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The Columns, 1963 October

The Columns

In this issue:

"Festival Production Is 'Twelfth Night'"

"Twelfth Night" will be the production of the 13th annual Shakespeare Festival to be held at Memphis State this spring.

"Go, Tigers, Go New Fight Song"

Memphis State now has its own fight song, written by MSU &rector of hands Torn Ferguson and featuring on record the "Mighty Sound of the South" university marching band. The title of the nation's newest fight song is "Go, Tigers, Go."

The Columns, 1976 May-June

The Columns

Cover Story, "Senior Citizens: When I'm 64" by Karyn Hollis

Ever caught yourself worrying about "when I'm 64 .. . "? Senior citizens enrolled in classes at Memphis State, like Henry Brown (left), have come up with many ways to have a good time after 60. They say one of the best ways to stay young and - alert is to go back to school.

Also featured, "Students Survive Guatemalan Earthquake" by Susan Crawford

Awakened at 3:03 a.m. by jerking floors and walls, four Memphis State student teachers were almost thrown out of their beds by the Guatemalan earthquake in …

The Columns, 1983 September

The Columns

Cover photo: MSU President Dr. Thomas G. Carpenter surveys a model of the central campus of Memphis State, "The University of the 80's". The model is housed in the second-floor foyers of the Administration Building. (Photo by Art Grinder).

Also featured, "Tigers' Rebuilding on Track"

Sports Illustrated writer Norman McCoy previews the football season.

The Columns, 1976 November-December

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Cover Story, "Home Sweet Home, Alumni Center"

Dedicated during Homecoming activities Oct. 9, the new Alumni Center at 637 Normal Cove was once the dwelling of Pi Kappa Alpha fraternity. Today it is the permanent home of the National Alumni Association and has been completely remodeled with traditional furnishings utilizing the MSU colors of blue and gray.

Also featured, "When You Eat Too Well" by Susan Crawford

Dr. W. Harry Feinstone was named Memphis State University's first Distinguished Research Professor in July. After more than 35 years in the drug and cosmetic research field, he is credited with 18 patents, …

The Columns, 1965-1966 Directory

The Columns

1965-1966 Alumni Membership Directory

The Columns, 1991 Winter

The Columns

Cover Story, "A Decade of Change - Carpenter Style"

When Dr. Thomas G. Carpenter was appointed MSU president in 1980, he stressed the fact that Memphis State hadn't even gotten close to reaching its potential. In the last 10 years, the University's endowment fund has grown from $ 10 million to more than $50 million; sponsored research revenues have increased by almost 40 percent; and MSU now has five Chairs and 18 Centers of Excellence. That's something for any university administration to be proud of.

Also featured, "Housing Complex Complete"

The new $7.5 million single-student housing complex at Memphis State …

The Columns, 1983 November

The Columns

Cover Story, "Center Features Total Package" by Laverne Daley

The thinking person's approach to a lifetime of good health is MSU's new Fitness and Wellness Center, suggests Mike Robb ('75 BA, '78 JD), Memphis attorney and member of the National Alumni Association's Board of Directors. (Photo by Art Grider). A look at MSU's new Fitness and Wellness Center.

Also featured, "Dean Supports Master Teachers" by Dianne Dolan ('84)

Highlights of Tennessee Governor Lamar Alexander's Better Schools Program and MSU's Dean of the College of Education, Robert L. Saunders', participation in the Master Teachers Program.

The Columns, 1966 Summer

The Columns

Cover Story, "To Keep Pace with America"

What on earth is going on, there? Across the land, alumni and alumnae are asking that question about their alma maters. Most of America's colleges and universities are changing rapidly, and some of them drastically. Alumni and alumnae, taught for years to be loyal to good OLD Siwash and to be sentimental about its history and traditions, are puzzled or outraged. This special report dealing with changes on the college campuses in our country has been prepared by The Editorial Projects for Education, a non-profit organization associated with the American Alumni Council.

Also …

The Columns, 1990 Spring

The Columns

On the Cover: "Follies Fun"

Members of Alpha Gamma Delta sorority perform in Delta Zeta Follies to raise money for the Greek scholarship fund. Greek members often raise money and volunteer their time for philanthropic endeavors. (Photo by Gary Shelly).

Also featured, "Three Women Make Their Marks on MSU"

On Friday, March 2, 1990, Memphis State University and the National Alumni Association presented the 1990 Distinguished Alumni Awards just as they had done for the last 13 years. On this night two of the women, Dixie Carter and Judge Bernice Donald, were honored as Distinguished Alumni of MSU and the …

The Columns, 1991 Summer

The Columns

Cover Story, "New President has Great Expectations"

As the rest of the world enters a new decade, Memphis State University is also entering a new phase under the leadership of Dr. V. Lane Rawlins and his wife, Mary Jo. Rawlins is MSU's tenth president.

Also featured, "New Coach Takes Over the Lady Tiger Helm"

It was at once an ending and a beginning for the Lady Tigers as head coach Mary Lou Johns stepped down from her 20-year post and Joye Lee-McNelis took the reins.

The Columns, 1986 Summer

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Cover Story, "New Tiger Den and Cafeteria"

The new Tiger Den and Cafeteria officially opened in February in Jones Hall, complete with a big-screen TV, video recorder, and dance floor. Various programs have been held since its opening, including a 50's Night in April that featured a 50's costume contest, hula hoop contest, trivia contest and a dance contest. On the cover, left to right, are Jimmy Laffiteau, Lisa Little, Alexia Hampton, Austin Byrd and Linda Wray, contestants in the costume contest. (Photo by Mike McElya).

Also featured, "Six Students Compete In Miss Tennessee Pageant"

Six Memphis State students competed …

The Columns, 1991 Spring

The Columns

Cover Story, "Alumni Distinguish Themselves in Various Fields"

OnApril5,1991 five alumni of Memphis State University were presented with Distinguished Alumni Award honors. These alumni are Roy W. Black '61 BBA, Dr. Otis Floyd '80 EdD, Mayor Dick Hackett '73, Lily Peter '27 BS and Robert Wang '75 MS. In addition the Outstanding Young Alumni Award was presented to Gary Shorb '85 MBA.

Also featured, "The New Tax Act and You" by Robert F. Sharpe & Company, Inc.

In early November, President George Bush signed into law the long-awaited deficit-reduction legislation. The act includes numerous income tax law changes which took …

The Columns, 1987 Spring

The Columns

Cover Story, "Tigers take Metro!"

MSU's Marvin Alexander (44) lofts an inside shot over Louisville's Mike Abram (34) as MSU teammate Rodney Douglas prepares to rebound in the Tigers' 75-52 victory in the 1987 Metro Conference Tournament championship game in Louisville in March. Over 18,000 watched as MSU, led by tournament Most Valuable Player Alexander, defeated the arch-rival Cardinals. Alexander and teammate Vincent Askew were both named to the All-Tournament team.

Also featured, "Executive Center Opens" by Laurie Finn

The newest building at Memphis State University - appearing from the outside as a large, four-story brick building and inside as …

The Columns, 1989 Winter

The Columns

Cover Story, "MSU's Pouncer"

MSU's Pouncer, assisted by Kristen Murdock, 4, La Petite Miss America for 1988-89, entertained the crowd during the Homecoming football game against Mississippi State. The daughter of Michael Murdock '74 (MSU golf team member and Tennessee State Open Golf Champion '72) and Nancy Murdock (MSU Golden Girl '71-'74), Kristen captured six national contest crowns during the summer of 1988.

Also featured, "'Glasnost' Opens Doors Between MSU, Russian People"

For Jennie Springer '59 BA/'60 MA, "glasnost" is not just a word on TV or in a newspaper about Russia's new policy of openness with other countries. She …

The Columns, 1992 Summer

The Columns

On the Cover:

Dr. V. Lane Rawlins was officially inaugurated as the 10th MSU president at a ceremony on May 8, 1992. In his inaugural speech, Rawlins pledged that MSU "will seek excellence in all of its programs and apply the highest feasible standards to our endeavors." The pursuit of excellence continues.

Also featured, "Comments, Kudos and Constructive Criticism"

In most businesses, satisfied customers are the best PR money can't buy; this holds true for MSU's continuing effort to raise its image in the eyes of its constituents— students, alumni and the community. MSU's "customers" have a lot to say …

The Columns, 1988 Winter

The Columns

In this issue:

"Women and the Law Highlighted at Form"

Issues like pay equity for women, pensions and child care took center stage on the Memphis State campus in October, at a forum on "Women and the Law: Liberty and Justice for All?" Rep. Mary Rose Oakar (D-Ohio) was the forum's keynote speaker, discussing "The Federal Case—Women's Issues in the U.S. Congress." The forum was sponsored by MSU's National Alumni Association and the Economic Justice for Women Coalition, an organization of 26 Memphis women's political, religious, professional and civic groups.

"Room Service" Due On MSU Stage"

"Room Service," the classic …

The Columns, 1988 Summer

The Columns

Cover Story, "The Mighty Sound of Fall '88"

Showing off their new uniforms, members of MSU's band grace this issue of The Columns, heralding the onset of fall and an exciting Homecoming '88. The band received an Outstanding Achievement Award in the 1988 Best Dressed Band Awards Program of the National Association of Uniform Manufacturers & Distributors.

Also featured, "Alumnus Has Major Role With Former President Carter"

In his position as special assistant to former President Jimmy Carter, Jim Brasher '65 BBA may find himself having dinner with the head of a huge multi-national corporation, or jogging the 3.6-mile distance …

The Columns, 1988 Spring

The Columns

Cover Story, "Proposed Pyramid Arena New Home for Tiger Basketball?"

On the cover is an exterior view of the proposed Pyramid arena which could be the future home court for MSU Tiger basketball. Shown here is an interior view of the arena with its planned 20,000 seats for basketball fans. Pyramid photos by Mike McElya '88.

Also featured, "MSU Pom-Pom Squad Three Time Champs"

MSU's Pom-Pom Squad took top honors in the National Dance Competition in San Diego, CA in January, winning the event for the third consecutive year—that's every time the competition has been held.

The Columns, 1977 January-February

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Cover Story, "Is College Worth It?" by Susan Crawford

Academic circles are awash with conversation on the value of higher education in terms of a "rate of return" on a college investment. This questioning as to the value of a college education began, or became widespread, about a year ago with the widely-publicized publication of a study by two economists, Richard Freeman and J. Herbert Holloman.

Also featured, "His Days Are Numbered" by Joe Elmore

The enemy is the heliothis, better known in the South as the common bollworm, whose devastating attack on cotton leaves and bolls annually results in …

The Columns, 1978 March-April

The Columns

Cover Story, "School of Law Dean"

A Conversation with School of Law Dean Nicholas White.

Also featured, "Imagination is key to world of talking pancakes" by Linda Reid

Southerners must be more imaginative than folks in Iowa. At least, that's what Peggy Williamson, guidance counselor for the Memphis State University Campus School, has concluded. It seems Dr. Kathleen Staley, chief psychologist for the University of Iowa, thinks that Americans just don't take time to daydream enough and that their imaginations are suffering as a result.

The Columns, 1977 March-April

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Cover Story, "Job Satisfaction: The Impossible Dream?" by Dr. J. Rex Enoch

The occupation of an individual is probably our best means of social identification. Everett Hughes, one of our most noted sociologists, has referred to a man's occupation as his "calling card and price tag." Some plans of action must be explored if we are going to make it possible for individuals to know the personal satisfaction of a meaningful existence achieved through work experiences. These, hopefully, carryover into other aspects of the workers' lives — their leisure, their family and other personal relationships, and even the spiritual dimensions …

The Columns, 1978 July-August

The Columns

Cover Story, "Communication and Fine Arts" by Sandra Umfress

It has been a year since the College of Communication and Fine Arts was established at Memphis State University. The offspring of the College of Arts and Sciences, it has been busy taking root among the older and more recognized colleges of the University. Originated when the College of Arts and Sciences became too large with 18 departments encompassing a vast number of majors and over half the faculty, the young College is unique in its configuration of the journalism, theatre and communication arts, music and art departments, according to the …

The Columns, 1978 October-November

The Columns

Cover Story, "Tiger Fever! MSU vs. Vandy at Homecoming"

When the Memphis State Tigers and the Vanderbilt Commodores meet Nov. 4 at Liberty Bowl Memorial Stadium, the Homecoming football game offers much more than just football. The game itself should be exciting as it marks the first time the two universities have met in 27 years. But in addition to the game, dozens of other activities are planned as part of Homecoming 1978.

Also featured, "Sherry Mathis: Soap Opera Opens Doors" by Randal Mashburn

Sherry, a former Memphian and Memphis State University student, acted in several Broadway plays and was …

The Columns, 1978 January-February

The Columns

Cover Story, "Buyer's Market: Brand-New Approach to Higher Education" by Susan Crawford

With enrollments leveling off, nationally, and some financially hard-pressed state governments cutting appropriations, higher education can no longer relax in its ivory tower and force the public to play according to its rules. If higher education has become a buyer's market, then perhaps the university community should employ some of the fundamentals of advertising to attract customers, and the first rule of effective advertising is to know your client. In the case of higher education, the client is the student

Also featured, "Silent Stories Of Spirits And Masks" …

The Columns, 1977 May-June

The Columns

Cover Story, "Sex Role Inquiry: An Intriguing Growth Industry" by Shirley L. Lupfer

One very positive outgrowth of the women's liberation movement has been the fact that investigations comparing male and female behavior have become a serious and systematic undertaking.

Also featured, "Anthropologists Dig Prior To Construction" by Ann Meffert

A research team under the direction of Dr. Drexel A. Peterson, associate professor of anthropology, has discovered that the first permanent settlers in the Savannah, Tenn., area date back to 2,000 B.C. and possibly beyond.

The Columns, 1977 July-August

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Cover Story, "Free Enterprise: Our Freedom Challenge" by Ronald Terry

Every economic society must answer three fundamental questions: What goods will be produced? How will they be produced? For whom will they be produced? The answers to these questions, as determined by each country, bear great influence on the daily lives of all people who live there.

Also featured, "Class Promise Attracts Jones" by Susan Crawford

High school graduates who are considering a career in business can begin course work in the new area of transportation and logistics this fall at Memphis State University. The new major is the only …

The Columns, 1980 Fall

The Columns

Cover Story, "Homecoming 1980: Roaring on the River"

Mighty Mississippi is among the many activities scheduled for this year's Memphis State University Homecoming Week, Oct. 26-Nov. 1. The river cruise, a major concert, the wit and wisdom of Mark Twain, and the MSUVanderbilt football game will highlight a week's worth of fun for Memphis State students, faculty, staff, alumni and the Memphis community. With the theme "Roarin' on the River," the 1980 Homecoming Week should be an exciting one.

Also featured, "New Horizons"

Gilbert Escobar is one of several farmworkers who are now graduates of the six-month Nuclear Skills Related …

The Columns, 1977 November-December

The Columns

Cover Story, "Death Isn't A Four-Letter Word" by Dr. Ronald H. Epp

A series of recent discoveries and new medical techniques have brought additional challenges to medicine, law and society. These include resuscitation, organ transplants, extracorporeal blood circulation and hypothermia, a procedure which involves the lowering of body temperature. My basic question is not when does death occur, but rather whether life ought to be salvaged if there are serious concerns about its quality.

Also featured, "Center Established on Campus"

Memphis, and its surrounding area, have experienced slight tremors every few years, and because of these small quakes and the …

The Columns, 1981 February

The Columns

Cover Story, "MSU boosts local economy"

Memphis State University has a major impact on the economy of Memphis and Shelby County, annually pumping more than $312 million into the local business community, according to a recent study. The study contains detailed empirical observations regarding dollar expenditures made by the University, as an institution, and by individuals affiliated with the University— including faculty, staff, students and visitors to the campus.

Also featured, "Dockery accepts coaching position"

Rex Dockery, the new Tiger football coach, says he decided to accept the challenge at Memphis State because he believes it was "the right time …

The Columns, 1979 Spring

The Columns

Cover Story, "Lady Tigers: From out of the dark ages"

Earlier this year, as the women's basketball team neared the end of its 1978-79 season, the Lady Tigers of Memphis State University defeated the University of Tennessee for the first time in history. In retrospect, the most remarkable thing about MSU's initial victory over the Knoxville team was not the final score but the fact that every seat in the MSU Fieldhouse was filled—something Memphis State fans have seen few times since the men's team moved to the Mid-South Coliseum. For on that night, the eyes of 3,000 people were …