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About The print. (Oregon City, Oregon) 1977-1989 | View Entire Issue (Oct. 7, 1981)
Wednesday, I lauling opens Science Center Thomas A. -Rhodes Dr Linus Pauling, the wo -tim Nobel Prize winner, :ut the red and blue ribbons at 2 p.|n . Monday, officially opening the new $4.4 million Jnus Pauling Science Centerz br^Ksroom and instructional use. “I must say that I’m pleas ed to pe here,” the controver- sial professor of Chemistry said to the estimated 200 who weathered the rain at the Paul- ing Center courtyard. ‘Tm especially pleased that the building was named after me.” The day’s activities started at 1 l.m. with a news con ferencie (page six) for Portland area journalists. After the ques- tion and answer session, the activities moved outside to the courtyard area to watch an in terpretive dance choreograph ed by dance instructor Jane Rickenbaugh. The 15 minute dance displayed the expansion of ' protons and neutrons, as well as, “Big Bang” theory for the genesis of the universe. Chuck Scott, assistant dean of math, science, and engineering described some of the aspects of the 3,500 square foot building. He noted the building contains natural lighting through sky roofs and energy efficient ventilation. “This is the most advanced facility of itsj’ kind in Oregon,” he said. Scott introduced College President Dr. John Hakanson, who thanked all those involved with getting the project off the ground, including numerous government officials. Tax payers were also thanked. Dr. Hakanson introduced the crowd to what the Depart ment of Education termed “Na tional Higher Education Week” (or Mind Power Week). “It’s the business we’re in,” he pro fessed, “and the most advanc ed science facility of its kind in the state will help us fulfill our task.” Dr. Hakanson presented Dr. Pauling with an ariel photograph of the building, which was a gift from the col „ lege architects. In his speech, Dr. Pauling discussed science education in the past and the future. “I’ve been fortunate to have lived through the past 75 years of science,” the 80 year- old Portland-bom scientist said, “Every year, something new and astounding has been discovered.” Dr. Pauling was especially appreciative of the Oregon Public School system. “When I was a school boy, I realized earth or the universe. “We’re still not sure now,” he laughed. According to Chuck Scott, Assistant Dean for Math, Science and Engineering, Dr. Pauling is an appropriate namesake for the college science center because his con tribution to science derives from a deep concern for hunianity. “Our approach to science is that it is an integral part of everyday life,” says Scott. what a fine system we have in “Linus Pauling personifies that Oregon,” he stated, “it was philosophy.” Scott also noted leading the world in that Pauling’s wife of 58 years, education.” Dr. Pauling ex the former Ava Helen Miller, is plained how, at that time, they a native of the Clarkes area of didn’t know the age of the Clackamas County. Facu/ty contract dispute stalls in deadlock By Gary Gorski was presented in August. “The ^on tract talks between the contract presented was quite a admfcgstration and faculty are bit below the national average at a standstill, according to increase of 11-15 percent,” faculty association president, stated Tipton. “We figured it Les® ton. out to be a 7.35 percent in ^Khere is not much move ment In the talks,” Tipton said crease while the college is claiming a 10 percent of thl negotiations for a one- increase. There appears to be year Ion tract. The college in- some disagreement about structor have not had a con- social security benefits, FICA, tract Ince June 29. ^■e latest contract offer and other adjustments figured into the 10 percent. Mike Montgomery Clckamas County Commission Attorney and negotiator for the Administration, expressed dissatisfaction with the pace of the negotiations. “Some aspects are still on the negotiating table. It is a shame that we haven’t been able to reach an agreement, but it’s hard to tell the importance of what the teachers want,” Mon tgomery said. This year’s inflation rate is causing the same old bargain ing problems, Tipton added. “Other than the benefit in creases, money items seem to be the main point in dispute,” he said. The other issues are in to close proximity of what we are both looking to achieve.” Facts will be presented by both the administration and the faculty November 13. Even if both sides are in agreement. the new contract may not be worked out completely until January 1982. Tipton and faculty negotiator Ira Heard didn’t want to speculate on the possibility of the teachers going on strike. Claimed Heard,“The teachers don’t care to talk about going on strike at this time.” Heard echoed the facul ty’s feelings when he stated “This is a very fragile way to start out the new school year.”