So it finally came. The white stuff is here. It actually arrived late this year - there is usually a foot on the ground by Halloween. Anyway, we Beaconians have a question: if you wear snowshoes and the sidewalks are all plowed, does that mean you have to go out of your way to walk in the snow to class? Hmmm, interesting. Tower Brass Quintet jazzes up the Wiiitergaiiden by Katie Galley and Paige Miles editorial page editor and copy editor Side Story: Maria and Tonight. stage presence, and outstanding Showing that they can proficiently musicianship. They have performed cover music ranging from the with the Baltimore Symphony and Renaissance to newly commissioned have collaborated with many of the works, for their finale the Qunitet world’s premiere brass chamber The third and final installment of the performed the brief yet lively tune It ensembles. Logan Wintergarden Series/Music at Don 7 Mean a Thing by Duke •» The Logan Wintergarden Series/ Noon‘Tbr"fhis' semester occurred on Ellington, a famous jazz musician. Music at Noon will return to Behrend Tuesday, November 14, in the Reed The Quintet has earned a world- next semester on Wednesday, January Wintergarden. The Tower Brass class reputation and critical praise for 17, in the Reed Wintergarden with the Quintet, originally from Bowling its innovating programming, engaging Eberli Ensemble. Green, Ohio, played for an hour and delighted a crowd that included students, faculty, staff and the Erie community. Consisting of Brian Bushong and Larry Heman, both on trumpet, | Daniel Saygers, playing [the trombone, his brother !David Saygers, on the ‘tuba, and Bernice [Schwartz on the french jhom. j With a musical repertoire that spanned four centuries, the Quintet started with a familiar tune, Olympic Fanfare by John Williams, which is [often played throughout the Games. Among pieces by Handel, Elam Sprenkle, Bach, and Verne Reynolds, the group also played two selections from the musical West The Tower Brass Quintet entertains the crowd in the Wintergarden on Tuesday, November 14. NEWS & WEATHER PHOTO BY NEIL MAKADIA Weekend Weather Outlook SATURDAY MOSTLY CLOUDY HIGH 39 LOW 25 Rlice A.nd Safety WBrr 11/09/2000 08:05 A complainant reported that someone tried to purchase a computer using her University purchasing card. 11/10/2000 03:02 An RA called to report that there was an unresponsive female in the Perry lobby restroom. Upon arrival, officer found the woman responsive, but intoxicated. School of Business reaches out to underclassmen by Liz Hayes news editor In an attempt to help first-year business leaders. Dr. Diane Parente, assistant students and sophomores This year, the first “Bridge professor of management, added, planning to pursue a degree in Experience” retreat is being “another myth of undergraduate business form a stronger bond planned for Saturday and education is that faculty with the School of Business, the Sunday, January 13-14, at the members influence students’ School has developed the Courtyard Marriott on Peach learning only in the classroom. Freshman-Sophomore Business Street. On the agenda are several Research tells us that with 85% Bridge (FSBB). This new seminars, including Process of students’ time spent outside program is the classroom, designed to build off the First Year Seminars that “Educators used to believe that students’ academic and non-academic learning experiences were separate and unrelated, but we know now that both parts of the ‘bridge’ will increase our students’ cumulative learning.” are already in existence A major flaw that the College has noticed in its Business degree programs is that students go most of their first two years College with little contact with the School. These students are mostly taking general education classes that do not require much interaction with the program, faculty, or other students. Students are then asked to declare a major at the end of their fourth semester without ever really experiencing what is involved in their program. They have little knowledge of career possibilities and basic business philosophies and necessary skills, as well as little to no sense of fellowship with their peers. Therefore, the School of Business developed FSBB in order to correct these problems. During students’ sophomore year, upperclassmen and faculty will be available in the evenings to provide the underclassmen with evening advising sessions. Also, an off-campus retreat, the “Bridge Experience,” will be offered for these underclassmen. SUNDAY °c> o° °oo SNOW HIGH 35 LOW 29 This retreat will give students students’ cumulative learning,” leadership experience and bring Dr. Mary Beth Pinto, assistant them into contact with local professor of marketing, stated. Dr. Mary Beth Pinto, assistant professor of martketing Management/Team Skills, Career Planning with industry representatives, and Business Etiquette/Impression Management; Mentor Sessions; and a Power Breakfast with more industry representatives. The School of Business is currently accepting reservations for this event. Those interested should complete a registration form and return it to Ms. Vaunita Struble in the School of Business Office along with the $3O registration fee. The deadline to R.S.V.P. is December 6, but only the first SO paid reservations will be acknowledged. This program is intended to be largely extra-curricular so as to supplement the curriculum. “Educators used to believe that students’ academic and non academic learning experiences were separate and unrelated, but we know now that both parts of the ‘bridge’ will increase our FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 17,2000 MONDAY <°c? o o o U SNOW HIGH 37 LOW 31 it is important for faculty to take their teacing beyond the formal classroom setting.” Long-term, the FSBB will hopefully aid in the transition from the undecided underclassmen years to the focused junior and senior years. As stated in the recent funding proposal, FSBB will hopefully “reinforce the recent initiative from Governor Ridge’s office in Harrisburg to promote the ‘four year finish.’” Another goal of the program is to engender a sense of fellowship and community within the School of Business, developing a strong networking base. A third goal is to improve the current advising system, which currently does not provide as much support to business students as the school would like. Funding for FSBB comes from a $15,000 Provost’s Award for collaborative teaching and learning efforts, which was awarded in May 2000. For more information on this program, contact Dr. Mary Beth Pinto at x 6348, Dr. Diane Parente at x 6436, or Dr. John Fizel at x 6323.
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