Page 2 Singel Addresses "Dare to Aspire" By Jan Travers Penn State’s present favorite son came home to visit on graduation day. Mark Singel, lieutenant governor-elect and a magna cum laude graduate of Penn State University, was the keynote speaker of the commencement ceremonies, in which 148 baccalaureate and 34 graduate degrees were awarded. In addressing the graduates, Singel challenged them to "dare to aspire.” "You have all escaped the exams and preparation, just as you all share the experience of anticipating a future that is stimulating, challenging, and scary," said Singel. "Does the future frighten you?” asked Singel. Acknowledging that it should, he went on to warn that some may find it difficult to find positions in their field. "See it as a challenge. Be creative and innovative in finding your own opportunity," he offered. Warning the graduates that they are emerging at a mixed moment in economic history, Singel promised them that the new state administration would leave no stone unturned in ¥a\\ EnroWment By Vicki Koon The fall enrollment of 1986 brought Penn State at Harrisburg its largest ever student enrollment. Out of a student body count of 2,888, 1,762 students registered as undergraduates, and 1,126 registered as graduate students. 604 students were campus residents. Of the total student body, 524 students registered in the undergraduate Business < Times EDITOR: Jan Travers STAFF; Tom Boyle Julie Larson Ray Burkett Jean Melts Mike Carailli Sharon Ofamtead * Thalia Cook Alan Pincus Luke Hess Deuise . Vicki Koon Bob HU ADVERTISING MANAGER: CARTOONIST: Kris Hansen Joe Kupec BUSINESS MANAGER: CONTRIBUTORS' Diane Fitzgerald Dougßichwine PHOTOGRAPHERS: Kath y Rdey-King Todd Hammaker ADVISOR: Sylvia Johnson Joanne Smith Printed at (he Pne» mtf JourttMl, Middletown. The Capital Times ii published by the students of Penn Stale at Harrisburg. Concerns about content of any issue should be directed to the editor in Room 212, Olmsted Building. Any opinion expressed are those of the author and are not representative of the college administration, faculty or student body. The Capital Times does not endorse its advertised. The Capital Tildes welcomes signed letters from readers. Unsigned letters cannot be printjA tjowever a writer's name can be. withheld uponrequcsL Graduates & Challenges Them to creating economic opportunity. Answering the unspoken audience reaction on the odds against economic growth, Singel said he knew his promise was chancy, but "what is the chance of a college winning the national championship twice in five years?" he asked, referring to Penn States recent Fiesta Bowl victory. Reminding the graduates that the ceremony is called commencement and not Breakdown Released program, with an additional 275 students in the graduate Business program, giving the Business division the largest enrollment in the school, totaling 799 stu dents. Engineering had a larger undergraduate division with 599 students, but had only 112 stu dents registered in its Engi neering Science graduate pro gram. Behavioral Science and Education follow next in line with a combined 146 under graduate students and 218 Capital Times completion, Singel challenged them to use what they learned in pursuing their degrees to grow toward their next goal. "Put all your resources into your development. You have the capacity and the potential for greatness," he stated. In closing, Singel quoted Horace Mann, who, as president of Antioch Coliege told his graduates, 'Be ashamed to die before you have won a small victory for humanity."' graduate students. Public Policy and Public Affairs had an en rollment of 81 undergraduate students, 123 graduate students, and 3 doctoral candidates. Humanities, American Studies, and Multi-Media was the smallest combined division with 81 undergraduate students and 68 graduate students. The graduate program of Psycho- Social Science enlisted 31 students, while Urban and Re gional Planning, a graduate program which is being phased out, registered 18 students left to complete the program. The fall enrollment also had an additional 101 provisional students and 234 non-degree students. Cross-fire at Faculty Panel 12:30 - 2 PM, Thurs. Jan. 29 Gallery Lounge There will be an open forum featuring one faculty member from each division, for the purpose of improving faculty-student relations. AH students are invited to participate. Refreshments will be served. Any questions can be addressed to Jeanette Brinker at the SGA office in room 212. Take Notice All students who plan on parking on college property must acquire a Spring 1987 parking sticker. Stickers are available in the CRAGS Building, and they are free of charge. Fall stickers ■> were invalid as of January 12 and ticketing of vehicles with No Permit or Sticker will begin January 26. Gilpin Recognized For Dedication By Jan Travers For the first time, a faculty member at Penn State Harrisburg has been presented with the Provost's Community Service Award. Clem Gilpin, instructor in Afro-American Studies, was chosen for the award "which recognizes an individual's valuable contributions toward making Southcentral Pennsylvania a better place in which to work and live." In presenting the honor, Provost Ruth Leventhal recognized Gilpin as a person who "has distinguished himself in several voluntary posts while maintaining a full teaching load.” These positions include being advisor to the Black i Clem Gilpin accepting the Provost's Community Service Award at commencement ceremony. Weather Service In the event of inclement weather, faculty may cancel class-particularly if the class has a large number of commuting students. Faculty have been asked to notify the Weather Service in the Community Relations Office when they cancel class. By calling (717) 948-6029 students will receive a recorded listing of such cancellations. This list is updated every half hour, and students are advised to call the weather center at the last possible moment before they must leave home for class. Student Union and the International Affairs Association, as well as the director of the Model United Nations program, which last year brought more than 350 students from 24 area high schools to the campus. Former awards given to Gilpin include the 1981 "Advisor of file Year” award from the Student Government for his work with BSU and lAA, and the 1978 Dr. James A. Jordan Memorial Award for Teaching Excellence, from the student body to a faculty member who demonstrates outstanding dedication, achievement, and concern for students. Gilpin has been ai instructor at PSU, Harrisburj since 1971. I In observance of Dr. 'll Martin Luther King's I birthday, Mr. James I Jones, deputy director 1 of the Harrisburg Urban League will speak on "Need for (Unity" January 19, | 1987. The speech and I [ an informal reception I! j|L will be in the Black ijj [I Cultural Arts Center, || || Room W-132 from ||| Sssssi? t 0 Jan. 14, k 1987
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