Purdue University Calumet - Astron Yearbook (Hammond, IN)

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be Le - The Industrial Research Insti- tute, commonly known among stu- dents as the Inland Building, was built and dedicated in 1954. This wing of the Calumet Building was occupied by the research staff of Inland Steel Company until this year when it was remodeled to house faculty offices. During the early development of Purdue Cal- umet, the Armory-gymnasium was also constructed in cooperation with the National Guard in 1956. Organizations have been a vital part of the student life of the cam- pus from the very start. With the introduction of new and varied courses, student organizations have come into being to correlate with studies. The organization of social groups has encouraged student par- ticipation in worthwhile and enjoy- able activities. Organizations contri- bute to the growth of university life. ssi tetoudes tics eM iaabhiing ah ASANO ORMEN SUA BALAI A

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Student Student Congress started the year by holding Freshman Orienta- tion. After several weeks of grueling sessions at Kangaroo Court, Fresh- men got their revenge at the Tug- of-War where Congress held a wiener roast. Elections for Senators were held twice because of possible vote fraud in the first election. The new Con- gress re-established Gripe Sessions and proposed a Student Recreation Center in the room below the new Congress Office in the Inland Build- ing. Cheryl Echterling was their Homecoming Queen candidate. Guided by Senior Senator, Harry Tice, the Congress float placed third in the 1968-69 Homecoming Parade.