UPUA pushes back constitution vote
The University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) will push back its vote on a constitutional overhaul to sometime later this week. John Richter, internal development committee chairman, said the committee simply needed more time to review the constitution before presenting its final draft to the assembly. Richter said, specifically, he wanted to have more time to fully consider the almost 300-page report prepared by Ralph Crivello, chairman of the constitutional review committee, which was presented last Monday.
Candidate registration extended
The candidate registration deadline for the upcoming University Park Undergraduate Association (UPUA) has been extended to 5 p.m. tomorrow. Frank Criscione, head election commissioner, said the change was made to accommodate students who missed the first deadline last Friday. Potential candidates would have several extra days to gather the signatures required for candidacy, 250 for the presidential and vice presidential ticket and 100 for any other position. There are currently no students registered to run for five positions, including the academic representatives for the colleges of earth and mineral sciences, arts and architecture, communications and education or the division of undergraduate studies.
Possible case of mumps reported
Penn State officials reported Friday that a Penn State student is showing signs of a probable case of the mumps. University Health Services staff has been in touch with those who have been in contact with the individual, according to a Penn State press release on www.live.psu.edu.
Mumps is a caused by a virus that spreads through direct contact with respiratory secretions or saliva. Symptoms include fever, muscle aches, tiredness and loss of appetite.
According to the Center for Disease Control Web site, an average of 265 cases of the mumps has been reported each year since 2001.
Students who have concerns can call the University Health Services 24-hour nurse advice line at 863-4463.
Check tomorrow's Daily Collegian for an update.
