CIRCLE V*L k ho. a MARIST COLLEGE £W / / ?&4 ROOSEVELT IN PERSPECTIVE A SYMPOSIUM SPONSORED BY MARIST COLLEGE IN COOPERATION WITH THE ROOSEVELT MEMORIAL LIBRARY PRINCIPAL SPEAKERS: James Roosevelt Ambassador, U.S. Mission to the United Nations Frank Freidel Professor of History Harvard University James MacGregor Burns Professor of Political Science Williams College NOVEMBER 20, 1965 CHAMPAGNAT HALL 10:00 A.M. to 4:00 P.M. General discussion following each presentation will be led by prominent scholars of the area Former New Dealers will be in attendance. Registration fee of $3.00 includes luncheon. ;Page MARIST COLLEGE MARIST COLLEGE Page 3 Marist, Father replied that "Marist is a very friendly place with a good atmosphere." Then with a bit of lau­ MARIST SPEAKS ghter he continued"... I have come to WHAT IS THE UNIVERSE? know Marist even better through the VICTORY IN by Thomas Urban Perhaps the question can be better retreat I conducted at Mount Saint answered by using an experiment. Opened to Lay Students in 1946, Marist College has grown and expand­ Mary's." The Apollo program of the National ed from its original purpose of a training school for the scholastics of the On a moonless, clear night, take a Among his sports and hobbies Fa­ Aeronautics and Space Administration Marist Order. It has not, however, abandoned its original purpose, as the ther lists "...skiing and golf although is the first real beginning of the in­ drive to a hill outside the city. Get out Scholastics or Student Brothers are still stationed here to complete their I haven't had time for either as of yet. quiry into what it is. The "it" is that of your car and look up. You will be college courses. VIET I also enjoy swimming, especially at vague term for reality that we call greeted by not just one or two. stars Although the Brothers are not here for the full four years of their College the ocean." the universe. With this program man but with a multitude of them. Forget studies, and although they live apart from Lay Students, they are still an In his encounters thus far in his is finally attempting to scratch the about the city and try to encompass integral part of Campus life. Even though unable to participate in Intercolle- theology classes, Father Cenkner be­ surface of his desire. Maybe some day the total beautv of the sight before iate sports, the Brothers are on hand to cheer on or help boost the morale of lieves that "there is a certain lack of he will comprehend it, maybe not. ^you. You will know why man desires all campus sports. They also partake in almost all panels and discussions, and Biblical knowledge among the stu­ But he has to try. The reason is a his universe. belong to many of the clubs on campus. dents due to their pre-college Christ­ simple one; it is there. After a million years man can only Among the most noticeable contributions of the Brothers to campus life ian training." However, Father for- However, this little statement has wonder about the universe. He has are their Theatre productions and an occasional discussion. They also partici­ sees a change in the next four or five not even scratched the surface. A pate and contribute to the intermural program. years when die average student enter­ more implications than are readily scientist can express it in theories; a One of the most different and new ideas of a 'stag' get together on campus ing college will be better versed in apparent. For instance, it does not ex­ was started by the Brothers just a few weeks ago. There was no stage, no the scriptures. plain why man desires to go to almost philosopher, in ideas; an historian in lights, no pedestals, no bounds—just a room full of scholastics and lay students In the near future Father is antici­ any extreme to attain it, or what he accomplishments. But none of these enjoying a "Jazz Session" that delighted and entertained all. Fr. Cenkner pating the new Christian Unity will do with this knowledge when he people can really know what the Another contribution of the Brothers, although it was in the religious life Course "which will study the Catholic gets it. universe is. of the campus, was the "Great American" or Hootenany Mass. They were the Church's new Ecumenical Policy as initial thrust in attaining this Mass, which caught on with the rest of the well as the creeds of various Protest­ school. In The ant Faiths. It will be a 'team teach­ All these endeavors of the Brothers just go to prove that they are not ing' course in that several professors here to compete with the Lay Students, but rather to work with them to make will teach the same group." Father Philosphy Discussed Marist a better place for all. also feels that another course is need­ Limelight ed right know," ... one which would cover the major doctrines of the Ec­ umenical Council." by John Skehan suggested "that we must become The Fleur de Lis, the international enlightened" to better discuss the Vacationing Men of Marist (October 29th — Novemberlst), Father Cenkner is a strong advo­ I would like to take this opportunity to thank you for the lack of support cate of debate, stating that he be­ affairs club of the college, recently new approachs to peace. He believes sponsored a discussion to which the that the student body as a whole must for Marist College which you- so emphatically showed last weekend. You lieves that "debates are a more intelli­ numbered over 350 and your absence was sorrowfully noticed. gent and worthwhile means of ap­ faculty and students wepe invited. try to attain more knowledge about by Dennis Lammens First of all, the crew, football, soccer, and cross country teams wish to NOV.Zl proaching controversial issues than This was part of the Fleur de Lis' the world beyond the two oceans. Among the new faculty to arrive on thank you. Every day we sacrifice our time for practice and we sweat heavily demonstrations because those who campus this year was Father Cenkner, program to acquaint the student body Bro. Cashin, in reply to those who for the opportunity to represent you. To look out of our windows Friday participate in a debate approach the a Theology teacher and assistant with the wide spectrum of the inter­ thought that the student body did not afternoon and see all of you going home was indeed a sight that struck home problem in an intellectual manner." Chaplin. A native of Ohio, Father national scene.. possess the mental ability to intelli­ hard. We might as well represent a bare wall. STUDS NT RALLY AT MAR I ST "Marist has a great potential, found Cenkner graduated from Providence The discussion, which lasted for gently discuss the world, reminded Secondly, the Senior and Sophomore classes, as well as the Football both in the students and the faculty," College and then went to the Domin­ about two hours, was generally con­ all concerned of the futileness of sil­ Club would like to say thanks for your lack of attendance at their functions. Father stated and concluded by ex­ ican House of Studies in Washington, ence. He believes that we could begin We worked long and hard in order to present you with a weekend of social pressing his views that "Marist is a sidered to be very thought provoking. has the college-educated common The various reasons stated in this D.C., where he completed his theo­ our discussion with the present know­ events, yet you slapped us in our faces with your absence. wonderful place — it's both appealing The faculty was represented princi­ sense not to retreat to such an excuse letter were highly speculative (we logical training. ledge and from the mutual exchange In closing, pseudo-Marist men, may we ask but one small favor? In the Concerning his first impressions of and pleasant." pally by Bro. Edward Cashin and by based on personal qualms. But per­ really don't know, but it gives C.O.D. Dr. Frank Kosik. The student body of ideas, we could arrive at some future, will you kindly let us know if you will be on campus for a coming haps the administration can be ex­ somewhat of an escape route), and was well represented in the session. preliminary conclusions. He sug­ weekend so we might be able to take care of your every wish? cused for imposing the ban because in the next letter from C.O.D. (if a Various members of the student body gested that a continuing discussion Thank you for your lack of interest and abundance of trouble. it was educated at an institution next is possible) we will analyze the brought up many interesting points would be of benefit to everyone. The Spirit of those that stayed. where the students were never per­ unrest that caused the origin of GULLIBLE GUYS? for discussion. The whole discussion student has the basic right of inquiry, mitted to be themselves, but had to C.O.D. was centered around new approachs which is the source of knowledge, be "The Group". Robert Cloonan - Frank M. Weeks .to peace. according to Bro. Cashin. - C.O.D. by Bernard Ouellette Dr. Kosik clarified the general pro­ The Fleur de Lis president, George LETTERS blem as one which concerns the mor­ Gelfer, appraised the general discus­ As we wander through life we be­ d', whom I sinfully complimented on ality of war in the modern world.