Purdue University Calumet - Astron Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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Among the guest speakers pre- sented this year was Senator Birch Bayh. As one of the major pro- ponents of new presidential elec- tion procedures, he explained his point of view to his audience. Fol- lowing this, the Senator fielded questions from the group. The Lectures and Assembly Committee showed an excellent series of films. Starting in February and continuing through May, the collection included ‘‘Behold a Pale Horse,” “‘All the King’s Men,” “Long Day’s Journey Into Night,” “Lord Jim,” ‘Raisin in the Sun,” and “‘Citizen Kane.” Launching the regional campus’s Observance of Purdue University’s 100th birthday, Kenneth L. Schwab, president of the Student Union Board at Purdue’s main cam- pus, presented Kenneth Goodwin, president of the Calumet Campus Student Congress, with the Centen- nial flag. L.O. Nelson, vice chairman of the Centen- nial Policy Committee, and Kenneth Schwab, president of Student Union Board at Purdue Lafayette, presented Purdue Centennial Flag to Dean Elliott and Kenneth Goodwin, Purdue Cal Stu- dent Congress President. 15

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His Excellency Dr. Georg von Pirch Consul General of West Germany, to the United States discusses his country with PUCC audience. 14 The Foreign Language Clubs and the Political Affairs Club presented an interesting series of speakers from several foreign countries. On November 6, the Ambassador from the Republic of China, His Excel- lency Chow Shu-Kali, spoke about the problems his nation faces with Red China. On November 20, the Consul General of West Germany to the United States, Dr. Georg von Pirch, explained to his audience about the coalition government of his coun- try. Two days later, Mr. Tran Van Dinh, former Ambassador from South Viet Nam to the United States, discussed various aspects of the war in Viet Nam. Speakers planned for the spring semester included the Ambassador to the United States from Israel, Mr. Yitzhak, Rabin, on March 12, and from Nigeria, His Excellency Dr. Joe lyalla, in April. Pondering a moment, His Excel- lency Cho Shu-Kai reviews relations of the Republic of China. His Excellency Tran Van Dinh, for- mer Ambassador from South Viet Nam to the United States, explains Viet Nam problems to students.

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Organized and directed by Pur- due Calumet Athletic Club in con- junction with Student Congress and Inter-Club Council, the 1968 Homecoming was PUCC'’s best. Fes- tivities started with a Queen Convo- cation in which the students were introduced to the eleven candidates of the various clubs and organiza- tions. By means of a Penny Vote the Queen was chosen. On December 13, the Homecom- ing parade, featuring Purdue Lay- fayette’s Golden Girl and Drum plus many floats and cars, was held followed by a Pep Rally. A thrilling overtime game was played against the DePaul Blue Demons in which the Demons managed to beat the Pipers 95-93. During halftime, Kappa Pi Del- ta’s candidate, Jackie Muhr, became Purdue’s Queen. Trophies for the parade floats went to Kappa Pi Del- ta, first; Phi Kappa Theta, second; and Student Congress, third. Best car awards were won by Santa Claus, first; the Senior Class, se- cond: and SEA, third. A dance held at the Armory fea- turing the Muttonbourge Court Chip closed the festivities. Homecoming Queen candidates are introduced to the students. Finishing touches are completed by members of Phi Kappa Theta. Cheerleaders lead yell at Pep Rally - palalaenate