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Vol. XLIX No. 10
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Trick or treat? The kids at the new Child Care Center got into the spirit on Wednesday and dressed
in their Halloween best. For a better look at the superheroes represented, turn to page 11.
`What's next is on your shoulders'
Rev. Calvin Butts delivers powerful message
Nearly two months after the
terrorist attacks on America, citizens
throughout the country wonder where
to turn to now. Rev. Dr. Calvin 0.
Butts 111 addressed this issue
Thursday night in the McGarvey
Commons.
Butts is the pastor of the Abyssinian
Baptist Church in central Harlem, a
church founded in 1808 by Ethiopian
merchants concerned about racial
segregation. Butts, having won more
than 300 awards in his career, holds
many positions including president of
the Council of Churches in New York
City, vice-chair of the board of
directors of United Way of New York
City, and chairman of the National
Affiliate Development Initiative of
the National Black Leadership
Commission on AIDS, among others.
The Behrend Gospel Choir opened
the night with a hymn, followed by
brief introductions from students Kim
Moses and Edalia George. Butts then
began with the question, "America:
What's Next?"
Butts pointed out that the American
flag is being flown everywhere, from
cars to clothing to households. He
noted an "enormous tide of patriotism
has swept our nation" in the aftermath
of the recent tragedy.
He further went on to point out
patriotism is related to religion—
concepts of God and country are
connected. "Everyone knows how to
pray—even the atheists," he said.
"Everyone is frightened, everyone
wants to claim to be a great patriot,
everyone wants to stand tall for
America."
Butts continued, discussing an 18th
century African-American author,
Phillis Wheatly, whom he called a
SUPERMAN?
by Paige Miles
interim managing editor
"true patriot of our nation." Wheatly,
one of the first African-Americans
published in America, was a slave
who truly hoped America would
someday give the freedoms to the
enslaved that slave owners at the time
enjoyed. She loved America and the
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Rev. Dr. Calvin 0. Butts 11l of New York City asked students in the
McGarvey Commons to determine "what's next" for America in light
of the Sept. 11 attacks.
November 2, 2001
president at the time, George
Washington, in spite of America's
bigotry towards slaves.
Wheatly, though rarely given credit
WHAT'S NEXT?
continued on page 3
What is
Knowledge Padt?
by Kristen Schrum
staff writer
For those new to Bchrend who
haven't ventured up Jordan Road yet,
the name Knowledge Park might not
have much meaning. But for those
interested in research opportunities,
internships, or even jobs after
graduation, Knowledge Park is a
much more pressing matter.
Knowledge Park is a 200-acre
technology, research, and commercial
park expected to create up to 3,000
new jobs in northwestern
Pennsylvania.
Knowledge Park initially consisted
of the research and development firm
Aalborg Industries and General
Electric Transportation Systems.
Aalborg is the world's leading
manufacturer of steam boilers and the
company selected the location at
Knowledge Park because of the
partnership with Penn State and the
easy accessibility to major cities
around Erie. GE specializes in the
manufacture of locomotives and
decided on Knowledge
Park because of its
business capabilities.
"Knowledge Park i
ideal location for
Transportatio
Systems' eßusiness
resources. By
joining the talents of
bright, energetic
students, research
faculty, and GE
business executives Knowledge Park is located on Jordan Road, just
in this conveniently- south of campus. Eventually, once the Eastside
located facility, we're Access Highway is completed, Knowledge
driving the Parkway will connect with Station Road.
development and
implementation of leading-edge
eßusiness and technology solutions,"
said John Krenicki, president and
CEO of GE Transportation Systems.
Being located at the park gives
companies a chance to use the
technologies available at Behrend and
the valuable minds of the students
who act as interns and are majoring
in related subjects, such as
engineering, web design, and
electronic commerce. This provides
a win-win situation for both the
Chemistry program
nationally recognized
by Emily Brocks
staff writer
The American Chemical Society re
cently approved Penn State Behrend's
chemistry program, making it one of
only 620 colleges nationwide to
achieve this prestigious recognition.
The Behrend chemistry program has
been enhanced and extended in order
to reach the rigorous standards of the
ACS.
The approval means more oppor
tunities for students and it is also a
testa nent to the chemistry program
hen.. at Behrend.
"The opportunities available are
now equivalent to those available at
University Park," stated Dr. Roger
Knacke, director of the School of Sci
ence.
A chemistry degree from an ACS
approved school is a valuable creden
tial as graduates from the program
receive a certificate provided by the
ACS. Both the degree and the certifi
cate are national recognitions for suc
cessfully completing a rigorous aca
demic chemistry curriculum.
"The extra requirements of an ACS
approved program are valued by po-
companies and students.
ISIT.com, Erie's rapidly growing
dot-com company, has been the most
recent addition to Knowledge Park.
The company moved in during July
2001.
"The company will benefit from
close proximity to the college's
information technology programs,"
said Dr. John Lilley, former provost
and dean at Penn State Behrend.
Potential collaborations for this
company include student internships,
class and senior research projects, and
technology transfer projects.
There are other newly-finished
projects at Knowledge Park,
including the completion of Building
Four and the Center for Advanced
Manufacturing which is up and
running next to 1-90. This center is
36,000 square feet of laboratories,
classrooms, and computer rooms for
the use of advanced technical training
in the region.
Also, the Child Care Center opened
its door there this week. According
to Bob Light, associate provost and
associate dean, projected future plans
bridge that crosses over the small
gorge running between the site of the
future Research and Economic
Development Center and Jordan
Road so students won't have to walk
on the road.
Needless to say, Knowledge Park
is growing rapidly. This business
venture will provide students with
many opportunities to collaborate
with major companies and firms
while they are still in college.
tential employers and graduate
schools. They know that graduates of
an ACS-approved program will have
met ACS lab standards as well as
stringent ACS course requirements,"
said Dr. Mary Chisholm, associate
professor of chemistry.
Despite the high standards of the
chemistry program, "the number of
students in the chemistry major is
slowly increasing," Knacke added,
implying certification makes the pro
gram more desirable to prospective
students.
The approval process, led by
Chisholm, was lengthy, taking six
years to complete. Behrend began
considering requesting approval in
1992, but did not actively pursue it
until 1995. Following the request, the
science department had to complete
a self-study. covering all areas of the
science
"We spent several years complet
ing a self-study of our courses, re
search, faculty, students, perfor
mance, and graduates in chemistry,"
said Knacke. The ACS then reviewed
CHEMISTRY
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