University of Minnesota - Gopher Yearbook (Minneapolis, MN)

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Murray Warmalh had a hectic season marred with unfortunate losses which produced pressure and criticism from the M Club. Criticism reached the point where the President, Dr. Morrill, arid the Hoard of Regents were forced to lake action on the athletic situation. They backed Athletic Director Ike Armstrong and Coach Warmalh shown here with back Sandy Stevens. Stanislaw Skrowaczcwski was named to succeed Antal Dorati as conductor of the Minneapolis Symphony Orchestra. This season climaxed Doratis 11 years as Symphony head. New Appointments, Honors In October, Governor Orville Freeman presented conductor Antal Dorati with a citation for cultural contribution to Minnesota. The citation stated that through his tours, recordings and concerts lie has brought the state international prominence. Dorati is shown here with Governor Freeman and Mrs. Dorati. 27

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Tuition Hearings, West Bank Provide Controversy It was pointed out that since 1946 every State Legislature has raised tuition. The rates have climbed 285 per cent, from $25 to $71. It was also pointed out the increase wouldn’t he much, but might Ik enough to force students to leave the University. Of the over 1,000 students presenting their views on tuition increases, only one favored a fee hike. By hearing student views on the possible increase, MSA hopes to formulate a united position regarding tuition rates to present to the Legislature. It was felt student opinion might influence the legislators. A parking lot now, hut if everything goes well and the Legislature's 7 2 million dollars for the University expansion program isn't ruled unconstitutional, this area of the West Bank will be the home of University buildings and classrooms. 2G

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This summer the fire department was called to the University campus to put out a second chemistry fire. The fire was slight and little damage was done, hut it was enough to disprove the adage, lightning never strikes the same place twice. To firemen, the chemistry building was becoming familiar ground. Most of the damage was from smoke rather than flames. Chemistry Fire Again, Quiz Bowl Stars on TV Four bright University students had the national spotlight turned on them for four weeks as they trounced three college-teams in Quiz Bowl competition. The Minnesota team of Jerry Dion, Harry Weber, Jim Thompson and Don Spicer was finally stopped by the girls team from Goucher.Thc $5,000 won during competition was made available to students for scholarships. 28