Dorms Will Be Full As Orientation Starts Over 3500 students, including 2550 freshmen, will arrive here today to begin a week of orientation prior to the start of classes next Monday. During orientation week, new students will be given var ions tests and will have an opportunity to familiarize them Selves with the facilities of the University. Fteshinen will also receive instructions to prepare them iod which begini the first day ' of class. The number of new students is approximately the same as last year, when 3531 students, includ ing 2750 freshmen were admitted. Reason Slated The drop in the number of freshman admissions is due to the fact that fewer freshman women were admitted this fall, according to C. 0. Williams, dean of admis sions and registrar. Last year's freshman class in cluded 2014 men and 736 women. This year, 2040 men, but only 508 , women were admitted. Williams said fewer freshman women were admitted because fewer upperclass women left school last year. Otto E. Mueller, director of housing, reported that all fresh mu dorms have been filled to c.a pa c it y. Approximately 1875 freshman men will live in the dormitories. Housing Situation Good Pearl 0. Weston, dean of wo men, said that the housing situa tion for women is "better than ever before." She said that there will be no students living in dorm itory recreation rooms as has been the case during the first few weeks of school in previous years. To make room in the dorms for the 508 freshman coeds, 61 single rooms in upperclass dorms have been converted to doubles. As soon as vacancies occur, she 'said, these rooms will be made into singles again. Williams said 560 students, in cluding 416 men and 150 women will transfer from the University's six undergraduate centers. Another 515, including 415 men and 100 women, are transferring to campus from other colleges. Readmissions, which include students who have left school and arc returning totaled 237 men and 18 women. A total of 817 students 546 and 271 women are enrolled , at the centers and 105 men will be enrolled in the Mont Alto Forestry SChool. Enrollment Expected Same Total enrollment this year is ex pected to be about the same as last fall when 11,672 students en rolled. An approximate breakdown of freshman- enrollment by colleges shows the highest number-780— enrolled in the College of Engi neering. The College of Physical Education and Athletics has the lowest number of new students . with 40. Freshman enrollment in other colleges is as follows: College of Agriculture, 270; College of Busines Administra tion, 280; College 'of Chemistry and Physics, 270; College of Edu cation, 250; College of Home Eco nomics, 120; College of the Liberal Arts, 310; and College of Mineral Industries, 140. for the two-week customs per Orientation Schedule Announced New students will begin a busy • week of orientation to day—a week of lectures, tours, tests, get-to-gethers and con sultations. Representatives of the ad ministration, faculty , and stu dents'wi4 meet with new students and acquaint them with the Uni versity throughout Orientation Week, which ends Saturday. , Information and directions may be obtained from members of Al pha Phi Omega fraternity at a booth which will operate during the week at the intersection of the Mall and Pollock road. Student counselors will be avail able to aid in the orientation pro gram. Following is the schedule for the week: Today '7-9:30 p.m.—All students: Frosh mixer in Hetzel Union Building. 10 p.m.—All students: dormitory information in dormitory lounges., Tomorrow 6:15 p.m.—Women: campus tour from Schwab Auditorium. . 7 p.m. Men: campus tour by student counselors from designat ed places. 8:30 p.m.—All students: address by President Milton S. Eisenhower and talk by Earl Seely, All-Uni versity president, at Recreatior Hall. 10 R.m.—Men: consultatiell with dormitory counselors i^ hall units. Women: meetings in hall units. Tuesday 6:45 p.m.—Men: meeting with student counselors at designated places. Women: talk on Women's student ' government in Schwab Auditorium. 8 p.m. Men: talks on college student councils at designated places. 10 p.m.—Men: consultation. with dormitory counselors in hall units. Women: meetings in hall units. Wednesday 6:45 p.m.—Men: meetings with student counselors at designated places. Women—talk on Women's Recreation Association in Schwab Auditorium. 8:30 p.m.—All students: Star light Dance in Hetzel Union Build ing. 10 p.m.—Men: consultation with dormitory counselors in hall units. Women: consultations in dormi tory units. Thursday 6:45 p.m.—Women: talk on Pan hellenic-Leonides in Schwab Aud itorium.• 8 p.m.—Men: talks on dormitory councils, student-government and Association of Independent Men in dormitory lounges. 10 p.m. Men: consultations in dormitory counselors' rooms. Wo (Continued on page 23) Where to Find It e University Senate Page 2 Political structure 3 Radio station 4 Customs 5 Independents 6 Religion 7 Women Counselors 8 Women's government 9 Editorials 10 Fraternity rushing 11 Dean of W ar omen's office ... 20 Political pties 21 Spring Week . 21 Prexy Welcomes Frosh Although President Milton S. Eisenhower will speak directly to the new students at 8:30 pm. to morrow night, he has ad dressed •the following welcoming letter to the freshmen and transfer stu dents: "A cordial welcome to all stu dents who for the first time have come to Penn State. "I know that every member of the University staff and student body joins me in saying to you: We hope your life on the Univer sity campus will be happy, profit able, an d rewarding—all you hoped it would be when you de cided to come here. "Penn State is big, but is none theless warm with friendship and full of personality and oppor tunity. "I trust you will enjoy yourself here for the next four years or more, but also I hope you will TIR Bag VOL. 56. No. 1 STATE COLLEGE. PA.. SUNDAY MORNING. SEPTEMBER 11. 1955 FIVE CENTS Frosh Cars Barred For First Time This fall will mark the first time in University history that freshmen will not be al lowed to drive automobiles on campus. Last spring the Council of Administration passed a ruling to this effect as a partial solution to'the rapidly growing parking problem. It will go into effect on next Monday. The Council announced Tuesday that any freshman found violating this regulation by parking his car in one of the campus' parking lots will be suspended from the Univer• sity for one semester. Freshmen students may b , emption because of physical h Hat Groups To Counsel Freshmen •Hatmen and hatwomen will at tend a dinner given by the Uni versity at 5:30 p.m. today in the ballroom of the Hetzel Union Building. President Milton S. Eisenhower and All-University President Earl Seely will speak at the dinner which opens the freshman coun seling program for Orientation Week. Prior to the dinner, at 5 p.m., hatmen will be given a short briefing in the assembly hall of the HUB. Bruce Lieske, president of the Association of Independent Men, has asked hatmen and hatwomen to attend the freshman mixer, sponsored by AIM and Leonides, women's independent organiza tion, from 7 to 9:30 tonight in the HUB. This is the first time hatmen and hatwomen have been asked to attend the freshman mixer, Lieske said. Its purpose is to ac quaint freshmen with the stu dents who will counsel them dur ing Orientation Week. Counseling sessions for new men will be held at 7 p.m. to morrow and 6:45 p.m. Tuesday and Wednesday in assigned rooms in campus buildings. Following tomorrow's meetings, men will be (Continued on page eight) Next Issue Wednesday The next special Orientation Week issue of The Daily Col legian will be published Wednesday. A third issue will appear Friday. Regular Tues day through Saturday publica tion will begin Sept. 19. • kit,t‘ . , . • • . Milton S. Eisenhower University President thinking that you have come for serious purposes, which we want to lelp you fulfill. ;•• • • 17 • " FOR A BETTER PENN STATE - authorized to keep their cars andicaps or daily commuting Freshmen must apply for exemp tion at the dean of men's or wom en's offices. If they fail to do so, they are still liable for suspen sion, the Council warned. Coed Cars Barred Women students, except for eighth semester students an d those given temporary approval, are also not allowed to keep autos at the University. Those wishing to keep cars on campus for short periods of time must receive prior permission from the dean of women. Allowing the freshmen regula tion, approximately 5000 students are still expected to bring autos with them to the University. Be cause of this, Campus Patrol has set up a number of remaining regulations to govern driving and parking conditions on campus. Must Register Each student intending to drive any type of motor vehicle in or about State College must register it during fall semester registra tion. If a student acquires a car sometime after this period of registration, he must register it with the Campus Patrol office in 320 Old Main. Dormitory residents are issued permits to park in designated parking areas, while physically handicapped students and com muters are issued permits to park on campus. Students living in town beyond Hamilton avenue from S. Patterson street are con sidered commuters and are as signed to on-campus p ark i n g areas. Permit Tells Number The parking permit sticker is sued to students at registration designates the number of the only parking area where the student may park. These permits must be attached to the windshields and renewed annually. Students may not park on cam pus from 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Monday through Friday, and from 7:30 a.m. to 12 noon on Saturday. At all other times, students may park in any legal area. Parking on campus between 2 a.m. and (Continued on page 22) always keep foremost in your "The primary interest of this University is to contribute to your development as a balanced, ma ture, thoughtful, competent in dividual. "You will find here outstand ing teachers, capable counselors, interesting companions, and valu able equipment. These present you with your opportunity: the opportunity to draw upon each of these elements in fostering your own growth and under standing. "Keep in mind always that you must educate yourself. Others can help, in a multitude of ways, but yours is the major responsibility. "This University, at consider able cost to the citizens of Penn sylvania, offers you a highly privi leged opportunity. I know you will grasp it eagerly. "Good luck to all of you." Toltrgiatt on campus if they claim ex between campus and home. Registration To Begin Wednesday Registration officials will begin e n rolling approximately 12,000 students for the fall semester at 8 a.m. Wednesday in Recreation Hall. The system will be the same as that used last semester, except for a change in alphabetical list ing. Graduate and undergraduate students must register alphabeti cally, regardless of class standing, between Wednesday morning and Friday night. Special students, University employees and those registering late will reg i s ter Saturday morning. Students must register accord ing to the alphabetical listing on the front of the course timetable. Timetables may be obtained at the Scheduling Office, 4 Willard Hall, for 19 cents. Students who register late must pay an extra $lO fee. Students must pay their fees at the bursar's office in the base ment of Willard Hall before re porting to Rec Hall. 'Bill forms for paying fees were mailed to students in August to facilitate payment. In order to facilitate' the regis tration procedure, C. 0. Williams, dean of admissions, has asked that all students see their advisers at least 24 hours before they are scheduled to report to Rec Hall. Students whose names begin with Lan to Lea will begin regis tration Wednesday morning. Stu dents whose names begin with Krf to Lam will be the last to register on Friday afternoon. Under the present registration system, used for the first time last fall, each students will have a chance to register on the first day twice during his four-year stay at the University. Under the old system, upper classmen registered before fresh men and sophomores were ad mitted to Rec Sports Glance: Football prospects for 1955 still remain a question mark. Front running Fullback Buck Straub broke his hand in prac tice—he's sidelined for opener Sept. 24. Who are the me n behind Penn State's 11 varsity sports? Meet the "man behind the scenes" when it come to in juries. Big No. 42 returns to the Penn State lineup: ESPECIALLY F 0 R THE FROSH: A rundown an the Lions' sporting performances in the 1954-55 season. What will Ken Hosterman have to do to retain the Lions' 1954 National soccer title? These and other related stories on pages 14, 15. 16. 17. 18, and 19.
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