Upsala College - Upsalite Yearbook (East Orange, NJ)

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THE RADIO CLUBefrequency modulators most valuable extra-curricular assets to the college, since it spells broadcasting and the operation of a radio station. Ray, who has his own station at home, has been recently permitted to establish one here at Upsala also. We know from the press how important these individual radio operators may become in time of emergencies. These people who THE SCIENCE CLUB-at home in the labs Ninety-two pick up odd stations, airplane and ship sig- nals or chat with other operators have often been the bearers of urgent messages. We like to think that our Radio Club aside from gaining practical experience with tubes, dials, and wires, will some day per- form some real service to the college and community. Eight new members is a good thing for any club and to the Science Club this addi- tion brought the number of its membership up to twenty. The initiation for the new members consisted of speaking on some sci- entific topic, and each one passed his test with flying colors. Such vital matters as cancer, astronomy, radium and ions were scrutinized, presenting new avenues of ap- proach to problems of general interest. The big event of the year was a trip to Temple Medical School in Philadelphia where the group saw plenty of scientific gear and many aspiring medicos. The annual spring picnic enjoyed with the Math Club showed up the club members to their most unsci- entific advantages. According to the treasurer, Lloyd Bell, a considerable amount of money was added to the endowment fund pledge for this year. 9

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The Group, organized for the further ad- vancement and extra study of psychology in its many forms by those Upsalans major- ing in Psychology, has as its faculty advisor Dr. Harold S. Carlson of the Psychology Department, and numbers both Dean Erics- son and Professor Nilson among its strong- est supporters. As in the past, this year the Forum took some very enlightening field trips for the purpose of observing psychology at work. One of the most instructive expeditions was made to the home of The Seeing Eye in Morristown, New Jersey, where the Forum was privileged to see moving pictures of students of the institute at work, and also to see some of the residents at work with their studies in iiSight Without Eyes? A feature event of the year was the visit by Professor George W. Hartmann of Col- umbio University,s Psychology Department who lectured to both the Abnormal Psy- chology class and the Experimental Psychol- ogy class. In an evening lecture in Kenbrook Hall, Professor Hartmann spoke on the timely subject, iiThe Psychology of War and Peace? His friendly wit and unique ability to get his point across most painlessly were two outstanding factors which, coupled with his charming personality, made his visit to the college thoroughly enjoyable. In the course of their meetings the mem- bers of the Forum had occasion to study various forms of abnormalities in humans, interesting experimental work with white rats, both from motion pictures procured by the advisor, Dr. Carlson. For a relatively small group, the Psychol- ogy Forum has done a great deal of work this year, and promises to reach still greater heights in future years. Louise Anderson was the Secretary during this past year and was very patient in straightening out the Blanket Club puzzle. The meetings are held once a month at the homes of the various members. Ray Zeliff, a licensed radio operator, was instrumental in bringing about the forma- tion of another new club on the campus. Under his direction the Radio Club was in- augurated this year. This organization is going to be one of the THE PSYCHOLOGY FORUMwwin a maze Ninely-one

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The Club is not limited to Science majors, but anyone with a keen interest in science is admitted into membership. This year a nonscientiflc student was president, Ronni Saslow. The members of the Press Club are work- ersethey have to be! Theyire also versatile e-they type, they write, and they ask ques- tionsethus making them stenographers, journalists, and Professor Quizes. After assignments are rationed out, the Press manii rushes madly around trying to corral some member of the organization whose event he has been directed to cover, to ask him the five WVT of the newspaper THE PRESS CLUB-the voice of Upsala world twho, what, why, where, and whenl. This information is immediately typed and sent to the many local newspapers helping to make Upsalzfs name a vital part of the community. It is hoped by the director, Samuel Gross- man, and many of its members that the Press Club will some day become a Journal- istic Pen Club, Which would give its partici- pants even better experience and contact with the field of journalism. This year the activities of the club were under the student leadership of Barbara Finney. Almost every Saturday morning, weather permitting, ten horses feel the pressure of THE RIDING CLUBwWC were taken for a ride twenty thighs and the Riding Club is at it again. The organization is comparatively young and therefore vigorous. Frank Daniels is the chief horse-lover and leads his squad along the bridle paths of the South Mountain Reservation. Plenty of outdoor exercise for man and beast is the motto of this club. Queer sounds come from the music room in Kenbrook Hall between the hours of four and six every day of the week. Forty-six voices join together to produce tone, mar- velously blended by constant practice and an unusual array of talent. The most outstanding activity of the choir is its annual tour. The tour this past year covered territory in Pennsylvania, New York, Ohio and Delaware, in all, fourteen concerts were presented. Extra stops en route made the trip not only educational but truly enjoyable. Members of the choir will not forget the thrills of singing over the radio in Cleveland, recollections of the battle- held of Gettysburg, reminiscences of their Visit to the University of Pitt and, many other interesting events. What choir members will forget the sensa- tion of walking up the aisle of a crowded chapel, singing with all their hearts under the leadership of their conductor and finally Ninety-tbree