EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2194 FAX (814) 732-2294 August 30, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE KEVIN COURTRIGHT JOINS STAFF AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is pleased to announce the appointment of Kevin E. Courtright as assistant professor of political science and criminal justice. Courtright, of Clymer, New York, will teach corrections and criminology at Edinboro. Prior to accepting his position at Edinboro University, Courtright was an assistant professor and acting chairperson in the criminology and criminal justice department at Niagara University. He received an associate degree from Jamestown Community College in New York, a bachelor’s degree from SUNY College at Fredonia in New York, a master’s degree from Mercyhurst College and a Ph.D. from Indiana University of Pennsylvania. Courtright resides in Edinboro with his wife Victoria, three-year-old son Samuel and two-year-old daughter Katherine. 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 September 10, 2001 NEWS ADVISORY Off Kilter will bring a new twist to Celtic music as they perform at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania this evening at 8 p.m., in the University Center. The group blends many harddriving musical styles as they provide their audience with a world-class show, accompanied by ever-changing stage antics. For additional information, call the Office of Cultural Affairs at 814732-2518. Media coverage is invited. -30EAW 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 August 30, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE DAN BENNETT JOINS STAFF AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY Dan Bennett from Orrville, Ohio, joined the staff at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania as assistant professor in mathematics and computer science. Bennett received his master’s degree in computer science from Kent State University where he was employed as systems administrator prior to accepting his position at Edinboro. Bennett, his wife Michele and their daughters Rachel and Elizabeth reside in Edinboro, Pa. A member of the State System of Higher Education “Get Out of Jail,” (Lindsay Hall, speech and communication major) attempts to flee the scene as “Mr. Monopoly” (Merv Knieriem, political science major) snags her to help prepare for Edinboro University of Penns>1vania’s Homecoming. “Monopoly” will be this year’s theme as the University celebrates a weekend with returning alumni, friends and families. Marketing Department Taylor House Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2194 FAX (814) 732-2294 July 31,2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDINBORO RECEIVES BERMAN SCULPTURES Three new sculptures have been added to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s campus with an estimated value of $150,000. The sculptures, donated by philanthropist Dr. Muriel Berman, are from the late Philip and Muriel Berman Collection in Allentown, Pennsylvania. Created by renowned artists Ernest Shaw, Glenn Zweygardt and Clay Ellis, the sculptures contribute to the enjoyment of contemporary artwork displayed outdoors at Edinboro University. Shaw’s sculpture, made of white granite, is the largest of the three standing 12 feet high and 13 feet wide. Zweygardt’s stone pillar is created with white and pink granite and “Black Butter Eye,” by Ellis, is constructed of steel. The three pieces have been added to the University’s collection of Berman artwork. You can find the sculptures located near the Baron-Fomess Library and Loveland Hall. CGH Ir (i EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA William A. Reed, Jr. Assistant Vice President Media and Community Relations Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax: (814)732-2621 August 27, 2001 MEDIA ADVISORY: OPENING OF SCHOOL ACTIVITIES CONTINUE AT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY Moving-in and welcoming activities at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania continue this evening with the Welcome Week Picnic, 6:30 to 7:30 p.m., and the sixth annual Candle Lighting Ceremony at 7:30 p.m., both on the Baron-Fomess Library Mall. The Candle Lighting Ceremony, inaugurated by President Frank Pogue during the first year of his presidency, officially welcomes new students as full members of the Edinboro Family and informs them of their opportunities and responsibilities as citizens of the campus and neighboring communities. Pogue said that the candle lighting segment of the program has become an Edinboro University tradition: “As each candle is illuminated, students and members of the extended Edinboro Family make a corresponding pledge to the social, cultural and educational involvement, growth and development of the student body.” University faculty and staff, trustees, alumni, returning students, and area community and business leaders traditionally take part in the symbolic ceremony. A Karaoke mixer in the University Center follows the Candle Lighting Ceremony. Media coverage of tonight’s events is invited. -30WAR/csw A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA William A. Reed, Jr. Assistant Vice President Media and Community Relations Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax: (814)732-2621 August 3, 2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO’S POGUE SELECTED “PRESIDENT OF PRESIDENTS” Edinboro University of Pennsylvania President Frank G. Pogue on July 1 began his term as chairperson of the State System of Higher Education’s Commission of Presidents and Commission for the Universities, succeeding West Chester University of Pennsylvania President Madeleine Wing Adler. Selected annually by the presidents of the 14 State System universities, the chair’s role is commonly referred to as “President of Presidents.” Under Act 188 of 1982, the enabling legislation for the State System, the Commission of Presidents recommends policies for the universities and acts in an advisory capacity to the System chancellor and Board of Governors. Although not formed by statute, the Commission for the Universities exists as another advisory body. Membership again includes the 14 university presidents; however, the System chancellor, vice chancellors or others may be invited by the Commission to attend meetings as appropriate. -30WAR/csw A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA William A. Reed, Jr. Assistant Vice President Media and Community Relations Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax: (814)732-2621 August 2, 2001 MEDIA ADVISORY: Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host a two-day informational meeting of the Keystone Commission on Education for Employment in the 21®^ Century, beginning at 1 p.m. on Tuesday, August 7, and concluding at noon on Wednesday, August 8, in the Diebold Center for the Performing Arts. The Keystone Commission is an independent, bipartisan group of legislators and representatives of business, labor and education established by resolution of the state House of Representatives. Chaired by state Rep. Jess Stairs (R-59 Dist.), who also chairs the House Education Committee, the Keystone Commission works in cooperation with the Dept, of Labor and Industry and the Pa. State Workforce Investment Board to address issues of workforce development. The Commission’s charge includes identifying job skills required by growing occupations, analyzing vocational-technical education programs, and examining the state’s higher education system with particular emphasis on reviewing existing collaboration between higher education and programs that encourage communication and cooperation between higher education and the workplace. Presenters at the informational sessions will include representatives from the Erie Conference on Community Development, Erie City School District, Regional Workforce Development Consortium, Northwest Workforce Investment Board, Point Click Learn, Greenville/Fort LeBoeuf Business-Education Partnership, Engineered Plastics, the community colleges of Butler and Westmoreland counties, and Edinboro University. For more information, call the President’s Office at 732-2711, or the Edinboro office of state Rep. John Evans (R-S^*’ Dist.) at 734-2793. Media coverage is invited. -30WAR/csw A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY Marketing Department-------------- OF TaylorHouse PENNSYLVANIA Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 132-2m FAX (814) 732-2294 May 21,2001 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PEPWSYLVANIA ANNOUNCES KIDS ACADEMY AT PORRECO Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will host its 7* Annual Kids Academy at Porreco (KAP) with two summer programs at Edinboro University in Erie - The Porreco Center, July 23-27 and July 30-August 3. Offering a wide variety of unique learning experiences, children in grades one through six may register for full- or half-day programs in one or both weeks. With classes divided into grades 1-3 and 4-6, each grade is taught a series of four different classes each week. During the July 23-27 session, the youngest children will create puppets from everyday items during “Playful Puppetry.” They will study plant and animal adaptations and learn what makes up our solar system in “Exploring with Science.” “Team Building Skills through Physical Challenges” will help students develop skills in communication, decision-making and conflict resolution, while “Flight of Fairy Tale Fantasy” will carry them to magical places. Grades 4-6 will learn the importance of safety and cleanliness and will have the opportunity to experience a variety of sights, smells and tastes during “Kids in the Kitchen.” They will participate in hands-on experiments dealing with the sun, rain, wind, clouds, humidity, and barometric pressure in “Weather Elements.” During “Artistic Birds,” students will investigate birds in their habits and create three-dimensional birds using paper and clay. The day will end with “Papier Mache Creatures” as the students study myths, write their own and create a creature based on that myth. - more - A member of the State System of Higher Education KIDS ACADEMY AT PORRECO Page Two In the second session, July 30-August 3, grades 1-3 will survey, design, build, test and fly a variety of natural and manmade objects during “Things that Fly.” They will design creative projects using pasta and/or plates after reading a variety of children’s literature during “Pasta and Paper Plates - Oh the Things You Can Do.” Language arts, science, mathematics and art will be integrated into “Facts and Myths About Bats” as the students enhance their knowledge of these misunderstood mammals. “Super Science” will talk about the Rfe cycle of frogs, our five senses and the life cycle of plants. Grades 4-6 will build and test a variety of K’NEX projects in “Fantastic Fun with K’NEX,” and will study the cultural significance of masks during “Making Masks.” Creative writing and illustration will be explored in “Write! Art! Write!” The program will end with “Facts and Myths About Bats.” Children will be escorted between classes and supervised at all times. The fee for each full-day program is $125 per week for the first child and $105 for additional children from the same family in the same week. The fee for each half-day (morning or afternoon) is $90 per week, $75 for additional children from the same family in the same week. All children 'svill receive a KAP souvenir. For additional information or to register, call the Office of Extended Learning at 814-836-1955 or 1-800-526-0121. - CGH 30 -