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Friday, Dec. 22

Nortons contribute to early childhood education program

William Norton '59 and Sonja Norton '59, loyal supporters of Bloomsburg University recently made a gift to support early childhood education. Their donation will assist the early childhood education department in achieving their goal of preparing teachers who are competent, caring, and committed educators. For more information about giving to the Early Childhood Education Program, please visit the Bloomsburg University Foundation website at www.bloomu.edu/giving.

Lower campus housing deposits due

Students who plan to live on lower campus during the '07-'08 school year must pay their $200 housing deposit. Deposits and housing intent deposit forms should be taken to the Residence Life office between 8:30 a.m. and 4 p.m. before Friday, Dec. 22. If the deposit is not paid during this time, students will not receive on-campus housing. Students will receive instructions on housing sign-ups in January and will be allowed to sign up for residence halls in February. Contact Cathy Fulkersin at 389-4087 with any questions. More information here.

Town police offer safety tips for winter break

Bloomsburg Town Police Chief Leo Sokoloski reminders students to take any expensive itemse with them if they leave the area over holiday break. Expensive electronic equipment, computers, laptops, stereo equipment, TV's, and CD players are often taken and never to be seen again as homes and apartments are vacant for several weeks. Other tips include: Lock doors and windows, check them and make sure they are locked before leaving. Have the U.S. Postal Service stop mail and any other deliveries. Leave a light on, preferably on a timer throughout the evening hours. Leave the heat turned on to prevent water pipes from freezing and flooding your apartment or home. Ask a neighbor a landlord or friend staying in Bloomsburg to stop and check your place. Report any problems immediately to the police by calling (570) 784-6300.

Thursday, Dec. 21

Barker contributes to psychology scholarship

Judson J. Barker, a generous donor to Bloomsburg University, recently donated to the Ellen Barker Scholarship. This Scholarship will benefit a junior or senior psychology major who has achieved academic excellence. For more information about donating to scholarships, please visit the Bloomsburg University Foundation website at www.bloomu.edu/giving.

At right, Rebecca Ann Hummel, a graduate in elementary education, helps a friend with a tassel before the afternoon ceremony begins. In her morning address, DeeAnne Wymer encouraged the graduates to create memories and be unafraid to take risks. She told the graduates to be open to unexpected career opportunities and to be willing to give something of oneself to others. Awan, referencing one of his favorite Spider Man comics, quoted Peter Parker's (Spider Man) uncle Ben, who said 'With great power comes great responsibility.' Awan emphasized the many advantages the graduates would have due to their education. Awan said that the graduates have a responsibility to be true to themselves and, because they will benefit from education, to support education in the future.

Graduate commencement brings 102 students At BU's graduate commencement Friday evening, 102 students received their master's degrees. Shown from left before the ceremony are, seated: master's degree candidates Jennifer Cughan and Kenneth Dunlap, BU president Jessica Kozloff and Council of Trustees members Charles "Nick" Housenick and LaRoy Davis. Standing are: dean of graduate studies James Matta, Alumni Association president Sheri Lippowitsch, provost James Mackin, Community Government Association president Joshua O'Brien and Trustee Ramona Alley.

Wednesday, Dec. 20

Secretarial Roundtable contributes to food drive, Giving Tree BU's Secretarial Roundtable contributed $250 each to the BU holiday food drive and to the SOLVE office's Giving Tree project this fall. Shown from left are: Roundtable member Linda Kashner, SOLVE office director Jean Downing, Roundtable member Pat Stockalis, SOLVE office manager Christine Gay, food drive representative Georgia Ortman and SOLVE office student Samantha Dragan.

Field Hockey team treated to banquet after national title BU's Commission on the Status of Women hosted a congratulatory banquet for the field hockey team in recognition of the team's 13th national championship and undefeated season. The banquet was funded by anonymous donors. In addition to the team, coach Hutchinson and athletics director Mary Gardner, president Jessica Kozloff attended the banquet at Balzano's. Details on the championship game against Bentley College.

Saturday, Dec. 16

Students receive bachelor's, master's degrees

Nearly 500 students will receive bachelor's and master's degrees from BU on Friday and Saturday, Dec. 15 and 16, during the university's winter commencement ceremonies. Graduate commencement will occur on Friday, Dec. 15, at 6 p.m. in Haas Center for the Arts, Mitrani Hall, with BU President Jessica Kozloff as the featured speaker. Master's degrees will be awarded to 102 students. Two undergraduate commencement ceremonies will be held Saturday, Dec. 16, also in Mitrani Hall. Commencement for students in the College of Liberal Arts and the College of Science and Technology will take place at 10 a.m., with commencement for students in the College of Professional Studies and the College of Business set for 2:30 p.m. Bachelor's degrees will be granted to 392 students. Details.

Scholarship and Recognition

Pamela Donovan, assistant professor of sociology, social work and criminal justice, was granted tenure to become effective at the beginning of the Spring Semester 2007.
Faith Warner, associate professor of anthropology, has had an article, "Social Support and Distress among Q'eqchi' Refugee Women in Maya Tecun, Mexico" accepted for publication in Medical Anthropology Quarterly. The anticipated publication date is June 2007.

Personnel announcements

Personnel announcements, including retirements, emeritus status and appointments were made at the Council of Trustees quarterly meeting in November. Details.

Friday, Dec. 15

Briefing

A streaming video of the President Jessica Kozloff's interview with the Sunbury Daily Item can be found here. Here is the Daily Item feature story.

Library Survey prize winners announced

LibQual Survey prize winners are: Khalil Cain, freshman biology major, who won the video iPod. Krista Winder, senior Spanish/secondary education major, and Ashley Walaitis, sophomore environmental science major, each won an iPod Nano. In total, 1466 people completed the survey.

Exercise Science hosts Indian physician Anamika Ganju, a medical resident in the Department of Chest Medicine, Government Medical College, Nagpur, India, was invited as a visiting scholar in the department of exercise science and athletics. During her study visit, lasting from Nov 9 through Nov 21, Ganju acquired expertise in monitoring exercise metabolism under the tutelage of professor Swapan Mookerjee. She was also a collaborator in an ongoing review study of physical work capacity assessments in South Asians. Shown are Ganju, left, and Swapan Mookerjee.

Students invited to make Graduation Pledge With Graduation approaching at a fast rate, Bloomsburg University will be "releasing" a vast amount of new professionals into society come December. Bloomsburg has joined in the efforts with many Universities on a national level to offer the Graduation Pledge, which reads: I pledge to consider the social and environmental consequences of choices I make in my personal life and work, and to try to improve these aspects of life in my workplace and community." Those who sing the pledge will wear a green ribbon at commencement. The pledge and ribbons are available at the SOLVE office, 224 Student Services Center. This year Jiayan Wu, a graduate assistant, is coordinating the pledge. If you would like to participate, please contact Jiayan by phone at 389-4788, or by email.

Workforce advisory committee meets The Advisory Committee of the Workforce Leadership 2+2+2 grant held a regular meeting recently at the Columbia Montour Vocational Technical School. Shown from left are BU representatives Scott Inch and Paul Hartung of the department of mathematics, computer science and statistics, Luzerne County Community College representatives Mark Rutkowski and Gary C. Mrozinski and Vo-Tech representatives Chuck Greco and Cos Curry. The $80,000 grant from the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development is supporting the establishment of a seamless program of articulated credits from the secondary, to the two-year postsecondary, to BU's four-year computer forensics program.

BU recruits for faculty at national conference James Mackin, Provost, Irvin Wright, Assistant to the Provost, Pamela Wynn, professor of management and Kambon Camara, assistant professor of psychology served as recruiters for the 2006 Compact for Faculty Diversity's Institute on Teaching and Mentoring. The four-day conference was held in October and is the largest gathering of minority doctoral scholars in the country. According to the institute's website it is designed to give the issue of diversity a national focus and provide minority scholars with the strategies necessary to survive graduate school earn a doctoral degree and succeed as a member of the professoriate. The Institute focuses on mentoring and teaching preparation, community insights and scholar networking. Shown from left are Wright, Mackin, Wynn and Camara.

Chicago museum to exhibit Wymer photograph

The Field Museum of Natural History in Chicago will be featuring work from DeeAnne Wymer, professor of anthropology in their upcoming exhibit, The Ancient Americas. The exhibition will be permanent and will present the story of the ancient cultures of North, Central and South America. The museum asked to use a photograph of Wymer's that appeared with her article, "Organic Preservation on Prehistoric Copper Artifacts of the Ohio Hopewell" from Perishable Material Culture in the Northeast. The photograph will be presented on the graphic panel of the exhibition which is scheduled to open early next year.

Internship inspires career plans for BU student After completing an internship, a BU student knows she wants a career in government service. Monica Walker, Philadelphia, is a senior with a major in political science. She competed for the Harrisburg Internship Semester and landed a job earlier this year working in the Harrisburg office of State Sen. Vincent Hughes (D., Philadelphia). Details.

BU student leads project to provide gifts to local children A BU student used an internship through the SOLVE Office to help bring her one step closer to her goal of making a difference in someone's life. Robyn Galowitz, of Holland, Pa., will graduate Saturday, Dec. 16, with a degree in communication studies and an experience that she believes is one of the best in her life. The SOLVE Office (Students Organized to Learn through Volunteerism and Employment) puts up a Giving Tree on BU's campus every holiday season but, as the holidays were approaching this fall, the project hadn't begun. Galowitz offered to lead the program that collects Christmas presents for underprivileged children in the area. Details.

Wednesday, Dec. 13

Art professor Gary Clark celebrated for 31 years of service Students and colleagues of art professor Gary Clark gathered Thursday and donned plastic moustaches and eyeglasses to celebrate Clark's 31 years of teaching at BU. Clark, who teaches computer graphics courses, is retiring at the end of this semester.

Physical plant staff recognized with STRIVE award for post-flood work

A group of BU physical plant staff from several areas were recognized with the STRIVE (Staff and Teams Recognized in their Valuable Efforts) Award for the work they had done to clear the Magee Center after it had been flooded in the summer of 2006. Details.

Monday, Dec. 11

Gordner honors BU's Husky PAWS students - State Sen. John Gordner presented BU's Husky PAWS members with certificates from the State Senate recognizing -their efforts in alcohol and drug use prevention. The presentations were Thursday. Gordner is shown receiving a gift of a T-shirt from DAWN office student director Kim Bradigan, a junior social work major from Shamokin.

Stoltz honored by Board of Governors Scholars - Debbie Stoltz, administrative assistant in the Office of Diversity and Retention, received a certificate of appreciation from Board of Governors scholars saluting her continuing efforts to assist students. The presentation came at a Thursday afternoon tea to recognize graduating seniors at Monty's. Pictured (from left) are Shakinah Tillman, a sophomore political science major who was a speaker at the event; Monica Walker, senior political science major and president of the BOG Advisory Board, Shaena Moody, a senior elementary education major; Marissa Williams, a senior marketing major; and Irvin Wright, Director, Act 101/EOP.

Board of Governors graduates receive honor cords - Plaques and honors cords were distributed to Board of Governors Scholars who will be graduating next weekend at a tea for seniors in the program Thursday afternoon at Monty's. Pictured with Dr. Irvin Wright are (from left) Adrienne Walker, Sarah Snyder, Mach Meas, Michelle Breneman and Tanita Eliam. The event was organized by the students of the BOG Advisory Board, formed this semester.

Scholarship and Recognition

Faith Warner, associate professor of anthropology, Joanna Salicki 2006 anthropology graduate, and Judith Steinhilper current anthropology major published an article entitled "How Do I Become a Professional Anthropologist" in the December 2006 Anthropology News (Volume 47, No. 9), the monthly newsletter of the American Anthropological Association. The article is based on ethnographic research conducted at the annual meetings of the American Anthropological Association in Atlanta, Ga. in which anthropology students interviewed professionals in the field for career advice. The CGA and the BU Foundation helped support the project.
David Randall, associate professor of English, presented a paper at the EAPSU Conference 2006, November 2-5, at Mansfield University titled "Translation or Adaptation: Evolutionary Tropes in Film and Literature." Randall also presented a paper at the Literature/Film Association Conference 2006, Towson University, Md., titled "Film, Literature and Evolution Theory."
Jerry Wemple, associate professor of English, has a poem in the recently published poetry collection "Listening to Water: the Susquehanna Watershed Anthology." Wemple's poem, "Sunbury, Pa., 1957" is among the works by 41 different contributors. Retired BU mathematics professor JoAnne Growney also has a poem in the collection. The book is published by Foothills Publishing of Kanona, N.Y., and is edited by poets Jennifer Hill-Kaucher and Dan Waber.
Gary Hardcastle, assistant professor of philosophy, has been appointed Executive Secretary for the Philosophy of Science Association. The four-year appointment begins January, 2008. The Philosophy of Science Association is the premier international professional association for philosophers of science. It comprises 1300 members from around the world, hosts a biennial conference, and publishes the journal Philosophy of Science.
Sybil L. Holloway, psychological counselor in the Center for Counseling and Human Development, recently had a book review published on The High Achiever's Guide to Happiness by Vance Caesar and Carol Ann Caesar that is cited in the latest issue of NACADA Journal: The Journal of the National Academic Advising Association.

Trick or Treat project raises $1,250 for UNICEF The Residence Life Office raised over $1,250 during their first annual Trick or Treat for UNICEF service project. UNICEF-the United Nations Children's Fund-is working in 156 countries to provide health care, clean water, nutrition and education to children and their families. Donations will continue to be accepted for the UNICEF service project initiative the remainder of this semester by contacting George Kinzel. Featured in the picture are members of the Residence Life IMPACT programming committee. From left to right are: Top - Ben Staub, Amanda Eiklor, Martin Pastor; Middle - Alison Klugh, Amy Mietelski; Bottom - Jennie Toter, Jess Konigsbauer and Courtney Sones.

Friday, Dec. 8

Science majors present research

College of Science and Technology to the college's annual Fall Research Day on Friday, Dec. 8, from 10:15 to noon and 1 to 4 p.m. in the Kehr Union, Multicultural Center. Students from Biology and Allied Health Sciences, Chemistry, and Geography and Geosciences will be presenting their research results from this past fall semester. or information, please contact Eric Hawrelak (570) 389-4894. Presenters will include.

Biology & Allied Health Sciences      Laura Halon Gundawar Jithendar Joel Gyimesi Danielle Wartko Melissa Scubelek Justion Dion Jennifer Biddinger Braden Ott Usha Mandapati Zachery Wert

Chemistry Mike Giano Kristyn Roscioli Brian Holsey Jamie Houseknecht Colin Roberts Nick Fox Geography and Geosciences Andrew Poploskie

AASCU recognizes Dr. Steve Kozloff Dr. Steve Kozloff was recently recognized by the American Association of State Colleges and Universities as one of the four spouses to receive the AASCU "spousal tribute." The award was begun in 1996 and is always presented during the opening session of the AASCU winter convention. Each president is asked to write a tribute which is then published in a pamphlet distributed to all conference attendees. Steve Kozloff was recognized along with Ray Cormier, Longwood College; Janice Hawkins, Troy University;and Judy Ingle, Coastal Carolina University. Read president Kozloff's tribute.

Famed Japanese potter who conducted workshop at BU dies Japanese potter Suketoshi Matsuyama, who conducted a lecture and demonstration on campus in 1999, died last week at the age of 90. Matsuyama was a friend and mentor to Shiho Kanzaki, who helped art professor Karl Beamer construct a traditional anagama kiln at his home in Mainville where BU students regularly fire their ceramic works. At left Matsuyama talks with BU students and guests in Simon Hall during his 1999 visit. Karl Beamer's recollection on Matsuyama.

Students: Register to park your cars for spring

Resident student (one who lives in the dorms, MOA, MPA, or the Kile Apartments) must register via STINF for a parking decal this December. Starting on Friday, Dec. 1, STINF will be available to register your vehicle. Go to the STINF homepage under "Parking Decal" and enter your vehicle information, spring semester, and "Apply for decal." After you have registered your vehicle online, you must report to the Scranton Commons with your vehicle registration and a valid photo ID to obtain your decal.
Students who will park in the MPA, MOA, Kile Apartments or First Street (green) Lot, must report to the Scranton Commons on Wednesday, December 6, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.
Students who will park in the Blue Lot (dorm students with less than 60 credits) must report to the Scranton Commons on Thursday, Dec. 7, between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m.

Professor Emeritus Alfred Tonolo dies

Professor Emeritus Alfred Tonolo passed away Monday morning at the Berwick Retirement Village. Originally from Italy, Professor Tonolo taught Italian and Spanish in the language department of BU and retired in 1984. There will be a viewing of the body at the Joseph W. Nardi Funeral Home in Berwick, Friday, Dec. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. The funeral mass will be held Saturday, Dec. 9, at 11 a.m. in St. Joseph Church in Berwick. The funeral procession will leave the Nardi Funeral Home Saturday morning at 9 a.m. For further information, Please call the Nardi Funeral home at (570) 752-1277.

Thursday, Dec. 7

Anthropology students win honors in international writing competition Two BU students taking the lecture course "Principles of Cultural Anthropology" taught by Faith Warner were winners in an international competition sponsored by the Center for a Public Anthropology's Yanomami Community Action Website Project. Maria Johns (right) won the international competition by majority vote of the student participants, ranking first out of 1727 students from ten universities in the U.S. and Canada. Georgia Palmeter won the third place position based on the final vote. Johns is a biology major from Mechanicsburg and Palmeter is a Medical Imaging student from Williamsport. The competition involved students writing a letter to the director of a major research funding agency on anthropological ethics and fieldwork responsibility. The essays were competitively selected through a peer-reviewed process.

Wednesday, Dec. 6

Scholarship and Recognition

Thomas J. Starmack, assistant profession of secondary education, and Viola Supon, professor of educational studies, presented at the recent Pennsylvania Science Teachers Association Conference. The title of the presentation was "Preparing and Motivating Students for the PSSAs." Emphasis of the presentation was on how teachers and principals can prepare and motivate students for the PA State Assessment in science.
Conrad Quintyn, assistant professor of anthropology wrote an article titled: Forensic Anthropology. Dr. Quintyn was invited by the editor of the Pennsylvania Homicide Investigators Association Newsletter (PHIA) to write this article. This article can be found in 2006 PHIA Newsletter. Pp. 6-7 (December).
Michael Ruffini, assistant professor of educational studies and secondary education, is featured on the web publication Campus Technology (scroll to bottom of page.). The article explains how Ruffini uses e-course maps to create online course outlines.

Tuesday, Dec. 5

Stout organizes AIDS Walk raises $1,700 The 12th Annual Collectors Challenge AIDS Walk held on campus this fall raised $1,700 for Caring Community for Aids with students participating. Andrew Stout, a SOLVE Office student assistant, coordinated all the various details from advertising, setting-up, parking, course route, refreshments, through clean up.

Spectrum Magazine, writer win awards

Spectrum magazine took first, with special merit, in competition sponsored by the American Scholastic Press Association. Others taking awards included the University of Oregon and Baruch College. In addition, Frank Cunniff's story, "Baghdad to Bloomsburg," was named the outstanding non-fiction story. Cunniff, a Spring 2006 graduate, was a creative writing and journalism major and the magazine's executive editor. Details.

Monday, Dec. 4

Campus Police investigation leads to theft arrests

An investigation by BU Campus Police has led to the arrests of two BU students believed to be responsible for a rash of residence hall thefts this fall. Kareem Frazier, 19, a freshman from Philadelphia, and Llewellyn Goodridge, also 19, a sophomore from Philadelphia, were charged in connection with the on-campus thefts, according to Robert Klinger, director of university safety and police. Starting in October, thieves targeted unlocked rooms, mostly stealing electronic devices and cash. Many of the thefts occurred while students were sleeping. In November, several notices were sent to the campus community, especially students, urging them to lock their car and residence hall rooms. Details.

Red Cross Bloodmobile results

The Red Cross collected 161 pints of blood at the blood drive held Thursday in the Kehr Union. Of the 161 pints, 43 were from first-time donors. Aramark supplied the beverages and paper products. The next blood drive will be held February 13 and 14 from noon to 6 p.m., in the Kehr Union Ballroom.

Friday, Dec. 1

BU Trustees OK master's in athletic training, upper campus construction BU's Council of Trustees approved a new master of science athletic training degree program, upgrades to Redman Stadium and construction of a new upper campus apartment complex during the Nov. 29 quarterly meeting. Pictured from left are: President Jessica Kozloff, Council of Trustees Chair Robert Gibble, and Pennsylvania State System of Higher Education Chancellor Judy Hample. Details.

Exercise program at elementary schools seeks BU volunteers

BU students are needed to volunteer for the BU Dynamic Development Youth (BUDDY) program, an after school exercise program designed to give 4th and 5th graders the opportunity to be active and learn about the importance of physical activity. The BUDDY program will be offered on Tuesdays and Thursdays (January 30 - March 8, 2007) at two elementary schools within the Bloomsburg area. Transportation is provided and will depart Centennial Hall at 3:15 and returns at 4:45p.m. for the entire program. Students from a number of majors are encouraged to sign-up for the entire six weeks. To sign up, contact Dr. Joseph Andreacci, exercise science, at 389-5340 or the SOLVE Office at 389-4788 before the end of the Fall 2006 semester.

Students: Check out BU scholarships

BU students are encouraged to investigate what scholarships may be available to them for the coming academic year. A complete list of BU scholarships is available at www.bloomu.edu/aid. BU Scholarships are generally designated for undergraduate students who have been enrolled full-time at Bloomsburg University during the fall semester 2006 and who will continue full-time enrollment at Bloomsburg University in the 2007-2008 academic year.

Unlike other aid programs, grades and extracurricular activities are considered foremost. Most scholarships range in value from $100 to $1,500 per year, with awards available for students in many academic programs of study as well as in music or athletics. Awards are also offered to students who reside in certain communities or who meet other special criteria. Applications are available now and must be completed and returned by 4:30 p.m., February 2, 2007, for the 2007-2008 academic year.