BEHREND BRIEFS
Behrend staff members
receive promotions
Four members of Penn State Behrend's staff were recently promoted.
John Fontecchio was promoted to the position of Senior Instructional
Services Specialist in the Media and Instructional Support Center.
Tony Gonzalez was promoted to the position of Groundskeeper, Land
scape A, in Maintenance and Operations.
Carole Morey was promoted to the position of Staff Assistant V in
Counseling and Advising.
Linda Suroviec was promoted to the position of Staff Assistant VI in
Counseling and Advising.
College for Kids classes filling fast
The eighth annual College for Kids (CFK) summer program will
commence on June 11 . The program is sponsored by the Office of
Student Affairs, and proceeds go to the Penn State Behrend Child Care
Center
Seventy-five classes have been offered for this year, and several of
them have already reached student capacity or will reach it soon. Class
prices range from $55 to $75, and children enrolled in more than one
class will receive a discount. A child's participation may also be tax
deductible as child care.
CFK staff members will ensure secure pick-up and drop-off for chil
dren. For more information or a brochure, contact program coordinator
Rhonda Carter at x 6212.
Behrend welcomes new counselor
Kate Dallenbach, a recent graduate of Penn State Behrend's marketing
program, has been hired as admissions counselor. Dallenbach, who also
served an internship in the Admissions Office, can be found on the
second floor of the Glenhill Farmhouse or at extension x6lOO.
POLICE AND SAFETY REPORT
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There was a report of criminal mischief
done to a resident's door
There was a power outage in Perry Hall
During patrol, P&S discovered a student in
the Engineering Lab after hours. P&S
obtained the student's information and
an email was sent to the instructor in
charge of the rooms.
There was a report of vandalism to a
vehicle parked in the Ohio Hall Lot, lower
level. It was found that the vandalism
occurred to the same vehicle in a prior
incident which had already been reported.
P&S received a call in regards to a student
being in the senior design lab. P&S
checked the levels of the Engineering
Complex. P&S found a student in the lab
who said he hadn't seen anyone else there
The coach of the softball team reported that
a brown dog was running free around the
visitor's bench. P&S found the owner of
the dog and he picked up the dog at P&S.
A complainant reported the odor of mari
juana near Dobbins Hall. The officer talked
with students in area but could not detect
the scent
A caller reported that there was a group of
students being loud outside of Lawrence
Hall. When an officer arrived there was no
disturbance in the area. Two students in
the area said that there had been a loud
argument but those involved had left.
A caller complained of individuals throw
ing bottles in the Apartment Quad. The
reporting officer didn't find broken glass in
the area. There was no one in the quad or
surrounding areas.
The SEET called to report that a fire alarm
was going off. The alarm was set by a
power surge that happened on campus. The
alarm was reset. P&S advised M&O that
the fire doors need to be reset.
P&S picked up a white and pink "Hard
Rock" mountain bike which had been lying
in the grass in front of Niagara Hall since
early 4 / 1 4. The bike had been damaged
and was placed in the garage.
A complainant reported that a window was
broken on the south side of Tiffany Hall.
Individuals were identified by the com
plainant; charges are pending.
NEWS & WEATHER
WHAT EXIT ARE WE?
How will we ever know where we are? And does this mean that Peach Street is farther away now? And if the new exits
represent how many miles away the exit is from the state line, to which state line are they referring Ohio or New York?
Or are the numbers relative to the state line you're closest to? Once you get exactly between Ohio and New York, do the
numbers start counting down toward whatever state is closest? And if you were driving in your car at a speed of 68 mph
and passed the for, ner exit 9 sign, and a goose flew past heading due north at a speed of 13.54 mph, who would . . .
TUESDAY
Women Today unite to 'Take Back the Night'
Women Today, Behrend's Organization for
Women, and Gannon University are co
sponsoring Take Back the Night, a march that
denounces rape, incest, and domestic violence,
while celebrating the lives of survivors. Other
Behrend organizations and 26 off-campus
sponsors have also helpe
organize the event, which is
scheduled Wednesday at 7 p.m.
in Perry Square. Similar
marches will occur across the
country.
"The goal of Take Back tilt
Night is to take a stand against
sexual assault and domestif
violence, and in doing so, makt
the night safer for women, men,
and children," according tr
Jaimi Bonczar, president of
Women Today.
Unlike previous years, Tab
Back the Night will be held if
downtown Erie instead of Of
Behrend's campus. Nicol
Johns, vice president of Womei
Today, said this makes the marci
more open to the community
and will generate more
exposure.
"What excited me most about
getting involved in Take Back the Night was
that all the officers and all the other members
were so passionate about it. They're all really
dedicated to making it a really nice ceremony
and something that's really meaningful," said
Erin Lyons, a member of Women Today.
Lyons feels it is important to bring attention
to sexual assault and violence against women.
This is Lyons' first year as an active member,
but she plans to attend future Take Back the
Night marches
"Take Back the Night is a chance to make a
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As demonstrated by Women Today's signs, the organization is
advocating an end sexual harassment and violence against women
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statement that sexual assault is not to be
tolerated," said Dr. Eric Corty, associate
professor of clinical psychology. "By having
many people participate students, faculty,
staff, members of the community we can
demonstrate a strong degree of support against
sexual violence and, importantly, against the
fear of sexual violence."
According to Corty, about 22% of women
in the United States report that they have been
forced to engage in sexual activity by a man
and only 4% of the victims did not know their
assailants. Clearly, sexual assault is an issue
relevant to college students.
"Take Back the Night focuses attention on
this issue and increases awareness. Awareness
of the problem is the first step to change,"
Corty said.
Matt Parson, secretary of Women Today,
would like to see more men involved. Parson
is involved because he feels "we as men need
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to stand up for and help our sisters, and our
mothers, and our friends who are injured by
this crime." According to Parson, one in four
women and one in seven men are sexually
assaulted.
Bonczar, along with Sue Daley, Behrend's
staff psychologist, and Donna Douglas from
the YWCA, will speak. Other guest speakers
include representatives from the Rape Crisis
Center, Safe Net, The Ophelia
Project, and the District
Attorney's Office.
The first 300 participants
will receive a free t-shirt.
Transportation will be
provided for Behrend students
to and from the march. Those
needing rides should sign up
at the Rub Desk. A bus will
pick up students at 5:30 and
6:15 p.m. Childcare is
available at Gannon from 7:00
to 10:00 p.m. The march will
conclude with a sing-along of
Tracy Chapman's "Behind the
Wall" and a speakout, a time
for survivors to speak about
their experiences. A reception
will follow at Gannon,
featuring the band Freudian
Slip and free refreshments.
Bonczar invites those
seeking more information
about Take Back The Night to call her at x 7450
or the Women Today office at x 7162.
"Take Back the Night is truly an eye opening
experience. It will change how you think about
women, men, relationships, and sexual assault.
That is a promise. And remember . . . silence
is acceptance so take a stand against rape,"
Bonczar added.