DEAR COED Freshmen Women Handbook Published By ■ Association of Resident Women Bloomsburg State College Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania 1968 - 1969 STAFF Editor-in-chief Kathleen Horst Student Advisor Elaine Shock Faculty Advisor Miss Mary Tolan Copy Readers Toni Matulis Susan Zimmerman Janice Tomkinson Carol McMurray Janice Dovan Writers Linda Bell V,ary Canavan Kandace Caputo Cheryl Dyer Jan Foux Ina Henning Peggy Lamison Betty Matsko Joan Mitchell Barb Schlosser Jane Secrest Gayle Thorpe Cheryl Vack Dorothy Wilson Art Gloria Boshinsky Barb Hoskins Alexis Viisco Barb Memory Sylvia Boblick Typing Barb Osinski Ruth Neibert Joanne Newman Gail Moyer Jane Thomas 2 A PERIOD OF ADJUSTMENT Welcome to Bloomsburg1 As a new coed you will soon be discovering the excitement of college life. Upon first arriving at Bloomsburg you will find yourself in an unfamiliar world with lots of unfamiliar people. Don't be frightened by this thought-the campus will be full of Freshmen just as unacquainted as you. As the days pass, you will find yourself making new friends and adjusting quickly to college living. Before long you will begin to feel that you have always been a part of B.SoC. Life at college is characterized by an 3 emphasis on individual responsibilityo While there are certain college regulations which must be followed, you will find that in most matters, you are the boss. No one will supervise you to make sure that you are studying or attending classes. You will have to make your own decisions and practice self-disciplineo Perhaps the greatest adjustment you will have to make is that of budgeting your timeo A relatively small portion of each day is free for study and relaxationo Both academic and social considerations are important in college and one should never be allowed to exclude the othero You will have to divide your time according to your own judgmento ~ Coed is designed to answer some of the questions you may have concerning life at Bloomsburg and to help you during your period of adjustment. Read it carefully --- We'll be seeing you soon! Good Luck! 4 ORIENTATION Donning name signs and dinks and having to "Buttons, Frosh" are the first things you will be doing during your beginning weeks at Bloomsburg. Orientation week is filled with dances, mixers, a Las Vegas Night, and other activities, all planned to help you take part in campus life. Upon arriving on campus and at your residence, you will be greeted by you RA. She will show you around your new home and answer any questions you may have. 5 Your first day will be spent meeting new friends~ getting to know your roommatej and putting your room in ordero The next few days are fillE,d with the Pla,cement Testing Program, InLrodur:tion to College Life Series (which includes lectures on sex education and study habits),, and ,9, good timeo You will be given your dink a11d name sign which must be worn wherever you go., This trademark makes you special and enables you to become better ac~ quainted with your class of 1 72 9 upperclassmen, and faculty memberso Besides making new friends, the dink and name sign also bring with them their share of razzingo So do not be afraid i£ you are asked to do something out of the ordinary by one of the upperclassmen, but join in the fun and laugh it off as another experienceo Freshmen do not have classes the first week, but must take part in a Freshmen Placement Testing Programo During these first seven days you will have· the campus almost entirely to yourselves (except for the Orientation Committee)o This will give you time to find your way around the campus, buy books, and enjoy yourselfo Registration will be sometime during your second week at BoSoCo Your Freshmen Orientation week ·will conclude with an all-college picnic followed by a movieo This orientation comes to an end all too soon-before you have had a chance to realize what fun you have had and the memories you have collectedo But this also marks the beginning of your college career at BoSoCo, and we hope that it is one of happiness and successo 6 R.A.'s Due to Bloomsburg's increased enrollment and subsequent lack of adequate living space on campus, it became necessary to house some Freshmen women in off-campus, college approved residences~ It was, of course, mandatory to have a person with authority in these houses. Capable student women,serving as Resident Advisors in each house, made this housing possibleo The abilities of Resident Advisors soon became apparent, and it was decided to put one in women's residences on campuso This system worked out so well that RoAo's now serve on each floor of the girls' residences as well as in off-campus houses. Upon your arrival at BoSoC., one of the first persons to greet you will be your own RoAo(Resident Advisor). She will direct you to your room and give you any immediate instructions you might needo You will find her willing and able to answer your questions and she can help with problems you may encounter during those first few hectic days at BoSoCoo Your R.Ao will be a most important source of help to youo Being a college student herself, she knows the "ups and downs" of a Freshman and will help to guide you, eliminating as many problems as possibleo She is close to your own age and you will find her a sympathetic listener when you need someone to talk too Your RoAo has a position of authority at the college and is young enough to understand how you think and feelo An RoAo can be a confidante, supporter, 7 consoler, advisor, and, most important, a friend~ Whether you reside on or off campus, she can benefit you through her authority, leadership, and friendship, but she needs your co-operation with school rules and your confidence in her ability to help youo Make good use of your RoAo--she is there to serve youo 8 I I I ROOMMATES "Friends Who Sail Together" There are friends who pass like ships in the night, Who meet for a moment, then sail out of sight 1 With never a backward glance of regret-- ■ Friends we know briefly, then quickly forget.ee There are other friends who sail together Through quiet waters and stormy weather, Helping each other through joy and through strifej Arid they are the kind who give meaning to lifee Taken from! Friendship Keepsakeo Hallmark Cards Ince 9 One of the very special experiences involved in college life is that of being roommatesc Your roommate will probably be the first person you will meet at BoSoCoo Developing this friendship requires tact, co-operation, understanding and courtesyc It can be a happy and rewarding experience, but its success depends upon the two of youc Usually your roommate is someone you · have never met beforec Sometime during the summer you will receive your room assignment and the name of your eoommateo A few friendly letters or a visit during the summer provides an excellent opportunity to become acquaintedc Knowing who your roommate is to be and something about her makes adjustment to college living much easierc Once you and your roommate become good friends first impressions may be something to remember, but.don't be panic stricken by first impressionsc Sometimes shyness is covered up by coldness, or insecurity by frivolityc Getting to know one another can be fun and can be a challengec Don't rush; it takes time to develop a meaningful relationshipc Approach the situation casuallyc Don't overwhelm your roommate by listing all the trophies you have wane Forget such accomplishments of the past such as your "Miss Congeniality" awardo Itfs also not wise to give a discourse on your father's investments or tell her that you are one of "the" Smiths of Smithville, because, while you are building up your family tree, you may be belittling herso One thing that will help you become 10 acquainted will be the planning of your roomo This is a project for two, so make sure you pick out bedspreads and rugs together., Before long you'll find you can exchange suggestions for a new hairstyle or dress pattern, or you may decide you'd like to arrange your room a different wayo If you work together, you'll discover you have many mutual interests$ as well as those differences which make you individualso Once you and your roommate have established a friendly living pattern other adjustments should come easilyo The rooms are small and it doesn't take long for them to get clutteredo Itis your responsibility to hang up your clothes and grab a dust mop when it's neededo Make sure your roommate doesn't find a pile of your shoes in the middle of the floor or your wastebasket overflowing., This is an area where co-operation is a musto Your room is home for both of you, and both of you must help to keep it neat., A quick way to make an enemy is to borrow something and forget to return ito You may think the best way to make friends is to lend your possessions, but you may find, when they are returned a little worse for the wear, that this is not always true. It is a good idea to have some cormnon property such as alarm clock, radio or stereo, but it won't take long to discover when to share and when not to sharee You'll find, now that you have a roommate 9 that respect and consideration are a musto When your roomie is studying for a test, it's wise not to give a list of the dayis activities" Be considerate about study hours. Turning the lights out at ten when your roommate has an hour and a half more studying to doj or keeping your roommate up until two in the morning with the light 11 on can lead to drastic consequencesQ If a problem should arisej sit down and talk it out., Silence or arguing can only make the situation worseo Sometimes you may have to give in, but that's lifeo Always remember: 11 To have a friend, you must be a friend.,"o Make your relationship one you will look back at with only the best of memories., 12 I I f I • I - [;r - @ -- ---- YOUR ROOM Probably one of the most important places on B.S.C.'s campus will be your room, for it is here that you will study, relax, and gossip with friends. When you first see your room, it will appear dull and drab, but with a little imagination you and your roorrrrnate can turn that empty room into a warm and active place to live. It is best to -wait until you see the room before buying bedspreads and rugs. This way, both you and your roommate will be able · to decide what color scheme you should use, and what style bedspreads and rugs suit your room. You'll be pleased to see how livable your room will look after you add your personal touches. The Bloomsburg stores offer a variety of bedspreads and rugs, but it might be wise te plan a trip home just in case you can't find anything suitable. You may even be fortunate enough to obtain these articles second hand from upper classwomen. 13 Bed linens and pillows are provided for you in both the residence halls and off-campus houses, although you must bring a pil1ow cover that is either plastic or cloth and a mattress pad9 There is usually ample closet spaceo You may have to share a closet or you may have your ownQ This depenqs upon where you stay, but in both cases there should be room for your clothes, shoes, and suitcaseso However, it is better to bring a seasonal wardrobe, and exchange these clothes over vacations or on weekendso Also, depending on the room space, you could bring a storage box in which to ke~p sweaterso You must remember that your room is only half yours, so don't try to bring your zoo of stuffed animals or that shell collection that takes up three walls and half the floor~ There are certain rules that the House Committee or the landlord of your house sets downo Be sure to find out wheth~r you can stick things on the wall or move your furniture aroundQ It is expected that you will abide by the rules given to you~ Remember 1 no two rooms have to look the same, so use your imagination and make your room a special place on campusD 14 I I I • I I • ~ ASSOCIATION OF RESIDENT WOMEN Upon enrolling at Bloomsburg State College, every resident woman automatically becomes a member of the Association of Resident Womenj bett.er known as the AoRoWo. It consists of the women living in the three women's residence halls and all off-campus houseso The government of the AoRgWo is comprised of the Executive Board, Judicial Board, Residence Councils, and respective Advisorso The officers of the Executive Board for the year 1968-69 are as follows: President.ooooooooKathie Cahill Vice PresidentooooBeverly Ibnchez SecretaryooooooeooAnn Peacock Treasurerovooo•oooAnnette Slusky Social ChairrnanoeoKathy Krall AdvisorSooeocoooooDean Jackson and Miss Tolan In addition to the Executive Board, the Association depends on the contributions of the Judicial Board; Senior Representatives, RA representativesj Big Sister Chairman, and Senior Advisoro Within each residence hall the following committees coordinate communal living responsibilities: House Committee, Remembrance Committee, Art and Publicity Committee, Telephone Committee, Election committee, and Fire Warden Committeeo The object of the AoRoWc is to initiate and carry on co-operative government and encourage high standards of social living among the resident womeno During the past year the AeRoWc spons,:l);j'.'e@ tWb Big and Little Sister Teas, a Halloween Party, and a Christmas Party in Husky Lounge (both included entertainment 15 food), a Bridal Show, a Pinochle Tournament, a Surprise Dessert (at which time the newly elected officers were announced)j a Triangle Dance (composed of two bands playing simultaneously in different residence halls), and several speakerso At floor meetings each girl has the chance to openly express her ideas concerning areas in which she feels the Association should take an active parto It is, therefore, important that you take a responsible interest in the functioning of the Association of Resident Women in order for it to better represent you, the Resident Womano a:id l6 BOOK BUYING A perplexing problem that will face you is the purchasing of books for first semester. The problem is easily solved. After you register and get your schedule, you will be anxious to buy your texts for all your courses. A list containing all the textbooka can be found in front of the bookstore. All books can be purchased in the book~tore, but many students prefer to buy their books second-hand. This can be a great savings for you, providing the texts or editions have not been changed since the preceding semestero Be sure to check the booklist to avoid making this expensive and needless mistake. If you decide to buy second-hand books, check the qµlletin boards or go to the Book Exchangeo The Book Exchange is run by one of the campus organizations as a money-making 17 projecto Students with books to sell pay a dime, let the Book Exchange worry about selling their books, and receive whatever profit is made on the second-hand books~ Your RA, Big Sister or any other upperclassmen will be glad to help you find books or answer any questions you may have~ Buying books can be an adventureo And there's plenty of time to get all your books--so remember--don't panict 18 I: I I I I CHRISTMAS SPIRITING Beginning right after Thanksgiving, the Christmas Spirit engulfs our campus. Beautifully decorated trees go up all over campus. Each floor is given it's own tree to decorate; this can be a lot of fun if everyone is willing to help. It takes a lot of time to string the popcorn and add the decorations to the tree, but the finished product is well worth it. As an added attraction, some girls put all their stuffed animals under the tree. Another aspect of Christmas decorating concerns room doors. Sometimes one hall carries out a complete theme with each door representing one part of the theme. This is one time you and your roommate are completely alone in doing something; other girls can offer ideas or suggestions 9 but your door is uniquely yours and your roomie'se Many years ago some women in a college residence hall sought a way of helping college coeds impress the Christmas spirit within the residence~ The exact origin of "spiriting" is not known, but 19 it is known that Bloomsburg coeds adopted this custom nearly fifteen years ago. The names of the girls in each corridor are put on pieces of paper, and each girl draws a name,. "Spiriting" usually lasts for about one week, during which time every girl receives a small gift from her spirit each day. The Spirit can give either a small inexpensive gift (like a comb or pack of cards), or do a good deed (like making the girl's bed or leaving a doughnut or coke in her room for a snack). At the end of the week there is a party in the unit lounge of each floor and everyone finds out who her Spirit was and presents her with a $1.00 gift as a "thank-you". "Spiriting" works much the same way in off-campus houses. One final side of Christmas sharing is the projects some floors undertake. In the past, floors have prepared "Christmas baskets" for needy families, and have also repaired toys brought from home and distributed them to those who are less fortunate. True Christmas spiriting is the giving of oneself and experiencing a feeling of personal satisfaction and inner peace for sharing with others at the most beautiful time of the year. 20 ANNUAL SOCIAL EVENTS The Big and Little Sister Tea-- This is a formal tea that will help you get to know the Deans, Head Residents, and Resident Advisorse It will be held late in September, and each Freshman is escorted by her Big Sistero Homecoming-- This is a special weekend in October which features Big Name Entertainment on Friday night, a parade and football game on Saturday, and an informal dance that eveningo There is usually an "Open House" for all students, dates, and parents on Saturday or Sunday of that weekendQ Christmas Party-- This party, sponsered by the resident women, is held in Husky Lounge about a week before Christmas vacationo Entertainment is provided and refreshments are servedo Sophomore Cotillion-- Each year the sophomore class sponsers this dance which is usually held during the Christmas seasono The type of dance (formal or informal) is decided by the classQ Winter Weekend-- Winter sports, such as skiing, skating, and ski-dooing, are part of the agenda for this weekendo The location of the activities varies every yearo Freshman Dance-- This is the first Freshman Class project and is usually held in late February o 21 ARW Installation of Officers--This occasion features the "Surprise Dessert" at which the new members of the Executive and Judiciary Boards are announcedo It is held in the early Spring for all resident women, in the College Cornmonso Spring Weekend-- Big Name Entertainment is the featured event of this weekendo Our new social fraternities and sororities also sponsor fun filled activities at this timeo Colle~ Picnic-- Held at the close of school, this picnic brings the entire college community together for the last time that yearo Junior Prom-- This formal dance is sponsored by the Junior Class and is held in April or early Mayo Senior~-- The end of the year brings with it the Senior Banquet and formal dance usually held at Genetti's in Hazletono Holida~-- Usually each holiday is occasion for a special danceo Dress varies with the holiday and themeo 22 THE BIG AND LITTIE SISTER PROGRAM No doubt, by now, you are wondering how you will become a real part of college life. The Big and Little Sister Program has been set up especially to help you make this transition from a confused and insecure Frosh to a confident Freshmano Early in the summer, you will receive a letter from your Big Sistero She will guide you in preparing for college and answer any questions you may have, no matter how trivial they seemc Since she has just finished her first year at college, she will be well-acquainted with the problems of Freshmen and will be an indispensible guide,. In order to benefit from this assistant, however, a mutual sense of cooperation and understanding must be establishedo Don't hesitate in forming this lasting friendshipc During the first few weeks on campus, there will be oportunities for you and your Big Sister to get together socially~ At the Big and Little Sister Tea, you may be given a chance to meet the President and his wife, various Deans, Head Residents, and other Big Sisters. Plan to attend and have a gre~t time becoming a part of BoSoC• If your Big Sister does not return to campus for orientation week, you will be greeted by representatives of the Big Sister Committee who will act as guides and sources of information until your own Big Sister arrives. Remember, it is partly your responsibility to make yo~r Big Sister your advisor and friend. She is eager to meet you and help you with any problemso Help her by letting her be your friend. 23 - l6t {_Z,.;i; sr. NI Cl< 503) ' Q I O~Q n, '/r-r ~/ I £R~ r~.,._E .-oPARK ~ ~ ~ ~ ~ Su S~u.EHAN NA ~ R\Y ER ....___/'--A-/\_._/ ~ ~ ~ Tb CATAWISSA .. -,-. ~ ~ WHAT TO WEAR WHEN Perhaps one of the principle questions you have is what clothing to bring in Septembero It is only natural that you will want to look your best at all times~ To help you dress appropriately for all occasions, we have formulated an outline which we hope will help you in your selection of clothing. Closet space is limited, therefore, it is a good idea to conserve 26 space by planning a seasonal wardrobeo A rainhat, wnbrella, and raincoat are essential items which should not be forgotteno In September, cottons are appropriate. Woolen clothes are not usually worn until late Octobero Stockings and · heels are required at one evening meal a week, and also for Sunday dinnero At these meals, girls usually wear suits or dresses. Howeverj skirts and sweaters may also be worn with your heelso For all other evening meals, the clothes you wore for class that day will be fine. Sportswear is an important part of your wardrobe. Most of the dances and other activities are casual (this means slacks, wranglersi cutoffs, bermudas, sandals, and comfortable jerseys or sweat shirts). Bermudas and slacks are never to be worn to classes, administrative offices, or Carver Hall. This type of dress is allowed in the College Commons all day Saturday and on Sunday eveningsG In the residence hall you can dress as casual as you want, but when you leave your room, you must don a bathrobe and slipperso This is the only place on campus that you may appear in rollers- -never in public! Be prepared to make necessary minor repairs by keeping needles, thread, and extra buttons on hando Good grooming is of the utmost importanceo When you look your best, you think and feel your best. 27 CLOTHING LIST Event Event in Particular Campus wear Class Dining Hall Church Athletic Events Teas Dance Dress Skirts,sweaters, blouses, cotton dresses Evening meal or Sunday dinner All the time Sports Dress or casual clothes (c'h eck Po27) Dress or suit Culottes, slacks,or campus wear I Big & Little Sister Tea Afternoon dress or suit Surprise Dessert Dress or suit Record hop or band dance Campus or sportswear Senior Ball Long gown ·7- - Hat Scarf (opt) Shoes Loafers, flats, sandals Small purse (opt) No Heels & hose No l. Yes Heels & hose Yes Opt Loafers, flats, sandals Opt L- No Heels & hose Gloves ~ No Loafers, flats . No ·- No Heels & hose Yes I- 29 28 Purse & Gloves COLIEGE COMMONS The dining hall, known to the students as the College Commonsj will be a place you will spend many hours during your stay at BoSoCo Besides the three meals a day which are served by Slater Food Service, many banquets and teas are also scheduled there by campus organizations. Here you will eat, relax, and meet many new friendse 30 The present policy was set up on a trial basis as a result of a campus surveyo Breakfast is cafeteria style all week, lunch is cafeteria style every day but Sunday, and the evening meal is served cafeteria style Thursday through Sunday nightso The other meals are family styleo The dress varies, depending on the day and the style of the mealo For many of the weekend meals, students may wear casual dresso For at least one meal a weekjl the women are asked to dress up and the men wear coats and ties~ The serving time for each meal is long enough to allow students to eat when their class schedule perrnitso Throughout the year, several of the evening meals are served with a basic theme attached, complete with appropriate · food, decorations and entertainmento In the past, there have been such themes as "Circus Night" and "International Nighto" Before most of the holidays, a special meal is served complete with candilelight and all the trimuiingso During final exams~ a coffee and doughnut pour provides · a welcome break from studyingo As a special treat, a cake may be provided for each student on his birthdayo At each meal, there is usually a variety of foods to choose from which should appeal to many different tasteso Three well-balanced meals a day are necessary to get a student through a full day of classes and studying~ It is so easy to skip a meal here or there, but it is your health which suffers in the long runo The College Corrrrnons is certainly one of the main centers of student activityo It is a place for good food, social contacts, lively conversation, Jl and all around relaxation. It provides a very healthy and happy atmosphere for the B.SoC• students. 32 ACTIVITIES AT BoSoCo Now that you are about to begin your college career at BoSoCo, it's not too early to start thinking about how you are going to put your leisure time to good use during the next few years of your college lifeo For your participation and enjoyment, the college offers many extra-curricular activities and clubs which cover a wide range of interestso If you're interested in sports, the Women's Athletic Association or the "B" Club have developed an · extensive intramural and extramural programo Archery, ping pong 9 basketball, volleyball, softball, badminton and tennis matches fill the school year in women's athleticso A Water Ballet is preseted each year in the early springo In addition, the indoor pool and gym can be used at your convenienceo Politics anyone? · For you we have the Community Government Association, the Association of Resident Women and the offices of ~arious other organizationso Speaking of organizations~ there are many you can joino The Bloomsburg Players, the French and Spanish Clubs, the Archeology Club, and the Literary and Film Society to name just a fewo For the musically inclined, we have Harmonettes (an all girl choir), Concert Choir, and the Maroon and Gold Bando A new addition is the Studio Band which plays dinner music for some of the evening meals in the Commons. Fairly new to the Bloomsburg campus are social sororitieso These include Delta Epsilon Beta, Theta Gamma Phi, Tau Sigma Pi, and Chi Sigma Rhoe Lambda Alpha Mu, a service sorority, offers another outlet for your energieso These various sororities exist not only to provide 33 events to fill your 9ocial calendar, but help to enrich one's personality and prepare one for the futureo Coffee, tea, or cokei anyone? If the answer is yes, Husky is the place to goo Located in Waller Hall, you can drop in for a quick snack, a game of cards, or just a chat with friendso It's really a great place to relax and meet new people! There are always events sponsored by each class and a weekly dance or movie, not to say anything about the Friday and Saturday night activitieso If you need a change of scenery once in a while, you can journey across the street from the campus to the Nook for a hoagie, pizza 9 or just some recreation~ You can also go down the street to Burr's for ice creamo Each coed should plan to take an active part in the social life offered at Bloomsburgo Along with all the clubs, there ' are the men's athletic events to supporto As you may know, Bloomsburg takes great pride in the · wrestlipg squads they presento Besides this, there are weekly football, basketball, and swi.mµri.ng eventso In the spring, there are tennis matches, track events, golf matches, and baseball gameso Our BoSoCo guys need your support and encouragemento The more activities in which you participate your Freshman year, the sooner you will become acquainted with fellow students and the more rewarding your college life will beo 34 QUIET HOURS Hearing the words ,nquiet hoursn for the first time may be confusing to youo Don't worrythe meaning of quiet hours is simpleo There are certain times during the day in which noise must be kept at a minimum; this means there should be no loud playing of radios or record players, no loud talking or no running through the corridorso At first this policy may see~ a little unreasonable, but you will soon learn the value of ito 35 You may ask, "Why are quiet hours necessary?" Quiet hours are set up to accommodate student ,schedules. Just be1 cause you have to get up early doe!?n't mean everyone else must; because you are staying up late, doesn't mean others are doing the same. Quiet hours are for studying and for sleeping. Usually quiet hours are between 2:00 P.M. and 4:00 P.M., and between 7:JO P.M. and 10:00 P.M •• These times are quiet in order to allow girls to study. From 10:JO P.M. to 9:00 A.M. it should be quiet for sleeping. These quiet hours can vary slightly depending on wpere you are living. It is up to each girl to enforce quiet hours. You may not realize exactly how much noise you are creating until someone tells you to "keep it down". If someone does tell you to be quiet, don't feel that you are being insulted; maybe the next time you are trying to study you will be forced to tell others to quiet down. If you have been making noise and are told about it, apologize and remember that you are living with other people and that cooperation is very important. Quiet hours are a significant part of college life. Remembe.r that quiet hours are for your benefit. Remember also that it is up to you to see that quiet hours are enforced. J6 COLLEGE. SERVICES With the many and varied services offered to the students at BoSoC0, it would be possible to remain here for weeks at a time without ever leaving the campusQ Our friendly little college could even be called a town within a townQ To take care of illnesses, nurses are on duty 24 hours a day in the Infirmary, conveniently located in Waller HallQ A doctor is always on callQ (Note: When you miss a class because of illness, you must get an absentee slip from the college store and have it signed by a nursee) The college bookstore has already been mentioned in the article on book buying~ In addition, you can purchase such things as notebooks, greeting cards, pens, cosmeticsj stamps, sweatshirts, travel posters to decorate your room, and even small gifts for birthday presentsQ A million dollar library has been in operation since September of 1966e It offers modern research and study facilities as well as thousands of bookse It is open from 8:00 AoM. until 10:00 PoMo every week day, 8:00 AcMo until 5:00 P.M. every Saturday, and from 2:30 P.Mo until 9:00 P.Mo every Sundaye Skilled librarians are always there to assist youe BoSoCe also has a banking service in Waller Hall, where students may cash checks and keep savings accountsQ In Carverj there is a Financial Aid office that helps to place students that are interested in employmentQ The jobs vary according to the time you can budget 37 for work hourso Some students work in the Commons, some in the library, some as lab assistants and suchc As you can see, BoSoCo tries to serve you in every way to make your college days enjoyable oneso 38 JARGON As you become familiar with life at Bloomsburg, you will find that the academic world of BoSoCo has its own vernacularo These words and phrases will easily become part of your vocabulary as you become an integral part of the college and student lifeo We have prepared the following list of jargon most frequently used to give you a head starto Academic Pro -- probation because of an average below 2o0 (based on a 4o0 system)o Ace a test -- to get an Ao Bluebooks -- test booklets which are often requested by professors to 39 use for taking exams. They can be purchased in the bookstore. Bookstore -- the college store where you can buy such things as stationary, cards, sweat shirts, toothpaste, and notebooks, as well as your textbookso It is located in Waller Hallo BR -- bathroom Bye the Way -- coffeehouse downtown that is located in the basement of the Presbyterian Church at Market and 5th Streets. Commons -- dining hall Corridor meeting -- bi-monthly floor meeting for ARW Cut -- absence from class Destination card -- a card which is kept at the main desk of each residence for every womano It must be filled out when you leave and return to the building. Digest -- summary of residence hall rules Finals week -- the last week of the semester when classes are cancelled and final exams are administeredo House meetings -- meetings usually held once a week in each of the Freshman Houseso Husky -- BSC mascot Husky lounge -- a lounge in Waller Hall with booths and tables for relaxation, TV, snack bar; it is the s.ocial center of campus. Kampus Nook -- the restaurant located opposite the College Corrrrnons. Late -- legal permission to stay out beyond curfew. Each woman resident gets an alloted number of lates according to class statuso Long porch -- a large porch on Waller Hall which faces Elwell Residence Hallo 40 Lounge -- Husky Lounge. M & G -- The Maroon and Gold; the college newspaper. Obiter .~- the college yearbook. Olympian -- the student literary magazine. Permission slip -- a form which must be filled out and approved before a coed may leave campus overnight or for a weekend. Pilot -- the college handbook to consult for further information about all phases of college activities, both social and academic. Psych-up -- Get on the ball! Quickie -- an unannounced quiz. R.A. -- Resident Advisor (see page 7). Rake - an E which means failure in a course. Roomed -- confined to your room for infraction of an ARW regulation. Roomie -- roommate. Senior Walk -- pavement from Waller Hall to Carver Hall. It is off limits to Frosh. Tunnel -- the underground passageway from Waller Hall to the Commons. --- --- u ~~ II I If-~~ -(1)~ CHECK LIST Here we included a list of suggested items that have been helpful to others in the pasto It is a good idea to wait until your roommate arrives to buy bedspreads, rugs, curtains, etc., so that you will agree on cost and color of the items. All underlined items are required and all starred items are highly suggestedo Address book Alarm clock Ashtrays Bedroom slippers or shower shoes Blankets Bottle opener Bull¢tin board Camera Can opener Desk lamp Dictionary (Webster's New Collegiate Dimes·, quart-ers, , etc. for use in vending machines ➔c Drying rack Drinking gl·a ss or supply of paper cups Dust cloths Eating utensils First-aid ki t➔c Garment bag➔ c Hair dryer,c Hangers ➔:- High school yearbook Iron➔c 42 ~ rest (asbestos or metal) Laundry baglc Laundry deterg~nt Masking tape and plasti-tac* Mattress pad (36° x 72n) Multiple skirt and blouse hangers Name tages or laundry rr..arker for clothes Note pad for door Paper clips 9 scotch tapej etco Pen and pencil container Phonograph and records Pillow~ (plas-\..ic or cloth) (21 11 x 27") Playing cards-pinochle Pot to heat water or cook food Radio Rainwear and urnbrella➔c Scissors Sewing kit Shoe polish Shower cap➔c Sand pail (small, plastic-for toilet articles)➔c Spray starch Stapler Stationery and stamps Standing hand mirror Stuffed animals and throw pillows Swim wear Thesaurus Typewriter Towels and washcloths. Wastebasket (metal) 43 GENERAL INFORMATION 1. Record the number of your typewriter, camera, and radio for reference in case of loss. 2. Check all electrical cords-- they must be in good condition. 3. Mark all personal articles with name tapes or with your name written in indelible ink. This includes articles such as umbrellas, towels, books, etc. 4. Heavy baggage may be sent by express, plainly labeled with your name, residence hall, room number, Bloomsburg State College, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania, 17815. Allow a week for deliveFy. Since there is limited storage in the residence halls or the houses, all trunks and large luggage will have to be returned to your home. 5. Plan to deposit large sums of money at the College Banke Never keep large sums of money in your room or on your person. 6e Bring enough money (about $60) to take care of books, supplies, etce 7. Always carry identification card in your wallete Be sure to put your name on all cards of importancee 44 8. Get to know your roommate, Big Sister, and RA through letters this summer, and help them to get to know youo 9Q Read the Digest and Pilot thoroughly and become familiar with all regulations, especially "sign-out" procedureso 45 NOTES