La Salle University La Salle University Digital Commons La Salle Alumni Association Explorer News University Publications 2-1972 Explorer News: February 1972 La Salle University Follow this and additional works at: http://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/explorer_news Recommended Citation La Salle University, "Explorer News: February 1972" (1972). La Salle Alumni Association Explorer News. 44. http://digitalcommons.lasalle.edu/explorer_news/44 This Book is brought to you for free and open access by the University Publications at La Salle University Digital Commons. It has been accepted for inclusion in La Salle Alumni Association Explorer News by an authorized administrator of La Salle University Digital Commons. For more information, please contact [email protected]. Vol. VI La Salle College Number 3 Alumni Association February, 1972 'VEGAS NITE ON CAMPUS- FEBRUARY 19 For alumni who can’t get away to a The $17.50 per couple charge ’56; Thomas C. Melley, '61; Robert Nevada oasis in mid February, Las Vegas includes an open bar (9:00 p.m. to W. Wassell, '66. will come to 20th and Olney on Feb­ 1:00 a.m.), a buffet and three dollars ruary 19 when the Alumni Association worth o f chips to start the evening. Tickets may be procured from any will offer "Las Vegas N ite" on campus. of these men or by sending a check The famed gambling capital w ill be (payable: La Salle College Alumni recreated in the College Union Ball­ Alumni President R obert). Association) to the Alumni Office, room that evening. Schaefer has named Gerald Lawrence, '61, chairman of the activity and the La Salle College, Philadelphia, Pa. committee is working tp make it a 19141. Various games of chance, including memorable event. The committee roulette, dice, and black jack, w ill be includes: Edwin S. Coyle, Jr., ’70; The scene will be the College Union featured and doorprizes will be Philip J. Fisher, ’61; H. Peter Gilling­ Ballroom; the date: February 19; the awarded. Music w ill be provided by ham, '49; Peter Graziano, ’70; John tab: $17.50 per couple. The fun starts the Clete McBride Band. J. McNally, ’64; Joseph D. McNamara, at nine! WHITE NAMED ALUMNI TRUSTEE Harry J. White, Ph.D., ’54, alumni of the college. However, became the first Alumni Associa­ this is the first time that the tion representative on the La Board of Trustees have accepted Salle College Board of Trustees an official representative of the on December 4. Alumni Association. After two years o f negotiations, White earned his Ph.D. in the trustees agreed to accept the organic chemistry at the University immediate past president of the of Notre Dame in 1958 and is association as a full fledged mem­ employed by the Rohm and Haas ber. For the past year and a half, Company as assistant manager of Dr. White had been attending the manpower and employment trustee meetings in a non-voting department. He served as advisory capacity. alumni president from 1969 to 1971, after three years as vice­ Almost from the college's president and four years as chair­ beginning there have been alumni man of the Alumni Admissions on the board. The present con­ Committee. He is currently Harry J. White, Ph.D. stitution requires that four mem­ chairman of Alumni Homecoming La Salle College bers o f the nineteen man board be for 1972. board o f Trustees HOMECOMING/REUNIONS SET FOR MAY The annual Homecoming Dinner are planning reunions-in conjunction Dance, previously held in November, with homecoming. To prevent over­ has been moved to May 13, it was crowding, the Committee has decided announced by Harry J. White, Ph.D. to schedule a second class reunion '54 Homecoming Committee chair­ night a week later. man. Cocktails w ill be served at 7 P.M.; dinner at 8 in the College The classes of ’57, ’62 and ’67 w ill Union Ballroom. celebrate their 15th, 10th and 5th anniversaries respectively on May 20. Dr. White, in announcing the date, Details will be announced shortly in advises that some anniversary classes separate mailings to those classes. Basketball Club President James ). The Basketball Club will honor Kenyon, ’63, has announced plans Paul Westhead’s hustling charges at for a post-game social to be held the fourth annual Awards Dinner, at Cavanaugh’s Restaurant, 33rd & Friday evening, April 7 at the Shack Market Streets, immediately following Restaurant, 7133 Roosevelt Boule­ the battle with Notre Dame at the vard. Tickets are $7.50 and can be Palestra on February 5. The single procured through a club member or contest begins at 8:05 P.M. and at the Alumni Office. The dinner is NEWS NOTES tickets to both the game and recep­ not limited to club members. tion can be procured by calling the Alumni Office, Vi 8-8300, ext. 421. The party will feature CLASS ELECTIONS hot and cold hors d’ouevres and cash bar. Tickets are $3.00 each Alumni classes of even numbered and is open to all alumni and years w ill elect representatives (for 2 friends. year terms) to the Alumni Association Board of Directors. Those interested in running for these positions should contact Jim McDonald in the Alumni The Pittsburgh Alumni Chapter is office. planning a reception for Sunday, February 20, following the basket­ Ballots will be sent out in April. ball game with Duquesne at the Newly elected members of the Board Pittsburgh Civic Center. Contact: will be seated in May, at which time Tom Gillespie, ’61, 1973 Del Prado officers for the coming year will be Court, Allison Park, Pa. 15101 elected. 2 THE CONCERT AND LECTURE SERIES The Spring semester Concert and February 10 March 21 Lecture Series on campus is listed President’s Forum Concerto Soloists of Philadelphia below for the information of our February 15 8:30 P.M. alumni. Samuel Hazo: Poetry Reading March 28 Two concerts, February 17, and February 17 Dr. Adolph Butkys: "Students as March 21, will occur in the evening. Philharmonia Orchestra: 8:30 P.M. Consumer Advocates.” Most programs are scheduled for February 22 (inOlney Hall 100) 12:30 P.M. in the College Union Cen­ British Universities Debate Team vs. ter, except where noted. Alumni La Salle College Gavel Society. are cordially invited to any program they find they are able to attend. A p ril 13 March 2 Rev. Terrence Toland, S.J.: “ The February 1 Panel: “ Study and Work” Future of the Catholic College.” Dr. James E. Dornan, Jr.: "The Con­ March 9 A pril 20 servative Tradition and Foreign Joan Kerr Dance Company Brendan Kennelly: “ Salvation - Policy." March 14 The Stranger.” February 3 Neil Sheehan: “ The Pentagon Papers April 25 Dr. Bernard Phillips: “ What’s the and the Centralized State.” Dr. Curtis W. Tarr: “ American Appeal o f Oriental Religions?” March 16 Youth and the Selective Service (in Olney Hall 100) John Toland: “ Hitler.” System.” TRAVEL OPPORTUNITIES LA SALLE COLLEGE UNION Presents SPRING BAHAMAS HOLIDAY MARCH 31 - APRIL 7, 1972 $169.00 plus 10% tax and services HAWAII ADVENTURE '72 JUNE 24—JULY 1, 1972 $299.00 (plus 15% tax & services) Eight Exciting Days and Seven Romantic Nights In Beautiful Honolulu At The World Famous llikai Hotel On The Beach At Waikiki. For further information contact: The College Union - Vi 8-8300, ext. 281 3 Alumni Calendar Basketball Club's post Notre Dame game social at Cavanaugh’s February 5 Las Vegas Nite February 19 Pittsburgh Chapter reception following Duquesne game February 20 Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting March 16 Basketball Club Awards dinner at Shack Restaurant April 7 Alumni Homecoming May 13 Baccalaureate Mass and Commencement May 17 Reunions: Classes ’57, '62 and '67 May 20 Alumni Association Board of Directors meeting: Election of Officers May 24 LA SALLE COLLEGE ALUMNI ASSOCIATION 20TH STREET AND OLNEY AVENUE PHILADELPHIA. PA. 19141 Address J RYAN T h omas J AVE 94611 6 6 1 1 0 3 FIRST CLASS.