Lamar University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 16, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 7, 1979 Page: 2 of 6
six pages : ill. ; page 23 x 16 in.View a full description of this newspaper.
- Highlighting
- Highlighting On/Off
- Color:
- Adjust Image
- Rotate Left
- Rotate Right
- Brightness, Contrast, etc. (Experimental)
- Cropping Tool
- Download Sizes
- Preview all sizes/dimensions or...
- Download Thumbnail
- Download Small
- Download Medium
- Download Large
- High Resolution Files
- IIIF Image JSON
- IIIF Image URL
- Accessibility
- View Extracted Text
Extracted Text
The following text was automatically extracted from the image on this page using optical character recognition software:
UNIVERSITY PRESS November 7,1979*2
LU Briefs——
Biology Society
Beta Beta Beta Biology Society has scheduled a
meeting today at 5:30 p.m., 105 Hayes Biology
Building, according to Angela Dolce, spokesperson.
Dr. James E. Schroeder, associate professor of
psychology, will be guest speaker, Dolce said.
BSU
The Baptist Student Union is scheduled to host ah
after-game fellowship Saturday, according to the
Rev. James Wray, BSU director.
The fellowship will begin immediately following
the Lamar football game in the Baptist Student Cen-
ter, 912 E. Virginia, Wray said.
The party will include fun, games and refresh-
ments, according to Wray.
Flu vaccines
Flu vaccines are being offered to students free,
and to faculty and staff members, for $2 in the
Lamar Health Center, according to Mable Lomonte,
Health Center director.
The vaccines are available from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m.
through Friday, November 30, Lomonte said.
Students, faculty, and staff members with valid
Lamar IDs are eligible for the vaccine, she added.
Anyone allergic to eggs should not take the vac-
cine, according to Lomonte. Anyone with a cold or
running temperature should wait until he or she has
recovered before taking the vaccine.
Who’s Who
The deadline for nominations to Who’s Who has
been extended until 4 p.m. today, according to Ann
Shaw, dean of student development.
Nominations for the 1979-80 edition of Who’s Who
Among Students in American Universities and
Colleges are limited to senior and junior students,
Shaw said.
Application forms are available in 116 Wimberly
Student Affairs Building, according to Shaw.
Help sessions
The department of Mathematics is sponsoring
daily help-sessions for students in mathematics
courses, acoording to itr. Richard A. Alo, depart-
ment head.
The sessions will beheld in 219 Lucas Engineering
Building, Monday through Thursday, from 10 a.m.
until 11 a.m., and from 2:30 p.m. until 3:30 p.m., Dr.
Alo said.
Students will be assisted by faculty and majjors of
the math department, he said.
Dr. Richard Alo
Dr. Richard A. Alo, head of the department of
mathematics, has been elected president of Sigma
XI, the Scientific Research Society, for the
academic year 1&79-89.
Other officers elected, according to Dr. Alo, were
Dr. Michael E. Warren, head of the biology depart-
ment, vice president; and Dr. Phillip B. Robertson,
associate professor of the biology department,
secretary-treasurer.
The Scientific Research Society is dedicated to
the encouragement of research in pure and applied
sciences, he said.
Kappa Alpha Psi
Zeta Psi ehMtOjr of Rappa Alpha Psi fraternity
has ittKiatw*its Scrollers’ Club, ac-
cording to Osiar UgortS, spokesperson.
Kappa Alpfot Pii pledges ace Dale Cyperion, Port
Arthur junior; Andre Dorian, Houston freshman;
Kenneth Jones, Houston sophomore; Don Robey,
Houston freshman; and Todd Strayhorn, Houston
freshman.
Chairman emeritus
Otho Plummer h&s boon named chairman
emeritus ei the LfMft## University Board of Regen-
ts. He has Been chairman of the board for the past
ten years.
Plummer has served 29 years as a regent and has
recently been appointed to his sixth term on the
board.
Housing payments
Final room and board payments are due in the of-
fice of university housing by Monday, Nov. 12, ac-
cording to Bruce Stracener, director of university
housing.
Payments are to be made in 110 Wimberly
Student Affairs Building, according to Stracener. A
late fee of $5 will be charged beginning Nov. 12.
Ail residents are reminded that failure to pay all
required fees will result in suspension from the
university, Stracener said.
•ABORTION#
uBIRTH CONTROL#
•CONFIDENTIAL COUNSELING#
•PREGNANCY TESTS AND PAP SMEARS*
Complete Reproductive Health Care
Service$ for Women of All Ages
833-9207
Women’s Community Health Center
of Beaumont, Inc. jQH pree
3440 Fannin 1-800-327-9880
Increase reported
in T exas revenues
m
AUSTIN, Texas
(UPI)—Texas’ governme-
nt revenues increased 9
percent during fiscal 1979
and the state wound up the
year with a record $3
billion cash balance, Comp-
troller Bob Bullock repor-
ted this week.
Bullock said state spen-
ding also rose 9 percent
during the 12 month period
that ended Aug. 31, but the
government outlays were
offset by increases in tax
revenues, federal funds
and interest income.
The comptroller issued
Course
experts
needed
Applications for Univer-
sity of Man instructors will
be accepted until Thur-
sday, Nov. 15 at 4:30 p.m.,
according to Annie
Stegeman, Setzer Student
Center assistant program
director.
Applications are being
accepted in the SSC Ac-
tivities Area.
“Anyone who is an ex-
pert on a subject and
qualified to teach that sub-
ject will be considered as
an instructor for the
University of Man,”
Stegeman said.
Instructors are needed to
teach short courses begin-
ning the first week in
February until the last
week in April, according to
Stegeman. Instructors are
paid on a percentage of
class enrollment up to a
maximum of $12 per hour.
Courses previously of-
fered by the University of
Man have, included
photography, macrame,'
yoga, belly dancing, guitar,
aerobics, karate,
mixology, assertive
training and stained glass,
Stegeman said.
his annual financial report
with a latter to the gover-
nor declaring the 1979
fiscal year’s record, main-
taining state government’s
sound financial condition.’’
“Total revenues and
beginning cash of $12.1
billion underwrote ex-
penditures of $9.1 billion,
leaving an ending cash
balance of $3 billion,”
Bullock said. “This cash
balance figure is a record
one, 251.9 million greater
than the cash balance
shown at the beginning of
the fiscal year.”
In addition to the state
revenue and outlay picture,
Bullock reported on
economic activity in t.h<»
state and cited statistics he
said look good for Texas.
“The growth in Texas
personal income continues
to outstrip that of the
nation as a whole,” Bullock
said. “Statewide personal
income increased from
$88.2 billion in 1977 to $100.6
billion in 1978, a 14 percent
gain. During the same
period, U.S. personal in-
come increased by 12.1 per-
cent.”
Bullock said oil and.
natural gas production
taxes generated $1.04
billion in tax dollars during
1979 despite declines in the
amount of fuel produced,
produced.
“As the leading energy-
producing state, it is not
surprising that oil and
natural gas production are
the corner stone of the
Texas economy,” Bullock
said. “The production of
energy resources is vitally
important for state govern-
ment as well.”
Find Inner Piece
at Pizza Inn.
A feeling of happiness and of your favorite toppings and a
contentment. That’s what you’ll choice of thick or thin crust. Have
enjoy with every piece of pizza a piece. And find true contentment,
from Pizza Inn. We give you toads At Pizza Inn, that’s Inner Piece!
■ ■■■■■■■■■■■■■I ■ ■■ ■$ ■ ■$■■■■
Buy one pizza, next smaller size 99*.
With this coupon, buy any giant, large or medium size pizza at
regular menu price and get your second pizza of the next smaller
size with equal number of ingredients, up to three ingredients, <■
for only 99£. Present this coupon with guest check.
ValiJ thru Nov. H, 1S7» __ *
Coupon Not Valid For Gourmet Pizzas jDlSl
FIP 12
Walk-a-thon benefits
Gates Library fund
PORT ARTHUR, Texas—A walk-a-
thon Saturday raised $4,032 toward the
Gates Memorial Library book fund, ac-
cording to Tom Neal, assistant to the
dean at LUPA.
A group of 84 persons composed of
LUPA students, faculty and staff mem-
bers walked 16 miles, Neal said.
The walk was sponsored by in-
dividual Port Arthur businesses, ac-
cording to Neal. Each business pledged
$48 or $3 per mile.
The walk-a-thon was a joint project
for the Port Arthur College Foundation
and LJJPA Student Government
Association, according to Neal.
Port Arthur City Library facilities
will move into a new building on High-
way 73 in 1980, Neal said. Gates
Memorial Library will be deeded to
LUPA.
“A goal of $84,000 has been set to pur-
chase books for the LUPA Library,”
Neal said. “Proceeds from Saturday’s
walk-a-thon will help meet that goal.”
A dinner theatre production is
scheduled for Friday and Saturday,
Nov. 16-17, with profits pledged to the
book fund, according to Neal.
find Inner Piece at
Pizza inn.
1180 South 11th St.
4130 East Lucas
250 Dowlen
Scholarships awarded
to three area students
ORANGE, Texas—Three
students at LU-0 have been
awarded scholarships for
the 1979-80 school year, ac-
cording to Dr. Steven War-
ner, director of the ad-
visement center.
The recipients of the
Martin K. Thomen
Memorial Scholarships are
Jean Jones, Orange fresh-
man; Velenera Towne,
Port Arthur freshman; and
Bpbbi Young, Orange
freshman.
The scholarships ane
awarded in the amount of
$150 per semester for two
semesters, Warner said.
They are given to students
majoring in fields of
“health science or health
service.”
A Martin K. Thomen
scholarship review com-
mittee award the scholar-
ships to health science or
health service studentd'"^'
based on the students’ ap- ^
titude, grades, and finan-
cial needs, Warner said.
:l
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
>
*
*
*
*
Jb,
YOU’RE LOOKING AT
THE BEST STEREO
VALUES IN BEAUMONT
WHERE YOU CAN BUY MORE STEREO
FOR LESS MONEY EVER YDA Y!
Branch to sponsor classes
for credit in theory, voice
ORANGE, Texas—Credi-
t course work in music
theory and voice will be of-
fered at Lamar University
at Orange during the
spring semester, according
to Robert Peebles, director
of academic programs.
Music theory is
scheduled for Mondays and
Wednesdays from 5 p.m.
until 6; 15 p.m.
The course will include a
review of the basic fun-
damentals of music: the
mechanics of scales, key
signatures, chords, rhythm
notation, terminology,
basic four part writing, and
techniques to improve
sight singing, according to
Peebles.
Secondary voice will con-
sist of private lessons, in-
dividually arranged. The
course will include lear-
ning to use the singing
voice, studying songs,
breathing and vocalization,
according to Peebles.
Students will receive one
private lesson each week
and one semester hour
credit for this course.
Prerequisites for this cour-
se are the ability to read
music and some knowledge
of the keyboard, Peebles
said.
Both courses will be
taught by Gerry Talmadge,
adjunct instructor of music
at LU-O.
Students interested in
either course may contact
Talmadge at 883-7750, ac-
cording to Peebles.
Lamar Social Work to offer
two spring seminar classes
fRESEARCH
CUSTOM WRITING'
Students with piles of assignments
and short deadlines know that rellaf
Is available: they contact us. Our
research papers are proven time-
saving research tools. Send for our
latest mail-order catalog. It gives
yon ready access to thousands af
quality research papers covering all
college subject areas. Send now and
have a virtual library at your finger-
tips In a few days. We also provide
custom research written to your
specifications. All materials sold for
research assistance only.
l
l
I
I
l
l
I
I
l
The Social Work
Program at Lamar Univer-
sity will offer two seminar
classes this spring, ac-
cording to Dr. Ray Coxe,
professor of public affairs.
The seminar will be of in-
terest to professionals in
the field as well as Lamar
students, Coxe said.
One seminar, “Changing
Roles of Women,” will
focus on the role of women
in history, politics,
literature, and issues af-
fecting women in today’s
world, according to Coxe.
The second seminar,
“Modern Helping
Strategies,” will focus on
contemporary approaches
to counseling and
behavioral intervention,
Coxe said.
/
“Modern Helping
Strategies” will emphasize
developing practical skills
in behavior modification,
transactional analysis,
stress management, and
problem solving, according
to Coxe.
Dates for the classes are
pending, Coxe said.
Further information may
be obtained by calling 838-
8193, according to Coxe.
AUTHOR’S RESEARCH
SERVICES, INC.
Suite 600,407 Dearborn St.
Chicago, 111. 60605
312-922-4300
Enclosed Is $1 to cover postage.
Please rush my catalog.
Name
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*
*¥»»»¥»¥¥»»*»¥»»»»*
{grjguk Sound }
OA OO R‘**ord Pn-M-rvalioB Kil
O4.oo ^
Address
vr
* **
J IIMWCIKR MPIONEER
*
*
*
i 834.95 *24.95 *
* *
. • 3810 COLLEGE BEAUMONT, TX.
fg ? • S 838-5255
State, Zip
The area's most complete photographic store, is
now open for your photographic needs.
Cameras, enlargers, complete photographic ac-
cessories, darkrooms and studio for rent, and
classes are available for those who want to know
more. Come see us in the Phelan Plaza facing
Laurel — Monday through Saturday.
C^l
Darkroom & Camera
In Phelan Plaza lacing Laurel
3965 Phelan Blvd. • Suite 206 • Beaumont • 833-1138
Attention Prospective
Graduates:
Interview for an Exciting Career
in Retail
One of the finest menswear retail
operations in the country, Norton Ditto
of Houston, will have a company
representative on campus. Wednesday,
Nov. 14. Men and women are encouraged
to contact the Placement Office, 102
Galloway Business Building, to set up an
appointment.
I
v* -¥■ * * * * -¥■* * * * * *•¥"¥■ -¥• * * * * ¥ * * * * * * -¥■ * * * * ■¥■*.* * -¥■*.* 4
Upcoming Pages
Here’s what’s next.
Search Inside
This issue can be searched. Note: Results may vary based on the legibility of text within the document.
Matching Search Results
View six places within this issue that match your search.Tools / Downloads
Get a copy of this page or view the extracted text.
Citing and Sharing
Basic information for referencing this web page. We also provide extended guidance on usage rights, references, copying or embedding.
Reference the current page of this Newspaper.
Hale, Greg. Lamar University Press (Beaumont, Tex.), Vol. 56, No. 16, Ed. 1 Wednesday, November 7, 1979, newspaper, November 7, 1979; Beaumont, Texas. (https://texashistory.unt.edu/ark:/67531/metapth499963/m1/2/?q=Lamar+University: accessed June 6, 2024), University of North Texas Libraries, The Portal to Texas History, https://texashistory.unt.edu; crediting Lamar University.