Lock Haven Univer/ Friday, September 2,1994 Fall Convocation... Students experience Essence of Leaderships^ C o n v o c a t i o n s s p e a k e r Dr. Doris K e a m s Goodwin shared h e r thoughts on leadership through her stories of three American presidents about which she's written books (photo by Sue Heintzelman). by Sue Heintzelman Eagle Eye Editor in Chief_ Students, faculty, staff and visit(»^, joined by Harvard professor Dr. Doris Keams Goodwin, celebrated the opening of the 124th academic year at Lock Haven Universiiy Wednesday. The Founder's Day Convocation honors everyone involved in the University Community, said University President Craig Dean Willis, in addition to serving as the official opening of the academic year. This year's ceremony, whkh left the some of the more than 700 25 open seats pushes for see senate elections guests standing, topped last fall's Convocation 500 attendance. Goodwin shared her views, "The Essence of Leadership," with the audience through the lives of three American presidents and their families. The $tart of the new semester also Having worked under President Lyndon B. Johnson for several mean» k*s eleetiOA time ion the SnKieni years and having helped write his memoirs, Goodwin drew on Cooperative CoaoctI {SCO - and her personal experiences to show how power affected him during itm^\ no time to waste getting these and after the presidency. ^eK:^OR$ «nder w ^ , according to stuJohnson held incredible, precise control over his staff and the deftt.|ov«mtnettt sources. government This iManesKa't with the start of the new school y^sr.^ }|mr& am no fewer than He was a manipulator, she said, "and it was tough to be manip1£ available posllkms open On the 33ulated by him." Goodwin relayed stories of his ability to make ^trong stadeni senate of the SCC. *'This people feel special until the moment their actions displeased him. ^ ai\yays the most hectic time for us as But his power and prestige led to his downfall in retirement. far as eksctions are ccavxraeA" said SCC After running the entire countryi Johnson was left with nothing Vice Bresidem Dcwglas Bicket, "Many to control but his ranch and, according to Goodwin, he ruled it of our senior senators graduated last year like he did the White House. Instead of giving orders to White IBKIplher.,$enat<»s are.,«j),for re-election. J House aides, Johnson met daily with his Mexican workers to We i»ve a Jot of positions to iiU and wc hand out assignments. At night he did not go to sleep until he warn to ftll them ds quickly and cltcchad reports from the field, Goodwin reminisced. "I believe he tiveJy as iXJS^hlc." To this end, senaior brought about his own death," she said. petitions are already available from the Because of his inability to balance work, love and entertains e e (rffices in Parsons Union Building; ment, and his intense focus on work, he died a lonely, depressed students interested in running for senate man, Goodwin said. should pick up a petition as soon as posIn contrast, Goodwin explored another power hungry family — sible and return it, complete with 50 sigthe Kennedys. John F. Kennedy's rise to power occurred because natures, by 5 pjn. Monday, Sejii. 12 at of his father's favoritism for his brother, Joe. Although Kennedy the latest. Senate elections are slaied ior despised this, when his brother was killed in war Kennedy decidtnid*Septejnber. ed to run for congressional office to give his father solace. With a busy year ahead of ihcm, ihc Kennedy still captures the attention of the American public beSCC is hoping to have a lull senate tij) cause being killed at the peak of his career turned him into a and nmning as soon as possible. '1 his mythical character. Goodwin said. "He can stay young, handreally is the best time to run for senate," some forever," she said. Yet with this youth and recognition insisted Bicket "By running now, WIXTI comes the reality that the president never served out the full presthere are so many qpcnini's, you have a idency, saw his children grow up, or enjoyed life, Goodwin said. very g(X)d chance of geiiiiig elccicii." According to Bicket, any full-ume or In her most recent endeavor, Goodwin tackled a book about Elpart-time JUHU rodent in good academic eanor and Franklin Roosevelt. She examined the women of the standing Can run for senate. Newlypresident's life and how these women, in addition to his infideliarrived ireshman are also encoun^o^l in ty, led to his wife's incredible amount of work in social reform. apply. The first lady no longer had a safe haven in marriage, so she .see f^esident Jason CnsUitaro is anxturned to work to pass the time and find a place where she fit in, ious to geneote 8S much interest as [xisGoodwin said. sible in the senate electious "I alreiidy In her examination of each of these power figures, Goodwin feel we've got the year ott lo a good showed how power affected their lives and what mistakes led to starts and the «Jectiwts will provide a their demises. good indicator of how we are reaching Knowledge of these famous lives comes from her publication out to the students," he said. Cristofaro of two New York Times bestsellers The Fitzgeralds and the Ken«nphasized the itapomtae to him of nedys and Lyndon B. Johnson and the American Dream. Her latwldes|»ead student partfeipation. "I ask est book. No Ordinary Time, Franklin and Eleanor Roosevelt: any studera who would like to take a The Homefront in World War II is soon to be released p o s i ^ e role in shaping the issues that afIn addition to the academic procession. Convocation was honfect us ait to sedt of fiiBi ored with the presence of J. Doyle Corman (R-34). as welL" The celebration began the academic year by welcoming the 3,4(X) students at the main campus of LHU and the 300 students attending Clearfield campus. Check inside for great local back to school deals! 2 Eagle Eye Friday, September 2,1994 news Getting write on track Writing and Math centers provide academic aid them or they are introduced to a new form of the basics. Lock Haven University offers help to all students in the areas of writing and Mon. - Fri. 10 a.m. - 4-p.ni. arithmetic through the Math- Mon.-Thu. 9:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Mon. - Thu. ematics Center and Writing Fri. 9:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. Center. 6:30 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Tue. & Wed. 7 p.m. - 9 p.m. Both centers employ stuI'honc: 2091 Fhonc:2171 dent workers who have experience in these areas to assist students who need help to get through classes and The Writing Center, located on the fourth their first semester and see the value in it improve skills. floor of Raub Hall, is under the direction of and come back." The Math Center, located Perry stresses thai students will proofread on the fourth floor of Robin- Carolyn Perry, who also leaches English and give reactions to papers, but they will son Learning Center pro- courses. Like the Math Center, the Writing Center not write them. vides a variety of textbook, video and computer assis- provides self-help materials, such as workStudents can drop by both centers whentance in addition to the stu- sheets, computer tutorials and reference ever they need help without an appointbooks. dent workers. ment, although students can set up weekly The Writing Center, Perry said, also pro- tutoring sessions. Hired, trained and supervised by Carol Rehn, direc- vides computers, typewriters. Holt HandBoth centers were established in the early tor of the Math Center and book keyed software and computerized typ- 1980s through a student support services assistant professor in the ing tutorials. federal grant, which pays half of the salaMath Department, students Several student workers perform one-on- ries, equipment and expenses of the centers. have the experience of tak- one tutoring. "A large number of our clients The other half is funded by the University, ing the courses and dealing are freshman in composition classes," Perry Rehn said. wilh the specific professors. said. "It's not unusual for students to come Several math reference books are available along with books of practice problems, higher level textbooks and National .Teachers Examination (NTE) tests for ^ 308 NORTH VESPER ST. - LOCK HAVEN education majors to review Math C:enter (Robinson 414) Writing' Center (Raub 409) No Appointments Needed. Academic assistance is availabe through computers, as shown here in the Writing Center, and in the Math Center (photo by Karl McCollester). by Sue Heintzelman Eagle Eye Editor in Chief_ Reading, writing, arithmetic. As the old adage states, these are the basics of every person's schooling. They can also be the toughest part of students schooling careers if they do nol have a good background in Eagle Eye Ltnrk Haven Universit.v Lock Haven, PA (717)893-2334 Editor in chief Sue Hcint/clnian News Fdiiors Jen Bowes Jen Baer Advertising Sales Managers Jessica Stull Jaime Houseknecht Classified Editor Michael Spinks • Cleanest Laundramat in Town • Free Wash Every 12 Loads With Lucky Load Card (Cards Available) • Attendant On Duty At All Times Top Of The Line Facilities Open: 8:00 AM 'til Laundry Suppliers Available 10:00 PM Downtown Lock Haven (Last Load in Reasonable Hours by 9:00 PM before taking the test. Math videos are also available for the four most popular courses at LHU, Rehn said. The Math Center is also the site of the math placement test, which all students must take to assess what type of mathematics courses they should take while at LHU, according to Rehn. Tons of Stickers Advi.'ior Dr. Douglas S. 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