Now is the time for all good seniors to come to the aid of their gift.

It is the Class of 1994's chance to contribute to the Penn State tradition by donating money to the senior class gift fund. Future Penn Staters will have more time to study and more materials to help them get their work done if you -- the seniors -- chip in to make this year's class gift a reality.

The extended-hours reading room in West Pattee, which recently received the most votes in class balloting, will feature a computer lab, general reference materials and laptop computer outlets.

The grand opening for the expansion tentatively is set for the 1997 Fall Semester, and is expected to cost at least $30,000. It will only be possible for you to leave a legacy if you donate money.

The Class of 1993 raised $103,000 for University Health Services -- $73,000 more than expected. Jim Ryerson, last year's gift committee chairman, cited the gift's popularity as the reason for success.

This year's gift has the potential to be even more popular because of its usefulness for all students. The Senior Class Gift Campaign committee will mail information detailing how to pledge money, as well as provide a pledge form and the definition of "a senior." Take advantage of that information to benefit the future of your soon-to-be alma mater.

A simple way to contribute is to donate the $50 security deposit you paid when you began classes at the University. Revenue from the sale of tomorrow's senior class picture will benefit the campaign. You can also help the committee by participating in and contributing to other fund-raisers.

If contributing to the extended-hours reading room isn't your preferred choice, there are other options to consider rather than not giving at all. You can donate to scholarships or other charities to leave the University, having helped future students in some way. After all, after spending four or more years creating memories at Penn State, you should leave your mark.

For more information about the 1994 Senior Class Gift, call Brian Shook, chairman of the gift campaign, at 863-2052.