Manhattan College - Manhattanite Yearbook (Riverdale, NY)

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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.

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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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John, Joe and Bob, oHicers of the Student Teachers League. The overall purpose of the student Teachers' League is to foster the advancement of its members toward their profes- sional objectives in education. It is the opinion of the league that there are few fields of human endeavor that are as rewarding as teaching. The society is concerned with the mission of the teacher in the modern world. His is a vocation and a response to values that cannot be measured by purely material standards. It is a response to the command, Teach ye all nations. By concentrating its activities upon the practical aspects of education, the league hobes to aid its members in securing positions in the educational field as well as increasing the prospectus for advanced study. This is done by compiling the various prerequisites for teaching in different localities. The examinations are exhaus- tively scrutinized to find out what are the desirable traits sought by school boards. Practice teaching out of doors. TUJ J. H i HGU This information is combined and published in the league's monthly magazine Chalk Dust. The league is further aided by alumni contacts, many of whom are prominent members of the teaching profession. The members are invited twice a year to avail themselves of the opportunity of meeting and questioning officials of the Board of Education and noted authorities in teaching. Many members of the league gain experience in teaching by becoming Beniide Catechists. In this latter respect they learn practical application which supplements the formal theory of education. The majority of the members plan to enter the secondary level of teaching and hope to be representatives as well as exemplars of Catholic Education. Eyes front as attention is drawn to the silver screen.