Purdue University Calumet - Astron Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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For the first time in Purdue Calu- met’s history, an exact time was set aside for convocation programs. From noon until two-o’clock every Monday afternoon during both the fall and spring semesters, various e ducational programs were present- ed for the benefit of the students and faculty.

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——ee —— meering, and Marsha Haas was re- cognized for her work in human- mes Dy Prof. Timble. Prof. Fayle Oelwered the award to Glen Mauger tor his work in science, and Earl - summ accepted the award from Prof. Brunner of the school of tech- nology. The Lake County Purdue Alumni Club provided each student honoree with an engraved plaque and Prof. Tuckey with a framed citation. OUTSTANDING STUDENTS AND PRO- FESSOR Earl T. Gumm, Technology; Glen W. Mauger, Science; Dr. John S. Tuckey, Faculty; Marsha Haas, Humani- ties; Robert Minniti, Engineering. 11

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Musical programs were of major importance in the Convocation series. In conjunction with the Music Appreciation Class and PMO, musicians from the area came to show their various instruments to the audience. After all were intro- duced, several players presented short musical compositions. Dr. Gilbert Fischer was a fre- quent guest artist of the series. The Lectures and Assembly Committee featured a concert with Basia Po- lishuk, a violinist and conductor of the ‘‘Gateway”’ and ‘‘Musica Viva”’ Chamber Orchestras of Chicago, and Dr. Fischer. Highlighting the concert was the first public perfor- mance of Dr. Fischer’s Sonata in D. A later concert featured Dr. Fischer In a piano recital. He played works by DeBussy. Dr. Fischer performs at the piano for students and faculty. 13