Vol. 36, N 0.7 Library space up for grabs Meetings to discuss options for use Lynn L. Bubb Staff Reporter On Tuesday, January 23, the Gallery Lounge played host to a meeting to discuss the future of the space which will be made vacant by the He indel Library when it moves to its new location across from the Olmstead Building. When the new library will be built is, "in the hands of the common wealth," according to Dr. Harold Shill, head librarian. "We are hoping a ground breaking will take place in the fall of '97." Shill said, the new library will cost approximately $17.33 million, but the funds for the building project are coming from the state instead of the university, so there is no way to know for sure exactly when those funds will be released. Nonetheless, discussions continue as to what the 37,000 square feet of empty space should be used for. photo by Jar Warr=t Student Government loses vice president Deb Mallek Staff Reporter Penn State Harrisburg Student Government Association (SGA), voted to accept the resignation of vice president L lane Bankos at their Feb. 4 meeting. Bankos' resignation was sparked by an "educational conflict." Bankos is unable to attend scheduled SGA mee t ings this semester because they conflict with her study/internship schedule. The SGA discussed allowing Bankos to miss meet- CAPITAL TIMES Many clubs, departments and special interest groups have submitted proposals on how best to utilize the space. Dr. Tom Streveler from enrollment services made a proposal for more c lassroom space. He stated, that he was not necessarily interested in the 1 ibrary space per say, but other space in the building that was vacated by others moving into the 1 ibrary space. The reason behind his request is the s imp le fact, "enrollment for evening grad uate c lasses is growing. If we would have had to offer one more evening c lass this semester, there wouldn't have been any room," Streveler said. "We would like to see three additional classroom that are-technologically enhanced with computers and video equipment." Other proposals that were submitted included request for more office space, more space for food services and various lounges for everyone from the students to alumni ings by issuing an "educa tional conflict" excuse. However, upon further investigation, SGA discovered that this type of measure would violate their constitu tion and by-laws. Members also dis cussed alternating meeting times, so that Bankos could attend meetings at least every other week but they decided that, at this stage, such a decision would not be pru dent, and it would not solve the attendance conflict prob lem for future members. '-.lli . # : l, o ,ll! ,, !' , lin'l'Hii!'"'"),J[l:::7talteillii ~..:;,.10,111ti,,:ii„::',.1,,,iriii111.,;.,..,ii,,q1ii,i,,iii,,,1i1,,,:311i1.: 7 • ‘-• p to graduate students. The deadline for the committee to submit their recommenda tions to the provost office, which will make the final decision is March 1, accord ing to Dr. Rob Larson, corn mittee member. Larson admits, "We can't make everyone happy because there is just not enough space. We have request for almost 50,000 square feet and maybe half of that to occupy. Our goal in choosing what requests will be submitted to Dr. Brauhn is to bring the faculty, students and admin istration together so they feel a part of the college commu n ity." Many students had an opinion on what the universi ty should replace the 1 ibrary with, but were not aware that proposals were being accept ed, so we gave them a chance to speak their mind, The con sensus seemed to be that the empty space should would Tarik Griggs moved that BAnkos' resignation be accepted, and that SGA make a recommendation that next year's group amend the con stitution to allow for "educa tional conflict" absences. accepted. Rights of Spring is scheduled for saturday April 19. The committee will meet Thursday Feb. 6 at 1 p.m. in room E 202. The meeting wil focus on defining a target audience for the event. SGA has received sev ~,,,..,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,,, ..• ...,f, f „ ,- urg 1 :..,i,i, Griggs' motion was I, ol%itHilW)l', -.---. Students meet the Provost at Open House Ann Mease Staff Reporter An evening with Provost John Bruhn was held Tuesday February 4, from 7:00 to 8:15 in the main lobby of the Olmsted Building. Dr. Bruhn and Student Government Representatives held the "Stop In Drop In" reception as an on-going effort to communicate with students who attend college in the evenings. Bruhn said," We have an entire market of evening students that we need to have feedback from. I want these students to know my door i s always open to problems and suggestion." According to Bruhn "Stop In Drop In" with the Provost started last semester and will continue, to keep the lines of In celebration of Black History Month, dancers from Project Concern - a youth hip- hop dance company - appeared on Wednesday, Feb. 5 in the Gallery Lounge of the Olsted Building. The youth organi- ration -who's members are 9 to 20 years old - has performed through- out New England with a "Mack History Month College Tour.' The group, which was founded over eight years ago, promotes "deli- quency diversion through talent development* has also performed nationally at locations such as Walt Disney World. eral applications for new members. The applications are being reviewed by the group, and meetings are being scheduled to screen appli cants. The Association approved the purchase of two banners announcing SGA elections in order to promote student participation. Penn State Harrisburg is ranked in the top two cam puses for their `Thon fundraising efforts. SGA has s_( ._ communication open between students and faculty. "The goal is to cre ate harmony and good-will within the community at Penn State, Harrisburg." said Bruhn. Students gathered in the lobby to enjoy food and conversation, airing their questions about problems and ideas concerning life at Penn State, Harrisburg. Tony Mondi, informa tion systems major said he was there during a break from his evening class. " I think it is a good idea to have something like this, because I only have classes in the evening and most of the administrative offices are Rep. George Gekas speaks at campus leadership workshop Diana T. Reed Staff Reporter The "Links to the Future" Leadership Workshop '97 attracted about an example for others. He 70 participants February 1. The four-hour event featured in the Older Americans Act area leaders and free work- shops that taught students that would inspire others to about community service, leadership skills, the use of He said that it is important technology for group initia- tives and time and stress man- agement "To lead, one must serve," said the Honorable George Gekas who was the luncheon speaker. He is currently serving his eighth term in the United States House of Representatives and came from "the Capitol to the Capital Campus" to speak at the workshop, held in the Gallery Lounge of the Olmsted Building The Congressman, a graduate of Dickinson College, told the lunchtime audience that leadership and service "are intertwined inextricably." Karl Martz, career coordinator of the student assistance center - of the representative - duced Gekas as "a great piano player" who ceaselessly February 13, 1996 Provost Jam Bruhn at the open home held far atedimb cm Feb. 4. closed by the time I get on campus." Aguiler was waiting to speak with Provost Bruhn," I want to ask Dr. Bruhn what he thinks about Governor Ridge's proposed budget plans and how i t will affect Penn State, Harrisburg. Jackie Moyer, commu nications major asked Dr. Bruhn about the high mark up on used books at the book store on campus. Bruhn stated that the book store is under contract with another canna- "gives back to the communi- ty" and "has used his leader- ship skills to the fullest." that leading involves setting mentioned his participation as an example, and he hoped take action on s imilar issues "being out front on issues, "To lead, one must serve.. . --- Congressman George Gekas "Links to the Future" speaker with the troubles of the time require not only personal ambition but the push and call of others George Washington and Abraham Lincoln as examples of people who were cal led to serve or "had the feel, the will, to serve while leading." said that elections are a "gamble, a roll of the dice; we do our best to elect the best person. It is not scientific a friend But maybe that's good." intro- speech, he mentioned a quote Another student Mark Provo Gekas emphasized and promulgating a certain idea" are important concepts Each term he receives about 3,000 topics - like the Older Americans Act 'rig to Gekas, dealing He used presidents Gekas. a Republican, As he closed his
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