Michigan State University - Red Cedar Log Yearbook (East Lansing, MI)

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STUDENT GOVERNMENT The infamous canoeing act having been thrust into the past, the ROTC crisis shook MSU ' s pohtical world and became the heated subject of debates at the All-University Student Government ' s weekly meetings. In the ROTC issue Congress resolved for im- mediate changes that summer camp be lengthened, university courses be substituted for ROTC courses and a curriculum consultation between regular and ROTC faculty. Long range changes called for die elimination of compulsory ROTC and the estaljlish- ment of required courses for all students, including tlie weaker sex, in mihtary political affairs. Having made its resolutions. Congress could only sit back and await the final decision of the Board of Trustees in straightening out the ROTC chaos. Finals were scrutinized by Congress and while the student politicians were unable to alleviate the men- tal pain, insomnia or coffee addiction that occurs, tliey made spring graduation the end for seniors. After re-scheduhiig: finals first, commencement sec- ond, was the order for seniors. AUSG places their health insurance sales at the end of the hectic registration process each term. Student Government supplies mimeograph services for the benefit of the student organizations. 29

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Sessions of the model United Nations, whicli took definite shape tliis year, were held in the Kiva of the Education Build- ing. Student Congress members sit in informal groups at the general legislatix c sessions hold every W rthHstlax ni!;lil.

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Operating on fees of 25c a student each term, AUSG demonstrated its financial wizardry by the numerous services that it performs. Arms were bravely and cheerfully bared as AUSG again provided polio shots at a nominal cost. Clubs thanked the governing body for the free mimeo- graphing service and student organizations directory. Internationally, AUSG struck out into various fields. Financial support was given to the campus United Nations under the sponsorsJiip of the Junior Council and the International Club, and an Inter- national cooperation committee was set up. Benefits of financial planning were passed on to the students with the continuation of the student loan and insurance programs. Loans of $10, limited to two a term, could be obtained by any student. E.xtra money, in the form of dividends, went to those unlucky enough to be in accidents, yet lucky enough to have a student insurance policy. Spring found the elections committee busy as the campaigns for class officers and AUSG officers got under wa . The committee is responsible for han- dling the entire elections — petitions, ballots and tabu- lation — to assure a fair election. iifV Movie star Jolin Gavin came to MSU to record Spartan clieers for the sound track of his new movie, Spartacus . Campus Chest received a contribution for organizing tlie event. » :r i