March 31, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Dana Stump, 1731 Chessland Street, Pittsburgh, was recently named the recipient of the Foreign Language Studies Scholarship. The recipient of this scholarship must be full time with a “declared” major or minor in foreign languages and must have earned a minimum of 64 credits with a minimum cumulative QPA of 3.0. Dana is the daughter of Nancy Stump and Mike Stump. She is a graduate of Chartiers Valley High School and an elementary/special education major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 31,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Scott Irlbacher, 2278 Reis Run Road, Pittsburgh, is the recipient of the Thekla Staab Vlahakis Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is an annual award that provides $400 to an incoming freshman from North Allegheny High School who has exhibited high academic achievement. Financial need my be a factor. Scott is the son of David Irlbacher and Katharine Irlbacher. He is a graduate of North Allegheny Senior High School and a secondary education major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 31, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has annonnced that LaTifah Shank, 1107 South 52"*’ Street, Philadelphia, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tuition Waiver. The Board of Governors Tuition Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be emolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. LaTifah is the daughter of Edna Shank. She is a graduate of West Philadelphia High School and a biology major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 31,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Liza Mahle, R.Q #1, Summerville, was recently named the recipient of an Alumni Association General Scholarship School of Education. The Alumni Association of Edinboro University has made available six annual scholarships. These are available to outstanding high school seniors who will be enrolled in a degree seeking program. Selection criteria for this scholarship include 1000 or greater SAT and 1/5 high school rank. These scholarships are renewable for time enrolled. Financial need may be a factor. Jodi is the daughter of Ginger Mahle and Dennis Mahle. She is a graduate of Brookville Area High School and an art education major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw DERRICK OIL CITY, PA 18,000 SATURDAY APR 8 2000 Baf^LLE'S 325 .md. 10 >i EDUCATION Lx)cal and area residents who graduated recently from Indiana University of Pennsylvania fol­ low: Joseph C. Blair and Marsha Huff Miller, Franklin; Kevin Michael Ward, Oil City; Paula Aim Rynd, Cochranton; James Lauren Bowmer H, Titusville; Andrew Gary Rex, Clarion; Julie Lynn Raybuck, Sligo; Shawn Ross Armagost, St. Pe­ tersburg; Christopher M. Kifer, Brookville; Amy Joy Simpson, Corsica. Mr.'and Mrs. James Wagner of Ti­ tusville, has been nankeoto the faU term dean’s list at Hartwick Col­ lege, Oneonta, N.Y. Leigh A. Craig of New Bethle­ hem earned a position on the dean’s list for the fall 1999 semes­ ter at Lock-Haven University. Craig, a recreation/therapeutic major at the university, earned a grade point average of 3.5 or better. , Thomas V. Schwabeni^uer Of Frankliii, a senior at MSrcersburg Academy, Mercersburg, Pa., achieved the honors roll for the winter 2000 term. He is the son of Mr. and Mrs. William E. Schwabenbauer of Franklin. ginia Military Institute cadets named to the dean’s list fm the first semester of the 1999-2000 academic year. Fletcher, a senior majoring in civil-engineering at .'VMI in Lex­ ington, Va., is a graduate of Ve­ nango Christian Ifigh School, Oil City. He is the son of Kim and Marie Fletcher of Shippenville. Brandi L. SIoss of Oil City was named to the fall 1999 acade­ mic dean’s list at Waynesburg College, Waynesburg, Pa. Rennie C. Montgoihery of Doerr Road, Franklin, was named Lisa Aaron of Clarion was to the dean’s lisLfor the faU se­ awarded a doctorate in clinical mester at Norwich University, psychology from Indiana State Northfield, Vt. University in Terre Haute, Ind. She is a 1990 graduate of Clar­ ■ Amy L. Scott of Oil City was ion-Limestone Ihgh School. In. Leah Emilia Long, daughter n^ed to the dean’s list of j^oty 1994, she gradual^ summa cum laude from Clarion University of the late Emil Long Jr. and College, the undergraduate liberd with a bachelor’s degree in psy­ Joanne Wagner of Clarion, was ■ arts college of Emory University chology. She receiv^ her mas­ named to the dean’s list at Bran- in Atlanta, Ga., for the 1999 faU semester.' ter’s degree in psychology from deis University, Waltham, Mass., Students must have a 3.7 GPA for the fall semester. Indiana State University. dr higher to be named to the Long has earned dean’s list sta­ Aaroii is the daughter of dean’s list Michael and Penny Stroupe of ■ tus every semester since , she en­ Scott is the daughter of Mr. and tered Brandeis in 1998., Clarion. She and her husband, Mrs. Joseph P. Scott of Oil City. Daniel, reside in Toledo, Ohio. Tami Walbourn, daughter of Four local students named to Dean’ilist Rick and Kathy Walbourn of the dean’s list of presidential Casey Miller, daughter of Bill Franklin, was named to the dean’s scholars at Grove City CoUege for list at Indiana University of Penn­ and Denise Miller of Pioneer the faU 1999 semester, attaining Road, Franklin RD 4, was named sylvania for the fall semester. Walbourn is a respiratory thera­ 3.85 to 4.0 GPA, are Nicole Renee to the dean’s list for the fall se­ Rudolph, Seneca; Douglas Ben­ mester at Gannon University, py major. jamin Barbour, Stoneboro; Erie. Venango County , students Jaron Daniel Bumworth, Clari­ Miller is a sophomore majoring as a physician’s assistant. She was named to the fall 19^ dean’s list on; Jeremy James Rader, Stratinducted March 19 into Phi Eta at Gannon University, Erie, fol­ tanviUe. Those named to the dean’s list Sigma, National Honor Society. low: with distinction, attaining a 3.6 to Michelle Cniwford, Amanda 3.84 GPA, are Beclty Lynn Whit­ Stephanie L. O’Polka of Feltenherger, Andrew Fischer, mire and Mdissa Ann Phipps, Franklin was named to the presi­ Teresa Lorenz, Ikoy McLain, Franklin; Mark David Brumagdent’s list for the winter term 2000 Ryan Morris, Janet Sheffer and in, Cooperstown; Brian Jacob at Northwood University, Mid­ Stacey Strus, Oil City; William Kahle, Knox; and Kdth Duane Baker, Brock Benedict, Rachel^ Christy, Jackson Center. land, Mich. She is a junior and the daughter Berry, Arin Misner, Jeffrey Nam^ to the dean’s list with a of Michael and Patricia O’Polka Paslowskl, Michae^ Phillips, 3.4 to 3.59 GPA are Jillian Leigh Lantz Schwabenbauer,- Devan Brosius, Seneca; David John of Franklin. Weidle, Nathan Wheeling and Chapman, KennerdeU; Kevin Amanda L. Lehrian, 7 Kirk­ Jennifer Zinunernum, Franklin Ryan ^Coulter and Ethan Also Shelly Felix, Cooper- CTuistopher Smith, Oil City.' wood Ave., Oil City, was named to the dean’s list, for the fall se­ stown; Jessie i^eeler, Polk; Er­ Achievements mester at Millersville University ica McCleUan, Reno; and Rose Anderton wd EUzabeth Feroz, Amanda Lehrian, 7 Kirirwood Of Pennsylvania. . Lehrian received a grade point Seneca. . - '>•; Aye., Oil City, a junior at (Millersville)University of Peimaverage of 3.5 to 3^9. Cadet Raymond P. Fletcher of sylvania, has been selected to par­ Jemiifer Wagner, daughter of Shippenville is among the Vir- ticipate in the State System of Hi^er Education’s summer hon­ ors program. The program, entitled “Scottish EnUghterunenC’ wiU include in­ ternational trips to Edinburgh, Scotland, and London, EriglandStudents wiU attend lectures and visit various points of interest. The program is hosted by Edinboro University and runs from July 17 duough Aug. 15. Ebbert is a returning adult stu­ dent at Clarion University’s Velumgo Cantus in Oil City.The state’s First Lady Michele Ridge presented Ebbert with her award Feb. 2 during ceremonies in Hershey. Ebbert is a junior elementary education/special education ma­ jor, balancing a family and chilr dren, a part-time job, social activ­ ities, tutoring positions on campus and her course work. Stephen Mapes, grandson, of local residents, Lindsie J. Coiiime Stephens, a senior at Weaver of Fryburg, Kimberly McOeam of Sandy Lake and Slippery Rock University, and a 19% graduate of East Forest High Jayla M; Pertz of TltusviUe have been named United States Nation­ School, Marienville, was honored al Award Wruiers by the United during a banquet at the University States Achievement Academy. Club. Stephens was the recipient of Mapes, a wirmer in band, is the son of the Rev. Scott and Faith ■ the Outstanding Senior Award in Recreation Mapes of Weirton, WVa., and Resort grandson of Arden and Ruth ' Management/Tourism. She is the daughter of Glenn Mapes of Knox: and Glerm and and Carole Goss of Marienville. ■Wilma Weaver of Franklin. Weaver, a wirmer in foreign Scholarships language, attends North Clarion Brianne Lei^ Frisk, a gradu­ Hi^ i^hool and is the daughter of Jody and Becki Weaver of Fry- ate of Grove City High School, burg. Her grandparents are Bert ^ was among three Clarion Univer­ and Mary I^ Lehman of Hones- sity students awarded $1,000 ta and Earl and the late Esther ' . Alunmi Association Foundation scholarships for the 2000-2001 WeavCT of Fryburg. McQeam, a wirmer in mathe- ( academic year. Frisk is the daughter of Bob matics, attends Lakeview High ' and 'Wilma Frisk of Mercer and a School. She is the daughter of Glenn and Karlyn McCleam of sophomore elementary educa­ Sandy Lake and granddaughter of tion/special education major. Among Clarion University stu­ Charles and Marlene B^er of .. Franklin and Foster McOeam of dents who received the $400 Leadership Awards from the Stoneboro. Pertz, also a wirmer in mathe­ alumni association are: matics, attends Titusville Middle , . Michelle Aaron, a junior mol­ School. She is the daughter of Mr. ecular biology/biotechnology ma­ and Mrs. Jay Pertz of Titusville jor and a graduate of North Qariand granddaughter of Mr. and 7 on High School. She is a daughter Mrs. Donald Pertz of Oil City, of William and Lisa Aaron of Samuel R. l^^on of Florida and Marble. James Ishman, a junior math­ Patricia A. Wilson of Meadville. ematics/actuarial science major Eileen Ebbert of Oil City re­ and a gtaduate of Redbank Valley High School. He is a son of James ceived the and Judy Ishman of Fairmont Pennsylvania Association for Adult Conturning Educa­ tion ^AACE) Award. Only 10 students in Pennsylvania receive this award aimually. City. Dennis Sia^ H, a junior mol-' ecular biology/biotechnology ma­ jor imd a graduate of Redbank Valley High School. He is a son of Dennis and Rhonda Slagle of Fairmount City. Jessica Smith, a junior biology major and a graduate of Union Hi^ School. She is a daughter of John and Jean Smith of Clarion. Dennis Slagle, son of Dermis and Rhonda Sla^e Sr. of Fairmount City and a graduate of Redbank Valley High School, is a can­ didate for up to $2,000 through a national scholarship cbmpetition sponsored by Clarion University’s chapter of Hii Eta Sigma fresh­ man honor society. Slagle is a ju­ nior molecular biology major. Brian Wice and Lauren Griglak are the latest recipients of the Daugherty Brothers Real Es­ tate Award for Academic Excel­ lence at Oil City High School. ^ce received &e honor for outstanding achievement in physi­ cal education while Griglak was recognized - for her accomplish­ ments in family consume: science. Previously Annie liimer, Rebeca Mong, Patrick Thomj^n and Zach Webber received recognition for their efforts in EngUsh, foreign language, art and math, respectively. Overall, 13 awards are present­ ed annually to the top seniors in each academic division at the school. Liza Mahle of Summerville RD I was named the^ recipient of an Alunmi Association General Scholarsj^p School of Education at Edinfeoro University. . Mahle, a graduate of Brookvilje High School, is an art education major at Edinboro. She is the daughter of Ginger imd Dermis MaUe. 3 . March 28, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has annoimced that David Paul Dickerson, Jr., 1151 East 35 Street, Erie, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tuition Waiver. The Board of Governors Tuition Waiver is offered aimually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. David is the son of Sally Dickerson. He is a graduate of East High School and a secondary education major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 28, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Shaina Izzard, 1514 South 53'^'^ Street, Philadelphia, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tuition Waiver. The Board of Governors Tuition Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Shaina is the daughter of Marilyn Parker. She is a graduate of John Bartram High School and a chemistry/industrial biochemistry major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 28,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Heidi A. Christensen, 10644 West Main Road, North East, is the recipient of the Wolves Club of Erie, Den VIII, Scholarship. This scholarship is offered annually to an entering freshman from Erie Coimty who exhibited outstanding high school achievement. Financial need is also a factor in selection. The scholarship is renewable for up to a maximum of four (4) years provided that the recipient maintains a 2.50 or greater quality point average. Heidi is the daughter of James R. Christensen and Darlene A. Christensen. She is a graduate of North East High School and is a German major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 27, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Randi L. Nine, 359 Main Street, Conneaut, is the recipient of the Ackerman Marshall Gosciewski Psychology Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded annually to a freshman student who graduated from high school in the top 40 percent of his/her class and is enrolled full-time majoring in the undergraduate psychology program. Randi is the daughter of James and Patricia Beckwith. She is a graduate of Conneaut High School and a psychology major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 24, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Raina Seay, 7022 Chaucer Street, Pittsburgh, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tuition Waiver. The Board of Governors Tuition Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Raina is the daughter of Kimberly Seay. She is a graduate of Peabody High School and a photography major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 24, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Erin Michele Lloyd, 5641 Hadfield Street, Philadelphia, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tuition Waiver. The Board of Governors Tuition Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Erin is the daughter of Vexie Johnson. She is a graduate of John Bartram High School and a business administration/accounting major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Michael Surronne Sanders II., 1137 Fruit Ave, Farrell, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Waiver. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Michael is the son of Michael S. Sanders, Sr., and Mary Norman. He is a graduate of Farrell High School and a business managment/accounting major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that LaToya Jarman, D27 Shaffer Hall, Edinboro, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Waiver. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. LaToya is the daughter of Willian O. Jarman and Gloria Jarman. She is a graduate of Frankford High School. -30PSLicsw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Emilio J. Cruz, 729 Rosedale Ave, Erie, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Waiver. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Emilio is the son of Emilio and Diane Cruz. He is a graduate of East High School and an elementary education major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Casie Howes, 210 Heston Dr., Cranberry, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Casie is the daughter of Maria C. Howes. She is a graduate of Quigley Catholic. -30PSL:csw r March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Alicia T. Rodriguez, 330 Ash Street, Erie, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Alicia is the daughter of Robert Rodriguez and Tari Rodriguez. She is a graduate of East High School and a nursing/biology major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Vernon F. Scott, Jr., 336 Spearman Ave, Farrell, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Vernon is the son of Vernon F. Scott, Sr., and Gloria Ellerbe. He is a graduate of Farrell High School and an elementary/special education major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSfflP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Jonnee Almond, 6118 Kingsessing Ave, Philadelphia, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Jonnee is the daughter of Martha Macey and Jeffery Almond. She is a graduate of Germantown Motivational High School and a biology-pre-med major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Terrika Bums, 561 Margaret Way, North Braddock, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Terrika is the daughter of Tauea Bums and Todd Bums. She is a graduate of Woodland Hills High School and a public relations major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Lamel Jackson, 103 West Queen Lane, Philadelphia, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Lamel is the son of April Jackson. He is a graduate of Germentown Motivational High School and a Engineering major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Kristy Ritvalsky, 7822 Bayard Street, Philadelphia, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Kristy is the daughter of Lyn Jackson. She is a graduate of Germentown Motivational High School and a medical/technology major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Brandon E. Parks, 1410 Sherman Ave, Pittsburgh, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Brandon is the son of Janice Parks. He is a graduate of Perry High School. -30PSLicsw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Sheena White, 1310 Orangewood Ave, Pittsburgh, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Sheena is the daughter ofYronne White. She is a graduate of Brashear High School and a joumalism/communication major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Peta-Gaye Miller, 7801 Willians Ave, Philadelphia, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academic promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Peta-Gaye is the daughter of Elaine Haughton. She is a graduate of East High School and a political science major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 20, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Latasha Lindsay, 233 West 22nd Street, Chester, was recently named the recipient of a Board of Governors Tution Wavier. The Board of Governors Tution Waiver is offered annually to students who have exhibited academie promise and who plan to be enrolled full time (12 credits or greater) during the term of the award. It has a maximum value of the cost of tuition. Lastasha is the daughter of Sandra Lindsay. She is a graduate of Chester High School and a nutrition major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 17, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Brittany Rowe, 201 McClellend Road, New Castle, is the recipient of the Speech and Communication Studies Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an upperclass student who is enrolled in twelve (120 credits or more majoring in speech communication (BADS) or the Speech and Hearing Disorders Program (BASHD). The recipient demonstrates exceptional leadership skills through volunteerism, work experience, and/or participation in activities on campus and in the community. Brittany is the daughter of Jim and Kim Rowe. She is a graduate of Mohawk Junior Senior High School and is a speech communications major at Edinboro. -30PSLrcsw March 16, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Sharon Doverspike, 1574 Sonshine Drive, Waterford, is the recipient of the Robert and Elouis Connors Education Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an upperclass student enrolled full time and majoring in elementary education or secondary social studies education. The recipient mush thave earned 60100 credits, 32 of which must have been completed at Edinboro University and have a minimum QPAof3.40. Sharon is the daughter of Charles and Janet Brosius . She is a graduate of Brookville Area High School and an elementary education major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 16, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Todd C. MeAlpine, 6111 Washington Avenue, Erie, is the recipient of the Giltinan/Overheim Physics & Engineering Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an excellent student who is majoring in physics or engineering with a cumulative minimum QPA of 3.25. Todd is the son of Martyn C. MeAlpine and Debra S. MeAlpine and a graduate of McDowell High School and a physics major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 16, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Joseph C. Janke, 67 Kurtz Road, Denver, is the recipient of the Pre-Healing Arts Alumni Scholarship. This scholarship is offered annually to a freshman whose major is a pre-healing arts curriculum, who earned 1000 or greater SAT and who graduated in the top 1/5 of his/her high school class. This award is renewable for a maximum of four years as long as the recipient maintains a 3.50 or greater cumulative QPA and remains enrolled full-time in a pre-healing arts curriculum. Joseph is the son of Mark and Martina Janke. He is a graduate of Cocalico Senior High School and is a pre-med/biology major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 16,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Ashley Smith, 6404 Salem Park Cirele, Mechanicsburg, is 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. Ashley is the daughter of Christine Smith and David E. Smith. She is a graduate of Meehanicsburg High Sehool and a history major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 16,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that John A. Kiser, 1409 Bedford Street, Johnstown, is the recipient of the Dean’s Scholarship/School of Liberal Arts. This scholarship is awarded to a student in the school of liberal arts who is entering their senior year and has attained a quality point average of 3.50 or better. John is a political science major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 10, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Stephanie Kibler, 1393 Glendale Lake Road, Patton, is the recipient of the Dr. Nancy S. Rung Scholarship. This scholarship provides an annual award to an incoming female freshman studying one of the pre-professional health programs, namely, nursing. This award is renewable for four years providing the students maintains a minimum 3.0 cumulative quality point average. Financial need is a determining factor only if there are multiple finalists. Stephanie is the daughter of David and Deborah Kibler. She is a graduate of Cambria Heights High School and is a nursing major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 10, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Shelley Radecki, 26454 Guys Mills Road, Meadville, was recently named the recipient of the Dr. James S.B. Tan Memorial Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to a full-time student enrolled in the school paychology master’s program. The student must have a minimum cumulative QPA of 3.0 and must have earned a minimum of 18 credits. Shelley is the daughter of Thomas L. Radecki and Linda W. Radecki. She is enrolled in the psychology master’s program at Edinboro. -30PSL;csw March 10, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Neil Edward Gush, 115 Cherry Street, Edinboro, is the reeipient of the Robert and Winniffed Zanotti Literacy Education Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an elementary edueation major with a particular interest in literacy education. This scholarship is renewable one time for reeipients who have completed a minimum of 24 credit hours of study during the junior year and continued as an elementary education major with a minimum cumulative 3.20 QPA. Recipients who have accrued more than 96 credits by the end of their initial award term are eligible for seholarship renewal. No student may be awarded the seholarship for more than two years. Neil is the daughter of Elizabeth Wholeben and Gary Wholeben. H is a graduate of Cardinal Mooney High School and an elementary education major at Edinboro. -30PSLrcsw March 10,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Nicole E. Ceacer, 1150 Pilgrim Drive, Sharon, is the recipient of the Elementary/Early Childhood Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an Edinboro University student majoring in the Elementary/Early Childhood Education (Dual Certification Program), who is full-time enrolled, earned at least 64 credits, has completed a minimum of two courses in both Elementary Education and Early Childhood Education with a Q.P.A. of 3.00 or above. Financial need is a factor. Nicole is the daughter of Tom Ceacer and Cherie Ceacer. She is a graduate of Sharon High School and an elementary education/early childhood major at Edinboro. -30PSL:csw March 10,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announeed that Amy Glass, 305 Robinson Chureh Road, Bulger, is the reeipient of the Robert T. Glenn Award Spring 2000. This award is available through donations by the family and friends of the late Robert T. Glenn who was a member of the special education and school of psychology department at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Amy is the daughter of Denms Glass and Spberta Glass. She is a graduate of Fort Cherry Junior/Senior High School and an elementary education/early childhood major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 10, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Tammy Mao, 302 Usonia Avenue, Erie, is the recipient of the Keith Skelton Scholarship. This scholarship is offered annually to the son or daughter of a Pennsylvania rural or farm family who is majoring in secondary education social studies, who has a least 32 earned credits and whose quality point average is 3.25 or greater. Tammy is a graduate of Villa Maria Academy and a secondary education major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw March 10,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Alicia T. Rodriguez, 330 Ash Street, Erie, is the recipient of the Martin Luther King, Jr. Scholarship 2000-2001. This scholarship is awarded annually to a minority student who is enrolled full time and who resides within Erie or Crawford counties. The student must have graduated from high school with a minimum QPA of 2.50 in college preparatory curriculum. Alicia is the daughter of Robert Rodriguez and Tari A. Rodriguez. She is a graduate of East High School and a nursing education major at Edinboro. -30PSLicsw EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF _____________________ __ PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 March 31,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS NAMED IN WHO’S WHO Seventy-two students from Edinboro University will be included in the 2000 edition of Who’s Who Among Students in American Universities and Colleges, along with the country’s most outstanding campus leaders. Students are selected for this annual directory based on their academic achievement, service to the community, leadership in extracurricular activities, and future potential. They join an elite group of students selected from more than 1,900 institutions of higher learning in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and several foreign nations. Students named this year from Edinboro University are: -30PSL:csw A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF NAME Steven P. Adams Lisa R. Blackhurst Kelly Lynn Boosel Claudia Bunce Alyson E. Carr Nicloe E. Ceacer Stephanie Clapp Tracy Chrzanowski Melissa Costantino-Poruben Matthew Cummings Gretchen D. Dorman Shelly M. Engel Jennifer Lynn Faingnaert David E. Ferster Jessica Gardner Jodi Lynn Gee Terah Gissendanner Amy Glass Jamie Lynn Gomolka Candice Helen Goodisky Jeffrey Alan Halliday Kristen M. Hartzell Justyn R. Headley James Hetherington Jody R. Himrod Denise Hollman Ryan Johnson Daniel S. Jones Mary Elizabeth Jones Renee E. King Kimberly J. Koch Sandralee T. Kozlowski Kristy Kreider Trica L.Leslie Carrie Joy Lowers Anfrea M. Mager Lori J. Mason John S. Mazurek Kari McCollough Stacey McGaughey Chris McHale Kelly Lynn McPherson Anthony Joseph Miller Patrick Mulholland Daryl David Myer Kandice Lynn Niemann Vikki L. Palmer Andrew Passinger Justin Porter Natalie Jo Prample Nicole M. Raco Lyn Ann Ratkovich Terry Louise Richards Erin Christine Riley Elizabeth Russell Jennifer E. Santell Ellen Schauerman Kimberly J.Schmidt Brendan A. Schulte Kevin L. Spong Matthew Richard Stevens Brittany Nicole Tague Diane Trickey Dana Tucciarone Traci A. White Aaron David Ward Gina Marie Weigle Kathryn Westhoff Lutelles White Matthew D.Young Robert F. Young Lisa Davis EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 March 30, 2000 REVISED MEDIA ADVISORY: The location for the Saturday, April 1, Great Lakes Symposium has been changed from Cooper Hall to Edinboro’s University Center (student union building). Times of the symposium, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., remain unchanged. -30WARrcsw A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 March 30,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY HOSTS GLACIAL LAKES SYMPOSIUM One of the largest conferences ever hosted by Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will be held on Saturday, April 1, 7:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., in Cooper Science Hall on the Edinboro campus. “Re-Discovery! The Glacial Lakes of Western Pennsylvania,” a day-long educational symposium for communities, students, scientists and conservations, is being sponsored by the Western Pennsylvania Conservancy and hosted by Edinboro University. Discussions will center on the eight natural lakes found in the northwestern region of Pennsylvania: Erie, Conneaut, Edinboro, Canadohta, LeBoeuf, Sugar, Sandy, and Lake Pleasant. After welcoming remarks by Edinboro University President Frank Pogue at 8:30 a.m., morning sessions will cover the geological, ecological and social factors influencing the lakes. Following a luncheon and keynote address by Dr. Jeff Reutter, director of the Ohio Sea Grant and director of Stone Laboratory on Lake Erie at Ohio State University, discussions will explore the diverse activities of scientists, citizens, local governments and others who are investigating the human and natural impacts on glacial lakes. For more information on the symposium, call the Conservancy at 412-288-5404, or Dr. Eric Randall, dean of science, management and technologies at Edinboro University, 814-732-2400. Media coverage is invited. -30WAR:csw A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House (814)732-2194 Fax: (814) 732-2294 March 30, 2000 NATIONAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY TO PERFORM “A MIDSUMMER NIGHT’S DREAM” AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY The National Shakespeare Company will bring its performance of the magical “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” to Memorial Auditorium at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on Wednesday, April 12, at 8 p.m. The highly-acclaimed touring company’s appearance at Edinboro is part of the University’s Concert and Lecture Series. “If I had to choose a play for someone seeing Shakespeare for the first time,” said the play’s director Ron Bashford, “it would definitely be ‘A Midsummer Night’s Dream.’ The play is about the basic confusion that results from falling in love for the first time. It exists solely to entertain, and it does so beautifully.” “A Midsummer Night’s Dream” brings together the worlds of mortals, presided over by Duke Theseus and his bride-to-be, Hippolyta, and the fairies, ruled by King Oberon and his Queen, Titania. As the wedding day of Theseus and Hippolyta approaches, other romances are not as happy. Hermia’s father, Egeus, demands that she marry Demetrius, whom she doesn’t love. Distraught over not being able to wed Lysander, her true love, the two flee to the woods to marry in secret. Helena, jealous of all the attention Hermia is receiving from Demetrius and Lysander, informs Demetrius of their plan, hoping that he will fall out of love with Hermia and turn his attentions toward her. Meanwhile in the woods, the fairies are attending to their own affairs of the heart. Oberon is jealous that Titania has adopted a changeling boy. Wishing to play a trick on her, -more- A member of the State System of Higher Education NATIONAL SHAKESPEARE COMPANY, Continued Page 2 Oberon anoints her eyes with a potion while she is sleeping, causing her to fall in love with the first thing she sees. Puck, a mischievous sprite, comes across a group of amateur actors, including Bottom the tailor, rehearsing in the woods. For sport. Puck magically replaces Bottom’s head with that of an ass. Upon awakening, Titania sees Bottom, and is immediately overcome by his beauty. As the night proceeds, order is slowly restored. True love prevails as all the couples are ultimately perfectly matched in marriage. The National Shakespeare Company is America’s oldest professional touring company. Since 1963, it has brought classical theatre and arts education to communities across the United States. It features some of the most talented artists in the American theatre. The company auditions more than 1000 actors to create its acting ensemble each year. Tickets for the National Shakespeare Company are $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and free to Edinboro students, faculty and staff. For more information, contact Edinboro’s cultural affairs office at 732-2518. -30BKP: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House (814) 732-2194 Fax (814) 732-2294 March 29,2000 Cutline Josielynn Rosario, a student at the Community Country Day School, tries out one of the computers donated to the school by Edinboro University of Permsylvania. Looking on, from left, are Edinboro President Frank G. Pogue, Community Country Day School Director Charles Kermedy, Jr., and student Dwayne Welch. Edinboro recently gave area schools and agencies more than 80 computers and printers. -30BKP 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 March 24,2000 NEWS ADVISORY Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Pennsylvania History Day, a regional contest for middle and high school students on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Arts and Sciences Center. The theme for this year’s event is ‘Turning Points in History.” Pennsylvania History Day has two levels of competition, a junior level for grades six through eight and a senior level for high school students. The contest, covering Erie, Crawford and Warren counties, will include approximately 100 student entries ranging from individual papers and individual projects to performances and video documentaries. Judging will take place in the morning and the awards will be presented in the afternoon. The judges will consist of history professors, members of the Edinboro Area Historical Society, student members of the history club and graduate students. The winners will go on the State level competition in Harrisburg on May 10 and 11. The national contest will take place at College Park, Maryland, in June. For additional information on the Pennsylvania History Day competition, call Dr. Bior Bemko at 814-732-2212 or the Edinboro University’s History Department at 814-732-2575. -30CGH A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY O F P E N N S Y L V A N I A Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2194 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 24,2000 NEWS ADVISORY Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host the annual Pennsylvania History Day, a regional contest for middle and high school students on Saturday, March 25, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Arts and Sciences Center. The theme for this year’s event is “Turning Points in History.” Pennsylvania History Day has two levels of competition, a junior level for grades six through eight and a senior level for high school students. The contest, covering Erie, Crawford and Warren counties, will include approximately 100 student entries ranging from individual papers and individual projects to performances and video documentaries. Judging will take place in the morning and the awards will be presented in the afternoon. The judges will consist of history professors, members of the Edinboro Area Historical Society, student members of the history club and graduate students. The winners will go on the State level competition in Harrisburg on May 10 and 11. The national contest will take place at College Park, Maryland, in June. For additional information on the Pennsylvania History Day competition, call Dr. Dior Bemko at 814-732-2212 or the Edinboro University’s History Department at 814-732-2575. -30CGH A member of the State System of Higher Education MAR-21-00 TUE 02:44 PM FAX:18147322294 TAYLOR HOUSE PAGE 1 EPINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLV a’n I A Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2194 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 21,2(X)0 Tip Sheet from Edinboro University Former Disney animator Mike Genz knows what it tkes to bring animated films to life. That’s why he is using live musicians, dancers and actors to help his animation students at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania make their drawings more, well, lifelike. Every other Saturday afternoon through April 15, Genz is inviting Edinboro student performers to display their talents while his animation students sketch their movements. Genz sees these workshops as an integration of the visual and performing arts. It may be a new development at Edinboro, but Genz says it is something that happened every day in the Disney studios. If you would like to see these students - some acting out chai-acters in costume; some carefully drawing their dynamic movements - stop by 210 Hamilton Hal! between 1:30 and 3:30 on April I or April 15. You will see how Edinboro students are learning the same drawing techniques used by the legendary Disney animators. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is celebrating Women’s History Month with a variety of programs highlighting the lives and accomplishments of women around the world, in their professions, family life, arts and literature, and dealing with social issues. Dr. Elisabeth Joyce, member of the Women's Studies Committee who organized the Women’s History Month celebrations at Edinboro, is available for interviews from 8-11 a.m., Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays and trom 8 a.m. - 2 p.m. on Thursdays. To schedule an interview, phone Edinboro University’s Marketing Department at 814-732-2194, CGH 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 March 20, 2000 MEDIA ADVISORY STATE FARM GIFTS EDINBORO UNIVERSITY $75,000 IN COMPUTERS Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will hold a hews conference tomorrow, Tuesday, March 21,1:30 p.m., in the Distance Education Lab of its new Arts and Sciences Center building to announce the gift of 50 computers, valued at $75,000, from State Farm Insurance Companies. The 50 Pentium 200 computers, at $1,500 each, will be installed in the school’s new Center to enhance computer science and other teaching and learning in Edinboro’s state-of-theart technology and instructional facility, which was dedicated in January. State Farm’s gift-in-kind resulted from the good work done by Professor Patricia Hillman, chair of the University’s mathematics and computer science department, and Dr. Eric Randall, dean of science, management and technologies, as well as from a Link-to-Leam grant proposal submitted by another Edinboro professor. Dr. Patricia Pineo, to establish a new minor degree program in applied computer technology at the school. State Farm is a business partner with Edinboro University iii the Link-to-Leam grant. Speaking at the news conference will be Edinboro University of Peimsylvania President Dr. Frank G. Pogue, professor Hillman, Dean Randall, and Emily Phillips and Dave Cooper of State Farm’s home offices in Bloomington, 111. Several of the donated computers will be on display. Media coverage of the news conference is invited. -SO­ WAR: csw A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Departinent Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2194 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 16,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDINBORO UNIVERSITY PRESENTS “IMAGES OF WOMEN IN AFRICAN-AMERICAN FOLKLORE” Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will present “Images of Women in African^v^merican Folklore” by Adrianne Andrews, on Tuesday, March 28, at 5 p.m. in the University Center. Andrews is an assistant professor in the department of Africana studies at the University of Pittsburgh, and a Commonwealth speaker of the Pennsylvania Humanities Council (PHC). She has conducted scholarly research on gender relations in myth and folklore since 1983. Her current research is in African-American folklore with an emphasis on the folkloric and ethnographic work of anthropologist Zora Neale Hurston. Traditional notions about women can both enhance their development and constrain them from reaching their potential. Using stories from African-American folklore, Andrews will discuss ways in which myths, tales and legends - handed down over time - can shape the images and self-perception of African-American women, both positively and negatively. As one of the positive examples, Andrews will relate the tale of Philadelphia folklorist Kathryn L. Morgan’s great-grandmother, Caddy, a former slave whose defiant acts and indomitable spirit inspired an entire community. - more - A member of the State System ofHi^fier Education AFRICAN-AMERICAN FOLKLORE, Continued Page 2 Andrews will demonstrate the subtle ways in which ideas about and images of African-American women are shaped by legends, tales and other lore, and how those images influence the day-today interactions and perceptions of African-American women in contemporary society. “Images of Women in African-American Folklore” is sponsored by the Alliance for Racial Identity and Cultural Acceptance (A.F.R.LC.A.) and the Penn Lakes Girl Scout Council. This progr e and open to the public. For additional information, call multicultural programs at 814-732-2912. -30CGH EDINBORO UNIVERSITY PUBLIC RELATIONS EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House (814) 732-2194 Fax (814) 732-2294 March 16,2000 EDINBORO ANNOUNCES COURSES FOR PROJECT ECHO Area high school students will find starting their college careers easier than ever thanks to new courses announced by Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for its Project ECHO (Edinboro Connection for High School Opportunities). The program uses live video conferencing technology to connect classes at Edinboro with students in their high school classrooms. Most area districts already have the technology available. Andrew Lawlor, Edinboro’s associate vice president for technology and communications, released the new schedule of classes that will begin this fall and run through spring of2002. Four introductory courses will be offered this fall in poetry, philosophy and biology, and astronomy. World geography and environmental issues will be offered next spring, elements of economics and general psychology will be offered in the fall of2001, and beginning courses in calculus and Russian will be available in the spring of2002. Project ECHO gives high school students the advantage of earning college credit in high school without leaving their schools. They will earn full college credit for the coiu^es that can be applied towards a degree at Edinboro or other institutions. If students begin taking classes as juniors, they can earn as many as 24 credits prior to graduating ft^om high school. Perhaps the best feature of Project ECHO is its tuition savings. A three-credit course that normally costs $450 will cost Project ECHO students only $150 in tuitioa Lawlor said the program was initiated as a way of bridging the gap between high school and college by allowing students to take college courses in the familiar surroundings of their high schools. The courses were selected to interest students in topics not normally available at the high school level. A member of the State System ofHi^ier Education Although Edinboro is working primarily with school districts in Erie, Crawford and Warren counties, the technology allows Project ECHO to reach students in any part of the state or nation. Randall McCaslin, distance education manager for Edinboro, said the University has been in communication with Intermediate Units in the eastern part of Pennsylvania about such a program. If the facilities are available and there is enough student interest locally, McCaslin said Edinboro would be willing to teleconference its Project ECHO courses to those sites. R JLl n ® n n Ll, MAR ? 0 2000 edinboro university PUBLIC RELATIONS ZJ EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814)732-2194 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 16,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 'WORKING MOTHERS” WILL BE PRESENTED DURING WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH CELEBRATIONS AT EDINBORO Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will present ‘And Ain’t I a Woman?’: Continuity and Change in American Women’s Work” by Paul D. Newman on Wednesday, March 22, at p.m. in Hendricks Hall as part of the University’s Women’s History Month celebrations. Newman, associate professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh m Johnstown, will discuss —’ the increasing trend of “working” mothers and the history of working mothers in the U.S. labor force. According to a 1995 United States Census Bureau report, 55 percent of new mothers reported returning to full-time employment within 12 months of giving birth. This number has increased almost 25 percent in the past 19 years. Newman will explain how women have always worked and how the increasing trend of “working” mothers does not represent a blind step for American women into a new world, but a familiar return to the past. “Working Mothers” is free and open to the public. For more information, call 814-732^ 2757 or visit our website at www.edinboro.edu for a complete listing of Edinboro University’s Women’s History Month events. -30CGH A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO Uf-ilVERP ry PUBLIC RELAliOR:; EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2194 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 16,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDINBORO UNIVERSITY TO PRESENT “WOMEN IN TODAY’S CUBA” Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will present “Women in Today’s Cuba” by Norma Vasallo, director of the women’s studies program at the University of Havana, Cuba, on Wednesday, March 22, at 4 p.m. in the Arts and Sciences Center. “Women in Today’s Cuba” is part of the University’s Women’s History Month celebrations. Vasallo received her bachelor’s, master’s and doctorate degre^^rom the University of Havana, and studied at Hunter College, the International Center for the Study of Women in Washington, D.C., the Universidad Autonoma de Madrid, and Wellesley College. Her extensive study and research includes gender issues in Cuba, the causes of crime and deviants, and women’s health and reproductive issues. She has presented papers at conferences in Cuba, Mexico, Spain, and the United States, and is the organizer of the International Workshops on Women’s Studies at the University of Havana. “Women in Today’s Cuba” is free and open to the public. For more information, call 814-732-2757 or visit our website at www.edinboro.edu for a complete listing of Edinboro University’s Women’s History Month events. -30CGH 9 11 g H 1 V 0^ MAR? 0 2000 ( ,. !! I; i‘ i » M: ib 1 A member of the Slate System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSI FY PUBLIC REL/TIONS October 30,1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EBERLY MEDALS AWARDED TO ZAHORCHAK AND ERIE INSURANCE GROUP Erie Insurance Group and a 1937 Edinboro University of Pennsylvania alumnus who has served his ahna mater for more than 40 years were honored recently at a special ceremony in Harrisbmg for their outstanding contributions to Edinboro University and the State System of Higher Education. Eberly Awards for Philanthropy and Volunteerism were presented to alumnus and retired teacher and professor Michael M. Zahorchak for volunteerism, and to the Erie Insurance Group for its philanthropic support of Edinboro University programs that support and advance the educational needs and aspirations of Erie’s minority community. Mike “Mr. Edinboro” Zahorchak, a native of Aliquippa, Pa., and resident of Sewickley, near Pittsburgh, was a teacher and principal in the Aliquippa School District and an associate professor of education and supervisor of student teaching and Edinboro University until his retirement in 1978. A 1937 Edinboro graduate, he has been a member of the Edinboro University Alumni Association’s Board of Directors since 1955, and in 1979 was named a distinguished alumni and accorded honorary lifetime membership as a director emeritus. He is one of only three people ever to be recognized with life membership. Also named a charter member of Edinboro’s Athletic Hall of Fame, Zahorchak has represented the university with the Pennsylvania Council of Alumni Associations in the capacities of secretary, vice president, and president. For his more than 40 years of tireless devotion and support, Zahorchak was most recently awarded an honorary Doctor of Public Service degree at Edinboro University’s December 1997 Commencement. Typical of his love and support for Edinboro was his endowment of a scholarship fund for student-athletes in honor of the Zahorchak family name and in memory of his late wife, Ruth. -more- EBERLY MEDALS AWARDED TO ZAHORCHAK, Continued Page 2 Erie Insurance Group, the 12* largest auto insurer and 24* largest property and casualty' company in the U.S., has provided funding support for several Edinboro University programsthe Metropolitan Erie Intervention Program, Project Engage, and the Partnership for Academic Progress - to develop the academic skills and potential of disadvantaged Erie minority students while enhancing their preparation for post-secondary education and productive career planning. Founded in 1925, Erie Insurance Group was ranked 26* on Fortune magazine’s 1998 list of the ‘TOO Best Companies to Work for in America.” Charles Page, vice president and branch manager of Erie Insurance Group’s Mechanicsburg, Pa., branch, represented Erie Insurance at the Eberly Awards ceremony and accepted the medal in the Group’s behalf. Established by the Fund for the Advancement of the State System of Higher Education, the Eberly Awards for Volimteerism and Philanthropy recognize deserving individuals, corporations and foundations who are nominated by the 14 State System universities following endorsement by their councils of trustees. Each university selected two recipients, one in each category, for recognition at the banquet held at the Zembo Temple in Harrisburg. The medal is named for the Eberly family of Uniontown, Pa., for their support of higher education in Pennsylvania and across the nation. -30WARijms Edinboro University alumnus Michael M. Zahorchak (2”*^ from right) and the Erie Insurance Group were among the recipients recently receiving Eberly Award Medals for their outstanding contributions to the university and the Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education. Pictured at the Harrisburg awards ceremony are, from left: Dr. James H. McCormick, chancellor of the State System of Higher Education; Mr. Charles Page, representing the Erie Insurance Group; Edinboro University of Pennsylvania President Dr. Frank G. Pogue; Zahorchak; and Dr. Richard T. Ingram, president of the Association of Governing Boards of Colleges and Universities, the keynote speaker at the event. Named in honor of the Eberly family of Uniontown, Pa., the award recognizes individuals and organizations associated with the 14 State System universities who have advanced the cause of public higher education through their acts of philanthropy and volunteerism. EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 March 15, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY DEGREES AWARDED TO AREA GRADS Approximately 581 undergraduate and graduate students received degrees at Edinboro University’s recent winter commencement exercises. The students represented 13 states which included Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Maine, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Texas, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. Among area students to receive diplomas were: -30PSL: jms Note: Names have been arranged alphabetically according to city. AA AET AS Associate of arts Associate of engineering technology Associate of science BA BFA BS BSEd BSN Bachelor of arts Bachelor of fine arts Bachelor of science Bachelor of science in education Bachelor of science in nursing MA MS MEd MFA Master of arts Master of science Master of science in education Master of fine arts MSN Master of science in nursing 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 March 15, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDINBORO PRESENTS “STRONG WOMEN AND SWEET TEA” Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will present “Strong Women and Sweet Tea” on Thursday, March 30, at 5 p.m. in the University Center as part of the University’s Women’s History Month celebration. This dramatic program of stories will address women’s accomplishments of yesterday and today. Women have worked hard and have made major contributions in all aspects of society since the beginning of time, but have not always received credit for their efforts. This program will depict the lives of powerful women such as Susan B. Anthony, Cathy Stanton, Eleanor Roosevelt, Ida B. Wells, and Maya Angelo and will highlight their historical contributions to our society. “Strong Women and Sweet Tea” is free and open to the public. For more information, call 814-732-2757, or visit our website at www.edinboro.edu for a complete listing of Edinboro University’s Women’s History Month events. -30CGH A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Departinent Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2194 Fax: (814) 732-2294 March 14,2000 BLUES ORGANIST JIMMY MCGRIFF TO PERFORM AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY Legendary blues organist Jimmy McGriff will perform at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s Memorial Auditorium on Wednesday, March 22, at 8 p.m. Joining McGriff will be equally legendary saxophonist Hank Crawford. “They’re always classifying me as a jazz organist, which I am not,” said McGriff. “I’m more of a blues organ player. That’s really what I feel.” Best known for his top 20 hit “I’ve Got a Woman,” McGriff has a recording career that spans 40 years. Bom in 1936 in Philadelphia - a city which became the organ town by the time he was grown - he was influenced by such pioneering jazz organists as Milt Buckner and Wild Bill Davis. And it was there that great Jimmy Smith laid the groundwork for the modem jazz organ. Although both his mother and father were pianists, Jimmy McGriff started out on bass and saxophone. By the time he’d finished Roosevelt and (jermantown high schools, he was also playing drums, vibes and piano. McGriff s first career was not as a musician but as a cop. He served as an MP in Korea and joined the Philadelphia police force for two and a half years. Meanwhile, he moonlighted as a bassist, playing behind blues singer Big Maybelle and other stars of the fifties. -more- A member of the State System of Higher Education JIMMY MCGRIFF, Continued Page! He left law enforcement to study at Philadelphia’ s Combe College of Music and at Juilliard. He also learned privately from Smith, “Groove” Holmes, Buckner and classical organist Sonny Gatewood. Of even greater importance to McGrifFs musical development, however, were his experiences as a young man at Philadelphia’s Eastern Star Baptist Church. “They talk about who taught me this and who taught me that,” said McGrifif, “but the basic idea of what I’m doing on the organ came from the church.” In 1962, when McGrifif was performing in Trenton, New Jersey, a scout from a small record label heard his instrumental arrangement of Ray Charles’s “I’ve got a Woman,” and offered him a contract. The result was a smash hit, going all the way to No. 5 on “Billboard’s” r&b chart and to No. 20 on the pop chart. In 1990, he led his church-hewn organ stylings to the Grammy Award-winning gospel album “Tramaine Hawkins Live,” on which he played alongside guitar great Carlos Santana. McGriff is today busier than ever, criss-crossing the globe with his own combo, or the one he co­ leads with Crawford. Tickets for McGrifif are $5 for adults, $4 for senior citizens and free to Edinboro students, faculty and staff. For more information, contact Edinboro’s cultural affairs office at 732-2518. -30BKP 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 March 14,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: •• SPECIAL FOR “LIFESTYLE” APRIL 2000 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 1 ■ Game Day: Edinboro University’s Aimual Curly Halmi Memorial Athletic Scholarship Game Dinner at Culbertson Hills Go If Resort. Dinner, door prizes and auction beginning at 5 p.m. Tickets are $50. Call Sue Marshall at 732-2776 ext. 224. 6 I 5/5/2000: Will the world come to an end on May 5, 2000? Why wait until then to find out you don’t have to worry when three planets and the moon group together in the sky. At the Edinboro University Planetarium, 7 p.m. Call 732-2493 for reservations. 7 H Outstanding: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania President Frank Pogue will present Educator of die Year, Staff Member of the Year and Adviser of the Year Awards, as well as other employee recognition and special honors at the Spring 2000 University­ wide Convocation, 8:30 a.m., Van Houten Dining Hall. Call 732-2711. 10 M Sports scholars: More than 100 Edinboro University student-athletes and support personnel will be honored for scholastic achievement at the University’s 1L*’ Annual Student-Athlete Academic Awards Banquet, 5 p.m.. Van Houten Dining Hall. Call 732-2776. 10 ■ Pause to remember: Holocaust Remembrance Week at Edinboro University features lectures, panel discussions, exhibits and films, and closes with a bus trip to the Holocaust Museum in Washington. All activities are free except the April 14 trip. Call 732-2477. -moreA member of the State System of Higher Education Page 2 “LIFESTYLE” APRIL 2000, Continued 10 ■ Hands-on science: Edinboro University’s Eighth Annual Evening of Science brings more than 60 science activities and demonstrations to area K-6 students during the day, and showcases useful activities for teachers during the 6:30 p.m. session. Free and open to the public at the University Center. Call the Center for Excellence in Teaching at 732-2916. 13 I Lights, music, action: “Laser Enya” features laser light put to the enchanting music on Enya, Edinboro University Planetarium, 7 p.m., free but call for reservations, 732-2493. 13 B On the big screen: Edinboro University’s Alternative Film Series continues with the showing of “Life is Beautiful” as part of Holocaust Remembrance Week, at 7 p.m. and 9:30 p.m. in the University Center. Call 732-2477 or 732-2799. 16 I Simply the best: Hundreds of Edinboro University students will be recognized for their academic achievements at the University’s annual Celebration of Excellence, 1:30 p.m., in McComb Fieldhouse. President Frank Pogue will address the honorees. Call 732-2711 for more information. 24 ■ From Down Under: Australian storyteller, musician and traveler Paul Taylor brings his unique look at the Australian and Aboriginal character to Edinboro University’s Memorial Auditorium as part of the annual Concert and Lecture Series, 8 p.m. Call 732-2518. 27 ■ Too much light?: We know about air pollution and water polution, but what about light pollution? Find out what Pennsylvanians are doing about it from John O’Hara of the state Dept, of Environmental Protection, Edinboro University Planetarium, 7 p.m., call 732-2493 for reservations. -more- “LIFESTYLE” APRIL 2000, Continued ■ Page 3 Fab five: Edinboro University will induct five new members into its Athletic Hall of Fame at the 19* Annual Hall of Fame Banquet, 7 p.m.. Van Houten Dining Hall. Named also will be Coach of the Year, Male and Female Athletes of the Year, and Contributor of the Year. Call 732-2776. I Discovering arts and artists: The 19* Annual Congressional Art Competition and Exhibition for high school artists in the 2U* Congressional District sponsored by U.S. Rep. Phil English and hosted by Edinboro University. Closing reception at 2 p.m. in Edinboro’s University Center. Call the Congressman’s Meadville Office for more information at 814-724-8414. -30WAR:csw EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814)732-2558 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 9,2000 FOR IMJs/IEDIATE RELEASE; .0i EDINBORO DEAN ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT OF PENNSYLVANIA BLACK CONFERENCE^^)hIGHER EDUCATION Dr. Richard Arnold, dean of academic services at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, /~7\ pN was elected vice president/president-elect, of the Pennsylvania Black Conferenc^of Higher Education (PBCOHE) at the SO'*’ annual conference held February 23-26, in Harrisburg. PBCOHE is the oldest and largest organization in the Commonwealth representing black educators in higher education. The mission of the PBCOHE is to provide programs and services which help ensure that the post-secondary educational needs and aspirations of^Elfack AfricanAmericans, in particular, are met and to work in concert with members of other under­ represented groups in Pennsylvania. “My goal is to assist minority smdents and faculty to reach their highest potential as they pursue their academic and professional goals,” said Arnold. “Students in the 2L' century will need to be technologically literate and more aware of the world around them. Success is only achieved by those few who are committed to the pursuit of individual excellence.” In over a decade of service to the PBCOHE, Arnold has served as a member of the executive committee, editor of the “Conference Journal,” member of the scholarship committee, and convener of the Conference Job Referral Center. Arnold has also given presentations at numerous annual conferences held by PBCOHE. Arnold serves on the board of directors of the International Instimte of Erie, the Erie County United Way Allocations Committee, the United Way Minority Committee and the - more A member of the State System of Higher Education MAR EDINBORO DEAN ELECTED VICE PRESIDENT, Continued Page 2 Pennsylvania Department of Education’s Comprehensive System of Personnel Development. He is a member of Phi Delta Kappa, the Association for Supervision and Curriculum Development and the Kent State University Alumni Association. ■ * A member of the Edinboro family, Arnold served as assistant dean of academic affairs, assistant dean for the school of education and acting associate dean for the school of scienc^S^ management and technologies before his appointment as dean of academic services in 1997. Prior to his career at Edinboro University, Arnold was director of curriculum instmction at Crawford Central School District in Meadville, Pa., program officer for the Kent State Center for Educational Development and Strategic Services, and faculty member at Cleveland State University. -30CH Editor’s note: For more information, contact Dr. Richard Arnold at (814) 732-2167. EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2558 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 9,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDINBORO UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES REVISED PLANETARIUM SCHEDULE The Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s planetarium is presenting several educational and entertaining shows this spring on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Cooper Hall. What do trains and the Earth’s rotation have in common? How important were trains in this area? These and other questions will be answered during a trip back through time called “Riding the Rails” on March 16. Songwriter and musician Phil Bair, from Denver, Colorado, will be playing live before and after the program. Join a star as he searches for planets during the action-packed children’s show “Little Star that Could” on March 23. The current night sky will also be highlighted. Examine the latest news from the Hubble Space Telescope and view the current sky during “Constellations and More” on March 30. Explore deep space during this program that highlights the majestic constellations and the secrets found within. What will happen on May 5, 2000? Why wait until then? On April 6, view three planets all grouped together in the sky along with the crescent moon, as we discuss why you don’t want to wait for 5/5/2000. “Laser Enya” will feature laser light put to the music of Enya, and will examine the current night sky on April 13. You have heard of air pollution and water pollution, but what about light pollution? Join John O’hara from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on April 27, as he shares with us what Pennsylvanians are doing to curb light pollution. - more - A member of the State System of Higher Education PLANETARIUM SCHEDULE, Continued Page 2 The programs are free and opened to the public. However, seating is limited and reservations are required. For further information or to make reservations, call the Edinboro planetarium at 814-732-2493. -30CGH Editor’s note: This is a revision to our news release dated February 9. The changes are on April 6, 13 and 27. j MAR i 3 2000 EDINBORO UNIVERSITY PUBLIC RELATIONS i _J EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2558 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 9,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDINBORO UNIVERSITY ANNOUNCES REVISED PLANETARIUM SCHEDULE The Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s planetarium is presenting several educational and entertaining shows this spring on Thursdays at 7 p.m. in Cooper Hall. What do trains and the Earth’s rotation have in common? How important were trains in this area? These and other questions will be answered during a trip back through time called “Riding the Rails’’ on March 16. Songwriter and musician Phil Bair, from Denver, Colorado, will be playing live before and after the program. Join a star as he searches for planets during the action-packed children’s show “Little Star that Could” on March 23. The current night sky will also be highlighted. Examine the latest news from the Hubble Space Telescope and view the current sky during “Constellations and More” on March 30. Explore deep space during this program that highlights the majestic constellations and the secrets found within. What will happen on May 5,2000? Why wait until then? On April 6, view three planets all grouped together in the sky along with the crescent moon, as we discuss why you don’t want to wait for 5/5/2000. “Laser Enya” will feature laser light put to the music of Enya, and will examine the current night sky on April 13. You have heard of air pollution and water pollution, but what about light pollution? Join John O’hara from the Pennsylvania Department of Environmental Protection on April 27, as he shares with us what Pennsylvanians are doing to curb light pollution. - more - A member of the State System of Higher Education PLANETARIUM SCHEDULE, Continued Page 2 The programs are free and opened to the public. However, seating is limited and reservations are required. For further information or to make reservations, call the Edinboro planetarium at 814-732-2493. -30CGH Editor’s note: This is a revision to our news release dated February 9. The changes are on April 6, 13 and 27. Week at Edinboro March 27 through March 31, 2000 % Monday, March 27 , MUSIC GALA 7:00 p.m. Memorial Auditorium A program of classical and jazz music featuring Edinboro University music students Tuesday, March 28 J STUDENT RECITAL 2:00 p.m. Memorial Auditorium y DUBIOUS TALENT SHOW 8:30 p.m. Doucette Hall, room 119 . A bizarre student-designed interdisciplinary art, music, theatre and writing event Wednesday, March 29 J J STUDENT ART EXHIBITION OPENING 7:00-9:00 p.m.Bruce Gallery, Doucette Hall Bates Gallery, Loveland Hall Hamilton Gallery, Hamilton Hall A competitive show of student work juried by the Director of the Carnegie Museum CHAMBER ENSEMBLE 7:00-9:00 p.m.Bruce Gallery, Doucette Hall Bates Gallery, Loveland Hall Hamilton Gallery, Hamilton Hall Music featuring Edinboro University Chamber Ensemble at each of the student art exhibition openings Thursday, March 30 J STUDENT RECITAL 2:00 p.m. Memorial Auditorium CREATIVE WRITING EVENT 8:00 p.m. Arts and Sciences Center, room 106 Readings of students' poems and stories by several young writers Friday, March 31 THEATRICAL EVENT 7:00 p.m. Diebold Center for the Performing Arts Student production of Suburbia A play by Eric Begosian tainooro universny is a nwmoer or ttie State System of Higher Blucation ■for more information call: 814-732.2477 MUSIC GRLR 7PM Memorial Ruditorium R program of classical and Jazz music featuring Edinboro Uniuersity music students STUDENT RECITAL 2PM Memorial Ruditorium DUBIOUS TRLENT SifOUl ' - < • .srs- mprch 8:30PM Doucutte Hall, room 119 fl bizarre student-designed interdisciiHinary art, music, theatre and writing euent ^ . ■ ‘0*' €:s ^ ' ff 4 STUDENT ART EKHIBITION OPENINGS # 7-9PM Bruce Gallery, Doucette Hall R competitiue show of student work Juried by the < Director of the Carnegie Museum 7-9PM Bates Gallery, Loueland Hall ' , 7-9PM Hamilton Gallery, Hamilton Hall 2? w.: 7-9PM Bruce Gallery, Doucette Han • 7-9PMBates Gallery, loueland Hall 7^9PM Hamilton Gallery, Hamilton Hall ' Music featuring Edinboro Uniuersity Chamber Ensembles at each of the student art enhibition openings STUDENT RECITRL 2PM Memorial Ruditorium m a-r c h 30 CRERTIUE UJRITING EUENT » ** * THERTRICRL EUENT ^ '‘if -J’*. arch 31 .» . #* #♦ > . *lf * '•= . ** • ••• j *.*•’*1 CHAMBER ENSEMBLES <*» ' V -■< *1 • ■ •' > *. ^*'A•!** * - i'i -v;V * ‘ » - ■ • * ■ 9 *2 7PM Diebold Center for the, Performiny Rrts'>\' student production of Suburb|^a,jyaj^jb^|^y Eric, Begosij 4 ♦ •1 . • . 'v" • t ■’I ^ -1 *- * • EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2558 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 7,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDINBORO PRESENTS CONCERT CELEBRATING WOMEN IN THE ARTS Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will present the third annual Concert Celebrating Women in the Arts on Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium as part of the University’s Women’s History Month celebrations. The concert will present a diverse celebration of women’s talent and creativity and will feature classical and modem music performances written by women, poetry readings and an exhibition of artwork. Songwriter and musician Tamara J. Brown, an Edinboro graduate known for her high energy and progressive folk music, will perform. Brown recently produced her first CD, What is Mine. Proceeds from a raffle that includes artwork by Edinboro graduates Kristi Blank and Summer Brach, and current art students will be donated to Safe Horizons, a shelter for women in Union City, Pa. For more information on the Concert Celebrating Women in the Arts, call 814-732-2757 or visit our website at www.edinboro.edu for a complete listing of Edinboro University’s Women’s History Month events. -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 March 6, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDINBORO PRESENTS ANN TIMMONS’ DRAMATIZATION OF CHARLOTTE PERKINS GILMAN’S LIFE Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will present “Off the Wall: The Life and Works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman” on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the Diebold Center for the Performing Arts, as part of University’s Women’s History Month celebration and the Spring 2000 Honors Program Lecture Series. Ann Timmons, assistant professor at The American University of Washington, D.C, will present this dramatic one-act performance. She is a Phi Beta Kappa graduate of Wellesey College, has trained at London’s prestigious Central School of Speech and Drama, and holds a master of fine arts degree from the University of Illinois. “Off the Wall” is the story of one woman’s struggle to change the world. Timmons captures the witty, articulate and seemingly self-assured Charlotte Perkins Gilman as she cmsades daringly for women’s rights and social justice at the dawn of the 20* century. For more information on “Off The Wall,” call 814-732-2757 or visit our website at www.edinboro.edu for a complete listing of Edinboro University’s Women’s History Month events. -30CGH A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA o -MarketingDepartment Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2558 FAX (814) 732-2294 tj'ii i.. I'iMn ^ /■till March 6, 2000 30 Second PSA Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is celebrating Women’s History Month throughout March with a variety of programs highlighting the lives and accomplishments of women around the world, in their professions, family life, arts and literature, and dealing with social issues. Call (814) 732-2757 for more information, or visit our website at www.edinboro.edu for a complete listing of events. -30- CGH A men^rofthe State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Edinboro PA, 16444 (814)732-2558 Fax (814) 732-2294 March 3,2000 PATRICIA IRELAND TO SPEAK AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY The President of the National Organization of Woifien (NOW) will speak at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania on Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. in the University Center. Her appearance at Edinboro, which is free and open to the public, is the keynote presentation of the University’s observance of Women’s History Month. Ireland became NOW’s president in 1991, having served as executive vice president and treasurer since 1987. Prior to that, she was a partner in a Miami law firm and served as legal counsel to Dade County and Florida NOW for seven years. Active since 1975 in mtemational women’s rights and human ri^ts work, Ireland is the prime architect ofNOW’s Global Feminist Program. The program’s most visible recent work has been with African women trying to stop the genital mutilation of girls and women there and in Asia and the Middle East. At NOW’s Global Feminist Conference in 1992, Ireland brought together women from more than 45 countries. She has represented NOW at six international women’s conferences around the world. Ireland is especially adept at challenging people to make the connections between women’s rights and other human rights issues. She has forged stronger links with: welfare and poor women’s rights activists; nationally-known civil rights leaders; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups. As part ofNOW’s work with the Up and Out of Poverty Now! Coalition, Ireland delivered testimony and organized lobby days, news briefings and protests on behalf of poor women. She was a co-convener and keynote speaker for the 30* anniversary march on Washington commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Her efforts on behalf of lesbian and gay rights have included organizing activists to fight punitive ballot A member of the State System of Higher Education initiatives around the country, and getting arrested at the White House over the continued ban on gays and lesbians in the military. Ireland received her law degree from the University of Miami Law School in 1975. She worked as flight attendant for Pan American World Airlines from 1967 through 1975, flying principally in South and Central America. For more information on Ireland’s appearance at Edinboro University, contact the history department at (814) 732-2542. -30BKP: Marketing Department Edinboro PA, 16444 (814) 732-2558 Fax (814) 732-2294 March 3,2000 PATMCIA IRELAND TO SPEAK AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY The President of the National Organization of Women (NOW) will speak at Edinboro University of Permsylvania on Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. in the University Center. Her appearance at Edinboro, which is free and open to the public, is the keynote presentation of the University’s observance of Women’s History Month. freland became NOW’s president in 1991, having served as executive vice president and treasurer since 1987. Prior to that, she was a partner in a Miami law firm and served as legal counsel to Dade County and Florida NOW for seven years. Active since 1975 in international women’s rights and human rights work, Ireland is the prime architect of NOW’s Global Feminist Program. The program’s most visible recent work has been with African women trying to stop the genital mutilation of girls and women there and in Asia and the Middle East. At NOW’s Global Feminist Conference in 1992, Ireland brought together women from more than 45 countries. She has represented NOW at six international women’s conferences around the world. Ireland is especially adept at challenging people to make the connections between women’s rights and other human rights issues. She has forged stronger links with: welfare and poor women’s rights activists; nationally-known civil rights leaders; and lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender groups. As part of NOW’s work with the Up and Out of Poverty Now! Coalition, Ireland delivered testimony and organized lobby days, news briefings and protests on behalf of poor women. She was a co-convener and keynote speaker for the 30* aimiversary march on Washington commemorating the legacy of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Her efforts on behalf of lesbian and gay rights have included organizing activists to fight punitive ballot Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2558 Fax: (814) 732-2294 March 3,2000 News Advisory A group of students from Edinboro University of Peimsylvania will once again spend their spring break volunteering for a variety of community service agencies in Erie. On Monday, March 6, they will be at Big Brothers and Sisters of Erie; on Tuesday they will volimteer at the Emmaus Soup Kitchen; on Wednesday, they will work at the International Institute; on Thursday, March 9, they will be at Community Shelter Services; and on Friday, March 10, they are scheduled for SafeNet. The students are: Kaylen Caldwell and Sandra Kozloff from Erie; April More, Stephanie More and Malinda Paris from Girard; Robin Archer from Guys Mills; Tricia Sweatman and graduate student Jan Lewis of Venango; Katie Cook of Warren; Kara Meinert of North Versailles; Kristy Hinkle of Chambersburg, and Jason Brinker of Jefferson Hills. Edinboro’s Alternative Spring Break program is led by Dr. Denise Finazzo, professor of elementary education and director of the University’s community outreach office. For more information call (814) 732-2699. -30BKP March 24,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATTAINS ACADEMIC HONORS Amy Wiltsie, Warren, has been named to the Dean’s List at Edinhoro University for the 2000 fall semester. She was among 1,226 students who represented twelve states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. In order to attain this highly regarded academic honor, students must maintain a quality point average of 3.4 for the semester, complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit, and receive no grade lower than C in any course. -30PSLicsw I March 24,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATTAINS ACADEMIC HONORS David Mailliard, Venango, has been named to the Dean’s List at Edinhoro University for the 2000 fall semester. He was among 1,226 students who represented twelve states, ineluding California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Teimessee, Virginia, Wiseonsin, and Pennsylvania. In order to attain this highly regarded academic honor, students must maintain a quality point average of 3.4 for the semester, eomplete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit, and receive no grade lower than C in any eourse. -30PSLicsw March 24, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATTAINS ACADEMIC HONORS Judith S. Albaugh, Warren, has been named to the Dean’s List at Edinboro University for the 2000 fall semester. She was among 1,226 students who represented twelve states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. In order to attain this highly regarded academic honor, students must maintain a quality point average of 3.4 for the semester, complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit, and receive no grade lower than C in any course. -30PSL:csw March 24, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATTAINS ACADEMIC HONORS Jessica Williamson, Brockway, has been named to the Dean’s List at Edinboro University for the 2000 fall semester. She was among 1,226 students who represented twelve states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Miehigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wiseonsin, and Pennsylvania. In order to attain this highly regarded aeademic honor, students must maintain a quality point average of 3.4 for the semester, complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit, and receive no grade lower than C in any course. -30PSL:csw March 3, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY STUDENTS ATTAIN ACADEMIC HONORS One thousand two hundred twenty-six students were named to the Dean’s List at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania for the 1999 fall semester. The students represented 12 states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. In order to attain this highly regarded aeademie honor, students must maintain a quality point average of 3.4 for the semester, complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit, and reeeive no grade lower than C in any eourse. -30PSLiesw March 21, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATTAINS ACADEMIC HONORS Kandice L. Niemann, 365 East Erie Street, Linesville, has been named to the Dean’s List at Edinboro University for the 2000 fall semester. She was among 1,226 students who represented twelve states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. In order to attain this highly regarded academic honor, students must maintain a quality point average of 3.4 for the semester, complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit, and receive no grade lower than C in any course. -30PSL:csw March 21,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY STUDENT ATTAINS ACADEMIC HONORS Kellie M. Kersnick, West Springfield, has been named to the Dean’s List at Edinboro University for the 2000 fall semester. She was among 1,226 students who represented twelve states, including California, Florida, Georgia, Michigan, Montana, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Tennessee, Virginia, Wisconsin, and Pennsylvania. In order to attain this highly regarded academic honor, students must maintain a quality point average of 3.4 for the semester, complete a minimum of 12 semester hours of credit, and receive no grade lower than C in any course. -30PSLrcsw EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2558 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 3, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OBSERVES WOMEN’S fflSTORY MONTH Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is celebrating Women’s History Month throughout March with a series of lectures, films, art displays, music and theatrical performances assembled by the University’s Women’s Studies Conunittee. The opening ceremony will feature keynote speaker Patricia Ireland on Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. in the University Center. Ireland is the president of NOW (National Organization for Women), the largest, most visible and successful feminist organization in the United States. Diane Reinhard, president of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, will share her story as a successful woman in higher education on Thursday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in Reeder Lecture Hall. Reinhard will also address the advantages and obstacles she has encountered because she is a woman. “Off the Wall: The Life and Works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman,” a dramatic one-act performance by Ann Timmons, will be held on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the Diebold Center for the Performing Arts. “Off the Wall” is the story of one woman’s struggle to change the world at the dawn of the 20* century. “Addressing Family Violence in Rural Areas: Prevention and Intervention” will be held on Monday, March 20, at 1 p.m. in the University Center. Challenges presented by family violence and issues related to prevention and intervention will be discussed. - more A member of the State System ofHi^er Education WOMEN’S fflSTORY MONTH, Continued Page 2 “Women in Congress at Century’s End,” on Tuesday, March 21, at 4 p.m. in the University Center, will explore why more women are running for - and getting elected to Congress in the1990s. Demographic characteristics that describe the 66 women in the 106* Congress will also be examined. Norma Vasallo, director of the women’s studies programs at the University of Havana, Cuba, will discuss “Women in Today’s Cuba” on Wednesday, March 22, at 4 p.m. in the Arts and Sciences Center. Vasallo’s extensive study and research includes gender issues in Cuba, the causes of crime and deviants, and women’s health and reproductive issues. “‘And Ain’t I a Woman?’: Continuity and Change in American Women’s Work,” will be presented by Paul D. Newman, associate professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, on Wednesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in Hendricks Hall. Newman will discuss the increasing trend of “working” mothers and the history of working mothers in the U.S. labor force. Tips and techniques on breaking down barriers that hinder effective conununication will be addressed at “Success Strategies for Women” on Thursday, March 23, at 10 a.m. in the University Center. Participants will also explore how to develop humor skills and leam how to use both sides of the brain in this interactive presentation. On Thursday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the University Center, “Winnie Mandela: ‘Mother of the Nation’?” will explore this celebrity from South Africa who often steals the headlines from her husband in both the national and international media. The “Third Annual Concert Celebrating Women in the Arts” will feature a diverse celebration of women’s talent and creativity. The concert, held on Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium, will include a performance by songwriter and musician Tamara J. Brown, an Edinboro graduate known for her high energy and progressive folk music. Proceeds from a raffle that includes artwork by graduates Kristi Blank and Summer Bruch and current art students will be donated to Safe Horizons, a shelter for women in Union City, Pa. - more - WOMEN’S fflSTORY MONTH, Continued Page 3 A “Brown Bag Lunch Series,” held at noon in the University Center, will include the video “I am Beautiful,” on Tuesday, March 21. “Women and Technology” will be held on Tuesday, March 28, and ‘Transitions,” an overview of research of how women made their choices to pursue higher education, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29. “From Brothels to Streetwalkers; A History of Prostitution in Erie City,” will conclude the Brown Bag Lunch Series on Thursday, March 30. The “Annual Women’s Studies Benefit Art Auction” will feature art by local and regional artists and will benefit the Women’s Studies Scholarship Fund. Auctioneer Mark Tanenbaum will host the event held on Saturday, March 25, at 4 p.m. at Edinboro University in Erie - The Porreco Center. Learn how to take charge of your financial future during “Financial Planning for Women,” on Tuesday, March 28, at 4:30 p.m. “The Trial of Lizzie Borden,” a skit performed by students that will illustrate the feminist ideals surrounding the infamous nineteenth century murder case, will follow at 7 p.m. Both events will be held in the University Center. Women’s History Month will close its celebration of events on Thursday, March 30, at 5 p.m. in the University Center with “Strong Women,” an entertaining program of stories of yesterday and today. Since the beginning of time, women have worked hard and made major contributions in all aspects of society, but have not always received credit for their efforts. This program will depict the lives of some powerful women and highlight their historical contributions. University faculty, staff, students, and outside guests will present the wide variety of programs highlighting the lives and accomplishments of women in time and history, women around the world, in their professions, in family life, in arts and literature, and women dealing with social issues. For more information about Edinboro University’s celebration of Women’s History 0 Month, call (814) 732-2575 or visit our website at www.edinboro.edu for a complete listing of events. -30CGH EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2558 FAX (814) 732-2294 April 7, 2000 NEWS ADVISORY EDINBORO PROFESSOR RECEIVES “SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARD” Dr. Bonnie Rowan Belcastro, associate professor of social work and social work field education director at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania; has been named “Social Worker of the Year” by the Northwest Pennsylvania Division of the National Association of Social Workers. She was presented the award at the Division’s Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, March 7, in Erie. The theme for this year’s banquet was “Social Work 2000: Change is our Business.” Belcastro earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, a master of social work degree from West Virginia University and a doctorate in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a licensed social worker and has experience in juvenile justice, mental health, child welfare, substance abuse prevention and family services. Her research has been published in the “Journal of Social Work Education” and was awarded a grant to complete longitudinal research on the effects of social work education on knowledge, attitudes and behavior toward people with physical disabilities. Over the past two years, Belcastro has raised $14,000 for the Children’s Activity Fund at the Erie County Office of Children and Youth. She is a member of the Erie County Child - more - A member of the State System ofHi^ier Education « PROFESSOR RECEIVES AWARD, Continued Page 2 Welfare Advisory Board which she chaired in 1998 and ’99, and is a volunteer conunittee member for the Erie County United Way. She has been actively involved with social work agencies in the Erie and Meadville areas as a faculty liaison for Edinboro University social work interns. Belcastro is the daughter of Helen Rowan and the late Albert Rowan of Struthers, Ohio. -30CGH Sli 10' 11 W g EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF uu PENNSYLVANIA MAR 3 2000 0 EDINBORO UNIVEPS;TY PUBLIC r?F!JVncUS Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2558 FAX (814) 732-2294 March 2, 2000 NEWS ADVISORY EDINBORO PROFESSOR RECEIVES “SOCIAL WORKER OF THE YEAR AWARD” Dr. Bonnie Rowan Belcastro, associate professor of social work and social work field education director at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, has been named “Social Worker of the Year” by the Northwest Pennsylvania Division of the National Association of Social Workers. She will be presented the award at the Division’s Annual Awards Banquet on Tuesday, March 7, at 7 p.m. at the Quality Inn in Erie. The theme for this year’s banquet is “Social Work 2000: Change is our Business.” Belcastro earned a bachelor’s degree from Ohio University, a master of social work degree from West Virginia University and a doctorate in social work from the University of Pittsburgh. She is a licensed social worker and has experience in juvenile justice, mental health, child welfare, substance abuse prevention and family services. Her research has been published in the Journal of Social Work Education and was awarded a grant to complete longitudinal research on the effects of social work education on knowledge, attitudes and behavior toward people with physical disabilities. Over the past two years, Belcastro has raised $14,000 for the Children’s Activity Fund at the Erie County Office of Children and Youth. She is a member of the Erie County Child - more - A membfr of the State System of Higher Education PROFESSOR RECEIVES AWARD, Continued Page 2 Welfare Advisory Board which she chaired in 1998 and ’99, and is a volunteer committee member for the Erie County United Way. She has been actively involved with social work agencies in the Erie and Meadville areas as a faculty liaison for Edinboro University social work interns. -30CGH Editor’s Note; Dr. Bonnie Belcastro will be out of town and will be unable to attend the March 7 awards banquet. However, she will be available for interviews on Friday, March 3, after 12:30 p.m. EDINBORO UNIVERSITY O F PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House o V ..........- J ® II 11 W H (814) 732-2558 WR 32000 1 I ::DINBORO UNIV 7^ 1 1 t____ PUBLIC RELAT March 2, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OBSERVES WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is celebrating Women’s History Month throughout March with a series of lectures, films, art displays, music and theatrical performances assembled by the University’s Women’s Studies Committee. The opening ceremony will feature keynote speaker Patricia Ireland on Sunday, March 19, at 2 p.m. in the University Center. Ireland is the president of NOW (National Organization for Women), the largest, most visible and successful feminist organization in the United States. Diane Reinhard, president of Clarion University of Pennsylvania, will share her story as a successful woman in higher education on Thursday, March 14, at 2 p.m. in Reeder Lecture Hall. Reinhard will also address the advantages and obstacles she has encountered because she is a woman. “Off the Wall: The Life and Works of Charlotte Perkins Gilman,’’ a dramatic one-act performance by Ann Timmons, will be held on Thursday, March 16, at 7 p.m. in the Diebold Center for the Performing Arts. “Off the Wall” is the story of one woman’s struggle to change the world at the dawn of the 20* century. “Addressing Family Violence in Rural Areas: Prevention and Intervention” will be held on Monday, March 20, at 1 p.m. in the University Center. Challenges presented by family violence and issues related to prevention and intervention will be discussed. - more A mem^r of the State System of Higher EducaHon 'c —N n WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, Continued o Page 2 “Women in Congress at Century’s End,” on Tuesday, March 21, at 4 p.m. in the University Center, will explore why more women are running for - and getting elected to Congress in thel990s. Demographic characteristics that describe the 66 women in the 106"* Congress will also be examined. Norma Vasallo, director of the women’s studies programs at the University of Havana, Cuba, will discuss “Women in Today’s Cuba” on Wednesday, March 22, at 4 p.m. in the Arts and Sciences Center. Vasallo’s extensive study and research includes gender issues in Cuba, the causes of crime and deviants, and women’s health and reproductive issues. “‘And Ain’t I a Woman?’: Continuity and Change in American Women’s Work,” will be presented by Paul D. Newman, associate professor of history at the University of Pittsburgh in Johnstown, on Wednesday, March 22, at 7 p.m. in Hendricks Hall. Newman will discuss the increasing trend of “working” mothers and the history of working mothers in the U.S. labor force. Tips and techniques on breaking down barriers that hinder effective communication will be addressed at “Success Strategies for Women” on Thursday, March 23, at 10 a.m. in the University Center. Participants will also explore how to develop humor skills and learn how to use both sides of the brain in this interactive presentation. On Thursday, March 23, at 7:30 p.m. in the University Center, “Winnie Mandela: ‘Mother of the Nation’?” will explore this celebrity from South Africa who often steals the headlines from her husband in both the national and international media. The “Third Annual Concert Celebrating Women in the Arts” will feature a diverse celebration of women’s talent and creativity. The concert, held on Friday, March 24, at 8 p.m. in Memorial Auditorium, will include a performance by songwriter and musician Tamara J. Brown, an Edinboro graduate known for her high energy and progressive folk music. Proceeds from a raffle that includes artwork by graduates Kristi Blank and Summer Bruch and current art students will be donated to Safe Horizons, a shelter for women in Union City, Pa. - more - WOMEN’S HISTORY MONTH, Continued Page 3 Q A “Brown Bag Lunch Series,” held at noon in the University Center, will include the video “I am Beautiful,” on Tuesday, March 21. “Women and Technology” will be held on Tuesday, March 28, and “Transitions,” an overview of research of how women made their choices to pursue higher education, is scheduled for Wednesday, March 29. “From Brothels to Streetwalkers: A History of Prostitution in Erie City,” will conclude the Brown Bag Lunch Series on Thursday, March 30. The “Annual Women’s Studies Benefit Art Auction” will feature art by local and regional artists and will benefit the Women’s Studies Scholarship Fund. Auctioneer Mark Tanenbaum will host the event held on Saturday, March 25, at 4 p.m. at Edinboro University in Erie - The Porreco Center. Learn how to take charge of your financial future during “Financial Planning for Women,” on Tuesday, March 28, at 4:30 p.m. “The Trial of Lizzie Borden,” a skit performed by students that will illustrate the feminist ideals surrounding the infamous nineteenth century murder case, will follow at 7 p.m. Both events will be held in the University Center. Women’s History Month will close its celebration of events on Thursday, March 30, at 5 p.m. in the University Center with “Strong Women,” an entertaining program of stories of yesterday and today. Since the beginning of time, women have worked hard and made major contributions in all aspects of society, but have not always received credit for their efforts. This program will depict the lives of some powerful women and highlight their historical contributions. University faculty, staff, students, and outside guests will present the wide variety of programs highlighting the lives and accomplishments of women in time and history, women around the world, in their professions, in family life, in arts and literature, and women dealing with social issues. For more information about Edinboro University’s celebration of Women’s History Month, call (814) 732-2575 or visit our website at www.edinboro.edu for a complete listing of events. -30CGH KODAK SObJ TX EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2558 Fax: (814) 732-2294 March 2,2000 News Advisory Three generations of educators and learners will come together for a unique theatrical performance at Edinboro University of Peimsylvania’s Miller School, on Wednesday, March 15, at 10 a.m. Miller School students in kindergarten and the primary laboratory school will present a performance based on the Peking Opera. Under the supervision of Edinboro University elementary education faculty, college students have sewn costumes, constructed scenery and taught students of the Miller School in preparation for performances of “The Empty Pot” and “Dragons and Other Fantastic Creatures,” by Demi. Dr. Rosemary Omniewski said the students have been studying the art and music of China. It’s also a demonstration of “What teachers can do together with very little money,” she explained. The Miller School performance is part of the second annual Children’s Literature Conference. Other Edinboro education professors participating are Jacqueline Power, Patricia Flach and Virginia McGinnis. Editor’s Note: This story is visually appealing because ofthe costumes, scenery and young age ofthe children. The collaboration among professors, college students and children is also a compellingfacet ofthe story. Media coverage prior to and during the event is welcome. 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 March 1, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SPECIAL FOR PACU "ACADEMIC SCENE" PRESIDENTS Edinboro University of Pennsylvania President Frank G. Pogue is serving as chair of the "Together 2000" Millennium Commission for the city and county of Erie's celebration of the new millennium. He leads a 20-member commission of community leaders organizing and promoting a year-long series of special events and activities to bring communities across Erie County together around the "Together 2000" themes of civility and quality of life. -30WAR: war A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 March 1, 2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE; EDINBORO PRESIDENT TO VISIT WARREN The University as a Neighbor Advisory Group of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is sponsoring a meeting and reception for its Warren area membership, guests and Edinboro alumni for discussions with President Frank G. Pogue about university and regional initiatives. The event is scheduled for Thursday, March 9, 4 to 6 p.m., in the Warren Holiday Inn. Hosting the meeting are members of the Warren-Corry area advisory group and the university’s Alumni Office. All Edinboro alumni in the greater Warren area are invited to attend, organizers said. Community members who have an interest in today’s Edinboro University and want to know more about the advisory group are also invited and encouraged to attend. University officials are also asking those planning to attend Thursday’s meeting and reception to bring a friend or guest who has an interest in becoming involved with the group’s activities and the university. Reservations and more information are available by calling Edinboro’s Office of Alumni Affairs at 814-732-2715 or 800-526-0117. -30WAR;csw A member of the State System of Higher Education ■ March 1,2000 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: “DRUG FREE: YOU AND ME 2000” CONFERENCE AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY More than 1,500 eighth graders from 20 area sehools are expeeted to take part in the “Drug Free: You and Me 2000” eonference, Tuesday, March 7, at Edinboro University of Peimsylvania’s MeComb Fieldhouse. Natalie Massing of Rocket 101 radio will emeee the day’s activities beginning at 9:15 a.m. Edinboro University President Dr. Frank Pogue will welcome the students and guests to the Edinboro campus at 9:45 a.m. The morning keynote speaker will be Kevin Wanzer, one of the most effeetive and entertaining speakers to reach young audiences about drug education and making positive choices. A one-time staff member on the David Letterman Show, Wanzer has spoken to more than a million students, parents and edueators in the U.S., Canada, Europe and China, as well as to special groups such as the National Football League, the National Basketball Assoeiation and Major League Baseball. His unique approach to drug education - using humor rather than fear has been recognized by the White House and honored by numerous drug-free and educational organizations. Following the morning presentations, students will have lunch and the opportunity to visit some of the 25 workshops and breakout sessions covering a variety of topics, such as avoiding teen pregnaney, healthy relationships, pop culture, leadership, teens and tobacco, and “AIDS: End the Silence.” At 12:40 p.m., Edinboro University Athletic Director and four-time Olympic medalist Bruce Baumgartner will welcome the students back to the fieldhouse for the afternoon session. -more- “DRUG FREE: YOU AND ME 2000”, Continued Page 2 The afternoon keynoter will be motivational speaker Milton Creagh, who, at 6’7” and 335 pounds, has been ironically described as “one of the best kept secrets in America.” A radio and TV personality, recording artist, actor, producer, author, entrepreneur and corporate trainer, Creagh has spoken to more than eight million teens over the past decade. He has also worked with a who’s who of athletes, entertainers and politicians, including former President Gerald Ford, recording artist MC Hammer, heavyweight boxer Evander Holyfield, the Rev. Jesse Jackson, NFL quarterbacks Trent Dilfer and Jay Schroeder, and actress Coimie Selleca. Participating in the conference will be students from 20 area schools: Blessed Sacrament, Holy Family, James S. Wilson, Mt. Calvary, North East, Northwestern, Our Lady of Mt. Carmel, Our Lady’s Christian, J.W. Parker, Rice Avenue, St. Boniface, St. George, St. Gregory, St. James, St. John the Evangelist, St. Joseph, St. Stanislaus, Strong Vincent, Villa Maria, and Walnut Creek. Organizations sponsoring the conference include Edinboro University, Burger King, Diocese of Erie, Erie Coimty Council of PTAs, Erie County District Attorney’s Office, Erie Coimty Office of Dmg and Alcohol Abuse, Erie Elks Lodge #67, GECAC, GECAC Community Charter School, General McLane Safe and Drug-Free Schools Advisory Committee, Grandview Elementary PTA, Hamot Health Foimdation, McKean Elementary PTA, N.W. Regional Highway Safety Network, Parker Middle School PTSA, Plyler Overhead Door, PRIDE Consortium, and Tracy Elementary PTA. The conference Steering Committee includes representatives from Edinboro University, Erie Coimty Council of PTAs, GECAC, General McLane School District, Rice Avenue Middle School, and St. Luke School. For more information, contact the conference coordinator, Marcia Whiting, at 476-7695. -30WAR:csw %