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Clarion Number 2 Tuesday, September 29 Volume 49 McKetta To Address Brevard On “The Future Of Mankind” by Kimo Anderson As part of the Life and Culture Series, Dr. John J. McKetta will speak’ on “The Future of Mankind” on September 30. An internationally known engineer, Dr. McKetta has dedicated his professional life to environmental work, which is evidenced by his memberships in such organizations as the Board of Directors of the National Coun cil for Environmental Balance, and the Committee of National Air Quality Management for the National Academy of Science and Engineering. His impressive list of awards also serves as proof of his dedica tion towards environmental work. Receiving the Triple E Award from the National En vironmental Development Association and the Distinguish ed Alumnus citation from both his undergraduate and graduate alma maters, Tri-State Universi ty and the University of Michigan, Dr. McKetta was also awarded the Lamme Award from the American Society for Engineering Education. Dr. McKetta has served on several national advisory boards. He is listed in such books as Who’s Who in America, International Who’s Who, Who’s Who in Engineering. Dr. McKetta has also been an amateur boxer, winning 33 of 34 fights as a Golden Glove cham pion welterweight, a Shakespearean actor, band direc tor, and a college sorority house cook. Even with Dr. McKetta active life, he deems his family far more important than anything else. Presently he is a Professor of Chemical Engineering at the University of Texas in Austin. Nature: Brevard’s Main Asset by Jon Zillioux Time and time again, a number of Brevard College students utter the cry of boredom — there seems nothing to do in the Brevard area. There is little denying the no tion that Brevard offers a somewhat weak nightlife. There is, of course, the Co-Ed Theater and the rollerskating rink, an ice cream parlor and a few restaurants, but that’s about it. All of these things are great, but they can become monotonous and expensive. So what else is there to do? Plenty. What Brevard lacks in its night life is more than, made up by its surroundings, for example, the Pisgah National Forest. There’s more to it than Sliding Rock. These 478,000 acres of na tional forest are full of things to do that Brevard students could take advantage of. One such activity is hiking. There exists in the forest many trails, each of considerable length and beauty, waiting to be discovered. One leads to Looking Glass Rock, a sheer rock cliff 1400 feet high with a view con sidered spectacular by those who’ve heard it. In addition to the variety of trails, camping areas and swim ming spots offered in Pisgah Forest, sportsmen too can do their thing. During respective seasons, hunters can stalk deer, bear, grouse, rabbits, as well as a variety other game. Fishermen can wade the Davidson River in search of trout, which are kept in abun dance supply as a result of yearly stocking by the fish hatchery. If fishing isn’t your thing, the Davidson River, as well as the French Broad River, offers numerous opportunities for swimming and tubing. In addition to Pisgah Forest, Brevard offers other oppor tunities. Two public golf courses exist in the area; one is the Glen Cannon Country Club, and the other is Sherwood Forest, a par- three club located ten miles south of Brevard on highway 276. And don’t forget the Pisgah Lanes bowling alley, complete with an circsdc There are planty of things to do in Brevard, a student just needs to explore a bit. For further information con cerning the Brevard area, students should contact the Brevard Chamber of Commerce. Additional information about Pisgah National Forest is available at the ranger station located three miles into the forest off Highway 276. Dr McKetta will speak on “The future of Mankind September 30 at 10 a.m. in the Boshamer Gym. Students And Faculty DealWith Room Changes .,3 5u„„undings offer, how can students With the beauty and ) pj,„to by Steve Rabye), deny that there is nothing to do? (Hnoio uy by Cecil Collier Room assignments and room changes are two problems which both students and faculty are having to deal with this semester at Brevard College, While the Housing Department is in the process of making many revi sions to stiffen the rules for room changes, students must tackle points, fines, and personal con flicts. In the past, the process of room changing was very simple. It is much more difficult this year. The students requesting a change must first speak to Charlotte Breed, director of Housing and one of the new Resident Tutors in Jones Dormitory, The situation will be discussed and a Request Form must be completed. After the form has been completed and the Resident Tutor’s recommen dation has been obtained, Miss Breed’s approval is necessary. When this process is final, the for mal permission is given. If a change has been made without Miss Breed’s approval a fine of $25 and 5 points will be issued. Recently, a change was made in East Beam involving four girls. Unaware that the process was not yet completed, the move was made. Each of these girls was fined $25 and given 5 points. Terri Wood, one of the girls in volved, commented, “I feel our situation was all a big misunderstanding and could have been avoided.” It is impor tant to realize one’s dorm room is his “home away from home” and it should be pleasant and comfor table to live in. There are many important reasons for prolonging room changes. First, it is difficult to keep track of where everyone is. Second, if one can simply change roommates there is no reason to try to get along. Miss Breed states that it is important to “learn to adapt to a new lifestyle situation.” One student feels that if the situation is serious the pro cess should be quicker. However, if someone wants to switch for no serious reason, the process should take longer in order for them to think more seriously about the change. If a move is necessary. Miss Breed hopes that only one move will need to be made to improve the situation. Her goal is for minimal room changes to be made. The Housing Department is m the process of revising pro cedures. Miss Breed adds that “any student input is most welcome.” It is important to bridge the communication gap in order fo make the housing situa tion easier and more suitable.
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