Millersville University - Touchstone Yearbook (Millersville, PA)

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Was this any way to Make A Living? by Tom Connelly For some students, working on campus provided many things. Extra income opportunity to meet more people, and becoming an active member of campus life became the major advantages of working on campus this year. There are many positions available for employment on campus. Working In the library seemed to be the most popular choice as to where to work. The quiet atmosphere is conducive to studying when work is slow. Working in the library also carried another advantage with it. While working, the students had an opportunity to become more familiar with numerous resources and picking up on different methods of using the library. The favored aspect of working In the library, by most of the employees, was its quietness and the friendliness of the staff. Another popular choice was either of the two dining halls: Ciordinicr and Lyle. Those students employed by the dining halls help to prepare and serve the food to the rest of the students. Students involved in the serving and preparation of the food rotated jobs and everyone participated in jobs such as baking, serving the food on the serving line and taking meal cards. Then there were those all but forgotten few who worked down on the loading docks and the people in the dishroom. The job is not without its hassels. however. The people on the line were usually given a hard time about the infamous quality of the food. Also available in the dining halls was the job of a banquet waiter or waitress for various special occasions. Another major source of employment was the Resident’s Assistant job. or as they're com- monly known on campus: RAs. Every dormitory floor has a resident assistant. After applying and submitting to extensive interviews, resident assistants were chosen. RA's are a big help to new people on campus who aren't familiar with the ins and outs of campus life. If a student has a question, an RA is sure to have an answer or a helpful referral. Some of the duties performed by RA s are working in the office. organizing dorm activities, and the sometimes difficult job of keeping the law on their respective floors. The Student Memorial Center also offered a number of opportunities for employment. The SMAC Galley had positions for fast-food cooks and cashiers as well as helping with deliveries. There were positions available in the main lobby handling the available rooms, handing out 20 Student Life

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Gordinier's new shop was This ornate sign announced the opening of the Sweet Shop this fall. It served to lure many passers-by Into the small confines of the shop. Photo by Kelly Apgar Oh, So Sweet by Kim Morris Have you ever found yourself coming to life about a half an hour before your first class? You barely have enough time to get a shower and get dressed but your stomach is threatening to disown you unless you feed it FAST! What can you do? There isn’t enough time to stand in a dining hall line and cat a sit-down meal. Traditionally, Millersvllle students have had to suffer from pangs of hunger if they didn't have time to eat in Qordinlcr or Lyle. During the fall semester, many students found the answer to their prayers In the ground floor lobby of Gordinier Dining Hall in the form of the new sweet shop. Just as God sent manna to the Egyptians in the desert, so He has sent the sweet shop to the students of Millersvllle. The sweet shop offered a variety of danishes. fresh fruit, juices, cookies, and milk. A quick sweet, satisfying snack could be purchased at the sweet shop with a university meal ticket between 9:15 and 10:30 a.m., Monday thru Friday. However, a meal ticket only covers $.60 worth of food if the student hasn’t already used it for breakfast. Any cost exceeding $.60 had to be paid in cash. Cash was also the only accepted currency after 10:30 a.m. What was it about the sweet shop that really made it the hit that it became? Michelle Wright, a freshman Business major, and Sabrina Davis, a freshman Biology major, found that the fresh brownies, donuts, and cookies were a definite plus on the Millersvllle campus. Anne Doyle, a freshman Psychology major, on the other hand felt that the ripe fresh fruit was a welcomed change from the half-ripened oranges in the dining halls. The general consensus of sweet shop regulars was that the convenience was the greatest advantage of this campus addition. Vicki Clem, a freshman, thought the sweet shop is a great idea because, if you miss breakfast, you can just grab something from the sweet shop to hold you over until lunch. If you’re wondering how improvements could possibly be made on this near-perfect entity, consider that John Roscoe, Director of Food Services, said the shop will be open on some Saturdays on special weekends and hours may increase, depending on customer demand. ■ Student Life 19

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Caught nil-guard by the photographer, this library assistant takes time to flash a quick smile bclore rushing back to her duties at the circulation desk. Library assistants helped run Ganscr Library and kept research material available (or students use. Photo by Mrrin Studios Some students that enjoy working with customers can work as cashiers In the University Store. Student cashiers were on hand to serve the heavy flow of customers during book-buying time. Photo by Merin Studios magazines and papers to be read, and also helping with information. The popular game room had a cashier available with change and game equipment. There were a number of other specialized jobs available to students on campus. Tor those qualified the job of a lifeguard at the pools in Brooks Mall and Pucillo Gym was always available. There were clerical jobs available in each department for those students with the necessary skills. Millcrsville University students this year saw that there were many opportunities available for employment on campus, having a job was a big part of campus life and provided many opportunities for extra income and the chance to meet a lot of new people. ■ Tom Becker prepares an experiment to be used by a chemistry class. Lab assistants worked in Koddy Science Center to help professors prepare for their class demonstrations. Photo by Brian Morgan Student Life 21