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University Daily Kansan
Thursday, Dec. 12, 1957
Toys For Tots Drive Endorsed
"The 'Toys for Tots' program sponsored by Alpha Phi Omega is a worthy project and deserves the active support of the University. Those who wish to contribute to the Christmas happiness of many children will find in this project a real opportunity." These words from Miss Emily Taylor, dean of women, express the feeling behind this drive.
For the sixth year Alpha Phi Omega, national service fraternity, has placed collection boxes in Strong, Fraser and the Student Union for its "Toys for Tots" drive. Used toys are repaired by the Marine reserve and distributed by the reserve with the aid of the Red Cross.
The drive which begins Tuesday will end officially at noon, Dec. 21. Last year's drive provided about 7,000 Christmas toys for needy children of this area. This year, toys will also be sent to Greece for about 100 underprivileged children.
Alpha Phi Omega is an international service fraternity with about 200 chapters in the United States The chapter at KU is the fifth oldest
in the United States. The fraternity is affiliated with the Boy Scouts. The only requirement for membership is that at one time the person must have been a member of the Boy Scouts.
In addition to the "Toys for Tots" drive the fraternity serves KU by exchanging ID's for the games, proctoring exams and taking the concessions stands for Haskell.
"Again we should express appreciation to Alpha Phi Omega for coordinating the campus drive for Christmas toys," Donald Alderson, dean of men said. "As a result of this group's effort and the generosity of fellow students, many children will have a happier Christmas. Sharing gives satisfaction anytime—but especially at this season of the year."
Mountain Climbers Practice On Stadium
"Of course, we climb mountains, or rather stadiums on the KU campus." This statement could well be made by any of the 30 members of KU's Mountaineering Club.
Because of the lack of mountains in the area, club members practice climbing on the seats of Memorial stadium, according to Jack Geyer, Ellis junior.
"We can practice everything but rock, hand and foot holds in the stadium," he said. "We use the seat side of the stadium to practice things like falls and stopping falls." A rock quarry near Bonner Springs and a small bluff near Wakarusa are also used for practice, Geyer said.
The primary purpose of the club is to acquaint members with mountaineering techniques in preparation for outings held during the year. Monthly meetings are used for lectures, and showings of slides and movies about various phases of climbing.
Arrangements are being made for the club's next outing, a climbing and skiing trip to Estes Park, Colo. between semesters.
"We usually go to Estes for outings as the area has an assortment of climbing areas for climbers who have varying amounts of experience." Geyer said.
The group usually stays on an outing six days for about $35. The club has all necessary climbing equipment except climbing boots, he said.
The club was organized in 1948 and had 60 members by 1952. It was inactive from 1953 until Geyer, Dick Wink, 1957 graduate and Raymond Hoponen, associate professor of pharmacy, re-organized it in January, 1956.
"The club is growing and open to anyone interested in climbing." Geyer said. "There is no experience requirement and most of the members don't have any. Our main purpose is to learn techniques for future climbing."
Two Miles Of Steam Tunnels Heat Campus During Winter
As cold weather approaches, the two miles of steam tunnels which run beneath the campus will provide heat for all the buildings on the campus except the temporary buildings built during the war.
The tunnels are inspected every day during the winter season and occasionally during the summer. In the summer steam is used for cooking at the Student Union, for heating water and for laboratory experiments. In the spring the tunnels are used by the mining engineering students for underground surveying.
The tunnels contain pipes which carry the steam for heating from the central heating plant to the buildings, and telephone wires for the campus telephone system. They are 6 feet 3 inches high and 5 and one half feet wide.
The system of tunnels was begun in the.1880's and has been extended as new buildings were added to the campus.A tunnel from the Military Science Building to the Music and Dramatic Arts Building is now being constructed.
The tunnels' highest temperatures are near Bailey Hall and range from to 125 to 130 degrees. Exits are provided every 30 feet and the tunnels are completely lighted.
Principals Talk To Freshmen
The effectiveness of high school teaching methods as shown by the experiences of freshmen during their first few months at KU were discussed at the principal-freshman conference Wednesday.
About 150 high school principals and teachers attended the individual meetings with the freshmen, a luncheon and a meeting to discuss the individual conferences.
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Chancellor Franklin D. Murphy and Dean Albert Meder Jr. of Rutgers University spoke at the luncheon.
J. G. Tolpin, lecturer in the "Russian for Scientists" language program at Northwestern University, was to speak at 2:30 p.m. today in Lindley Auditorium before the American Institute of Chemical Engineering meeting.
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His Topic was "Technical Manpower in Russia."
A naturalized citizen of the United States, he was born and educated in Russia. He studied chemistry at the University of Kiev, Russia; the University of Jena, Germany; and at Columbia University, New York City.
Dean Meder spoke at two meetings of mathematics teachers Tuesday and Wednesday. He and other speakers explained the advanced placement system Tuesday.
George L. Anderson, professor of history, will speak on "The Contemporary Puritan" at the annual reunion and dinner of the Sons and Daughters of New England at 6:15 p.m. Dec. 19 in the Kansas Room of the Student Union.
Guest Lecturer Speaks On Russia
New Englanders Set Annual Dinner
Faculty members and students who were born in New England or who have New England background through residence, heredity or marriage are invited to attend.
Mr. Tolpin is a technical associate in the research department of Standard Oil Co.
Reservations may be made with Thomas A. E. Belt, Lawrence resident and president of the organization, or with Allen Crafton, professor of speech and past president.
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