NEWS AND WEATHER International Dinner celebrates Eastern European culture by Kristen Secllak staff writer Dr. Diane Purente, assistant professor of management, and her International Management class put on their second annua! International Dinner on Sunday, April 9, at 6 p.m. Eastern Europe was this year's theme, and the featured countries were Poland, Slovakia, Hungary, Albania, Yugoslavia. Russia. Turkey, Greece. Romania. C/ech Republic, Ukraine. Estonia, and Lithuania. Students in the class handled all of the fundraising and solicitation for the dinner, in addition to preparing the meals. They worked shifts in the kitchen throughout the weekend until the buffet-style dinner was complete. "The students have worked very hard. They have done everything, right down to pinching the pierogies," Parente said. There were over 900 pierogies at last count. The management students also prepared displays tor each ol the countries represented at this year's Dinner. These presentations displayed each nation's Hag. capitol. official language, terrain, and SUMMER JOBS Erie manufacturer looking to hire general shop laborers for the summer. Jobs run from mid-May (or end of semester) through August. A variety of positions are available. Great Hands-on Experience, Good Pay Call Barbara at 451-0400 for details. Weekend Weather Outlook FRIDAY PARTLY SUNNY AND WARM HIGH 64, LOW 48. government. Additionally, each display had several authentic trinkets, such as shoes, jewelry, clothing, books, and magazines, to give patrons a closer look into each countrv. The preview began at 6 p.m., at which time patrons of the event were able to view the individual displays for each country and socialize with one another. Appetizers and beverages were served. Dinner followed the preview at 7 p.m. During this time, a slide show played, showcasing each nation’s respective flag, and pianist Gabe Josset provided background music. Among numerous beverages, breads, soups, salads, and appetizers, various main dishes were served from several countries, such as dumplings. Polish Lenten mushroom (for vegetarians), Romanian Ciuperci cu carne de pore (mushrooms with pork), and Albanian Guelle me arra te ellit (chicken with walnuts). The desserts served were Albanian Baklava. Blue Noses (blueberry dumplings), and Turkish Rice Pudding. After the meal, a series of speakers and performers entertained the APRIL 14-16,2000 SATURDAY BREEZY, SUNNY AND CHANCE OF SHOWERS AND WARMER; HIGH 72, LOW 49 THUNDERSTORMS; HIGH 70, audience. Pavel Zemcik gave a lecture on “Business in Central and Western Europe.” Zemcik is the first international scholar at Behrend and is originally from the Czech Republic. He will be at Behrend until May. Zemcik focused on the Czech Republic, Hungary, and Poland, and how business would be conducted between the United States and each of these countries. Factors such as political climate, foreign investment, technology, and the legal system were key parts of Zemcik’s speech. Next to perform was Vidal Volchamsky. a multi-talented violinist from Russia. Not only a concert performer, Volchamsky is also an accomplished conductor. Volchamsky played three intricate pieces, one each from Hungary, Poland, and Russia. The final performance of the evening was given by Tom Habursky and Erica Wurst, the instructors of the Lublin Polish Folk Dancers. Dressed in authentic Polish garments, the team performed three lively numbers to close out the night. As the evening came to a close and everyone bade farewell, the International Business students’ night was just beginning they still had to clean up. Students enjoy their meals at the Inter national Dinner PHOTO BY LIZ HAYES SUNDAY Question of the Week WHAT ARE YOU LOOKING FORWARD TO IN THE “I’m looking forward to Lord of the Dance or “I missed Elton John, and that was the only thing 1 was really looking forward to.” A complainant reported his vehicle was vandalized during Saturday's Spring 4/4/00 The radio station received an obscene email from a computer that is on our 4/5/00 campus A complainant reported that a faculty member had stated that students in her class were threatened by another student on 4/4/00. 4/5/00 A coordinator asked Police and Safety to respond to a medical call in the 4/5/00 apartment quad A complainant from Mercyhurst College called to report some information that he felt Police and Safety needed to know about. 4/7/00 A student reported that another student tore down his door message board 4/7/00 A duty RA reported the smell of marijuana on the third floor of Ohio Hall 4/9/00 An accident was reported at the entrance of Erie Hall 4/13/00 10:55 SUMMER CONCERT SEASON? -Jessica Dows, 04, MIS -Lisa Werkmeister, 06, 810 “Martina Mcßride.” -Laura Hayes, 02, ACCT Police And Safety REPORT: Riverdance.” “JIMMY BUFFETT!” -Marcus Kalivoda, 08, ME “I’d like to see the Dixie Chicks -Sarah Kautzinan, 06, Finance r4l iZOFi I
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