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Don't look up . . . apparently deadly spikes of ice are hanging from the roofs of our
buildings. Or they could just be icicles. Either way, some of those bad boys are
really wicked. Be sure not to stand under them when it's sunny. Ooops, never
mind - it will never be sunny again.
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trailers," Burke indicated. Provost
and Dean Dr. John Lilley added that
once the REDC is in use, the School
of Science will move into the
Engineering Complex. Dr. John
Magenau, director of
the School of Business
and associate " The REDC will usher in a great watched as our best
professor of and brightest have
management, said that opportunity for the Schools of Business and left Pennsylvania
the School of Business for opportunities
faculty will be glad to Engineering and Engineering Technology that didn't exist
move out of Turnbull. here. But, today,
"The REDC represents to forge a truly strong educational and those opportunities
a vast improvement in
the working outreach partnership.
environment for
faculty. The School of
Business offices have
been temporarily
housed in the Turnbull
Building, a renovated
barn from the original Behrend
estate, and temporary office
buildings without running water and
toilets for the past 13 years.-
Aside from the benefits the RED('
will provide Behrend, the building
will have an even greeter impact for
the community. "This vital
investment will result in new,
knowledge-based jobs in
Northwestern Pennsylvania," Lilley
MLK CELEBRATIONS
through Music," featuring guests
Ellis Marsalis, St. James A.M.E.
Church Mass Choir, and Mary Alice
Brown as well as the Behrend Gospel
Choir and Concert Choir.
After the celebration Marsalis will
meet with several students, faculty,
and staff for a dinner at Logan House
at 6:00 p.m. The day's events will
then conclude with the third
installment of the 2000-2001
Speaker Series, "The American
Dream in the New Millennium,"
again featuring Ellis Marsalis.
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stated in a press release issued from
the Governor's office. Researchers
from the region's colleges and
universities will have access to this
facility and its state-of-the-art
equipment
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offer educational training programs
and research and technology
transfer projects that will greatly
benefit the area.
Governor Ridge indicated that the
RFDC and other similar
cooperative projects that will link
the community with industry and
educational facilities will help to
Marsalis has lonti, been an
extraordinary figure in the
development of jazz music and
In addition to being a
renowned artist himself, Marsalis
has also taught several of the genre's
stars.
artist
The celebration is under the
direction of Ms. Mila Cooper, who
is the current Director of Education
Equity Programs in the Dean of
Students Office. Behrend
organizations have also been
involved with the planning, namely
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keep graduates and the knowledge
and skills they possess in
Pennsylvania. "Today we make a
powerful pledge to our talented
young Pennsylvanians: 'Stay here.
There's work here!'
Dr. Robert Si Molleall ,
Director of the School of Engineering
and Engineering Technology
Engineering and
Engineering Technology, echoed
Governor Ridge's sentiments: "The
REDC will usher in a great
opportunity for the Schools of
Business and Engineering and
Engineering Technology to forge a
truly strong educational and
outreach partnership which can be
model for the Commonwealth and a
significant asset to Northwest
Pennsylvania."
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The REDC will
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-- those good
paying jobs can
be found right here
at home.-
Dr. Robert
Simoneau, director
the Multi-Cultural Council (MCC)
and The Association of Black
Collegians (ABC).
The members of the celebration
committee are hopeful that many
Behrend students, faculty, and staff
will participate in the celebration. Mr.
Chris Rizzo, director of Student
Activities, indicated that the event
has been greatly anticipated. Cooper
added that for this year's celebration,
while there is an obvious focus on
music, "the issues of racial equality
are significant."
SATURDAY
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"Get better grades!"
Jill Forsman (top left)
"Exercise more."
Erin DeLoin (bottom left)
Marketing, 04
"Get good grades."
Miles Tamburn-Smith (far left)
Finance, 06 "Be more organized."
Dave Smith (2nd from left)
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What
Year's resolution?
"Get straight As."
Cassie Harris (top center) "Get 4 13s and 2As this semester."
Psychology, 04 Denise Gorman (top right)
Elem Ed, 04
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"Exercise."
Camille Pia (bottom right)
Psychology, 08
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"Learn to drive."
Matt Eckl (far right)
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