Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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to the members. Papers on biological topics, such as the Rh Blood Factor and Microscopic Technique were presented. Lectures were given by prominent men in the biological and allied fields. An in- teresting lecture was given on f'Galls and gall makers by Brother C. james, and a very provocative lecture entitled Col- loids and their Relation to Biology was given by Dr. A. B. Kemper, Professor of Chemistry, and Head of the Chem- istry Department. Great stress has been placed on the necessity of stimulating in- dividual interest and study. The world of today is in dire need of scientists, good scientists, Catholic scien- tists. The Mendelian Society encourages its members to contribute their efforts to the attainment of this goal. For this pur- pose the laboratories, equipment and li- brary of the Biology Department are placed at the disposal of the Society. The world of tomorrow is influenced by the men of today, and Manhattan as the i'Malcer of Men will glory in the future of its scientists as it does today. TI-IE AMERICAN CHEMICAL SOCIETY HE student afliliate of the Ameri- can Chemical Society was first or- ganized on the Manhattan College campus in December 1937. Among the first of the student afliliates to be char- tered by the American Chemical Society, the Manhattan College chapter has al- ways endeavored to maintain the distinc- tive reputation of successfully correlating the scholastic work of the student with practical application and first hand ex- perience in the held of chemistry. The Society under the able guidance of Dr. Arthur Kemper, Moderator, en- deavors through the aid of inspection trips to chemical plants, guest speakers, and lectures by noted chemists, to further increase the interest, knowledge, and ap- preciation of the student in his chosen field of chemistry. The students are fur- ther urged to attend and participate in the regular meeting of the American Chemical Society. Hindered somewhat by wartime re- strictions the Society is gradually blos- soming forth to its pre-war achievement. The highlights of this past term were an informative trip to the Pure Food and Drugs Laboratory, a timely lecture, and the presentation of a movie through the auspices of Sinclair-Valentine Company. The members of the Manhattan Chap- ter of the American Chemical Society are assured of a bright, cheerful and inform- ative future under the directive guidance and through the exhaustive efforts of its Moderator, Dr. Arthur Kemperg its President, Arthur O,Leary, its Vice- President, H. jose Lopez, its Secretary, john P. FitzGerald and its Treasurer, Williaiii Ball. THE IRISH CULTURAL SOCIETY HlS year Manhattan's Trish Cul- tural Society celebrates its eighth anniversary. It is a living repre- sentation of the college's rich background of true Gaelic tradition. The chief aim of the society is the stimulation of student interest in the complete religious, politi- cal, economic, intellectual, and general history of the irish, both in America and in the Emerald Isle. Since 1938 the so- ciety has grown steadily in membership and popularity. -A

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For the past several years the Irish Cultural Society has been responsible for the organization of the Manhattan unit in the annual St. Patrick's Day parade. This year the society, comprising about seventy members, proudly marched up F ifth Avenue led by its president john F. Sweeney and its vice president Gerald Fitzgerald. The society was addressed by Brother Alexander Joseph who spoke on 'Erie's Foreign Policy,' and by Brother Ambrose who spoke on 'The Wealtli of Irish Poetryf A dance under the auspices of the society was held early in the academic year and proved to be a great social and financial success. From all indications the year 1947 should prove an eventful one in the history of Manhattan's own Irish Cultural Society. IL CIRCOLO DANTE ALIGHIERI L Circolo Dante Alighieri is the of- ficial campus organization of stu- dents interested in the studyof Italian life, literature and culture. The society has for its purpose the enlightenment of its members in regard to 'fthe contribu- tion of arts and culture performed by the scholars of Italyf, Il Circolo became a member of the A.F.I.C. in 1936, and has grown into one of the most active units on the Manhattan campus. In spite of lack of membership during the war, the organization carried on and it is now definitely back on the road to regaining its former prominence. During the past year the work of the society was very interesting as well as stimulating to all involved. Brother A. Thomas lectured on Dante Alighieri's life and his great classic, La Divina Comediaf' In these talks he described Dante's visits to hell and how the author visualized it. The students of the group also took part in discussions on famous Italians. A prize was awarded for the best report, and it was won by Mario Miccu. Mario gave a vivid account on the life of Leonardo DaVinci. He spoke of his works and of his influence on engi- neering, anatomy, warfare and painting. Mario became the recipient of a hand- some tive record album of the second Concerto from Serge Rachmaninoff, with Stokowski and the Philadelphia Philharmonic orchestra. Another mem- ber, Michael Arzani gave a good talk on the influence of Italian writers in English literature. The presentation of an award established a precedent of all the organizations on the campus, and such prizes will continue in the future. The Society, under its president, Thomas Liccardi, has tried to revive student in- terest in bringing back Italian courses into the College in the fall. Il Circolo has been very active in the social limelight. Un Sunday, May 12, it helped to sponsor a gala Mother's Day dance at the school gymnasium. On March 9 the members attended the Pri- mavera dance at the Casa Italiana at Columbia University. Thus, true to its purpose, the Dante Society has carried on in giving to all interested students the benehts of Italian culture. THE COMMITTEE ON EASTERN RITES HERE are live parent groups in the Eastern Rites that the Roman Catholic Church recognizes, al- though they do not follow the I-atin