Indiana State University - Sycamore Yearbook (Terre Haute, IN)

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Block Awareness - Has a Place of its Own Afro-American Studies designates a body of knowledge focusing upon the experiences of black people in the United States without neglecting their African heritage. The program at ISU, under the direction of Dr. Wesley l. Lyda, i's open to every student, operating under the philosophy that positive con- tributions of Afro-Americans must become knOWn to all people. ISU offers a Bachelor of Science degree in Afro-American Studies. The program provides a major or minor in Afro-American Studies with emphasis upon Afro-American history, literature, or artlmusiclhumanities, or a major with emphasis upon social work, community development and understanding of interracial problems in general. Closely tied to the Afro-American Studies program is the Afro-American Cultural Center, which was opened on campus in the spring of 12 AFRO-AMERICAN STUDIES 1972 to provide opportunities for Afro-American students to develop their potential and ability to create programs and activities relevant to their psychological and social needs. Under the leadership of its director, Michael Ard tpicturcd oppositei, the program of the Cen- ter provides educational opportunities for the uni- versity community to learn about the Afro- American culture. The Center tpictured abovei provides a facili- ty for discussions for students such as Gladys K. Williams and Vandaris Simpson hop of columni. Vandaris and Milton A. Dumas tsecond picture from topi pause in an other area of the Center, while Gladys tsecond picture from bottom glances through the Center library. Artist SteveBritt tbottomi poses with one of the Centeris art works during one of several Black art shows at the Center.

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Alpha Phi Omega 14 ALPHA ETA RHO A national professional pilot or- ganization, Alpha Eta Rho conduct- ed a banquet for the fall induction ceremony, had a guest speaker tWiI- Iiam K. Kershner, author of flying handbooks; sponsored an air race, and held a spring banquet with a speaker from McDonneI and Doug- las Aircraft. Alpha Kappa Delta, a national honorary, aims to promote an in- terest in sociology, research in so- cial problems, and activities leading to human welfare. During the year the group con- ducted a banquet and a picnic and co-sponsored a departmental tDe- The sponsorship of the Wabash Valley Press Conference for high school students is the main activity each year for the members of Alpha Phi Gamma Journalism Honorary. The conference provides speak- ers and work sessions for high school journalists who participate, as well as a judging service for news- Seeking to promote brotherhood through service to the campus, community, country, and chapter, Alpha Phi Omega members con- ducted a number of projects during the year including: -The building of the Homecom- ing bonfire; eWorking with handicapped bowling leagues and sponsoring a The group conducted meetings on call throughout the year. Officers included Robert Porter, president; Chris Wright, vice presi- dent; Fritz Wagoner, treasurer; and Tom Mottox, secretary. Sponsors were Dr. Roy Bucking- ham and Dr. Ivan Bates. partment of Sociology and Social Workisymposium. Officers included David L. Arnold, president; Richard A. Jimison, vice president; Samuel L. Allen, trea- surer; and Jay I. Bank, secretary. Faculty sponsors were Dr. Arthur F. Kline and Dr. Harold G. Cox. papers and yearbooks. Alpha Phi Gamma also awards three honors e outstanding senior journalists, the Claude Billings Award, and outstanding freshman journalist. Officers included Peggy Mascari, Donna Meyer, Dia Edgerton, and Kathy Kennedy. team; eAiding with SGA elections; -Working as Heart Fund volun- teers. Officers included Mark Kessans, Jack Hogan, Jon Adams, Kennedy Robinson, Joe Aldridge, Lee Shei- man. Dave Armes, and Larry Hen- ning.