University of Massachusetts Amherst - Index Yearbook (Amherst, MA)

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NOVEMBER ' v CouKrals., General: A holiday, a mountain, and lots of fun — an old tradition was on its way to becoming a new one. The Mount Toby recreation area was the place and November 11 the time. The student-faculty out- ing, Mountain Day, was again in existence. Elizabeth the Queen by Maxwell Anderson presented a challenge and a victory to the 43-year-old Roister Doister group, who made royalty and intrigue come to life in Bowker Auditorium. Students sang to students, and international good will was given a helping hand. The Universitj of Helsinki Chorus presented a pro- gram of Finnish music as beautiful as the land from which it sprang. Outside UM was also brought inside UM by such talks as Dr.

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NOVEMBER 1, 2, ». La Co November was a month of re- making, reviving, and renewing our old traditions. As the university grows, so must its organizational coordination. The Academic x ctivities Board and the Student Life Committee had been found wanting and were replaced and extended by a Com- mittee on Recognized Student Or- ganizations and a Committee on Student Social Activities. Just plaiu bull

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OVEMBER Caldwell ' s on England and Dr. Lowenstein ' s on German elec- tions. The weather grew brisk and fall sports came to an end. The cross- country team proved its merit this year by winning the New England championship for the first time. The never static building pro- gram had good news. The wistfully dreamed of new Student Union Building could become a reality now. It would take hard work and student-alumni cooperation, but it could be done. Thanksgiving, home, food, a deep breath — and back to start again. ! That lucky tr Those mellow i -the Statesmen