SUMMER SESSION KANSAN
Vol. XIX
No. 1
LAWRENCE, KANSAS, FRIDAY, JUNE 12, 1931
Committee Inaugurates Fee for Memorial Union
Summer Students Asked to Support Project for First Time
The plan of asking summer session students to pay a fee of 50c for the Memorial Union building has been inaugurated this year. The fee is purely voluntary, and exemptions may be obtained upon request.
The building is used by the summer session students, and heretofore they have had no opportunity to pay a fee for the privileges they have enjoyed. In line with the committee's plan of not making compulsory fees, exemptions are granted. The entire structure has been built from a fund made up of voluntary pledges of students, alumni and friends of the University, but the contributions by summer students have been practically negligible.
G. W. Smith, associate professor in the department of mathematics, and chairman of the Memorial Union Committee, says that plans for activities for the summer have been formulated, and although no definite decision has been made, there will probably be an all-University party.
During the two winter semesters, 75 per cent of the students the first semester and 70 per cent the second semester paid the assessments asked. The rooms in the sub-basement were finished and the organizations used them for meetings. Definite plans for the installation of a soda fountain were made.
The purpose of the Memorial Union building is to furnish a place for recreation where all University students may meet on a basis of equality and find relaxation. The increasing use made of its facilities during the year has indicated that it can fulfill that purpose, and will do it much more adequately as new equipment is added.
The cafeteria will be open all summer, and all students may make use of the lounging rooms, the radio, and the rooms for organization meetings. In the winter mid-week varsity dances from 7 to 8 were held, and if sufficient interest is shown by summer students, a modification of this plan might be adopted for the session.
The prime purpose of the building forbids its use for academic or strictly class work, and organizations have not been allowed to hold meetings there when the business has consisted of school work. It is the center for extra-curricular activities, and has been reserved for the relaxation and enjoyment of the students.
ECONOMIC REVIEW PUBLISHES
DEAN STOCKTON'S ARTICLE
For regular students the membership fee in the Union is $1, and entitles the contributor to the use of private dining rooms, the billiard and pool room, committee rooms and admittance to the Wednesday night one-hour varities. Persons who paid $2.50 were given all these privileges, and the money above the membership fee went into the fund for improving the building. The summer fee of 50c corresponds to the winter fee of $1.
The movement to obtain a U.S. charter between 1873 and 1877, the methods followed by cooperative foundries and the reasons for the failure of the cooperative movement are discussed in detail.
Dean Frank T. Stockton of the School of Business is the author of an article in the June number of the American Economic Review on "Inclusive Cooperation in the Molders Union." The article traces the experiments of the Union with cooperation from 1847 to 1906.
Greetings to Summer Session Students
RAYMOND A. SCHWEGLER
In behalf of the Chancellor and the faculty of the University we herewith extend to every summer session student a most cordial welcome.
You are the guest of the University and as such will bear in mind that all its facilities are yours to visit and to use. Libraries, musea, laboratories and playgrounds are open and at your service.
You will gain much experience of value if you will make it part of your daily program to visit some one of the University's interesting places. Dyche museum of Natural History is unique in its various collections in the field of zoology, paleontology and anthropology; the Spooner-Thayer exhibits are of the first order in the field of fine arts; the classical museum on the second floor of Fraser is of a high order of
excellence; the collections in Snow hall are second to none in their field; the geological exhibits are interesting and worthwhile. Visit them. Visit the laboratories of engineering, chemistry, physics and biology. Visit the observatory at the west end of the campus drive.
And do not forget the playgrounds: golf, tennis, baseball, the track, and even swimming are available either free or at greatly reduced rates. Be sure to read the Kansan. It will contain official announcements and general information of interest to you.
Then there is the faculty. They are a picked group of men and women who are wholesome, human, and anxious to help you in the solution of your problems. They will step down from their pedestals if you will let them, and will give to you the best they have in terms of time and strength and vision of their field.
It is probable that we have not been able to forsee some of your wants and needs. We will be glad to have your suggestions as the weeks go by. Our sole purpose is to make the period of your residence with us the most stimulating, and the most helpful period of your life. Help us to make it so.
You are welcome. Let us prove it.
For the Summer Session.
Cordially yours,
Raymond A. Schwegler, Director.
Frank Addresses Graduates
Woodring Speaks Before Record Commencement Crowd
That the future of civilization depended on the development of proper leadership was the message that Glen Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin and former editor of the "Century," delivered before an estimated crowd of 9,000 at the fifty-ninth annual commencement June 8.
Immediately following the commencement address, Governor Harry Woodring spoke in appreciation of the beauties and cultural opportunities of the state. Chancellor Lindley then conferred the degrees, after which the graduates received their diplomas.
Any summer session student who presents his activity at the Jayhawk Plunge may obtain a season ticket, including 20 swims, for $4.00. The regular price for a season ticket is $4.50.
TICKET FOR 20 SWIMS OFFERED
TO SUMMER STUDENTS AT $4.00
A total of 1,110 diplomas and certificates were awarded to 1002 people representing 321 cities and 25 states and seven foreign countries. Students from 89 counties of Kansas took part in the commencement exercises.
The pool will be under university direction this summer for the first time since its construction. Roland Logan is to be in charge, and healthful and hygienic conditions are to be maintained throughout the season.
Snyder Cautions Students
Traffic Regulations to Be Enforced Beginning Today
Officer Snyder, Hill traffic director, wishes to caution students against violation of University parking regulations, and announces that all regulations will be strictly enforced beginning this morning. The following restrictions are placed on all student automobiles:
1. Automobiles are not allowed to park on the main streets of the campus between the hours of 8 a. m. and 4:30 p. m. from Monday to Saturday inclusive.
2. No parking where curbs are painted orange.
3. Speed limit 15 miles per hour at all hours.
Parking space for cars is ample, and can be found behind Marvin hall (Engineering building). Administration, Chemistry, and old Snow buildings, and on the drive east of Fraser hall. Cars will be permitted to park on the drive immediately in front of Fraser, but only on the east side of the drive. A plat showing these parking places can be obtained from Officer Snyder upon inquiry.
Students are cautioned about parking on the main streets and about exceeding the speed limit, as these are the regulations most frequently violated. Cars do not have to bear K. U licenses in order to enjoy parking privileges.
Registration Approaches 1650 Mark by Thursday
679 Fees Paid Wednesday; Deadline for Settlement Is June 18
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Showing a slight increase over last $ \mathrm{year}, $ registration in the summer session approached the 1650 mark at three p.m. Thursday with late arrivals gradually raising the number which stood at 1637 as compared to about 1600 recorded at the same time a year ago.
George O. Foster, registrar, reported a dull day with students coming in rather slowly. He was unable to make any estimate of the number who would yet enroll for work. Wednesday night the total was 1570 with 1544 last year at the same time.
A total of 679 students had made payment of fees by Wednesday evening, according to the books of the business office with an estimated 300 more on Thursday. Karl Klooz, Bursar, stated that probably about the same number would settle their accounts today.
Students will be given until June 18th, to pay their fees, after which time a penalty of $1.00 per day, for five days, exclusive of Sunday, will be inflicted. If settlement is not made at the close of the grace period, the student's enrollment will be cancelled.
New Hospital Takes Form
Women Will Tour Coast
Building Donated by Mrs. Watkins Is Under Construction
The building under construction between the Journalism building and Blake hall is the new student hospital which was donated by Mrs. Elizabeth Watkins.
It will cost $175,000 when completed, and will contain 40 beds, and the latest in hospital and clinical equipment. Facing out on the circle drive just west of the front of Blake hall, the rear windows will command a sweeping view of Wakarusa valley and the building will face the park in front of Fraser hall and the long sweep of the lilac hedge.
About six years ago Mrs. Watkins gave Watkins hall to the University as a home for self-supporting women. She also gave the city of Lawrence a hospital and a nurses home, and deeded the building formerly occupied by the Watkins bank to the city as a city hall.
Mrs. John Bunn, wife of the University's former basketball coach who is acting as athletic instructor at Leland Stanford university and Prof. Florence Black of the department of mathematics, left for California Wednesday morning. They will drive to Palo Alto, tour the Pacific coast states, and Miss Black will return just in time for school in the fall.
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Watson Library will be closed on Sundays during the summer session. Library hours on week days are from 7:30 in the morning until 5:30 in the afternoon, with an evening period from 7:00 to 10:00.
Dean Agnes Husband has announced that the closing hour for rooming houses for women during the Summer Session is 11 p. m. Parties may not be given on night preceding school days, and only when authorized by the Dean of Women. Young women may not live in apartments without the consent of the Dean of Women.
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