Page Two THE NITTANY CUB Established October 26, 1948, as the official publication for the student body of the Pennsylvania State University, Behrend Campus, Erie, Pennsylvania. Published by The Breeze Publishing Co., 35-39 South Lake St.. North East, Pennsylvania. Editor Assistant Editor News Editoi Sports Edit or Feature Editor Photography New Behrend; New Council With the passing of Turnbull Hall and the occupation of the new science building in the realm of the academic, a New Behrend has emerged on Station Road, Erie, Penn sylvania. But, its newness, in the sense of betterment, can not be determined until it has a chance to write itself into the annals of the campus. Perhaps five years from now the actual importance and necessity of Behrend's expansion of today will be viewed in a final light. But now it seems that we are unable to see the forest for the trees with all the activity which is taking place. But the newness of Behrend will not necessarily be determined by the new science building and its future allevi ation of academic problems alone. I believe it will also be judged by the students' use of the building; more specifi cally, whether or not we, the students, comprehend its signi ficance in the history written on this campus since 1948. In a word, how will it and the entire campus be appreciated and respected ? But thic is a question for the future, and its importance here is significant in that the students also have a hand in writing - the history of the New Behrend. And what group of students will be the chief instruments in this entry ? The Student Government Association. For I should think the prime aim of any council, and particularly this one, would be to make the best possible use of the POTENTIAL which is presented to it. It is my sincere hope that this year's council will wisely mould the future of The Behrend Campus for, in the final analysis, the student body determines its future. ..,] A particular phrase of the poet Edward Fitzgerald seems appropriate here. I'll not quote it for fear of doing injustice to the man. But if you have a chance, look at the inscription at the beginning of 1962 Bits of Behrend. It will sum up the ^.foresaid better than I could ever hope to do. ............... ....... i t 1,4 W • o's ,( ~ ~,d,r . .. I , c\le VIAa • ..:4 i . - 4P...1,_ i,1,1:, 0 e l (?.:%. • - *Ze: • •-•'. : : 1 % „,S,N . _.--., ~'d • r .0 : :**--.................. -# W . ‘‘‘,1.._...8 5 5 . -a" Jim Runzo President, SGA THE NITTANY CUB Bob Ropelewski Paula Harris John Thompson Dave Craley Patricia Casinelli Ron Aitken Dedication of New Building Was Held October 21 Dedication ceremonies of the new Otto F. Behrend Science Building took place in Room 101 of that building last Sunday. The dedication began at 2 p.m. and lasted approximately two hours. The list of honored dignitaries attending the event resembled closely the Who's Who at Penn State, with several other names injected to round off the roster. Among those present were Dr. Eric A. Walker, president of the Pennsylvania State University. Dr. Walker addressed those present after the formal dedica tion was completed. Norman W. Wilson, of the Behrend Campus advisory board, read the dedication. Mr. Er nest Fryer delivered an ac ceptance speech for the faculty. while Jim Runzo, president of the Behrend S.G.A., spoke for the students. Students were invited to attend Guidance Mentors Here for Confab On Tuesday, October 9, Behrend was host to a meeting of area high school guidance counselors. The meeting, which began with coffee and doughnuts in the lobby of the Otto F. Behrend Science Building, adjourned for dinner after a welcoming address by Mr. I. H. Kochel, Director of the Behrend Campus, and an expla nation of Penn States Admission Policies and Procedures for 1963, given by Dr. Robert G. Bern reuter, Dean of Admissions and Registrar, and Dr. S. T. Stanford, Associate Dean of Admissions. After dinner, Mr. W. H. Powers, Associate Dean of the College of Chemistry and Physics for Com monwealth Campuses, spoke on the Special Opportunities af forded students at Penn State, followed by a talk on Penn State's Associate Degree Programs given by Mr. H. H. Chisman, Professor of Forestry and Director Elect of the Mont Alto Campus. The Importance of Continuing Education and Its Opportunities were discussed by Mr. W. E. Mosso, District Administrator of Continuing Education at Behrend Campus. The meeting was ended with a Summary and Closing address given by Mr. B. A. Lane, Dean of Stud en t Affairs at Behrend Campus. Sunday, October 28, 1962 the affair, although they were not permitted to sit in Room 101 because of the extensive guest list already existing. Tours, conducted by members of the Student Government As zocia ton, were given to visitors after the dedication ceremonies. The NITTANY CUB, its editors, and its staff would like to praise and congrat ulate Jim Runzo, Dave Craley, John Thompson. and Bob Williams. During the first three weeks of school, these four interim S.G.A. members, with the aid of Mx. Benjamin A. Lane, dean of student af fairs, arranged and con ducted freshman customs, the Alumni Homecoming, the Homecoming Dance, the S.G.A. elections, and attended to innumerable other matters essential to the student body. Thank you, gentlemen, for a job well done. Behrend Campus In 14th Year The Behrend Campus officially came into being during July 1948 with the acceptance by the Board of Trustees of The Pennsylvania State University of the 400-acre estate of Ernst Behrend, the founder of the Hammermill Pap er Company. The signing over of the deed by Mary B. Behrend, the donor, on July 6, 1948, realized the desires and plans started by the late J. Elmer Reed and prom inent Erie citizens to bring a non sectarian college to the city. This group had for some time discuss ed the possibilities of starting a college in Erie; at the suggestion of Mr. Edwin W. Nick, a request was sent to The Pennsylvania State University. A survey of the educational needs in Erie for a Junior college showed a definite need andl interest for education on that level. Immediately after the signing of the deed, work was started to convert the buildings into class rooms, laboratories, offices, cafe teria, student lounge and faculty apartments. Realizing the need of facilities for physical education, and large assemblies the Advisory Board undertook to raise funds (Continued On Page 3)
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