Page Two Vets Financial Aid Readily Available Harrisburg, September 12-- Rep. David S. Hayes (R-sth District, Western Erie-Crawford) announced today that the Penn sylvania Higher Education Assistance Agency has im plemented changes to the State Higher Education Grant (for merly called State Scholarship) Program in order to make financial aid more readily available to veterans who are pursuing a postsecondary education. Effective with the 1973-74 academic year, all veterans will be considered for grant (scholarship) assistance without regard to the financial data of their parents or guardian, ' he said, "The G. I. Bill educational benefits' and' the applicant's. earnings, if any, will be used to offset the costs of room, board, books and necessary supplies." Hayes pointed out that in order to be eligible for a State Higher Education Grant through PHEAA, the veteran must meet the following requirements: 1. Be enrolled as a full time undergraduate (has not obtained first baccalaureate degree). 2. Be enrolled in an approved program of at least two academic years (1800 clock hours) in length at a school approved by PHEAA for grant purposes. 3. Be of satisfactory character. 4. Be a domiciliary of Penn sylvania. 5. Make normal academic progress. While filing deadlines are established for applicants in the State Grant Program, veterans are permitted to file their ap plications and receive con sideration at any time during the academic year, funds permitting. This permits a veteran to receive consideration when he enters school immediately following his release from active duty which may, of course, occur 71 thrtuti Toltegian Pr firms Assuriattritt a atintuttatuvealth Mummers Editor-in-Chief Lynne Phillips Managing Editor Georgean Gayclosh Business Manager: Marty Pattvn Advertising Manager: Scott Rudzinski Circulation Manager: Jayne Switala Cartoonist: Unni Wyller Artist: Marsha Thorson Staff: Sue Skiba, Debbie Rees, Bud Ore, Gary Schonthaler, Jim Councelman, Lynn Alexander, Jeffrey Matson, Muriel Hykes. Layout Staff: Patty Sewell, Karen Burton, Stephanie Zapp, Gail Atts, Cindy Richards Typists: Sue Williams, Lisa Evans, DeDe Krasa, Betsy Sterling, Jeanne Murray. Ad Staff: Doug Julius, Gay Marie Cantania, Bruce Pizzini, Darlee Anderson. Circulation Staff: Suzanne Walker Mailing Address- Behrend Campus, Station Road, Erie, Pa. 16510 Office- Student Offices, Reed Union Building Office Hours: 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday Phone: 899-2101 Ext 238. Opinions expressed by the editors and staff of the Behrend Collegian are not necessarily those of the University Administration, faculty, or the student body. Published every Thursday throughout the Fall, Winter, and Spring Terms, with exclusions for holidays and term breaks. istration Slue ©h, Noll at any time during the year. Of course, funds are not unlimited and all veterans are encouraged to submit their applications as early as possible. Hayes said the veterans' Application may be obtained at the financial aid officer located at most institutions of higher learning. Applications may also be obtained at the newly created Veterans' Action Centers (VAC) and at - the Program for the Advancement of Veterans' Education (PAVE) offices located on many of the larger university campuses throughout the Commonwealth of Penn sylvania. An application may always be obtained by writing directly to PHEAA, Veterans' Program, Towne House, Harrisburg, Pennsylvania 17102; At Behrend, veterans can obtain information by contacting Mrs. Helen Adams, Secretary to the director, or Dean Betsy Seanor in Student Affairs. "As a supplement to the Basic Higher Education Grant Program grants are available to qualified veterans who have served on active duty for a period of more than 180 days part of which accrued after January 31, 1955," Hayes said. "to qualify, a veteran must be discharged or released from active duty on conditions other than dishonorable and must have been a resident of Pennsylvania for at least twelve months immediately preceding his service on active duty and has continued to reside in Pennsylvania following his discharge or release from active duty during the period in which he is enrolled." Any student interested in reviving Ski Club contact Dean Betsy Seanor, Student Affairs. It is a registered organization and has been an active group in previous years. Member of Sports Editor Dave Lojewski ~~ ~' ~ .~9, News Editor Linda Johnson ,~l ~}} Behrend Collegian Letters To The Editor Telephone Controversy Dear Editor, As a dorm student I would like to state my objections to having one phone for the entire floor. First of all I wonder if there isn't some way we could make on campus calls without having to pay for them. It is not easy to chase someone around campus. This will become even truer as winter comes. Secondly, people are losing money in the phone now. Isn't it enough that we lose money ,in cigarette machines, pop machines and candy machines? For those-' "lucky" students whose rooms are near the phone and who have the _exciting responsibility of answering it, a few additional problems exist. The ringing, especially during quiet hours and ,in the, early morning hours can be very an noying. Many times you know the phone is probably for-one of three or four people, but it is these same three or four people who never answer the phone even if they live directly across the hall. I realize that most colleges have only one phone per floor and that this is more economical, but I feel that a few of these problems can be solved. Perhaps there RA's Like to be Known as Regular Personal Friends By this time, everyone un doubtedly knows as to whom the R.A. is on his or her floor. You've probably noticed then, that they are regular people, students just like everyone else -- and that's the way they want to be known. Sure they have the responsibility of keeping order on the floor, that is part of the job. But, they are not cops hiding behind every corner just waiting to catch someone breaking the rules. They Want to be your friend someone to go to if you have a problem or need someone to talk to. Each dorm has an R.A. for every floor. In Perry there are: Toll Free Lines Set-up for VA's Harrisburg, September 11-- Rep. David S. Hayes (R-sth District, Western Erie Crawford) announced today that the Veteran's Administration has established two toll-free phone lines to help veterans expedite their problems. Two phone lines have been set up to serve Pennsylvania. Western Pennsylvania is being served by the number, 800-242- 0233. This number is to be used by the following counties : Allegheny, Armstrong, Beaver, Bedford, Blair, Cambria,. Elk, Erie, Fayette, Forest, Greene, Huntingdon, Indiana, Jefferson, Lawrence, McKean, Mercer, Somerset, Venango, Warren, Washington and Westmoreland. The remainder of the counties are served by the number 800-822- 3920. "I urge all interested veterans who need assistance in finding employment, in furthering their education, or in taking advantage of other benefits supplied by the V. A. to call these numbers" Hayes said ,efr.4 could be some sort of buzzer system that would tell each room that the phone call is for them. Or maybe one phone for every four (to pick a random number) of rooms. While these solutions may present different problems, I can't help but think that it would be an improvement on the present situation. A Concerned Student Lifter-bug! Dear Editor, Last year, around this time, I walked out of the RUB while unwrapping a piece of gum and threw the paper on the ground. As I walked on, someone ran up beside me and said, "I picked this up for you," as he handed me my paper.' Well, now I've realized that people like me who throw trash down are numerous, but the ones who will bend down to pick it up are few and far between. We have to take care of our campus or it will end up looking like a garbage dump. When you have papers, either carry them to a trash can or put them in your pocket until you are near one. If Les Adams and Jayne Switala with Fred Mayer and Marie Hewlett on second floor. Niagara's R.A.'s starting with Ist floor are: Cindy Derr and Scott Nassenbeni; second floor, Bar bara Drelick and Kevin Jan &eau ; third floor, Sharon Horton and Mark Salute. Then in Lawrence, there are Eilleen Miller and Ed Hunklele Lili Pintea and Larry •Fabrizi and Holly Cooper and Gary Stewart. They're all willing to help you out. So, before you start labeling them, get to know them give them a chance! Selected Nominees Given to Director The nominating committee for the Student Standards Board met recently to submit twelve student nominees to Director Irvin Kochel. From these twelve students, Director Kochel will select six to serve on the Stan dards Board for the coming year. Of the nominated twelve students, two sophomores, one junior, one senior, one commuter and one resident student will be chosen. SGA also appoints one representative to the committee at large. The students nominated must be full time students, have a 2.2 cumulative average along with not having any published disciplinary action. The students on the nominating committee are: Vic Kopnitsky, Ist Vice President to SGA (Chairman); Rick Metcalf, President of Keystone Honor Society; Lynne'Phillips, Editor of the Behrend Collegian; Bill McTaggert, acting President_ of SGA; Paul Neuman, acting Chairman of Joint Residence Council; Bill Kessler, President of Student Union Board; and Mike Joyce, Turnbull Award Winner. September 20, 1973 you see some on the ground, pick them up; and if you see someone throwing them down, let him know you disapprove. Astronaut Weitz Will be Honored The first Behrend College Medallion will be awarded to Captain Paul V. Weitz at a lun cheon in his honor at the Reed cafeteria, 12:30, Oct. 7. This award is presented to an in dividual who be serving society and by obtaining eminence in his chosen field, brings honor to himself, to his community and to mankind. Weitz, an alumnus of Penn State, served aboard the last Skylab project and other space missions. The luncheon will last from 12:30 - 2:30. Invitations will be sent to the faculty and staff. Student tickets may be obtained f0r.52.50 at the Reed Union desk. Dispensary Services Available to Students The dispensary at Behrend is located at the rear of the Administration Building. It is staffed with one M.D. and two R.N.s. Mrs. Barbara Kuligowski is the day shift nurse with Mrs. Mary Jane Hamilton taking over for the evenings. Dr. Joseph F. Gaughan is the campus physician with hours on Monday and Thurs day 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. The dispensary hours are: Monday through Thursday 8 a .m. - 12:30 p.m. 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m. - midnight Friday 8 a.m. - noon 1 p.m. - 5 p.m. 5:30 p.m..- 9 p.m. Saturday 8 a.m. - noon Services available on campus are: (1) First aid for accidents on campus. (2) Medical care for minor illness. (3) Counseling on personal matters (active referral to counseling division). (4) Testing: Monospot, Hemoglobin, Tine tests, and Urinalysis and culture. (5) Flu Vaccine through fall term. (6) Smoking clinic. (7) Diet club. (8) First aid classes Roberta Flack, the popular folk singer, will perform at University Park on Friday, Sept. 28_ The program is scheduled to begin at 8 p.m. Tickets are $3.50 apiece. They are available until 5 p.m. Friday, Sept. 21, on a first come, first serve basis at the R.U.B. desk. Jean Best Oct. 1
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