Creighton University - Bluejay Yearbook (Omaha, NE)

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Having passed the developmental stage, Al- pha Sigma Nu has blossomed forth into the strongest purveyor of cvdture on the campus. The season begins for the honor society with the initiation of thirty-two men who have been se- lected for their service, loyalty, and scholarship. Striving to raise the aesthetic and intellectual level of the campus coffee forum was initiated in Ye Olde Beanery. Free coffee, the opinion of well kijown campus intellectuals, and irrele- vant remwfe by others present providp the even- ings entertainment. This all goes to prove that conversation is not dead. A coffee hour which followed the Ambassador ' s lecture gave those who attended a chance to nningle with one another while three senoritas sere- naded the Ambassador. The President of the University was on hand to greet the Ambassador when he arrived in Omaha. All who attended the dinner given to honor the Ambassador had an opportunity to meet him pelfenally. Preceding the lecture, the Fathers discussed with the Ambassador major in- ternational issues. Continuing its policy of presenting to the students and to Omaha an annual lecture, f cultural and political import, Alpha Sigma mi this year invited the Spanish Ambassador Senior Don Jose Maria de Aretiza, who spoke on the role of Spain in the defense of the free world. Presenting a decisive lecture to a packed crowd at Joslyn Memorial Museum, the Ambassador lived up to all expectations. He gave to all those present a true appreciation of the spirit and heritage of the Spanish nation. At the close of the lecture, the Very Reverend Carl M. Reinert presented the Ambassador with the University ' s distinguished service award. That evening at a dinner given by the members, the Ambassador ' s off the cuff remarks offered a further clarifica- tion of the government ' s relation to Church and industry. 13

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A Homecomeing to end all Homecomings brought a hearty response from Creighton stu- dents. First to feel the effects were the Fresh- men, who walked into Freshman orientation one day to be greeted with a beanie given to him by an upperclassman. Some of the jebbies also went freshmen and exchanged their birettas for little blue beanies. Wednesday of Homecoming week students, dressed in nightgowns, bermuda shorts, or what have you boarded the Creighton Limited and sped off to a night of sock hopping. The following night many spirited students brav- ed the icy blasts of December to join in a wild snake dance which weaved its way through the corridors of the ancient Administration building. These sfudents found no shortage of toppers. Someone had cold legs that day. Classes were dismissed at 11:00 o ' clock on Friday so that all students might participate in the parade, as spectators if not actively. Considering the time of the year, there were a great many floats. Toi L- prize went o the Zips. JThe dedi- cation of Degleman Flail climaxed the after- noon. While many students wearily trudged home to prepare for the evening basketball game and dance, others assembled in the stadium for pushball and football contests. That evening Coach Tommy Thomsen ' s Blue Jays obliged the eager fans by trouncing Buena Vista. At 1:30 a.m. the next morning as the last student left Peony Park Homecoming was officially over. The color gaurd led the parade down 16th street.

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% 4 Most outstanding event ot the year was the $14,000,000 building plan announced by the President of the University. The kick-off drive of this major building and expansion program, the first of its kind since the construction of the tministratiftp building in 1929, is a campaign $1,750,00 1 underwrite the initial $3,193,000 phase of a ten-year program. Major parts of the first three-year plan are a $659,000 men ' s dormi- tory, a $474,000 student center, and a $1,550,000 plant for the Creighta University High School. The rest of these funds will rejuvenate the pre- sent high school classrooms for arts and commerce facilities. All rejoiced at this pleasant news, and fears that classes next year || ild be held in broom closets and boiler rooms subsided for the moment. The best idea of the plan can be seen in Father Reinert ' s words, Creighton University must pjan boldly for the future if ine to continue to give the kind of educational pro- gram demanded by the increased enrollment and the growth of the Omaha area. Excellent weather made the construction of Degleman Hal proceed at a rapid pace. Perhaps bigger and more beautiful buildings will grace the campus, but none will rival the quiet serenity of the observa- tory. Samma Pi Epsilon, national Jesuit honor society Father Reinert pointed out that many of the present buildings are antiquated, a fact to which all can give assent. In the future a new library, a new medical school center, another men ' s dormitory and a women ' s dormitory are envisioned. A science building, commerce school, little theater, and finally funds for the faculty development research and student scholarships are also planned. No one can question the need for such work; at the same time it is certainly evident that all the projects are worth while.