October 3, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Christian McKinney, 488
Shady Avenue, Sharon, was recently named the recipient of the Jack T. Tohtz Memorial
Scholarship.
This scholarship provides an annual award to an upperclassman majoring in English
(creative writing, literature, and secondary education-English). The scholarship is renewable for
a maximum of 3 years provided the student remains in good academic standing and maintains a
QPA of a 3.00 or greater. The award was established in honor of the late Jack E. Tohtz who
was a professor at Edinboro University for more than 28 years. Funds for this award have been
made available through colleagues, alumni, friends and family members of Jack E. Tohtz.
Christian is the son of William McKinney and Janet McKinney. He is a graduate of
Kennedy Christian High School and is an English/writing major at Edinboro.
-30PSL:bjf

October 24, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE;

LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSfflP

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Katherine M. Loughran, 123
1/2 Water Street, Edinboro, was recently named the recipient of the Dr. Richard A. Forcucci
Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded to an Edinboro University graduate student studying in the
field of Speech-Language Pathology with 20 earned graduate credits. The scholarship was
established by Mr. Hal Russell Blount (Class of 1976 and 1981) in appreciation for the support
he recieved from Dr. Richard A. Forcucci, a faculty memeber in the Speech and
Communication Studies Department. The annual funds for this scholarship are provided by Hal
Blount.
Katherine is the daughter of W. Allan Loughran . She is a graduate of McMaster
University in Hamilton, Ontario, Canada and is a speech-language pathology major at Edinboro.
-30PSLrbJf

October 16, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Jennifer Huck, Road #3,
Russell, was recently named the recipient of the History Department Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student majoring in history who has earned a
minimum of 90 credits with an overall QPA of 3.0 and a 3.5 QPA in history coursework.
Jennifer is the daughter of Randall and Nadean Huck. She is a graduate of Eisenhower Jr. /Sr.
High School and is an elementary education/history major at Edinboro.
-30PSLibjf

October 16, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Nicole Raco, 232 Woodhaven
Drive, Bridgeville, was recently named the recipient of the Dennis D. Ranalli Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded to an entering Edinboro University graduate student in the
field of Speech-Language Pathology. The scholarship was established by Mr. Hal Russell
Blount (Class of 1976 and 1981) in appreciation for the support he recieved from Dennis D.
Ranalli. The annual funds for this scholarship are provided by Hal Blount.
Nicole is the daughter of James Raco and Susan Raco. She is a graduate of South
Fayette High School and is a speech-language pathology major at Edinboro.
-30PSL:bjf

October 16, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Beth Ann Lindenberger, 5500
Maple Lawn Drive, Edinboro was recently named the recipient of the Speech and
Communication Studies Scholarship.
This scholarship is awarded to an upper-class student who is enrolled in six credits or
more majoring in speech communication or the speech and hearing disorders program. The
recipient demonstrates exceptional leadership skills through volunteerism, work experience,
and/or participation in activities on campus and in the community.
Beth is the daughter of John W. Lindenberger and Janice A. Lindenberger. She is a
graduate of General McLane High School and is a speech/hearing disorders major at Edinboro.

October 16,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP

Edinboro OUniversity of Pennsylvania has announced that Jeremy Patterson, 943 West
20* Street, Erie, is the recipient of the Kevin J. Maloney Memorial Scholarship.
This award is presented to an upperelass student who has exhibited outstanding academic
achievement and who has declared his/her intention of attending law school upon completion of
studies at Edinboro University.
Jeremy is the son of Kathy Patterson and Len Patterson. He is a graduate of Littlestown
High School and a political science/pre-law major at Edinboro.
-30PSL:csw

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department
Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814)732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 30,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EDINBORO STUDENTS WINNERS IN THE PENNSYLVANIA
DRUG FREE CAMPAIGN

Six students from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania were among the nine
winners of the Drug Free Pennsylvania’s College Campaign 2000, designed to involve
college-age youth in the development of creative anti-drug public service
announcements. Communications graphics student Michael Dunlap was one of the top
four winners, with honorable mentions going to Kristin Stempfer, Lisa Wolfe, Carly
Catarcio, David Bedilion and Aimette McKimm. The campaign received more than 70
submissions from college students across the Commonwealth.
Edinboro University art professor Diane Crandall assigned the project to a graphic
design class. Crandall said she likes to integrate real projects into the curriculum to give
students a sense of the real-world working environment. She also selects at least one non­
profit project per semester to encourage the sense of giving their talents back to the
community.
Thomas C. Bell, chairman of Drug Free Pennsylvania, said that the work
submitted by the winning students was clever and insightful. Their creative work will be
included in Drug Free Pennsylvania’s winter rotation of public service aimouncements.
A private, nonprofit organization. Drug Free Pennsylvania exists to help reduce
substance abuse among the state’s youth by increasing negative attitudes about illegal
drug use. Its Media Partnership supports that goal through statewide media campaigns.
Since its inception in 1993, more than 272,740 public service announcements with a
value of over $9.5 million have been aired by media outlets across Peimsylvania.
- 30 CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department
Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 27,2000
NEWS ADVISORY

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Chamber Players and the music department
will present “A Halloween Concert for Kids” on Saturday, October 28, at 11 a.m. at the
Hirt Auditoriiun of the Blasco Memorial Library. Audience members are invited to wear
costumes to this free concert. A “petting zoo” for children to try out the many different
musical instruments will follow the concert.
Music portraying the spooky as well as the fun side of Halloween will be
featured. Edinboro University faculty and students will perform Gounod’s “Funeral
March for a Marionette” (The Alfred Hitchcock theme), Grieg’s “In the Hall of the
Mountain King,” Bach’s “Toccata and Fugue,” Rossini’s “Cat Duet,” and Henry
Mancini’s theme from the “Pink Panther.”
Media are invited to attend.

- 30 CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

Marketing Department
Taylor House
(814) 732-2194
Fax: (814) 732-2294

October 25,2000

For Immediate Release

EDINBORO PROFESSOR AUTHORS BOOK ON MODERN CUBA

When the Soviet Union ended its economic support of Cuba a decade ago, it was widely
expected to result in the collapse of Cuban government and perhaps even the end of Fidel
Castro’s reign. In his latest book, “Cuba Today and Tomorrow: Reinventing Socialism,”
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania political science professor Max Azicri explores how Cuba
was able to survive and, in the end, reinvent itself and its form of socialism.
Azicri’s book is the third in a series on contemporary Cuba published by the University
Press of Florida. He is also the author of “Cuba: Politics, Economics, and Society,” and
numerous articles on Cuban politics, society, culture and international relations.
With the disintegration of the Eastern Block nations, Cuba lost 85 percent of its trading
partners and created a crisis of Marxist ideology within its borders. “The book looks at how they
survived, what price they paid, and how they handled the crisis economically, socially, and
politically,” said Azicri.
Among the developments examined by Azicri, who was bom and raised in Cuba, are the
simultaneous rise of tourism and prostitution, economic partnerships with European and Asian
nations, the revival of organized religion, and accommodating “non-aligned” dissidents.
Ironically, present day Cuba may be freer now than it was during the entire 20* century. It
overthrew its dictatorship 40 years ago and is independent of both the Soviet Union and the
United States.
-more-

Azicri believes the key to Cuba’s success thus far has been the willingness to adapt
socialism to the country’s social and economic realities. “If the U.S. leaves Cuba alone, the
country will remain socialist - but with a different kind of socialism,” said Azicri. “The system
will become more inclusive and more open.”
-30-

BKP

Celebrants at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s fall 2000 University-wide Convocation and
first-ever Founder’s Day assemble before the ceremonies in McComb Fieldhouse. From left:
Edinboro University President Frank G. Pogue; Chairman Emeritus of the Board of Governors
for the State System of Higher Education F. Eugene Dixon, Jr.; R. Benjamin Wiley, vice chair of
the State System Board and member of the Edinboro University Council of Trustees; attorney
Harry Thomas, Edinboro’s trustee chairperson; and State System Chancellor James H.
McCormick. Dixon, who retired in April after serving 17 years as the first chairperson of the
Board of Governors, was a founding father of the State System. In celebration of Founder’s Day,
the university presented Dixon an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree during the
Convocation.

Michael Redlawsk (2"** from left), president of James Properties, Inc., and Edinboro
University Alumni Association President Daniel Higham (2"“* from right), were
among the recipients recently receiving Eberly Award Medals for their outstanding
contributions to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania and the State System of Higher
Education. Pictured at the Harrisburg awards ceremony are, from left: Charles
Gomulka, chairman of the Board of Governors for the State System; Redlawsk;
Higham; and Edinboro University President Dr. Frank Pogue. Redlawsk, who has
provided scholarships and off-campus housing opportunities for nearly two decades,
received the Eberly Medal for Philanthropy. Higham, the president of U.S. Bronze
Foundry and Machine in Meadville, Pa., and a 1993 recipient of the University’s
Distinguished Alumni Award, was honored with the Eberly Medal for Volunteerism.
Named in honor of the Eberly family of Uniontown, Pa., the awards recognize
individuals and organizations associated with the 14 State System universities who
have advanced public higher education through acts of philanthropy and volunteerism.

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA
William A. Reed, Jr.
Assistant Vice President for Media and
Community Relations
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2745 or 2929
Fax (814) 732-2621

October 23,2000

MEDIA ADVISORY

STATE CABINET OFFICER TO VISIT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY TODAY

The Honorable Samuel A. MeCullough, Secretary, Peimsylvania Department of
Community and Economic Development, will visit the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
campus from 3-5 p.m. today (Monday, October 23) to speak with Edinboro students, faculty
and administrators about what he calls his “Brain Gain” tour.
Secretary McCullough is touring a dozen eolleges and universities across the state during
Oetober and November collecting information to develop a long-term strategy for retaining hightech workers in Pennsylvania. From individual meetings with students, faculty and
administrators, he hopes to learn information that will help develop a viable plan to address the
Commonwealth’s complex workforee issues.
Edinboro University is the only public institution of higher edueation in northwestern
Pennsylvania that the Seeretary will visit.
All of today’s “Brain Gain” meetings will take plaee in Edinboro’s Arts and Sciences
Center building in either Room 114 or Room 103.
Media eoverage is invited.
-30WAR:esw

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department
TaylorHouse
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 23,2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
EDINBORO’S BRUCE GALLERY TO HOST “RESIDUE”

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s Bruce Gallery of Art will host an opening
reception for “Residue,” an exhibition of contemporary sculpture and painting, on
Wednesday, November 1, at 7 p.m. in Doucette Hall. The exhibition is on view through
November 30 and will showcase the talent of three artists who shed light and give
meaning to overlooked pieces - or “residue” - of life.
The show ineludes sculptures by Keith Krueger and paintings by Hee Joung
Kwon and Deborah Randall. Krueger combines found objects in his wall-mounted
constructions that are reminiscent of cubist collages. Kwon attempts to immortalize
fleeting moments in her paintings that focus on shape and color with an appreciation for
layered paint. Randall’s abstract paintings are inspired by her childhood adventures in
nature. She combines oil paint, glazing medium and cold wax on wood panels, scraping
and reapplying elements ereating mysterious found fragments of life.
Bruce Gallery is located on the ground floor of Doucette Hall. Gallery hours are
from 3 to 6 p.m., Monday through Saturday, and from 7 to 9 p.m. on Wednesday
evenings. The gallery will be closed November 22 - 26. Special arrangements for high
school art classes ean be made to aceommodate visits outside the regular gallery hours.
Both the reception and the exhibition are free and open to the public. For more
information, call the gallery at 814-732-2513 or 2406.
- 30 CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294
November 14,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LAURIONGLEY APPOINTED MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR
AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

Lauri Ongley, a native of Indianapolis, has been appointed instructor of mathematics at
Edinboro University of Peimsylvania. She comes to Edinboro from Indiana University.
Ongley earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and education from Anderson
University in Indiana. From the University of Kentucky, she received her master’s degree in
mathematics, training in instructional design, and a teaching assistantship and teaching associate.
She also received scholarships from the State of Indiana, Anderson University, and The Central
Newspaper’s foundation.
Ongley resides in Centerville, Pa., with her husband, Mark and their two children, Sarah
and Ruth.

-30EAW

A member of the State System of Higher Education

Marketing Department
Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 19,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SALLY QUINONES JOINS THE EDINBORO UNIVERSITY FAMILY

Sally Quinones, from Lockport New York, has joined Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania as an area coordinator in the residence life department. She previously held a
residence hall position at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
Quinone has a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Fredonia, a master’s degree from Edinboro
University, is certified in secondary guidance and has experience in student personnel services.
-30EAW

FILE
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA
Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294
October 19,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SALLY QUINONES JOINS THE EDINBORO UNIVERSITY FAMILY

Sall^uinones^^m Lockporl^ew York, has joined Edinboro University of

■

Pennsylvania as an area coordinator in the residence life department. She previously held a
residence hall position at Cornell University in Ithaca, New York.
^^umo^^as a bachelor’s degree from SUNY Fredonia, a master’s degree from Edinboro
University, is certified in secondary guidance and has experience in student personnel services.
-30EAW

A member of the State System of Higher Education

Marketing Department
Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 19,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PROFESSOR AT EDINBORO ELECTED CHAIRMAN
OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL

A.N. Mohamed, an English and theatre arts professor at Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, was elected chairman of the Permsylvania Refugee Advisory Council during the
annual Commonwealth Refugee Consultation Conference held in Philadelphia in September.
Mohamed presented two papers, “ Constitutional Provisions and Government Control of
Media in Kenya and Zimbabwe,” and “ Media and the Perceptions of Islam in the West,” at the
Association for Education in Journalism annual conference held recently in Phoenix, Arizona. He
also presented, “Veracular Media and Expressions of Political thought in East Africa,” this past
summer at the International Communication Association’s annual conference in Acapulco,
Mexico.
-30-

EAW

Marketing Department
Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 19,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PAUL LAMANTIA APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

Paul Lamantia, originally from Blairsville, Pa., has taken the position of director of
student activities at Edinboro University of Peimsylvania. Lamantia comes to Edinboro from
Iona College in New York, where he was the director of student development and the dean of
students.
-30EAW

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814)732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294
October 5,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

EDINBORO APPOINTS NEW ENGLISH INSTRUCTOR

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has appointed Luisa Villani, of Pittsburgh, to the
English and theatre arts department. Villani has a master’s degree in fine arts from the
University of Pittsburgh and has received the Bucknell Fellow Award.
“Running Away From Russia,” a book of poetry written by Ms. Villani, will be published
by Purdue University in 2001 as a winner of Bordighera Prize.

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814)732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294
October 19,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PROFESSOR AT EDINBORO ELECTED CHAIRMAN
OF PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL

A.N. Mohamed, an English and theatre arts professor at Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, was elected chairman of the Pennsylvania Refugee Advisory Council during the
annual Commonwealth Refugee Consultation Conference held in Philadelphia in September.
Mohamed presented two papers, “ Constitutional Provisions and Government Control of
Media in Kenya and Zimbabwe,” and “ Media and the Perceptions of Islam in the West,” at the
Association for Education in Journalism annual conference held recently in Phoenix, Arizona. He
also presente

edia and Expressions of Political thought in East Africa,” this past

summer at the International Communication Association’s annual conference in Acapulco,
Mexico.
-30-

EAW

A member of the State System of Higher Education

E

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814)732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294
October 19,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

LAURI ONGLEY APPOINTED MATHEMATICS INSTRUCTOR
AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

Lauri Ongley, a native of Indianapolis, has been appointed instructor of mathematics at
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. She comes to Edinboro from Indiana University.
Ongley earned a bachelor’s degree in mathematics and education from Anderson
University in Indiana. From the University of Kentucky, she received her master’s degree in
mathematics, training in instructional design, and a teaching assistantship and teaching
association. She also received scholarships from the State of Indiana, Anderson University, and
The Central Newspaper’s foundation.
Ongley resides in Centerville, Pa., with her husband, Mark and their two children, Sarah
and Ruth.

-30EAW

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814)732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294
October 19,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PAUL LAMANTIA APPOINTED DIRECTOR OF STUDENT AFFAIRS
AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

Paul Lamantia, originally from Blairsville, Pa., has taken the position of director of
student activities at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Lamantia comes to Edinboro from
Iona College in New York, where he was the director of student development and the dean of
students.
-30EAW

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA
William A. Reed, Jr.
Assistant Vice President for Media and
Community Relations
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2745 or 2929
Fax (814) 732-2621

October 16,2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

ANGELA AMBROSE APPOINTED TO STATE SYSTEM BOARD OF GOVERNORS
The state Senate has confirmed Angela Ambrose, the Student Government Association
president at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, to serve as one of the three student members
of the Board of Governors for the State System of Higher Education. She was sworn in at the
Board’s meeting in Harrisburg on October 12.
Ambrose is the second Edinboro University student to earn an appointment to the Board
since the founding of the State System in 1983.
A junior speech and communication studies major with a focus on public relations and
advertising, Ambrose has been president of Edinboro’s Student Government Association since
her election by student body vote in April 2000. She was also elected recently as secretarytreasurer of the Board of Student Government Presidents, which comprises the student leaders
from each of the 14 state-owned universities.
Before being elected Edinboro’s Student Government Association president, Ambrose
served as elections and research director for SGA’s executive board, as well as the board’s
executive assistant. She is also secretary of Edinboro University Services, Inc., and a student
athletic trainer.
Active also in the University Senate, she has served on several student government
committees, including those involved with budget, concerts, public relations, and the campus
Bookstore. This summer, she also worked as an instructional aide at the Western Pennsylvania
School for Blind Children.

A member of the State System of Higher Education

ANGELA AMBROSE APPOINTED TO BOARD OF GOVERNORS, Continued , Page 2

The 1998 graduate of Hampton High School, near Pittsburgh, is a resident of Gibsonia,
Pa. She is the daughter of Fred A. Ambrose and Diane I. Maurey.
Student members of the Board of Governors are selected from among the university
student government presidents, serving at the time a vacancy occurs. Once confirmed, they may
serve on the Board until their graduation. The three students on the Board have full voting rights.
The 20-member Board of Governors has overall responsibility for planning and
coordinating the development and operation of the State System. The governors establish broad
fiscal, personnel and educational policies under which the System universities operate. Board
members include the governor of the Commonwealth or his designee, the state secretary of
education or his designee, and four state legislators.

-30WAR: csw

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA
William A. Reed, Jr.
Assistant Vice President for Media and
Community Relations
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2745 or 2929
Fax (814) 732-2621

October 16,2000 ‘

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

PORTIA McClellan named

edinboro university student trustee

Portia McClellan, a senior speech and communication studies major from Erie, has been
named the student representative to the Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Council of Trustees
by Governor Tom Ridge. McClellan has served as student trustee-select since April of this ye^.
Her permanent appointment was effective on September 15,2000.
Since enrolling at Edinboro in 1996, McClellan has been active as a member of the
Student Government Association Congress, as vice president of Applied Communicators of
Edinboro, as a member of the United Voices of Edinboro choir, and as a reporter and
videographer for the student-run E-TV television station (formerly the Edinboro News Network).
She is vice president and public relations chair for Alpha Kappa Alpha sorority, a participant in
the University’s Century 21 Leaders program, and a member of AFRICA, the Alliance for Racial
Identity and Cultural Acceptance.
Her community service includes volunteer work with the Girl Scouts of America and
Community Resources and Independence of Edinboro. This summer, McClellan served an
internship with Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Erie, where she oversaw their minority
recruitment program.
A resident of Erie, she is the daughter of Gloria McClellan, and the mother of a two-yearold daughter, Zaire.
Student representatives to the 11-member Councils of Trustees at Pennsylvania’s 14
state-owned universities are appointed by the Governor of the Commonwealth under provisions
of Act 188 of 1982, the enabling legislation for the State System of Higher Education. They are
appointed for four-year terms or until graduation.
-30WAR:csw
A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA
William A. Reed, Jr.
Assistant Vice President for Media and
Community Relations
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2745 or 2929
Fax (814) 732-2621

October 13,2000 '

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:

SPECIAL FOR “LIFESTYLE” NOVEMBER 2000 CALENDAR OF EVENTS

1

B

Best of what’s left: Contemporary painting and sculpture will be on exhibit

through November 30 in “Residue,” at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s Bruce
Gallery. Opening reception at 7 p.m. Gallery hours are Monday to Saturday 3-6 p.m. and
Wednesday 7-9 p.m., except for Nov. 22-26 when the Gallery is closed.

2

B

Beyond the Milky Way: “Constellations and More” at the Edinboro University of

Pennsylvania Planetarium will take a voyage through the galaxy and current night sky to
find significant stars and constellations and the mythology behind them. Call 732-2493
for reservations.

9

B

Planet red: “Mission to Mars” at the Edinboro University of Peimsylvania

Planetarium will feature NASA researcher Geoff Landis sharing his experience with the
Sojourner Rover that landed on Mars on July 4,1997. Call 732-2493 for reservations.

14

■

Strumming: Edinboro University’s 2000 Concert and Lecture Series features the

sounds of the Santa Fe Guitar Quartet from Argentina, at 8 p.m. in the Newman Center
adjacent to the Edinboro campus. Admission is $10 for adults, $5 for students and
seniors. Call Cultural Affairs at 732-2518.

16

■
Highlighting no light: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s Planetarium show,
“Eclipse 2000,” will highlight details of the partial solar eclipse that will be visible
locally on Christmas Day 2000. Call 732-2493 for reservations.
-more-

A member of the State System of Higher Education

“LIFESTYLE” NOVEMBER 2000, Continued

16

’ Page 2

■ On screen: Film, “Anarbor Film Festival,” at Edinboro University of
Pennsylvania, 7 p.m. in the University Center and 9:30 in Doucette Hall 119. Part of the
school’s Alternative Film Series. Free. Call 732-2799 for more information.

27

■
Note this: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s 2000 Concert and Lecture
Series presents the mysterious yet beautiful folk music of Bulgari, 8 p.m.. University
Center. $10 for adults, $5 for students and seniors. Call 732-2518 for information.

28

■
In the right key: The Blasco Library Music Series presents “An International
Evening of Music Around the World,” at 7:30 p.m. in the Blasco Memorial Library.
Concerts feature Edinboro University music faculty and students. Call 732-2518 or
732-2555 for more information.

FILE
EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

October 13,2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOUR SHADOW TO APPEAR AT EDINBORO

“All vocals, all the time” best describes the performance by Four Shadow, a highenergy a cappella quartet appearing at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on Monday,
October 23, at 8 p.m. in the University Center Multipurpose Room. Their presentation,
sponsored by the University’s Culture and Lecture Series, is mixed with audience
interaction, infectious energy, friendly humor, and strong a cappella vocals.
This enthusiastic group has been called the vocal equivalent of Stomp.” The Four
Shadow uses no drum machines, synthesizers, sampling, or pre-recorded material. Every
sound - including percussion, guitar riffs and thumping bass - comes live from the
mouths and lips of these young performers. They demonstrate that the most powerful and
versatile instrument of all is one which we each posses, die human voice. Their repertoire
includes hits from the 50s through the 90s.
Four Shadow has been featured in the international media as well as on Minnesota
Public Radio, cable television, radio commercials and NBC, ABC, and CBS affiliates
nationwide. They have also opened for Huey Lewis and the News and shared the stage
with such legendary vocal groups as the Coasters, the Platters, the Drifters, the
Persuasions and more.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Edinboro
University students are free with valid I.D. For additional information or ticket
reservations, call the Office of Cultural Affairs at 814-732-2518.
- 30 CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

-Taylor House-------------Edinboro,PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 13,2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
FOUR SHADOW TO APPEAR AT EDINBORO

“All vocals, all the time” best describes the performance by Four Shadow, a highenergy a cappella quartet appearing at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on Monday,
October 23, at 8 p.m. in the University Center Multipurpose Room. Their presentation,
sponsored by the University’s Culture and Lecture Series, is mixed with audience
interaction, infectious energy, friendly humor, and strong a cappella vocals.
This enthusiastic group has been called the vocal equivalent of Stomp.” The Four
Shadow uses no drum machines, synthesizers, sampling, or pre-recorded material. Every
soimd - including percussion, guitar riffs and thumping bass - comes live from the
mouths and lips of these yoxrng performers. They demonstrate that the most powerful and
versatile instrument of all is one which we each posses, the human voice. Their repertoire
includes hits from the 50s through the 90s.
Four Shadow has been featured in the international media as well as on Minnesota
Public Radio, cable television, radio commercials and NBC, ABC, and CBS affiliates
nationwide. They have also opened for Huey Lewis and the News and shared the stage
with such legendary vocal groups as the Coasters, the Platters, the Drifters, the
Persuasions and more.
Admission is $10 for adults and $5 for students and senior citizens. Edinboro
University students are free with valid I.D. For additional information or ticket
reservations, call the Office of Cultural Affairs at 814-732-2518.
- 30 CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

Tedmical rider attached

BRITTON MANAGEMENT CONTRACT
NAME OF ARTIST

* 9981

Andes Manta

NATURE OF PERFORMANCE

rHAIRPERSON

Cosmo Baibaro

PRESENTING ORGAMZATION

Edinboro Ubiversity of PA
Cultural AfBairs
Deptof Misic
Edinboro
(814) 732-2518

PHONE

16444-

Alternate PHONE (after 5pm)
E-MAIL

FAX
PERFORMANCE VENUE
VENUE CITY -STATE

PA

Edinboro IMv of PA
Edinboro, PA

DATE OF PERFORMANCE

Wednesday

T ENGTH OF PERFORMANCE

90mmutes

,y#y;9/27/00H||||^
TIME ZONE:

TIME OF PERFORMANCE
FEE

$2,500.00
Check payable to BRITTON MANAGEMENT, Fed ID # 23-3011961

TIME and MANNER OF PAY liMCI

Given to Andes Manta on 9/27/00
I .opOTNO and TR ANSPORTATION

TIME and MANNER OF ARRIVAL

Please provide two rooms for die ni^ of 9/27/00.

Please send directions with

apnivi contract for:

1) Report locarion; 2) Concert locarion; 3) Lodging location
NUMBER OF PHOTOS AND POSTERS

Sent under separate cover

Britton Management, 856 Hamilton Drive, Lafayette Hill PA 19444
(610)828*7537 Fax (610) 940-0253 E-MaO: brittonmgt@pipdine.com Fed H)# 23-3011961

ANDES MANTA

Photography by Jonathan Doster / Design by Walter Schwarz

Britton Management
856 Hamilton Drive, Lafayette Hill PA 19444
phone: 610.828.7537 fax. 610.940.0253
e.mail: brittonmgt@pipeline.com

PRESS RELEASE:
The highly acclaimed Andean Folk music ensemble, ANDES MANTA,
will present a concert of their music at ____________________
Renowned for their energy and captivating stage presence, ANDES
MANTA is also widely recognized for the brilliance of their
musicianship. The members of ANDES MANTA play over 35 different
instruments ranging from six foot long panpipes and Andean flutes
to goat toenail rattles and Spanish guitars. Their dynamic
performances have brought audiences to their feet from Carnegie
Hall to the Hudson Clearwater Revival.
Hailing from Quito, Ecuador, the musicians are currently touring
in North America. In addition to performing at countless major
universities and festivals, ANDES MANTA has been presented at the
Metropolitan Museum of Art and as guest artists with the Paul
Winter Consort at the Cathedral of St John the Divine in New York
City. Among their television and recording credits are the sound
track for the Smithsonian Institution/Discovery Channel Special
"Rediscovering Columbus" and the Simon and Schuster children's
series on Latin American music.
ANDES MANTA'S distinct traditional musical form expresses the
richness of their culture and traditions. They have journeyed
from the Andes to bring North American audiences the exquisite
sounds of their ancient and vital civilization.

trogram
Selections May Include the Following:

fampalurintu:

a iiiyuiia called a “"frof' from northcui Chile. U is from a small
town named “Lirima”.

Ancestros: A song named “Ancestors”, fusing traditional pre-Hispanic rhythms
from the ancient past.

The rhythm of this traditional Chilean song is called a “salto”.
• K played during the carnival celebrations in northern Chile.

Camaval del Pepino: Another dance rhythm from Peru, celebrating a traditional
character, the “Pepino” who acts as a jester in the festival.
Ollantay: A song in the rhythm called a ‘Trot” that honors an Incan general

^^PKsmes del Sun A song from northern Chile that conveys an impressionistic

named Ollantay.

inteipreijtion of the sounds of the Atacama Desert and the mighty Andes
Momtain chain.

Angela Rosa: A song from Venezuela in a rtiythm called a galopa.

Tliis song is a traditional rhythm from Ecuador, a country located in the
^™m\ndes. Yamor is the name of a traditional drink made of fermented com.
his song is played during the festival of harvest time.

Tmku: A traditional dance rhythm from Bolivia. This rtiythm ceremonially repre­
sents combat between men in the festivals.
La Mentirosa: A sanjuanito called “the Liar”! Written in Ecuador’s most popular
dance rhythm.

^^-facha: A dramatic interpretation of the sounds of the Amazon rainforest,
dicated to the traditional people who live now, and have always lived in this
giant ecosystem. This song is played on instruments crafted from the natural
plants of the rainforest.

^ujan Campana: This soaring Paraguayan melody was originally written for the

Camino de Piedra: A sanjuanito written for dance and celebration in the largest
of Ecuador’s ritual festivals.
Yahuarcocha: A melancholy song meaning “Blood Lake” that remembers a cat­
astrophic battle between two Andean tribes. Legend says that so much blood was
spill^ that the lake turned red.

It is interpreted by Andes Manta on the Quefia, or Andean flute.

Runauch): A traditional Ecuadorean favorite, this song is played at village

Sin Fronteras. “Without Borders”: a contemporary rhythm that expresses the
eternal unity of the Andes despite modem political boundaries.

cstivals all over the country. It describes the “Runaucho”, a character that
personifies the traditional Ecuadorean Indian.
Id Forra: An Ecuadorean dance tune in the traditional rhythm of the
^anjuauito”, the most popular festival style.

Camavciles: Played in the Chilean festivals known as “Camavales”.
ole Colores: A traditional rhythm of the “Sanjuanito”, the most popular
tscuador-ean festival melody.

Paramos: This song is a musical expression of the majesty of the mighty Andean
chain.

^Morpjiada: A song played in the festivities of the Camavales in Bolivia in the
month Off June.
ft'/Woj ZTraditiomles: An extraordinary mosaic of pre-Hispanic traditional
raythms. From the solstice festivals that take place each year.

Sibiiadc^. A lively song of welcome featuring the “sikus”, or traditional Andean
™pipes . The Sikuriada opens the festival.
ceremonial song that is named for the thunder and lightening ever
present irn the high mountain range.

BRITTON MANAGEMENT
836 Hamikoa Drive
La&yette IfiU, PA 19444
Ph: 610-828-733T Fx: 610-9404)233
E-mail: brittQaiiq|t@pip«liiM.com

Program subject to change

Britton Management
856 Hamilton Drive, Lafayette Hill PA 19444
phone: 610.828.7537 fax: 610.940.0253
e.mail: brittonmgt@pipeline.com

The haunting melody of pan pipes six feet long... the sound of
falling water cascading from llama toenail rattles... the exotic
call of a tropical bird...
,
,
,
Through the magical sounds of Andean Folk Music| Wilson Lopes
wcAVGS the iineges o? his rich culture! herltege* The music of South
America is created by a variety of native instruments that include
a broad range of flutes, pan pipes and native percussion. Wearing
the traditional clothing of his people, Mr, Lopes demonstrates the
many Instruroetns he plays, talks about his unique Native American
culture and invites members of the student audience to participate
in a song or two. Through the energy and elegance of his presentationiMr. Lopez allows the students to experience first hand, the
beauty of a foreign civilization.

Recreating the haunting melodies of a civilization that is 60,000
old, five Ecuadoreans present the sensual, pulsating, captivating
rhythms of their homeland.

Twenty instruments recall the ancient culture

of a people attuned to nature -- strings, winds, and percussion
represent the rainfall of a humid jungle wilderness, or imitate the
wind piercing through the frozen peaks of the high Andes.
hypnotic and mystical, sometimes festive and uplifting,
is always entertaining.

Sometimes .
Andes Manta

----------------------------------- ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- --- ---------------------------------- ,__4_

Performance credits include Carnegie Hall, the Metropolitan Museuro.
of Art, countless major festivals, the Smithsonian Institution, the
Discovery Channel, and several colleges and universities.----- Andes Manta offers outireach services as well as workshops on

building and playing "pan pipes".____________________________ _

BRITTON MANAGEMENT
856 Hamilton Drive, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Ph: 610.828.7537, Fx; 610.940.0253
E-mail: brittonmgt@pipeline.com
Andes Manta is renowned for their dynannic and riveting stage
performance. Children of all ages are captivated by the six foot
long pan pipes, the llama toensH rattles and the four foot long
flutes known as moxenos. Performing on over 35 instruments,
Andes Manta takes school and adult audiences on a musical journey
through time. They play the ancient rhythms of the Inca Empire,
and the rich modern blend of latin and native music. Members of
the audience are recruited to form an impromptu drum and ratde
band accompanied by the musicians. Through the enchanting medium
of their music, Andes Manta conveys the richness and beauty of a
civilization as old as ancient Egypt.

ANDES MANTA APPEARING ON PBS

Andes Manta proudly announces their public television debut, appearing with mezzo soprano
Denyce Graves, in "Denyce Graves - A Cathedral Christmas". Ms. Graves is a rising star of
the Metropolitan Opera and has just been chosen "Woman of the Year". This television
special can be seen on your local PBS station as well as the Black Entertainment Network
(BET). Please check local listings for times.

ANDES MANTA brings the vibrant energy of their ancient musical tradition E'om their distant
home in the Andes mountains of South America to audiences across the globe. Performing on
over 35 traditional instruments, their music ranges from the haunting and lyrical sound of
panpipes and flutes, to the red hot rhythms of the Caribbean coast.
«

Archaeological tradition tells us that the native people of the Now World are the children of
China, making their epic journey from Asia into the Americas tens of thousands of years ago.
This legacy is clear in every native American face • perhaps is carried across the millennia in this
extraordinary music as well.

Andes Manta mesmerizes festival audience
liy Gail I). Taylor
Suit Writer

Andes Maniu, a quintet from Ecuador, didn't
seem to mind the dank spring evening — but the
ino!>quilue!i were a dilVereni story.
"1 titink I swallowed one," quipped one of the
performers between pieces.
The sounds of whispery pan pipes and tranceinducing drums were a sensuous distraction from
the humidiiy which hung in the air at Veterans
Memorial Park along with the scent of ciironclla
Wednesday night.
"Close your eyes ... feel the rain forest.” u
musician said before the bund pertorined one of
many pieces from its native Ecuador.
But one original piece mesmerized the audi­
ence for what seemed like ages with sounds of the
rain forest.

The murmur of wind rushing through tree
leaves, the chirping insects, the rumble of thun­
der, the trickle of rain — these sounds common to
the musicians’ native land were shared with'the
audience.
Bamboo llutes and water sticks as well as clay
and wooden bird calls spoke the language of the
toucan and hucamaayus.
Throughout the two-hour concert, children in
the audience took every opportunity to skip, hop
and jump in lime to the tunes, which celebrated
the sun. the harvest and festivity for festivity’s
sake.
And the children will be pleased to know
Andes Manta will return to Springfield in Sep­
tember for Culture Fest ’97, according to Selena
Singletary, director of the City of Springfield’s
Human Relations, Housing and Neighborhood
Services department, the event sponsor.

■ Bamboo flutes and
water sticks as well as
clay and wooden bird
calls spoke the language
of the toucan and
hucamaayos.
The band also will lead a music workshob in
which children will get a chance to play someo(
the instruments and learn mure about the ^
musical heritage of the Andean people.
The band neither reads nor writes music,
the intricate, delicate notes seemed to pour fram
the instruments they made from hand. An exomple is the churaiiyo, a narrow guitar made frem
the shell of the armadillo.

ANDES A\ANTA performs the
vibrant music of the Andes
on more than 35 traditional
instruments. From the lyrical
sounds of the quena, or
Andean flute, to the haunting
tones of six foot long pan
pipes, the music of ANDES
AAANTA is an experience that
never fails to bring audiences
to their feet.

s^sre^rA^rsis

.a performance of incredible power and energy — the crowd would not let them stop- ■ these guys
are magic"... Stephanie Korobov, State University of New York at New Paitz
"Thank you... people said ‘This is the best music you have ever had at your festival'"...
National Audubon Society, Sharon, Conn.

“THANK YOU! for sending Andes Manta to Bard... The standing ovations, the number of students who lin­
gered after-wards, and the number of compliments I received for bringing them to Bard all attest to the
great success of their show. And this in spite of the fact that Bard students tend to be a difficult crowd."...
Jefferson Huang, Associate Dean of Students, Bard College

"Normally at Longwood we have a come and go audience,... but, your audience was so interested in
your music, that no one left; they just wanted more."... Priscilla j. Johnson, Performing Arts
Coordinator, Longwood Gardens

"The musical quality was superb and it is so wonderful to see and hear the variety of native instruments"
Teh Guerrisi, Director, Performing Arts Series, Rose Lehman Arts Center

"I am sure that all the students, teachers and families who came to see Andes Manta perform experi­
enced something unforgettable!... Their outreach activities in the schools were fantastic!"
Ellen Westkaemper, Director of Educational Outreach, The Peace Center

PERFORMING CREDITS INCLUDE: Carnegie Hall • Lincoln Center • Smithsonian
Institution • Metropolitan Museum • Discovery Channel • with the Paul Winter
consort • Clearwater Festival • Yale University • Vassar • Smith • University of
California at Riverside • World Music Institute • and Hundreds More • recording
with KOCH international and Simon and Schuster.
ANDES MANTA HAS DEVELOPED A TEACHER'S GUIDE FOR USE IN CONJUNCTION
WITH ARTS-IN-EDUCATION-PROGRAMS. THE TEACHERS GUIDE IS APPROPRIATE
TO ALL GRAMMAR SCHOOL LEVELS.

BRITTON MANAGEMENT • 856 HAMILTON DRIVE • LAFAYETTE HILL, PA 19444 • (610) 828-7537 • FAX (610) 940-0253

BRITTON MANAGEMENT
856 Hamilton Drive, Lafayette Hill, PA 19444
Ph: 610.828.7537, Fx: 610.940.0253
E-mail: brittonmgt@pipeline.com

ANDES MANTA
b&isician Biographies

WILSON LOPEZ, a founding member of Andes Manta, has been playing the entire range
of Andean wind and string instrum^s since chUdhood. WhUe a High School student, he
was offered a scholarship at the (^to Conservatory to study cla.«ic-a> guitar. During his
conservatory and Hi^ School years, Wilson performed regularly in Quito with his brother
Luis. It was at this time that the five membw group, Andes Manta, was formed by the
brothers. )^son is a native of Quito, Ecuador. He now reside in New York.
LUIS LOPEZ, the second founding member of Andes Manta, is a noted virtuoso on the
charango (an indigraous stringed instrurnem) and the quena, the Andean flute. Luis
learned to play music in the traditional Andean way, without benefit of written music by
passing the art form from father to son and brother to brother. Luis has been perfonning
Mce the age of thirteen. In addition to his perfonning credits, Luis is a well-known
instrument maker, creating instruments for many of Andean Music’s noted performers in
North America.
BOLIVAR LOPEZ, like his older brothers, learned to play Andean instruments as a child
He IS a noted wmds musician, and is the featured perfoimer of the “Rondador” an
^^onan pan-pipe that is unique in the world for the “chordal note” that it produces it
is a diffiadt mstrument to play, and requires substantial dedication and talent Bolivar
began performing with Andes Manta in 1989.
JORGE LOPEZ, youngest of the Lopez brothers, concentrates his talems on the Andean
«nnged instrumerns, although like the rest of the group, he plays all 35 instruments in
M
Jorge joined Andes Manta in 1991 and continues to learn the art from his
older brothers, a cultural pattern repeated for thousands of years in the Andes.

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department
Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

November 13,2000
NEWS ADVISORY
Edinboro University of Peimsylvania’s Community Outreach Center will host an open
house on Wednesday, November 15, from 4-6 p.m. in 137 McNemey Hall to introduce its
AmeriCorps volunteers and announce a new American Humanics Nonprofit Leadership
Certificate program funded through the Pennsylvania Campus Compact.
Students who are involved in commimity service or are required to do so through
organizations or classes can become involved in several ongoing projects that focus on
education/literacy and health/human services.
The Outreach Center is also available to students who qualify for Federal Work Study
and are interested in doing community service for pay.
Civic Leadership, the first course offered in the American Humanics Certificate program,
will be held at Edinboro University in Erie - The Porreco Center, on Tuesdays, from 5-7:30
p.m. beginning in the spring 2001 semester. Civic Leadership will offer mentorships with CEOs
of nonprofit agencies at their sites and will cover training in leadership.
Edinboro University has seven active AmeriCorps members who each contribute 700
hours in direct service to more than ten projects. Members of the Outreach Center are recruiting
volunteers to help support AmeriCorps projects, which include America Reads, America Counts,
Alternative Spring Break, Empty Bowls, tutoring at Edinboro Elementary School, Recycling for
2"*^ Harvest Food Bank, Books Across the World, Kids’ Cafe, American Smoke-Out, Leukemia
Light the Night, and American Cancer Society Relay for Life. The Center would also like to
partner Avith other groups in long-term projects in the community and on the Edinboro University
campus.
Media are invited to attend the Community Outreach Center open house on Wednesday.
For additional information, contact Dr. Denise Finazzo at the Center at 814-732-2699.
- 30 CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

[St

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Uepartment
Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814)732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

12, 2000

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EDINBORO TO HOST ADEPTT 2000 CONFERENCE

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host the Advancing the Development of
Educators in Pennsylvania through Technology Training (ADEPTT) 2000 Conference,
on Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Based on the theme “Learning Models
for the Millennium,” the conference will present ideas about the use of technology in
basic and higher education as well as opportunities for using and modeling technology in
the classroom.
Keynote speaker Robert Cavalier, Ph.D., Mill share his experiences and ideas on
transforming learning with technology during “Redesigning the Classroom: Technology
and Teaching.” Cavalier is a senior researcher at Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for
the Advancement of Applied Ethics and a member of the philosophy department and is
internationally recognized for his work in ethics education and interactive multimedia.
Participants wdll select from a list of several workshops including National
Technology Certification for K-12 Teachers; Creating Web Tours; Digitize Your
Thoughts! Inspiration as a Mindtool; Distance Learning Classroom: Staying on Track;
Technology Integration Reflections; and Integrating Digital Video into the Classroom.
Other workshops will include topics such as creating websites, distance learning. Excel,
and PowerPoint. Several workshops may apply towards Act 48 certification.
A vendor fair from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Arts and Sciences Center will have
demonstrations of technology products that directly relate to enhancing instruction.
Funded by grants from Bell Atlantic Foimdation and Microsoft Corporation,
ADEPTT is a Consortium of Clarion University, Edinboro University and Indiana
- more -

A member of the State System of Higher Education

ADEPTT 2000 CONFERENCE AT EDINBORO

Page Two

University of Pennsylvania that has established centers to help college faculty members
and K-12 teachers use technology effectively in a learner-centered classroom.
The $20 registration fee includes lunch. For more information or to register, call
the Office of Extended Learning at 814-836-1955 or visit our website at
www.edinboro.edu/cwis/tac/adeptt/conference.html.

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

7

Marketing Department
Taylor House---------Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
EDINBORO TO HOST ADEPTT 2000 CONFERENCE

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host the Advancing the Development of
Educators in Pennsylvania through Technology Training (ADEPTT) 2000 Conference,
on Saturday, October 21, from 9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. Based on the theme “Learning Models
for the Millennitim,” the conference will present ideas about the use of technology in
basic and higher education as well as opportunities for using and modeling technology in
the classroom.
Keynote speaker Robert Cavalier, Ph.D., will share his experiences and ideas on
transforming learning with technology during “Redesigning the Classroom: Technology
and Teaching.” Cavalier is a senior researcher at Carnegie Mellon University’s Center for
the Advancement of Applied Ethics and a member of the philosophy department and is
internationally recognized for his work in ethics education and interactive multimedia.
Participants will select from a list of several workshops including National
Technology Certification for K-12 Teachers; Creating Web Tours; Digitize Your
Thoughts! Inspiration as a Mindtool; Distance Learning Classroom: Staying on Track;
Technology Integration Reflections; and Integrating Digital Video into the Classroom.
Other workshops will include topics such as creating websites, distance learning. Excel,
and PowerPoint. Several workshops may appl^rlow^^^ct 48 certification.
A vendor fair from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Arts and Sciences Center will have
demonstrations of technology products that directly relate to enhancing instruction.
Funded by grants from Bell Atlantic Foundation and Microsoft Corporation,
ADEPTT is a consortium of Clarion University, Edinboro University and Indiana
- more -

A member of the State System of Higher Education

ADEPTT 2000 CONFERENCE AT EDINBORO

Page Two

University of Pennsylvania that has established centers to help college faculty members
and K-12 teachers use technology effectively in a learner-centered classroom.
The $20 registration fee includes lunch. For more information or to register, call
the Office of Extended Learning at 814-836-1955 or visit our website at
www.edinboro.edu/cwis/tac/adeptt/conference.html.

- 30 -

CGH

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 6,2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WALT DISNEY ARTIST TO LECTURE AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

Walt Disney’s visual development artist Chen-Yi Chang will present his work at
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on Friday, October 13, at 8 p.m. in 119 Doucette Hall.
Chang is the second speaker in a three-part series presented as part of the University’s
Alternative Film Festival Series.
Chang has a diverse background of experience in film and television as a director, visual
development artist, and animator for companies in the Unites States and Taiwan. He has
illustrated for various children’s magazines in Taiwan and directed several animated educational
shorts for China TV, Taiwan. Chang has also worked as a layout artist for Film Roman, an
animator and director for Warner Bros.’ feature and television series Batman, an artistic
supervisor and character designer on Disney’s “Mulan, and most recently on the visual
development of “Tarzan” and “Atlantis” slated for release in June 2001.
He has received several prestigious awards including the Golden Ring Award from the
Asian American Arts Foundation, the Reuben Award from the National Cartoonist Society, and
the Golden Harvest Award for best-animated shorts in Taiwan.
While at Edinboro University, Chang will present a workshop for Edinboro students and
faculty, reviewing portfolios and critiquing the work of the students.
Chang’s presentation is free and open to the public. The Alternative Film Festival Series
is funded by the Student Government Association of Edinboro University and the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts.
For additional information on the Chang presentations or the Alternative Film Festival
Series, contact Edinboro University of Pennsylvama’s marketing department at 814-732-2194.
- 30 CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

FILE
■Marketing Department
Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814)732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 9,2000
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
WALT DISNEY ARTIST TO LECTURE AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY

Walt Disney’s visual development artist Chen-Yi Chang will present his work at
Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on Friday, October 13, at 8 p.m. in 119 Doucette Hall.
Chang is the second speaker in a three-part series presented as part of the University’s
Alternative Film Festival Series.
Chang has a diverse backgroimd of experience in film and television as a director, visual
development artist and animator for companies in the Unites States and Taiwan. He has
illustrated for various children’s magazines in Taiwan and directed several animated educational
shorts for China TV, Taiwan. Chang has also worked as a layout artist for Film Roman, an
animator and director for Warner Bros.’ feature and television series “Batman,” an artistic
supervisor and character designer on Disney’s “Mulan,” and most recently on the visual
development of “Tarzan” and “Atlantis” slated for release in June 2001.
He has received several prestigious awards including the Golden Ring Award from the
Asian American Arts Foundation, the Reuben Award fi:om the National Cartoonist Society, and
the Golden Harvest Award for best-animated shorts in Taiwan.
While at Edinboro University, Chang will present a workshop for Edinboro students and
faculty, reviewing portfolios and critiqiiing the work of the students.
Chang’s presentation is free and open to the public. The Alternative Film Festival Series
is fimded by the Student Government Association of Edinboro University and the Pennsylvania
Council on the Arts.
For additional information on the Chang presentations or the Alternative Film Festival
Series, contact Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s marketing department at 814-732-2194.
- 30 CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing JJepartment
Taylor House
(814) 732-2194
Fax: (814) 732-2294

October 5,2000

EDINBORO GRAD CONNIE MOSER RECEIVES NEWS EMMY

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania graduate Connie Moser has been awarded a MidAtlantic Regional Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Moser is a news producer at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh.
The Academy recognized her work in the “Spot News” category for TV news following a
shooting spree in March that left three people dead and two others wounded. The awards
presentation was made at a ceremony in Philadelphia.
Moser has been with WTAE for seven years. She’s covered such major stories as the
Oklahoma City bombing, the Atlanta Olympic bombing, the crash of USAir flight 427, plus
numerous hurricanes and presidential conventions. Prior to joining WTAE, she worked as
reporter and producer for WSEE-TV in Erie
-30-

BKP:

A member of the State System of Higher Education

Maiiceting Department
Taylor House
(814) 732-2194
Fax: (814) 732-2294

October 5,2000

EDINBORO GRAD CONNIE MOSER RECEIVES NEWS EMMY

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania graduate Connie Moser has been awarded a MidAtlantic Regional Emmy Award by the National Academy of Television Arts and Sciences.
Moser is a news producer at WTAE-TV in Pittsburgh.
The Academy recognized her work in the “Spot News” category for TV news following a
shooting spree in March that left three people dead and two others wounded. The awards
presentation was made at a ceremony in Philadelphia.
Moser has been with WTAE for seven years. She’s covered such major stories as the
Oklahoma City bombing, the Atlanta Olympic bombing, the crash of USAir flight 427, plus
numerous hurricanes and presidential conventions. Prior to joining WTAE, she worked as
reporter and producer for WSEE-TV in Erie
-30-

BKP:

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2558
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 4,2000

NEWS ADVISORY

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host a “Celebrando Hispanidad” luncheon as
part of Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, October 6, from Noon - 2 p.m. in Van Houten
Dining Hall South. Guest speaker will be Pedro Cortez, executive director. Governor’s Advisory
Commission on Latino Affairs. Media coverage is invited.
-30CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
O F

PENNSYLV A N

A

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2558
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 4,2000

NEWS ADVISORY

Approximately 15 students from Edinboro University of Peimsylvania’s military science
department will participate in an ROTC Adventure Challenge at the Family First Sports Park’s
Leadership Institute on Friday, October 6, from 2-5 p.m. Edinboro University’s ROTC
Battalion will be the first military unit to be trained on the Sports Park’s high and low ropes
courses. Media coverage is invited.
-30CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2558
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 4,2000

NEWS ADVISORY

Approximately 15 students from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s military science
department will participate in an ROTC Adventure Challenge at the Family First Sports Park’s
Leadership Institute on Friday, October 6, from 2-5 p.m. Edinboro University’s ROTC
Battalion will be the first military unit to be trained on the Sports Park’s high and low ropes
courses. Media coverage is invited.
-30CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
O F

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814)732-2558
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 4,2000

NEWS ADVISORY

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host an opening reception for the Annual Art
Faculty Exhibition tonight, Wednesday, October 4, at 7 p.m. at the Bruce Gallery in Doucette
Hall. The exhibition will showcase the artistic talents of the University's art faculty vyith a wide
range of media and thought-provoking conceptual art pieces on display from October 4-26.
Refreshments will be served and the Edinboro University Jazz Combo will perform at the
opening reception. Media coverage is invited.
-30CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2558
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 4,2000

NEWS ADVISORY

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host an opening reception for the Annual Art
Faculty Exhibition tonight, Wednesday, October 4, at 7 p.m. at the Bruce Gallery in Doucette
Hail. The exhibition will showcase the artistic talents of the University's art faculty with a wide
range of media and thought-provoking conceptual art pieces on display from October 4-26.
Refreshments will be served and the Edinboro University Jazz Combo will perform at the
opening reception. Media coverage is invited.
-30CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department

Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2558
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 4,2000

NEWS ADVISORY

Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host a “Celebrando Hispanidad” luncheon as
part of Hispanic Heritage Month on Friday, October 6, from Noon - 2 p.m. in Van Houten
Dining Hall South. Guest speaker will be Pedro Cortez, executive director. Governor’s Advisory
Commission on Latino Affairs. Media coverage is invited.
-30CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

fiuiL

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department
Taylor House
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 3,2000
NEWS ADVISORY

The Alternative Film Festival Series at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania
presents a diverse series of programming throughout the year. As part of this year's
program, the festival will feature Jim Duesing, Pennsylvania filmmaker and associate
professor at Carnegie Mellon University school of art, on Thursday, October 5, at 8 p.m.
in 107 Arts and Science Center.
Duesing is an experimental animator who has experience working with 2D pencil
and computer mediums. His work has been exhibited throughout the world in a host of
national and international film and video festivals. He has experience in web advertising
animation and has animated the television advertisement for Absolute Vodka. Duesing is
a member of the American Film Institute and Independent Filmmaker Fellowship, and is
the recipient of the CINE Eagle and CINE Golden Eagle Awards.
Duesing’s presentation is fi-ee and open to the public. The Alternative Film
Festival Series is fimded by the Student Government Association of Edinboro University
and the Pennsylvania Council on the Arts.
For additional information on the Duesing presentations or the Alternative Film
Festival Series, contact Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s marketing department at
814-732-2194.
CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education

EDINBORO UNIVERSITY
OF

PENNSYLVANIA

Marketing Department________
TaylorHouse
Edinboro, PA 16444
(814) 732-2194
FAX (814) 732-2294

October 3,2000
NEWS ADVISORY

The Alternative Film Festival Series at Edinboro University of Peimsylvania
presents a diverse series of programming throughout the year. As part of this year’s
program, the festival will feature Jim Duesing, Pennsylvania filmmaker and associate
professor at Carnegie Mellon University school of art, on Thursday, October 5, at 8 p.m.
in 107 Arts and Science Center.
Duesing is an experimental animator who has experience working with 2D pencil
and computer mediums. His work has been exhibited throughout the world in a host of
national and international film and video festivals. He has experience in web advertising
animation and has animated the television advertisement for Absolute Vodka. Duesing is
a member of the American Film Institute and Independent Filmmaker Fellowship, and is
the recipient of the CINE Eagle and CINE Golden Eagle Awards.
Duesing’s presentation is free and open to the public. The Alternative Film
Festival Series is funded by the Student Government Association of Edinboro University
and the Peimsylvania Council on the Arts.
For additional information on the Duesing presentations or the Alternative Film
Festival Series, contact Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s marketing department at
814-732-2194.
CGH

A member of the State System of Higher Education