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WEEKEND WEATHER
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Showers
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Low: 30°
BEHREND BRIEFS
Special library hours announced
Nov. 27 8-5 p.m. Dec. 15 noon- 1 a.m.
Nov. 28-30 CLOSED Dec. 16-19 8-1 a.m.
Dec. 1 3 p.m.-midnight Dec. 20 8 a.m.-7 p.m.
Dec. 2-5 8-1 a.m. Dec. 21-Jan.l CLOSED
Dec. 6 8 a.m.-10 p.m. Jan. 2-3 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dec. 7 10 a.m.- 10 p.m. Jan. 4-5, 11-12 CLOSED
Dec. 8 noon-1 a.m. Jan. 6-7, 9-10 8 a.m.-5 p.m.
Dec. 9-12 8-1 a.m. Jan. 8 8 a.m.-7:30 p.m
Dec. 13 8 a.m.-10 p.m
Dec. 14 10 a.m.-10 p.m
Extended Junker Center hours posted
Due to interest expressed by students at the last Pizza with the Provost, the Junker
Center will extend its weekend hours. This includes the Jageman Fitness Room.
Beginning after Thanksgiving break through spring break the hours will be as
follows:
10 p.m.
10 p.m.
- midnight
Fridays - 7 a.m
Saturdays - Noon
Sundays - 2 p.m
They can also check the athletic facilities web site at
athletics/facilities/intro.htm where they can find all hours of operation as well as
how to find out when events are scheduled which may close the basketball courts,
track or Jageman Fitness Room.
Stormy weather plan
Penn State Behrend has established a comunications plan to provide informa
tion to all faculty, staff, and students in the event that classes are delayed or
cancelled due to stormy weather. If you think classes may be cancelled or
delayed, you can get updates by visiting the Penn State Behrend web site
(www.pserie.psu.edu), go to the Look What's News bar, and click on the link to
cancellations.com. Type "behrend" and "pa" in the appropriate search box, then
click on the college's name when it comes up. A stormy weather update will be
posted.
If it is before 8 a.m. you can also call 898-6000 and select "class cancellations
or school closings" from the voice mail menu. If it is after 8 a.m. call 814-898-
6000 and speak with switchboard operator Karen Hein if she is available. There
are also a number of radio and TV stations that you can tune into such as WICU
TV 12, WXFP-TV 66, WXTA-FM, Country 98, and WRTS-Star 104, just to
name a few.
If bad weather does occur, which is quite normal here in Erie, the decision to
hold classes must be made by 6:30 a.m. Last year the college did not have to
close for weather, but in case it does this year students have a variety of ways to
find out
Computer training for students changes
In previous years, seminars were a very effective means for providing training
to a large number of students. However, as students became more knowledge
able about PC software, seminar attendance steadily declined. The computer
center began to look for a more effective way to provide training to students that
would be timely, flexible, and address the students' learning needs throughout
their college career.
After considering several options, the center decided to team up with the
Learning Resource Center. In collaboration with Ruth Pflueger, director of the
Learning Resource Center, a different approach for student training was devel
oped.
Effective this spring semester, the Computer Center will no longer offer
general-purpose seminars to students. Instead, the Learning Resource Center
will provide one-on-one tutoring to students who need assistance with Microsoft
Office, Front Page, and Web Mail. Students can contact the center at x 6140 to
arrange an appointment.
The Computer Center will continue to provide group training to a class if
requested by faculty. To request training for a class, faculty needs to complete
the Computer Resource Requirement Form or contact the Computer Center at
least three weeks in advance to make arrangements.
Studetns also have the opportunity of learning computer topics by using the
tutorials in the Computer Center labs or by using the Web-based tutorials
(https://wbt.psu.edu)
Both the Learning Resource Center and the Computer Center rely on students
to provide the tutoring and the training. As a result, the tutoring and the group
training depend upon the availability and knowledge of the students.
POLICE AND SAFETY
11/15/0215:00 Complainant reported that someone struck his car while
it was parked on Aquarius Drive.
11/17/02 14:45 Officer was dispatched to above location to take a report
of an assault.
11/18/02 12:00 Complainant reported receiving harrassing phone calls.
"Character begins with gratitude. The easier our lives
become, the more we forget how lucky we are to be free."
- Bob Kerry Former Senator 2001
Janet Neff Sample Center
for Manners er Civility
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Friday November 22, 2002
HEATHER MYERS / BEHREND BEACON
Lydia Ramierez shows her dramatic flair during her Wednesday performance of Rhythm of Life titled "I Love
America." The Dominican-born Ramierez performed in seven different voices, focusing on the struggles of
Latinos in America.
KNOWLEDG
more of our operations in a campus-like
arrangement to achieve greater
efficiencies," Smith said.
The move would also contribute to
slowing down the "brain drain" in
Pennsylvania. State and local officials
have campaigned to help create and keep
jobs for young people entering the work
force in Pennsylvania.
"In many ways, that's what the
[Knowledge) park is trying to do. create
and retain higher paying jobs
knowledge-based jobs, that students
could apply for after they graduate," said
Burke. He said there would also he a
great opportunity for a number of
internships. General Electric, which
currently has research and development
offices in Knowledge Park. has about 30
student-interns.
"There are even intern programs at
Erie Power Systems (formerly Aalborg
Dinner for Six Strangers unites
and students
faculty, staff,
PHOTO BY KEVIN FALLON / BEHREND BEACON
A 15-year Behrend tradition continues with Thursday's Dinner for Six Strangers. The free Thanksgiving meal,
which was served in the McGarvey Commons, offered an opportunity for faculty, staff and studentslo get to know
one another. The dinner included a talk by Sister Mary Herrmann, director of the Sisters of Saint Joseph Neighbor
hood Network.
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PHOTO BY HEATHER MYERS / BEHREND BEACON
Industries in Knowledge Park) that offer
to pay tuition for students who are willing
to stay after graduation," said Burke. "At
any corporate headquarters there is
always the opportunity for good
internships...there has been a lot of
student interaction," said Burke.
Burke said National Fuel's immediate
need would most likely he students in
business, communications, and possibly
science, which Behrend has majors in.
There would also he a possible
opportunity for students in civil and
chemical engineering, but Behrend
currently has no programs in those areas.
GE Transportation Systems, Erie
Power Systems, and isit.com are three
major companies that currently occupy
parts of Knowledge Park. Primarily at
these branches, there is a lot of research
and development, which makes
Behrend's resources a valuable asset to
Erin McCarty, News Editor
behrcolls@aol.com
Erie Power Systems
(formerly Aalborg
Industries) is one of
the major companies
that has research and
development offices
in Knowledge Park,
along with G.E.
Transportation
Systems and isit.com.
any research and development team. In
addition, there is a lot of room for
expansion at Knowledge Park. There is
a total of 200 acres in Knowledge Park,
which allows for 20 four-acre actual sites
for businesses to build on.
"Knowledge Park is an ideal location
for GE Transportation Systems'
eßusiness resources. By joining the
talents of bright, energetic students,
research faculty, and GE business
executives in this conveniently located
facility, we're driving the development
and implementation of leading-edge
eßusiness and technology solutions,"
said John Krenicki, President & CEO of
GE Transportation Systems.
National Fuel's final decision is
expected before the end of the year.