K-12 NEWS

K-12 NEWS
Gift of school supplies
YOUNGSTOWN -- More than 300 Cleveland Elementary School pupils received school supplies this fall thanks to the Youngstown State University Association of Classified Employees. The school was selected based on financial need, said Christine Domhoff, president of the union, which represents about 400 civil service employees at YSU.
The project was part of a Mahoning Valley Service Council of the Ohio Education Association to promote partnerships between members in local school districts and union members at the university.
Also this fall, the Youngstown Education Association presented Cleveland Elementary teachers with "Success Cards," provided by OEA, to be used to inform parents of special achievements by pupils in the classroom.
Academy applications
HERMITAGE, Pa. -- Students living in the third congressional district and who are interested in attending one of the four U.S. military academies should submit an application for appointment to U.S. Rep. Phil English of Erie, R-3rd, by Oct. 27. The congressman is accepting nomination applications for students who will enter the academies in June 2004. Applicants must be at least 17 but no older than 22 by July 1, 2004, unmarried with no dependents and legal residents of the district. Applications are available by contacting English's office at 208 E Bayfront Parkway, Suite 102, Erie, Pa. 16507.
Ursuline band fund-raiser
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Ursuline High School Fighting Irish Marching Band holds an all-you-can-eat spaghetti dinner and Chinese Auction from noon to 6 p.m. Oct. 19. Cost is $5 for adults or $3 for children ages 6 to 12. Younger children eat free. Dessert is included and carryout are available. Tickets are available at the door or from any band member.
COLLEGE EVENTS
Wanted: YSU band alumni
YOUNGSTOWN -- The Dana School of Music at Youngstown State University is searching for Alumni of YSU's Marching Band to participate in the Oct. 25 homecoming celebration. Events, beginning at 10:30 a.m., include performances for pre-game, tailgate lots, half-time and other campus alumni events. Call (330) 941-3636.
Celebrating sciences
ALLIANCE -- Mount Union College dedicates its new Bracy Hall Friday with a "Celebration of the Sciences." The facility for biology, chemistry, geology and physics departments was made possible through a lead gift from 1963 Mount Union graduate Vanita Oelschlager and husband James; at their request it is named for the college's sixth president, Dr. Carl C. Bracy.
Events include a continental breakfast, symposia on biology, geology, chemistry physics/astronomy, lunch and an 11 a.m. dedication with a keynote by Dr. Elias A. Zerhouni, director of the national Institutes of Health. Call (330) 823-2286.
Open house at SRU center
WEXFORD, Pa. -- Slippery Rock University's North Hills Center offers an open house on an Elementary Education Certification Program and a master-level program in professional writing from 4-6:30 p.m. Thursday at the center on state Route 910.
An information session about careers in social work will be at 6 p.m. Thursday at the center. Call (724) 933-8150.
EDUCATOR NEWS
Science workshop planned
WARREN -- The Industrial Information Institute for Education Inc. Science Advisory Committee sponsors a "Keepers of the Earth" environmental science workshop for elementary school science teachers at 4:30 p.m. Oct. 21 at the Avalon Inn, followed by a 6:30 p.m. dinner.
Educators earn two staff development credits. Fee is $15. Registration deadline is Wednesday. Visit www.ysu.edu/iiii or call (330) 941-2314.b