April 5, 1974 D.T.K. D.T.K. will hold an organiza tional meeting on Tuesday, April 9, at 6:30 p.m. in the T.V. Lounge. All D.T.K. members (especially juniors) are urged to attend this vital meeting since new D.T.K. officers are to be elected at this time. Vic Pawluk Delta Tau Kappa (D.T.K.), the international social science honor society, is an established student organization on Capitol Campus which promotes activities in the interest of students and faculty members. The objectives of D.T.K. are to promote the highest levels of scholastic achievement; to further the advancement and goals of the Social Sciences; and to improve interfaith, interracial, intercul tural, and international goodwill by fostering intellectual com munication and understanding through interaction between students and faculty within the Social Science disciplines. The objectives of D.T.K. are indeed great, as great as its energy for activity! D.T.K. is one of the most active student organizations on Capitol Campus, as can be attested to by the various activities sponsored by it throughout the school year. A ‘Graduate School Seminar’ was sponsored by D.T.K. during the fall term which provided under graduate students with the necessary information concern ing applications procedures to gradute school. Guest speakers such as Dr. Ray Klein and Dr. James Knestrick have spoken at various D.T.K. meetings which were open to all students and faculty members. One may recall a recent debate between Dr. John Nichols and Dr. Len Brewster on the subject, ‘Free Will vs. Determinism’ which was sponsored by D.T.K. during the winter term. D.T.K. was also represented at the ‘Organiza tional Fair’ held on Capitol Campus in the Student Center. In conjunction with Capitol Campus, the Foreign Policy Assn., and A.P.P.M.E., D.T.K. helped to sponsor the appearance of Dr. I. Kelson, a leading astro-physicist from Israel, during the winter term in the school’s auditorium. Just recent ly D.T.K. sponsored the appear ance of Steve Shimer and James Caplan speaking on the topic, ‘Science in Creative Intelligence and Transcendental Meditation’ in the Gallery Lounge on April 2. An upcoming event for D.T.K. is its annual banquet which this year will be held at Schindler’s Restaurant on April 16. The newly elected officers of D.T.K. will be installed at this time which is a yearly D.T.K. event. The banquet is the highlight of D.T.K. activities, and one which the members and invited guests thoroughly enjoy. As can be seen, D.T.K. is a very active student organization interested in furthering scholas tic achievement and the Social Sciences. Membership in D.T.K. is based upon the cumulative grade point average of a student. A cumulative average of 3.0 or better is required before a student can be considered for membership in this honor soci ety. A student must also have completed at least one term at Capitol Campus and be majoring in the Social Sciences to be eligible for membership. A student majoring in another field such as Engineering, Business, Education, etc. may also qualify for membership in D.T.K. if he or Club News she has completed five courses in the Social Science area, provided that he or she meets the previously mentioned criteria of a 3.0 grade point average and has completed at least one term at Capitol Campus. Any student interested in becoming a D.T.K. member should leave his or her name and phone number with the secretary in the Student Activ ities Office, Room W-105 or with an officer of D.T.K. within the Student Organizational Offices (D.T.K. is office G) adjacent to the T.V. Lounge. The next D.T.K. meeting is scheduled to be held this Tuesday, April 9, 1974 in the T.V. Lounge at 6:30 p.m. Any prospective members are urged to attend this meeting, and present D.T.K. members are asked to attend this very important meeting. See you there!!! PHOTO CLOD by John Fisher As President of the club 'l'd like to make an appeal for a few new members. The club has a very well equipped darkroom. We can process black and white film and enlarge prints up to 11x14 ins., also we may do some color slides later in the spring. If you are interest ed but feel the tech nical end of it would be too much, I'd be glad to teach you the basics. And once these basic operations are mastered, the darkroom can become a great outlet for your creativity and a re lease from those bor ing studies and nag ging roommates. The cost, a mere pittance of $2 to defray the cost of chemicals. So, all those whose interest's are, or might be photography, come to the meeting April 11 at 9258 Flickinger around 8 p.m. or give me a call at 944-3078. Chess Club The Chess Club held its first inter collegiate match of the year with the HACC Chess Club on Sunday, March 10 in the Gallery Lounge. Steve Bennett was the lone winner for Capitol Campus. Losers were John Angstadt, Barry Browne and Rod Minaya. A rematch is planned for April 21 at HACC campus. For chess club information contact Jacob L. Susskind, W-357, 787-7717. CAPITOL CAMPUS CHESS CLUB BECOMES USCF AFFILIATE The Chess Club of Capitol Campus recent ly received a Certifi cate of Affiliation C.C. Reader from the United States Chess Federation(USCF) This national organi zation includes more than 1500 organiza tions supporting American chess. As an affiliate the Capitol Campus Chess Club is entitled to certain privileges offered by the USCF. The Club is empow ered to sponsore USCF rated tournaments under the supervision of a Certified Tourn ament Director. The Chess Club is entitled to a 20% commission on individ ual membership dues to the USCF. This 20% savings can be refund ed to Club members. Regular dues are $lO, and Jr. dues, for those under 21, are $5. In addition, the Club will receive a monthly copy of Chess Life & Review and may offer chess equipment at USCF discounts. The Chess Club meets every Wed. at noon in the Gallery/ Lounge. All chess players are invited to attend. 888888888888888888888 i Listen to WZAP Aniwer to Punle Wanted WANTED: One, two or three females willing to help a short-haired, semi-bearded male through the trials, and tribulations of college life and the bitter cold of the Middletown nights. Satin sheets on request. If interested see Bill at 9258 Flickinger Street. The Residence living Program Office will initiate the selection of Resident Assistants for the 1974 - 75 academic year on Monday, April 9, 1974 in the Gallery Lounge at 8:00 p.m. at a meeting for R.A. Applicants. The meeting is designed to discuss the Residence Living Program, the Resident Assistant Position, and the selection procedure for candidates. Following is excerpted from “Information for Resident Assistant Applicants” to be distributed along with the applications at the meeting. RESIDENCE LIVING PHILOSOPHY The intent of the Capitol Campus Residence Living Program is to contribute to on-campus residents a climate supportive of learning and personal growth. Included in the Residence Living Staff are the Resident Assistants, Residence Living Program Coordinators and the Administrative Officer. Each person works to enhance the campus living environment through individual and group encounters with residents in counseling, activities and governance. The “Middle Earth” Coffee House, Resident Student Council, the Meade Heights Board of Governors, and the individual residences and offices of the Staff are some of the structures within which this interaction takes place. QUALITIES SOUGHT IN RESIDENT ASSISTANT APPLICANTS The persons who can best represent the Residence Living Program and help it fulfill its goals are those who possess the following qualities: a strong sense of self, creative initiative, positiveness of attitude, ability to relate well to other persons, honesty, and reliability. The flexibility to combine the responsibilities of the job with one’s academic demands is of major importance. The Resident Assistant of the University’s representative in the campus living areas who has broad responsibilities extending into all areas of the student’s emotional, social, and educa tional well being. To dwell on one or two of these areas of responsibility is to conceive of the job in narrow terms. General responsibilities of the position are listed below: 1. Resident Assistants are expected to assist the individual student in his/her adjustment to the Capitol Campus. This includes answering the many questions about the University and the Campus that new students may have. 2. Resident Assistants are expected to work to the best of their ability with their fellow students giving them assistance in the understanding of their difficulties and concerns. Resi dent Assistants are expected to advise and counsel others only within the limits of their training and capability. 3. Resident Assistants are expected to maintain a personal example in accordance with the definition of the position. As interpreters and enforcers of University and Campus policies, they must personally adhere to in'ft* Are you a son of a B? Or a daughter of a B? If so, you may also have group B blood, which means you could earn up to $lOO per month as a plasma donor. Why not call to see if you qualify, 232-1901 mmm Sera-Tec Blologicals Bipil 260 REILY STREET HARRISBURG, PA. 17102 Page 3 R.A. Selection to Begin these policies at all times. 4. Resident Assistants are to be cognizant of the conduct of persons within their residence area and to take action and/or report problems to the Resident Living Coordinator as they occur. 5. Resident Assistants are expected to encourage, support and help organize activities of educational, cultural or social benefit to the residents of their assigned areas. APPLICATION PROCESS 1. Candidates must be matriculating at the Capitol Campus as full-time undergraduate or graduate students at the time of filing an application for the position. ’ 2. Candidates must have filed an application for on-campus housing for the 1974 • 75 academic year before applying for the Resident Assistant position. Applications are due in the Finance Office no later than March 31, 1974, along with the $45.00 housing deposit. 3. Candidates must have a cumulative Grade Point Average of no less than 2.20 at the Capitol Campus. This average must be maintained during the period of appointment. 4. If requirements 1-3 have been met, the application should then be completed. APPLICATIONS ARE DUE IN THE RESIDENCE LIVING PROGRAM OFFICE (946 A Kirtland Ave.) NO LATER THAN 5:00 p.m., FRIDAY, APRIL 19, 1974. References must be secured by the Applicant. Reference forms and self-addressed, stamped envelopes are provided. At least one of the references should be the Dean of Students or academic advisor at the previous college attended. Others are of the applicant’s own choice. REFERENCES are due in the Residence Living Program Office no later than 5:00 p.m., Friday, May 10, 1974. When all references have arrived the files of the applicants will be complete. 5. AREA PREFERENCE may be stated on the application. Persons are assigned to either the Residence Halls or Meade Heights by the Resident Assistant Selection Committee (composed of the current Residence Living Program staff and members of the residence area governments) on the basis of relative individual strengths. Candidates hired have the right not to accept an offer for appointment in a particular area, but will not be reconsidered for positions in another area. Area preference can not be guaranteed. 6. Group interviews of applicants will be scheduled when all files are complete. Candidates will be informed when their interviews are to be held during the week of May 13 - 17, 1974. All interested persons are encouraged to attend the meeting. If unable to attend, although interested in appointment as a Resident Assistant, you may pick up an application in the Residence Living Program Office - 946 A Kirtkand Ave. If you have any questions please contact Pat Murphy at 944-6498. STEPS IN THE
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