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The Behrend Beacon
WEEKEND WEATHER
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BEHREND BRIEFS
Library hours change for finals
April 25 and May 2
April 26 and May 3
April 27 and May 4
April 28 - May 1
May 9
May 10 and 11
Doctor warns of dangers of tanning
As people start preparing gardens, pools and backyards for another sea
son in the sun, many fail to realize that too much solar exposure -- even
this early in the year -- can seriously damage their skin.
According to the latest edition of the Medical Minute, a column written by
John Messmer, M.D., of Penn State Milton S. Hershey Medical Center,Even
worse, those in search of that "healthy tan" may not care, a fact that is
being reflected in the increased incidence of skin cancer in the United States.
Recycle inkjet cartridges
Steve Curcio, coastal development and communications specialist for
Pennsylvania Sea Grant, reminds Behrend of the recycling effort of inkjet
cartridges conducted by Earth Force.
Please send empty inkjet cartridges to Curcio's attention in the Car
riage House South. Place the cartridge in its original packaging or in a
plastic envelope or bag.
Earth Force engages thousands of middle school youth in discovering
and implementing lasting solutions to environmental problems in their
communities. The Erie-based Earth Force program is coordinated by the
Glinodo Center, a nature and educational center owned and operated by
the Benedictinte Sisters of Erie, who have been providing environmental
education to the Erie community for more than 30 years. Earth Force
receives $2 for each inkjet cartridge collected.
Successful blood drive
The Health and Wellness Center and the Community Blood Bank thank
all who participated in the Spring 2003 Blood Drive. They also acknowl
edge the support of Alpha Sigma Alpha sorority, which helped make the
event a huge success.
Math Option is May 13
The center for Corporate Continuing Education will present the seventh
Math Options Career Awareness Day on May 13. More than 250 seventh
and eighth grade girls and their teachers will be on campus for a day of
hands-on workshops in science, math, and technology.
Keynote speakers for the day are Eden Rosenborough, a student at
Collegiate Academy and one of the first Math Options success stories;
Michelle Morningstar, a civil engineer with PennDOT who was involved
with the Bayfront Parkway project; and Tina Donikowski of GETS.
Anyone interested in volunteering to be a guide, assist with projects, or
help at the noon Career Fair should call Barb Gunnison at x 6103.
All-American team
The men's cross country team accomplished the goal it set for itself at
the beginning of the cross country season and earned the title of NCAA
Division 11l Cross Country Academic All-American Team for 2002-03.
Team members include Dan Alvis, Harry Balwick Jr., Mike Barlett, Brent
Beauseigneur, Brian Bitner, Dan Croft, Clayton Kirschner, Dave Kusinsky,
Chad Lausberg, Floyd Mattie, Tim Schulteis, Matt Sprung, Steve Werner,
and Brian Wheeler. The team is led by head coach Dave Cooper.
POLICE AND SAFETY
4/18/03 01:16 Resident returned to his apartment and found it to be
ransacked. At this time resident might know the
individual(s) and has brought charges of burglary and
criminal trespass against them.
4/18/03 13:45 Completed the afternoon detail.
4/22/03 01:27 Complainant reported a fire extinguisher had just been
discharged on the second floor east wing, Niagara Hall
Mazzei & Associates
Looking for PT legal aid to travel and
review court records. If interested
please call 814-451-1169 or 800-405-
0935.
"Waste no more time arguing about what a good man
should be. Be one."
- Marcus Aurelius
Janet Neff Sample Center
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for Manners fie Civility
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Friday, April 25, 2003
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PHOTO BY ERIN McCARTY / BEHREND BEACON
"Little darlin', it's been a long and lonely winter..." At long last, the Behrend grounds are covered with flowers
instead of snow.
FROM FRONT PAGE
EARTH DA
the Office of Student Activities, were
giving away Eco-Mugs, Earth Day
water bottles, seeds, and recycled
Frisbees
PHOTO BY HEATHER MYERS / BEHREND BEACON
Behrend students pose behind a pyramid of everyone's favorite beverage containers. This display of Eco-Mugs
was one of many in the McGarvey Commons during Tuesday's Earth Day celebration.
`To seek out new life forms and new civilizations...'
Astronomy Open House focuses on search for life-supporting planets
Dr. Darren Williams, assistant professor of physics and astronomy,
speaks to a packed house during the Astronomy Open House Thursday,
conjecturing about the appearance of aliens (below) and comparing the
brightness of stars (right).
Williams, a theoretical astronomer, discussed the factors that make a
planet suitable for life. These include planet mass; the presence of an
atmosphere and water; the size and shape of orbit; the day length; and
the orientation of a spin axis. Telescopic observations have added evi
dence to the theory that planets in other systems may be capable of sup
porting life.
Following the lecture, attendees took advantage of the cloudless sky to
do some observing of their own. This lecture concluded the Astronomy
Open House series for the school year.
FOCAL POINT
The Earth Day celebrations ended on
Wednesday with the official dedication
of the Behrend Arboretum in front of
the Glenhill Farm house. Community
Erin McCarty, News Editor
behrcolls@aol.com
members, students and faculty all
attended the event that was followed
by a reception and tree tours given by
Professor Zachary Irwin.
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