PAGE 8 Monies Available Awards Health Physics Research Awards Available to Faculty Members College and university faculty members with research interests in health physics-related technical areas may apply for the U.S. Department of Energy’s Health Physics Faculty Research Award (HPFRA) Program. Sponsored by DOE’s Office of Environment, Safety and Health, the program is open to U.S. citizens who have full-time appointments at accredited colleges and universities in the United States. The HPFRA program is designed to increase the numbers of faculty members conducting research in health physics and to improve the quality of health physics education. Other program objectives include encouraging innovative ideas for research in the field and strengthening ties between academic institutions and DOE facilities. Awards for the 1992- 1993 academic year will be $50,000. Award recipients are eligible for two additional renewals, for a total of three years. Travel Hazleton Reaches Final Four By Corey Gesford The Penn State Hazleton campus capped their season with a 66- 53 loss at the hands of Penn State Berks at the Commonwealth Campus Athletic Conference Final Four on March 1, 1992. The Lions finished the season with a 14-14 conference record. I asked coach Caccease if he was disappointed in the .500 record. "Not at all," replied coach Caccease. "We had the toughest schedule we ever faced in the 18 years I’ve coached here. We also had no returning starters from a very talented team the year before." Snowballs: Friend or Foe By: Nancy Costa It’s winter time here once again at Penn State Hazleton, and sure enough there’s plenty of that white stuff. Yes, snow is in the air, but unfortunately not for long. Housing and Residence Life will once again attempt to enforce the "No Snowball" rule. There are to be no snowballs, iceballs, etc... found airborne around in or out of the residence halls, due to the dangerous threat they impose. funds may also be available on a limited basis, for trips to and from a collaborating DOE facility, to technical conferences and meetings, and to an annual program workshop. Administered by Oak Ridge Associated Universities in Oak Ridge, Tenn., the HPFRA Program supports research in health physics areas related to the DOE mission, with particular interest in radiation safety and protection. Specific areas include radiation dosimetry; rick assessment and ALARA concepts; radiological emergency management; radiation protection standards and regulations; environmental monitoring and assessment; and air monitoring and sampling. Program participants must maintain their full-time academic appointment status and must conduct their research at their home institutions. In addition, they must collaborate with a DOE contractor or approved facility and must submit annual and final reports. The application deadline for the 1992-1993 HPFRA Program is April 15, 1992. Awards will be announced in June 1992. For more "Our conference record indicated we were still one of the strongest teams in the conference, and two of those losses were at the hands of Berks, the eventual CCAC champions this year." To accent the strength of the Lions schedule which included the likes of Bucknell, Army, Scranton, and Kings JV teams, Caccease added, "We had eight games that included three division I programs, two strong division 111 schools, plus Keystone Junior College. We went 1-7 in those games alone." Caccease noted he was looking forward to next year, With a good arm, aim, and solid packing these innocent, soon to be projectiles have the potential to break windows, give someone a great bruise on their back, or even leave a dent in a nearby parked car. They also leave one heck of a slippery mess in the halls when left to melt after a fight. So go ahead, make the most of North Hall’s ’hill’, ’tray’ all you want, but don’t even think of tossing snow. ■ Research for information or application materials, contact: Health Physics Faculty Research Award Program, Science/Engineering Education Division, Oak Ridge Associated Universities, ATTENTION: Rhonda Sullivan, P.O. Box 117, Oak Ridge, TN 37831-0117, (615)576- 1087. J although there will only be one returning starter, freshman Jeff Pleban, and one returning reserve, freshman Phil Burton. "We have some people on campus this year who could not play for one reason or another, plus some promising freshmen coming in." He also added that he would like to thank those who came out and rooted for the team, and expressed that he hoped he could only get more to come to the games. POSITIONS AVAILABLE FOR STUDENTS INTERESTED IN PRO VIDING A SUMMER OF RECREATION FOR BLIND AND VISUALLY HANDICAPPED CHILDREN AND ADULTS. BEACON LODGE IS LO CATED IN CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA, SEEKING CAMP COUNSELORS FOR SUMMER CAMPING PROGRAM BEGINNING MAY 23 AND ENDING AUGUST 19. IN ADDITION TO GENERAL COUNSELORS, THERE IS A NEED FOR WSI, CANOEING-KAYAKING INSTRUCTORS, ARCHERY AND AIR RIFLERY INSTRUCTORS, CRAFTS INSTRUCT ORS, NATURE SPECIALIST, NURSES, AND LIFEGUARDS. THE SUMMER OFFERS A WELL-ROUNDED PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES FROM BOWLING TO OVERNIGHT CAMPING TRIPS. VOLUNTEERS ARE NEEDED FOR AUGUST 8 - 19 TO WORK WITH DEAF/BLIND ADULTS. TO REQUEST AN APPLICATION AND/OR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WRITE: BEACON LODGE P 0 BOX 428 LEWISTOWN PA 17044-0428 OR CALL 814-542-2511 B-129 SUMMER RECREATION POSITIONS AVAILABLE The Intramural Update By: Rich Williams The time for the Intramural Challenge has come once again. The challenge bagan on January 27 and will end March 5. In the six-week course a student can choose to perform one or more of the following activities: Rowing-90 miles Cycle (stationary bike)—2lo miles Swim- 20 miles Climb Pikes Peak on the step machines-45 miles. People who want to participate should get in touch with the Intramural Director Gene Grobelny in the Physical Education Building to receive their record keeping cards. Also, athletes are encouraged to start slow, to follow all instructions on the machines, and not to monopolize the exercise equipment. An entry fee of $1 will be collected. Check the bulletin board in the P.E. Building for the facility schedule. All finishers will receive a Penn State intramural tee-shirt. In other intramural activity: -the Spring Basketball 5-on-5 Tournament will be starting on March 2. Rosters are available at the Intramural Office and will be collected at the Thursday Feb. 27, meeting only. There will also be a Ping Pong Tournament on March 3 through March 5. Participants should sign-in anytime before March 2. On the tennis court Men’s Tennis Tournament begins April 6. Sign in before April 4, high noon. The Women’s Tennis Tournament will commence their practice sessions after Spring Break. Anyone interested can go to the P.E. office for information. All intramural activities have a one dollar entry fee. PannSimn
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