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ANN ARBOR, MICHIGAN,
TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 15, 1959
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SGC
Representative
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In Area
of
Student Affairs
DERGRADUATE LIBRARY-Here, behind shady trees, maize-and-blue panels, and a tangle of
ycles which persistently gather in the doorway despite rows of bike racks just off to the side, is
youngest in the University's library system. Opened to the student body in January, 1958, the
dergrad has become the most heavily used member of that system.
LI Symbol of 'U' Learnin
University.
Through the main doors of the
UGLI pass thousands of students
daily, to study, to utilize the 50,000
books displayed on open shelves or
to listen to the best in classical
music in the listening room.
Since the opening of the $3.1
million structure, the number of
books used by students has more
than doubled, Roberta C. Kenis-
ton, librarian, said. This is mostly
due to the comfortable studying
conditions and availability of
books on the open shelves which
induce students to stay in the
building to study, she declared.
Over Five Levels
The library, which boasts every-
thing from the latest periodicals
to a snack bar, covers five levels in
its own building which opened 18
months ago.
The card catalog is located on
the main floor off the entrance
lobby near the reference section,
where librarians are on duty to
assist in the use of the catalog
and the materials in the library.
In addition there is a floor file
on the lower floor, main floor and
the second floor, which lists by
author the books located on that
particular floor.
Also located on the main floor
is the lounge-lobby in which var-
ious works of art are displayed.
Also housed there is the sculpture
donated to the University by the
class of 1958.
Some on Reserve
The book collection, which num-
bers more than 50,000 volumes, in-
cludes many reserve books, which
are identified by the colored bands
attached to the back covers. These
reserve books circulate for very
short loan periods. The closed re-
serve book desk is located in the
main lobby.
microfilm copies of the "New York
Times" are obtainable from the
librarians.
To charge books out for home
use, a charge slip is filled out and
presented with the book and
identification card at the charging
desk on the floor from which the
book came. Most books circulate
for two weeks except periodicals
and reference books which are not
available for home use.
Also Special Collections
The UGLI also houses the Edu-.
cation Library on the second floor;
the Engineering Library on the
third floor and the Transportation
Library on the fourth floor.
A Print Study Gallery, located
on the fourth floor, contains prints
used in conjunction with fine arts
courses. Benches are provided for
the study of the prints whidh are
mounted on bulletin boards.
The third floor houses the Multi-
purpose room which can be useI
for meeting, showing films or other
numerous tasks. A film preview
room is also provided on the lower
level. Group study rooms are pro-
vided along the west wall of four
floors. These rooms allow students
to discuss assignments without
disturbing others.
Typing Rooms
Typing rooms are provided on
each floor, where, for a small fee,
typewriters may be rented and
assignments completed with the
reference books at hand.
Smoking is permitted through-
out the building, with the excep-
tion of non-smoking rooms located
on each floor for those who wish
to study undisturbed.
The listening room, or Audio
See UGLI, Page 3
IYD's, YR's
Organized
On Campus
Other Political Clubs
Also Present at 'U'
By ROBERT GREENES
Among the political organiza-
tions active on this campus are
the Young Democrats and the
Young Republicans.
Both of these organizations are
associated with their senior par-
ties and work with them at elec-
tion time; yet, their main function
on campus is "to acquaint stu-
dents with politics and political
practices, and to get them to have
same sense of commitment about
politics," Torre Bissell, '61, past
president of the YD's, said.
The YD's have speakers peri-
odically on such topics as integra-
tion, disarmament, and foreign
policy, and they have a precinct
training program with local offi-
cials and often a state representa-
tive of the senior party participat-
ing.
Hold Conventions
In addition there are annual YD
conventions on both the state and
the national levels, at which chief
figures in the national election
frequently "fight it out" for the
nomination. The YD's also partici-
pate in an annual debate with the
YR's, which the YR's won last
year. President of the YD's this:
year is Mary Ryan, '61SN.
The Young Republicans have
much the same activities as the
YD's. Among the noteworthy
speakers they have had are Thom-
as E. Dewey, who is an alumnus
of the University, Sen. William
Knowland, and Sen. Jacob Javitz.
They bi-annually have a dinner
for the Republican Regents can-
didates, and annually such events
as a discussion between the two
mayoral candidates or a lecture
by a political science professor.
The YR's also participate in state
and national conventions, and the
annual State College Federation
convention. "The Campus Politi-
cian," a paper for members, is is-
sued by the YR's every two or
three weeks. President of the club
is Harry Scott, '60.
Offices in SAB
Both the YR's and the YD's
have offices in the Student Ac-
tivities Bldg.
The Democratic Socialist Club
is a new group that was recog-
nized only last semester. The aim
of this organization, as expressed
by its chairman, William Evans,
'60, is twofold: First, it is to edu-
cate them about the aims of so-
cialism, so that it will become less
of a scare word in this country.
Secondly, it is to encourage people
to become actively engaged in po-
litical activities.
Bias Cll
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During
Sorority R
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By PEGGY GREENBERG
Student Government Council
exists to represent student opinion,
coordinate student affairs and
further student interests.
The area of student affaIrs
created the big fall issue for the
Council. This issue, the Sigma
Kappa case, involved a campus
sorority whose national board had
taken action which SGC found to
be in violation of University rules.
Two years before, the Sigma,
Kappa national had suspended
chapters at Cornell University and
Tufts College. These two chapters
were the only ones within the or-
ganization that had pledged Ne-
groes. The national gave no rea-
son4 for the-suspensions.
Found in Violation
In light of the 1949 bias clause
regulation of the University, SOC
found Sigma Kappa in violation
of the rule. The sorority was given
two years to show they were act-
ing in good faith when they said
they did not practice discrimina-
tion.
This fall SGC found the na-
tional sorority still in violation.
The Board in Review of SGC,
composed of students, faculty and
administration, placed a stay of
action on the Council's decision,
and after much discussion and
arguments refused to lift the stay.
This refusal led to the forma-
tion of the SGC Clarification Com.
mittee to clarify the exact powers
of SGC and to form a new type of
Board in Review,
Formed Committeeti
A committee composed of stur
dents, faculty and administration
worked for several months, at-
tempting to formulate plans for
this board of referral. Final recom-
mendations were submitted to the
University Regents after a -long
series of meetings and hearings.
Another big issue of the year
was the Council's decision on de-
ferred rush for women. In 1956,
after a study of the woren's rush-
ing situation, the Council changed
women's rush from the fall se-
nester to the spring on a trial
basis.
This year Panhellenic Associa-
tion, the coordinating body of the
22 sororities on campus, and As-
sembly Association, the representa-
tive body of independent women,
presented to the Council a report'
of their study of the situation and
their recommendations. After long
debate and consideration of stu-
dent opinion, the President of the
Council voted for Spring rush,
See AD WING, Page 6
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Year
ecognition
1; Decision
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STUDENT ACTIVITIES BUILDING-A structurre unique among American universities, the SAB
houses nearly every student organization on campus, as well as the offices of the Deans of Men and
Women. The building was opene dabout two years ago, built at a cost of $1,154,987. About 80 or-
ganizations have offices under its roof.
RUN BY SGC:
SBX Provides Market for Books
Freshmen Welcomed
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I join with the whole Uni-
versity community in welcom-
ing you to this campus. You
are a carefully selected group of
students with great promise as
you enter your first year of col-
lege. I am sure you are all
aware of the increased demands
being placed on students these
days in your academic pursuits
so I will say no more to you
about this phase of your college
life.
I would call to your atten-
tion the fact that all those
connected with the University
are most anxious to help you in
your adjustment period. You
will find people where you live,
in your classrooms, in the Office
of Student Affairs, and in spe-
cial units all over campus who
are here to help you. None are
going to foist help upon you
but will leave the initiative for
seeking help with you. The Uni-
versity does not make counsel-
ing compulsory but likes to
give each student whatever aid
he feels he needs.
We are all concerned with the
over-all development and health
of each student, and are look-
ing forward to-helping each stu-
dent achieve his total growth
and development as a mature
and responsible adult. I am cer-
tain you will find warm and
friendly people around you and
all join in welcoming you to
The University of Michigan.
James A. Lewis
Vice-President for
Student Affairs
By KENNETH McELDOWNEYv
The Student Book Exchange of-
fers students a place to both buy
and sell used books. .
SBX is under the control of Stu-
dent Government Council. SGC
took over the book exchange af-
ter it had been run by the Union
and given up as a losing cause.
Until last year no money had,
been made by SBX. However, last
year it made $140 the first semest-
er and $170 the second.
Hope for Cash
Robert Gunn, '61, the present
manager of SBX, said that they
hope to gain enough capital to
allow them to pay students cash
when they bring in their books
instead of having them wait un-
til the books are sold the next se-
mester.
Under the present plan students
bring in books during the exam
period to either collection places
on the Diag or in the basement of
the Student Activities Bldg. At
this time they receive a receipt
for their books.
The books are then stored by
SBX until the next semester when
they are sold during the registra-
tion period and the first week of
classes.
Sold in SAB
The books are sold in the base-
ment of the SAB. After the sell-
ing period is up the student either
receives a check for the books
that were sold or get their books
back. The students pick their own
prices at which to sell their books.
The student workers at the Ex-
change, however, aid the student
in selecting prices that will enable
him to undersell the bookstores
and make more sure he,.sells his
books.
The bookstores never give more
than 50 per cent of the price of
the new book and then mark it up
25 per cent, Gunn commented. At
the Exchange the only money
that doesn't go to the student is
the money that is needed to pay
the wages of the students who are
working and other expenses of
overhead.
SBX is run by a student mana-
ger who is a paid student worker.
This year Gunn was appointed
by SGC to fill the post. Others
are employed by the Exchange or
are volunteer students.