Wednesday,
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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.”