Vol. 9, No. 20 March 16,1992

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•WHS -*:•• *!*•:**:••• !TO5 -.SOT:; CAMPUS SPOTLIGHT — HRIM Advisory Board THE BUSINESS AND CHEMISTRY departments have developed an interdisciplinary "The best time to plant a tree was 50 years ago," or so major entitled "Business/Chemistry." The goal of the new program is to produce the saying goes, "the next best time is today." That graduates that have specialized training in the marketing aspects of several chemistry- saying best sums up the Hotel Restaurant and related areas: scientific equipment, pharmaceuticals, chemicals or chemical analysis Institutional Management Department's (HRIM) services. This major will attract students who are interested in science, but aren't philosophy behind its creation of an advisory board 15 interested in laboratory work. Karen Stahl '93 is currently specializing in this discipline. years ago. Like in the planting of a tree, the HRIM Students must complete the following requirements: accounting I & II, organizational Advisory Board has been central to the growth of the behavior, macroeconomics, microeconomics, financial management, principles of HRIM program. This group of volunteer industry marketing, personal selling, marketing research, microcomputer systems, business leaders makes suggestions on vital issues such as statistics, business law, calculus, general chemistry I & II, instrumental analysis, placement, curriculum, recruitment, program develop- advanced instrumental analysis, chemistry industry seminar and a business/chemistry ment and industry trends. The HRIM Department sees co-op. To learn more about this program, contact Dr. Jack Williams or Dr. Robert Cisek, the board's participation as critical to the program's directors of the chemistry and business departments, respectively. future. "Not only have students benefited immensely A PAGE IN FOOTBALL HISTORY: Forty-four members of the Laker football team are from meeting and knowing these prominent industry looking forward to the longest road trip they've ever taken — Vichy, France. The trip, leaders, but, over the years, changes in the curriculum scheduled for May 21-28, is an ambassador program whereby the Lakers will be have been made to reflect new directions within any educating a French football team in the finer art of tackling, throwing, receiving, punting, hospitality industry. Most of these changes were blocking and scoring, to name a few. Then, at the end of the visit, the Lakers challenge facilitated by the board's suggestions," said John the opposing French team Leone to see how well they've learned. The trip was initiated Wolper, HRIM Department chair. For example, a new by International Sports Connection. Head coach Jim Chapman, defensive line coach "Total Quality Management" course is in the planning Mark McNellie and offensive line coach Tom Stilley will accompany the team. stages thanks to board members' suggestions. At the annual meeting on Feb. 21, HRIM students created a "Cheers"-like atmosphere. They included characters from the popular TV series such as Sam Malone, Norm OUR SYMPATHIES to Sr. Patricia Whalen, RSM, assistant superior of the Sisters of Mercy, Peterson, Woody Boyd, Rebecca Howe, Lillith Sturnan,o n the death of her mother, Genevieve C (Colvin) Whalen, and to Rita Cappello '84, Cliff Clavan and Carta Tortelli. How did participants mayoral assistant, on the death of her father, Tom. like the event? "By attending the advisory board SR. MARY LAWRENCE FRANKLIN, college archivist, hosted the Library and Archives meeting, I have a greater appreciation for your program Committee meeting of the Erie County Historical Society on Feb. 26. The highlights of the and Mercyhurst," said advisory board member Robert meeting were the reports of their respective photographic holdings by Sr. Mary Lawrence Boykin, president ofBoykin Management Co. "lam and Grace Davies of Gannon University Archives. The meeting was held at Mercyhurst. duly impressed. Boykin Management Co. wants more EDWARD GALLAGHER, professor of education, was appointed by the National Council Mercyhurst graduates." Also at this year's meeting, for the Social Studies to serve a three-year term as executive secretary and administrator the Pennsylvania Restaurant Association (PRA) for the Pennsylvania Council for the Social Studies. The council is made up of representa- Northwest Chapter created an endowment for scholar- tives of social studies educators K through university level. ships for HRIM majors of $1,700 (initial contribution DR. WILLIAM P. GARVEY, college president, will be the commencement speaker for the with funds forthcoming annually) to be called the John College of Misericordia in Dallas, Pennsylvania, on May 16. M. Wolper Scholarship Fund. They named it after the S. PASSLE HORDINSKI76, adjunct art faculty, will have 14 pieces published in the 1992 department's chair because of his unselfish contribu- Basketing Round Up. The 144-page book features 105 artists. The book is published by tions to PRA and its 130 members, and for providing LaPlantz Studios, P.O. Box 220, Bayside, CA 95524. education and support. Wolper is currently vice SR. JUSTINA JERKO '59, RSM, was presented with a Special Papal Cross "Pro Ecclesiaet president for the local PRA chapter. Pontifice" (for the Church and Pope) on Feb. 22 at St. Peter Cathedral with Bishop Donald Trautman presiding. Sr. Justina was recognized for 55 years of teaching service to Catholic education. ANDY ROTH, dean of enrollment, attended the Middle States meeting of the College Board in Philadelphia on Feb. 12-14. While there, he made a presentation on new admissions strategies. VERNON WHERRY, assistant professor of criminal justice, attended a meeting of Americans for the Competitive Enterprise System, Inc. in Februaiy at Erie Insurance Group. The topic was entitled, "Ethics in Law/' "With the legal profession being discussed frequently, the insight of these practitioners was most informative," said Wherry. The panel included Assistant District Attorney Joseph Conti, Judge Richard Nygaard of the United States Circuit

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Monday Morning - a digest of college news, events, personnel/department information and other items of interest for Mercyhurst faculty, staff and administration. Issued weekly by External Affairs. Court, Public Defender Michael Palmisano, Attorney Norman Stark, District Justice Charles Wise and Rev. J. David Mumford. WMCE'S NEW FORMAT, which went into effect in October, is achieving its goal of providing quality programming for segments of the Erie market not NATIONAL WOMEN'S HISTORY MONTH. To celebrate, Mercyhurst will feature a served by other radio stations. That's the consensus series of free lectures on women in literature, women in art and women in theology. On of the 20 on-air hosts who attended a luncheon Wed., March 18 at 8 p.m. in Sullivan Hall, Gary Cardot, part-time photography instructor, hosted by Dr. Garvey in Sullivan Hall on March 12. will present a slide lecture on "Women Artists in History: Barriers, Obstacles and Break- "The hosts of all of these programs reported that throughs." Peggy Krider, a local painter, will discuss her struggles as a care-giver on her they regularly receive feedback from their listeners way to becoming a full-blown painter. The talks are free and open to the public. Sponsored in the form of phone calls, letters and in-person by the Adult College in cooperation with the English, Religious Studies and Art depart- comments," Dr. Garvey said. "It's obvious from ments and the Sisters of Mercy Institute for Religious Education. their statements that our 'grand experiment' in "SLACKER," is this week's Film for Discussion. This film looks at the fringes of Austin broadcasting is working — that the station is in fact Texas Society. Slacker refers to the successors of the 50s generation and the 60s flower meeting a real need in the community. The meeting children. What do they look like in the 90s? It will be shown in Zurn Recital Hall at 7 p.m. was so positive and so productive that we've on Tues., March 17. Admission is free to President's Card holders and $3 for all others. decided to make it a semi-annual affair." THE CUMMINGS GALLERY presents the Black & White works of Dan Burke, professor THE MIDDLE STATES SELF-STUDY report was of art, until March 30. completed and mailed last week to the evaluation THE CARPE DIEM LUNCHEON SERIES presents a discussion on "Catholics and the team members. Copies of the report have been Environmental Crisis" by Richard Kubiak, professor of history, on Thurs., March 19 from placed on the reserve shelf in the Hammermill 12:30-2 p.m. in the Government Chambers of the Carolyn Herrmann Union. Library. Additional copies are being printed and will be sent this week to Academic Division Chairs, SWAN LAKE: The dancers of the Dance Department in conjunction with the Lake Erie Administrative Area Directors and Student Ballet will present "Swan Lake Act II" and George Balanchime's "Concerto Baracco" on Government. Sat., March 21 at 2 and 8 p.m. at the Warner Theatre. Depending upon location, tickets cost $16/$14 for adults; $14/$11 for senior citizens and $ll/$9 for students. Call the Lake Erie THE ADMISSIONS OFFICE and the Business Ballet for more information at 455-9373. Department hosted 50 McDowell High School students on March 11. Penny Hanes, Greg Parsons SCHIZOPHRENIA EXPERT John Strauss, M.D., professor of psychiatry at Yale University, and the Business Department faculty gave the will be speaking at Mercyhurst on Thurs., March 19 at 8 p.m. in Zurn 114. His topic is students some insights into the many facets of entitled "The Person With Schizophrenia." The meeting is free and open to the public. The obtaining a business degree at Mercyhurst. program is co-sponsored by the Alliance for the Mentally 111 of Erie Co. and the Mercyhurst College Center for Justice and Mental Health Issues as part of the Distinguished Speakers AFFIRMATIVE ACTION AT WORK. A group of on Mental Illness series. faculty and administrators spent four days training to be advocates to work with victims of rape or other A GOSPEL BRUNCH to benefit the Youth Development and Family Center will be held on sexual abuse among the student body. The training Sun., April 5 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The brunch features live entertainment and plenty of was provided by the Erie County Rape Crisis good food. The cost is $10 for adults/$5 for children. The event is sponsored by Eta Sigma Center. The primary mission of these advocates is to Delta. For reservations or more information call ext. 2333. speak confidentially with any student who feels he INTERESTED IN BOWLING? The Humane Society is looking for teams of 4-5 to compete or she has been the victim of a sexual assault. The in a bowling tournament to help raise funds for spraying and neutering during Prevent a advocate was trained to offer support, advice and Litter Month. The event would be held at Rolling Meadow Lanes on Zuck Road on April 11 information about how to deal with the assault, beginning at 1 p.m. For more information or to sign up your team, call Carol Redlawsk at including how to proceed with obtaining the 8384149. psychological support some victims need and/or filing criminal charges. This group was not meant to supersede the resident life or security function, but rather to be a support net for those students who are unsure if they were in fact a THE WEEK IN SPORTS victim and/or how to proceed and what to expect The Laker Hockey team finished the season with an 18-13-0 record (Mercyhurst had 20 if they do come forward to report a sexual assault wins but two were taken away by forfeit, including a win against Division I Kent State). to school authorities and/or police. Student- Numbered among the losses were two more Division I clubs and seven one-goal defeats, victims will have a choice of advocates from The Lakers, who went to the ECAC West championships for the second year in a row, whom to select someone they feel comfortable lost the final game to Plattsburg State 6-3. They expected to get the NCAA Division III with when dealing with this very personal hockey tournament bid because of the strength of their schedule and because they won situation. Attending the training were Phyllis 14 of their last 16 games, but, the bids went to Elmira (21-8) and Salem College (17-8). In Aiello, Gary Brown, Ray Buyce, Bud Dever, the three games the Lakers played against Elmira, the Lakers outscored them 21-10. Kimberly Dillon, Penny Hanes, Cass Shimek, "Anybody who knows hockey realizes that Mercyhurst should have gone," said coach Mary Hembrow Snyder, Shirley Stebell, Vernon Rick Gotkin in March W$ Morning News. Wherry, Shirley Williams and Andrea Zirkle. For Tues., March 17 Softball at Ashland University 3:30 p.m. more information, contact Phyllis Aiello or Gary Sun., March 22 Men's Tennis hosts University of Rochester 3 p.m. Brown. Fit, Sat. & Sun., MARCH MEETINGS HELD: The alumni March 20-22 Baseball at Shippensburg Tournament board's annual spring meeting was March 7. The Tues., March 24 Baseball at University of Pitt meeting was held in the Faculty Dining Room and took the form of a day-long retreat. Also on Wed., March 25 Men's Tennis hosts University of Pitt March 7, Erie Forge and Steel held their first Thurs., March 26 Baseball hosts Geneva annual meeting in Zurn Recital Hall. Sat., March 28 Crew at Augusta Invitational MERCYHURST COLLEGE was one of the four Baseball hosts California of PA division sponsors for Saturday's St. Patrick's Day Sun., March 29 Men's Tennis hosts Gannon Parade.