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Saturday, October 1, 1960

THE COLLEGE NEWS

Page Three



Groups Offer Enticing Programs



Alliance Welcomes Politically-minded,
Invites All To Lectures, Discussions

by Hanna H. W. Woods
President of Alliance

The ‘Alliance for Political Affairs
wholeheartedly welcomes you, the
Class of ’64, and invites you to
join in our varied program of ac-
tivities,

Today’s continued cold-war con-
flict, the struggle for the U.N.
and the uncommitted nations, the
election year battle betweeif Dem-
ocrat and Republican are some of
the major problems which con-
front us. The vital importance-—to
each of us of politics and world
events cant not be news to any
Bryn Mawr freshman, The Alli-
ance was organized to stimulate
political interest at Bryn Mawr,
to channel such interest into pro-
grams on current events and to
provide opportunities for construc-
tive political activity.

On the agenda for this year, the
Alliance has planned a regular
series of Current Events programs
on (Monday evenings at 7:15.
Speakers will discuss timely issues
with an informal question period
to follow. ‘A number of times dur-
ing the year there will be “big
speakers,” and in the spring, Al-
liance, Interfaith and League will
sponsor an intercollegiate confer-
ence with several’ speakers and
panels expanding a single theme.

The central organizational core,
the Executive Board, plans and
coordinates the diverse activities
which fall under the jurisdiction
of Alliance. The clubs, each one
virtually independent, each with
its own officers and particular
functions, include Young Demo-
crats and Young Republicans, De-
bate, Discussion and International
Relations.

The Alliance urges you to at-

day afternoon at 5:00 in the Roost,
and find out just what Alliance
can offer you. These meetings are
entirely open, everyone is happily

Image-Establisher
Sends Greetings,
Appears Uncertain

September 30, 1960
Dear Bryn Mawr Freshman,
Permit me to extend to you my
heartiest' congratulations on your
acceptance to Bryn Mawr (I’d like
to begin this important letter of
welcome in a new and original man-
ner, but you know “it’s never been
done before”) and to welcome you
on behalf of (now whom do I rep-
resent? I can never remember
which organization I’m writing for)
oh yes, The College News
I know how swamped you must
feel under the load of welcome let-
ters you have received from the



Self-Gov, AA, Interfaith League,
Alliance, ete but since, as naive
freshmen are bound to, you read
and save them all (don’t feel hurt
—I did too, although I can’t find
one to copy), this is a good time
to add one to your collection. Be-
sides, anxious as you are not to
miss any one of the “many aspects
of college life’ studies show that

propaganda than you will be as a
sophisticated sophomore.

I am not going to\ burden you
at this moment with details of the
importance of the New

nor its program, nor its price, for
my interest (as you no doubt have

promoting my organization than
in wishing you cheer (and estab-

of good will).

Sincerely yours,

received as observer or partici-
pant,

The goals of Alliance have been
pursued in various ways, depend-
ing on political mood and student
needS. This year, as before, Alli-
ance belongs to you, it depends on
you, and as in practically every-
thing else, you will get out of it
only what you wish to put in. It
can be a highly rewarding chal-
lenge ... we hope you will want





to accept it.



by Tina Souretis, President League

‘On behalf of League—welcome
to the class of 1964,

We hope you will find your col-
lege career at Bryn Mawr a very
rich and rewarding experience. To
help in this direction, we have ar-
ranged a program of events and



Work and Humor
Make Up News’
Offer to Reporters

by Kristine Gilmartin,
Copy Editor

The slogan in my home town is
“Tf you read the News, you know!”
In the case of the Bryn Mawr
College News an amplification
might be made: “If you write for
the News you really know.”

Being a News reporter has many
advantages to be weighed against
the inflexible irritant of the week-
ly deadline for the article you
haven’t even thought about yet.
Your name on the masthead and an
occasional byline give you a cer-
tain stature in the college not to
be achieved in any other way. In
addition, the gossip possibilities
are unlimited.

News staff members know what
administration, faculty, and stu-
dents are going to do almost be-
fore they do and certainly before
most of the college does. Not
mere trifling social gossip either,
tasty as that may be, but genuine
scoops on what exciting lecturers
are coming and which Bryn Mawr-
ters have recently won fellowships.

Besides the weekly article, being
a News reporter entails a “work
night” once each week when proof-
reading and headline composing
magically get done in the midst of
pistachio ice cream cones and the
ubiquitous coffee. The nearness of
the Soda Fountain is a tremendous
boon to News writers and may
certainly be counted as one of the
fringe benefits of working for the
paper.

“Work night,” however, is really
a misnomer, for it is the most de-
lightful of excuses for putting off
studying. News staff and board
members are some of the spright-
lier gals around the college, even
at the midnight before press date,
and their witty and- frantic com-
pany makes even an article listing
the latest gifts to the college pro-
duce a ~-chuckle (However comma
at about time of the first five
hyphen year plan comma... .)

To try out for the College News
you should attend the announced
“open” meeting to see firsthand
e|how business is conducted. Then
,|submit three articles: one a news
article, the second a feature ar-
ticle, the third whatever you wish,
[perhaps even a criticism of the
News.

The open meeting for ‘wspiring
reporters will be Tuesday, October
4th, at 6:80 p.m. in the News Room
at Goodhart. All interested ehould



Ima Adman, ’62

“Lattend. .



League’s Program Includes Projects
For Volunteer Social Service In Area

projects within whose scope we
know you will each find a way to
exercise YOUR particular interests.
Don’t let those interests stagnate!
Become - an active ‘member in
League and its programs. Their
success depends on YOU.

If you can recall from your
freshman _ handbook, one of
League’s main phases is social ser-
vice to the community, on a vol-
unteer basis in such institutions as
mental hospitals, orphanages, and
reform schools where you work di-
rectly with the patients. You will
have an opportunity to meet with
the heads of the various projects,
learn more about the actual work
in each and plan your participa-
tion at the League tea. Watch for
announcements of the tea and DO
COME.

Beyond the work in the projects,
League is planning a very inter-
esting. schedule of speakers, pan-
els, field trips, and a conference.

For those who have an interest
in someday having a career in so-
cial work and would like to put
this interest to a test, we are ar-
ranging a program whereby they
meet with people in the field and
even plan for summer employment.

Another new aspect of League
this year will be a special film pro-
gram. For a very minimal fee,
you will be able to enjoy many ex-
cellent films, the proceeds of
which will be used for a number of
charitable purposes.

We wish you a very pleasant

year and look forward to seeing

you ail at the League.

| Interfaith President

Names Speakers,

Announces Modified Chapel Program

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by Kathleen Livezey
President of Interfaith

The Interfaith Association offers
opportunities for girls of various
backgrounds and beliefs to share
and learn from one another in dis-
cussions, lectures, and worship ser-
vices. Interfaith events for this
year will be highlighted by the ad-
dition of two new programs: 1) a
once-a-month lecture series of-per-
sons outstanding in their own fields
speaking on some aspect of religi-
ous faith, and 2) Sunday evening
meetings for silent worship in the
Music Room of Goodhart.

The various study groups on cam-
pus—Young Friends, Jewish Study
Group, Catholic Discussion Group,
and Student Christian Movement—
will join with Interfaith in present-
ing the outstanding monthly speak-
ers. Dr. Paul Tillich, a noted
Protestant theologian and Pro
fessor at Harvard University
will be the first of these speakers,
appearing in Goodhart auditorium
on October 21st. Will Herberg, pro-
fessor of sociology, philosephy and
theology at Drew Seminary, and
formerly associated with the labor
movement, will be the featured
Goodhart speaker for November.

Silent Worship

Attendance at the half an hour
period for silent worship on Sunday
evenings at 7:15 pm. is voluntary.
The meetings are open to all stu-
dents and faculty interested in par-
ticipating ‘in community worship
and meditation. Mrs. Walter’ K.
Michels, professor of Latin and ad-

visor to the Interfaith Association
will open the first period of silence
this Sunday evening, October 2,
speaking on,the religious. heritage
of Bryn Mawr College and the na-
ture of silent worship.
Local Cooperation ¢

Other facets of Interfaith activi-
ties include cooperation with local
churches and synagogues. Lists of
the names and addresses of the
nearest places of worship and the
name of the upperclassmen escort-
ing freshmen to the various church-
es this Sunday morning are posted
on each of the dorm bulletin boards.

Interfaith has also been respon-
sible for arranging seating and hos-
pistality for Jewish students in
Reform and Conservative temples in
the area for Friday night’s Kol
Nidre service.

Lectures. and Discussion

-| Opportunity for lectures . and

open discussion on any subject from
“Zen Buddhism” to “civil rights” is
presented every Tuesday afternoon
at 5:00 in the Interfaith discussion
meeting in Cartref Reading and
Meditation Room This room pos-
sesses an excellent and growing
collection of books concerning many
aspects of religion and is open
daily from 9-5 for quiet time and
browsing in the library

We hope that these plans will
appeal to your interests. We are
looking forward to seeing you at
the Sunday evening meeting and
the Tuesday afternoon discussion
‘and to working with you, the class
of 64, this fall.





Arts Council Head Explains Function
Of Organization, Plans Of New Year

by Betsy Levering,
President Arts Council

Arts Council is a comparatively
new organization, dating back lit-
tle more than ‘five years; so new,
in fact, that it was only last year
that Arts (Council was admitted to
the Executive Board of Undergrad,
marking it as a major campus or-
ganization.

Most other clubs and councils
on campus (boast: a longer history,
an honorable boast because it
testifies to a lengthy and sustain-



ed interest in the activities they



A. A. Welcomes Even ‘Uncoordinated’
To Join In Hockey, Lacrosse, Bridge

by Marjorie McHenry,
President Athletic Association
To an incoming freshman, the

‘name of the Athletic Association

undoubtedly suggests pictures of
wildly athletic and muscle-bound
females, clad in rugged gym tunics
and hockey shoes, galloping down
the hockey field, leaping across the
tennis court or bouncing over the
basketball floor. However — not
necessarily so — for this is only
half the picture (and a somewhat
exaggerated one at that!). While
such figures may certainly be
found at Bryn Mawr, taking part
in the activities of the Athletic As-
sociation, its activities include many
other areas of campus life Which
might not be so emphatically term-
ed ‘athletic’ and confined to the
“eoordinated” individuals among
the student body.

As the handbook says, the A. A.
“through its board and council,
promotes and encourages athletic
and recreational activities on cam-

|pus.” The athletic and the recrea-|Applebee* Barn and Rhoads Farm

tional, then, cover fairly wide areas
of campus life and the A. A. has
always attempted to include many
people interested in many types of



things in its functions. There are



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first of all the sports — hockey,
tennis, swimming, volleyball, la-
crosse, etc. — most of which have
varsity teams. Going out for these
teams is not nearly as formidable
a procedure as it may seem; often
a beginner in a sport has found
herself_on-a_team,-and-all-who-are
even remotely interested in the
sports are urged to give them a
try. The fun (and exercise!) which
they provide are undoubtedly worth
the effort, and also at the end of
the year awards are given for the
points accumulated.

People with not as vigorous
tastes can find themselves inter-
ested in one of the several clubs
which come under the jurisdiction
of A.A.—the Outing Club, which
often takes ski or bicycle trips with
other colleges (mens’), and the
Synchronized Swimming Club,
which has come a long way in or-
ganization in the past few years,
as has the Dance Club with modern
dance. Use can also be made of

for parties and picnics; these are
under control of the Athlétic As-|
sociation and can be used almost

foster. The lively interest in the
antic and plastic arts which
brought Arts Council into being
must be regarded as something
new. Or rather, interest in the
arts is not new, but the widespread
and strong interest now found
among college students is, What-

ever the reason for this—the Beat-
niks, the H-bomb, the rise of the
European artist-philosopher—Arts
‘Council happily finds that it scarce-
ly need propagandize for the arts
at all; its audience is ready-made.
And it’s sure that a high and ris-
ing interest makes an _ exciting
climate for an organization. ‘

Arts Council now’has the prob-
lem, however, of preventing itself
from becoming too much of an
organization. It was formed by
a group of students who had no
claim to official status except a
collective, vigorous interest. This
handful of students who consti-
tuted themselves the Arts Council
asked for a little money—a very
little — from Undergrad, and so
came under its protection. Now
Arts Council is independent, has a
college-elected president and for-
mal hall representatives. If its
problem once was to forge an or-
ganization out of a hodge-podge of
active people, its problem now is
to keep from being stifled by its
own organization: Like any or-
ganization, Arts Council runs the
risk of committing suicide, even
while a great deal of interest ex-
ists outside the organization itself,
by formalization and a static mem-
bership.

The chief countermeasure, of
course, is open membership, This
means, in practice, that anyone
who attends meetings—and anyone
}+may—who shows a-continuous-in--
terest and is willing to make an
poster at least. is
sidered an active and voting mem-

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