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CLARION UNIVERSITY'S
Venango Voice
J'enanffo F"b/op Volume33(Issue 15 Jan 12-Jan 18, 2003
Venango Campus Partners with Precision Manufacturing;
£xpands Technical Concentrations to Sixteen
OIL CITY, PA - Clarion University ofPennsyl- ^"^^^ ^° ^^^ progress toward a Clarion Univer-
vania has signed a technical training agreement ^'^ AAS-IT degree through technical training
with the Precision Manufacturing Institute (PMI) completed at both these institutions.
ofMeadville that will allow students to obtain a "Collaborations amongeducational institutions in
Clarion University Associate ofApplied Science ^^ ''^8'°" ^^ ^ ^'^ ''"^ ^^ meeting our area's
in Industrial Technology (AAS-IT) degree with workforce development needs." said Jerry
concentrations in tool, die and mold technology, ^Jiight, executive director of PMI. "This new
quality control, machining and milling. Clarion's agreement with Clarion University is a signifi-
Departmcnt ofApplied Technology will provide ^^^ ^^^P forward in preparing men and women
general educationand managementcourseswhile ^"^^ leadership roles in industr>'." Individuals in-
PMI will provide specialty technical training, ^erested in learning more about the Associate of
Program graduates will receive an associate de- Applied Science in Industrial Technology degree
grce from Clarion University that can help them Program should contact Victor Bowser, chair of
advance to leadership positions such as foreman Clarion Universit>''s Department of Applied
and team leader. "PMI is a recognized leader in Technology, at 814-676-6591, extension 1307.
technical training and we're pleased to partner Financial aid and scholarships are available for
with them to provide students in the Department students. Clarion University-Venango Campus
ofApplied Technology program valuable career P^^ides high-quality educational programs and
options," said Dr. Christopher M. Reber, Execu- personalized services to help students succeed,
tive Dean, Clarion University-Venango Campus. Students can earn an associate degree, a bache-
Individuals who have previously earned a di- ^^^'^ ^^ master's degree in select areas, obtain a
ploma from PMI will be awarded university one-year certificate or participate in a \ariety of
credit for relevant program training that could Professional development and personal enrich-
enable them to earn an associate degree from ^^^^ courses.' Clarion Universit>'-Venango Cam-
Clarion University in as little as one year. Fur- PUSiscommittedtoservingtheneedsofthecom-
ther, through Clarion's partnership with PMI and "lunity.
an existing collaboration between PMI and the
Venango Technology Center, students will have Contents
access to a technical training ladder that allows News
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Project RA.S.S. 4
Winnie the Pooh Kidnapped!
Details,Page3
APSCUFThreatensWorkStoppage FormerDirectorofStudent
Services Inducted IntoAthletic Hall
In a statement released December 19th, William
Fulmer, President of the Association of Pennsylvania State ofFame
College andUniversityFaculties(APSCUF) hintedatastrike.
" After two years of negotiations with the State System, it Barb Reagle, who served as Director
seems as if we are headed toward a work stoppage unless of Student Services at Clarion University,
some other method of resolving our differences is agreed Venango Campus from 1990untilJuly2003,
upon." Fulmer also stated that the State System ofHigher was recently inducted into the Glenelg High
Education offered little incentive at a recent bargaining ses- School Athletic Hall of Fame in Glenelg,
sion, held onthe 18thand 19thofDecember. Maryland.
According to Chancellor of the Pennsylvania State On October 26, 2003, Reagle was
System ofHigher Education (PSSHE) Judy Hemple, the Un- honored as an Ail-American Athlete for her
ionbrought amoreexpensiveproposaltothetablethanprevi- achievements in Field Hockey at her high
ous proposals. At issue are concerns over what Hemple school alma mater, which she attended from
termed "minimal" contributions toward health care. "Such a 1970to 1974.
proposal would virtually guarantee that faculty would never Reagle went on to play field hockey
share inthecostoftheirhealthcarecoverage,"Hemplesaid. as an undergraduate at Slippery Rock Uni-
Both sidesaccusetheotherofofferinglittleintheway versityfrom 1974to 1978.
ofcompromise. ReagleearnedbothaBachelorofSci-
APSCUF held a strike authorization vote on October ence degree in health, physical education,
3rd 2003, but as yet the union has not walked out. Iftheun- and recreation and a Master of Science de-
ion stages a work stoppage, itwill bethefirst time inthehis- gree in physical education at Slippery Rock
toryofAPSCUF. University. SheearnedaPh.D. inhigheredu-
cation at the University of Pittsburgh in
Learning Center Breaks Record 1986.
Reagle was recently appointed Ath-
In a recent interview. CoordinatorofLearning Support letic Director at the University ofPittsburgh
Services Darlene Hartman statedthat attendanceattheLearn- atTitusville.
ing Study Center had broken attendance records for the past
10years.
"689 different people used the LSC, not counting in- KeepingUsVcgsA
class vis"itWs.eOavlesor6h,a0v0e0tnoetawl vsiosifttswawreerethriescosredmeeds.ter. We re- TCVaheneniapniVgwc,onaiIViSCgO)o1ICIVW-;.CMrFcCiHrEestcliSstt.hpeOuibllpihCsiihlteoydsoPppheAryi1ood6fi3e0aV1lalyu.mArbgtyiocleVCseanimanpnUugisoc
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in APA style We've also greatly increased the hoursthe writ- affinnalive actnjn (i>r all persons in itseduL-jilional proj^ms.
ingcenter will beopen, sostudentscangethelpwritingpapers activitiesandemployment UirccIequalopportnnillesinquiries
foranyoftheirsubjects," Hartman said. tot))eAssistiuittothePresident forSociallUimty, 216Carrier
"The LSC has extended hours this semester, and we AdministrationBuilding,ClarionPA
have also increased the number ofsupport staff members to
betterserveourstudents," said Hartman. Submittingto(he Voice
LSC Hoursare: Pleasenotetliattheciiwiladdress(orthel/'olcchaschanged,'Iht
MondaythroughThursday, 8 a.m. to9 p.m. newaddressis;venai>goVoiee(<8y»hoo.coni- AnyCaeuhy,staiT',oi
Friday and Saturday, 10a.m. to3 p.m. smtiusdseinotnswirsahnignigngtotsruobmmiotptionitohnepyioencxe-sistoweolricgoimnaeldatrotdwoorsko,.ISruohn-i
Sunday, 1 p.m. to6 p.m. poetry to pro.sc may be .submitted via email to vcnango-
voice(<ijyahoo.com,ormaybedroppedofl'atthe Venani^.oVowt
Watch the Voice forupdated schedules fortheLSC services. omfifsi.csei,onasgawiilnl,bleocaactuecd-paltedtuwnotiltw)enptmy-TsuixesMdoanytgomeryHall. Suh-
Voices
Pooh Bear, WhereAreYou? buddha's wisdom to my
by: dilemma
BrettLovett
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JenBrooks
For years, my family has decorated for Christmas. On the outside
ofour house and in our yard. We have nearly 20,000 lights and 40 figu- "It isalways better
rines. Snow men, angels, bears, reindeer, trains, and signs...but where is Forus afterwe fight"
PoohBear? He sits like Buddha
We start almost 3 weeks prior to Thanksgiving in order to "light widtihspaenCshiensghihrisewcaitsdsmoimle
up" Thanksgiving night. Hours of preparation and hundreds of dollars like lukewarmwater
each and every year. A friend said last year that she could see the glow fwrhoimlemyI kbeaetphrmoyomtofnaguuceet
aboveourhousefrom milesaway. But, still, whereisPoohBear? I was nevertheantagonist
Peoplewill drive toourhouse, to stop and stare. My familytakes a as hjeustmaadgeirlhipsodnidgerreisnsgions
lot ofpride in the decorations and we add more every year and change all quietly
the colors...but, where is Pooh Bear? We do it forother people and, most That
ofall, wedoit forthechildren...but, where isPoohBear? I am but afeather
We also assembled eight trees made only of lights. Some stand bastttrluignggltihnegctuorrkeenetpoufshaifsltoraytst
three feet tall and others stand nine feet tall...but, where is Pooh Bear? but
Thanksgiving morning, my father and I were putting some finishing 1 wouldinrtahtihserribveera stone
touches on the lights only to notice that Pooh Bear was missing. After sothat
I would let it passabout me
closer examination, not only did someone come into our yard and steal tobeeroded orkicked up
Pooh Bear, but they also tookwire cuttersand cutthe lights on anine foot alas
tree. The electrical tape was nicely taken offthe plugs, but the lights were then 1 will still
befarther from this
cut.
1 will bethegrain ofsand
What happened totrusting people? We spend hundreds ofdollars a I willthen beastoneand astone
Andd stone
year to see people smile and make this time ofyear ajoyous time for all
Christmas is a time to bethankfijl. show love and rejoice. We will get by
withoutPoohBearbut I still have a hard timetryingtounderstandwhy people
woulddo something likethis.
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Promoting Academic Success for Students
New students can choose which sessionto attend:
Wednesdays 5:30-8:30 p.m.
Or
Fridays 9 a.m.-noon
All sessions will be held in 307 Montgomery Hall.
Orientationisanessential partofmasteringCU-VenangoCampus! ProjectPASS isanextendedorien-
tationtohelpyouacquirethesurvival skillsnecessarytoexcel incollege.
Thesesessionsarcfreeandopentoall incomingstudents.
Ifyouarean Empowermentor Tutorial Admitstudent,vouarerequiredtoattend.
Project PASS begins the firstweekofclasses and continues forthe firstfourweeks.
ContactDarlencHartmanatext. 1343,322Montgomeryftall,withanyquestions.
CLARION UNIVERSITY'S
Venango Vok^e
Volume32 Issue 1 Jan 21-Jan 24, 2003
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If You Have No I.D. Protege Party
Where to Begin For all new students __ -INDOOR
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Student Identification is Attention all new Ve- J^
needed for admittance to the nango Campus students: CARNIVAL! ^^
library and for activities and Come meet your fellow
services at both Venango new students at the Protege
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taken for your student identifi- Rhoades. Sign up at Rhoades 11 6
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cation card at the orientation, Desk on the first day ofschool! % In Rhoades gt
please be sure to stop in at the (Tuesday, January 21, 2003)
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Student Sen>/ices office at Partyfeatures:
room 222 Montgomery Hall. Tacos
Pictures will be taken Drinks
during the firstweek ofschool. Door Prizes (Roadhouse,
The schedulefor ID Photos is: Bookstore, etc. gift certifi-
J8:a0n0uaAryM2—14-:J0a0nuPaMry 24 2003 cateTsh)is party is being Featuring: \
sponsored by Student Men- 9^ Sumo Wrestling!
Bookstore Hours tors. All new students are en- The Velcro wall!
The hours of the Ve- couraged to attend.
nango Campus bookstore for The Bungee Run! g*
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the Spring 2003 semester are Student Service Money Machine
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as follows: and Success Plan and Candy Art! ^
Tues. Jan. 21 &Wed. Jan 22 All new students are re-
8:30—7:00
Thurs. Jan. 23, 8:30—5:00 quested to make an appoint- 4 JOIN US ONE ^
ment as soon as possible with
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Reagle within the next two
Contents
weeks to review the results of
Prot^gd Party 1 their College Student Develop-
Spring Break 2 ment Inventory and Student Book Donations Wanted
Service and Success Plan.
Book donations are
This will help get you off
on the right track from the very needed for the fourth floor
beginning of the semester and lounge in Montgomery Hall.
all new students are strongly Books for both children and
encouraged to take advantage adults are welcome. Please
drop them off at the Student
of this helpful opportunity at
theirearliest convenience Services office, 222 M.H.
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Our mission isto publish an interesting and entertaining paperthat supports, encourages, and
inspires its readers. We also hopeto enhancethe academicexperience by offering insight into
the educational process, campus happenings, and life in general.
Alternative Spring Break Welcome Back
Some college students Our greatest glory I would like to welcome both
will be spending their Spring consists not in never new and returning students to Ve-
Break sunbathing or relaxing at falling, but in rising nango Campus. A new semester is
hinogmei,t hyeeltpiontghertshowsiell lbeessspfeorntdu-- every time we fall. hnietrye,toanloeatrhnerneexwhitlhairnagtsi,ngtoopsptorrettuc-h
nate. Clarion University's Com- ~ Confucius~ ourimaginations, broaden our hori-
munity Service-Learning Office zons, renew old friendships and
and Venango Campus Student make new friends. The challenge
Senate are sponsoring a com- VoiceSubmissions of balancing our outside lives with
munity service break option for classes and studying is exciting,
students. The dates are Sat. When submitting tothe but it can also be overwhelming.
Feb. 28 to Friday, Mar. 7, 2003. Voice, e-mail is best. Lengthy Here are a few survival tips that
Cost is $125 per person which submissions should be sentas you mayfind helpful:
includes room, board and trans- an attachment in MSWord Wear a comfortable back
portation. documentformat. pack that is no more than 15% of
In Philadelphia, the St. Submissions may also your body weight. Use both straps
Vincent De Paul Center is offer- be dropped by the Voice office, to minimize back injury.
ing opportunities designed to (223 MH) on 3-1/2 " floppies Find a partner to study with.
meet the interest of all partici- that will be returned to the You will be more likely to study if
pants. This may include assist- owner if they are properly la- you havea study partner.
ing teachers, after school tutor- beled. Make arrangements with
ing, mentally challenged people, Student participation in someone in each class to get a
volunteering at a women's the publishing of the Voice is copy of their notes if you miss a
prison, shelter or homeless pro- always encouraged and greatly class.
gram, visiting Hispanic families appreciated. Always take good notes!
or retired religious elderly com- [email protected] Well written notes are very impor-
munity members. We will be tantforsuccess.
working with Philadelphia's Get plenty ofsleep. It's hard
poorest ofthe poor. todoyour beston too little rest!
This is our first participa- Get involved. Don't just do
tion in an "Alternative Spring required work and getoutofschool
Break Trip", and we hope that a as quickly as possible. Involving
number of students will select to yourself in activities will make your
offer their time and talents to college experience far more pleas-
others over their Spring Break. ant and you will enjoy making new
For more information, please friends and helping out with a club
contact the Student Services Of- (i.e. theVenangoVoice...please!
fice, 222 Montgomery Hall, The Welcome back and I hope
deadline to sign up for this trip is that you have a great year here at
January 30. Venango Campus!
F. A. Hartzell