February 8, 1995 — LION’'SEYE — Local Legislators to Get High Tech Demo at Delco By Greg Bengston Ten local legislators have been invited to Penn State Delco for a technology demo and luncheon on Friday March 3. “This is part of a legislative awareness initiative throughout all the campuses including University Park,” said Marianne Rhodes, Director, Development and University Relations. “The objective is for state legislators to recognize their local campuses,understand the need for government funding, and vote in favor of budget appropriations for higher education,” she said. Here in Delaware County, are many local citizens not even aware of Delco’s existence. The concern is that our local legislators might not know either. This program gives local officials the opportunity to tour our campus and receive a hands-on demonstration of classroom technology. The Legislative Advocacy program is divided into two parts: legislators visiting our campus and representatives of Delco visiting them in their offices. The Delco representatives are organized into ten teams composed of students, staff, alumni, and faculty, one team for each local legislator. “This is actually the second luncheon held for local officials, said Rhodes. “Last February Delco hosted one, but this year is a first for a hands- on technology demonstration.” The legislators invited for the March 3 program include: Representatives William Adolf from Springfield, Ron Raymond from Sharon Hill, Matt Ryan from Media, Greg Vitali from Havertown, Kathrynann Durham from Brookhaven, Bob Flick from Devon, Tom Gannon from Holmes, Thaddeus Kirkland from Chester, Nicholas Micozzie from Clifton Heights, and Senators Joseph Loeper, and Clarence Bell. Nearly everybody reads The Lion’s Eye. Photo by: WES TOMLINSON Degrees, Internships, Scholarships New Business Degree At their January 31 meeting, the Campus Faculty Senate passed a motion endorsing a four-year baccalaureate degree in general business to be offered in the near future at Delco. Richard Barrett of the business faculty has been working on designing the degree in response to strong student interest. | Internships The deadline to apply for Summer 1995 internships with U.S. Department of Agriculture is February 15, 1995. Over 500 positions are available nationwide for students who are furthering their education and are interested in employment opportunities with USDA. The internships are paid positions. For a list of the available positions, an application, or more information, call (202) 720-4654 or check with Mrs. Sally Ent in the campus Student Life office. Behrend Scholarship Penn State Erie, the Behrend Campus, is offering scholarships to students planning to enroll at that Mon Wedn nday, F BLACK HISTORY MONTH EVENTS Get involved! Expand Your Horizons! "Raparound" with Richard Snow Past-President, UP Black Caucus "Racism, Sexism, Classism" A Seminar presented by Christina Cultural Center Student Lounge, Main Building, 12:30-1:20 "Each One Teach One" Talent Show Celebrating African-American Leaders and Their Contributes Friday, February 24 "African Americans in Cinema" A presentation by Christina Cultural Center Student Lounge, Main Building, 12:30-1:20 "African Americans in Higher Education” A presentation by Dr. Valeria Harvell, Penn State Ogontz faculty member Student Lounge, Main Building, 12:30-1:20 Wednesday, March 15 "Who Set You Flowin'?" A program on African American Migration North, told through stories, paintings, and song Dr. Garrah Griffin, University of Pennsylvania Large Conference Room, Commons, 12:30-1:20 ruar February 1 27 campus to complete their degree. The scholarships recognize students who have demonstrated outstanding leadership ability.” Applications are due March 1 and can be picked up in Delco’s Student Life office. Volunteer Opportunity at UP ~ Students . transferring to University Park in Fall ‘95 can volunteer as peer educators in HealthWorks. This program promotes healthy lifestyles among students by increasing awareness of health issues such as alcohol, tobacco, drug education, nutrition, sexual health, and wellness. Applications are available in Delco’s Student Life office. A Female Theme! By A. Nueman March is Women’s History Month, and the Women’s Commission at Delco is planning a number of programs to celebrate it. Two are already scheduled, according to Dr. Mary Gergen, psychology department, and current chairperson of the Commission. : “Unlacing Victorian Woman,” an educational demonstration of how fashion reflects society’s view of women, will open the month’s celebration on Thursday, March 2. Barbara Meyer Darlin, a Swarthmore costume designer and fashion historian, will present the entertaining one-woman show from 11:30 - 12:45 in Room 101 Main. Meyer models the various layers of three outfits of a Victorian “lady” while describing each layer’s function, fabric, and construction. Corsets, of course, were a painful part of any outfit worn outside the home. Meyer has performed her show at the Rockville Museum in Delaware, at the Newtown Historical Society, and in Cape May, New Jersey. : All members of the campus are invited to attend. The annual luncheon sponsored by the Women’s Commission is scheduled for Tuesday, March 21 during the common hour. Details of the program are still being planned. the Poetry Reading With Area Poet Features Students Immerse yourself in the sounds ‘and rhythms of poetry on Thursday afternoon, February 16 in the library lounge. A special two-hour program begining at 2:30 will feature poet Charles Cantalupo reading his poems and leading a discussion on poetry with the audience. Then students will be encouraged to take partin an “Open Reading” of their own poetry for the audience. Dr. Adam Sorkin is organizing the event and will lead a similar poetry reading later in the semester at the Penn State Schuylkill Campus. Charles Cantalupo has taught at Penn State Schuylkill Campus since 1980. He will be reading selections from a number of his books, including Anima|l Wo/man and Other Spirits.One of his most recent collections is After Africa, an experimental work blending the qualities of essay, poetry, and performance. It documents a process of personal and cultural re-awakening based on a sudden immersion in African cultures. Dr. Cantalupo’s poems have been published in numerous journals, including Sulfur, Talisman, New Virginia Review, Five Fingers Review, and Matatu: Journal of African Culture and Society. Library Workshops *Basic LIAS Searching February 8,9,10,28 *Advanced LIAS Searching February 14,15,16,17; March 1 *General Magazine and Journal Indexes Thru LIAS February 21, 22,23, 24 | Campus Protest: Faculty March on Tenure, Equity About nine faculty members marched silently across campus during Common Hour on January 31. They -. were the Delco contingent of a University-wide “March of 1,000 Faculty Members at Penn State Campuses in Support of Equity and Respect for Tenure.” Led by Dr. Robert Ginsberg, Professor of Philosophy, the faculty members walked slowly and gravely from building to building on campus. Dr. Ginsberg originated the idea for the University-wide march and encouraged all Penn State campuses to take part. In a letter to faculty, he said the aim of the march was “to demonstrate our commitment to equity in the treatment of faculty members throughout the University and to the inviolability of tenure.” Dr. Ginsberg also has called for a “General Strike for Equity” at all campuses during the first week of February. ‘Page A end
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