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Letters to the Editor
Basketball Fever... Catch It!!!
To The Editor:
Hey students, faculty,
administration, staff and
community... There's a new
excitement here at Penn State,
Harrisburg. After years of a on
again, off-again nobly played but
unsuccessful basketball program,
this year's 1986-87 Capital
College Lions are playing like a
team possessed with a 6-1 (at this
writing) record and three games
scoring over 100 points. The
basketball action is fast, balanced,
intelligent and successful. What's
Disagrees That Administrative Staff Rude
Dear Editor:
A recent letter in the
paper commented on the
"...rudeness, impoliteness, and
insensitivity of some of the
secretarial staff..." The writer
indicated that she surveyed these
"...poor attitudes...." with about
50 students and over half of those
surveyed "...encountered
unnecessary and undeserving
Vvat&sYup or rudeness..." from
some of the administrative
employees in the Olmsted
Building.
As a' "walk-on" graduate
student since August, 1982, at
this university, I have had many
an opportunity to observe and
evaluate its employees.
Therefore, 1 must write a defense
of these employees because in
over four years of seeking out
answers to questions I have not
encountered the "...extremely
poor attitudes..." complained
about in the recent letter. My
Staff is courteous, Helpful
Dear Editor:
This is a reply to the
letter written by Christine
Collins, full-time student, which
was printed in the December 10
issue of the Capital Times.
I am a returning full
time student in the Humanities
Program and I don't feel that I
suffer fools any more gladly than
I did when I was younger.
I have had occasion
during the first semester of my
Junior year to use the services of
nearly all of the administrative
offices in the Olmsted Building.
I find the employees, both male
and female, helpful and mannerly.
In fact, they have gone out of
their way to explain and/or to
refer me to the proper office.
even more gratifying is that our
players are student/athletes and
not athlete/students. We have no
athletic scholarships, so these
kids are really putting out!!!
Under new head coach
Brian Gauger (a veteran of the
lean roundball years), every player
is contributing to this year's
successful effort. What makes
matters even more exciting is that
most of the team are juniors and
will be back next year.
Gang, the price is right
all home games are free!!
Commuters, bring your family
and friends. Faculty, come and
personal experiences, as well as
other students I have talked to,
has been one of positive
vibrations from these same
employees. Also I must raise the
question about the validity of the
writer's survey. Is her sample
student group (50 students) a true
representative sample of the
student population at this
university? After all, there were
over 3,000 students enrolled at
this school in the Fall Semester,
1986.
In closing, let me cite
one small example of the helpful,
courteous, and friendly service I
recently received from some of
the employees of the Heindel
Library over a 72 hour period of
time.
On a Saturday near the
end of the Fall, 1986 term, I went
to check out a book for use in a
research paper due by the end of
the week. Having discovered the
book was not on the shelf, I went
to the circulation desk for
assistance. The clerk checked the
I sincerely hope that you
receive a number of letters
questioning this unfortunate
attitude of Miss Collins. There
are unanswered questions that
occur to me, such as, what is her
major, and what small town does
she come from?
Sincerely,
Jean Eileen Witthoft
Capital Times
unwind with the students.
Administration, let's see some
support. Let's fill up the
stands!!!!
Penn State-Harrisburg
Basketball..." There's a Change in
the Weather...Something's
Happenin' Here*" Basketball
Fever-Catch It!!! See you at the
game!!
Ed Beck
Counselor and Affiliate
Assistant Professor
♦John Fogerty. "Change In the
Weather" 1986.
records and found that the book
had been checked out by an
unknown person. The clerk
promised to write a note to her
supervisor asking her for
assistance in locating the missing
book. The clerk took my phone
number and said that her
supervisor would be contacting
me on Monday. On Monday
afternoon, I received a call from
the librarian who informed me
that the book had been found and
was now available for my use.
This "service with a
smile" attitude has been my
personal experiences in the four
years as a student at this
university. I feel the
administrative staff has been
unfairly maligned by the recent
letter.
Thank you for this
opportunity to express my
feelings.
Sincerely,
Bill Eason
Inmate Requests
Letters
Dear Editor:
Although I am aware
that your campus newspaper may
only be available to those who
attend your campus I am still
corresponding in hopes you will
publish this in your next issue.
I am seeking
correspondence from sincere
individuals. I am a Black,
incarcerated college student and
will answer all letters. Please
write to me at: 86A5201, Box
149 Exchange Street, Attica New
York 14011-0149.
Respectfully,
Eric Meadows
Who Are You?
To further our picture of the Penn State at
Harrisburg student, we, at the Capital Times
have devised a survey which we hope will
answer some of our questions, as well as
yours. Please fill out the form and drop it in
the Capital Times box in the lobby in front of
the Lion's Den.
Please check one:
Student—Faculty—Staff-
Male—Female —
Single—Married—Divorced—
Widowed
What is your age?—
If you commute, how far do you live from
campus?—
Do you work?—
Part-time—Full-time-
Job description
Will your degree enable you to change
professions?
Your future profession?
Did you vote in the last local election?
If no, why not?
How many books, not including textbooks, did
you read last year?—
What is your favorite book?
What is your favorite leisure activity?
Do you participate in any sports or exercise
programs?—
What?
Hours per week?—
Are you always truthful in answering a
survey?—
If not, why not?
What question would you like to see in this
survey? -
Would you like to see a Classified section in
the Capital Times?—
Are there any questions or problems that you
would like to see addressed in this paper?
Did you make a New Year's Resolution for
1987?
If so, what?
(Survey designed by Vicki Koon)
Congratulations to the Fall 1986
graduating class. During the commencement
on January 10, 1987, several special awards
were presented. Andrew T. Webb, major in
Mechanical Engineering Technology was
recognized with a special certificate for
graduating with the highest distinction. Webb
maintained a 4.0 GPA. Recognized for high
distinction was Charles T. Dishong and Lois
A. Lamarca, and for distinction was Janet B.
Bahr, Kim G. Baird, Joseph Rikk, Judith L.
Rush, Loreen Sauers, and David M. Tillery.
In addition, Roberta L. Hooven was
awarded the "Distinguished Military Graduate"
by Capt. Michael DiGennaro, assistant
professor of military science, for outstanding
leadership and aptitude for military service.
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Jan. 14, 1987