Howard University - Bison Yearbook (Washington, DC)

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l Utn E rtnpW HtK ihr hv«fxi i IwW-ts nn Mu l m ian Ik s«-»n practicvig lh»v Uith WHILE AWAY FROM HOME. STUDENTS TURN TO CAMPUS MINISTRIES TO FIND Divine Inspiration It has boon said that religion is food for the soul As a result of such belief, diverse religious organizations provide a Imk betvseen higher education and religion The United Ministries of Howard University (UMHU) is an umbrella organization comprising the campus denominations. This group consists of ministers who represent tlieir denominations in the Office of the Dean of the Chapel The single denomination with the greatest concentration is the Baptists They are exceeded in number, however, by the group of individuals who do not have a religious preference. The Andrew Rankin Memorial Chapel offers a nondenommational service for students each Sunday The Newman Club, a Roman Catholic student organization, sponsors Sunday Mass as well as prayer services The Navigators is an interdenominational group that offers spiritual counseling and guidance The Noon Day Prayer FeBowship and the Baptists Student share outreach programs as well as fellowship gatherings ()ther religious organizations ottered on campus are the Ba ha'i Club; Lutheran Student Association. Unitarian Universabsts; the Wesley Foundation, Christian Science. Inter-Varsity Club and the YWCA These organizations not only provide counsebng but also community services, religious study classes and even scholarships Even though religious beliefs may differ, all organizations stress the development of leadership, provide guidance and help students excel spiritually as well as academically Valerie Riles kiytiJ'H rw- TheOupol( ho»u% ( •• • .hymnnfttJli-s ih -imp jtKjnal message toIo ua it -mivki Student Life • 29

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Fi4kMshp Sharing the lords Word makes it all the more rewarding Chipef Rankin Memorial Chapd provides a sarx tuary lor al who enter 28 Stwlent I rie

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VOLUNTARY STUDENT ORGANIZATIONS DONATE THEIR TIME AND SERVICES Free of Charge What do Campus Pals, Student Ambassadors, Chapel Ushers, Cheerleaders and the Marching Band and Chorus have in common' They are all volunteer organizations in which students provide a service to the University. The Campus Pals aid new entrants with the transition from high school to college They inform these students of college procedures, rules and norms, conduct open discussions; and plan mixers and other social activities Campus Pal Traci Scott says that even though being a Pal takes a lot of work, it is a good feeling knowing that you coukl help someone work out his problems. I he Student Ambassadors are a group devoted to the recruitment of students to this University Ambassadors take prospective students on tours, answer any questions they may have and in so doing, represent the entire student body Being an Ambassador has obvious rewards such os practice m public speaking and traveling for recruitment purposes. but according to Ambassador leffrey Washington, there is a reward m knowing that you have helped someone make the decision to become a part of this institution Headed by Dana Kiphart, a senior in the College of Nursing, the Chapel Ushers serve the University by ushering at Sunday worship services The students usually usher at their home churches and use this experience to help carry on the tradition of good service m Rankin Chapel It is the endeavor of the cheerleaders to promote school spirit at athletic events and parades and to project a positive image of the University These men and women raise funds to cover their own expenses, participate n community outreach programs and act as consultants and judges for cheerleadng clinics Like the cheerleaders, the Marching Band is concerned with promoting school spirit and representing the University at community events. New uniforms, new equipment and a new style help the band to project a positive image and to serve as a recruitment device. A total of tour choirs provides musical selections for the University community The University Chorale, the Chapel Choir, the C.olegium (Baroque singers) and the University Choir not only perform for the school, but they have also represented this institution across the nation and abroad By providing a special service, volunteer organizations like the Student Ambassadors. Campus Pals. Chapel Ushers. Cheerleaders, Marching Band and Choirs, help perpetuate the legacy of service. ludy Klein PfRFEC F HARMONY l r Weldon Norns gu«l» the Chapel Choir over some rough notes 30 Student lite