University of Maryland College Park - Terrapin / Reveille Yearbook (College Park, MD)

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Student Life Committee Till-: StLulent Life ( ommittee, which worked behind the scenes of Freshman Week, is an all-important factor in cxtra-cnrriiular life at the I ' ni ersity. The connnittee is composed of nineteen members of the facnlt ' . This gron]) is continually growing in importance in its endeavor to maintain the friendly relationshij) between the student hod - and the administration. Before-class stroll

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the hand of our own Curley Byrd. It was there that the students were individ- ually introduced to the faculty members in order to promote a feeling of good will and friendship. To top off the evening ' s enjoyment, refreshments and music were generously offered. The following after- noon, the women students were again given a chance to make or break friend- ships, when they attended a tea given by the Dean of Women in the Field House. The climactic affair of the Orientation Week was the Student Government As- sembly and the Freshman Mixer. Ritchie Coliseum was overflowing that night as the confused freshmen were introduced to the campus leaders, who welcomed them and explained the activities of the many different organizations. brings damp hair. Earnest prayer . Maryland ' s gain.

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JJr. Hakkv ( . ] Ru celebrated his fifth anni ersary as President of the I ' niversity of Maryland on Fehruar - 21 of this year. Under his capable and inspiring leadershii), the enrollment during this ])eri()d at College Park has doubled and great advances have been made in ])h - sical equijiment and the teaching force. Dr. Byrd ' s many contacts with the Universit}- as student, athlete, coach, and faculty member have all contributed in giving him the rich background of experience needed for his present j)osition. 18