Framingham State University - Dial Yearbook (Framingham, MA)

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fContinued from the preceeding pagel Among the many honors awarded Pres- ident McCarthy, Bridgewater State Col- lege presented him the Nicholas Till- inghast Distinguished Service Award in 1981. The award is the highest honor given to a Bridgewater alumnus. In 1980 he was named Associate in Education at Harvard Graduate School of education. Known in higher education circles for his experience in accreditation of colleges and universities, President McCarthy has served on over 20 accreditation teams in various parts of the country, the majority of them as chairman. He was named as a member of the National Commission on Accreditation and an evaluator of pres- idential performance. Dr. McCarthy was honored by Marist College as Lightbearer of the Yearn in 1972. He was also given a special award by the Affirmative Action Officers in Massachusetts Public Higher Education in 1979 at a meeting held on campus. In addition, he was honored by Cushing Hospital in 1983, the South Middlesex Area Chamber of Commerce in 1981, and the Center for the Performing Arts in 1984. President McCarthy has accomplished a lot during his 23 years at Framingham State College and we wish him well in all of his future endeavors. Qu! . ., fr' ., 1 CQEWV1. 1 1? w- Ultra, .-nngq, ,,..-swam llll W ..--s In 1979, poet David McCord, renowned Grand Bostonian and Harvard alumnus, wrote that of over 40 college presidents he has known -- 1ButJ not a one that I'd more gladly fit 1 Into a verse wherein my aim would be To box the compass by which one could steer Toward landfall after landfall in your life - A life you daily give to your career. 5

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-ir Q9 'Z Q 4 Q fi WHAT IS SUAB? By Wendy Aldred Making the most of your col- lege years, is what Deanna Gor- don, president of the Student Un- ion Activities Board CS.U.A.B.J, hopes every student at FSC will do. This could mean getting in- volved in S.U.A.B., one of the most active clubs on campus, or burrowing yourself in academic studies, or some combination of the two! The Student Union Activities Board is a student organization that plans social, educational, and recreational activities. Together all five officers, nine committee chairpersons, 14 executive board members, and the general board Work hard planning events throughout the year, which cover all areas of social activities helping to make college life both a fun and learning experience. Some of the events S.U.A.B. features are the Coffeehouse events, FSC Perspectives, Sand- box Weekend, Homecoming, Beach Weekend, movies, dances, lectures and trips. The only requirements to be- come a member are the enthu- siasm and the Willingness to par- ticipate,', says President Gordon. 'Saul