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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
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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.