BE A BRAIN atetott See Page 2 Vol. XI. No. 6 68 TO BE ELIGIBLE FOR TRANSFER Kostos Explains Probation Status Students who fail in more. than 35 percent and less than 50 percent of scheduled credits at the end of the semester are placed on probation by the college for the subsequent semes ter. The registrar shall notify any such person, and such action shall be entered upon the official record of the student. Notification shall also be giv en to the parents of the student. The above regulation is one of a group on delinquent scholarship found in the handbook which seas given to incoming freshmen last fall. Frank Kostos, assistant administra tive head, urges all students to be familiar with this section concerning grades. A few of the most important ar : tides which some students with low grades in particular should know be fore it is too late to do anything about it are listed on pages 23 and 24 of the handbook. Rule 50. A student whose scholas tic average at the tend of any semes ter except the first semester of the freshman year, falls to or below .5 shall be dismissed from college for unsatisfactory scholarship and shall be notified to this effect by the regis trar. For students entering from co . - operating colleges this rule shall be come operative at the end of the first semester of the sophomore year.. Rule 60. A student whose scholas tic average is more than .5 and not more than .65 at the end of any se mester shall be placed on probation (Continued on page 2) COLLEGE ATMOSPHERE, COMFORT, LARGER STAFF AT NEW CENTER The much talked about "college atmosphere" is becoming a reality. With the purchase of the Markle Es tate for the new center there will be plenty of "college atmosphere." It -is the goal of the staff of Penn State College is to make the center as much like college life on a campus ,as, possible. The "Big House" will be the center of activity at the "Highacres" estate. The living room is being converted into a combination library and lounge equipped with lounge chairs and floor lamps for as much comfort as possible. The present library of the Markles will remain as such join ing the living room and the porch. The porch will be closed in and big picture windows will be installed giv ing excellent views of the valley. There will be a cafeteria and lounge in the basement. Class rooms will oc cupy the second and third floors. The green house will serve as chemistry HAZLETON CENTER., HAZLETON. PA. Evening Classes Start February 7 Evening classes will start at the Hazleton Center February 7. The spare-time program is being directed this semester by H. Leland Whitfield, center staff member and district di rector of the college's extension or ganization. RegistratiOn will be conducted at Walnut street January 31 and Febru ary 1 and 2 between the hours of 7 and 9 p. m. Whitfield added that fur ther information can be obtained by contacting the center. Courses to be offered include busi ness administration, secretarial, en gineering, and science. Other courses will be offered if there is sufficient demand for them. These subjects have •been approved by the Veterans Administration, and ex-Gls can at tend under the GI Bill of Rights. REGISTRATION AND EXAM SCHEDULE HERE Important dates concerning the final scholastic activities for this se mester were announced early this week by the administration office: . Friday, January 21—First semester classes.end at 5 p. m. Saturday, January 22 First se mester examinations begin at 8 a. m. Wednesday, January 26—Exam•ina tions end. January 31 to February -3—Regis tration for the Spring semester. Monday, February 7—Spring se mester classes begin at 8 a. m. and botany and zoology labs ', l arger Staff Plans are not complete as to what will be don& with the cottage and garage. It is felt that the present buildings •will be sufficient to handle the needs of the center. The staff and enrollment will be enlarged in Sep tember. C. W. Stoddart, Jr., Director of Physical Education Extension, and N. Theil of the Department of Physical Education visited the center recently to make plans for an extensive Phys ical Education Department. Plans for a gym with a capacity of 2,000 that will also house the ROTC armory were discussed. Transportation plans are being made to accommodate commuting students, and eventually dormitories will be erected for boarders. Conversion is to start on the lab oratories March 1, 1949, at the new center. N DERGEZ.Dir-,, I;V. v 4211-, 4)7\) r""A LIBR A HE 4; 4 • ,4* * COttle 0 - 4 MARCH D ~ _ k: t• N DEAN OF ADMISSIONS GIVES DATES IMPORTANT TO CAMPUS STUDENTS Registration At Walnut Street Registration for the spring semes ter will not be held in the Broad Street building but in the Walnut Street building from , January 31 through February 3.. All ttudente, including veterans, will be required to pay an S. G. A. fee (activities fee). Tuition and health fees are to be paid at the administration office on February 7, 8 and .9. New courses next semester are Philosophy 1 and Psychology 15. Registration Schedule January 31 8:30 a. m. —A - B 10:30 a. m.—C 1:30 p. m.—D - E 3:30 p. m.—F - G February 1 _ 8:30 a. m.•=H - I - J 10:30 a. m.—K 1:30p. m.—L - Mc 3:3 , 0 p. m.—M February 2 8:30 a. m.—N - O - P 10:00 a. m.—Q - R 1 :0 0 a. m.—S 3:30 a. m.—T February 3 8:30 a. m.—U - V - W 10:30 a. m.—X - Y - Z UNDERTONES IN'!HALLS Students who attended classes in the basement are often disturbed and distracted by the amount of noise in the halls and , on the stairs. Some stu dents are so boisterous that their entire conversations can be heard in the classrooms. Undertones can be more annoying than actual shouting. SUPERVISOR HERE 'Mr. Lorin Edder, supervisor of the Safety Committee from the campus, visited the center on Tuesday, Jan. 11, to confer with the Safety Com mittee who are: Miss Mae Fatah, Miss Mary Wood and Mr. Ralph Krecker. COUNCIL CHANGE" When the new semester begins, Syd Rudman will be taking over the position of sponsor of the College Student Council. Miss Margaret Campbell, who is now faculty adviser to the student group, has relin quished her position to be able, to give more time to the college dramat ics club. anuary 14, 1940 68 students are leaving the Center this February to transfer to the cam pus or other colleges to continue their studies. -William S. Hoffman, Dean of Ad missions, announced that registration days for ,transfering students will be February 3, 4 and 5. It will be to their advantage to arrive on the cam pus not later than the morning of February 3. This is because schedules will be made up after many sections have already been filled and it may take some time to arrange schedules. Official ticket of entry will be their $25 receipt indicating payment of the transfer. A limited number of freshmen are being admitted for the spring semes ter at the Center. With the exeeptign of a few students who found it neces sary to discontinue attending classes until February there are now four- teen who have been admitted or who have applications under considera tion. Surveys reported by the main cam pus show that there will be less room available in private homes in State College at the start of the spring se mester. The majority of male students transferring have placed requests for rooms in the Nittany dorms and along with the facilities in Pollock Circle, college officials forecast that all demands will be satisfied. Jesters To Cast Three Act Play Shortly after Easter the Jesters plan to put, off Noel Coward's three act comedy, "Hay Fever." However, there will be no tryouts until next semester. The books have been placed on reserve in the library for those members planning to participate. The Jesters have scheduled for February to take part in the program to be presented on the 17th by the AAUW, Penn State Night. Also the Jesters will have charge of the monthly radio show over WAZL. Several members are visiting the campus this Saturday to take in one or two plays, one of which Danny Wargo, former student, has a part. Arrangements were made .by Hank Zeigler. HAS MUSICAL PROGRAM January 12 at 10:30 p. an. over WAZL, Serenade from the Pens of the Masters was again presented by Miss Pearl Garbrielc with interpretive notes. MES
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