highacres Published by students of the Hazleton Campus of the Pennsylvania State University NEW GYM: by David Kraft "We don't even have a key," In searcn ox some sort of phy said Dr. William J. David, Di» sical activity, we look toward the rector of the Hazleton Campus, quiet, almost windowless three as he referred to the new multi- story edifice situated in the million dollar Physical Educa- uppermost region of our campus, tion Building. We anticipate some sort of sign The proposed dedication set indicating that entrance to for October 17 had to be post- its' hallowed halls will be per poned because of various diffi- mitted. We talk amongst our culties that arose in June of selves patiently until it can be this year. Monies provided for ours to appreciate and enjoy, the purchase of equipment such as As of now the Physical Educa lockers, basketball backboards, tion Building remains in the and various other objects was possession of the General State not obtained until quite recently. Authority (Department of General Shipment of these facilities to Services), who must inspect and the campus is expected in the near approve the structure. If found future. Problems were detected as to be satisfactory, the property the general contractor, (Sutter will then be transferred to the Corporation pf Berwick), dis- University. covered ventilation difficulties Dr. David pointed out that the within the structure causing an expected completion date is accumulation of condensation on scheduled for mid-October and ceiling and floor tiles. Over- active use of the facility by flow grids surrounding the swim- students is also planned for that ming pool had to be redesigned, time, resulting in further delay of the building compl<3tion f the Colleg ms October, I<> >t much has changed Ml hat Happen e d ian Orientation: by Stephanie Guion Orientation, although viewed by some as a tedious, over-em phasized waste of time, plays a! grave role in the agenda of any post-secondary education insti tution. The primary function of orientation is to simply orientate the incoming freshmen to the university and familiar ize them with their new sur roundings. Freshmen arrive on campus full of questions about where to go and who to see; everything from "Where do I park?" to "How many desserts are we allowed to eat at one meal?" At the Hazleton Campus of Penn State it was the faculty, staff and student government's responsibility to see that these functions were carried out and these questions an swered. The sophomores played a vital part in the orientation program. As put by SGA'a president, Ron Drum, "They were extremely helpful, and ener getic, and contributed their time and efforts in any way possible." The sophomore duties con sisted of making up the major ity of the committees which planned the activities for Orientation Week., According to sophomore Brad McNab, "The faculty and sophomores on the committees worked better together than any other in the past." "The freshmen arrived on campus this year with enthu siasm," said SGA president Ron Drum. He also believes the orientation program helped stir up even more of it. Advisor for the orientation program, Mr. Everitt Binns, also believed that through sign-ups for the different clubs and organizations and attendance at the Thursday night dance, the freshmen proved their enthusiasm and desire to get invol-v ?d. October 8, 1976 Volume 12, Number 1 Hazleton, Pa. 18201 Students get involved od on Page 9
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