“Page 2 - LION’S EYE - November 19, 1999 Rediscovered R.O.T.C. Classes Predicted To Grow Penn State Delaware County students who are participating in the new R.O.T.C. program on campus. (From left to right: Andrew Mansky, of Media; Khar Nguy, of Philadelphia; Robert Davis, of Aston; George Oronzio, of Parkside; and Sambath Tep, of Philadelphia.) Activities Update Club Fun Before Millennium By Sarah Stover Editor-in-Chief Many of the clubs on campus are having end of the semester activities and events. Students are encouraged to get involved in these clubs and become active on campus. Adult Student Organization is conducting an Alpha Sigma Lambda Highway Cleanup on Saturday, November 20. Students should meet at 9:00 a.m. in front of Main. Asian American Student Caucus ‘holds meetings every other Wednesday starting November 17 at 12:30 p.m. in 206 Main. Currently, they are collecting for the Thanksgiving Food Drive until November 24 at the Classroom building. Interested students should contact club president Mariejel L. Luistro at mll180@psu.edu. Cheerleading Club has practice every Tuesday and Thursday from 11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. in the gym. They cheer for all the home basketball games in the main gym. Engineering Club has recently updated their web page. Students can access this page by going to the Penn State Delco web site and clicking on to the engineering icon under courses. Interested students should contact club president Melinda Refford at mgrl25@psu.edu. ; Lion Ambassadors have started a recycling program that began on November 15 with Recycling Awareness Week. Keep a lookout for colored balloons around campus that denote where certain recyclables should be disposed of in each building. For more information contact club president Michelle Rizzo at mmrl58 @.psu.edu. LGBFA (Lesbian, Gay, Bi-sexual, Friends Alliance) is having an end of the semester meeting on December 1. The club is looking for new members, and is planning events with the LGB Support Network. Interested students should contact club president Matt Jones at mri 127 @psu.edu. Multicultural Club is holding presentations on different countries in the Main auditorium throughout the rest of the semester. Students should look for posted flyers and handouts or contact club president Scott Casey at sgcl20@psu.edu. Student Athletic Association are pushing for fan support at basketball and hockey games. They are asking for students to volunteer to help sell candy at basketball games. Interested students should contact club president Dana Garling at dg86 @hotmail.com. Rummy Club is having an end of the semester meeting on Friday, December 3 at 12:30 in room 319 Main. All students and new members welcome. Interested students should contact club president Amanda Bird at ‘aeb175@psu.edu. Top Rank: PSU Nominated -or Enterprise Tech. Award By Al Stavola Lion’s Eye Staff Writer Penn State Delco was recently .ominated as a finalist for the Enterprise Award for technology. The Enterprise Award is an award given by the Eastern Technology Council for excellence in technology education. PSU Delco’s technology program was good enough to earn a high ranking in the Educational Programs category of the competition. According to Dr. George W. Franz, head of academic programs at PSU Delco, “We were a finalist, but we did not win. The other two finalists in the Educational Program category were West Chester (who won) and the University of Delaware.” Even though PSU Delco didn’t win, it is an honor to be nominated as a finalist. This nomination is especially notable because Penn State Delco is a commuter campus, while University of Delaware and West Chester are not. By Karl Grieb University Relations After a five-year hiatus, Army Reserve Officers’ Training Corps (R.O.T.C.) classes are once again being offered at Penn State Delaware County. The campus R.O.T.C. program is the first Penn State entity being hubbed by a school other than the University Park campus. The campus joins Villanova, Neumann, and West Chester as schools that offer an R.O.T.C. program that is being headquartered by Widener University. “Essentially, there is no difference between the current R.O.T.C. program being offered at the campus and the one that was being run out of University Park,” explained Major Andrew Lyons, who is in charge of the Delaware County campus R.O.T.C. program. As the campus rediscovers the R.O.T.C. program, Lyons predicted its popularity will continue to grow. “We currently have ten students in the program, and word is getting around about us on campus. We expect more students to take the program in the spring.” “One of the obstacles that the R.O.T.C. program has had to overcome on campus has been the myth that once a student signs up for R.O.T.C. program, that they are locked in the Army for life,” said Lyons. “Actually, students can take the R.O.T.C. program as an elective with no obligation for up to two years. They can essentially test drive us, and buy if they like what they see.” After the second year, students can earn a commission and apply for scholarships through the R.O.T.C. if they continue with the training. In return they must agree to serve either one year in active duty or two years in the Reserves for every year they receive the scholarship.” And what does the R.O.T.C. program offer students? “It has given me leadership and teamwork skills,” said Andrew Mansky, student and R.O.T.C. participant. “I am majoring in criminal justice, and the experience that I get from R.O.T.C. will hopefully help me with my career in the future.” “It has given me hands on skills that I will be able to use in the real world,” added Andy Garcia, a freshman participant in the R.O.T.C. program at Penn State Delaware County. “Jobs are harder to get in today’s world. When employers see that you participated in the R.O.T.C. program, they know that you are more experienced than the regular students are, and they know that you are a leader.” Connecting For Networking By Sarah Stover and Amanda Ponzar “When I hire people, I'm looking for people with character,” said Daryl Trent, Vice President and General Manager of Philly 103.9 FM, WPHI. “People with energy who present themselves properly. Listening and writing are also. very important. People who listen well tend to think well.” Trent was one of the alumni guests present at Delco’s first annual Alumni Networking Luncheon on November 11, held in the large conference room in Commons. Since 70-80 percent of jobs are filled through networking, Carol Minski, coordinator for the luncheon, stressed its importance. “I value networking,” said Minski, “because it has allowed me to meet new people and make some lifetime friends both in the business world and beyond.” The purpose of this luncheon was to connect students, primarily juniors and seniors, to Penn State Alumni who are working in the field of their major. The luncheon boasted an array of alumni working in a range of fields, including marketing, business planning, claims representatives, and relations managers. Trent talked about the vital aspects students need in order to wedge their way into the work world, noting that the best way to get a job is “to study successful people and companies.” He suggested students conduct Internet research on a prospective employer’s profile, public image and social concerns before interviewing. The keynote speaker of the luncheon was Joseph G. Biscontini, Regional Director of University Relations at Penn State. Biscontini offered advice, and humorous personal anecdotes related to the concept of networking. “Employers today are looking for people who can perform multiple tasks,” explained Biscontini. “It’s what you know and who knows that you know it.” In order to gain more contacts, Biscontini also recom- mended students join a professional association related to their field of interest. Most importantly, “Use your Penn State connection when seeking out a job.” About 30 students and approximately fifteen alumni attended. The luncheon lasted only an hour and a half, but provided students with an excellent chance to ask questions, collect business cards, make vital connections, and begin networking. Students Mike Petta and David Kirk enjoy a tasty lunch and practice networking with Professor Bob Stout and Dr. william Streber of InterPro Development, Inc. Photo by Michelle King
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