Lehigh University - Epitome Yearbook (Bethlehem, PA)

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Among the highlights of the presentations of the Lehigh Cooperative Lecture series were ap- pearences by A. L. Rouse, world famous Oxford Elizabethan scholar, and the renowned historian- author Arnold J. Toynbee. Dr. Rouse was able to lecture to several English classes during his short visit to Lehigh, and these classes were thrown open to all those interested. Dr. Rouse also filled Packard Lab to near capacity when he spoke there. However, by far the most intellectually sti- mulating event at Lehigh this year was the visit of Arnold Toynbee. Professor Toynbee ' s fame had Packard Laboratory filled to overflowing and many would-be listeners had to be turned away. Toynbee spoke on The Outlook of the West in the Sixties, and he emphasized the im- portance of national and spiritual faith, as well as self appraisal in the near future. Throughout the year, the Library staff prepares many fascinating exhibits in the Library foyer. From the top of the Stadium you get a perfect view of the Brown White marching band, which has been called the finest marching band in the East. 22

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campus several years ago. It was believed that the laboratory contained a deep coal shaft for practical training, and that each day the pro- spective mining engineers would descend to spend their day in the bowels of the earth. Intellectual life at Lehigh was greatly stimu- lated this year by visits from many of the great thinkers and artists of the world. In conjunction with the presidential election year, the Class of 1963 sponsored a debate between Senators Clark and Scott, both of Pennsylvania, on presidential campaign issues. The debate proved very stimu- lating for the large student turnout. The Univer- sity was also visited by James Michener, Pulitzer prize-winning author and Bucks County Demo- cratic chairman. Mr. Michener addressed the Young Democratic Club of Lehigh and predicted a Democratic presidential victory. If Lafayette only knew how well our bonfire was guard- ed, they would have lit it hours ago. A foggy day in Bethlehem town; it had me low and it had me down. I spent the morning with much alarm; the Chemistry Building had lost its charm. 21

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One of the most vivid memories of freshman year is the long walk from lower campus to rooms in the dorm. These members of the Instep program discover many new dishes during Lehigh stay. The freshman skits add many a laugh to the Lehigh-Lafayette football rivalry.