Continuing Education Programs By Karen Pickens Continuing Education is offering several programs during the next few months. Mail-in registration forms are available in W-137, according to Ronald Melchiorre. From February 23-24 a seminar concerning the handling and disposal of hazardous materials will be conducted on campus. It will cover current informa tion on legislation, identification, handling and transportation, disposal and enviromental impact. The fee is $245. The February 24 seminar is for buyers and purchasing agents. It will concentrate on price valuation, legal implications, procedures, and appraisal of departmental performance. The fee is $5O and the seminar will be held on campus. On March 5 and 6, a course in rural fire-fighting will be held in the Student Center. The topics will include department organization communica tions, equipment, fire-fighting tactics, new methods, and case histories. The fee is $3O. A seminar concerning the latest aspects of materials management will be held March Bth. It is for progressive managers who wish to coordinate purchasing, inventories, and transporta tion techniques. The fee is $5O. A workshop concerning arson protection will be held in the Student Center. Its objective is to promote an awareness of the responsibility involved for persons in charge of fire safety in buildings. The fee is $45, and it will be held March 23rd. Continuing Education is also offering several credit programs for teachers at all levels. Tuition is standard and due at registration time. Some one credit workshops to be held at the University Center in Harrisburg start February 5 & 12, when teachers will be assisted in recognizing the learning problems of the exceptional child. On March 12 and 19, materials and teaching techniques for utilising the outdoors in classroom teaching will be presented. April 16 & 23, a workshop concerning current information about cancer, the implementation of , cancer information into school programs, and the role of community health agencies in health education. And finally from March 19 to April 30 a three credit program designed to develop a better understanding of the communication process within the school, will be held. It will run for six consecutive Saturdays at the Cumberland Valley High School in Mechanicsburg. For further information contact Ronald Melchiorre in W-137. Governor Or By Ed Perrone. In order to conserve energy during the present severe cold spell, Gov. Shapp yesterday ordered the closing of all public and private schools in the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. The closing, which does not apply to colleges and universities, becomes effective today and will last through Monday. On Monday, the Governor and his advisors will determine whether or not to extend the closing through next week. The announcement was made yesterday afternoon by Lt. Governor Ernest Kline, in lieu of Gov. Shapp, who is in Washington. In addition to the school closings, the Governor ordered the thermostats in all First Of Three Part "Roots" Seminar A Big Success By Marion Scorn and okra, Bobotie, ground beef curry Continuing Education Program, were The first session of a three part with custard topping served with also shown. seminar on the film Roots took place last turmeric flavored rice, Smoked Fish and The seminar is already a big success, Sunday night, January 23, according to Greens with African Punch. according to Ms. McLeod. "We had to Ms. Roberta McLeod, coordinator of Professor Clem Gelpin gave a short limit the seminar to the first 70 people student activities, lecture on roots in Africa. He was who signed up. More than 150 people Before the shim thdre — was followed by an hour long taped address were turned away," she said. authentic African dinner featuring Alex Haley, the author of "Roots." The next sessions of the seminar will wo g _ i o y iom sa J. Run 11 P11 °VI sLeit PI"UWS Women's Studies E x p an d Dr. Kathryn Starkey, associate representatives who took part in weekend professor of educational psychology at founding the new Association. Capitol Campus, was recently active as Sponsored by the Women's Studies an official delegate at the founding Program of San Jose State University in Weather convention of the National Women's San Jose, California, and the Santa Clara Studies Association held in San Commission on the Status of Women, the Friday will be partly cloudy and very Francisco, Jan. 13-16, 1977. new national association is a response to cold, with lows between five below and Originally only a few hundred the growth of Women's Studies, as well five above, at night; and five to 15 above courses in the 1960'5, Women's Studies as to the inclusions of Women's Studies in the day. The cold will continue now number 5000 courses and 300 courses in traditional areas, such as : departments of English, History, through Saturday and Sunday, with degree-granting programs. Dr. Starkey morning — lows between zero and ten was one of 600 faculty, students, Psychology, Sociology, Anthropology, below. There's a chance of snow on Biology and other sciences. administrators and community program Saturday. ers Temperature state buildings lowered to 62°. During the time that the schools are closed, their thermostats are to remain at 50°. According to Dr. Jerry South, Capitol Campus Director of Student Affairs, the fuel situation here is relatively good, so we will be remaining open. "However," he said. "we are going to contribute to the effort to conserve fuel by lowering all thermostats in classrooms and office buildings to 62°." He reminds everyone to dress accordingly. Regarding Meade Heights, Dr. South said that the houses there are considered private residences, and are therefore not affected by the Governor's order. But he urges all residents to cooperate in the conservation effort and voluntarily lower their thermostats to 62°. According to Ms. Francine Taylor, Director of Public Information, Lt. Gov. Kline's announcement caused a great deal of confusion at first. It appears that no one, including educators and the news media, were informed of the announce ment ahead of time. University Park learned of the Governor's proclamation through the Public Information Office here at Capitol, when Ms. Taylor called them to see whether or not we were to close. Also the Office was swamped with calls from confused students until the news media were informed. ISnuaaamp uswej jiit3S Jag pvH rop
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