Annual Wanda Bartle Award

Female undergraduates with minimum 3.0 grade point average, 12 credits, proof of financial aid, and plans to enter a profession oriented with “helping others” may be eligible to win a semester’s worth of textbooks through the Wanda Bartle/Barnes & Noble Book Awards.

The awards will be presented once during the Spring ’06 semester and once to another student during the Fall ’06 semester. Winners are selected by the University Women’s organization of Binghamton University who also donate the textbooks in conjunction with the Campus Bookstore.

Those Interested must apply for entry to the University Women via letter by Dec. 9, 2005. The letter must include: a brief personal history, area of academic study, most recent BU GPA, description of community service and professional career plans.

The applicant must also present, with the letter, proof of financial aid, one letter of reference from a university faculty/staff member or community supervisor and a resume with a local address, phone number and email address.

Submit all entry materials to University Women, P.O. Box 6000, Binghamton University, Binghamton, NY 13902. Any questions may be submitted to: Beth Kilmarx, bkilmarx@binghamton.edu, Linda Lisman llisman@binghamton.edu, or Kelly Pueschel klpuesch@binghamton.edu.

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Alternative Heating Sources Safety Reminder

This winter could be difficult and experts say that heating fuel prices will increase substantially. Many people will experiment with alternative heating sources this upcoming winter, which, if done safely, is not a problem.

Broome County Health and Emergency Service Officials urge people to take the time to be sure that their heating units are installed and function properly. Heating units should be checked by a professional to be sure.

“It is a good practice to have an annual inspection conducted by a reputable expert on all fuel-fired heating systems, gas appliances and fireplaces to ensure proper combustion and ventilation,” said Michael Aswad, Broome County’s Fire Coordinator and Emergency Services Director. He warns that deadly fires can result if they are not installed and maintained properly.

Another concern is carbon monoxide build up, which occurs if fuels are burned improperly. It is an odorless, invisible and tasteless gas. The first signs of carbon monoxide poisoning are flu-like in nature including: dizziness, weariness and nausea. Signs, which worsen as the concentration of gas rises include: loss of muscle control, sleepiness, reddening of the skin, confusion and unconsciousness.

“If you suspect a carbon monoxide problem, leave the building and get fresh air immediately, call 911. Go to a health care provider, and as your utuility company or local fire department to check the carbon monoxide levels,” said Claudia Edwards, Public Health Director of the Broome County Health Department.

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BU students named in annual America East men’s soccer awards

For his third year in a row, Scottish BU senior back Graham Munro was named the Conference Defensive Player of the Year. Also announced this weekend, senior midfielder Danilo of Brazil repeated as First-Team All-Conference and freshman midfielder Barry Neville of Scotland was selected to the conference’s All-Rookie Team.

Munro has set the pace of a defense ranked eleventh in the nation in goals and holds eight shutouts to its name. This is his fourth straight year as being marked all-conference. Head Coach Paul Marco said, “This year’s (America East) first team is very good, so it is great for us to have two guys,” referring to Danilo and Munro.

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–Compiled by Cliff Tucker