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

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A Metamorphosis In Focus ncorpomting Cooperation ' J ust as awareness of the Blacks in South Africa grew, so did concern for minority groups here at Penn State. The administration and various campus groups strove for a heightened understanding of mi- norities and the elmination of prejudices. Since a 1983 court mandate, re- cruitment and retention of Black students has been a major adminis- trative goal. This year, Blacks con- stituted 3.7 percent of the student body, a 15 percent increase from last year. The long-range goal was to achieve 5 percent by 1987. Similarly, the Office for Disabil- ity Services sought to make Penn State more accessible to the dis- abled. Help came in many forms, and close to 165 students contacted the Office for assistance this year. The International Festivals Cul- tural Awareness Seminar, on the other hand, presented strategies for dealing with cultural differences. Saundra Tomlinson, staff psycholo- gist at the Center for Counseling and Psychological Services, said, ttPeople are ethnocentric, meaning they think only their way is right, and they try to impose their values and beliefs on others, rather than accepting both? We learned to appreciate those who were different from us and took advantage of our diversity. 1 CALCULA 'I'ORS AND HOMEWORK. DECISIONS, DECISIONS. Deciding MOTORING ACROSS O1 MPUS go! Purtcc provides a quiet study What to wear for Halloween is difficult cusicr this your. The University has cnvironmcn! in which to figure out 10 do. Many slorcs downtown stock 11 added ramps and elevators to aid formulas Hnd calculations. wide variety of costumes to help. handicapped students. Suc Marlin Sue Marlin Scan Birdscll 6 A Metamorphosis In Focus

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