Southeastern Massachusetts University - Scrimshaw Yearbook (North Dartmouth, MA)

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'F ix :flu X International Study and Travel The International Study and Travel Office, better known as ISTG, is a student service organization whose primary goal is to aid students who want to study or work abroad. The office has been in existence for approximately four years and during that time has proven itself a valuable part of the SMU Community. The main function of the ISTO is to gather information on study and work programs offered by other universities and private organizations. The office has a large amount of information on file so that the staff can aid a prospective traveller quickly, saving valuable time. The ISTO is not only an information gathering agency, however, it can call consulates or the advisors of certain study programs to gain answers to any particular questions a student may have. The office is entirely student-run. Many of the staff have travelled extensively and can offer valuable advice based on experiences they have had. They may suggest that the prospective traveller purchase an International Student Identity Card or International Youth Hostel Card to qualify for student discounts. Also, they can suggest people to be contacted for further information. Looking to the future, the ISTO hopes to initiate an international study program for SMU at a foreign university. A program such as this lends prestige to the sponsoring universities, and helps create beneficial contacts with other universities. Overall, the ISTO has been an active and growing office since its inception and hopes to add more programs and services as the years roll on. 21

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Torch Greg Garber, Editor The 1977-78 Torch staff has been concerned about the familiar statement, If a newspaper is informative and accurate, it's not entertaining and if it's entertaining, it's not informative and accurate. Not willing to believe or be influenced by this cliche, the Torch staff attempts to put out a weekly newspaper that is informative, accurate, and entertaining. Divided into three sections - news, sports, and lifestyles - the Torch has something for every student on campus, whether it is information concerning a new university policy, a movie review, or the glam W . , 3 A an scores to Corsair athletic events. In the past, the Torch has been plagued by typographical errors and poor design, but giant steps have been made in the direction of professionalism with the employment of a proof-reading team and the creation of a new look. The staff does not feel a college newspaper necessarily has to look and read like a college newspaper. It is the goal of the Torch staff to produce a thoroughly readable, enjoyable newspaper -free from errors and completely accurate. As a major part of the campus media, the Torch recognizes its commitment to the students of Southeastern Massachusetts University and is dedicated to that commitment. The Women's Ce The Women's Ce individual needs nter nter exists to meet the of S.fvl.U. students. The staff counsels and disseminates information on birth control, pregnancy, gynecological problems, VD, etc., and informs people of other available resources in the area. The Center offers a resource library dealing with issues partic ularly related to women, and sponsors such activities as workshops, films, speakers, and educational programs. The Women's Center is also acti vely involved in campus issues such as child care and health services.

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The SMU Gallery Committee Robert Barry, Coordinator Much of the energy of the Gallery Committee this year was directed toward the relocation of the art gallery from the lobby area of the library to the spaces in the new Arts and Humanities Building. With this new, flexible exhibition space-actually two adjoining galleries that can be opened to make one large space -the committee installed ten student shows and six outside exhibitions during the course of the year. The installation and opening of an exhibit involves lots of background work, usually done during the quiet of a Saturday morning. The committee will remove a current exhibition, re-arrange display panels, paint display stands, hang the new show and adjust it until each wall looks right, type and attach labels, fill out insurance forms, set up tables for the opening, design and distribute posters and invitations, and help out during the hours of the opening. Two hold-overs from last year's committee were the nucleus of this year's group - Kathy Curtis and David Bryan. lanice Sousa and Peter Carlin pitched in frequently to help with l installation of exhibits. Cindy Burlingame volunteered much of her free time as a gallery attendant, and there was invaluable help from many other students. Posters for this year's exhibits were designed by Lloyd Mendes and Glenn Cook. Some of the posters, however, proved to be too successful and disappeared from the university walls shortly after they were pinned up. The Gallery Committee was coordinated this year by Professor Robert Barry of the Design Department and Professor Tony Miraglia of the Painting Department. ,445