or a HE i Se 10 The Dallas Post Dallas, PA Wednesday, August 7, 1991 Schwartz named academic affairs director at Penn State ~ William A. Pearman, Ph.D. Campus Executive Officer of Penn State Wilkes-Barre has announced the appointment of Paul J. Schwartz, Ph.D. as Director of Academic Affairs. Dr. Schwartz served as Acting Associate Dean of the Faculty and was an American Council of Edu- cation Fellow at Lafayette College in Easton. He was Chairperson of the Department of Modern and Classicial Languages at the Uni- versity of North Dakota and also | directed the Honors Program there. He received a B.A. Magna Cum Laude in French from Harvard j ‘Thompson technology was ArthurR. Thompson, A.LA., was recently elected the President of Smith, Miller and Associates, Inc., ‘a Kingston-based architectural- engineering-surveying firm. He succeeds Mr. Donald D. Smith, P.E., who had served as President and Chief Executive Officer since founding the company in 1953. Thompson joined SMA in 1964. Since 1987, he served as Execu- tive Vice President in which posi- tion he assumed significant ad- ministrative responsibilities over the Company's operations. He also ‘has been the firm's principal-in- ~ charge of all architectural work for the past several years. The new president is a regis- tered architect in Pennsylvania, “Newdersey, Ohio, New York, Mary- land and the District of Columbia. Additional] ly. he is certified by the Edward Dreisbach, electrical engineering professorat Penn State ~ Wilkes-Barre has retired after 38 years of teaching at the local campus. He began teaching in 1953, the first year the associate degree program in electrical engineering initiated. The College and a Ph.D. from Yale University. Dr. Schwartz published in numerous profession journals and is the author of the book, “Georges Perec: Traces of His Pas-/ sage.” “lam extremely pleased that Dr. Schwartz will be joining us at the Wilkes-Barre campus. His admin- istrative experience, excellence, and personality indi- cate that he will be very successful in providing academic leadership as we begin the campus’ 75th anniversary year,” said Pearman. Dr. Schwartz, his wife Lucy Schwartz, Ph.D., and his two sons reside in Dallas. to head Smith, Miller National Council of Architectural Registration Boards. Thompson was graduated from Penn State University with a de- gree in architectural engineering. He is a member of the American Institute of Architects, the Penn- sylvania Society of Architects and is a past president of the Northeast Chapter of A.L.A. A resident of Harveys Lake, Thompson has a wide and varied background in architectural de- sign. He has served clients in such diverse fields as housing, educa- tion, banking, industry, health and medical care and commercial business. Most recently, he was in charge of the multi-million dollar expansion/renovation project for the Parsons Student Union Build- ing at Lock Haven University. Dreisbach retires from Penn State academic . Diane Davies, formerly of Dal- las, is one of 45 Americans se- lected by the W.K. Kellogg Founda- tion for Group XII of its Kellogg National Fellowship Program (KNFP). Davies is the daughter of the late Dr. Carlton Davies and Mrs. Betty Davies. Mrs. Davies currently resides in Mehoopany, Pa. The family lived in Dallas many years. Diane is a graduate of Dallas High School. The Kellogg program began in 1980 to help the nation expand its pool of capable leaders. It is struc- ‘tured toincrease individuals’ skills and insights into areas outside their chosen disciplines so ‘they can deal more creatively and eflec- tively with society's complex prob- lems. PAUL J. SCHWARTZ, Ph.D. Davies is currently a 4-H spe- cialist with the University of Geor- gia Extension Service, stationed at the Rock Eagle 4-H Center near Eatonton, Ga. She serves on the board of Zoo Atlanta—Conserva- tion Education Committee and is a member of the North American Association of Environmental Education. She began her career as the director of parks and recreation for Charles D. Coley has been pro- moted to an assistant auditor at First Eastern Corp. according to an announcement by Richard M. Ross, Jr., chairman and CEO. ARTHUR R. THOMPSON In the position of assistant Dreisbach was born in Wilkes- Barre, graduated from West Pittston High School and received his Electrical Engineering degree from Lehigh University in 1950. He is a registered professional engineer and currently resides in Falls. His plans for retirement include working as a consultant with CS & auditor, Coley will perform audits of First Eastern Corp. subsidiaries and departments in order to evalu- ate the adequacy, effectiveness and efficiency of internal controls and the quality of ongoing operations. These audits result in recommen- dations designed to improve op- erations and/or minimize First ‘Guthrie School, currently the inter- national headquarters of Inter- metro, in Wilkes-Barre. experienced a “boom” ~ ment and needed a larger area. ‘the Penn State University Electri- campus at the time was located on North Washington Street, at the Dreisbach was instrumental in ~ helping former executive officer, George Bierly, choose the location of the current campus in Lehman when Penn State in Wilkes-Barre in enroll- EDWARD DREISBACH He was named Outstanding Advisor in the College of Engineer- ing in 1986 and was chairman of years as assistant scoutmaster with the Boy Scouts. “Some people are irreplaceable, and Ed is one of them," said cam- pus executive officer, William A. Pearman, Ph.D. cal Engineering Technology pro- gram for 25 years. He served for 21 Children's Workshop Fall Playgroups forming for 2 and 3 year olds Classes begin Sept. 9th, 1991 130 N. Main St., Shavertown 675-5930 J Melanie Mansi Proprietor BRIDAL. [:: Creations 9 (formerly D's Bridal, Shavertown) is moving to a NEW location at : ho 512 Blackman St. : i 4 Ai a Wilkes-Barre ly Phone 717-826-1221 Opening August 19 ~ New Hours: : Mon. - Fri. 1-5 p.m. Tues, Wed., Thurs. 1-8 p.m. Sat. 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. K Enginners and volunteering for Eastern’s loss exposure. Steamtown. Coley joined First Eastern’s H&R BLOCK,OFFERS INCOME TAX COURSE IN WILKES-BARRE AREA Thousands of people learn how to prepare income tax returns from H&R Block and then earn money as income tax preparers. H&R Block, the world's largestincome tax preparation service, offers its Income Tax Course starting September 9, 1991. Morning, afternoon, svening and weekend classes are available. Experienced instructors teach tax law, theory, and application. Classroom discussion and practice problems provide students with a thorough understanding of each tax topic included in the course. Students learnhowto handle increasingly complex income tax situations as the course progresses. Ideal for people who want to increase their tax knowledge, the course teaches students how to save money on their taxes and also prepares them for a rewarding career. The affordable fee includes textbooks and supplies. Graduates receive Certificates of Achievement and continuing education units (CEU's). Qualified graduates of the course may be offered job interviews with H&R Block but are under no obligation to accept employment. Those interested in more information about the H&R Block Income Tax Course may contact the H&R Block office at The West Side Mall, Edwardsville or call (717) 288-9367 or 1-800-TAX-2000. DIANE DAVIES Monroe, Ga. In her present posi- tion, she oversees the W.K. Kellogg Foundation-funded “Global Food Web,” the largest volunteer-run project in Georgia's history. The project unites youth teams and adult volunteer leaders from across the state at educational confer- ences focusing on youth and the environment, food supply and nutrition. Davies received the National Association of Extension 4-H Agents’ National Distinguished Coley promoted to ass't auditor at First Eastern Audit Department in 1990 and prior to that was a member of the bank's Accounting Department. He is a graduate of Coughlin High School, Luzerne County Commu- nity College, and College Miseri- cordia, where he received a BS degree in Accounting. Coley is currently attending Wilkes Uni- versity pursuing his MBA in Fi- nance and is working toward the Chartered Bank Auditor certifica- tion from the Bank Administration Institute. He is a member of the Wyoming Valley Chapter of the American Institute of Banking. Coley and his wife, Nora, reside in Dallas. 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