Vol. 1 Issue 1 c of Boca Raton October 1984 Enrollment record Honors convocation set at CBR Forty-four College of By: Kate Rishoff Boca Raton students were Asked what was the most honored October 9 at a The College of Boca popular course of study special convocation Raton has recorded its chosen by freshmen during attended by CBR highest enrollment figures the orientation meetings, administrators, faculty ever, according to Dr. Dr. Matthews replied: "The members and parents. James Matthews, Vice trend toward certain The honorees included 'll President of Academic courses continues. Business students who qualified for Affairs. is still most popular, the Dean's list and 17 who "There was at least an 11 followed closely be qualified for the to 12 percent increase in Hotel/Restuarant Presidential Honor Society. enrollment," for freshmen Management, General For the Dean's list, a and returning students Studies, and Fashion." student must achieve a combined," he declared Computer majors, both for semester rate point average "and we feel this increase Engineering and systems, of at least 3.25 with no was a result of the change to are on a steady increase as withdrawals, incompletes a four vear status." well. or grades below 'C'. Dr. ·Matthews said the The Presidential Honor September enrollment Matthews said students Society membership marks the second freshmen are becoming more required a Dean's List class entering the four year conscientious. "I have standing for two curriculum. And he heard from faculty consecutive semesters and predicted that enrollment members that students are a cumulative average of students who are billed will more motivated and more 3.50 with no withdrawals, be increased each year., studious ... incompletes or grades below'C'. CBR President Don Ross complimented the students Charles ScJ-lmidt on their achievements and pointed to CBR's progress in the academic world, achievement. Our Dean's auditorium. The invocation building dedicated declaring: List is growing ... was given by Fr. Martin "We are now attracting "That's what college is all Devereaux with a welcome students from 35 states and about. It is not easy to a~dress bx Dr ._J_o_bn-~~-- ..., 14 countries. WbeNvw ' . I hear more and more good I congratulate all who have James Matthews, vice­ things about the College of made it and those who are president of Academic Boca Raton. preparing to join them. Affairs, made the - . "Such praise is not by "CBR is rapidly presentation to Dean's list (\,_.:.. " accident. We are getting becoming a university.'' students while President -~ more attention; more The students, parents and Ross presented awards to , students and more students faculty were treated to a the Presidential Honor dedicated to academic roast beef dinner in the Society. Deans list/ Spring semester Armous answers $150 · Following are the Spring Semester 1984 Honorees: John Armour, Acting to the President of Director of Student Development said the Services, said the term following are services Stuart Abraham Anthony.Leavitt• "Student Activity Fee" was covering the $150 per Francisco Acevedo David Levasseur­ used in error in the fall semester char~e: Andre Anderson• CarlynLee financial statement and • Library Services Sean Barclay CarlLinge should have been "Student • Parking Service Susan Belizaire• Richard Lue Qui• Dr. and Mrs. Ross Service Fee., • Transportation Services Trevor Blanc• suumneLurerurnanS~ • Nurse Services, Insurance Steven Bonsignore Jeftery Marcus Armour explained • Student Events (e.g. Herb Milgrim Charles and Mrs. Schmidt student service fees are Susan Burke• used to supplement a darices, field trips, parties, Livia Casola John Montalbano By: Judy Nilson . hi h pool parties, sport days, art Elizabeth George Moses variety 0 f sernces w c exhibits, athletic events). Bryan Clements Judith Nilson are impacted by student use • Pool Maintenance Sandra Cucilza• Ann Oliver The Schmidt College also classroom and lecture and student need. • Special Functions (e.g., Centre was dedicated to the Michele De Rose• Michele Rappaport facilities. "The new billing forms Honors Convocation , Catherine Di Nardi• Kathryn Rishoft College of Boca Raton at The Schmidts, Willian H. and the new catalogue Parents' Weekend) 5:00 p.m., Friday, Samuel Greco Susan Schnur Wittingham, noted artist explanation will reflect the • Security Boris Smith September 21st. ....,...,;.,.,l·oned to correct terms,, he added, Erik Harikkala has been Co..........,., • Intramural Program Deborah Harte• Kimberley Strand• The building was made do life-size portraits of Mr. "and I hope this resolves • Unassignable facility possible by the generous Lee Harthman• Margaret Surber­ and Mrs. Schmidt. any misunderstanding damages Maria Teresa Herrera BoDDie Lee Twardosky'Robert donation of over one million Guests included Mayor among the student body·" • Tutorial Program dollars from the Schmidt Johnson David Walsh family. and Mrs. William Konrad, • College Town Services Darleen Kahn Kristen Wegman With an excellent meal Dr. and Mrs. Ross, friends, Thomas Le Pere• Mazen Zoubi• faculty, and administration L------------..;..------1 •Presidental Honor Society candidates catered by Total Food took part in the ribbon Service Dedication, various cutting ceremony. impressive works of art were pre8ented, and will Students in Free Enterprise on going event remain on permanent "We are extremely proud By: Stacey Levme of this building," Dr. Ross throughout the United academics and show Merchandising student, display in the building. Students in Free States. understanding of our Tom LePere, a The architectural firm declared. "It stands as a Enterprise is an ongoing symbol of things to come The students associated economic system. These Hotel/Restaurant McCall and Lynch designed event on college campuses. with the organization scholarships have an Management student, the impressive two story and things to do in the cause This year at C.B.R., this of education." receive many benefits. annual monetary potential Susan Belizaire, a glass and marble structure. organization is sponsored They learn about business for individual students up to Computer Science student, The Rogers and Ford ''Ours is a great by Dr. Robert Leon,, On country- a nation of and economics from leading $6500. and Sandra CuculWl, a construction company Campus Director, and scholars and highly Events during October: A Banking and Finance began the building almost opportunity and champion Elizabeth Bates, Activities of freedom. It brought successful businessmen. seminar was conducted in student. Currently, highly two years ago, on October Director. Additionally S.I.F .E. Orlando, Florida during accomplished students are 1st,1982. success to the Schmidt What is S.I.F.E.? It is a family and now we of today, presents various October r12th and 13th. The being selected by Elizabe~ The Schmidt building will non-profit organization, scholarship awards to participants were: Bonnie Bates and Dr. Leon to jom house not only and those of tomorrow can sponsored by leading share in that success.'' students who excel in Twardosky, a Fashion S.I.F.E., and participate on administrative oftices but colleges and universities various projects. ----~~uva~,~~~~------------------------------~-------- Page2 Editorial ''What am I thinking? '' We've changed our name. Once called the Pulse, we are By: Michael ~deck point in our brief but fun handled their beverages and for that you should all now the Collegiate, and along with our new name comes semester. was excellent. You had be commended. A little the dedication of publishing one of the best college papers This being the first article I feel that although our ample refreshments and warning here "One slip and in South Florida. of the new school year. I student body is very young, you knew where to draw the the fun on Monday may dry Our goal is to keep you infonned by covering as much of suppose it should be a only maturity has been line. up." our school life as we can. From sports to fashion to welcome to the four showing. Your next major test The Student Body and concerts, you can count on us to keep you infonned. hundred plus new students Since the beginning of the came on September 20 in college administration are There will be such columns as Mr. Disk designed to help attending the College of year there have been .three the package of soccer. Once working together, possibly students with computers, and one from the President of th~ Boca Raton this year. major tests and you have again school support was better than ever before and Student Government to keep you up-to-date on C.B.R. However, at this time your passed all. outstanding in the rain and ~t means things can only developments concerning you. true welcome will have to The dance on the second the behavior was unprove. We can only accomplish our objectives through our staff, come from another author. weekend was a huge impeccable. Let us all work toward the editors and contributors. I feel the editors of this paper will It seems to me that when success. First, from the Now the final pat on the same goals: be seen as the best team C.B.R. has ever had. people are doing something standpoint of school back may be premature 1. Education (You only Scott Vrabel, Sports ~tor, has a very impressive right, they fail to get their participation, if you did not but, I hope not. The subject get what you work for) and background to go along with his talents (editor for his high due credit. I would like to attend you missed more fun is Monday Night Football in 2. Fun - Have a Good school and sports editor for his college). Scott is a very take time now to commend than I can describe. Collegetown with free beer Year! dedicated young man. the entire student body on Secondly, the way the and pizza. TQ date this has Kate Rishoff, forever inspirational, has found her home its basic behavior at this student body as a whole been a screaming success as Associate Editor.