University of Illinois Chicago Circle - Circle Yearbook (Chicago, IL)

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Wisdom is the primary thing. But as we look back we cannot fail to recall the personalities and events that cemented our years at UICC. Furthering high scholarship is the m ain purpose of Alpha L am- bda Delta, a national honor so¬ ciety of all freshmen women. Comparable to Alpha Lam¬ bda Delta is Phi Eta Sigma, national honor society for Fresh¬ men. The objective of Omega Beta Phi, the national honorary pre¬ medical fraternity, is to maintain an interest in the field of medi¬ cine. Though primarily a scho¬ lastic organization, OBPhashad an extensive social program, in¬ cluding Parents’ Night, a swim¬ ming party, and holiday and Valentine’s parties. OBP’s main event this year was a volun¬ teer community service project at Cook County Hospital dur¬ ing the winter break. A wide variety of religious groups on campus enable stu¬ dents to grow and develop men¬ tally in their chosen religious affiliations. The Newman Club, Yavneh, Hillel, Campus Cru¬ sade for Christ, Lutheran Stu¬ dent Association, and Intervar¬ sity Christian Fellowship are de¬ signed to fill the need for reli¬ gious discussion and activity. Some of the major highlights this year were a concert by the Newfolk, a well-known folk sing¬ ing group, sponsored by the Campus Crusade for Christ; a visit and a speech from former Israeli Prime Minister, David Ben Gurion, presented by Hillel; and a timely and informative discussion series known as En¬ counter,” led by the Newman Club. University departmental org¬ anizations exist and function within the individual colleges to further knowledge and interest in the professions that they rep¬ resent. The College of Engineering has instituted numerous profes¬ sional Engineering societies on campus. Three language clubs, Ger¬ man, French, and Spanish, are devoted to promoting abetter un¬ derstanding by the students of

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the countries whose languages they are learning. Departmental clubs such as the Geography, Chemistry, Psy¬ chology, English and the newly formed Sociology Club, try to explain curriculum require¬ ments and give Graduate School information to students in their respective majors. The UICC Veterans Club is primarily a social organization providing an outlet for veterans attending the Circle. A second¬ ary function of the organization is to provide information of col¬ lege and personal matters which is pertinent to veterans. Various ethnic groups help to maintain strong bonds among students of the Arab, Helenic, Lithuanica, and Ukranian Clubs. The UICC band under the di¬ rection of Nicholas Valenziano, has entertained at Honors Day, Homecoming convocations and numerous Quarterly concerts. Complementing thebandisthe UICC chorus which is open to all members of the study body. There are three university chor¬ al companies, the Chamber choir, the Concert Choir, and the Madrigal Singers. During the past ten years, the chorus has been under the able direction of Edwin R. Fissinger. Throughout its many tourna¬ ments and still more numerous debates, UICC’s Forensic team has fostered a firm history of logical, witty, and enthusiastic, students. As its contribution to the art of dance, the University spon¬ sors a club known as Orchesis, which develops the student’s dancing and choreographic- skill. The main purpose of the Re¬ serve Officers Training Corps program is tc develop commis¬ sioned officers for the Army Re¬ serve and the Regular Army. The program prepares young men for effective service in the army through individual train¬ ing in fields which promote the qualities of leadership. The Aiguilettes is a women’s sorority which works closely with the ROTC. The pledging of girls is one of the Circle’s most colorful events. Both the CHICAGO ILLINI, the official University of Illinois JSSFv Madeline Murray