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
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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.
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