RSC Improves Campus Living
By Denise Reinas
Resident Student Council is
made up of elected representatives from
each floor of Church and Wrisberg Halls.
Its primary function is to improve the
quality of residence living and to im
prove the facilities and services that are
available to all of the residents in the
dorms.
This year, fourteen represen
tatives were elected. Elections were then
held for the offices of president, vice
president, secretary, and treasurer. Brian
Humble, advisor of RSC, said, "I was
very interested in revitalizing and re-es
tablishing the importance of RSC. And
judging from the inital meetings, I'm very
pleased with the members and their en
thusiasm."
The RSC members represent the
student population in the dorms. They
take complaints and try to improve them,
CAPITAL BAJA COMMITTEE
TO SPONSOR MINI-BAJA
RENT-A-RIDE
your chance to drive it. The Capital Baja Committee is
renting rides in the Mini-Baja on Friday, October 23, as a
part of Autumn Buzz weekend activities. The charge is $1
per lap, so come and ride all day. We are also looking for
competition drivers, so come out and post a fast lap.
Proceeds benefit vehicle preparation for the 1988 cotn
petition in Montreal.
INTERNSHIPS IN PENNSYLVANIA STATE GOVERMENT
FOR JUNIORS
$567.75 Bi-Weekly
Applications are being accepted now for Juniors majoring in Computer Science
or Accounting for the States' Computer Systems or Accounting Intern programs.
In addition to a competitive salary averaging over $7.50 per hour, interns may be
able to receive college credit for participating and be able to return to a full-time
management level job after the completion of the internship and graduation.
Additional information on these opportunities is available from your Career
Services/Placement Office OR:
Benny Martinez will also be conducting a general presentation regard
ing these internships at Penn State, Capital College on October 20, 1987. Please
contact your Career Services/Placement Office for further information.
Applications will be accepted until December 4, 1987
The Commonwealth is an equal opportunity employer
they accept suggestions to try to en
hance student life, and they hold many
fund raising events. Debbie Everett,
vice president of RSC, said, "I would
like to see RSC reach its full potential
for successful fund raising and establish
a harmony between students of all back
grounds." Ms. Everett also stated that
she would like to see RSC add new
dimensions to dormitory life.
RSC also tries to promote a :
sense of community; it tries to enhance
the social aspects of residence living.
Melissa Wohrle, president of RSC,
stated, "I would like RSC to become
very active this year so that the students
will enjoy living here and so they will
obtain a memorable experience. After
all, college is not exclusively books and
tests—it's also a social learning expe-
rience."
You've seen it. You've heard about it. Now is
Benny Martinez
College Relations Program
State Civil Service Commission
P.O. Box 569
Harrisburg, PA 17120
(717) 787-6652
(Sitting, left to right: Dave Bradley, secretary; Scott Brand, treasurer; Debbie
Everett, vice president; Melissa Wohrle, president. Standing, left to right: Rigby
Mullin, Jeff Spencer, Marie Hawkins, Steve McEvoy, John Nagengast, Dan
Moore, Kathy McHall, Kelly Nelson. Missing: Ron Vickers, Kim Ahner)
As a selected participant in the prestigious Alumni Fellows program, Mr. Vartan will
be at the College over a two-week period in October to share his experience and ex
pertise in open sessions with students, faculty, administrators, and guests.
The College community and friends of the College are invited to attend these special
presentations and the awards ceremony honoring this distinguished Penn State Harrisburg
alumnus.
Program of Events
Monday, October 19
Keynote Presentation: "America's Business: Where We've Been, Where We Are, Were We're Going
6 . 30-7 . 30 p.m. Student Center, Capital Union Building
Reception follows
Wednesday, October 21
Dialogue Sessions with Alumni Fellow John 0 Vartan
"Starting Your Way in Business"
3:30-4:30 p.m., Gallery Lounge, Olmsted Building
"Entrepreneurship: The Real Thing"
6:30-7:20 p.m., Gallery Lounge, Olmsted Building
Receptions follow both programs.
Monday, October 26
Panel Discussion and Alumni Fellows Award Program
Topic: ''Help or Hindrance: A Look at the Systems and Organizations That Impact on Business
Panelists: Alumni Fellow John 0. Vartan
The Honorable George W. Gekas, U.S. House of Representatives
J. Thomas Menaker, Attorney at Law
Major General Howard D. Graves, Commandant, U.S. Army War College
Place: Student Center, Capital Union Building
6:30 p.m., Panel Discussion
7:30 p.m., Alumni Fellows Award Program and Reception
The Alumni Fellows program is sponsored by the Alumni Association. academic colleges and the Office of the President.
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estate. THE REAL ESTATE MARKET PLACE will train you in
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Storms,
Alumni Fellow 1987
John 0. Vartan
'73, Master of Engineering
Chairman, Vartan Enterprises, Inc
ON CAMPUS OCTOBER 19, 21, & 26