University of Wisconsin Oshkosh - Quiver Yearbook (Oshkosh, WI)

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QJisitoiis to t(ie Campus In the fall, the political groups brought several prominent speakers to our campus. These speakers held debates and discussion periods which provided the students with an opportunity to enlarge their understanding of the current political issues. A friendly discussion followed a debate between, left, William R. Van Felt, Republican, ond right, James Megellas, Democrat. Attorney General John R. Reynold}, left, confers with Y-Dems President Russ Meerdink, preceding Reynold's speech. If. Governor Warren Knowles, right and Assemblyman William Steiger, left, chat for a moment at a reception for them following their talks. Dr. John W. Alexander, Keynote Speaker of Religious Emphasis Week, addressed OSC students on the theme, Our God and Our Campus. 26

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College O ttigts Seitie s An important addition to the cultural life of the students at O.S.C. every year is the College Artists Series. This series is open to all; however, college students are given the first opportunity to buy tickets. The 1960-61 College Artists Series was again a season of great success. Under the direction of Robert Brismaster and assistant director Roger P. Dennis, five excellent programs were brought to Oshkosh and the students of O.S.C. The first presentation was October 22 with the Cleveland Touring Playhouse enacting “Dr. Faustus.” The next program was December 10 when twenty members of the Chicago Little Symphony under the direction of Thor Johnson entertained the Oshkosh audiences. February 4 brought the Allegro American Ballet featuring Doreen Tempest and Robert Lunnon; March 11 was the date of the performance of Brian Sullivan, an outstanding tenor. Rounding out the season was the Kohan String Quartet, one of America’s outstanding chamber music ensembles. 25

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appear on the OSC campus as had been originally planned. This would have been the second consecutive year the college was host to a name jazz group. The group consists of Mr. Brubeck at the piano, Paul Desmond on the sax, Joe Morello on the drums, and Gene Wright on the bass. The concert was sponsored by the Student Government. - (Qook Chats - The first Book Chat was led by Mrs. Alice DeBorcza, a member of the foreign language department. She reviewed two of her own books and discussed the process of having a book published. Later on in the year. Dr. William Thompson gave a review on his book, The Imago of War. Mr. David A. Rux, head of the mathematics department, gave an informal discussion on philosophy and science. 27