news Students aid students in preparing taxes by Christopher Rapach Collegian Staff Writer The stress of tests, term papers being due and overdue assignments, not to mention the worrying of the unadvoidable final exams, sums up a few of the hard ships , students deal with while in college. With all of these standard expectancies, no student needs to go through the baffling and com plicated procedures involved with filing one's income tax return. V.I.T.A. (Volunteer Income Tax Assistance) was created to help save the student, or individual, any unnecessary perplexities in the pro ceedings of the 1040 A or 1040EZ tax forms. V.I.T.A. was introduced to the Behrend College populace on January 19 and will continue on up to April 15. The designated office for V.I.T.A. is on the first floor in the Reed Building, in the television lounge, to the left of the dividers. Volunteers are available on Mon- days from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m., Tuesdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., Wednesdays from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., and Thursdays from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The Behrend Accounting Club, advised by James Voss, is taking on the. responsibility , of running , the program. The volunteers offering the community, their tax knowledge and aid must presently be taking the Federal Income Tax class. This class is an independent study course with scheduled meetings with the teacher of the course, Robert Monahan. This three-credit class requires a final exam and a final paper on a current tax issue. If the individual did not take the course for credit, then the exam and paper are optional. The reason for the requirement of the class is to assure the public that the volunteers do have knowledge per taining to advisement and comple tion of a tax form. Karin Shrum, the student co ordinator, sees to it that all runs smoothly in • the scheduling of volunteers, administering Summer study by Barb Byers Collegian Staff Writer gram is "flexible in eligitiilty," or her junior year needs to apply by Trenkle said, but the 3-week Corn- October 15, 1987, and by March 1, parative Education course in 1988 for the spring of 1989 Study abroad this summer! Penn England is geared toward educa- semester. For more information tion majors and professional please contact Mari Trenkle at ext. State is offering five separate pro- 6160. grams for all eligible students. Mari teachers. Basically the summer pro gram, however, is less competitive Another unique study experience Trenkle, Administrative Assistant for Academic Affairs said the 3-8 than the school year study abroad in England is available for Penn Programs. State students this summer. The week courses are a "nice way to get abroad without interfering in Penn State also offers study course is called "Literary academic progress," and they abroad during the academic year England," and is * a 15-day tour "also get BDR's (Basic Degree Re- and single semesters. Interested based at Casteridge . Hall in students must apply one year in ad- southwestern England. The tour is quirements) out of the way." vance, Trenkle said. She is very en- offered to teachers and students Summer courses are offered in alike, from June 13-27, 1987. thusiastic about the study abroad England, Italy, and Sardinia, an opportunity, she said, and she There is a basic fee required, and island south of Italy. The dates and spent a year in Marburg, Germany tuition is extra if the individual credits for the programs vary. No previous foreign language training when she was in college. "It was, wants to receive credit. The one of the best experiences of my Literary England opportunity is is necessary. The tuition is the same life," Trenkle said. based on the philosophy that "lear per credit as other University It is important for students to ning can be fun," and the student classes, and the student must ar think early about studying abroad. has a rare opportunity to visit some range for his or her own of England's historic sights. For For example, Trenkle said, a cur transportation. rent freshman who is considering more information, please contact The summer study abroad -pro- Lillian Cohen at ext. 6103. going abroad during the fall of his Bowman holds management wo►rksh® News Release—On March 25, a one-day workshop sponsored by a Penn State-Behrend Division of Continuing Education will help local managers manage the consis tent inconsistencies of corporate living. That workshop, "Managing Change for Excellence," will be held from 8:30 am until 4:30 pm at the Holiday Inn South, (I-90 and Rt. 97). Designed to cover a variety of "changing" topics, including ses sions on "Assessing the Need for Change" and "How . to Be a Facilitator of Positive Change," the workshop will be led by Dr. Donald Bowman, assistant pro fesor of management development in the Pennsylvania State Univer- Large Cheese & Pepperoni Pizza Delivered to Behrend For Only $5.99 "plus tax" materials, and any questions. The volunteers are: Ed Applegate, Dave Baker, Joe Cenci, Bill Eberlin, Raymond Hunt, Dave Jones, Lin da Kirik, Jeanne Laskowski, Nan cy McClelland, Jeff Misko, Sam Naples, Dave Newcomb, Paul Shirey, Keith Siergiej, Norm Toth, Vince Vidal, and Gary Zana. Each volunteer puts in certain hours at the V.I.T.A. office and is there for public service. The reason for their being there is for your convenience. They offer help in answering any questons you may have pertaining to your tax return. If they cannot answer your ques tion, and Karin can not answer it either, then you will be . given the name of a faculty member who might help you. If you just want advisement on how you" should complete your return, or if your want V.I.T.A. to actually do your entire return, then there are a few items you should bring with yourself prepared. First you should have all W-2 forms from your job(s) you have held in the tax year. You should also bring any 1099 in terest or dividend forms you have received. Any records on the sale or buying of real estate, vehicles, or valuable, insured property should also be brought with you. All infor mation, advice, and help that has been discussed between you and the V.I.T.A. volunteer is kept in strictest confidence. The V.I.T.A. program is ,operating through cooperation with I,R.S. Building. Behrend Campus is the only college campus in Erie offering such income tax services this year. Besides Behrend Campus there are two other local locations which offer V.I.T.A. assistance. The first is the Harbor creek Municpal Building. The staff co-ordinator in this area is Donna Mindick. The second area is the Conrad (Retirement) House; and the co-ordinator in this building is Gary Hennis. V.I.T.A. has presently served approximately 50 individuals and hopes to service many more before closing of the program on April 15. sity's College of Business Administration_ Dr. Bowman, who specializes in human resources management, organizational and. management development, corporate policy for mation and organizational design, received his B.S. and M.S. degrees with emphasis in adult education and statistics from Drake Universi ty in Des Moines, Iowa: The instructor's business management experience includes positions in industrial engineering, employee training and developent, and general administration. His most recent experiences were gain ed as a corporate director of human resources for a major offic furniture manufacturing company. Participants in the workshop, a .11vd4:thk't ITALIAN RESTAURANT • 3512 Buffalo Road Wesleyville Phone: 899-3423 We Deliver Pizza to • Behrend Dorms and Apartments with coupon expires 4/2187 Business University Relations—Dr. John Magenau has been named director of the Penn State-Behrend School of Business and associate professor of management. According to Dr. John Lilley, provost and dean of Penn State- Behrend, this appointment is the result of a nationwide search. "He had outstanding letters of recom mendation from such institutions has the University of California at Berkeley, the State University of New York at Buffalo, and the University of Washington," said Lilley. abroad Management Development Ser vices program of the Pennsylvania State University, can earn .6 of a continuing education unit. Cost for the "Managing Change For Excellence" workshop is $BO per person and covers the cost of instruction, handout materials, refreshments and lunches. Advance registration is required. Register before March 18 by contacting the Penn State-Behrend Division of Continuing Education, Station Road, Erie, Pa. 16563 or call 898-6103 for more information. NOW ACCEPTING FALL APPLICATIONS •Efficiency, one and two bedroom apts. •Two and three bedroom townhouses •91 or 12 mo. lease •Gas utility included •On bus route •Close to shopping •Summer sub-lets available r rt . • ir% eqk I - I GIN VV%illooriliAl , 787 Stratford Dr. State %l o ege, PA n 4-2384134 1.91 ' M-F 9,5, Sat. 10-2 Karin Shrum and Joe Cenci help Cindy Pforfich with her tax forms. school director named "Because of his outstanding academic backgroud, the business faculty and I are confident the Dr. Magenau can meet the challenge of building superbv graduate and undergraduate programs," con tinued Lilley. "Dr. Magenau knows that Penn State-Behrend is competing in a national market for high quality PhD faculty. I think he will be particularly successful in recruiting such faculty." Rigby speaks _ continued from page 1 working unit.' Our goal is to pro mote health awareness and wellness on campus. With Cathy Rigby Mc- Coy promoting nutrition, we think that it will peak a lot of interests in the Wellness Fair Week as a whole." The entire week's events will be held in the Reed Building with as many as thirty tables set up throughout. Literature will be WELLNESS AWARENESS WEEK Monday, March 30 12:00 noon - "The Wellness Lifestyle" film and discussion R 117 ' 7:00 p:rn. - "Birth Control and You," Leslie Hawthorne, Erie Family • Planning. Niagara Lobby. 8:00 p.m. - "Healthy Eating," Apartment Community Center Tuesday, March 31 12:00 noon - AIDS:What Everyone Needs to Know," Dr. Mary Ellen Reitz, Pathologist from St. Vincents Health Center. R 117 7:00 p.m.-10:00 p.m. - "CPR Certification," lof 2 sessions needed for certification. Lawrence 101 (*Advance sign up in Health Center- $7.00) 7:00 p.m. - "Positive Communication in Human Sexuality," Mary Larson, Behrend Instructor. Lawrence Lobby Wednesday, April 1 9:00 a.m.-7:30 p.m. , "Health and Wellness Fair" Community agencies displaying information about their services. 10:00 a.m. - "PMS" St. Vincents Women's Center. R 116 1:00 p.M. -- "Eating Disorders and the Drive for Perfection," Cathy Rigby McCoy. R 116 (Tickets available in advance at RUB Desk) . 3:00 p.m.- "Self Protection" Erie County Rape Crisis. R 117 4:00 p.m. - "Drugs and Alcohol" panel discussion with community agencies. R 117 5;00 p.m. - "Hat and Physical Fitness" Christel Smith - Ham6tWellness Center. R 117 7:30 "Balancing Wellness" Cathy RigbylvlcCoy. Erie Hall Thursday, April 2 7:oo'p.m-10:00 : p.m.- -"CFR Certification," part 2of 2 sessions: • Lawrence 101 Saturday, April 4 ‘- 8:20 "First-AidMultimedia," Sarah rose, Behrend Staff . - Hall, Room 6.,(Advance sign-up in the Health Center -$l5) . , • Magenau received his doctorate from the State University of New York at Buffalo. He - earned his undergraduate degree from Case Western Reserve University. Magenau has published nearly a dozen articles in scholarly journals, his work covering fields ranging from industrial and labor relations to social psychology. He has co authored chapters in three books and his behavioral reserach on available on everything from drug and alcohol abuse to weight training. Everything will be free of charge although some features will request pre-registration which can be obtained at the RUB Desk. "The Drive for Perfection" will be Ms. McCoy's first presentation at 12 noon. She will be available for autographs at 1 p.m. and will eat at Dobbins Hall at 4 p.m. Her MARCH 19, 1987 Collegian PAGE 3 ILi Photo by Holly Le negotiations in collective bargain ing earned hin a chapter in the test Readings and Cases in Labor Rela tions and Collective Bargaining. Prior to his appointment at Behrend, Magenau served as a visiting assistant professor and lec turer at SUNY-Buffalo and as an assistant professor for five years at Wayne State University. keynote address, "Balancing Wellness," will be at 7:30 p.m. "The main idea behind the Fair is to get people to be aware of their own wellness. Wellness," says Grimm, "is much more than not being sick; it is a total approach to physical, mental and complete well- being. Basically it is just to get people to think."
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