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Vol. 24 No. 11
Awards Convocation
Honors Faculty Members
Several Penn State Harrisburg faculty
and staff members recieved awards at the
PSH Awards Convocation on Sunday,
April 22.
Jefferson S. Hartzler, associate
professor of mathematics, was honored
with the PSH Outstanding Teacher
Award.
Hartzler, who has beeh at Penn State
since 1967, received the award based on
his demonstrated excellence and lasting
impact in the areas of teaching, academic
advising, career guidance, enthusiasm
and commitment. He earned his
bachelor's degree in education from
Hoshen College, and his master's and
doctoral degrees from Penn State in
mathematics.
Peter E. Parisi, Assistant Professor
of Communications and humanities was
honored with the Dr. James A. Jordan,
Jr. Memorial Award for Teaching
Excellence.
The award is presented by the student
body to a faculty member who
demonstrated outstanding dedication and
achievement in education and who
exibists sincere interest in the students
and the college community. The award is
given in honor of faculty member Dr.
James A. Jordan, who died in 1971.
Parisi has taught at PSH since 1988.
He serves as coordinator of the
communications program in the
Division of Humanities. He earned his
bachelor's and master's degrees in
English from Columbia University,
New York, and his doctoral degree in
New SGR Takes Off
Daniel Kane
Capital Times staff
Student Government Association's
(SGA) officers and senators for 1990-91
officially took office on Tuesday, April
17.
The new SGA consists of the
following members: Andrew Hilt
(President, Public Policy), Melissa
Major (Vice President, Computer
Science), Cheryl Potter (Board
Secretary), Kimberly Murray (Treasurer,
Accounting), Francilia Arnold (Senator
for Behavioral Science and Education,
Sociology), Brian Hill (Senator for
Business Administration), Amy Killeen
(Senator for Humanities,
Communications), Robert Sandrock Jr.
(Senator for Public Affairs, Public
Policy), Martha Bronson (Senator for
Science, Engineering and Technology,
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Pennsylvania State University at Harrisburg
English from Indiana University,
Bloomington.
Erdener Kaynak, Professor of
Marketing, received the Outstanding
Researcher Award.
Kaynak, who has taught at PSH
Since 1986, received the award based on
his approved nomination, record of
scholarship and achievements during his
career. He received his bachelor's degree
in economics from the Istanbul
University and his doctorate from the
Cranfield Institute of Technology,
England.
Theresa Majzlik, acting director of
the Computer Center, was the recipient
of the PSH Outstanding Service Award
for her contributions and service to the
PSH community, faculty staff and
students.
William Richardson recieved the Joel
Sater Award in American Studies for his
comtributions to the American Studies
program.
Richardson is an American Studies
major at PSH. He holds a doctorate in
botany and has taught at the college
level. He is interested in the humanistic
study of folk and material culture where
his study combines folklife, sociology,
art, language and history. Richardson
also had and internship in which he
acquired curatorial experience installing a
Pennsylvania German art exhibit at
Bucknell University.
Richardson received a certificate and a
check for his achievements.
Actuarial Science), Suzanne Rosenblatt
(Senator-at-Large, Psychology), Lisa
Rusnak (Senator-at-Large, Psychology),
and Rebecca OMalley (Senator-at-Large,
Elementary Education).
Many of these new members have
experience and know-how because of
invplvement in SGA at other campuses
and in other organizations.
Hilt has been an SGA president once
before, at PSU Del Co. He said he plans
to "improve the quality of student life"
at PSH next year.
Major was also the vice president at
another campus, and said she wants to
"increase the productivity of the vice
presidential position and work to make
the Student Government Association
more familiar with the students."
Sandrock said, "I would like to see
new investments for actual student
PSH students planting trees for Earth Day
Earth Day at PS
Penn State Harrisburg celebrated
"Earth Day 1990, The Turning Point"
with it's own set of picnics, videotapes,
lectures and tree planting during the
week of April 16 -22.
The Earth Week activities began on
Monday, April 16 with a demostration
on recycling in the lobby of Olmsted.
The program showed what types of
products can be recycled and how to start
a recycling program.
Tuesday, April 17 was designated as
"Walking Day" and commuting students,
faculty and staff were encouraged to leave
their cars parked once they were on
campus. Students living on campus were
requested to walk to class this day. A
video entitled "Crisis in the
Atmosphere" was shown in the Gallery
Lounge.
The Provost Picnic was held for all
students, faculty and staff in the
Sculpture Garden on Thursday. Besides
the free grub, everyone was entertained
benefit on campus; i.e., funding for the
proposed water fountain, or maybe
renovation of the Olmsted building's
lobby to better represent the University
at Harrisburg."
Officers stressed communication
between students, faculty and SGA as a
high priority for next year. "Students
should not be afraid to speak up with
their concerns in the academic areas,"
said Rusnak."
Killeen said she hopes students will
feel confident in bringing problems they
have to her, so she can bring them to the
attention of the Humanities Division
head.
May 2, 1990
by "All Strung Out" and a performance
by a dance troupe from the Cumberland
Dance Company. Afterward trees were
planted to help reduce CO2 in the
atmosphere and, Dr. Troy Thomas
created a sculpture of recyclable cans in
front of the Olmsted building.
Later that evening an "Energy in the
Environment" workshop was offered in
the Capital Union Building Student
Center. Individuals learned ways they can
help save energy in the environment.
Olmsted's lobby was transformed into
a tropical rain forest by PSH
communication graphic students. While
hanging out in the jungle, people were
able to pick-up informative literature on
the environment or purchase a
biodegradable Earth Day t-shirt.
Relaxation and getting in touch with
nature was obtained by anyone who
participated in the 10K Earth Week
Walk. A delightful on and off-campus
course was mapped out.
"My goal would be to get the student
body more involved with Penn State
Harrisburg," Rusnak said.
Toni Mandronico (SGA President,
1989-90), Janet Widoff (Coordinator,
Student Activitiies), John White (Chief
Justice, Student Court) and Andrew Hilt
(SGA President, 1990-91) officiated the
ceremony.
CONGRATULATIONS
FROM THE CAP TIMES!