March 12, 1965 Regional PACC and OSGA Conferences Held at Allentown Center Recently Recently, Allentown was host for the regional conferences of the Press Association of Common- wealth Campuses and the Organ ization of Student Government. In addition to the Allentown del egation, representatives from the Hazleton Campus, the Scranton Center, and the Wilkes-Barre Cen ter were in attendance. Paul Mar- ino and Robert White represented PACC, while Karen Kreitzberger, Jack Martin, Bob Corradini, and Jerome Kapes represented SGA. After preliminary registration, a dinner and a general meeting were held. At this time, a welcome address was delivered by Mr. Grubbs, Director of the Allentown Center. A proposal for an All- University Day was read by Eu gene Mattes, President of the Al lentown SGA. Mr. Mattes reported that “an All-University Day was a very worthwhile project and should be put into operation as soon as possible.” The agenda for the day’s activities would be left open, so that the students in at tendance could have free time to see University Park for them selves. This proposal was voted upon by the SGA members and was .passed., unanimously. In addi tion, Jerome Kapes, President of the Hazleton SGA, presented the idea of a joint activity in the form of an intercampus ball with Hazle ton, Scranton, Allentown, and Wilkes-Barre participating. Be cause of financial reasons, Allen town and Scranton were unable to decide definitely about their par ticipation, but Hazleton and Wilkes-Barre decided to proceed with plans. The final speaker was David Craley, who represented Univer sity Park and who reported the recent controversy over the values of OSGA. The student lounge at the center was open to socializing following the general meeting. The next day, four workshops were held in two part sessions. During the first workshop, rela tion between the student news paper and the student government were discussed. Representatives from each of the campuses and centers discussed problems at each campus. The following points were reviewed: the definition of news, the maintenance of objectivity, and the question of whether or not a member of SGA should report for the newspaper. Some indi vidual problems at each campus were raised concerning the lack of student interest in the newspaper, and objective reporting of the news. Student discipline was discussed at the second workshop for the SGA members. This problem con- sisted mainly of the cleanliness of the student lounge and the game room. How to enforce the policies and rules set forth was also con sidered. As a possible solution to the student discipline problem, the following alternatives were dis- cussed: setting up a committee for student discipline, using group dy namics, and establishing a warn- ing system. At the second workshop, PACO representatives discussed catego ries for the awards to be given by Dean Merle Campbell for the newspaper(s) that has made the most improvement. Some categor- ies suggested were the circulation of the paper, whether or not the paper was printed or mimeo graphed, and how well the paper fulfills the requirements set forth by PACC. Resolutions formed by the indi vidual workshops were presented by the group leaders at a lunch eon, after which the conference was formally adjourned by Eu gene Mattes, President of the Al lentown SGA. PREXY’S REPORT . could not attend college full time. Any course listed in the catalog can be given in the Commonwealth if there is sufficient need. Unit courses are specialized technical and business noncredit courses established by the Univer sity to meet the particular needs of local business and industries and their employees. Theoretical subject matter is combined with the teaching of practical appli cations, and in most courses stu dents receive specific training and instruction for the jobs they pres ently fill or aspire to fill. Incorporated in these programs of study are courses in such sub jects as accounting, business sta tistics, commerce, engineering drawing, economics, electrical en gineering, mathematics, mechan ical engineering, metallurgy, and speech. Informal programs include ac tivities ranging from one-day workshops and conferences to ex tended management rating pro grams as a means of keeping em ployed adults abreast of current development. Correspondence courses, includ ing credit courses from the Uni versity credit catalog, unit courses, and special training courses are given to a wide range of people including many Penn sylvanians who are in the armed forces. HIGH ACRES COLLEGIAN Women’s Auxiliary Plans for Card Party On Tuesday evening, April 27, the Women’s Auxiliary of the Hazleton Campus of the Pennsyl vania State University will pre sent a card party. The purpose of this event is to raise money for a student loan fund sponsored by the Auxiliary. In the past three years, eighteen students have been aided by the short-term loans made available through this fund raising project. A successful card party held last year added $250 to the loan fund. Mrs. Mary Ferry and Mrs. Margaret Tamea will be in charge of this year’s party. Tickets may be purchased from any member of the Women’s Aux iliary or the Student Government Association. Directors Hold Session On Expansion Plans It was pointed out during a meeting of directors of the Greater Hazleton Chamber of Commerce and the Hazleton Ed ucational Council that Hazleton’s share of a potential $700,000 ex pansion program at the Hazleton Campus pf Pennsylvania State University would be about $150,000. As a result of the session held at Highacres campus, President Robert Long of the Educational Council wiill appoint a group to work with a similar committee from the Chamber of Commerce for improvement and expansion of facilities at Highacres. As the session concluded, Alvan Markle Jr., chairman of the Chamber of Commerce Committee on Higher Education, said, “We consider the Educational Council the group to work through here on the problem of higher education and we shall be glad to help in any way we can.” The group also learned that the local campus is high on the uni versity’s priority list for a class room building to be constructed by the General State Authority. It was emphasized, however, that, even if the GSA eventually undertakes the construction, it wiill put up only the building shell. Funds for equipment and other facilities must come from the local community. 61% of the students at the local campus come from the immediate area. Another 27% come from areas at a distance of 15 or 20 miles from the city, while the re maining 22% come from outside those two areas. The group was also given the results of a conference with uni- (Continued on Page Four) BELLES-LETTRES HOLDS ART SHOW The Belles-Lettres Society, un der the direction of Mr. Andrew Kafka, presented, in co-operation with the Hazleton Art League, a modern art exhibit. The paintings were displayed in the lounge of the Student Union Building during the week of Feb ruary 15 till February 22. Among the paintings displayed were the following: “Conversion” by A 1 Sarkas. “Checkered Cloth” by Clara Keushner. “Dejection” by Margo Lisber ger. “Essence of Beauty” by Ethel Baum. As an added attraction a paint ing was lent to the Belles-Lettres Society by Charles Schultz, who is a Penn State alumnus. Paul Marino acted as chairman for the art exhibit. He was assisted by Kenneth Hughes, Rosemary Pecci, and Betty Smit rovich. Economics Club Elects; Hears Noted Speaker The Business and Economics Club has begun its activities for the current year with the election of officers who will hold office for the remainder of the current ac ademic year. The officers are as fol lows: President—Thomas Belletieri Vice President—James Ross Secretary Treasurer—Elaine Hahn At the club’s second meeting, February 9, 1965, Mr. McAloose spoke to the club about the stock market. The members of the club are as follows: Thomas Belletieri, Joseph Lucia, Ronald Bassett, Michael Steber, Nick Kashuta, Robert Sot ack, James DiMeo, James Ross, John Matyas, George Hooper, Ralph Gitz, Harry Keller, and Elaine Hahn. Mr. John Longo is advisor for the organization. FELLIN'S AMERICAN GEM SOCIETY REGISTERED JEWELER CERTIFIED GEMOLOGIST 14 E. Broad St. Hazleton, Pa. FRUMKIN BROS. 21 Famous Brands 21 W. Broad St. Hazleton, Pa. Page Trees
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