University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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EACH DAY of the ten-day rushing period for sororities begins when Pan-Hcl members pass out invitations to the rushees. The invitations are given the once-over, and accepted, regretted, or declined. In the meantime, rushees and members try to fit this complicated process into their class schedule for the first week of school, and have quite a time of it. ordered out. This materially reduced the num- ber of servicemen on campus, and once again the old Men ' s Union stood starkly empty. In sharp contrast to the all-time high of troops stationed on campus last year, the remaining contingent, quartered in Pioneer and Shevlin Halls, seemed small indeed. War Chest Falls Short Organizations cooperating in the Campus War Chest began their annual fall drive for funds by setting a goal of $4,500. The funds were to be divided among the World Students Service Fund, which helps former University students who are prisoners of war; SWECC, which allo- cates its funds to service organizations on cam- pus; the Twin Cities War Chest, United Sea- man ' s Service; War Prisoner ' s Aid; and a new scholarship called the Dean Nicholson Fund. Regretably, the Chest closed its 1944 campaign more than $1,000 short of its goal, notwith- standing the fact that the length of the campaign had been extended in an effort to reach the quota. Political Notices Barred from PO ' s 150 copies of a student petition protesting the barring of political speech notices from student P. O. boxes were placed in circulation by mem- bers of campus political organizations. With na- tional elections a month away, all shades of po- litical conviction were expressed in debates, for- ums, and lectures. The encouraging war news on the European front prompted President Coffey, along with others throughout the nation, to issue a state- ment to the student body urging a sane celebra- tion of VE Day. Hopes had been raised too high, however, and there was no need for worry over the celebration so soon. Page 15

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Enthusiasm for the football team, under the direction of head coach George Hauscr during the absence of Bernie Bierman, was at its usual high pitch. Smijord Hall Reopens Rooms for students, especially co-eds, were at a premium. This condition was only a little alleviated when the ASTP moved out of San- ford Hall and 378 freshmen girls reoccupicd the famous old dormitory. The Housing Bureau was swamped with applicants, and an appeal was issued to citizens of the adjacent neighborhood for additional facilities. Sororitv rushing began with customary fan- fare on Saturday, September 30, when 1,100 rushces met in the Union Ballroom for a mass get-together. After ten days of teas and dessert dinners, 334 girls were pledged. Study University Labor Problems In an effort to effect a final settlement of the controversies between themselves and the Build- ing Service Employees Union, the Board of Re- gents voted to obtain the services of some com- petent organization to make a comprehensive survey of wages and working hours of non- academic employees. This action came as a re- sult of a recommendation by Frank Gallagher of Waseca, impartial investigator appointed by Governor Thye to study and make recommenda- tions on a group of recently appealed labor cases. Student interest in the presidential election was noted as the Campus Committee for Roose- velt and the Republican Club drew the lines of battle. Both groups violently protested the ad- ministration ' s ban of political speech notices from general delivery in student postoffice boxes. In a heart breaking contest, the Michigan Wolverines defeated the Gophers, 28-13, for the first time on Minnesota ' s field since 1932. On October 9, the Naval Training School for electricians ' mates was closed and the entire staff PROBABLV MOST VIVID in students memory of Freshman Week is that grueling experience at the Health Service. The clothed and happy Individuals at the left are obviously on the first lap. After being ex- amined for hours, they receive ratings and try to forget. Page 14

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PRESIDENT ELECT James L. Morrill, now president of the Univer- sity of Wyoming, smiles as he strolls out of the Union with Jack Gillette, Ruth Christenson, and Sue Parkins of Wyoming University. Fraternity rushing, which opened the second week in October, was more intense and a little more in pre-war style than last year. Although most of the fraternities were still ithout their houses, the program was carried on in grand style when a larger than expected number of boys turned out. Bierwan Returns Lieutenant Colonel Bernie Bierman was re- leased from the United States Marine Corps, hav- ing served 2 i months. On October 1 6 he again took his place on the football coaching staff — but only in an advisory capacity to Dr. Hauser for the balance of the season. He will resume his duties as head coach during the 1 945 football sea- son. Discussion pro and con on the ban on political notices continued to wax hotly. The Daily edi- torialized, students wrote letters, argued with each other, and interviewed members of the ad- ministrative staff. Malcolm M. Willey, vice presi- dent in charge of academic administration, stated PANORAMIC VIEW of the Ag Campus: At the left of the picture are Haeckcr Hall (dairy husbandry and agricultural economics), the Ag Engineering Building, and the Administration Building, which is a center of Ag Campus life because the post office is located there. In the center are the Veterinary Medicine Building and the Dairy Barns. Between the smokestack of the power plant and the water tower