SGA Profile
Farina wants
input from
student body
By Josette M. Kloker
Student Government Association
(SGA) is the liaison between the
administration and the students,
according to Judy Farina, secretary of
SGA.
Farina, who returned to academia after
more than 20 years, is also editor of the
campus's literary magazine, Tarnhelm.
"For me, it is important to be
involved with the arts," said Farina.
She will graduate with a degree in
Humanities in December and then plans
to continue her studies in graduate
school.
SGA needs to be aware of any
changes the students feel are necessary to
improve the quality of life at Penn State
Harrisburg, but they have not had much
success evoking a response.
"Lack of communication is always
what causes problems," said Farina.
"We want to hear what they (the
students) have to say."
To make themselves more visible and
accessible, Farina said SGA has begun a
talk show on WPSH Thursday evenings
between 4 and 6 p.m. Each show
features a different SGA member who
first gives information about his role in
the association and then answers
questions from callers. "'WPSH is trying
to help us (SGA) make students realize
their responsibility to make their views
known. They can do this by attending
the weekly meetings or organizing a
petition," said Farina.
In between her various school
responsibilities, she enjoys running,
playing tennis, water skiing and hiking.
Farina suggests that anyone who is
interested in the weekly meetings should
either listen to the agenda on WPSH or
read the copy posted by the mailboxes in
room 216. Ultimately, she would like
to see more students attend the meetings
on Tuesdays at 12:30 p.m. in room
W 139.
ATTENTION ALL SENIORS •
Congratulations! There are only nine weeks left until
graduation. The light is at the end of the tunnel.
However, it's time to decide what the Senior Class Gift will
be for 1989. Your input and ideas are necessary for selecting
an appropriate item.
Speak up and be heard. Contact the Development Office in
room W-110, or call 948-6317. We need to hear from you
immediately. So don't delay. Contact the Development Of
fice now!
The student body has spoken.
U.S. Department of Health & Human Services
Capital Times, February 15,1989, Page 11