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Behrend Briefs
Career Development Center Workshops:
Today's sponsored workshop is entitled 'Making the
Most of Your Job Interview.' While on Wednesday,
October 7, the topic will be 'How to Choose a
Career.' All workshops are at 4:00 p.m. in the Reed
Conference Room. All students are welcome.
Brown Bag Lunch Series Continues: For
new and returning adult students the Brown Bag
Lunch Series is sponsoring a program on October 7,
dealing with 'Managing Multiple Roles' and another
on October 14, about 'Stress Management.' All
programs take place from 12 noon - 1:00 p.m. in
Reed 116.
Attention Graduating Seniors: The Yearbook
photographer will be here on October 6-8, to take
senior portraits. Pictures will be taken between 9:00
a.m - 3:00 p.m. at the Wintergarden Balcony. All
seniors who haven't had their portraits taken for the
yearbook should plan on attending. This will be her
final visit to Behrend.
Math Anxiety Workshop: On Monday, October
12, 1992, a help workshop on dealing with math
anxiety will be held from 6:00-8:00 p.m. in the
Science Building 110.
Caps and Gowns: Last day for students to order
caps/gowns from the Bookstore for January 9, 1993
commencement is October 23,1992. Undergraduate
keepsake cap and gown $15.00; graduate cap and
gown $30.00.
Flu Shots Available: Flu vaccine is now
available at the Health and Wellness Center for the
92-93 flu season. The cost is $B.OO per injection.
Attention ODK Members: General membership
will meet tonight at 5:30 p.m. in the Reed
Conference Room. Anyone who cannot be there
should notify Lori Royer through the ODK student
organization mailbox.
SCUBA Club: will hold its monthly meeting on
Tuesday, Oct. 4, at 8:30 p.m. in the Wintergarden.
Adopt A Class: The 3rd grade at Diehl
Elementary School is still free for adoption by an
interested student club or organization. Applications
are available from the Office of Student Activities,
contact Dave Shields at 898-6171 with questions.
Planned Toronto Trip: The Honors Program is
sponsoring a trip to Toronto March 27-28, 1993 to
see the play Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor
Dreamcoat. A deposit of $25.00 is due by Oct. 10
and reservations forms are available in the Provost's
Office. Call Marilyn at 898-6101 for details.
Yearbook Staff Search: The yearbook is
looking for a few good students. Anyone wishing to
help out is welcome to attend our meetings every
Monday night at 6:30 p.m. in Reed 116 or contact
Steve Binder at 898-6977.
Free Tutoring Available: All Behrend Students
are welcome to utilize the Learning Assistance
Center's services. Student and faculty tutors are on
duty daily offering help with man subjects. For
more information call 898-6014 or drop by the
Center located in the South Cottage.
Prospective R.A. Candidates: On Monday,
October 12, an informational meeting will be held at
9:00 p.m. in the Reed Lecture Hall to discuss the
R.A. selection process.
Collegian Staff Members: Reminder: a
mandatory staff meeting will be held today at 5:30
p.m. in Turnbull 205. If you can't attend, please
contact your editor.
The Collegian
Irwin Receives
Scholarship
bv Amy Herb
The Collegian
Dr. Zachary Irwin, associate
professor of political science at
Behrend, received a four-month
research fellowship at Woodrow
Wilson International Center for
Scholars in Washington, D.C.
The Wilson Center accepted a
research proposal, "Foreign
Politics in Yugoslavia: A
Republican Perspective" from
Dr. Irwin last fall.
Irwin will spend the four
months of research studying
the growth, development and
expression of individual
[Yugoslavian] republic activity
from the time the republics were
under federal control until they
became individual entities, says
Irwin.
Dr. Irwin presented a paper
about Yugoslavia's relations
with Western Europe at a
conference in June, which was
funded by IREX.
Police Re
Theft
On September 24, Police and Safety was called to the Behrend
Bookstore to investigate and incident of theft Bookstore employees
had witnessed a student attempting to conceal a baseball cap under his
shirt and try to exit the store. The student was questioned and charged
with retail theft.
Medical Assist
On September 22, a student had been riding his bike down the hill
between Perry Hall and the Reed building. The bike flipped and the
student was thrown from the bike, landing on his head. Police and
Safety assisted at the scene. The student complained of neck and head
injuries and was transported to St. Vincent Health Center by
Brookside. He was treated and later released.
Harassment by Communications
Police and Safety is continuing to receive reports of harassing phone
calls. These incidents are currently under investigation.
Applications Being Accepted
It’s time again for those who might be interested in becoming a
Resident Assistant to begin the application process leading to the
consideration of acceptance into the RA program.
Applications have been available in the Office of Student Affairs
since September 28.
Requirements to be considered for the RA program include:
-a 2.25 cumulative GPA
-24 earned credit hours upon completion of Summer Session
1993
-good conduct standing with the University
-plan to attend classes at Behrend at least one year following
the training course
According to Ken Miller, associate dean of student affairs,
approximately 10-14 positions on the RA staff will need
replacements next year.
Miller commented that the job is a great way to get involved with
helping other people. College-related issues and developmental
processes are all included as part of the job.
For anyone interested, applications arc due in the Office of Student
Affairs by 5 p.m. on October 30.
The paper will be published
in a book about the breakup of
Yugoslavia.
The Wilson Center was
established as part of the
Smithsonian Institute in 1968
by Congress. The center brings
scholars, from around the world,
together who have interests in
researching geographical areas.
"The benefit for us (the
accepted scholars) is that we are
relieved of responsibilities other
than research seminars," said
Irwin. "We have access to all of
the resources in the
Washington, D.C. area, such as
the Library of Congress and
possible interviews with
diplomatic personnel.".
Each year fifty to one hundred
fellowships are competed for
internationally, making them a
prestigious commodity.
Thursday, October 1, 1992
However, Irwin says modestly
that his being awarded the
fellowship "is a combination of
subject matter and the times."
Following the fellowship, Dr.
Irwin will travel to former
Yugoslavic capitals to expand
upon the research completed in
Washington. This will be
funded by the International
Research Exchange Board,
which is associated with the
Wilson Center.
Although Dr. Irwin may not
be saddened by the thought of
missing an Erie winter, he does
have a message for the students.
'7 am looking forward to the
fellowship, but I will miss
Behrend and the students," said
Irwin. "Although I do love
research, I love teaching very
much, and consider teaching my
primary ambition."
WASTED
YOUTH.