Campus News August 20, 1993

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1 La Salle University La Salle University Digital Commons Campus News University Publications Campus News August 20, 1993 La Salle University Follow this and additional works at: Recommended Citation La Salle University, "Campus News August 20, 1993" (1993). Campus News This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at La Salle University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in Campus News by an authorized administrator of La Salle University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact

2 LA SALLE UNIVERSITY S WEEKLY INFORMATION CIRCULAR August 20, 1993 A TTENTIO N FACULTY: AS YOU PLAN FOR THE FALL SEMESTER, CONSIDER W HAT LIBRARY SKILLS YOUR STUDENTS WILL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL IN YOUR CLASS. THE LIBRARY IS COMMITTED TO AN ACTIVE ROLE IN HELPING STUDENTS DEVELOP EFFECTIVE RESEARCH SKILLS. TO FULFILL THIS COMMITM ENT BIBLIOGRAPHIC INSTRUCTION (Bl) SERVICES ARE AVAILABLE TO TEACH STUDENTS ABOUT SPECIFIC INFORMATION SOURCES A N D RESEARCH STRATEGIES NEEDED TO COMPLETE A N ASSIGNMENT OR PROJECT. A BENEFIT OF Bl IS THAT INSTRUCTORS C A N OFFER MORE VARIED ASSIGNMENTS A N D STUDENTS C A N GET HELP WITH USING INFORMATION SOURCES THEY NEVER W OULD HAVE THOUGHT TO USE. Bl IS ALSO A GREAT W AY FOR NEW FACULTY TO GET ACQUAINTED WITH THE LIBRARY. REFERENCE LIBRARIANS WILL BE HAPPY TO TEACH A CLASSROOM SESSION CENTERED ARO UND THE INFORMATION NEEDS OF YOUR STUDENTS. IF INTERESTED, GIVE BERNETTA ROBINSON A CALL AT X EARLY ARRANGEMENTS C A N HELP ENSURE YOUR C H O IC E OF DATE, TIME A N D USE OF THE LIBRARY CLASSROOM. Campus News is distributed weekly to foster communication and encourage information sharing among University departments. Articles submitted are the responsibility of their authors alone and do not imply an opinion on the part of La Salle University or the Department of Mail and Duplicating Services.

3 TO: FROM: SUBJECT: All Faculty Members Eithne Bearden, Online Services Coordinator, Connelly Library Online Training Classes for your Students If you would like the students in your classes to be able to take advantage of the over 400 databases in the Dialog Online System, it is important that they attend at least one online training class. Below is the schedule for the open training classes offered by the library. Any student can come to these classes; there is no need to sign up. In addition, if you would like to tailor a class assignment to using a specific database or databases, the library would be happy to set up a special training class just for your students. Contact Eithne Bearden at Below is a list of times for open training classes during the fall semester. (Students should come to the Information Desk in Connelly Library): Tuesday Sept :30 PM Saturday Sept :30 PM Wednesday Sept :30 AM Thursday Oct :30 PM 5:15 PM Tuesday Oct :30 PM Sunday Oct :30 PM Monday Oct. 18 5:15 PM Thursday O c t :30 PM Tuesday Nov. 2 5:15 PM Thursday Nov :30 PM Saturday Nov :30 PM Monday Nov :30 AM Friday Nov :30 AM Tuesday Nov :30 PM Tuesday Dec. 7 6:30 PM Thursday Dec. 9 12:30 PM Sunday Dec :30 PM

4 La Salle University Athletic Department 1900 W. Olney Avenue Box 805 Philadelphia PA (215) La Salle Athletics UPCOMING INTERESTING DATES FOR LA SALLE UNIVERSITY Sept. 4 First athletic hom e event of the new school year: W om en's soccer -- Notre Dam e at La Salle, M ccarthy Stadium, 1 PM. Sept. 24 BILLY RAFTERY ROAST at Taj Mahal (Bob M ullen at ). Oct. 8 Hall of Athletes Induction Dinner in Union Ballroom (Jim M cdonald at ). Oct. 9 Alum ni baseball gam e at Hank DeVincent Field (Gene M cdonnell at ). Oct. 10 G olf outing for benefit of baseball team at Pennsauken CC (Gene M cdonnell at ). Oct. 30 La Salle hosts the Midwestern C ollegiate C onference (MCC) C ross Country cham pionships at Belm ont Plateau, Fairm ount Park. (Athletic D epartm ent: ).

5 University I.D. & Gold Card Account Office Philadelphia, PA (215) 951-1LSU To: From: Re: Date: The University Community Joseph Smallberger Manager, I.D./Gold Card Account Office I.D./Gold Card Account Office hours August 20, 1993 Monday 8/23- Thursday 8/26 Friday 8/27 8:30 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. 8:30 a.m.- 3:30 p.m. Monday 8/30- Wednesday 9/1 8:30 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Thursday 9/2 8 :30 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. Friday 9/3 C L O S E D Sunday 9/5 St. George Lounge 8:00a.m.-12:00p.m. I.D. Office 12:00p.m.- 3:30p.m. North Dining(Card pickup) 4:30p.m.- 6:30p.m. Monday 9/6 I.D. Office 10:00a.m.- 6:00p.m. Tuesday 9/7 I.D. Office 10:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. Wednesday 9/8 I.D. Office/Gameroom 8:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Thursday 9/9 I.D. Office/Gameroom 8:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Friday 9/10 I.D. Office/Gameroom 8:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. Saturday 9/11 I.D. Office 10:00a.m.- 6:00p.m. Sunday 9/12 I.D. Office 10:00a.m.- 6:00p.m. Monday 9/13 I.D. Office 8:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Tuesday 9/14 I.D. Office 8:00a.m.-10:00p.m. Wednesday 9/15 I.D. Office 8:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. Thursday 9/16 I.D. Office 8:00a.m.- 8:00p.m. Friday 9/17 I.D. Office 8:00a.m.- 6:00p.m. Saturday 9/18 I.D. Office 10:00a.m.- 6:00p.m. Sunday 9/19 I.D. Office 10:00a.m.- 6:00p.m. Security will be available for Temporary Cards when the I.D./Gold Card Account Office is closed.

6 La Salle 56 Programming for Friday, August 20th to Friday, August 27th. La S a lle : The La Salle Movie: a video 'view-book' of La Salle University, featuring brief profiles of some of La Salle's outstanding faculty and a look at student life on campus, narrated by Bro. Patrick Ellis. Friday, August 20th, at 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 8:00pm and 11:00pm; Saturday, August 21st, at 8:00am, 11:00am, 4:00pm and 7:00pm; Sunday, August 22nd, at 12:00pm, 3:00pm, 8:00pm and 11:00pm; Monday, August 23rd, at 8:00am and 11:00am. La S a lle : PRIME Graduation Ceremonies: PRIME, Inc. offers talented minority secondary school students special enrichment programs to prepare them for careers in mathematics and science-based professions. Each summer, La Salle participates in the PRIME Universities Program, hosting an intensive 4-week program to sharpen students' skills in reading, writing, math, computer science and science. This video commemorates this summer's PRIME graduation ceremonies and includes the students sharing their biographies. Friday, August 20th, at 1:00pm and 9:00pm; Saturday, August 21st, at 9:00am and 5:00pm; Sunday, August 22nd, at 1:00pm and 9:00pm; Monday, August 23rd, at 9:00am. La S a lle : The Inauguration of Brother Joseph Burke: The La Salle community celebrates the inauguration of Brother Joseph Burke as President of La Salle. Friday, August 20th, at 4:00pm; Saturday, August 21st, at 12:00pm and 8:00pm; Sunday, August 22nd, at 8:00am and 4:00pm. H e a lth : EPSDT Public Service Announcement: La Salle Nursing Department presents this short public service announcement on health care for children. Friday, August 20th, at 5:30pm; Saturday, August 21 st, at 1:30pm and 9:30pm; Sunday, August 22nd, at 9:30am and 5:30pm. L a S a lle : Annual Fund Update: In April's Update, Dr. Carabello invites Brother Joseph Burke to share some information on proposed improvements to La Salle's campus. Friday, August 20th, at 6:00pm; Saturday, August 21st, at 2:00pm and 10:00pm; Sunday, August 22nd, at 10:00am and 6:00pm. S p o rts : The L-Report: This final episode for the spring sports at La Salle also features a highlight sequence of some of the more memorable athletes this past year and a short background on the Olympic Handball Team. Friday, August 20th, at 7:00pm; Saturday, August 21 st, at 3:00pm and 11:00pm; Sunday, August 22nd, at 11:00am and 7:00pm. C u rre n t E v e n ts : Russia, Ukraine and U.S. Foreign Policy: Dr. Leo Rudnytzky and Ken Hill of La Salle along with Albert Kipa and Mark Bilynsky discuss the situation in Ukraine and the foreign policy of the United States. Monday, August 23rd at 12:00pm, 4:00pm and 8:00pm; Tuesday, August 24th at 8:00am. La S a lle : Aspects of La Salle: La Salle's Provost, Dr. Daniel Pantaleo, hosts this series of tours of La Salle's departments and academic facilities. The first episode focuses on the Connelly Library. Monday, August 23rd at 2:00pm, 6:00pm and 10:00pm; Tuesday, August 24th at 10:00am. S c ie n c e : Chemistry In Your Home: Mr. David Katz of the Department of Chemistry at Community College of Philadelphia puts on several demonstrations of science projects that children can do at home with their parents and some everyday household chemicals. Tuesday, August 24th at 12:00pm, 4:00pm and 8:00pm; Wednesday, August 25th at 8:00am. B u s in e s s : Executives on Campus: This first lecture from February's Business Awareness Week features Nancy Kyle, Manager of External Affairs at Sunguard. Ms. Kyle relates some of her experiences in the business world and counsels students on pursuing careers in business. Tuesday, August 24th at 2:00pm, 6:00pm and 10:00pm; Wednesday, August 25th at 10:00am. B u s in e s s : Executives on Campus: The second lecture from February's Business Awareness Week features Michael Bellenghi, principal owner of Paragon Management Group Inc. Mr. Bellenghi discusses the various directions his career has taken during his twenty years in the business world. Wednesday, August 25th at 12:00pm, 4:00pm and 8:30pm; Thursday, August 26th at 8:00am. La S a lle : The Bilingual Undergraduate Studies for Collegiate Advancement Introductory Press Conference. Dr. Glenda Kuhl, Dean of La Salle's School of Continuing Studies, hosts an announcement of the new bilingual Associate Degree Program at La Salle. Wednesday, August 25th at 2:00pm, 6:00pm and 10:00pm; Thursday, August 26th at 10:00am. C u rren t E v e n ts : Pennsylvania State Treasurer Catherine Baker Knoll. The Treasurer of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, Catherine Baker Knoll, provides a political science class with the details and duties of her office and the decisions she made through her life to get to this position. Thursday, August 26th at 12:00pm, 4:00pm and 8:00pm; Friday, August 27th at 8:00am. B u s in e s s : Executives on Campus: This Third lecture from February's Business Awareness Week features Ken Shaw, President of Fred Hill and Son. Mr. Shaw relates his experiences in the business world starting with his years at La Salle as an undergraduate. Thursday, August 26th at 2130pm, 6:00pm and 10:30pm; Friday, August 27th at 10130am. La Salle's Educational-Access Cable Channel is a division of Academic Computing and Technology. La Salle 56 is available on ComCast, Wade and Greater Media Cable Throughout Philadelphia.

7 CAMPUS POSITIONS AVAILABLE L A S A L L E U N I V ER S IT Y IS A N E Q U A L O P P O R T U N IT Y /A F F I R M A T I V E A C T IO N E M P L O Y E R L a Sa l l e U n iv e r s i t y Vice P resident for E nrollment S ervices P hiladelphia. PA (215) Director of Institutional Research La Salle University seeks an experienced professional responsible for providing information about the University's general operations. The Director assists with institutional planning and reporting needs by making enrollment and housing forecasts, and collecting and analyzing data concerning academic programs, enrollment and student outcomes. Candidates must be conversant with statistical analysis and management research techniques and must have experience with micro and mainframe computers. The position requires strong interpersonal and communication skills. A master's degree with experience in the field is required. Salary is commensurate with qualifications and experience. Position is available October 1, Send letters of interest, and vita by September 15, 1993 to: Raymond Ricci, Vice President, Enrollment Services, La Salle University, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania AA/EOE La Salle University P h ilad elp h ia, P ennsylvania R esident Life Office POSITIONS AVAILABLE Security Desk Receptionist The Resident Life Office has a few openings for Security Desk Receptionists. The position requires assertiveness, excellent communication skills, flexibility, organizational ability, a pleasant/helpful demeanor, and the ability to work independently and problem solve. Candidates should be willing to work shifts as scheduled (6:50am-3pm, 2:50pm-llpm, ll:00am-7pm, 6:50pm-llpm, 10:50pm-4:00am and 10:50pm-7am) weekdays, weekends and holidays. Applications and/or resumes will be accepted at the Resident Life Office. The applicant should submit two letters of reference. LaSalle University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.