and "The Acoustic Reflex Thresholds," published in titled Scandinavian Audiology; "Effect of Probe Frequency and Gender on Click-Evoked Feminism Ipsilateral Acoustic Reflex Thresholds," with Q'eqchi' published in and Action, published by Her chapter is Method in Refugee Littlefield. Testimonio Research: Practicing Advocacy and in an Ethnographic Encounter and K'iche' Women." Acta Oto-laryngologia; and "Effects of Click Polarity on the Brainstem Auditory Evoked Potentials of Older Men," published in Audiology. Faculty from the exercise science and and allied health sciences programs presented research papers with biological exercise science graduate students at the Communique Next issue: Thursday, Dec. 3. phone numbers listed are oncampus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. Area code 717. Editor: Enc Foster, ext. 4412; e-mail, efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://wvvw.bloomu.edu Four-digit Bloomsbun UNIVERSITY A Member of Pennsylvania's itale System of Ihgher education Jesus Salas-Elorza, languages and cultures, presented a paper, "Honeycomb by Fanny Buitrago: Textualization of the Female Character," at the Latin American Studies Association conference. annual meeting of the Mid-Atlantic Chapter of the American College of Sports Medicine. Presenters included Linda Lemura, Swapan Mookeijee, and Leon Szmedra, exercise science; Margaret Till and Cynthia Surmacz, Yvette J. Samson, sociology, social welfare and criminal justice, has co- aiuhored an article, "Reporting Ethnography to Subjects: How Teachers and Researchers Made Sense of High School Science," that appears in the fall issue of Harvard Educaliotwl Review. biological and allied health sciences; graduate students Joseph Andreacci, Richelle Carlonas, Dawn Colving, Matt Eicher, Jodi Klebez, Juia Louro, Monica Matthews, Chris Partenope, Susan Presper, Cormie Root, Dan Rushton, Joe Russo, Scott Rosenbaum and Andrew Stuka, and former graduate student Claire Watson. 19 Individuals honored for their years oj service Day and Staff Appreciation Joe Quinn, Purchasing 20 Years John Years Dominic "Tony the Baker" Cusatis, Food Service Robert Abbott, Academic Computing Richard Angelo, Audiology and Speech Pathology Carol Arnold, Graduate Studies and Research Deborah Barnes, Residence Life Carol Barnett, Career Development Mona Bartholomew, Student Life 30 Years Vicki Beishline, Health, Physical Richard Anderson, History Peter Bohling, Economics James Cole, Biological and Allied Health Colleen Brandon, Education and Athletics Nancy Sciences Paul Hartung, Mathematics and Computer Science Richard Haupt, Student Life Operations Donald Hock, Retired Dietrick, Melanie Dworsak, English Joanne Fedder, Residence Life Harold Frey, Computer and Information Systems Patrick Gaffney, Electrical Linda Long, Alumni Office Sandra Long, Mathematics and Computer Marilou Hinchcliff, Harvey A. Andruss Library Belva House, Science Rosemary McGrady, Mailroom Louis Mingrone, Biological and Allied John Mulka, Academic Support Services Janet Olsen, Harvey A. Andruss Library James Sperry, Retired John Trathen, Student Life June Trudnak, Instructional Technology Beatrice Weaver, Food Service Food Service Welfare and Criminal Justice Ronald Mourey, Retired James Mullen, Developmental Instruction John Pollard, University Police Mary Hill, Exceptionality Programs Mark Swisher, Food Service Peg Trathen, Development Peggy Tubberville, Food Service Dana Ulloth, Mass Communications 10 Years Emily Anoia, Food Service Margaret Beach, Food Service Brett Beck, Psychology Joyce Bennett, Custodial Services William Benscoter, Paint Shop Betty Foundations Food Service Linda Sowash, Residence Life Sherri Valencik, Accounting Julia Weitz, Audiology and Speech Robert Coombe, Custodial Services Jack Couch, Physics Henry Dobson, Curriculum and Foundations Gary Doby, Curriculum and Foundations James Draughn, Custodial Services Cole, Ruthann Fisher, Arts and Sciences Karen Frantz, Continuing and Distance Education Elizabeth Frederick, Harvey A. Andruss 15 Years Earth Science Jean Hawk, Purchasing Cynthia Surmacz, Biological and Allied Health Sciences Bob and Distance Geography and Resources Carol Sands, Retired Education Gillmeister, Human and Labor Relations Joan Stone, Retired and Theatre Arts Bowman, Food Service Judy Brinich, Child Care Center Brigitte Callay, Languages and Cultures Robert Clarke, Curriculum and Food Service Larry Yeager, Retired Norman Dolores Sponseller, Dale Bertelsen, Communication Studies Kreisher, Harold Woomer, Maintenance Steven Cohen, Psychology Resources Nan Pathology 25 Years Human and Labor Relations Julia Shoup, Student Activities Janet Hutchinson, Athletics Charles Laudermilch, Sociology, Social Health Sciences Abell, Continuing Food Service Management Food Service Oliver Larmi, Philosophy John Reigle, Judith Roach, celebration included: 35 3 and staff honoredfor service Faculty at the recent Faculty NOV 98 COMMUNIQUE Library Eileen Astor-Stetson, Psychology Catherine Burke, Food Service Marsha Gottstein, Custodial Services Audra Halye, Budget and Administrative Janet Huntington, Physical Plant Diane Correll, Food Service Ida Sue Jackson. Sociology, Social Welfare Lynn Davis, Custodial Services Helen Dietrich, Purchasing Margaret Fry, Food Service Shirley Jimmy Linda Hock, Planning, Institutional Research and Information Management Dawn Hornberger, Food Service and Criminal Justice Gorman Miller, Curriculum and Foundations Ronald Morgan, Health, Physical Education and Athletics William O'Bruba, Curriculum and Foundations Constance Schick, Psychology John Stockalis, Admissions Gilliland, Student Activities Nancy Graboski, Health, Physical Education and Athletics Bonnie Johnston, Food Service Nancy Keller, University Bookstore David Knorr, Utility Plant Michael Pugh, Chemistry Services Hartman, Food Service Rickey Hayes, Plumbing Darla Henrickson, Duplicating Doris Howell, Food Service JoAnn Kandrot, Business Office Continued on jxis^c 4. COMMUNIQUE 4 19 NOV 98 10 Years Continued from page 3. Jim Karnes, Food Service Mary Knorr, Food Service Frank Lindenfeld, Sociology, Social Welfare and Criminal Justice Cathy Livengood, Nursing Edward Long, Food Service Lewis Lubold, Food Service Steven Martz, Health, Physical Education and Athletics Virginia McAfee, Planning and Did you know ? The Health Center cold prevention tips university storeroom in Waller Administration Building contains nearly 1,700 different items, ranging from fan belts and wrenches to light bulbs Like to make it through winter without catching a cold? and foam cups. Dolores Hranitz, Student Health Center director, offers these tips: © Wash your hands often. Most colds aren't caught from germs floating in the air, but from germs picked up by touching a contaminated surface. © When working in an office, wipe your desk, keyboard, telephone and other surfaces clean Bloomsburg's interpreting program is one of only three four-year programs east of the Mississippi. Construction Arthur McDonnell, Business Office Maria Mendoza-Enright, Mass The university has internship relationships with over 1,000 companies. Communications Lynda Michaels, Admissions/Orientation Shirley Miscannon, Custodial Services periodically. Karen Murtin, Curriculum and Foundations Paula Novak, Custodial Services Judith Rough, Food Service © Anatole Scaun, Har%'ey A. Andruss Library Sevison, Food Service Larry Smith, Custodial Services Roy Smith, Quest Barbara Stiner, Budget and Administrative Services Wendy Ann Stokes, Music LouAnn Tarlecky, Human Resources and Labor Relations Sandra Taylor, Registrar's Office Margaret Till, Biological and Allied Health Sciences Bonita Vanderslice, Accommodative Services Vera Viditz-Ward, Art John Waggoner, Psychology Jane Weaver, Food Service Bonnie Williams, Curriculum and Foundations The university is sponsoring its annual food drive to help deserving families in the area, so look for the collection box in, your building beginning Nov. 30. Monetary donations will be accepted in the developmental instruction office. Waller Administration Building, room 14. Checks should be made payable to "Bloomsburg University Agency Fund" and submitted to Deb Schell. Monetary contributions will be used to purchase a holiday ham or turkey for each family. If extra funds are available, a small gift will be purchased for each child. in News briefs by drinking Math brings high schoolers to campus The department of mathematics and enough sleep, have a balanced diet and exercise. Exercise can reduce stress and help keep resistance to germs high. © computer science has sponsored several programs this semester which have brought more than 100 high school students to campus. Steve Kokoska organized workshops in October for about 70 students from Bishop Neuman, Bishop Hannan and Lock Haven high schools. In November, the university's math club and Kappa Mu Epsilon, the national math honor society, sponsored a math contest that attracted about 100 students from lots Of course, © If of fluids. it's best to get you are running a fever, sneezing, coughing and feeling ill - take a day off to rest, medicate yourself if indicated and pamper yourself. This may help you recuperate more quickly and prevent the spread of the disease to very others. nine regional high schools. Scott Inch helped organize the contest. Planning and budget OKs enrollment targets AFSCME elects officers The Bloomsburg chapter of AFSCME (American Federation of State, County and Municipal Employees) recently The planning and budget committee approved enrollment projections for the coming spring and summer semesters and 1999/2000 academic year at its meeting elected officers for 1999. Vicki Beishline, Nov. and athletics, was elected president; Mike Krolikowski, health, physical education Food drive runs Nov. 30 to Dec. 11 Because buildings are dry the winter, keep yourself hydrated Terry Sanders, Custodial Services John offers electrical/refrigeration, vice president; Donna and allied health Mary Hoover, business Farver, biological sciences, secretary; office, treasurer; Alice Fink, custodial services, chief steward. Global Awareness Society sponsors slide show The Global Awareness Society is sponsoring a panel discussion and slide program on Ho Chi Minh (^iiv andjakarta Thursday, Dec, at 7 p.m. in the Kehr Union, Multinilimal Center. Refreshments will be pio\ idecl. 10. The projections call for an additional 367 students to be admitted for spring 1999 to keep total enrollment at 6,350 FTE (full-time equivalency). Summer 1999 enrollment is projected be 735 FTE. Fall 1999 enrollment is targeted to be 6,825 FTE - a slight decrease from this to semester's enrollment of 6,890 FTE. Enrollment for the spring 2000 semester is targeted at 6,350 FTE. The meeting also included discussion of the Middle States Self-Study Report, the Campus Master Plan and a presentation on the State Sy stem of Higher Education budget formula. NOV 98 COMMUNIQUE 19 Coming events Calendar Concerts For more information, contact the music department at 4284. Holiday cheer painted in Poinsettia red Multicultural Center celebrates Outstanding IVIen Holiday cheer will come to campus Saturday, Dec. 12, for the annual Poinset- December is "Men's Month" with the Bloomsburg University Outstanding Men tia Pops concert. Running from 7:30 to 9:30 p.m. in Kehr Union, Ballroom, the "Carols by Candlelight" Concert - Friday, Dec. 4 , 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, Women's Choral Ensemble, Concert Choir and Husky Singers, Wendy 2:30 p.m., Pops will feature performances by the University-Community Orchestra and the Chamber Singers. Doors open at 7 p.m. with seasonal music by the Brass Menag- and Chamber Miller and Alan Baker directing. First Presbyterian Church, 345 Market Street, erie Quintet Bloomsburg. table. Tickets are refreshments will be provided at each $4 for students and children and $8 for adults. Student Recital - Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. Films There's Something About Mary - 17"' Art Exhibits Haas through Friday, 9 a.m. Gallery of Art, to Monday 4 p.m. For more information, call 4646. Michael Morris - Photographs, graduate thesis exhibit, Dec. 3 to 17. Reception, Thursday, Dec. 3, noon to 2 p.m. and art Monday, Nov. 23, Lecture workshop McCormick Center for at 11 Human Dressed will tell in Renaissance astronomer and The Scranton Commons close Tuesday will at 7 p.m.; Monty's, Itza Pizza and C-Store at 8 p.m.; and the Husky Lounge, Wednesday at 10 a.m. The Husky Lounge lute songs The improvisational theater troupe BUSTED (Bloomsburg University Student Drama) will perform a holiday program Monday, Dec. 7, at 8 p.m. in the Kehr Ballroom. Theatrical Education Adagios feature of chamber performance The Chamber Orchestra Sunday, Nov. 22, will perform a.m. in Services, Elgar's Serenade for Strings, Op. 20; Joseph attire, at 7:30 cellist will include Willcox Jenkins' Adagio for Small Orchestra; and Respighi's Adagio Con Variazioni. Thompthe and writings of the physicist. He from the late Congratulations will Renaissance Bloomsburg alumni claimed victory in the Nov. 3 elections. Mark Schweiker '75 and Ridge won a second term. Other alumni victors included period. Lt. Gov. Two-Way Street focuses on neighborhoods The University-Community Task Force on Racial Equity and the Town of Bloomsburg will hold a "Two-Way Street Program" Monday, Nov. 23, from 7 to 9 p.m. at the Bloomsburg Middle School. Shalom Staub, CEO/consultant for The Harrisburg will lead discussion on "Community Dialogue on Diversity in Our Neighborhoods." A bus will take passen- for their regular hours. 6:30 and 6:45 p.m. Refreshments gers from Elwell Hall to the school at served and admission is free. will Gov. Tom Phyllis Mundy tive for '70, state representathe 120"' district in the Wyoming Valley, and Holden be U.S. Rep. Tim '80 of the 6th district, which includes Schuylkill and Berks and parts of Northumberland and Montgomery Institute for Cultural Partnerships in reopen Sunday at noon; the Scranton Commons Sunday at 4 p.m.; and all other facilities on Monday, Nov. 30, will BUSTED to perform Dec. 7 Street, intersperse the narration with entertaining Thanksgiving break begins Tuesday, Nov. 24, at 10 p.m. Residence halls close Wednesday, Nov. 25, at noon and reopen Sunday, Nov. 29, at noon. do the story of the "Father of actual correspondence Keep break times in mind Merriam Philadelphia on Wednesday, Presbyterian Church, Market Bloomsburg. Featuring guest Takayori Atsumi, the concert Modern Science" by drawing upon Italian in at First Forum; and an evening performance at 7:30 p.m. in Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. Admission to both events is free and open to the public. son Theatre p.m. Recreated by Mark Thompson, the will give a office has tickets to the tion, call 4058. century Italian scientist and philoso- pher The Alumni play Sunset Boulevard at the life as part of the university's Provost's Series. Alumni going to Sunset Boulevard and "Galileo" will bring the science life a.m. in 1 1 not include transportation. For informa- music scholarship funds. The event is cosponsored by Breisch's Dairy and Berwick Industries. Table reservations for friends and family can be made by calling the Development Center at 4128. of the Renaissance to 4, at the Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Jan. 27. Tickets are $54 a person and The fund- raising event benefits the general Galileo brings Renaissance science to Wednesday and Friday, Dec. 2 and 4, 7 and 9:30 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 6, 7 p.m., Kehr Union, Ballroom. Exhibits are in the Singers. Light Celebration Friday, Dec. counties. Also re-elected were state Rep. John Gordner of the 109"' district, and U.S. Rep. Paul Kanjorski of the 11"' district. Both Bloomsburg. districts include " COMMUNIQUE 6 19 NOV 98 News briefs Forum discusses alcohol policy An open dialogue to facilitate personal opinion of and reaction to the current campus alcohol policy was the primary focus of a University Forum meeting Nov. 4. The Dining services contributes Campus discussion followed a request contributed $1,000 to Bloomsburg's by the University Advancement Committee to consider exemptions SECA to the policy for special events. This issue will further review by the Secretariat. SECA to dining services has (State Employees Combined Appeal) campaign. The campaign has undergo gone The well over its goal of $34,000 to reach $40,400. Shovi/n from Forum is Wednesday, Dec. 9, at 3 p.m. in McCormick Center for Human Services, Forum room. next meeting of the Bill Bauman, director of SECA dining services, and left are campus chair John Trathen, director of student activities and the Kehr Union. Curriculum committee analyzes Commonwealth Foundation Report The Commonwealth Foundation Report, critical of general education at See a state-owned and state-related universities, If light out? you see an unlit pole light on campus was discussed at the Nov. 1 1 open forum meeting of the curriculum committee. Larry Mack, chemistry, analyzed the report and noted that all of the report's charts contained the same information recast in different ways. He also noted that in the evening, contact university police at the report categorized courses in a Computer manner nearly identical to the way that they are categorized at one of the author's institutions. The State System of Higher Education's response to the report can be found on the World Wide Web at: www.sshechan.edu/ssnewspb.htm Open house draws 1,900 visitors More than 1,900 potential students and their parents visited campus Saturday, Nov. 14, as part of the admission office's Open House. Admissions who and administrators give presentations and about 100 students give tours. The Husky Ambassadors act as hosts. This open house featured a performance by the Jazz Ensemble. Nearly 500 staff give blood Nearly 500 individuals came to the Red Cross Blood Drive Nov. 3 and 4. A total of 493 people came into the bloodmobile and 432 pints were collected, nearing the goal of 480 pints. There were 102 first- time donors. new network lines, requests for new computer lines should be submitted to computer services by Dec. 18 for the spring semester wiring schedule. Requests received after the closing date will be held for the fall semester 1999 network wiring schedule. Request forms have been sent to deans, chaii"persons and directors. Requests must Karnes named "Employee Todd Karnes of the of the the supervisory roundtable's of the Month telecommunications center is November employee month. Karnes has been at Bloomsburg for have prior signature approval by the a year and a appropriate vice president. telephones and associated lines on campus. He Library offers virtual reference help The attend the university's four annual open house programs will apply, or already have applied for admission. During each open house, approximately 75 faculty, requests due Dec. 18 line In order to effectively plan for director Chris Keller estimates that 95 percent of the students 4168 so they can request that it be fixed. It's helpful to note the niunber on the light pole so electricians can identify which light to examine during the daytime. library now half, helping maintain the 3,000 maintaining the fiber optics also involved in from campus to the IVIagee Center. is line offers a virtual informa- tion desk for help with library research when reference A on Higher Education librarians are not State System of project, the virtual information desk dut\'. Husky Club has holiday items to is based at Mansfield University and can be reached toll free by calling: 1-888-7619401, or on the World vid.sshe.edu. Hours Wide Web at: for the service are Sunday through Thursday, 9 p.m. to 1 a.m., and Friday, 4 to 8 p.m. Those using the ser\'ice will be asked to provide the barcode number from their universit)' ID The service is closed during holidays. card. The Husky Club has sell a large selection of holiday cards and wrapping paper left over from the Husky Club Auction in April. Boxes of cards cost $2 and wrapping paper costs SI. 50, $2, and $3. Proceeds benefit the general athletic scholarship fund. For more information, contact ment office at 4128. the develop- Communique A NEWSLEHER FOR FACULTY AND STAFF AT BLOOMSBURG UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA 3 DECEMBER 1998 Employee generosity brightens lives Thank you! The Bloomsburg University family has done it again! Our SECA campaign has just concluded, and we are once again one of the top contributors in the State System. This year's campaign has netted $40,405 from 299 contributors, much higher than our goal of $34,000. As a comparison, last year 230 people contrib- uted $32,009. Success like this doesn'tjust happen. Strong leadership from Kathy and Jack Mulka, United Way campaign chairs, and John Trathen, our SECA chair who was ably assisted by Julie Shoup, laid the foundation for an effective appeal. They would be the first to give credit to the "team leaders" whose names appear below the photo. These are the folks who personalized each letter and contacted Because of their their colleagues. Bloom went "over the was certainly a team effort, to particularly thank the wonder- While I'd like efforts. top." this ful folks in Under the amount of custodial services. leadership of Pat Rudy, the money pledged from SECA LEADERS Shown above are SECA team office trades people; Joan Lentczner, University contributed increased by 700%! Jeanne Bucher, Community Government providing refreshments at special campaign events. On behalf of our fellow citizens in Columbia County, thank you for giving so their lives may be brighter. letters and contacting the employees Penn be the featured speaker for undergraduate Dec. 19, at 2:15 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. At the ceremony, 355 students will receive their Michael Krolikowski, Life; degrees. Senior vice president for operations for the north-central region, Rizzo is Mount Weitz, College of Professional Studies; Irvin Wright, nonaligned departments and offices. speak at commencement to L. Rizzo, vice president for commencement Saturday, offices; administration and special donors; Julia James and Sciences; Tony Cusatis, Health care expert Nancy Dutt, Pat Rudy, custodial services; Michael Vavrek, Association employees (for United Way); Cole, College of Arts and Waller Advancement; Burt Reese, Student in their State Geisinger Health System, will Jessica S. Kozloff Way); James did the "leg work" for the campaign, personalizing areas. These leaders included: thank Aramark for (for United College of Business; Kathy Hunsinger, business Columbia County United Way. SECA team leaders this group increased 1,275% and the percentage of staff who I'd also like to Aramark employees leaders with President Kozloff and representatives from the respon- sible for directing the operations for 3,500 employees and 400 physicians. A native of Boston, MA, Rizzo was previously vice president at Lahey-Hitchcock Clinic in Boston. Graduate commencement will be held Friday evening, Sept. 18, at 7 p.m. in Mitrani Hall with 55 students expected to receive their master's degrees. COMMUNIQUE 3 DEC 98 2 About our people Shahalam M. N. Amin, geography and earth science, presented a paper, "An OutHne of Geography Education Bangladesh," at the in annual meeting of the Pennsylvania Geographical Society. Karen Trifonoff geography and earth science, has written an article, "Introducing Thematic Maps in the Primary Grades" that appears in the September/October issue of Social Studies and the Young Learner. , Calendar Peter Venuto, management, presented on Dillon Floral at the North American Case Research Association's his case draft annual conference. He also served as a reviewer at a roundtable critique of five case drafts and has been accepted as a regular reviewer. Case research is fieldbased and reviewed until ready for publication. was invited to the University of art, Pennsylvania's Sixth Annual African Studies Consortium Workshop on "Com- municating Africa." Her paper, "Photographing Africa: Intention, Meaning and Perception," will be included in the University of Pennsylvania's "Working Paper Series." President Kozloff will hold open office hours Thursday, Dec. To 17, from 9 Curriculum committee approves physics minor At its Nov. 18 meeting, the curriculum committee approved a minor in physics program in The following employees have officially announced their retirement. John Couch, music, retired effective Oct. 9, after 26 years of service. Ronald Ferdock, English, Aug. After considerable discussion, the commit- Jerry Medlock, health, physical education approved a law studies option in the department of political science. Bylaw amendments and corrections were also discussed. A correction to the bylaws was approved, while the committee chose to allow the faculty to vote on a proposed amendment to allow for each college to have a non-voting undergraduate student and tee also representative. Communique issue: Thursday, Dec. Music by the Brass Menagerie, Bloomsburg University-Community Orchestra and Chamber Singers, Wendy Miller and Mark Jelinek directing, Kehr light refresh- ments, carol sing-a-long and visit from Santa Claus. Tickets are $8 for adults and $4 for students and children and help support scholarships. Cosponsors include Breisch's Dairy and Berwick Reservations can be development made Industries. by calling the office at 4128. Spring Semester Classes Begin - Governance elementary and special education in the department of exceptionality programs. Next Pops Concert - Saturday, Kehr Union, Ballroom. 12, 7 p.m., to 11 a.m. Retirements announced a dual certification Dec. Tuesday, Jan. 19, 8 a.m. reserve a time, call 4526. and Poinsettia Union, Ballroom. Features Vera Viditz-Ward, participate in President schedules open hours special Events 17. athletics, effective Jan. Bloomsburs ^ UNIVERSITY For more information, contact the music department at 4284. 1999, after "Carols by Candlelight" Concert - Friday, effective Jan. 1999, after 30 years of 1, service. , 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Dec. 6, Women's Choral Ensemble, Concert Choir and Husky Singers, Wendy 2:30 p.m., Miller and Alan Baker directing, First Color copier, lockers available at Andruss Presbyterian Church, 345 Market Street, Color copies can now be made at the Harvey A. Andruss Library in the photocopying room on the first floor. Color copies cost $1 (or 75 cents with a copy card). Lockers are also now available in the Bloomsburg. faculty study area Faculty may apply on on the fourth floor. for a locker at the access a first-come, first-served Graduate student lockers will become available at the beginning of Student Recital - Tuesday, Dec. 8, 7:30 p.m., Carver Hall, Kenneth S. Gross Auditorium. Art Exhibits Exhibits are in the through Friday, 9 Haas a. m. Gallery of Art, to Monday 4 p. m. For more information, call 4646. spring semester. Michael Morris - Photographs, graduate thesis exhibit, Dec. 3 to 17. Reception, Thursday, Dec. 3, noon to 2 p.m. 30 years Bloomsburg A Member of Pennsylvanta's State System of Higher EducatUm Concerts Dec. 4 basis. efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.bloomu.edu 9, 30 years of service. services desk e-mciil, 1, 3 p.m., June Trudnak, instructional technology, Area code 717. Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412; 33 years of service. 14, after phone numbers listed are oncampus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. Four-digit effective Forum - Wednesday, Dec. McCormick Center, Forum. University Center was in with offices in ago,.. State College's Counseling its first year of operation Old Waller Hall. REIVIiNDER: The area code for the university and surrounding community changes to 570 as of Dec. 5. Steven Barth appointed to Trustees Chronister tabbed for president 's Steven B. Barth has been appointed to the Bloomsburg University Council of office position Trustees by Gov. Carol Chronister has been appohited administrative coordina- loan officer and tor in the president's office. She head who A secretary retired this month. in the nursing department since 1990, Chronister previously worked in the residence life office from 1972 to 1990. Chronister earned a bachelor's degree in business education at Bloomsburg in 1986 and was a member of Pi Omega Pi, p.m. in at Commonat of Trustees, Dec. The five years. Saturday, Dec. 19, Mitrani Hall. Voice 9, students representing expressed concern about losing their adviser in the spring. The newspaper's current adviser, be on sabbatical next semester. Wilson Bradshaw, vice president for academic affairs and Hsien-Tung Liu, William Green, will dean of the College of Arts and Sciences, responded to comments made by Monica Eagles, news editor for The Voice, Joe Lucadamo and David Berryman, assuring them the issue would be resolved. Earlier, Dana UUoth, chair of the department of mass communications, and Wayne Mohr, director of television services, gave informational presentations Loolting a bachelor's business administration Lycoming College and degree ahead business administration at Bucknell in University. Barth takes the place of James Atherton whose term on the Council of Trustees on the Council of Trustees expires in January 2003. Jr., tions. Trustees operated by a student broadcasting club advised by Mohr. In other business, the trustees adopted two resolutions. JohnPaul Karpovich was recognized for the selfless act of heroism he exhibited during the Saturday, fire, when he awakened and helped four residents to safety. Coachjan Hutchinson, representing the field hockey team, was congratulated for winning the 1998 Division II national championship and commended for the contributions the coaches and that Oct. 10, 1998, Iron Street student athletes make to the university. King Day speaker interviewed Horace Huntley, American William Kelly and Robert Jan. 19, at 8 a.m. Buehner used the example of WBUQ's professor at the University of recent decision not to broadcast university Alabama Santa on screen For those who believe in Santa Clause, or have children who do, Santa's Christmas Eve trajectory can be viewed at the basketball North American Aerospace Defense a senior Command's (NORAD) Santa-tracking Web (www.noradsanta.org) for 24 hours beginning at 7 a.m. Dec. 24. (from U.S. at a master's degree hundreds of marchers to the trustees. Following the presenta- Spring semester classes begin Tuesday, site in and economics expired. Barth 's term At the quarterly meeting of the Council Keep commencement times in mind Graduate commencement is Friday, Dec. 18, at 7 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall. Undergraduate at 2:15 community Trustees discuss student newspaper, radio station secretary at Gettysburg College. is of the She also held positions as a permanent substitute teacher at Berwick High School, a secretary at Magee Industrial Enterprises and a commencement office division wealth/Meridian Bank system and Chronister also served as cheerleading adviser for He earned senior vice president, senior community number organizations. variety of positions within the honorary business education fraternity. is as a volunteer for a Ridge. West Milton State Bank. Previously, he served as senior vice president and commercial loan officer at Commonwealth Bancshares/Meridian Bank from 1993 to 1995. Before that, he held a takes the position of Marilyn Miiehlhof, Barth Tom Northern Central Bank. Barth has served News and World Report) games to voice their at Birmingham, will history be the featured speaker for Bloomsburg's concerns regarding the decision-making process of Martin Luther King Day Celebration the student-operated radio station. Mike Jan. 18. Huntley has interviewed manager and communications studies major, more than 200 people who participated in the Civil Rights Movement explained the decision, suggested a reorganization of the governing structure of the radio station and asked for administrative guidance. Bradshaw agreed to look led by King in the sixties. There will be a panel discussion at 2 p.m. and Progin, the station's general into the situation. Currently, the station is an evening program at 7 p.m. the Kehr Union Ballroom. in COMMUNIQUE 2 17 DEC 98 News briefs Paychecks to be distributed Dec. 31 Paychecks for January 1 will be distrib- uted in the university police department on Thursday, Dec. 31, from 9 to 11 a.m. Direct deposits will be made on that date as well. Individuals should be sure to bring campus identification to pick up their paycheck. Paychecks not picked up Dec. 31 and earnings statements for employees room named in honor of Schwelker The Council of Trustees voted Dec. 9 to honor Lt. Governor Mark Schweiker by naming the first floor exhibits room of the new Harvey A. Andruss Library "The Mark Library Schweiker Exhibits Room." A 1975 graduate of Bloomsburg University, Schweiker was the featured speaker at the S. dedication of the new facility this fall. with direct deposit will be distributed Monday, Jan. Husky Club Raffle tops $12,000 This year's Husky Club Raffie raised $12,651 for athletic scholarships, a $1,173 increase over last year. The top three teams for were baseball, football and At the Dec. 4 drawing, the following winners were chosen: first place ($1,000), Mary Jane High of Harrisburg; second place ($500), Rhonda Miller of sales field hockey. Boalsburg; and third place ($250), Retirements announced 4. Ron Stouffer of Mt. Penn. Charles Chapman, management, effective Art students raise Children's Museum funds Bloomsburg University Art Students the Children's the Children's auction. Museum Museum for raised $2,500 for at their recent art More than 100 student and professional works were auctioned at the event. Faculty Vince Hron and Karl Beamer advised the group. The Bloomsburg Student Art Association, advised by Hron, won first prize in the Bloomsburg TreeFest professional Jan. 2, 1999, after 22 years of service. William Eisenberg, English, effective Jan. 1, Emeritus status conferred Emeritus status has been conferred upon 1999, after 39 years of service. Kemieth Hunt, exceptionality programs, effective May 21, 1999, after 24 years office information systems, in recogni- of service. tion of 19 years of service. Brian Johnson, geography and earth science, effective May Ronald Ferdock, English, athletics George Gellos, manager, effective Jan. equipment 15, after biological and allied health sciences, in recognition of 25 years 33 years of service. James of service. division. in recognition of 33 years of service. 21, 1999, after 32 years of service. Ronald Morgan, the following retirees: Ellen Clemens, business education and Lorelli, geography and earth science, in recognition of 31 years Curriculum and foundations to split The department foundations will of curriculum and divide into two separate departments effective May 1, 1999. The department of early childhood and elementary education will have 10 faculty and one secretary. (A chair has not be elected yet.) The department of educational studies and secondary education will have 17 faculty and one secretary and be chaired by David Washburn. Current department members, Chris Cherrington and Ed Poostay, will be assigned to exceptionality programs. Communique Next issue: Thursday, Jan 14. Area code 570. Editor: Eric Foster, ext. 4412; efoster@bloomu.edu Bloomsburg can be found on the World Wide Web at: http://www.bloomu.edu e-mail, Bloomsburg ^ UNIVERSITY 's Slate System nj Higher Education of service. Ronald Mourey, Snellen Cooley, president's office, has been promoted to state system manager president's office, in recognition of 33 years of service. Joan Stone, nursing, in recognition of 15 years of service. to clerk typist 2. Donna Murphy, chemistry and been promoted electrical services, in recognition of 20 years of service. Marilyn Muehlhof, secretary in the assistant. Nancy Graboski, athletics, has been promoted to clerk typist 3. Wendy Hoyt, registrar, has been promoted physics, has Forum discusses alcohol to clerk steno 3. policy Exceptions to the Alcoholic Beverage forum Get the most from Groupwise 5 Would you like use all of the features of Policy were discussed at a universit)' Groupwise 5, or know how to do CPR. Then check out the training courses offered by human resources and labor by the university advancement committee, would allow alcoholic beverages to be relations in January: According to the document these events would be "in special circumstances, where written permission has been obtained from the president or his/her designee." This issue will be an action item at the Adult phone numbers listed are oncampus extensions. To use the numbers off campus, dial 389 first. Four-digit A Member of Pennsylvantu Staff promoted CPR - Thursday, Jan. 14, 8:30 a.m. noon. Powerpoint - Wednesday, Jan. 20 and 27, 10 a.m. to noon. Introduction to Word - Thursday, Jan. 21 and 28, 10 a.m. to noon. Introduction to Excel - Monday, Jan. 25 and Feb. 1, 10 a.m. to noon. First Aid - Tuesday, Jan. 26, 8:30 a.m. To register, contact Bonita Rhone at 4038 or by e-mail: brhone@bloomu.edu 9. The exceptions, drafted served at imiversit)'-sponsored events. to to noon. Groupwise 5 - Tuesday, Jan. 26 and Feb. 10 a.m. to noon. meeting Dec. next meeting. Other business included a discussion of modification of the university advance- ment committee membership for the governance document. If passed as an action item at the next meeting, this 2, would update the accuracy of current governance structure. The next meeting will be Wednesday, Feb. 10.