‘PENN STATE \_ @ THELION'SEYE Vol. XXII, No. 1 Penn State University, Delaware County Campus August, rd Grand Re-Opening Celebration Slated For Recently Renovated Lion's Den by Jennifer Darr As you stroll around campus this fall you might notice something different. I'll give you a hint: it’s grey, blue, and white and it’s made of metal. You guessed it! The Lion’s Den has a new look. : If you're not sure where the Lion’s Den is located, just look for a group of metal buildings surrounded by a lot of shrubs, sitting between the gym ~ building and the large parking lot. The: - . building with the Nittany Lion mural on’ it, done by Kathy Hewett, is the one. Thanks to the new Student Govern- ment Officers, new rugs have been laid, a fresh coat of paint has been applied, video games and vending machines have been put in, and major renovations have been done in all three wings. Campus clubs and organizations have been assigned new offices inside, and Ac- tivities Coordinator Zampogna'’s office is there too. In honor of this new ‘face life,” a grand re-opening celebration is planned, Hawaiian style. The indoor/outdoor beach party is calendared for Friday, September 7 at 6:00 p.m. All students, staff, and faculty are invited to come free of charge. The cuisine will range from fruity shish kebabs to good old American cold cuts. Providing enter- tainment for the evening will be a live Reggae band and a DJ. The purpose of the Lion’s Den, accor- ding to the SGA officers, has always been to enhance student unity. These new additions and upgrades that have been added to the Lion’s Den will enable students to use it as a recreational lounge now, as well as a meeting place for clubs and organizations. Tammy The new Nittany Lion mural, painted by student Kathy Hewett, peers out from the recently renovated Lion’s Den. First Adult Student Orientation Held The first Adult Student Orientation held at Penn State Delaware County Campus took place on Sunday after- noon, August 19, 1990, in the Commons large group room. The Orientation was intended to help ease concerns.of incom- ing students and provide the informa- tion and support which they need to be successful here at Penn State. The program featured a panel of past and present adult students who discuss- ed adult education in general and in rela: - tion to Delaware County Campus. Pane- ~ lists also shared some personal stories relating to their own journeys as adult students. Questions were invited and much information shared among all pre- sent. Panelists for the Orientation included: faculty members Dr. Sibyl Severance and Dr. John Ousey, student programs staff members Sylvia Schaffer and Wan- jiru Kamau, and adult students Pat Cape, Joan Impagliazzo, Pat McAdams, and Andy Kearney. Dr. Edward Tomezsko, Chief Execu- tive Officer of Delaware County Cam- pus, -was- the final speaker. Drawing on his own experiences as chemistry in- structor at Delaware County for many years, he shared some thoughts on the faculty perspective of the adult student in the classroom and Penn State’s com- mitment to diversity. Following the formal part of the pro- gram, new and returning adult students had an opportunity to become ac- quainted with one another and with some of our faculty and staff during a light dinner. Students left the campus with a mass of material to read about Penn State University including a copy of the new 8: 30 - 9 00 SIGN-IN 9:00 - 9:30 Beginning at 2:30 FRESHMAN ORIENTATION 1990 Pick up Orientation Material OPENING CEREMONY e Introduction * Message of Welcome ¢ SGA Remarks 9:30 - 10:00 THINGS TO KNOW 10:00 - 10:30 PHYLLIS & TAMMY SHOW ® Alcohol Awareness Presentation e Student Activities Retirement of colors 10:30 - 11:00 ICEBREAKER 11:00 - 11:30 “WALK-ABOUT” Meet the Clubs 11:30 - 1:00 LUNCH Compliments of UNITED PARCEL SERVICE R.O.T.C Helicopter Rappel & Exhibition 1:00 - 2:30 COLLEGE MEETINGS COLLEGE 1.D.’S — (Gymnasium) Pick Up Your I.D. ADULT STUDENT GUIDE: The Guide was compiled by the Adult Student Organization to answer questions new students may have about the various programs and services offered on our campus. The new booklet also provides study suggestions and thoughts on time and stress management which may be helpful to some students, particularly those returning to the classroom after many years away from a structured learning environment. Photo by: EUGENA MIN WOULD YOU LIKE TO WRITE FOR THE CAMPUS NEWSPAPER AND EARN A COURSE CREDIT AT THE SAME TIME? THEN SIGN UP FOR ENGLISH 297B! Class Meets TUESDAYS, 1:00-2:15 PM See Mrs. Daniel in 312K for more details. Outstanding Service Winners Named Winning isn’t everything . . ., but it sure makes you feel good. And most of all it makes you feel appreciated. That’s what Phyllis Payne and Agnes Zarnoski, recent winners of the John Vairo Award for Outstanding Service, said. Their recognition came during a June 29 reception honoring campus staff. Both ladies were surprised at be- ing named. “I was flabbergasted,” said Agnes. And Phyllis added, “It was one of the few times in my life when I was speechless.” Phyllis Payne has worked fulbiime at PSU Delce since 1979 and part-time for seven years before that. Although her early years here were in Continuing Education, she has been the Secretary to the Director of Student Programs and Services since 1980. Her face is a friend- ly and familiar one to students who wander into Room 106 Main with ques- tions and problems. And the plaques and certificates mounted on the wall behind her attest to the gratitude and esteem shown by student organizations for her assistance over the years. “What I enjoy most about my job is the contact with the students,” she ex- plained. ‘‘Also, the people I work with. We really have a lot of nice people on this campus.” Further down the hall of the main building in the Room 110 complex is where Agnes Zarnoski works as the Secretary to the Campus Executive Of- ficer. She has been employed at Delco for two and a half years, both full and part-time. Besides the honor and recognition of winning the Service Award, Agnes is excited about having her name added to the Award Plaque which hangs in the lobby of the main building. ‘People will know Zarnoski was here,” Agnes pointed out proudly. In addition to having her name added to the plaque, each winner also received a Nittany Lion statue and a monetary award. Phyllis Payne anil Agues Larroski' receive the John Vairo Award for Out- standing Service from John Vairo himself. ) Photo by: MARIANNE RHODES ; { 4 4 i. i Eu NT er Ove SR
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