Page 2 AT A m : ft Religious debate BEHREND-The Penn State-Behrend Religious Affairs Council has selected “Religion and the State” as an open forum topic for Thursday, January 25 at 7 p.m. The discussion, which will be held in the Reed Lecture Haß, is free and open to the public. Addressing participants will be Dr. Michael Federici, lecturer in political science at Behrend and assistant professor of political science at Mercyhurst College, and Withold “Vic" Walzak, executive director of the American Civil Liberties union, Western Pennsylvania Region. For further information, contact the Office of Campus Ministry at x 6245. NATO troops receive warnings As though they do not have enough to worry about, U.S. troops in Bosnia have recently received warnings concerning their safety arid the Safety of other NATO troops. They were not, however, warned about Bosnian fortes. The first of the warnings was to watch out for an American that may attempt to launch attacks against NATO troops. They were also warned to look out for Muslim Fighters that might attack the U.S. troops in Bosnia. Sex act policy canned at Ul DES MOINES (CPS)--A so called “sex act” policy that required instructors at the University of lowa to notify students of “unusual or unexpected" classroom materials has been eliminated by the State Board of Regents. Approved by the regents in January 1994, the controversial “sex act” policy required faculty to “give students adequate indication of any unusual or unexpected class presentations or material.” The policy-which was widely criticized by students and facully--was approved after students complained about a 1993 art-class video showing homosexual sex acts. Under the revised policy, instructors only have to outline course content at the beginning of the semester and let students decide for themselves if the material is offensive. Pizza: Good and good for you CAMBRIDGE, Mass. (CPS)-Looking for an excuse to call pizza a health food? Look no further. A Harvard University study has found that pizza and spaghetti sauce can protect against prostrate cancer. Really. The 10-page study, published in the Journal of die National Cancer Institute, examined 47,000 men over six years and found that those who had at least 10 servings a were of tomato-based foods were up to 45 percent less likely to develop prostrate cancer. “We found more was better ” Dr. Edward L. Giovannucci of die Harvard School of Public Health told The Harvard Crimson. He said men whose intake was four to seven servings of the tomato based food had a 20 percent reduction in the rate of prostrate cancer. Researchers checked the consumption of 46 frui ts and vegetables and found only the consumption of tomato-based foods and strawberries seemed to protect against prostrate cancer. The benefits of tomatoes come in several forms, said Giovannucci, including Sauce, raw and even when cooked into pizza. However, he added, the study isn’t a license to overdose on the cheese pie. “These findings support the idea that people should eat a variety of fruits and vegetables,” said Giovannucci, adding that other foods may protect against other types of cancer. Amtrack passengers exposed MIAMI (AP)-Hundreds of Amtrack passengers woe asked to be tested for tuberculosis after a train ride from New York to Miami. Passengers observed a 22 year old man dribbling mucous on himself and coughing up blood all over the train. The man was removed from the train between Chicago and Miami and taken to the University Medical Center in Jacksonville. It was there they discovered the man had tuberculosis. He is in fair condition. Although the infection risk to fellow passengers is very low, but Amtrack shared the names of all passengers and Amtrack employees who were exposed to the Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The CDC and state health officials will be contacting the passengers and employees in the next few days and advising them to be tested. $ ... GLANCE News $15,000 Fellowship programs seek applicants Indianapolis, INDIANA- The Indiana University Center on Philanthropy is seeking student applicants for its two prestigious, highly competitive fellowship programs - the Jane Addams & Andrew Carnegie Fellowships in Philanthropy Program and the Hearst Minority Fellowship Program. Recognized as the nation’s leading center on the study and practice of philanthropy, the IU Center on Philanthropy is a national clearinghouse for education, research, training and public service programs in the nonprofit sector. Jane Addams & Andrew Carnegie Fellowships The program awards each fellow a $15,000 stipend, an internship (In Indianapolis), and 12 credits toward a graduate degree. The application deadline for the Jane Addams & Andrew Carnegie Fellowships is February 17, 1996. The ten-month program of work and study is from August 15 to June 15. 1996-1997. Candidates will be recent college graduates, including Ridge visits Behrend con’t... from RIDGE page 1 community,” said Brent Vernon, a Behrend alumni who helped arrange the meeting. Vernon wants to see that these multiple needs are met, and added, “but concentration remains on funding.” “Behrend is seeking support not only for our campus, but all of PSU,” said Lilley. “There is always a desire for additional support.” PSU is Pennsylvania’s only land grant university, created within the last century. Therefore, the University is required to serve and provide for the people of Pennsylvania in return for the land given by the state. Lilley describes Behrend as “a strong link within the University, although it is a relative newcomer in business and economic development” “The college is doing an outstanding job,” agreed Vernon. The meeting was arranged by Ted Junker, a trustee of PSU and member of the Council of Fellows, Vernon, who is also a Council of Fellows member, and a scheduling and advance office worker for Ridge, and Ann Ditullio, an Erie representative; for Ridge. I “Considering that the meeting' took place on December 27,' during the Governor’s vacation, it was kind of him to speak with us,” said Lilley. seniors anticipating graduation. Students are selected on the basis of demonstrated leadership potential, special interest in community service and the nonprofit sector, and academic performance. The program is not intended for students who are already committed to a program of graduate study. Candidates are only expected to pay housing and living costs, and must be able to spend the full program period in Indianapolis. Candidates with exemplary academic records, and those with outstanding leadership ability, will be given priority. Hearst Minority Fellowship The Hearst Minority Fellowship awards a $15,000 stipend from which the fellow is expected to pay housing and living costs. The Center on Philanthropy covers in-state tuition and other costs pursuant to graduate study. To be considered, candidates must apply and be admitted to either Indiana University’s M.A. in Philanthropic Studies or the M.P.A. Nonprofit Management program. Application deadline is Child Care Center announces spring speaker series ;>:i! * .sM i mi: ; iiMifiiiSi -SIsJW BEHREND-Tbe Child Care Center at Penn Stflp frfr_lhe BeiuHtd College, b&mnaafcmz spmg sp&fcermm focpto&nu: The cotter is providing the soles as a service to parents who use the facility, and will open it to the public as welL All of the presenters will give their talks at the Child Care Center, 5650 Station Road at 6:30 p.m. A $3,00 donation will be taken to help cover costs. On Wednesday, February 21, Bill Donahue, manager of Police and Safety Services at Penn State-Behrend, will address lire safety issues, and discuss fire extinguishers and smoke detectors. Sharon Piano from the Nutrition and Dairy Council will be the featured speaker on Wednesday, March 20. Piano will discuss proper nutrition for children. The final speaker for the series is Candy Jaruszewicz, director of early childhood education at Gannon University. She will give a talk on the Reggio Emilia curriculum on Wednesday, May 15. For more information about the series, contact the Penn State- Behrend Child Care Center at 898-6175. wpse -*■ am 1450 Tonight Nittany -Lion Hotline 605 pm Priday Night PSU Lady Lione v. Illinois -715 pm Saturday Penn St. v. Indiana - noon Behrend Lady Lions v. W & J - 6pm Behrend Men v. Oberlin -730 pm Sunday PSU Lady Lions v. Wisconsin -1145 pm Super Bowl XXX -545 p Tuesday Behrend Lady Lions v. Buffalo St. - 7pm Thursday, January 25, 1996 April 1. The program period is from August 15 to June 15, 1996-97. The fellowship is designed to provide members of minority groups the opportunity to engage in the study and practice of philanthropy while persuing the M.A. or the M.P.A. The fellowship is funded by a grant from the William Randolph Hearst Foundation. Candidates must have a bachelor’s degree, (graduating seniors may apply), and are either recent graduates, scholars, active volunteers, or nonprofit practitioners. Applicants must be able to demonstrate interest in and commitment to the philanthropic tradition. For an application and more information about the fellowship programs call or write the Indiana University Center on Philanthropy, 550 West North Street, Suite 301, Indianapolis, IN 46202-3162, 317 274-4200, Fax 317 684-8900.
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