i } Page 2 TER — LION’'SEYE — December 8, 1994 In Search of a Nickname By Bob Lewis Recently, two unusual boxes appeared on campus, soliciting “nicknames “ for the new sculpture located at the main entrance of the campus. The “nickname” contest grew out of an interview with Ms. Connie Kirker, Assistant Professor of Integrated Arts. Ms. Kirker is very enthusiastic about the procurement of the new sculpture and said, “I would like to see the piece incorporated into the Penn State Delco logo, perhaps replacing the existing 25th Anniversary symbol now being used. “Delco Campus is unique among the CES campuses, and by identifying the new sculpture with our campus, we can exemplify this uniqueness. The procurement of the art work opens many possibilities for us, perhaps the beginning of a sculpture garden.” "The piece has an organic Professor of Biology, quality”, she explained, “ and could be tied in somehow with the apple orchard on campus. Linking both natural cycles of sea and orchard into a common theme would not be difficult.” Ms. Kirker suggested, “ Perhaps the Lion's Eye could canvas the student body and find out if they have come up with a “nickname” for the art work. This would establish a bond between the sculpture and the students as well as create a sense of pride of ownership.” The entries deposited in the boxes have been collected and the two finalist will be posted on the bulletin board in the main hallway of the main building for final approval. All entries will be judged by Ms. Connie Kirker, and Dr. Jane Cooper, Associate who helped acquire sculpture. The winning selection will be awarded a free cafeteria lunch. Finals Exhausting Students By Shawn Riley How to study for final exams has been a question that has boggled the minds of Penn State students for generations. Some current Delco students were more than willing to share their exam strategies. Freshman Tom Ritchie said, “I usually rewrite my notes the night before a final and then let the information sink in that way.” Another freshman Shari Robbins said, “I like to re-read the chapter summaries and try to know all of the information in a general way. This has worked for me so far.” Donna Christopher, a junior, summed up the opinions of most other students by saying, “The way I study for final exams depends on the class, Overseas Expedition for PSU Faculty By Brett Jones Two of Penn State’s faculty will be heading overseas for the spring semester: “95. Dr. Richard Bettsvand Mrs. Connie Kirker will both venture the subject, and the teacher more than anything else.” Whatever your exam habits or preferences are, you may want to check with the Learning Center in room 109LLC for additional suggestions. Then be sure to follow this list for exam Success: 1) Don’t put off studying until the last minute. 2) Don’t mix subjects; it can get confusing. 3) Form a study group; it may help you more than studying alone. 4) Be sure to get a good night sleep before all your exams. If you can follow these four ‘simple steps you will be far better off in the grade department and you will be able to enjoy your holidays to their fullest potential. out into different parts of the world to start off their new year. Dr. Betts will be making his way out to Slovakia, which is one of the more recent countries to overturn communism. Dr. Betts explained how 1st Annual French Culture Day cosponsored by All Seasons Food Ser- vice, November 16, 1994 was a smashing success. Photo by: WES TOMLINSON Conduisez—Moi A Paris! By Margot C. Karpathy The French Club did it again! They're planning a trip to Paris for Spring Break ‘95 between March 4 and 11, and students who attended last year’s ad venture are as excited as ever about it. “It was such a great success last year; we had such a wonderful time,” a smiling student said. So here’s the latest: everyone makes his/her own arrangements and anyone can go, even those not part of the French Club, even those not speaking French. It is not an official Penn State Delco organized trip, but the group does try to spend some time together. They fly together, keep in contact, and have a night out together. Each person receives a cassette player, tapes and guide books in: English to accompany them on their walks in Paris. “We all went out to dinner last year one night,” French teacher Dr. Alita Kelley exp] ained. “We walked to the people living in Slovakia are starting to become more and more interested in the American way of life. “Students are becoming very curious about how America works. They want to learn about the customs in America Whether you're studying or having fun... 35 WORKING FOR STUDE! UPS DELIVERS ED : a: PART- TIME. PACKAGE: HANDLER -at our AIRPORT. FACILITY . located. in Tinicum Towne 3. xious to help you pay our way as : : the opera and took pictures of everyone.” The group also went to Versailles, and Dr. Kelley still remembers the beautiful springtime and flowers in the valley, even though it was only March. Air fare from Philadelphia, on American Airlines, will run roughly $450, and there are several hotel packages available to choose from for the 7 days-6 nights trip, all of which include breakfast. For additional information on this trip, campus members should contact Dr. Kelley at 892-1477, or Lori and Francoise to book a flight at 1-800- 651-6262. French Club president Ellie Marie Giomboni encourages everyone to take this opportunity to see the beautiful city: of: ‘Paris: and “the magnificent countryside. So come one, come all. Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to see one of Europe’s most “formidable” cities. Paris awaits! th and how the Avhericant Cane) is run.” Dr. Betts will be teaching under the department of Professor Katarina Fetkova, who spent time at Penn State Delco earlier this semester. He will be teaching American Studies and English classes at Matej Bel University, which was just established in 1989. Mrs. Connie Kirker’s journey is a little bit different. She will be headed out to sea on a boat taking her around the world. It is an expedition that is in conjunction will the University of Pittsburgh. She will be riding on a ship which will take off from the Bahamas and make its way around the world and end up in Seattle at the end of the semester. The trip will contain nine different stops along the way including such places as Vietnam, Hong Kong, and India. Each stop on the voyage will give Mrs. Kirker’s students a chance to work on different kind of projects. “It's a great opportunity for students to see the world and experience things that can only be seen looking at pictures.” The atmosphere on the ship will be just the same as a regular school ster. There will be class rooms, ents, books, and ¢@ t comes with a typica nly difference is there sienty of sunshine, different time zghes every once and a while, and lots of water. What a way to learn.
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