' — om a wm. — Vol. XXII, No. 7 Penn State University, Delaware County Campus March, 1991 March Is Women’s Month by Jennifer Darr This month is quite an important one. Do you know why? March is Women’s Month! Yes! We have a month solely dedicated to commemorating women and their contributions to our society. In honor of Women’s month, the Women’s Commission is having a luncheon on March 26. Darla Homan, from the College of Education at University Park and also a representative of the Women’s Commission at University Park, will be the featured speaker. She will talk about the history of the Women’s Commission, past achievements, future goals, and include a slide presentation on the achievement of women in managerial levels at Penn State. : The Women’s Commission is a Penn State University wide organization which was created in 1981. The purpose of the Women’s Commission is to promote the efforts of women of the University in their various roles and activities and to serve as a forum for the exchange of ideas within the University. SADD NEWS BL D DRIVE in April, watch for dates. ADD Secretary and Treasurer needed for SADD. See Angelique “Q” Gilkin. The chairperson for the Women’s Commission at Delco is Diane Shorter. The first Woman on Campus “Spotlight Award” will be presented and will include a brief biography of the woman selected. Recipients of this -award would be an outstanding member of staff, faculty, or student body to be selected each month and “spotlighted” on the bulletin board near the entrance to ‘the main building. An additional goodie is also included in the celebration. Connie Kirker and Mary Matus have come up with a fascinating design for a tee-shirt that symbolizes the spirit of women and Women’s Month. The tee-shirts will be on sale prior to the luncheon at only $6.00 each. The proceeds from the sale will be donated to the Women’s Association of Women’s Alliance Inc. in Wawa, an organization which cares for abused mothers and children. So, buy a tee-shirt and wear it with pride! Penn State Delco’s Library Needs Name by Frances Callahan A library is the heart of any university. Even on a satellite campus like Penn State’s Delaware County Campus, the importance of the library as a tool for learning and research equals that of any other prestigious university. Therefore, ‘doesn’t the library merit the dignity of a name, rather than the generic terms now used, such as “the library,” or “the campus library.?” A survey of a small sample of campus personnel resulted in a unanimous, resounding “Yes! or “I like the idea.” Some said, “I think it’s a good idea.”, and “Why hasn’t something been done about this before?”, even, “Why didn’t I think of that?” Dr. Ed Tomezsko, CEO, said that the present designation, LLC (Library Learning Center), was simply a carryover from the original architect’s plans, and nothing had ever been done to change it. He is delighted with the idea of a name for the library and with the students’ request for a name. He said that students’ requests are important. He also said that giving buildings names is important as a means of fund raising for Photo by: Jennifer Darr the University. Head Librarian Sara Whildin and Research Librarian Susan Ware were in agreement that “It’s about time we got a name. All university libraries have names.” Several other faculty and staff members surveyed also agreed that it’s a good idea. When discussing the actual selection of a name for a building, Dr. Tomezsko said that an original plan had been to use the names of Indian tribes as a theme for this campus. Somehow, this was never carried out. Other names on this campus, such as the Lion’s Den and the Lion’s PAW Award, follow the theme of the University mascot, the Nittany Lion. Suggestions for names for the library may be submitted in the ballot box on the library checkout counter. They’ll be reviewed by the University Board of Trustees, not counted, so please don’t stuff the ballot box. The Lion’s Eye will keep the campus posted on changes which come from the suggestions. ? Thursday Night Live by Joanne LeGar Do you have an introverted personality? Extroverted? Do you process information slowly or fast? Are you a dreamer? Are you enthusiastic? Are you independent? Justine Brady knows how to find out and she’s willing to share her information. Justine, a clerk in the registrar’s office, is a dabbler in handwriting analysis. On March 28th from 6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., Justine will be in the student lounge (Main building) and she will be talking about handwriting: what it reveals about personality and how grapho analysis is used today in criminal law, employment screening, and even medicine. Thursday Night Live is a new program being offered by the Continuing Education Department. There will be a minimal charge for programs designed to be entertaining, educational, and/or supportive of our adult student population. Community residents are welcome. Admission is $3.00 for students and $5.00 for others. Hypnotist Coming to Delco by Jennifer Darr What do you do during common hour? Do you sit around the cafeteria and absorb the latest gossip? Or are you one of those people who waste your brain cells playing video games? Well, dump that “fun” and take advantage of the stimulating activities that the ladies and gentlemen of the Student Activities Commission have arranged for this month. You are getting very sleepy. Your eyelids are getting heavier and heavier. Wake up or you’ll miss Hypnotist Ramel McCoy who will be dazzling Delco with his amazing powers on March 20th. He will be in the main lounge during common hour. How about some refreshing classical music? On March 21st the Zagst- Feldman Duo will be entertaining our campus with classical selections representing the 18th through 19th centuries. Violinist Joanne Zagst and Cellist Leonard Feldman are members of the Pennsylvania Trio and the Alard Quartet and they are also faculty members of Penn State University’s School of Music. The Zagst-Feldman Duo has toured the United States, Russia, and New Zealand together and they have also recorded for several labels. Come out and see them in room 101 main at 7:30 pm! If that isn’t enough, then let Keyboardist Carl Rosen tickle the ivories of the 90’s for you in the cafeteria at 12:30 on March 22nd. If you haven’t heard his “Firelands” compact disc yet, be sure to catch his act . He’ll be doing original tunes plus cover tunes from Elton John, Billy Joel, and the like. Carl has played at many college campuses such as Kutztown and Gettysburg, to name a few. He has also opened up for legends in the music business like Chicago, who he opened up for in Grand Rapids, Michigan in 1989. If you ever find yourself sitting around and wishing you had something exciting to do, just click your heels twice and repeat, “There’s no place like home..”. No, really, these events are happening all around you, get involved!!
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