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Bowling Green State University ScholarWorks@BGSU BG News (Student Newspaper) University Publications 4-15-1958 The B.G. News April 15, 1958 Bowling Green State University Follow this and additional works at: https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news Recommended Citation Bowling Green State University, "The B.G. News April 15, 1958" (1958). BG News (Student Newspaper). 1414. https://scholarworks.bgsu.edu/bg-news/1414 This work is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-Noncommercial-No Derivative Works 4.0 License. This Article is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at ScholarWorks@BGSU. It has been accepted for inclusion in BG News (Student Newspaper) by an authorized administrator of ScholarWorks@BGSU. Weather Thought For The Day Outlook—Tuesday lair lo partly I i . re Uttprove the golden moment cloudy with chance of a low showeri. Qr Teespeinluial—Tuesday rangtna In •"'O/t/HRW -Pfortunlty and catch the the> »ld<Ue (0 ■ with a low al niqhl goad fiat is within our reach, is mt % #. the great art of life. —Johnion VoL 42 Bowling Green State Univerairy. Bowling Green. Ohio. Tuesday. April 15. 1958 No. 39 30,000 Witness Opening Of University Union ly JAKE DASSEL during the two dances Friday minds, to broaden our cultural in- An estimated 30,000 parents, and Saturday nights. terests, to foster human fellow- llesides Lombardo, the follow- ship, to strengthen our ties of alumni, state officials, stu- ing stars performed: his three loyalty to our state and nation, dents and guests converged on brothers. Carmen, Victor, and I.e- and to lift us closer to our God." the campus over the weekend, bert; Kenny Gardner, tenor; the Following the dedication lun- Lombardo Trio; Cliff Grass, voca- cheon an academic convocation to witness the many special list who also played the saxophone was held in the Main Auditorium, events which were a part of and clarinet; and Rill Flannigan. at which Gov. ('. William O'Neill the official three-day dedication of guitarist. The famous Lombardo was the main speaker. Honorary the multi-million dollar Univer- twin pianos completed the bill. degrees were awarded to the Go- sity Union. Dancers' comments included, vernor, who received the Doctor "Wonderful atmosphere," "It's of Laws Degree; Arthur Blair Mrs. Ralph W. McDonald cut dream time," "Couldn't be bet- Knapp, president of Denison Uni- the orange and brown ribbon at ter," and "Indescribable." The versity, Doctor of Humanities; 8:45 a.m. Friday morning: to of- 222 theater type seats on the Hall- Charles Prnhmnn. president of ficially open the four-story air- room Hiilcony were seldom empty the Hinde and Dauch Paper Co., eonditioncd building. The cere- very long, as spectators not danc- Snndusky, Doctor of Science in mony was heralded by the firing ing came for a look and continued Business Administration; and Dr. of a rocket, a roll of drums, a touring the rest of the building. Rea McCain, retired member of flourish of bugles and a rifle-fir- Dedication Dinner the University faculty. Doctor of ing salute. President Ralph W. McDonald Literature degree. 4.500 Doncsra dedicated the $2,750,000 structure Alumni Br.„kl<i.i at a dinner attended by over 1,000 Photo by Petenon A continental breakfast for al- HUNDREDS OF SPECTATORS llnod tho University tho multi-million dollar structure. Tho ceremony was Ail estimated 4.500 dancers persons Saturday noon in the umni, was held at 9:30 Saturday Plata last Friday morning to watch Ml*. Ralph W. McDon horaldod by a rlflo salute and tho firing of a rockot which found room to spare when they Grand Rallroom. He dedicated the morning in the Union's alumni aid cut tho orange and brown ribbon itrung acroM tho signaled tho campus that tho building was opon. An •sa- swayed to the rhythm of Guy Lom- building to the attainment of five activities room, with more than UnlTorslty Union • main ontranco and thui otfldally opon maled 30.000 parsons attondod tho Ihroo-day ceremonies. bardo and his Royal Canadians purposes — "to stimulate our 500 alumni attending, according to Ken Kronse, director of Alumni Relations al the University. Mrs. C. William O'Neill was Phi Tau Is First the guest of honor at a banquet Olympics, IFC Sing, Dinners, Dance marking the 10th anniversary of the Chi Oninga sorority on the In Scholarship University rumpus. The dinner was Phi Kappa Tau fraternity, held nt 0 p.m. Saturday in the Dogwood Suite of the Union. Will Highlight Greek Week Festivities with a 2.452, led all other so- Mrs. Claudinc Mason, dean of cial fraternities on campus in women at Northwestern Univer- By THELMA MADDEN grade quality point averages sity waa the main speaker. Mrs. The 1958 Greek Week will officially open Saturday, Mason installed the local chapter for the first semester 1957-68 as a representative of Chi Omega April 19, with the Greek Week Olympics and will be climaxed O'Neill Asks For Education Principle term. Phi Delta Theta led the national 10 years ago. Dr. Martha dealing Weber, pro- with the annual Greek Week dance to be held in the Grand "The time has come for us to must be a systematic program of list in active averages with a Ballroom of the University Union April 26, announced Al establish a fundamental principle strengthening the existing colleges 2.555; and Delta Epsijon's pledge fessor of education, was the toast- mistress; Mrs. Ralph W. McDonald for the development of higher edu- and universities (doing more with class ranked first with a 2.565. Goldberg and Georianna Jensen, co-chairmen of the week. extended a welcome on behalf of cation in our state," Governor C. what we have); a pattern of de- The alt fraternity men's aver- The Olympics will begin with a torch parade by the William O'Neill said in an address centralization of certain educa- the University; Mrs. William Sch- age was 2.362 and the all under mcltz, on behalf of the Rowling fraternities and sororities at 1 at the University Saturday after- tional facilities as the first step graduate men's average was 2.243. planned for Saturday morning. Green Alumnae Club; and Jan p.m. which will end up at the men's noon, April 12. toward meeting the enrollment Other averages, including only football field behind the Fine April 26. "This principle is: Every citizen Harmon, Chi O president, on be problems ahead; ami diversifica- fraternity actives are: half of the chapter. Arts Bldg. Races will be held The entire Greek Week this in Ohio shall have the opportunity tion of certain aspects of our edu- there from 2 to 4 p.m. and troph- year will be dedicated to a person for educational training beyond cational program beyond the high Kappa Sigma, 2.540; Zeta Beta The largest crowd of the three- Tau, 2.523; Sigma Nu, 2.490; Pi day opening was Sunday when an ies will go to the winning groups. who has done a lot for the Greeks the high school level, according school." Kappa Alpha, 2.488; Phi Kappa estimated 10,000 parents and IFC Sing on this campus. This person will to his ability and willingness to "I feel strong consideration work," the Governor continued. Tau, 2.462; Thcta Chi, 2.438; Al- friends toured the University Un- bo announced during the week should be given to a state scholar- ion. Sunday, April 20, is the date and will he featured on a page in Speaking on the topic, "The pha Tau Omega. 2.401; Delta Up- ship program," Governor O'Neill silon, 2.383; Sigma Alpha Epsilon, Roger Wagner Chorale set for the IFC Sing which will the Week's program. Challenge in Education," Govern- said. "This will have a two-fold be held at 2 p.m. in the Grand 2.369; Alpha Kappa Omega, 2.305; Highlight of the final day's cere- Committee chairman for Greek or O'Neill said: purpose: It would assist in filling Ballroom of the Union. Vieing for Sigma Phi Epsilon, 2.264; Delta monies was the performance of Week arc as follows: "In March 1957, I appointed to capacity the fine privately fi- honors in the Sing will be 11 Epsilon, 2.140; and Phi Kappa the Roger Wagner Chorale, Sun- the Ohio Commission on Educa- nanced colleges and universities, fraternities. Thcta Chi won the Sue Stebbins, secretary; Jim Psi, 2.120. day evening, in the Union's Grand tion Beyond the High School, of thus relieving to an extent the sing last year. Dicrickx, treasurer; Perry I .aim Other averages, including only Ballroom. which Dr. John C. Baker of Ohio state's obligation to provide facili- ing and I.arry Coffman, IFC Ban- University is chairman. This com- pledges are: The Chorale, one of the world's Exchange dinners for all Greeks quet; Rarbara Rick and Lynn ties, and it would motivate many Delta Upsilon. 2.436; Phi Kap- finest choral organizations, pre- will highlight the activities on mission, comprised of 12 other worthy students who may not Griffith, Panhellenic Banquet; leading citizens, will submit a pa Tau, 2.401; Sigma Alpha Epsi- sented its concert to an enormous Monday, April 21. These dinners Joyce Comer and Dave Smalley, otherwise further their education." lon, 2.348; Phi Delta Thcta, 2.078; crowd, which did little more than will be strictly on an exchange blueprint later this month recom- campus project; Mary Jo Aufdcr- mending ways to serve the greatly "I believe Ohio must develop Pi Kappa Alpha, 2.024; Zcta Beta fill the center of the gigantic ball- basis with one faculty member at heide and Ronald Harmon, dance; state-wide educational television so Tau, 1.976; Alpha Kappa Omega, room.