Alumni magazine of Widener College.
Editor: Patricia G. Brant
New Frontier Productions
Spotlight on a new theatre company at Widener headed by Buck Mulligan and composed of Widener-PMC Alumni. Preview of their performance of play “Inherit the Wind.”
Student View by Tom Kerr ‘77
Student Tom Kerr laments the lack of structure at Widener College and asks the administration to reconsider several policies.
Touring and Taping with the Jazz Ensemble by Patricia Murphy ‘77
Description by participant Patricia Murphy of the “January Program” that was designed to expose students to the real world of their career. The band toured Pennsylvania high schools as well as several schools in New York City. Also included is a description of the jazz band’s various activities on and off campus during the school year, complete with page of photos of the band.
Alumnus One of Three Named to Board
Philadelphia life insurance executive Joseph E. Boettner, PMC Alumnus class of 1954 Blair Law, and attorney D. Charles Merriwether are named to the Widener board of Trustees.
Widener Sports by Ed Gebhart of the Delaware County Daily Times
Spotlight on several outstanding Widener athletes: runner Larry Garner, freshman basketball player Dennis James, jumper Mike Williams, and junior basketball player Dennis Woodbury. Mention of Widener’s recent fifth consecutive win in the indoor track championship, and, the seventh consecutive year in the MAC regular season championships . Also mentioned are shot putter Barry Groswith, high jumper Jimmy McMahon, and runners Gary Hart and Jeff Fowler.
Police booking it at Widener
History and current standing of Widener’s associate degree in criminal justice open to local police officers for half-tuition.
Dr. Murphy resigns for a new challenge
Discussion with vice president and dean of the college Dr. Arthur T. Murphy on his decision to resign.
Around the Dome
Brief news highlights of campus happenings.
Inside Story of the Great Dome by Tom Kerr ’77 and h.a. Pratt ‘75
Brief history of Old Main, including the fire if 1882, and its importance to the cadets of Pennsylvania Military College.