Miami Hurricane, September 24, 1942

              The Miami
the official student news
Hurricane
THE UNIVERSITY OF MIAMI
Volume
XVI
Tonight Opens Season Of Cdlege Events
social event of the year, dp University Reception ~ and Osnee tonight, 8:30 to 11:30, at tke Coral Gables Country Club, nil end Freshmen Orientation eeek and at the same time offic-jgUy begin the school year for all ■tndents, cadets and faculty mem-ken.
Receiving will be President and Kb. Bowman F. Ashe, Miss Bertha Foster, Miss Mary B. Merritt, Dr. William C. Coffin, Dean and Mb. J. T. Holdsworth, Dean and Mb. Russel Rasco, Dean and Mrs. Ckaries R. Foster, jr., Mr. and Mb. William J. Hester, Dean and Mm. Louis K. Manley, Dean and Mrs. Ernest McCracken, Dean and Mm. J. Riis Owre, and Dean and Mb. Foster Alter.
Helping to greet guests and assisting in entertaining will be Mm. W. B. Rosborough, Mrs. Otto Bergh, Mrs. Seigbert Asher, Mrs. Wofford Nonahoo, Mrs. Kenneth Chrk, Mrs. W. A. Lawrence, Mrs. C. H. Motter, and Mrs. Ralph Fohrell.
University dolors of orange, green and white will be used in deeoration.
Orientation Program
“Through the complete cooperation of members of the Orientation Committee and the Freshman Advisory Councils, the orientation program this year was a grand success and far surpassed the programs of previous years.” Thus states Miss Mary B. Merritt, dean of women and chairman of orien-
Cosal Gables, Florida, September 24,
President Ashe
Dr. Bowman Foster Ashe. University President who will head the regional Manpower Commission.
Freshmen first met last Friday morning when they reported to the University for instructions and to take psychological, read-tag, and foreign language aptitude tests. They were greeted at their first meting in the Card-hoard Theatre by Dean Merritt, Dean Bertha Foster, Dean Foster Alter, Dean J. Riis Owre, Dean Charles R. Foster, Dean Russell Rasco, and Harry Rinehart, president of the student body.
Highlights of the orientation program were the “Mixer” Friday afternoon at the Coral Gables Country club and the swimming party Saturday afternoon at the Venetian pool.
The orientation committee was composed this year of Dean Merritt, chairman of the committee; Dean Alter, dean of men; Dr. E. V. Hjort, chairman of scholar-•hip; Dr. Harold E. Briggs, chairman of organizations; Miss Anne «Mows, director of residence; Barry Rinehart, student body dent and Interfraternity ncil representative; Seymour «», chief Justice; Sonny Sil-
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Dr. Ashe Appointed To Manpower Post
Appointment of Dr. Bowman F. Ashe, president of the University, to the post of southeastern regional director of the War Manpower commission became effective last month. Also working for the War Manpower commission is Dr. James J. Carney, assistant professor of economics.
Both men have their duties centered in headquarters at Atlanta, and both will retain their positions with the University. Dr. Carney has been given leave for government service, but Dr. Ashe plans to commute between Atlanta and Miami, continuing his work as head of the University.
Dr. Ashe’s new office, one of twelve being set up under control of the national War Manpower board in Washington, will deal with agricultural and industrial labor shortages in six southeastern states. The territory includes Tennessee, Alabama, Mississippi, South Carolina, Georgia, and Florida.
The new post is the second of its kind which Dr. Ashe has held. Five years ago he served as regional director of the Social Security board with headquarters in Birmingham.—B.N.
In University Faculty And Administration
President Bowman F. Ashe this summer announced three new deans and two ney business of-the University.
Professor of Spanish, Dr. J. Riis Owre is the new dean of the College of Liberal Arts. Ernest McCracken, professor of economics, is the dean of ; the School of Business Administration, and Dr. Louis K. Manley, ' professor of government, has assumed duties as dean of the Graduate SchooL
New secretary and business manager is William J. Hester, professor of law, ,,nd Sidney B. Maynard, professor of Spanish, is treasurer.
As head of the College of Liberal Arts, Dean Cwre will be in charge of the largest division in the University. Since 1938 he has been director of the University Summer Sessions, and of the Hispanic-Ameriean Institute for several years. Articles by him have appeared in the Journal of the Modern Language Association, the Bulletin of the South Atlantic Modern Language Association, and the Journal of the Florida Education Association.
He has edited three volumes of the University of Miami "His-panic-American Studies.” Formerly a professor -.t the University of Minnesota. Dean Owre took his degrees at’ Williams College and Minnesota.
Dean Manley’s work as director of the Graduate School, recently formed divisnin of the University, will place him in charge of students taking post-graduate work in English, botany, zoology, history, French, Spiyiish, and education. Now being offered are master degrees in the biological sciences, English, and education, with minor work in the other departments listed.
One time dean of the School of Business Administration at the University of Pittsburgh, Dr. Manley was more recently gen-
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Notice to all Organizations
All organization meetings should be placed on the Campus Calendar before announcements are published in the Hurricane.
Miss Mary B. Merritt's office is in charge of the Campus Calendar.
Announcements that are to appear in the Hurricane should be in the Hurricane office by Monday if they are to appear in the Hurricane that week.
Troubled with Transportation Nightmares?
0. oi M. "Share Your Car" Club To Be Organized By A. P*
Osten, Bud, if you have a car and you drive it to	?
room for some more passengers—why, glory be. one we have been looking for.	.	.	_aso_
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and tires of which cars use a lot and the same 1“?.	<?_
jfcned out, and made to last over the duration o t is	>
thyou know what’s cooking? I’ll tell you.
Marshall Simmons has corailed his APO boys, an they Ing a way to “SHARE YOUR CAR” with rfbers J with transportation problems to and from the	;
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of rides, and inaybe their set up wiU help to rdheve ortation difficulties here at the University, blank on page 6.—H.G.
University To Give U. S. O. Shows
University students who can sing, dance, act, or play a musical instrument well are urgently needed by the USO to help entertain service men stationed in the south Florida area.
All those interested are requested by Mrs. Opal E. Motter of the University drama department to report to the Sunshine Service room of the Florida Power and Light building tonight at 8 o’clock. So far, seven volunteer units have been formed under the management of Eari Crawford of the Florida Power & Light Co.
Unit five, an all University of Miami company, was originated eight weeks ago by its director, Mrs. Motter, and ha* concentrated on “mellerdrayma-,” old-fashioned songs, and take-offs on the Jack Haley and Fred Allen type of vaudeville.
Main feature of the unit which is the only one in this are devoted primarily to drama is “How the Hardship Handicap Was Won; or. Beauty is Skin-deep,” a parody written by Mrs. Motter. Stars of the cast are: Shir’ey Goldston, Betty Bacheller, Cwen Tucker-man, Linda. Satin, Muriel Smith, Mrs. Motter, Dr. .Sidney Cassell, John Paul Fox, Dan Satin, Richard Motter, and Thomas Powell Smith.
The group is macing a circuit of the Miami USO 27th avenue center, Kendall, Belle Haven, Miami Municipal Airport, Port Everglades, Fort Lauderdale, Opa Locks, and Hollywood on Sunday evenings.—R.E.G.
1942	Number 1
Army,Navy,Marine Rally Today At 10 In Stadium
A giant Army, Navy and Marine rally at 10 a.m. this morning in the Tennis Stadium is a must for every male student, every member of the faculty, and every parent in the university. In the event of rain the meeting will be held in the University theatre.
The rally will be preceeded by a parade, and at least one military band will be in attendance. Classes will be dismissed at 9:40 for the occasion and they will not be resumed until 2 p.m.
Panhellenic Tea Opens Rush Week
Starting rush week in traditional style, the Panhellenic Council will give its annual tea Saturday, September 26, from four to six at the Granada building. All freshmen and transfer women students are invited as are upperclassmen who have paid their rush fee.
In the receiving line will be Miss Mary B. Merritt, dean of women, Naomi Grossman, president of Panhellenic, and the presidents of all campus sororities. Wives of the deans and women members of the faculty will act as sponsors.
Girls who have not paid their rush fee of $1.00 yet may do so Monday and Tuesday, Sept. 28 and 29, from 10 a. m. to 2 p. m. in the Social Hall, room 233 of the Main building.
Committees in charge of arrangements for the tea are: May Morat and Gwendolyn Gordon, invitations; Mairy Jane Daviep, Genevieve O’Keefe, and Rebecca Jackson, refreshments and punch bowl; Margery Starke, Charlotte Motter, and Dorothy Blanton, decorations; and Clementine Smith, publicity.
For the next two weeks free association of fraternity and non-fraternity women between the hours of 9 a. m. and 6 p. m. will be allowed, but following this period, the more stringent rules of formal rush week will be in effect.—REG
Senate Meeting Tuesday
A Senate meeting has been called for Tuesday at 1 o'clock in the Senate Chambers by Stu-dsnt Association President, Harry Rinehart.
Bus. Ad. School Urges War Course
Considering the emergency need for trained manpower, the School of Business Administration is offering a “suggested curriculum” for students who plan to enroll for only a semester or two of college training at present.
Men who will be going into the armed services shortly or who are already in the reserved services are particularly advised to fit themselves for efficient service through specialized training. Women, too, needed in the Women’s Auxiliary corps of both Army and Navy, in specialized fields of industry and governments, and in managerial, administrative work, will find such training valuable.
The “suggested curriculum” includes courses in accounting, principles of business, English, secretarial studies, orientation, and physical training.—B.N.
FOOTBALL USHERS WANTED
All boys dtsirisi to work at football games please sigo on the bolletio boars! in the athletic office. All jobs pay the same at last year. There mil be a meetiag of all worker* at the Orange Bow! stadinm Wednesday , Sept. 30, at 5 p. m.
The various service representatives will be quartered in the Dean’s office in the Administration Building from 1:30 on and will remain on the campus until Friday if necessary. Individual appointments may be made in Room 101 Administration Building, immediately after the mass meeting.
The University of Miami will be the first college in the southeastern area visited by this joint Army, Navy, and Marine Corps presentation board in its two months' swing through Florida, Georgia, Alabama, and South Carolina beginning this week, Foster E. Alter, University dean of men, reported Saturday.
The board will arrive on Thursday, September 24 to interview and select students for voluntary enlistment in the reserve programs of the various branches of the armed forces. The officers constituting the board will explain required qualifications of students signing up, the procedures, and other details at the rally.
Lt. Commander A. H. Donaldson, director of the office of naval officer procurement, will act as co-ordinator of the joint meeting. The board will discuss in detail all the vital information concem-
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Men’s Assembly
There will be a meeting of all male students Thursday, Sept. 24 in the auditorium at 1 p. m. Attendance it compulsory.
'43 Ibis Proofs Tor Class Pix Ready Monday
Proofs will be available Monday and Tupsday of junior and senior class pictures taken during registration this week for the 1934 Ibis, Managing Editor Helen Gwinn announced today.
Students who have not yet received copies of the 1942 Ibis may receive copies of the annual in Room 329 between the hours of 9 and 5 Monday and Tuesday. The back annuals are being distributed in the same room as this year's proofs.
More than 200 junior and senior pictures were taken Monday and Tuesday by Hi-Tone photography studios and >hose of late registrants were completed between the hours of 1 and 4 Wednesday. All proofs will be available Monday.
This year’s program of taking class pictures was one of the earliest ever put under way in Ibis history. Ira Van Bullock, acting business manager who is continuing his work of last year until the publications board can appoint a successor, is responsible for initiation of the new plan. The managing editor acted as organizer and director and was assisted by Barbara Neblett and Emery Sees-tedt.
Staff appointments for the Ibis will be made in a few weeks, Dorothy Levin, editor, announces, after preliminary meetings are held and a catalogue of available workers is collected. Photographers, cartoonists, ad-solicitors, typists, and editorial workers should speak to either the editor or the managing editor for inclusion on the Ibis masthead.—D.A.L.