This weekend: TacomaFaire P,42,(‘ 2. Puget Sound TRAIT M :IV 12, 1 a - rt Hamilton, Landon, Myles, Race Initiates honored at ceremon Seventy-five initiates were honored colleges under the sponsorship of the the top ten per cenT of the senior Retiring to a new life at the fourth annual initiation of the Rhodes fellowship. class, the top five percent of the University's chapter of Phi Kappa Rhodes, Ruskin, and Jowett (like junior class, and four faculty-staff by Elizabeth Branscomb Phi, prestigious national honorary Phi Kappa Phi itself) stressed public initiates. Franklyn Hruza, Associate ability, leadership, Dessel Hamilton, assistant Dean of great deal more mature now. I used society, on Saturday, May 6. service, literary Professor of Urban Affairs, Walter character, and moral purpose as Lowrie, Professor of History, and Students, Esther Landon, university to be in the mother role. Now studen- Anneke Masori, President of the marks of the educated person. Brenda Rau, Director, Alumni nurse, Margaret Myles, professor of ts are here because they want to be chapter, announced that Professor The seventy-five initiates represen- Relations, were the faculty-staff music, and Marian Race library and they have already made a lot of Emeritus of Biology James Slater had ted scholars selected from the top initiates in addition to Slater. technical services clerk, will be other choices about how to live their recently established.a Phi Kappa Phi ten per ;:ent of the gLrac Jate students, retiring from UPS this year. A recep- lives." Merit Scholarship. Beginning in 1979, tion in their honor will be held Wed- Margaret Myles has taught for 33 the award will be presented annually nesday, May 17 from 3:30 -5:30 p.m. years, the longest of any faculty to an outstanding junior member of Governance Committee member. She started teaching part- the organization. Professor Slater's in the president's home. Students, fa ∎ - iilty and staff are invited to attend. time in 1945 when "all we had was a history at the Univerity runs back to Dessel Hamilton said, "After 18 sawdust burner so it was terribly cold the beginning of his tenure in 1919; in 1951 he retired, then returned for Silence is not golden years of involvement in the total in the winter and blistering hot in the The Governance Committee has post facto reaction oy involving university life, nobody can miss it summer." She was hired full-time in part-time teaching from 1955 to 1968. disbanded and would like to announ- students in every stage of the more than I will. It will continue to be 1947. Currently he is active in the Puget ce it officially. There were several decision making process. Despite the a part of me the rest of my life, but I Myles says she doesn't really know Sound Natural History Museum. reasons for the dissolution. fact that unhappy students exist, think older people need to learn how what she is going to do after retiring, The Phi Kappa Phi Sophomore to live and become effective at a but she says she is confident that Book Award for 1978 was presented The Governance Committee has dissatisfied by one change or been in operation since mid-fall of another, the Governance Committee slower pace. If you ride with the "the lord works in mysterious ways to Martha Lundin, mathematics 1976. That year they came up with a did not get feed back or vocal sup- wind, everything is all right. It's going and he has my life in his hands." She Major. In the judgement of the Phi Kappa Phi Scholarship selection proposal to restructure the system of port for their proposal by the studen- to be a slower wind after retirement." says, "The students are my friends government in order to allow studen- ts at large, nor did students discuss She says her favorite aspect of and my family. They mean more to committee, Martha is the outstan- ts and faculty a greater voice in the their concerns to the Student Senate, university life has been "knowing the me than I to them. During all these ding sophomore academician in the decision making process. After which would demonstrate their in- students as they discover their years they have become my teacher University. presenting the proposal to the terest in such changes. academic potential, their relation- and I've been grateful for that." Aldon Bell, Professor of History, student senate it was sent back to the The Governance Committee must ships with faculty and other students, She hopes to continue singing in University of Washington, provided committee stage, endangering the assume the students' silence is a and the larger world. I have had the her church choir and in the Tacoma the Phi Kappa Phi address for 1978. His talk, "Oxford and American proposal to stagnation in the com- product of apathy. At this point our opportunity to know students in- Choral Society. "My voice is a gift of Higher Education," traced the in- mittee phase. This fall the group proposals, ideas and hopes for con- dividually and hear their story." the Lord and as long as there is a fluence of the tutorial, personalized spent tedious hours revising the structive change must be filed in the Dessel plans to renew old frien- breath in my body, I will continue to emphasis of Oxford on American senate's internal structure. The bottom drawer and fade from con- dships after retiring and she wants to sing." senate's response was not favorable. sciousness. We were a group of take classes at UPS. "My favorite aspect of the UPS systems of teaching. In particular he The UPS campus seems to react to students trying to create a wave on a After 15 years at UPS, Esther library in the past 13 years has been suggested how Oxford had transfor- crisis after crisis. An example is the pacified sea-a wave that never came Landon plans to enjoy her two new watching it change from the Dewey med itself in the nineteenth century from a mediocre university to the outcry to changes in the Athletic to crest. We would like to see out grandchildren. She says, "I'm going Decimal System to Library of program. Whether one agrees with concepts kept alive, but we will no to start making adjustments in my Congress," stated Marian Race. She world's greatest through the influen- the decision or not, the way it was longer be instrumental to that end. home life and get that part of my life says, "you run into such fabulous ce of committed administrators, par- made is a haunting reminder of how As we see it, the students will taken care of. And I expect I'll find books too. The amazing thing is if ticularly Benjamin Jowett, classics scholar, and John Ruskin, renowned decisions are made on this campus. remain reactionary, silent and things in the community I'll want to you want information, it's right here. architect. Students remain uninformed of ignored until they opt for a long term do." The library is beautifully run." The link between Oxford and change until it occurs. Many recent altering of the decision making struc- Her relationship with the students Race wishes she could continue to American education was made cases follow a strikingly similar pat- ture. Until that time, your voices will has been the most rewarding part of work in the UPS library, "I have a largely as a result of the bequest of tern. The Governance Committee continue to be sparse, distant and her job. "Seeing the change in youth feeling of belonging here." Cecil Rhodes, diamond magnate. had proposed to curb the need for ex unheard. over 15 years is exciting. You're a About one thousand American educators have studied in the Oxford \ Safety/Security IIRIIMIIMINIMINIIIIIImimmElommow Campus invaded by non-s tudents BOOK 1 On May 3, between 10:46 ano A male in his early 20's assaulted a 11:08 p.m., a suspicious-acting male female student as she was walking by was reported on campus. herself near the end of Jones Hall, MIRE Safety/Security personnel contacted April 29, at 4 a.m. The subject was the subject, a non-student, and escor- contacted by Safety/Security Person- ted him to Safety/Security Offices for nel and was subsequently arrested by questioning. Special access privileges Tacoma Police Officers. to the campus were negotiated with On May 1, at 9 p.m., two students, the subject. residing in separate rooms in Seward A Todd Hall resident reported the Hall, reported the theft of their theft of her wallet which contained wallets and contents (approximately identification, a checkbook and $15 $115 in cash) from their unlocked in cash, May 4 at 9:36 a.m. The BUY-BACK rooms. The wallets were subsequen- property was taken from her tly recovered but the cash was unlocked room. No suspects. missing. No suspects. On May 6, there were numerous Beta Theta Pi residents reported violations of the alcohol policy on the presence of an unwanted guest, campus. Those who were caught May 2 at 6:50 p.m. Safety violating were advised concerning Security personnel responded on the policy, but the extent of alcohol request and escorted the non-student MAY 24-26 use in public areas created policy en- to Safety/Security Offices for ad- forcement difficulties . visory purposes. 9 a.m.-4 P.M. On May 7, about 2:15 a.m., a On May 3, at 1:58 a.m., custodial student residing in a house adjacent personnel reported to Safety/Security to the Union Avenue Complex repor-• that there was a suspicious acting ted that his residence had been male in the SUB. Safety/Security ad- burglarized. Stereo equipment and vised the non-student to leave cam- stereo tapes, valued at approximately pus. $1425, were lost as a result of the in- On . May 3, at 2 a.m., cident. There are no suspects, and Safety/Security was alerted to two Books purchased for resale on the UPS campus will be bought at Tacoma Police are investigating. suspicious acting males in the SUB. SO% off the current retail price. If the books will be used for On May 7, about 2:20 a.m., Safety/Security escorted these non- summer school or fall terms the buyer will offer you the Safety/Security personnel observed a students off campus. wholesale price. Wholesale value ranges from 10-30% of the non-student carrying a laundry bag The President's Office staff repor- new price. Any questions or complaints, refer to Gary Vande out of the Sigma Nu House. The sub- ted the presence of a non-student ject was approached and questioned male who was creating a verbal Grift - textbook manager. by a patrol person. He then ran from disturbance on the first floor of Jones the scene but was apprehended by Hall, May 3 at 4:40 p.m. Sigma Nu residents, who had Safety/Security personnel responded gathered around the subject as he and contacted the subject. The sub- was being questioned Tacoma ject continued to cause a disturban- Police Officers were called to the ce, and the Tacoma Police Depar- scene and the subject was arrested tment sent officers to the scene. The on a theft charge, as he had taken subject was further advised not to UPS BOOKSTORE approximately $200 worth of return to campus, or he would face miscellaneous property from the immediate arrest. house
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Honoring Tacoma's past Graduation 1978 TacomaFaire, the long winter has ended T he end is near For those tired of a long winter of groups. in' tutting H. Wine Sound chimes and scores .ither creations- shopping indoors, the Associated Singers. the t Tot •iaires and the -most of them for ale—in over 40 with the Baccalaureate Service in Students of the University of Puget Prelude Dance Ensemble are sched- booths along Lawrei...e Avenue, bet- Commencement Day 1978 will he Kilworth Chapel at 9:30 a.m Sound and the Tacoma Chamber of uled to perform, along with a ween N. 13th and N. lath Streets. Saturday, May 27 Two days of ac- Commerce offer an alternative- uixtermo nano al • a barbershop highlighting the eshibitiob is the tivities are planned, beginning on Departmental Gatherings are TacomaFaire, a two day street quartet traditional UPS spring Pot and Print Friday. scheduled between 10:30 and 11:30 celebration on the UPS campus One-acts and she plays also will Sale, one of the most popular cam- To start off. a rehearsal for the a.m. These are left up to the honoring Tacoma's past. be no•wilted, featt ng the UPS In- pus events each year graduates will be held at 4 p.m. All discretion of each department. "It's comedy, drama, music, and side ineatre group, !pha Psi Omega Food and game booths,along with who intend to graduate are en- At 11 a.m. the last lunch" will history all wrapped up in one," said and groups from 4h schools arid a display of historic Tacoma couraged to attend, if at all possible. begin in the Great Hall for the UPS student chairman David John- junior highs in tl area. Mim••s, photographs, also will be featured. At 5:30 the Airforce Officer Com- graduates and their guests. Lunch will son. clowns and other I . mg perform. rs Otherr "specials" on the agenda in- missioning Ceremony will be held at he served through 12:30. TacomaFaire, set for Saturday, will join magicians nigglers and tin clude an anecdotal, fun tour of Kilworth Chapel The graduates are then asked to May 13, from 10 a.m. to dusk, and escape artist to entt•rtain the crowd Tacoma: by bus—for free—and a Following this will be the com- meet in the quadrangle at 1 p m. to Sunday, May 14, from noon until during the two-day f• skydiving exhibition And the first mencement address at 7:30 p.m. in line up for the processional. If it is dusk, will feature hour-to-hour enter- Along with all of • le, local artists 1,000 mothers attending the out-of- the Chapel. Again this year in order raining, they will meet in the gym- tainment throughout the festivities. and craftsmen will •exhibit oil pain- doors fair Sunday will receive a com- to allow for more interchange bet- nasium. Singing and dancing tings, wood carving jewelry, wind plimentary Mother's Day flower. ween our commencement speaker, Commencement Convocation Stuart Junior High School, Kenneth E. Boulding, the noted begins at 2 p.m in the Fieldhouse students will join the celebration as economist, and our students and The President's Reception will follow they attempt to break the world baby guests, the address will be held the commencement at the President's buggie pushing record in a 24-hour, night before graduation. The address home. Momentous moments 20-mile marathon around the Jones will be followed by a reception to be Initial_ count show 585 bachelor's Hall parking circle. they will be held in the Kilworth basement. degree candidates and 66 masters joined by representatives from the On Saturday the day will begin degree (registrars count.) The University of Puget Sound Pot- Bennett, Joyce Berney, Sandy Brown, Metropolitan Park District who will ters' Guild sponsors a special Betsy Campbell, Terry Carpenter, direct games for children of all ages. homecoming of its distinguished Christy Close, Jim Duggan, Steve alumni during its semi-annual Pot Dwyer, Susan Emhoff, Brad Fotz, and Print Sale May 12-13 on the Kit- Robert Homchick, Ann Hunt, Cecilia tredge Gallery lawn. Koontz, Karen Mallory, Steve Mc- Such well-known Northwest artist Clellan, Carolyn Mayes, Jim Miller, as Candy Anderson, Kim Lyle, Reid Linda Munson, Jane Pearson, Suzi Ozaki, Dan Cohen and Russ Prestrud, Alice Robinson, Eric Rom- UPS' Barb Simkins keeps on Hamamoto will return to UPS to join bach, Hisayo Schwartz, Jean with current students in showing and Sibonga, Robin Sielk, Donna Stock, selling functional and sculptural Terry Titmus, JoAnn Williams, Dani ceramics and prints. Wong. The traditionally well-attended bikin' event is scheduled from noon to 6 Collins Library will be extending p.m. on Friday and 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. study hours until 2 a.m. from Sunday, by Patty Wright Club members are also very safety says. on Saturday . May 14 through Thursday, May 25. UPS proudly educates its students conscious "You can't ever forget A sour look crosses her face and Between the 14th and the 25th the "for a lifetime." Not all education that the bike is your master, not the she adds, "Of course sometimes you The members of the 1979 senior library will be offering regular ser- happens in classrooms though. other way around," she explains. "if wish you couldn't smell things—like class who have been recognized for vices until 12 a.m. Then from 12 until People knowledge is often gained by you get cocky and start taking chan- cow pastures." She also loves the feel their scholarship, their leadership, 2 the Reserve and Reference Rooms looking beyond appearances and ces, that's when things go bad." of hail on her face and the summer and their service to the campus by will be open for study. The special titles. Barb has been riding bikes since sun—"There's nothing like it." election to Mortar Board are: Miriam study hours are made possible by the Take Barb Simkins for example. A she was two. Her father owned a A favorite anecdote goes back to Atwood, Kathleen Bedford, Greg infamous "library portcullis." day shift housekeeper in the SUB, she classic Indian Chief and often took Barb's first days at UPS. "I was riding has been at UPS since September, the whole family for rides. my 350 Yamaha then," she says. 1975. Barb came to UPs shortly after "You should have seen us then," "Without thinking about it, I had my her marriage to Mike Simkins, a drafts- she laughs. "Five of us on one bike!" helmet on one day when I came to man at Boeing.. She adds, "My brother and I used punch out. Mr. Elliott was a little sur- Barb is also an active member of to fight over who got to ride the prised and teased me that 1 was the Tacoma Chiefs Motorcycle Club. license plate. We were quite a sight crazy. He really didn't mean it She laughingly calls herself a riding up to grandma's for Sunday din- though, because he sure had a big "Motorcycle Mama" and loves ner. grin on his face." talking about her life "...outside of The feelings of freedom and She pauses and goes on, "I'm hap- the UPS uniform." relaxation are two main reasons for py here because of the people She tells of a KUPS staff member Barb's love of cycling. She describes mainly." She thinks and adds, "I who learned about her hobby by sights, sounds and sensations guess students are surprised that I do chance. automobile drivers rarely feel. "You different things outside of here. You "I noticed one day that he wore can't imagine how nice it is to see never know what you'll find at UPS, the same boots I do when I ride." She rabbits scampering through fields, or do you?" adds, "I pointed that out to him and to smell freshly mowed hay," the mentioned that they had saved my ankle from being creamed when I took a spill on my bike at 55 m.p.h." She laughs. "He thought I meant a bicycle! He was sure surprised when I described our 2,000 cc Harley." Barb and Mike's Harley is a '72, shiny black with gold metal flecks. it is polished at least once a week and is more than a prized posession. "A bike is a lot like a gun," says Mike. "You take care of it and it'll take care of you." Barb adds that most club members have nothing but respect for their machines and their power. She aslo explains that they are quite unlike gang members. "We may wear leather jackets for protection in falls but we're not the knives and chains University types at all." The Chiefs are -involve in many of service projects in the area. Already this year they have been escorts for Puget Sound the Daffodil Parade and the March of Dimes Walkathon. Next month it will he Harbor Holidays in Gig Harbor. Student Dental Plan Barb winks and claims "We're all pretty independent. We have to be to survive." A Non Profit Organization Survive what? "The highway! It's a defensive Sponsored By The Associated Students game each time you go out," she says. "An 800 pound bike is no match for a car. And some people are crazy. They'll look you square in the eye and drive right at you." MOTORCYCLE MAMA BARB SIMKIN WI: 1 r her 1200 cc
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