Miami University - Recensio Yearbook (Oxford, OH)

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Teddy Wilson and his ensemble entertained Miamians with concert jazz at Withrow Court. Andres Segovia delighted a crowded Benton Hall audience with his amazing skill on the guitar; Dr. I. W. Schmidt Lovely Roberta Peters, Metropolitan Opera soprano, was welcomed at a reception after her concert in February. Thor Johnson again conducted the Cincinnati Symphony Orchestra in their annual performance at Miami. Artists, professional The Artist and Lecture Series Committee, sponsored by the Faculty-Student Council, made possible the appearances of many fam- ous personalities on the University campus. Chairman Henry Montgomery and his commit- tee invited performers with a variety of tal- ents to entertain Miami students and Oxford residents. Large crowds flocked to see Stan Freeman, humorous pianist, at Benton Hall, and the Longines Symphonette conducted by Michel Piastro in Withrow Court. Enthusiastic reception of Visiting artists proved the worth of this program.

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Audio-Visual Service Dr. Howard Ritter examines an X-ray camera as a part of his research on the structure of liquids. So many fine people willing to help . . . pro- fessors, in addition to teaching, devoting time to advising students on academic and other problems . . . with all this, many finding time to develop research projects . . . striving to find the answers to perplexing problems people behind the scenes . . . advising and planning thought-provoking and enjoyable ac- tivities . . . the maintainance crews, making Miami one of the most beautiful campuses in the country . . . all these people working to- gether and thus . . .the Miami family, whether as a part of a residence hall unit, faculty home, or snug apartment in Vetville. Right: Dr. Clarence Williamson is trying to prepare a vaccine against bacteria which cause respiratory diseases. Among the professors who have been awarded summer research fellowships are Dr. Marion Miller, French; Dr. Dwight Smith, history; and Dr. Spiro Peterson, English. Mr. Dennison, a popular professor of finance, typifies the friendly advisors who devote their time to helping students.

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and aspiring Miami Universityis aspiring artists have united together in the Young Artist Guild to make their talents available to area high schools, churches, community gatherings, and Miami alumni audiences. The Guild, which this June presented its hundredth concert since its origin in December of 1955, consisted of student vocalists and instrumentalists under the sponsorship of the Alumni Association, which underwrote the travel expenses of the group. The young artists were warmly re- ceived in their two student assembly concerts. Audio-Visual Service The piano artistry of Jim Miltenberger was one feature of the Young Artist Guild. Audio-Visual Service Among many talented groups in the Young Artist Guild was the Brass Sextet. 0 Row 1: R. Huber, T. Hughes, C. Miller, V. Kowell. 0 Row 2: D. Harker, E. Howard. 15