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by Jen Henderson, associate editor
CAREER FAIR
Walsh also feels that the Virtual Job Fair is
a great way for people to find employment.
"We are promoting this career/internship
fair to let college students know about the
plethora of jobs and internships that are right
here in beautiful Pennsylvania," Walsh said.
"We also refer people to the Stay Invent
website to find out more about living,
working and playing in Pennsylvania."
"Val and I are having a lot of fun promoting
something we really believe in," said Walsh.
"Pennsylvania has a very low cost of living,
great outdoors and many young professionals
who want to make Pa even more exciting.
There couldn't be a better internship."
For more information or to post your
resume for free, go to http://
www.StaylnventPA.com and click on the
Fairy Job Mother.
PEACE RALLY
Behrend student Jon Edwards was one of
the many college students who attended the
war protest.
Chemistry professor Amicangelo shares his
passion with students
by Alyssa Peconi
staff writer
The chemistry department at Penn State
Behrend is experimenting with a new
addition to its staff, hoping there will not be
too many explosions.
Amicangelo teaches two sections of
Physical Chemistry (CHEMBD44I & 442),
and a freshmen honors chemistry course
(CHEMBDI2H).
A graduate from the University of
Massachusetts at Dartmouth, Amicangelo
brings not only intelligence, but also
experience to the chemistry department at
Behrend. He also attended graduate school
at the University of Vermont for two years.
Amicangelo accomplished three years of
post-doctoral research at the University of
Utah. Though this is his first major teaching
position, he student-taught throughout his
years at the University of Vermont.
In comparison to his teaching experiences
at Vermont, Amicangelo says, "The classes
are much smaller here, which is a very good
thing, because it allows for more student
teacher interaction." He also notes that the
entire Penn State Behrend community,
including the faculty and all the students, is
"small but very helpful and friendly."
Amicangelo had not always had his career
path lined up for chemistry. At first, he went
to school to become an electrical engineer.
FROM FRONT PAGE
Student Kelly Walsh poses with water bottles bearing her company's name during Tuesday's
Career Fair.
Church, spoke at the rally saying, "Give peace
a chance
"The echoing voice of dissent say give
diplomacy a chance," said Mock. "This is not
the time for war. We must declare war on all
forms of violence. Time has not run out for
Erieites to...take a stand."
Organizers and supporters of the rally said
that even though they may not have been as
effective as they wanted in persuading
Congress, the rally was a success because
their opinion was heard. U.S. Rep. Phil
English has said he will vote in favor of a
resolution allowing the U.S. to go to war with
Iraq.
"I think that it was successful in that so
However, he thoroughly enjoyed his
chemistry course during his freshman year,
even receiving the highest grade in the class.
In addition, Amicangelo always had an
interest in science. He even admits that he
owned a chemistry set as a child.
It was not until graduate school that
Amicangelo decided to focus himself on the
teaching profession. While instructing
chemistry laboratories and teaching material
during his years at Vermont, he developed
an interest in teaching and decided to devote
the rest of his career to teaching chemistry.
A native of Boston, Amicangelo is new to
this area. He just moved to Erie from Utah
in August, after he and his wife bought a
house.
The 33-year-old professor enjoys a variety
of activities, such as camping and skiing.
However, he has to admit he misses the
mountainous regions of Vermont, where he
spent a good deal of time hiking and rock
climbing, as well as doing many other
outdoor activities. On the other hand,
Amicangelo occasionally occupies his time
brewing beer in his own home and watching
the Buffalo Bills games on television.
This new professor is optimistic, planning
to "bring an area of expertise that was never
here before." He also hopes to introduce a
new chemistry course into the curriculum for
upper-level chemistry majors next year.
Amicangelo plans on staying at Penn State
N EWS
Friday, October 11, 2002
many people showed up and that the people
that were there were very concerned and
intelligent," said Kons. "They were all very
vibrant and willing to show support. I think
it was successful in that it showed Congress
that we are here and we will not rest until this
isn't an issue any more."
"I think as far as getting our opinions and
voices out in the open, it was very successful,"
said Edwards. "Students need to get more
involved in issues like this, because things
that happen today are going to affect us and
our families in the future. It's up to us to make
the difference."
Behrend for the duration of his career, "as students to "work hard, study, and most of
long as it works out." all, be passionate about your interests."
As far as advice goes, he encourages his
PHOTO BY JEFF HANKEY / BEHREND BEACON
Dr. Jay Amicangelo has joined the science department as assistant professor of chemistry. He
encourages students to have passion for their interests.
The Behrend Beacon
The Behrend Beacon
and the Office of
Student Affairs will be
accepting applications
for the position of
Editor-in-Chief for the
remainder of the Fall
semester and Spring
semester 2003.
Interested individuals
should submit a letter
of intent and resume
to Ken Miller, Director
of Student Affairs;
Reed Union Bldg.
Application deadline
is October 25, 2002.
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