Friday, September 16, 2005 Creative Writers Series to start Thursday Thursday. September 22. poet Jeffrey McDaniel will be perform ing his original poetry for students and the public in the Smith Chapel on the Behrcnd campus at 6 p in. The reading will be held in the Smith Chapel worship space and is prececded at 4 p.m. by a reception in the Smith Chapel living room. Jeffrey McDaniel's contemporary writing style and electrifying performance atmosphere guarantees a fun and exciting experience for anyone. His topics touch on issues including gender, racism, violence, drug addictions, dating, failed relationships and "What it is to be a young American in the United States." says Sean Dougherty, lecturer in English. McDaniel is a funny and extraor dinary performance poet who is "over the top." claims Dougherty. Dougherty also states, "If you are going to see one Ipoctry] read ing in your life you should see this one." McDaniel does an excellent job of memorizing his work and bringing it to life using an intriguing delivery with a wide Behrend Briefs The Penn State Child Care Center has earned accreditation from the National Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEYC). the nations leading organization for early childhood professionals. The Penn State ehrend Child Care Center provides for children from six weeks to six years. Michael Christofferson, associate professor of history, and Sharon Gallagher, lec turer in English, have been nominated to apply for the National Endowment for the Humanities (NEH) Summer Stipends program for 2(M)6. They were chosen from a number of faculty members seeking nomination. Erie Corty, associate professor of psychology, has been apppointed consuming edi tor to The Journal of Sex and Marital Therapy. Melanie Dcppcn has been promoted to supervisor of Broadcast Operations at WPSE Radio. 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Driver of striking vehicle was issued a citation for careless driving 9/9/05 Duty RA reported that someone set off a fire extinguisher on the third floor west wing of Ohio Hall. Do ijou want to see ijour article in print? Do ijou want ijour article avai lahle to 3,800 people? Then it sounds like ijou want to write fop the Beacon. Submit ijour articles and ideas in tomorrow! By Jenna Gregory staff writer ijou interest* in writin9 news? TE W« array of “funny voices." Fellow poet and colleague Thomas Lux states that “Jeffrey McDaniel has stunning metaphorical abilities and he delivers this gift straight to the reader through his singing, crazy, gorgeous, and relentless heart. He is one of the best young poets on the planet." McDaniel’s accomplishments include Lollapalooza in 1994, a poetry tour through Europe and he also teaches creative writing at Sara Lawrence College in Bronxville. N.Y. McDaniel is also the author or Alibi School, The Forgiveness Parade, and most recently The Splinter Factory. McDaniel's poetry has been showcased in The Best American Poetry 1994. An Anthology of New (American) Poets, The New Young American Poets, Ploughshares and American Poetry: The Next Generation. The Creative Writers Series is co-sponsored by both the School of Humanities and Social Sciences and the Clarence and Eugenic Baumann Smith Fund. For more information on Jeffrey McDaniel or other upcoming events please contact the School of Humanities and Social Sciences at (814) 898-6108. Imani Winds kicks off season By Tanya Doggwiler staff writer Imagine a world-renowned musieal ensemble entertaining students and faculty at Penn State Behrcnd. At this year’s 16 sea son of the Logan Musie Scries, there is. The Imani Winds Quintet is scheduled to open the scries with a noon performance in the McGarvery Commons on September 20. 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