University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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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

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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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when interviewed by an All-University Council committee that the University Senate regulation prohibiting general circulation through the P. O. boxes was not made as a means of censorship, but to protect students from outside advertising and to prevent any serious janitorial problem from arising from literature left on the Union floors. Seven members of t he Campus Republican Club were thrilled to meet presidential candi- date Thomas E. Dewey on October 24. Homeco?mng Week-eitd Draws Crowds Festivities for Homecoming Week-end began with the judging of sorority house decorations. Pi Beta Phi won first prize, and Alpha Gamma Delta came in second. Button sales, placed in the hands of campus organizations, resulted in a sizeable margin for Pi Delta Nu. In a special ceremony at the Homecoming game, Barbara Nordstrom of Delta Delta Delta was chosen queen of the Week-end and presented with a trophy. The Varsity Show, bonfire, and the OBSERVING THE TEAM at work is Minnesota ' s great institution, Ber- nie Bierman. Although he served in advisory capacity to the team this year, he will become head coach again next season. are the Ag Union, the Biochemistry Building, and the Livestock Pavilion. The water tower has been traditionally painted by main campus engi- neers on the day before Forester ' s Day. At the far right are located the barnyards and in the foreground is the south pasture, where both main and Ag Campus surveying courses take place throughout the year.