December 1,1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SPECIAL TO PACU “ACADEMIC SCENE” At its fall 1998 Convocation, Edinboro University of Peimsylvania (Frank G. Pogue) held a symbolic groundbreaking ceremony to aimounce the construction of two multi-million dollar building and renovation projects, a new Arts and Sciences Center, and an expanded Crawford Center for Health and Physical Education and Disability Resources. Both projects are part of Permsylvania’s Shared-Cost Funding initiative. Edinboro University of Peimsylvania (Frank G. Pogue) recently signed an articulation agreement with the Crawford Central School District in Meadville, Pa., to allow Crawford Central students to get an early start on college. Students can earn Edinboro credits for accelerated and advanced placement level courses in several subjects if they enroll at Edinboro within two years of graduation. Edinboro has similar agreements with three other northwestern Peimsylvania school districts. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (Frank G. Pogue) co-sponsored with the Ophelia Project the conference, “Healing a Culture in Crisis: Reconnecting Our Families, Schools & Communities,” which was keynoted by the nationally-prominent author, Mary Pipher. President Pogue also led a panel discussion with representatives from Springfield, Ore., and Jonesboro, Ark., communities which suffered school-related tragedies in the past year similar to that of Edinboro’s General McLane School District. Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (Frank G. Pogue) received a pledge of $150,000 from the Edinboro University Alumni Association for technology enhancements in the University’s Baron-Fomess Library. -more- “ACADEMIC SCENE”, Continued Page 2 Three senior administrators from Edinboro University of Pennsylvania (Frank G. Pogue) were part of the official Erie, Pa., delegation to travel to Lublin, Poland, in support of the sister city agreement between Erie and Lublin. Edinboro maintains a cooperative academic exchange agreement with Lublin’s Maria Curie-Sklowdowska University as part of the sister city relationship. -30WARicsw December 1,1998 NEWS ADVISORY The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medicine Association (PVMA) will present a copy of its Disaster Relief Directory to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania President Frank G. Pogue in a ceremony at Camboro Veterinary Hospital, Rt. 6N in Edinboro, on Wednesday, December 9 at 10:30 a.m. Presenting the directory on behalf of the PVMA will be Edinboro veterinarian Dr. James Rummel. Edinboro University students Emmett Larkin and Tyler Snyder created the directory and World Wide Web site for the PVMA. The directory is a listing of 160 veterinarians statewide and their resources that would be available in the event of a natural disaster such as a flood, hurricane or earthquake. Those resources include veterinary medical assistance teams, mobile veterinary units, emergency treatment facilities and animal shelters. The PVMA web site address is members, aol. com/mdpavma. The directory is a cornerstone in the PVMA’s disaster preparedness program. It will be made available to emergency services coordinators throughout the state. Rummel asked Edinboro faculty in the department of business administration and economics to assist in the design and production of the directory. Professor Sherry Reynolds and Snyder, a smdent in the business administration departrhent, planned and designed the print version, while Larkin and professor Patricia Pineo in the mathematics and computer science department, created the World Wide Web site and developed the directory’s data base. Both students earned independent study credit for their work on the project. Because natural disasters affect animals as inuch as they do humans, the PVMA recognized its role in developing a statewide response plan to deal with dead, displaced and - more - PVMA NEWS ADVISORY, Continued Page 2 injured animals. The PVMA hopes the directory will provide emergency services coordinators at all levels with essential information for dealing with animals when disaster strikes. Edinboro University will continue to update the directory periodically and maintain the data base and web site indefintely. Also assisting in the project were professors Michael Hannan and Janis Stamm from the department of business administration and economics. -30BKP: jms ✓ EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 3,1998 NEWS ADVISORY EDINBORO UNIVERSITY JAZZ ENSEMBLE TO PLAY SWING The Edinboro University Jazz Ensemble is inviting one and all to dance to swing and big band sounds on Friday, December 11, from 5 to 8 p.m. at the Edinboro Ramada Inn ballroom. Director Gary Grant said the happy hour atmosphere will be a lot of fun as the 17-member jazz band will play several swing numbers during the evening. The event is BYOB as there will be no alcohol sales on the premises. There will be a $5 cover charge. V A member of the State System of Higher Education I EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 3,1998 NEWS ADVISORY Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s animation club “The Imagination Station” and the University Jazz Combo will make a live presentation of film and music on Thursday, December 10, at 6 p.m. in the University Center. The animated film is an abstract interpretation of a composition entitled “Of Pigs and Pumpkins,” written by Anson Ko of the Jazz Combo. The group will play along with the film, live and in-sync, producing a multi-sensational extravaganza of color, shape, rhythm and jazz. The Imagination Station began work on this film in September with a crew of some 20 student artists. The imagery was produced by an experimental technique of filmmaking where lines and shapes were scratched into exposed, black emulsion. The Combo recorded the music and a team of advanced animation majors then scripted the sound from the recording to synchronize the visual to the recording. The artists spent many hours reading sound script sheets and listening to the music, interpreting the visuals that go along with the soimd. A small team of editors then fine-tuned the fihn to its finished state. For additional information, call 814-732-2799. -30BKP: csw 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 December 4, 1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO TO AWARD HONORARY DOCTORATE TO DI PLACIDO Edinboro University of Pennsylvania will present an honorary doctorate, Doctor of Public Service {doctor beneficiorum publicorum, honoris causa), to Donald F. DiPlacido, former president of the Erie Area Chamber of Commerce and now vice president of marketing for the Erie & Chautauqua Annual magazine. An Erie native, DiPlacido was educated at Sacred Heart Parochial School, Strong Vincent High School and Gannon University. Prior to joining the Chamber in 1983, he had a long career in retail management as merchandising vice president for Erie’s downtown Boston Store from 1945 through 1978, and as general manager of the Erie stores of the Joseph Home Company from 1978 to 1983. During his 15 years with the Chamber, DiPlacido was a leader in the region and across Pennsylvania in modeling Erie as a catalyst for economic development, private-public cooperation, business-community outreach, business cooperation for education reform, application of technology, the development of Canadian and other international trade, and the establishment of Sister City relationships with Zibo, China, and Lublin, Poland. A pioneer in the application of “Total Quality Management” principles and practice for business and the community, DiPlacido developed the world’s first regional Quality Awards based on the Malcolm Baldrige National Quality Awards, the Erie Excellence Council, the anmial North Coast Conference week, the Total Quality Management Institute, the annual Legislator Appreciation Dinner, We Love Erie Days, the Creating Community program, the Adopt-a-School and Apple Corps business-education partnership programs, and a major Internet website, offering the world a wealth of accessible information about the Erie area. -moreA member of the State System of Higher Education AWARD HONORARY DOCTORATE TO DIPLACIDO, Continued Page 2 During his tenure as Chamber president, the operating budget tripled, membership quadrupled, and several cost-sharing and discount programs for member organizations were also initiated. The Chamber was also successful in attracting new business, revitalizing Erie’s downtown and bayffont districts, and developing partnerships with government, education and business and industry. DiPlacido was awarded the Leadership Erie Founders Awards and an Erie Business Center honorary associate degree in 1997, the Distinguished Sales & Marketing Career Award by the Sales & Marketing Executives Association in 1991, the U.S. Chamber Founding Member Award in 1987, the First Annual City of Erie Goodwill Ambassador Award in 1986, the Erie Ad Club Ad Person of the Year Award in 1984 and 1985, and the 1971 Retailer of the Year Award by the National Retail Merchant Association. DiPlacido continues to serve actively on the boards of directors and advisory groups of more that 20 area organizations, including those in business and industry, heath care, education and training, arts and culture, and community service. He joins 642 other new Edinboro graduates receiving degrees at the University’s winter 1998 Commencement on Saturday, December 19,1 p.m., in McComb Fieldhouse. Edinboro will have granted 1,278 associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees during the 1998 calendar year. EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 4,1998 NEWS ADVISORY RAY OWEN TO PERFORM AT MILLER SCHOOL National recording artist, award-winning songwriter and entertainer Ray Owen will perform Tuesday, December 8, at 10 a.m. in the Miller School on the campus of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Owen will present “Hats Off to America,” an award-winning show for kids of all ages. Owen will take his audience on a musical journey through history with a crew of colorful characters that step right out of history right on to the stage. The Pennsylvania Festival Association recently named Owen as Pennsylvania Songwriter of the Year for his compelling original songs, and the Philadelphia Inquirer distinguished him as “One of America’s premiere outdoor fair and festival performers.” His latest album release achieved national airplay and was selected as a candidate for Grammy nomination. For further information about the performance, contact the Miller School at 732-2267. -30BKP: jms A member of the State System of Higher Education December 4, 1998 NEWS ADVISORY RAY OWEN TO PERFORM AT MILLER SCHOOL National recording artist, award-winning songwriter and entertainer Ray Owen will perform Tuesday, December 8, at 10 a.m. in the Miller School on the campus of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Owen will present “Hats Off to America,” an award-winning show for kids of all ages. Owen will take his audience on a musical journey through history with a crew of colorful characters that step right out of history right on to the stage. The Pennsylvania Festival Association recently named Owen as Pennsylvania Songwriter of the Year for his compelling original songs, and the Philadelphia Inquirer distinguished him as “One of America’s premiere outdoor fair and festival performers.” His latest album release achieved national airplay and was selected as a candidate for Grammy nomination. For further information about the performance, contact the Miller School at 732-2267. -30- BKP: jms EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 9,1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE PVMA PRESENTS DISASTER RELIEF DIRECTORY TO EDINBORO PRESIDENT The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medicine Association (PVMA) presented a copy of its Disaster Relief Directory to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania President Frank G. Pogue in a ceremony today at Camboro Veterinary Hospital in Edinboro. Edinboro veterinarian Dr.> James Rummel presented the directory to Pogue on behalf of the PVMA. Edinboro University students Emmett Larkin and Tyler Snyder created the directory and World Wide Web site for the PVMA. The directory is a listing of 160 veterinarians statewide and their resources that would be available in the event of a natural disaster such as a flood, hurricane or earthquake. Those resources include veterinary medical assistance teams, mobile veterinary Units, emergency treatment facilities and animal shelters. The PVMA web site address is members, aol. com/mdpavma. The directory is a cornerstone in the PVMA’a disaster preparedness program. It will be made available to emergency services coordinators throughout the state. Rummel asked Edinboro faculty in the department of business administration and economics to assist in the design and production of the directory. Professor Sherry Reynolds and Snyder, a student in the business administration department, planned and designed the print version, while Larkin and professor Patricia Pineo in the mathematics and computer science department, created the World Wide Web site and developed the directory’s data base. Both students earned independent study credit for their work on the project. - more- A member of the State System of Higher Education PVMA PRESENTS DISASTER RELIEF DIRECTORY, Continued Page 2 Because natural disasters affect animals as much as they do humans, the, PVMA recognized its role in developing a statewide response plan to deal with dead, displaced and injured animals. The PVMA hopes the directory will provide emergency services coordinators at all levels with essential information for dealing with animals when disaster strikes. Edinboro University will continue to update the directory periodically and maintain the data base and web site indefinitely. Also assisting in the project were professors Michael Hannan and Janis Stamm from the department of business administration and economics. -30BKP: jms EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 11,1998 NEWS ADVISORY EDINBORO PROFESSOR ANDREW SMITH RECEIVES FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP Andrew R. Smith, a professor in the speech and communication studies department at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, is the recipient of a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship from the William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The nine-month scholarship will enable Smith to travel to Morocco as a lecturer in the Research Unit on Language and Culture at the Faculty of Letters of University Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. While there, he will continue his research on disability and intercultural communication, and lecture at other Moroccan universities and institutes, including A1 Alkhawayn University in Ifrane, Hassan II University in Casablanca, and the Institute for Language and Communication Studies in Rabat. -30BKP: csw A member of the State System of Higher Education edinboro university op PENNSYLVANIA Department of Speech and Communication Studies Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2444 -^April 1998 JP To: Dr. Terry L. Smith, Dean of Liberal Arts From: Dr. Andrew R. Smith, Associate Professor Speech and Communication Studies Re: Professional Leave for Fulbright Scholarship I have been offered a nine-month Fulbright scholarship to Morocco beginning Fall term 1998. I plan on accepting the award, and would like to apply for a professional leave for the 1998-99 academic year (through Spring term 1999). Although this is a lecturing award, I will also be afforded the opportunity to continue my research on disability and intercultural communication tlnough the Research Unit on Language and Culture in the Faculty of Letters of University Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. I also expect to offer colloquia at other Moroccan Universities and Institutes, including A1 Alkhawayn University in Ifrane, Hassan II University in Casablanca, and the Institute for Language and Communication Studies in Rabat. I am very enthused about representing Edinboro University on the Fulbright, and recruiting students into EUP graduate and undergraduate programs while in Morocco. I have two concerns, however. The amount of the award will be nearly half my current salary, and the health insurance will be marginal (“base-level,” supplied by USIA, that will not cover pre-existing conditions). In reading the CBA, it is clear that I am not eligible for Sabbatical Leave, which would have provided half my salary plus benefits, since I have not taught at EUP for the required seven years (I am completing my fifth year). Is there any other Leave-such as “Professional Leave”-that would pay a portion of my salary and maintain current benefits, especially health benefits for my family? If the proper means can be determined in keeping with the spirit of the CBA, I would appreciate it a great deal if the University would match the Fulbright award up to my current earnings and maintain my current benefits package. Since my replacements for the 1998-99 academic year will apparently be one or more temporary instructors, it would seem that the University would be able to make such a match at no additional expense. My acceptance of the award, however, is not contingent on such a commitment. Thank you for considering this request. A member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Robert C. Weber, Ph.D. Provost and Vice President for Academic Affairs Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2729 Internet: Weberr@Edinboro.edu 11 III 'ifiriiw D^Andrew R. Smith_^ SpeecnanaXommimication Studies Department Edinboro University of Pennsylvania Ediuboro, PA 16444 Dear Dr. Smith: Thank you for sharing the good news that you have been awarded a Fulbright scholarship to Morocco for the 1998-99 academic year. Congratulations on what will surely prove a challenging and rewarding opportunity for you as a lecturer in the Research Unit on Language and Culture at the Faculty of Letters of University Mohammed V. I consider my own tour as a Fulbright Scholar to be one of the high points of my career, and I trust your experience will be equally gratifying. Best wishes for a successful and productive year. Sincerely, Robert C. Weber /jm c: Dr. Frank G. Pogue, President vl^r. Terry L. Smith, Dean of Liberal Arts Dr. Terry Warburton, Chairperson, Speech and Communication Studies Department APR - 7 1998 A member of the State System of Higher Education THE J. WILLIAM FULBRIGHT FOREIGN SCHOLARSHIP BOARD Office of the Chairman rscEDruisa Dr. Andrew R. Smith Dear Dr. Smith: On behalf of the J. William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board, it gives me great pleasure to inform you that you have been selected for a Fulbright Scholar award in Morocco during the 1998-99 academic year. Asa- Fulbrighter, you will be joining the ranks of some 225,000 distinguished scholars and professionals worldwide who are leaders in the educational, political, economic, social and cultural lives of their countries. It is our expectation that you will also demonstrate the qualities of excellence and leadership that have been the hallmarks of this program and made it one of the most respected activities of the U.S. Government for more than 50 years. The award is contingent 'upon your obtaining official research clearance from the. host country, where applicable, and satisfactory medical clearance. The remaining terms and conditions of your award and other pertinent information will be forwarded to you' by the Moroccan-American Commission for Educational and Cultural Exchange in Morocco. Your impressive academic accomplishments have made possible your selection for the Fulbright Program. We know that you.will exemplify the same standards of excellence when you become a representative of the American people abroad. In so doing, you help fulfill the principal purpose of the Fulbright Program, to increase mutual understanding between the people of the United States and those of other countries. Developing international understanding requires a commitment on the part of Fulbright grantees to establish open communications and long term cooperative relationships to build on the experience long after the conclusion of the grant. The United States Information Agency joins the Board -in congratulating you and wishing you a successful program abroad. We hope that your Fulbright experience will be highly rewarding and that you will share the knowledge you gain as a Ful^ighter for years to come. / / A Presidentially Appoimed Board Responsible to the Congress and the Public authorized under the Mutual Educational and Cultural Exchange Act of 19<5l WASHiNCTON. D.C. 20S47 MlMjLJ 71 EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF [fu PENNSYLVANIA NOV 3 0 1998 ti/ 1008-300 > Date: Frank G. Pogue, President 12/3/98 To: Dean Dilmore Hartig Johnson Kerstetter Kiel Lawlor Lindsay PAT PEC Cabinet Arnold Baumgartner Coleman, W. Czejdo OFFICE OF THE PRESitPT EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Mogavero Randall Reed Sheehan Sinsabaugh —Smitlu Weber 3 iULLLinr 0B»3l9!r' (Ibright Scholar flty and staff or Please: ____Reply directly on my behalf w/copy to this office ____Prepare draft for‘s signature Prepare draft for my signature X For your information Comments See me re attached Take appropriate action Note: Return Retain Circulate Discard Comment: 1993-99 Fulbrlght Scholar Grant - Dr. Andrew R. Smith |. Please see the lyour institution, fized as the [ it is a special k3 vital endeavor. .VI States prticipating As you may know, ^inistered by the fientially ormulates policy nternationalize by adding a lum. The e instrumental in cy of nations me for e potential of itive and public ars on your 6ur academic ~A member of the State System of Higher Education ill continue to _at the Fulbright Program provides. Sincerely, Patti McGill Peterson Executive Director Attachment Telephone: 202.686.4000 Fax: 202.362.3442 Website: www.cies.org EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 11,1998 NEWS ADVISORY , EDINBORO PROFESSOR ANDREW SMITH RECEIVES FULBRIGHT SCHOLARSHIP Andrew R. Smith, a professor iif the speech and communication studies department at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, is the recipient of a prestigious Fulbright Scholarship from the William Fulbright Foreign Scholarship Board. The nine-month scholarship will enable Smith to travel to Morocco as a lecturer in the Research Unit on Language and Culture at the Fatuity of Letters of University Mohammed V in Rabat, Morocco. While there, he will continue his research on disability and intercultural communication, and lecture at other Moroccan universities and institutes, including A1 Alkhawayn University in Ifrane, Hassan II University in Casablanca, and the Institute for Language and Communication Studies in Rabat. -30BKP: csw A member of the State System of Higher Education From: VAX::LACNY "Linda Lacny" 21-SEP-1998 08:27:32.56 To: DHARPST, STANFORD CC: Subj: In case the Dean asks for it sometime... From: VAX::GALVIN "Sherri Galvin - Office of the President" 19-SEP-1998 15:50:31 To: WEBERR,TLSMITH CC: KOBEJA,GUTTING,MAYS,NECOPOLOUS,LACNY S\ibj: FYI - information from the HR office re: A.Smith address in Morocco From: To: CC: Subj: VAX::SEMEROD 15-SEP-1998 08:07:57.00 DEAN,GALVIN SEMEROD Andrew Smith-Speech/Comm. If anyone would need it, the following is Andrew Smith's address in Morocco: c/o Multicom, 15 bis Rue Jebel Toubkal, Agdal, Rabat, MOROCCO or IN%"andrewsmithOhotmail.com EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 14,1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PVMA PRESENTS DISASTER RELIEF DIRECTORY TO EDINBORO PRESIDENT The Pennsylvania Veterinary Medical Association (PVMA) presented a copy of its Disaster Relief Directory to Edinboro University of Pennsylvania President Frank G. Pogue in a ceremony on December 9 at Camboro Veterinary Hospital in Edinboro. The directory is a listing of 160 veterinarians statewide and their resources that would be available in the event of a natural disaster such as a flood, hurricane or earthquake. Those resources include veterinary medical assistance teams, mobile veterinary units, emergency treatment facilities and animal shelters. The directory is a cornerstone in the PVMA’s disaster preparedness program and will be made available to emergency services coordinators throughout the state. Edinboro University students Emmett Larkin (Erie) and Tyler Snyder (Cooperstown), cfeated the directory and World Wide Web site at the request of the PVMA “These students have set very high standards,” said Pogue. “The University is proud to be supportive of such activities. Indeed, this is what we’re all about. As a public university, we must find more ways like this to serve all of the surroimding communities in northwestern Peimsylvania and beyond.” Edinboro veterinarian Dr. James Rummel presented the directory to Pogue on behalf of the PVMA. “There is nothing like this directory in the United States,” he said. Rummel asked Edinboro faculty in the department of business administration and economics to assist in the design and production of the directory. Professor Sherry Reynolds and Snyder, a student in the business administration department, planned and designed the print -more- A member of the State System of Higher Education PVMA PRESENTS DISASTER RELIEF, Continued Page 2 version, while Larkin and professor Patricia Pineo in the mathematics and computer science department, created the World Wide Web, site and developed the directory’s database. Both students earned independent study credit for their work on the project. Because natural disasters affect animals as much as they do humans, the PVMA recognized its role in developing a statewide response plan to deal with animals that are displaced, injured or killed. The PVMA hopes the directory will provide emergency services coordinators at all levels with essential information for dealing with animals when disaster strikes. Edinboro University will continue to update the directory periodically and maintain the database and web site indefinitely. The PVMA web site address is members.aol.com/mdpavma. Also assisting in the project were professors Michael Hannan and Janis Stamm fi:om the Edinboro University department of business administration and economics. -30- BKP: csw oSlo"MvS, Hospital. Rummll nr^ Association Disaster Relief Di From left are Rummel- de EricRrdaR^ZentTv, . -P--n,a.ives Veterinary ° ^ Veterinary Medical Edmboro President Frank G. Pogue anrstitoEZaTLafllin'^ December 14,1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: SPECIAL FOR “LIFESTYLES” JANUARY 1999 CALENDAR OF EVENTS 28- LET IT SNOW: Edinboro University celebrates one of its most famous and plentiful commodities at its Annual SnowFest, Jan. 28-31. Call Kerry Moyer, 732-2454. EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 15,1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: PAUL BLANDINO INTERNS WITH ERIE SCHOOL DISTRICT Paul Blandino, son of Mr. and Mrs. Don Blandino of Chili, New York, recently completed a 12-week internship in the Erie (Pa.) City School District’s child study department. Blandino is a student in the psychology department at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania. Phil Rewers, a certified school psychologist for the Erie School District, supervised him. Undergraduate internships in psychology are typically undertaken by students following their junibr year. Internships provide students with an opportunity to obtain professional work experience in a variety of settings in the field of psychology. -30BKP:csw A member of the StateSystem of Higher Education Rebecca Bailey, right, marketing manager for McDonald’s, presents a check for $450 to Brian Tuskan, of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s Theta Xi fraternity. Theta Xi was the winner of the McDonald’s Challenge, which makes cash awards to a non-profit organization on behalf of the fraternity or sorority which spend the most money at the Edinboro McDonald’s during Greek Week '98. The fraternity has chosen Habitat for Humanity to receive the funds. Looking on is Sheena Glover, Edinboro’s coordinator of university EDINBORO UNIVERSITY^------------------------------------------OF PENNSYLVANIA office of Public Relations and PublicaBons Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 18,1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO GRAD TRICIA LEE PASCOE A RISING STAR IN HOLLYWOOD From the time Tricia Lee Pascoe was a young girl in West Mifflin, Pa., she knew she wanted to be a performer. Today, the two-time graduate of Edinboro University of Pennsylvania is making her dream come true as an actress and model in Hollywood. Pascoe may not be a household name just yet - even though you may have seen her face on dozens of pnnt ads or an occasional guest TV spot - but through her hard work and multiple talents, true stardom may be just one break away. To her friends, Pascoe is called Tricia Lee or TL - seldom just Tricia. She grew up in the house onMillport Road in West Mifflin where her parents and sister Jill still live and her father, Dr. George “Pat” Pascoe, has his dental office. “My modeling career started when I was very young,” recalled Pascoe. “I remember my mom driving me to all sorts of auditions. I did newspaper ads for department stores like Kaufrnanns and Gimbels, and I did runway modeling for Saks Fifth Avenue for a couple of years. I even took days off from high school to model during my junior and senior years. While modeling has proved to be invaluable for her career, acting is where her heart and her ambition lie. She was involved in every musical in high school and attended the Pittsburgh Playhouse one summer before college. “I came to life on stage. I knew I wanted to be a performer. Acting is a child s game of make believe. I get to be whomever I want. In high school I wasn’t sure if I wanted to get a Grammy or an Oscar. To this day, either would be fine with me.” When it came time to choose a college, Pascoe liked Edinboro for its art department and location away from the city, realizing that her career would likely have her hving in a major metropolitan area all of her life. -moreA member of the State System of Higher Education j < 4 PASCOE A RISING STAR IN HOLLYWOOD, Continued Page 2 At Edinboro, her many artistic and performing talents blossomed. She studied voice under professor Robert Waterstripe and joined the Scotsingers. For two-and-a-half years she majored in painting, but being stubborn and wanting to paint differently than instructed, changed majors again, and ended up with a degree in photography in 1988. Both skills opened doors for her at her first job. At WJET-TV in Erie she worked as a camera operator, promotion manager’s assistant, field photographer and editor, and then courtroom sketch artist for the last two years. In the courtroom she was often paired with WJETTV reporter and Edinboro graduate Janice Edwards. They became fnends and traveled together to England for the Edinboro Oxford program as graduate students in Edinboro’s communications program. “Not only is Tricia Lee attractive on the outside,” said Edwards, “she is also a very exuberant, ambitious and talented person who will no doubt be a star someday.” Her exposure to the legal system while a courtroom artist inspired her to consider law as a profession. But one of those simple twists of fate put Pascoe on her current career path. “After earning my master’s degree at Edinboro ini 9911 visited Florida for a three-month vacation that lasted four years. I was actually signed up to take the law school aptitude test in Florida, but the same day as the exam I was offered to star in the lead of a musical on South Beach. So I put off more education and went for my dreams.” She continued to model to support herself between roles and pay for acting classes. For one year in Boca Raton she co-hosted with Laverne and Shirley star Cindy Williams on a magazine format show called Parenting in the 90s. During a stint in Miarrii she co-starred on a handful of TV shows and appeared in a couple of forgettable films. Her time in Florida gave her a taste of the glamour life associated with a modeling and acting career. Assignments took her to the Bahamas, Mexico, Canada, Hong Kong, London and Venezuela. Her social life was equally exciting, which, for a time, included dating Sylvester Stallone. With four years of experience, membership in the Stage Actors Guild, and a portfolio that included her TV and film work, Pascoe left Florida in 1995 for the bright lights of Hollywood. Since then, she has landed roles in such TV shows as LA. Heat, Nightman, Soldier ofFortune, Night Stand, Pointman, and Silk Stockings. In the latter she starred in the episode “Private Dancer.” -more- PASCOE A RISING STAR IN HOLLYWOOD, Continued Page 3 Pascoe said they wanted to bring in a professional dancer to do the dance scene. “I hate having stand-ins for me,” said Pascoe. “I told the director to watch how the stand-in dances, then watch how I dance.” Pascoe knew she could dance with “funk.” The director took one look at Pascoe’s performance and sent the stand-in home. Her film credits so far include Captured, Mutual Needs, the Sean Connery thriller The Rock, an Italian film Tanto Quanto, and the soon-to-be-released Chick Flick. Although her roles in films have been modest, her career has already had its share of highlights. “Every time a hundred people are waiting on your next move after the director yells action - nothing can replace that adrenaline, excitement and nervous energy, or walking back to my first trailer on the set of Tanto Quanto and seeing my name on the door. My trailer was the size of a bathroom, but I didn’t care.” One person who is not surprised by Pascoe’s success is Emily Sinsabaugh, executive assistant to the president at Edinboro University, who met Pascoe when they were classmates at Edinboro. “Tricia has always had a star quality about her,” recalled Sinsabaugh. “At the same time, she is probably one of the kindest and most fun-loving people I know. She has it all... talent, good looks, intellect and a big heart.” What is a typical day like in the life of a rising star? “No day is typical,” explained Pascoe. “You never know your schedule. Between your theatrical agent, commercial agent, print agent or manager, somebody always calls to put a wrench in your schedule. You’re always picking up headshots or dropping off resumes, or having demo tapes delivered, or going to meetings or auditions. You schedule time for the gym, yoga and chiropractor and then you reschedule. Bookings are great because on those days you’re not in charge of your schedule. Someone else gets to deal with it.” A normal week will find Pascoe at the movies or studying plays on Monday night, acting class on Tuesday night, horse riding on Wednesday night, and practicing yoga on Thursday. Her acting coach is the highly-respected Harry Mastrogeorge, whom she credits for inspiring her as well as guiding her training. All of this work is for a reason. Her professional goal is to be a solid, working actor, whose work is looked upon with respect. The actors whose work she admires include Jessica Lange, Katherine Hepburn, Jodie Foster, Meryl Streep, Anthony Hopkins and John Malcovich. -more- • ^ PASCOE A RISING STAR IN HOLLYWOOD, Continued Page 4 “Awards are wonderful,” said Pascoe, “but actors know when they have done their best work. I desire to play roles I admire and that challenge me.” Pascoe has personal goals as well. Her top priority is to move her parents to the West coast, either to southern California or the Phoenix area. “I’m grateful every day for the most generous and loving parents.” For herself, it’s simply “to be in love and have a wonderful life with horses and dogs.” Even though she has dated such Hollywood stars as Kevin Costner and Jeff Goldblum as well as Stallone, she hasn’t found Mr. Right yet. But ifjust a small part of her dreams from her career carries over to her personal side, it won’t be long before Tricia Lee can say, “It’s a Wonderful Life.” -30BKP: csw 9 TRKIA LEE PASCOE S.A.G7 Beeper 1 - 800 - 905 j 5'10.5" Weight: 133 Hair: Blonde H«i9hl< TELEVISION PolnUnon Pointmon PonnUng In the 90's Supermarket Survival Eating Trends of the 90's ,4o4 feolured/ Claire featured/ Margo Co-Host/15 Episodes Host Host r5?0I / FILM Party Girl Waitress Bar Guest Tanto Quanto Cop-N-Half Scorn THEATRE Lead soloist Soloist/ Doncer Soloist Soloist Deco Beach Scottsingers Godspeil Godspell, Crease, Wiz Ritz Plozo/ Dinner Theatre Touring Western PA Pittsburgh Playhouse West Mifflin Community Theotre TRAINING Mel Johnson Roy Forchlon Mkhoel J. Stork Terry Berlond Robin Nossif; ABC casting Mori Lyn Henry John Fionte Herb Mondell Tom Logan Lori Wyman Edinboro University of PA Pittsburgh Playhouse Acodemy Acting Coaches: Voice Coaches: COMMERCIALS Cold Reoding Seminar Acting Seminar Cold Reoding Film Workshop On Comoro Commerciol Audition Techniques On Comoro Sitcom Workshop Imoge Consulting/ Script Anolysis Workshop Monologue, Scene Study, Cold Reoding Film Classes Commericol Workshop Business of Show Business Seminar Commercial TV & Film Workshop, Level 1 & 2 Introductory & Advanced TV & Film Workshop Advanced TV Production, Advanced Acting Acting, Ensemble, Jazz, Ballet, Speech, Voice John Fionte & Marc Cameron Kimberly Daniels, Nina Milotzo & Dr. Woterstripe available upon request FORMAL EDUCATION Bachelor of Fine Arts in Photogrophy; Masters in Communication SPORTS/ SPECIAL ABILITIES Tennis - Golf - Horsebock Riding - Volieyboli - Jet Skiing - Snow Skiing - Bosketboll Scuba (PADI certification) - Snorkeling - Jump Roping - Roller Skating - Ice Skating Courtroom Sketching - Desktop Publishing - Videography - Photography Voice Overs - Jingles - Singing - Editing 3/^" ft 1/2“ EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 19, 1998 iv sr-, FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: I EDINBORO UNIVERSITY WINTER COMMENCEMENT More than 4,000 people were on hand at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania’s Winter Commencement ceremonies held Saturday, December 19, 1998. Among them were 642 graduates who received associate, bachelor’s and master’s degrees in the ceremony. One of the highlights of the ceremony was the awarding of an honorary doctorate to Donald F. DiPlacido, former president of the Erie Area Chamber of Commerce. “I have had the good fortune in my life to have been recognized with several honors and awards,” said DiPlacido. None mean as much to me as the honor this great university has bestowed upon me today, because it stands for education. And there is nothing more important in today’s world especially as we await the new millennium - than education. “I take great pride in being a member of Edinboro University’s December 1998 graduating class and in the fact that I can now call myself an Edinboro alumnus. “So I accept this honor - not just for myself - but for my mother and father, and for all of the people in the City and County of Erie and the many communities across northwestern Pennsylvania who look to this university for the leadership and prominence it has brought to the region for 141 years.” In his welcoming remarks to the graduates, their families and the guests of the University, President Frank G. Pogue expressed his hope that Edinboro University has connected with external communities to maximize and assure that the graduates will be successful in securing a professional career or graduate opportunities. “I know first hand that you are dutifully pursuing employment,” he said. “I met a business person in New York City a few days ago, and, upon learning that I was president of Edinboro University, he told me that he had just received a resume from one of our soonIto-be graduates. As a matter of fact, when I saw him at breakfast the next day, he handed me a copy of -moreA member of the State System of Higher Education EDINBORO WINTER COMMENCEMENT, continued page 2 that resume. The name on it was Julie Cramer.” President Pogue then asked Julie to stand and be recognized, and following applause from the audience, he said, “Julie ... I hope you get the job!” Pogue went on to say: “I hope Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, one of 14 public universities in the Permsylvania State System of Higher Education, has lived up to the public trust and that we have provided access to an exceptionally high-quality education at a reasonable cost; that our learning community has been student centered; that the experience has forged the internalization of the skills and high moral and ethical values as foundation for citizenship and a hunger for further education; that we have provided adequate opportunities for you, our students, to evaluate the effectiveness of our teaching, service and administration; that we have recognized and responded to the changing needs, in terms of technology, of the demographics of our student body; and that your university has connected with external communities to maximize and assure that you will be successful in securing a professional career or graduate opportunities commensurate with your aspirations. . . .” “Let us continue to lead others by making the people we serve discover the good things about themselves that they didn’t know were there,” Pogue said. “Let’s spread our concept of community and family to the larger communities in our state, nation, and the world. By all means, let’s stay in touch.” Carrying the ceremonial mace and leading the academic procession as the Grand Marshal was Andrew J. Rusnak, professor of history. He has been a member of the Edinboro faculty for the past 32 years. -30- psl EDINBORO UNIVERSITY OF PENNSYLVANIA Office of Public Relations and Publications Edinboro, PA 16444 (814) 732-2745 or 2929 Fax (814) 732-2621 December 22,1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: EDINBORO STUDENT WINS STATE ART CONTEST FOR SECOND TIME For the second time, the artwork of Clark M. Weaver, a student at Edinboro University of Pennsylvania, has been chosen for Pennsylvania’s 1999 voluntary waterfowl stamp and fine art print. Weaver’s work, a pair of ring-necked ducks setting on the mirror-like surface of a marsh pond, was selected firom a field of 26 entries at the state’s annual waterfowl art contest held this past summer at the Pymatuning Waterfowl Expo in Linesville. His acrylic painting of hooded mergansers was selected as Pennsylvania’s 1997 voluntary waterfowl fine art print. A graduate of Central Dauphin High School in Harrisburg, Weaver won both state and federal Junior Duck Stamp Design Contests in 1994 and 1996. He is a protege of long-time fiiend Gerald W. Putt of Boiling Springs. Putt is the only tree-time winner of the Pennsylvania Game Commission-sponsored fine art contest, winning in 1991,1996 and 1998. Weaver joins Tom Hirata (1990 and 1994) as a two-time winner of the Pennsylvania contest. The late Ned Smith was commissioned to paint the 1983 and 1985 duck stamp prints. -30BKP: csw A member of the State System of Higher Education Decembers, 1998 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: LOCAL STUDENT RECEIVES SCHOLARSHIP Edinboro University of Pennsylvania has announced that Michelle Neal, R.D. 3, Box 209, Indiana, is the recipient of the Robert and Winnifred Zanotti Literacy Education Scholarship. This scholarship is awarded to an elementary education major with a particular interest in literacy education. It is renewable one time for recipients 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 Q.P.A. Recipients who have accrued more than 96 credits by the end of their initial award term are eligible for scholarship renewal. No student may be awarded the scholarship for more than two years. Michelle is the daughter of Russell Neal and Kathleen Neal. She is a graduate of Penns Manor High School and an elementary early childhood education major at Edinboro. -30PSL:jms