Bradford Durfee College of Technology - Alethea Yearbook (Fall River, MA)

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Ill a rch A joint meeting of Durfee Tech and New Bedford Institute A.I.E.E. and I.R.E. members was held at Stevenson's. A dinner was followed by an After Graduation Panel discussion. More than sixty students and instructors from the two schools were present at the meeting. Mr. Peter E. Donnelly, former principal at Rogers High School in Newport, was named Associate Professor of History and Government at the College. The Hotel Mellen was the setting for the Student Council's first dance of the new year. A pri! After many weeks of preparation, the Durfee College Glee Club was organized. The Chemistry Club sponsored a lecture by Dr. john Neumer of Brown University, who spoke on Capture of Carbene Radicals. The Freshman Dance was held at Stevenson's, with music supplied by Buddy Reis and his orchestra. The junior Prom, consisting of a buffet and a dance, was held at the Shamrock Cliff Hotel in Newport. May Members of the Student Branch of A.I.E.E. toured the Brown University Computer Lab. The IBM 7070 computer was demonstrated. Durfee College was named one of four exam- ining centers for the Engineers-in Training tests. Final examinations were held from May 15-26. Professor Theodore P. Mead, head of the Art and Product Development Department, was awarded a Sabbatical Leave for the academic year l96l-62. Professor Mead will study for his doctorate in fine arts education at Columbia University. 1961-1962 September The greater part of September, October, and November, centered around our bid for accredi- tation by the New England Association of Col- leges and Secondary Schools. Enthusiasm was high and there was much activity. Mr. Wild and his BA Juniors removed the greater part of the old library in a matter of hours. Other prepara- tions included the installation of a new fire alarm system, relocation of the offices of mem- bers of the Business Department, and some final touches to the new library. New instructors added to the faculty were, Mr. Peter Donnelly, of the Department of His- tory and Government fa newly established de- partmentj, and Mr. jacobo Farber, of the Electrical Engineering Department. Professor Howard B. Leighton received his doctorate in Art Education from Columbia University. October Delegates from Durfee College attended the Peace Corps Conference in Boston. November Members of the accreditation committee visited the school. The committee consisted of Dean Charles E. Stearns of Tufts University, Professor Emeritus Alfred Ferretti, formerly of Northeastern University, and Assistant Pro- fessor W'illiam Massey of Massachusetts Institute of Technology. Hugh Morton, a member of the Republican City Committee, and Mr. John T. Farrell Jr., of the Democratic City Committee, spoke to members of Mr. Donnelly's American Gov- ernment class. The discussion concerned itself with party structure and procedure. This dis- cussion was held on Nov. 10. Another fraternity battle took place during the week of Nov. 15. Epsilon kidnaped Phi Psi's Chug. Phi Psi retaliated by confiscating Epsilon's charter and sign from the frat house. Also taken were miscellaneous items from the house. Skirmishes continued for over a week. Finally, through negotiations, both mascots were returned to their respective fraternities. A newly formed Circle K Club held its first meeting in the college auditorium on Novem- ber 30. December The Junior Class held its first dance of the year at Stevenson's Rumpus Room. DURFEE COLLEGE ACCREDITED . . . these were the chants heard throughout the cor- ridors on December 8. Raymond F. Murphy, a senior Chemistry student was offered a position as Assistant In- structor in the Chemistry Department at M.I.T., beginning in September, 1962. january Dr. Conrad received a fdS4,887. research grant from the Petroleum Research Fund. This brought the total received by Dr. Conrad from both the National Science Foundation and the Petroleum Fund to 332,212 Midyear Examinations took place from January l5 to 29. Miss Margaret A. Mullaney was appointed temporary instructor of English at the College. February Mr. Richard V. Monopoli was appointed as an instructor in the Electrical Engineering De- partment.

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During this week, students from Tech circu- lated a petition asking the Governor to recon- sider his plans to eliminate Durfee Tech as a four-year degree-granting college. More than 10,000 signatures were obtained in the canvass. The New Bedford Institute of Technology Board of Trustees voted for a merger of New Bedford and Durfee Tech. M arch The Durfee College Board of Trustees voted unanimously to press for immediate action by the legislature on the consolidation proposal made by New Bedford Institute of Technology. In a poll conducted at Tech, 841, of the voting students were in favor of consolidation. Durfee Tech's basketball team won the con- ference title. A przfl Norma Cornelison and Luis Ramos, both members of the Class of 1962, received honor- able mention in the symbol-designing contest sponsored by the Foundation for World Literacy. Norma and Luis placed in the top 17 of the 597 entries from thirty states. Dr. Conrad was awarded a 34,385 grant by the National Science Foundation to continue his undergraduate training program here. This brought the total amount awarded to Dr. Conrad this year to jSl7,035. May The Junior Prom was held at the Dartmouth Country Club. Alumni Day was held at the college on May 14. A banquet and dance were held at Steven- son's. May 16-26 Final Examinations. . The Senior Prom was held at the Shamrock Cliff in Newport, R. I. 1960-1961 june Professor William C. Wild, head of the Business Department, received his Master of B.A. degree from Northeastern University. September Freshman enrollment for the fall semester totaled 132 students. ' The beginning of the new school year also brought several additions to the faculty. The new members included Mr. Warren Babcock, an instructor in the Business Dept., Miss Rose Drislan, instructor in Nursing Education, Mr. Donald S. Presel, a physics instructor, and Mr. Thomas S. Collins, of the Textile Dept. October Members of the Technolog Staff attended Newspaper Night at the Elks Hall. November The Geology Club, under the direction of Professor Eugene R. Vlfilliams, made a field trip to New Hampshire and Maine. The group stayed overnight at Professor W'illiams' summer cottage in Effingham, New Hampshire. Epsilon held its annual Thanksgiving Dance at the Stone Bridge Inn. Phi Psi's Chug Again Dance was held at the K. of C. Hall in Swansea. Music was pro- vided by the Tommy Tanous Orchestra. December Mr. Robert Bento, a graduate of Providence College and the University of Maryland, joined the faculty of Tech as an assistant professor of physics. Tech's soccer team finished the 1960 season with a record of 2 victories and 9 defeats, surely not a true indication of the team's ability, since injuries hampered the team throughout the season. The Student Council's Christmas party in the cafeteria was again a great success. The party was followed by the Council's Christmas Dance on December 17, at the Hotel Mellen. Durfee Tech participated in the North-South Holiday Seafood Fiesta Basketball Tournament held at New Bedford. Kathy Maher was elected Tournament Queen by the Tech Students. january Midyear Examinations were held from -Ian. 9-18. The Citizens Scholarship Foundation of America was launched at a banquet held at Venus De Milo Lounge, in Swansea. Sam Leven- son, nationally known lecturer and educator, was the keynote speaker at the event attended by more than 400 students. A new grading system, advocated in the Decem- ber issue of the Technolog, went into effect this semester. The new system makes it possible for the student to know his grades within ten days of the close of final examinations. February Phi Psi Fraternity held its first annual Scholar- ship Dance at Lincoln Park. The dance was a huge success, and as a result, a full year's scholar- ship was made available to an incoming fresh- man the following September. Techls fencing team closed the season with a 3-4 record, after defeating Harvard Frosh by a score of 15-12 in the season's finale.

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Phi Psi's 2nd Annual Scholarship Dance was held at Lincoln Park. just as the first, it was a tremendous success. April Durfee College's Open House, the first in three years, far surpassed that of any other year. Approximately 5,000 visitors attended the affair. Final Examinations began May 1962. january Mid-year exams were held from Jan. l4-25. Plans were being continued for selection of the Senior Prom location as well as menu pre- parations. Feb ruary Yearbook Staff began assembly and printing of yearbook. The Sorority held a dance at the Ponta Del Garda Hall in Tiverton. Several engineers were invited as guests of Vitro Laboratories in Baltimore, Maryland. This was part of the Company's recruitment program. Seniors were kept busy with interviews here at the college throughout the month of February. Phi Psi held a Scholarship Dance at Venus DeMilo in Swansea. Proceeds of this dance are to be used to give an incoming freshman a scholarship. illarch Epsilon held a social at the Bluffs in Swansea. There was a great turnout. Music was provided by the Rock-A-Teens. Epsilon held its annual beer-drinking, spaghetti-eating, Smoker at the Sons of Italy Hall on Covel St. Freshmen were given the opportunity to learn of the many advantages of belonging to Epsilon. May Final examinations for Seniors began on May 13. Senior Prom was held at the Allendale Coun- try Club in Dartmouth. Music was supplied by the Charles Perry orchestra. june Baccalaureate Service, Commencement, and Presidents Reception to Seniors took place on june 2. 1962-1963 September A new option in Medical Technology was made available to incoming Freshmen. The option is designed to provide the student with a background of the theoretical and technical aspects of the sciences with emphasis on Biology and Chemistry. S Enrollment for September totaled 147. Mr. Alphee Laflamme, a graduate of Provi- dence College and Bridgewater State Teachers College, joined the Business Department. Mr. Laflamme, a New Bedford resident, previously taught at Campbell Secretarial School and in the New Bedford school system. c Odobev' Chugs Pk .lugs engagement party was held at the Knights of Columbus Hall in Swansea. Reeb's birthday party was held at the Firestone Credit Union Hall. Nmfem ber A Sorority Poverty Dance was held on Nov. l at Stevensons restaurant in Dartmouth. The members of the Yearbook Staff held a dance at the Bluffs in Swansea. Bobby Castle provided music. A Thanksgiving dance held at the K of C .Hall in Swansea, marked the beginning of a long and mutually agreeable contract between Chug 8: plugs . . . They were married! Durfee College began its basketball season. Five varsity members returned for this year's action. A Pep Band was formed at Durfee College. The purpose of this band is to play at all home games and also provide inspiration to our team. Approximately 35 BA students, under the leadership of Professor William Wild, made a field trip to the S. D. VVarren Co. in Maine. Students were shown how wood pulp was transformed into paper and the many by-pro- ducts created through the paper-making process. The students were well received and made din- ner guests of the company. Upon return to Durfee College, students were requested to write papers concerning their trip. AIEE members toured the New England Telephone and Telegraph Company. Arrange- ments were made by L. Cory. December The regularly scheduled Christmas party normally held in the cafeteria was cancelled. As a result, plans were made to continue the party at the Amvet's Hall. The party was a success and everyone had a good time. Epsilon opened a new fraternity house in the Highland section of Fall River. Their first party ended in a blaze of excitement. A form of mild raid on the part of the Police Dept. took place. The reason: too many students: too few exits. Professor Wfilliam Wild arranged for another field trip for his BA Seniors. This time the class was made a guest of the Morse Twist Drill Company in New Bedford. Again, the class was warmly received and served a family-type dinner at the expense of the Company. Following this field trip, some of the more socially inclined members Qmarried menj met at the Oak Manor for a few draughts. fneed we say more?j AIEE held another meeting here at the school. Guest speaker was Lesly Meede of the Boston Edison Light Co. The annual Student Council Christmas Dance was held at Venus DeMilo Restaurant in Swansea.