New Professors
by Clayton Mercurio

Dr. Maynard Schaus

Department: Biology, Ecology, Environmental Science and Marine Science
Hometown: Temple City, CA
Education: California Lutheran University, Thousand Oaks, CA Miami University, Oxford, OH
Interests: Family, nature, and bird watching
Hero: Previous teachers because they made me realize science is fun.
Pet peeves: I hate it when my wife leaves crumbs in the butter.
Most embarrassing moment: When I sat down in front of my girlfriend and my shorts ripped open.
If you were to change one thing about yourself, what would it be? I would be less forgetful.
If you had 15 minutes on national television, what would you discuss? Environmental issues and how interesting nature is. “I would love to be on Kratts Creatures” - a children’s science show - “Bill Nye The Science Guy is too broad, Kratts Creatures is more specific about animals and what they do.”
If you were stranded on an elevator, who would you want to be with? I would say my wife but I wouldn’t want her in that bad situation. I would want to be alone. I wouldn’t want anyone else to be in that same predicament.
Letterman or Leno? definitely Letterman...all the way.
Beastie Boys or Beatles? Beatles
Is Clinton a pimp? No, President Gore wouldn’t be a bad thing but I’m not saying he [Clinton] should be out. People are focusing too much time on that one issue. Get to the point, deal with the facts and move on.
Goal at VWC: “To develop a good science program and provide students with many high quality learning experiences.”

Dr. Catherine Orban

Department: Sociology, Criminal Justice
Hometown: Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Education: York University in Toronto
Interests: Sports, women’s ball hockey, running, flyball competitions, and my dog (who was an extra in a Warner Brothers movie).
Hero: My father encouraged me and always pushed me to finish what I do - he was my support.
If you were to change one thing about yourself what would it be? I am happy with the way I am.
Habits: I analyze things and observe interactions too much. I also drive too fast - I speed.
If you were stranded on an elevator, who would you want to be with? Bugs Bunny.
Letterman or Leno? Neither.......Rosie O’Donnell.
Beastie Boys or Beatles? Beastie WHO? Whatever happened to Ann Murray?
Is Clinton a pimp? “The Clinton thing is a private issue. They just want him to look bad.”