THE Monroe Doctrine October 3,1995 of Monroe Community College RESPECT ALL,FEAR NONE Mr Richard Ryther-your new Student Center Director by Jeff Wager Editor-in-Chief As we enter the Fall 1995 had areallocation of duties with and the Game Room. Added Mr. Ryther, ester that provides services for indi- semester, an unfamiliar face may be some of our staff." "We're always looking for new initia- viduals with mental illness." They seen in the Student Center. He is Mr. Ryther has shown tives in leadership development." have shown interest in the Wellness Richard Ryther, the new director of great interest in reviving and "One area that we're strongly Center, and the possibility of linking the Student Center, and his face community service and academic won't remain unfamiliar for long. credit seems workable. Mr. Ryther, who was hired Establishing a good relation- into the position vacated by Joel ship between the Student Center, Zarr in January, has plenty of Stu- Student Association, and the admin- dent Center experience. Prior to his istration has not been a stumbling hire at MCC, he spent four years in block thus far for Mr. Ryther. "I British Columbia in western Canada. think that there is strong commit- There, he helped the college he ment on the part of the administra- worked for build a brand-new, nine tion to support the cocurricular pro- million dollar student center. He gram. They encourage faculty and oversaw the hiring of all personnel staff members to become advisors and the outfitting of the various of- with our various clubs and organiza- fices with equipment. tions. I know that there is a strong So why MCC? "I grew up in interest in our athletic program, our New York, and my parents live out performing arts program, our stu- near Cooperstown," said Mr. Ryther. dent government, and all of our clubs "They're getting up there in years, and organizations," he stated. and I haven't lived anywhere near As Director of the Student Richard Ryther Photo by Tim Herlihy my parents for the last 25 years." Center, Mr. Ryther has given every- He has had to deal with ad- revitalizing many of the Stu- looking at that's affiliated with leader- one hope for a student center that is versity already since he took over dent Center's programs, in- ship development is community service. beneficial to all students and staff. the position. "Right now, we're in a cluding (but certainly not lim- We have the opportunity right now to And, once the gears start turning on bit of a reorganization," said Mr ited to) the Monroe Doctrine, make a link with Compeer," he said. some of his ideas, that goal will be- Ryther. "We're a position short of the Fine and Performing Arts, "Compeer is a volunteer agency in Roch- come much more easily attained. where we were last year, so we've By: Angella Luyk Staff Writer Parents Plus Parents Plus has been ad- people who are committed to was given this award for an outstanding speakers on issues such as low cost vised by Wendy Wiggins-Vancleaf seeing anyone in trouble with contribution to the college through pro- housing and child care. for the past six years and Jerrina family or school problems gram development and services. Parents plus is currently Johnson has been the president for succeed. They want you to Some of the speakers that Par- looking for a new Vice President. the past two semesters. The group know that they are here for ents Plus is planning this semester are Anyone interested should contact was originally started as a spin off of you. Parents Plus is a referral Dennis Conheady and representatives Wendy in the T.A.S.C office or call the T. A.S.K program. It was started source. If you have a prob- from Alternatives for Battered Women. extension 2430. The only qualifi- as a place where adults with chil- lem you can go to them. They Dennis Conheady will be speaking on a cation is that you are sincerely in- dren of their own could go to talk are also an informative net- series called "Gathering Strength to Fo- terested in what the group stands about personal problems due to stress work. They bring in guest cus on the Future". He is going to talk for and the services they provide. from returning to school and having speakers who talk to students about stress and how to overcome is- Anyone interested in com- children. Parents also needed a place about many different topics. sues such as anxiety and low self-es- ing to the above meetings or any to go to get information about ser- An example would be con- teem. This will be held college hour future unplanned ones should feel vices designed for them. Over the sumer credit reports. Parents October 4, in room 11-101. On Octo- welcome to just drop by. Parents years Parents Plus has changed. It is Plus will teach you how to ber 11, during college hour in room 11 - Plus is not like any other club, they now open to anyone and the only talk to the credit bureau as 101,someone from Alternatives for Bat- don't record your name and expect requirement is that you are inter- your friend, not your enemy. tered Women will be speaking. They you at every meeting. If you are ested in the topic being spoken about Last year Parents Plus will be open to discuss any issues that interested in the speaker and the during the meeting. won a "College Community the audience feels important. Parents topic, then please feel free to come Parents Plus is a group of Service Award". Parents Plus Plus is also looking into bringing guest join them. News Page 2 Upcoming MCC Campus Events 10/12/95 10/13/95 10/09/95 9:30am till 1:30pm Out- 10:00am till 2:00pm- 9:00am till 4:00pm-Stu- 9:00am till 4:00pm- doors Activities Unlimited, 9:00am till 4:00pm-Stu- CAB Club Wednesday, Ma- dent Center, Jack Meyers Student Center, Jack Meyers Bake Sale, Student Center dent Center, Jack Meyers gicians, Forum Association Association hallway Association, Student Center Hallway 10:00am till 7:00pm- 10:00am till 7:00pm- 9:30am till 1:30pm- 10:00am till 7:00pm- Student Center, MCI sign up, Student Center, MCI sign up, Outdoors Activities Unlim- Student Center,MCI sign up 10:00am till 7:00pm- Student Center Hallway Student Center Hallway ited, Bake Sale Student Center, MCI sign up, 11:00am till 1:00pm- Student Center Hallway 11:00am till 1:00pm- Noon till 1:00pm-CAB 10:00am till 7:00pm- Transfer and Placement, Re- Transfer and Placement, In- Charity, Recruit volunteers, Student Center, MCI sign cruitment by RIT, Student Noon till l:00pm-CAB formation Table, Student Student Center Hallway up Center Hallway. Charity, Recruit volunteers, Center Hallway Student Center Hallway 5:00pm till 9:00pm- Noon till 1:00pm- Noon till 1:00pm-CAB 11:30am till 1:30pm- CNY Trane, Classes, 5-300 3:30pm till 5:00pm- Intervarsity Christian Fel- Charity, Recruit volunteers CAB, Kathy Wilkins, The- lowship, Info table Student Center Hallway Mercy High School, Swim atre 6:00pm till 8:00pm- Practice, Pool Aquatics Center of Roches- Noon till 1:00pm- 2:00pm till 5:3Opm-Stu- Noon till l:00pm-Stu- ter, Scuba Diving Class, Pool 6:30pm till 11:30pm- CAB-Charity, Recruit vol- dent Senate, Weekly Senate dent Senate,Information unteers Meeting, Faculty Dining Everage Sports Karate, Ka- Table, Student Center Hall- 6:30pm till 9:00pm- Room rate Tournament, Gym and way Community Education, SAT 3:30pm till 5:00pm- Locker Room, -Events begin Verbal Review, 12-113 from 7:30pm to 11:30 Mercy High School, Swim 3:00pm till 6:00pm-Ad- Noon till l:00pm-CAB practice (pool) missions Office, Meeting, Charity, Recruit volunteers, 6:30pm till 10:30pm- Brick Lounge Interior 10/14/95 Student Center Hallway PSTC, Peace Officer Class, 6:00pm till 9:00pm- 8-100 10:00am till 10:00pm- Rockefeller College, Social 6:30 till 10:30pm- 3:00pm till 5:00pm- Work class Room 12-103. PSTC, Peace officer class, 8- Everage Sports Karate, Ka- Faculty Women's Caucas, 7:00pm till 10:00pm- 100 rate Tournament, Gym and Faculty Tea, Faculty Dining State University of NY at Locker Room 10/10/95 Room Buffalo, Class, 12-221 10/11/95 11:30am till 6:00pm- 9:00am till 4:00pm- 3:30pm till 5:00pm- 6:30pm till 10:30pm- 9:00am till 4:00pm- Stu- CAB, Gary the Happy Pirate, Student Center ,Jack Meyers Mercy High School, Swim PSTC Peace Officer Class, 8- dent Center, Jack Meyers Theatre and Theatre Lobby Association, Student Cen- Practice, Pool 100 ter Hallway Association, Student Center Hallway Phi Theta Kappa Society: Are you eligible? Letters were recently mailed to approximately 400 students, The Cafe these students had to have a GPA of 3.75 of higher and have completed 24 or more credit hours. However, if your GPA is below By Kym Korn 3.75,, you may still be eligible. If you fall in the above category News Editor and wish to learn more about the Honor Society and to apply for membership, contact Mary Eshenour as soon as possible. Mary is The Food, Hotel and Tourism Management Depart- the Faculty Advisor of PTK, phone her at 292-2179 or stop by the ment welcomes you to the Cafe.