October 14, 1993 — LION’SEYE — Page 3 Outstanding Art Decorates Every Wall, Thanks to Campus Projects By Jennifer Holland Have you ever wondered about the many works of art displayed in our campus buildings? If not, perhaps you should. Much time and effort behind the scenes went into acquiring and hanging these “pretty pictures.” In the Library Learning Center, different projects are displayed every week by the Art 10 (Design) class, instructed by Constance Kirker. The students of this course put a lot of time into their work, and without their creative imaginations the walls would be naked. So far this semester, they have presented seven different projects. The designs were based on subjects such as repeated design, Mandala design, split imagery, Art Nouveau and Art Deco, shoe design, Islamic design, and their latest, a variation of a masterpiece. Perhaps you also noticed Dr. Jane E. Cooper, associate professor of Biology, placing the pieces of local artist Carol Gray in the library on Friday, October 1, for an exhibit. These Up Close With: beautiful paintings of nature, mostly flowers and trees, produce a realistic effect, which is on display in the libraary through October 31. The “Final Approach” , a large painting by Michael McNelly, can be seen in many different areas of the campus, though the one most viewed is in the library. The drawing is of a lion, sitting peacefully, looking at something that the viewer can only imagine. Limited editions of these prints are available through The Friends of The Tim Mark Endowment Fund, Penn State Delaware County Campus. For additional information, contact Dr. Jane E. Cooper. Finally, the Arts and Crafts Exhibit in the student lounge of the main building, which is in association with the Cultures of Asia program, will be coming in the spring semester. Asian articles, such as jewelry, textiles, and ornaments, will be on display. Objects are from the private collections of Constance Kirker and other faculty members, as well as from collectors in the region. Joe Paterno By Wes Tomlinson A folksy male voice was on the other end of the line, a voice that I recognized from TV interviews. It was Penn State's head football coach, Joe Paterno. Minutes before I had dialed a special number supplied to me by Bud Thalmann, Penn State Sports Information Director. Now I was listening to Coach Paterno discuss his team's past performances and their chances in the big game against Michigan. Coach Paterno said that the upcoming game with Michigan this weekend would be a real test for Penn State. “We have not yet played a team of Michigan's caliber, but we're anxious to. I don’t know, and our kids don’t know, if we are good enough (to beat Michigan).” He added, “The Michigan game this weekend hasn’t lost any of its luster because of their upset loss to Michigan State last week. Michigan State gave Michigan some trouble with their stunts and twisting and strong running game. State guessed right and played a very alert and aggressive game. “We are in good shape health- wise. Our week off will be a big help. The team had last Monday off, light practice Tuesday, hard practice Wednesday and Thursday, mostly conditioning on Friday for an hour and fifteen minutes, the weekend off, and light practice yesterday. They are a hard-working bunch of kids and very intelligent. Our new offensive line is not that overpowering because we're not that big, but if they stay healthy, we're going to be O.K. They are much better than I thought they would be.” Asked about Michigan's weaknesses, Paterno. responded emphatically, “They don’t have any weakness! They have a very strong offensive line, much bigger than us. Their kicking and return game is outstanding. Michigan State just had one of those days when everything went right” He added, “We have never played Michigan because they would never agree to come to Penn State; they were only willing to play us if we went out there. It will be a much tougher game for us since they will be rebounding from the loss to Michigan State.” : Joe admitted that he had been approached by Don Cannon, the Athletic Director at Michigan a few years ago, who tried to lure him to leave Penn State and take the head coaching at Michigan. They had a secret meeting for four hours at a hotel at the Pittsburgh airport. Two days later Joe was offered the job, but he talked it over with his wife and kids and then turned it down. Paterno said he feels sorry that John Sacca left the team. “It was a very, very tough decision.” Kerry Collins will start at quarterback, but Wally Richardson will not be “redshirted” and will see a lot of playing time. When asked about adding another team, such as Notre Dame, Paterno replied, “I'm the new kid on the block, and I don’t want to speculate about another team being added to the conference.” Local radio and television stations will carry the big Penn State- Michigan game tomorrow, October 16, starting at 3 PM. “Way to Go Phils!” “Good luck in the World | Edd Series. 7 “The Final Approach” by local artist Michael McNelly can be seen in the library and elsewhere on campus. Photo by: WES TOMLINSON BLOODMOBILE (to feed the thirsty vampires) Wednesday, October 20 9:30 AM-7:30 PM Student Lounge Main Building Just Do It! To Be Or Not To Be — Ask ‘Triage Advisor’ By Nicole Gibbs Do you have questions about academic issues but don’t know where to turn? Does the thought of choosing a major make you cringe? If these are problems you face, don’t give up. Go to Dr. Steve Cimbala, Penn State Delco’s “Triage Advisor”. At the beginning of the semester, Dr. Cimbala a political science professor at Delco, started an open advising program for students having any questions about academic issues. He felt many students face most of their problems when they don’t know who to talk to about different academic procedures. With this program he hopes to have the knowledge to answer any question brought to his attention, or send students to someone who can help them. Because this is the first year for open advising it is on a trial period, but if student turnout is good and the advising program is in demand on the Delco campus, it will grow. ANYONE can come in and talk to Dr. Cimbala from 2:30 - 4:00 P.M. on Wednesdays in room 105 main. A Jump Start For A Successful Future: Delco’s Career Fair By Jennifer Holland Have you recently stopped to think about how your future in the job market will progress? Whether or not you have, your career will be arriving sooner than you expect, so now is the perfect time to get a jump on the competition. An excellent place to start is the campus Career Fair on November 10, 12 pm to 2 pm in the student lounge of the main building. Profiles of the participants in the Career Fair may be picked up beforehand in room 106 in the main building, along with a list of sample questions for students to think about. Additional announcements concerning the profiles will be posted as the Career Fair approaches. Penn State alumni from the Constituent Society will also be arriving to give students suggestions about what they can do today to discover that perfect job. Topics such as college courses, networking contacts, summer jobs, and ~ internship programs within your field of interest will be discussed. Students will become aware of the many different methods you will need to become successful. Over 50% of Penn State students change their majors at least once. The Career Fair can obviously decrease this percentage, as it will offer a variety of possibilities for students to consider. Among the areas of focus will be accounting, finance, liberal arts, education, science, journalism, and engineering. Literature on each area will be provided. Remember to mark your calendar now to make your future career successful. Dr. Steve Cimbala waits for the next student with academic questions dur ing a recent “Triage Advisor’ session in Room 105 main, (Wednesdays, 2:30 4:00 p.m). Photo by: WES TOMLINSON
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