Page 2 The Behrend Beacon WEEKEND WEATHER SATURDAY SUNDAY MONDAY Mostly Cloudy High: 55° Low: 37° BEHREND BRIEFS Stealing is stealing Rod Erickson, executive vice president and provost, sent a strong message about making illegal copies of copyrighted material. Erickson said if you are caught downloading copyrighted materials, by statute the University must imme diately block your network access. You may also be taken to court by the copy right holder or charege in federal courts with a crime. Erickson also said, "The bottom line is that there is a potentially hard price to pay for an illegally copied computer program, movie, or recording. Stealing is stealing and against the law, regardless of how you try to justify it." Summer College for Kids Registration for College for Kids at Behrend is under way. Now in its 10th year, the program offers a diverse selection of one-week, age-appropriate sum mer classes for children aged 6 to 14. Classes begin June 9 and continue through Aug. 8. They are from 9 a.m. to noon and from I to 4 p.m. daily, with early and late day care and an optional lunch break available. Cost for each one-week, three-hour class is $65 with material fees included. Early day care and late day care are $lO each, per week. Director needed The Office of Development and University Relations has posted the position of assistant director of Development (known at Penn State Behrend as Director of Alumni Relations). The opening is posted internally on the Behrend web site and was opened to the public on Wednesday. Kevin Moore, former Alumni Relations director, was named the associate di rector of Development in February. The position is responsible for building and cultivating relationships with Penn State Behrend's 21,000 alumni, including 6,500 graduates. The successful can didate will identify, cultivate, and solicit contributions from alumni who have the potential for major gifts, build broad-based participation in the college's annual giving programs, and assist in developing fundraising plans and objectives. Scholarship money awarded The office of Admissions and Financial Aid, has awarded more than a half million dollars in Behrend scholarship funding during the 2002-03 academic year. "This is the first time we've given this much in Behrend scholarship," said Mary-Ellen Madigan, director ofAdmissions and Financial Aid. "We've awarded 378 scholarship awards totaling $502,956 and we expect that amount to go to $508,000 by the end of the semester." This is up from 348 scholarships and $399,081 given in the 2001-02 academic year. Jane Brady, assistant director of Admissions and Financial Aid, said that over all nearly $BOO,OOO in scholarships have been awarded, because Behrend stu dents also receive University-wide scholarship monies. Some students also re ceive state and federal scholarship grants. The Behrend scholarship funds come principally from private philanthropy. The college now has more than 80 named, endowed scholarships. Pharmacy option added Biology students at Penn State Erie now have an additional career option, thanks to a new affiliation agreement between the college and the State Univer sity of New York University at Buffalo School of Pharmacy and Pharmaceutical Sciences. Applicants who meet all of the requirements of the agreement will move from Penn State Erie to Buffalo's doctoral program in pharmacy after three years at Penn State and receive a doctor of pharmacy (Pharm.D.) degree after four years at SUNY University of Buffalo. Students reduce the time required for the Pharm.D. degree by one year. The program begins in the 2004-2005 aca demic year. POLICE AND SAFETY 04:16 Complainant reported his off road motorcycle was stolen from the back of his truck while parked on the west side of the M&O Building. Later found property on Jordan Road, just south of the M&O Building. Complainant reported money missing from the petty cash drawer. 11:00 Complainants reported that they hadn't heard from their son, a commuter student, since yesterday at 7 p.m. 20:42 Complainant called to report one of the glass doors damaged on the south side of Reed. It appears an object was thrown threw the glass. The crew of Bruno's secured the door with cardboard. 04/04/03 08:45 04/04/03 04/06/03 04/06/03 "Be the change you wish to see." - Gandhi Janet Neff Sample Center for Manners ee Civility Mostly Cloudy High: 55° Low: 37° CLASSIFIED Mostly Cloudy High: 65° Low: 38° NEWS Friday, April 11, 2003 Belire go s Behrend students and faculty confer with Senator Rick Santorum in Washington, D.C. Pictured from left are Santorum with students John Shearer, Gretchen Lokey, Andrea Drayer, and Jeana Ferilla. In the back row are professors Michael Campbell and Bruce Wittmerhaus. President are both in charge of SGA; the President runs the meetings and is basically in charge of everything, and the Vice- President runs different committees, and fills in for the President whenever he cannot be there. The Secretary takes notes, keeps minutes, and keeps everyone informed through Angel, a new computer program at Behrend. Finally, the Senators have to attend all of the meetings and commit to at least two office hours a week. They are appointed to two committees and must also bring in two outside people not involved with SGA. They must also be representatives for clubs and organizations. Everyone in SGA thought that the elections went well this year, especially with it being online. Earth Day celebration springs into action by Angela Szesciorka staff writer With the challenges of daily life, students often forget that there is a world beyond their existence that needs to be preserved. To help, the Greener Behrend Taskforce, with leaders of student activities, faculty and students, will host three days of festivities on April 22,23 and 26. Student Katie Zellars, a member of the Earth Day committee, said the goal of the event is to "educate and create more awareness among students as to what they can do." According to Chris Rizzo, director of student activities, Earth Day festivities will be held behind the Reed Building and will begin at 10 a.m. on April 22. The day will include student-run information tables, games, many giveaways and live bands. Wolford discusses Christian resumes by Courtney Straub health page editor On Thursday, Gretchen Wolford was the guest speaker at Soup for the Soul. Wolford is a lecturer in English at Penn State Behrend. While teaching her students about resumes, she realized that her Christian life could be compiled in resume form. People write their resumes with the hopes of obtaining a job. Wolford feels that a job can be many different things and being a Christian is one of them. "When I think about my job as a Christian, I'm not thinking about getting hired, I'm thinking of my experiences," said Wolford. Wolford grew up in central Pennsylvania and had a normal upbringing. She felt very comfortable going to church. "[As a child] I slept through most services on my grandfather's knee," said Wolford. The first thing she would put on her resume is how she has been learning about the Bible since she was a little girl. In the time period :hat she grew up, Scripture was incorporated into the schools. "I remember that we took turns reading FROM FRONT PAGE "For the first part, I thought the elections being online was a great idea, and was has made it easier than in the past with the voting booths," said Snyder. "It's nice to see different faces in SGA who care about the school, and I feel that the Senators elected will do a great job in the coming year representing the students at Penn State Behrend. SGA is great to get involved with to help make a difference on this campus." "I was very relieved to have the elections process over and I am excited by its results," added Soltis. "It looks like we have a great group of Senators for Jenn and I to work with and accomplish a great deal. We, the students of Penn State Behrend, are facing trying times with tuition rates, student apathy, and many other issues. We, the Student Government Association, will strive to improve student life and learning. Government groups such as the Pennsylvania Game Commission, Department of Environmental Protection and the Pennsylvania Sea Grant are expected to attend. Earth Day is a time of growth and the renewal of life where people embrace what they have and help others to appreciate the gifts of the Earth. Students are invited to set up their own information tables to spread their own literature. Interested students can can contact the coordinator of student involvement, Chris Fox, in the Office of Student Activities at 898-6171. The second day will feature a dedication ceremony to celebrate Behrend joining the American Association of Botanical Gardens, formalizing its status as an arboretum. The celebration will be held in Glenhill Circle and will start at 10:15 a.m. It will include a short program, tours of the grounds and outreach to local out of the Bible," said Wolford The church songs and rituals she learned at a young age still give her an anchor today. They are things that she can rely on because they have always been a part of her life The next part of her resume comes from college. She and a group of friends would get together and read from different Bibles. Because none of them had the same Bible, each would challenge each other. This allowed all of them to grow spirituality. Wolford also took courses in college that helped her form opinions about her faith and Christianity. "If you don't take those kinds of courses, you miss out on a part of your education," said Wolford. When most people think about a job, they worry about their qualifications. Wolford feels that everyone is worthy and that their resume is fine. She encourages you to make a resume now and not do things first that you feel will better your resume. "If we waited until we thought we could do it, I suspect it would never get done," said Wolford. Resumes are always changing. As an adult, Wolford has new things to add to Erin McCarty, News Editor behrcolls@aol.com President Hovis had done an immeasurable amount of work to build SGA up to what it is today, and I hope to continue her work for a better Behrend." "I would like to thank all the students who voted in the election, and I look forward to working with the new Senate next year, and hope that it will be able to improve student life here at Behrend," said Henderson. "I am really excited about the results, and I am looking forward to next year," added Grant. SGA would also like to thank all the candidates who participated, as well as all those who voted in this year's election, and looks forward to a great 2003-2004 academic year. schools Behrend has been working since 1948 to preserve and enhance its 725-acre campus. Trees from all 50 states have been planted on the grounds and have been kept up by landscapers and gardeners, along with trails, gorges and ravines. The events will culminate with a Saturday cleanup of Harborcreek and surrounding areas. Students are encouraged to volunteer to lend a cleaning hand. Those interested should contact Kelly Shrout, the coordinator of community services, at kawl4B@psu.edu. This is the second year the Greener Behrend Taskforce has hosted an Earth Day celebration. Last year, hundreds of students came to read literature and learn how one person can make a difference. For more information on what can be done to help and protect the earth, go to d • I. te. I s.usi• art t I or hers. She is a board member for the Protestant Campus Ministry and she has gotten married. Both of those things help Wolford realize who she is as a Christian. "She spoke very eloquently about how every day we're learning how to better our Christian lifestyle," said Andrea Obert, second semester. 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