TUESDAY, NOV. 2, 194 ThE MICHIGAN lAIL PAGE TIMEr, IT'S FEMININELESS: Union, Men's Haven, To Carry On Under Wartime Influence The Michigan Union, athletic club and haven from women for Univer- sity men, will carry on this fall with the wartime influence of the Army and Navy in evidence more than ever. Vhanges Are Wrought Among the changes wrought since, last spring is conversion of the ball- room, long the scene of many campus dances, into a cafeteria and elimina- tion of dining room service altogether because of lack of food and help. The downstairs cafeteria, however, will continue to serve students and, under the direction of a student group of officers, the Union will keep open its athletic facilities to University men and handle the orientation of fresh- men. Any Union member may use the hotel facilities for either himself or a guest and all members may patro- nize the thirty-table billiard parlor, an adjacent table tennis room and seven up-to-date bowling alleys. The swimming pool is open to men only from 11 a. m. to 11 p. m. Facilities Are Offered There is a comfortable lounge- library on the main floor in which a member may pick up newspapers from all over the state, or study in between classes, and on the second floor in the Pendleton Library, stu- dents will find quiet and comfort. The Union main desk provides stu- dent supplies, bluebooks, cigarettes and candy and furnishes a conven- ient place for members to cash their checks. Posted at the front door is the doorkeeper who has become a tradi- tion on campus with his sole function of keeping women and dogs out of the front entrance. Cigarette Drive Sponsored Last spring the Union sponsored a campus-wide drive to collect money for cigarettes. The cigarettes were then sent abroad to men in the armed services. Special G. I. Stomps were sponsored for soldiers and sailors on campus this summer, substituting lounges for the ballroom and records for an orchestra. When the campus elects a student official it is usually the Union staff that supervises the election. The days of the Michigras, the musical comedies of Mimes and the ice carnival are gone for the duration, but in their place are activities di- rected toward entertaining service- men. Bomber Fund Will Assist 'U' War Veterans War bonds purchased now with money collected by the Bomber Scholarship Fund Committee will enable University men and women returning from the armed forces to continue their schooling, One hundred thousanddo llars is the amount which the Committee under the leadership of Jean, Bisdee, '44, treasurer of the league, hdpes to raise before the end of the war. The Bomber Scholarship originated at the Abe Lincoln Cooperative house more than a year ago when $17.87 was raised by the members to start the fund. The departure of several of their members for the armed serv- ices gave the idea impetus. Other contributions were made by organizations on campus, which with the $15,000 collected during the 1942- 43 fall and spring term brought the total collected to $23,000. Several projects, including a League Acquaintance Bureau, were spon- sored during the summer term by the Committee under the leadership of Mary June Hastreiter, '44, summer chairman. Med Program Is Slashed to Three Years Along with the acceleration in other schools, the war has brought to the Medical School a shortening of the period of study from four to three years. While the actual training in the school has not been curtailed in any way, three semesters a year have shortened the number of years neces- sary to complete the course. Only one third of the students now in the school are civilians, the other two thirds being servicemen. Admit- tance to the school remains the same as it has always been and courses are unchanged. Both servicemen and civilians must pass the same entrance examinations and must keep up the same high scholastic standings of pre-war days. Soldiers enlisted in the Army Spe- cialized Training Corps, in addition to having full tuition paid by the Army, are housed, fed, get free text- books and the rank and pay of pri- vate first class. Naval ROTC's as well as the men in the Navy V-12 are get- ting similar benefits and the monthly pay of apprentice seamen. The oldest departments in the Uni- versity Medical School are the pre- clinical departments housed in the Fast Medical, West Medical, and Pharmacology buildings. Committee OK Needed The Committee of Student Affairs, the campus organization which ve- toes or passes on student wishes and demands, exercises full supervision and control over all student activi- ties except athletics. Dean of Students Joseph A. Burs- ley presides over the committee which consists of six faculty mem- bers, the Dean of Women and five students, the president of the Union, managing editor of The Daily, the president of the League, and the chairman of the League Judiciary Council. Hopwoods Give Opportunities For Writers Awards Encourage Creative Abilities, Bring Fame to 'U' (Continued from Page 1) in the world does a university offer such large prizes to its students in the field of writing. The prizes are grouped in major and minor awards. Only senior and graduate students are eligible for the major awards. However, all undergraduate students are eligible for the minor awards if they meet the general conditions for the con- tests. Separate Hopwood competitions are also held for freshmen and sum- mer school students. Just one year after the Regents accepted the Hopwood bequest, pub- lishers began to be interested in the results of the Hopwood contests and are now acceptitig prize-winning manuscripts in ever increasing num- bors. In past years such well-known writers as Max Eastman, Chris- topher Morley, Carl Van Doren and; Edward Weeks have delivered the annual Hopwood lecture, given prior' to the announcement of prize win- ners. These speakers, which supple- ment the fame of the Hopwood con- tests, are chosen by the Hopwood committee. Judges in the four fields of drama, essay, fiction and poetry have in- cluded Henry Seibel Canby, Stephen Vincent Benet, Louis Unterneyer, Archibald MacLeish, DorothyParker, Sinclair Lewis, Mark Van Doren and John Erskine. A Hopwood Room, gathering place. for students interested in writing and a center for the interests arising from the contests, is also maintained. as a part of the Hopwood plan. 'The room, located in Angell Hall, has a constantly growing library of val- uable modern literature. 17 Religions. Represented in Church Groups Lane Hall Is Center Of Student Activity For Various Faiths Students of all faiths will have ample opportunity this winter to par- ticipate in religious activities with those of their own group. Ann Arbor, although it may be considered a "typical college town," presents a truly cosmopolitan atmos- phere in religion as in secular mat- ters. 17 Religions Are Represented Among the 17 religious groups on campus are the Westminster Guild (Presbyterian), the Roger Williams Guild (Baptist), the Lutheran Stu- dent Association, Gamma Delta (Mis- souri Synod-Lutheran), The Con- gregational-Disciples Guild, Canter- -bury Club (Episcopal), Hillel Foun- dation for Jewish students, the Wes- leyan Guild (Methodist), and the Newman Club for Catholic students. The Unitarian Church has an active student group'which sponsored folk dancing for all servicemen and students this summer. Another active organization, the Society of Friends, holds weekly meetings for all stu- dents at Lane Hall, home of the Stu- dent Religious Association. Students Form 'Christian' Group One group of students has banded together to form what is called the "Michigan Christian Fellowship," an organization devoted to giving fellow- ship to Christian students and win- ning them to Christ. The Bethlehem Evangelical and Reformed Church has also formed an organization for students on campus, which was temporarily disbanded for the summer. Serving students as well as towns- people and servicemen is the First Church of Christ, Scientist, and the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints which hold weekly services. These student organizations pro- vide facilities for religious services, recreation; fellowship and special so-: cial programs. During the year vari- ous organizations give dances, hold meditation retreats, sponsor weekly programs, hikes, picnics 'and special religious services. V' Assumes New War Com plexion (Continued from Page 1) ing Elroy Hirsch, Johnny Galagher, Bob Hanzlik and Fred Negus, and one former Minnesota star, Bill Da- ley, all of whom were transferred to Michigan in the Marine and the Navy. V-12 training programs. Men in the naval training programs are allowed to participate in extracur- ricular activities although the Army units are not. In all, however, students and ser- vicemen have learned that the Uni- versity is well able to carry on and adapt itself to changing, uncertain, wartime conditions. IT COULD BE VOICE: cU' Speech Departmeit is Rated Among Country's Finest The Department of Speech of the University, rated as one of the best in the country, offers courses, both practical and theoretical in the fields of radio, play production, teacher training, public speaking, and speech correction. An intramural speaking contest, held every year, is the highlight of the courses. All participants are chosen from the beginning speech courses, a board of three judges choosing the best speaker. TheSpeech Department, aside from its regular courses, offers extra-curricular activities including acting, debating, radio work and oratory. A group of students under Enrollment in Adult Courses Hits New High University Extension Service Located in Detroit, Grand Rapids Enrollment in university extension courses, according to Dr. Charles A. Fisher, Director of the University Extension Service, is the "largest ever had." The University Extension Service has been operating for more than twenty-five years and the program of classwork now reaches into each sec- tion of the state. An extension center is located in Detroit, and a new cen- ter is being established in Grand Rapids this fall. In addition to these two centers other classes are orga- nized in any Michigan community where there is a sufficient demand for the program and where facilities and personnel are available. Last year enrollments in credit and non- credit courses totaled 10.225. The Detroit center, located in the Horace H. Rackham Educational Memorial, is now in its second full year of operation with more than sixty extension classes scheduled. A large number of classes are concen- trated in the field of education, while there is an increasing interest in lan- guage courses. Chinese, Japanese and Russian are offered this year as they were last year, although Span- ish is perhaps the most popular lan- guage course. The Grand Rapids center is offering approximately thirty credit and noncredit courses. The University Extension Service is especially planned for adults who wish to take work for cultural enjoy- ment or to increase their business or professional capabilities, and anyone who feels that he can do the work may enroll. Since most of the stu- dents have other occupations, the classes are conducted' in the late afternoon and at night. Many house- wives, working girls, businessmen and even doctors and attorneys are en- rolled in the Detroit center. Some of the courses of especial interest are the new books and plays series, Engineering, Science, and Management War Training, courses in world affairs, the direction. of Professor Preston Slosson of the History De t, last year formed a Etudets; a- ing Bureau" to disuss ar fid p,t- war problems. The participants In- clude various clubs aofd c'hich groups as well as men andwme ,of the University. ''he 1Metho1't Church was host to this group for a complete program carried on' for several months last spring. Army and Navy men on campus have par- ticipated in panel discussions led by this group. In the field of debating both men and women groups have been orgai- ized. .Six women who have partici-. pated in the debates are awarded, the Eleanor Clay Ford Testimonial pri- zes of $50 each. Men who partici- pate in a forensic contest for he University are eligible to join Delta Sigma Rho, the honorary speeh so- ciety. Societies for women are Athena and Zeta Phi Eta. Outstanding in the country, the Speech Department of the Unier- sity of Michigan has a three-fold purpose-its aims being the research into-special problems of speech chr- rection, teacher training and speech science study. The popular Michigan Repertory Players, otherwise known as lay Production, produce well known comedies as well as tragedies ech year. Several graduates of this di"- sion of the Speech Department are known on Broadway and 4in 14lly- wood, having gained their experi- ence in make-up, direction, produc- tion, staging, costuming and play- writing with this group. Students practice annguncing, production of sound effects, andd the writing of radio scripts on loal 'sta- tions in the surrounding area sice the UniveisiWy does not hae .a broadcasting studio of its own. These programs are prepared at iorris Hall, the local studio. WartimeaWorl Student Rle Students and professors of thir- teen nations receive help fro the World Student Servi' Fux~4 which operates primarily in collegens and universities of the United 8ta Money for studIent war rel1 fin such places as China, Russia, rs- tralia, unoccupied Fraice, Stein, Greece and xndia is coliected i tie Fund. In former years student relief. has been divided between foodgits, work relief, necessities grants, fage aid, winter clothing and scholrshiTs. The work in EU'rope is c rid ion almost entirely in 'prisonfe ee, and internment camps ll ey collected in the United is cabled to Geneva, $wit eland, re' it is distributed by the urean u- dent Relief Fund. Whe WSSF is sponsored hby the United States Commnitt7 ,f the In- ter'national Student Service and fhe UnitedStates seci4on of toe World's Student Ciristian Fedeatlon. f _____ Learn / DI'VE SCUTTLED MY PEN TIOIJBLES WITH PARKER QUINK! THE SOLV-X IN IT PROTECTS METAL AND RUB- BER. THAT'S VITAL NOW WHEN PENS AND REPAIR PARTS ARE SO TERRIBLY SCARCE" THE GENERAL NEWS STAFF of The General News Staff has at The Michigan Daily offers you an excellent opportunity for practical experience in newspaper work. It offers you a chance to become acquainted with a complete news- paper plant, to participate in the editorial branch and to observe in the mechanical department. 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