Humanities Courses Are Good for Business
By Kimberly Anastas
Lynne Retford, who was in the
business field for many years before she
began teaching said that when hiring a
prospective employee, she "looked for
people with qualifications other than
those of their technical expertise."
Retford, a professor of
humanities said, in a recent interview
that she looked for a "broad-based
education, good writing and verbal
skills, and the ability to see the larger
picture."
Many students who are
unfamiliar with humanities courses
believe that they are unnecessary and a
waste of time. According to Retford,
"humanities classes allow you to take
creative leaps, to problem-solve in a
more imaginative, non-traditional way."
Retford also said that
• 4 '
44,
ti-
1987-88 Cheerleaders - From left Stephanie Little, Sheila Caskins, Ronda Graby,
Erin Jablonski, and Deann Hess.
United Parcel Service
Part-time Employment Opportunities Available
All Shifts Available
Strenuous and challenging work available.
Must be able to lift 70 lbs.
For further information contact
Lou Delmonico at 948-85 K
EOE MX
/ 1
~/i
ie i
Harrisburg, Pennsylvania
$B.OO per hour and up
14fl'I tt*-
Ao '0
Photo by Cindi Greenawalt
humanities classes "give you the
opportunity to learn a different set of
skills, to think in a different way than
more technically-based courses do." She
said that at Capital College, where
courses and set up on an inter
disciplinary basis, there is much
opportunity "to integrate a variety of
disciplines, to analyze and then
synthesize, to make connections which
to [her] is the essence of thinking."
In reference to literature,
Retford said it's one of her ways of
"experiencing life." She also said she
has read certain books "which have
shown [her] parts of [herself] which she
never knew existed."
Retford's advice to students who
intentionally avoid humanities course is,
in a word, don't! She said "even
scientists and engineers have to present
proposals, to compete for funding,
Cheerleaders Debut During Buzz
By Cindi Greenawalt
Girls just want to have fun.
That's the general consensus of opinion
from the cheerleaders when asked why
they joined the squad.
Captain Sheila Caskins said
cheerleading's good exercise and a good
way, to relieve tension.
Stephahie Little likes the in-'
volvement in school activities and the
opportunity provided to meet people, and
it helps her to stay in shape.
Caskins and Little, former
cheerleaders, are responsible for teaching
the squad new cheers. Other members are
Deann Hess, Erin Jablonski, Denise
Lasco, and Angie Dill. They made their
debut during Autumn Buzz weekend at
the soccer game.
The cheerleaders, in cooperation
with the nurse and the American Cancer
Society, are responsible for the publicity
Dear 'Fellow `Students,
IlianY Of you , th _
47 .4 e wile pre no t p ursu in g gr5iduat ....,,,,.;, t
VLIYAng
u"lass,tooni and the envitoninintof d ?4"'viu
resPonsiblities 'and rac,„, - Ca emls. You wilibe ex pi o At i 666
'mine i n • YOll will be :e t.,„ A
;govs jtiSt yOUrselves But n aipporstaxngies
to your f e pr, w nr„,....." 14 . 5. 41, S* beCantak ea 4
aIL woman, tegimatie.
, • • ••••
It will be necessary to. ftt in with a. comniuniti.itethei. be •
, •.
of
neighborhood or. 4 C Olll Pan race th SOIHP Pent PrgsWes"...asYou httYg ••••••
In schools but On-a dillb.sent It will be intiOttint, ts'4j
Yet' .:But. it *ill niso •he necessary to know Vlett . thoeol..ls
itulgotehts.ia the best;•docooo 4 :4lr. mankind Ositig
jOhn Kennedy bo• a
however, he givia of adviet . tO teliOw citizens
statement and Yet, taken serf is a tail. 01 4crA watt go4Utifitiitklik6:o l 6fl:::::j
"s think: now..'. hat 400 x. counitv can foi veal but thiftk 16t:
. . Y°4 PP,
country i(ecPnuY , I nan tqt 4 4PPttunitFtOto.rigq. that.stattglent
follo..stoOnts make Oectstot**ol, affected n tuAiiumtkitit
The attitude:las 'one. that tohloe:thii it there
. . . .
individuals.% t hen wby bother to exert ow : energy
When Yon nte.'inilking 4NTORltn.7o9r.ClitYtignitYfor
. •.• " . Y •
remove YOusell'49nillle.henePtPY.Prif'Cinge In a. •#hlleiintl:'•s4W: *O s '
on bohat Y93 ll '..tel!qw ,tY:F"tker+:Pe IKrordi*o
,Pt ldm Rtkinl4:s?gltnPle . ,.bntitctnto.tsv, P.4rloo•gnaPenaing
rirstpartof•*EoForotherg4..Dopto.gotty.abooffnishiniiiJo:ooioiiiiii
Do of Two i • ye.' • .
Gene!,
Class of
persuade the chief operating officer to
put more money into their department's
budget."
Retford, who is multi-lingual,
said "qverywhere I got in business was
because I had .a strong language
background."
While obtaining her bachelor's
degree in Spanish and French from
Rutger's Unversity, Retford spent her
junior year abroad in France, studying at
the Sorbonne and the University of
Tours. Then after working in business
for two years after graduation, she
attended the University of Oregon and
earned her doctorate in Spanish and
French literature.
Retford is presently teaching
European Novels, Spanish, and Western
Traditions I. Next semester she will be
teaching French Conversation, Western
Traditions I and Magical Realism.
for the Great American Smoke-Out,
scheduled for Thursday, Nov. 19. They
will attend a booth by the Lion's Den to
attempt to monitor participation in the
Smoke-Out.
Presently, the squad has no fac
ulty advisor. Scott Henry, basketball
coach, arranges transportation for them
to two away games. The squad is seek
ing la permanent faculty advisor. Any
faculty interested may contact Duane
Crider, coordinator of Athletics and
Recreation Operations in the Capital
Union Building (CUB), or Caskins at
948-6333.
The squad is also seeking male
cheerleaders. Any men interested in join-
Mg the squad should contact either Cas
kins or Little at 948-6333.
The squad anticipates creating
school spirit and seeing everyone at all
the games.