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
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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
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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.
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Milton S. Eisenhower
University President
thinking that you have come for
serious purposes, which we want
to lelp you fulfill.
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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
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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.