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VOLUME 66, NUMBER 2 THURSDAY, AUGUST 27, 1998 . 28 PAGES, FREE GRl;l;J"ING NEW STUDENTS Gordon quits after 18 years VP to leave development job on Dec. 31; search firm hired By Scott Hepburn notifying the Board of Trustees, Ithacan Staff held the vice president's job for After 18 years at Ithaca eight years. College, Bonnie Gordon, vice She was paid $96,600 in president of college relations and 1996-97, according to the col­ resource development, announ­ lege's filing of the 990 income ced she will resign from the posi­ tax form. tion effec­ 'This has not been an easy tive Dec. 31. decision for me to make," "I have Gordon said. "I have had tremen­ been think­ dous opportunities during the last ing about 18 years and I feel good about my making a participation in Ithaca's many change for successes." some time The college expects to fill the SUZIE10'ROURl<EITHE ITHACAN and h~v_e · · position by January 1999. Ithaca College President Peggy Williams (left) chats with freshman Eric Ritter of Cleveland, Ohio considered Although she does not have at the first campus-wide community picnic following Monday's Convocation. A thunderstorm struck shortly after the picnic began _and it was_ moved indoors to Emerson Suites. College s e v e r a I Gordon another job at this time, Gordon officials said the picnic attracted more students than they expected - forcing students, faculty, opportun i- said she is looking at a number of staff and administrators to sit and stand during the Convocation in the Ben Light Gymnasium. ties over the last few years. For a career opportunities in both the variety of reasons, the timing has corporate and non-profit sectors, not been right until now," Gordon as well as exploring the possibil­ said in a "personal and confiden­ ity of doing additional degree Seneca Lake accident tial" letter to the Ithaca College work. Board of Trustees dated Aug. 1. "I feel like this seems the best Gordon, who said she spoke claims life of senior with President Williams before See GORDON, page 6 By Scott Hepburn ti~ _volu.nit:eri11g at-the _Qtyug@ ment chair John Bernard. Ithacan Staff Mi(jieal 'ternct.: Emer~ Hall·: . - ••f think [the memorial Two appointed to An Ithaca . College senior re· s i d e ri t ... ··, fundJ is a pretty moving com- drowned this summer in a boat-· assist ant mentary on how important ing accident on Seneca Lake. L e a h Ithaca College was to Jason," international posts Jason Dickens of Willseyville, Spataro and said associate professor Marc N.Y. died Saturday, June 6 when senior Dan Servetnick. Dickens had stud- By Ithacan Staff opment of its international the boat he was in capsized. He Tr on gone ied developmental biology Ithaca College appointed dimension, more fully embracing was a biology major working in said he also with Servetnick in spring 1997 Adrian Craig Sherman to director the faculty and broadening the the premedical sciences program. spent a lot and earned a 4.0 grade point of international programs and curriculum," said Tanya Dickens was boating with of time lift- average. William Sheasgreen to London Saunders, assistant provost for senior Robert Gibbs, who was his ing weights. i.....____ .__ _ _. Donations may be made to Center director in early August to special programs. roommate in Emerson Hall last A memo- Dickens the Jason Dickens fund by fill two vacancies. Sherman earned his doctorate year, and senior Taisuke rial fund has writing a check to Ithaca Sherman from the University of Tennessee, Wakayama. been established in Dickens' College. Write on the check comes to a master's from Appalachian Yates County Sheriff's name through the Development that the gift is for the Jason Ithaca State University and bachelor's Department reports indicate the Office. The biology department Dickens fund and send to the College degree from California State three were trying to change posi­ contributed $100 to the fund, Development Office, Alumni f r o m University. tions in the boat when they took according to a memo by depart- Hall, Ithaca College. Tusculum Sheasgrcen has worked with on water and capsized. Gibbs and College, the London Center for the past 25 Wakayama swam to shore, but w h i I e years. A teacher of diverse sub­ Dickens could not swim. Sheasgreen jects at the center, he earned a The three were not wearing has been master's degree from Cambridge Alumnus drowns Sherman life preservers. working as University and a bachelor's At the time of the accident, By Ithacan Staff the Citizens' Planning interim degree from Loyola College of Dickens had been working with Ithaca College graduate Alliance. director for the past year at the the University of Montreal. associate professor and adviser Christopher Gulick drowned Gulick was planning to London Center. "He will not only ensure the Vicki Cameron on a research pro­ Sunday, May 31 in Lebanon spend his summer · with the While at Tusculum College in vitality of our London Center ject funded by the National Township at the age of 23. New Jersey Department of Tennessee, Sherman served as program but also greatly assist Science Foundation. _ Gulick earned a degree in Commerce as an intern in the dean of international and travel our effort to enhance faculty "I was really impressed with anthropology and devoted Office of Sustainability. He programs, an associate professor involvement," Saunders said. "It his effort and enthusiasm," much of his time to environ­ had also been accepted into of the psychology department is a pleasure to have him take on Cameron said. "He didn't mind. mental and community issues. the graduate· program in plan­ and was formerly chair of that the leadership of the center." working hard to get where he He volunteered with the ning at· the University of department. The London Center is located was." Finger Lakes Land Trust and Wisconsin-Madison. "His appointment heralds the in the borough of South Dickens spent much of his next phase in the college's devel- Kensington. 2 THE ITHACAN AUOUST 27, 1998 Briefl Labor Day celebration Charlie Chaplin's film "Modem Times" will be shown in honor Radio recruitment night of Labor Day weekend on By Robert I ...._, In other news, the National Labor Relations Ithaca College's radio sta­ Saturday, Sept. 5 at 2 p.m. at News Editor Board notified President Whalen that he must tions, 92 WICB-FM and 106 the DeWitt Historical Society's post notices which require the administration to VIC, will hold their recruitment Tompkins County Museum. Tliis week, 19 years ago: collectively bargain with the college's faculty nights tonight at 7 p.m. in Controversy highlights the first week of association. Emerson Suite B in the Parent support groups classes as students return to Ithaca College to Walter Borton, director of public informa­ Campus Center. The Tompkins County Mental finish out the 1970s. tion, says the administration did not post the Health Association will host Student Congress Chainnan Tom Erbland notice because it would be a direct recognition ~!oln The Ithacan three upcoming worl<shops, says the congress will adopt an ad-hoc commit­ or the union as a collective bargaining agent. The Ithacan, "the newspaper "Self Esteem and You· on tee to study the controversy surrounding the After spending $40,000 to remodel the Snack for the Ithaca College com­ Wednesday, Sept. 9; "Helping opening of a Sambo's Restaurant on Route 13 in Bar, the eatery reopened for business on Sept. 5. munity," has scheduled a to Build Self Esteem in Your Ithaca. Macke Company paid for the renovations and r~cruitment night tonight at 8 Child" on Wednesday, Sept. The Ithaca Black Caucus has been protesting hopes to be reimbursed by profits of the Snack p.m. in the Par!< auditorium. 23; "The Special Education the Oct. 10 scheduled opening or Sambo's Bar within three to four years. Process: A Guide for Parents· because the protesters claim the restaurant's 1bc Snack Bar was remodeled to make the Talking about mines on Wednesday, Sept. 30. The name is offensive to blacks. food display more attractive and designed to Bob Spencer, formerly of the workshops are held from 6:30 Donald Graham, head of the caucus, said a make lines move faster. The goal is to attract Cargill Salt Company, will p.m. to 8:30 p.m. in the suit has been filed against Sambo Corporation more customers and increase profits. speak and show a video on Sherman Peer Room at the with the Ithaca Human Rights Commission. A A professor also made headlines over sum­ "Working the Mines" on Tompkins County Public ruling from the commission stated the caucus mer break. Zillah Eisenstein, associate professor Saturday, Aug. 29 at 2 p.m.