New York University School of Commerce - Commerce Violet Yearbook (New York, NY)

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rienfafion Your first glimpse of college lite at NYU is provided by the Violet Owls at the annual orientation held in the Judson Auditorium. While waiting on the long, long, line you dream that all sorts of wierd machinations are awaiting you. How surprised you are when you find that the worst of your fate is iust to sit and listen to some speeches. The best part of it is that A funny thing happened to me on the way here Th 6

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This issue of Commerce Violet i958 is dedi- cated to the memory of the man who was one of the firm pillars of extra-curricular activities at the Washington Square center, Professor Robert B. Jenkins. l Professor Jenkins was a gentleman who was devoted to the work of keeping students happy outside of the class- room. Sitting at his desk in room 426 Com- merce, he was the guiding light to student activities in the School of Commerce. Though his manner was soft-spoken, the words that came forth were forceful and had great mean- ing. To those students who had the golden opportunity of working with him, he was con- sidered a father. He considered moderation as the answer to the many problems which face those connected with student activities. His feelings were that anything can be accom- plished if the right approach was used. The right approach was careful analysis and a slow, but persistent, push towards the goal desired. His activities outside the School of Commerce were stepping stones towards inte- gration. He was the one person who fought for the formation of the University Student Service Organization and the Violet Fraternity Council. l We, the people who knew and loved Professor Robert B. Jenkins, were shocked when we heard that we could no longer call on him for advice and counseling. But we have a fond memory of the man who was always available, always had the right answer to our problems, always encouraged us, and was the Father of Student Activities at Commerce. 5

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Paying tribute to Garibaldi. Will he ever draw that sword? vs, gm' 11 The long , . . long , . . line, the speeches are not always bor- ing, but are even a little funny. Outside at last . . . you are intro- duced to the traditions of NYU. You meet Garibaldi, and then pay tribute to him. llmmediately after- wards the sanitation department, Cleans up.l After that moment you are officially a freshman at the School ot Commerce. 7