'85 Welcome Back Issue Marks 60th Annlversory of The Triangle I VOLUME SIXTY-ONE SEPTEMBER 20,1985 NUMBER ONE | WELCOME FRESHMEN Administration reorganization announced by U. President Gaither retirement of University Vice Presi­ oversee personnel, purchasing, univer­ Government Affairs; under the by Robert J. Jacobs dent and Treasurer. Alvin Ward. sity store, food services, and central reorganization, this office will be Of The Triangle W ard, who has served in this position services. Former Vice President for eliminated. since 1979, will retire from the University Relations John In his new position. Smith will act In a memorandum dated July 18. University in July, 1986. "In the McCullough will assume these respon­ as liason with University Consultants, University president William S. future,” Gaither stated, "the Vice sibilities upon the hiring of his suc­ Cassidy and Associates. He will coor­ Gaither announced to the faculty and President and Treasurer will be cessor. McCullough, who joined the dinate the Drexel-Cassidy Public staff several changes in the ad­ responsible'for the Office of the Com ­ university as Director of Financial Aid Policy Cabinet, and planning and ministrative heirarchy. ptroller which included budget in 1968, had served as University coordination of contacts with govern­ Among the announcements was the preparation, general accounting, Relations head since 1982. mental officials and agencies. Mr. appointment the university’s first Vice research accouniinp, the cashier, ac­ A national search is being conducted John Tully will continue to serve as President for Research. Dr. Richard counts receivable and payable, and to find someone to fill the position executive assistant to Vice President W. Schneider. In this position. Dr. student loan accounting; the manage­ vacated by McCullough. An October, S m ith . Schneider will be responsible for in­ ment of assets which include short­ 1985 target date has been identified by The news bureau and the state- and creasing the University’s re.search ac­ term investments, endowment-, Dr. Gaither. community relations departments will tivities. According to Dr. Gaither, this current-, and planned funds; real estate Mr. A1 Checcio, formerly Assistant now report to the Vice President for will he done "by initiating policies and and insurance, and internal auditing." Vice President for University Rela­ University Relations. This move, ac­ procedures which will provide incen­ A new position. Vice President for tions has been promoted to Associate cording to Gaither, “ will consolidate tives to faculty, staff and students, both Administration, will be created to han­ Vice President for University all public information and public rela­ undergraduate and graduate." dle to responsibilities of physical plant, R elatio n s. tions functions in a single location.” The Office of the Vice President for safety and security, compliance pro­ J.K. Lee Smith will now serve as No changes were made in the cur­ Research will be located in the Main grams, planning and construction, and senior executive assistant to the presi­ rent structure of the Office of the Vice Building, second flcxir, southwest the Business Manager. dent. Smith was formerly Vice Presi­ President for Student Affairs. c o rn e r. The Business Manager will, in turn. dent for Community Relations and Also announced was the planned Abandon sleep, all ye who enter here. Colleges establish new programs Nesbitt offers Hotel Management An artists conception of the University's newest dormitory, a IS-story hiffh-rise currently under construction. The dorm, located on 34th and Arch Special To The Triangle jor tourist attraction. The city’s new Streets next to Calhoun, is expected to reach com­ pletion by fait of 1986. convention center will further enhance To meet the need for qualified pro­ this image.” fessionals in the rapidly growing “ The HRIM program is definitely hospitality field, a new program call­ unique,” says William J. Burt, who ed Hotel, Restaurant and Institutional has been appointed program director. Management (HRIM), will be offered “ One of its greatest strengths is Drex- by the University this fall. Dr. J. el’s cooperative education plan, which Michael Adams, dean of the Nesbitt will give students the opportunity to College of Design Arts, has get out into industry, and receive prac­ a n n o u n c e d . tical on-the-job training from profes­ The HRIM program, a four-year sionals in the field. University builds for future course of study, will lead to a Bachelor “ Co-op employers will also benefit of Science degree. Graduates will be from the enthusiastic and quality per­ prepared for careers in hospitality formance of Drexel’s high-caliber management at the local, national and ■students.” Construction in progress on new dorm and dining facility international levels, including Field training for these students restaurants, hotels, resorts, casinos, might include various settings, in­ In addition to those accomodations The need to accomodate more In addition to the construction of a convention centers, colleges and cluding Philadelphia's major hotels, by Tracy L. Cassada found in the existing dorms at Drex- students has been apparent for quite landscaped roof over the Sunken Court universities. independent restaurants, national Triangle Staff Writer el, the new dorm will provide a some time. As Drexel becomes an in­ area, other alterations, such as ad­ "There is a significant need for restaurant chains food service contract number of unique features. creasingly national university, more justments and enlargements in the f(XKi knowledgeable and competent corporations, resorts, casinos, and Construction is well underway on To provide a "houselike” at­ students outside the region are in need preparation area, will take place in management personnel in this expan­ country clubs. the university’s fifth dormitory, a mosphere, each floor will contain a of on-campus housing. order to make way for the expansion ding industry,’’ says Dr. Adams. According to Burt, “ for anyone in­ high-rise designed by the Kling comparably small number of students. "I wish (the dormitoryj was here to­ of the facility. “ Metropolitan Philadelphia has many terested in seriously pursuing the Partnership. According to Jerry McFarland, Direc­ day,” explained Diana Dale, Direc­ Construction in the area has allow­ excellent training opportunities with its hospitality field, there isn’t a better The dormitory, located on 34th and tor of Planning and Construction, tor of Residential Living, who went ed for an unrelated project, which will outstanding hotels and fine restaurants, place to learn the trade than here.” Arch Streets next to Calhoun, will “each floor will be a house unto on to say that the dormitory situation involve extending the lobby of and an increasing reputation as a ma- consist of 15 floors, 13 of which will is “ severely overcrowded this year.” Mandell Theater approximately 20 feet house residents. Each floor will house itself,” consisting of a living • northward. The modifications, say 33 students, including a Resident room/lounge, a kitchen, and Coinciding with the construction of McFarland, will give the theater lob­ Hum-Soc adds multifaceted program A ssistan t. b e d ro o m s. the new dormitory is the modification by “ a little different look.” The first floor will be the new loca­ The new dorm will also be com­ paratively more pleasing to the eye, of the University’s dining facility. Construction on both projects is ex­ social, political, and economic issues tion for the Residential Living Office, Speaal to The Triangle The Sunken Court, the area between pected to reach completion by the Fall facing critical areas of the world. which is presently located in Kelly both internally and externally, and the mere height of the building will be a Creese Student Center and MacAlister o f 1986. Anew undergraduate program in In­ Within the overall requirements of Hall, and the second floor will serve dramatic contrast to the existing struc­ Hall, will be modified in order to sup­ ternational Area Studies has been the program, students take courses in as a public area, featuring lounges, tures such as the three-story Myers port approximately 250 additional din­ established in the College of the various departments of the College study rooms, a computer area, and an H all. ing seats. Humanities an3TSocial Sciences. This of Humanities and Social Sciences as apartment for the Resident Director. interdisciplinary major, which com­ well as in the Colleges of Business and bines foreign languages, liberal Administration, Design Arts, and EfTective immediately, entrance to studies, and business and economics, S cien c e. In this issue: welcome letters the Hagerty Library will require offers training for employment in the International internships and Drexel University ID at ail times. international sector. overseas co-op assignments with Come prepared to avoid a hassle. The curriculum is designed to give government agencies, with interna­ entertainment pullout studenu (a) oral proficiency in at least tional banking and legal firms, and one foreign language, and (b) adj<anc- w’ith multinational businesses are be­ ed training and experience in the ing developed. Ms. Kate Peaslee of the sports previews Continued on page 3 canriDus haPDeninas PAGE TWO THETRIANQLE ^ * " ^ B I p AY, SEPTESEPTEMBER 2 0 , 19S9 A NEW PROGRAM IN WOMEN’S STUDIES is being started at Drexel. In­ DO YOU LIKE TO TAKE PICTURES or want to leam how? The Uxerd needs VOLUNTEERS W ITH THE HOMELSS - first general meeting October 1st, terested students should contact Dr. Patricia Cooper, Department of photusraphers and photo developers, tf you are interested and witlins to leam call 3:30 to 5:00 Room 201 Creese. The Second Meeting October 8th, 3:30 ■ 5:00 387-7526 or 895-2S75 or stop by and leave a message at room 3012 MacAlister 201 Creese with auest speaker Sam Irvin - a formerly honteless person now History/Politics, Room 5022, MacAlister Hall, X-2464.