PAGE 2 ZAP CONDUCTS "DIALOGUE" PROGRAM By R.W. Bonaker Radio station WZAP opened a new interview series "Campus Dialogue" on April 11, the guest being Provost Robert E. McDermott. Moderator of the program, Ron Snyder, quizzed McDermott as to the nature of his position as the chief executive of the campus and questioned him on the future or the campus, especially the "formal cooperation" measure with Harrisburg Area Community College. McDermott talked about the economic plight of the Penn State system and considered the funding aspects of "outside" research grants to individual faculty. He related that if faculty were given money totalling 15% of their salary, for example, it was possible their salary would be cut by that amount to hold the line on expenses. He said advance enrollment figures for the fall term are down and a decrease of 200-250 is expected, marking a 20% drop. The Provost explained the recent accreditation of the Division of Engineering and Technology and was happy to report the curriculum came through admirably. He said there are plans for a resident graduate program, possibly utilizing trailers from Capitol Campus Village for married students. Current residents of the Village, who have option to buy their mobile home, are expected to lEEE HEARS LASER BEAM TALK by Wendell R. Leppo The Electrical Engineering Society held its fifth meeting of the academic year in E-310 last Wednesday night on April 11. The meeting was brought to order by the Chairman and the business at hand was covered. The business included a brief talk on the trip to the 1973 Intercon in New York City and nomination of several faculty members for a new advisor of the lEEE Student Chapter here on Campus. It was decided that those faculty nominated are to be contacted and those willing to accept the position shall be placed on ballots. All present student members of lEEE shall vote with, these ballots for a new advisor. Concluding the business, the speaker was introduced by Dennis McGettrick. Mr. Jim O'Brien from RCA in Lancaster spoke on the topic, "Laser Beams - Applications and Technology." Explaining the types of lasers in existence, he covered the development of the semiconductor laser. Using leave the area in July as the land is university property. Many people telephoned questions to McDermott, the calls being handled by Frank Bellini who will by ZAP's Station Manager next year. Many of the topics which have been highlighted at length in past issues of The Capitolist were discussed, including parking fees, SGA budgets, reorganization of the Student Affairs Office, Meade Heights' and the Multi-purpose Building. One student tried to provoke the Provost, saying that if he'd known Capitol had a water tower next to it, he would have never enrolled here. McDermott then asked why the student had not gone to University Park, fully realizing the numerous water towers there. One student asked why there was no full-fledged NCAA style athletic program here. McDermott cited lack of money and facilities as two factors along with Capitol being only a junior-senior undergrad institution, making it difficult to have a big program. The next "Campus Dialogue" is slated for Wednesday, April 25 at 6:00 p.m. on WZAP, 1520 AM in the Heights and 640 AM in the Dorms. Scheduled guest is Mrs. Betty Duke, Public Information Officer. "Operation Contact", an SGA affiliated program, is heard on alternating Wednesdays with the "Dialogue" program. diagrams and slides, he showed how the "laser" action is achieved and how it is controlled. In his talk, applications of lasers the size of a thimble were shown. This small size is due to the use of special semiconductors which exhibit the light emitting characteristics needed for "laser" action. He also mentioned some of the basic problems with earlier laser devices and how his company had solved some of these problems. In practical applications, Mr. O'Brien noted two specific areas that were opening up to the laser type he had explained. Communications and radar systems head the list of practical applications, but he also noted that if the price to make the laser device could be reduced, more areas would open up. Concluding the meeting with a question and answer session, he showed the attending members his pocket Hewlett Packard HP-35 Calculator. The meeting was adjourned with coffee and donuts as the refreshments. EZZI3 THE CAPITO LIST Nancy Colnes Sadly Leaves Us By Bob Bonaker This week, we sadly say good-bye to Nancy Colnes, Student Activities Coordinator, who is leaving on April 24. We have lost her to Ricardo Rosenberg, whom she'll .wed on April 29. Nancy, who has been here since August, 1971 says she "really loved it here; two of the best years of my life. I have grown-up a lot here and have gained confidence in myself by establishing a good rapport with students. Everyone has been unusally friendly." Since she assumed her then newly created position, annual events such as the Music Festival and Nostalgia Week have been realized. For the first time, students were able to attend activity planning conferences under the auspices of her office. Nancy considers hereself a "resource — person" who gave the leaders of campus clubs the freedom to "develop their own activities." Following her wedding, she will honeymoon in Portugal and will return to undergo surgery on May 17 to remove a pin placed in the femur of her left leg. In November of 1971, her VW was smacked by a reckless driver in Middletown and she was on crutches for months afterward. Next week will be an extremely busy one for Nancy and Rico. Aside from the wedding on the 29th, Rico defends his doctoral dissertation in New York on the 26th. Rico is an economist who currently works for the International Monetary Fund in Washington, D.C., where the couple will reside. Nancy received an M.A. in Personnel Services from New York University in 1970. She has had extensive experience in her field in related positions at Teachers College, Columbia University and N.Y.U. She earned a B.S. in Education from the University of Hartford in 1968. Nancy, who will return for a visit during June commencement, says she will miss all of us at Capitol because we were her "first students." We hope she knows that we will miss her too. ** * * PAHE Conference Set The Pennsylvania Association for Higher Education (PAHE) will hold its 23rd annual conference April 26-27 at the Host Inn, Harrisburg. Discussion topics include an open university in Pennsylvania, governmental control of higher education and the impact of collective bargaining in higher education. For additional information, contact SGA President Mike Dini. "Ride a Bike" for Retarded The Pennsylvania Association for Retarded Children is sponsoring an event, "Ride a Bike for the Retarded" on Sunday, April 29. The Middletown Chapter is conducting the area event on a five-mile course beginning at the senior high school. Prof. Clem Gilpin is coordinating Capitol's part in the charity event. He is looking for people who have bicycles to enter the event. He is also soliciting those who may be interested in sponsoring a rider. According to Association officials, a minimal pledge of 25 cents a mile is suggested. Prof. Gilpin said last year two girls toured the course five times. For further information , please contact him in W-154. ** * * Voter League Pushes D.C. 'Home Rule' The League of Women Voters is conducting a nation-wide campaign to "End Colonialism for the District of Columbia." The drive is aimed at coercing Congress into granting full congressional representation, by constitutional amendment. Currently, the District has one non-voting member in the House in Walter Fauntroy. The League is pushing to give D.C. , proportional representation in the House and two Senators, although the League contends that adoption of such an amendment will not make the District a state, as classified by constitutional guidelines. The D.C. "home rule" measure drive is being coordinated on campus by Prof. Clem Gilpin, a former resident. He said petitions and additional information on the subject will be available in Vendorville from April 23 - 27. The League maintains "President Nixon, all major citizens groups in Washington, labor and local businessmen" favor congressional representation. *• * * Social Committee The Social Committee will sponsor a dance Tuesday, April 24, in the Student Center from 10 p.m. to 1 a.m. featuring "Fred". The spring bike race will be held on Wednesday afternoon, April 25. Watch for more details. ** * * Minn Morel In Traffic ACCIIOIII A student was injured slightly in a serious two car accident which occured on campus late on the morning of Friday, April 6, according to Mr. James Paul, Chief Security Officer. The accident which brought an estimated $2,045 damages to the vehicles happened on the main road leading to Route 230 between the engineering lab and the University Apartments. Paul reported one vehicle was traveling south at a fairly high rate of speed and went over the yellow line and side-swiped a northbound Volkswagen, which in turn was spun around and ended broadside in the middle of the roadway. The operator of the VW received minor cuts to his left hand from flying glass from the outside rearview mirror. The operator of the southbound vehicle was cited by a district justice for "failure to yeild one-half the highway to an on-coming vehicle," Paul said. The accident was investigated by Capitol Campus security and two officers of the Lower Swatara Police Department. Both vehicles were towed away. ** * * April 19,1473 Letters to the Editor To the Editor; From Capitol Campus to the Watergate Affair a recurrent theme is beginning to grow - the case of our missing leaders. We are finding that our leaders are not only far and apart but also partisan. And by partisan I denote a political figure which will do what is best for his party and himself. Cap;tol Campus giving academic credits to its S.G.A. members is one factor. Do we have to lure our best? Are they who think that credit is due for their services really serving our purpose? After all, wouldn't those who want to be constructive in the political sense emerge anyway and try and run for office. Who knows, maybe the next great achievement will be to give one extra credit for surviving through school, and it shall so follow. The same, but in a different aspect is what is in the Watergate Affair. Not one of our great and nobel leaders will rise above party doctrine or political ambition to set the course of the political system straight. And neither the Constitution which separates the tasks of the Legislative and Executive branches of the Government is respected by that same old gas, Nixon. In every political aspect we as a nation are in the greatest need of a political awakening and revival. For without it we shall be ever lost in an uncomprehendable maze •of political uncertainty. And hopefully with this given situation a unique combination of what is best for the country and for the people a new type of leader will arise - The Statesmen. Thesis Defense To the Editor; The public defense of Mrs. Sara Eby's Thesis for an M.A, degree in Humanities will be held on Tuesday, May 1, at 2:00 p.m. , in Room E 202. The thesis is entitled '•'Willa Cather and Georgia O'Keeffe : Creative Responses to the American West." The meeting is open to all interested persons. A copy of the thesis is available for inspection in Room W-161. Nancy M. Tischler ** * * DTK to meet There will be a DTK meeting on Tuesday, April 24 at 7:00 p.m. in the TV lounge. Prospective members are invited to attend. Any one who carries a minimal 3.0 grade average at Capitol and has earned 20 credit hours in the social sciences throughout his collegiate career is eligible in join the honor-service society. ** * * Capitolist meeting There will be a staff meeting of The Capitolist on Wednesday, April 25, at 7:00 p.m. in the newspaper office, W-104. All members and anyone interested in joining this vital organization are invited to attend. As we related before, several positions for the remainder of the term and for the next year are open.
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