PENNSTATE ® THELION'SEYE Vol. XXI, No. 6 Penn State University, Delaware County Campus March, 1990 their lives. ID. J. encourages Delco students and their guests to make clutation a priority in: Photo by: JOHN PALKA by Chuck McCarthy On the 21st of February, Julius Erv- ing, “DR. J,” visited the Delco Campus to add that special touch to the Black History Month Program held on campus all last month. Julius Erving, a former star of the Philadelphia 76ers and future member of the Hall of Fame, spent the majority of his professional basketball - career with the 76ers and was named to the NBA All-Star First Team for 11 straight years, from 1977-1987. A standing ovation greeted Dr. J. Not only did he receive five introductions, but the crowd numbered over 500. His speech touched upon athletics, but the main point of his talk was the impor- tance of education to all of us. As the Doctor put it, “You are the subject.” We learned that he was inspired by none other than native comedian of Philadel- phia, Bill Cosby. Throughout his speech Dr. J. talked about the choices we were going to have to make, and the fact that dreams must be nurtured and allowed to grow, because they are het make us all who we really are. Near the end of his speech Dr. J. told us his four “Laws of Life,” and they in- clude: Never step in something soft, meaning stand up for what you believe in. Second, Old bommerangs are hard to Main building, Room 101, 7:30 p.m. building, Room 101, 7:30 p.m. A - AT TC TAR Cultural Awareness Week Schedule MONDAY e SMORGASBORD of food from different cultures. Students and faculty are encouraged to bring foods from their cultures. Lion’s Den, Common Hour TUESDAY e VOLLEYBALL GAME with culturally diverse teams. The Gym. WEDNESDAY e PLAY: “PRESIDENT’S DAUGHTER, PRESIDENT’S WIFE” — a one-act play about Thomas Jefferson, his daughter, and his slave’s fight for freedom. THURSDAY e¢ NITTANY TROMBONE QUARTET — captivating classical music. Main FRIDAY o IRISH DAY — Irish food and music, no blarney! SPRING FLING! — dance sponsored by Student Government Association, Black Student League and Lion's Eye. For details and ticket information, see Craig Lewis or Marni Hollis. Holiday Inn, Philadelphia, 6 p.m. - 12 a.m. DR. J DAZZLES DELCO throw out, meaning we should try tor eliminate our bad habits even though it will be hard to do. Third, everyone likes to peel their own bananas. In this sense he was talking about how all people en- joy some congratulations on their part. And finally, that whenever IT hits the fan, it will not be distributed evenly. The meaning behind this is the fact that everything must be worked out, and if not you must help it get solved. Don’t be afraid to make the first move. Dr. J. was a member of the 76ers’ championship team in 1983. He was ‘named the NBA’s Most Valuable Player in 1981 and the MVP of the NBA All- Star games in 1977 and 1983. He was named to the NBA 35th Anniversary ABA in 1980. While in the American Basketball Association early in his career, Erving was a member of the ABA champion- ship team in 1974 and 1976, the same two years he was the ABA’s Most Valuable Player. He was a member of the ABA All-Rookie Team in 1973. A businessman and entrepreneur, Er- ving is president of The Erving Group, Inc., and Dr. J. Enterprises. He is also co-owner of the Philadelphia Coca-Cola Bottling Company and the WKBW tele- vision station in Buffalo, New York. Cultural Awareness Week 90 Offers Exhilarating Events by Don Forcey and Jennifer Darr Once again, Penn State Delco hosts its annual Cultural Awareness Week from March 12 to 16. Beverly Lindsey, the Retention Counselor, has put together an exciting schedule of cultural events that will take you from the deadly jungles of Timbuktoo to the mountain- ous terrain of Kalamazoo, and back again! : The tastes of many different cultures will be devoured by faculty and students alike as Monday will feature a splendid smorgasbord of foreign and exotic foods. So grab hold of your chopsticks and stroll on over to the Lion’s Den (found next to the R.O.T.C. building) where this exciting display of cultural delicacies will be awaiting you. After you've stuffed yourself full of fortune cookies, Tuesday is the time to “mosey”’ on down to the Commons Building where, in support of the Cultural Awareness Week theme, the in- ternationally loved sport of volleyball “will be battled out on the courts by who else but you! If you're still looking for some adven- ture join us on Wedensday as we will journey from culture to culture without leaving the comfort of the student lounge because that is where part one of the Cultural Awareness Week films will ‘take place (during common hour of course). But wait, the fun isn’t over yet, there’s more! For all those die hard students who feel the need to be cultured later on that day, Daughter Productions presents ‘‘Presidents Daughter, Presidents Wife,” a one act play about Thomas Jefferson's slave's fight for her long-sought freedom. It will be held in 101 main at 7:30 p.m. Thursday will feature a musical tribute to Cultural Awareness as the Nittany Brass Quartet will captivate their audience with an unbelievable display of musical ability after part two of the Cultural Awareness Week films. The quartet will perform Thursday night at 7:30 p.m. in 101 main. ; Last and certainly not least, the grand finale of Cultural Awareness Week, Fri- day is Irish Day. Kiss the Blarney stone and kick up your heels, by gosh, because Friday will be devoted to those fighting ~ Irishmen of PSU. Sport the green and white on this day as food and entertain- ment will be the main source of Irish entertainment. But just when you thought you could be cultured no more, the BSL, SGA, and the Lion's Eye invite you to the Spring Fling. From 6 p.m. to 12 p.m. at the Holiday Inn located in Philadelphia dance the night away. Come dressed to impress. For ticket info contact Craig Lewis and Marni Hollis. Last semester two of SGA’s of- ficers, Brett Eiseman, Secretary and Anthony Di Trolio, Treasurer left their positions. They were replaced by Fran Stedeford, Secretary and Fran Feindt, Treasurer. Fran Feindt, is a fourth semester sophomore and is majoring in business. Her goal right now is to be a certified public accountant (CPA). She feels being Treasurer for SGA will give her a good insight to her She also wanted to career goal. Fran Feindt, treasurer Photo by: JOHN PALKA Student Government Assoc. Appoints Two New Officers become more active in Student Government. Fran also started to tutor this semester in Accounting 104. Fran Stedeford is also a fourth semester sophomore and is majoring in elementary education. She hopes one day to be teaching and possibly owning her own day care center. She became secretary because she wants to contribute more to school ac- tivities and help to get more people involved in campus activities. Fran Stedeford, Secretary LE Photo by: JOHN PALKA =.
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