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ISC ALUMNI LETTER
Support Your
Alumni
Program
BLOOMSBURG STATE COLLEGE : SPRING 1970
DEDICATIONS AND INAUGURATION HEAD SPRING ACTIVITIES
CONTINUAL
EXPANSION
OF GRADUATE OFFERINGS
The Master of Education degree is now
offered in the following areas: biology,
business education, elementary education,
English, history, social studies (geography, political science, history ) reading,
foreign languages (French, German,
Spanish ) special education with emphasis on mental retardation, speech ( theatre, public address ) and speech correction.
During the fall of 1968 the first Master
of Arts degree program offered by
Bloomsburg State College was instituted
in the field of history. Other departments
such as English, psychology, geography
and economics, will follow suit and are in
various stages in preparing similar proposals.
The department of biology will be the
first to offer a Master of Science degree.
Their proposal is on the verge of completion and should be acted upon during
this academic year. Other science departments are expected to follow with
similar programs.
In future years
Bloomsburg State College anticipates a
Master of Science degree in geology.
The department of psychology is in
the process of preparing a proposed curriculum designed to prepare school psychologists. A future program designed to
prepare guidance counselors is also anticipated.
Graduate programs are being established as rapidly as staff, resources, and
facilities will permit, according to Dr.
Charles Carlson, Director of Graduate
Studies. The over-all growth of the
college encourages additional degree programs on the graduate level.
* * *
*
A placement report reveals that there
were 756 graduates during January, May,
and August of 1969 which includes 76 in
arts and sciences, 673 in teacher education, and 7 public school nurses.
Of the 673 in teacher education, 570
took teaching jobs for a percentage of
84.6. Thirteen of the balance of this
group went into the Armed Forces, 18
have gone on to graduate school, 36 have
gone into other employment, 15 have
been married a nd are not available for
employment, and 21 wer e, at the time of
the report, either unemployed or had
not answered the survey.
INAUGURAL WEEK TO BE APRIL 12-19
VARIETY OF E:VENTS SC~EDULED
The inauguration of Dr. Robert J . Nossen, President of Bloomsburg State
College, will take place at the Inaugural Convocation to be held on Saturday, April
18, in Haas Auditorium at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Nossen became President of BSC last
September following the retirement of Dr. Harvey A. Andruss, who served thirty
years as President.
Inaugural week events will get under way Sunday, April 12, with an Awards
Day Convocation in Haas Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. at which time Dr. Andruss will
be presented a President Emeritus Certificate. The convocation will be followed by
a qinner for college administrative personnel and parents of the award recipients.
The day will be concluded with a concert by the BSC Maroon and Gold Symphonic
Band under the direction of Stephen C. Wallace in Haas Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
An exhibit of Pennsylvania Landscape Artists will open on Tuesday, April 14,
at 8:15 p.m . in Haas Auditorium with an accompanying talk given by Andrew
Hudson.
A significant part of the week's activities will be held on Wednesday, April 15,
with a dedication luncheon for the new William W . Scranton Commons, the naming
of the new nine story women's residence hall, the dedication of the new RCA Computer Center, and the renaming of four residence halls on campus. The luncheon will
be held in Scranton Commons at 1:00 p.m. with the former Governor of the Commonwealth, William W. Scranton, along with other dignitaries, being guests of honor.
Following the luncheon, the new commons and the residence halls will be open for
inspection and an open house, featuring demonstrations, will be held in the Computer
Service Center.
An outstanding cultural presentation in honor of the new President will take
place on Friday, April 17, with Dr. Frank Polano, baritone, and Dr. Robert Marvel,
pianist, both of State University College, Fredonia, New York, appearing in concert.
An Inaugural Luncheon for invited guests will be held in Scranton Commons at
11:45 a .m. The Inaugural Convocation on Saturday, April 18, will start with an
academic procession at 2:20 p.m. Dr. David H . Kurtzman, Secretary of Education
for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will administer the Oath of Office to Dr.
Nossen. A Presidential Medallion will be presented by William A. Lank, President,
Board of Trustees of BSC. In addition to the inaugural address by Dr. Nossen, the
guest speaker will be Dr. Oscar E . Lanford, President, State University College,
Fredonia, New York.
Following the Inau gural Convocation there will be a n informal reception in Scranton Commons. An Inaugural Ball will be held in the same location that evening
from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. featuring two bands in two different ballrooms. All alumni
are invited to this semi-formal affair.
The week's activities will be concluded on Sunday, April 19, with a performance
by the Concert Choir of BSC, under the direction of William K. Decker, in Haas
Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
TO ALL ALUMNI . . . . . GREETINGS!
You are very much an integral part of Bloomsburg
State College.
Perhaps more than ever before, colleges and universities need the support and understanding of their graduates; Bloomsburg is no exception. While this College
attempts to meet its vocational, cultural, personal, and
civic objectives, it faces an ever-shrinking base of support; while it seeks to respond to ligitimate demands for
change, it must guard against those who, in a variety
of ways, would disrupt its educational programs.
I am particularly pleased, therefore, to offer this
welcome, hoping that you will learn with us, share with
us, work with us, and that you will become personally
and corporately informed and concerned and active.
Sincerely,
~~
Yl~
Robert Nossen
President
Alumni Day is Saturday, April 25 -
Details on page 2
SCHEDULE FOR ALUMNI DAY
_ _ _ _ Alumni Are Urged To Return Early on Saturday, April 25 - - - - - .
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
-
INFORMAL GET-TOGETHER FOR ALL ALUMNI AND FACULTY Waller Hall Lobby.
9:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
-
ANNUAL ECONOMICS CONFERENCE
Sponsored by BSC under the auspices of Department of Economics, Ha.as Auditorium.
Theme - "Inflation: U.S.A." Panel members include: Dr. Philip Cagan, Economist for Council
of Economic Advisors, Washington, D.C., formerly professor of economics at Columbia University; Dr. Mark Willes, Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank, Philadelphia; Dr. Ray MacDonald, Research Economist for AFL-CIO, Washington, D.C. If interested in attending, please
send name and address to Boyd F. Buckingham, Bloomsburg State College, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and a tentative reservation will be made for you. There is no charge for admission.
12:30 p.m.
-
LUNCHEON - Scranton Commmons-$2.25 per person or Alumni Membership Card. (Luncheon tickets will be available near the Alumni Association Counter in Waller Hall or in the lobby
of Scranton Commons.)
1:30 p.m.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION -
*3:00 p.m.
-
CLASS REUNIONS
3:30 p.m. -
* All
Refreshments
Scranton Commons.
5:00 p.m.
-
OPEN HOUSE IN RESIDENCE HALLS.
**5:00 p.m.
-
SOCIAL HOUR AND DINNERS as scheduled by Reunion Classes.
8 :15 p.m.
-
HAAS AUDITORIUM - THE BLOOMSBURG PLAYERS will present "The Doctor in Spite
of Himself," a three act satire on the medical profession by Moliere. Admission is $1.00 per
person or Alumni Membership Card.
Classes to 1909 inclusive +1910 +1915 -
+1920
1925
1930
1935
-
Meet in the Alumni Room.
Faculty Lounge, Waller Hall
Husky Lounge Annex outside of
College Store in Waller Hall.
Lobby of Scranton Commons
Room 64, Hartline Science Center
Room 16, Hartline Science Center
Room 66, Hartline Science Center
1940
1945
1950
1955
1960
1965
1966
to
Room 72, Hartline Science Center
Room 70, Hartline Science Center
Room 67, Hartline Science Center
Room 63, Hartline Science Center
Room 69, Hartline Science Center
Room 114, Hartline Science Center
Present - Room 65, Hartline Science Center
FRIDAY EVENING, April 24, Class of 1920 (Leroy W. Creasy, 3117 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, Chm.) 50th Reunion
- Guests of Alumni Association at a dinner in Scranton Commons, 7:00 p.m. Class of 1905 (Mrs. Vera Housenick,
503 Market Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.), Class of 1910 (Robert C. Metz, 23 Manhattan Street, Ashley, Pa.,
18706, chm.), and Class of 1915 (John H. Shuman, 368 East Main Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) will also be
guests of the Alumni Association at this banquet. (Cost to guests of above reunion class members - $3.00 per plate).
+Friday evening following banquet - Class of 1920 meet in Faculty Lounge, Waller Hall, and classes of 1905, 1910, and
1915, meet in Husky Lounge Annex outside of College Store in Waller Hall.
**Other Class Reunion Plans:
1925 1930 1935 1940 1944 1945 1946 -
1950 1955 1960 1965 -
(Mrs. Pearl (Radel) Bickel, 909 Masser Street, Sunbury, Pa., 17801, chm.) No special plans.
(Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bitler, 117 State Street, Millville, Pa., 17846, chm.) Friday, 7:00 p.m., Informal open house,
Bitler home.
(William I. Reed, 151 East Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) Friday, 8:00 p.m., Informal open house,
Reed home. Saturday, 9:30 a.m., breakfast, Hotel Magee.
(Mr. Clayton H. Hinkel, 224 Leonard Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) Saturday, 6:30 p.m., dinner, Hotel
Magee
(Mrs. Carl Demetrikopoulos, Frair & Robin Lanes, Sherwood Village, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) Saturday,
6:00 p.m., dinner, Frosty Valley Country Club, R. D. 4, Danville, Pa. (Old Bloom Road).
(Mary Lou John, 257 West 11th Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) Saturday, 6:00 p.m., dinner, Frosty Valley
Country Club, R. D. 4, Danville, Pa. (Old Bloom Road).
(Mrs. John Trowbridge, 102 West Mahoning Street, Danville, Pa., 17821 and Mrs. Charles W. Creasy, R. D. 1,
Catawissa, Pa., 17820, co-chm.) Saturday, 6:00 p.m., dinner, Frosty Valley Country Club, R. D. 4, Danville, Pa.
(Old Bloom Road) .
(Mr. Willis Swales, 9 Raven Road, Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, chm.) Saturday, 6:30 p.m., dinner, Hotel Magee.
(Mr. Arnold Garinger, Harvey's Lake, Pa., 18618, chm.) No special plans.
(Mr. James J. Peck, 100 Hull Road, Madison, Connecticut, 06443, chm.) Saturday, Bloomsburg Elks, 5:30 p.m.
Get-Together, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8-11:00 p.m. dance.
(Mr. Carl P. Sheran, 59 Vreeland Avenue, Bloomingdale, New Jersey, 07403, chm.) Saturday, 6:30 p.m., dinner
dance, Holiday Inn, Danville, Pa.
RESERVATIONS for overnight accommodations should he made directly with the Magee Hotel, Bloomsburg, Pa.; Hummel's Motel, Route
11, Bloomsburg, Pa.; Riverview Motel. RD. 1, Berwick, Pa.; Stone Castle Motel and Restaurant, R.D . 2, Bloomsburg, Pa.; Keller's Motel. R.D .
4, Danville, Pa.; Pine Barn fnn & Motel. Danville, Pa.; Reichard's Motel, R. D. 4, Danville, Pa.; Red Maple Motel. R.D. 2, Berwick, Pa.; Hotel
Berwick, Berwick, Pa.; Tennytown Motel, Berwick Highway, Blooms-burg, Pa.; Briar Heights Motor Lodge, Berwick-Bloomsburg Highway.
ENROLLMENT INCREASE
The air-conditioned William W. Scranton Commons, to be dedicated
on April 15, has been designed to seat 1,000 students and feed 2,000 at
each of three meals daily. It was completed in March 1970 at a cost of
$1,645,000. (The above photo is an artist sketch)
ACADEMIC PROJECTIONS FOR NEXT
Bloomsburg State College has been
advised by both the Middle States
Association of Secondary Schools and
Colleges and the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education that
its accreditation has been reaffirmed.
Favorable action by the two agencies
came as a result of a three-day visit to
the campus in March 1969 by teams of
educators representing the two accrediting groups.
In keeping with recommendations
made by the Middle States and NCATE
evaluators, faculty and student committees are busily engaged in an extensive
study and review of institutional philosophy and objectives. A complete 'blueprinting' of an academic plan for the
next ten years is also in progress, involving many imaginative proposals for
facilities, staffing, and programming.
Although teacher education programs
were revised several years ago when the
Pennsylvania Department of Education
granted program approval to all Teacher
preparation curricula, consideration is
now being given to further changes in the
year ahead. Undergraduate curricula in
the Arts and Sciences are also being reviewed in light of current trends.
The general education sequence in all
curricula will be substantially changed
before the close of the current college
year. Present requirements are so tightly
mandated that students have little or no
elective choice. Consequently, consideration is being given to a proposal by which
students may elect nearly 17 courses from
the humanities, natural sciences, and
social sciences to satisfy the general
education requirement.
A pass-fail option was recently approved by the faculty in an effort to encourage students to schedule elective
courses outside the field of their academic
YEARS
major. The option allows the student to
take no more than four courses during
his four-year program of studies and be
graded on a pass-fail basis. A grade 'of
'pass' does not affect his quality point
average, used to determine eligibility for
student teaching, membership and holding office in campus organizations, and
graduation.
All academic departments are developing proposals for undergraduate majors
in the Arts and Sciences. Although students may now specialize in the traditional disciplines, the present structure
of liberal arts majors (humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences) does not
lend itself to the ordinary concept of
an academic major.
The college plans to develop more
programs of interest to local and area
businesses and industries. More courses
will be offered in the Evening Division,
and requirements for admission have
been revised to permit the enrollment of
high school graduates who are eighteen
years of age or older. In-service teachers
are now eligible to register for evening
courses at the undergraduate level.
A faculty committee is currently working with staff of the Geisinger Medical
Center to develop four-year degree programs in Medical Technology and Nursing. These new programs are certain to
be popular with young people seek in g
careers in the health services.
The new RCA Spectra 70/ 30 computer
places the college in a position to offer
courses in computer languages, programming, and business applications. The
third generation computer will also make
it possible for the Department of Mathematics to develop a major in the computer sciences for students interested in
careers in applied mathematics.
LOYALTY FUND -
1970
To Be Detached, Filled Out, and Returned
With Your Contribution by April 15, 1970
Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ D a ~ - - - - - - - Name while in colleg,~- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Address
Street
If above address is new, check her.,____
Town
Zip Code _ _ _ _ __
Year of Graduatio.~-------Amount $ ~ - - - - Send Checks to Alumni Office, BSC, Box 31
To insure tax deductions, make check payable to: BSC Alumni Association
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The Admissions Office distributed over
9,050 applications for the 1969-70 college
year with over 4,500 initiating application
procedures. Slightly over 1,085 students were
enrolled for the first time during 1969. The
1969 fall enrollment of 3,550 full-time undergraduate students was the largest enrollment
in the history of the college. Another 575
part-time undergraduate and graduate students increased the total overall enrollment
to 4,125. At the same time, the number of
faculty members was increased by approximately 32, to bring the total to 276 while
the number of non-instructional employees
has now reached .268.
Application materials are being distributed
at a record pace again this year with more
than 10,000 already mailed to prospective
candidates. The college is preparing for an
enrollment of approximately 4,000 full-time
undergraduate students for the fall of 1970
with a faculty of around 300 members.
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Over $1,675,000 in financial aid will be
extended to Bloomsburg State College students before the end of the current college
year with approximately 2,500 or 68% of
all undergraduate students participating.
Loans which include National Defense
Loans, Alumrii Loans, and State Guaranty
Loans account for the largest percentage of
financial assistance which amounts to a total
of over $800,000. The next largest category
of financial aid is in the form of scholarships
and grants and amounts to over $470,000.
Employment is available in three areas
for BSC students and this amounts to slightly over $300,000 which does not include
another $68,000 paid to student employees
of ARA School and College Services in the
operation of the College Commons.
NEW RCA SPECTRA 70/ 35
HAS GREAT CAPABILITIES
The RCA Spectra 70/ 35 installed at
Bloomsburg State College is an extremely
fast and powerful third generation computer
with the capability to process a variety of
diverse administrative and academic applications. The configuration (hardware) consists of 65,000 positions of internal storage,
three disc drives and four tape drives. This
hardware system provides compatability
with other Pennsylvania State College computer installations as well as with other
third generation informative handling systems.
The programming systems (software)
allow the college to take full advantage of - the computer's processing power and flexibility. The software will bring the college
and the computer closer together by providing the all-important man-machine-interface. The software also provides multiprogramming capability which facilitates the
operation of up ta six programs simultaneously; thus a more balanced mix is
obtained between the input/ output capabilities of the equipment, and the rapid internal speeds of the processor.
The hardware, the software, and the application of this multiprogramming concept
will permit greatly expanded curricular
offerings, facilitate student and faculty research, and make possible far more comprehensive administrative reports and analysis.
COBOL (business oriented programs),
FORTRAN (math oriented programs) , and
Assembly languages are available for use on
the system and will be taught as part of
the regular college curriculum.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
CAPABILITIES ARE:
Processor - RCA Spectra 70/ 35 E 65,000
positions of internal storage; Card Reader 1435 cards/ minute; Card Punch -300 cards/ minute; High Speed Printer - 650 line/ minute; Three Disc Drives - storage capacity
approx. 7 million characters/ drive; and
Four Tape Drives - storage capacity approx.
20 million characters/ drive.
NEW
••. NEWS BRIEFS . . .
CONSTRUCTION
Every effort is being made to construct
new buildings and extend utilities so that
increases may be made each year in the
number of students enrolled at the college
to meet the projected 6,000 student enrollment by 1975.
Four projects will be completed in 1970.
Food service will begin in the William
Scranton Commons during the latter part
of March. A maintenance building-garage
will be completed in April and the Bakeless
Center for the Humanities is expected to
be ready for occupancy in June. A nine
story residence hall for 400 women will be
used for the first time in September. Both
'3cranton Commons and the Bakeless Center,
will be completely air-conditioned.
Construction began on a new fieldhousegymnasium on the upper campus during
January.
During 1970, final designs are expected
to be completed and ready for bids for the
following projects: an athletic field, a student center, recreation areas, a multi-level
parking garage, an administration building,
and complete utilities for the upper campus.
It is hoped that construction on these six
projects will begin during the 1970 calendar
yea.r. Total construction costs for these
eleven projects is in excess of $13,000,000.
Warren I. Johnson, who has been a supervisor of student teachers for a number of
years, is serving as Acting Director, Division
of Elementary Education, for the present
semester of the 1969-70 college year while
Dr. Royce 0. Johnson is on sabbatical leave
visiting elementary schools throughout the
various parts of the country.
* * * *
Dr. Charles A. Carlson, Director of Graduate Studies, was recently elected President
of the Pennsylvania State College and
University Graduate Deans Association.
* *
*
*
For the fourth consecutive year, all three
winter sports teams had winning seasons.
Basketball had a 15-7 record, wrestling 11-5,
and i,wimming 10-3.
*
* * *
Two study abroad programs, Bloomsburg
in France and Bloomsburg in Spain, will be
conducted by the college from June 28
through August 31.
* * * *
Loyalty Fund business may be conducted
at the counter in Waller Hall on Alumni
Day. Registration for that day will be by
card provided at the luncheon tables in
Scranton Commons.
* *
Two
books
entitled,
"Introduction
to
Photography" and "History of Color Photography" were given to the Andruss Library
in mell)ory of the late Professor Gerrald W.
Hart by cousins of the deceased.
* * * *
Three hundred seventy-nine pints of blood
were donated at the annual visit of the
American Red Cross Bloodmobile on campus
on Thursday, March 12.
* * *
*
James J. O'Toole, age 42, a popular member of the Speech Department, died suddenly at Geisinger Medical Center on February
25. He served as director of the Forensic
Program and was debating coach.
* * * *
A summer traineeship program for 30
classroom teachers of the Trainable Mentally Retarded in the amount of $27,000 has
been awarded to BSC for the coming summer. Interested persons should contact Dr.
Emily Reuwsaat, Division of Special Education, BSC, immediately for additional information and applications.
The Evaluation Committee of Student Opinion under the auspices
of the Community Government Association conducted a random poll
of 300 students concerning their opinions of the present Bloomsburg
State College Alma Mater. Of the 300 polled, 82% replied (276).
Of the students replying, 78% favored a complete revision; 13%
favored a revision of the lyrics; 2 % favored a revision of the music only;
and 3% favored the retention of the present Alma Mater.
Will you, therefore, let us know your feelings toward the possibility
of altering the Alma Mater by completing the following information and
returning it to Mr. John Mulka, Box 158. Thank you for your cooperation.
Change in lyrics Yes_ _ No__ Change in melody Yes_ _ No_ _
* *
Recent administrative appointments were
John R. Quatroche as Assistant to the President, E. Burel Gum as Assistant Director of
Admissions, Robert L. Duncan as Director
of Financial Aid, and James A. McCubbin
as Assistant Dean of Students.
* * * *
Dr. Robert J . Nossen spoke to the midJanuary graduating class at BSC on the
topic, "A Propitious Time for Accounting
and Stewardship."
Prefer no change at all_
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Nineteenth Letter To Alumni
And Friends of Bloomsburg
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PA ID
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
PERMIT NO. l 0
Spring 1970
Published by
THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
AND DEVELOPMENT
BoYD F. BucKINGHAM, Director
BRUCE C. DIETTERICK, Information Specialist
Support Your
Alumni
Program
BLOOMSBURG STATE COLLEGE : SPRING 1970
DEDICATIONS AND INAUGURATION HEAD SPRING ACTIVITIES
CONTINUAL
EXPANSION
OF GRADUATE OFFERINGS
The Master of Education degree is now
offered in the following areas: biology,
business education, elementary education,
English, history, social studies (geography, political science, history ) reading,
foreign languages (French, German,
Spanish ) special education with emphasis on mental retardation, speech ( theatre, public address ) and speech correction.
During the fall of 1968 the first Master
of Arts degree program offered by
Bloomsburg State College was instituted
in the field of history. Other departments
such as English, psychology, geography
and economics, will follow suit and are in
various stages in preparing similar proposals.
The department of biology will be the
first to offer a Master of Science degree.
Their proposal is on the verge of completion and should be acted upon during
this academic year. Other science departments are expected to follow with
similar programs.
In future years
Bloomsburg State College anticipates a
Master of Science degree in geology.
The department of psychology is in
the process of preparing a proposed curriculum designed to prepare school psychologists. A future program designed to
prepare guidance counselors is also anticipated.
Graduate programs are being established as rapidly as staff, resources, and
facilities will permit, according to Dr.
Charles Carlson, Director of Graduate
Studies. The over-all growth of the
college encourages additional degree programs on the graduate level.
* * *
*
A placement report reveals that there
were 756 graduates during January, May,
and August of 1969 which includes 76 in
arts and sciences, 673 in teacher education, and 7 public school nurses.
Of the 673 in teacher education, 570
took teaching jobs for a percentage of
84.6. Thirteen of the balance of this
group went into the Armed Forces, 18
have gone on to graduate school, 36 have
gone into other employment, 15 have
been married a nd are not available for
employment, and 21 wer e, at the time of
the report, either unemployed or had
not answered the survey.
INAUGURAL WEEK TO BE APRIL 12-19
VARIETY OF E:VENTS SC~EDULED
The inauguration of Dr. Robert J . Nossen, President of Bloomsburg State
College, will take place at the Inaugural Convocation to be held on Saturday, April
18, in Haas Auditorium at 2:30 p.m. Dr. Nossen became President of BSC last
September following the retirement of Dr. Harvey A. Andruss, who served thirty
years as President.
Inaugural week events will get under way Sunday, April 12, with an Awards
Day Convocation in Haas Auditorium at 3:00 p.m. at which time Dr. Andruss will
be presented a President Emeritus Certificate. The convocation will be followed by
a qinner for college administrative personnel and parents of the award recipients.
The day will be concluded with a concert by the BSC Maroon and Gold Symphonic
Band under the direction of Stephen C. Wallace in Haas Auditorium at 8:15 p.m.
An exhibit of Pennsylvania Landscape Artists will open on Tuesday, April 14,
at 8:15 p.m . in Haas Auditorium with an accompanying talk given by Andrew
Hudson.
A significant part of the week's activities will be held on Wednesday, April 15,
with a dedication luncheon for the new William W . Scranton Commons, the naming
of the new nine story women's residence hall, the dedication of the new RCA Computer Center, and the renaming of four residence halls on campus. The luncheon will
be held in Scranton Commons at 1:00 p.m. with the former Governor of the Commonwealth, William W. Scranton, along with other dignitaries, being guests of honor.
Following the luncheon, the new commons and the residence halls will be open for
inspection and an open house, featuring demonstrations, will be held in the Computer
Service Center.
An outstanding cultural presentation in honor of the new President will take
place on Friday, April 17, with Dr. Frank Polano, baritone, and Dr. Robert Marvel,
pianist, both of State University College, Fredonia, New York, appearing in concert.
An Inaugural Luncheon for invited guests will be held in Scranton Commons at
11:45 a .m. The Inaugural Convocation on Saturday, April 18, will start with an
academic procession at 2:20 p.m. Dr. David H . Kurtzman, Secretary of Education
for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, will administer the Oath of Office to Dr.
Nossen. A Presidential Medallion will be presented by William A. Lank, President,
Board of Trustees of BSC. In addition to the inaugural address by Dr. Nossen, the
guest speaker will be Dr. Oscar E . Lanford, President, State University College,
Fredonia, New York.
Following the Inau gural Convocation there will be a n informal reception in Scranton Commons. An Inaugural Ball will be held in the same location that evening
from 9:00 to 12:00 p.m. featuring two bands in two different ballrooms. All alumni
are invited to this semi-formal affair.
The week's activities will be concluded on Sunday, April 19, with a performance
by the Concert Choir of BSC, under the direction of William K. Decker, in Haas
Auditorium at 7:00 p.m.
TO ALL ALUMNI . . . . . GREETINGS!
You are very much an integral part of Bloomsburg
State College.
Perhaps more than ever before, colleges and universities need the support and understanding of their graduates; Bloomsburg is no exception. While this College
attempts to meet its vocational, cultural, personal, and
civic objectives, it faces an ever-shrinking base of support; while it seeks to respond to ligitimate demands for
change, it must guard against those who, in a variety
of ways, would disrupt its educational programs.
I am particularly pleased, therefore, to offer this
welcome, hoping that you will learn with us, share with
us, work with us, and that you will become personally
and corporately informed and concerned and active.
Sincerely,
~~
Yl~
Robert Nossen
President
Alumni Day is Saturday, April 25 -
Details on page 2
SCHEDULE FOR ALUMNI DAY
_ _ _ _ Alumni Are Urged To Return Early on Saturday, April 25 - - - - - .
9:00 a.m.
10:30 a.m.
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INFORMAL GET-TOGETHER FOR ALL ALUMNI AND FACULTY Waller Hall Lobby.
9:30 a.m.
12:30 p.m.
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ANNUAL ECONOMICS CONFERENCE
Sponsored by BSC under the auspices of Department of Economics, Ha.as Auditorium.
Theme - "Inflation: U.S.A." Panel members include: Dr. Philip Cagan, Economist for Council
of Economic Advisors, Washington, D.C., formerly professor of economics at Columbia University; Dr. Mark Willes, Director of Research, Federal Reserve Bank, Philadelphia; Dr. Ray MacDonald, Research Economist for AFL-CIO, Washington, D.C. If interested in attending, please
send name and address to Boyd F. Buckingham, Bloomsburg State College, Bloomsburg, Pennsylvania and a tentative reservation will be made for you. There is no charge for admission.
12:30 p.m.
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LUNCHEON - Scranton Commmons-$2.25 per person or Alumni Membership Card. (Luncheon tickets will be available near the Alumni Association Counter in Waller Hall or in the lobby
of Scranton Commons.)
1:30 p.m.
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ANNUAL MEETING OF ALUMNI ASSOCIATION -
*3:00 p.m.
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CLASS REUNIONS
3:30 p.m. -
* All
Refreshments
Scranton Commons.
5:00 p.m.
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OPEN HOUSE IN RESIDENCE HALLS.
**5:00 p.m.
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SOCIAL HOUR AND DINNERS as scheduled by Reunion Classes.
8 :15 p.m.
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HAAS AUDITORIUM - THE BLOOMSBURG PLAYERS will present "The Doctor in Spite
of Himself," a three act satire on the medical profession by Moliere. Admission is $1.00 per
person or Alumni Membership Card.
Classes to 1909 inclusive +1910 +1915 -
+1920
1925
1930
1935
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Meet in the Alumni Room.
Faculty Lounge, Waller Hall
Husky Lounge Annex outside of
College Store in Waller Hall.
Lobby of Scranton Commons
Room 64, Hartline Science Center
Room 16, Hartline Science Center
Room 66, Hartline Science Center
1940
1945
1950
1955
1960
1965
1966
to
Room 72, Hartline Science Center
Room 70, Hartline Science Center
Room 67, Hartline Science Center
Room 63, Hartline Science Center
Room 69, Hartline Science Center
Room 114, Hartline Science Center
Present - Room 65, Hartline Science Center
FRIDAY EVENING, April 24, Class of 1920 (Leroy W. Creasy, 3117 Old Berwick Road, Bloomsburg, Chm.) 50th Reunion
- Guests of Alumni Association at a dinner in Scranton Commons, 7:00 p.m. Class of 1905 (Mrs. Vera Housenick,
503 Market Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.), Class of 1910 (Robert C. Metz, 23 Manhattan Street, Ashley, Pa.,
18706, chm.), and Class of 1915 (John H. Shuman, 368 East Main Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) will also be
guests of the Alumni Association at this banquet. (Cost to guests of above reunion class members - $3.00 per plate).
+Friday evening following banquet - Class of 1920 meet in Faculty Lounge, Waller Hall, and classes of 1905, 1910, and
1915, meet in Husky Lounge Annex outside of College Store in Waller Hall.
**Other Class Reunion Plans:
1925 1930 1935 1940 1944 1945 1946 -
1950 1955 1960 1965 -
(Mrs. Pearl (Radel) Bickel, 909 Masser Street, Sunbury, Pa., 17801, chm.) No special plans.
(Mr. and Mrs. Luther Bitler, 117 State Street, Millville, Pa., 17846, chm.) Friday, 7:00 p.m., Informal open house,
Bitler home.
(William I. Reed, 151 East Fourth Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) Friday, 8:00 p.m., Informal open house,
Reed home. Saturday, 9:30 a.m., breakfast, Hotel Magee.
(Mr. Clayton H. Hinkel, 224 Leonard Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) Saturday, 6:30 p.m., dinner, Hotel
Magee
(Mrs. Carl Demetrikopoulos, Frair & Robin Lanes, Sherwood Village, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) Saturday,
6:00 p.m., dinner, Frosty Valley Country Club, R. D. 4, Danville, Pa. (Old Bloom Road).
(Mary Lou John, 257 West 11th Street, Bloomsburg, Pa., 17815, chm.) Saturday, 6:00 p.m., dinner, Frosty Valley
Country Club, R. D. 4, Danville, Pa. (Old Bloom Road).
(Mrs. John Trowbridge, 102 West Mahoning Street, Danville, Pa., 17821 and Mrs. Charles W. Creasy, R. D. 1,
Catawissa, Pa., 17820, co-chm.) Saturday, 6:00 p.m., dinner, Frosty Valley Country Club, R. D. 4, Danville, Pa.
(Old Bloom Road) .
(Mr. Willis Swales, 9 Raven Road, Montvale, New Jersey, 07645, chm.) Saturday, 6:30 p.m., dinner, Hotel Magee.
(Mr. Arnold Garinger, Harvey's Lake, Pa., 18618, chm.) No special plans.
(Mr. James J. Peck, 100 Hull Road, Madison, Connecticut, 06443, chm.) Saturday, Bloomsburg Elks, 5:30 p.m.
Get-Together, 6:30 p.m. dinner, 8-11:00 p.m. dance.
(Mr. Carl P. Sheran, 59 Vreeland Avenue, Bloomingdale, New Jersey, 07403, chm.) Saturday, 6:30 p.m., dinner
dance, Holiday Inn, Danville, Pa.
RESERVATIONS for overnight accommodations should he made directly with the Magee Hotel, Bloomsburg, Pa.; Hummel's Motel, Route
11, Bloomsburg, Pa.; Riverview Motel. RD. 1, Berwick, Pa.; Stone Castle Motel and Restaurant, R.D . 2, Bloomsburg, Pa.; Keller's Motel. R.D .
4, Danville, Pa.; Pine Barn fnn & Motel. Danville, Pa.; Reichard's Motel, R. D. 4, Danville, Pa.; Red Maple Motel. R.D. 2, Berwick, Pa.; Hotel
Berwick, Berwick, Pa.; Tennytown Motel, Berwick Highway, Blooms-burg, Pa.; Briar Heights Motor Lodge, Berwick-Bloomsburg Highway.
ENROLLMENT INCREASE
The air-conditioned William W. Scranton Commons, to be dedicated
on April 15, has been designed to seat 1,000 students and feed 2,000 at
each of three meals daily. It was completed in March 1970 at a cost of
$1,645,000. (The above photo is an artist sketch)
ACADEMIC PROJECTIONS FOR NEXT
Bloomsburg State College has been
advised by both the Middle States
Association of Secondary Schools and
Colleges and the National Council for
Accreditation of Teacher Education that
its accreditation has been reaffirmed.
Favorable action by the two agencies
came as a result of a three-day visit to
the campus in March 1969 by teams of
educators representing the two accrediting groups.
In keeping with recommendations
made by the Middle States and NCATE
evaluators, faculty and student committees are busily engaged in an extensive
study and review of institutional philosophy and objectives. A complete 'blueprinting' of an academic plan for the
next ten years is also in progress, involving many imaginative proposals for
facilities, staffing, and programming.
Although teacher education programs
were revised several years ago when the
Pennsylvania Department of Education
granted program approval to all Teacher
preparation curricula, consideration is
now being given to further changes in the
year ahead. Undergraduate curricula in
the Arts and Sciences are also being reviewed in light of current trends.
The general education sequence in all
curricula will be substantially changed
before the close of the current college
year. Present requirements are so tightly
mandated that students have little or no
elective choice. Consequently, consideration is being given to a proposal by which
students may elect nearly 17 courses from
the humanities, natural sciences, and
social sciences to satisfy the general
education requirement.
A pass-fail option was recently approved by the faculty in an effort to encourage students to schedule elective
courses outside the field of their academic
YEARS
major. The option allows the student to
take no more than four courses during
his four-year program of studies and be
graded on a pass-fail basis. A grade 'of
'pass' does not affect his quality point
average, used to determine eligibility for
student teaching, membership and holding office in campus organizations, and
graduation.
All academic departments are developing proposals for undergraduate majors
in the Arts and Sciences. Although students may now specialize in the traditional disciplines, the present structure
of liberal arts majors (humanities, natural sciences, and social sciences) does not
lend itself to the ordinary concept of
an academic major.
The college plans to develop more
programs of interest to local and area
businesses and industries. More courses
will be offered in the Evening Division,
and requirements for admission have
been revised to permit the enrollment of
high school graduates who are eighteen
years of age or older. In-service teachers
are now eligible to register for evening
courses at the undergraduate level.
A faculty committee is currently working with staff of the Geisinger Medical
Center to develop four-year degree programs in Medical Technology and Nursing. These new programs are certain to
be popular with young people seek in g
careers in the health services.
The new RCA Spectra 70/ 30 computer
places the college in a position to offer
courses in computer languages, programming, and business applications. The
third generation computer will also make
it possible for the Department of Mathematics to develop a major in the computer sciences for students interested in
careers in applied mathematics.
LOYALTY FUND -
1970
To Be Detached, Filled Out, and Returned
With Your Contribution by April 15, 1970
Signature _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ D a ~ - - - - - - - Name while in colleg,~- -- - -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Address
Street
If above address is new, check her.,____
Town
Zip Code _ _ _ _ __
Year of Graduatio.~-------Amount $ ~ - - - - Send Checks to Alumni Office, BSC, Box 31
To insure tax deductions, make check payable to: BSC Alumni Association
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The Admissions Office distributed over
9,050 applications for the 1969-70 college
year with over 4,500 initiating application
procedures. Slightly over 1,085 students were
enrolled for the first time during 1969. The
1969 fall enrollment of 3,550 full-time undergraduate students was the largest enrollment
in the history of the college. Another 575
part-time undergraduate and graduate students increased the total overall enrollment
to 4,125. At the same time, the number of
faculty members was increased by approximately 32, to bring the total to 276 while
the number of non-instructional employees
has now reached .268.
Application materials are being distributed
at a record pace again this year with more
than 10,000 already mailed to prospective
candidates. The college is preparing for an
enrollment of approximately 4,000 full-time
undergraduate students for the fall of 1970
with a faculty of around 300 members.
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Over $1,675,000 in financial aid will be
extended to Bloomsburg State College students before the end of the current college
year with approximately 2,500 or 68% of
all undergraduate students participating.
Loans which include National Defense
Loans, Alumrii Loans, and State Guaranty
Loans account for the largest percentage of
financial assistance which amounts to a total
of over $800,000. The next largest category
of financial aid is in the form of scholarships
and grants and amounts to over $470,000.
Employment is available in three areas
for BSC students and this amounts to slightly over $300,000 which does not include
another $68,000 paid to student employees
of ARA School and College Services in the
operation of the College Commons.
NEW RCA SPECTRA 70/ 35
HAS GREAT CAPABILITIES
The RCA Spectra 70/ 35 installed at
Bloomsburg State College is an extremely
fast and powerful third generation computer
with the capability to process a variety of
diverse administrative and academic applications. The configuration (hardware) consists of 65,000 positions of internal storage,
three disc drives and four tape drives. This
hardware system provides compatability
with other Pennsylvania State College computer installations as well as with other
third generation informative handling systems.
The programming systems (software)
allow the college to take full advantage of - the computer's processing power and flexibility. The software will bring the college
and the computer closer together by providing the all-important man-machine-interface. The software also provides multiprogramming capability which facilitates the
operation of up ta six programs simultaneously; thus a more balanced mix is
obtained between the input/ output capabilities of the equipment, and the rapid internal speeds of the processor.
The hardware, the software, and the application of this multiprogramming concept
will permit greatly expanded curricular
offerings, facilitate student and faculty research, and make possible far more comprehensive administrative reports and analysis.
COBOL (business oriented programs),
FORTRAN (math oriented programs) , and
Assembly languages are available for use on
the system and will be taught as part of
the regular college curriculum.
SYSTEM COMPONENTS AND
CAPABILITIES ARE:
Processor - RCA Spectra 70/ 35 E 65,000
positions of internal storage; Card Reader 1435 cards/ minute; Card Punch -300 cards/ minute; High Speed Printer - 650 line/ minute; Three Disc Drives - storage capacity
approx. 7 million characters/ drive; and
Four Tape Drives - storage capacity approx.
20 million characters/ drive.
NEW
••. NEWS BRIEFS . . .
CONSTRUCTION
Every effort is being made to construct
new buildings and extend utilities so that
increases may be made each year in the
number of students enrolled at the college
to meet the projected 6,000 student enrollment by 1975.
Four projects will be completed in 1970.
Food service will begin in the William
Scranton Commons during the latter part
of March. A maintenance building-garage
will be completed in April and the Bakeless
Center for the Humanities is expected to
be ready for occupancy in June. A nine
story residence hall for 400 women will be
used for the first time in September. Both
'3cranton Commons and the Bakeless Center,
will be completely air-conditioned.
Construction began on a new fieldhousegymnasium on the upper campus during
January.
During 1970, final designs are expected
to be completed and ready for bids for the
following projects: an athletic field, a student center, recreation areas, a multi-level
parking garage, an administration building,
and complete utilities for the upper campus.
It is hoped that construction on these six
projects will begin during the 1970 calendar
yea.r. Total construction costs for these
eleven projects is in excess of $13,000,000.
Warren I. Johnson, who has been a supervisor of student teachers for a number of
years, is serving as Acting Director, Division
of Elementary Education, for the present
semester of the 1969-70 college year while
Dr. Royce 0. Johnson is on sabbatical leave
visiting elementary schools throughout the
various parts of the country.
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Dr. Charles A. Carlson, Director of Graduate Studies, was recently elected President
of the Pennsylvania State College and
University Graduate Deans Association.
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For the fourth consecutive year, all three
winter sports teams had winning seasons.
Basketball had a 15-7 record, wrestling 11-5,
and i,wimming 10-3.
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Two study abroad programs, Bloomsburg
in France and Bloomsburg in Spain, will be
conducted by the college from June 28
through August 31.
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Loyalty Fund business may be conducted
at the counter in Waller Hall on Alumni
Day. Registration for that day will be by
card provided at the luncheon tables in
Scranton Commons.
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Two
books
entitled,
"Introduction
to
Photography" and "History of Color Photography" were given to the Andruss Library
in mell)ory of the late Professor Gerrald W.
Hart by cousins of the deceased.
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Three hundred seventy-nine pints of blood
were donated at the annual visit of the
American Red Cross Bloodmobile on campus
on Thursday, March 12.
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James J. O'Toole, age 42, a popular member of the Speech Department, died suddenly at Geisinger Medical Center on February
25. He served as director of the Forensic
Program and was debating coach.
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A summer traineeship program for 30
classroom teachers of the Trainable Mentally Retarded in the amount of $27,000 has
been awarded to BSC for the coming summer. Interested persons should contact Dr.
Emily Reuwsaat, Division of Special Education, BSC, immediately for additional information and applications.
The Evaluation Committee of Student Opinion under the auspices
of the Community Government Association conducted a random poll
of 300 students concerning their opinions of the present Bloomsburg
State College Alma Mater. Of the 300 polled, 82% replied (276).
Of the students replying, 78% favored a complete revision; 13%
favored a revision of the lyrics; 2 % favored a revision of the music only;
and 3% favored the retention of the present Alma Mater.
Will you, therefore, let us know your feelings toward the possibility
of altering the Alma Mater by completing the following information and
returning it to Mr. John Mulka, Box 158. Thank you for your cooperation.
Change in lyrics Yes_ _ No__ Change in melody Yes_ _ No_ _
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Recent administrative appointments were
John R. Quatroche as Assistant to the President, E. Burel Gum as Assistant Director of
Admissions, Robert L. Duncan as Director
of Financial Aid, and James A. McCubbin
as Assistant Dean of Students.
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Dr. Robert J . Nossen spoke to the midJanuary graduating class at BSC on the
topic, "A Propitious Time for Accounting
and Stewardship."
Prefer no change at all_
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Nineteenth Letter To Alumni
And Friends of Bloomsburg
NON-PROFIT ORG.
U.S. POSTAGE
PA ID
BLOOMSBURG, PA.
PERMIT NO. l 0
Spring 1970
Published by
THE OFFICE OF PUBLIC RELATIONS
AND DEVELOPMENT
BoYD F. BucKINGHAM, Director
BRUCE C. DIETTERICK, Information Specialist
Media of