FRIDAY, JANUARY 18, 1946 Student Union Project Building Boom. Begins , This is the second in n series of articles discussing the tenta tive plans of the proposed Stu dent Union Building. Collegian would appreciate any suggest tioiis by students, faculty mem hers, and alumni that may aid in the betterment of the pro ject. By LARRY FOSTER The College officials apparently sympathize with the students’.- de sire to launch a student union pro ject on campus. Whether or not they fully appreciate the need for such a building is still a doubtful issue; they.have never endeavored to prove it by taking action. Up to the present, past generations of State’s undergraduates fought a losing battle because their cam paigns never gained enough mo mentum to stimulate action -where it was needed. Representing the students, Col legian and All-College Cabinet have combined efforts to get the project underway. Their success depends mainly on two factors: how interested the 5,000 students Cale?idar TODAY Collegian Junior and Senior Board meeting, 8 Carnegie Hall, 4:30 p.m.' ■ Sabbath Eve Services, Hillel Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Interfaith Council meeting, Hill el Foundation, 7:30 p.m. Campus Center Club, 304 Old Main, 8:30 p.m. Friars meeting, steps of Old Main, 12:45 p.m. TOMORROW Atherton Tea, Northwest Lounge, 3 to 5 p.m. Shabbos Tea, Hillel Foundatiori, 3:30 p.m. Wrestling match, with . Coast Guard, Recreation liall, 6:45 p.m. Lakonides party, White Hall, '7:30 to 10 p.m. . - . “Snow Frolic,” Hillel Founda tion, 9 to 12 p.m. IMA and IWA dance, Recrea tion Hall, 9 to .12 p.m. SUNDAY _ Chapel, Schwab Auditorium, 11 a.m. Dr. Bernard C. Clausen, “The House I Live. In.” , MONDAY Orchsetra rehearsal, 117 Car negie Hall, 7 p.m. 4-H Club meeting, 418 Old Main, 7 to 9 p.m. Penn State Engineer meeting, 2 Armory, .7:30 p.m. Block and Bridle Club, 206 Ag riculture, 7:30 p.m. . Owens meeting; WSGA Room, White Hall, 8:30 p.m. on campus are in having a Mem orial Union building, and the will ingness of the Board of Trustees to lake action at their next meet ing on January 25, 26 in Harris burg. Which Will H Be? If given the “go” signal by the board, the Alumni Association can organize their gigantic fund rais ing campaign, and the project will be officially underway. IFthe stu dent appeal is spurned, Penn State will for the present remain one of the few 'majo'r colleges in the country lacking a center for stu dent activities. The great significance of a Un ion building was most effectively expressed by the late "Glenn Frank, president of the University of Wisconsin, when he said: “The Memorial Union building will give us a ‘living room’ that will con vert the University from a ‘house of learning’ into a ‘home "of learn- ing’.” We at Penn State are not alone in our endeavors. At no time in the 50 year history of college un ions in America has there been such widespread interest in the planning and construction of Stu dent Union buildings. The Asso ciation of College Unions reports that almost daily, word comes to them that another institution is exploring the possibilities or ac tually have their project in the blueprint stage. Why Not Here? • Virginia State College, Peters burg, Va., has started planning activity; the architect for Ohio Wesleyan is at work on the pre liminary studies; there is a pro posal in New York State to set up unions in a number of the State Teachers’ Colleges. The Uni versity of Connecticut has $600,- Hillet Foundation . . . will present the- “Snow Frolic” from 9 to 12 o’clock to morrow,: night, snow or no snow. There will be entertainment, with Benjamin Gorelick in charge, and refreshments will be served. Penn State Clab . . . will entertain the girls of the Alpha Kappa Pi house, 328 E. Fairmount avenue, from - 2:30 to 5:00 p.m. Sunday. ... duplicate bridge tourna ment will ;be held in the first floor lounge of Old Main at 1 p. m. to morrow. THE COLLEGIAN Elsewhere 000 available for the construc'ion of a Student Union which they consider a “must” building. lowa State students have voted to in crease their semester fee in order to finance a large addiiton to the present million dollar lowa State Union. Almost a year ago the Ok lahoma State legislature cleared the way for building additions costing $900,000 for the present Oklahoma Memorial Union. There are at least 20 other in stitutions known to be making preliminary .plans either for ad ditions to the present union build ings or for the new post-war stu T dent centers. Among them are some of the smallest schools in the country. If the students contemplate tak ing action, the lime is now. Let ters written to Collegian express ing .views and opinions on the sub ject will be forwarded directly to members of the Beard of Trus tees. Also, by reminding your class officers that you are inter ested in seeing the project pro gress as rapidly as possible, you will be doing your individual part toward attaining our goal. ousands of men are now enlisting in the Regular Army Join now and SEE THE JOB THROUGH! Choose your branch of service and overseas-theater TRAVEL ft EDUCATION ft SECURITY -ft For full information call at U. S. Army Recruiting Office, U. $. ARMY RECRUITING STATION POST OFFICE BLDG. This space- sponsored in the interests of national , s ' defense and as a public service by BOALSBURG BUS CO. f , * ANCHORAGE COFFEE SHOP 210 Wx College Ave. STEAKS . . . CHOPS ... SEAFOOD . . . SANDWICHES . . . GATERIK6 T 0 BANQUETS ARB PRIVATE PARTfES Players— K.onimue(t from page one) Harry Thomas, trumpets; Glenn Orntlorf I 'NROTC), trombone; and William Reutti, drum and assist ant conductor. ' As an adde<3 attraction, Players has arranged to sell popcorn and peanuts in the auditorium be tween the numbers. A soft drink and pretzel booth will be main tained in the lobby. Sales people as well as band members and ush ers will be dressed to fit the theme j of the show. Captaining the ush ers will be Carol Dieckmann. Crew Managers Heading the many backstage crews are: Dorothy Lebovitz and Mary Ann Mason, advertising; William Folvvell, construction; .Frances Glass, costume; Lee ! Shane, design; Marion Schein, lights; Betty Graeber, make-up; I Shirley Wenger, paint; Ruth Haw j kins, properties; and William Fol ‘ well, stage. j Pupils cf the Stale College Jim i ior and Senior High Schools have j been invited to attend the final dress rehearsal on Thursday ‘ nights. Special-priced tickets are being sold to them through their individual schools. state College Library Likes Thrillers Too “Any juicy, hair-r-L’:-; thrill er will do. Just toss it in the collection and we’ll catalogue it." With this succinct plea a mem ber of the Library staff asks alt students on campus to add to the library’s supply of mystery nov els and booklets. “We have quite a few books of this type now, but we’d like you to bring in any ten cent or 25 cent mysteries you want to get. rid of. Everyone likes to rear! them, for they’re in constant cir culation. And you’ll not only be helping yourself, but giving ono of your fellow students the en joyment you had from reading them,” the librarian explained. for Lip Appeal You don't need a soap Iwx . . . leave it to a polished dance floor aud The Season's RIGHT Red to win them! over! Just Red is so right it'll the only lipstick shade Roger © Collet.offer. On the lips, its beauty lasts—and how! 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