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

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UMass freshmen had an opportunity to see many of the university organizations in action and, perhaps, choose one which suited their particular tastes at Stii- dent Activities Night held in the Ballroom of the Stu- dent Union on September 28. Forty-five of the more than 200 UMass organiza- tions were represented at the program sponsored by the Revelers. Displays and brochures were designed to explain the programs and to recruit freshmen, as well as to interest upperclassmen. WMUA broadcast live from the ballroom during the two hour program and students were able to talk to anyone within the greater Boston area thanks to the Amateur Radio Club. Campus guides showed slides depicting scenes from the university, while the outing club was assembled complete with equipment incltiding a canoe. P?f unoc OUTINC CLUB The UMass Outing Club had a display of caving and camping equip- ment, complete with a canoe. Student Activities Night Introduces Freshmen To Campus Organizations Student radio station. WMUA offered two hours of en- tertainment direct from the Student Union Ballroom on Student Activities Night. 23

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The sound of the Boss Tweeds drew a large crowd to the Student Union South Terrace during the Soph-Frosh picnic. Soph-Frosh Picnic Promotes Inter-Class Spirit On Saturday, October 2, the annual Soph-Frosh picnic was held on the green to the south of the Student Union. Besides the attraction created by the usual hot dogs and soft drinks, the Boss Tweeds offered music for those who attended. That night, a new and unusual rock and roll group performed in the student union Ballroom. The Pandoras, an all- girl group from Simmons College, at- tracted a large crowd of interested spec- tators. Not all the entertainment was provided by the Boss Tweeds ; for a picnic, you must have food, and there was plenty. 22

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ft 5 oj iS ' ' oi »:» • Fall of 1965 featured the opening of the residential college of the Southwest complex. The purpose of the complex is to facilitate student faculty relationships outside the classroom and student relationships in cul- tural, social, and academic aspects. The university and the residential complex staff, under the direction of Dr. Clarence Shute, hope to make the dormitory a more integral part of the student ' s life. The residential complex has planned a program of events which includes lectures, movies and informal social activities. It is based on the same idea as Or- chard Hill. However, the Southwest complex differs from Or- chard Hill in two ways: there are no faculty fellows living in Southwest, and there are no classes taught in the dormitories. There are plans, however, in the near future, to have classes which would be composed predominantly of Southwest students. These classes will take place at the normal time and place but will enable a closer relation- ship to one ' s neighbors. At the present time there are four buildings in the Southwest complex which house approximately 1000 students; next year, with the addition of two high risers, called the Towers, there will be about 5000 students. A new dining commons will also be opened, exclusively for the residents of Southwest. With common living quarters, speakers, classes, din- ing facilities, and social events the individual is pro- vided with enriched social and intellectual experiences by the development of close personal relationships. Hotel-like lobbies add to the luxury of the complex. N Recreation facilities at their best.