1 MERCYHURST COLLEGE 'iUBRARV'USE MERMILL LtBRARYS Vol 72 No. 3 Mercyhurst College • 501 E 38th St. 16546 October 29,1 IT! Bike patrol to cruise Hurst By Dave Hermenau become a more visible compo- ; Merciad writer *v nent of the college community. 'When officers are stuck Following a nationwide trend in inside a vehicle there is little law enforcement, Mercyhurst chance for them to interact with College will soon have police the students," Sidun said. 'The and security officers roaming officers can get places faster than campus on bicycles. they can by vehicle and I think According to Chief of Police i t ' s a nice feature for the students. Ken Sidun, the idea for such an I think we can get more interac- advancement in the Police and tion between the officers and the Security Department was first students and it will add to theL proposed by Mercyhurst presi- protection of the college." dent Dr. William P. Garvey. Students seem less supportive The presence of the Erie of this addition to police and police bicycle patrol on campus Photo: Carrie Tappe safety. Dr. Allan Belovarac, professor of history, will lead courageous faculty, staff and students through the this summer during the Fourth of Sophomore Sara Nilson said, 44 Erie Cemetery for a historical tour Friday, Oct 30, of grave sites of Erie's pioneers and 19th century July Celebration sparked I hope the crime on campus leaders. The tour starts at 3 p.m. at the cemetery's mam gate on Chestnut Street The cemetery is located Garvey's interest. Sidun also doesn't warrant a bike patrol, but at West 26th and Chestnut streets. believes this is a good idea. at least now we have a shot at ,**I think this is a positive thing getting bike racks on campus. * for the college and the students," Isn't It ironic mat we are getting he said. a bike patrol yet there are no bike Hurst to host overf 100 companies Once a feature of big city racks for students." police departments, bicycle Despite Some qualms among at career/employment fair patrol units have moved to the student body, the Mercyhurst By Carrie Tappe said, The-career fair is a wonder- Express Fi nancial, B1 ai r M smaller rural areas and are now community can expect to see its vlerciad editor ful opportunity for students to Corporation, AVI Food^ys- arriving on college campuses. campus patrolled by officers on meet potential employers and tems, Covance, Erie Insurance, According to Sidun, jGannon bicycles in three weeks. The seventh annual Career Day/ make future contacts. A college Erie County Prison, the rail, University has a bicycle patrol in Depending upon the weather, Employment Information Fair degree means nothing if youjdon't U.S. Immigration and Natural- operation. the bike patrol will be in opera- vill be held at Mercyhurst get out there and make something ization, Mellon Bank, PNC, Having police or security tion as often as it can. Given a College Thursday, Nov. 5/in of it." *^§ 4p 'f4--r*: State Farm, Saint Vincent officers on bicycles offers many mild winter, this could possibly he Athletic Center. Over 100 The career fair is the culmina- J Health Systems, WSEE and advantages. Bikes offer better be a year-long program. How- ompanies will be represented tion of Mercyhurst's first ever Highmark Blue Cross/Blue mobility as they can traverse the ever, Sidun stresses, officers will his year. All students are Career Week, designed to promote Shield.) * kind of rough terrain that poses a not be expected to ride b i k e s on I welcome to attend from 1 to 4 more awareness of the opportuni- Students who don' t have a challenge for cars and trucks. snow and ice. >.m. ties available at Career Services. resume and would like help in On a campus with more grass The officers assigned to this Undergraduates will be On Monday, Career Services pre p a r i ng one are encouraged to than paved roads, bikes will patrol will be from the existing •rovided an opportunity to meet will host an open house from 9 to see a representative in Career allow security and police officers Police and Safety Department /ith company representatives to 11 a.m. and at 3 p.m. will present Services. to quickly cover more ground. and will be trained by the Erie iscuss and explore potential a leadership seminar in the Career Services also has Bikes would also allow the bicycle patrol unit The bicycles security and police officers areer choices. Seniors can Student Government Chambers links to companies that students are ordered and expected to employed by Mercyhurst to \/\ arrive in a couple of weeks. istribute resumes and inquire conducted by representatives from mav be interested in mat will not bout application processes with Lord Corporation. Tuesday, be at the fair. Students can check arious companies. ^. Career Services will host an out the career fair website at "We are proud to announce interview and resume writing www.walleye.gannon.edu/depts/ tat this year marks the largest workshop at 3 p.m. in 211 Old csce/fai r98.html National Weather SerMce umber of employers the fair Main. The career fair is sponsored is ever hosted,*' said Angela Career Services and human by the Erie College Career Weekendi F o r e c a s t : Mies, coordinator of this year's resource management students Cooperative, which is comprised dr. "About 200 representatives have also planned a fashion show of Mercyhurst Collegcj Cool, mostly cloudy Mostly cloudy Mostly cloudy ill be available to talk to featuring interview and career Edinboro Uni v e r s i f y , Gannon udents about employment, clothing Wednesday at 4 p.m. in Unhersity, Allegheny College High 57 High 56 High 54 and Pcnn State University, the ireer fields and internships." the Student Union. Low 43 Low 42 Low 41 Behrend Col lege. Frank Ri'/zonc, assistant Companies scheduled to be at rector of Career Services, the career fai r i nclUdc A mcrican — 1 M . 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The Dean's List is computed once a year follow- ing the end of the spring term. &:j:Any^dc^;Wl*D:W » * * • » • • * • l^W^ Dr. Frank Hagan, professor of criminology and sociology, spoke at the dinner. * Jessica Russell/Merciad Photographer t t » * » « • * * 4i* * * 9 *^ t^^IC'fi1 • * 1 • • • % • * • • I * * i 4 * - t % # fc_ _^ •••'if • • V f » * * • <tl * I I I IV- ft ft • * h •* * i * # receives his certificate at the Dean otiatin• * • v • « • • • g •••:::::Wi^:Mei(Sft:<S^ « « ': 100 arranfleutowersoaoe for the collegemexchange For a;.? 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