Salem State University - Clipper Yearbook

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CULTURAL SERIES COMMITTEE- Front Row Sandra Lawrence, CSec.j, Roland Bates. fChairmanj. Back Row Thomas Busby Sandy Halperin, Bill Faulkner. Considered the heartbeat of the students, the Student Association is composed of various standing com- mittees whose functions permeate every aspect of college life at Salem State College. There are such com- mittees as the Curriculum Commit- tee, headed by Harvey Cushinsky, whose purpose it is to revitalize and widen the curriculum now existing. Also included in this committee are both faculty and administration, as well as students. A motion has been passed by the Student Congress to increase student participation in this committee. 21 uv 3

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CULTURAL SERIES Throughout the 1968-1969 presentation of the Cultural Series, a variety of activities and lectures were sponsored on campus for all seeking an in- formed awareness of modern cultural and educational trends. Speaking on September 24th with regard to the aims of Salem State. Dr. Frederick A. Meier was the first speaker of the Series. Expansion of the college curriculum. the costs involved in the maintenance of a state institution and prospective plans for a new library and athletic center were among the points of Dr. Meier's address. The President concluded in praise of a growing unity and good will on campus. On October 23rd. Professor Samuel I. Hayakawa spoke to a capacity audience on the contemporary influence of language on behavior. At a second appearance on the following morning. Dr. Hayakawa commented on a Semantic Teach-In. where several students and faculty members presented papers which related language to various aspects of society. Some of the topics included Language in Advertising. Obscenity in Contemporary Theatre, and Lang- uage in Racism. I' Q -uf .4 I 20 I .l lui Harrington Listens To Question Of Salem Student On December 3rd, the Series stirred discussion ofa most controversial topic as Michael Harrington spoke on Poverty in the United States. A Socialist and self-proclaimed radical, Harrington is the author of The Other America and Toward A Democratic' Ldt. Having lived with Mexican-American Immigrant workers in California and the unemployed miners of Appalachia, Harrington spoke with extensive author- ity on the poverty situation. Among the focal points of his discussion were the Job Generation Theory, the so-called Free Enterprise attack on poverty and the Nixon and L.B.J. theories for poverty relief. Citing but a few of the programs presented by the Cultural Series for individual growth, it is clear that the Series completely fulfills its motivating commit- ment to the value of ideas.

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SOCIAL COMMITTEE Perhaps the most enjoyable of all standing committees is the Social Committee. Co-Chaired by Jim Murphy. Jack Wilson and .lack Quinn, this committee is responsible for such events as Homecoming Weekend, the Christmas Formal and Winter Weekend. It also sponsors other social functions for the pleasure of dorm students as well as for the commuters. Perhaps one of the most functional committees in the college is the Student Services Committee. With Gail Phillips as chairman. this group serves the students in many helpful areas. It is responsible for the regulation of sign-posting, running a tutoring program in conjunction with Dean Reillyg and in the future an Information Center is planned. Another aspect of the widening interests of the college is seen by the work accomplished in the Film Committee. lt brings to the students outstanding films for both pleasure and artistic tastes. This committee is headed by Michael Moran. Thursday. October 31, began an exciting weekend of music. comedy and dancing. The Duke Ellington Concert was probably the greatest success of all the events. Friday's feature was a pleasant square dance for S.S.C'.'s country folk. The following day was a whirl-wind of a soccer game between the alumni and varsity: a cook-out in front of the Student Union: a Peabody Hall Open House: a Bowditch Hall Recreation Room. and a mixer with A Bundle of Joy and Teddy and the Pandas performing. Sunday was highlighted by The American Evolution and Mort Sahl whose performances made a perfect ending to a marvelous weekend. Winter Weekend was one of the year's greatest successes. The weekend began on February 20th in Scarborough Fair with entertainment by McKendree Spring. On Friday evening Sam and Dave electrified a capacity crowd of 1500 to the rhythm of their all time hits. Soul Man and Hold On. The Kaflein Serpent. a make-shift coffee house in Bowditch Hall. served a buffet supper Saturday night and later. tcattired a concert by McKendree Spring. as well as dancing to the beat of The Insiders. An Open Ilotise was sponsored on Sunday afternoon with the free use of bowling. pool. and other facilities ofthe Student lfnion. Winter Weekend activities closed Sunday evening with the presentation of the film. The Spy 'Iliat Chime In From 'Ihe Cold. '57