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Dr. Niebuhr Looks at Luther... See Page 5 THETORCH Vol. L Of Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indians, Thursday, March 19, 1959 No. 21 Third in a Series Centennial Lecture The Rev. Dr. Hanns Lilje, will deliver the fourth centennial lecture in the Chapel Fri., Apr. 3, at 11 a.m. Dr. Lilje, past president of the Lutheran World Federation, is president of the United Lutheran Church in Germany, a vice-chairman of the Evangelical church in Germany, a member of the Central committee of the World Council of Churches, and an active leader in many other organizations. Title of Dr. Lilje* address is "Luther on Church and State." Nominations Due for SC Elective Offices Signs of spring arc few this year, but a sure one is the call for nominees to Student Council elective offices. Dr. H. Richard Niebuhr in the middle of the third Centennial lecture. In his address, Dr. Niebuhr reviewed the significance of Luther today. The man sitting behind him is Pres. O. P. Kretzmann. Dr. Craven Discusses Place of Intellectuals By Norma Silver At the spring honors convocation, held this morning in the chapel, Dr. Avery Craven spoke on the redefined status of the intellectual in contemporary society. Formerly, said Dr. Craven, hon ors recognition was really rather "guilty afterthought." It was something that happened, but only after Homecoming and the big football game. New Era Now, he pointed out, the U.S. has entered into a new era intellectually. Dr. Craven reviewed the past history of American attitudes toward the intellectual, saying that "previously, most American problems could be solved with a plow, a gun, and an axe." These problems were of a practical and materialistic nature. The emphasis was away from abstract thinking. Reflecting this attitude, continued Craven, Americans have, in the past, usually looked toward the intellectual with suspicion. The intellectual was equated With the radical or impractical. This was, in a sense, natural since most of our problems, those of building a country, were practical ones. Thought Essential Dr. Craven saw the Russian sputnik as a catalyst of a changed attitude in America toward intellectual achievement. Our problems are now of a different sort than any time previously. A new ideology is challenging us. Thought is essential to combat It. "We are now forced to think our way to security." What was previously abstract is now of a very practical nature in its immediate application to contemporary problems. "Our bodies have been shoved into a new age, now our minds must catch up." the scientist has already done. What Is necessary is the intellectual ability to know what changes we really want. There must be, concluded Craven, a fundamental desire to make the world a place where many peoples may live safely and peacefully. Valpo's Easter vacationers in Florida will hold a reunion in Omar's Tent in Fort Lauderdale at 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 24. Seven Sororities Pledge 149; Plan Rush Revisions Pledges received by Valpo's seven sororities totaled 149 this year, the lowest figure since the 136 total in 1953. About 200 women rushed this year. Of these 159 balloted. Names of sororities and their pledges are listed on page 9. Pledging, which began on Monday, will continue two and one- half weeks after Easter. Next year a new rushing system will be inauguarted. Specific plans are still being formulated. The new system will differ from the old in that instead of covering three weeks it will be concentrated Into one. This one week of rush will probably come at the beginning of the spring semester in order to eliminate any interference with studies. Sororities, totals and names of pledges are: Alpha Phi Delta (30): Sheila Ahrens, Judy Damerow, Marie Dollase, Judith Engler, Nancy Fields, Karen Foley, Sara Jane (Continued on paxe nine) All nominations for president, vice-president and secretary must be turned in to the SC office by 6 p.m.. Wed., Apr. 8. On the next day, Apr. 9, candidates and their managers (or some representative) will meet with the SC election committee at 5 p.m. Petitions must contain the following heading: "We, the undersigned, do hereby nominate (candidate's name) for Student Council president (secretary, vice-president.") A nominee must be a full time student with an overall average of 1.0 and must be a senior, i.e., have 88 semester credits and 88 quality points, by the end of this semester. Petitions should contain the signature of 50 or more full time students. It is suggested that there be more than 50 to avoid disqualification because of double signatures or signatures of ineligible people. Roaring 20's Beaux, flappers, raccoon coats, ukes, silver hip flasks, beads, speak-easies, bathtub gin — these are all terms of the Roaring 20's which the sophomore class will revive Sat., Apr. 4, at their Roaring 20's party. Members of the sophomore class and their dates will see themselves as typical students of the 20's in two floor shows. The party starts at 8 p.m. in the Union and ends at 12 midnight. Music of the 20's will be featured by the band of John Knowland. German Consul to Michelangelo? Address Valpo IRC Speaking on "The International Aspects of the Berlin Crisis," Dr. Ferdinand R. H. Friedensburg, IV, will present the West German view of Russia's latest try at "brinksmanship" at the International Relations club meeting Thurs., Apr. 9. Dr. Friedensburg is stationed in Arrangements for pictures of the nominees should be made with the Torch at the time the petition is handed In. If there are any other questions, call Art Strohmer (2-9691). AWS, Lighter Hold Miss VU Contest in May Associate Women Students and the Lighter are making plans for the third annual Miss VU contest to be held on campus May 14. Win. ner of this preliminary contest will compete in the Miss Indiana pageant on July 12 in Michigan city. Good Character Candidates must be 18 years of age by Sept. 7, 1959, and must be of good character. Contestants will be judged on talent, personality and beauty. In addition to competing in the Miss Indiana pageant, the winner will receive a $100 scholarship from the Pepsi Cola Co. of Gary. This scholarship will be applied to her tuition here or at any graduate school of her choice. Former Winner! In 1957, Gloria Rupprecht, Miss V.U., won a 91000 talent scholarship in Atlanta City as Miss Indiana. In 1958 Elsie Machnek was first runner-up in the Miss Indiana contest. Entry blanks may be picked up from Carole Shearer at Memorial hall after Apr. 1, and must be returned to her by Apr. 29. Watch the Torch and Lighter for further details. Additional applications for the post of Torch business manager will be accepted by Dieter Nickel in the Student Council office until Fri., Apr. 3, at 6 p.m. Never Recognised? Craven observed that back of the Russian success lies a school system where academic success is recognized and acted upon, after our initial change of direction toward this recognition, our own movement in this direction may bog down. He asked, is it possible that the intellectual may never be recognized proprely in America? Concluding with a warning, Dr. Craven stressed that it is not enough that the scientist teach us how to change the world, to make the best possible use of it. This, Detroit as consul for the Federal Republic of Germany. In his talk he will also discuss ramifications of the Soviet ultimatum that Western powers comply with the Soviet proposal to remove all foreign military forces from Berlin by May 27. A student of the universities of Berlin, Lausanne, Greifswald and Freiburg, Dr. Friedensburg received all his degrees in Berlin. As an anti-Nazi during the Hitler regime, he was arrested by the Gestapo and tried in the "Special Court" and in the "People's Court." He has served at the German embassy in Brussels, Belgium, at Bonn as an afficial in Germany's department of state, and is presently at Detroit as consul. Dr. Friedensburg's address will be held at the Union in rooms A and B at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Apr. 9. Franklin College Members of the club will also be active before vacation as four members attend the 1959 Mid- West conference of the International Relations club at Franklin college, Franklin, Ind., tomorrow and Saturday. Delegates from Valpo are Judith Peterson, Adelia Peters, Karl Bir- kenstock and Ferenc Feher. Among tne anticipated high lights are a major address by Indiana's veteran Republican Sen. Homer E. Capehart, election of regional officers and a variety of roundtable discussions on timely topics. Eleven Seek Salaried Posts Eleven men have applied for the six salaried positions on publication staffs and the post of Student Council assistant treasurer. Applications for Torch editor are Ernest P. Johnson and James Nuechterlein. The one applicant for Torch business manager is Merle Meyer. Candidates for major positions on the Beacon staff are David Koeneman for editor and Bill Seefeldt for business manager. Clarence Baker and Richard Lee have applied for the post of Lighter editor. Wayne Kiefer is the applicant for business manager of the campus magazine. Final selection from these applicants will be made by committees of SC as described in the Mar. 5 Torch. Announcement will be made of the decisions after Easter. The three applicants for the SC assistant treasurer's position are Lowell Baler, Bill Kraft and Joel Netting. ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Richard Caemmerer, Jr. "scrubs" away at Valpo's "Extra-Curricalar Student" en the south wall of the Union's main lounge. See story page 9. - Photo by
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Newspaper title | The torch of Valparaiso University, March 19, 1959 |
Alternate Title | The Torch; The Valparaiso Torch; The Valparaiso University Torch; The Scorch |
Date Published | 1959-03-19 |
Edition | Volume 50, Number 21 |
Organization | Valparaiso University |
Location | Valparaiso, Indiana |
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Newspaper title | The torch of Valparaiso University, March 19, 1959 |
Alternate Title | The Torch; The Valparaiso Torch; The Valparaiso University Torch; The Scorch |
Date Published | 1959-03-19 |
Edition | Volume 50, Number 21 |
Organization | Valparaiso University |
Location | Valparaiso, Indiana |
Subject | Student publications--Student newspapers and periodicals; College student newspapers and periodicals |
Rights | http://rightsstatements.org/vocab/InC-NC/1.0/ |
Resolution | 400 dpi |
Publisher | Valparaiso University; Creekside Digital |
Digital Format | TIFF |
Original Format | 35 mm microfilm |
Language | English |
Transcripts | Dr. Niebuhr Looks at Luther... See Page 5 THETORCH Vol. L Of Valparaiso University Valparaiso, Indians, Thursday, March 19, 1959 No. 21 Third in a Series Centennial Lecture The Rev. Dr. Hanns Lilje, will deliver the fourth centennial lecture in the Chapel Fri., Apr. 3, at 11 a.m. Dr. Lilje, past president of the Lutheran World Federation, is president of the United Lutheran Church in Germany, a vice-chairman of the Evangelical church in Germany, a member of the Central committee of the World Council of Churches, and an active leader in many other organizations. Title of Dr. Lilje* address is "Luther on Church and State." Nominations Due for SC Elective Offices Signs of spring arc few this year, but a sure one is the call for nominees to Student Council elective offices. Dr. H. Richard Niebuhr in the middle of the third Centennial lecture. In his address, Dr. Niebuhr reviewed the significance of Luther today. The man sitting behind him is Pres. O. P. Kretzmann. Dr. Craven Discusses Place of Intellectuals By Norma Silver At the spring honors convocation, held this morning in the chapel, Dr. Avery Craven spoke on the redefined status of the intellectual in contemporary society. Formerly, said Dr. Craven, hon ors recognition was really rather "guilty afterthought." It was something that happened, but only after Homecoming and the big football game. New Era Now, he pointed out, the U.S. has entered into a new era intellectually. Dr. Craven reviewed the past history of American attitudes toward the intellectual, saying that "previously, most American problems could be solved with a plow, a gun, and an axe." These problems were of a practical and materialistic nature. The emphasis was away from abstract thinking. Reflecting this attitude, continued Craven, Americans have, in the past, usually looked toward the intellectual with suspicion. The intellectual was equated With the radical or impractical. This was, in a sense, natural since most of our problems, those of building a country, were practical ones. Thought Essential Dr. Craven saw the Russian sputnik as a catalyst of a changed attitude in America toward intellectual achievement. Our problems are now of a different sort than any time previously. A new ideology is challenging us. Thought is essential to combat It. "We are now forced to think our way to security." What was previously abstract is now of a very practical nature in its immediate application to contemporary problems. "Our bodies have been shoved into a new age, now our minds must catch up." the scientist has already done. What Is necessary is the intellectual ability to know what changes we really want. There must be, concluded Craven, a fundamental desire to make the world a place where many peoples may live safely and peacefully. Valpo's Easter vacationers in Florida will hold a reunion in Omar's Tent in Fort Lauderdale at 9 p.m., Tuesday, March 24. Seven Sororities Pledge 149; Plan Rush Revisions Pledges received by Valpo's seven sororities totaled 149 this year, the lowest figure since the 136 total in 1953. About 200 women rushed this year. Of these 159 balloted. Names of sororities and their pledges are listed on page 9. Pledging, which began on Monday, will continue two and one- half weeks after Easter. Next year a new rushing system will be inauguarted. Specific plans are still being formulated. The new system will differ from the old in that instead of covering three weeks it will be concentrated Into one. This one week of rush will probably come at the beginning of the spring semester in order to eliminate any interference with studies. Sororities, totals and names of pledges are: Alpha Phi Delta (30): Sheila Ahrens, Judy Damerow, Marie Dollase, Judith Engler, Nancy Fields, Karen Foley, Sara Jane (Continued on paxe nine) All nominations for president, vice-president and secretary must be turned in to the SC office by 6 p.m.. Wed., Apr. 8. On the next day, Apr. 9, candidates and their managers (or some representative) will meet with the SC election committee at 5 p.m. Petitions must contain the following heading: "We, the undersigned, do hereby nominate (candidate's name) for Student Council president (secretary, vice-president.") A nominee must be a full time student with an overall average of 1.0 and must be a senior, i.e., have 88 semester credits and 88 quality points, by the end of this semester. Petitions should contain the signature of 50 or more full time students. It is suggested that there be more than 50 to avoid disqualification because of double signatures or signatures of ineligible people. Roaring 20's Beaux, flappers, raccoon coats, ukes, silver hip flasks, beads, speak-easies, bathtub gin — these are all terms of the Roaring 20's which the sophomore class will revive Sat., Apr. 4, at their Roaring 20's party. Members of the sophomore class and their dates will see themselves as typical students of the 20's in two floor shows. The party starts at 8 p.m. in the Union and ends at 12 midnight. Music of the 20's will be featured by the band of John Knowland. German Consul to Michelangelo? Address Valpo IRC Speaking on "The International Aspects of the Berlin Crisis" Dr. Ferdinand R. H. Friedensburg, IV, will present the West German view of Russia's latest try at "brinksmanship" at the International Relations club meeting Thurs., Apr. 9. Dr. Friedensburg is stationed in Arrangements for pictures of the nominees should be made with the Torch at the time the petition is handed In. If there are any other questions, call Art Strohmer (2-9691). AWS, Lighter Hold Miss VU Contest in May Associate Women Students and the Lighter are making plans for the third annual Miss VU contest to be held on campus May 14. Win. ner of this preliminary contest will compete in the Miss Indiana pageant on July 12 in Michigan city. Good Character Candidates must be 18 years of age by Sept. 7, 1959, and must be of good character. Contestants will be judged on talent, personality and beauty. In addition to competing in the Miss Indiana pageant, the winner will receive a $100 scholarship from the Pepsi Cola Co. of Gary. This scholarship will be applied to her tuition here or at any graduate school of her choice. Former Winner! In 1957, Gloria Rupprecht, Miss V.U., won a 91000 talent scholarship in Atlanta City as Miss Indiana. In 1958 Elsie Machnek was first runner-up in the Miss Indiana contest. Entry blanks may be picked up from Carole Shearer at Memorial hall after Apr. 1, and must be returned to her by Apr. 29. Watch the Torch and Lighter for further details. Additional applications for the post of Torch business manager will be accepted by Dieter Nickel in the Student Council office until Fri., Apr. 3, at 6 p.m. Never Recognised? Craven observed that back of the Russian success lies a school system where academic success is recognized and acted upon, after our initial change of direction toward this recognition, our own movement in this direction may bog down. He asked, is it possible that the intellectual may never be recognized proprely in America? Concluding with a warning, Dr. Craven stressed that it is not enough that the scientist teach us how to change the world, to make the best possible use of it. This, Detroit as consul for the Federal Republic of Germany. In his talk he will also discuss ramifications of the Soviet ultimatum that Western powers comply with the Soviet proposal to remove all foreign military forces from Berlin by May 27. A student of the universities of Berlin, Lausanne, Greifswald and Freiburg, Dr. Friedensburg received all his degrees in Berlin. As an anti-Nazi during the Hitler regime, he was arrested by the Gestapo and tried in the "Special Court" and in the "People's Court." He has served at the German embassy in Brussels, Belgium, at Bonn as an afficial in Germany's department of state, and is presently at Detroit as consul. Dr. Friedensburg's address will be held at the Union in rooms A and B at 7:30 p.m. on Thurs., Apr. 9. Franklin College Members of the club will also be active before vacation as four members attend the 1959 Mid- West conference of the International Relations club at Franklin college, Franklin, Ind., tomorrow and Saturday. Delegates from Valpo are Judith Peterson, Adelia Peters, Karl Bir- kenstock and Ferenc Feher. Among tne anticipated high lights are a major address by Indiana's veteran Republican Sen. Homer E. Capehart, election of regional officers and a variety of roundtable discussions on timely topics. Eleven Seek Salaried Posts Eleven men have applied for the six salaried positions on publication staffs and the post of Student Council assistant treasurer. Applications for Torch editor are Ernest P. Johnson and James Nuechterlein. The one applicant for Torch business manager is Merle Meyer. Candidates for major positions on the Beacon staff are David Koeneman for editor and Bill Seefeldt for business manager. Clarence Baker and Richard Lee have applied for the post of Lighter editor. Wayne Kiefer is the applicant for business manager of the campus magazine. Final selection from these applicants will be made by committees of SC as described in the Mar. 5 Torch. Announcement will be made of the decisions after Easter. The three applicants for the SC assistant treasurer's position are Lowell Baler, Bill Kraft and Joel Netting. ARTIST-IN-RESIDENCE Richard Caemmerer, Jr. "scrubs" away at Valpo's "Extra-Curricalar Student" en the south wall of the Union's main lounge. See story page 9. - Photo by |
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