Control board official explains liquor laws

Konrad Klinkner, Staff Writer

An… Control board official explains liquor laws

Konrad Klinkner, Staff Writer

An official from the Pennsylvania Liquor Control Enforcement Bureau, who asked to not have his name printed because it would compromise his ability to work undercover, spoke to roughly 30 students Tuesday in the William Pitt Union’s Lower Lounge.

Some of the students represented Greek organizations.

Pitt alumnus Christopher Hoel, a specialist lawyer in liquor law, helped to arrange the conference.

Hoel said that the principal purpose of the lecture was to make Pennsylvania’s liquor laws clear, rather than to simply demonize alcohol.

“I’m not here to tell you alcohol is bad. I think it’s good,” he said. “The truth is that it’s good for you in moderation.”

Pitt rowing team rows for relief

Laura Jerpi, Senior Staff Writer

The Pitt Rowing Team sponsored a 24 erg-athon fundraiser for Tulane University’s rowing team Friday and Saturday. Three team members at a time rowed in hour-long blocks on the patio of the William Pitt Union. Participants took one to three shifts each.

Team member Erin Scheihing said that approximately the entire team of 75 students participated. Scheihing said that they hoped to raise a couple of hundred dollars.

Half of the proceeds will be given to the Tulane University Rowing Team, which suffered damages as a result of Hurricane Katrina.

Pitt students search for job opportunities

Gwen Kehr, For The Pitt News

More than 250 companies sent representatives to Pitt to establish connections with students and offer positions Friday and Saturday in the William Pitt Union’s Assembly Room and Ballroom as part of Career Services’ Opportunities Job Fair.

Many of the companies at the fair were taking applications for internships, co-op opportunities, full-time and part-time jobs and training programs. Many different companies attended, from American Eagle Outfitters to Aetna to Teach for America.

This year’s fair featured the “Coaches’ Corner,” where counselors and peer career advisers provided hesitant students with a last minute pep talk on what to say to potential employers.

” Start early, get as much information as you can. No matter what the industry, take anything and everything,” said Erin McGough, a Pitt alumna and auditor for Deloitte ‘ Touche LLP.

Pitt spends day caring for the community

Patrick Ward, For The Pitt News

Nearly 400 Pitt employees ditched work on Friday, but it was hardly a three-day weekend.

Pitt staff, administrators and students braved the soggy weather to complete 12 different community projects throughout Allegheny County, eight of which were done in Oakland.

In coordination with several local organizations, the University granted the day off for Pitt staff and administrators who wanted to participate. Every volunteer made a full-day commitment from 9 a.m. until 4 p.m.

Each of the projects had a different focus, ranging from landscaping and construction to advocating the Shakespeare in the Schools program.

In one undertaking, the Oakland Business Improvement District partnered with UPMC to promote health, wellness and the Oakland Farmer’s Market.

“Everyone did a really wonderful job today,” said Georgia Petropoulos, the executive director of OBID.

Petropoulos’ group of 30 volunteers hit the streets at 9 a.m., distributing 900 canvas bags to homes and businesses in South, Central and West Oakland. The bags were provided by UPMC and contained pamphlets on public health information, breast cancer awareness and the Oakland Farmers’ Market.

Despite the rain, Petropoulos’ volunteers were upbeat and motivated. They distributed all 900 bags in just about three hours and were treated to a pizza party for lunch.

Gwen Watkins, who has been volunteering in this endeavor for more than 10 years, said, “I enjoy coming out here and seeing how much we can do.”