December 7,1973 ? c.c. reader On Earth Dear Graduate. Commencement ceremonies for Summer and Fall Term graduates are scheduled to be held Saturday, December 15, at 1 p.m. on campus in the auditorium of the Main Building. Each graduate attending will receive two tickets for guests. Special requests for additional tickets will be granted if possible. Walter M. Slygh, Academic Services Officer, has requested that the following be noted to each graduating student. “Rule E-10 Academic and Administrative Rules for Undergraduate Students, reads as follows: ‘Each candidate for a degree must be present at the commencement exercises to receive his/her diploma in person, unless excused by his dean and the Records Officer, acting as a committee of the Council of Academic Deans. An excuse for absence from commencement will not ordinarily be granted except where absence is clearly unavoidable.’ Capitol Campus has commencement exercises in December and June. Students graduating at the termination of the Fall Term are required to attend commencement December 15, 1973 unless prior approval for absence is granted. Applications for “Graduation in Absentia” are available from Mrs. Hippie in 101. If graduates approved for absentia desire to have their diploma mailed a check for $5 must be submitted with the application to cover the administrative cost. Students who fail to apply for graduation in absentia and who do not attend commencement will be charged the $5 fee which must be paid before the diploma will be released. The above ruling applies to both Undergraduate and Master Degree Candidates who graduate in December and June.” Most participamts will be wearing academic garb and information on the rental of caps and gowns is attached for your use. Further information on processional and seating arrangements will be forwarded to you in November. Please feel free to contact our office if you have any questions. /s/ Betty C. Duke Public Information and Alumni Affairs Officer Uon Onice.'V Cabots v in Ve^cie sponsor*c£ iy 'Uncjan A Weekend of Tragedy The Capitol Campus staff and student body was stunned and grieved to learn of the death of Dr. Robert T. Brown, assistant professor of engineering, who was killed in a one-car accident, near Hershey early Sunday morning. The well-liked professor came to Capitol Campus in 1970 from Southern Methodist University where he had earned his doctorate in electrical engineering. He also held a bachelor and master’s degree in engineering from the University of Oklahoma where he had served as a special instructor in the electrical engineering department. A native of Hamburg, lowa, he was a veteran of the Korean War and served as a pilot with the U.S. Air Force from 1951 to 1967. The author of numerous professional publications, he held memberships in the Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineering, the American Physical Society, the American Association of Physics Teachers and the American Society for Engineering Education. For the past three terms, Dr. Brown had taught Properties and Materials for Electrical Design using the Kellar plan, an experimental teaching technique which emphasizes self-help. He was extremely interested in laser technology and at the time of this death was developing a new technical elective course in Students still have time to apply for some of the $122.1 million that is available in the Basic Educational Opportunity Grants program for the 1973 - 74 school year. Basic, Grants, which are funded by the U.S. Office of Education, are available to first - time students who began their post-high school education or training after July 1, 1973, on a full-time basis. These grants can be used at any eligible institution including regular colleges, universities, community or junior colleges, vocational or techical schools, and hospital schools of nursing - both public and private, profit and non-profit. Sincerely, Grants are based on a formula which takes into account the cost of tuition, fees, room board, books, supplies, and Need Money for School? properties and applications of lasers. This interest extended beyond the classroom and was demonstrated in his desire to introduce fellow members of the Photography Club to holography-laser photography. Dr. Brown served as adviser to the Chi Gamma lota, veteran’s fraternity, and was a member of the Academic Affairs Committee. Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Jean Smith Brown, and two sons, Marcus and Bradford, all at home. Brief memorial services were held in Hershey on Wednesday, November 28. Burial was private. The C. C. Reader staff, on behalf of the student body wishes to express their sincere sympathy to one of our campus nurses, Mrs. Jean Kresge, whose husband Kenneth, died Saturday, November 24 at their home. In addition to Mrs. Kresge, he is survived by a daughter, Cathering Lee, a student at Bloomsburg; a son, Kenneth Gordon, at home; his parents and a sister. Services were held Tuesday, November 27 with burial in the Blue Ridge Memorial Gardens. Students, faculty and staff who wish to contribute to a memorial fund which will be given to Mrs. Kresge may do so in the Student Affairs Office. ** * * incidental expenses, and the amount the student and his or her family can contribute. The formula is applied consistently to all students throughout the country for the 1973 - 74 academic year. Awards range from $5O to a maximum of $452 for each eligible student. John Ottina, U.S. Commissioner of Education, said, “Money that students receive under this program is free and clear; it is not a loan that has to be paid back.” Students may obtain an application form for a Basic Grant through their financial aid officer or guidance counselor, or by writing to Box G, lowa City, lowa 52240. The money received under the Basic Grants program in no way affects how much students may receive under other U.S. Office of Education programs. Information about these programs may alse be obtained from financial aid officers or guidance counselors. Programs include: National Direct Student Loan - for students who are enrolled at least half-time in a participating postsecondary institution andwho need a loan to meet their educational expenses. Supplemental Education Opportunity Grant - for students of exceptional financial need who, without the grant, would be unable to continue their education. College Work Study provides jobs for students who have great financial need and who must earn a part of their educational expenses. Guaranteed Student Loan - enables participants to borrow directly from a bank, credit union, savings and loan association, or other participating lender who is willing to make the educational loan. Heist in the Over the Thanksgiving vacation there were two burglaries in Meade Heights. This was not just a prank - one couple lost over $1,500. worth of goods. Several factors enter into this problem that may be supressed if these factors are realized and taken into account. No one party can be blamed for the burglaries. Meade Heights has no natural protection as do other surburban type environments. There are a few street lights that surround the area. The darkness between the houses are cloaks for any potential burglar or prowler. A second protection is neighbors. They are most helpful in catching anyone breaking into a house. During the holidays, many of the students leave and there are not any neighbors to watch one another. The Heights are even darker than usual because many of the houses are dark. The place is virtually empty at night. One house at 914 B was robbed of some food stuff and a metal antique piggy bank. It appeared that the kitchen door was gimmied open. A second and more serious crime was also committee between Wednesday and Sunday last week. The house 832 A on Nelson was robbed of a stereo - turntable, amp., and two speakers, a portable color TV, some stainless steel kitchen ware, a german camera, a cockoo clock, glassware, and some food stuff. A married couple was living there and they cannot afford to replace all the lost items. Entry was gained by the front door for there was evidence of tool marks. The damage was estimated to be over $1,500. Students can take several steps to prevent this from happening to them. They are strongly urged by Security and Housing to remove all valuable items for the holiday. All windows must be locked and the blinds and draperies closed. All doors should be locked. Security is also seeking to prevent any further happenings. There will be University Security on hand the entire time. A Student patrol will be organized and outside security and police will be called in for help. Remember - locks are to keep honest people out. Take home anything that you do not want to part with or you may not find it in the house when you return. IT IS STRONGLY RECOMMENDED BY MR. PAUL THAT STUDENTS LEAVING THEIR HOUSES IN MEADE HEIGHTS UNOCCUPIED OVER ANY WEEKEND OR HOLIDAY SHOULD ADVISE SECURITY OF THE SAME (787-7936) SO THAT HOUSE CHECKS MAY BE PERFORMED AT THE HARRISBURG YWCA REPRESENTATIVE MULLEN TO SPEAK ON MORALITY The Public Affairs Committee of the Greater Harrisburg Area YWCA is pleased to host Representative Martin P. Mullen on Tuesday, December 11th, at 8 p.m. Mr. Mullen will speak on his perception of the relationship of legislator and the supporter of morality issues. The public is invited to attend. The questions of abortion, divorce, and sexuality have caused much controversy; Mr. Mullen’s discussion will balance the opinions of previous speakers at the YW. Similar guests will follow in the months to come, to provide a variety of perspectives on these and other issues. Commitment to the non-public schools lead to Mr. Mullen’s initial decision to run for the Pennsylvania Legislature in 1954; he has won the support of his constituency each election since that time. He is perhaps better known for his position on morality - defending the rights of the unborn and the institution of the family. As the Chairman of the House Appropriations Committee, Martin Mullen developed that Committee from a rubber stamp to a very powerful part of the House. His Vol. 1 No. 8 Heights nwNntmsmm efforts include: passage of several laws designed to assist non-public schools; creation of the first educational television network in Pennsylvania; and establishing the Port of Erie as an entry from the St. Lawrence Seaway. The program will be held at the YWCA, Fourth and Walnut Streets, Harrisburg, The YWCA is a United Fund Agency. ♦* * * OK Day Coming
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