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Miss Patti Andrews Another Snow Queen? Last year's Miss Freshette will be Memorial's representative in Waterloo late this month in the annual winter carnival to be held there when Miss Canada Snow Queen will be chosen. Patti Andrews, now in a second year at MUN where she is doing honors biology, leaves here January 28 for the Ontario City. The decision to send Miss Andrews was announced Monday, She was chosen by a committee of four senior students and one faculty member. Judging was done on the basis of looks, appearance, conversational ability, social poise and personality. This 18-year-old graduate of Holy Heart Regional High School, has made a name for herself since first entering MUN. In the first two months of last year she was chosen Miss Freshette, and since has been elected secretary of World University Service of Canada, president of the Dramatic Society, secretary of the Arts and Science Society and is a member of the social coordinating committee of Mu Gamma, She has also taken an active part in recent Newman Club discussion groups. Patti feels that every student should take part in at least one extra-curricular activity. "This is an essential part of university life," she states, "and only by taking part (Continued from Page 6) $kxm MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND VOLUME 14 ST. JOHN'S, NFLD., TUESDAY, JAUARY 21, 1964 No. 10 The President Comments Academic Improvement 37 GRADUATED; THREE RETURN At least three students beyond first year whose Christmas examination performances prompted the Administration to refuse them re-entry into the second semester, have been granted a last moment reprieve, The Muse learned this week. The three students—all in third year—were amongst an unofficially reported list of 37 students, the majority of them Freshmen, whose December exam results showed complete or near-complete failings in all courses. Some sources close to the Administration, this week quoted figures as high as 75 for students refused re-admission in January. However, up to press hour Tuesday, The Muse had received unofficial verification of 37 "Christmas graduates." Of this total, at least three had been notified of their reprieves the first day of term. In comparision with other years, a "much more satisfactory result" was recorded this December, according to the Administration. The University's President, Dr. Raymond Gushue, in a prepared, 400- word statement for city press and radio January 2nd, seemed optimistic about the exam results. While he did not indicate the specific total refused reentry he did say that it was fifty per cent less than in 1962, and that the general improvement in academic per-; formance here was apparent "at the various levels." Commenting on the exam results in general, the President explained that the criterion for removing students and indicated comparative academic results. "The number of students in the high range, who did really amiable work being greater while the number in the extremely low brackets is much less1 than last year. 'It had been noted that students generally settled down to study much earlier in the Fall Term than in the immediately preceding year and the examination results verify this. "With nearly 300 more students than in 1962-63, the number requested not to return because of hopelessly low marks was approximately half of that of the previous year. Only students who fail all subjects, with an average so low that recovery in the final examinations could not beexpected, are not re-admitted. All these students passed grade 11, most in the Spring of 1963, and obviously made no effort to get through their first terms of work at university. Some of them admit this quite freely. "Such students may be readmitted in another year when their attitude has changed but cannot be allowed to slow down the tempo of class work this year. "There are interesting comparisons in first-year figures, showing the results of interest or lack of interest, application or adjustment. "Other years do not show the same contrasts. On the one hand, a considerable number of students averaged 80 per cent, a smaller number, over 85 per cent and one student over 95 per cent. "In the same term's work and faculties, other students averaged as C. U. P. ANNUAL Conference At U. B. C. When the annual conference of the Canadian University Press opened December 26 in Vancouver, B.C., there was some doubt that the organization could withstand blows levied at the core of its structure. For another year, it has. Complaints centered chiefly on the distribution of press releases to member papers . A small bloc of members, led by the Toronto VARSITY, advocated reducing the national office in Ottawa to an administrative center, abolishing the news service, and re-locating the national office to a campus. Most of the debate in the four-day conference centered on this topic. When the vote came the majority of the papers sided with retaining the national office in its intended form — as a duel administrative and news disseminating service. It was decided that without a central nat- Muse Editor-in-chief David Day and Associate Editor-in- Chief Elizabeth Barrett attended the 1963 annual Canadian University Press Conference in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., December 26-29. The following is a brief report of the chief decisions of that conference. ional office the purpose and function of CUP would be defeated. Most important among the other business decisions of the conference was a per capita increase in fees — from 2!/2 cents to 3 Scents, with a maximum fee of $450. The Muse's fee next year will be about $250. The additional money will help solve the national office's chronic financial problems, and will ensure better feature articles. low as 18 per cent and a number under 30 per cent. "In one group, one student from the Far East, studying and writing in a language other than his owni^ averaged 75 per cent and another 86 per cent. In the same group two local students got averages of less than 30 per cent and 20 per cent respectively. ,"It is quite obvious that in the latter cases there was no appreciation of the opportunity afforded them or attempt to rise to it." This is still true of a depressing number of students in all years who, while being retained in the university are not trying to meet the standards expected of them and of which they are capable." DEETA RETA Contest Starts Reminiscent of the recent NFCUS -<- CUS name change, the motion was made that the name of CUP should be changed to CSP — Canadian Student Press. This, presumably, would accommodate the several technical institutes which are now members of CUP. The motion was soundly defeated. CUP is the oldest organization of its kind in the world, and similar organizations in the USA and Europe have patterned themselves after it. A name change over a technicality was rated unnecessary. Dean Gottehrer, head of the United States Student Press Association, attended the 1963 conference and spoke in favor of retaining the national office. Mr. Delta Beta Sigma Arts and Letters Award. Closing date for entries is Feb. 29th. Gottehrer stressed the need for greater exchange of information (Continued from Page 3) The Delta Beta Sigma-sponsored Arts and Letters competition has opened for entries, President Robert Kavanagh of the organization told The Muse this week. The closing date for entries this year according to Mr. Kavanagh is February 29th. The competition has been divided into two categories: poetry and prose. The submission "can be of any reasonable length (in english)" according to a release from Delta Beta. All entries should include the competitors faculty year and St. John's address. Submissions to the Arts and Letters competition should be addressed to Boh Kavanagh, c/o the C. S. U. Office at the university. In an effort to help support the competition this year, The Muse will present a special four page section in its year-end edition printing the outstanding entries. Judges for the competition will come from the University's English Department.
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Description | The Muse, Vol. 14, No. 10 (January 21, 1964) |
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Transcript | Miss Patti Andrews Another Snow Queen? Last year's Miss Freshette will be Memorial's representative in Waterloo late this month in the annual winter carnival to be held there when Miss Canada Snow Queen will be chosen. Patti Andrews, now in a second year at MUN where she is doing honors biology, leaves here January 28 for the Ontario City. The decision to send Miss Andrews was announced Monday, She was chosen by a committee of four senior students and one faculty member. Judging was done on the basis of looks, appearance, conversational ability, social poise and personality. This 18-year-old graduate of Holy Heart Regional High School, has made a name for herself since first entering MUN. In the first two months of last year she was chosen Miss Freshette, and since has been elected secretary of World University Service of Canada, president of the Dramatic Society, secretary of the Arts and Science Society and is a member of the social coordinating committee of Mu Gamma, She has also taken an active part in recent Newman Club discussion groups. Patti feels that every student should take part in at least one extra-curricular activity. "This is an essential part of university life," she states, "and only by taking part (Continued from Page 6) $kxm MEMORIAL UNIVERSITY OF NEWFOUNDLAND VOLUME 14 ST. JOHN'S, NFLD., TUESDAY, JAUARY 21, 1964 No. 10 The President Comments Academic Improvement 37 GRADUATED; THREE RETURN At least three students beyond first year whose Christmas examination performances prompted the Administration to refuse them re-entry into the second semester, have been granted a last moment reprieve, The Muse learned this week. The three students—all in third year—were amongst an unofficially reported list of 37 students, the majority of them Freshmen, whose December exam results showed complete or near-complete failings in all courses. Some sources close to the Administration, this week quoted figures as high as 75 for students refused re-admission in January. However, up to press hour Tuesday, The Muse had received unofficial verification of 37 "Christmas graduates." Of this total, at least three had been notified of their reprieves the first day of term. In comparision with other years, a "much more satisfactory result" was recorded this December, according to the Administration. The University's President, Dr. Raymond Gushue, in a prepared, 400- word statement for city press and radio January 2nd, seemed optimistic about the exam results. While he did not indicate the specific total refused reentry he did say that it was fifty per cent less than in 1962, and that the general improvement in academic per-; formance here was apparent "at the various levels." Commenting on the exam results in general, the President explained that the criterion for removing students and indicated comparative academic results. "The number of students in the high range, who did really amiable work being greater while the number in the extremely low brackets is much less1 than last year. 'It had been noted that students generally settled down to study much earlier in the Fall Term than in the immediately preceding year and the examination results verify this. "With nearly 300 more students than in 1962-63, the number requested not to return because of hopelessly low marks was approximately half of that of the previous year. Only students who fail all subjects, with an average so low that recovery in the final examinations could not beexpected, are not re-admitted. All these students passed grade 11, most in the Spring of 1963, and obviously made no effort to get through their first terms of work at university. Some of them admit this quite freely. "Such students may be readmitted in another year when their attitude has changed but cannot be allowed to slow down the tempo of class work this year. "There are interesting comparisons in first-year figures, showing the results of interest or lack of interest, application or adjustment. "Other years do not show the same contrasts. On the one hand, a considerable number of students averaged 80 per cent, a smaller number, over 85 per cent and one student over 95 per cent. "In the same term's work and faculties, other students averaged as C. U. P. ANNUAL Conference At U. B. C. When the annual conference of the Canadian University Press opened December 26 in Vancouver, B.C., there was some doubt that the organization could withstand blows levied at the core of its structure. For another year, it has. Complaints centered chiefly on the distribution of press releases to member papers . A small bloc of members, led by the Toronto VARSITY, advocated reducing the national office in Ottawa to an administrative center, abolishing the news service, and re-locating the national office to a campus. Most of the debate in the four-day conference centered on this topic. When the vote came the majority of the papers sided with retaining the national office in its intended form — as a duel administrative and news disseminating service. It was decided that without a central nat- Muse Editor-in-chief David Day and Associate Editor-in- Chief Elizabeth Barrett attended the 1963 annual Canadian University Press Conference in Vancouver and Victoria, B.C., December 26-29. The following is a brief report of the chief decisions of that conference. ional office the purpose and function of CUP would be defeated. Most important among the other business decisions of the conference was a per capita increase in fees — from 2!/2 cents to 3 Scents, with a maximum fee of $450. The Muse's fee next year will be about $250. The additional money will help solve the national office's chronic financial problems, and will ensure better feature articles. low as 18 per cent and a number under 30 per cent. "In one group, one student from the Far East, studying and writing in a language other than his owni^ averaged 75 per cent and another 86 per cent. In the same group two local students got averages of less than 30 per cent and 20 per cent respectively. ,"It is quite obvious that in the latter cases there was no appreciation of the opportunity afforded them or attempt to rise to it." This is still true of a depressing number of students in all years who, while being retained in the university are not trying to meet the standards expected of them and of which they are capable." DEETA RETA Contest Starts Reminiscent of the recent NFCUS -<- CUS name change, the motion was made that the name of CUP should be changed to CSP — Canadian Student Press. This, presumably, would accommodate the several technical institutes which are now members of CUP. The motion was soundly defeated. CUP is the oldest organization of its kind in the world, and similar organizations in the USA and Europe have patterned themselves after it. A name change over a technicality was rated unnecessary. Dean Gottehrer, head of the United States Student Press Association, attended the 1963 conference and spoke in favor of retaining the national office. Mr. Delta Beta Sigma Arts and Letters Award. Closing date for entries is Feb. 29th. Gottehrer stressed the need for greater exchange of information (Continued from Page 3) The Delta Beta Sigma-sponsored Arts and Letters competition has opened for entries, President Robert Kavanagh of the organization told The Muse this week. The closing date for entries this year according to Mr. Kavanagh is February 29th. The competition has been divided into two categories: poetry and prose. The submission "can be of any reasonable length (in english)" according to a release from Delta Beta. All entries should include the competitors faculty year and St. John's address. Submissions to the Arts and Letters competition should be addressed to Boh Kavanagh, c/o the C. S. U. Office at the university. In an effort to help support the competition this year, The Muse will present a special four page section in its year-end edition printing the outstanding entries. Judges for the competition will come from the University's English Department. |
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