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Behrend Briefs
Computer Seminars The Computer Center is offering
training sessions on a variety of software packages on both the
PC's and the mainframe computer. Introductory sessions are
available for CMS/XEDIT, MS-DOS, WRITING ASSISTANT,
WORDPERFECT, MACWRITE, MACPAINT, and
MACDRAW. Since enrollments are limited for each session,
those interested in attending any session should stop by or call
the Computer Center (898-6415) to make a reservation.
Learning Assistance The Learning Assistance Center
offers free tutoring in subjects including math, English, and
physics. Check the appointment board outside of the Center,
Turnbull 205, for details.
Zoo Help On Thursday, Feb. 16 at 9 am the Erie Zoological
Society will be hosting an informative meeting about their
Volunteer Program. Anyone interested in volunteering should
come to the Zoo's Education Room. Refreshments will be
served. For more information call 864-4091.
Housing Contract Request Cards for University Park
Residence Hall space for fall semester must be submitted to the
Finance Office by February 14. If you have lost yours or do not
have time to request one from University Park, there are extras
available in the Registrar's Office.
Quality Sciences Scholarships The American
Society for Quality Control, Energy division, has two
scholarships available. Students pursuing a career in the Quality
Sciences, statistics, quality planning and management, etc.
should apply. More information is available in the Financial Aid
Office, 221 Glenhill. The deadline is April 30, 1989.
ABWA Scholarship The Presqu Isle Chapter of
American Businesswomen's Association is offering a scholarship
to women who need financial assistance to continue their
education. Information is available in the financial Aid Office,
221 Glenhiil Farmhouse. The deadline is March 31, 1989.
Commuter Trip A trip to Pittsburgh to watch a Penguins
game is being planned for late January or early February. Anyone
interested in attending or offering suggestions for the trip should
attend a Commuter Council meeting which are held on Tuesdays
at 5:15 in Reed 117.
COunSeiing Personal counseling and support groups are
available. Stop in at 213 Glenhill Farmhouse Monday through
Friday from 9 am to 5 pm or call 898-6203. Appointments can
be made in the Financial Aid Office.
Junker Scholarship The Junker Scholarship is available
to student leaders. For an application, see Mary-Ellen Madigan in
the Financial Aid Office, ext. 6162 or John Downey in Student
Services, ext. 6111. The submission deadline for applications if
Feb. 24.
Scholarship The National Roofing Foundation is offering
three $4,000 scholarships for 1989-90. Students majoring in
architecture or engineering are encouraged to apply. Applications
are available in the Financial Aid Office, 221 Glenhill.
Non-Traditional Student Support Group A
support group will meet on Thursdays in Reed 116 at 5:15 pm.
Louanne Barton, staff psychologist, will be on hand to help
facilitate discussions on concerns such as anxiety, loneliness,
relationships, self-perception, goals, and multiple roles. Bring a
brown bag if you like.
Eating Concerns The Eating Concerns support group will
resume weekly meetings at 7 pm on Thursdays (note change
from last semester). Anyone concerned about eating behavior is
welcome to attend this informal support group. For more
information call Louanne Barton at ext. 6203 or Patty Pasky
McMahon at ext. 6217.
Health Center Hours Physician ho' are: Wednesday
and Thursday, 1 pm-4 pm. Nurse practiciorcx hours are: Monday
and Tuesday, 1 pm-10 pm; Wednesday and Thursday, 8 am-1 pm;
Friday, 8 am-5 pm. The Health Center is open Monday tlubugh
Thursday, 8. am-10 pm; Friday, 8 . am-9 pm; SaturdaTy; am-1
pm.
Housing Fair
On Feb. 10
The Penn State Housing Fair
'B9 is scheduled Friday and
Saturday, February 10 and 11
from 9 am to 3:30 pm at
University Park in the Hetzel
Union Building (HUB) Ballroom.
Everyone interested in
learning more about living either
on or off campus at University
Park is encouraged to attend.
Approximately fifty
exhibitors will offer information
on rental units, both on and off
campus; and a variety of topics
such as bus service, how to
arrange for electrical, gas, and
TV cable services; storing
belongings locally over summer
vacation, code and safety
enforcement, and much more.
Walking tours of the residence
hall areas and bus tours to
several apartment complexes
will be offered on Saturday at 10
am, noon, and 1:30 pm.
Also on Saturday, students
may visit advisors from the
Undergraduate Advising and
Information Centers in the HUB
Reading room to discuss
academic concerns related to
changing assignment to
University Park.
The Fair is sponsored by the
Office of Off-Campus Programs
and the Campus Life Assistance
Center Student Counselors, with
the Organization for Town
Independent Students,
Association of Residence Hall
Students, and Commonwealth
Campus Student Governments.
Who's Who
The 1989 edition of "Who's
Who Among Students in
American Universities and
Colleges" includes these nineteen
Behrend students: Amy Blinn,
Lisa Butch, Shirley Connor, Joye
Dado, Kathy Frederick, James
Gavrillis, Rosanne Grygier,
Michael Lewis, Linda McCarthy,
Richard McCartney, Thomas
McLellan, Robert Minford,
Wendy Noble, Lorraine
O'Connor, Lisa Proper, Eric
Rozelle, Craig Silvis, Raymond
Sines, and Kimberly Stefurak.
Membership
Selection
The Alpha Eta chapter of
Lambda Sigma here at Behrend is
beginning its selection process
for membership in next year's
society.
The group reports their
membership is limited to select
members of the freshman class.
Students must meet academic
criteria established by the group.
In addition, students must be full
time, have leadership capabilities
and must have had previous
involvement in extracurricular
activities.
Persons interested in
becoming Lambda Sigma
members, who have not already
been notified, may contact M.C.
Restifo at 898-6693, Dr. Carolyn
Spies at 898-6206, or Mrs.
Cathy Mester at 898-6207..
The Collegian Wednesday, February 1
Smoking
setting the pace" said Dr. John
Longest, the former Mississippi
State University student health
center director and American
College Health Association
(ACHA) official who has led
efforts to combat smoking on
campuses for several decades.
The drumbeat of new
restrictions has been constant.
Colorado's Metropolitan State
College's bookstore stopped
selling cigarettes in November,
while Georgia State University
banned such sales in 1986.
Scores of other schools,
including the universities of
Texas, Illinios, Nebraska and
North Dakota, Tulane, Mankato
State, and Southwest Missouri
State universities also have
restricted campus smoking.
But even among the new
campus bans, there are signs
college students may be smoking
more again.
Some 10.1 percent of this
year's freshmen, up from 8.9
percent of last year's first-year
collegians, smoke cigarettes, the
annual American Council on
Education - University of
California at Los Angeles survey
of 300,000 students found in
mid-January.
ROTC Drill Team
Invites New Members
Behrend's ROTC Drill Team,
which presents the colors at
home basketball games, is
looking for new members.
The Drill team offers this
opportunity for individuals to
learn drill and ceremonies.
In addition to appearing at
all the home basketball games,
the Drill team also is featured at
special events for both the school
and community. These events
include high school football
Letters To The Editor - The Collegian
invites letters to the editor. Letters should be
typed, brief and signed by no more than two
people. Letters may deal with a topic of general
interest or with the Colle.ian's editorial content.
The Collegian
Published weekly by the students of Behrend
College, Erie Pa 16563
(814) 898-6221
Member of College Press Service
Editor.... James Martin
Assistant Editor...:Richard Cain
News Editor.... Maria Plaza
Feature Editor.... Rob Prindle
Entertainment Editors.... Nan Quatchak
and Vail Weller
Photo Editors.... Beth Bengtson and
Marybeth Zawistoski
Business Manager.... Stan Lefes
Computer Consultant.... Tom Wilkinson
Advisor,...Nancy: McGartland
The Collegian is a student-edited newspaper
Contd from Page 1
Student smokers generally
haven't resisted the latest round of
restriction very forcefully.
In 1988, University of
California- at Davis students
protested a new non-smoking
policy in the Student Union
coffee shop by lighting up, but
there have been few other similar
protests.
"Some feel it's an
infringement of their personal
rights," said William Hetrick,
director of Penn State's human
services department, but there's
been little organized protest at
Penn State.
Steve Cronan of the Denver
based People for Smokers'
Rights, formed to combat
smoking restrictions, said he
"gets calls from kids all the time"
complaining about the rules.
"There's been no backlash
from students," said Longest."lf
anything, students are telling
their professors not to smoke."
"A few smokers are indignant,
but most take it in stride," said
Big Bend's Sly. "You see little
groups . of smokers now hanging
around outside. You might hear
people get more upset the colder
it gets."
games, the Military Ball, and at
both fall and spring
commencements.
Events this semester will also
include the ROTC Military Ball
in March and the St. Patrick's
Day parade in Erie.
Persons interested in joining
the Drill Team are invited to
attend the group's meetings at
5:30 pm on Tuesdays at the
ROTC office.