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_I TUESDAY, OCT. 3 . . ,. ,, ,. ” . . ,: .,.. . . . ,“,

( ~ . . . WATERLOO, ONTARIO ~ .> . ,, I,, ,% ~ I 2, , .: I . . i f&WED BY THE UNIVERSITY OF

WELCOME FROSH You have just become a

student of the Univeristy of Waterloo, and are now en- titled to the name “Fresh- man”.

You have also automatic- ally become a member of the Engineering Society of the University of Waterloo, the legislative body which looks after the interests of the Engineering students.

It is on behalf of this Society that I extend to you sincere best wishes in your attempt to advance your education.

While your primary con- cern will always be your academic welfare, it is to be hoped that you take a lively interest in your school, its activities and organizations. If your education consists only of what can be taught and learned in the lecture rooms, then you will indeed have missed a very import- ant part of university life.

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Message from the Students’ Council Executive m m 8

Welcome to the University of Waterloo, 1961-62. To those of you who are here for the first time, we extend a special welcome and wish you every success in your years at Waterloo.

The University of Water- loo offers a programme to help us meet the ever-in- creasing challenges of the world today. You will enjoy new and increasingly attrac- tive environment, you will be stimulated by the ex- change of ideas with your fellow students, you will benefit from instruction of the highest calibre.

Of equal importance is the opportunity for social activ- ity and fellowship. Your various student societies will present a well planned social programme and your athletic department an integrated sports programme all design- ed to make your year at Waterloo a profitable but an enjoyable one.

May we offer this formula for your school year: Take time to work - it is the price of success; take time to Play - it is the secret of perpetual youth; take time to be friendly - it is the road to happiness.

Paul M. Koch, Rich. E. Hamilton,

Vice- Presidents, University of Waterloo Students’ Council.

There are many organiza- tions on campus which will repay your support in a very worthwhile manner ; you ma(y be surprised at the-benefit-s you cai derive from belong- ing to one of these groups. Your school football team can well use support, either ph;ysical or vocal; and Your Voice on Campus, your En- gineering Society representa- tion, will only be ,,as strong as your support allows.

I am certain that your time spent at Waterloo will be very rewarding, and that you will remember it as a most worthwhile part of your life.

Your main aspiration now is to become a iood student, and, eventually, a good En- gineer. In the realization of this goal, may I say, Good Luck, Frosh.

Gordon Sterling, President-Elect, Engineering Society

Dr. Norman Ii. High Named Acting Dean of Arts at U of W

Dr Norman H. High has been appointed acting Dean of the Faculty of Arts at the University of Waterloo.

Dr. High joins the Water- loo faculty following a 15 year teaching and admini- strative career at the Ontario Agricultural College at Guelph. During the past two years at O.A.C., he develop- ed the college’s first post- graduate courses in extension education.

In addition to his appoint- ment as Dean of Arts, Dr. High will be named chairman of one or more of the social science departments at the University of Waterloo, said Dr. Hagey. This appoint- ment will be delayed until Dr. High has had an oppor- tunity to study the work of

AN ENGINEER IS . . .

One who1 passes as an exacting expert on, th.e strength ,of bjeing able to turn out, with prolific forti- tude, strin,gsi of incompre- hensible flormulae, cakula t- ed with micrometric preci- sioin from extrelmely vague assumptions which are bas- ed on debatable figures ac- quired from inconclusive tests and quite incomplete experiments c a r r i e d out with instruments of prob- lematic accuracy by per- sons ,olf doubtful reliability and of rather dubious men- tality with the particular an- ticip!ation, elf disconcerting and annoying everyone out- side of his own fraternity.

ENROLMENT Enrolment of close to 200

freshmen students in arts, science and pre-engineering this fall brings to over 1250 the total number of students registered in courses this year - a 25 per cent increase over 1960 - 61. Faculty strength and teaching staff have been increased by a total of 38 new faculty appointments to meet the needs of the increasing en- rolment.

- NOTICE - Remember October 13

1961 This is the last day for

YOU to be included in the 1961-62 Student Directory. Information concerning local address and phone number, and home address must be in the hands of the Regis- trar’s Office before the above date.

Remember, you could be left out of this year’s Direc- tory. So, for the benefit‘ of all, we suggest that you comply with the above.

Again, the Closing Date is OCTOBER 13, 1961.

these departments within the university, he said.

Dr. High was the first person to teach sociology at O.A.C. following his appoint- ment to the economics de- partment of the faculty in 1946. Since then he has developed and taught courses in sociology and economies history and has conducted sociological surveys and studies for government and agricultural organizations.

Since 1959 he has also supervised the graduate and undergraduate program in p,srh$ogy and sociology at

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German Groups Donate Books

The Germanic studies sec- tion of the University of Waterloo library is growing rapidly due to several con- tributions from German or- ganizations, both in Canada and Germany. According to Professor J. William Dyck, head of the German -and Russian department, some 200 books have been received within recent weeks.

A gift of 80 valuable books for the study of German philology and literature has been received from Dr. Countess Von Lippe, who is in charge of the book supply for the German Institute of Foreign Affairs at Stuttgart. The Institute was founded in 1917 to promote an ex- change of thought and stud- ies in the arts and letters between Germany and other countries. Included are refer- ences, histories of literature, original works of German

INITIATION m m l

ARTS AND SCIENCE I would like to thank all

those connected with the Arts and Science initia.tion last week. A special tribute is due Dave Smith, chairman of the initiation committee. Dave did a wonderful job of organizing the Monday work night, the Tuesday sale of tickets, the scavenger hunt, the “nature” walk and the dances. I am sure that every- one who participated enjoy- ed themselves.

And now as we settle down for the year’s studies I’ll say good luck to all in the months ahead.

Doug Evans, President, Science Society

writers as well as critical analyses of literature, phil- osophy, history, etc.

Another gift of books has been forwarded to the uni- versity by Miss Sigrid Lanz- rath, who is in charge of the North American Bureau for Internationes, a cultural or- ganization located in Bonn. These books are for both distribution as gifts to stud- ents and for the library.

Additional books for re- search and schol

3 ship are

en route from t e German Research Institute at Godes- berg, according to a letter from Dr. Gisela von Busse to Dr. Dyck. Dr von Busse is in charge of the library program at the Institute.

The university has also received three valuable books from the Consul General of the Federal Republic of Ger- many (West Germany). In addition, Dr. R. G. Stanton, Chairman of Graduate Stud- ies at the university has donated 77 books on German language and literature from his personal library.

U of W Arts Building to Feature 400 Seat Theatre

Sketch plans for a three- storey, $1,200,000 Arts Building, featuring a 400- seat theatre wing, were re- leased in July by the Univer- sity of Waterloo. The seven- sided theatre section, which includes art galleries, will become the fine arts centre of the university and the community, said Dr. J. G. Hagey, university president, and Col. H. J. Heasley, chairman of the university’s building committee, in an- nouncing details of the new building.

The 49,200 square-foot Cont’d Page 2

SET ASIDE THESE DATES n m m

MJTOBER 13th and 14th FOR

WA - WA - WEE ‘61 . INITIATION DANCE

. PEP RALLY

0 MEET THE WARRIORS

a “FOLLOW THE WARRIORS” PARADE . WATERLOO WARRIORS vs. OTTAWA

FOOTBALL GAME

. VICTORY DANCE WITH THE GEORGE KADWELL TRIO

SUPPORT YOUR WATERLOO WARRIORS

Page 2 The CORYPHAEUS, TUESDAY, OCT. 3, 1961

Your Engineering Society + Now that you are here as a freshman, let us acquaint

you with the most important organization on campus for the undergraduate engineer. This is the Engineering Society of the University of Waterloo. This is your voice on campus.

We of the past and present Engineering Society execu- tives are very proud of the progress that has been made in the few short years that we have been established. Most important to you are probably the social functions. Many and varied events are carried out during the year. Of these, one of the newest and, we hope, most looked forward to, is Wa Wa Wee ‘61, in which you will have the chance to participate shortly. Others include the Annual Spring Formal; football weekends, and the annual Students VS. Professors baseball and cricket matches. Come out and support these events and you will really enjoy your stay here.

For some of you the organization of the =Engineering

University Awards $21,440 in Scholar- ship Prizes

The University of Water- loo has recently released the names of 45 high school graduates who have won scholarships admitting them to the first year of studies at the university. Under the terms of the university’s unrestricted scholarship pro- gram, announced earlier this year, the awards carry a total value of $21,440 in tuition, fees and cash during the current academic year.

The awards include five $3!000 mathematics seholar- ships, 15 full tuition scholar- ships and 25 entrance schol- arships. Twenty-two of the 45 winners are from the Kitchener-Waterloo-Guelph- Galt area. Names of the scholarship winners from among students already en- rolled in courses at the University of Waterloo will be announced next month, at the end of the current engin- eering term.

The University of Water- loo Mathematics Seholar- ships are awarded to stud- ents who are among the top one per cent of Ontario

WHERE: Room 138, Chemistry Bldg.

students in the annual Math- 1 1 L I ematical Association of Am-

erica Contest and who also 1 Arts Buildinn 400

Society is of interest. Briefly, an executive consisting of President, 1st and 2nd Vice-Presidents, a Treasurer and a Secretary are elected by popular vote each spring for a one year term. The voting delegates of the Engineering Society are representatives elected from your individual classes - approximately five from each year. Meetings of the executive and voting representatives are held regularly every two weeks, at which all matters concerning engineers - social, financial and superficial - are discussed and fa’rly dealt with.

Your representatives on the Student Council, Athletic Directorate and Board of Publications are appointed by the Engineering Society Council also.

This work Consumes a great number of hours in total but few per individual if we get everybody’s support. So we urge you to put forth a little effort and help yourself by helping on your Engineering Society Committees. And do by all means make the most of the services and activities offered to you.

Remember - the Engineering Society is you, the engineers.

ORGANIZATIONAL MEETING UNIVERSITY STUDENT BOARD of PUBLICATIONS

WANTED (must be alive):

EDITORS

PRODUCTION PERSONNEL

NEWS EDITORS

ADVERTISING PERSONNEL

PHOTOGRAPHERS

SECRETARIES

FOR:

CORYPHAEUS (weekly newspaper)

STUDENT DIRECTORY

YEAR BOOK

WHEN: Thursday, October 5th, at 5 p.m.

obtain satisfactory Grade 13

$3,000 in cash spread over the four years of the stud-

standings.

ent’s course.

Each award is

Winners of the university’s full tuition scholarships have obtained a minimum average of 80 per cent in nine Ontario Grade 13 papers, of the equivalent for other prov- inces. They will be known as University Scholars and will receive full tuition and fees throughout all years of their courses. In addition, they will also receive $400 each in Province of Ontario Sehol- arships.

building, fourth to be built by the university, will be placed on tender October 10,

( Seat Theatri coni’d.

with construction to begin early in November. It is to be completed by September, 1962. The University of Wat- erloo introduced degree cour- ses in liberal arts last year.

University of Waterloo Entrance Scholarships are awarded to applicants who obtain a minimum average of 75 per cent in nine Ontario Grade 13 papers or the equivalent.

1st Warrior

Home Game

this

Saturday

2 p.m.

A highlight of the theatre is a hydraulically-operated retractable stage so that the theatre may beused for both lectures and theatrical pur- poses. Art galleries, for ex- hibitions of paintings, sculp- ture, photography, etc., are located on both sides of the theatre. The galleries may also be used for temporarg theatre seating to bring total - . * accommodation to more than 500. There are 312 seats in the main seating area in front of the apron stage with 40 seats on each side of the stage. There will be a seeur- ity- gallery for displaying valuable paintings and sculp- ture on the lower floor of the theatre wing.

The flexible design of the theatre will meet the de- mands of all departments in the facultv of arts. In the daytime ii will serve as the university’s largest lecture hall; in the evening, it can be transformed to suit the needs of cultural groups. University officials antici-

pate that the theatre facility may help bring leading at- tractions to the Twin Cities, particularly during the Fes- tival season, due to the proximity to Stratford.

Entrance to the theatre will be through the main lobby of the Arts Building. The lobby section of the main floor will be two stories high with a skylight dome. Access to the theatre and lower floor will be by ramps.

Design of the arts building emphasizes a close student- faculty contact with seminar rooms, individual study offi- ces in which faculty members can hold student interviews.

The main and upper floors of the Arts Building will contain classrooms, seminar rooms, laboratories and study offices. Classrooms will eon- tain 50 to 60 seats for formal lectures while the seminar rooms of 15-20 seat capacity will be used by all advanced classes for lectures, discus- sion sessions and presenta- tion of seminar papers. Class- rooms and laboratories will be located in the centre of the building with offices and seminar rooms on the outside walls. Laboratories include a geography lab, psychology lab and a 54-unit language lab which will be located on the lower floor. A student coffee room, women’s lounge and faculty lounge are also planned for the lower floor which opens onto a terrace

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facing the theatre wing. The Arts Building begins

a new construction phase in the planning of the Univer- sity of Waterloo. The present Chemistry and Chemical En- gineering Building, Physics and Mathematics Building and Engineering Building make up the engineering and science cell of the campus. The Arts Building will be the first structure in the arts cell and will be located between the present build- ings and the residential church colleges.

The building will vary architecturally from the ex- isting buildings by the use of long, vertical, outward facing V-shaped window areas and a darker eolored brick. The ratio of glass to brick will be the same as in the present buildings. The university’s buildings have achieved a distinction for attractiveness and layout and economy of construction and maintenance. Materials used in the arts building will reflect this previous experi- ence with emphasis placed on the use of made-in-can- ada materials. Heating will be provided from the central plant in the Physics and Mathematics Building. The Building will be air eon- ditioned as are the other buildings which are used in the summer by engin;;erio;~ students, summer students and faculty.

NEW PARTY The New Democratic

Party will of course con- tribute to Canada’s political history. The years of talking and planning, culminating in the Ottawa convention, are now part of Canada’s politi- cal history and must affect in some way the course of that history. But the ques- tion remains, what sort of contribution?

Whatever happens to the N.D.P. as an organized poli- tical force, whether it in- creases in strength to control the government of Canada or whether, like so many other new movements, it simply fades out of existence, its effect will almost certainly be to hasten the trend of Canadian polities towards a planned economy and to- wards increased welfare ser- vices. A New Democratic Party government would, as a matter of course, initiate a fairly broad socialist policy. But if the N.D.P. disappears from the Canadian political scene it will be largely be- cause the old line parties, recognizing that the N.D.P. has been formed in answer to real and widespread disatis- factions, will themselves make the reforms demanded by the N.D.P. This is not an improbable effect. History has many examples of eon- servative parties retaining power and influence by ab- sorbing some of the policies of radical movements and thereby depriving the radi- cals of their raison d’etre. The Conservatives and Lib- erals in Canada, like the Conservatives in Britain and, indeed, both parties in the United States, could quite reasonably argue that it is better to be a half-hearted socialist in office than an uncompromising free-enter- priser in the political wil- derness.

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The N.D.P. will collapse if its opponents succeed in depicting it as an extremist radical movement trying to force on the Canadian people an alien political ideology. It may succeed if it is able to create the image of a responsible party, better equipped than the existing parties for running the gov- ernment of Canada in the best interests of the Cana- dian people. In short, the sueeess of the party will depend less on the particular policies adopted by all the parties than on the image each is able to present to the public.

At the moment the odds seem to be against the N.D.P. Our electoral system is heavily weighted against third parties; most of the great media of communiea- tion are firmly in the control of the opponents of the N.D.P.; strenuous efforts have been made, with sue- cess, to equate socialism with communism and the N.D.P. will certainly suffer from attempts to smear it with charges of Communist sym- pathy. Its main strength lies in disillusionment with the two big parties and the feeling that they do not offer satisfactory alternatives.

T. H. Qualter.

NOTICE

Radio Amateurs Club Meeting

7 p.m. Tues., Oct. 10

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