University at Buffalo School of Medicine - Yearbook (Buffalo, NY)

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NU SIGMA NU Top: N. Fuhr, R. Miller, D. Bahn, A. Gartner, D. Dohn, J. Banos: Front: H. Richards, R. Ploss, W. Shaw, J. Ranchoft. President . . WILSON W. SHAW Vice-President . . RICHARD A. BAHN Secretary . . GEORGE V. STEVENS Treasurer . . . ROY D. MILLER Historian . . HARLEY D. LINDQUIST Custodian . . ALBERT A. GARTNER Nu Sigma Nu was founded on March 2, l882, at the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, by William Mayo and five associates. The achievement of study, fellowship and leadership in the field of medicine were its ideals. The l.C.l Society at the University of Buffalo antedated Nu Sigma Nu by many years. The former society, so named for its ideals of industry, concord and integrity, dates back at least to T862 The society maintains an admirable record in that none of the brethren ever failed to pass for graduation. The Beta Gamma or l.C.l Chapter of Nu Sigma Nu was instituted on December 8, l905, with a charter membership of ninety-four. Lectures at the semi-monthly meetings during the course of the year have included those by Dean Kimball, Drs. Humphrey, Sanes, Postolot, Hubbard, Kress, Donovan, Mohn, and others. For the season of '50-'5'I we planned and held a most ambitious calendar. Our Annual Freshman Smoker was held on the night of Saturday, September 25th. This was held to acquaint the new students to each other and to the hallowed halls of Nu Sigma Nu. Then followed the Hallowe'en party, the Christmas dance, the New Year's party, sleigh-ride party and Valentine Dance. Don Dohn and his Social Committee are to be highly com- mended in conducting this important part of fraternity life.

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On April seventh the annual dinner dance for the initiation of new members was held at Transit Valley Country Club. Twenty-eight pledges became members of Xi Psi Phi, enriching their lives and that of the fraternity with ever-lasting friendships. Don Gaffney and Nick Murphy, the co-philemons, are to be congratulated on their fruitful efforts in behalf of the fraternity. The educational committee did a fine iob with the monthly clinics. The speakers this year were interesting and educational, and the members and their guests left each clinic with a greater appreciation for their chosen profession. A new function was added to the fraternity social calender this year. A party for the alumni was instituted with the purpose of promoting a closer relationship between the student and graduate members. lt was held in March at the Fraternity House, and part of the program was a briefing on last year's football team by Jim Peele, the Athletic Director. He augmented his talk by showing colored movies of the team in action. May twenty-first saw the end of Mu's social activities for the year. The occasion was the annual fraternity picnic, with its traditional softball game. This ended the year's good times, they are gone, but they will be remembered often in years to come. To the graduating class of nineteen fifty-one, Mu Chapter of Xi Psi Phi wishes you good luck and God speed. Top: J. Amico, J. Justine, J. Biniszkiewicz, J. Juron, E. Piccaro, D. Gaffney, M. Caruso. Third: P. Koukal, J. Cunningham, J. Canney, D. Watkins, A, Leone, W. Ciluffo, B. Brothers, B. Tofany, E. Passaretti. Second: P. Besser, D. Zimmerman, E. Maloney, F. Dutton, B. Evans. Fronl: D. Bronte, R. Gugino, J. Rowland, H. Murphy.

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Top: S. Galeota, G. Stevens, J. Lehman, G. Burchel. Front: C. Wakai, M. Wadler, T. Spagno, H. Smith. A banquet in honor of Dr. Alexander W. Blain of Wayne University, was held in October at the Saturn Club. Dr. Alexander spoke at our annual lectureship held in con- iunction with the Buffalo Academy of Medicine. The chapter held its formal initiation ceremonies in conjunction with its annual Alumni Banquet on April l3, l95l, at the spacious Saturn Club. Ten new men were initiated including representatives from the freshman and sophomore classes. At the banquet Dr. William T. Beswick acted as toastmaster while Dr. Stuart Vaughan was the principal speaker, New officers were installed at that time by Dr. Clayton W. Greene. Donald F. Dohn took over the reigns of president. George V. Stevens was named vice-president. The new secretary was Howard C. Smith. Marvin Wadler succeeded to the post of treasurer. Harry B. Richards was named historian and John B. Frankel became custodian. Q f i 3 J