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Vol. 3, No. 3 January, 1964 Prof. Hooper Named Project Engineer Architects Chosen To Coordinate Expansion Plans For Building Program Immediate plans for the remodeling Dr. John A. Logan, Rose Polytechnic of the administration and classroom Institute President, has announced the building at Rose Polytechnic Institute appointment of Prof. Irvin P. Hooper, are underway as a part of the overall chairman of the Department of Mechani- program of expansion involving addi- cal Engineering, as Project Engineer for tional residence, dining, classroom, and the expansion program of the Institute. laboratory facilities, Dr. Richard F. Professor Hooper, Dr. Logan said, will Bergmann, chairman of the board of continue as head of the department, al- managers, has announced. though his teaching duties will be re- Miss Juliet Peddle, Terre Haute archi- duced because of new responsibilities. tect who has done other architectural He will coordinate plans for the proposed work for the Institute, has been engaged new buildings and facilities and will to provide architectural services supervise the installations. for re- modeling of the main building which will In making the announcement, Dr. include new classroom, office, and lab- Logan explained that the decision to in- oratory facilities. crease the student enrollment to 1,000, A preliminary request to the Housing made in Oct., 1962, by the faculty and and Home Finance Agency for a loan of Board of Managers, necessitated plans $1,500,000 to cover the cost of construc- for expansion of the physical plant of tion of new residence halls and a new the Institute. Conn., in a wide variety of engineering student union building has been ap- "We are taking these steps in an assignments. proved, Dr. Bergmann said. orderly fashion," he pointed out. "We He is a member of the American The architectural and en- have now the third dormitory, Speed Society of Mechanical Engineers, a regis- gineering firm of Perkins & Will has Hall, in operation, and we have the over- tered professional engineer in Indiana, been engaged to design the new resi- all plan for the development of the cam- and served with the U. S. Marine Corps dences for 210 men and the new Student pus for the next ten years as presented in the Pacific area during World War IL Union which will provide dining facili- last October by Perkins & Will of Chi- ties for 500 men as well as a lounge, cago and as approved in principle Committee Studies by the recital, and recreational facilities. faculty and board." Biological Program It is hoped that the successive phases Professor Hooper, he continued will Establishment of a permanent com- of the program will provide facilities for work with the faculty and the develop- mittee on applied biology and bio- a learning center and additional recrea- ment committee in coordinating and de- engineering was approved recently by tional facilities. veloping the program. The over-all ob- the Rose faculty, according to an an- Plans by Perkins & Will are to be pre- jective of the ten-year plan, Dr. Logan nouncement by Dr. John A. Logan. sented to the board of managers at the emphasized, is to provide the finest pos- Dr. Robert M. Arthur, committee regular meeting on Feb. 28, one of three sible undergraduate education in en- chairman and associate professor of bio- such meetings held each year. gineering and the sciences at Rose. engineering, said that the committee is Specific details of the expansion pro- studying the establishment of a compre- being offered. These are biological gram will be released publicly when they hensive biological program begun last science, an introductory course with em- are completed and approved, he said. year by a temporary committee. phasis on cell structure and function; Professor Hooper has had a distin- The committee will outline the limits biophysical science, a study of biological guished academic and professional career of such a program including staff re- mechanisms, and special projects in bi- and has been associated with the Insti- quirements and facilities, as well as give ology, such as directed research or dis- tute since 1940. A graduate of Tufts consideration to establishing at Rose pre- cussions. College and the University of Vermont, medical, pre-dental, and pre-veterinary The committee sponsors also a series he has worked with the General Electric curricula as part of the entire program. of seminars on biological science and en- Co. at Lynn, Mass., and the Pratt & Thus far three courses in the bio- gineering, four of which will be pre- Whitney Aircraft Corp. in Hartford, logical area have been approved and are sented next semester. Memorial Service German Engineers ASSISTANT LIBRARIAN Held for Late To Study at Rose ASSUMES DUTIES President Kennedy Three young German engineers are ex- Mrs. Dorothy Johnson, a graduate of A solemn Memorial Service for the pected to arrive at Rose this month for Indiana State College, has assumed her late President John F. Kennedy took a study and work program under the duties as assistant to Mr. Harry W. Gil- place on November 25 when students, auspices of the Carl Duisberg Society of bert, Acting Director of the Library at faculty, and staff gathered in the audi- Cologne, West Germany. Rose. This is the second group to study on torium at Rose for a simple but deeply A native of Princeton, Ind., Mrs. John- the campus under the program set up at moving tribute to him. son received both the Bachelor and Rose last February. The Institute is one Master of Science degrees from the local In his opening prayer, the Rev. LeRoy of 12 colleges and universities through- college. She has taught in the public Brown, Rose chaplain, gave thanks for out the country cooperating in the ex- school system as well as at Indiana State "precious memories of a leader wholly change. The men will study during the College where she taught speech and dedicated to the cause of peace, to the Spring semester at Rose and then work English. She has completed work for a promotion of justice, equality of oppor- in their respective professional fields of certificate in library science. tunity, and preservation of our cherished engineering or science for eighteen American heritage of liberty and free- months before returning to West Ger- She is a member of the American dom." many. Association of University Women and The He asked guidance that "we may three are Werner Schoning, a chairman of the local creative writing purge our land of arrogant self-suffi- graduate of the textile engineering insti- group of the organization; program ciency, irrational prejudices and bitter tute at Krefeld; Rainer Roder, an elec- chairman for the women's division of the hatred . . . that the fearful tragedies trical engineer, and Wilfried Keller, a Swope Art Gallery; a member of the of recent days may never again be re- mechanical engineer. Terre Haute Day Nursery Board and the peated." All three hope not only to increase State Licensing Committee for Day their professional training but to learn Nurseries, and a member of the Women's In his remarks, Dr. John A. Logan more about the and in- Department Club. She is also recognition noted that "the tragic and shocking creas their knowledge of English. Roder, chairman of the local American Red events of these recent days, coming as in his letter of application, called the Cross chapter. they have with frightening suddenness United States "the superlative country." and without warning, at a time of Her husband, Mr. Elmer Johnson, is a general prosperity and hope, have been certified public accountant. like a sudden revelation—almost as if JOHN G. BIEL NAMED some divine power had exploded a gigan- ADJUNCT PROFESSOR Officers of the tic flashbulb; now, for a few agonizing Rose hours we, with our country, stand out John G. Biel has been appointed ad- Parents' Association in this naked glare before all the world." junct professor of Humanities and Social Sciences at the Institute. For several President Howard D. Wood . . . In this period of shock and in- years a guest lecturer in economics and 6616 W. Ohio Street, Indianapolis, Ind. credulity," Dr. Logan continued, "one business law here, the local attorney and First Vice President Dr. R. L. Haun fact stands out clearly—John Kennedy historian has increased his area of teach- 215 E. Crawford Street, , Ill. was a great and a good man—and I am ing specialties and in addition to eco- Second confident that his greatness will stand nomics and business law is offering a Vice President .. Raymond W. Beattys the test of history." course in the history of science and 3113 Houston Boulevard, "Knowing of his hopes and aspirations technology. Louisville, Ky. for better understanding, brotherhood, This particular course, Dr. John A. Recruitment Committee peace, social and economic justice, his Logan pointed out, was initiated this Chairman John D. Teeguarden life will not have been in vain if each year by Professor Biel and has attracted 1818 W. 57th St., Indianapolis 8, Ind. a of us here this morning solemnly rededi- large number of students. At present, Co-Chairman Jack R. King cates himself to doing all in his power Rose is one of the very few colleges of- 146 Westbourne Drive, to make this country and the world a fering a course in the history of science Birmingham, Mich. better place than he found it." and technology. Activities Committee "I am delighted at this recognition of Chairman Robert A. Wright Norman Schuld, junior from Cleveland Professor Biel's abilities as a scholar 406 N. 9th Street, Casey, I1'. and president of the Student Council, and a teacher by the faculty and Board Co-Chairman Mrs. R. M. James spoke for the student body. His address of Managers," Dr. Logan commented, Seelyville, Indiana was in the form of his own prayer of- "and this apopintment will further the Communications Committee fered on behalf of his fellow students. expansion and development of our Hu- Chairman John Valle In it he said "But we cannot weep for- manities and Social Sciences Depart- 2321 N. 10th Street, Terre Haute ever, our nation cannot weep forever ment." Co-Chairman Mrs. Barbara Morgan lest we perish so we ask thee for strength 824 N. 8th Street, Terre Haute to carry on. Not for strength to forget Rev. Brown, in commenting later on Development Committee but for strength to remember." the occasion, said he had never partici- Chairman David Y. Rice In prefacing his prayer, Schuld said pated, in all his years at Rose, in a ser- 20780 Beachcliff Blvd., "Each of us has received the tragic vice during which the students conducted Rocky River, Ohio death of President Kennedy in a dif- themselves with such quiet dignity and Co-Chairman Royce A. Hill ferent way. Each of us knows within his reverence. All were most visibly and 152 Moringside Drive, own heart what a loss has come to us." deeply affected by the President's death. Coral Gables, Fla. ROSE BUDS A LETTER TO ROSE PARENTS, FACULTY AND ALUMNI From Dr. John A. Logan New freshman class officers are To Rose Parents, Faculty and Alumni: BARRY E. RAFF, president, Indian- There seems to have been some misunderstanding in the past about Rose apolis; DAVID L. HONEY, vice presi- Polytechnic's recruitment policy and a growing feeling that we were con- dent, Indianapolis, and DAVID S. SLAV- cerned with high academic qualifications only. KIN, secretary-treasurer, Pittsburgh, Pa. Our concern for excellence, however, goes far beyond the limitation of academic excellence and covers all of our athletic, cultural and social activi- ties. Rose, therefore, should be (and is) interested in recruiting talented TOBEY KING, Birmingham, Mich., athletes, musicians, debaters, men interested in technical writing and all junior, wrote a 30-page instruction others capable of making a contribution to our program, provided, of cours,), booklet on electrical discharge machinery that they have the necessary academic qualifications. during his summer employment at the While recruiting is the primary responsibility of our Admissions Office, they Western Electric plant in Indianapolis. welcome the help and assistance of faculty, alumni, coaches and friends. The booklet was used by the shop for Recruiting is a vitally important aspect of our program. If we are to have operating instructions. Others working the kind of school which we have outlined in our philosophy and which is there during the summer were MIKE contemplated in the long-range campus program, academic qualifications WADSWORTH, Terre Haute junior; alone are an inadequate guide. DAVID MORGAN, Terre Haute senior; Your help and assistance in attracting young men of academic ability, who JERRY COPENHEFER, Troy, Ohio, are also able to contribute to our athletic, social and other extra-curricular :unior, and JIM BULLARD, Zionsville, programs, will be very much appreciated. Ind., junior. John Todd, college relations Yours sincerely, representative for the company said "I was personally very proud and pleased with the performance these men dis- played during their summer employ- ment." John A. Logan President In a letter on the progress of DALE Physics Club Wins Applications Noted F. OEXMANN, class of 1962, who is do- Annual Competition Prof. Paul B. Headdy, Director of Ad- ing graduate work, it was noted that "part of the credit for his rapid entry The Physics Club, student section at missions and Placement, reports that as of into effective graduate work should be Rose of the American Institute of Phy- , 323 applications have been laid to the excellence of his under- sics, has been awarded $150.00 for con- received for the 1964 Freshman class. graduate preparation at Rose Polytech- struction of a "magnetic mirror" which Of these, 281 students have paid the nic Institute . . . he did a small amount is used in connection with the study of ten-dollar processing fee. of teaching . . . he was an effective plasma physics. Approximately 25 percent more appli- cations have been received to date than teacher." The awards program is supported by * * the Bendix Corporation and provides, on at this time last year. the basis of an annual competition Flight Training The Debate Team continues to meet among the student sections, grants for Program Set weekly. The group has participated in local section activities which are imagi- Up For the first time in the history of tournaments at Indiana State College native and likely to contribute to the the college a Reserve Officers' Training and Butler University and anticipates program. This project at Rose was writ- Corps flight training program has been taking part in meets next semester at ten by Wilford Stratten, senior from established at the Institute. Purdue University and Western Illinois Dyer and president of the section; The program allows physically quali- University. Members are PETER CAN- Gordon Warstler, Englewood, Calif., fied ROTC senior cadets to qualify for a ALIA, Chicago; RON CHAPMAN, An- senior, and David Morgan, Terre Haute FAA pilot's license. The required 35 derson, Ind., and MIKE VORKAPICH, senior, under the supervision of Assistant hours of ground school and 361/2 hours Gary, Ind., all juniors; GARY VAN Professor John C. Hagerty, faculty ad- of flight instruction are being conducted DEMAN, Indianapolis, sophomore; visor. at the Reed Flying School at Hulman GEORGE ALLEN, Indianapolis; BILL Plasmas, Morgan explained, consist of Air Field, located a short distance from IDZIOR, Gary, Ind.; ELLIS JONES, a mass of very high kinetic energy par- the Institute. Cleveland, Ohio; CHUCK MORGAN, In- ticles moving at a high rate of speed. Successful completion of the course dianapolis, and MIKE ROBBINS, Des The "mirror" reflects these plasmas and insures cadets of attendance at the Army Plaines, Ill., all freshmen. forces them from the path they would Aviation School at Fort Rucker, Ala., ordinarily take. In this way the students * * * and flying assignment when they report can see what happenes to the plasmas for active duty. A three-year tour is when they are diverted. ALLAN required for those completing the course. WRIGHT, Casey, Ill., was Such studies, he pointed out, give the The four cadets currently enrolled are chairman of the Blue Key honor fraterni- students opportunity to familarize them- ty Dennis Lawson, Princeton, Ind.; David committee planning the Rose Riots selves with the basic theory of plasmas Holobaugh, Tipp City, Ohio; Robert program which took place in October action. Eventually physicists hope to Gordon, Elwood, Ind., and Andy Breece, when faculty, students, administrators, utilize these plasmas for many purposes Indianapolis. and tradition were lampooned. Others on such as propulsion of rockets. The plas- the committee were fraternity pledges mas are being used for welding metals tremely high and cannot be attained with BILL ALLARD, Pickford, Mich., and whose melting temperatures are ex- ordinary arc welding equipment. JAMES SCHULZ, Indianapolis. ROSE ACCEPTED ROSE GETS GIFT CALENDAR

FOR NAIA Save the Date! OF STATION WAGON Rose Polytechnic Institute has been Parents' Day Mr. Harry J. Adams, a member of the accepted for membership in the National Rose Board of Associates and President Association of Intercollegiate Athletics, Sat., April 25, 1964 of Adams Pontiac, has presented to the made up of small accredited colleges, and annual Institute a nine-passenger Pontiac Cata- according to an announcement by Carl lina station wagon. Herokavich, head of the athletic and Rose Parents' Association Meeting recreation department. Other gifts, according to a report from Prof. John L. Bloxsome, Vice President This membership, he explained, allows for Development, received from Rose Rose to compete in NAIA national Spring Vacation Begins friends this month included a check for tournaments and offers opportunity for $1000 from the Western Electric Fund Rose to have wider contacts with other Wednesday, March 25, 2:10 P.M. for purchase of equipment and $1,509 colleges. The Association also sponsors Classes Reconvene from the Shell Companies Foundation, workshops and conferences open to Inc. member colleges. Thursday, April 2, 7:50 A.M. In expressing his appreciation to these Other announcements from the depart- and all the friends of Rose who are help- ment include the listing of the 1964 ing the program of engineering and tennis and golf matches, in each case ten Next year's team will be playing 20 science education here, Professor Blox- matches, the most Rose has placed in games, or three more than were sched- some reported that restricted gifts to a year to date. uled this year. the Institute for the past year totaled This year's edition of the Engineer's Under the direction of Coach Jim Carr, $75,581.12 as compared with $37,069.75 basketball team is currently two and bowling and intramural basketball teams for 1962. Unrestricted gifts for 1963 seven, Coach John Mutchner reported, are active. The bowling team has com- totaled $123,705.27, and for 1962 $117,- and he added that while this year's team peted in two matches: at Purdue with 038.48. is young it has progressed well. He teams from four other colleges, and at The hopes the experience gained this year Indiana State with teams from three Institute won an honorable men- tion award for with the addition of several good fresh- other colleges. "distinguished achieve- ment in the man prospects for next year will put development of alumni sup- port" for the team on a winning track. sustained performance among Professor Bloxsome is attending this specialized schools in the 1963 Alumni Senior Ed Downey of Rosiclare, Ill., month an educational gift seminar spon- Giving Incentive Award competition. co-captain, is leading the team with a sored by Kennedy Sinclaire, Inc., at Miss Helen Mahley, Secretary for Alum- 25-point average, followed by freshman Princeton, N. J. ni Affairs, attended the meetings last Tom Curry of Indianapolis with a 19- July in Atlantic City of the American point average. Downey scored 43 points Total contributions to the Parents' Alumni Council and received the cer- in the game against Oakland City on Fund for the purchase of the concert tificate for the Institute. These awards Dec. 17 and set a new school record. He grand piano, bought last year, totaled are financed by the United States Steel scored 20 field goals and three free $810 for 1963. Contributions this year Foundation and sponsored by American throws. totaled $145 as of . business and industry.

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