By the year 2000, women should make up 50 percent of academic, administrative and management positions at the University, according to a March 1988 report of the Strategic Study Group on the Status of Women.
The glamour of a fast-paced and high-paying profession depicted in the popular television show L.A. Law is not the most credible theory for the recent increase in law school applications, said Carol Wright, the University's pre-law adviser.
Students, faculty and staff with questions, comments or criticisms about the recently-implemented plus/minus grading system can vent their feelings at a panel discussion tonight at 7 in the HUB Fishbowl.
St. Patrick's Day is a holiday that has become more of an American hallmark than an Irish one in the last hundred years, said one University professor and folklorist.
What was supposed to be a rally last night to promote military intervention in Central America by the University chapter of the Young Americans for Freedom turned into a heated bout of chanting, cursing and name- calling between the group and the student organization Friends of Latin America.
Plans for a new Agricultural Science and Industry Center have been approved and construction of the $36 million facility is projected to begin by July 1, said James L.Starling, associate dean for administration in agriculture.
University President Bryce Jordan was persuasive yesterday in urging members of the Pennsylvania Congressional Delegation for their continued support of a technical corrections bill at a luncheon held in Washington, D.C., said an aid to U.S.Rep.William Clinger, R-Pa.
The day for green beer is finally here.
A local survey now being administered will determine if people change their daily routines when a contaminant is found in their water supply.
The University is considering a suggestion to join the Centre Region Council of Governments', said George R.Lovette, vice president for Business and Operations at the University.
An internationally acclaimed feminist scholar, activist and author will address the issues facing modern women at 8 tonight in 305 HUB.
Tonight the University's Student Executive Council will give members of the Lesbian and Gay Student Alliance a long awaited answer on whether or not their organization merits a seat on the council.
The Episcopal Student Ministry and Alpha Phi Omega service fraternity are sponsoring a soup kitchen-style dinner tonight from 6 to 7:30 p.m. at St. Andrew's Episcopal Church, at the corner of Foster Avenue and Fraser Street, to raise money for the homeless.
The Penn State softball team (6-4) is playing good ball according to Head Coach Sue Rankin and is looking forward to a strong showing in the George Mason Invitational Tournament, March 25th-27th.
Six members of the women's swimming and diving team will compete in the NCAA Championships which get under way today and wind up Sunday in Austin, Texas.
PHILADELPHIA--The women's basketball team, sparked by senior guard Suzie McConnell, fought back from an 11-point second-half deficit last night to edge No.20 La Salle, 86-85, and advance to the second round of the NCAA tournament in the Mideast region.
During Wednesday night's practice, the men's and women's fencing teams appeared relaxed and unconcerned.
Collegian Editorial
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