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_LION'SEYE—
Where Are They Now?
Five Familiar Faces Are Gone
Due to Retirement, Relocation
By Bob Lewis
Fall semester 1994 has brought
many changes to Penn State Delco.
Many departments are showing new
organizations and personnel.
Student Life, formerly Student
Affairs, witnessed the transfer of
director Mr. Pete Coleman to Penn State
Berks Campus. Mr. Coleman was
highly visible in the life of our campus
and will be missed. Mrs. Phyllis Payne,
Mr. Coleman's secretary, said, “He was
a very fair boss and easy to work with.
He was a low key person who had the
knack to diffuse tense situations. He
had a calming affect on the students
and was able to settle disputes to the
satisfaction of everyone involved. He
will be especially missed for this.”
From the Berks campus Mr. Coleman
commented, “This is a very nice place
to work.” He also said that he does
miss all of the Delco students he used
to work with, and was really pleased
to see them at the Leadership
Conference recently held on the Berks
Campus. fof
The Athletic Department saw the
departure of Melissa McConnel over the
summer. Melissa was the Athletic
Trainer for the Athletic Department.
Besides her coaching duties, Melissa
also acted as Coordinator of Student
Activities. Ms. Rita Varano, President
of Student Government said, “Melissa
was a huge asset to the SGA. She was
untiring and did the work of eight
people. The students who came in
contact with her felt very comfortable
around her. They trusted her advice
in various matters, even personal one.
“Rita added, “Melissa was very athletic
and patient with the students. She
was very knowledgeable in her job,
and the students will miss her greatly.”
Tiz Griffith, Athletic Director could not
say enough good things about Melissa
“She will be difficult to replace, and
sends love and kisses.” Ms. McConnell
left Penn State Delco to secure a
position at the South Jersey Physical
Therapy and Back Rehabilitation
Center. She is working for a private
corporation that specializes in
providing rehabilitation services to
private medical institutions. During
the school year Melissa will divide her
time between this position and
coaching at two South Jersey High
Schools, Woodstown High and Salem
High. Ms. McConnell is a graduate of
West Chester University , and was
employed at Penn State Delco Campus
for two years.
Ms. Alicia Johnson of Academic
Affairs left this summer to take
advantage of career opportunities at
Great Valley Campus. Mr. Bob Purdy,
Academic Advisor and Alicia’s boss,
commented, “She was very efficient
and pleasant to have as a secretary.”
He also said that she “got along very
well with the students, especially
during those beginning weeks of the
semester.”
Another missing face on the
campus this fall is Andy Kearney's.
Andy was the Community Service
Officer. His responsibilities covered a
multitude of areas, from security to
helping at campus activities. Mike
‘Lezzi, who is responsible for the mail
room and came into contact with Andy
every day, said, “Andy really liked
working with the kids, and would go
“out of his way to help anybody. He
was dedicated to his job and was
extremely dependable.” Mr. Kerri
Wareham, Plant and Facilities manager,
commented, “Andy was extremely
personable, and responsible above and
beyond the call of duty.” Many
returning students were stunned to
hear of Andy’s retirement and said they
“would miss him greatly.” Andy was
employed on our campus for ten years
after retiring from the Philadelphia
Police Department. Hisis now residing
in Arizona with his wife.
The Academic Affairs
Department lost Ms. Joan Robertson at
the beginning of this semester. Most
students probably did not see Ms.
Robertson that often. She was one of
the “behind the scenes” people that
keep this campus running so well. Her
co-workers’ comments were laudable.
Ms. Loretta C. Catanzaro could not say
enough good things about her. Ms.
Catanzaro said, “She was always
upbeat and fun to work with.
Whenever anyone needed help, she
was always there. She was
mechanically inclined and never
hesitated to attempt repairs around the
office; she often encouraged others in
the office to try and fix things.” Ms.
Phyllis Payne of Student Life,
commented, “Ms. Robertson will be
sorely missed” and intends to stay in
touch with her as often as possible.
She added, “Ms. Robertson was fun to
work with and brought a cheerful
attitude to work with her.”
On the Theory and Practice of Chinese Philosophy:
A Lecture-Demonstration
LAURENCE C. WU
Associate Professor of Philosophy, Western Maryland College
Thursday, September 29, 1994
2:30-3:45
Library Learning Center 110
Introduction by Robert Ginsberg
Associate Director, Center for Ethics and Value Inquiry
The campus community and general public are invited to attend, without
charge, this presentation co-sponsored by the University's Center for
Ethics and Value Inquiry, the Fund for Improvement of Undergraduate
Education, and the Campus Honors Program. Visitor parking is available.
SGA Secretary Colleen O'Malley (1
‘and President Rita Varano share a
happy moment after Spirit Day.
Photo by: DIANA DESIMONE
Great Irish Pub
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french onion is unbeatable). House
specialties include seafood au gratin,
stuffed shrimp and flounder florentine.
Also deep in mind the newly added
early bird specials, your choice of
several delicious entrees plus soup and
vegetables for one low price.
McGee's prices, under $7.00 for.
lunch and $8.00-$12.50 for dinner
entrees, will leave money in your
pocket to spend at the bar, which you
will find to be fully stocked. McGee's
beer cooler is stocked not only with
domestic beer but a nice selection of
imports as well.
Happy hours at the bar feature
lower drink prices and complimentary
munchies and run Monday through
Friday, four till six pm. Saturday and
Sunday nights revolve around the live
music, local musicians entertain with
Irish classics and those favorites we all
know.
For anyone familiar with the bar
scene at State College, you will feel
right at home with Sunday nights’
performer Mickey Callahan. He'll play
anything from Buffet to Cat Stevens
and always honors requests.
McGee's has earned the
McNamee's a unique little niche in the
local restaurant business. C.J. McGee's
is a restaurant, offering a solid menu
and very reasonable prices, while
remaining a strong Irish pub.
Student Alert! Ty
University Changes
Degree Requirements
By Javonne Broady
For all in-coming students there
“have been some major changes in
University Undergraduate Degree
Requirements. According to
information from Ms. Linda
Campitellli (DUS Advising
Counselor), "The University Faculty
Senate has voted to drop breadth and
depth distinctions in four areas of
General Education for baccalaureate
and associate degrees-- arts,
humanities, natural sciences, and social
and behavioral sciences. Students will
now be able to elect courses in these
areas of general education without
worrying whether it goes under the
breadth or depth category.
~ Also, students may develop a
sequence of 9 credits in either the arts,
humanities, or social and behavioral
sciences by substituting 3 credits from
one or two other area not in the
students’ major field of study.
For baccalaureate degree
candidates admitted as freshman or
advanced standing in summer 1994 or
later, general education requirements
still include 46 credits. For associate
degree candidates still incldse 46
credits. For associate degree
candidates, there is essentially no
change. General Education courses
include 21 credits. :
The University has also voted to
revise the Cultural Diversity
Requirements whereby all candidates -
for baccalaureate degree or an associate
degree are required to take 3 credits of
diversity focused courses. (This
replaces a requirement that candidates
could select a number of diversity
enhanced courses— 12 credits for
baccalaureate and 6 credits for
associate degree candidates). It was
made effective Summer, 1994.
Lion ponders the Pythagorean
Theorem.
“Photo by: THERESA VM ASTRICOLO
These issues are vital:
* Ban discrimination in all schools
youth Subcommittee
National Coming Out Day!
Bi, Gay, Lesbian Youth Association of Harrisburg
Press Conference & Rally
Tuesday, October 11,1994 at 1:00 PM
We need your help!
* Statewide civil rights law that bans discrimination in employment, housing,
public accomodations and education
* Reactivate the Governor's Sexual Minority Advisory Committee and add a
There is strength in numbers—join us, bring a friend, bring your family.
Make an appointment with your legislator.
If you need overnight accomodations for October 11, fax your name and
phone number to 717/238-7063 or call 717/ 234-4270 and leave a message
and we will do our best to connect you to a host family.