Fairleigh Dickinson University Teaneck - Cygnus Yearbook (Teaneck, NJ)

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for democratic action 130 booster club The most spirited facet of college life is usually centered around sports. Huge cheering sections, enthusiastic students backing their teams, and the two rival teams is all that is required to produce this explosive atmosphere. Under the direction of Joel Keeler, the Booster Club is the nucleus of school campus americans The objective of the C.A.D.A. is to promote the liberal point of view con- cerning political and social matters on the campus, local, and national levels. By actively taking part in support or opposition of questions of current polit- ical and social importance, the club gives its members a chance to exchange points of view and have group discus- sions. Included in their main activities are participation in civil rights action, 0 program about Cuba which featured two students who traveled there, and discussions including guest lecturers on present political issues. spirit. This club sponsors buses to the games, victory dances, and contem- plates working on organized cheers in conjunction with the cheerleaders. Among their various trips have been the bus rides to Washington for the Georgetown game and Boston for the NCAA. finals. '7- i i 3 .3 2 r

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young democrats club The Young Democrats represent c1 portion of the student body greatly in- terested in politics and furthering the ideals of the Democratic Party. They are members of the New Jersey Demo- cratic Student Federation and the Na- tional Association of College Democrats. The club actively works in the cam- paigns for various elected oftices. 3k. circle k Aft'iliated with the Kiwanis International, the Circle K renders services to the University and to the community. Included in these services are collection of convocation tickets, tours of the campus for prospective freshman and their parents, and assistance with various assemblies held by the College of Education. They also aid different fund drives by distributing coin can- I! . i, s V- isters, posters, in addition to selling Christmas trees. Several social events also included in their program are the annual Halloween Dance, participation in the Amateur Night, and a Twist Dance. In addition, the group co-operates with the Arts and Letters in conducting seminars, such as the Southeast Asia Seminar held this past semester. t, '9 1- 3 b er .e. at FF .3; e 149

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'A'J' . . .4. .- ..I 93.. .AAM'. l 'IN h v-aI-wjrn- - i-ve u, i. :3 Ah :I'ws-h e-UO; u'va mm 409 Wwe- .-..- .rn' i, , .,.4.v-. - W' v v. ed. veterans club As one of the most active groups on campus, the Veterans Club partakes in all phases of student life. As a mem- ber of the M.I.A.A. the club participates on most of the intramural teams, and they provide stiff competition as con- tenders for the M.I.A.A. trophy. As a social organization the club also oFfers many highlights to the school calendar. Included in these highlights are the annual Welcome Back Dance and the Fall Ball. A party is also held at a local orphanage at Christmas time. the conservative club The Conservative Club is a non-parti- san organization which encourages con- servative principles and thought. Among their various activities are included de- bates, guest speakers at meetings, and most important, the publication of the liberty Bell, a journal of conservative opinion which has been in publication the past three years. 151