The Behrend College C o liegia n October 6,1994 Erie, PA 16563 Volume XUII, No. 4 RECEIVED 0CT07199A i .mtffH Thursday, O < Homecoming tradition continues Melchiorre and Lopez crowned 1994 homecoming queen and king. Alpha Sigma Alpha and Delta Chi win Greek Week. by Loretta Olson CoiUg km Staff Behrend’s Parents and Family Weekend began this past Friday and concluded with a brunch on Sunday giving parents and alumni an opportunity to celebrate this tradition. Co-coordinator Pat Smith said. “Despite the rain, die weekend went really well; even the inside activities.” Smith added, "Every year gets New center on-line Justin Tlnfcsr, student consultant, shows Michelle Henry how to use the computer. by Greg Pierce CMhs&iJ*# After nearly a one year delay, the new computer center has finally opened. Located in the better. The carnival was a big success and the comedienne went off well.” The weekend’s events also included the crowning of the homecoming queen and king, Sarah Melchiorre and Marcos Lopez. Melchiorre said, “I was very surprised and very honored to be crowned queen. By the time 3:40 rolled around I was so nervous I was shaking.” computer basement of the library, it houses thirty-one 486 IBM computers. The setback was due to a budget cut made by the state. In May of 1993 the state cut die Lopez said, "It was a surprise and I was delighted that this could happen my last year at Behrend.” The weekend also concluded Greek Week ‘94. Of the sororities, Alpha Sigma Alpha took first place followed by Alpha Sigma Tau and Theta Phi Alpha. Of the fraternities, Delta Chi won the first place trophy followed by Sigma Kappa Nu and Zeta Beta Tau. PqtMMSolapim Pftotoyaphw building budget without prior notification to Penn State ucmena. This left approximately $125,000 worth of equipment to still be purchased. Without state funding, this money would have to come from Behrend itself. However, die Provost's office was able to collect the money by trimming other budgets on campus. Once the rest of the computers and communication equipment were purchased it took approximately three weeks to set up the center. The new computer center was open for student use the second week of the semester. The computer center is open from 8:00 a.m.-ll:00 p.m. on weekdays, 10:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. on Saturdays and on Sundays from noon-11:00 p.m. Any questions or problems can be handled by the student consultants.
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