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

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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