Long Island University at Brooklyn - Sound Yearbook (Brooklyn, NY)

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ffmiqs I. -,wscsveolopjl 15153-'.. , d you Y sfffeif Uni- lsw ggzrs Ol me and 11 T35 me after me ,,,ff,rr2! Saud diego I . was-f begln ' 3.1 T555 Erieif 4511-A' '. ,adam ad rn Offs., It 3 ccqllrave 1+ My 7 ici-.--xi-F599 .flea 'lofi , .99 ' ffC55 1. g. . ,,-fgw. fr' . .-. LANCET, the pre-medical honor society of LlU was organized in the early years of the University and has since been in existence continuously. Thus, it is one of the oldest societies in the school. As a pre-medical society, the purpose of Lancet is to promote and to stimulate student interest in the science, ideals and ethics of medicine. Also, it tries to aid the individual student in obtaining informa- tion concerning the many branches of medical sci- ence and add prestige and influence to the reputa- tion of the University. Lancet has always worked toward the fulfill- ment of this purpose and its success in doing so in the past may be measured by its many achieve- ments. The activities of the year well illustrated these achievements. The year began with the induc- tiori of associate members into the society. The as- sociates are chosen on the basis of excellence in scholarships and character. At this ceremony there were heard many interesting talks by Faculty Advis- or, Prof. Wethers, and guest speaker Dr. Charles Tanzer, assistant professor of Biology, followed by the awarding of associate member pins and a social hour. ln addition to the guest speakers at the semi- monthly meetings each associate member also pre- sents an essay, talk or project on some phase of medicine. These talks constitute an important part of the program, for in this way each member makes an important contribution to the society and an ex- change of ideas is stimulated. A prize is awarded to the associate member presenting the best paper during the semester. Besides the presentation of papers, the program of Lancet includes a meeting devoted to the showing of a medical film and a field trip, usually to a phar- maceutical laboratory. Our final event is the annual Lancet-Anaphy debate, the winning society being chosen by faculty members acting as judges. The award to the winning society is the possession of the Anaphy-Lancet Cup for one year, the losing society pays for the engraving of the cup. Next to be presented are the Lancet keys to full members, followed by the award for the best paper. There is available to all the members a library of medical school catalogues, which includes the latest issues of every school in the United States and Canada. The members of Lancet represent some of the best pre-medical students in the University and former club members have distinguished themselves in many medical schools throughout the country. This semester once again several Lancet members have been accepted by various medical schools. Holding offices for the year were lra Greifer. l-ly Gewanter, Marion Brahm, Allan Birk and Faculty Advisor C. L. Weathers. Thirteen Lancet Anap y

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IN 1950-a year marked by notable advances in the numerous branches of Science-a new star was added to the universe of scientific developmentg a star created by the union of swirling nebulae from the minds of about a dozen aspiring Chemists with alchemistic propensities. They had come to the con- clusion that Chemistry students at LIU were ready to be metamorphosed into something more than just students, ready to become organized into a group of mutually beneficial associates. It was not the intention of this potential society to attempt the revision of any existing laws or theor- ies of Chemistry, but to bring together students with a common interest. The creation of a medium through which this association could exist was, in the main, the goal of the handful of student inaugu- rators of the society. There were those who were pessimistic about the outcome of this undertaking. They supported their negative attitude by citing instances of the failure of Science societies similar to the one pro- posed to take firm root in the University. Also, they stated, it would be difficult to knit Science students into an organized club unit because of individual problems preventing them from participation in extra-curricular activities. Defying these critics and portents of failure, the task of creating the Chemical Society of Long Island University was begun. The founders became the first charter members and the nucleus of the The Chemists i x 1 l l it . Wife pf' WW atloneojwfolf 'is we MW ci twvufow-9 ' 5' ideas? ,l jl geiffghe indifjd told fi wwf e and add if 56901 the Umm tolllmcet Cl tent of gi: wi an .21 WE, Tue 03 J ,, Z 0513979 H01 of 9pGlBS we A wwf 21 or pmt Wew wt e-si lneowvfmg ltlf- .. . ln moulhltmeemg 591315 GH mediciiie. TIES? rlll19Pt09YUT-5 gmimpotlfml CG new society. In short time a constitution was formu- if Mgeolulecs lated which stated the four primary objects of the - lolhemnme society. They are as follows: I dlmglheseme l. To afford students of Chemistry the opportu- It Baldeslhe nity of becoming better acquainted with their major Ullfmellndud field. Olumeflimlw 2. To secure the intellectual stimulation that y mW9UliU!lliIbO arises from professional association. lml-Awphy 3. To obtain experience in preparing and Ll Cl10SG!1bYlCl0.1 presenting technical material before chemical I llW0IIll0lhe1 audiences. it ll1e A11qphy.h ences. . sotjejy pm ic 4. To foster a professional attitude among the ltepresemedc membersg and, to instill in them a professional pride fs? lollowedbythe in Chemlstflf- The chapter, growing steadily in scope of oper- Thereism The Constitution. after being ffllified bY the ations and membership, stands securely and proudly A Ollnedjml my members, WGS Submitted for CIDDFOVCII to the Amefi- among the other science organizations of the Uni- Q lllesiimues 04 can Chemical Society. Its subsequent acceptance versity. Its alumni, consisting of the founders and llinqdl A gained for the society the distinction of becoming a fhgse Students inducted nnInedidte1y dfter the The student affiliate chapter of the ACS, entitling its gfgupg inceptjgnl hgve left behind them d Solid best mem? members to the many benefits of this fabulous foundation upon which chemical tyros can begin 1 iomslgmedi 0fQC11'1iZUfi0f1- to build associations, confidence and pride in their 'l-t I inm uhm' In the two years that have elapsed since the chosen field. With them, they take the acquaint- If Thjscmy med society's inception, its members have attended nu- ances they have made, the knowledge they have hw SeU19Sl9! merous lectures and field trips sponsored by the gained and the pride which accompanies a job ' eheeHG'.:t chapter and the ACS. Well done. -1119, H H Holding, Ylmictfwmf Twelve T Adm 4 I 5 l

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Tl he Actors TT used to be that only the music went 'round and 'round, but that's all changed now. Ever since its first curtain call the University Workshop Theater has been arena-staging all of its productions to go around in circles, This is how it all came about. The desire to build the first permanent theater in the history of the Uni- versity came alive three years ago. Unable to obtain a suitable neighborhood playhouse to showcase proposed theatrical productions while on Pearl Street, Speech-Theater Department Chairman Dennis Brown rolled up his sleeves and went to work with what he had. l-le proved that lack of funds and in- adequate facilities were not too great a handicap by transforming a rec- tangular roorn into an arena theater. Because theater-in-the-round provided a way to begin operations immediately, a room originally intended as an office but utilized as a lounge for women students was turned into an intimate theater featuring productions ranging in genre from a Moliere comedy of manners to a symbolic Eliot vehicle. And how the audience loved itl Seated on all sides of the actors, they ap- plauded the most completely uninhibited methods of delivery known to the theater. Only stamina and ego protect the actor from the audience, seated on an odd collection of second-hand upholstered movie seats and straight wooden chairs. The closeness of the spectators leaves the actor in an ex- tremely vulnerable position but, to date, no vegetable matter has been thrown. The LIU Workshop Theater was the first college group in the metropolitan area, and one of the early few on the east coast, to adopt arena-style staging. So Prof. Brown pushed up his sleeves. Now, replacing the organizational growing pains, there stands a mature, well-molded group of thespians. To parallel the University's expansion program in downtown Brooklyn and on the lavish Oyster Bay estate, plans were formulated for a permanent pro- cenium or conventional theater near the Paramount building. This would afford feasibility to the departmental long-range plan for weekly productions, from October through May, on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings, a schedule unequaled by any other eastern university. lf this plan becomes a reality, the Workshop will need two alternating acting colonies with separate production staffs. One group would use the circus method and the other, conventional staging. The arena productions would be utilized as a training ground for the less experienced actors, with the senior actors studying stage craft and techniques behind the procenium. There will be a certain number of positions open to student assistants, handling mail and telephone orders, selling tickets and working in the box office, on a fee basis. Some of the first playbills issued at Workshop performances stated the organizations primary objectives, all of which have been fulfilled and en- larged upon through years of spirited activities. The first . . . To serve as a practical training ground to all students in- terested in grease paint and spot lights. The second . . . To establish an active theater project capable of experi- menting with unusual plays of both the classic and contemporary type and also to introduce new and untried scripts.