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University Daily Kansan Monday, March 24, 1958
Engineering Dean Dispels Accreditation Rumors
Rumors that the department of architecture is not fully accredited are "absolutely not true," John S. McNown, dean of the School of Engineering and Architecture, told a local newsman Friday.
Asked by a Daily Kansan reporter Thursday if such rumors should not be presented and clarified for the students, Dean McNown replied. "Now you're in something that is my business and not necessarily yours."
The circulation of rumors about the operation of the department, accreditation rating and changes in administration have been accented in recent weeks by an effigy hanging and a tombstone in front of Maryin Hall.
Effigy Makers Unknown
The creators of the effigy, which bore a sign with one word, "Beal," are not known, Dean McNown said Friday.
He would make no comment on the tombstone, which was found on Marvin steps Thursday morning Painted on it were the words, "KU School of Architects, 1869-1958."
George M. Beal, chairman of the department of architecture since 1946, would make no comment on the effigy or the tombstone.
"Anything said would be bad publicity for the department," he said Friday.
Dean McNown denied Friday that changes in administration were contemplated for the department.
Some Dissatisfied
“However, I currently am making a thorough study of the situation to see what should be done about tensions, if they exist,” he said.
Some faculty members of the department are reported ready to resign if there is no change in administration.
"Neither Prof. Beal nor I have been advised of any faculty members who plan to resign for this reason." Dean McNown said.
"Equal or Better"
Students have said the department does not measure up to other schools in regard to workshops, libraries, experience of some of the faculty members, quality of instruction, or quality of graduates.
"I have been advised by outstanding practicing architects that students being graduated from the KU architecture department are at least equal in ability and training to those being graduated from other institutions, if not better," Dean McNown stated.
The present enrollment in the department of architecture is 225 Eighteen full-time and five parttime teachers are on the faculty.
To Discuss Religion, Jazz
Religion and jazz means of emotional expressions will be discussed at a KU-Y campus forum at 7:30 p.m. Wednesday in the Kansas Union Pine Room.
Stanley A. Lehman, Abilene sophomore and program co-chairman, said the movie, "Religion and Jazz," will be shown and discussed by a student-faculty panel.
Lehman said the movie features interviews with The Rev. A. L. Kershaw. Episcopal clergyman who won $32,000 answering jazz questions or a TV quiz show, and a famous jazz band leader.
Carroll D. Clark, professor o sociology, will give a short talk before the movie. Lehman said Prof Clark will explain the history of jazz and the connection between religion and jazz.
Panel members who will lead an open discussion after the movie are: Prof. Clark, The Rev. Andrew W. Berry, instructor of religion; Donald D. Conard, Garden City senior and KU Jazz Club president; Kenton W. Keith, Kansas City, Mo freshman and Jazz Club member.
REST IN PEACE—This tombstone was found Friday afternoon in the bushes near Marvin Hall where this photograph was taken. It had been reported found on the steps of the building Thursday morning. School of Engineering officials and campus police had no comment on the incident. The sliderule, left, shows the size of the stone. (Daily Korean photo by Lou Heall)
size of the stone. (Daily Kansan photo by Lou Hoell)
Reviewer Lauds Orchestra Concert
The University Symphony Orchestra impressed a large audience when it presented its annual spring concert Sunday in the University Theatre.
Under the capable conducting of Robert Baustian, professor of orchestra, the large orchestra gave an interesting program consisting of five works by recent composers.
In the opening piece, "The Young Person's Guide to the Orchestra" (Britten), the ensemble brightly introduced itself to the audience, with each section having its own theme.
The Concerto for Violoncello and Orchestra (Dvorak) featured Alan Harris, Lawrence junior, playing the violoncello. Although it is one of Dvorak's more masterful works, it lacked quality on the part of the soloist. Admittedly, Harris had some fine moments, but his overall rendition left much to be desired in the way of achieving chords smoothly. The orchestra did not help by drowning him out on accession.
The "El Salon Mexico" (Copland) was adequately presented with its wild, spicy flavors. The composer's contemporary blends were most enjoyable.
A tranquilizing effect was secured by the orchestra with Prelude to be Afternoon of a Faun (Debussy).
The University of Kansas took second place in the 4th annual oratorical contest for Kansas colleges and junior colleges Saturday, KU's entry was Lee Baird, Newton senior.
KU Takes Second In Oratorical Contest
First place went to Hutchinson Junior College, and third place to Washburn University of Topeka. The three top speakers received trophies.
The soft, picturesque melody was given a mighty boost by the work of Cynthia Sellers, Drumwright, Okla. freshman, flute, and Kathryn Meredith, Joplin, Mo. senior, first violin. The entire string sections are to be commended for their near-perfect cooperation in this alluring piece.
The finale, "Death and Transfiguration" (Strauss), was inspiring as the orchestra carried it through many different moods.
Through Prof. Baustian's fine leadership, there was much evidence of the orchestra being a tightly-knit group.
—John Husar
Judith Duncan, Overland Park sophomore, was crowned Greek Week Queen Saturday at the finale dance in the Kansas Union. Woody Herman played for the dance which climaxed a full week of sorority-fraternity activities.
Queen Crowned; Greek Week Ends
The queen and two attendants, Betty Lou Douglas, Kansas City, Kan., and Carol Barker, Independence, Mo., both seniors, were crowned at the dance intermission. Dale Flanagan, Columbus senior, was master of ceremonies.
Saturday morning fraternities helped buildings and grounds crews landscape the Music and Dramatic Arts Building, paint street curbing and crosswalks, and clear brush and rocks from the Pioneer cemetery.
Sorotities canvassed the city for donations for the Multiple Sclerosis drive from 9:30 a.m. to noon.
the charioteer, Jay Marks, Mission junior, urged his team around the 500-yard course in 1:06.3 for the first place trophy.
Delta Tau Delta was second in 1:06.5, and Phi Delta Theta took third in 1:06.9. Both of these teams also received trophies.
In the afternoon a shivering crowd of 500 persons lined both sides of Jayhawk Boulevard to watch 19 chariots race from the west end of Strong, around the Chi Omega fountain and back to the finish line at Strong. The chariots were made by the fraternities.
Pulling the winning Alpha Kappa Lambda chariot were Charles Elvin, Haven junior, and Robert Hunley, Kansas City, Mo. freshman.
Mike Johnston, Independence, Mo. sophomore and dance co-chairman said about 1,900 people attended the dance Saturday night.
THE GREEK'S QUEEN — Judith Duncan holds the trophy she won for being selected 1958 Greek Week Queen at the Woody Herman dance Saturday night.
Official Bulletin
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Items for the Official Bulletin must be brought to the public relations office. 222-A Strong, before 9:30 a.m. on the day of publication Do not bring Bulletin cards To Only Kansan Notices should include name, place, date, and time of function.
Job interviews, Engineering School-Kansas State Highway Commission, Topeka; Gates Rubber Co., Denver, Colo.; Dowell, Inc., Tulsa, Okla.; Boeing Airplane Co., Wichita; Argonne National Laboratories, Chicago, Ill.
Institute of Aeronautical Sciences, 7.30 b.m., aeronautical engineering building. Boeing Boeing plane Co. will discuss several phases of research be conducted at Boeing.
Speech 1 screening examination, 5 p.m.
452 Music and Dramatic Arts Building.
TUESDAY
SUA art forum, 4 p.m. Music and Browsing Room, Kansas Union. Speaker, Margaret Greenough, "Lindsborg, Art Colony of Kansas."
Job interviews. Engineering School—Philco Corp., Philadelphia, Pa. Boeing Airplane Co., Wichita, Kan.; Howard, Needles, Tammen, Bergendoff, Kansas Chicago, Illinois; U.S. Naval Air Development and Material Center, Johnsville, Pa.
Society for Advancement of Management, 8 p.m. Jayhawk Room, Kansas State University, 1060 W. Alma Alder Hodwin, chief of production division, directorate of procurement and produce Okaukau Force Base, Tinker Force Base, Okaa Industrial Mobilization for National Defense."
WEDNESDAY
Job interviews, Engineering School—Petroleum Chemicals, Inc., New Orleans, La. Pittsburgh-Des Moines Steel Company. Des Moines.江屿; Phillips Petro-
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Faculty Forum noon, English Room Kansas Union, Speakers, Professor Robert Schofield and Professor Peter Caws. "History of Science."
KU-Y Campus Forum, 7:30 p.m. Pine Room, Kansas Union. Speaker, Dr. Carroll Clark and Panel Discussion, "Religion and Jazz."
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