Page 2 — LION’SEYE — June, 1991 — FRESHMAN SURVIVAL GUIDE — Some Places to Know . . . Library Learning Center The Commons Building/ Gymnasium This is the newest building on campus, just three years old. Inside you'll find some great stuff. At one end is the large gymnasium where you can go to play basketball during a free period, or join in the intramurals during the Common Hour. The gym Has an excellent indoor track and down the hall a training/exer- cise room, well-equipped with Nautilus and free weights. At the other end of the building is the Commons, which contains a cafeteria/lounge and the campus bookstore. Upstairs are meeting rooms and the offices of Continuing Education. Photo by: PATRICK KIM The Lion’s Den The building was renovated just last year by the Student Government Association (SGA) and now is a great student center/hang-out. You can find some things here you won’t anywhere else on campus — like video games. Also in the Lion’s Den are offices for the SGA and various student clubs and organiza- tions, as well as the office of Tammy Zampogna, Student Activities Coor- dinator. Take advantage of large open areas for relaxing or hanging out where you don’t have to worry about being quiet or disturbing someone who's studying. Continued from Page 1 Undergraduate Studies. Education and communications are the next two most popular majors, with 7% of the group declaring each one. 5% of the class plan to major in science, and another 5% are interested in the School of Health and Human Development. Three percent (eleven students) are in- terested in the School of Agriculture, while five listed arts and architecture as their intended major, and one listed earth and mineral sciences. Where did the Class of '95 prepare for these collegiate challenges? Not too long ago many of its members were the Class of ’91, finishing up their secondary schooling at one of the area high schools. The class profile shows that 56 of the 390 in-coming freshmen come from Car- dinal O’Hara High School, the most from any one school. Other large contributors to the Freshman Class are Downingtown High School (20), Strath Haven High School Some People A1 TN Chichester High School (16), Bonn: crest High School (15), Ridley High School (13), Archbishop” Prendergast, Haverford, Interboro, Sun Valley, and Upper Darby High Schools (12 each), East and St. James High Schools (11 each), Garnet Valley, Marple Newtown, and Monsignor Bonner (9 each), Academy Park (8), Great Valley and Henderson (7 each), Archbishop Carroll, Bishop Shanahan, Penn Wood, and West Catholic (5 each), Coatesville. (4), Conestoga, Radnor, Springfield, and Up- per Merion (3 each), and Bartram, Chester, Kennett, and Malvern Prep (2 each). In addition, there are numerous other high schools currently represented by one person. The Delco freshman class members come from a variety of backgrounds. And their variety and diversity are valued by the entire campus community. 2 199192 SGA Officers Student Government Association Officers You have four great people ready to serve you this year who are enthusiastic, knowledgable, and action-oriented. All they need is you to make the year a suc- cessful one at Delco. Try to get to know them. Chris “Bird” Cowan is the SGA Presi- dent, Dianna Cahill is Vice President, Greg Branche is Secretary, and Gioia Gaudiuso is Treasurer. One or more of them can usually be found hanging out Photo by: DIANA MICERI in the Lion's Den and are ready to help you, answer questions, or just talk. They can tell you how things work around here and how to get things done. if you are interested in getting involved in SGA, see one of them. In fact, early in the semester they will ask for self- nominations for the two Freshman Representative positions on SGA. It’s interesting to note that for the last two years one of the Freshman Represen- tatives became the SGA President the following year. So if you're interested, get involved early! Library Learning Center One of the newer buildings on campus, the Library Learning Center is a two- story, modern brick structure nestled at the back of the campus, a comfortable ‘walk away from other buildings. Inside you'll find two expansive floors. The first is almost entirely taken up by the library. You'll find books, magazines, and audio and video tapes. The room is filled with comfortable chairs and useful tables, and offers beautiful views of the campus through the large windows. A great place to study or relax quietly. At one end of the large open room are two small classrooms used for meetings or library classes. Downstairs you’ll find a variety of places and services. Part of the library, spills down into a large study room ac- cessible by a stairway inside the library. From the outside entrances into the ground floor you can reach a solarium- like student. lounge with large, soft chairs and small tables (and a TV!). On this floor also are classrooms, restrooms, snack machines, and the Learning Center, which is a great place where you can schedule free help with any subject from student tutors or walk in an get in- stant assistance on a writing assign- ment. Finally, you'll find the Instruc- tional Service office here, which is where you go to get your picture taken for stu- dent ID. The Lion’s Den Main Building The Main Building This is not exactly “Old Main,” but it is the oldest building on campus. In fact, it was the only building for quite awhile. It still houses a lot of important offices. The first floor is where you’ll find the nurse. Her office is hext to the large stu- dent lounge, which is a great place to relax, study, or chat with friends. Across from the lounge is a large com- plex of offices where you will frequently find yourself. Room 106 contains the Student Services offices. This is where you go for advising, courtseling, or finan- cial aid questions. Room 105 is the Registrar’ s Office, where you can get help in adding, dropp- ing, or changing classes, and the Finan- Photo by: Office of University Relations/Instruction Service Kevin Nash/Deborah A. Lynch : cial Office, where you take care of money matters, like your tuition payments. Room 104 is the Admissions Office, with which you are probably already familiar. Room 101 is a large lecture hall/small auditorium, where perfor- mances or speakers often are scheduled. At the other end of the first floor are many of the Administrative Offices. where you can find Dr. Ed Tomezsko, Campus Executive Officer, Public Rela- tions, Business, or Development offices. Right above these offices, on the se- cond floor, are some faculty offices and the office of the Director of Academic Affairs, Dr. Madlyn Hanes. The rest of the floor contains classrooms. The third floor is similar, with faculty offices and classrooms. to Know . . . Dr. Ed Tomezsko, Campus Executive Officer: Stop in to see him in Room 111B if you have compliments, complaints, or suggestions about the campus. He likes to chat, and he’s a good listener. Mr. Charles “Pete’’ Coleman, Direc- tor of Student Programs and Services in Room 105E: He provides help and sup- port. If you have any suggestions about improving the well-being of the students, stop in to see him. Ms. Tammy Zampogna, Student Ac- tivities Coordinator: From her office in the Lion’s Den she helps the SGA and other student organizations carry out ideas for campus-wide activities. See her about getting involved. Tammy Zampogna Photo by: THERESA WALLS Dr. Ed Tomezsko Photo by: MARIANNE RHODES Pete Coleman Photo by: DIANA MICERI
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