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The Columns, 1964 Fall

The Columns

IN THIS ISSUE:

"HOMECOMING 1964" A full schedule of events is planned for alumni and students on Homecoming weekend; "OUR CHANGING PROFILE" 5.5 million dollar building program completed just in time for fall semester; "AN AERIAL LOOK AT TODAY'S CAMPUS ENROLLMENT EXCEEDS 10,500" University faces unsolved space problem next September; "DIRECTOR'S CHAIR."

The Columns, 1965 Summer

The Columns

Cover Story, "The Challenge of Change!" by Dr. C.C. Humphreys

A frank discussion by Dr. C.C. Humphreys of our growing university and the challenges that it must face.

Also featured, "Tigers New Home"

Memphis' new 50,160-seat Memorial Stadium, called the finest in the South by many leading sports figures.

The Columns, 1970 June

The Columns

On the cover, "Retiring MSU Dean of Women, Flora H. Rawls, receives an affectionate hug from one of 400 guests at a dinner in the University Center on May 1 honoring her for 40 years of service to the school. (Photo by Fred J. Griffith of The Commercial Appeal)

Also featured, "Ground Broken for Fraternity Park"; "Leontyne Price Heads 22nd Opera Season"; "Tigers Second in Tennis, Gold; Eight Track Records Set."

The Columns, 1967 Summer

The Columns

In this issue, "A Decade of Development"

"Ten years ago we sought, and obtained permission, to change our name from college to university. After a decade of development, we are, I am proud to say, a university in every respect." The speaker was Dr. C. C. Humphreys, MSU President. The occasion was the tenth anniversary of the achievement of university status for Memphis State. More than a hundred alumni, faculty members, legislators, former legislators, members of Greater Memphis State and friends of the University met for the luncheon in the University cafeteria June 30 as Dr. Humphreys outlined the decade …

The Columns, 1971 October

The Columns

Special Issue: Homecoming '71 Activities

Memphis State University's 1971 Homecoming festivities, scheduled for November 3-6, will hold many attractions for Memphians, MidSoutherners, alumni and MSU students alike. Some of the events planned include a pre-game cocktail buffet, the annual alumni brunch and a football clash with the University of Houston.

Also featured, "MSU Boasts of its first nominee for Governor: Mississippi's Bill Waller"

Unless the political experts have completely misinterpreted the voters' climate in Mississippi, Memphis State University will soon be able to boast of its first governor. William Lowe Waller, a 44-year-old business graduate of MSU, has apparently become …

The Columns, 1971 December

The Columns

In this issue:

"The Business of Educating Our Teachers"

During the 1970-71 school year, 842 students graduated from MSU with preparation for teaching and because the College is accredited nationally, met the requirements for certification in Tennessee and 28 other states. Memphis State continues to turn out more graduates in teacher education than any state institution.

"College of Engineering gets accreditations from ECPD"

Several areas within the Herff College of Engineering have received accreditation from the Engineers' Council for Professional Development. Receiving accreditation were the undergraduate programs in civil engineering and electrical engineering and in architectural technology, drafting and design …

The Columns, 1972 February

The Columns

On the cover: Don Holcomb, 6-10 forward, goes up for two points in the MSU Oklahoma State game. At press time the Tigers seemed to have returned to their snappy early-season form by handing Tulsa a striking 99-72 defeat. Since the MSU-Tulsa series began in 1965, the Hurricane had claimed 11 consecutive victories over MSU, dealing three humiliating defeats to the Tigers during the 1969-70 season.

Also featured, "William B. Walton, A man who believes in people"

Formerly in private law practice, Mr. Walton joined the HI executive staff in 1955. He now heads up the operation of the parent …

The Columns, 1973 May

The Columns

On the cover: Coach Gene Bartow (top) discusses Tiger strategy on a nationwide television interview at the NCAA Midwest Regional Tournament in Houston on March 17, while Billy Buford, Larry Kenon (left), Ronnie Robinson and Larry Finch (right) celebrate the mighty Tigers' 92-72 victory over Kansas State. This issue features the NCAA tournament play of Clean Gene and his Tiger machine.

Also featured, "What can you do with a degree in...?" by Henry Bailey

MSU professors discuss the job market and its opportunities for liberal arts graduates.

The Columns, 1973 July

The Columns

Cover Story, "Students Dig for Clues"

Anthropology students Beverly Crawford (left), senior, and Jon McLean, senior, dig for artifacts of prehistoric Indians at Spring Creek, Tenn. During the three-week mini-summer school term, the MSU students lived in tents and did classwork on the banks of the Tennessee River and Kentucky Lake. The two diggers agree that getting the real dirt on the Indians is a dusty job. (Photo by Robert Heaton.)

Also featured, "Time For Talking Is Over"

If you arrived on campus with a lifelong yearning to carve out a career in housing, you were wasting your time to …

The Columns, 1973 November

The Columns

Cover Story, "They Want Elbow Room" by Les Nelson

The Memphis State student. Who is he today? Is he - or she - much different than students have always been? It is impossible to tell from our limited survey, but there does seem to be a new willingness to change one's career plans or lifestyle when it no longer produces individual satisfaction. Are they a new breed, or do you recognize the sentiments?

Also featured, "Fred Thompson: Watergate Minority Council"

As senior GOP staff member of the Watergate committee, Fred Thompson's (MSU Class of '64 and Tennessee native) chief responsibility …

The Columns, 1974 September

The Columns

On the cover: To recognize the many contributions Dr. and Mrs. John W. Richardson have made to Memphis State University and Tennessee education, Central Towers, the 10-story residence hall adjacent to the MSU campus, has been renamed Richardson Towers in their honor. The building was acquired by the University this year for use as its Center for Continuing Education and will be converted in the future into a hotel for persons attending continuing education conferences and seminars.

Also featured, "MSU Rises to Meet Demand"

Office of Public Service and Continuing Education plans learn-and-run programs for metropolitan masses with the capability …

The Columns, 1974 November

The Columns

Cover Story, "The Economic Fever Felt Nationwide" by Susan Crawford

Inflation affects us all, even the kids, and saving pennies isn't easy as 6-year-old Shane, son of BOBBY ('70) and JILL (FROST) CLARK of Memphis, finds out. Two Memphis State University authorities, Dr. Kurt Flexner, chairman of the department of economics, and Paul Lowry, director of the Bureau of Business and Economic Research, express their views concerning the how's and why's of the current economic situation.

Also featured, "Project Memphis Combines Service, Training, and Research" by Holly Crenshaw

Project MEMPHIS (Memphis Educational Model Providing Handicapped Infant Service) now in its …

The Columns, 1975 March

The Columns

Cover Story, "Earthquakes" by Susan Crawford

Earthquakes most always mean good money at theater windows, and the latest movie effort, with its added attraction of "sensurround," seems to be living up to usual box office profits. At Memphis State, Dr. Richard W. Lounsbury, equipped with portable seismographs and minus "sensurround," plans a research project to determine the cause of seismic disturbances in the Memphis area.

Also featured, "The American Family: Change or Crisis?" by Dr. Dixie Crase

It is a time when the American family is in a state of change. Some find these changes refreshing, liberating, and long overdue; …

The Columns, 1975 May

The Columns

Cover Story, "Nuclear Studies" by Susan Crawford

One year ago this month, Memphis State University was designated the nation's first regional Center for Nuclear Studies. Since that time, Dr. D. Wayne Jones, director of the center, has been busy developing and marketing the nuclear studies program, and now can boast of several major accomplishments, including the acquisition of contracts to deliver on-site training to utility companies across the nation.

Also featured, "TOM's New Look"

About 10 years ago, Memphis State adopted the Tiger caricature at left as its mascot. Today, through the imagination of graphic artist Michael Chesney, TOM's got …

The Columns, 1975 July

The Columns

Cover Story, "Denim's Her Design: Old 'Anna' New" by Susan Crawford

A 1970 Memphis State graduate, Anna Zapp has found her own Rocky Mountain high in designing shirts, skirts and jackets for such famous names as John and Annie Denver and Robert and Lola Redford.

Also featured, "University College: A Kind of do-it-yourself Program"

This fall, Memphis State University students will have an opportunity to cross departmental lines and design their own coursework by enrolling in a new degree planning program called the University College. President Billy M. Jones and Dr. Jerry Boone discuss the program in this issue of …

The Columns, 1975 November-December

The Columns

Cover Story, "A Completely New Ball Game" by Susan Crawford

Whether you sympathize with Title IX or loudly oppose it, the guidelines for enforcing it became effective July 21. It is law, and for women athletes, it's a completely new ballgame. Although Memphis State has had a women's athletic program for about 15 years, the University has formulated a plan, subject to revision as sex discrimination regulations become more clear, to adjust to the regulations of Title IX and to expand its women's athletic program over the next three years.

Also featured, "So They Don't Feel Isolated" by Debbie Warrington …

The Columns, 1975 September

The Columns

Cover Story, "The Smith Years: 1946-1960"

It was 1957. Olin Atkins defeated Herbie O'Mell for the position of Student Government Association president, Sarah Hammer was Homecoming queen and Coach Bob Vanatta's Tiger basketball squad played in the NIT. Alpha Gamma Delta took sorority honors in All-Sing and Preston " Buzz" Ford directed Kappa Alpha to frat honors. But even more significant, Memphis State College became Memphis State University. J. Milliard Smith discusses events surrounding Memphis State's drive to gain university status and his years as MSU president.

Also featured, "Center to Centralize Info" by Gloria Trotter

Part-time adult students at …

The Columns, 1976 March-April

The Columns

Cover Story, "The Drive Of A Pro" by Susan Crawford

Golf watchers say winning the U.S. Open means an automatic million dollars in the pro's pocket. However, U.S. Open champion Lou Graham, who played golf at Memphis State in the late fifties, says he's still looking for that million, " . .. nobody makes a million in the first year, not by just winning the U.S. Open."

Also featured, "Evoked Potential" by Karyn Hollis

MSU and UT are jointly researching a testing process called evoked potential which detects malfunctions in the human nervous system. Under the direction of MSU Professor …

The Columns, 1976 January-February

The Columns

Cover Story, "Star Comes Home For Best Performance" by Susan Crawford

Gail Robinson, Metropolitan Opera star and former Memphis State student, has a habit of returning to Memphis for important events in her life. True to form, she arrived in Memphis in the fall for what she calls " ... my biggest and most rewarding performance."

Also featured, "Over Cornbread And Black-eyed Peas..." by Karyn Hollis

Over such traditional Southern fare as black-eyed peas and cornbread, dreams of many world diplomats come true as international students form friendships that unite people from Cairo, Jerusalem, Memphis, Teheran, Chicago, and/or Buenos Aires. …

The Columns, 1976 July-August

The Columns

Cover Story, "Chucalissa Indian Village" by Sandra Umfress

Want to get away from crowded, noisy Bicentennial celebrations but at the same time "get close" to the nation's history? An abandoned town on a Memphis river bluff, Memphis State's Chucalissa Indian Village, offers the chance for a day-long outing to a civilization long dead before the birth of our nation.

Also featured, "She Kept Us Out Of Libel And Made Us Cookies" by Terri Mayo

A career that had its beginnings in the sound of linotype machines has finally brought Mrs. Elizabeth Spencer to retirement after 20 years of service in …

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, 1976 November-December

The Columns

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, 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, 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, 1977 January-February

The Columns

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

The Columns

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, 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 …