Page Four Dr. Knadler Joins Behrend Faculty Dr. George A. Knadler, newly ap- pointed associate professor of geography and assistant director for instruction at the Behrend Campus Joining the Behrend Campus faculty this fall as Associate Pro- fessor of Geography and Assistant Director for Instruction is Dr George A. Knadler Dr. Knadler holds a Bachelor of Science Degree in Geography from Western Kentucky State Col- lege, a Master of Science from the University of Butler and a Master of Arts from the University of Wisconsin. He also holds a Doctor of Education Degree from Indiana University Dr. Knadler, who taught for fif teen years in public secondary schools, has also taught for about ten years in institutions of higher learning such as Principia College of Liberal Arts, where he was the head of the Geography Depart ment; Indiana University and the Southern Illinois University. Last summer he was a visiting profes or at the Indiana University. Our new professor is listed in the social science volume of "American Men of Science" and "Who's Who in American Educa tion. He belongs to the National Council for Geographic Education, the Association of American Geo graphers, and the American Geo graphical Society of New York. Among his other duties, Dr. Knadler is teaching two sections of world geography, and has plan ned a geography program which will include economical and phys ical geography at Behrend Cam pus this year. Four Term... (Continued From Page 3) offers students a continuation of his regular undergraduate studies and if he chooses he may continue the term system during the sum mer. A student, therefore, enroll ing as a Freshman continuing his education uninterrupted on a 4- term basis, could graduate from the University in three years, rather than the normal four years. If he plans to become a doctor, lawyer, minister, or some other profession that requires study be yond the Bachelor's Degree, this affords him the opportunity of en tering his professional training one year sooner than had prev iously been possible. It also means to the student who is planning to enter business or industry to be come a productive citizen one year sooner than he might ordinarily. However, if the student wishes to take the four years to earn his Bachelor's Degree, he is not re quired to attend the summer term. This program, of course, does make greater utilization of aca demic facilities as a result of a full year operation of the institu tion. The number of students who attained a Dean's List ranking has increased considerably, which seems to indicate that the con centrated study effort makes possible better achievement from the students standpoint. In or der to attain the Dean's List, a student must have a B+ term average. For example, Dr. Robert G. Bernreuter, Special Assistant to the President for Student Af fairs, has reported that last Fall, under the semester system, there were 93 straight "A" averages; this year, under the term system, there were 264 straight "A" averages throughout the Univer sity system. Dr. Eric A. Walker, President of the University, re cently observed: "The overall trend in student interest this year, has continued to swing from extra-curricular to academic af fairs. This trend, which started here before Sputnik, shows no sign of lessening. Enrollments are up in the languages, mathematics and other basic courses that take concentrated work. Students vol unteer in a greater number for challenging honors programs in the various Colleges. The Library is used as never before. Interest in out-of-class activities, dances THE NITTANY CUB Cheerleaders Made Debut on Tuesday The Behrend cheerleaders made their official debut last Tuesday at the soccer game against Slippery Rock. This organization was in stigated last year late in the basketball season and cheered at the last few games. This year tryouts were held on Friday, Sept. 29. Besides the only returning sophomore cheerleader, Mary Jean Shea, our seven others are: Ann Angelotti, Betty Reichard, and Jean Wilson, all of Erie: Linda Breslow of River Edge, N. J N. Y., Beverly Thomas of Cairo, E N. Y. The girls will cheer at the last three soccer games and all of Eight Ball in The SGA Rack Our new SGA President hails from Oil City, Pennsylvania, where he was born, raised, and educated. James Runzo is his of ficial title, but he is Jim to every one on campus. Jim is an English Major in the College of Liberal Arts. After graduation, he plans to go to graduate school, and then teach college English. While Jim was in the SGA last year, he attended two OSGA con ferences at University Park. He was honored with the job of co chairman of the OSGA workshop last August. Last year Jim was very active at Behrend. Among his endeavors were: the Freshman Variety Show, several plays, the Behrend Choir, the Literary Club, the Icarus Staff, and he is on the Nittany Cub Staff for 1962-63. Jim has had experience in SGA and many other Behrend activ ities. This experience will help him recognize campus and club problems. With the help of the SGA, the faculty, and of course the students, these problems can be solved and we will be the best Penn State Commonwealth Campus. and parties have been declining for some years, while lectures, concerts, plays and art exhibits have attracted continuously in creasing attendance." By Judy Alexander Sunday, October 28, 1962 , Marilyn Glassman of Glen Cove. :ypt, and Candy Shedd of Buffalo, the basketball games According to Mary Jean Shea. the girls feel that they would be able to cheer much more effec tively if there was an audience in attendance. Therefore, a cheer ing section will be organized and lists of the cheers will be avail able soon. Mary Jean also urges all the students at Behrend to come to as many games as possible, so that this year, "the teams will have a real winning season." Senator Clark Visits Campus Federal, rather than state issues will be the outstanding topics of this fall's elections claims Senator Joseph Clark (D.-Pa.). Approximately 30 to 40 students heard this and other comments from the Senator when he visited the Behrend Campus on October 2. Mr. Clark is cam paigning for re-election this fail. During his speech, Senator Clark also explained why he felt that he was a qualified candidate for re-election to the senate. Among other thing's, he noted that during his present term of office as senator, he has backed several bills directly beneficial to Erie and Erie County in addition to those benefitting college stu dents. These included the St. Lawrence Seaway and Erie Har bor projects, modernization of the Port Erie Airport, and repair and improvements at the Presque Isle Park. The senator also took a firm stand against United States in tervention in Cuba. In a question and answer period which followed the talk, several of the students present questioned the prudence of this outlook. Mr. Clark ex plained that U. S. military forces are not large enough at present to allow the U. S. to invade Cuba and still be militarily capable of dealing with situations which might arise in other parts of the world.
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