University of California Berkeley - Blue and Gold Yearbook (Berkeley, CA)

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Charter Day THE 81st anniversary of the Uni- versity was celebrated in the tradi- tional manner as University digni- taries and faculty members filed across the campus to the Greek Theatre, where the ceremonies were held. Students, alumni, and interested spectators listened at- tentively to the major speaker, Vis- count Alexander of Tunis, K. G., Gov. Gen. of Canada.

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University Meetings THE opening University meeting was held in the Greek Theatre to honor Cal ' s Olympic Champions. Awards, words of high praise and the cheers of an enthusiastic audience greeted these World Champions. The men s Gym resounded to the musical talents of the University chorus and orchestra as their performances highlighted the annual Christmas and Easter programs. Eager students hung from the rafters to hear the famous DR. KINSEY, who also willingly gave autographs. CLARENCE DYKSTRA, vice president of the University and PRESIDENT ROBERT G. SPROUL presided at the All University meeting.

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Alumni Association ALUMNI OFFICE STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: Howard Cook, Stanley E. McCaffrey, Robert Sibley, Jean McNeill, Viola Birchland. ROBERT SIBLEY Executive Manager of Alumni Association STANLEY E. McCAFFHEY Assistant Executive Manager ALL Hail characterizes the Alumni Association. This active group sent three hundred freshmen to the University this year on Alumni Scholarships. The scholarships were awarded to students throughout the state following a competition of those students who wished to apply. A survey of student needs was conducted with the aid of na- tional experts. This survey includes a new student union and its location. Alumni groups in over nine hundred communities contact high schools in order to find outstanding students and encourage them to come to Cal. These groups also help to improve public relations for the University through their local newspapers. The Cal Monthly, pub- lished by the Alumni Association, is another means of keeping alums informed about the University and its accomplishments. The funds of the associa- tion come from the University. There are over twenty-six thousand life members in the group and it is hoped that this number will have reached seventy-five thousand by 1960. Last summer saw the opening of the Lair of the Golden Bear. This is a resort and camping area near Mt. Shasta that is open to Alumni Association members. Glowing reports were heard from all who have been there. These alums have really responded to Stick around for All Hail. CAL MONTHLY STAFF LEFT TO RIGHT: Katherine Thanas, Howard S. Cook, Robert Sibley, Harrold Knowles, 0. D. Watt.