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news & viewsFrom left: John Taormina and his wife, Carolyn, Ellen Gamble and herhusband, Eric, at the Alumni Holiday Party held at The LeMont.Architectural DetailsPoint Park’s University Center is featuredin the Pittsburgh History and LandmarksFoundation’s Whirlwind Walk Architectureand Urban Spaces in Downtown Pittsburgh,the first fully-illustrated comprehensivewalking tour guidebook to many of theprincipal buildings and public spaces indowntown Pittsburgh. The guidebook detailsthe University Center’s original design inthe early 1900s and notes its Greek ioniccolumns with scroll-like capitals. Theguidebook was published in conjunction withPittsburgh’s 250th Anniversary.Innovative EntryDan McVeagh, a senior information andtechnology management (acceleratedprogram) major, invented a multi-touchcomputer table for the Pittsburgh Innovatescompetition sponsored by City Live. Hisinvention, along with 76 other entries,was presented on the competition’s Website, where winners were selected by anopen vote. Prizes of $20,000, $10,000and $1,000 were awarded at the NewHazlett Theatre on Pittsburgh’s North Sideon Nov. 24. To view McVeagh’s entry visitpittsburghinnovates.com.Breaking RecordsWhen radio stations played records, it wasbad news to break one. Not so today. PointPark’s WPPJ670-AM brokea record byraising over$3,000 insponsorship for67 consecutivehours of studentbroadcasting heldOctober 28–31. The 28thannual Rock-A-Thon, under theleadership of general manager JaymesProgar, senior broadcasting major,benefitted The Early Learning Center, aprivate, non-profit organization that providescomprehensive early intervention servicesto infants, toddlers, preschoolers and theirfamilies. The agency serves more than1,600 children throughout Allegheny County.WPPJ has raised over $21,000 for the EarlyLearning Center through Rock-A-Thons heldduring the past 27 years.Tell us what you think.Tell us what you really think.In less than five minutes, you could help the editorial team ofThe Point know what you expect to find in your alumni magazine. We’dlike to know your thoughts on The Point. Please participate in our onlinesurvey at http://www.pointpark.edu/readersurveyPlus, survey participants may enter to win in a drawing of five $50 Visa giftcards. The random drawing will take place on April 3rd. Winners will benotified by Point Park’s Office of Marketing and Communications and listedin the next issue of The Point.So go ahead and let us know. We value your input.