News Reed continued from front page. Instead of the RUB desk, the Metzgar building will be pro viding information to visitors. “With the Metzgar opening, which is the [new] Admissions and Alumni Center, [it will] be the first place people are going to see once they get on cam pus,” says Kovalcik. “They are going to stop there and ask di rections to all these different places [so] that portion of the RUB desk’s function is kind of obsolete now.” In addition to the RUB desk and entertainment system ren ovations, there will be an area where students can study with traditional tables and chairs. “The biggest hope is that, STUDENT ORGANIZATION Beacon receives award ALLY ORLANDO news editor The Behrend Beacon was awarded the Patriot Award for supporting Daniel J. Smith while he was in South Korea with a Special Operations Group. The award serves to recog nize supportive employers that are critical to maintaining the strength and readiness of the National Guard and Reserve units. Every member of the Na tional Guard and Reserve has the opportunity to nominate their employer for supporting them while they are on EMPLOYER SUPPORT OF THE GUAHP AND RESEfUfIE SGA University Faculty Senate Representative Paris Norwood Semester: 7 Major: Psychology I am requesting your consideration for the posi tion of University Faculty Senate Representative. My interest in Forensic Psychology; understand ing how law pertains to how people think, would make me a great liaison between the Senate and student body. As previous President of the Asso ciation of Black Collegians, and President of the Psychology Club, I have gained a strong grasp of problems students face. Although holding these positions is a strength that helped me acquire knowledge about the matters that affect stu dents, I believe my true strength comes from my immersion and investment in what is truly Penn State; an institution that works to improve the well being of individuals and communities through teaching, research, and service. I under stand the importance of working together for a common cause. Thank you for your considera tion as a candidate for UFSR. Upperclassman Senator Danielle Price Semester: 7 Major: MIS Hello Everyone! I am currently the Vice-President of the MIS club and was an active member of the SGA Senate in the past. I would like the opportu nity to help serve the student body by being a part of SGA. I will do my best to help students get the most out of their time here at PSB. Your vote would be very much appreciated. Thank you. [since] student lounge space is very limited in Reed right now, this will give a place for com muter students who are waiting in between classes to go and hang out instead of waiting in the academic buildings,” says Kovalcik. Kovalcik explained that the student lounge space will allow students who live in the apart ments or Almy to hangout if they have time to spare inbe tween classes. “Bruno’s isn’t necessarily a place to hang out. It’s just the default location because there’s nothing for people to do right now so this is just adding to that student experience of hav ing a place to be.” active duty. Smith explained that he “felt the Beacon should be recog nized because they dealt with out [his] assistance for a month.” Smith is a member of the 171st Security Forces Squadron in the United States Air Force and Pennsylvania Air National Guard. He is also a photo editor for the Beacon. Because of his dedication and involvement with the Air Na tional Guard , he is on standby to miss weeks, or even months, of school as needed. Last year he traveled to South Korea for a month on a Security Forces mission. SGA Elections for Fall of 2009 will take place on Wednesday, September 23 and Thursday, September 24 One position: Represents Behrend at the University Faculty Senate at University Park. Responsible for taking the views and opinions of Behrend students to the attention of Penn State. . v , :* f ’k * y > , monday tuesda mostly cloudy; possible shower/t-storm pi SGA Elections LaSheena Barnes Semester: 8 Major: Psychology The Student Government Association provides a medium through which students can make their voices heard not only on this campus, but Uni versity wide. Beyond academics, an important aspect of university life is the opportunity to be involved in organizations that serve to enrich your experience. SGA funds those organizations. As a former voting member of SGA, I can tell you that it is a very rewarding experience. I would love to be a part of that again. I vow to represent not only myself, but also the student body that I pride myself in being a part of. Phil Heidenreich Semester: 7 Major: History/PL SC No platform provided ifee* H^l * * ?-sr \ i, < \ ' > \ Wednesday m possible shower/t-storm Danielle Price Semester: 7 Major: MIS Hello Everyone! I am currently the Vice-Presi dent of the MIS club and was an active member of the SGA Senate in the past. I would like the opportunity to help serve the student body by being a part of SGA. I will do my best to help stu dents get the most out of their time here at PSB. Your vote would be very much appreciated. Thank you Freshman Senator Corey Ritchey Semester: 1 Major: Software Engineering/Mathematics I am a student-athlete who is a Software Engineering and Mathematics double major. I want to be a SGA senator repre senting the freshman class because I’m friendly, I’m outgoing, and I’ll advocate for my classmates and represent our view- points on the SGA Student Council Behrend Beacon September 18, 2009 www.thebehrenabeacon.com thursday -Matt Afto, Weather Editor SGA dIS
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