The Capital Times, October 24, 2005 POLICE REPORT 10/12/05: SUSPICIOUS 10/14/05: NOISE COMPLAINT: PERSONS: Caller reported Report of noise from people 2 individuals in west end of outside. Verbal warnings lot. Found 2 females sitting in issued. vehicle talking. 10/15/05: ASSIST OUTSIDE 10/13/05: SUSPICIOUS AGENCY: Lower Swatara PD INCIDENT: Information received requested assistance with car on.possible scam involving fire. student. 10/17/05: FOUND PROPERTY 10/14/05: WEAPON POLICY: M&O employee found license Knife released to student as per plate. university policy. 10/14/05: EMPLOYEE INJURY M&O employee strained right shoulder while lifting picnic tables. University injury report completed. CAMP Lectures and Workshops "Meet the Publishers" Teachers and education students are invited to a panel discussion focusing on learning resources for the classroom from 5 to 6:30 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 3 in the Morrison Gallery. The discussion will introduce those attending to important publishers and the library's collection. Speakers will include: Jackie Fox, Everyday Mathematics/Wright Group; Bernadette Lear, Penn State Harrisburg library; Craig Wayman, Prentice Hall; and Karen Wootton, College Preparatory Mathematics. For information, contact Lear at ball 9@psu.eduor hone 948-6360. Library Workshops The library has scheduled a series of workshops to assist students in the academic schools on campus. All workshops will be in room 106 of the library at 12:30 and 5:30 p.m. The workshops include: Oct. 24 Resources in Science, Engineering, sock Technology; Oct. 25 Resources in Business Administration; and Oct. 27 Resources in Public Affairs (including Criminal Justice). Psychology Colloquium The Psychology program is hosting a colloquium on Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in E-257 Olmsted. Assistant Professor of Psychology Xu Xu will make a presentation on "Representation of Mental Abilities." Everyone is welcome to attend. Capital Region Intern/Co-op Fair Students are encouraged not to miss this opportunity to meet with 100 employers with co-op and internship opportunities from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Tuesday, Oct. 25 in the Capital Union Building. Graduate School Workshop Considering graduate school? Do you know what to think about THINGS YOU NEED TO KNOW Due to other events as well as intercollegiate basketball practices, the gymnasium will be closed on the following dates and times: Oct. 24 8 a.m. to 11 p.m.; Oct. 25 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.; Oct. 26 4:30 to 7 p.m.; Oct. 27 4 to 6:30 p.m.; and Oct. 28 1 to 3:30 p.m. The gymnasium is also closed due to Kinesiology classes: every Monday and Wednesday 10 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2 to 3:15 p.m.; every Tuesday and Thursday, 9:30 a.m. to 12:15 p.m. and 2 to 3:15 p.m.; and every Friday, 10 to 11:50 a.m. WARNING!! Beginning Oct. 24, all doors of the Capital Union Building, with the exception of the main doors leading to the lobby, will be alarmed during hours of operation for the remainder of the academic year. An alarm will sound upon opening any other door. Please exit through the main lobby doors only. 10/17/05: PROPERTY RELEASED: PSO released license plate found to owner re #O5-002159. 10/17/05: ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY: Highspire PD requested assistance with lifting us CatenDEß and how to go about applying? Come to this workshop Thursday, Oct. 27 from 5 to 6 p.m. in C -211 Olmsted to get help with the decision-making and application process. To register or for more information, e-mail Ims33@psu. edu Harrisburg Area Community College faculty art works are on display in the Morrison Gallery of the library through Nov. 11. Gallery hours are: Monday through Thursday, 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. and Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. A reception and gallery talk will be Tuesday, Oct. 20 from 6 to 8 p.m. - The Arts and Culture of Christmas As part of the undergraduate course in Introduction to International Arts, the School of Humanities is offering a series of public presentations surrounding the holidays. The presentations in4hl Pirnptqcl Auditorium feature faculty and staff. From 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27, Director of the School of Business Administration Mukund Kulkarni will discuss "The Economics of Christmas." Yes, money is involved! Dr. Kulkarni will also express a Hindu's perceptions of the Christian holiday. Fun and Games Intramural flag football games begin October 24 with two games played each evening Monday through Thursday at 9 and 10 p.m. All games will be on the soccer field behind the Capital Union Building. If team captains missed the mandatory meeting on October, they must see Julie Stoehr, coordinator of intramural/ sports/recreation/fitness before their team can play. Intercollegiate Athletics Oct. 19 Soccer Conference Semi-Finals Oct. 22 Soccer Conference MEETINGS The Student Government Association meets each Thursday at 12:30 p.m. in room 118 of the Science and Technology Building. The Black Student Union meets Tuesday, Oct. 25 from 12:30 to 1:30 p.m. in the Oliver LaGrone Cultural Arts Center, W-132 Olmsted. The campus Lion Ambassadors meet every Tuesday at 1 p.m. in W-231 Olmsted. The International Affairs Association meets each Tuesday at 5 p.m. in E-314 Olmsted. For more information, contact Paul Fogle at paf9lo@psu.edu. The Multicultural Academic Excellence Program meets every Wednesday from 4:45 to 6 p.m. in the Oliver LaGrone Cultural Arts Center, W-132 Olmsted. During October, the meetings will fingerprints at crime scene 10/18/05: MOTORIST ASSIST: Provided jumpstart to vehicle for student. 10/19/05: ASSIST OUTSIDE AGENCY: Report of gas grill that fell from moving truck on route 230. Unable to locate. 10/20/05: SUSPICIOUS PERSONS: Caller reported several suspicious males along roadway. No problem/students doing survey work. 10/20/05: COMMUNITY EDUCATION: PSO interviewed by Capital Times for an article about S.A.F.E. program. Championship at UP OSCAR Night Oscar Reality Night, the cure for the common job fair, is returning from 5:30 to 10 p.m. Thursday, Oct. 27 in the East Wing Rotunda of the state Capitol building. The event is free and features 40 companies, eight venues, prizes, and free food. To register, visit www.oscarreality.com. Free Bus Trip to D.O The School of Humanities is sponsoring a free bus trip to the National Gallery of Art and Smithsonian Museums in Washington, D.C., Sunday, Oct. 30. Students in all majors are invited. The signup sheet is in the Humanities office, W-356 Olmsted. The bus will depart from the Olmsted Building parking lot at 9 a.m. and will depart Washington, D.C. at 6 p.m. For further information, contact Dr. Troy Thomas, W-356 Olmsted, 948-6194 or e-mail txt2@psu. edu. Sponsored by Student Activities Fee Fund. Bus Trip to New York Circle K is sponsoring a free bus trip to New York City on Saturday, N0v.19, for its second annual Day of Service. The trip is open to all current Penn State students, faculty, and staff and current ID will be needed when boarding the bus. This is a round trip excursion and all attendees must participate in at least one community service project. For more information and to sign up, please see Melinda Logan in the Student Activities Office or e-mail Steve O'Holla, Circle K President, at saol42@psu.edu. Fall Flicks in the Library The library is hosting free movie nights with drinks and popcorn this semester. All movies will be shown in room 108 of the library at 9:15 p.m. The "Space Flick" Star Wars (the original) will be shown Thursday, Nov. 3. feature the Multicultural Alumni Academic Lecture Series. The Oct. 26 speaker will be Anthony Cunningham, MAEP class of 1994. Candy Sale The Black Student Union is sponsoring a Halloween Candy sale in the main lobby of Olmsted building Oct. 25 and 26. Small bags are 50 cents and large bags are $l. For information, e-mail askl7B@psu.edu. Magical Night of Giving The Lion Ambassadors are selling tickets for the Colonial Park Mall's Seventh Annual Magical Night of Giving Sunday, Nov. 13 from 6 to 9 p.m. Tickets are $5 and grant the holder admission to the mall for exclusively discounted shopping, family entertainment, and special door prizes. Tickets are available from any Lion Ambassador or contact the Alumni Office (948- 6715). Entertainment Bringing back the PSH choir By Nadezda Ivanova Guest Reporter mpilo3@psu.edu For those students who like to sing, Penn State Harrisburg now offers a great opportunity to join the Campus Choir. Participation in the choir class counts toward the art component of the general education requirement for undergraduate students. The sound of music can be heard every Wednesday afternoon from 3:25 p.m. to 5:25 p.m. in Room W-012 (Olmsted). Although the choir class is listed in the academic schedule simply as "Music 088 Campus Choir," the choir makes appearances on stage (with apologies to Joe Paterno) as "The PATUNOS." The course in choral singing was reintroduced into the Penn State Harrisburg curriculum in the Spring 2005 semester. This occurred after a lapse of more than twenty years. Dr. Kathryn Robinson, Director of the School of Humanities, and Dr. Louise Hoffman exerted a major effort to bring the choir back. Dr. William Mahar, Senior Associate Dean for PSH choir The Patunos.begin singing again. Academic Affairs, who directed the Penn State Harrisburg choir until 1984, also advocated for a return of the choir as an important element of education in the area of music and the performing arts. Ctti Ga mma lotaity is a c,c) ci fret Vas inn ak I organization comprised c)f former gcui rrart t , and ra a rva mambers of tha a The choir performed for the first time on April 26, 2005 at the Morrison Gallery. The program included music of various styles from the baroque period's Canon in D by Johan Pachebel to traditional spirituals represented by an Old Time Religion Medley to America, which consisted of a choral arrangement of popular songs composed by Irving Berlin. The concert attracted a large audience approximately fifty people students, faculty and staff members, parents, friends and community members. This event was in part made possible by a grant from the Student Activity Fund and support from the School of Humanities. Choir challenges: Efforts to foster a student choir on campus have been led by Professor Marina Cherepinsky. A native of Russia, Professor Cherepinsky holds a Bachelor's Degree in Music Education and Piano and a Master's Degree in Choral Conducting from the Voronezh Conservatory. Before moving to the United States in 1991, Ms. Cherepinsky performed extensively for five years with Photo courtousy of nadesda Ivanova one of the Russia's finest professional choirs, the Voronezh Chamber Chorus. She served recently as the Harrisburg Opera Association's Chorus Master, where she direct6il".N9itibrially recognized children's chorus and Armed Po r es s - a professional vocal ensemble. In addition to the choir course, Professor Cherepinsky also teaches voice classes at Penn State Harrisburg ("Voice 100 J" and "Voice 110 J"). "Any newly-established vocal group, and the choir in particular, requires lots of work: learning the repertoire, developing singing techniques, and organizing the concerts," says Professor Cherepinsky. Last spring the choir had only six members, which obviously created additional challenges for both the students and the conductor. "The students had to master their vocal skills in order to create a good ensemble sound. But the choir members managed to overcome all obstacles, resulting in a powerful performance in the Spring Concert. This semester, twelve students have registered for the course and it will give us more freedom in selecting the repertoire," concludes Professor Cherepinsky. Upcoming Concerts: The choir members and its conductor are looking forward to the presentation of two concerts this semester. The programs will feature music of different genres from favorites of the holiday season, such as White Christmas, Cool Yule, and other beloved "winter songs," to classical selections, such as Pie Jesu by Andrew Lloyd Webber. The choir will also perform several well-known Penn State songs, including the university's Alma Mater. On Nov. 30, "The PATUNOS" will perform as part of the Noontime concert series at the Gallery Lounge, Olmsted Building, at 12 p.m. On Dec. 7, the choir will present its Winter Concert at the Morrison Gallery at 5 p.m. These concerts will provide a great opportunity for both students and faculty members to put aside for a moment the stresses of academic life and to enjoy the music of the holiday season.
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