THURSDAY. JUNE 21. 1962 *Cijker..Chargps- R. L Grads Speaking at commencement ex ercises at the University of Rhode Island at Kingston. R. L. recently, President Eric A. Walker told the, graduates that with their de grces they have earned responsi bilities. HE CITED many of the, ac complishments that the land-grant colleges of America have already made and listed some of the duties thit graduates of the future may be: expected to perform. • 7These, land-grant colleges ,have had, a difficult time but now,l af4er one hundred years, they have, arrived. tToday there are 68 land-grant institutions, including one in ; Pderto Rico, and those univer sibies enroll well over a half mil lion students, or more_ than one out sof every five college students in' the _entire country. "They grant , 40 pei cent of all doctor's degrees in all sub A few otmany: Puritan, Botany, : Wings Sportswear Curiae & John Hamilton Suits and Sportsman Coplan Neckwear • Stetson and' Mallory Hats Free Parking At Rear of Store While You Shop a 229 S. Allen_ St. • AD B-1241 OPEN FOR THE SUMMER THE PENN STATE BOOK EXCHANGE-BX • iNG NOTEBOOKS P. S. STATIONERY ,i/ ... ~... , , .... r , ::..•...,..„.,,,'' ~ ~. ~, , , . jects, about half of those granted in the sciences, engineering, and the health professions, and prac tically all those in agriculture. ' "But. the full Importance , of this act and of these institutions can be measured only in terms of the effect these universities and the philosophy that has guided them have had on Ameri ca,"-Walker said. Research has become a funda mental part of the normal ac tivity" of college and university faculties. not just at the institu-' tions but, even at the older ones,' the land - grarik colleges have given' academic respectability to the useful arts, sciences and pro fessions, he added. WALKER, who received the honorary doctor of law degree at the exercises, told the gradu ates th6t "because leadership will be expected of you. you , will occupy h6nored and privileged . . . AND don't forget Allen St. doesn't end • at the Pnst Office. Just a few more • stops and you'll be over the hill LOOK AROUND . . . at Bibles Haberdashery. Just a friendly reminder— We carry nationally advertised merchandise at nationally adver tised prices. Located ( ( on Ground Flwr of HUB _ _ NEERIIVG SUPPLIES • PENIS 1 / 7 • ' . - • • . • 1 , , . - /Non-Prof;l • . . S ( SUMMER COLLEGIAN. UNIVERSITY PARK. PENNSYLVANIA positions, your opinions will be respected. and you will have many opportunities to .'help' fashion a better life for all of us. .• - "The fact that you will have such opportunities broadly meas ures the extent of your responsi bilities," he said. Father Milan Appointed Newman Club Assistant The Rev. Callistus Milan, of the Benedictine Order of St. Vincent's Archabb e y in Latrobe, was recently appointed Newman Club assistant by Archabbot IDenis Strittmatter. In addition to this duties with the Newman Club, Father Milan will be doing graduate work in the field of economics. Previously Father Milan h.w: also taught at 'St. Vincent's Col lege, where he received a bache lor's degree. COME UP HABERDASHERY 47/tclie s ilo this Center of Pennsylvania' ..-- _ t~ ', y Buy All Supplies at the BX Open 9:30 - 5:00 Monday - Friday ~:, udent Operated Sch Your Sch Changes in Cu Freshman:Customi will take on a new twist in the fall when one phase of the Customs program begins during Orientation Week, Herbert Witmer, Customs Board co-chairman, said last night, The freshmen will be required , to- start wearing their namecards' on Tuesday, Sept. 18. The wear ing of the dinks and the actual enforcement of customs rules will begin at the Dink Debut, Friday night. Witmer explained that the rea son for the early Start is to give the freshmen a chance to get acquainted with each other before Everything right for your You're sure to enjoy our THICK U.S. PRIME STEAK goaLturg &eat ,Jlou3e 4 Mlles South of State College on Route 322 1/11.1.1.1.1,.. ... .. 9. • NOTEPAPER •,1 Supply Pore ones ,Planned the upperclassmen return to campus. By initiating them to this practice earlier. he said. some of the ill-feeling toward customs usually felt by the newcomers; can. be overcome. The board' will also distribute a brochure to the freshmen con taining the rules and regulations of customs, as well as a complete explanation of the program. he added. "A skit at the first pep rally willgive the freshmen a glimpse of what is in store for them in the weeks to follow," Witmer said. important dinner dale! Escort your lady to the Boas burg Steak House for memor able dintrig. A superb cuisine and courteous service make the occasion an event! • PENCILS • BLUEBOOKS • ART SUPPLIES PAGE NINE
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