Page 2 News Behrend Briefs Orientation Leaders Needed Anyone interested in helping new students by being an Orientation Leader should pick up an application in the Student Government Office or the Office of Student Services. Applicants must be energetic, willing to work with new students, creative, have leadership abilities, and be able to return on Wednesday, April 16. Presque Isle Audobon Society All are welcome to attend the Presque Isle Audobon Society's monthly meeting at Villa Maria College Lecture Hall at 7:30 pm on April 21. A lecture will focus on the PIAS's Conservation Committee. Fashion The Association of Black Collegians will hold their annual spring fashion show at 7 pm on April 22. Persons seeking more information should contact any club member. UP Housing If you are looking for off-campus housing at University Park there are packets available in the Office of Student Services. Ask for John Downey. Amnesty International Amnesty International meetings are held every Tuesday in the upper Winter Green lobby from 4-5 pm. 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. Elementary Education Majors Elementary Ed. majors are needed for student helpers at Diehl Elementary School on Tuesdays or Thursdays for one-hour sessions from 9-10 am or 1-2 pm. For more information contact Brenda at 864-5088 or M.C. at 898-6693. Health Center Hours Physician hours are: Wednesday and Thursday, 1 pm-4 pm. Nurse practitioner 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 through Thursday, 8 am-10 pm; Friday, 8 am-9 pm; Saturday, 9 am-1 pm. 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. 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. 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 Presque 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 Glenhill Farmhouse. The deadline is March 31, 1989. Lambda Sigma Society Announces New Members by Traci Fenton Collegian Staff Writer The Alpha Eta Chapter of the Lambda Sigma Society recently announced its new members. The sophomore honor society admits only the top ten percent of the freshmen class. A formal banquet will be held at Raymond's Restaurant for the induction of the following new members: Richard Barger, Michele Beisler, Phoebe Bonfardine, Michael Buchheit, Lynn Case, Kim Clemons, Pam Caudell, Dawn Davis, Traci Fenton, Deborah Fisher, Gwen Gaiser, Matthew Gallagher, John Gizdic, Kaleen Hanby, Megan Iverson, Bob Jackson, Cindy Kurt, Paul Michaud, Cheri Reed, Tanya Rucher, Ginni Schwartz, Steve Spadaccino, Tiffany Dr. Geri Chavis Lectures on Family and Literature by Dana A. Grudzien Collegian Staff Writer Dr. Geri Giebel Chavis, editor, college professor, and psychotherapist, lectured Thursday March 23, 1989 on the link between literature and family relationships. The anthology, "Family: Stories From the Interior" edited by Chavis, features a variety of short stories focusing on various aspects of family relationships. Presently, she is developing a second anthology on family relationships through another literature medium -- poetry. Commenting on the link between literature and family life, Chavis began, "Experts from all different directions have a personal investment in this topic." Historians see the changes and trends in family life, theologians discuss family life as it appears in Biblical texts, psychologists view the changes in the family life cycle, and family theorists and counselors and theorists see the overt and subtle roles of the family, explained Chavis. In today's society, books and magazines offer explanations and ways to improve today's family. Regarding this, Chavis asked, "Is the family a dying institution, or are we developing a new, innovative definition of the family?" Often people comment, continued Chavis, that their family is a "pain in the neck" yet "indispensable." According to Chavis, "One of the richest sources into the psyche in the family arises in literary works." The focus in "Family: Stories From the Interior" is a culmination of religious, social, and psychological aspects in life. Chavis feels this is effective The Collegian Wednesday, March 22 Spence, Darrell White, and Calandra Matthews. The society which was founded on March 6, 1979 in Atlanta, Georgia. It came from the National Society of Cwens, a women's honor society founded in 1922. Currently, there are 32 Lambda Sigma Society chapters at various universities and colleges in Pennsylvania, Kentucky, Mississippi, Kansas, Louisiana, Texas, and Georgia. The purpose of Lambda Sigma is to foster leadership, scholarship, and the spirit of service. It serves to promote the interest in college in every way. Also, the promotion of fellowship among sophomore men and women and Lambda Sigma encourages leadership and scholarship among freshmen men and women. This leaves San Diego, Houston, San Francisco and Atlanta to field an all-star team to face the Mets in the playoffs. When it is realized that none of these teams have any stars, the Mets are awarded an automatic birth to the World Series. In the American League final Oakland and Detroit battle in game 1 whereupon each team acknowledges the fact that the season is just "too damn long" and agrees to go home and relax_ before spring training begins the next week. This crowns the Mets as World Champions, although I ask, if they are world champions, how come they never play against any team from Japan or the Sudan? The Collegian Published weekly by the students of Behrend College, Erie Pa 16563 (814) 898-6488 Member of College Press Service Editor.... James Martin Assistant Editor.... Richard G. Cain News Editor.... Maria Plaza Feature Editor.... Rob Prindle Entertainment Editors.... Nan Quatchak and Vail Weller Sports Editor.... Todd J. Irwin Photo Editor.... Marybeth Zawistoski Business Manager.... Stan Lefes Computer Consultant.... Tom Wilkinson Advisor.... Nancy McGartland The Collegian is a student-edited newspaper In the past, members of Lambda Sigma have assisted in open houses, as student staff, during a voter registration drive, and at graduation and awards ceremonies; and have delivered care packages, sold pumpkins at during Halloween, and participated in the Adopt-A- School program. Members have also attended national and regional Lambda Sigma conventions. The members of this society are selected by an election board composed of student leaders, faculty, and administrative staff and representatives of our chapter. The officers of our current Lambda Sigma Society are M.C. Restifo, President, Pat Armstrong, Vice President, Jim Sherman, Treasurer, Nicola Sysyn, Secretary. because "Literary artists invite us to participate in their experience. We rediscover ourselves." Through literature, we tend to You have all year to figure that one out while I must prepare my highly regarded picks for the coming football season. TOTH Dinner The Top of the Hill Club is sponsoring a dinner for nontraditional students with Provost and Dean John Lilley on Tuesday, April 11 at 5 pm in Reed 116. Come and discuss your concerns and opinions. RSVP to the Office of Student Services at 898-6111 by April 5.
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