VOLUME LVI, NO 3 DREXEL UNIVERSITY PHILADELPHIA, PA. FRIDAY, JULY 4, 1980 Congress Con venes by Audrey Radke motion was defeated, but it Dean Hallam opened the may still come up again at first Student Congress meeting another meeting. this term with an introductory Elected positions were speech explaining the purpose another matter brought up at of Student Congress, and how this meeting. Lou Federici was to go about fulfilling the newly elected as student dean obligation of representing the of Hum-Soc. Another motion student body. Several bills was made to establish the posi­ were set before Congress, one tion of two Congressmen-at- of which was the introduction Large, a ROACH repesen- of a new student organization tative, and a cooperative - Alpha Phi Alpha. This com­ counselor. This motion was munity organization is involv­ tabled, and will be brought ed with minority interests such back before Congress at a later as reducing the high dropout date. rate among blacks, and help­ Mike Revak, Senior Class ing such organizations as Up­ President, announced plans to ward Bound. Although this choose a speaker for gradua­ organization is directed at tion. A letter will be sent out minorities, it is open to any to all seniors for suggestions as and all who would like to join. to whom they would like to They will be given proba­ speak, and whether or not they Heatwave in Creese tionary status for six months, would like to donate a class after which time they will be gift to the University. reviewed for eligibility to Finally, a freshmen year­ by M awuna Gardesey The faulty pans are now be­ old system.” He added that become an official student book is being compiled with The air-conditioning system ing cast, and C'onway an­ the rebuilt equipment “ should organization. names, pictures, and in the Creese Student Center is ticipates that the system be good for a good many Another bill was introduced hometowns of incoming off, and according to Colonel should be back by August 1st. years. seeking an eligibility investiga­ freshmen. These will be Lewis Conway, “ It never real­ He pointed out however, (hat Meanwhile, sixteen new tion of the funding of various distributed to freshmen to help ly has been on this summer.” it would not be turned on im­ fans have been bought for the athletic organizations. The them become better ac­ A small leak in the pump mediately. According to him, various offices in the center. SAC sought assistance from quainted. which drives water through the the equipment will be tested These, together with a number Student Congress in this mat­ The next Student Congress chiller to cool the building is for about two weeks uefore of old ones are on duty ail day ter. The organizations in ques­ meeting will be July 15 at 7 responsible for the failure of being pul back into operation. “ so people can have a bit of tion were bowling, sailing, ice o ’clock, in room 5051, the eighteen year old equip­ Asked whether it would not relief.” hockey, and volleyball. The Matheson. ment; leaving Creese the hot­ be cheaper to install a new test building on campus. system in view of the fact that Because the system is so old, any future faulty parts would parts are not readily available have to be cast again, Conway and the whole equipment had said, “ The replacement cost to be taken out by outside con­ would be about a hundred sultants, who identified the thousand dollars; about dou­ problem. ble the cost of repairing the Digital Drop - Adds courses.” Under this system, by Christopher Holden section balancing is done by The Registrar’s Office has computer, not allowing for begun the process of conver­ human decision. The new ting a hand operated system of system will calculate the class computing Add/Drop forms loads quickly enough to allow to a machine operated system. for human decision. According to Dr. Jerry Kenig Another reason for com­ (Assistant to the President), puterization stems from the “ We are not changing our paper work required by the registration philosophy, we Federal Government for all are just getting machines to do the special programs. the dog work.” This Summer was the dry The computer system uses run and it was determined that the Unicoll Computer IBM there were enough bugs in the 370-168 to store the informa­ system so that it would be tion. The Registrars Office is tested in Fall term and utilized using the program so as Dr. Winter term. The system’s ad­ Kenig puts it, “ you don’t vantages will manifest create chaos.” The informa­ themselves immediately in the tion will .consist of all form of shorter lines. Sgt. Rick Tinson is shown here with one of two new patrol cars. preregistration infornfiation on The eventual goals for the all students as well as the University is to have a com­ classes offered that quarter. plete student data base where Because information on the there is one record for each New wheels for Security computer will be current, any student carried with him/her eri oneousdata such as student throughout their career at Wells Fargo feels that the four hours a day; also they will number, section number, or Drexel. Records could be im­ by Tom Anovick white cars will be easier for transport any student at night course number can be im- mediately updated. The students to spot if they need if that student asks for a ride. mediatly corrected. Presently Registrar’s office has set goals This past week Drexel pur­ assistance. The sedans will be Wells Fargo is here for the there is at least a one week of eventually reaching this chased two new cars for use by more convenient for protection of the buildings and waiting period. stage, but due to the revolu­ Wells Fargo. The old station- passengers, and also more gas for the welfare of the student The class schedule will be tionary nature of the computer wagons that they now use have efficient. body. If anything of yours is made earlier and more com­ field could not delineate the been running constantly for Wells Fargo recieves about ever stolen, please notify the plete as well. “ Presently,” ex­ exact mode of operation. the past two years, and have 700 calls a month for rides guard on duty. They may not plained Dr. Kenig, “ we are on According to Kenig, “ If we been retired. The new cars are around campus. They will be able to retrieve your lost a cafeteria scheduling system. cfidn’t change we would get Ford Fairmounts and will be drive any student that has a item but information may be A student goes into a Cafeteria snowed under in our own white, instead of the old color medical disability anywhere gained to stop a future crime to pick from a menu of paper work.” of blue. around the campus, twenty- from occurring. DREXEL TRIANGLE Page 2,July 4, 1980 ANN A p p l e P i DMA PARTY SAM P i g O u t ! I', it’s Wednesday, of course Apple Pi is having a Wednes­ Come join DMA this sum­ Lambda Chi Alpha invites you The Society for the Ad­ day niter. Come over and en­ mer! Plans for upcoming to: Party, Party, Party at Dan­ vancement of Management All University Women are joy yourself. The good time speakers, tours, and other ny and Friends every Tuesday. will hold a general member­ invited to a free ice cream par­ lasts from 9 until ......... future events will be discussed. Good food, good ship meeting on Wednesday ty hosted by Gamma Sigma The meeting will be Wednes­ refreshments. Drexel Univ., July 9th. Elections for the Sigma on the third floor of the M u s i c D e p t day, July 9, in Rm 208 3401 Powelton, Phila, PA. Board of Governors will be EAC (outside room 3029) on Matheson. See you there! Rides and info. 222-8541 held. Members are expected to Wed. July 9 (11:30 - 1:30). Drexel students are invited to participate in various anytime! attend. New members are Come meet the members of P i K a p p always welcome. Meeting will the most positive organization musical organizations which will be active during the Sum­ take place at 1 P.M. in room on campus! The Brothers of Pi Kapp 207 in Matheson Building. mer term, 1980. These include the Glee Clubs, the Gospel would like to invite you to our Choir, the Band, and a new in­ party Thursday, July 10. M gm t. Skills strumental group, the Rag Starts at 9:30 ends... Get out Time Ensemble. Students who of the summer heat and have wish to join these groups some fun and refreshments. All students interested in should attend the nest rehear­ developing basic managerial sal or register from 9 to 5 daily skills and an opportunity for in the Department of Music growth, responsibility, office, EAC 2018. Are you interested in joining recognition and advancement Rehearsals are scheduled as a bowling league? Perhaps you please call 324-8749 (a Non­ EDlTORS-lN-CHlEF: follows: would want to form a team profit organization). Audrey Radke Eric Mazie Glee Clubs, Tuesdays 6 to 7:30 with some of your friends? EAC 2009. Applications are now being MANAGING EDITOR: Sally Lockwood Gospel Choir, Thursdays 6:30 distributed for leagues which B i k e C l u b EAC 2009. will run year round, and last BUSINESS MANAGER: Barbara Hill.