Volume 49. No. I I April 21, 2010 In this issue: Don't Quit Your Day Job Just make it work for you Page 6 Finals Got You Stressed? Get the Rites of Spring full Schedule Page 8-9 International Photo Awards Get the full spread. Centerfold. Lost about "Lost?" See what Wendy Wong thinks. Page 12 "African Queen" on DVD and Blußay! See the classic reviewed. Page 12 Looking for the Funny Page? How can we resist? Page 19 INDEX: NEWS 4-5 OPINION 6 CAMPUS LIFE 7-11 ENTERTAINMENT 12 SPORTS 16-17 POLICE, CALENDAR 18 COMICS/GAMES 19 CAPITAL TIMES Chancellor Marilyn L. Hanes Elected BY VINCENT DANGOLOVICH ASSISTANT EDITOR VVlDsoo6®Psuxnu Madlyn L. Hanes, Chancellor of Penn State Harrisburg, will replace John J. Romano as vice president of Commonwealth Campuses according to a release on the PSH website. Hanes, who completes ten years on the campus 1 July when she officially takes her new role, won the position following a national search, committee screening and interview with the university Provost and President. Following a reccomendation by President Spanier, the Board of Trustees officially approved the position 19 March, 2010. Hanes looks forward to the position, according to a recent interview via email. "As chancellor I provide leadership to advance the college's vision and mission and the resources to realize our priorities. I am also the chief steward of the Penn State brand—a quality education.. As vice president, my work will be similar, but my portfolio of responsibilities extends to the 19 campuses... and will involve much more travel." In addition to the added responsibility, Hanes also noted the good fortune of staying with the university. "The silver lining in all this, is that I'll still be working with my colleagues and the college," wrote Hanes. "As vice president I'll be working wittr all the campuses." While the chancellor reports that she is generous with her time, she suspects that the new challenges will take a greater portion of her time. With 19 campuses falling under her domain, it seems time will become, a very precious commodity. "Careful organization and scheduling, and staying focused on priorities will be a necessity," wrote Hanes. Before her current role, Hanes served as the campus executive officer of Penn State Great Valley, School of GradUate Professional Studies and Associate Dean of the Graduate School. Despite titles, the VP to be pointed to college's accomplishments as some of her fondest memories. VP of Commonwealth Campuses "I am filled with hope and anticipation at the start of each academic year; and, of course, at graduation ceremonies, I feel enormous pride in our students' accomplishments when they walk across the stage to receive their diplomas. I will remember these times, in particular, with great fondness. I have always felt and will continue to believe that the truest measure of our success as a college is the success of our students and alumni." Replacing Hanes as Interim Chancellor will be Dr. Mukund Kulkarni, Senior Associate Dean Pictured above from is Madyln L Hanes and for Academic Affairs. The process of finding the full time chancellor will include a national announcement of the position, a search, interviews with a screening committee, and a meeting between the final candidates'and the PSH community of advisors, students, and faculty. When asked about leaving PSH, the chancellor gave credit to all the people who have Contributed to the college and those who made her experience fulfilling with Penn State. "These last ten years at the college have been the most enjoyable of Kulkarni at last year's Convocation. my professional career. My time here has been rewarding both personally and professionally. I have made lifelong friends and colleagues. I am grateful for the many community members, alumni and donors who have given generously of their time, talent and treasure; and students who, in my time, have become accomplished and dedicated alumni. But most of all, I am grateful that I will remain linked to the college in my new role." Based on an interview conducted by Jenna DeNoyelles, Editor in Chief of Capital Times.