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Clarion Call CLARION UNIVERSITY’S STUDENT NEWSPAPER SINCE 1913
OCTOBER 18, 2012
VOL. 99 ED. 6
Student Senate freezes funds, budget panel scheduled Clarion, Pa. - The Clarion Students’ Association Board of Directors met on Oct. 9 for its first meeting of the academic year. During that meeting Shelly Wilson, interim CSA business manager, reported that the 7.3 percent decline in enrollment reflected in the freeze
date figures received from the University’s Business Operations Office has resulted in a $115,795.00 deficit in the current fiscal year’s budget. At the time that the CSA budget for this fiscal year was built, the CSA Business Office used the
university’s worst case scenario of a 1 percent decrease in enrollment for budgeting purposes. In an effort to close the gap in this year’s budget, the CSA Board instructed Student Senate to immediately freeze the Supplemental Funding
Account, which had the immediate effect of reducing the this year’s deficit by approximately $40,400. The Board also asked senate and the business office, to identify other ways that the budget gap could be closed. Given the urgency of
this situation, Student Senate will be hosting a budget panel discussion Thursday, Oct. 18 at 6 p.m. in Carlson Library, Level A. Presidents, treasurers and advisers of CSA-funded organizations are strongly encouraged to attend. In the event that none
of those individuals can attend, groups are still encouraged to send a representative. Details regarding additional measures for closing the budget gap will be shared at the panel discussion, and ideas and input will be welcomed.
Clarion community children learn science Alizah Thornton NEWS EDITOR
Clarion, Pa. - On Saturday, Oct. 13, more than 15 children and their parents from the Clarion community attended Nanoday at Clarion University. Assistant Professor of Physics Vasudeva Aravind sponsored the event along with the Clarion Physics department. Children and their parents learned the basic concept of nanoscale science and nanotechnology though active lectures, videos and handson application exercises. Aravind began the event asking the children what they would like to be when they grow up. Answers ranged from science related fields such as biologists, scientists and veterinarians, while also including non-science-related fields such as teachers, artists and lawyers. “It’s a good time to start thinking,” Aravind said. Alizah Thornton / The Clarion Call Two videos were played as a way to pro- Associate Professor of printmaking Mark Franchino (left) shows (left to right) Charlie Franchino, Jake Nowaczyk and Jack vide an easy under- Franchino the exploration of ball sorting during Nanoday at Clarion University on Saturday, Oct. 13. standing of the basic at the stations to help faIf the bars of a jungle day-to-day activities. concept of nanoscience. tured about the benefits “Even though you may cilitate the activity. “Nano is very, very applied research on nan- gym are too big, they would The stations included not be able to see it, you can small—too small to otechnology can produce be useless to play on. fabrication He applied the same con- still feel the effects of nano- exploring see,” the video played at the center. using gummy balls, exduring the beginning of Legum explained the cept to dental implants. technology,” Legum said. the event explained. importance of knowing If the cells from dental An activity room was ploring size using a Benjamin Legum from how small something can implants were too large, set up where the chil- ball sorter, exploring the applied research and be made, so that will be then they would not be able dren could visit numer- structure through viewintellectual property de- able to function properly. to be used, Legum said. ous stations where a ing butterflies, explorvelopment department He used the bars of a Nanotechnology can set of instructions were ing products using sun at the Clarion University jungle gym as a compari- also be used to explain placed for the activities. block and exploring colBarnes Center briefly lec- son to nanotechnology. sports, makeup and other Individuals were placed or though stained glass.
Clarion University Trustee and Founding Member of the Pennsylvania State System of Education Board of Governors Dr. Syed Ali-Zaidi also attended the event, watching the children engage in the activities and listening to the short lectures from the university faculty. Ali-Zaidi said he was “very excited” for the event in that it provided the children with hands-on activities. “These [children] are the future of our country,” Ali-Zaidi said. “If we can help them now in one way … these are our future scientists,” he said. The day concluded with a tour of the nanotechnology lab by Physics Professor Dr. Chunfei Li. Parent Maureen Lauan said she was happy with the turnout of the event. “[My children] learned how small is small. They got a better understanding that there is more than what they can see,” Lauan said. Xhonane Olivas, a parent who brought her three children to the event said it was a success. “It was awesome, great and very informational,” Olivas said. She said she was happy her children could participate and do something like this event. The physics department will sponsor more community events in the future. See more photos from the event, page 3.
APSCUF takes Bylaska retires after 11 years f irst strike steps of service, new search begins soon AP EXCHANGE
Rachel Farkas STAFF WRITER
Clarion, Pa. - After 11 years of service, Paul Bylaska, vice president of finance and administration, will be retiring from his position at the end of October. Bylaska said he’s retiring in order to have more time to work on his doctoral
dissertation, which is on retention and financial issues. He has been working on his doctorate from Indiana University of Pennsylvania in Administration and Leadership. Once he earns his doctorate, Bylaska said he intends to keep working. “It wouldn’t surprise me if I teach or do some consulting,” he said. He also expressed interest in writing ar-
ticles or a book. Bylaska said he’s already written articles for “Today’s Campus, the Greentree Gazette and Recruitment and Retention Newsletter. Being the vice president of finance and administration has kept Bylaska busy over the past 11 years. “It’s always been a challenge,” he said, “never boring.” The administration
is working on hiring an interim CFO to take Bylaska’s place. Although it’s been challenging, Bylaska said he’s enjoyed his time at Clarion. “I’ve made a lot of friends here.” Clarion has also become a “family thing,” Bylaska said, as his wife and son graduated from Clarion and his daughter is enrolled at the university.
Harrisburg, Pa. — The union representing faculty at Pennsylvania’s 14 stateowned universities is taking the first step toward a possible strike. Union officials say delegates from each campus will meet Saturday in State College for a strike authorization vote. On Monday, state higher education officials declined the union’s offer for binding arbitration. The two sides disagree on
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pay for temporary faculty, health care and retiree benefits. The union’s last contract expired in June 2011. The Association of Pennsylvania State College and University Faculties represents more than 6,000 faculty and coaches, including those at Clarion University. The union’s general membership also must vote to authorize a strike before one can be called. That vote has not been scheduled. There has never been a faculty strike.
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