Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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LHlllllllH Psi Lambda was founded in 1951 by students majoring in psychology. It was formed to satisfy the co-curricular needs of the psychology students and to clarify those problems which arise from the overlapping of psychological studies with basic religious teachings. It has taken the initiative of organizing interested students into study and laboratory groups. These students have con- ducted specialized projects in animal psychology. lh this respect it studies practical application of areas of interest. This organization has initiated forums for the entire student body. The reason for these open forums is the interest mani- fested by the average student about psychological matters. Psi Lambda has steadily expanded its program of evening symposiums. These are open to the general public. In this manner the society disseminates its ever increasing research MHNHG MENT UH The Manhattan affiliate of the Society for the Advancement of Management was chartered in 1950. The main purpose of this organization is to probe the intricacies of the industrial complex of modern industry in order to reach industrial peace, high productivity and fair distribution of the wealth produced. As part of a large organization, the Manhattan Chapter is able to share in the collective research of the various chapters and to contribute to the knowledge of the principles of effective management. Its members contribute to this end by a collective pooling of ideas that pertain to the management ideal. They believe no solution will present itself without this cooperation of various parties. In this respect its members follow the prin- ciples of Frederick W. Taylor. The society believes that by advocating this theory they will contribute to a productive management which tends to eliminate wastes and thus create higher production, higher morale in the producer and general benefit for the common good of the nation. This club is unique in that it promotes its ideas via radio. The group regularly broadcasts from radio station WWRI which is located in White Plains. The topics which are discussed range from the benefits of self employment, to selective service and iob procurement. lambda meetings were always well attended. analyses and at the same time explicates in the language of laymen the importance of psychology. The society seeks to maintain a historical perspective con- cerning the development of modern psychology and its rela- tionship to religious beliefs. In the latter respect the areas of conflict have been explored at the Catholic Psychology Forum.ll For its members the club sponsors numerous field trips to mental institutions, critical study of areas of mental disorder in the brain, and long range psYchological tests at the student level. The members of the society, realizing the ever increasing importance of psychology in a civilization noted for its standardization of work procedure which produces stress upon the workers, are conscious of the newness of the problems. Joe Vellon, president, and other members of the Management Club pose with moderator, Mr. Miller. .qmwawH, M r

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Otticers find some humor in a labor contract. President Gillic outlines plans for the spring conference. The Marketing Club was instituted in 1952; it has become one of the fastest growing organizations on campus. The advancement of the club has paralleled that of the Marketing Department. It is due in part to the excellent reputation that the club enjoys among the undergraduates that many students have been attracted to the marketing field. The main purpose of the Marketing Club is that of service to each member and aid to the student body. In this way the club increases the value of the department to students maior- ing in marketing. This year the Marketing Club played host to colleges through- out the eastern seaboard and sponsored the annual Spring Student Marketing Association's Clinic. Prominent men and women in advertising, market analysis, sales promotion media, retailing, wholesaling, research and HE This is an ambient that provides little support for the Christian. He is surrounded by modern secularists who do not modify their policies with social values that have been formulated by the Church, acting in her role as teacher. The Leo Labor Club is fully aware of the conditions that exist in a modern industrial society. It realizes that it there are errors, they are due more to ignorance than to intent. It is the purpose of this club to inculcate its members, most of whom will enter the labor field, with the precepts that have been expressed by Christ and re-echoed in the Papal Encyclicals, Rerum Novarum and Quadragesimo Anno. These principles chart the means by which labor conflicts can be reduced to a minimum. They aftirm the dignity of labor and the relationship between labor and management. This is to be based, not according to the position each has in the labor market but according to the respective social function each performs. With these principles in mind and a knowledge, realistically formulated, of present conditions, the club orientates its activi- ties to demonstrate the real possibility of their application in modern day America. A full program of lectures given by noted authorities who live and work in the secular environment is held each year to aid its members as well as students not specializing in labor relations. I MHHH TING UH personnel addressed the group. The many papers that wer delivered as well as synopses of the various speeches or available to the student body. As members of the American Marketing Association they ar engaged in many marketing problems and research field The club conducted, for a second time, a research surve for the Playbill which necessitated interviewing many of th current Broadway hits. More than a hundred students wer able to take part in this survey, thereby gaining valuabl research experience. Mr. Harry Littlefield, the society's moderator; has contribute greatly to the success and rapid expansion of the societ by constant labors for the benefit of the student member It is under his guidance that the club has increased its merr bership and activities.

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Young mathmaticians pass through phase one of the learning process. WT NIHTH TY In 1927 Brother Defendant Felix, F.S.C., gathered together a group of serious young men who were united by their devo- tion to mathematics. This group formed the nucleus of the Newton Mathematical Society. From its very inception the society has stressed the human side of mathematics. It has aimed to utilize the latent talents of its members believing in the ability of the students to respond to the responsibilities incurred by intellectual stimuli. The principal sphere of activity consists in a series of meetings at which the students themselves present talks on interesting and sometimes little known aspects of the mathematical sci- ences which emphasize the philosophical implications and the historical background of the science. Discussions and lectures are carried on by students as well as specialists in the field. The officers of the Newton Math Society examine latest reports tram State Department. The society has accumulated a series of papers which relate the mathematical advances of the past four hundred years to the historical milieu which in part explains their devel- opment. When the society was first organized it was restricted to engineering students and students of advanced differentials, but now has members from every school. Officers must maintain an honor index which has the effect of making the society an honor group. In recent years the society has exchanged speakers, drawn from the student members, with neighboring schools. It has opened its fine library to the general use of students from other schools. The social side of its activities include the annual tea dance and also smokers with other math clubs in the metropolitan area. At the end of the spring semester the society holds its traditional dinner.