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Wednesday, Dec. 2,1964 University Daily Kansam
Christmas Comes Early-
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DECORATIONS ON CAMPUS will be completed when a large Christmas tree, complete with all the trimmings, is set on its revolving stand in the rotunda of Strong Hall.
Since 1940 the lights from a Christmas tree have winked through the windows of Strong Hall into the frosty December nights.
Only once has there ever been a deviation from the 24-year tradition. In 1955 a nativity scene surrounded by a cone-shaped structure of wire and gold balls replaced the Yule tree in Strong Hall. The next year, however, a "real" tree was back.
This is done by allowing the tree to soak up water and spraying it with a fireproof substance.
THIS YEAR A 20-foot balsam, which was shipped to Kansas City from Canada, will be the center of attraction. Since it arrived at KU two nights ago, the tree has been given fireproofing treatments.
Trimming will also be necessary to balance the tree perfectly before it is placed on its revolving stand in Strong Hall Monday.
Where is the University keeping a 20-foot Christmas tree until Monday?
"WEVE GOT IT hid." Buchholz said.
In the same tricky manner, both men and women students are attempting a little spoofing in their Christmas decorating—the tree-trimming party.
"Someone would try to steal it if we didn't. We have to be tricky," he said.
THIS TYPE OF co-ed get-together gives the girls a chance to exchange hot chocolate and cookies for some males to do the heavy work such as pounding nails and carrying furniture.
On the other hand, it gives the young men an opportunity to exchange similar refreshments for having a feminine touch added to their decorations.
With or without socializing, most of the KU living groups are busy with Christmas decorating this week.
The campus decorations will be lighted next Monday or Tuesday evening, Buchholz said.
KU English Training 'Advanced'
KU has been aware since 1950 of nationwide deficiencies in the preparation of English teachers and has been working to correct this situation, according to Prof. Oscar Haugh of the School of Education.
Referring to current criticisms of English teacher preparation published by the National Council of Teachers of English (NCTE), Prof. Haugh said: "Many of the recommendations of the NCTE for English instruction were begun at KU in 1958 when our formal Concentration Program plans were approved.
In KU's "Concentration Program," an English
"This means," Prof. Haugh said, "that we not only have the traditional English major, but something superior to it."
major must not only take 40 hours of English but also eight hours of speech, making a total of 48 hours in language arts.
"THIS MEANS that about 40 per cent of the student's total college program is devoted to the area of his specialty."
Dr. Albert R. Kitzhaber, immediate pastpresident of the NCTE, a member of the KU faculty from 1952 until 1960, and presently on the faculty of Oregon University, said recently that only $39\%$ of the country's English majors were expected to complete work in composition beyond that included in the standard freshman English course. He also called for a serious study of English in our colleges, whether it be grammar or linguistics.
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