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THE STUDENT NEWSPAPER OF MERCYHURST COLLEGE SINCE 1929 The MERCIAD Vol. 78 No. 19 Mercyhurst College 501 E. 38th St. Erie, Pa. 16546 April 20, 2005 Alumni day brings many back to ’Hurst Students receive career tips in the classroom from alumni who work in their fi eld “The students asked that it be con- business, communication, criminal jus- Way of Erie County; attorney general, Commonwealth of Pa. By Jaime Myers tinued as they thought it was a positive tice, education, history, hotel restaurant Joyce Savocchio ’65 - former Erie Outside Erie: Contributing writer experience,” said Liebel. “Of course, we and institutional management, intelli- mayor; Pierre Priestly ’81 (Chicago) - vice hope this year will be even better.” gence studies and sports medicine. JoAnn Barnes ’79 - senior human president and division manager, Invest- Move over professors because the It already seems like it is better. The Students also have the chance to fi ll resources director, Rentway, Inc; ment Property Exchange Services; alumni are coming in. This week, gradu- alumni event last year was only one day out a survey on how they like or dislike Mary Ellen Dahlkemper ’73 - chief Gary Calabrese ’79 (Hudson, Ohio) ates of Mercyhurst College are visiting with only seven alumni. This year, the the speaker and the event. If students administrative offi cer, Stairways, Inc; - director, sports medicine, Cleveland the classroom to share their “real world” alumni coming back almost tripled. So want other topics covered or have sug- Kevin Julius ’86 - McDowell High Clinic; experiences with students. the event was spread out over two days. gestions for future alumni events, these School teacher and author of “The Scott Donnelly ’88 (Pittsburgh)- On Thursday and Friday Alumni on Eighteen alumni will make their way things can be taken into consideration Abolitionist Decade-1829-38”; managing partner, Smallman Street Campus Days will take place for the back to campus this week to inspire for next year. Brad Fairfi eld ’90 - developer, Koehler Deli; second year in a row. Because of the students with the stories and journeys it Alumni from Erie: Brewery Square; Scott Koskoski ’00 (Pittsburgh) success of last year’s event, Pat Liebel, takes to become a professional. Alumni Rebecca Martin ’82 - vice president Steve Seymour ’85 - director of human - associate director of annual giving, head of the alumni offi ce, decided to from Erie and places from Pittsburgh to and marketing, Erie Regional Chamber resources, Country Fair, Inc; Washington & Jefferson College; make this an annual event. Chicago will attend. & Growth Partnership; Tom Parilla ’88 - fi nancial adviser; Dan Langan ’91 (Harrisburg) - presi- Students, faculty and alumni all They will speak in different classes Al Messina ’71 - executive director, Michael Malpiedi ’81 - vice president dent, Langan Public Affairs Inc; enjoyed it last year, so here we are throughout Thursday and Friday. Boys and Girls Club of Erie, Inc; of sales, NextMedia Radio; Russ Franklin ’75 (Pittsburgh) - vice again. Students can hear alumni speak about R. J. Zonna ’87 - vice president, United William Dopierala, Esq. ’72 - deputy president, Citizens Bank. ’Hurst students celebrate Earth Week PolioPlus 5k run this weekend By Brent Vlcek Contributing writer On Saturday, April 23, the Mercy- hurst Rotaract Club will sponsor the third annual PolioPlus 5K run on the campus of Mercyhurst College. Rotary International’s commitment holds this annual event to fi ght the polio virus that still ravages many areas of the world. Emily Roach, race coordinator, states that it is a “common misconcep- tion that polio has been eradicated.” Developed nations such as the United States experience very few outbreaks of the polio virus. However, Roach said that under developed nations such as those in Africa still require aid to eradicate the virus. Where it takes U.S. patients only three booster immunizations to estab- lish immunity to the virus, it can take Students participated in Earth Week last year by cleaning up the Millcreek watershed and planting trees on campus. File Photos up to 10 immunizations for a person to attain full immunity in Africa. “Thus far, Rotary’s efforts and By Jennifer Ciccone It was almost 30 years ago when Mer- dents for the Protection and Appre- is really impressed with the students those of its partners around the world Contributing writer cyhurst students and faculty fi rst began ciation of Nature, organized a campus- involvement and willingness to help with have achieved a 99 percent reduc- to recognize this sometimes overlooked wide cleanup of the mouth of Mill Creek this year’s events. tion in the number of polio cases holiday. nearly four years ago to coincide with “Dr. Brown, Cathy Pedler (our campus worldwide. The goal is to eradicate With the hustle and bustle that spring Sister Maura Smith has been accred- Earth Day. Sustainability Coordinator), Jo Ellen and polio this year, which is also the cen- time brings, Mercyhurst College is host- ited with introducing the concept in Since then, the festivities celebrating I fi rst met in September, so it’s a year- tennial year for Rotary,” said Roach. ing an entire week of events that will be her environmental studies classes nearly Earth Day have blossomed. long planning process,” says Magoc. To accomplish this goal, the Rota- dedicated to making students aware of three decades ago. Dr. Chris Magoc, one of the faculty ract Club has organized volunteers Earth Day and its purpose. Most recently, the SPAN club, Stu- planners for this year’s Earth Week, Please see Earth on Page 3 and raised money. Roach said, “The purpose of our race is to raise money and then donate to Rotary for their cause.” Martin Espada wraps-up Literary Festival The race began in 2003 by alumnus having a imposing presence, a grizzly bear of ing work in an excerpt from the poem Danielle Poole. Since then, the race By Chelsea Boothe book named a man with dark eyes that devour the Jorge the Church Janitor Finally Quits, has grown as more runners joined to Contributing writer an Ameri- page. His poems are, by turns, ferocious, “No one can speak my name, I host the raise money for the cause. can Library tender, ardently political or touchingly fi esta of the bathroom, stirring the toilet About 40 runners signed up for the The last of the three authors gracing Association biographical.” like a punchbowl.” race already. This week, Roach would the Mercyhurst campus during the Lit- Notable Epada’s poems have the ability to “The Spanish music of my name is like to see 20 more runners sign up. erary Festival is Martin Espada. Book of the catch the reader off guard, and while lost when the guests complain about Not only will the race benefi t the Epada will be presenting “Alabanza: year, the Pat- he may be talking about a subject that toilet paper.” fight against the poliovirus, it will In Praise of Poetry” in the Taylor Little erson Literary seems relatively normal, he makes it He offers his readers a new and/ raise awareness among the student Theatre, on Thursday, April 28, at 7:30 Achievement, extraordinary. or different look at something that population. p.m. Espada is regarded as one of the an American Photo Courtesy of Dr. Schiff It is said that his writing arises from someone might otherwise overlook as “This race benefi ts the students leading poets of Puerto Rican heritage Book Award, Martin Espada his Puerto Rican heritage and his work unimportant. because it raises awareness about in the United States. a PEN/ experiences ranging from bouncer to As the last of three outstanding other countries and their plight as well The Brooklyn native’s poems have Revson Fellowship and two NEA fel- tenant lawyer. authors the English department encour- as provides students with an easy way been published in The New York Times lowships. His versatility will be seen a week ages everyone to come to Espada’s read- to do something for the greater good Review, Harper’s, The Nation and The In an interview with Espada, Steven from Thursday when he reads at the ing and experience, “the Pablo Neruda of humanity,” said Roach. Best American Poetry. Ratiner, from the Face and Place of Mercyhurst. of the North American authors.” Please see PolioPlus on Page 3 A few of his many honors include Poetry said, “Martin Espada is an Here is a small sample of his outstand- News Opinion Features Index Cardinals choose conservative It’s Earth week at the ’Hurst. Find Weight training can benefi t every- News....................................2 German as next pope. out what students and faculty have to one. Find out how you can get in News....................................3 say in this enviroment themed issue. shape by weight lifting. 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