Taylor University - Ilium / Gem Yearbook (Upland, IN)

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Taylor invites various guests to visit campus Cultural Events committee, a part of SUB, sponsored semi- nars on prison reform and jus- tice. Eric Mann, a self-declared communist, was imprisoned for political activism. Alben Bar- rows was sentenced for a social crime to which he pleaded in- nocent. During his 20 year term, he obtained a high school diploma. George Olivet, an ex- policeman, tries to establish voluntary moral principles in policemen. (Above) George Olivet shares his opinion of the poHce department. (Right) Businessman Alben Barrows talks to students after his lecture. (Below) Eric Mann answers students questions about his viewpoints.

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Drama groups present plays during autumn During the fall season, talented Taylor students display dramatic ability. Oscar Wilde ' s The Impor- tance of Being Earnest opened the season by portraying comedy and confusion. Then came a drama- tization of Sir Thomas More ' s struggle in A Man for all Seasons. One-act plays allow student direc- tors to use their ability. The first in the series, Fox in a Fix, was di- rected by Diane Oman. Sue Van Poucker chose to direct A Visitor from Forest Hills. Two other plays were also presented under the direc- tions of Lauretta Buhler and Jim Clark. Problems of a wedding day introduce the conflict in the comedy, A Visitor From Forest Hills. Taylor student actors present the one act play, Fox in a Fi.x, a fairy tale of Chinese origin. Conviction and compromise are dealt with in A Man for All Seasons. ' The Importance of Being Earnest was presented by the Reader ' s Theater. 26

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Special weeks in fall provide time for worship During each semester, amid the shuffle of books and classes, there is a time set aside for Spiritual Empha- sis Week. The students, faculty and community residents gather to find direction and interaction from a speaker. In the fall. Dr. James Mas- sey, the campus minister at Ander- son College, was the guest lecturer. Besides the nightly meetings in the gym, dorm meetings and discussions allowed students to seek Dr. Mas- sey ' s guidance and help. Missionary Conference, which fea- tured twenty representatives from mission boards throughout the world, helped students to realize the claim Christ has on their lives. This claim brings many responsiblities which fit into the theme of What the World Needs Now. Dr. Tokat- loglou was the main speaker, repre- senting the Officers Christian Union. There were three parts to the Missionary Conference: meetings and discussion, prayer, and financial support. This year, the student project for missions will be to sup- port a children ' s camp in Chile, South America. Both the faculty and the students benefit from Spiritual Emphasis Week. H. k.. [j mmmij i ■HI Bi hh If ' - 9 JIF H r - ' T ' H f Hjj H Hk I B -1- • ■ ■J-T M—I B! Taylor students and faculty gather to hear Dr. Tokatloglou. 28