Penn State University - La Vie Yearbook (University Park, PA)

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LOUIS II. INCH. . Dirm'tur DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC INFORMATION ORGANIZATION LOUIS II. IHCLL JAMES ll. COOGAN, JR. BECAUSE the College is the State institution of higher teaming in Pennsylvzmiu--in effect, the pee- pleis collegeeeitizens of the Commonwealth are generally interested in its workings and in its prog- ress. By the same token, the College is mindful of its stewardship t0 the people of Pennsylvania and, as well, to the social, cultural, professional, and other agencies which it seeks to serve. The job of keeping the public informed is en- trusted to the Department of Public Information. Throughout the State, this is done through such far- 1'ezu:hing media as the daily and weekly newspaper, the radio, magazines of general interest, and spe- cial puhlirutinns serving industrial, agricultural, and other groups. llirrr'lur, Cullt'gv Iz'dilur Assislun! Dirwml News services and feature syndicates frequently t'urry details of the work of the College beyond the heumluries of Pennsylvania and into states all over the nation, as clipping service returns consistently show. In addition to releases which it initiates, the department is kept busy answering special requests that come from newspapers, magazines, and radio stations, and otters personal assistance to writers visiting the campus in increasing numbers. Within its own campus sphere, the department prepares otheial and other information for stair members, through a weekly Faculty Bulletin, and contributes to campus and alumni publications. The department helps edit and produce nearly 200 publications devoted to college research, activi- ties, and special agencies, so that the findings and special services of the College may extend to peo- ple in all communities of Pennsylvania.

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HEALTH Tllli College Health Service has us its principal tasks the conservation, Imtintemlnee, and promo- tion of student health. Its work is supported by funds derived from a student health fee and is car- ried on by the director, five assistant physicians, and eleven registered nurses. A thorough physical examination is given each student when he enters the College, followed by advice, instruction, and treatment for these with evident physical defects or health impairment. The Dispensary in Old Main is open during class hours and oti'ers ottiee treatment and special exam- inations. The lnfirnmry is equipped for hospital- ization and furnishes medical care for sick students. SERVICE IIICRBER'I' R. GLENN, MD. Diret'lnr ORGANIZATION HERBERT R. GLENN, MD. ICDGAR S. KRUG. MD. ALFRED It. GRIICSS. MD. - FLORENCE I. MAIIONEY. M.D. RALPH Ii. CARRIER. MD. WILLIAM l.. WELtIIt. MD. - - llirt't'lur - Assislunl College Physician 'I'i-um Physiz'iun leysician l'hysit-iun lPur! Time! Plusiviun tPurl '17an COLLEGE PLACEMENT SERVICE til'ZORtilC N. P. liIClC'l'tIll Directer ORGANIZATION GEORGE N. P. LICETCII ICRNEST dt-M. BERKAW. JR. - - Director Assistant Director THE College Placement Service, which was torm- tu organized 0n January I, 1943, offers assistance It is the headquarters for all placement activities at the to students and alumni in securing johs. College. including the hrunehes in several individ- ual departments, the service has contact with ap- proximately 2500 outside sources of employment. Today, the College Placement Servicds function is to assist graduates in locating employment, as well us to help industry find the men and women to fill its needs. It is interested in helping the indus- tries 01' Pennsylvania, and in this respect, consti- tutes a service to the Commonwealth as well as to the Penn State student. Currently, the Servieek outstanding problem is that of filling the demand for positions, for the supply of available workers is lacking. But what- ever the conditions, the policy of The Pennsylvania State Collegek Placement Service is that of finding the right person for the right position.

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