Staudenmeier (continued from pg. 1) raisers hopefully can be made up with grants from outside resources. Possibly a proposal for $200,000 per year for a three year period. Dr. Staudenmeier also plans on building a counseling department to help students at any time with any problem, whether it is physics, English, or even roommate problems. A 1954 graduate of Mount Saint Mary's College with a B.S. in Economics, Dr. Staudenmeier pursued a course of study working toward a degree of Law at Dickinson School of Law from 1954 to 1957. In 1960 he received his M.S. for Guidance Counseling and in 1965 he recieved his D.Ed. Penn from University. Richards (continued from pg. 1) Hazleton, and the Northeastern Pennsylvania Computer Club. Dr. Richards has a B.S. degree in _ mathematics Bloomsburg State College, and ad M.S. degree in computer science from Penn State. He and his wife, Dolores (also on the staff at the Penn State Hazleton Campus) and their two children, Michele and Michael are residents of Sugarloaf. The new system is as follows: A 4 A- 3 B+ 3 B 3 B- 2 C+ • 2 C 2 - D 1 F. . 0 Orientation weekend went off with a bang when over 200 students arrived on campus on August 22, 1987. Both new freshmen and returning sophomores were surprised to find that the rooms in the new dorm were not all completed. But with the spirit of Penn Staters and enthusiasm of good things to come, they looked forward to the weekend events. After night of kickboard freshmen eagerly awaited the welcoming activities which included speeches by Dr. Staudenmeier, Dr. Orbin, and SGA President Mark Ryan. State were "getting-to-know-you" exercises directed sophomores Ben and Kerry Evans. were also group discussions and the NEW GRADING SYSTEM Amateur from 10011241: ED The new grading was pus e aside until system is firmly in the spring semester of place for the 1987 Fall 1984. Two surveys were Semester. Some of you conducted, one of the may be accustomed to faculty and one of the this type of grading students. The results from high school, but showed a great majority for those of you who in favor of the change enjoyed the straight A, in both survey groups. B, C, D, F system, - The only complain you're going to have to about the new system was make an adjustment. that students felt that Last semester the there should also be traditional system was grade of C-, D+, and D-. used, but after a vote This complaint was on October 8, 1985, it turned down by the was decided by the Senate Committee and the Pennsylvania State new system was University Senate finalized. The Committee to implement committee members were the new system, torn between having an begiining with this A+ (4.33) grade and not semester. having one. For fear of This new system had grade inflation, the A+ been a topic of concern grade will not be for several years, but instituted. FRESHMAN ORIENTATION by ldonado Jennifer Ma a Saturday movies and races, the By the end of orientation on Tuesday night, the participating students all had an exhausting but enjoyable The speeches week. Chris Shaap, followed Herten There Activities which were educational and fun at the same time. Says one freshman, Gramas, "I never knew I could have so much fun while learning about other people!" The evening events were a hit for both the freshmen and the sophomore orientation leaders. Marty Bear was once again a real crowd pleaser, as was the group "Agency" who helped the students rock the night away. freshman, said, "the atmosphere provided by the sophomores and the faculty and staff gave us a sense of belonging and Penn State pride!" HICHACRES HEALTH CENTER OFFERS SERVICES Supermarket both Caroline Highacres Center is a Health primary health care facility which offers routine out-patient care, pre-hospital emergency care, health counseling, athletic and employment physicals, allergy immunizations, health and life style education programs, student insurance information, and specialty referral services. All students attending Penn State are eligible for the services and programs offered by the Health Center and the staff. The Health Center is located in the Physical Education Building. As you come into the Gym and look down the hall, yoo will see an office with windows facing the hall, that's it. The Cneter opens at 8:15 each morning, Monday through Friday, and closes each afternoon at 5:00. Physicians' Clinics are held each Wednesday morning from 9:30 to 12 noon, and Thursday evening from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. Appointments are required for the Physician's Clinic and strongly recommnded prior to all visits to the Health Cneter. This allows us to keep waiting to a mimimum; we realize that everyone's time is valuable. Call 450-3045 to make your appointment. Aring sgivitige
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