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The Behrend Beacon
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BEHREND BRIEFS
Behrend's new web site saves time
If you haven't taken a close look at Behrend's new web site, you're missing a
lot of information, according to Ed Blaguszewski, director of University Rela
tions, and Carolyn Dudas, multimedia and computer support specialist.
Blaguszewski, who has been conducting training sessions with individuals from
a variety of areas across campus, said that the toolbar across the top of the page
places viewers within three clicks of college history, facts, people, departments,
news, calendars, admissions, financial aid, research, outreach, athletics, and com
munity information.
One of the best outcomes of the new web site is that everyone at Behrend has
-- at their fingertips -- standard facts about the college to share and to use in
writing about the college.
If you are interested in a training session on the new web site, contact Mary
Anne Geary at x 6159.
Logan House open for faculty use
Logan House was the setting for 39 faculty and student events in the 2001-
2002 academic year, according to Logan House Manager Judy Glembocki. Stu
dent interaction with faculty outside of the classroom helps with retention ef
forts, and Logan House is an excellent setting for such gatherings.
Faculty who wish to schedule end-of-semester presentations or a reception,
lunch, or dinner for class should call Glembocki to get on the schedule, which
fills up quickly. Arrangements for food service and audiovisual equipment can
also be discussed.
To reserve a date at Logan House, contact Glembocki at x 6365
Parents and families weekend
Penn State Behrend will host its annual Parents and Families Weekend today
through Sunday. The weekend is a time for students and their families to cel
ebrate the fall season and enjoy the traditions of the college.
The event begins tonight with a Casino Night, where play money buys real
prizes. Saturday features a brunch sponsored by the student councils and contin
ues with a college update and the Smith Chapel Open House and Tour. Visitors
may also take a walking tour of the campus and learn more about the history of
the Behrend family.
Saturday continues with the Scholarship Lunch, where scholarship recipients
will be honored. Wilson Picnic Grove will be the site of an old-fashioned picnic
from noon until 1:30 p.m., followed by a Tailgate Party in Bruno's Cafe. An
afternoon jazz concert with an ice cream social rounds out the afternoon.
Saturday evening guests may choose to attend Music Mayhem: Killing Me
Softly, a murder mystery dinner, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. and enjoy comedian Phil
Hughes at 9 p.m. in Bruno's Cafe.
Sunday morning worship services will be open to all in the Smith Chapel at 10
and 1 I a.m., followed by a brunch for students and families in Dobbins Hall from
I I :30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
For more information or to register for Parents and Families Weekend, call the
Office of Student Activities at x 6171.
POLICE AND SAFETY
9/ 1 9/02
An officer was dispatched to Roche Hall after receiving a
call that someone had passed out. Brookside VFD and a
medic were dispatched. The patient refused transport to
the hospital.
9/21 /02
A complainant reported that someone had torn off the
driver's side view mirror from his vehicle while it was
parked in S Lot sometime the night before.
A resident assistant reported a fire alarm ringing in the
500's apartment building. Upon arrival, the officer was
advised that burnt food had activated the smoke detector.
A complainant reported receiving prank phone calls.
9/21/02
9/21/02
9/23/02
A student reported having chairs stolen from an apart
9/23/02
A faculty member reported a meter being stolen from a
lab in Engineering.
Primal Fear
Who: United We Stand Theatre Troupe
What: Stage adaptation of "Primal Fear"
When: Thurs. 9/26 to Sun. 9/29
Thurs. 10/3 to Sat. 10/5
Performances at 8 p.m., Sun. at 5 p.m.
Where: Blasco Library = H. 0. Hirt Auditorium
160 East Front St. Erie, PA
Price: $6 students (mature audiences only) and seniors
$8 adults
Why: Proceeds benefit 9/11 Charities
How: Tickets available at Borders Bookstore, at the door, or by calling
Rob Kocur @ 814-459-5084
Sponsored by: Voices for Independence
Produced by: Rob Kocur
Directed by: David W. Mitchell
"Character can be measured by what we say... and what
Janet Neff Sample Center
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On Sept. 19, Erie's usually uncooperative weather allowed those who attended the Open House Nights in As
tronomy series to try out Behrend's telescope. The speaker, astronomer Dr. Alan Tokunaga, works in Mauna Kea,
the site of the world's largest observatory.
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they are unsure as to the quality of their
resume, they can drop it off at the CDC
and someone will look it over and make
corrections. They can then pick it up
the next day.
A little basic research goes a long way,
and students can prepare to meet com
pany representatives by reading up on
each company in which they are inter
ested. A list of the companies and links
to many of their websites can be found
on the Career Development Page. Go
to the Behrend home page
, su.edu) and click on the
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Career Fair link on the left side of the
page.
From the Career Development Cen
ter On-Campus Recruiting page, stu
dents can also find the names of compa
nies that will conduct interviews on cam
pus after the fair. If they submit a re
sume for these companies. they may he
selected to interview with a company
representative the next day or in the fu
ture. Students can brush up on their in
terviewing skills at the CI)C, where in
formation is available. They can even
participate in a mock interview.
Students should approach representa
tives with knowledge of their company
and one or two questions. Inquiries
about when the company is hiring, what
Behrend academic quality makes
up for smaller population
by Aimee Pogson
staff writer
It was recently reported in the Eric
Times News that Penn State Behrend
will become the second largest campus
in the Penn State system after the
completion of a new residence hall.
However, Dr. Jack Burke, interim
provost and dean said that is not
accurate.
"The Penn State University Schools
are categorized in different ways,"
Burke said. Population wise, the
Commonwealth College reigns supreme,
encompassing 12 different campuses. It
is followed by University Park, which
features the different disciplines:
business, technology, etc.
Then there are the campus colleges.
such as Behrend. It is joined in this
category by Capital College. a
combination of Penn State Harrisburg
and Schuylkill; and the new colleges of
Abington, Altoona, Berks-Lehigh Valley
and the Commonwealth College, which
is still considered a campus College
despite its large size.
Last are the special mission campuses,
which specialize in a certain area of
study. These schools include Hershey
Medical School, Dickinson School of
Law, Great Valley Graduate Center, and
the Pennsylvania College of Technology.
The new $8.85 million residence hall,
recently approved by the university's
Board of Tustees, is expected to raise
Behrend's enrollment from 3,700 to
4,000.
Penn State Erie and Penn State
Harrisburg are the oldest of the campus
schools and as a result have had more
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qualifications are necessary, and what the
best way is to follow up after the initial
meeting are all recommended. Students
should also ask for a business card and
provide their own contact information.
"It is very important to follow up with
companies after the Career Fair," said
Payne. This contact may come in the
form of a telephone call, mail, ore-mail,
hut the level of professionalism must be
Tips for making the most out of a career fair:
* Prepare your resume and have several copies with you.
* Dress as you would for a job interview.
* Identify the company representatives with whom you
wish to speak.
* Introduce yourself to the representative in a positive and
confident manner.
* Tell the recruiter about your interests.
* Give the representative a resume and be ready to dis
cuss your background, qualifications, and career goals.
* Think of questions that you would like to have answered
regarding your area(s) of interest.
* Make sure you obtain the representative's name, title,
address, and phone number so you can follow up.
* Afterward, make it a point to follow up with another
resume and a letter/e-mail expressing your gratitude and
interest in the company and what it has to offer.
-courtes of the Career and Develo•ment Cent-r
time to develop academically. Both
schools offer a wide variety of
undergraduate programs, with both
baccalaureate and associate degrees, and
some graduate programs, while
Abington, Altoona, Berks-Lehigh Valley
and the Commonwealth College offer
associate degrees and very few
baccalaureate degrees.
Behrend served as the school that all
of the other campus colleges were
modeled after. In the way of academics,
it falls as second on the list right behind
University Park.
Burke pointed out that to increase the
population of Behrend, the school would
have to lower admission standards to
allow more people in. This would
jeopardize the academic quality of the
programs at Behrend.
Although Behrend is second behind
University Park, Burke still sees room
for improvement. He would like to get
more space on campus to expand the
programs at Behrend. The school is also
planning to construct a new building for
Engineering and the School of Business.
Administrators are working towards a
fifth year accreditation for business,
putting more money towards scholarship
programs, and building more campus
housing. They are also trying to hire and
retain the best faculty that they can, and
improve the academic culture of the
school by introducing more active
learning through programs similar to the
award winning Speaker Series.
When asked if he thought Behrend
would ever surpass University Park in
terms of academic quality, Burke replied
that it was a big dream, one that would
take quite a while to accomplish.
Erin McCarty, News Editor
behrcolls@aol.com
high no matter what the medium. "They
need to make sure their c-mails are writ
ten professionally, with correct grammar
and spelling."
Students are encouraged to attend the
Career Fair, which will last from noon
to 4 p.m. on Oct. 8. For more informa
tion or assistance, they can check the
website or stop in to the CDC.
Loreti
Spirit
winner
PHOTO COURTESY OF STACY PONDO /
BEHREND ATHLETIC DEPT.
Mario Loreti won a large pizza Sept.
20, while Loretta Brandon and Ken
Bauer won the Spirit T-shirt. The next
"Pizza Hut Spirit Day" will be Oct. 11.
Faculty and staff are encouraged to
show their School Pride and wear
Blue and White or a "Spirit Shirt" on
the next "Pizza Hut Spirit Day."
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