Page 2 Behrend briefs Lambda Sigma Sophomore Honors Society have sent letters by campus mail for membership to all eligible freshmen who have earned a 3.0 or higher and are full-time students. If you think you are eligible but have not received a letter, please contact Mrs. Cathy Mester at 6207 or Dr. Carolyn Spies at 6241 in the Division of Humanities and Social Sciences office. Spots Still available for Daytona Beach Spring Break Trip. If interested, you must contact Marty Cunningham in the SGA office by Wednesday, February 14. Cost is $199. Alpha Sigma Lambda is having a meeting in the Library Conference room at 4 pm on Thursday, February 8. Robert Marandi is holding a seminar on "The Future of Jobs in Science and Engineering" in Reed 116 at noon on February 15. ROTC will be holding a helicopter exercise in the athletic field at 9:30 am on Saturday, February 10. Anyone interested in watching a helecopter in action is invited to come. The Computer Center is offering training sessions to students, faculty, staff, and administration during the 2nd and 3rd weeks of February. Training will be available for Mainframe applications and will include sessions on CMS/XEDIT, EMAIL, NETNEWS, and EBB. Training sessions are also available for MS-DOS, WRITING ASSITANT, and WORDPERFECT on the PCs. Please call or stop by the Computer Center for more information or to sign-up for a seminar. Dr. Daphne Tsimhoni from Ben Gurion University will be speaking to the Behrend community on Middle East Politics in the Reed Seminar Room at 3 pm on Monday, February 12. Wrestling Club being formed by students. Interested students contact Ray Mozes at 6335 or 899-0330 or contact Tom Sada at 6551. A Junker Scholarship is available for students in good academic standing and involved in activities. Applications are available in the Financial Aid office. The deadline is March 2. "Making the Most of Your Job Interview,” will be presented by the Career and Placement office in the Reed Conference Room at 4 pm on Thursday, February 8. A Full Gospel Bible Study and student led Fellowship will be held in the Reed Conference Room from 7 - 9 pm on on Tuesday February 6. For more information call Jim Adamson at 899-1533. The AIDS Council fo Erie County will be presenting a program at Behrend in Lawrence Hall on Tuesday, February 18 and will provide free literature, speakers and condoms. The Health Center is assisting the AIDS Council of Erie County by selling "special" greeting cards in the Reed building for $1.50. Orders for all occasion cards can be ordered at the Rub desk or the Health Center until February 28. Financial Aid deadline for next year is February 15. Mark this important date on your calendar. Collegian Staff: There is a meeting in Hammermill at 7 pm this Thursday. Police Report: Two false fire alarms reported within past two weeks by Carol Mandera Collegian Staff Writer Lawrence Hall was evacuated by campus police shortly after 1 am Sunday following the second false fire alarm in the building in the last two weeks. Randy Hoffman, Manager of Police and Safety, reported that officers evacuated and inspected the building. No evidence of smoke or fire was discovered. Officers did find evidence of an intentional false alarm, set on the east end of the first floor. Residents were allowed back in the building about 20 minutes after the evacuation. Hoffman said that his department is continuing to investigate and asks that anyone with information contact the Department of Police and Safety at Extension #6lOl. Police are currently investigating two cases involving the theft of property belonging to Behrend students. A VCR valued at approximately $350 was stolen from a campus apartment. The student who reported the theft Behrend fraternity house raided during party last Friday (continued from page 1) "If the DA's office says the fraternity will be considered a corporate entity,” Zelinski said, referring to Sigma Kappa Nu's incorporated status, "then only the fraternity will face charges. If, however, die DA says they're not a corporation, the fraternity and "// ... the DA says they*re not a corporation , the fraternity and it's officers and other individuals may face charges -Corporal Zelinski Board of Liquor Control Enforcement it's officers and other individuals may face charges." He added the supplying alcohol charges are misdemeanors and officials have up to two years to prosecute the case. Zelinski also said the groups may face additional charges, including corruption of minors and A LAST STRAW Fresh flowers for all your floral needs, Behrend students - 10% discount 898-1879 The Collegian Wednesday, February 7,1990 stated that he was in his bedroom using the phone when he heard someone enter his apartment. Upon investigation, he discovered his VCR had been stolen. Hoffman stated that the student's apartment had been unlocked at the time of the theft. Hubcaps valued at $2OO were stolen Friday from a vehicle parked in the apartment lot. According to Hoffman, the vehicle belonged to a male student residing in one of the campus apartments. Police are seeking information which will lead to the identification of the person or persons who emptied a fire extinguisher inside one of the campus apartments. According to Hoffman, the incident was committed between 8 pm Thursday and 1 am Friday. He stated that the apartment resident admitted to leaving the apartment unlocked and that the student discovered the crime when he returned. Potential damage estimates from the dry chemical could be as high as $2OOO, Hoffman said. disorderly conduct, depending on the DA's discretion. While Sigma Kappa Nu may be spared criminal charges at the moment, another wrinkle in the case is university discipline. According to David Shields, Assistant Dean of Student Services, Sigma Kappa Nu is currently in the last month of a year-long probation. Shields said no decisions have been made referring to discipline until the university has more information on the case. "I suspect,” said Shields, "once we have more facts we will respond in some way with regards Career Development and Placement Services E.C.C.C. Job Fair Information Table ODK Behrend Major Open House Feb. 7 Workshop: E.C.C.C. Job Fair Registration Deadline tu. 9 Pittsburgh Job Fair Information Table Three bottles found on the floor near a broken window in the Apartment Community Center are believed to have been used to smash the window. The incident was reported to campus police on Saturday, and the investigation continues. Two minor traffic accidents are under investigation. On Tuesday, January 30, a student reported her car was hit while parked in the Reed Lot. Hoffman stated that the accident happened during the evening and that minor damage to the right rear of the car was reported. The second accident was reported on Friday by a commuter student whose car was damaged while parked in lot E. Minor damages were reported. Department of Police and Safety monthly statistics for January 1990 show that the department conducted 23 original criminal investigations, 31 follow-up criminal investigations, and issued 311 University tickets. In addition, the department reports that it performed 2,990 building checks and made three arrests. to disciplinary action. We need to get more information, but we won't be complacent about the situation." Shields said in a worst-case scenario the fraternity could suffer a loss of recognition from the university. He added university disciplinary action will depend on how the groups are charged, but said neither Sigma Kappa Nu or Delta Chi wouldn't escape an inquiry into the matter. Officials were not sure when the District Attorney's office would reach a decision as to whether charges would be filed, and it so, how and when. -THISWEEK 9:00 ml - 12:00 pm Placement Office 10:00 un. • ZOO pm Wlnwrcardea 4:00 p.m. Read Conference Roam 5:00 pm Placement Office I #o pm . 4:00 pm 9:00 am. • 12:00 pm Placement Office
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