PCC Courier, June 01, 1979

ir <rk at Rock her north iablo Hot :rmal ac- ad on the guide to thermal is a small lop steam ternative oted that siting the at Mono •e of past nice rock roup then 5 and into tour and ; visitors' ops were the park w glacier pitan and xperience •ovided a mny con- ik and in stter per- obs VOL. 47, NO. 16 PASADENA CITY COLLEGE, PASADENA, CALIFORNIA JUNE 1. 1979 Election Results In Coleman Wins Again By Terry Robertson Staff Writer Derek Coleman found the hard fought campaign was worth it as he stormed to landslide victories, winning ASB presi¬ dent and independent student trustee, Coleman, in his second semester as ASB president, became the first three- term president in PCC history bysoundly defeating Peter Toth and Mike Low. He received 260 votes (67. 1 percent) while Toth (97 votes and 25 percent) and Low (30 votes and 7.8 percent) split the remainder. The total vote-count was 407, or 3.4 percent of the student body. Coleman was asked how it felt to be president — again. “It feels about the same," he replied. "I’m going to try to bring more people into student government. I want to see more communication with the students.” Low was bitter in defeat. “I feel that this disaster was due to the failure of many students not getting the proper 1 identification to vote. 1 will not be in¬ volved in student government again at PCC. I now regret I was ever involved. It isn’t worth it.” Toth was unavailable for comment. In the student trustee race, Coleman thrashed MikeTiberi, receiving 222 votes (60.3 percent) to Tiberi’s 146 (39.7 per¬ cent). "People no longer have a right to com¬ plain about student government,” said Tiberi, "they elected him (Coleman) for the third time. What’s really sad is that only 3.4 percent of the students voted." Officers running unopposed were Charlotte Hutchins, ASB vice president; Bobbi Villalobos, sophomore class presi¬ dent; Susan Litnmcr, associated women’s president; and John Kasper, senate presi¬ dent. Coleman supporters asked him whether he and Ms. Hutchins can work together since they have opposite views on most issues. "I'll give it a shot, but my patience can go only so far," said Coleman. “1 can work with Derek,” said Ms. Hutchins, “as long as we both act like adults. The main reason 1 ran for this position was so the senate will get a fair shake. Coleman ignores the senate. I will fight for their rights.” Ms. Hutchins is a former senate presi¬ dent, vice president and served this semester as senate parliamentarian. “After having my allegiance with the senate for four semesters, there may be some problem with overactive empathy for the senate. My heart will always be with the senate," said Ms. Hutchins. In departing, Coleman said. "This was a pretty clean election. It's probably the cleanest I’ve ever been involved in.” Last semester, when there was a record turnout of 579 voters, Coleman won with 266 votes (45 percent). The election results were tainted when allegations of a stuffed ballot box were charged. Senate President Tiberi, who coaches a youth baseball team, in a note of op¬ timism said, "At least my baseball team won today.” DEREK COLEMAN Student Trustee Nine Co- Valedictorians Chosen For Commencement Exercises Group of Employees Want Out of Union By Steve McManus Staff Writer In a year when there is a definite trend toward unionization, it may seem incredulous that one group of employees on campus is trying to decertify their union representation, but it's true. On June 23, 1977, the blue collar employees of the college, about 96 janitors, gardeners, and tradesmen, voted in favor of having the California Teamsters Union. Local 911. represent them in collective bargaining. Almost two years have passed and no contract has been formalized, in fact no tentative agreement has been reached. A petition has been filed with the Public Employees Relations Board (PERB), signed by about 30 percent of the unit, requesting a decertification election be held. The majority of those who signed the petition work in the trades— plumbers, painters, electricians, steam plant operators and others. Several senior members from these occupations have left for better paying jobs elsewhere. Early in May the Board of Trustees granted a 5 percent retroactive pay raise to all regular, temporary and probationary employees on monthly contract. This was not extended to the blue collar unit because it was their intention to include salary con¬ sideration in with the overall contract |negotiations. A number of factors have combined :o stymie the bargaining process to ar— the inability of both sides to I’ ’meet and confer” prior to Proposition 13, the state-wide freeze lifted in ■'ebruary and a recent change in the Teamster ’s formal negotiator. The Teamster’s newly appointed negotiator, Mrs. Arlene Mordasini. disagrees with this view. She took over the position May 1, after the previous negotiator went on a "sick leave” from the union. Mrs. Mordasini said the union has represented the employees in several grievance procedures, though it has not collected any dues. Given the conservative nature of the college and the fact that the Teamsters were the first group to initiate collective bargaining, she states it will take a long time to build negotiations. "I always hope.” she said. "1 never enter negotiations with a negative attitude " By Kit Ladwig Staff Writer A record number of students will be sharing top honors at PCC’s graduation exercises on Friday. June 15. Nine co-valedictorians, all of whom have maintained a 4.0 (straight "A”) grade point average, have recently been named; Jamie Marie Curtis of Arcadia; Lori Valene Dunbar of Arcadia: Patricia M. Foran of San Marino: Ruth Marion Fuller of Pasadena: Eileen M. Kelly of La Canada ; Steve Perry of Altadena : Pamela Jean Thordarson of Flin- tridge: Ainvahita Eva Uran of Pasadena; Elizabeth J. Williams of Temple City. Jamie Curtis, winner of the Davis Hall Intramural Speaking Contest last December, will deliver the valedictory address at the graduation ceremony. She has worked closely with co¬ valedictorian Eva Uran and Dr. Patraick Brown of the Speech sub department in developing her speech. Ms. Uran has a special message for her fellow students. “Nothing is impossible if you like the subject and work hard." says the former drop out from the Israeli University system. Nursing Department Sponsors Workshop The nursing department is spon¬ soring the last of this year’s special workshops tomorrow, with a variety of speakers advocating women's health. This is the eighth such workshop being put on this year. Beginning at 9 a.m. in the Forum, the workshop will feature four speakers on a variety of topics. The entire workshop is being presented as part of the nursing department's continuing education program; registered nurses are required to attend 15 hours each year of such programs. But all students and community members, male and female, are invited to attend, and there is no charge for the program. From 9:30-10:30 a.m.. Diane Levy will present a speech about con¬ traception. Ms. Levy is currently working as a registered nurse for the Los Angeles division of Planned Parenthood. A discussion of sexually transmitted diseases will be given by Myron Arnold from 10:45-11:45 a.m. Arnold is the Public Health Advisor, working with the venereal disease program, for Los Angeles County Healt Department. He has been affiliated with this and similar programs for the past 10 years. Grace Hardgrove. from 1-2 p.m.. will talk about rape. She has been a case worker, supervisor, coordinator with the Pasadena YWCA rape hotline for the past two years. The final speaker for the day. Sister Darlene Frasier, will discuss the Haven House, a home for physically abused women and children, and one of the first established in the country. Interested persons may attend the entire workshop, or any of the separate discussions. All functions will take place in the Forum tomorrow, June 2. An introductory speech will be given at 9 a.m. by this workshop's coordinator. Cecily Betz. » tudy Grant Given to Assistant Art \ rofessor Takes Her to Pennsylvania By I)an Hutson Fine Arts Editor Assistant Art Professor Verna Wells [ias been awarded a study grant for the 'iational Endowment for the humanities which she will use to study at the University ol Pennsylvania this summer. Ms. Wells will study American Landscape Painting and Literature under Dr. Iloenig Cohen. "Actually. 1 applied for two grants Ц/ m f AWARD WINNER— Verna Wells, assistant art professor, was awarded a study grant for the National Endowment for the Humanities. She will study at the University of Pennsylvania this summer. —courier photo by s.k. and got both." said Ms. Wells. She turned down a grant to Stanford University because of the great museums and historical paintings in Philadelphia. "Also, the University of Pennsylvania has a vast library to which I ll have access to as a visiting professor.” Not only is Philadelphia of artistic and historical interest. "It s only one hour from Washington. D.C. and New York City." College professors across the country apply to study with some other professor of eminence. "It is supposed to enrich your own teaching through a kind of cross-fertilization. It certainly works." During Ms. Wells' summer program, she will study with 12 other scholars and Dr. Cohen, holding discussions and visiting various museums. The summer will culminate in a paper on the subject matter. "The grant begins June 15. which is also about the time of finals, so I'll have to move fast." The final day is August 15. Ms. Wells is no stranger to the National Endowment program. She received a study grant to New York University three years ago and was on the National Endowment Board in 1976. According to Ms. Wells. "I was the token woman, token westerner and token non -lvv Leaguer on the board that year.” The board consisted of educators from Harvard. Yale. Princeton. Brown and "there was me from PCC." Describing herself as "not a quick learner" but one who needs time to prepare and study, she feels that the personal contact with teachers as well as PCCs careful detailing of course prerequisites contributed greatly to her success here. Ms. Curtis, a business ad¬ ministration major, plans to continue her studies at California State Polytechnic University at San Luis Obispo. Ms. Uran. a math major in¬ terested in computers and the Mon- tessori method of education, wall pursue her studies at Humboldt State Senate Defines The Year The spring version of "as the senate turns" concludes this Thursday at noon in СЗП1 The 20 week series was highlighted by the ouster of a president, war and peace, an election scandal, bitter arguments, a budget freeze and little accomplishment. Carolyn Brennan began the semester as senate president but her chair quickly crumbled when Sen. Bruce Difley demanded her resignation for being on academic probation. Miss Brennan, who was in violation of the ASB Constitution for holding an office while being on academic probation, immediately resigned. Senate Vice President Mike Tiberi replaced Miss Brennan. During Miss Brennan's final meeting Tiberi delivered a patriotic filibuster about the need of a supreme council. ASB President Derek Coleman consistently challenged Tiberi’s statements, but Tiberi was the more emotional speaker and won senate votes with that advantage. There was war between the two. Tiberi and Coleman neogtiated a cease-fire. But. between the war and peace, the supreme council and the arguments, the senate did have two major ac¬ complishments. Sen. Cathy Fede spearheaded an investigation of English 1A placement test practices. There was a problem of students not knowing they could retake the test should they fail. Her tireless energy was responsible for paragraph additions to the student and counseling handbooks informing students of that right. The other bright spot of the semester was the handicap committee's ac¬ complishment of getting a map in Braille of PCC produced. University. Another of the co-valedictorians, a 51-year-old mother with four grown children, is already working on her Ph.D. Ruth Fuller, who completed her studies at PCC last summer, obtained a masters degree in biblical studies and theology from Fuller Theological Seminary in December. Ms. Fuller was able to obtain her advanced degree very quickly because she had studied at Fuller for a number of years prior to coming to PCC. Currently studying for her Ph.D. at Fuller, she will be a teaching assistant there next year. Lori Dunbar, a fine arts major, graduated in January and is pursuing her drawing and painting studies at California State University. Fullerton. Another January graduate. Eileen Kelly, obtained her Associate in Arts degree in business administration by attending PCC's evening classes. Ms". Kelly, head of statistical analysis for the L.A. County Department of Public Social Services, plans to obtain a B.A. in public service administration. She is considering the program at the University of Redlands which offers credit for life experience. Patricia Foran, a journalism major, will be attending California State University. Long Beach where she plans to specialize in public relations. Mrs. Foran. an Honors at Entrance freshman, has found her journalism class very stimulating, particularly her public relations class because “it is more relevant to the outside world.” Steve Monacos, the youngest of the valedictorians at 19, has also been the recipient of department awards for first year calculus and chemistry. He plans to continue his electrical engineering studies at UCLA. Pamela Thordarson, an art major whose special interest is painting, plans to return to PCC in the fall for independent study in painting. She will also be taking sculpture and craft classes to obtain experience in three- dimensional art forms. Elizabeth Williams, who came to PCC at the recommendation of friends in Maryland when her husband was transferred to the Pasadena area, will be continuing her business studies at California State University, San Diego in the fall. Ms. Williams has been tapped for OMD. an honor given for outstanding service on campus. mm DAN HUTSON BOBBI VILLALOBOS New Editors Chosen For Prism and Courier Dan Hutson and Bobbi Villalobos are the new editors -in-chief of the Courier and Prism, respectively for fall, 1979. Hutson is a native of Indiana who this semester served as Courier fine arts editor. Hutson received the Harbeson award as the outstanding freshman of PCC. After graduation from PCC. Hutson plans to transfer to the University of Michigan. Miss Villalobos has held the key positions for the Courier in the past. She has served as sports editor, and editor-in-chief of this semester's Courier. She is the first editor-in-chief to hold both the Courier and Prism iobs. she is a graduate of Pasadena High School in Pasadena where she was managing editor of the Chronicle. She was also the feature editor. Miss Villalobos, this semester, won the Elk's Club, Woman in Com¬ munications and also the Harbeson award. Miss Villalobos plans to attend Humboldt State University in 1980. Miss Villalobos is also next year’s Sophomore Class President. Campus News Briefs Commencement PCC's Commencement exercises will be held Friday, June 15, at 6:30 p.m. in the Mirror Pool area. This year will be the 54th annual Com¬ mencement program. The ceremony will be like those in the past beginning with the procession of administration, faculty, dignitaries and the graduates from the porch of the Campus Center, through the quad and on to the Mirror Pools lawn. This year the 1200 graduates will hear the Commencement Address from Dr. Albert Hibbs. manager of Jet Propulsion Lab s Program Planning and Coordination Division. Dr. Hibbs will speak on "The Art of Asking Questions.” Co-Valedictorian. Jamie Marie Curtis, a Business Administration major, will give the student address. Rehearsal for graduation exercises is Thursday at 10:15 a.m. on the east side of the D Building. A disco dance, sponsored by the Adelphians and Sophomore class, honoring the graduates will also be Thursday at 8 p.m. in the Campus Center Lounge. Awards Ceremonies Art Department awards will be given out .June 4 at 2 p.m. in Room R122. The Math and Physical Science departments are combining their award ceremonies June 6 at 3 p.m. in U321. Allied Health is giving their awards June 7 in Harbeson Hall. Concert Tonight in Harbeson Hall the Chamber Orchestra is presenting their final concert. Wayne Reinecke director of orchestras, will conduct a program which includes works by Vaughan-Williams. Percy Grainger. A. Corelli. F. Schubert and others. Soloists and the Ensemble will be featured. Admission and parking are free. Cap and Gowns Caps and gowns may be picked up. • by receipt, in the CC Lounge all week starting Monday. June 11. from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. and 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Jog-A-Thon Tomorrow from 10 to 11 a.m. on the Lancer track is the jog-a-thon spon¬ sored by the football team. The money goes to help the football team’s up¬ coming season. For information regarding the jog-a-thon call the football office at ext. 7225. Prism Prism. PCC’s award winning campus magazine will be availaable to the campus population in one week. The magazine, which spotlights the different features here on campus, will be of no charge. Some of the different stories that will be run will include a visit with Dr. Meyers at his home, tips on weight control, and a look at dif¬ ferent instructors with different styles of teaching. Band Concert Want to listen to the big band sounds? Come listen to the music by Neal Hefti. Rodgers and Ham- merstein, Cole Porter. Kurt Weill, Gershwin and others. Paul Killian is the director. The concert will beheld in Harbeson Hall at 8:15 p.m. OMI) Banquet Charlyville Restaurant is the place for the OMD banquet. The banquet starts at noon. June 5. and is set in the '20s theme.